Attachment (3) - Other Requirements.docx

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. Hours of Operation. The Contractor is responsible for providing service between the hours of 5 am and 4 pm, Pacific Standard Time (PST), Monday through Friday, except on Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor must 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.

1.1.1. Federal Government Holidays.

b. When one of the above designated legal holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a legal holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the proceeding Friday is observed as a legal holiday. This list of holidays relates to Government duty days and is not intended to supplement or otherwise alter the provisions of any Wage Determination regarding applicable paid holidays.

c. It is understood and agreed between the Government and the Contractor that observance of such days by Government personnel shall not be a reason for an additional period of performance, or entitlement of compensation except as set forth within the contract. In the event the Contractor’s personnel work during the holiday, the Contractor may reimburse them; however, no form of holiday or other premium compensation will be reimbursed either as a direct or indirect cost, other than their normal compensation for the time worked, unless stipulated otherwise. This provision does not preclude reimbursement for authorized overtime work if applicable.

d. When the Department of Defense grants excused absence to its employees, the Contractor agrees to continue to provide sufficient personnel to perform critical tasks already in operation or scheduled, and shall be guided by the instructions issued by the Contracting Officer (KO) or the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Changes in employee work schedules shall comply with the terms and conditions of the contract, to include payment provisions.

e. If Government personnel are furloughed, the Contractor shall contact the KO or the COR to receive direction. It is the Government’s decision as to whether the contract price/cost will be affected as a result of Government shutdown and/or furloughed Government employees. In the event of a Government shutdown or furloughed Government employee(s) impacts contract price/cost, a negotiated settlement will be reached as deemed appropriate by the KO.

1.1.2. Inclement Weather Operations. In cases of severe weather, the KO may authorize exceptions. When exceptions are granted, the Contractor shall make up all missed services within twenty-four (24) hours after the severe weather has terminated, unless the KO authorizes additional time. Rescheduling to provide make-up services shall not be a basis for a claim by the Contractor for additional compensation.

1.2. Quality Control. Quality Control is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor is responsible for the delivery of quality services to the Government in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions contained in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-4(b): Inspection/Acceptance.

1.3. Security Access.

1.3.1. Access and General Protection/Security: Policy and Procedures. Contractor and all associated subcontractor-Contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by Government representative). The Contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, Department of the Navy (DoN) and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes.

1.3.2. Security of Classified Items, Systems and Information. The Contractor shall not access, view, possess, or use classified information under this contract. The Contractor shall immediately contact the COR for instructions if access to classified information becomes necessary or if the Contractor falls into the possession of classified information while performing services under this contract. All work is expected to be unclassified or unclassified sensitive data including Personally Identifiable Information (PII). The Contractor shall meet all requirements of the Privacy Act; DoD 5239 & 8570 instructions.

1.4. Safety.

1.4.1. Operational Safety. In order to provide safety control for protection to the life and health of employees and other persons; for prevention of damage to property, materials, supplies, and equipment; and for avoidance of work interruptions in the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with 29 CFR 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards. The Contractor shall comply with the above and all other applicable DoD, Navy, Federal, State and Local safety and health requirements.

1.4.2. 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 environmental and occupational safety laws, rules, regulations, and compliance with the requirements of the contract shall be immediately brought to the attention of the KO or authorized representative for final resolution. The Contractor shall notify the KO or authorized representative in writing in addition to any verbal notification of such conflict. 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 authorized representative to halt any and all Contractor performance with a commensurate deduction of monies due to the Contractor until such unsafe conditions are corrected. The Contractor shall take due caution not to endanger personnel during performance of this contract. Upon discovery of a serious hazard such as, but not limited to, fire, or large fuel spill, the Contractor shall notify the KO or designated representative and COR.

1.4.3. Reporting Mishaps. The Contractor shall train personnel to recognize fire and safety hazards and encourage personnel in the performance of their duties to report fire and safety hazards and unsafe conditions to their supervisor. The Contactor shall take corrective action to remedy reported deficiencies IAW the terms of this contract. The COR shall be notified of deficiencies beyond the terms of this contract. The Contractor shall adhere to reporting of mishaps IAW OPNAVINST 5102.1D MCO P5102.1B, Navy & Marine Corps Mishap and Safety Investigation, Reporting, And Record Keeping Manual. In addition, the Contractor shall report injury or occupational illness to on-duty Contractors and Contractor accidents involving Navy property and personnel.

1.4.4. Emergency Services.

a. The Contractor shall have competent personnel trained and capable of dealing with minor personnel injuries. The Contractor of their employees shall immediately notify their supervisor of any accident requiring emergency medical treatment. The Contractor shall, in turn, notify the KO or COR within 30 minutes of the incident.

b. Emergency medical treatment and services for Contractor personnel is the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.4.5. Personnel Safety. The Contractor shall immediately correct all safety deficiencies upon notification of the deficiencies by the KO, designated representative or COR, and shall notify the KO of the corrective action to be taken.

1.5. Personnel. For purposes of this paragraph, the term “personnel” or “employee(s)” refers to any person performing work related to this contract, including but not limited to, the Contractor’s employees, agents, representatives, or subcontractor. The Contractor shall staff this effort with trained, competent and capable employee(s) for the discipline they are assigned to. Contractor personnel shall present a clean, neat and professional appearance. The Contractor shall ensure that employees meet all applicable federal, state, local, and installation certification, licensing, medical requirements, and qualifications to perform all assigned tasks and functions as defined in this contract prior to commencement of work. The Contractor shall not permit any personnel to work under this contract if such person is identified by a Government authorized representative to the Contractor as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of the Navy and NAS Pensacola, FL. All Contractors’ personnel shall comply with installation security and access procedures and the Contractor’s final Safety Plan.

1.5.1. Motor Vehicle Operators. Contractor’s personnel, whose tasks involve operation of any vehicles, shall possess a valid U.S. state driver’s license, certificates and permits, applicable for the type and class of vehicle being operated.

1.5.2. Speaking, Reading, and Understanding English. Contractor shall hire and staff personnel who can communicate with Government representatives. Reading, understanding, and discussing environmental, health, and safety warnings are an integral part of an employee’s duties. Contractor’s employee(s) shall be able to understand, read, write, and speak the English language fluently. English shall be the only language used with regard to this contract for written correspondence, discussions, and other business transactions.

1.5.3. Conflict of Interest.

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

b. Employment of Government Personnel. The Contractor shall not knowingly employ any person who is a U.S. Government employee if employing that person would create a conflict of interest. Additionally, the Contractor shall not knowingly employ any person who is an employee of the Government, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives written approval according to DoD 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulations (JER) by the individual’s commander or director. A copy of the authorization will be provided to the COR. In addition, the Contractor is prohibited from employing Government Quality Assurance Representatives (QAR) whom the Contractor knows or should have known are responsible for monitoring any contracts/subcontracts awarded to the service provider.

1.5.4. Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct. IAW FAR 3.1004(a) FAR Clause 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct, the Contractor shall comply with established regulations to include application of FAR Clause to applicable subcontracts.

1.5.5. Conduct of Employees. Contractor personnel’s conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the Government. The Contractor shall ensure that personnel present a professional appearance. The Contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that any Contractor employees providing services under this contract conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner. The Contractor shall remove from the job site any employee for reasons of misconduct or security. In accordance with Department of Defense (DOD) Directive 5500.7-R, “Joint Ethics Regulation”, Contractor employees must avoid being improperly influenced in the execution of their duties under the contract. Particular attention should be paid to acceptance of gifts/ gratuities, and on non-disclosure of sensitive or classified information. The Contractor shall ensure employee conduct complies with 41 U.S. C 423 relative to release of acquisition related information or actions or discussions which may prejudice future competitions. The Contractor shall ensure no contractor employees conduct political related activities or events on United States of America (USA) Facilities.

1.5.6. Contractor Vehicles.

a. All Contractor vehicles shall be readily identifiable. Identification shall include displaying Contractor’s name in a clear and unobstructed location on the vehicle.

b. Motor vehicles entering Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola Operational Area shall be properly licensed, insured, and registered with the Installation Access Pass Office.

1.5.7. Contractor Advertising. The Contractor shall not place or display advertising of any kind on Government property.

1.5.8. Supervision of Contractor Employees. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over Contractor or Subcontractor employees while performing work under the contract. Such employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor, not the Government. The Contractor, in turn, shall be accountable to the Government for Contractor or Subcontractor employees.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS & ABBREVIATIONS

2. Definitions and Acronyms.

2.1. Definitions.

2.1.1. Cannibalize. Remove parts from Government property for use or for installation on other Government property.

2.1.2. Contract Administrator. The official Government representative delegated authority by the Contracting Officer to administer a contract. This individual is normally a member of the appropriate Contracting/Procurement career field and advises on all technical contractual matters.

2.1.3. Contractor. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or services to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.4. Contractor Acquired Property. Property acquired, fabricated, or otherwise provided by the contractor for performing a contract and to which the Government has title.

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

2.1.6. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the KO 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.

2.1.7. Controlled Area. A controlled space extending upward and outward from a specified point. This area is typically designated by a commander or director; wherein sensitive information or operations occur and requires limitations of access.

2.1.8. Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

2.1.9. Deliverable. Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.10. Equipment. A tangible item that is functionally complete for its intended purpose, durable, nonexpendable, and needed for the performance of a contract. Equipment is not intended for sale and does not ordinarily lose its identity or become a component part of another article when put into use. Equipment does not include material, real property, special test equipment or special tooling.

2.1.11. Government Equipment Furnished. Government property that is incidental to the place of performance, when the contract requires contractor personnel to be located on a government site or installation, and when the property used by the contractor remains accountable to the Government. Items considered to be incidental to the place of performance include, for example, office space, desks, chairs, telephones, computers, and fax machines.

2.1.12. Government-Furnished Property (GFP) or Government Property (GP). Property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently made available to the Contractor for performance of a contract. Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to, spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government-furnished property also includes contractor-acquired property if the contractor-acquired property is deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract.

2.1.13. Government Property. All property owned or leased by the Government. Government property includes both Government-furnished property and contractor-acquired property. Government property includes material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property. Government property does not include intellectual property and software.

2.1.14. Loss of Government Property. Unintended, unforeseen or accidental loss, damage, or destruction of Government property that reduces the Government’s expected economic benefits of the property. Loss of Government property does not include occurrences such as purposeful destructive testing, obsolescence, normal wear and tear, or manufacturing defects. Loss of Government property includes, but is not limited to:

a. Items that cannot be found after a reasonable search;

b. Theft;

c. Damage resulting in unexpected harm to property requiring repair to restore the item to usable condition; or

d. Destruction resulting from incidents that render the item useless for its intended purpose or beyond economical repair.

2.1.15. Material. Property that may be consumed or expended during the performance of a contract, component parts of a higher assembly, or items that lose their individual identity through incorporation into an end-item. Material does not include equipment, special tooling, and special test equipment or real property.

2.1.16. Non-Personal Services. The personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. Non personal service contracts are authorized by the Government in accordance with FAR 37.012, under general contracting authority, and do not require specific statutory authorization.

2.1.17. Physical Security. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.18. Property. All tangible property, both real and personal.

2.1.19. Property Administrator (PA) or Plant Clearance Officer (PLCO). An authorized representative of the Contracting Officer appointed in accordance with agency procedures, responsible for administering the contract requirements and obligations relating to Government property in the possession of the Contractor.

2.1.20. Property Records. Records created and maintained by the contractor in support of its stewardship responsibilities for the management of Government property.

2.1.21. Provide. To furnish, as in Government-furnished property, or to acquire, as in contractor-acquired property.

2.1.22. Quality Assurance. The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are acceptable IAW established standards and requirements of this contract.

2.1.23. Quality Assurance Specialist. An official Government representative concerned with matters pertaining to the contract administration process and quality assurance/quality control. Acts as technical advisor to the Contracting Officer in these areas.

2.1.24. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance.

2.1.25. Quality Control. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.26. Real Property. See Federal Management Regulation 102-71.20 (41 CFR 102-71.20).

2.1.27. Sensitive Property. Means property potentially dangerous to the public safety or security if stolen, lost, or misplaced, or that shall be subject to exceptional physical security, protection, control, and accountability. Examples include weapons, ammunition, explosives, controlled substances, radioactive materials, hazardous materials or wastes, or precious metals.

2.1.28. Subcontractor. One that enters a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have privy of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.29. Unit Acquisition Cost means—

a. For Government-furnished property, the dollar value assigned by the Government and identified in the contract; and

b. For contractor-acquired property, the cost derived from the contractor’s records that reflect consistently applied generally accepted accounting principles.

2.1.31. Method of Payment. Payments will be made via Government Credit Card or WAWF. Invoices will be submitted on a timely basis and once verified, paid by a Government Card holder or by the NFDS Financial POC.

2.1.32. Work Day. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services IAW the contract.

2.1.33. Work Week. Monday through Friday, except for Federal holidays unless specified otherwise.

2.2. Acronyms.

PART 3

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION PLAN (CAP) FOR FIXED-PRICE, INDEFINITE DELIVERY, CONTRACTS

To expedite the administration of this contract, the following delineation of duties is provided. The names, addresses and phone numbers for these offices or individuals are included elsewhere in the contract award document. The office or individual designated as having responsibility should be contacted for any questions, clarifications or information regarding the administration function assigned.

1. The Procuring Contract Office (PCO) is responsible for:

a. All pre-award duties such as solicitation, negotiation and award of contracts.

b. Any information or questions during the pre-award stage of the procurement.

c. Freedom of Information inquiries.

d. Changes in contract terms and/or conditions.

e. Post award conference.

2. The Contract Administration Office (CAO) is responsible for matters specified in FAR 42.302, except those areas otherwise designated as the responsibility of the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or someone else herein.

3. The paying office is responsible for making payment of proper invoices after acceptance is documented.

4. The Ordering Officer is responsible for:

a. Requesting, obtaining and evaluating proposals for orders to be issued.

b. Select the most advantageous offer to the Government for individual Task Orders in accordance with contract provisions. Determining that the price/estimated cost of the order is fair and reasonable for the effort proposed.

c. Obligating the funds by issuance of the delivery order/task order.

d. Authorizing the contractor to begin performance.

e. Providing subcontract approval.

f. Monitoring direct costs on orders issued.

NOTE: The PCO and the Ordering Officer may be the same individual, but in no case shall the COR perform the duties of the Ordering Officer.

5. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) is responsible for interface with the contractor and performance of duties such as those set forth below. It is emphasized that only the PCO/CAO has the authority to modify the terms of the contract. In no event will any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms of the basic contract between the contractor and any other person be effective or binding on the government. If in the opinion of the contractor an effort outside the scope of the contract is requested, the contractor shall promptly notify the PCO in writing. No action may be taken by the contractor unless the PCO or CAO has issued a contractual change. The COR duties are as follows:

a. Technical Interface

(1) The COR is responsible for all Government technical interface concerning the contractor and furnishing technical istructions to the contractor. These instructions may include: technical advice/recommendations/clarifications of specific details relating to technical aspects of contract requirements; milestones to be met within the general terms of the contract or specific subtasks of the contract; or, any other interface of a technical nature necessary for the contractor to perform the work specified in the contract or order. The COR is the point of contact through whom the contractor can relay questions and problems of a technical nature to the PCO.

(2) The COR is prohibited from issuing any instruction which would constitute a contractual change. The COR shall not instruct the contractor how to perform. If there is any doubt whether technical instructions contemplated fall within the scope of work, contact the PCO for guidance before transmitting the instructions to the contractor.

b. Contract Surveillance

(1) The COR shall monitor the contractor's performance and progress under the contract. In performing contract surveillance duties, the COR should exercise extreme care to ensure that he/she does not cross the line of personal services. The COR must be able to distinguish between surveillance (which is proper and necessary) and supervision (which is not permitted). Surveillance becomes supervision when you go beyond enforcing the terms of the contract. If the contractor is directed to perform the contract services in a specific manner, the line is being crossed. In such a situation, the COR's actions would be equivalent to using the contractor's personnel as if they were government employees and would constitute transforming the contract into one for personal services.

(2) The COR shall monitor the contractor's performance to see that inefficient or wasteful methods are not being used. If such practices are observed, the COR is responsible for taking reasonable and timely action to alert the contractor and the PCO to the situation.

(3) The COR will take timely action to alert the PCO to any potential performance problems. If performance schedule slippage is detected, the COR should determine the factors causing the delay and report them to the PCO, along with the contractor's proposed actions to eliminate or overcome these factors and recover the slippage. Once a recovery plan has been put in place, the COR is responsible for monitoring the recovery and keeping the PCO advised of progress.

(4) If the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) is applicable to the contract you are responsible for completing a Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR) in the CPARS Automated Information System (AIS). The initial CPAR, under an eligible contract, must reflect evaluation of at least 180 days of contractor performance. The completed CPAR, including contractor comments if any, (NOTE: contractors are allowed 30 days to input their comments) should be available in the CPARS AIS for reviewing official (PCO) review no later than 270 days after start of contract performance. Subsequent CPARs covering any contract option periods should be ready at 1-year intervals thereafter.

c. Invoice Review and Approval/Inspection and Acceptance

(1) The COR is responsible for quality assurance of services performed and acceptance of the services or deliverables. The COR shall expeditiously review copies of the contractor's invoices or vouchers, certificate of performance and all other supporting documentation to determine the reasonableness of the billing. In making this determination, the COR must take into consideration all documentary information available and any information developed from personal observations.

(2) The COR must indicate either complete or partial concurrence with the contractor's invoice/voucher by executing the applicable certificate of performance furnished by the contractor.

(3) The COR will provide the PCO and the CAO with copies of acceptance documents such as Certificates of Performance.

(4) Upon completion of all services under the contract, the COR shall work with the Contractor to obtain and execute a final invoice no more than 60 days after completion of contract performance. The COR shall ensure that the invoice is clearly marked as a “Final Invoice.”

d. Contract Modifications/Orders Under Indefinite Delivery Contracts.

(1) The COR is responsible (if necessary) for developing the statement of work for tasking orders, change orders, or modifications and preparing an independent government cost estimate of the effort described in the proposed statement of work.

(2) The COR shall provide available and relevant Past Performance information with each request for new Task Orders. The COR shall review and evaluate the contractor’s proposal and furnish comments and recommendations

e. Administrative Duties

(1) The COR is responsible for taking appropriate action on technical correspondence pertaining to the contract and for maintaining files on each contract. This includes all modifications, government cost estimates, contractor invoices/vouchers, certificates of performance, DD 250 forms and contractor's status reports.

(2) The COR shall maintain files on all correspondence relating to contractor performance, whether satisfactory or unsatisfactory, and on trip reports for all government personnel visiting the contractor's place of business for the purpose of discussing the contract.

(3) The COR must take prompt action to provide the PCO with any contractor or technical code request for change, deviation or waiver, along with any supporting analysis or other required documentation.

f. Government Furnished Property. When government property is to be furnished to the contractor, the COR will take the necessary steps to ensure that it is furnished in a timely fashion and in proper condition for use. The COR will maintain adequate records to ensure that property furnished is returned and/or that material has been consumed in the performance of work.

g. Security. The COR is responsible for ensuring that any applicable security requirements are strictly adhered to.

h. Standards of Conduct. The COR is responsible for reading and complying with all applicable agency standards of conduct and conflict of interest instructions.

i. Written Report/Contract Completion Statement.

(1) The COR is responsible for timely preparation and submission to the PCO, of a written, annual evaluation of the contractor’s performance. The report shall be submitted within 30 days prior to the exercise of any contract option and 60 days after contract completion. The report shall include a written statement that services were received in accordance with the Contract terms and that the contract is now available for close-out. The report shall also include a statement as to the use made of any deliverables furnished by the contractor. For contracts where delivery orders are issued, one consolidated report which addresses all actions under the contract may be submitted.

(2) If the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) is applicable to the contract you are responsible for completing a final Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR) in CPARS with 30 days of contract completion.

(3) The COR is responsible for providing necessary assistance to the Contracting Officer in performing Contract Close-out in accordance with FAR 4.804, Closeout of Contract Files.

6. The Technical Assistant (TA), if appointed, is responsible for providing routine administration and monitoring assistance to the COR. The TA does not have the authority to provide any technical direction or clarification to the contract. Duties that may be performed by the TA are as follows:

a. Identify contractor deficiencies to the COR.

b. Review contract/delivery order deliverables, recommend acceptance/rejection, and provide the COR with documentation to support the recommendation.

c. Assist in preparing the final report on contractor performance for the applicable contract/delivery order in accordance with the format and procedures prescribed by the COR.

d. Identify contract noncompliance with reporting requirements to the COR.

e. Evaluate the contractor's proposals for specific delivery orders and identify, for the COR, any potential problems, areas of concern, or issues to be discussed during negotiations.

f. Review contractor status and progress reports, identify deficiencies to the COR, and provide the COR with recommendations regarding acceptance, rejection, and/or Government technical clarification requests.

g. Review invoices for the appropriate mix of types and quantities of labor, materials, and other direct costs, and provide the COR with recommendations to facilitate COR certification of the invoice.

h. Provide the COR with timely input regarding technical clarifications for the statement of work, possible technical direction to provide the contractor, and recommend corrective actions.

i. Provide detailed written reports of any trip, meeting, or conversation to the COR subsequent to any interface between the TA and contractor.