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Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

ADMINISTRATIVE AND LOGISTICS SUPPLY SUPPORT

N6883625QS056

Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Base Period Task 1: EOD and Salvage Diving Logistics and Coordination Support (EODTEU TWO) - NAS Key West Boca Chica in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

12 Months

Base Period Travel CLIN for Task 1: EOD and Salvage Diving Logistics and Coordination Support (EODTEU TWO) - NAS Key West Boca Chica Not to Exceed (NTE) amount $7,300

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Contract Data Report List (CDRL) - Contractor shall provided as needed, weekly, monthly in accordance with Exhibit A - CDRL, Contract Line-Item Number A001.

THIS CLIN IS NOT SEPERATLEY PRICED (NSP).

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

Base Period Training CLIN: EOD and Salvage Diving Logistics and Coordination Support (EODTEU TWO) - NAS Key West Boca Chica Not to Exceed (NTE) amount $17,500

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item

Option Period 1 Task 1: EOD and Salvage Diving Logistics and Coordination Support (EODTEU TWO) - NAS Key West Boca Chica in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

12 Months

Option Line Item

Option Period 1 Travel CLIN for Task 1: EOD and Salvage Diving Logistics and Coordination Support (EODTEU TWO) - NAS Key West Boca Chica Not to Exceed (NTE) amount $7,665.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item

Option Period 1 Task 2: Logistics Management Support (EODTEU TWO) - NAS Key West Boca Chica in accordance with the Performance Work Statement

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

12 Months

Option Line Item

Option Period 1 Travel CLIN for Task 2: Logistics Management Support (EODTEU TWO) - NAS Key West Boca Chica Not to Exceed (NTE) amount $7,665.

1 Lot

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

Option Line Item

Contract Data Report List (CDRL) - Contractor shall provided as needed, weekly, monthly in accordance with Exhibit A - CDRL, Contract Line-Item Number A001.

THIS CLIN IS NOT SEPERATLEY PRICED (NSP).

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

Option Line Item

Option Period 1 Training CLIN: EOD and Salvage Diving Logistics and Coordination Support (EODTEU TWO) - NAS Key West Boca Chica Not to Exceed (NTE) amount $7,500

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item

Option Period 2 Task 1: EOD and Salvage Diving Logistics and Coordination Support (EODTEU TWO) - NAS Key West Boca Chica in accordance with the Performance Work Statement

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

12 Months

Option Line Item

Option Period 2 Travel CLIN for Task 1: EOD and Salvage Diving Logistics and Coordination Support (EODTEU TWO) - NAS Key West Boca Chica Not to Exceed (NTE) amount $8,048.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item

Option Period 2 Task 2: Logistics Management Support (EODTEU TWO) - NAS Key West Boca Chica in accordance with the Performance Work Statement

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

12 Months

Option Line Item

Option Period 2 Travel CLIN for Task 2: Logistics Management Support (EODTEU TWO) - NAS Key West Boca Chica Not to Exceed (NTE) amount $8,048.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item

Contract Data Report List (CDRL) - Contractor shall provided as needed, weekly, monthly in accordance with Exhibit A - CDRL, Contract Line-Item Number A001.

THIS CLIN IS NOT SEPERATLEY PRICED (NSP).

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

Option Line Item

Option Period 2 Training CLIN: EOD and Salvage Diving Logistics and Coordination Support (EODTEU TWO) - NAS Key West Boca Chica Not to Exceed (NTE) amount $7,500

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Period 3 Task 1: EOD and Salvage Diving

Logistics and Coordination Support (EODTEU TWO) - NAS Key West Boca Chica in accordance with the Performance Work Statement

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

12 Months

Option Line Item

Option Period 3 Travel CLIN for Task 1: EOD and Salvage Diving Logistics and Coordination Support (EODTEU TWO) - NAS Key West Boca Chica Not to Exceed (NTE) amount $8,450.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item

Option Period 3 Task 2: Logistics Management Support (EODTEU TWO) - NAS Key West Boca Chica in accordance with the Performance Work Statement

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

12 Months

Option Line Item

Option Period 3 Travel CLIN Task 2: Logistics Management Support (EODTEU TWO) - NAS Key West Boca Chica in accordance with the Performance Work Statement Not to Exceed (NTE) amount $8,450.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item

Contract Data Report List (CDRL) - Contractor shall provided as needed, weekly, monthly in accordance with Exhibit A - CDRL, Contract Line-Item Number A001.

THIS CLIN IS NOT SEPERATLEY PRICED (NSP).

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

Option Line Item

Option Period 3 Training CLIN: EOD and Salvage Diving Logistics and Coordination Support (EODTEU TWO) - NAS Key West Boca Chica Not to Exceed (NTE) amount $7,500

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item

Option Period 4 Task 1: EOD and Salvage Diving Logistics and Coordination Support (EODTEU TWO) - NAS Key West Boca Chica in accordance with the Performance Work Statement

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

12 Months

Option Line Item

Option Period 4 Travel CLIN for Task 1: EOD and Salvage Diving Logistics and Coordination Support (EODTEU TWO) - NAS Key West Boca Chica Not to Exceed (NTE) amount $8,873.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item

Option Period 4 Task 2: Logistics Management Support (EODTEU TWO) - NAS Key West Boca Chica in accordance with the Performance Work Statement 12 Months

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

Option Period 4 Travel CLIN Task 2: Logistics Management Support (EODTEU TWO) - NAS Key West Boca Chica in accordance with the Performance Work Statement Not to Exceed (NTE) amount $8,873.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item

Contract Data Report List (CDRL) - Contractor shall provided as needed, weekly, monthly in accordance with Exhibit A - CDRL, Contract Line-Item Number A001.

THIS CLIN IS NOT SEPERATLEY PRICED (NSP).

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

Option Line Item

Option Period 4 Training CLIN for: EOD and Salvage Diving Logistics and Coordination Support (EODTEU TWO) - NAS Key West Boca Chica Not to Exceed (NTE) amount $7,500

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item

Task 1: EOD and Salvage Diving Logistics and Coordination Support (EODTEU TWO) - NAS Key West Boca Chica in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. This is in accordance with the clause 52.217-8 and will only be utilized if and when the Government decides to Extend the Services under FAR 52.217-8.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

6 Months

Option Line Item

Travel CLIN for Task 1: EOD and Salvage Diving Logistics and Coordination Support (EODTEU TWO) - NAS Key West Boca Chica. This is in accordance with the clause 52.217-8 and will only be utilized if and when the Government decides to Extend the Services under FAR 52.217-8.

Not to Exceed (NTE) amount $4,436.50.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item

Task 2: Logistics Management Support (EODTEU TWO)

- NAS Key West Boca Chica in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. This is in accordance with the clause 52.217-8 and will only be utilized if and when the Government decides to Extend the Services under

FAR 52.217-8.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

6 Months

Travel CLIN for Task 2: Logistics Management Support (EODTEU TWO) - NAS Key West Boca Chica. This is in accordance with the clause 52.217-8 and will only be utilized if and when the Government decides to Extend the Services under FAR 52.217-8.

Not to Exceed (NTE) amount $4,436.50.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Contract Data Report List (CDRL) - Contractor shall provided as needed, weekly, monthly in accordance with Exhibit A - CDRL, Contract Line-Item Number A001.

THIS CLIN IS NOT SEPERATLEY PRICED (NSP).

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

Option Line Item

Training CLIN: EOD and Salvage Diving Logistics and Coordination Support (EODTEU TWO) - NAS Key West Boca Chica. This is in accordance with the clause 52.217- 8 and will only be utilized if and when the Government decides to Extend the Services under FAR 52.217-8.

Not to Exceed (NTE) amount $3,750.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL GROUP TWO

KEY WEST COORDINATION AND LOGISTICS SUPPORT

1.0 BACKGROUND

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Group Commanders provide forces in support of Fleet Commanders and Navy Component Commanders, Carrier Strike Groups (CSG), Expeditionary Strike Groups (ESG), Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Task Forces /Groups, Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Squadrons, Army Special Operations Forces (SOF), Military Sealift Command (MSC), Unified Theatre Commanders, Navy Regional Commanders, and contingency operations (i.e. aircraft recovery, range/waterway clearance, U.S. Secret Service support, CNO projects, etc.).

The ubiquitous and longstanding presence of COMEODGRU TWO personnel providing global support since September 11, 2001 has affected all aspects of maintenance and logistics support requirements. Extended, accelerated, and unplanned deployments continue to create cataclysms in maintenance and logistics schedules and support that are already competing for limited resources. EOD Training and Evaluation Unit TWO (EODTEU TWO), as the sole unit providing the requisite advanced training to EOD personnel and detachments prior to deployment to U. S. Central Command, U. S. Southern Command, U.S.

Africa Command, U. S. European Command, Fourth Fleet, Fifth Fleet and Sixth Fleet will need to augment its training force with contractor personnel to assist with the increased, and surge, training requirements. EOD Expeditionary Support Unit TWO (EODESU TWO) supports the material management, maintenance and logistics support for EODGRU TWO commands, both CONUS and OCONUS.

EODGRU TWO is located aboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLCFS) West, Virginia Beach, Virginia.

EODTEU TWO is located aboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek (Fort Story (JEBLCFS) East, Virginia Beach, Virginia.

This is the administrative and curriculum headquarters for the unit and where the majority of Unit Level Training and Readiness Assessment (ULTRA) portion of the Optimized Fleet Readiness Plan (OFRP) (classroom instruction and laboratory training) is conducted. EODTEU TWO Detachment Key West is located aboard NAS Key West Boca Chica in Key West, Florida.

EODTEU TWO Detachment Key West is where the majority of EODGRU TWO MK 16 UBA Dive Supervisor (CIN: G-431- 0013), MDSU Advanced Diving Skills (CIN S-433-8000), EOD Maritime Operations course (CIN: S-431-9050), decompression training and other deep-water dive training is conducted.

2.0 SCOPE

EODTEU TWO requires the following Contract support for the coordination, execution, documentation and logistical support for all aspects of EOD and salvage diver training in Key West, FL. The contract support will free our limited EOD and diving forces for deployment and ensure continuity of our escalating requirements in support of EODGRU TWO forces.

3.0 ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS:

COR - Contracting Officer's Representative

CSG/ESG - Carrier Strike Groups/Expeditionary Strike Groups

DJRS - Navy Dive/Jump Reporting System

DOD - Department of Defense

DON - Department of Navy

EOD - Explosive Ordnance Disposal

EODGRU - EOD Group

EODMU - EOD Mobile Unit

EODTEU - EOD Training and Evaluation Unit

FAR - Federal Acquisition Regulations

GFE - Government Furnished Equipment

GFF - Government Furnished Facilities

GFI - Government Furnished Information

GR - Government Representative

IED - Improvised Explosive Device

JEB - Joint Expeditionary Base

JTR - Joint Travel Regulations

KO - Contracting Officer

MDSU - Mobile Diving Salvage Unit

NAB - Naval Amphibious Base

NEC - Naval Enlisted Classification Code

OCONUS - Outside Continental United States

OFRP - Optimized Fleet Response Plan

PCO - Procuring Contracting Officer

POP - Period of Performance

PWS - Performance Work Statement

SME - Subject Matter Expert

TA - Technical Assistant

TPOC - Technical Point of Contact

TTPs - Tactics, Techniques and Procedures

ULT - Unit Level Training

USFFC - United States Fleet Forces Command

WESS - Web Enabled Safety System

4.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance shall be for a twelve (12) month base period, and four (4) twelve (12) month option years to be exercised at the option of the Government.

5.0 PLACES OF PERFORMANCE

EODTEU TWO Detachment Key West, NAS Key West Boca Chica, Florida

6.0 OBJECTIVE

The objective of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) is to acquire subject matter expertise (SME), administrative, technical and logistic support for various aspects of EODGRU TWO's and Navy Expeditionary Combat Command's (NECC) readiness requirements mission. The contractor shall provide the necessary level of support to successfully accomplish all the requirements set forth within this PWS. The contractor personnel must possess the necessary qualifications, skills, background, and expertise as specified within this PWS.

7.0 SCOPE/DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

The purpose of this PWS is to acquire subject matter expert (SME) to support the coordination, execution, documentation and logistical support for all aspects of EOD training support at the TEU TWO Key West Training site. EODGRU TWO's expectation is such that the contractor will provide personnel capable of serving in the capacities described herein.

7.1 Task 1: EOD and Salvage Diving Logistics and Coordination Support (EODTEU TWO) - NAS Key West Boca Chica. The contractor shall:

- Schedule, coordinate, check out, and open and close demolitions and small arms ranges, and training areas, as required.

- Schedule and coordinate barracks for assigned personnel, as required.

- Coordinate and set up scenarios at the training sites and perform exercise role playing, as required.

- Draft post-exercise reports and required correspondence within seven days of exercise completion.

- Advise in new development of EOD and Salvage Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) and material solutions.

- Assist in the planning and coordination of EODGRU TWO exercise participation. Develop exercise scenarios based on real world intelligence and events.

- Assist with data entry. Log dives in Air Force Safety Automated System (AFSAS) within one working day following dives with complete accuracy.

- Assist EODTEU TWO in managing and coordinating training requirements. Provide material solution recommendations to EOD and salvage TTP.

- Assist EODTEU TWO compile and report training lessons learned throughout the OFRP within seven working days of exercise completion.

- Assist EODTEU TWO provide accurate and timely OFRP data.

- Assist EODGRU TWO coordinate and execute Sustainment and Advanced Training events, as required.

Education/qualification/experience:

The SME qualifications for this level of support is a previous qualified Navy EOD operator or First Class Diver having obtained 15 years of knowledge and experience in the U.S. Naval Diving program, four years management experience in Expeditionary Diving operations and plans.

7.2 (Option) Task 2: Logistics Management Support (EODTEU TWO) - NAS Key West Boca Chica. The contractor shall:

- Collaborate with EODGRU TWO units of action to conduct logistic scheduling and coordination, as required.

- Maintains and updates department calendar, daily.

- Screen incoming correspondence and department directives and initiates administrative action, when appropriate.

- Tracks and executes daily administrative reporting requirements per EODTEU TWO, EODGRU TWO and NAS Key West governing policies.

- License and operate forklifts for the loading and unloading of materials, equipment, vehicles and boats in support of training exercises.

- Ship and receive materials, equipment, vehicles and boats in support of EODGRU TWO training exercises, as required.

- Coordinate with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to manage the reuse, recycling, and disposal of excess and surplus equipment through the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office (DRMO), as required.

- Identifies shortfalls in EODTEU TWO facility requirements and take appropriate action to repair through NASKW.

- Represents EODTEU TWO in meetings and discussions with EODGRU TWO N43 to resolve facility shortcomings, issues and emergent repairs.

- Assist in the oversight of multiple facility construction projects to include daily site visits and interaction with contractor superintendent to ensure all applicable building/projects codes are adhered to.

- Maintains a master library of all applicable references reviewed and updated, monthly.

Education/qualification/experience:

- Naval expeditionary logistics experience (2 years).

- Management experience in military operations or logistics and associated planning efforts (4 years minimum).

- Material handling equipment license (for operating equipment)

8.0 : COR AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANT DESIGNATION

Will be added at award.

9.0 GENERAL

9.1 Contracting Officer and Representative

Only a duly appointed Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), and no other government personnel, is authorized to change the specifications, terms and conditions under this contract. The EODGRU TWO Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) is responsible for technical management of this contract, and will serve as the Contracting Officer's Primary Point of Contact. The COR shall oversee execution of this PWS and resolve any potential issues. The COR is responsible for: liaising with EODGRU TWO personnel and contractor personnel on site; contractual advice, recommendations and clarification regarding the statement of work; delivery of this PWS placed under this contract; providing an independent government estimate of the effort described in the statement of work; quality assurance of services performed and acceptance of the services or deliverables; security requirements aboard government installations; providing the PCO or his designated Ordering Officer with appropriate funds for issuance of the delivery; and the certification of invoice for payment.

9.2 Technical Assistants

9.2.1 Contractor identified in Para 7.1 & 7.2 of this PWS shall complete their assigned duties under the monitoring of a Technical Assistant aboard EODTEU TWO Det Key West, as assigned by the COR.

9.3 Travel

The need for travel associated with this PWS shall be determined in advance by the COR on a case-by-case basis and authorized by the COR. Travel shall be paid by the Contractor and reimbursed by the Government. Travel expenses include airfare, per diem, rental car, local travel and miscellaneous expenses as authorized by the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). Costs for transportation may be based upon mileage rates, actual costs incurred or a combination thereof, provided the method used results in a reasonable charge. No mileage costs will be incurred when travel is within a 50-mile radius of the primary work location. The JTR, while not wholly applicable to contractors, shall provide the basis for the determination as to reasonable and allowable. Maximum use is to be made of the lowest available customary standard coach or equivalent airfare accommodations available during normal business hours.

Exceptions to these guidelines shall be approved in advance by the Contracting Officer or his Designee.

9.4 Government Furnished Information (GFI)

The Government will supply all available documentation necessary to accomplish the tasks specified in this PWS. The Government will also make available all required regulations, directives, planning documents, policy documents, schematics etc., necessary to perform assigned tasks. Initial delivery of required GFI to support this effort shall be provided within 72 hours, or as scheduling permits, from the date of contract award. Subsequent identification of required GFI may necessitate a GFI request by the contractor.

Each request shall be either in writing or by electronic mail and directed to the Government Representative/ Government Project Manager (GR/GPM) with a copy to the COR. After validating the request for additional GFI, the GR/GPM will coordinate with the COR to identify, locate and deliver the information within ten (10) working days upon receiving the request and will notify the contractor in writing or by electronic mail should additional time be required. The contractor shall coordinate all requests for additional technical and contractual information with the GR/GPM. The contractor shall acknowledge receipt of all GFI (that is, materials other than those downloaded from websites) in writing or by electronic mail to the GR/GPM within five (5) working days after receipt. All GFI will be returned to the Government agency when the effort is completed or, if directed by the GR/GPM, destroyed using applicable procedures.

9.5 Government Provided Training

All training, certifications and skill-sets including the minimum required qualifications specified in this PWS and indicated as "required by the Government" is the responsibility of the Contractor. However, from time-to-time during the life of the contract, the Government may identify training courses for which the Contractor may be directed to send its employees. For such "required" training or Government-directed training, the Government will assume the cost of instruction; however, in order to protect the interest of the Government, if an individual fails to complete a training course or does not receive a satisfactory grade IAW the standards of the institution attended, the Contractor shall be required to reimburse the Government for all costs of that training, including per diem and travel expenses. Upon successful completion of training, the Government will reimburse the Contractor for travel and per diem costs IAW Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 31 and Joint Travel Regulations. All requests for Government provided training of Contractor employees shall be submitted to the Government. The Contractor shall prepare all required travel documents for Contractor employees on this contract.

9.6 Government Furnished Facilities

The Government will provide workspaces and workstations with telephone and computer for communications with the Contractor's management office and/or Government representatives, coordinating logistics support and reporting necessary information necessary to accomplish the tasks of this PWS. Number of workstations with computers will be determined by the Government as necessary to complete assigned tasks.

9.7 Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)

In accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, the Government will ensure that all equipment is available to Contractor personnel to conduct the tasks of this PWS. That equipment includes, but is not limited to computers, printers, data devices, and the equipment necessary to conduct maintenance in accordance with the tasks of this contract.

9.8 Government Furnished Material

The Government will provide all warehouse/packaging materials, tools, hazardous materials and other miscellaneous materials necessary to accomplish the tasks identified within the PWS. Safety and special issue clothing unique to government training and safety requirements will be provided by the Government and returned to the Government after use. The replacement cost of issued clothing not returned will be bore by the Contractor.

9.9 Government Furnished Tools

The Government will make available to the Contractor the tools necessary to accomplish the tasks of this PWS. This PWS does not require the Contractor to develop any tools for production or management of content. The Contractor shall use the tools provided. The replacement cost of tools damaged, lost or otherwise made unusable by contractor personnel will be bore by the Contractor.

9.10 Contractor Employees

The Contractor shall not employ individuals identified to the Contractor by the COR as potential threats to the health, safety, security, or general well-being, of the population, installation or operational mission. The Contractor's employees shall not pose an actual or potential threat or risk to the security or mission of Department of Defense (DoD) or its supported activities, or the health and safety of the DoD workforce. The Government has an inherent right under law, practice and regulation to restrict and control access to its facilities, including those that are the subject of this PWS. The Government's exercise of its right to grant and revoke access to particular individuals to its facilities shall not constitute a breach or change to this contract, regardless of whether said individuals are employed by the Contractor.

9.11 Contractor Management

The Contractor shall be responsible for managing and overseeing the activities of all Contractor personnel, as well as subcontractor efforts used in performance of this effort. The Contractor's management responsibilities shall include all activities necessary to ensure the accomplishment of timely and effective support, performed in accordance with the requirements contained in this PWS, including appropriate policies and procedures.

Contractor employees shall perform their duties independent of, and without the supervision of, any government official.

9.12 Contractor Interface

The Contractor and/or their subcontractors may be required to work with other contractors working for the Government as part of the performance of this effort. Such other contractors shall not direct the Contractor and/or their subcontractors in any manner. In addition, the Contractor and/or their subcontractors shall not direct the work of other contractors in any manner. The Government Contracting Officer shall establish an initial contact between the Contractor and other contractors and shall participate in an initial meeting at which the conventions for the scheduling and conduct of future meetings / contacts will be established. The COR shall be informed and or included in these meetings or conventions.

9.13 Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

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 parts 7.5 and 37.1 of the FAR. The Government shall control access to the facility and perform the inspection and acceptance of completed work.

9.14 Security Requirements

All Contractor personnel associated with this PWS shall have a current Defense Security Service issued SECRET clearance and be ready to immediately begin performance at the time of proposal submission. Defense Security Service issued SECRET clearance must be maintained during the performance of this contract.

All Contractors shall also have a current Secret Facilities clearance at the time of proposal submission.

9.15 Information and Personnel Security

The Contractor shall conform to the provisions of the Department of the Navy Information and Personnel Security Program regulations. DD Form 254 will be provided at the time of award.

9.16 Common Access Card (CAC)

The Contractor shall ensure each of its employees obtain a Common Access Card (CAC). The government CAC serves as the primary method of identification for the Contractor employees, as well as providing the basis of public key infrastructure access to the U.S. Navy/Marine Corps Intranet, websites, and systems (on and off site), as well as the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (on site only). The Contractor must immediately surrender/return any/all CACs to the appropriate military authority for employees no longer working on this contract or contract completion.

9.17 Employment Status

The Contractor shall advise the COR whenever personnel become an employee or ex-employee. The Contractor shall contact the COR whenever a contracted employee resigns, is dismissed, laid-off or if a change to his/her personnel security clearance status occurs. Additionally, the Contractor shall ensure all ex-employee security access badges and CAC are returned to the appropriate military authority.

9.18 Authorization to Work

The Contractor shall ensure that contract personnel meet all requirements for entry into CONUS military installations as required by Department of State, DoD, Department of the Navy and various applicable command and installation regulations.

9.19 Smoking Policy

Contractor personnel shall comply with the DoD smoking policy, BUMED INSTRUCTION 6200.12B, and installationTobacco Use in the Navy smoking policies within DoD facilities.

9.20 Employee Appearance

Contract personnel shall present a neat appearance conducive to the performance of the tasks within this PWS and be easily recognizable as Contractor employees. The Contractor shall provide all contract employees with an identifying badge, which shall include as a minimum, the person's name, picture and the Contractor's name. While on the installation, the Contractor employees shall wear this picture identification at all times in a clearly visible manner. The Contractor shall obtain restricted or controlled area badges from installation security in order to gain access as required.

9.21 Employee Training

A mix of skills, experience and expertise is required for effective and efficient execution of services to be delivered. The Contractor is responsible for providing fully trained and qualified journeyman or craftsman level workforce IAW the clauses included in the contract. Therefore, except as otherwise indicated, the Contractor shall provide at its expense any required employee training, including the cost of instruction, per diem, travel, salaries and benefits associated to the necessary training, certifications and qualifications required by this PWS. If the Contractor-identified training is available only from Government sources, requests for such training shall be submitted to the Technical Advisor assigned to this contract. The Contractor shall reimburse the Government for all costs associated with the training. The Government will provide introductory training to educate contractor personnel on EOD operations and logistics requirements. Subsequent, training will be announced as requirements dictate.

9.22 Motor Vehicle Operation

Contractor personnel shall be qualified to operate applicable government-owned motor vehicles, to include forklift trucks or other material handling equipment necessary to accomplish the tasks within this PWS.

The required certifications will not be necessary at time of award as the requirement can/will be part of training once on station. The size of the forklift will be maximum 25K.

9.23 Material Handling Equipment

Contractor personnel operating material handling equipment in the performance of this PWS shall only do so in the immediate working area and not on roads designated for vehicular traffic.

The required certifications will not be necessary at time of award as the requirement can/will be part of training once on station. The size of the forklift will be maximum 25K.

9.24 Language Requirements

Contractor employees, who will interface with Government representatives shall be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language to the extent necessary in the performance of this PWS.

9.25 Safety

9.25.1 Safety shall be paramount. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable DoD, Navy and installation safety regulations governing these requirements. The Contractor shall maintain all employee qualification and certification records as required by these policies.

9.25.2 Nothing in this PWS, nor any government action or failure to act in surveillance of this contract, shall relieve the Contractor of its responsibility for the safety of the Contractor's personnel and property, the Government's personnel and property, and the general public. Moreover, nothing in this PWS shall relieve the Contractor of its responsibility for complying with applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations (including those requiring applicable licenses and permits) in connection with the performance of this contract.

9.25.3 The Contractor shall comply with the U.S. Navy Emergency Action Plan. If a mishap, involving services under this contract results in an injury the Contractor shall promptly report the incident to the COR. If the U.S. Navy conducts an investigation of the accident, the Contractor (including all Sub-Contractors) shall cooperate with government personnel until the investigation is completed. The Contractor shall allow authorized government representatives access to the Contractor's facilities, personnel and safety program documentation.

9.25.4 Emergency medical care is available in government facilities to contractor employees who suffer on-the-job injury or illness. The Contractor shall make care reimbursement to the appropriate collection agent upon receipt of statement(s).

9.26 Privacy Act Compliance

The Contractor may be in contact with data and information subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (Title 5 of the U.S. Code Section 552a). The Contractor shall ensure that its employees assigned to this effort understand and adhere to the requirements of the Privacy Act and to DoD and DoN Regulations that implement the Privacy Act. The Contractor shall identify and safeguard data, information and reports accordingly. The Contractor shall ensure that Contractor employees assigned to the contract are trained on properly identifying and handling data and information subject to the Privacy Act prior to commencing work.

9.27 Disclosure of Information

Information made available to the Contractor by the Government for the performance or administration of this PWS shall be used only for those purposes and shall not be used in any other way without the written agreement of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor agrees to assume responsibility for protecting the confidentiality of Government records, which are not public information. Each contractor or employee of the Contractor to whom information may be made available or disclosed shall be notified in writing by the Contractor that such information may be disclosed only for a purpose and to the extent authorized herein.

9.28 Limited Use of Data

Performance of this effort may require the Contractor to access and use data and information proprietary to a government agency or government contractor, which is of such a nature that its dissemination or use, other than in performance of this effort, would be adverse to the interests of the government and/or others. The Contractor and/or contractor personnel shall not divulge or release data or information developed or obtained in performance of this effort, until made public by the government, except to authorized Government personnel, or upon written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not use, disclose or reproduce proprietary data that bears a restrictive legend other than as required in the performance of this effort. Nothing herein shall preclude the use of any data independently acquired by the Contractor without such limitations or prohibit an agreement at no cost to the government between the contractor and the data owner, which provides for greater rights to the Contractor.

9.29 Information Technology (IT) Environment

9.30.1 All reports, technical documentation, etc. must be fully operable with standard Department of Navy (DON), NMCI desktop and portable MS Windows operating based systems unless otherwise specified.

9.29.2 The Contractor shall take necessary action, including use of commercially available virus software, to ensure all documentation is free of elements that might be detrimental to the secure operation of the resource operating system, including the following: malicious code; trojans, worms, logic bombs, and other computer viruses; backdoors; ad-ware, Spy-ware, or web bugs that have the ability to track user behavior; code that permits functions that are beyond the actual publicized intent of application capability; software that will not function properly with the operating system configured secure; code that permits functions that are beyond the actual publicized intent of application capability.

9.29.3 Should the Contractor desire additional IT resources not provided by the Government, a request must be made that specifically identifies the type, amount and periods for any resources, that are required and not listed below. The Government will provide the following IT resources:

Computer with access to NMCI email, RCRP, NTCSS and other network and internet tools.

9.30 Drug Testing

The contractor shall screen all potential employees for "drug free" employment, initially (pre-employment screening). Three random tests, testing 20 percent of the contractors each test, will be conducted annually during the course of performance. The contractor shall maintain the drug-screening schedule and results, and provide them for review to the Contracting Officer on request.

10.0 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

10.1 Hours of Work

The Contractor personnel core hours of service operations shall be 0800-1700 hours, five days a week as prescribed by the Government, excluding recognized federal holidays, DoD curtailment days or when the installation is officially closed by the commander. All times in this, PWS are specified in on a 24-hour clock and pertain to the time zone in which contractor personnel perform work. The Contractor shall ensure that service to customers is not interrupted during break and lunch periods. Variances in operating hours, other than that specified herein, must be approved by the Government. The Government retains the right to change normal duty hours at any time based on business and operational necessity.

10.2 Overtime Hours

Overtime may be required to perform tasks outlined within this PWS. Only the COR may authorize overtime hours, requests for which must be made in advance.

10.3 Government Holidays

The following government holidays are typically observed by government personnel: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Day, Presidential Inauguration Day (metropolitan DC area only), President's Day, Juneteenth Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and any other day designated by Federal Statute, Executive Order and/or Presidential Proclamation.

Typically, there is no repair work conducted during government holidays; however, work may be required to meet mission critical requirements.

11.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

11.1 General. Performance of this performance work statement (PWS) requires access to classified information up to the level of SECRET for everyone. Accordingly, the government will issue a DD-254.

11.2 The Contractor shall designate in writing a Contract Security Officer (CSR). The CSR is the government point of contact and responsible for handling all contractors to government related security matters. Within five (5) calendar days after award of this delivery order, the CSR shall submit to the Contracting Officer and the appropriate EOD Group TWO commands security clearances for each contractor requiring access to EOD Group TWO units' facilities.

11.3 Information Security. All data provided to the contractor by the Government and/or developed by the contractor for the Government shall be protected from disclosure in accordance with the appropriate classification markings. All other information relating to the items to be delivered or services to be performed under this delivery order may not be disclosed by any means without prior approval by the Government. Dissemination or public disclosure includes, but is not limited to, permitting access to such information by foreign nationals or by any other person or entity;

publication of technical or scientific papers; advertising; or, any other proposed public release. The contractor shall provide adequate physical protection to such information to preclude access by any person or entity not authorized such access by the Government.

11.4 Physical Security. The contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys and or electronic lock access codes issued to the contractor by the government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. The contractor shall not duplicate any keys issued by the government without authorization from the government. The contractor shall immediately report to the TOM any occurrences of lost or duplicated keys and or lost electronic access codes. In the event keys are lost or duplicated and upon written direction of the TOM, the contractor may be required at no cost to the government to re-key or replace the affected lock or locks.

Furthermore, the government may exclude contractor personnel from certain events, locations and venues for various reasons. The respective technical representative will make every effort to inform contractor personnel of such events, locations, and venues in advance to avoid violations of regulations, procedures, and related embarrassment.

12.0 SERVICES SUMMARY

12.1 Mail and Material Shipping

When directed by the Government, the Contractor shall establish commercial and official mail and shipping services (DHL, FED-EX, UPS and/or USPS) account(s) for performance of this contract at the contractor provided facility. Contractors will prepare shipping documents and use the government shipping and logistics movement capabilities to reduce shipping costs where feasible.

12.2 On-Site Communication

The Contractor shall ensure that cellular telephones are available to Contractor personnel at no direct cost to the Government to ensure on-site communication during normal working hours. The numbers for these cellular phones must be made available to the COR and any assigned TA and will be utilized during the performance of work associated with the tasks of this PWS. Landline communication will be provided by government.

12.3 Deliverables

In fulfillment of this contract, the Contractor shall provide the following deliverables. All deliverables shall be submitted to the COR, unless otherwise agreed upon, in an accurate and timely manner. Reports shall be provided in Microsoft Word format or via designated website. The reports specified herein shall be forwarded by traceable means to locations specified by the COR. "Traceable" means shall be defined as a cover letter, identifying the task and deliverable being sent, along with a properly filled out Task Action Memorandum (TAM) for each product. The cover letter shall include a statement indicating to what other activities the product has been delivered. Reports are to be delivered to the COR for review and acceptance.

12.3.1 . Task Management Plan The Contractor s hall effectively convey the task management approach intended to accomplish the effort contained in this PWS. This approach will address task organizational structure, personnel (including relevant experience) and a resource chart with corresponding labor categories and number of hours anticipated for work completion.

12.3.2 . Monthly Status Report The Contractor will provide a Monthly Status Report of all required tasks. The report will cover the period of the previous calendar month and is due to the COR by the 15th calendar day of the month following the reporting period. The report shall document and /or include: significant work anticipated for the next reporting period; reimbursable travel accomplished to include dates, person, location, and purpose; a Financial Status Report which includes Actual Summary of Hours and Actual Detailed Hours with a detail of hours that includes (at a minimum) employee names, skill levels, labor hours by project/module, rates, monthly costs, cumulative costs and ODCs. Contractor format is acceptable. If significant variance with either the approved schedule or budget is discovered, or an irresolvable issue is encountered, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately and not rely on the monthly report to inform the government.

12.3.3 . Meeting Minutes/Conference Notes The contractor shall take all minutes and notes for all contract related meetings and provide them to the COR within five working days of the meeting for mutual concurrence.

Draft post-exercise reports and required correspondence within seven days of exercise12.3.4 Post-exercise Reports.

completion

12.4 Quality Assurance

The COR will review for completeness all documentation that the Contractor submits, and may return it to the Contractor for correction. Absence of any comments by the COR will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for complying with the requirements of this requirement. Final approval and acceptance of documentation required herein shall be by letter of approval and acceptance by COR. The Contractor shall not construe any letter of acknowledgment of receipt material as a waiver of review or as an acknowledgment that the material is in conformance with the PWS.

12.5 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

The QASP will be used primarily as a tool to verify that the Contractor is performing all services required by this PWS in a timely, accurate and complete fashion. This ensures that the Government has an effective and systematic method of surveillance for the services associated to this contract.

Performance Criticality and Performance Standards (below) shall be employed.

12.5.1 . Schedule The due dates for deliverables and the actual accomplishment of the schedule will be assessed against original due dates and milestones established for the contract.

12.5.2 . Deliverables The deliverables required to be submitted will be assessed against the specifications for the deliverables detailed in the PWS for the required content, quality, timeliness and accuracy.

12.5.3 . Past Performance In addition to any schedule and deliverable aspects of performance discussed above, pursuant to FAR 42.15, the Government will assess the contractor's record of conforming to contract requirements and to standards of good workmanship, the contractor's adherence to contract schedules including the administrative aspects of performance, the contractor's history of reasonable and cooperative behavior and commitment to customer satisfaction, and the contractor's business-like concern for the interest of the customer.

12.5.4 . Surveillance Methods The primary methods of surveillance used to monitor performance under this contract will include COR surveillance, random or planned sampling, periodic inspection and internal/external validated customer complaints.

12.5.5 . Performance Measurement Performance will be measured in accordance with the following table:

Table 3: Performance Measurement

Performance

Element Performance Requirement

Surveillance Method Frequency Acceptable Quality Level

Contractor Quality

Activities identified by the tasks of this PWS Inspection by

COR

Upon completion of activities 95% Compliance with the PWS.

Personnel Qualifications

Qualifications as prescribed in the PWS.

Inspection by

COR

100% inspection

100% Compliance with the

PWS.

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