ATTCH 1 - PWS Line Haul-JRSOI Redistribution 10FEB.pdf

United States Army South (ARSOUTH) Exercise CENTAM Guardian 2026 El Salvador (ExCG-26 SLV)

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Line Haul Service El Salvador

410th Ver 1 2023-10

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract under which 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. The United States (U.S.) Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the Contractor’s employees performing the tasks herein. Such contract employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn shall be responsible to the U.S. Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, pressure washers, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Line Haul and Custom broker Services as defined in this PWS except for those items specified as government furnished property (GFP) and government furnished services (GFS). The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: Services are to support exercises in USSOUTHCOM AOR.

1.3 Objectives: The Contractor shall provide line haul and custom service.

1.4 Scope: Contractor shall provide non-personal services The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, flatbeds, lowboys, Removable Goose Neck (RGN), 10K forklift with extended forks at least 72 inches, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Contractor line haul services with drivers to transport supplies, materials, equipment, and containers safely and expeditiously to include where the Contractor shall coordinate with Soto Cano AB, JTF-B J-4 to accurately process all required entry passes documentation for deployment and redeployment before equipment arrival. The Contractor shall accomplish all services in coordination with the COR as defined in this PWS. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.5 Period of Performance: Shall be from 7 April to 15 May 2026.

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): Reserved.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance (QA): The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with (IAW) the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed IAW the performance standards and contract quality requirements are met. Contract quality requirements” means the technical requirements in the contract relating to the quality of the product or service and those contract clauses prescribing inspection, and other quality controls incumbent on the contractor, to ensure the product or service conforms to the contractual requirements. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, the performance threshold, and deductions, if applicable.

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: Work SHALL be performed on U.S. federally recognized holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. When a U.S.

holiday occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday, respectively.

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

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The Contractor shall provide support between the hours of 0700 to 1700, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must, always, 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.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed in El Salvador.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The Government anticipates the award of a [Firm Fixed Price] type contract.

1.6.7 Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures: Reserved

1.6.7.1 FPCON: In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes of clause of contract, should the US Government Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or process in accordance with DoDI 2000.16. During FPCONs Charlie and Delta, only contract services that have been deemed “mission essential” by the Government will continue. Contract services will resume when the FPCON is reduced to Bravo or lower.

1.6.7.2 Physical Security: Reserved

1.6.7.3 Escorts: Reserved

1.6.7.4 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: Reserved

1.6.7.5 Background Checks: The Contractor shall ensure contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract have passed a security check conducted by the Host Nation Police Department of their residence or the State Police Department of their U.S. residence. Security checks that have been completed as part of a personnel security clearance background investigation, or a previous background check that was a condition of employment, meet this requirement. Documentation of these checks will be made available to the KO or COR within 10 days of request. The Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract if a background security check reveals an employee is a security risk. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. If the Government determines additional background checks are required, at a minimum, and upon request from the Government, the Contractor shall provide to the KO or COR, the following information on any contractor or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract:

(Deliverable #1)

Full birth name Married name (if applicable) SSN or local equivalent (ID card number) Date of birth Place of birth (city, country)

1.6.7.5.1 Background Check Notification Requirements: If a background check on any employee or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract, whether the check was conducted as a condition of employment or as part of the contract with the Government, reveals any information from any source (including host country law enforcement) of criminal activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees, the Contractor shall notify the KO and COR of that information within 24 hours. The Contractor shall make notification of:

(1) Traffic violations, other than parking, will be reported to the KO or COR only if the contract is for drivers for the Government.

(2) Any suspicious activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees the Contractor believes may pose a risk to U.S. or host nation national security or imminent risk of deadly bodily harm to any person; and

(3) Any actions taken against Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees pursuant to this requirement.

1.6.7.5.2 Remedies. In addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contractor’s failure to comply with the requirements of this paragraph my result in requiring the Contractor to remove a Contractor employee or employees from the performance of the contract.

1.6.7.5.3 Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this paragraph and the preceding paragraph in all subcontracts.

1.6.7.6 Uncleared Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Credentialing and Access Procedures Reserved

1.6.7.6.1 Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Eligible Requirements Reserved

1.6.7.6.1.1 Federal Installation/Facility Access: Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The employee performing services under this contract 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, Security Office, or the host nation equivalent.

1.6.7.6.2. Contractor Non CAC Eligible Requirements for DOD Facility and Installation Access: Reserved

1.6.7.7 Employment Eligibility Reserved

1.6.7.8 Access to Government Information Systems Reserved

1.6.7.9 Key Control: Reserved

1.6.7.10 Lock Combinations: Reserved

1.6.8 Post Award Conference/Contract Periodic Progress Meetings: Reserved

1.6.9 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: ensure the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property;

and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially regarding changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.10 Key Personnel: The following contractor personnel are considered key personnel by the government: The Contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate, who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer within seven (7) calendar days after contract award.

Contract Manager and alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager shall be able to read, speak, and write English at a minimum level II proficiency IAW https://www.govtilr.org/Skills/ILRscale2.htm.

1.6.11 Special Qualifications or Certifications: Reserved

1.6.11.1 IA/IT Training Certification

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: Reserved

1.6.12.1 Badging of Contractor Employees: Reserved

1.6.12.2 Uniform: Reserved

1.6.13 Contractor Travel: Reserved

1.6.14 Other Direct Costs (ODC): Reserved

1.6.15 Data Rights: Reserved

1.6.16. Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. Neither the Contractor, nor Contractor personnel, shall divulge, nor release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this work statement, except to authorize Government personnel or upon written approval of the KO. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall apply and shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.)

Section 552a.

1.6.16.1 Non-Disclosure Statements: Reserved

1.6.16.2 Advertisement and social media: Reserved

1.6.16.3 INFORMATION ASSURANCE: At no time will the Contractor or associated sub-contractor employees transmit government documents or information over using methods that do not meet the security requirements specified in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171, "Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations" such as personal electronic mail accounts, public digital data storage sites (cloud storage), social media platforms or instant messaging. Approved government sites such as U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (ARMDEC) Safe Exchange at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/About.aspx, or All Partners Access Network (APAN) at https://community.apan.org/, or other transmission means determined by the government must be used.

1.6.17 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Reserved

1.6.18 Phase-in/Phase-Out (PIPO) Period: Reserved

1.6.19 General Training Requirements:

1.6.19.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training Reserved

1.6.19.2 OPSEC Awareness If the Contractor, or a subcontractor, or employees of either disclose any information that disrupts or harms the Government's operations or activities, then the Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. By way of example, personnel shall not sketch or take photos of government facilities or activities, unless related to service to be provided. All government paper products and removable digital storage material that is received, generated, or stored during the contract will be destroyed completely when no longer needed to preclude recognition of information.

1.6.19.3 Information Assurance (IA) Training: Reserved

1.6.19.4 Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training: Reserved

1.6.19.5 Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP Training: Reserved

1.6.19.6 iWATCH Training: Reserved

1.6.19.7 OPSEC Training Reserved

1.6.20 Overseas Training Requirements: Reserved

1.6.20.1 Antiterrorism (AT) Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Reserved

1.6.20.2 SERE Training: Reserved

1.6.21 Foreign (OCONUS) Requirements: Reserved

1.6.21.1 Theater and Country Clearance Requirements: Reserved

1.6.21.2 Vetting: Reserved

1.6.21.3 Installation Access to DOD Facility or Host Nation Installation (As determined by AT/OPSEC Review): Contractor and all subcontractor employees performing services under this contract shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) (U.S.

citizen and residents only), and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and areas commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the COR or KO), and status of forces agreements or other diplomatic agreements. The employee performing services under this contract shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, Security Office, or host nation equivalent.

1.6.21.4 Host Nation Installation Access with No DOD Facility (As determined by AT/OPSEC Review): Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures. The employee performing services under this contract 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, Security Office or the host nation equivalent.

1.6.21.5 Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Samples: Reserved

1.6.21.6 Medical Travel Requirement: Reserved

1.6.22 Synchronized Pre-deployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT): Reserved

1.6.23 Safety: The following provides information pertaining to Safety and Accident Prevention:

1.6.23.1 (OCONUS - Host Nation) Safety Laws and Regulations: The Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention (November 1991), the references contained therein (e.g. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1)), and applicable Host Nation Safety Laws and Regulations.

1.6.23.1.1 In addition to other requirements for accident prevention specified in this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all Federal and State requirements governing safety and health protection on construction sites and other applicable occupational safety codes.

1.6.23.1.2 The Contractor shall complete and provide safety notifications required by Honduras and will provide documented proof to the Contracting Officer via the COR, no later than {7 of days} that such notifications were made.

1.6.24 Environmental Compliance: Reserved

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. Definitions: Although not inclusive of every term used within this PWS, the following provides a list of definitions used throughout this PWS and commonly used in the acquisition field.

2.1.1 Area of Responsibility. The U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) area of responsibility (AOR) includes the geographic areas of Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Falkland Islands, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Mayotte, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Maarten, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

2.1.2. Contractor. The total contractor organization or a separate entity of it; such as an affiliate, division, or plant that performs its own purchasing.

2.1.3. Contracting officer (KO). A person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

2.1.4. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). An individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

2.1.5. Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

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

2.1.7. Foreign National. A foreign national is not a U.S. citizen. Green card holders are also identified as foreign nationals. A foreign national is further categorized as either a third country national or a local national based on the person’s citizenship and location of performance of duty.

2.1.8. Key Personnel. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.9. Local National. Local nationals are foreign nationals who are citizens of the country where the performance of duty will occur.

2.1.10. Performance Work Statement (PWS). A statement of work for performance-based acquisitions that describes the required results in clear, specific, and objective terms with measurable outcomes.

2.1.11. Physical Security. Protection of the perimeter area, government property, and assets that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.12. Quality Assurance. The various functions, including inspection, performed by the government to determine whether a Contractor has fulfilled the contract obligations pertaining to quality and quantity.

2.1.13. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). A plan describing how the agency will survey, observe, test, sample, evaluate and document the Contractor’s performance in meeting critical performance standards identified in the contract.

2.1.14. Quality Control (QC). Tasks performed by the Contractor to improve the quality of the organization’s output.

2.1.15. Shall. An imperative command; has a duty to or is required to. Denotes that a regulation must be followed unless the contracting officer has obtained a deviation.

2.1.16. Subcontractor. Any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor.

2.1.17. Third Country National. Third country nationals are foreign nationals who are not citizens of the country where the performance of duty will occur.

2.1.18. Work Day. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.19. Work Week. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2 Acronyms: Although not inclusive of every term used within this PWS, or that may be included in an acquisition, the following provides a list of acronyms commonly used in the acquisition field.

AFFSSIR Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Samples ALMS Army Learning Management System ANSI American National Standards Institute AOR Area of Responsibility AR Army Regulation

ATCTS Army Training Certification Tracking System AT Anti-Terrorism CAC Common Access Card CFR Code of Federal Regulations CI Counter Intelligence CLIN Contract Line Item Number CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative DD Form 254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DNA Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) DOD Department of Defense DODD Department of Defense Directive DODI Department of Defense Instruction FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FHP Force Health Protection FCG Foreign Clearance Guide FN Foreign National FY Fiscal Year GFE Government Furnished Equipment GFP Government Furnished Property GFS Government Furnished Services IA Information Assurance IAW In Accordance With IT Information Technology JPAS Joint Personnel Adjudication System JTR Joint Travel Regulation KO Contracting Officer LN Local National LOA Letter of Authorization NCIC-III National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology ODC Other Direct Costs OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration OPSEC Operation Security PIPO Phase In/Phase Out PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QCP Quality Control Program RA Requiring Activity SCR Service Contract Reporting

SOP Standard Operating Procedures SPOT Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker TCN Third Country National TE Technical Exhibit TSDB Terrorist Screening Data Base U.S.C. United States Code USSOUTHCOM United States Southern Command

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PART 3

Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), Government Furnished Property (GFP), and

Government Furnished Services (GFS)

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services: “Reserved”

3.2 Facilities: “Reserved”

3.3 Utilities: “Reserved”

3.4 Equipment: “Reserved”

3.5 Materials: “Reserved”

3.6 Common Access Cards (CAC): “Reserved”

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform services as described in the PWS and associated contract documents, except for those items specified in Part 3 Government Property and Services.

4.2 Facility Security Clearance: “Reserved”

4.3. Materials: The Contractor shall provide all necessary maintenance, fuel, and oil for all bobtails, forklifts, pressure washers and any other equipment required for the performance of this contract.

4.4. Equipment: The Contractor shall provide all equipment referenced in Attachment 1 IAW the dates and quantities. This includes all safe working load ramps, bobtails, flatbeds, lowboys, forklifts with extended forks at least 72 inches long, two (2) pressure washers (minimum 90 PSI) with attachments connected to the water source or a 5K water truck with operators for the vehicle. They will need to ensure a 10% solution for a final rinse of 100% of the equipment prior to loading. The contractor shall ensure that all requirements are suitable for their intended purpose and will only be accepted if they are met. The contractor will provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary for agricultural cleaning and customs services at the disclosed location. All services must be coordinated with the DoD Customs and Border Senior Agriculture Agent (SAA), and all tie-down equipment and straps to secure cargo while in transit, with all necessary blocking and bracing equipment to support equipment dimension list as indicated in Attachment 1 and Attachment 2 - UDL.

4.5 Insurance: All insurances required by the Government of El Salvador to operate within the country shall be obtained and maintained as required by the Government of El Salvador (GOV). Insurance requirements include but are not limited to Third Party Damage, First Person Fatality, Additional person Fatalities, Criminal court representation and Civil Representation.

4.5.1 Defense Base Act (DBA) Insurance - Worker’s Compensation: Contractors are required to procure Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance coverage from an approved Department of Labor (DoL) insurance carrier (names available on the DoL website).

Regardless of dollar value or length of the proposed contract, DBA insurance is mandatory for services, construction, and supply contracts that include installation, maintenance or training.

4.5.1.1 The contractor shall purchase DBA insurance only from carriers that are authorized to provide such coverage by the United States Department of Labor (DoL).

This requirement also applies to all subcontractors. The DoL maintains a website that contains a complete list of authorized insurance carriers:

http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lscarrier.htm. Carriers authorized to provide DBA insurance are identified with the letters “DB” in the column titled “Acts Covered.”

4.5.1.2 The contractor shall provide proof of DBA insurance (insurance policy) to the Contracting Officer (KO) within 5 (five) days after award. However, in no circumstances will performance begin until the contractor has provided proof of DBA insurance to the KO. If one insurance provider will not sell DBA to the contractor, the contractor must seek insurance coverage through other approved DoL providers. If the contractor is unable to provide proof of DBA insurance within 5 (five) days, the KO will terminate the contract for cause (default if non-commercial) and award to the next low offeror. Upon proof of a PAID receipt from an approved DoL insurance provider (KO will verify the validity of the insurance before payment), the contractor shall be reimbursed for the actual amount.

4.5.2 General Liability Insurance: Bodily injury liability insurance, in the minimum limits as established by the Government of El Salvador, per occurrence shall be required on the comprehensive form of policy.

4.5.3 Automobile Liability Insurance for Contractor Owned/Leased Vehicles. This insurance shall be required on the comprehensive form of policy and shall provide bodily injury liability and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with the performance of the contract. At least the minimum limits as established by the Government of El Salvador shall be required.

4.5.4 Payment of Wages/Salaries: The contractor shall be responsible for payment of all employee salaries, vacations, social security, medical insurance, family subsistence and all other entitlements required by

El Salvador labor laws. At a minimum, the Contractor shall adhere to applicable wages established by the Government of El Salvador. Additionally, the Contractor will make a good faith attempt to provide reasonable wages to maintain stability in the workforce.

4.6 Contractor Vehicles and Passes: All contractor employees’ and Contractor’s subcontractor vehicles used for the performance of this contract shall comply with all El Salvador Government Regulations. In addition, all vehicles described above must be registered through the Government of El Salvador or with the installation office for the El Salvador Military Base that they are working on. Pass and Registration will comply with El Salvador Installation Commander Directives.

4.6.1 Vehicle and personal passes are the property of the Government of El Salvador and will be surrendered upon termination of employment or the end of the contract performance period to the COR. Any pass will be surrendered to US or El Salvador Security Forces upon demand to positively identify a person’s need to be on a El Salvador Military Installation or the grounds of the US Embassy, El Salvador, or other facilities based on duty location.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5 Specific Tasks: Contractor shall provide non-personal services The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, flatbeds, lowboys, Removable Goose Neck (RGN), 10k forklift with extended forks at least 72 inches, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Contractor line haul services with drivers to transport supplies, materials, equipment, and containers safely and expeditiously to include where the Contractor shall coordinate with Soto Cano AB, JTF-B J-4 to accurately process all required entry passes documentation for deployment and redeployment before equipment arrival. The Contractor shall accomplish all services in coordination with the COR/KO as defined in this PWS. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract. The Contractor shall pick up and deliver containers and equipment starting no earlier than 0700 hrs. with last delivery NLT 1700 hrs. The containers and equipment shall be delivered to the locations described in Attachment 1 - Required Equipment and Locations for Deployment and Re-Deployment, Honduras.

5.1. Basic Services. The Contractor shall pick up and deliver containers and equipment starting no earlier than 0700 hrs. with last delivery NLT 1700 hrs. The containers and equipment shall be delivered to the locations described in Attachment 1 - Required Equipment and Locations for Deployment and Re-Deployment.

5.2. Tasks consist of the following:

5.2.1. Line-haul Services:

5.2.1.1. Work Schedule:

(a) STD: The Contractor shall be available to deliver equipment and containers as required seven (7) days a week in coordination with the COR or KO, except when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.1.2. Base Access:

(a) STD: The Contractor is required to gain access to Soto Cano Air Base through J4 for base passes for deployment and redeployment before execution to pick-up and drop off all cargo that is required. The Contractor shall contact the COR NLT ten (10) days prior to initial and final movement for detailed information about the procedures and required documentation for gaining access to Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.1.2.1 The Contractor shall provide Picture of driver licenses, national identification document, type of truck and license plate to the COR for processing to gain access to

Soto Cano Air Base in Palmerola, Comayagua Honduras and El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez El Salvador City, El Salvador.

5.2.1.3. The Contractor shall provide uninterrupted line-haul service:

(a) STD: In the event of maintenance breakdown, the Contractor shall have back-up vehicles on-site within four (4) hours of the breakdown.

AQL: No more than three (3) deficiencies throughout the period of performance.

5.2.1.4. The Contractor shall provide the COR status reports:

(a) STD: The Contractor shall update the COR every four (4) hours AND at the end of the day in reference to the location and status of the cargo while it is in transit by text message using WhatsApp and by email.

5.2.1.5. The Contractor, within 1 hour shall immediately report accidents or incidents involving vehicles under this contract, including accidents with injuries or resulting in the damage or loss of U.S. Government property.

5.2.1.6. For deployment and redeployment of equipment and containers, the contractor shall provide a Contract Manager or Alternate Contract Manager at all pick-up and drop-off locations to ensure continuity of services performed. These representatives must work for the line haul carrier during the entire line haul process, and they shall not be the customs brokers.

5.2.2. Customs Clearance:

5.2.2.1. All dates are approximate. No cargo will move until all cargo is Customs cleared by the Contractor’s customs broker, Honduras and El Salvador customs team.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR to schedule pick-up and drop off cargo.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.2.2. The Customs Broker:

5.2.2.3. The Customs broker shall complete all import / export documents for the country of Honduras and El Salvador due to the length of this deployment.

(a) STD: All documentation shall be completed NLT four (4) weeks prior to execution of line-haul from Honduras. Pre-clearing cargo for Honduras customs office is required.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.2.4. Any problem with documentation shall be corrected before execution. Any problems, questions, or concerns shall be addressed during that time with the COR and the J4 at Soto Cano AB, Honduras.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall correct any errors in documentation prior to execution, and address all issues, questions, or concerns with the COR immediately upon identification.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.2.5. The broker shall coordinate with the J4 in Soto Cano AB, Honduras.

(a) STD: Coordination shall be made fifteen (15) Days before the cargo is picked up. The Contractor shall provide one (1) customs broker who is licensed to work in Honduras and El Salvador, if required, a customs broker per country shall be provided.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.2.6. The Contractor shall provide all documentation, invoices, BOL, customs import/export, etc.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall provide the J4, COR, and KO copies of all documentation, invoices, BOL, customs import/export, etc. if requested within 48hrs.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.2.7. The Contractor shall coordinate with an authorized Customs broker licensed to work in Honduras and El Salvador.

(a) STD: The customs broker shall accurately process all required customs documentation for deployment and redeployment, and ensure all documentation is correct on driver information throughout the customs process.

AQL: 100% Compliant

(b) STD: The Contractor’s customs broker shall work directly with the J4 at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, COR, and KO during the entire deployment and redeployment process of this contract. Any issues with any documentation shall be corrected by the Contractor’s customs broker, with no delay. The Contractor and its customs broker shall follow all guidelines from J4 at Soto Cano Air Base. Any problems, questions, or concerns should be addressed during that time with the COR, KO, and the J4 Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras customs. The Contractor shall provide their customs broker POC information for deployment and redeployment within 2 duty days so that the J4 and COR can speak or visit directly with the customs broker.

AQL: 100% Compliant

(c) STD: The Contractor’s customs broker shall provide the J4, COR, and KO copies of all custom import/export documentation, BOL, and invoices if requested within 48 hours.

AQL: 100% Compliant

(d) STD: The Contractor’s customs broker shall, within 1 day, send an official email to J4 at Soto Cano Air Base to request Exoneration Letters for deployment and redeployment in coordination with the COR once contract is awarded.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.2.8. The Contractor shall be responsible for replacing cut or tampered seals.

(a) STD: If U.S. Government seals are tampered with or cut at any time before embarkation or upon debarkation, they shall be replaced with new ones immediately for deployment and redeployment. This will be coordinated and paid for by the Contractor’s Customs broker and with reimbursement from the Contactor.

5.2.3. Vehicles, Drivers, and Equipment.

5.2.3.1. The Contractor shall provide all vehicles and equipment required for performance of this contract.

(a) STD: All primary movers, lowboys, forklifts with extended forks at least 72 inches, and flatbed trailers shall be in good mechanical condition and fully operational. Vehicles will not be more than ten (10) years old unless approved by the US Government.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.3.2. Vehicles and equipment shall be in compliance with Honduran/El Salvador vehicle and transportation regulations and laws during the period of contract performance.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall only use vehicles and equipment that are in compliance with Host Nation laws and regulations.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.3.3. The Contractor shall secure all cargo while in transit.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall provide tiedown equipment to secure cargo while in transit.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.3.4. The Contractor shall ensure operators and drivers are licensed and capable of safely operating vehicles and machinery used for performance of this contract.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall ensure that no employee is under the effects of alcohol or drugs eight (8) hours prior to and during the performance of their duties. Any driver suspected of reporting for duty under the effects of alcohol or drugs shall be reported within 30 minutes to the KO and will not be allowed to perform their duties.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.3.5. The Contractor shall inspect all vehicles and equipment prior to deployment and redeployment and report deficiencies to the COR via email and a notification by WhatsApp, text or phone call.

(a) STD: Prior to deployment and redeployment, the Contractor and the COR may conduct a joint vehicle inspection to ensure physical and mechanical condition of the vehicle(s) and equipment satisfies the US Government’s needs, safety requirements, and applicable Host Nation transportation laws.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.3.6. The COR will consider all terms and conditions within this contract, all Country Law’s, and “US Safety Standards” as a guide for accepting and/or rejecting vehicles.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall remedy all vehicle defects the COR deems to be a safety hazard immediately upon notification.

5.2.3.7. Insurance: In the event of an accident, the Contractor is solely responsible for all damages to its property and/or any damage to a third party. The US Government assumes no liability for damages or injuries.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall provide FULL COVERAGE insurance for their drivers and vehicles as may be required by Honduran law and as stated in FAR clause 52.228-8, Liability and Insurance - Leased Motor Vehicles.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.3.8. The Contractor shall ensure all drivers present a neat appearance.

(a) STD: Drivers shall present a neat appearance. Clothing shall be kept clean and neat (i.e. no debris, dirt, mud, stains, rips, tears, or holes) as practicable considering work conditions.

AQL: No more than fifteen (15) deficiencies throughout the period of performance.

5.2.3.9. The Contractor shall provide drivers for the performance of this contract.

(a) STD: Drivers must have a safe driving record and have fewer than three (3) moving violations and fewer than four (4) accidents within one (1) year and must be licensed and insured. Driver’s records shall be made available to the KO/COR within 1 day upon request.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.3.10. The Contractor shall ensure all drivers report to work on-time.

(a) STD: Drivers shall report for work on time as per hours specified on schedule or as coordinated with the KO or COR. The Contractor shall provide a qualified replacement driver, if necessary, within four (4) Hours.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.3.11. The Contractor shall be familiar with countries road networks.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall ensure all drivers have knowledge of countries road networks and specific knowledge of engagement routes as coordinated with the COR.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.3.12. Line Haul Border Crossing Deployment: Pick up from Soto Can AB, Honduras on/about 7 April 2026 and delivery to Ilopango, de El Salvador, El Salvador, site will be conducted no later than 6 April 2026 for deployment from Soto Cano AB, Honduras to El Salvador. Packing List will be due to the line haul carrier and U.S. Embassy El Salvador by NLT 13 Feb 2026 to meet the 30 working days for customs for border crossing. All cargo will be moved from Soto Cano AB to the staging area on the Honduras side. Once all cargo has arrived at the staging area, then the border crossing process will start.

5.2.3.12.1. Once all trucks with cargo arrive at Ilopango El Salvador, from Honduras, the El Salvador Customs team will inspect all containers. Once inspection is complete (18) eighteen trucks will move their containers to various training sites for drop off. See attachment #1

5.2.3.12.1.1. Once inspection is complete, the trucks will be loaded with additional cargo before moving to other training locations.

5.2.3.12.2. Once the exercise has ended, all trucks will go back to each training location to return containers back to Ilopango El Salvador. This is where the El Salvador Custom team will inspect all containers for redeployment.

5.2.3.13. Line Haul APOE Deployment: Pick up from Ilopango El Salvador, (FOS) site will be conducted on/about 6 April and On/about 28 April 2026. On 9 April pick up from Ilopango and deliver to 4 Abrigada de Infanteria el Paraiso Chalatenango. Will also drop of at La Union. COR will keep contractor abreast of time and dates of aircraft arrival.

5.2.3.14. Trucks picking up and dropping off cargo shall have 3 each 4x4x8 of dunnage (wood) to be placed under each pallet of cargo.

5.2.3.15. Line Haul Border Crossing Re-deployment: Pick up from Brigada Militar Ilopango El Salvador, (FOS) site with Border crossing and delivery to Soto Cano AB, Honduras will be conducted On/About 6 May – 12 May 2026 for redeployment from El Salvador to Soto Cano AB, Honduras. All cargo going back to Soto Cano AB will depart El Salvador and will be staged on the Honduras side of the border. Once all cargo has arrived at the Honduras side, the contractor will then line haul from the staging area to Soto Cano AB Monday thru Friday.

5.2.3.16. Line Haul APOE Re-deployment: APOD will be conducted On/About 29 April

– 2 May 2026. On 27 April pick up from La Union, El Salvador and delivered On 27 Apr to Ilopango. Pick up from 4 Abrigada de Infanteria el Paraiso Chalatenango and delivered to Ilopango.

5.2.3.17. Agriculture Cleaning/Inspection

a. Honduras Equipment Requirements: The contractor shall provide six (6) pressure washers (minimum 90 PSI) as well as any additional equipment and personnel to ensure that the equipment is 100% free of pest infestations, soil, and dirt both inside and outside the container, including lip areas, recessed sections, ledges, wheel wells, axles, undercarriage, and other common areas that may accumulate dirt.

5.3. Service Contract Reporting (SCR): RESERVED

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

6.1. The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures.

6.1.1 DOD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines

6.1.2 AR 190-13, The Army Physical Security Program

6.1.3 Army Directive 2014-05, Policy and Implementation Procedures for CAC Credentialing Access for Uncleared Contractors

6.1.4 DOD 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual

6.1.5 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

6.1.6 Joint Travel Regulation (JTR)

6.1.7 AR 735-5, Policies and Procedures for Property Accountability

6.1.8 DODD 8570.01, Information Assurance Training Certification and Workforce Management

6.1.9 DOD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program

6.1.10 AR 25-2, Information Assurance

6.1.11 DODI 3020.41, Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany the U.S. Armed Forces

6.1.12 USSOUTHCOM SC Regulation 40-501, Medical Suitability Screening Regulation

6.1.13 DODI 2000.16 DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Program

PART 7

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. Attachment/Technical Exhibit List:

7.1 Attachments:

7.1.1 Technical Exhibit A – Performance Requirements Summary

7.1.2 Technical Exhibit B – Deliverables Schedule

7.2.1 Attachment 1 – Service Period and Equipment

7.2.2 Attachment 2- Unit Deployment List (UDL) (ADD once complete)

Technical Exhibit A

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The standard should relate to timeliness, quality, or quantity (metrics) of service required by the Contractor is stated in the PWS verbiage.

The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective

Standard Performance Threshold (This is the maximum error rate. It could possibly be “Zero deviation from standard”) Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL’s)

Method of Surveillance

PRS#1 - Combating Trafficking in Persons FAR 52.222-50 c

The Contractor shall Notify its employees of:

a. The United States Government's zero tolerance policy described in paragraph (b) of this clause.

The actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy. Such actions may include, but are not limited to, removal from the contract, reduction in benefits, or termination of employment.

100% Compliance 100% Inspection

PRS #2 - PWS para (5.2.1.1.)

Work Schedule shall be available to deliver equipment and containers as required seven (7)

100% Compliance Customer Feedback days a week in coordination with the COR or KO, except when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

PRS #3 - PWS para PWS para (5.2.1.2.)

Base Access

The Contractor is required to gain access to Soto Cano Air Base through J4 for base passes for deployment and redeployment before execution to pick-up and drop off all cargo that is required. The Contractor shall contact the COR NLT ten (10) days prior to initial and final movement for detailed information about the procedures and required documentation for gaining access to Soto Cano Air Base, Palmerola, Comayagua, Honduras.

PRS #4 - PWS para PWS para (5.2.1.3.)

In the event of maintenance breakdown, the Contractor shall

No more than three (3) deficiencies throughout the period of performance.

Customer Feedback

The Contractor shall provide uninterrupted line-haul services.

have back-up vehicles on-site within four (4) hours of the breakdown.

PRS #5 - PWS para (5.2.1.4.)

The Contractor shall provide the COR status reports.

shall update the COR every four (4) hours AND at the beginning and end of the day in reference to the location and status of the cargo while it is in transit by text message using WhatsApp and by email. Added Periodic Sampling

PRS#6 – PWS para (5.2.1.5) The contractor shall provide a Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager

The representatives are required to speak Spanish and English at level II International Language Roundtable (ILR) proficiency (http://www.govtilr.

org/skills/ILRscale 1.htm).

Periodic Sampling

PRS#7 – PWS para (5.2.2.1) In the event of inoperable or broken equipment, the Contractor shall perform maintenance or replace the item at no additional cost to the Government.

All dates are approximate. No cargo will move until twenty-four

(24) hours after cargo is Customs cleared by J4 and Contractor’s customs broker.

100% Compliance

Customer Feedback

PRS#8 – PWS para (5.2.2.2.)

The customs broker shall complete all import / export for the country of Honduras and El Salvador due to the length of this deployment.

All documentation shall be completed NLT four (4) weeks prior to execution of line-haul from Honduras to El Salvador. Pre-clearing cargo for Honduras customs office is required.

PRS#9 – PWS para (5.2.2.4.)

Any problem with documentation shall be corrected before execution. Any problems, questions, or concerns shall be addressed during that time with the COR and the J4 at Soto Cano AB, Honduras.

The Contractor shall correct any errors in documentation prior to execution, and address all issues, questions, or concerns with the COR within 1 hour upon identification.

PRS#10 – PWS para (5.2.2.4.)

The Contractor shall coordinate all required documentation.

The Contractor shall correct any errors in documentation prior to execution, and address all issues, questions, or…