RFQ HTC71126QE118 - Attachment 1

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

BREMERHAVEN TALLY and CHECKING SERVICES

PORT OF BREMERHAVEN, GERMANY

Tallying and Checking (T&C)

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

For

Military Operations Terminal

950th Transportation Company

15 October 2025

Performance Work Statement

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Topic Page

1.0 Background & Scope 2

2.0 General Security Requirements 3

3.0 General Safety Requirements 6

4.0 General Contract Administration 8

5.0 General Contractor Requirements 23

6.0 Terminal Specific Requirements 29

Contract Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) Table 42 Appendix A Regulations, Publications, & Forms 43 Appendix B Glossary of Terms 47 Appendix C Payment Instructions 57 Appendix D List of Acronyms & Abbreviations 61 Appendix E Foreign Entity Vetting 65

1. BACKGROUND AND SCOPE

1.1 Background. The United States Army Transportation Command (ARTRANS), headquartered at Scott AFB, IL is an operational-level Army force designated by the Secretary of the Army (SECARMY) as the Army Service Component Command (ASCC) of the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) and a major subordinate command of Army Material Command (AMC). ARTRANS is responsible for providing coordination worldwide for origin to destination surface traffic management support; coordinates surface and multimodal transportation contracted functions for all Department Of Defense (DOD) (and other U.S.

Government entities, as authorized, and designated multinational and interagency elements). Since its establishment in 1965, ARTRANS has played a vital role in our nation’s defense by providing support to the warfighter to every war, major contingency, training exercise and humanitarian relief operations where our Military forces are needed and deployed.

1.2 Scope of Service. Provide Cargo Tally and Checker (TC) at the designated seaport(s) of: The Port of Bremerhaven, Germany in connection with the import and export of Defense Transportation System (DTS) sponsored cargo. All tasks shall be completed per the requirements stated throughout the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and in a manner consistent with the “Best Commercial Practices”.

1.2.1 Tally & Checking. Services will cover the full spectrum of cargo accountability, movement, and its documentation of US Military cargo (e.g. containers, vehicles, breakbulk, and rotary or fixed wing aircraft) transitioning through the Port of Bremerhaven. Operational tasks shall include, but are not limited to, all labor, equipment, tools, ladders lighting, safety equipment (traffic cones, signage) documents, materials, office supplies, and/or miscellaneous supplies/materials needed to provide all TC service needed for the import/export movement of USG cargo as required for vessel, truck, and rail (loading & discharging), port reception/disposition, cargo staging location(s), intra port transfers, stuffing/unstuffing, cargo prep, and inventory or warehoused Government provided dunnage and tiedown materials. Provide required information to the port authorities through the Bremische Hafentelematik (BHT) system to fulfill the requirement of the German Customs for export shipments.

1.2.2 Contracted services shall include the capability to work multiple vessel(s) and vessel decks simultaneously, at all port(s) located at the Port of Bremerhaven, Germany. These operations shall be conducted in conjunction with Stevedoring and Longshoring contracted service operations at each terminal as described in this PWS’s Area of Responsibility (AOR). Services shall be provided 24 hours a day, seven (7) days per week, and 365 days per year (see section 6 for port location). Responsibilities include tally and checking all classes of supply that includes military vehicles up to 150,00lbs, hazardous & non-hazardous cargo, as well as sensitive, controlled, refrigerated, and/or other general DoD cargo handled through all modes of transport.

1.2.3 All services in accordance with (IAW) the PWS require approval from the Contracting Officer (CO) or their appointed Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Any work performed without authorization shall be at the Contractor’s expense.

**NOTE: See Section 6 for specific geographic locations and port specific requirements.

**NOTE: Subsequent references to the COR throughout the PWS will also assume the Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (ACOR) as well, unless otherwise specified.

1.2.4 The Contractor shall provide sufficient amounts of qualified general & skilled labor to satisfy the full scope of this contract. The Contractor shall make every effort to rectify any shortfalls in labor or Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE) i.e., Material Handling Equipment (MHE). The Government will compensate the Contractor for these shortfalls based on the applicable commodity and/or extra labor (XL) man-hour rates as designated by the Schedule of Rates (SOR).

1.3 The Contractor shall obtain written approval from the COR for all work, services, or other terminal operations requiringa task order number and ordering template. Any work performed outside the scope of the contract or without prior written authorization from the CO shall be at the Contractor’s expense.

2. GENERAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

2.1 General security requirements of the Contractor defined within this section. Additional duties and requirements specific to the particular terminal(s) within the scope of this contract are further defined in Section

6.2 - Port - Terminal Specific Requirements (security).

2.2 The overall classification of work associated with this contract is UNCLASSIFIED. Personnel assigned to this contract will not require access to Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet) applications or UNCLASSIFIED Government systems,and therefore not authorized to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) or Alternative Smart Card Logon (ASCL) tokens.

2.3 Ground Rules and Constraints.

2.3.1Personnel Screening. TheContractor shall ensure its employees meet U.S. Government guidelines regarding foreign national employment by screening all employees for indications of criminal, terrorism, or threat-related activity or alliances detrimental to the United States of America or Host Nation.

2.3.2 The Contractor shall not employ any person under this contract convicted of any of these offenses or who presents any of these unfavorable behaviors or is simultaneously an employee of the United States Government.

Anyone refusing screening shall result in denial of applicant’s access for employment and/or termination. If employment or continued employment of any Contractor employee is prejudicial to the interests or endangers the security of the United States of America, the Contractor shall make the necessary changes to remove those employees from interacting or engaging with US personnel.

2.3.3 Completed Screening. Once the screening process is completed the results and the applicant request for clearance approval, will be submitted to the 950th for vetting through the 598th Trans Brigade S-2 to ensure investigative and clearance requirements were obtained before the start date of the contract for review. Any derogatory information may result in the applicant’s access denied. Screening will be completed prior to any badge issuance. Screening maintains compliance with enhanced force protection measures through document examination, verification, biographical, and security interviews. Applicants denied access due to derogatory information may file an appeal to the Contracting Officer and 950th for review.

2.3.4 Persons Excluded from the Premises. The Contractor shall not allow any person(s) banned by any authority from the premises to have access to terminal facilities, equipment, or other material related to Government operations.

2.3.5 Persons with Restricted Duties. The Contractor shall not allow a person restricted by any authority from certain equipment or areas to operate that equipment or enter areas as designated by the COR.

2.3.6 The Contractor personnel shall read and comply with applicable the Department of Defense (DOD) security regulations, policies, and procedures for access to installations and facilities.

2.3.6.1 The Contractor shall comply with all requirements associated with Installation Access Control. The Government is not liable for any costs associated with performance delays due solely to the Contractor’s failure to comply with the applicable Port, Facility or Installation Access Control processing requirements.

2.3.6.2 Upon termination or completion of this contract, the Contractor shall surrender all Government supplies, materials, and equipment to the COR. In addition, the Contractor shall turn in any security badges issued to the COR on the last day of the contract or upon any termination/reassignment of a contract employee.

2.3.7 Derogatory Information. If the Government notifies the Contractor that employment of any Contractor employee is prejudicial to the interests or endangers the security of the United States of America, the Contractor shall remove and bar that person from Military operations. This includes security deviations/incidents and credible derogatory information on contract members during the course of the contract period. The Contractor receiving award of this contract shall make any changes necessary in the appointment(s).

2.3.7.1 The Contractor’s personnel will immediately be escorted off the premises. The contractor shall ensure the roles/privileges assigned to contractor employees on the Government computing platforms are limited to the roles/privileges essential to that individual’s performance of his/her assignments. These roles/privileges can be limited or revoked by the Government for any reason.

2.3.8 Operations Security (OPSEC). Protecting critical information (friendly activities, intentions, capabilities, or limitations) is crucial to prevent adversaries from gaining advantage. Therefore, Contractors must adhere to OPSEC requirements throughout the contract lifecycle. All information provided is for official use only. Additionally, mandatory initial and annual OPSEC training is required after contract award for all Contractors working on-site at a DoD facility or off-site accessing a Federally controlled information system.

Proof of completion must be available to the COR/CO. Training can be accessed at the following website:

https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/index.html. Immediately consult the contracting office’s OPSEC coordinator regarding the ARTRANS Critical Information and Indicators List (CIIL) and any OPSEC questions. Protect critical information (e.g., mission details, units, cargo) from unauthorized disclosure and coordinate with the government to minimize shared information. Report suspected/known compromises immediately to the COR and security office. Safeguard information (including For Official use Only (FOUO) https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/index.htm and Controlled Unclasified Information (CUI) per the CIIL using measures like encryption; locked storage;

restricted distribution; secure destruction; limiting verbal discussions; avoiding unencrypted phones/foreign mail; prompt document retrieval; cover pages; and minimizing public disclosure. Contact the COR/CO for clarification.

2.3.9 Threat Related Incidents. Persons employed by the Government will report threat-related incidents, behavioral indicators, and other matters of Counterintelligence (CI) interest specified in Army Regulation (AR) 381-12, Chapter 3, to the Facility Security Officer, the nearest Military CI Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency.

2.3.10 Vendor Threat Mitigation. The Contractors shall submit a semi-annual report to the CO for each first-tier foreign transportation service provider, operating as a separate legal entity, contracting directly with Contractor or its commonly owned legal affiliate, which has employees who may have physical contact with USG shipments in the ordinary course of contract performance. See Appendix E for further instructions for this requirement. Compensation for services defined in this paragraph are included in all commodity rates established in the SOR.

2.3.11 Port Access. The Contractor’s employees, including sub-contractors, must comply with port access and control procedures. Personnel not cleared for entry into secured working area/s will be denied entry, and the USG shall not be liable for wages of such denied personnel.

2.3.12 Vehicle Identification. The Contractor shall obtain installation/port access clearance for any vehicles used in performance of this contract. The Contractor shall submit a comprehensive list of vehicles required during the duration of this contract immediately upon award to the COR in order to obtain access clearance. The list shall identify vehicle type, license plate, and owner/ company name. Personal Owned Vehicles (POV) shall not be authorized entry in and around USG equipment unless identified as official vehicles critical to the success of the mission. When submission of a new vehicle is necessary, only substitutions are acceptable to maintain a reasonable number of cleared vehicles authorized entry.

2.3.13 Security Regulation Guidance found at https://www.esd.whs.mil/dd/. Under the“DOD Issuances” section, select the DOD Instructions and Manuals.

2.4 Privacy Information. The Contractor and COR/ACOR, must ensure all personnel information collected, maintained, used or disseminated is relevant and necessary to accomplish the contract. The Contractor will collect information to the greatest extent practicable directly from and inform the individual of the reason collection of the information is required; authority for collection; who and for what purpose; whether disclosure is mandatory or voluntary; and the impact of not providing the information. The Contractor and COR/ACOR will establish appropriate administrative, technical and physical safeguards for protection of paper documentation involved to ensure security of records and prevent compromise or misuse during storage, transfer, or use, including transiting authorized alternative worksites. Privacy information collected must comply with Host Nation, DoD and Army Privacy Act regulations, whichever is more stringent.

2.5 Badges. All permanent and temporary personnel, hired directly or indirectly by the Contractor performing work under this contract, shall have in their possession, and display when required, a current Workers Identification badge issued by each port where military operations is being performed. The Contractor’s management shall ensure compliance with this requirement.

2.5.1 Upon termination or completion of this contract, the Contractor shall surrender all Government supplies, materials, and equipment to the COR. In addition, the Contractor shall turn in any security badges the Government issued to the COR on the last day of the contract or upon any termination/reassignment of any employee or subcontractor.

https://www.esd.whs.mil/dd/

2.6 Cyber Security. The services designated under this contract are “operationally critical support” as defined in Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252-204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.

3.0 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General Safety Requirements of the Contractor are defined within this section. Additional duties and requirements specific to the terminal(s) within the scope of this contact are further defined in Section 6.0 –Port - Terminal Specific Requirements (Safety). All Army Safety Regulations can be found at http://armypubs.army.mil.

3.2 Enforcing and Monitoring Safety. The Contractor shall comply with, enforce and monitor applicable Host Nation, international, local installation and ARTRANS Transportation Battalion safety and fire regulations.The COR will log any discrepancies within the defined quality performance process. The Contactor shall establish and maintain an effective and comprehensive safety program. The Contractor shall support the ARTRANS Emergency Disaster Plan. The Contractor shall acquire, maintain, and require the use of safety equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE) (29 CFR 1918.101-106) and devices necessary to protect employees at all times while working any USG operation on the port, terminals or vessel(s).

3.2.1 Safety Program

3.2.1.1 Safety Program Representative. The Contractor shall provide as part of its management staff a dedicated Safety Program Representative (SPR) and/or alternates as needed for each operation. The Contractor shall ensure the SPR is assessable and on-site to observe all USG Operations and contractor personnel, to include sub-contractors, to ensure the Contractor’s safety practices are monitored, damage/injury is investigated, and make corrections when deviations or departures from safety are observed.

3.2.2 Accident Prevention/Safety Program. The Contractor shall provide to the COR within five (5) calendar days of contract award date, their written plan for Accident prevention/safety program, for port/terminal operations at the Port of Bremerhaven, per FAR 52.236-13 Accident Prevention.

3.2.3 Safety Stop. The USG reserves the right to call “safety stop” of the Contractor’s operations when/if the Safety Officer, COR, or other USG representative observes or reports unsafe practices, safety infractions or safety violation(s); whereas harm to life, damage to property, or unsafe practices are present/possible. The COR shall inform the contractor to “stop work” directing the Contractor to “stand-by”. The Contractor’s operations shall not resume until all practices, infraction or violations have been addressed and corrected and/or revises their methods of operation to correct the safety issue and brings together all personnel for a safety briefing to the 598th Safety Officer or their representative satisfaction. The USG will not compensate the Contractor for any time spent on “stand-by” or lost time incurred due to safety violation/infraction. The USG may hold the Contractor liable for any costs incurred to the USG, resulting from operations halted due to the Contractor’s unsafe practice or violation.

3.2.4 Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE). The Contractor shall ensure all Contractor personnel, to include its Subcontractors, have and/or wear proper PPE. The Contractor shall provide to the COR a Safety/Hazard analysis that defines the proper PPE required to be used and/or worn when engaged in terminal or port operations. The safety/hazard analysis shall be provided to the COR within two (2) calendar days of contract award. The COR and Safety Officer will monitor and report PPE usage based on the Safety/Hazard analysis. The Contractor shall provide to the COR within two (2) calendar days a new/updated Safety/Hazard analysis if/when changes in operational scope occur. The Contractor shall conduct PPE/Hazard Analysis in http://armypubs.army.mil/

English language and language understood by the labor/workers.

3.3 Contractor Safety Briefings. The Contractor shall, as part of all commodity and extra labor operations, conduct and document safety briefings for all workers by name prior to all vessel, terminal service/operations and at each shift change. The Contractor shall provide a mandatory safety briefing to new personnel as they are added. The Contractor shall conduct safety briefings with the presence of a USG representative. The COR or ARTRANS Safety Officer may also participate in these briefings. The job Safety/Hazard analysis should be the basis for safety brief content. See FAR 52.236 (f)(1) for guidance. Safety briefings conducted by the Contractor shall relate to the type of operation (e.g., truck, vessel, rail, yard, crane, ammunition etc.), and at a minimum, must meet local authority and/or DOD regulatory guidance or Host Nation requirements. The Contractor shall conduct safety briefings in English language and language understood by the labor/workers.

3.4 USG Safety Briefing. The USG, at its discretion, may conduct additional safety briefings when necessary and per local Commander’s guidance. The USG’s safety briefing may include information from above or other necessary Command-related information or additional safety concerns. Compensation (unless for safety violation) for the Contractor’s labor shall be placed on detention and compensated per Schedule 3B of the SOR. No compensations shall be made to the Contractor for “safety Stop/violations”.

3.5 Reporting Accidents, Injuries and Damage

3.5.1 Reportable Accident, Injuries or Damage Reporting. The USG requires reporting of any situation that result in injury or death to any personnel, or damage to USG cargo or commercial property. The Contractor shall immediately notify the COR of any incident and/or accident that results in injury or death to any personnel, damage to USG cargo, commercial property, during or arising from performance under this contract.

The Contractor shall submit accident investigation reports to the COR and USG Safety Officer as mandated in Reporting Timeline Requirements listed below.

3.5.1.1 The Contractor shall submit documentation to the COR verifying the qualifications and task training for each employee involved in the incident/accident.

3.5.1.2 The Contractor shall submit all maintenance records for CFE/MHE involved in any accident or incident involving injury.

3.5.1.3 The Contractor shall assist the USG during any incident and/or accident investigation.

3.5.1.4 The Contractor shall report overall accident rate annually.

3.5.2 Preserve Critical Evidence. The Contractor shall secure the accident location and preserve critical evidence. The Contractor shall allow USG personnel access to the location, all evidence, and all Contractor-employee witnesses, to include operators involved in the accident. The Contractor shall ensure that operations do not resume until cleared by the COR, USG Safety Officer, and local authorities

3.5.3 Reporting Timelines and Requirements

3.5.3.1 Within eight (8) Hours: Accident Information required from Contractor of incident if severe damage to equipment, hospitalization of employees or loss of life:

• Date and time of incident

• Location of incident

• Brief synopsis of the accident, to include injured personnel, damaged equipment and description of activity during the incident

• Supervisor name and contact information

• List of employees involved or who witnessed the incident

• Extent of injuries and if medical treatment was administered

3.5.3.2 Within 24 hours: Accident Information required from Contractor

• Information from 3.5.3.1

• Status of injured personnel

• Pictures of affected equipment

• Training certificates/licenses for personnel involved in incident

• Maintenance records of equipment involved in incidents

3.5.3.3 Within 30 Calendar Days (or sooner if investigation is complete) Information required from Contractor

• Findings identifying the root cause(s) of the accident

• Corrective actions taken to prevent recurrence

• Follow-on status of any injuries from 24-hour status

• Final incident report from Contractor’s safety representative to COR

3.6 Posted Speed Limits. The Contractor shall enforce all posted port speed limits for all vehicle traffic per local port directives.

3.7 Vehicle Safety. During all operations, the Contractor shall not leave any vehicle unattended when the engine is running, or if breaks are not operational.

4.0 GENERAL CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

4.1 General contract administration defined within this section. Additional duties and requirements specific to the particular terminal(s) within the scope of this contract further defined in Section 6.0 Port - Terminal Specific Requirements (administration).

4.1.1 Port Licensing and Permits. The Contractor or its named Subcontractor shall possess a valid and current Business License (BL) issued by the country of Germany, as well as a work permit issued by the applicable Port Authorities from the Host Nation country (OCONUS). These documents servce as evidence that Contractor or its named Subcontractor(s) has legal right to work in/at the country/port designated within this PWS (see geographic info section 6.1). The Contractor shall provide documentation/copies (Prime and Subcontractor(s)) to the CO for record when awarded this contract.

4.1.1.1 Subcontractors. The Contractor shall require Subcontractors to comply with all applicable regulatory requirements of this contract. The Contractor shall include a clause in each applicable subcontract to require Subcontractor's cooperation and assistance in accident reporting and investigation.

** NOTE: Subsequent references to the Contractor shall imply their “employees”, unless otherwise specified.

4.1.2 Labor Rules & Agreements and Port Tariffs. The Contractor shall submit copies upon award of this contract to the USG of all current labor rules, labor agreements or Collective Labor Contract (CAL) (if applicable), and current year published port tariffs (English version). The Contractor shall also furnish updated information about specific changes to local work rules, labor agreements, and new port tariffs affecting USG cargo operations IAW the performance of this contract as they are available.

4.1.2.1 Port Services/Tariffs. The Contractor shall be responsible on behalf of the USG for cargo handling costs related to “handling and movement of USG cargo” associated to port offered services not associated to “vessel” i.e., berthing, wharfage, landing fees, husbandry, Social Fund, or other vessel charge/fees etc. All commodity rates applicable to this contract are inclusive of all labor, equipment and port handling/tariff costs related to the handling and movement of cargo.

4.1.2.2 The USG will not pay for or reimburse the Contractor for usage of port staging/storage free time, customs duties, taxes, and similar charges for which no services are received, or the USG is exempt from. The USG will only pay port tariffs fees/charges where the USG has requested and received those services. If the Contractor pays a tax, duty, customs fee, excise fee/tax, inspection fee, bond, or the like for which the USG is exempt, the Contractor is not entitled to reimbursement.

4.1.3 Contract Managers. The Contractor shall provide a contract manager(s) and at least two (2) alternates who shall be responsible for the performance level of the work. The Contractor shall provide telephone numbers for each of the contract manager(s) and their alternates where these individuals may be contacted during and after duty hours. The contract manager(s) shall have demonstrated experience in directing and managing TC operations. The contract manager(s) and their alternates must be able to understand, read, write, speak, translate both English & German fluently.

4.1.3.1 Contract Manager(s) and alternates shall have full authority to act and make financial decisions on behalf of the Contractor on all matters pertaining to the performance of services under this contract.

4.1.3.2 The contract manager and alternates shall meet as necessary with the COR to discuss contract performance or other areas of problem or issues.

4.1.3.3 The Contractor shall not remove or replace the contract manager or their alternates without informing the COR.

4.1.4 Multiple Work Sites. During the performance period of this contract, the Contractor shall work simultaneous cargo handling operations, at multiple work sites, to include, but not limited to, working vessel(s) operations (working multiple decks simultaneously), and performing reception and disposition services of rail, commercial truck(s), call forwarding & staging yards. The Contractor shall have their contract manager(s) or alternates present at each work site and accessible to the COR, at all times. At any other time (i.e., outside cargo operations) the contract manager(s) or designated alternate(s) shall be available to the COR by telephone.

4.2 Ordering Services. The USG shall establish written procedures in advance for ordering all T&C services. The USG shall also set cut off times on or before which we may cancel ordered services and/or equipment free of charge and without liability of any kind. These procedures and cut-off times shall be provided within two (2) calendar days of contract award date. All T&C services performed IAW this PWS will be ordered using a Task Order (TO) system. Task orders will be assigned a TO number and issued by an appointed OO to the Contractor and IAW Appendix C, Payment, Ordering, and Invoice Instructions.

4.2.1 Task Orders. All TC services shall be identified to the Contractor by the COR upon agreement, the COR will convey needed TC services to the OO. The OO will develop an “initial” commodity, man-hours, or miscellaneous cost TO estimate identifying all services agreed upon as soon as practicable but prior to the start date & time for each day TC services are ordered.

4.2.1.1 The OO’s initial TO estimate will be processed and a Task Order number will be assigned/issued by G8 for that TO. Task orders will incorporate Terminal Services and Vessel work separately. Terminal services will be calculated by the documented week (Doc-Week (DW), Sunday – Saturday).

4.2.1.2 The Contractor has the sole responsibility to order all labor for the required TO work in sufficient quantities and classes to meet the agreed upon productively levels, and completion timelines. Should the Contractor mis-judges commodity work completion timeline and advises the COR/OO to order services for the next day, and commodity work completes prior to next day’s start time, the contractor shall be liable for all personnel, and any union guaranteed time at its expense.

4.2.2 Cancellation of Services. Cancelation of services shall include daily cut-off time(s) for canceling all TC services. Procedures for canceling services shall be provided within (2) Two calendar days of contract award date. Unless otherwise stated elsewhere, the USG will and the Contractor shall agree, ordered services shall be canceled no later than (NLT) 1700 hrs the same day as ordered for 0800 hrs start time the next day, or at 0700 hrs the next day for 1300 hrs start times the same day. Example: Services ordered on Monday at 1400 hrs for Tuesday morning 0800 hrs start time, may be canceled at or before 1700 hrs the same day as ordered.

4.2.2.1 The COR/OO will notify the Contractor verbally or by telephone to cancel services followed by written email/memo or other communications, stating that services are/will to be canceled on or before which we may cancel ordered services and/or equipment free of charge and without liability of any kind. The USG will not compensate the Contractor for service ordered and then canceled on or before established cut-off times.

4.2.2.2 Should Contractor personnel arrive at the work site at the scheduled order time, and services were cancelled, due to circumstances beyond the control of the USG, the Contractor shall receive minimum time guarantee for all classes of labor verified by the COR/OO. Contractor personnel arriving at the work site who were not timely notified by the Contractor those services were cancelled; the Contractor shall be responsible for compensation of those personnel at its own expense and is not entitled to reimbursement.

4.2.3 Verbal request. During any operation, the COR may also identify additional labor or services needed verbally to the Contractor when necessitated by the mission/operation and will issue a signed written request.

The Contractor shall present those written request to the OO within 24 hours of completing the mission/operation for reconciliation.

4.2.4 Reconciliation and Validation. The goal of the T&C contract is to reconcile, complete, and process the Contractors invoice and close all TO’s within 21 calendar days of the completion of each task order. The COR/OO shall determine, and the Contractor shall agree to reconcile and settle all task order(s) within a set timeline and provide an invoice to the COR for payment. The Contractors failure to reconcile TO’s within the below perimeters will result, with the USG finalizing TO’s based on its documented evidence of the Contractors performance, whereas the Contractor shall agree/accept the USG’s “final TO” for invoicing.4.2.4.1 The COR, OO, and the Contractor shall reconcile all TC services within seven (7) calendar days of completing the work, reviewing all supporting documentation (logbook, tally sheets, and time sheets, and written request) for (vessel or DocWeek) ordered services. The COR will provide the Contractor the ARTRANS Form MT 288 capturing all commodity, detention, standby, Extra Labor (XL), for each class of labor and EQR time used in conjunction within commodity work, the Contractor and COR shall agree by signing (digital or wet signature) the MT288.

4.2.4.1 Once reconciled, the OO will within seven (7) calendar days or when practicable after large operations will finalize each TO accounting for actual Contractor performance per MT 288. The OO will submit a “final task order” to ARTRANS G8 for validation. Once validated and dated, the OO will forward the validated TO to the Contractor, who shall invoice the USG. The Contractor shall submit their invoice for payment to the COR for validations/certification. If information on the invoice does not match the TO or MT288, the COR will return the invoice to the Contractor to correct. If the invoice is accurate, the COR will validate, and submit to G8 the Contractors invoic for payment processing within seven (7) calendar days.

** NOTE** Any invoice summited, dated prior to “G8 validation date” will be returned, G8 will not process invoices for payment dated prior to its validation date and will return invoice to the COR whereas the Contractor will have to re-issue a corrected invoice for processing/payment. The USG shall not be liable for accrued interest payments to the Contractor.

4.3 Out-of-Pocket (OOP) Expenses. OOP expenses involve the reimbursement of actual invoiced cost made by the Contractor to a third-party vendor, supplier, or subcontractor for additional supplies, materials, facility support services, or other services sourced on behalf of the USG.

4.3.1 OOP expenses do not include expenses inherent to performing Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services. OOP expenses are for the purpose of purchasing supplies or non-durable goods. The Contractor shall obtain written approval from the COR for each item requested. All such materials or supplies shall become Government property, and the Contractor shall recover and reuse serviceable material and supplies from each operation and used in subsequent other operations when possible. The Contractor will not be compensated for re-use of recovered materials.

4.3.1.1 The Contractor shall gain prior written approval before the purchase of materials from the COR for OOP expenses exceeding the threshold of $3,500 per individual item, additionally administrative fees (exp; delivery charges or taxes) are allowable OOP expenses and compensation shall be set forth in the SOR. The Government may source materials to support mission readiness, at its discretion and direct the Contractor to procure the materials. "Government owned" is defined as either material purchased by the Government for Contractor use in support of this contract or materials purchased by the Contractor and approved as an OOP expense by the COR for Government use and for which Contractor has valid vendor receipts.

4.3.1.2 Items purchased/rented shall be identified on the TO template (MISC. Tab) form by the OO and certified as necessary by the COR. The Contractors invoice for miscellaneous expenses shall detail each service or supply, the rate per unit, number of units and total extended price, accompanied by the vendor(s) receipt/invoice as substantiating documentation. The USG will not reimburse for any miscellaneous OOP expenses without all substantiating documentation (vendor itemized receipt/invoice) attached. For miscellaneous supplies and durable goods not listed under a specific Schedule of Rates (SOR), compensation shall be at reimbursement OOP expense.

4.3.1.3 Three (3) Written Estimates. The Contractor shall provide to the COR three (3) written estimates for all additional services, materials, supplies, or rental equipment prior to the purchase or its rental for COR approval. OOP expenses do not include expenses inherent to performing S&RTS commodity work. OOP expenses are for the purpose of purchasing as needed new supplies or non-durable goods on behalf of the USG.

4.3.1.4 The Contractor shall obtain written approval from COR prior to the purchase of all goods & services considered. Whereas the COR shall seek CO approval for all OOP expenses exceeding $3500.00.

4.3.1.5 The USG may source specialized materials or subcontracted vendors to support mission readiness at its discretion, for the Contractor to procure those materials or services on its behalf.

4.4 Military Training. The USG reserves the right to support or conduct military port operations training at its discretion, either scheduled or unscheduled.

4.4.1 The USG will inform the Contractor (NLT) 48 hours prior to any scheduled training event or as soon as planning develops.

4.4.1.1 During these training events, the USG may utilize U.S. Military or USG civilian personnel for loading and discharging the entire or parts of a vessel and/or conduct routine terminal or other port operations or any part of those operations thereof.

4.4.1.2 The Contractor shall not receive any compensation for cargo handling conducted by the Military during these training events, unless commodity, extra labor, equipment rental, or other facility support services were ordered by the COR/OO, whereby the USG will then compensate the Contractor per established rates in the

SOR.

4.5 Commodity Rates. The Contractor shall provide an all-encompassing commodity rate for each commodity type listed below, for each commodity schedules listed in the SOR (see appendix B), e.g., all commodity rates applicable to this contract are inclusive of all labor, equipment, and port handling tariff costs related to the handling and movement of cargo, to include planning activities, and shall include all of the below but are not limited to the following: (see requirements throughout the PWS)

• Management & Supervision, Safety Program Representative (SPR)

• All planning activities

• Checking & Tallying (i.e., runners, scanning, documentation, foot printing, and timekeeping)

• Office Supplies, office space and equipment, materials, and documentation i.e., copy machines Port tariff fees/charges associated to USG cargo handling / Port Social Fund

• Safety Devices

4.5.1 The following is a list by commodity number, and category and examples of containers and breakbulk they represent (not an all-inclusive list).

• Commodity 35 - Aircraft

• Commodity 40 – Breakbulk.

• Commodity 44 – Containers - Non- Explosive, less than twenty(20) foot (’) in length (i.e., ISUs, Bicons, Tricons, Quadcons).

• Commodity 45 – Containers - Non- Explosive - 20’and 40’ lengths or multiple knuckled smaller containers configured into Twenty Foot Units (TEU).

• Commodity 60, 61 and 67 Vehicles and trailers- classified by weight class.

4.5.1.1 Commodity Pricing. The USG compensates for TC by each single container the Contractor handles.

The Unit of Measure (UOM) shall be, i.e., EACH (EA) for single pieces (e.g. Containers. Commodity category

(35, 44, 45, 60, 61, 67) - EA).

4.5.1.2 The Contractor shall assume all military operations, work performed during regular workday/week schedules, IAW hours of operations (Section 6.4 below). However, the Contractor shall stand ready and willing to provide TC 24hrs per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year.

4.5.1.3 In addition, commodity rates, are intended as one time movement of cargo, (e.g., from its staged location (point of rest), moved to the final point of stow onboard the vessel, “or” from the stowed location onboard the vessel to its designated final point of rest per the USG staging plan) or from point of rest to/from commercial truck. Other than for checking and tallying cargo, cargo consolidation, stopping the flow of cargo from “staging to vessel/truck/rail” or from vessel/truck/rail to staging is for the convenience of the Contractor and at Contractor expense, the USG will not pay additional cost associated to double handling the USG’s cargo unless approved by the COR in advance.

4.5.2 Pricing. Pricing shall be by the “individual MSL labeled piece, i.e., EACH (EA)” (Containers, (44, 45, EA), (Breakbulk (40) - EA)). See also SOR for further description and definitions.

4.5.2.1 Each commodity further divided by handling method, shall infer loading or discharge Lift-On/Lift-Off (LO/LO), and (a, b, d, and e) as follows. (Please refer to appendix B of the Glossary or the SOR for further definition).

4.5.3 Measurement Ton Calculations. The USG will calculate MTON using cargo dimensional data, Length (L), Width (W), and Height (H) divided by forty, (40) cubic feet. Example: Dimensional measurements of (L) 240 inches (”), (W) 96 inches (H) 96 inches divided by 1728 cubic inches then divided by 40 will equal 32 MTON’s. This would look like 240” multiplied by 96” multiplied by 96” equals 2,211,840 cubic inches divided by 1728” (cubic inches in one cubic foot) divided by 40 cubic feet, final product would equal 32 MTON’s (rounded to two decimal points).

4.5.4 Exceptions to Commodity Rates. In Circumstances where certain cargos do not fall within commodity descriptions or in established commodity rates, the USG will make exceptions to compensating the Contractor for cargo shipments received and handled for which no commodity rate(s) were established. The USG will compensate the Contractor handling that cargo per Extra Labor (XL) rates (if needed), per (Schedule 2) of the SOR. If the COR determines it is necessary to establish additional commodity rates, for recurring cargo receipt, the COR will advise the CO for a modification to the SOR adding or adjusting additional compensation lines for the remaining period of performance of this contract.

4.5.4.1 In addition, commodity rates, are intended as onetime payment for movement of cargo, (e.g., from its staged location (point of rest), moved to the final point of stow onboard the vessel, “or” from the stowed location onboard the vessel to its designated final point of rest per the USG’s staging plan) or from point of rest (staging) to/from land-based conveyances (CULT/CLH or rail). Other than for tallying & checking cargo, cargo consolidation, stopping the flow of cargo from “staging to vessel/truck/rail” or from vessel/truck/rail to staging is for the convenience of the Contractor and at contractor expense, the USG will not pay additional cost associated to double handling the USG’s cargo unless requested and approved by the COR/OO in advance.

4.5.4.2 The Contractor shall assume all military operations shall be performed during regular workday/week schedules, IAW hours of operations (Section 6.4 below). However, the Contractor shall stand ready and willing to provide and support TC Service 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year.

4.6 TABLE 1— Cargo Handling (Services) Operations

**NOTE: The USG refers to the following cargo handling table (as definitions); the table does not define each as separate billable item(s). Example: (Schedule 1A1 - Loadi Vessel) Loading cargo on a vessel will inherently include moving cargo from its staged place of rest (regardless of method) aboard the vessel. Once aboard the vessel the cargo is stowed in its designated stow location; this includes, but is not limited to documentation, foot printing, checking & tally and reconciling the operation with the COR.

4.7 Guaranteed Time and Detention

4.7.1 Documented Evidence. The Contractor shall provide to the COR all approved documentation (time sheets, hatch logs or logbook) as evidence justifying detention time, guaranteed time, or overtime, at the end of each shift wherein the work is compared to the USG Timekeeper’s logbook/records for completion of the ARTRANS Form 288 for approval of compensation. The Contractor shall obtain COR/OO written pre-approval to work in all conditions specified under detention time, guaranteed time, overtime, or extra labor. Failure to follow the above shall preclude compensation except with CO approval. the USG will not pay/compensate the Contractor where services are ordered, and service/work is not being performed.

4.7.2 Guaranteed time. Guaranteed time, defined as minimum work guarantee to the Port of Bremerhaven, the USG will pay guaranteed time to the Contractor when commodity services are ordered, but commodity work is no longer available. Guaranteed time shall be paid in addition to the commodity work when commodity work takes less than minimum time guarantees, and the Contractor will be compensated at published rates per (Schedule 2) of the SOR. (Example: Guaranteed time per is (8) eight hours (first/second shifts) and (5) five hours for third shifts. If commodity work is ordered for first shift, but commodity operation lasts only two hours. The USG will pay the difference in XL rates of (6) six hours guaranteed time using hourly base rate (Schedule 2) per each union class of labor at the work site by the COR. The USG will not pay the guaranteed time to the Contractor for management or supervision.

Operation Definition

Loading The act of moving cargo from its staged place of rest to a conveyance (vessel, truck, or railcar).

Discharge The act of unloading cargo from a conveyance (vessel, truck, or railcar) to a designated final place of rest.

Receipt or reception only The act of documenting cargo arriving into the port, by military convoy.

Disposition The act of documenting the onward movement of cargo from the port or terminal to its final destination. (port clearance)

Lashing and Un-lashing (only) The act of providing only lashing or unlashing (tie-down) of cargo aboard a vessel.

Cross Docking The act of transferring cargo directly from one incoming conveyance to another outgoing conveyance, with little stoppage of cargo moving on to its final destination.

4.7.2.1 The USG will not pay guaranteed time to the Contractor where written published record does not exist.

In no case will the USG pay guaranteed time when services are ordered but the Contractor is unable to provide sufficient personnel to conduct the operation or when contracted labor refuses to perform the services ordered, in cases where the Contractor mis-judges commodity work completion and labor orders are made and work completes prior to next day’s start time, the contractor shall be liable for all guaranteed time at its expense.

4.7.2.2 The USG shall not pay guaranteed time separately to any class of labor working commodity in conjunction with other classes of labor until completion of commodity activity; or any part of a gang not required on a commodity activity. For example, unloading operation is inclusive of unlashing and unloading cargo to its designated place of rest or stow under one commodity rate. Lashers who finish unlashing are still on commodity time (i.e., not guaranteed or detention time) until drivers complete unloading and staging cargo in its final point of rest or stow and all checking & tallying and inspections are completed. During a load operation, after drivers complete the load, they remain on commodity rates until lashers have completed all lashing, and all checking & tallying and inspections are completed. All labor, including checkers involved in handling commodities, is categorized as commodity labor.

4.7.3 Stand-by (S/B) Time. Stand-by (S/B) Time (also may be called “waiting time”) is defined as work stoppage, at the USG’s discretion, for causes beyond the control of the USG or the Contractor. Causes may include but is not limited to breakdown of ships gear, inclement weather, unanticipated or non-arrival of the vessel, non-readiness of the vessel, non-arrival of cargo, or unanticipated or non-arrival of railcars. In all such cases, the Contractor’s time will be captured on the ARTRANS form MT 288 as stand-by time (S/B). The COR will negate all causes and/or direct the Contractor to stand-by.

4.7.4 Shift Differentials. When work is performed in a shift other than the normal/regular daily shift the contractor shall be compensated in accordance with the applicable shift differential rates set forth in the SOR for each man in gangs, including equipment operators, drivers and foremen. When work is performed on an extra labor basis shift differentials shall be compensated at the shift differential rates in Schedule 3C of the

SOR.

4.7.5 Detention. Detention is defined as time lost due to work stoppage or interruption of work during commodity operation for causes beyond the control of the Contractor. Causes include, but are not limited to, changes in vessel, truck schedule and/or operational plan (i.e., change to staging or stow plans). Should the USG change planned work, halt work, or alter other plans during an operation, the COR will notify the Contractor. The Contractor shall advise the COR if able to continue working where work is available, and the Contractor may be directed by the COR to shift their labor to another location to reduce detention time.

Detention rates shall be compensated at the rates in Schedule 3A of the SOR.

4.7.5.1 Guaranteed time, and Detention are subject to the following:

• The COR or designated representative will negate the cause and/or direct the Contractor to stand-by or detention.

• Guaranteed time, computed to the nearest 5-minute multiple.

• When detention time occurs during a commodity operation, the Contractor shall absorb the first fifteen (15) minutes or less. The Contractor’s time will be captured by the COR on the ARTRANS Form 288 as Detention (D).