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Performance Work Statement

Integrated Operational Support Strength and Conditioning Specialist (IOSSCS)

1 Year Base +4 one Year Options

19 July 2022

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SUPPORT REQUIREMENT

To serve as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) supporting physical performance, readiness, and rehabilitation elements of the Integrated Operational Support (IOS) programs in direct support of the Line of the Air Force (LAF) mission assigned program with the goal of building resiliency, enhancing human performance and improving unit mission effectiveness. The primary focus of this position is enhanced squadron/unit mission execution, achieved by improved musculoskeletal resilience to optimize Airmen physical fitness and performance in the operational environment, and to reduce risk of musculoskeletal injury.

2.0 TASK PURPOSE AND OVERALL OBEJECTIVE.

To overall purpose is to enhance the operational effectiveness and human performance of select USAF operational units by temporarily integrating into unit operations, collecting and analyzing data regarding factors that adversely affect mission effectiveness and developing and executing strategies to mitigate risks and enhance performance.

3.0 PERFORMANCE AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

3.1 Government Contract Management: The contractor shall provide the Mission Owner/s (MO) for this contract. Only the MO and the Contracting Officer (CO) have authority to review and approve contract deliverables. Responsibility for contracting activities rests solely with the CO. No conversation, recommendations, or direction, whether given directly by, or implied by

Government personnel, that affects the scope, schedule, or price of the program covered by this Performance Work Statement

(PWS), shall be acted upon by the Contractor unless specifically approved by the CO.

3.2 The contractor will ensure that there is minimal turnover of the IOSSCS position. No more than 1 replacement of the IOSSCS will be permitted during the life of the contract for reasons other than unforeseeable circumstances.

3.3 The Government will review and approve or reject the resume for any proposed IOSSCS. The Government may request resumes for a new IOSSCS candidate at any time. When a request for resumes is made, 2 different candidates shall be provided within 10 calendar days of request, including all information specified in section 5.3 of this PWS.

3.4 The hours required to be worked under this PWS are not 8-5 standard working hours. This contract is for flexible working hours and will include on call hours. All hours to be worked will be pre-arranged with the customer with a minimum of 3 days notice for on call days. Those days require 24 hour response.

4.0 DELIVERABLES

4.1 The contractor will perform the deliverable task requirements identified in section 5.1.

4.2 The contractor shall provide clear, concise, and traceable analyses and required documentation to perform Human

Performance analysis and ensure these activities are undertaken and documented per current commercial best practices.

Reports will include detailed performance and rehabilitation results. Staff level briefings of findings and recommendations will convey operational readiness implications.

Reports shall include, but are not limited to the data requirements outlined in section 4.2. Recommended alternatives or solutions in the form of reports that include summaries, recommendation justification, and briefings on a quarterly basis.

4.3 The contactor must possess and maintain education, experience, and certification in accordance with section 5.3.

5.0 SPECIFIC TASK REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Observes and/or participates in squadron activities in order to identify physical and ergonomic stressors that increase risk of mission-related occupational injury. Integrates into the full spectrum of squadron activities, observing squadron personnel in the conduct of their duties across the full span of worksites, processes, and shifts. To the maximum extent allowed by policy, physical ability, and safety, participates in squadron activities being observed to include all mission sets, functional teams, duty locations, and work shifts. Establishes a rapport with unit airmen. Assesses workplace conditions, processes, and practices for sources of occupational musculoskeletal and/or cardiovascular stressors. Assesses worksites and unit policies and practices for barriers to optimal physical health and performance of individuals and groups. Uses available data (medical, safety, fitness, etc.) and interviews with unit personnel to focus observations and inform analysis of risks.

Documents observations and assessments of risk for use in development of mitigation strategies.

5.2 Develops and implements initiatives to mitigate physical and ergonomic stressors and optimize airman performance.

Utilizes information gathered through direct observations at squadron worksites, interviews with squadron personnel, and objective medical, safety and fitness dates. Information will be used to select or develop initiatives to mitigate identified hazards and barriers to optimal health and performance, and to enhance resiliency. Collaborates with other IOS members and line unit personnel in selecting and/or developing risk-mitigation and performance-enhancement strategies and in developing the Unit Action Plan. Collaborates with other support agencies to ensure that initiatives are implemented IAW Department of Defense (DoD) and AF regulations. Uses expert knowledge to apply original ideas ensuring the program is meeting the mission goal of increasing the physical capacity of Airmen, decreasing the rate of injuries, and accelerating return to duty times.

5.3 Provides consultation, education, and training to military commanders/senior leaders, physical training (PT) leaders and medical staff on the subject of PT, fitness and musculoskeletal injury prevention. Works with IOS members to provide mutual consultative support to unit commanders and other unit personnel on developing and implementing physical activity programs to maximize Airman physical performance. Provides exercise physiology and human performance consultation, guidance, training instruction and technical support to team leaders and operators to develop, manage and implement an effective strength and conditioning program. Provides training to designated unit PT leaders in the areas of safety and injury prevention to raise awareness of physical and ergonomic stressors inherent to the military duties of airmen in higher-risk units. Consults with commanders and other unit personnel regarding issues that bear upon physical fitness and performance within the unit and strategies for mitigating physical and ergonomic stressors and optimizing individual and team/unit performance. Prepares and delivers briefings and presentations on physical health-related issues. Attends or conducts a variety of meetings representing the IOS programs. Continues professional development and maintains awareness of cutting edge modalities and techniques of care in physical health through such activities as continuing education, attendance at conferences, participation in professional organizations or societies, and independent study.

5.4 Serves as a certified CSCS. Develops and establishes a culture of discipline, character, and mental resiliency within the individual airmen and each group, combined with a scientific training program that maximizes power, speed, agility, mobility, strength, to reduce injuries in Airmen. Designs, implements and monitors PT programs for individual Airman and groups to increase energy system development, strength training and power development. Tailors exercise prescriptions for injured active duty members to maintain worldwide qualification. Assists the IOS members in the coordination and administration of functional return to full duty of Airmen. Conducts strength and conditioning assessments, tracks individual and program outcomes, and makes recommendations to modify the program as indicated. Collaborates with other helping agencies, to include registered dietitian to provide nutrition evaluation and education. Conducts fitness education via briefings, classes, seminars, and/or workshops on various strength and conditioning topics. Coordinates and instructs the organization’s strength conditioning program course in accordance with set guidelines and curriculum as well as developing innovative approaches for members/operators exercise programs to ensure safety and effectiveness. Evaluates policies and directives from higher headquarters and advises on impact and actions necessary to implement and sustain program objectives and requirements.

Demonstrates appropriate exercise skills, body mechanics and techniques, as well as modifications for targeted populations.

Conducts movement pattern screening, biomechanical assessments and provides corrective exercise prescriptions in specific occupational settings. Identifies deficiencies in unit PT programs and advocates for improvements directed at preventing training injuries, maximizing AF physical fitness testing results, and tailoring PT programs to enhance performance of primary duties. Administers innovative and effective strength and conditioning protocols and exercise prescriptions to elicit maximum physical performance and potential of individual Airman and groups. Performs the initial analysis of the collected data and provides direct feedback on a continual basis to the squadron Commander and other leadership as requested regarding strength and conditioning testing, physical performance trends and improvement, injury avoidance and recovery. Coordinates with the IOS Physical Therapist to facilitate appropriate healthcare services following injury and conducts monitoring and periodic reporting on indicators related to health and human performance. Refers all personnel with an apparent new or undiagnosed medical condition to the primary care physician for evaluation and treatment. Prescribes individual and group exercise prescription for Airmen with diagnoses to include but not limited to: obesity, hypertension, diabetes, arthritis orthopedic injury, tendonitis, fasciitis, stress fracture, shoulder and low back pain.

5.3 PERSONEL AND MINIMUM SKILL REQUIREMENTS

5.3.1 Professional knowledge of planning, implementation, and assessment techniques and principles as they apply to the strength and conditioning/human performance programming and education sufficient to serve as training resource advisor/consultant.

5.3.2 Knowledge of operational concepts and missions sufficient to understand, plan, deliver and evaluate/analyze physical requirements and how strength and conditioning impact mission accomplishment.

5.3.3 Knowledge and skill in using of state-of-the-art computer-based software and other instructional/evaluative material, current and highly specialized strength and conditioning equipment, facility recommendations and practices, training aids and devices applicable to program objectives, training effectiveness, and efficiency.

5.3.4 Knowledge of medical conditions and terminology as well as of human behavior change theories, motivational strategies, and counseling techniques to resolve the most difficult problems associated with uncooperative or unmotivated airmen necessary for rehabilitation.

5.3.5 Skill in data analysis, fact finding, problem analysis, problem resolutions, and development of concrete action plans to solve problems.

5.3.6 Skill in written and oral communication to advise, counsel, influence and make recommendations to management officials concerning medical, health, and administrative aspects of the Human Performance and IOS Program.

5.3.7 At a minimum, qualification requirements stipulated by the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for the GS-0601 occupational series must be met.

5.3.8 Incumbent is required to have and maintain a prescribed certification approved by a nationally recognized professional organization; e.g., National Strength and Conditioning Association: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS);

American College of Sports Medicine, Certified Exercise Physiologist (C-EP).

5.3.9 Must possess and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification to include Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training.

5.3.10 Master's Degree from an accredited university program in physical therapy, exercise science, exercise physiology, biomechanics, strength and conditioning, or related field is highly desirable.

5.3.11 Employee may be asked to pass a USAF physical fitness test (AFI 36-2905) at the male/female 30-39 years of age standards.

5.3.12 May be required to work extended hours or rotating shifts to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

5.3.13 Incumbent may share on-call duty during weeknights and/or weekends on a rotational basis as required consistent with other health professionals of the same specialty performing like duties.

5.3.14 This position has been identified as having "regular contact with children". IAW Public Law 101-647 Section 231, and

Public Law 102-190, Section 1094. A FBI fingerprint and State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) Check will be completed on any person selected for this position.

5.3.15 Completion of appropriate clinical and administrative duties may involve “after hours” care or work in addition to regular duties.

6.0 FURNISHEED PROPERTY/ SPACE

6.1 Government Property. The Government anticipates on-site support for this contract at RAF Croughton. However, travel within the 501st Combat Support Wing will be required. The Government will provide all equipment and materials, and access to necessary networks and systems required to support the activities required under this contract. The Government will issue the contractor with the necessary equipment to perform their duties. The Government will provide furnished multi-use office spaces (workstations, office automation equipment, telephones, and furniture) and supplies at Government facilities.

7.0 TRAVEL

7.1 The IOSSCS shall be required to travel in support of providing services in other than primary location, in order to attend conferences and training seminars to maintain knowledge and proficiency of current and best commercial practices, as requested. On average, contract personnel travel 16 weeks annually. The costs for requested additional training and certification will be paid for by the supported by the contractor. All trips will be in accordance with regulatory requirements and actual travel shall be coordinated and preapproved by the Government in writing. Trips scheduled are subject to change.

All travel expenses must be allowable IAW the Joint Federal Travel Regulations.

7.1.1 If the use of government quarters is requested the contractor must complete the Letter of Identification – Official Travel of Government Contractors, in its entirety and forward to the COR for approval process.

7.1.2 Local travel to attend meetings within the local city or base of assignment commuting vicinity shall be considered a cost of doing business and shall not be separately reimbursed.

7.1.3 The Contractor will fund all travel and expenses for employee proficiency and certification requirements.

7.1.4 The IOSSCS must be able to deploy to various locations with unit for a maximum of 30 days per year.

8.0 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

8.1 Security

8.1.1 Contractor personnel shall not release or remove system documentation, data, or reports generated by or through use of

Government systems.

8.1.2 423 MDS will assist contractor personnel in processing the necessary DoD forms to obtain base or area badges to access

Government facilities.

8.1.3 The Contractor shall not divulge any information regarding files, data, processing activities/functions, user ID's, passwords, or any other information that may be gained to anyone who is not authorized to have access to such information.

Contractor personnel shall abide by all Government rules, procedures, and standard of conduct. Contractors requiring access to

Government Automated Information Systems (AIS) shall have background investigations and security awareness training completed prior to the start of contract performance. When the period of performance is complete contractor personnel are replaced, or the contract is terminated, the contractor will have 5 days to terminate all their network user accounts and to return all access cards and base identification badges to the Government.

8.1.4 In accordance with DoD 6025.18-R “Department of Defense Health Information Privacy Regulation,” 24 January 2003, the

Contractor meets the definition of Business Associate. Therefore, a Business Associate Agreement is required to comply with both the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy and Security regulations. This clause serves as that agreement whereby the Contractor agrees to abide by all applicable HIPAA Privacy and Security requirements regarding health information as defined in this clause, and in DoD 6025.18-R and DoD 8580.02-R, as amended. Additional requirements will be addressed when implemented.

8.1.5 Security Manager Appointment. The contractor shall appoint a security manager for the on base Visitor Group. The security manager shall provide employees with training as required by DOD 5200.1- R, Information Security Program

Regulation, Chapter 9, AFPD 31-4, Information Security, and AFI 31- 401, "Information Security Program Management". The contractor will also provide initial and follow-on training to contractor personnel who work in Air Force controlled/restricted areas. Air Force restricted areas and controlled areas are explained in AFI 31-101, Integrated Defense.

8.1.6 Pass and Identification Items. The contractor shall ensure that all identification items required for contract performance are obtained for employees and any non-government owned vehicles. The contractor shall retrieve all identification media, including vehicle passes from employees who depart.

8.1.7 Traffic Laws. The contractor and its employees shall comply with base traffic regulations.

8.1.8 Weapons, Firearms, and Ammunition. Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition, on themselves or within their contractor- owned vehicle or privately owned vehicle while on any AFB, TDY or

Deployed assigned locations.

8.1.9 For Official Use Only (FOUO). The contractor shall comply with DoD 5400-7-R, Chapter 4, DoD Freedom of Information Act

(FOIA) Program, requirements. This regulation sets policies and procedures for the disclosure of records to the public and for marking, handling, transmitting, and safeguarding FOUO material.

8.1.10 Reporting Requirements. Contractor personnel shall report to an appropriate authority any information(s) or circumstances/incident(s) of which they are aware that may pose a threat to the security of DOD personnel, contractor personnel, resources, and classified or unclassified defense information. Contractor employees must be briefed by their immediate supervisor upon initial on-base assignment.

8.1.11 Physical Security. The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property and controlled forms provided for contractor use. At the end of each work day all government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

8.1.12 Controlled/Restricted Areas. The contractor must implement required local base procedures to enter Air Force controlled/restricted areas when contractor personnel are scheduled to work in those areas. An AF Form 2586, Unescorted

Entry Authorization Certificate, must be completed and signed by the sponsoring agencies Security Manager before a Restricted

Area Badge will be issued. Contractor employees must have a favorably completed National Agency Check, Local Agency Check, and Credit Check (NACLC) investigation before receiving a Restricted Area Badge.

8.1.13 Key Control. The contractor must establish and implement methods of control on all keys issued to the contractor by the

Government. They shall not be lost nor misplaced and/or used by unauthorized persons. The contractor shall not duplicate any keys issued by the government.

8.1.13.1 The contractor shall immediately report to the COR any occurrences of loss or duplication of keys.

8.1.13.2 In the event that keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the contractor may be required, upon written direction of the CO, to re-key or replace the affected lock or locks without any cost to the government. The government may, however, at its option, replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying and deduct the cost incurred from the monthly payment due to the contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due to the contractor.

8.1.13.3 The contractor shall prohibit the use of keys, issued by the government, by any persons other than the contractor’s employees and the opening of locked areas by contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than contractor employees engaged in performance of contract work requirements in those areas.

8.1.14 Lock Combinations. The contractor shall control access of all government provided lock combinations to preclude unauthorized entry. The contractor is not authorized to record lock combinations without written approval by the government

COR. Records with written combinations to authorized secure storage containers, secure storage rooms, or certified vaults, shall be marked and safeguarded at the highest classification level as the classified material maintained inside the approved containers.

8.1.15 Access to Facilities and Property

8.1.15.1 Access to government facilities is required since the majority of the work is performed on-site government locations.

Ability to acquire a Flight Line Driver’s License is required as well. Training for Flight Line Driver’s License will be given on site.

8.1.15.2 On base, the long term visitor group security agreement may take the place of a Standard Practice Procedure (SPP).

8.1.16 Government Program and Contract Management

8.1.16.1 423 MDS will provide Government supervisor for this contract. However, only the CO has authority to approve contract deliverables.

8.1.16.2 Responsibility for contracting activities rests solely with the CO. No conversation, recommendations, or direction, whether given directly by, or implied by Government personnel, that will affect the scope, schedule, or price of the program covered by this PWS, shall be acted upon by the Contractor unless specifically approved by the CO. The CO is the only

Government representative authorized to bind the U.S. Government.

8.17 Inherently Governmental Functions/Personal Services

8.17.1 None of the functions to be performed under this requirement are inherently governmental. Additionally, no Personal

Services will be required by the Government nor provided by the Contractor.

9.0 BIO-ENVIROMENTAL ENGINEERING/ HAZMAT REQUIRMENTS

9.1 Environmental, Health, And Safety. The contractor shall ensure all employees receive the necessary environmental, health, and safety training to ensure compliance with all Occupational Safety and Health Acts (OSHA), federal and local laws. The contractor shall protect the health and safety of employees and the community, minimizing the risk of environmental pollution.

9.2 Pollution Prevention. "Pollution Prevention" and "Source Reduction" are defined in the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990, 42

U.S.C. §§ 13101-13109. Contractor's obligation under this section is limited to identifying pollution prevention opportunities and shall not be construed to require the contractor to conduct activities not otherwise required by the program.

9.3 The contractor shall comply with energy saving conservation practices as deemed necessary by the facility manager.

9.4 Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Radiation: Contractors must obtain authorization from BE prior to bringing on site ionizing or non-ionizing sources/equipment onto the installation. Contractors must provide list of items and description of how they will be used to Bioenvironmental Engineering (BE) COR at least 10 days prior to the date required to bring them on base.

9.4.1 Non-Ionizing Radiation: Electromagnetic Frequency (EMF) Radiation and LASERS: Contact BE/Installation Laser Safety

Officer at least 10 days prior to bringing on site. (Example: LASER Classes: 1M, 2M, 3R, 3B, or 4; Transmitting antennas, radars etc.) Reference: AFI 48-139, LASER and Optical Radiation Protection Program, Paragraph 2.21)

9.4.2 Ionizing sources: Contact BE at least 10 days prior to bringing on site ionizing sources/equipment. For regulated sources, provide copies of permits or sealed source certifications. (Example: Troxler density gauges, sealed sources in various gauges/devices). Reference: AFI 48 -148, Ionizing Radiation Protection.

9.5 Hazardous Materials/Chemical Management: Hazardous Materials/Chemical Management: All hazardous material use requires prior authorization before bringing the hazardous material on base. "Hazardous material" includes many materials for which there is a manufacturer SDS, such as cleaning supplies, paints, solvents, sealants, lead acid batteries, fuels, herbicides, etc.

9.5.1 The Contractor shall submit an inventory list of ALL chemical products to be used, along with copies of the Safety Data

Sheet (SDS) for each chemical product, for review before bringing any potentially hazardous material onto any 501 CSW RAF using the attached “HazMat Authorization Request Template”. The Contractor shall submit completed inventories and SDSs to the 1) CO, 2) CE Environmental at least 10 days prior to the date required to bring them on base.

9.5.2 Once approved, the Contractor shall maintain an inventory of all hazardous materials along with corresponding Safety

Data Sheets (SDSs). The Contractor shall track and report actual hazardous material usage during the performance of the contract. Hazardous material usage for any contract that is less than one month in duration shall be reported at the end of the contract period. Hazardous material usage for any contract over a month in duration shall be reported no less than monthly.

Hazardous material usage shall be reported using the attached “HazMat Monthly Usage Log Template”.

9.5.3 The Contractor shall not leave any excess hazardous materials or empty containers on site following completion of the project. The Contractor is responsible for the removal of all unused hazardous materials and proper disposal of all hazardous waste generated. Reference: AFI-32-7086, Hazardous Materials Management.

9.6 Controls of other hazards: Contractors must coordinate with Bioenvironmental Engineering (BE) at least 10 days prior to start of project, regarding all contracts with potential health impact to personnel (Example: Noise above 85 dBA, activities with potential airborne contaminants or particulates). Hazardous work areas/perimeters shall be established to control exposures and limit access to nearby facilities and personnel. Work shall be performed IAW all applicable occupational health and safety regulations.

9.7 Contractors must coordinate with facility managers and receive a safety brief of hazards present within work areas.

9.8 Applicability: The reporting requirement applies to all contracted services, provided the organization that is receiving or benefiting from the contracted services is a Department of Defense organization, including reimbursable appropriated funding sources from non-DoD executive agencies where the Defense Component requiring activity is executive agent for the function performed. The reporting requirement does not apply to situations where a Defense Component is merely a contracting agent for another executive agency. In general, the only contracted services excluded from reporting are construction and utilities

10.0 INSTALLATION LOGISTICAL SUPPORT

ICAL SUPPORT (United Kingdom SPECIFIC)

10.1 By agreement with the British Government, logistical support privileges for contractor employees can be offered only to eligible U.S. citizens working for U.S.-owned companies exclusively with US Military Services. This support cannot and will not be provided to British Nationals or Third Country Nationals who are ordinarily residents of the EU. Logistical support privileges requested under this contracting action must be reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis and are limited to those privileges that are listed in the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA). These privileges include:

• Commissary (includes rationed items)

• AAFES Facilities (Military Exchange) (includes rationed items)

• Armed Forces Recreation Facilities

• Class VI (alcoholic beverages, includes rationed items)

• Customs Exemptions

• Legal Assistance

• Local government transportation for official government business (non- tactical vehicle)

• Local Moral/Welfare Recreation Services

• Military Banking Facilities

• Military Postal Service

• Mortuary Service

• Officer or NCO/EM Clubs

• POV (privately-owned vehicle) license and registration

• Housing office (NOTE: Limited. These services are limited to translation assistance and an explanation of host-country rental laws and utility and telephone services.)

• Purchase of POL (petroleum and oil products)

• Transient Billets (NOTE: Transient billets may be authorized on a space- available basis after all other eligible personnel have been billeted.)

• Messing facilities at remote sites only (reimbursable)

• Army Continuing Education Services

• Credit Union Facilities

• Dependent Schools, on a space-available, tuition-paying basis (NOTE: When the contract authorizes dependent education on a tuition basis in DoDDS schools. See note at asterisk and DoDDS Europe web site below for details).

• Medical/Dental Services on a reimbursable basis; dental care, available only for emergency conditions, on a reimbursable basis.

• Pet/Firearms Registration and Control.

10.2 The Contractor Verification System Trusted Agent will be responsible for verifying eligibility of the individual employee for the logistical support detailed in their employer’s contract on the employee’s application for the Common Access Card.

10.3 If at any time it becomes evident that the extension of logistical support privileges impairs the military mission of 501 CSW, the 501 CSW Wing Commander reserves the right to rescind any logistical support privileges approved.

10.4 To facilitate uninterrupted services the Government will provide in writing to the Contractor a 60 day

Relocation/Transition notice.

10.5 UK Logistic Support: The U.S. Government will provide individual logistical support for contractor to the extent available and as authorized by current applicable Air Force and foreign regulations; by current applicable international agreements, arrangements, policies; and the local installation Commander. The duration of the initial individual logistic support authorization may be subject to a time limitation. Prior to expiration of the initial logistical support authorization (if and as applicable), the COR and Contractor shall expedite/process the individual Renewal/Authorization in sufficient advance to insure continuation of logistical support. Logistical support is provided only for those contractors that are providing services solely for

U.S. Forces. Logistical support, if granted, shall only be provided to authorized, full-time (40 hours per week) Contractor

Personnel and authorized dependents.

10.6 Following contract award, applicable information and forms for placement will be required at the following internet address: https://wr.acpol.army.mil/dcops-user/ Applicable information and forms for placement of contract in other Host

Nation countries may be accessed at the internet address: http://www.state.gov/

10.7 This contract presumes the utilization of technical representative personnel to be employed by the contractor, United

States authorities and United Kingdom authorities are involved in the accreditation of contractor employees who are intended to fill such contract positions. To expedite accreditation, the contractor agrees to promptly complete in accurate detail and return to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's Representative information on the contract and contract positions for which technical representative accreditation is requested, and the individual information on each employee designated to fill a technical representative position. Positions accredited as technical representatives will be documented by an individual letter of accreditation.

10.8 Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer's Representative if a technical representative employee once accredited as a technical representative is no longer performing duties requiring accreditation.

10.9 The contractor shall require all contractor employees accredited as technical representative personnel to apply for mission visas prior to travel to the United Kingdom. Contractors may not send personnel that have not received United Kingdom mission visas to fill technical representative positions. The Government shall not be responsible for the costs incurred by the contractor who sends personnel without visas or who are otherwise ineligible for entry and presence in Italy.

10.10 VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR UNITED KINGDOM. The British Government requires all incoming civilians to obtain a visa prior to arriving in the UK. Civilian contractors and family members shall have a visa in their tourist passports

10.11 SOFA IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR UK. Civilian contractor employees and their family members shall obtain a

SOFA stamp from the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) office within eight (8) days of arrival in the UK.

10.12 An authorized Contractor employee is defined as an employee who has been hired as a consequence of this contract and is employed at least 40 hours per week on this contract. For UK, procedures shall be in accordance with the Memorandum of

Understanding between the Ministry of Defense and The Department of Defense of the United States of America Concerning

Use of Installations/Infrastructure by U.S. Forces in UK. To qualify for Civilian Personnel status in UK, the employee shall

(i) not be a stateless person;

(ii) not be a national of any State which is not a Party to the North Atlantic Treaty;

(iii) not to be a national of UK:

(iv) not be ordinarily resident in UK; and

(v) be certified as a technical representative and issued a NATO SOFA Identification by the United States Sending State Office

(USSSO) for UK or by a base legal office with delegated authority. The final authority to determine whether an employee qualifies for Civilian Personnel status is USSSO.

10.13 Mobilization: The contractor shall immediately start mobilization and integration activities upon contract award. The contractor is required to mobilize and demobilize all personnel to and from Italy. The contractor shall be responsible for transportation of the IOSSCS, authorized dependents, automobile shipments, and household goods as required. Contract payment will not start until the IOSCSW arrives at RAF Croughton, UK. The government reserves the right to withhold contract payment for the last 3 months of the final option year until the contractor’s personnel is returned to the United States upon contract completion.

10.13.1 Personnel Replacement: Contract payment of the current option year will be withheld indefinitely pending demobilization of the current IOSSCS back to the United States; payment will resume upon arrival of replacement IOSSCS.

10.13.2 Termination: Upon the decision of contract termination, the final payment will be withheld until personnel is demobilized from England and returned to the United States