PWS_ASG-J Logistics Support Team 08.26.2026.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

For

Area Support Group Jordan- Logistics Support Team

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. General Information ........................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

2. Definitions & Acronyms

3. Government Furnished Property, Equipment, & Services

4. Contractor Furnished Items & Services

5. Specific Tasks

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7. Attachments:

Work Breakdown Structure Performance Requirement Statement Deliverables Estimated Workload Data

Part 1 General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal service(s) contract under which the personnel rendering the service(s) are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: This is a non-personal service(s) contract to provide logistics support to include Property Book technical support (labor), a Personal Property Shipping Office (PPSO) and a Personal Property Processing Office (PPPO), a Commercial Travel Office (CTO), Unit Mail Room Operation, and Non-Tactical Vehicle Fleet Management.

1.2 National Agency: The Area Support Group- Jordan (ASG-J) is supporting sustainment support operations throughout ASG- J’s area of responsibility. As the mission grows, base support capabilities need to grow with it. This sustainment support package of contractors will enable the ASG-J Directorate of Logistics to handle the full breadth of its operational requirements as the Base Operations Support – Integrator in the Jordan Area of Operations (AO).

1.3 Scope: The contractor shall provide support to the ASG-Jordan Directorate of Logistics by providing the following capabilities:

Two (2) Commercial Travel Office (CTO) contractor personnel One (1) Information Technology (IT) specialist One (1) Contract Specialist

The Contractor shall perform in accordance with the standards and acceptable quality levels identified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), applicable U.S. Army regulations, pamphlets, doctrine, Department of Defense manuals and instructions, and all other related contract documents.

Explicit Exclusions: For the avoidance of doubt, the following labor categories listed in Table 5.2 (Pages 19-20) or elsewhere in PWS are NOT part of this scope, are NOT authorized for performance, and shall NOT be priced by the Contractor:

1. Property Book Technician (Labor)

2. DEERS/RAPIDS Terminal Operator / Passport Assistance

1.4 Objectives: This is a mission critical requirement to provide sustainment services to US Forces in Jordan. The objectives of the Commercial Transportation Office and the Personal Property Processing and Shipping Office at ASG-Jordan is to establish those capabilities in the Jordan AO and reduce or eliminate reliance on offices located in other geographical locations. The objective of the Property Book Technician is to expand the capabilities of the Property Book Office and allow for greater asset visibility and chain of custody management. The Fleet Manager will assume the daily non-tactical vehicle fleet dispatching and administrative fleet management functions. The mailroom support will also free up military personnel to perform their MOS specific duties critical to the ASG-Jordan mission. The DEERS/RAPIDS Operator and Passport Application Assistant will provide Combined Access Card Services and assist service members and DA Civilians with US Passport applications freeing up time for the S1/HR personnel to perform higher level administrative tasks. Information Technology Support is responsible for the ASG-J installation IT support, administration, and maintenance of secure and non-secure local area networks (NIPR/SIPR) and Command and Control (C2) systems. Ensures Information Assurance (IA) compliance, manages cyber security protocols, and provides support throughout installations within Jordan. Contracting Specialist is to facilitate Contracts and Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreements (ACSA). Requires demonstrated expertise in Operational Contract Support (OCS), denoted by the 3C Additional Skill Identifier (ASI), with proven proficiency in the execution, management, and reconciliation of Acquisition and Cross- Servicing Agreements (ACSA).

1.5 Qualifications: All Contractor personnel will have the required clearances, and requisite skills and training at time of hire.

Contractor personnel shall complete required Cyber Awareness Challenge Training, sign the Acceptable Use Policy, and complete and submit the DD Form 2875 System Access Authorization Request upon arrival. Contractor employees shall have access to the Enterprise Access Management System-Army, all required access to websites and software permissions or licenses required for their respective position and access to the Non-secure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPR Net) within 30 days.

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain a QCP to ensure services are performed in accordance with (IAW) this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor's QCP is the means by which it assures that the work provided complies with the requirements of the contract. The Contractor’s Proposed QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review within ten (10) days after date of contract award (PM-01).The Government will review and either notify the Contractor in writing of acceptance of the plan or return their comments to the Contractor within ten (10) days. If the Government has provided comments, the Contractor shall then have three (3) days to submit a Final QCP.

After receipt of the Final QCP, the Contractor may receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing. The Contractor shall submit any proposed changes to the accepted QCP for acceptance by the Contracting Officer no later than 30 days prior to the anticipated change and before implementation by the Contractor. The timeline noted above will apply for review and acceptance for proposed changes. At a minimum, the QCP must include and answer the following to be acceptable: A chart showing the organizational structure and lines of authority, the names, qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and classification of each member of the Contractor's Quality Control Team.

a. A chart showing the organizational structure and lines of authority, the names, qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and classification of each member of the Contractor's Quality Control Team. How will the Contractor monitor work to ensure that performance complies with all deliverables (etc. timelines, deadlines, and goals)?

b. How will the Contractor monitor work to ensure that performance complies with all specifications and requirements of the contract, including clauses?

c. How will the Contractor ensure all keys issued will remain controlled items (Paragraph 1.8 Key Control)

d. How will the Contractor identify, investigate, and correct any non-conforming performance and prevent similar deficiencies in the future?

e. How will the Contractor file and save all Quality Control related documents for the life of the contract plus 5 years?

1.6.1.1 An Analysis of Quality Control and Timeliness of Submittals (i.e. deliverables) shall be provided to the COR within 30 days upon completion of contract or each option period (PM-02).

1.6.1.2 The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might impede contract performance within 24 clock hours of identifying those issues. Initial report may be verbal. Contractor shall provide written reports as follow-up to verbal reports within three (3) days. (PM-03).

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the acceptable quality levels (performance thresholds).

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The following provides information on recognized holidays for the purpose of the PWS. If submittal of any documentation (e.g. deliverables, submittals, etc.) deadlines fall on a holiday, the closest workday prior to the holiday will apply as the deadline for submittal.

1.6.3.1 U.S. Holidays: Work shall not be performed on U.S. holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. When a U.S holiday occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday, respectively. Contractor IS NOT REQUIRED to perform services on recognized Federal holidays.

HOLIDAY NAME DATE HOLIDAY NAME DATE

New Year’s Day January 1st M. L. King Memorial Day 3rd Monday in January

Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day last Monday in May

Juneteenth National Independence Day

19 June Labor Day 1st Monday in September

Independence Day July 4th Veteran’s Day November 11th

Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Christmas Day December 25th

Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Reserved Reserved

1.6.3.2 Host Nation Holidays: Work shall be performed on local Host Nation holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.

1.6.4 Operating Hours: For the Government facility office hours, facility operating hours, and the Contractor support hour requirements, please refer to the following.

1.6.4.1 Government Facility Office Hours: The Government facility office hours are 0800 to 1700 Monday through Friday except U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.6.3.1 above or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.6.4.2 Government Facility Operating Hours: The Government facility operating hours occur between the hours of 0800 to 1700 Monday through Friday. The Government facility is closed during local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Government facility is open for operations during the recognized U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.6.3.1 above. The Government facility may close due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar directed facility closings. The KO will communicate these closings to the Contractor.

1.6.4.3 Contractor Support Hours: The Contractor shall provide support between the hours of 0800 to 1700 Monday through Friday. The Government facility is closed during local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor shall maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is open. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.4.3.1 Contractor Work Plan: The Contractor shall prepare and maintain a Work Plan. The plan, as a minimum, shall identify regularly scheduled work to include location, work to be completed, timeline, etc. The Contractor’s proposed Work Plan shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer via the COR for review within three (3) days after date of contract award (PM-04).

The Government will review and either accept or return their comments to the Contractor within ten (10) days. The Contractor shall then have three (3) days to submit a Final Work Plan. Any proposed change to the accepted Final Work Plan is required to be resubmitted via the COR for review and acceptance by the Contracting Officer at a minimum thirty (30) days prior to implementation.

1.6.5 Training Holidays: RESERVED.

1.6.6 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Government facilities located at the Joint Training Center in Zarqa, Jordan.

1.7 Security Requirements: The following information is provided on security related matters.

1.7.1 Security Program: Contractor personnel or any representative of the contractor shall abide by all security regulations and shall be subject to security checks. The USG will provide all physical security measures relating to tools, equipment, parts, and supplies. American Contractors supporting this task will be cleared at the “Secret” level at the start of the task. Contractors will require access to For Official Use Only (FOUO) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) information in performance of this effort. Only contractors working in positions that require the use of computers and U.S. Government systems will require access to NIPRNET computer systems at government facilities. The contractor will be responsible for obtaining, processing and paying for all security clearances. The security requirements are IAW with the Department Of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254), which is currently accessible at the following link:

http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/forms/eforms/dd0254.pdf (The RA's unit security manager is responsible for initiating this form).

1.7.2 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: Contractor personnel, with the exception of local nationals, performing work under this contract shall have an active personnel security clearance at the SECRET level in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) at the time of commencement of the contract and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are IAW the Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification DD Form 254. Local and Other Country National employees are vetted by the Directorate of Military Security (DMS) of the Jordanian Armed Forces. The Contractor shall ensure that Contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.204-2 Security Requirements when the employee has access to information classified “Confidential,” or “Secret”. The Contractor shall ensure the employee complies with the Department of Defense Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M), and any revisions to DoD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the Contractor.

1.7.3 Installation Access: Access to U.S. installations and controlled areas is limited to personnel who meet security criteria and are authorized by Host Nation law to work in that country. Failure to submit required information/data and obtain required documentation or clearances in accordance with Army Regulation (AR) 190-13, The Army Physical Security Program, and Army Directive (AD) 2021-02 (Access to Army Installations by Foreign Nationals and Section 621-eligible Veterans and Caregivers) will be grounds for denying access to U.S. installations and controlled areas. The Contractor shall ensure that any subcontractors used in performance of this contract complies with these requirements and that all employees, of both the Contractor and any subcontractor utilized by the Contractor, are made aware of and comply with these requirements. Should anything in this paragraph conflict with AR 190-13, the regulation takes precedence. The Contractor shall be aware of and comply with the requirements associated with Installation Access Control. The Government is not liable for any costs associated with performance delays due solely to a firm’s failure to comply with Installation Access Control System (IACS) processing requirements. Army Regulation 190-13 can be found on the following website https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_b/ARN 21433_R190_13_FINAL.pdf and AD 2021-02 is available at https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN31519- ARMY_DIR_2021-020000-WEB-1.pdf.

1.7.3.1 Collection Of Base Access Passes

1.7.3.1.1 The Contractor shall collect any installation access pass issued to an employee the same day the employment of an individual has expired or has been terminated and shall return them to the issuing office within two (2) days of termination (PM- 05).

1.7.3.1.2 Upon termination or expiration of this contract, the Contractor shall collect all outstanding installation access passes and return them to the issuing office within two (2) days (PM-05).

1.7.3.2 Common Access Card (CAC) Log: The Contractor shall provide a CAC Log with the following information: Last, First, Middle Name, Cadency Name, Personal identifier (e.g. Department of Defense Identification (DoDID) Number, Federal Identification Number, or Tax Identification Number), date of birth, primary email address (this email address will be used to contact the individual) to the COR within 30 calendar days after award (and within five (5) days after changes have been made (unless circumstances require otherwise and as directed by the Contracting Officer) (PM-06). The Contractor shall ensure safeguarding of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and comply with requirements under 1.22.5.

1.7.4 National Agency Checks: Army Regulation 380-67 provides guidance pertaining to national agency checks for U.S. and Host Nation Contractors.

1.7.4.1 U.S. Citizen: The Requiring Activity Manager will determine the extent of National Agency checks required. The Contractor employee may begin performance of the contract after receiving a favorable local National Agency check. The Contractor agrees to replace the employee should results of the stateside National Agency check, if required, be unfavorable as determined by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor’s replacement of the employee with the unfavorable National Agency check shall be within a timeframe provided by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor shall also replace employees whose National Agency check, during their tenure of employment, renders them with an unfavorable local or stateside National Agency check, as determined by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor shall forward a copy to the Contracting Officer via the COR and the Requiring Activity Manager of each favorable National Agency check within 3 days of receipt by the Contractor, identifying such with the appropriate contract number (PM-07). The Contractor shall forward a copy to the Contracting Officer via the COR and the Requiring Activity Manager of each unfavorable National Agency check within 12 hours after receipt by the Contractor, identifying such with the appropriate contract number (PM-07). When the Government awards a non- personal services contract directly to an individual, the failure of the individual to provide a favorable National Agency check is grounds for termination.

1.7.5 Local Nationals and Third Country Nationals: Contractor personnel shall submit to a security National Agency check administered by the JRO within 3 business days after hire following contract award. The Contractor shall provide the JRO with a copy of each employee’s labor card, passport information, or proof of Jordanian residency. Forwarding correspondence from the Contractors shall identify the associated contract number. Local nationals and third country nationals agree to the same employee termination provisions as stated for U.S. Citizens (see paragraph 1.7.4.1 above, in particular, same requirements to replace the employee (and within timeframe noted) when results of National Agency check are unfavorable).

1.7.6 Physical Security: The Contractor shall safeguard all Government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured IAW the Army Physical Security Program (AR 190-13).

1.7.7 Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel. Government issued access badges shall not be worn outside designated facilities where visible to the public.

1.8 Key Control:

1.8.1 In lieu of door locks in most locations on the installation, the use of cipher locks, which require entering a mechanical PIN, are in use instead of standard key locks. The U.S. Government will issue lock combinations necessary for contractors to perform their duties and responsibilities. Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that no lock combinations are revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations via coordination through the COR. These control procedures shall be included in the Quality Control Plan (PM-01).

1.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the Contracting Officer will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.9.1 The Contractor shall attend, participate in, and furnish input to scheduled and unscheduled meetings, conferences, and briefings that relate to the functions and services herein as required by the Government to provide effective communication and impart necessary information. The Contract Manager or designated representative shall attend meetings as requested by the Government. Meeting attendees shall at times include Contractor managerial, supervisory, and other personnel knowledgeable of the subject matter. Meetings may start or end outside of regular duty hours.

1.10 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Refer to Part 2 of this PWS for the definition of a COR. As determined by the Contracting Officer, a COR will be appointed and identified by letter of designation, a copy of which will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer. The designation letter states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration.

The COR is not authorized to obligate the Government. If the work is not written in the contract, the COR is not authorized to request new work. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract, perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance, maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract, issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications, monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of Government property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.11 Key Personnel: The Government considers the following key personnel: Program Manager (PM) and Alternate Program Manager (APM). The Contractor shall designate one of its employees to act as their Program Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of all contract work performance. The Contractor shall identify an employee who will serve as the Alternate PM. The Contractor shall provide the names of the PM and APM along with their resumes or Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer Representative during the post-award meeting (PM-24). Acceptance of the resumes or CVs by the Contracting Officer is required before these individuals may perform any work on this contract. The Program Manager and Alternate Program Manager shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Program Manager or Alternate Program Manager shall be available between 0800- 1700 hours Monday through Friday. Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

a. Program Manager and Alternate Program Manager: The resume or CV provided by the Program Manager and Alternate Program Manager must demonstrate successful completion of 24 semester hours in mathematical, engineering, and quantitative analysis courses. The documents must show 15 or more years cost analysis experience; and familiarity with Defense Department Data Sources or must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years’ experience within the past 10, working as a Program Manager.

b. Reserved.

c. Special Qualifications: All on the contract shall have expert knowledge of the logistics areas in which they work.

1.12 Personnel Status Reporting: All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties must identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. The Contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. The Contractor shall provide a Personnel Status Report of all currently assigned personnel by badge or DoD ID number at the commencement of the contract and daily at the start of the duty day NLT 0830 provide a daily status of personnel to the COR and Requiring Activity. Report shall include last name, first name and Middle Initial along with DOD ID or Badge number. The report shall indicate duty status (present for duty, on vacation, on sick leave, or unauthorized absence (AWOL) (PM- 09).

1.12.1 Contractor Workspace Identification Contractor occupied workspace (staging site, on-site office, desk or work area, etc.) shall contain a sign signifying the space is occupied by a Contractor to ensure that Government employees and the public know that they are not Government employees. The proposed sign shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer via the COR for review and 10 calendar days after contract award. Workspace sign location shall be coordinated with the COR. Contractor employees shall identify themselves by name and company affiliation when answering the telephone, presenting briefings, conducting or attending meetings, and seminars. All Contractor correspondence (written, facsimile, and email display) shall include their company name. (PM-10)

1.12.2 Contractor Identification Badges: Contractor personnel shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges IAW Contractor Identification. The Contractor (to include subcontractors) shall provide each of their employees an easily readable identification badge. The badge must include the employee’s name, the contractor’s company name, the functional area of assignment, and a recent color photograph of the employee. Companies with U.S. Government contracts will require their employees to wear these badges visibly when performing work at Government workplaces unless this would be impractical because of mission or safety considerations. The Contractor shall collect all ID Badges upon completion of the contract or termination of employee. A listing of issued contractor ID badges shall be furnished to the COR prior to the contract performance date or at contractor employment. Contractor shall update and submit the roster to the COR within 3 days of changes (PM-11).

1.13 Contractor Travel: With the exception of host nation (local national) employees, contractor personnel or any representative of the contractor shall possess a valid passport with Visa for overseas travel.

1.14 Other Direct Costs (ODCs): The requiring activity will provide reimbursement to the Contractor for incidental office supplies and through another direct costs contract line item.

1.15 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents and materials produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership and copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.16 Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. The Contractor and Contractor personnel shall not divulge or release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this PWS, except to authorize Government personnel or upon written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a. The use of propaganda violates DoD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines stated at http://www.defenseimagery.mil/products/dodimagery/commercialuse.html The Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any marketing tools to include its company website.

1.17 Non-Disclosure Agreements: The Contractor shall provide signed non-disclosure agreements to the Government upon the start of contract work (PM-12). Submit agreements for new hires or replacements upon commencement of work. Disclosure of information by Contractor personnel may result in Contractor personnel removal from performance under this contract.

1.18 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCI as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI (PM-13). The Contractor’s OCI Mitigation Plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.19 Transition-In Period: To minimize decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall have all personnel on board within the thirty (30) day transition-in period. During the transition period, the Contractor shall achieve full operational capability to perform all contracted services no later than the contract start date. The Contractor shall provide a Transition-In Plan to the KO through the COR within ten (10) days of contract award. (PM-

14) (See also Paragraph 5.8.1 for details).

1.20 Safety: The following provides information pertaining to Safety and Accident Prevention: The contractor will stress safety and safe operating practices among all employees while performing the tasks contained in this PWS. The contractor will implement and abide by the guidelines outlined in their internal safety plan and program. The contractor shall establish and maintain an accident prevention program. The Contractor shall provide a copy to the COR for review within ten (10) business days following contract award. The contractor’s safety program shall conform to requirements of AR 385-10, The Army Safety Program, and the Occupational Safety and Health Action of 1970 (OSHA) (PM-15).

1.20.1 Host Nation Safety Laws and Regulations: The Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention (November 1991), and applicable Host Nation Safety Laws and Regulations.

1.20.1.1 RESERVED.

1.20.1.2 RESERVED.

1.20.1.3 RESERVED.

1.21 Environmental Compliance: RESERVED.

1.21.1 Environmental Compliance Plan and Program: RESERVED.

1.22 Theater Required Training: The following provides information on training requirements. Contractor personnel shall complete all required training prior to the end of the phase-in period or as specified. Contractor shall upload certificates to the ASG-J DOL Contractor Deliverables folder (PM-16)

1.22.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, shall complete AT Level I Training within thirty (30) days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or thirty (30) days after employment of new personnel. Contractor personnel travelling overseas shall complete area of responsibility (AOR) specific AT awareness training for U.S. based Contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees. 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 five (5) calendar days after completion of this training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil. Contractor personnel shall complete refresher training every twelve (12) months except AOR specific AT Level I training which contractor personnel shall complete as required by local AT policies. If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR who will contact the local AT Officer at their assigned location for classroom training. Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the AT Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within five (5) calendar days after completion of the training.

1.22.2 OPSEC Training: Per AR 530-1, all Contractor employees, including subcontractors, shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 days of reporting for duty under this contract. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within five (5) days after completion of the training. OPSEC Level I training is available at http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html. Contractor personnel must complete refresher training every 12 months.

Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within five (5) days after completion of the training.

If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR, who will contact the local OPSEC Officer at their assigned location for classroom training. Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the OPSEC Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within five (5) days after completion of the training.

1.22.3 Information Assurance (IA) Training:

1.22.3.1 All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, requiring access to Government information systems shall complete the Department of Defense (DOD) IA Cyber Awareness Training within thirty days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or thirty days after employment of new personnel. All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees must complete the DoD Cyber awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within three days after completion of the training.

1.22.3.2 All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, working information technology (IT)/IA functions shall comply with DoD and Army training requirements per Information Assurance Training Certification and Workforce Management DoD Directive (DoDD) 8570.01, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program DoD 8570.01-M, and Information Assurance AR 25-2 within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. Training is available at https://public.cyber.mil/training/cyber-awareness-challenge-2019/

1.22.4 Personally Identifiable Information (PII): Contractor employees, including subcontractors, performing services under this contract with access to PII and Government information shall complete “Identifying and Safeguarding PII” within 30 calendar days of employment. Contractor personnel shall complete refresher training every twelve (12) months from initial completion. The Contractor shall provide the COR a copy of the training certificates for its employees no later than five (5) days after completion. Training is available at https://public.cyber.mil/training/identifying-and-safeguarding- personally-identifiable-information-pii/

1.23 Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Policy: The Contractor shall ensure all employees comply with the Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Policy outlined below. (PM-18)

1.23.1 Sexual Harassment Policy Compliance: The Contractor shall certify that all employees performing work under this contract have been fully trained per the requirements below. The COR shall be provided with the following information at a minimum: employee’s name, civil identification number and date trained. The Contractor shall provide proof of its Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Training Program and Policy Compliance within five (5) days after initial contract award. The Contractor shall provide updates within five (5) days after arrival of new personnel on site.

1.23.2 The Contractor shall conduct training of all employees annually to prevent sexual assault and sexual harassment. This training must, at a minimum, ensure that all the Contractor employees understand the definitions and policy outlined below.

1.23.3 Each employee shall be in compliance with the training requirement and shall be reported to the Contracting Officer Representative prior to the employee being allowed access to the worksite."

1.23.4 Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Policy Definitions. As used in this policy – “Sexual Assault” means – A crime defined as intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, physical threat or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent. Sexual assault includes rape, nonconsensual sodomy (oral or anal sex), indecent assault (unwanted, inappropriate sexual contact or fondling), or attempts to commit these acts. Sexual assault can occur without regard to gender or spousal relationship or age of victim. “Consent” will not be deemed or construed to mean the failure by the victim to offer physical resistance. Consent is not given when a person uses force, threat of force, or coercion or when the victim is asleep, incapacitated, or unconscious.

1.23.4.1 Sexual Harassment” means – Gender discrimination that involves unwelcomed sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature between the same or opposite sex genders when such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment. Categories of sexual harassment are:

1.23.4.1.1 Verbal – Examples include telling sexual jokes; using sexually explicit profanity, threats, sexually oriented cadences, or sexual comments; whistling in a sexually suggestive manner; and describing certain attributes of one’s physical appearance in a sexual manner.

1.23.4.1.2 Nonverbal – Examples include staring at someone, blowing kisses, winking, or licking one’s lips in a suggestive manner. The term may also include printed material (for example, displaying sexually oriented pictures or cartoons); using sexually oriented screen savers on one’s computer; or sending sexually oriented notes, letters, faxes or email.

1.23.4.1.3 Physical Contact – Examples include touching, patting, pinching, bumping, grabbing, cornering, or blocking a passageway; kissing; and providing unsolicited back or neck rubs.

1.23.4.2 Policy. The Department of Defense has adopted a policy to prevent sexual assault and sexual harassment. Contractors and contractor employees in the Army Central Command (ARCENT) Area of Responsibility (AOR) shall not –

1.23.4.2.1 Commit acts of sexual assault against any person on any camp, post, installation, or other United States enclave within the ARCENT AOR; or

1.23.4.3 Sexually harass any person on any camp, post, installation, or other United States enclave within the ARCENT AOR.

1.23.4.3.1 Contractor requirements. The Contractor shall notify its employees of –

1.23.4.3.1.1 The Department of Defenses’ policy described in paragraph 1.23.4.2; and

1.23.4.3.1.2 The actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy. Such actions may include, but are not limited to, removal from the contract, reduction in benefits, or termination of employment;

1.23.4.3.2 Take appropriate action, up to and including termination, against employees or Subcontractors that violate the policy in paragraph 1.23.4.2; and

1.23.4.3.3 Annually train all employees to prevent sexual assault and sexual harassment. This training shall ensure that all contractor employees understanding the definitions outlined in paragraph 1.23.4 and the policy in paragraph.

1.23.4.3.4 Contractor shall report each o f t h e i r employee’s compliance with this training requirement to the Contracting Officer’s Representative prior to the employee commencing work.

1.23.4.4 Notification. The Contractor shall inform the Contracting Officer immediately of the following:

1.23.4.4.1 Any information it receives from any source (including host country law enforcement) that alleges a Contractor employee, Subcontractor, or Subcontractor employee has engaged in conduct that violates this policy; and

1.23.4.4.2 Any actions taken against Contractor employees, Subcontractors, or Subcontractor employees pursuant to this policy.

1.23.4.5 Remedies: In addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contractor's failure to comply with the requirements of paragraphs 1.23.4.3, 1.23.4.4, or 1.23.4.6 of this policy may result in –

1.23.4.5.1 Requiring the Contractor to remove a Contractor employee or employees from the performance of the contract;

1.23.4.5.2 Requiring the Contractor to terminate a subcontract;

1.23.4.5.3 Suspension of contract payments;

1.23.4.5.4 Loss of award fee, consistent with the award fee plan, for the performance period in which the Government determined Contractor non-compliance;

1.23.4.5.5 Termination of the contract for default or cause, in accordance with the termination clause of this contract; or

1.23.4.5.6 Suspension or debarment.

1.23.4.6 Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this policy, including this paragraph 1.23.4.6, in all subcontracts.

1.23.4.7 Mitigating Factor. The KO may consider whether the Contractor had a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response training program at the time of the violation as a mitigating factor when determining remedies. Additional information about Sexual Assault Prevention and Response training programs can be found at the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Home Page, http://www.sapr.mil."

1.23.4.8 Sex Offenders. A sex offender is defined as any person, including but not limited to a Service member, Service member’s Family member, civilian employee, civilian employee’s family member, or contractor, who either is registered or required to register as a sex offender by any law, regulation or policy of the United States, the Department of Defense, the Army, a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, America Samoa, The Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or a federally recognized Indian tribe. This definition is not limited to persons convicted for felony sex offenses but includes all persons who are registered or required to register as a sex offender regardless of the classification of their offenses, including felonies, misdemeanors, and offenses not classified as a felony or misdemeanor. All sex offenders shall register in accordance with the Sex Offender Notification Act and shall register with the local Installation, Base, or Camps Provost Marshal Office.

1.23.4.9 Registrants will produce evidence of the qualifying conviction or the sex offender registration paperwork, to include the state/sovereign in which the sex offender was convicted, date of conviction, and results of conviction, to include length of time required to register and any specific court ordered restrictions.

1.23.4.10 Persons who are sex offenders include those convicted by a foreign government of an offense equivalent or closely analogous to a covered offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice as provided in AR 27-10. See 42 USC 16911(5)(B) and U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General, The National Guidelines for Sex Offender Registration and Notification, Final Guidelines, 73 FR 38030, 38050-1 (July 2, 2008) for guidelines and standards.

1.24 Notice to Proceed: the notice to proceed will be provided as indicated below.

The effective date of contract will constitute the date of notice to proceed

A notice to proceed letter will be issued

The date of the letter transmitting the contract will constitute the date of the notice to proceed

1.25 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive: (Not applicable)

1.26 Government Property and Services: (Not applicable)

1.27 Monthly Workload Summary Reports: The Contractor shall submit Monthly Workload Summaries containing data pertaining to all tasks or services accomplished quantified by type or action no later than the tenth (10th) day of the month for the previous month. (PM-19)

1.28 External Standard Operating Procedures: Contractor shall develop External Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each section under this PWS and provide a copy of each to ASG-Jordan DOL through the COR no later than 60 days after the start date of the contract. Contractor shall update SOPs annually (PM-20).

PART 2 DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. Definitions and Acronyms

2.1 Definitions: Although not inclusive of every term used within this PWS, the following provides a list of definitions used throughout this PWS and commonly used in the acquisition field.

Contracting Officer (KO) – means a person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) – As defined in DFARS 202.101, means an individual designated and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions. Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 5000.72, Part II Definitions states the following when defining a COR: “Defined in subpart 202.101 of Reference (f).

Any individual delegated responsibilities pursuant to subpart 1.602-2 of Reference (e), regardless of local terminology, must be certified in accordance with this instruction. For example, local terminology can be COR, contracting officer’s technical representative, technical point of contact, technical representative, alternate COR, administrative COR, assistant COR, line item manager, task order manager, quality assurance personnel, quality assurance evaluator, or COR management.” In addition, Army Regulation 70-13, Chapter 2,…