A02_Statement of Work_21Q0064.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS FOR MARINE TRAFFIC CONTROLLER #1

FOR 2021 MAT SINKING SEASON

Scope of Work

The Marine Traffic Controller must have knowledge of all applicable Coast Guard rules and regulations. The controller must apply and utilize his/her extensive river knowledge in determining vessel priority and maintaining maximum traffic flow for safe operating conditions. The controller will be responsible for making radio contact with the river traffic for the purpose of minimizing vessel created wave action and other navigational hazards during mat sinking operations along the Mississippi river banks. The controller is expected to converse with other pilots and navigation interests in the area and apply diplomacy and tact in controlling river traffic. The controller must have experience with the New Orleans/Baton Rouge Pilots Association, and be familiar with the Mississippi

River. The Marine Traffic Controller must possess and keep a current Master Pilots license with unlimited tonnage within the range from Baton Rouge, La to the mouth of the Mississippi River. Other license qualifications may be considered if the Controller can show an applicable combination of licensing and experience. The controller must have knowledge of river traffic such as small river vessels, single barge tows, multiple barge tows and ocean going vessels. The marine traffic controller shall have at least 4 years of verifiable experience as a qualified marine traffic controller.

The Mat Sinking will procure the services of two marine traffic controllers on separate contracts. Each marine traffic controller is expected to work twelve (12) hours per day seven (7) days a week. The schedule for shift change will be 6 AM and 6 PM seven days a week. Any changes to this time shall be approved by the COR or

Revetment Chief. Substitutions of the Marine Traffic Controller will be subject to approval of the COR of

Revetment Chief. The Mat Sinking Unit is estimated to be working at LMR mile 230 or below on or about

October 14th until on or about December 2nd. The first jobsite location is expected to be Grand Bay (river mile

255.5) at this time, with the last site expected to be McCrea (river mile 14.0). A couple of jobsites are above LMR mile 230, but services shall be required as extra precaution unless otherwise approved by the COR or Revetment

Chief. The cost will be based on a twelve (12) hour daily work period. Meals and lodging will be provided by the

Government aboard the Mat Sinking Unit. The base contract period shall be a 50 day period, which will allow 50 shifts for the marine traffic controller.

The contract will include a 30 day option period after the original contract period is finished in the case that the mat sinking season is extended.

The marine traffic controller will not be allowed to leave the Mat Sinking Unit during off time under normal circumstances in order to reduce the Mat Sinking Unit’s exposure to COVID-19. If the controller needs to leave the Mat Sinking Unit, a replacement must be arranged and the controller must have approval form the COR, Revetment Section Chief, or Mat Sinking Unit Chief.

Invoices and Payment

The invoices initiated for payment under this contract shall be sent to the following email addresses:

CEFC-B4invoices@usace.army.mil

AND

Nathanael.j.jabour@usace.army.mil

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

Reference to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Clause 52.212-4(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The inspection and acceptance procedures specified within this contract set forth a general policy that only the services performed by the Contractor in strict accordance with the Scope of Work will merit payment. The Government will inspect and monitor the Contractor's performance by appointing a Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR) or other government representative to monitor performance to ensure services are received under this mailto:CEFC-B4invoices@usace.army.mil mailto:Nathanael.j.jabour@usace.army.mil contract. The COR or government representative will evaluate the Contractor's performance through an on-site presence and receipt of complaints from government employees. The Government will also receive and investigate complaints from government employees or industry. The COR shall be responsible for initially validating customer complaints and shall make final determination of the validity of customer complaint(s) in cases of disagreement with customer(s).

Performance Objectives

Scope of Work - see Paragraphs 1 & 2 Scope of Work

Performance threshold - No more than 4 customer complaints during life of contract. Non-compliance with SOW may be grounds for cancellation of contract.

Table 5.1

Performance Threshold DEDUCTION

1st complaint Written Warning

2nd complaint 10% Weekly Salary for one week

3rd complaint 25% Weekly Salary for one week

4th complaint Termination/Replacement

These deductions may be made from payment due the Contractor by the Government should the Contractor fail to meet performance threshold. Failure to report at the beginning of the designated shift will result in a complaint.

Failure to contact passing vessels and coordinate traffic in a timely manner will result in a complaint. Failure to comply with the Scope of Work will result in a complaint up to cancellation of the contract depending on the severity of the non-compliance.

Quality Control

The contractor shall utilize their own internal quality control processes to ensure services are performed in accordance with commonly accepted commercial practices and this scope of work.

Security Requirements

All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. Upon request, the contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT

Level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html; or it can be provided by the RA ATO in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of

Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

The contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist

Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available). The contractor will supply a list of Names/SSNs and/or completed ‘Authorization to Release Information Forms’ for each employee of the Contractor providing on-site services to the Vicksburg District Security Office, Vicksburg, Mississippi, at least 30 days prior to start of work.

These forms are available thru the contract COR or Vicksburg District Security Office.

The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the

COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

All new contractor employees will complete Level I OPSEC Training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. Additionally, all contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training. OPSEC awareness training is available at the following websites: https://www.iad.gov/ ioss/ or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html; or it can be provided by the RA OPSEC Officer in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than

3 business days after the initial contract award." *When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.