A03 PWS-Iraqi Capstone Lodging.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Lodging Services for

Iraq Capstone Visit

1. PURPOSE. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) delineates the tasks required for lodging and conference services for Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies. The period of performance will be from 11 June to 24 June 2022.

2. BACKGROUND. The Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies (NESA) supports the efforts of the Department of Defense and other United States Federal agencies to counter ideological support of terrorism, foster regional cooperation on security issues, promote democracy, and Near East South Asia nations in improving their security and strengthening their defense establishments. This mission is accomplished by promoting good governance, security sector professionalism, and democratic civil-military relations. The foundation of the Center’s effort is its high quality, relevant academic programs. Building on that foundation, the NESA Center endeavors to foster open, frank and informed dialogue within a community of decision-makers, influential individuals, and institutional partnerships that share a long-term commitment to addressing the fundamental defense and security challenges facing Near East South Asia and to developing a common understanding of the importance of those challenges to their respective national interests.

Iraqi Capstone Seminar: To assist NESA in fulfilling its responsibilities, a Contractor will provide services to support approximately 40 individuals (FUNDED) to be hosted in Washington, DC.

3. SCOPE. The contract requires a conference facility

4. APPROACH.

Quality logistical support is key to creating an atmosphere for exchange of ideas. Logistical support and program content equally contribute to the success of the conference and provide a positive US impression.

1.. PERFORMANCE BASED MATRIX.

Performance Requirements Summary

The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective (The Service required—usually a shall statement)

Standard Performance Threshold Method of Surveillance

The contractor shall provide sufficient logistical support to create the most conducive environment to maximize the goals of this conference

Contractor POC

Zero deviation from standard

Periodic Surveillance

The contractor shall provide his/her own room with a private bath, cleaned daily and individually climate-controlled

Hotel Rooms standard

Periodic Surveillance

The contractor shall provide timely and available shuttle service to accommodates guests

Shuttle Service standard

Periodic Surveillance

Minimum Acceptability Standards:

1. Sleeping rooms of similar size and type with separate work space with desk, and drawers

2. Rooms shall have high speed internet hook-up

3. Rooms to include refrigerator and microwave.

4. Rooms shall have a secured safe for valuables

5. A hot American Buffet Breakfast shall be included with room rate. Hotel manager should be aware of dietary requirements of participants. The participants cannot have any pork products or alcohol prepared/cooked in foods or located on their buffet. The contractor shall provide turkey and or chicken based meats as a meat substitute for pork. The contractor will make every effort to keep pork products in a separate area.

6. Hotel location shall have at one (1) full service restaurant located inside the hotel which shall offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus with sufficient wait staff/servers; and five (5) full service restaurants within a .5 mile walking distance to the hotel.

7. Hotel location shall be within .5 mile walking distance of a metro station or have available shuttle service to surrounding areas.

8. Hotel shall be fully compliant with Americans with Disability Act (ADA)

9. Hotel shall have sufficient space in public area for group of up to 10 participants to meet and work on group assignments

10. Rooms are available on required dates.

11. Room Service (24hrs) (to accommodate any Covid quarantine issues that may arise)

Nights of: 11 June 12 June 13 June 14 June 15 June 16 June 17 June

USG totals 40 40 40 40 40 40 40

Self Payer 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Nights of: 18 June 19 June 20 June 21 June 22 June 23 June 24 June

USG totals 40 40 40 40 40 40 40

Self Payer 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

**Check-out on:

DATE TBD

Nights of:

USG totals 560

Self Payer 28

0001AC Late Check out before 6 pm 40 rooms Each Unit Price__________ Total Price

4.2 Task 4: Manpower Reporting Requirement: The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours

(including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for WHS via secure data collection site. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported anytime during FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2013.

Contractor may direct question to the help desk at http://www.ecmra.mil/

5. Period of Performance: The period of performance is 11 June-24 June 2022.

6. Security: The security classification of work to be performed under the task order is unclassified.

7. Point of Contact: Contract Specialist: Courtney Applewhite

All communication will occur between the contractor and the contracting officer. Any requirements from NESA must be addressed to the Contract Specialist, TBA

8. Invoicing Procedures: Invoices are to be submitted electronically via the Internet through Wide Area Work Flow – Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA) system a https://wawf.eb.mil. Contractors must create two documents (Invoice and Receiving Report; i.e. Combo Documents) with a single data entry session.