Attachment 1 Performance Work Statement (PWS).pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) (Airborne)

Range Support Services

Part I

General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide range support services in support of USASOC and Fort Bragg Range Control Operations. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

The Contractor, in turn, shall be accountable to the Government for Contractor or subcontractor personnel. However, the Contract Service Providers (Target Workers) may receive daily guidance from the Government’s Live Fire Range Managers regarding safety considerations on the range or collective work tasks to be accomplished in preparation for, or in the conduct of maintenance after a training event.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform range support services, as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), except for those items specified as Government Furnished Property (GFP) and services. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions of the contract and consistently with the established standards in this PWS and contract.

1.2. Background: The United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) has been tasked with providing Range Support Services to support the Range Control Operations, XVIII Airborne Corps.

As a result, USASOC has been contracting out these services for the past 20 years. The rationale is that it allows USASOC personnel to focus on mission related tasks in support of worldwide special operations.

This requirement serves Range Control which falls under the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization, and Security (DPTMS). Although USASOC is the customer, the key stake holder is the Fort Bragg Range Control.

1.3. Objectives: The basic service objectives are described in Section 5 of the PWS and include the following:

1.3.1. Provide qualified/certified Range Target Workers.

1.3.2. Perform range maintenance to include but not limited to weed eating, mowing grass, equipment maintenance, target construction and placement repairs.

1.4. Scope: The contractor shall provide all personnel, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform Live Fire Facilitation, and Range Maintenance support for HQ, US Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, NC with coordination of the government Installation Range Officer. The Live Fire Range Managers only provides direction of daily task functions to be accomplished for any given day, however, are not performing any COR duties/responsibilities.

1.5. Period of Performance: Thirty (30) Day Phase-In Period, a Base Year period of ten-months and four

(4) 12-month option periods.

1.6. Quality Control: Quality Control is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain a Quality Control Program (QCP) to ensure all work described in this contract is performed at or above the standard defined in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS).

The QCP is developed by the Contractor to ensure that it is efficient in delivering high-quality service and products and it shall include methods of documenting and enforcing quality control operations of both prime contractor and/or subcontractor work; including inspection and testing.

1.6.1. The Contractor shall submit their QC Plan within 10 calendar days from the contract award date.

After acceptance of the QCP, the Contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s (KO) acceptance in writing or any proposed changes to the QC procedures. The contractor shall submit QCP changes within five (5) days to the KO and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review and approval prior to implementation. The Quality Control Plan shall address as a minimum:

1.6.2. Inspection System. The Contractor shall develop, implement and maintain a system to inspect their services as well as their subcontractor services and products to ensure compliance with PWS requirements, and applicable laws and regulations. It shall specify tasks or areas to be inspected on a scheduled or unscheduled basis, the manner in which inspections are to be conducted, the titles of the individuals who will perform the inspections, and the percentage of the work that will be inspected on a recurring basis.

1.6.3. Inspection Files. The contractor shall document all inspections conducted, and the necessary corrective and preventive actions taken.

1.6.4. Deficiency Identification, Prevention and Correction. The QCP shall include a method of identifying and preventing deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable as defined in the PRS, without dependence upon Government direction. The contractor shall identify and prevent defects in quality of products and services performed before the level becomes unacceptable and before they are provided to the Government. The QCP at a minimum shall address process control and continuous process improvement; procedures for scheduling, conducting and documentation of inspection; discrepancy identification; procedures for root cause analysis; corrective and preventive action procedures to include procedures for addressing Government discovered non-conformances; procedures for trend analysis; and procedures for collecting and addressing customer feedback/complaints. The QCP shall document process control and process performance measurement procedures that shall include how the Contractor shall implement preventive corrective actions. The Contractor shall demonstrate that it has designed quality into the delivery of services thereby mitigating the risk(s) associated with delivery of deficient or nonconforming services.

1.6.5. The contractor shall keep records on-site at the designated government facility of all inspections conducted by the Contractor at each range and necessary corrective action taken, if applicable. These documents shall be available for inspection by the Government during the term of the contract.

1.6.6. The QCP shall contain methods of communications (direct and indirect) with the Government regarding performance of the contract. Communication shall include regular and formal meetings with the Government for review and analyses of key process indicators, analysis of process deficiencies, and problem resolution.

1.6.7. The QCP shall have a customer comment processing system for correction of Contracting Officers Representative (COR) validated comments received verbally or through the Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) program. The system should be designed to provide feedback to the Government based on customer contact, investigation of derogatory comments, rebuttal to derogatory comments, or corrective action(s). Government collected and graded customer satisfaction comment cards will be part of the Government’s performance evaluation process. The contractor shall document all customer complaints and report the complaint to the COR within one workday after receipt of complaint. The contractor shall use electronic mail or other written memoranda as notification. Each customer complaint reported to the COR shall have a scheduled completion date subject to COR approval.

1.6.8. Detail how continuous quality improvement will be a sustaining focus throughout the QCP and report monthly via a Process Improvements Tracker (PIT) ongoing initiatives to streamline processes, improve service and detail benefits to the Government.

1.6.9. Upon request from the COR, the Contractor shall provide, all reports generated as a result of the Contractor’s quality control efforts. This shall include any summary information used to track quality control, including any charts/graphs.

1.7. Non-Conformance Report (NCR). When the Contractor's performance is unsatisfactory, an NCR will be issued. The Contractor shall reply in writing within the period specified in the NCR, giving the reasons for the unsatisfactory performance, corrective action taken, and procedures to preclude recurrence.

1.8. Quality Assurance: The COR will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the COR must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s). When an observation indicates defective performance, the COR will require the Contractor or designated on-site representative to initial the observation to acknowledge the defective performance. The acknowledgement of the observation does not necessarily constitute Contractor concurrence with the observation, only that the Contractor has been made aware of the defective performance.

1.9. Safety Plan: The Contractor shall develop and submit, for government review and approval, a Safety Plan that delineates the processes and procedures the Contractor shall use to prevent accidents and preserve the life and health of Contractor and Government personnel within thirty (30) calendar days after contract start date to the KO and COR. After approval by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall implement the Safety Program. The Contractor’s safety program shall fully comply with the provisions of Army, Fort Bragg, and OSHA regulations and directives. In cases where there is a conflict between standards, the contractor will apply the standard that provides the most protection for the employees and the workplace. Contractor will create instructional programs on safe work practices; proper use, care, and maintenance of tools and equipment; and known hazards in work areas. Contractor will conduct training using these instructional programs for new employees, as part of initial in processing, and to all employees quarterly.

1.9.1. Safety Requirements: The health and safety of the total force (Service Member, Civilian, and Contractors) is essential to mission success. In the event of a declared DoD public health emergency or pandemic, all contractor personnel performing or traveling under performance of this contract are required to follow the latest issued DoD, state, and local guidance regarding Force Health Protection and Public Health. The Contracting Officer must approve any reasonable change in contract performance that results from following the latest health protection guidance. Published health protection guidance may include but is not limited to, workplace access restrictions, social distancing, personal protective equipment, Contractor Restriction of Movement (ROM), Reporting requirements, and Screening/Testing/Quarantining requirements.

1.9.2. Safety Plan Provisions: The Contractor’s Safety Plan shall include the following provisions:

1.9.3. Reporting Contract employee accidents and injuries immediately to the KO and COR and to the Contractor's Project Management Staff, DOL Safety Manager, and other Government designees in accordance with AR 385-10, FB Reg. 385-10, , DA Pam 385-40, 29 CFR, Part 1910, and Workmen’s Compensation requirements.

1.9.4. Maintaining reports and records on accidents, safety inspections, and investigations.

1.9.5. Inspection and survey of Contractor's work areas for potential safety hazards.

1.9.6. Procedures and practices to minimize accident risk.

1.9.7. Contractor internal safety directives and SOP’s shall be submitted thirty (30) calendar days after contract start date to the Contracting Officer or designated representative for review and approval.

1.9.8. Notifying the Fort Bragg Safety and USASOC Safety Offices, 910-432-0077, of planned visits, investigation, or corrective actions required by Federal, State, local or any non-Fort Bragg safety agencies.

1.10. Environmental Protection Plan: The Contractor shall submit for government review and approval an Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) thirty (30) calendar days after performance start date that complies with governing Federal, State, and local directive. The Contractor’s plan shall demonstrate methodology it will follow to ensure continuing compliance with Federal and State statutes and regulations and Army regulations governing environmental protection, including: 40 CFR, Protection of Environment; AR 200-1, FB Reg 200-1, Environmental Protection and Enhancement, Fort Bragg Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan (SPCCP) and Installation Spill Contingency Plans (ISCP) and any other applicable regulations. The Contractor shall include spill prevention, containment, and response procedures for hazardous material (HAZMAT), hazardous waste (HAZWASTE) and hazardous communication (HAZCOM) in the plan. The EPP will describe how the contractor will implement the approved environmental protection measures for all applicable operations under this contract. The contractor will follow their EPP and will modify the plan as necessary to meet changing environmental standards. The Contractor shall comply with the most stringent environmental requirement where multiple requirements are referenced. This plan shall detail the Contractor’s methods to implement the requirements for environmental pollution prevention and control, recycling, natural and cultural resource conservation protection, sustainability, solid waste, HAZWASTE, HAZMAT, and HAZCOM and energy conservation. The Contractor shall implement its EPP and SPCCP once approved by PWBC Environmental Branch and reviewed by the KO prior to implementation. The Contractor’s plan shall provide for updates when changes are needed to comply with changes in applicable law, regulations, and policy.

1.11. Accident Reporting: The Contractor shall report all accidents immediately, but not later than sixty

(60) minutes following the accident, to the Fort Bragg Range Control Room (910-432-1161), COR, and KO during duty hours or to the Range Control Room after duty hours. (910-432-1161) The Contractor shall provide a copy of all accident reports to the USASOC Safety Office (910-432-0077), COR, and the KO within 30 calendar days of the incident. Serious accidents and incidents include, but are not limited to, those defined in, FB Reg. 385-10 and AR 385-10, and other applicable directives. Examples are as follows:

1.11.1. Incidents resulting in a critical injury.

1.11.2. Incidents resulting in hospitalization.

1.11.3. Incidents resulting in a loss of life.

1.11.4. Property damage estimated to exceed $2,000.

1.11.5. Fire causing major damage to structures, equipment, or vehicles.

1.11.6. HAZMAT, hazardous substances, and HAZWASTE incidents.

1.11.7. Ammunition and explosives.

1.11.8. Radiation Incidents and or Accidents.

1.12. Safety Training: The Contractor shall conduct safety training (initial within thirty (30) calendar days after contract start date, quarterly thereafter, or if required on a more frequent basis due to safety violations or changes in safety procedures) for Contractor employees as required by applicable directives.

Contractor shall maintain a record of training for all employees and shall turn-in the certificate or a copy to the Government GSA Vehicle Control Office (VCO) for file and compliance. The training shall include, but not be limited to, the following topics:

1.13. Vehicle operations.

1.14. Fire Prevention: The Contractor shall comply with the Fort Bragg Fire Prevention Program IAW FB Reg. 420-6, to include appointment of fire marshals in writing and trained through the Fort Bragg Fire Department Training Program within 30 calendar days of appointment.

1.15. Workload Fluctuations. The Contractor shall be required to meet increased support personnel requirements or decrease support personnel requirements based on the Government projected workload.

The Government fully expects the Contractor to manage staffing and service levels along workload fluctuations. The Government will attempt to provide at least a one-week notice prior to any major staffing or service increases/decreases associated with mission support requirements on the supported ranges.

1.16. Emergency Notification Procedures. Contractor personnel witnessing a fire, accident (to include train and aircraft incidents), criminal act, HAZMAT release, or threatening act or condition shall notify the Control Room immediately. (910-432-1161). The Contractor shall maintain a log recording the time of notification, the person notified, and scope of the emergency.

1.17. Recognized Federal Holidays: The Contractor is normally not required to perform services on recognized federal holidays. However, that requirement is subject to mission execution requirements.

The recognized federal holidays include:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Juneteeth Day Christmas Day Independence Day

1.17.1. When a holiday occurs on a Saturday, Federal employees are normally granted the previous Friday as the holiday observance. When a holiday occurs on a Sunday, Federal employees are normally granted the following Monday as the holiday. The contractor shall work on the days the Government is scheduled to work, which may include some holidays.

1.17.2 When an unforeseen installation closure occurs on a regularly scheduled day of work, the Contractor will have the following options:

1.17.2.1. Reschedule the work so it is performed the following day unless the following day falls on a weekend.

1.17.2.2. Reschedule the work on any day that is mutually satisfactory.

1.17.3. Hours of Operation: The Contractor shall be responsible for providing services between the hours of 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM Eastern Time Monday through Friday, except when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings or similar government directed facility closings. However, periodically there is a need for range operations at night and on weekends. As the range scheduling for units remains dynamic, so is the contractor’s requirement to support ranges. Because ranges are typically scheduled 120 days in advance of execution, the contractor will normally be provided plenty of time to effect employee scheduling. The Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential to successful performance under this contract. The Government will not pay overtime on this contract as this is Firm Fixed Price.

However, as the range execution is often dependent on mission critical timelines that do not lend themselves to predictability the support of such ranges may require a flexible work schedule.

1.17.3.1. Performance of work by Contractor personnel under the terms of this contract shall not interfere with regularly scheduled government operational activities.

1.17.4. Place of Performance: Contractor shall have routine access to Government-controlled facilities. The work to be performed under this contract shall be accomplished at Fort Bragg Military Reservation.

1.18. Security Requirements:

1.18.1. Contractor personnel shall have a favorable National Agency Check (NACI) with inquiry in accordance with Security definition for personnel who occupy “ADP (Automated Data Processing) Sensitive” positions, as per AR 380-67, paragraph 3-601, “The Personnel Security Program” no later than 30 days after contract award.

1.18.2. The contractor shall obtain and maintain criminal background checks on all employees to cover the last three (3) years and the last three (3) residences. Criminal background checks shall be completed during phase-in operations and obtained prior to the full performance start date of the contract. For replacement/new employees, the Contractor shall obtain and maintain criminal background check prior to start of employment. The Contractor shall be responsible for the cost of the criminal background checks. Contractor’s employee background check shall be favorable in order for the employee to perform services under the resulting contract. Results of background checks shall be provided to the installation security office when requested. Personnel with outstanding felony warrants or felony convictions pose a security risk and shall not perform services under the resulting contract.

1.18.3. National Industrial Security Program (NISP).

1.18.3.1. The Contractor shall implement and maintain a security program for control of personnel, property, and information, including, unclassified and classified materials, documents, and records. Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret” and requires Contractors to comply with—(1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M); any revisions to DOD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the Contractor. In addition, the Contractor’s security program shall include provisions for, but not limited to:

1.18.3.1.1. Initial and Annual Operations Security (OPSEC) awareness training IAW AR 530-1. Operations Security, new contract employees shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter.

1.18.3.1.2. Receiving, storing, disseminating, transmitting, transporting, and protecting items classified as CONFIDENTIAL or SECRET by the Government, including the use of courier cards.

--In-processing and out-processing Contractor personnel for security matters.

--Obtaining Contractor personnel security clearances.

--Documenting and reporting actual and potential security problems.

--Initiating proper procedures to correct documented problems and implementing corrective procedures in the Contractor's security program.

--Filing Classified Documents. All Government-furnished classified and unclassified files in existence at the contract performance start date and those generated under this contract shall be maintained in accordance with AR 25-400-2 or other applicable regulations. Files shall be transferred to the KO or designated representative upon completion of the contract period or last day of contract performance, whichever comes first. Such files are the property of the U.S. Government. The Contractor shall provide security of classified documents in accordance with AR 380-5 and DOD 5220.22-M (NISPOM) located at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/12/21/2020-27698/national-industrial-security-program-operating-manual-nispom.

1.18.4. Physical Security Plan. This portion of the Contractor’s security program shall address physical security aspects associated with contract performance and describe how the Contractor shall prevent unauthorized access, vandalism, pilferage, larceny, sabotage, and arson directed toward Contractor-controlled facilities and government property. The following regulations shall apply when developing the physical security plan: ARs 190-11, 190-13, and 190-51; Department of Defense (DOD) 4500.9-R, and Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 5100.76 and DODI 5220.22, and applicable policies. The Contractor shall develop and implement a physical security plan in accordance with AR 190-13 and submit to the KO and COR within thirty (30) calendar days after award.

1.18.5. Key Control. The Contractor shall include in the physical security section of the Contractor’s security program a key control plan IAW applicable regulations, policies and directives ensuring keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. The key control plan shall include requirements of AR 380-5, Fort Bragg 380-5 and FORSCOM Supplement 1 to AR 380-5, if classified materials are being stored. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the

COR.

In the event keys are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the KO, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due 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 the Contractor.

The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the KO.

1.18.6. Lock Combinations. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s security program.

1.19. Information Security Plan.

The Contractor shall develop and implement an Information Security Plan IAW AR 380-5 AR 380-67, Fort Bragg regulation 380-5, FB 380-67, and FORSCOM Supplement 1 to AR 380-5.

The Contractor’s information security program shall include applicable provisions of AR 380-series regulations.

Information assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) training: The Contractor employees working IA/IT functions shall comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DoDD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within 180 days of employment.

1.20. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures:

All Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access, local security policies and security procedures provided by the Security Manager Government representative. Contractor personnel shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense (DoD), HQ Department of Army (DA) or local policies. Sponsoring organizations, activities, and persons will be responsible for monitoring contractor access by submitting a completed and approved DES Form 118 to the Installation All American VCC 5, detailing the contracted services to be performed, location of services, and duration of the contract. Contractors requesting access for less than one year may receive an Automated Installation Entry (AIE) visitor card on a case by case basis, or a temporary vehicle pass for 90 days. Contractor cards will be issued for periods of one to three years depending on the terms of their contract. AIE card expirations may be updated to reflect a new contract period by submitting an approved DES Form 118 to the All American VCC 5.

Renewed short term passes must be re-processed at the All American Visitor Control Center (VCC). In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor and subcontractor security matters or processes.

1.21. Anti-Terrorism Program

1.21.1. Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract that require access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after commencing performance under this contract. The Contractor shall submit to the COR the employee certificates of completion within 30 calendar days after completion of the training AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website:

https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/login/Login.jsf

1.21.2. iWATCH Training: The Contractor shall brief all personnel performing work under this contract on the local iWATCH program. This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award with the results reported to the COR NLT 45 calendar days after contract award. New employees shall complete the training within 10 calendar days of commencing performance of work under this contract, with the results reported to the COR NLT 15 calendar days.

1.21.2.1. iWatch is simply common awareness. Contract employees can be good sources of information. iWatch training would include organization instructions on “things to look for” and a phone number to call in case the contract employees have information regarding possible terrorist or criminal activities. Providing contractors with awareness materials such as the iWatch brochure or wallet card is a cost effective alternative to training. The card describes suspicious activity and can be modified to include the COR in reporting procedures. Samples of the iWatch brochure and posters are available on the Antiterrorism Enterprise Portal (ATEP) at https://army.deps.mil/army/sites/PMG/prog/ATEP/iWATCH%20Army/Forms/AllItems.aspx and https://www.army.mil/e2/c/downloads/287489.pdf

1.22. Safety:

The contractor shall perform work in a safe manner as required by OSHA Safety and Health Requirements. Provide a verbal notification to the KO as soon as possible of each occurrence of damage to Government property or an accident resulting in death, injury, occupational disease, or adverse environmental impact. Provide a completed copy of required Accident Investigation Reports to the KO within five calendar days of each occurrence.

1.22.1. Environment and OSHA:

The Contractor shall comply with all local, state, and Federal environmental and occupational safety laws, rules, and regulations. Any apparent conflict between compliance with such local, state and Federal laws, rules and regulations, and compliance with the requirements of the contract shall be immediately brought to the attention of the KO and/or the COR final resolution.

The Contractor shall notify the KO and COR in writing in addition to any verbal notification of such conflicts. The Contractor shall be liable for all fines, penalties, and costs which result from violations of, or failure to comply with, all such local state, or Federal laws, rules, and regulations. All unsafe acts or conditions fostered by the Contractor or Contractor personnel may be grounds for the KO or COR, to halt all Contractor performance with a commensurate deduction of monies at a rate of 2% due the Contractor during the given month, until such unsafe conditions are corrected. The Contractor shall take due caution not to endanger personnel during performance of this contract. Upon discovery of any hazard such as, but not limited to, fire, or large fuel spill, the Contractor shall immediately notify the KO or COR.

1.23. Special Qualifications.

1.23.1 Organizational Conflict of Interest: The contractor shall not employ any person or perform a contract in a situation where the existence of conflicting roles may bias the contractor's judgement or prevent unfair competitive advantage in accordance with Organizational Conflict of Interest Rules in FAR 9.5.

1.23.2. General:

1.23.2.1. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all personnel performing work under this contract possess and maintain current certifications as indicated in this PWS during the execution of this contract.

1.23.2.2. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to effectively carry out all contract requirements.

They shall have a command of both the written and spoken English language to properly clearly, and effectively communicate in person or via electronic devices (telephone or Email) with co-workers, customers, and the general public.

1.23.2.3. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be U.S. citizens unless the provisions of Army Regulation 25-2, Information Assurance have been fully completed and approval has been granted by the Government for the non-U.S. citizen to perform the required support.

1.23.2.4. The Contractor shall provide personnel who are physically capable of performing work in conditions of extreme temperatures (heat or cold), high humidity, precipitation, and blowing sand and dust. Aspects of this requirement involve lifting heavy objects in excess of 40lbs. This includes but is not limited to targets, sandbags, lumber etc.

1.23.2.5. Contractor employees shall be trained, knowledgeable of Army range operations, and have a valid North Carolina driver’s license within in 30 calendar days of contract award and maintained throughout the life of the contract.

1.23.2.6. The contractor shall provide an initial personnel roster not later than (NLT) three (3) working days from contract start date. As personnel changes occur, to include security updates, the contractor shall submit updated personnel rosters to the COR and KO within three (3) working days of the change.

1.23.2.7. The contractor shall provide a monthly status report on personnel, productivity, and number of hours worked by each contractor employee. This is due by close of business (COB) on the 5th day of the month and shall be provided to the COR.

1.23.3. Key Personnel: Key personnel shall not be added to or removed from the contract without express acknowledgement of the COR. Any changes to the working status of these key personnel shall be transmitted (in writing) to the KO/COR within ten (10) work days of the proposed change. If, for any reason, any of the key personnel becomes, or is expected to become, unavailable for work under this contract for a continuous period exceeding 30 work days the contractor shall promptly replace personnel with personnel who possess qualifications equal to or better than that of the original employee. The Contractor shall ensure all key personnel terminated or released from employment under this contract are replaced within ten (10) work days of the termination.

1.23.3.1. The follow are considered key personnel by the Government: The Contractor shall provide a Team Leader (TL) (and designated alternate in the absences of the TL) who shall be responsible for the performance of the work under this contract. The names of the Team Leader shall be designated in writing to the KO at the post award conference. The TL shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract, and must be present daily, and will also perform duties as a Target Worker when required.

1.23.3.2. Qualifications for all Key Personnel:

1.23.3.2.1. Team Leader (TL): The TL shall meet or exceed the following minimum qualifications: The Team Leader must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in supervising a team. Be a good communicator and multi task priorities. The TL must also have knowledge of military range operations.

1.23.3.2.2 Target Workers: Target Workers must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience with military range operations. The Target Workers must have and possess a valid NC driver’s license at all times while performing work on this contract.

1.23.4. Other Qualifications:

1.23.4.1. The contractor shall designate Team Leader in order to serve as the immediate liaison between Range Control, the Live Fire Range Managers and the contractor for the purpose of disseminating relevant information, workflow for workday, and dispersing all contractor personnel, resources, and communicating time sensitive requirements to each team. The Team Leader shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. Team Leader will serve as the primary method of delivering all Range information to each contract employee and will also coordinate contractor requirements with Range Control and the Live Fire Range Managers.

1.23.5. Identification of Contractor Personnel: All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties, are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are government officials.

1.23.6. Contractor Personnel Appearance and Performance: It is essential that all Contractor personnel meet the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity. The Contractor shall ensure their personnel do not perform work under the influence of alcohol, illegal prescribed drugs or any other incapacitating agents. Contractor personnel shall be neatly groomed, dressed appropriately for Range Services, and present a professional appearance at all times.

1.23.6.1. All contractor employees shall wear appropriate clothing for the work to be conducted.

This shall consist of a company shirt clearly displaying the company name. The Contractor shall wear appropriate badges that contain the company name, employee name and government affiliate organization. The contractor shall ensure each employee has a Fort Bragg contractor identification card issued at the All American Gate as required by the Fort Bragg Provost Marshall. Footwear will be of a design which will not impair safe operations. Sandals and other open toed footgear are not authorized. This does involve wearing all appropriate protective gear while traversing uneven terrain and maintaining a pace adequate to maintain contact with training units. Employees will follow all safety instructions given by Range personnel in order to avoid hazards. Disregarding these instructions may result in being barred from Range training areas.

1.23.6.2 Conduct of Personnel: The KO may require the Contractor to remove from the job site any employee working under this contract for reasons of misconduct, security, or found to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other incapacitating agents. Contractor employees shall be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the Contracting Officer that such action is necessary in the interest of the Government. In accordance with (IAW) Joint Ethics Regulations, DOD 5500.7-R, and 18 U.S.C. 1382 (1972), The removal from the job site or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement of providing sufficient personnel to perform the services as required by this contract.

1.23.6.3. Weapons: Contractor personnel shall not transport, possess, or use privately-owned dangerous weapons on the installation, including, but not limited to, all forms of firearms, bow and arrow, switchblade or automatic blade knives, knives with blades in excess of three inches, ammunition and pyrotechnics, fireworks, bludgeons, brass knuckles, shooting pens or similar devices. State permits for weapons or concealed weapons are invalid on the installation.

1.23.6.4. Photography: Is prohibited on the installation without prior authorization of the Security and Intelligence Division (S&ID), Directorate of Planning, Training and Mobilization (DPTM), Force Protection/Antiterrorism (FP/AT) cell, and the Provost Marshal Force Protection Office.

1.23.6.5. Government rules, regulations, laws, directives and requirements, in place or issued during the performance period, shall apply to all Contractor personnel. Violation(s) by Contractor personnel shall be grounds for removal from the work site and/or denial of installation access.

1.24. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The post award conference will also be utilized to ensure contractor understands all HSPD-12 requirements. IAW AR 70- 13 para 4.b. (1). The contracting office will hold periodic status or progress meetings with the contracting officer, the COR, the contractor, and other personnel as necessary (at least quarterly) to discuss problems, progress of the contract, and contractor performance. This meeting will be held at a mutually agreed location, or telephonically. The CORs must ensure that they receive copies of written minutes and other correspondence related to these meetings, including follow-up actions. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.25. Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The Contracting Officer will designate, in writing, a COR. The COR will have authority to take certain actions specifically provided and within the limitations prescribed in the designation. A copy of the designation will be furnished to the Contractor. In no event will the COR, by virtue only of his/her designation as such, empowered to execute or agree to any contract modification thereof. The Contracting Officer will retain the ultimate responsibility for the administration of the contract. Any discrepancy resulting from coordination with or advisement from the COR shall be addressed, in writing, to the Contracting Officer. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: Assures that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; performs inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintains written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issues written interpretations of technical requirements, including government drawings, designs, specifications; monitors Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; and provides site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.25.1. The Contracting Officer will designate, in writing, an Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative. The Alternate COR will have authority to take certain actions specifically provided and within the limitations prescribed in the designation. A copy of the designation will be furnished to the Contractor. In no event will the Alternate COR, by virtue only of his/her designation as such, empowered to execute or agree to any contract modification thereof. The Contracting Officer will retain the ultimate responsibility for the administration of the contract.

The Alternate COR’s authority shall only be in effect during the absence of the COR.

1.26. Phase-In/Phase-Out Periods:

1.26.1. Phase-In: To minimize any decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impact on additional services, the Contractor shall have its team lead (or alternate team lead) on board during the entire phase-in period. During the phase-in period, the Contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements, in order to commence full performance of services on the start of the base period of performance. The Contractor shall obtain all key personnel’s CACs or other government identifications during the phase-in period. The Contractor shall provide the personnel roster for all key personnel NLT than the last day of phase-in.

1.26.2. Phase-Out: Prior to the completion of this contract, an observation period shall occur, at which time team management personnel of the incoming Contractor may observe operations.

This will allow for orderly turnover of facilities, equipment, and records and will help to ensure continuity of services. The outgoing Contractor is ultimately responsible for performing full services IAW the contract, during the phase-out period, and shall not defer any requirements for the purpose of avoiding responsibility or of transferring, such responsibility to the succeeding Contractor. The outgoing Contractor shall fully cooperate with the succeeding Contractor and the Government, so as not to interfere with their work or duties.

1.26.2.1. To minimize any decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the outgoing Contractor shall have all personnel on board during the phase-out period. The outgoing Contractor shall be prepared to transition the work load to the newly selected Contractor during the thirty (30) day phase-out period, which will occur at the end of the period of performance of the contractual effort.

1.26.2.2. Phase-Out Plan. The incoming Contractor shall develop a phase-out plan to affect a smooth and orderly transfer of contract responsibility to a successor. The plan shall fully describe the Contractor’s approach to the following issues, at a minimum: Inventories and turn-over of government property; removal of Contractor property; reconciliation of all property accounts;

turn-in of excess property; data and information transfer; clean-up of Contractor work areas; and security debriefings in accordance with AR 380-5 for incumbent personnel holding security clearances; and any other actions required to ensure continuity of operations. The Contractor shall provide the plan to the COR thirty (30) calendar days before the phase-out period commences.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS

2.1.2. AMMUNITION. Includes all types of conventional ammunition to include, but not limited to, chemical type ammunition, explosives, pyrotechnics, rockets, burst simulators, and components thereof.

2.1.3. AREA A. The area (secondary danger area) that parallels the impact area laterally. It is provided to contain fragments from items exploding or ricocheting on the right or left edge of the impact area.

2.1.4. AREA B. The area (secondary danger area) on the down range side of the impact area and Area A. It is designed to contain fragments from items exploding on the far edge of the impact areas.

2.1.5. AREA C. The area (secondary danger area) on the up range side of the impact area and parallel to Area B. It is designed to contain fragments from items exploding at the near edge of impact area (also referred as the short limit of the target area).

2.1.6. AREA D. The area between the Area C and Area E. It is a safe area for troop occupation for training purposes.

2.1.7. AREA E. The area between Area D and the firing position. It is endangered by muzzled debris, over pressure, and injurious noise level. Area E may be occupied only by weapons crews firing from an approved tactical configuration (e.g., circular, box, star, etc.).

2.1.8. AREA F. The effects of the weapon being fired endanger the area immediately to the rear of a weapon or group of weapons.

2.1.9. COMBINED ARMS LIVE FIRE EXERCISES (CALFEX). A combat exercise in which an Armed Forces combined-arms team, in combat formation, conducts a coordinated combat firing and maneuver practice in executing the assault, seizure, and defense of appropriate objectives. Tactical air support may be included.

2.1.10. CONTAMINATED AREA. Any area where there is known or suspected unexploded munitions regardless of type or the means by which they got there.

2.1.11. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.12. CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts, and to make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

2.1.13. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S.

Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor, as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.14. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL. Contractor and subcontractor employees performing working under this contract.

2.1.15. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

2.1.16. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-physical things, such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.17. DIRECT FIRE. Fire delivered on a target when the piece is laid by sighting directly on the target using the gun sighting equipment.

2.1.18. DIRECT FIRE RANGE. Those ranges where the targets are visible from the firing positions and weapons are fired by line of sight.

2.1.19. DIAPPEARING TARGET. Targets that are exposed to view for a short time. Bobbing targets and targets that are raised from target pits for short periods of time are…