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Performance Work Statement (PWS) Marine Forces Reserve for the

Material Readiness Support Services

1.0 BACKGROUND

The Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) G-4 urgently requires a skilled and experienced mid-level materiel readiness support services, with expertise in Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPAC). The contractor shall provide comprehensive oversight, assistance, guidance, and training. Their primary focus will be conducting virtual and physical audits, ensuring meticulous accountability, readiness reporting, and serviceability. These supportive efforts will be directed towards units assigned to support Global Force Management (GFM) requirements as well as those units allocated for supporting regional Operational Plans (OPLANs). This role is critical in maintaining the highest standards of materiel readiness across the MARFORRES.

1.1 Commander MARFORRES (COMMARFORRES) serves as the Commander of all U.S. Marine Corps Reserve forces and reports to the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC).

1.2 The forces under command of COMMARFORRES are the 4th Marine Division (4th MARDIV), the 4th Marine Air Wing (4th MAW), the 4th Marine Logistics Group (4th MLG), Force Headquarters Group (FHG), and Marine Forces North (MARFORNORTH).

1.3 COMMARFORRES has the responsibility for engaging Headquarters Marine Corps and adjacent commands for accountability, readiness, and readiness reporting to the Commandant of the Marine Corps

(CMC).

1.4 MARFORRES currently has 53 Battalion/Squadron-size reporting units that are geographically distributed at 152 sites across 47 states and Puerto Rico. These units have a unique nature of command relationships, structure, equipment, distribution, logistics processes, and training of personnel that differ from Active Component units.

1.5 The MARFORRES is enhancing its significance as an operational reserve through increased deployments and collaboration with the Active Component (AC) in support of GFM requirements. This expansion in role necessitates that the Reserve Component (RC) maintains its equipment in a state of readiness for deployment. For instance, RC missions overseas (excluding Annual Training) have seen substantial growth, rising from about 60 in 2014 to 128 in Fiscal Year 2018. Despite a noticeable decline in missions during the 2019 to 2021 period due to the COVID pandemic, the RC is swiftly moving back to meeting pre-pandemic GFM demands. To support this, the MARFORRES G-4 conducts an internal inspection program called the Supply and Maintenance Analysis Team (SMAT). The SMAT will undertake virtual analyses at MARFORRES locations and then deploy to various units. There, they will audit records and carry out essential physical inspections of equipment through hands-on, "right seat/left seat" operations, ensuring that the equipment is fully operational and deployment-ready.

1.6 MARFORRES overall accountability, readiness, and readiness reporting, and especially the units identified as the “Preferred Sourcing Units (PSUs)”, are primary concerns for the increasing role the RC plays in contingency operations. RC deplorability is at the forefront of contingency operational and strategic planning, and must be able to answer the call.

1.7 MARFORRES is responsible for the activation, mobilization, and deployment of Reserve Marines from their training bases to serve with various geographic combatant commands. This action supports a range of operations, including contingencies, theater security cooperation events, and exercises involving joint, coalition, and service forces. A critical component of this process is the MARFORRES G-4 Materiel Readiness Branch (MRB). This branch plays a pivotal role in ensuring that units are proficient in supply and readiness aspects. It oversees the accurate management and documentation of supply and maintenance records, ensuring they reflect the current accountability and condition of equipment, weapons, and Individual Combat Clothing and Equipment (ICCE). Additionally, the MARFORRES G-4 MRB Branch provides expert guidance and oversight to the Marine Subordinate Commands (MSCs) regarding materiel readiness, ensuring effective and efficient conduct of their responsibilities in this domain.

1.8 The MRB, alongside managing the deployment of Reserve Marines, also faces challenges related to equipment maintenance, particularly in coatings and corrosion preventative compounds (CPCs). Across the USMC, maintenance personnel, Marines, and original equipment manufacturers (OEM) apply these compounds to extend equipment lifespan. The facilities for this range from simple open-air spaces to advanced coating application operations worldwide. Due to varying facility capabilities and location-specific requirements, there's a constant demand for new, location-appropriate products.

Currently, the introduction of new products into USMC processes is unregulated, leading to the use of unqualified products from local retail sources or direct manufacturer provision. Some products, even if authorized, might not suit the intended application, despite their availability or necessity in meeting specific local needs, like VOC requirements. The challenge is exacerbated by the existing coating testing processes in the CPAC program, which make obtaining official product recommendations difficult.

Typically, the CPAC program or end users identify the need for a coating or CPC before initiating testing, which is time-consuming and resource-intensive. Full testing can take over a year, and developing specifications may extend to two or three years due to additional testing requirements. This lengthy process conflicts with the needs of ISO certified organizations that require authorized procedures for all processes.

To address these challenges, the Contractor will also oversee the CPPM (Coating and CPC Process Management).

2.0 OBJECTIVE

The desired outcome of this PWS is for the contractor to recruit an individual specialized in CPAC who will serve as a valuable resource to MARFORRES. This expert will be tasked with conducting audits, performing necessary physical inspections of equipment, and mentoring MARFORRES Marines on corrosion control. The goal is to ensure that MARFORRES units are fully prepared and operationally capable in terms of materiel readiness, with a particular focus on corrosion prevention management.

3.0 SCOPE

This PWS is for the analysis of MARFORRES materiel readiness, which includes reviewing and auditing records, recommending actions for required maintenance, and teaching I&I Staffs and SMCR Marines Corrosion Control Basics. This will require in-depth knowledge of Headquarters Marine Corps Supply and Maintenance Orders and directives, as well as ongoing efforts to improve the overall readiness across the MARFORRES landscape. Additionally, it will require expert knowledge of Marine Corps logistics planning and execution in support of operations, to include supply, maintenance, and distribution policies and business processes.

The contractor must possess: Knowledge of supply and maintenance functions for the entire Marine Corps and specifically the unique nature of MARFORRES, as well as a thorough knowledge of tactical logistics; excellent oral and written communications skills. The ability to act independently in analyzing and auditing records while conducting physical inventory operations. Experience in coordinating and facilitating actions between multiple units; Knowledge of supply and maintenance management principles and practices in order to facilitate and enhance processes and performance; Experience working with advanced technologies and Automatic Identification Technology.

4.0 TASKS

4.1 The contractor shall assume the role of a key support to MARFORRES, specializing in

CPAC. Their expertise will encompass fundamental aspects of CPAC, detailed strategies for Organizational and Field CPAC, and the effective implementation of CPAC. This role is pivotal in guiding MARFORRES through advanced methodologies and best practices in corrosion management to enhance overall operational integrity and longevity of assets.

4.2 Educate subordinate units about CPAC through over-the-shoulder training at using unit locations.

4.3 As required, provide on-site analysis/assistance to the using units within MARFORRES, which includes providing statistics and reports on their current status and instructions on correcting deficiencies as necessary.

4.4 Maintain continuous communication with MARFORRES, MSCs, and appropriate points of contact. The contractors will need to have a working relationship with personnel from MARFORRES and the Major Support Commands.

4.5 Participate in periodic internal and external meetings to facilitate training covering CPAC and equipment sustainment.

4.6 Provide independent analysis of the equipment sustainment processes within MARFORRES and provide analysis to appropriate organizations within the Force.

4.7 Assist in maintaining the CPAC database.

4.8 Provide input and support for updates to the MARFORRES Standard Operating

Procedures (SOP).

4.9 Provide tailored training and mentoring to MARFORRES units to ensure compliance with CPAC orders, directives, and policies to enhance equipment sustainability and readiness of the force.

4.10 Audit records as required, and conduct training as required via the “right seat left seat” concept.

4.11 Analyzing equipment for corrosion issues, prioritizing corrosion prevention, and control in program planning, and developing strategies to mitigate corrosion in both newly fielded and existing equipment.

4.12 Record equipment corrosion conditions to establish the current state and drive future condition-based maintenance requirements.

4.13 Identify gaps, assess future needs, and refine strategies to address the evolving challenges in corrosion prevention and control, especially in harsh operating environments.

4.14 Engage CPAC customers for potential product identification.

5.0 DELIVERY

5.1 All CPAC reports and/or reports as they relate to the SMAT and accountability, readiness, and training.

5.2 Meetings. Attend meetings as required and requested.

5.3 Reports. The contractors will provide regular progress reports to leadership, to include fiscal impact. Contractor will also provide a detailed after-action report at the end of the commemoration.

6.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP)

MARFORRES will provide the following: office space, office supplies, computer hardware and software, networks, telephones, reproduction equipment, other facilities as required, Standard Operating Procedures, applicable regulations, manuals, texts, briefs and other materials associated with this task order and the hardware/software noted throughout this PWS.

Initial familiarization/orientation will be provided at MARFORRES, 2000 Opelousas Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70114.

Training – specific to this task only – will be provided by the Government.

7.0 SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS

The information provided to the Contractor may be up to and including Secret in the performance of their duties. All Contractor personnel requiring access to Information Systems and Infrastructure Information/Data and assigned to these positions shall possess a completed background investigation for this Public Trust Position. The prime Contractor and all Sub-contractors (through the prime Contractor) shall certify in writing to the Government that personnel supporting this contract are "Qualified U.S.

Contractors" per DoD Directive 5230.25 Para 3. 2.. Qualified U.S. Contractors are restricted to U.S.

citizens, persons admitted lawfully into the United States for permanent residence and located in the United States. All personnel identified on the certification and/or supporting this contract shall follow Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, and Marine Corps Information and Personnel Security Policy, to include completed background investigations (as required) before the start. The Government shall assist the Contractor in gaining access to Government agencies and installations related to the systems in question.

8.0 TRAVEL

Travel necessary to accomplish the tasks must be approved in advance by the OTM; travel expenses shall be reimbursed in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation rates.

9.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Half of the duties will be performed at MARFORRES Headquarters, 2000 Opelousas Avenue, New Orleans, LA. While the other half will be in a travel status, in the fulfillment of the physical inventory requirement. The normal working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will not normally include weekends and holidays. The contractor shall obtain advance approval to deviate from this schedule, including telecommuting, and must be approved by the Contracting Officer.

10.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The base period of performance will be one (1) base and two (2) one-year options to extend the period of performance as required.

Period Length Dates

Base Period One (1) year 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026

Option Period One One (1) year 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027

Option Period Two One (1) year 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2028