ASPTSA 3.0 Draft PWS 7Aug2024 .pdf

Section J Attach 0001 PWS 7 August 2024

ASP/TSA 3.0

Ammunition Supply Point/Theater Storage Area (ASP/TSA 3.0) Performance Work Statement (PWS)

7 August 2024

1.0. Introduction. This PWS describes the technical, functional and performance characteristics of the work to be performed by the performing Contractor. It identifies essential functions and provides standards that shall be evaluated in terms of quality and/or timeliness of output.

Scope. The purpose of the ASP/TSA is to provide Class V Munitions Supply Support for all ammunition stocks accounted for by the 1st Theater Support Command (1TSC) to U.S. Military/Government component, Department of Defense (DOD) agencies and, as required, Coalition Forces in the Central Command (CENTCOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR). The Contractor shall provide the services, resources, and management for Accountability (SAAS), Issues/Turn-ins, Reclamation (TARF), Storage, Surveillance and Shipments/Receipts of Class V operations at the Camp Arifjan ASP. The 1TSC shall manage the ammunition assets through its subordinate units providing priorities and tasks that need to be accomplished. The transportation of ammunition to and from the ASP/TSA, including convoy security, shall be provided by and funded through the Government or from Assistance in Kind (AIK) agreements with the State of Kuwait.

1.0.1. TSA/ASP Functions. The principal functions performed in the ASP/TSA are the issue, storage, and receipt of munitions (both training and war-reserve), munitions components, munitions packing and packaging material, and munitions-related material. Associated functions include: supporting periodic munitions readiness inspections; stock accountability, stock control, warehousing; munitions and non-munitions material salvage/residue accountability, munitions reclamation, amnesty, inventory, user turn-in (both training and war-reserve); packaging, shipment, and performing maintenance on all assigned support equipment. The ASP and the TSA must be operated in a manner that continually provides support to the customer during established working hours IAW 2.7.1.

1.0.2. Class V Supply Operations. The Contractor shall conduct Class V supply operations in accordance with (IAW), but not limited to, those DOD and Army regulations/policies, practice. The Contractor shall: Receive, Store, and Ship Containerized, Air Pallet configured, and Break-Bulk munitions. The Contractor shall issue, configure, and maintain Theater Reserve Munitions and conduct maintenance and repacking operations for munitions and residue. The Contractor shall be responsible for operations and supervision of its personnel in the ASP and the TSA. In addition, the Contractor shall ensure training of personnel on Munitions Explosives Safety, Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention, and Munitions Security practicing strict Operations Security (OPSEC)

1.0.3 Government Augmentation. The Government may augment any ASP/TSA operation including ammunition accountability (i.e., loading/unloading prepared air pallets or containers, pack/unpack munitions) with military or Government personnel provided the personnel are licensed and are utilizing organic or Theater Provided Equipment (TPE) and meet all DOD and Department of the Army (DA) regulatory training requirements. The Government augmentation will be IAW the relevant Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) provided by this PWS and the augmentation may last until that time when the Contract can perform IAW the PWS. The Commander or a designated representative shall appoint, in writing, an Accountable Officer (AO). The Government may augment the stock control section and provide Government representatives to check daily for proper posting of documents in Standard Army Ammunition System (SAAS). The Government shall keep accountability responsibility, in the form of AOs, for munitions (both training and war-reserve), munitions components, munitions packing and packaging material, and munitions related material issued, received, and/or stored at the ASP/TSA. The Government is authorized to conduct unannounced inspections with proper escort of the magazines or other areas within any area used by the Contractor to perform their duties or the Contractor’s operations in the performance of this contract at any time. The Government, through Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) located at Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL, shall at any time augment the operation when a requirement that meets emergency conditions for any operation that threatens mission failure and that cannot be worked through paragraph 2.7.2. Surge Capability, a change of operational priorities, or issuance of an emergency Letter of Technical Direction (LOTD), Authorized Changed Letter (ACL), or contract modification. Additionally, if the Contractor fails to keep up with their current workload, as indicated by the PWS, augmentation may be implemented by Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) discretion with prior approval from the AO, Contractor Officer’s Representative (COR) and 1TSC.

1.0.4 Key Issue. During normal operating hours, the USG shall issue storage facility keys to authorized Contract personnel immediately upon request; authorized contract personnel will have unescorted access into all facilities and/or locations. Contractors are required to submit a by name listing to the USG to sign for keys.

1.0.5 Ammunition Support Description. The objective of this contract is to provide Ammunition Operations support to Combatant Commanders (COCOM) and Army Service Component Commanders (ASCC). Support shall be provided for the full range of military operations and other operations as designated by the Department of the Army.

1.0.6 Amnesty Program. The Contractor shall accept delivery of munitions items under the amnesty program during ASP operating hours. The Contractor shall process all amnesty munitions under the direction and guidance of QASAS personnel.

1.0.7 Retrograde Requirements. The Contractor shall conduct full-scale CL V retrograde operations required to support the mission. The Contractor shall containerize and stage all CL V retrograde material located at the storage sites before movement to the port facilities. The Contractor shall prepare all shipping documents. The Contractor shall apply placards and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags which will be provided by the Government. If the Government cannot provide, the Contractor shall notify the COR and 1TSC to request contractual relief and further guidance. The Contractor shall ensure all containers offered for CONUS retrograde have passed or are certified by Customs and agricultural inspection personnel. All cargo requiring hazardous cargo certification shall be certified prior to offering the cargo for shipment. The Shippers Declaration for Dangerous Goods form shall be affixed to the cargo IAW local directives and/or regulatory guidance. The Contractor shall handle all hazardous materials in compliance with all laws and regulations, including but not limited to Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 24-604 and International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG).

The Contractor shall properly load, block and brace retrograde containers IAW DOD and DA regulatory requirements and drawing requirements provided in 19-48 Series Storage and Out-load Drawings for Class V munitions and associated material, if applicable. In order to maximize space utilization and efficiency, retrograde directives and associated containers will remain open until full or directed to be closed as partially full by the 1TSC and as such, priorities listed on retrograde directives (02, 05, 999) will be considered non-applicable.

1.0.8 Reclamation. The Contractor shall perform munitions reclamation/maintenance on all Class V munitions items, packing material and associated components with QASAS providing oversight and accept/reject approval IAW the production metrics in PWS paragraph 2.21. The Contractor shall also reclaim ammunition as a result of redeploying units. The Government shall determine requirements and procure all standard packing material to support reclamation operations. The USG shall order and manage the delivery of all required expendable supplies and non-standard packaging materials to meet the forecasted workload requirements as required, or as directed. The standard for repackaging ammo processed through the reclamation line is Depot Standard IAW MIL-STD and Army Material Command drawings as specified by the QASAS. The Contractor shall provide daily reports to the Government stating the amount of a particular Department of Defense Identification Code (DODIC) that has been processed through the Theater Ammunition Reclamation Facilities (TARFs); including quantity, Short-tons, account codes and condition codes for each item.

1.0.9 The Government shall establish the priorities and schedules for the reclamation/retrograde and maintenance facilities missions. The Government shall describe the scope of required actions to process the munitions for each DODIC when required. The USG shall develop specific SOPs for each Federal Supply Class (FSC) encompassing the Government provided scope or special guidance to accomplish required work The Government shall provide a DODIC priority list with production requirements to the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide an estimated completion timeline for the priority list of DODICs provided by the Government if/when requested.

1.1 Contract Administration. ACC-RI is the cognizant contracting office/activity for the ASP/TSA contract and is where the PCO and Contract Specialist reside. As the Contracting Activity for this contract, the ACC- RI has the authority, through a duly appointed PCO, to enter into, administer, and/or terminate this contract and make related determinations and findings. Responsibilities after award are IAW those defined in the contract, delegation letters, and those applicable portions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its supplements. When authority is delegated to by the PCO, the ACO shall perform contract administration functions based on delegation matrix.

1.2 Period of Performance.

Phase-in/Mobilization: 90-days Base Period: 12-months

Option Period 1: 12-months Option Period 2: 12-months Option Period 3: 12-months Option Period 4: 12-months FAR 52.217-8: 6-months

2.0. Contractor Tasks and Staffing Requirements.

2.1. Project Management Office. The Contractor shall staff a Project Management (PM) office within Camp Arifjan with personnel able to provide project management and oversight, contract administration, database entry and office administration. The Contractor's PM office shall maintain a directory/list of current Contractor personnel, location, and geographical coverage. The PM office must have one (1) full-time Project/Department Manager and a designated back- up who occupies a managerial position.

2.1 Contractor Personnel Requirements.

2.1.1. The Contractor shall provide a full-time Project/Department Manager. This individual shall be the central point of contact and responsible for the overall coordination of the contract as it pertains to Class V Management. The Contractor shall designate, in writing, a manager that assumes these duties when the Program/Department Manager is absent. The Contractor shall ensure that the Project /Department Manager and the designated manager is fluent in the English language and is able to obtain a Secret Clearance. The Contractor shall ensure the Project Manager, Operations Manager, or designated Supervisor are present on- site on Camp Arifjan during all munitions operations. The Project or Operations

Manager may delegate supervision of ammunition, backhaul, trans-loading, and SAAS operations after normal operating hours to the primary supervisors.

2.1.2. HAZMAT Certification. The Contractor shall provide written documentation that at least four (4) employees are certified for shipment of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) for all modes of transportation (air, water & land) within 30 days after contract award and maintain at least four certified personnel for the duration of the contract.

2.2. Contractor Key Employee Qualifications.

2.3.1 Project Manager: Minimum (12) twelve years’ experience in ammunition operations. Within the last ten (10) years, six (6) of those years he/she must have supervised a minimum of twenty-five (25) personnel in logistics operations. Must have a working knowledge of automated data processing systems and within four (4) months of hiring, be thoroughly proficient in SAAS data interpretation and functionality. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. The Project Manager must be fluent in speaking and writing the English language.

2.3.2 Operations Manager: Minimum eight (8) years’ experience in ammunition specific operations.

Within the last eight (8) years, five (5)of those years he/she must have supervised a minimum of twenty personnel in logistics operations. Within the past five (5) years he/she must have worked at an ammunition supply point for a minimum of one year. Must have working knowledge of automated data processing systems and within four (4) months of hiring, and be thoroughly proficient in SAAS data interpretation and functionality. Must be able obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. The Operations Manager must be fluent in speaking and writing the English language.

2.3.3 Training Specialist: Experience in munitions supply operations, be thoroughly familiar with ammunition and explosives training requirements and regulatory guidance. Must be able to develop a training curriculum and provide the training necessary to ensure acceptable employee performance IAW the contract specifications. The Training Specialist must be computer literate and fluent in speaking and writing the English language.

2.3.4 Area Supervisor: Minimum of six (6) years’ experience total in ammunition operations. Minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience in ammunition operations during that timeframe he/she must have been overseeing a minimum of seven (7) personnel in ammunition operations. Within the past seven (7) years he/she must have worked at an ammunition supply point for a minimum of one year.

Minimum of three (3) years ammunition operations supervisory experience overseeing at least seven

(7) individuals and six (6) years overall experience in ammunition supply operations with experience in munitions supply point operations and procedures within the past seven (7) years. Must obtain and maintain a current operator’s license for warehouse forklifts and other ASP/TSA equipment necessary for the operation. The Area Supervisor must be fluent in speaking and writing the English language.

2.3.5 Team Leader: Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in munitions supply point operations and procedures. Must have a working knowledge of the operation for which they are responsible. Must have skill sets to enforce all Class V regulatory requirements. Must obtain and maintain a current operator’s license for warehouse forklifts and other ASP/TSA equipment necessary for the operation.

The Team Leader must be fluent in speaking and writing the English language.

2.3.6 SAAS Supervisor: Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in ammunition stock control operations and ammunition supply operations; with experience in munitions supply point operations and procedures within the past five (5) years. Must have a minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience and be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance within 1 year of hiring. Must have a thorough knowledge of ammunition accountability and operations. Must be capable of input and retrieval of data from the Stock Control System and have the ability to generate/produce data and reports needed for all required operations. Must remain current with new and changing functions of the SAAS system and must train on new supply systems as directed by the Government, if SAAS is replaced or modified. The SAAS Supervisor must have a thorough knowledge of read/write capability through the SAAS Standard Army Management Information Systems (STAMIS). IAW Field Manual (FM) 4-30.13, Chapter 6, the SAAS Supervisor shall have working knowledge of SAAS. Working knowledge is defined as having the capability to perform and manage all the functions associated with the SAAS application IAW all applicable regulations. The SAAS Supervisor must be fluent in speaking and writing the English language.

2.3.7 SAAS Operator: Must have knowledge of ammunition accountability operations and capable of input and retrieval of data from SAAS. Must have the ability to generate/produce data and reports needed for all required operations. Must remain current with new and changing functions of the SAAS system and shall train on new supply systems as directed by the Government if SAAS is replaced or modified.

The Government can request reports or information from the SAAS operator at any time during duty hours. The SAAS Operator must have a thorough knowledge of read/write capability through the SAAS STAMIS. The Contractor shall ensure that the SAAS Operator is fluent in the English language. Also, each SAAS Operator must be able to perform and manage all the functions associated with the SAAS application, and at a minimum, the SAAS end user manual. The SAAS Operator will be subject to functions capability testing administered by the Government, AO, COR/ACOR, 1TSC or SAAS Supervisor at any time that the individual’s performance warrants it.

2.3.8 Warehouse Specialist: With training, shall be capable of performing a variety of Class V warehousing duties that require an understanding of established storage plans and procedures. With training, shall be capable of: verifying materials against receiving documents noting and reporting discrepancies and obvious damage; routing material to prescribed storage locations; stocking, stacking or palletizing materials; rearranging and inventorying stored materials; examining stored materials and reporting deterioration and damage; removing material from storage; and issuing material upon receipt of proper documentation. Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 40 lbs. Must obtain and maintain current operator’s license for warehouse forklifts and other ASP/TSA equipment necessary for the operation. Although the warehouse specialists are identified as key positions, resumes are not required to be submitted.

2.3.9 Supply Manager: Minimum of eight (8) years in supply operations. Supply Manager must have a minimum of three (2) years supervisory experience in supply management during which they must have overseen a minimum of three personnel. Must obtain and maintain a current operators’ license for warehouse forklifts, materials handling equipment (MHE). Must be fluent in speaking and writing the English Language. Must be able to pass a background National Agency Check prior to employment. Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance

2.3. Training.

2.3.1. Training Plan. The Contractor shall develop a training plan that meets the Army ammunition training requirements IAW DA PAM 385-64, Figure 1-1. Training will be provided by the Contractor and will be conducted monthly at a minimum and will cover daily duties described in the PWS. The training plan will be submitted 10 days after contract award and approved by the Government and be reapproved by the COR annually. All Contractor personnel shall, as a minimum, meet the requirement of the above referenced regulations.

2.3.2. Explosive Safety Training. All personnel engaged in operations in which munitions or other hazardous materials are involved shall be thoroughly trained in explosives safety and be capable of recognizing hazardous explosive exposures. Safety must become a firmly established practice when working with, or in the vicinity of, items having explosive, flammable, or toxic hazards. IAW DA PAM 385-64, Figure 1-1 and at a minimum all Government Civilian and Contractor personnel who perform operations or services involving ammunition, explosives, explosive components, guided missiles and toxic chemicals will have Ammo 45, AMMO 63, and AMMO 64. When requested, the contractor shall provide certificates of training for Explosive Safety Training on all personnel within 90 days of their arrival into AOR, and upon request anytime thereafter. Minimum training requirements are clearly listed by position in DA Pam 385-64, Figure 1-1. The Government will provide refresher training in areas considered essential by the Government for daily operations and any other operations pertaining to handling ammunition.

2.4.3 Standard Operating Procedures. In addition to training mandated above, each employee shall receive a minimum of two (2) hours of training on the USG internal/external SOP’s within 30 days of reporting to assignment at the ASP/TSA and shall sign a statement verifying that the employee understands and will comply with the SOP in its entirety. Contractor employees shall receive on-the-job training from their immediate Supervisor/Team Leader/Training Coordinator based on previous experience. After an employee demonstrates the ability to perform the assigned job, the Supervisor/Team Leader/Training Manager shall sign a statement verifying that the employee is fully trained and competent to begin work with Arms, Ammunition and Explosives (AA&E).

2.4.4 Training Records. The Contractor shall maintain formal documents reflecting the applicable training and qualification requirements. The Contractor shall provide advance notification to the Government regarding date(s) and location(s) of scheduled training upon request. The training sessions and formal training documents shall be available for Government review and oversight. The Contractor shall not allow any employee who is not fully trained, or who has failed any portion of required training, unaccompanied access to ammunition storage areas.

2.4.5 The Contractor shall ensure that personnel designated to operate MHE are properly trained and licensed, as a minimum, IAW AR 600-55 and Area Support Group – Kuwait (ASG- KU) Installation Driving Policy, and MHE requirements. MHE operators shall follow safety guidelines as outlined in DA Pam 385- 10 and DA Pam 385-64 and any additional requirements established by the Government. These requirements are applicable regardless of whether the MHE is Government-owned or leased, or Contractor- owned or leased. Contractor personnel operating MHE shall be licensed by a competent authority approved by the Government. The Contractor shall provide a report to the Government identifying the employee, the equipment licensed on, and the expiration date(s) of the license(s) upon request.

2.4.6 Mandatory Training. All training required to meet the requirements under this contract is mandatory and will be at the cost of the Contractor. All training necessary to maintain job proficiency/certifications will be at the cost of the Contractor. The Government shall provide training equivalent to that which would be provided to Government personnel at no cost, for any change in training requirement subsequent to contract award so the Contractor can maintain the requisite proficiency - for example, training on Army automated systems supporting Class V supply operations or mandatory DAC sponsored ammunition courses that cannot be completed on-line or via contractor approved lesson plans that have changed after the effective date of this contract.

2.5 Government Furnished Equipment, Materials and Services.

2.5.1 The Government Furnished Equipment, Materials and Services. The Government shall provide Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), Materials (GFM), and Services (GFS) to support mission requirements. If shortfalls in GFE occur that prevent mission accomplishment, the USG is responsible for providing any additional required equipment. Examples of services furnished by the Government include power generation, portable latrines, dumpsters, water, and facility repairs. The USG shall properly maintain and repair all GFE IAW applicable manufacturers’ specifications, user manuals, Technical Manuals (TMs), and FMs. The Government will provide fuel for all Contractor leased vehicles and all GFE utilized in direct support of the contract, including but not limited to Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs), trucks, MHE, light sets, generators, pressure washers, pumps, motors, etc.

2.5.2 Other Procurement Army (OPA) Equipment Purchases. The ASP/TSA contract is subject to federal fiscal funding regulations. All equipment purchases, including those that are centrally managed, required to provide services under the contract and charged to the Government, need to be identified. The Contractor shall identify equipment to be charged that may require OPA funding.

2.5.3 Sustainment Automation Support Management Office (SASMO) Automation Support. The Government will provide all SASMO technical support. The SASMO includes functional experts in automation, supply, maintenance, and logistics. Additionally, the Government will provide GFE computers, digital senders and related peripherals including U.S. Army approved Operating Systems and encryption software enabling access to the installation servers. The Contractor shall coordinate with the DSB S-6 directorate for any Information Management Officer (IMO) support and to ensure such equipment is maintained IAW current lifecycle upgrades and/or replacement policies/schedules.

2.5.4 GFE Utilization. The USG shall allow the Contractor to utilize and/or operate GFE necessary to support the ASP/TSA overall mission. The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel operating GFE are properly trained and licensed on the equipment they are operating. The USG is responsible for providing additional funding where necessary to fulfill this requirement or shall provide written relief of contractual requirements pertaining to insufficient or inadequate GFE availability for the Contractor.

2.5.5 Supply Requisitions. The USG is responsible for providing any/all necessary materials to support the ASP/TSA mission in its entirety. The Contractor shall provide a consolidated list of materials required to support Contractor operated functional areas to the USG weekly for requisition, to be coordinated with the rotational units supply representative assigned to the Camp Arifjan ASP/TSA operation. The Contractor shall not be penalized for material shortfalls not stocked or supported by the SSA. Materials not available within the GSS, shall be furnished by the USG. If the USG is unable or unwilling to provide GFM, the contractor shall notify the COR, ACO/PCO, and request additional funding to support a contractor-initiated procurement action, or request relief from contractual obligation, until such material has been provided.

2.5.6 GFE Inventory. The USG shall maintain 100 percent property accountability of all GFE assigned to the ASP/TSA mission. The USG shall ensure all equipment used within the ammunition area complies with DOD and DA regulatory requirements for ammunition/explosives operations. The USG shall ensure the Contractor has access to the necessary GFE to perform the mission within Contractor assigned functional areas.

2.5.7 Ammunition Peculiar Equipment (APE). APE will be furnished by the Government but managed and accounted for by QASAS personnel. Contractor personnel will only operate APE with QASAS approval and provide care and preservation of such equipment IAW QASAS guidance.

2.5.8 Crating, Palletization Operations. The Contractor shall secure all items in their appropriate containers prior to shipment. The Contractor shall install additional hardware as required to secure items in their containers to prevent possible movement and/or damage while in transit. The Contractor shall seal containers by strapping, nailing, banding or wiring IAW the current MIL-STD-129 version and AMC 19-48 Series munitions drawings. Guidance for palletization is contained in MIL-HDBK-774. The

Contractor shall preserve, package and ship assets without designated containers IAW the Integrated Material Manager(s) (IMM) packaging requirements aka Special Packaging Instruction (SPI). The Contractor shall secure cargo placed in containers to withstand the most stringent transportation modes to which the cargo will be subjected during multi-modal shipment. Contractor personnel must be fluent in speaking and writing the English language as all regulations are written in English. Without fluency in English, personnel will be incapable of performing the assigned task. The contractor will ensure all applicable seals are properly placed on containers prior to shipment.

2.5.9 Material Support (Wood). The Government Supply System (GSS) will be utilized to obtain wood material to support blocking, bracing, palletization, containerization and box fabrication. All wood material utilized to support the blocking and bracing, crating, palletization and box making operations shall be heat treated in compliance with the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). The Contractor shall ensure all fabricated wooden boxes are IAW ASTM D 6251. Compliant materials not available within the GSS, shall be furnished by the USG. If the USG is unable or unwilling to provide compliant materials, the contractor shall notify the COR, ACO/PCO, and request additional funding to support a contractor-initiated procurement action, or request relief from contractual obligation, until such material has been provided.

2.6 Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

2.6.1 Munition SOP. The USG is responsible for constructing and updating SOPs for both internal operations and customer (external) operations IAW all DOD and DA standards, policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. All internal and external SOPs will remain as property of the Government The Contractor shall provide recommendations for updates/changes to the FSC-specific procedures utilized by the TARF for inclusion in the 1TSC Munitions SOP if/when requested. FSC-specific procedures shall be written with enough specificity to differentiate between the various hazards associated with ammunition/explosives, i.e., White Phosphorus (WP), Red Phosphorus (RP), electrical initiation, percussion initiated, O- chlorobenzamalononitrile (CS), High Explosive, etc. The Contractor shall distribute SOPs to each supervisor and advise them of any changes to the previous edition. Employees other than supervisors shall be formally familiarized with the SOPs and a written record of this familiarization shall be maintained at the training manager’s office. The Contractor shall, on a quarterly basis, conduct and document refresher familiarization of SOPs with proper employees.

2.6.2 QASAS Surveillance SOP. Operations for surveillance inspections will be written and managed by QASAS personnel. Contractor personnel supporting QASAS will sign and comply with all steps and procedures in surveillance SOPs.

2.7 Hours of Operation.

2.7.1 ASP/TSA Hours. ASP/TSA operations will be operative not less than 6 days a week, 10 hours a day.

2.7.2 Surge Capability. The Contractor shall be capable of surging operations for all services and support at the TSA/ASP to 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including official holidays, not to exceed one week if required during a surge period. Holidays to be taken shall be authorized by the United States Army Central Command (ARCENT) published calendar only. Contractor and Government holidays shall be taken simultaneously to allow maximum staffing levels unless otherwise approved by the PCO/ACO thru COR/1TSC MCP CL V Munitions. Surge operations could increase volume throughput between 30% and 40% at the TSA/ASP. Only the PCO with coordination with the 1TSC can authorize the Contractor to start any surge operations.

2.8 Priorities.

2.8.1 The workload of the TSA/ASP shall be prioritized by the Government and may be modified to meet contingency requirements outside the normal day-to-day operations. Stockage levels at the TSA/ASP shall vary based on missions and scheduling of replenishment stock shipments. Different elements of the total workload requirement will vary depending on mission requirements. Surges in overall workload requirements shall be worked by extending ASP/TSA operating hours with approval of the 1TSC.

2.9 Real Property and Facilities.

2.9.1 Property Deficiencies. When the Contractor identifies any ASP/TSA real property deficiencies their Facility Maintenance Officers (FMOs) will prepare and submit the work orders to correct the deficiencies. The COR shall be included on all work order deficiencies submitted by the FMO.

2.9.2 Clean Work Areas. The Contractor shall maintain the ASP/TSA in a neat and orderly manner at all times. Good housekeeping shall include the entire area within the perimeter of Building 860 (Camp Arifjan), the ASP fence lines and the TSA berm. The material shall be collected, inspected for the presence of explosives hazards, segregated, and stored safely (if hazardous). Non-hazardous waste shall be transported to a designated collection point outside of the ASP/TSA to be discarded.

Storage Facility Construction Statements. The Government shall provide the Contractor with a current DA Form 4604-R, Security Construction Statement for each munitions/explosive’s storage facility. The Contractor shall ensure that these statements are posted in each munitions/explosive’s storage facility at the ASP/TSA, IAW AR 190-11, Chapter 2.

2.10 Physical Security.

2.10.1 Key Control. The Government is responsible for managing the keys to the ammunition storage structures IAW Army Key Control regulations and policies. Keys to storage magazines containing Category I or II munitions will only be issued to U.S. Citizens who meet the requirements of AR 190-11.

In the event that a key is damaged, lost, or stolen, the AO/COR shall be notified immediately to take appropriate action. The maintenance keys and/or secondary keys will be turned over to the Sustainment Brigade as the designated “next higher command” IAW AR 190-11 requirements.

2.10.2 Force Protection. The 24-hour Force Protection and Law Enforcement manning of the Entry Control Points (ECPs), Category (CAT) 1 Bunkers, Perimeter, and Roving Security Patrols is not part of this PWS and will be provided by the ASG-KU Base Operations Contractor. The Government will coordinate Force Protection and Law Enforcement manning with the Base Operations Contractor in order to ensure the ASP/TSA remains in compliance with AR 190-11

2.10.3 Personnel Access to the ASP/TSA. The Contractor shall provide the AO with a current listing of Contractor personnel requiring access to the ASP/TSA. The AO is the access approval authority and will provide the “official” approved ASP/TSA access roster to the appropriate Security Forces. The Contractor shall maintain its personnel access roster for accuracy and currency. The contractor’s personnel roster shall be provided to the AO when changes occur, or upon request.

2.10.4 Contractor Background Checks. The Contractor shall conduct a background check on all applicants for employment at the ASP/TSA to determine if there is any derogatory information, which may constitute grounds for disqualifying the individual from employment at the ASP/TSA. These checks shall be conducted IAW AR 190-13, Chapter 21, paragraph 2-11(a)(1) Contractor personnel (including subcontractors)-National agency check, local check; paragraph 2-11(c) Foreign national personnel providing services on overseas locations will be investigated per policy and procedures governing locally hired employees under status forces agreements, export license, or laws of the host nation government.

The DOD component assumes responsibility for permitting access to DOD systems, information, material and areas when an investigation conducted by the host country does not meet the investigative standards in DOD 5200.2-R. Use of the DA Form 7708 Personnel Reliability Screening Evaluation is a regulatory requirement and one copy of the completed DA Form 7708 will be maintained in contractor training and/or personnel records for Government review.

2.10.5 Foreign Nationals. DOD 5200.2-R Chapter 3 paragraph C3.6.9 Foreign National Employees Overseas, employed by DOD organizations whose duties do not require access to classification information, shall be the subject of the following records checks, initiated by the appropriate military department investigative organization consistent with paragraph 2.4.5. prior to employment: C3.6.9.1/2/3.

Host government law enforcement and security agency checks at the city, state (province), and national level, whenever possible by the laws of the host government and DCII; FBI-HQ/ID (where information exist regarding residence by the foreign national in the United States for a year or more since age 18.

The results of these background checks shall be made available to the COR for review upon request.

Use of the DA Form 7708 Personnel Reliability Screening Evaluation is a regulatory requirement and one copy of the completed DA Form 7708 will be maintained in contractor training and/or personnel records for Government review.

2.10.6 Emergency Communications Equipment. The Government shall be responsible for providing all emergency communications equipment to support communications capability between the ASP/TSA and the ASG-KU Provost Marshall’s Office (PMO).

2.11 Stock Control and Accounting.

2.11.1 Accountable Officer. The Government shall appoint, in writing, an AO for the Ammunition Storage Area. The AO shall sign for all CL V stocks and maintain a formal set of property accounting records provided by the Contractor. Accountability shall be maintained using the SAAS system showing, on a continuous basis, the item identification part number, DODIC, nomenclature, and NSNs, gains, losses, on-hand balances, conditions and location of all property assigned to the account as well as other supporting documentation in support of those formal property records as required by applicable Army Regulations and procedures.

2.11.2 Stock Control. The Contractor shall perform all stock control functions associated with the SAAS applications. All accountable stock records will be generated from the SAAS database, and no other documentation will be filed with stock records for accountability unless documents are directly related to the accountability, shipment, or receipt of stocks. All stock records shall be maintained in the Stock Control office. It is understood that the Contractor is responsible to perform stock control functions based on assigned user responsibilities, roles approved by the AO.

2.11.3 Ammunition Transaction Posting. The Contractor shall post all transactions affecting accountability of ammunition to the stock record account IAW EXORD 031-24 Appendix C-Performance Time Standards, In the event the Contractor receives an error in SAAS while posting transactions that will preclude the accurate posting of transactions to the Accountable Record within the allocated timeline. The SAAS Clerk will input a trouble ticket and keep all corresponding email traffic with the ammunition paperwork packet.

2.11.4 Information Requirements. The Contractor shall provide the, AO, QASAS personnel, and the 1TSC Ammunition Branch any required information from the Accountable Record and associated filing system upon request. Files shall be maintained IAW the Army Records Information Management System (ARIMS), AR 25-2 and AR 25-400-2, EXORD 031-24

2.11.5 Ammunition Documents Reconciliation. The Contractor shall reconcile all customer unit training ammunition documents to ensure that the customer unit has returned all required munitions, packing material, and residue to account for all ammunition issued for training. Customer units are required to clear their issue documents within five (5) working days following the completion of their training event. Customer units that fail to do so shall be placed on a delinquent list and not allowed to draw further requests for ammunition until the delinquent document is cleared. The Contractor shall provide the AO and COR with a delinquent document report on a weekly basis.

2.11.6 Authorized Ammunition Receipt. The Contractor shall ensure that all customer units receiving ammunition are authorized to do so IAW DA PAM 700-16 and EXORD 031-24.

2.12 Inventories and Adjustments.

2.12.1 Inventory Schedule. The Contractor, at the direction of the AO, shall perform inventories of all munitions stored at the ASP and the TSA, and all IAW Army Regulations and procedures. The inventory schedule shall be provided to the Contractor by the AO. The results of all inventories shall be reported to the AO within 24 hours after completion of the inventory. The Contractor must notify the AO and provide causative research prior to making any adjustments that will create an Inventory Adjustment Report (IAR).

2.12.2 Special Inventories. The AO and 1TSC DMC CL V Section will submit all special inventories requests and a proposed completion date to the Contractor’s management personnel. The Contactor shall initiate the special inventory request within twenty-four (24) hours from the time of the request.

2.13 Storage.

2.13.1 ASP/TSA Storage Capability. The Contractor shall store all munitions and munitions- related items only on/in designated and/or explosive site-licensed storage pads or magazines.

2.13.2 Conducting Storage Operations. The Contractor shall be responsible for planning and conducting Class V storage operations IAW approved DOD and Army policies and practices. Ammunition will be stored IAW, but not limited to, AR 710-2, DA Pam 385–10, AR 740–1, DA Pam 385–64, public law, and/or host nation agreements, whichever is more restrictive. The storage function involves storage planning, understanding and applying munitions-unique storage and safety standards, warehousing, care and preservation of munitions and related material, and preparation and maintenance of planographs.

2.13.3 Storage by Quantity Distance. The Contractor shall store all munitions and munitions related items only on designated and/or explosive site-licensed storage pads or magazines. The Contractor shall maintain Quantity Distance (QD) and compatibility storage requirements IAW the explosive storage license provided by QASAS, DOD 6055.9-STD, and DA PAM 385- 64, unless a waiver, exception, or exemption to deviate has been approved by the Government. If the Contractor anticipates difficulty in maintaining QD/compatibility standards, notice shall be given to QASAS so appropriate action can be taken. Re- Warehousing. The Contractor shall re-warehouse ammunition as often as necessary to maximize explosive safety criteria and square footage of each storage pad and storage magazine. Munitions with inherently dangerous special hazards, such as Depleted Uranium, shall receive Government concurrence prior to handling or movement.

2.13.4 Magazine Data Cards. The Contractor shall stack ammunition by lot number and arrange ammunition to permit adequate air circulation. The Contractor shall store all munitions and munitions-related items IAW Army Regulations, Policies and Procedures. Each stack of munitions and munitions-related items shall have a MDC present for each lot of ammunition. The Contractor shall prepare MDCs IAW Army Regulations. The Contractor shall update MDCs to reflect any changes made to the stack. The

Contractor shall segregate ammunition based on separate DODICs, NSNs, Lot Numbers, and Condition Codes, with exception to large items that otherwise would significantly reduce maximum space utilization e.g. MLRS, ATACM, Patriot etc. Suspended stocks in storage must be appropriately identified using DD Form 1575 (Suspended Tag-Materiel) or DD Form 1575-1 (Suspended Label-Materiel) to preclude unauthorized handling or issue; or as required by DA PAM 742-1, paragraph 2-2(c)(3). Tags/labels and or bar codes are not required on serviceable stocks. QASAS personnel must prepare DD Form 1500 series tags for all items that require tagging IAW DA PAM 742-1 and/or applicable technical manual. QASAS will prepare tags in sufficient quantities to allow tagging of the entire lot quantity plus one tag for the MDC.

Once prepared, QASAS personnel will provide all the completed tags to the Contractor. The Contractor will affix the provided tags on the specified lots.

2.13.5 Storage Drawings. The Contractor shall follow applicable AMC storage drawings listed in the AMC Drawing 19-48-75-5, "Index of U.S. Army Utilization, Storage and Out loading Drawings for Ammunition and Components" and the "Conventional Ammunition Packaging and Unit Load Data Index." The Government will provide drawings for the Contractor’s use. In the event an item exists without approved 19-48 series drawing, QASAS will be consulted for approved storage method.

2.13.6 Light Box Preparation. The Contractor shall ensure that light boxes and non- standard packs are prepared and marked IAW the current version of MlL-STD-129 and EXORD 031-24.

2.13.7 Permissible Operations. The Contractor shall follow procedures in DOD 6055.9-STD and DA PAM 385-64 when determining permissible operations inside, or in close proximity to, munitions storage areas.

2.13.8 Clean Munitions Storage Area. During and after conducting operations at a munition’s storage area, the Contractor shall clean and secure the area. Good housekeeping will be maintained at all times during all ammunition operations. At no time during the operation shall clutter be allowed to cause a safety risk. Excess dunnage not in use shall be removed from the munitions area and stored at a location, away from an ammunition magazine or storage pad, or at the Residue Yard. Tools, conveyors, or pallet jacks shall be maintained in very good condition at all times and not be stored in any magazine with munitions. Wheel carts for the Patriot Missiles are permitted to be stored inside the magazine foyer area.

2.13.9 Placards for Storage Locations. The Contractor shall ensure that the fire hazard symbol and/or chemical hazard symbol displayed at each licensed ammunition storage location conforms to the requirements of DA PAM 385-64.

2.13.10 Planographs for Licensed Munitions Storage Sites. The Contractor shall prepare and maintain planographs for each magazine listing items by DoDIC, NSN, lot number, condition Code and grid location.

A copy of all planographs shall be made available upon request to the AO, COR or 1TSC representative(s).

2.13.11 When to Store Ammunition. The Contractor shall receive ammunition in authorized storage locations, except when authorized to deviate from this policy by the AO or 1TSC.

2.13.12 Storage Structure Access. The USG shall provide the Government access to the storage structures for the purpose of conducting inspections within one hour of request. To the extent practicable, the Contractor shall remedy safety-related deficiencies on the spot. If a deficiency cannot be corrected on the spot, the Corrective Action Plan to eliminate the deficiency must be approved by QASAS.

2.14 Receipts.

2.14.1 Processing Receipts. The Contractor shall process receipts of ammunition shipped to the ASP/TSA

IAW with applicable SOPs and regulatory guidance. The contractor must have the necessary personnel and equipment to receive ammunition via container (break bulk) and from backhauls IAW EXORD 031-24.

Upon receipt of all shipments, the Contractor shall notify QASAS within 30 minutes of arrival. Contractor will open containers or download air pallets allowing QASAS initial contact for conducting Damage-in- Transit (DIT) inspections on all lots. Contractor will provide QASAS copies of all paperwork of received ammunition immediately upon completion of processing.

2.14.2 Discrepancies. At the AO’s discretion, when discrepancies are found between the quantities and/or items received, or when the ammunition received is not packaged and/or secured IAW approved Government standards, the Contractor shall prepare SF 364, Report of Discrepancy (ROD) and provide the ROD to the AO. The AO will make any final changes to the ROD and process through DA IAW established regulatory requirements.

2.14.3. Found-on-Installation (FOI). If the ammunition arrives without the associated documentation the ASA APO (or designated representative) will notify the supporting DMC and shipping activity within one BD. Retail ASAs are not authorized to use the ‘found on installation (FOI)/amnesty’ process to bring receipts with missing documentation to record

2.14.4 After-hours Backhauls. The Contractor shall accommodate after-hours backhauls as directed by 1TSC with ACC-RI approval.

2.15 Shipments.

2.15.1 Shipping Munitions. The Contractor shall ship munitions, munitions residue, components, and packing materials as directed by the 1TSC IAW Government Regulations and Procedures to fill requirements within all 22 countries of the CENTCOM AOR. The Contractor shall process all Priority 05 shipments within 15 working days, all Priority 02 shipments within 10 working days, and all Priority 999 shipments within 3 working days. Processing times are measured from the receipt of a QASAS-cleared shipping directive until the turnover of shipment to the transportation system. All 999 directives identified by the 1TSC as emergency requirements and required to be completed outside Contractor’s normally work schedule shall be approved by the PCO from the acknowledgement of the 1TSC MCP CL VSection.

2.15.2 Packaging Operations. The Contractor shall perform all packaging operations required to prepare munitions, munitions residue, components, and packaging materials for shipment. Shipments shall be prepared IAW AMC approved load drawings provided by the Government.

2.15.3 Reconciliation of Items Being Shipped. The Contractor shall ensure that items selected for shipment match that listed on the DD Form 1348 and DA Form 3151 are…