BUTCHER SLAUGHTER PWS.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Forward Support Company, 2nd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Butcher Slaughter Course

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide butcher and slaughter training. The Government requires experienced Soldiers proficient in field butchering, meat preservation, preparation and cooking in austere environments during all aspects of any operation. All proteins and materials for up to 20 Soldiers a year within the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne). All training will be conducted at locations to be determined by training requirements of the Forward Support Company, 2nd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) with the vendor’s equipment. Butcher Slaughter course is to include the humane methods of procuring necessary sustenance in order to sustain the ARSOF Soldier and train identified personnel on the core tasks and skills of butcher and slaughtering of animals.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision and non-personal services necessary to perform Butcher Slaughter training for up to 20 Soldiers yearly as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: The 2nd Battalion Forward Support Company requires Butcher Slaughter trained Soldiers in order to conduct austere field feeding operations for 2nd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and all attached units. The Forward Support Company currently has no service members qualified to butcher or slaughter livestock. Currently, the Forward Support Company utilizes conventional Army systems to provide field feeding support. Due to the diverse mission set of the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), traditional means of field feeding leave gaps in support and available sustenance while conducting training and operations. This capabilities gap can be filled through this training. This training provides the service members of the Forward Support Company a means of procure fresh protein while conducting field feeding operations in support of 10th SFG (A). The Forward Support Company is requesting the training of up to 20 Soldiers per year in order to provide seamless field feeding support while having adequate service members to create a rotational basis, which will alleviate the same Soldiers conducting missions repeatedly.

1.3 Objectives: The objective is to have a blanket purchase agreement for services to train up to 20 Soldiers from 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) within a one year (12 month). The intent of this contract would be to send small groups of Soldiers (8-10 Soldiers) to receive the training throughout the period of performance.

1.4 Scope: The contractor shall be responsible for developing a comprehensive training plan for austere animal butchering, preparation of meat, preservation of meat, and cooking of meat in austere environments. Training will continuously build on itself, culminating in hands-on exercises in remote, barren, cross-country, and austere terrains for the Soldier and team. The training curriculum is designed to be an advanced culinary course and build on the basic culinary skills existent in the organization. All trainees will be assessed on their proficiency with the curriculum provided. The contractor shall provide “on the spot” verbal feedback to trainees, and all documentation to the Government lead representative at the training.

1.4 Period of Performance: This will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract with no options. The training will be for 20 students. One training session will be located on Ft. Carson and the other training session will be on Ft. Bliss. The training dates are as follows: Ft. Carson 01 July 2022 to 31 July 2022 and Ft. Bliss from 01 Sep to 30 Sep 2022. Para 4.2.2 lists the types of animals to be butcher and must be approved 30 days prior to the course starting.

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01 July 2022 to 31 July 2022

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01 Sep 2022 to 30 Sep 2022

1.5. General Information

1.5.1. Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government 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).

1.5.2. Recognized Holidays: The contractor is not required to perform services on these Federal Holidays.

1.5.3. Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 0900 to 1700 Monday thru 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 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.

1.5.4. Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at facilities provided by the Forward Support Company, 2nd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group. The facilities will be within 700 miles of Fort Carson, CO in order to meet the requirement for training students during the training period.

1.5.5 Type of Contract: The government will award a BPA service contract.

1.5.6 Security Requirements: N/A.

1.5.6.1 PHYSICAL SECURITY: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government information provided for contractor use.

1.5.7 Special Qualifications: The contractor shall:

1.5.7.1. Have fluent oral and written communication skills in English.

1.5.7.2. Possess advanced experience in the skills and techniques of animal butchering and meat preservation, preparation, and cooking techniques and an understanding of military doctrine and terms. Expertise must be enough to be considered an expert in the required skills.

1.5.7.3. Possess expert level experience in field butchering and meat preservation, preparation, and cooking techniques.

1.5.7.4. Possess expert level experience in field slaughter and the human taking of an animal’s life.

1.5.8 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 Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.5.9 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: assure that 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 Contracting Officer 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 with regard to 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.

1.5.10 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government: the contract manager and alternate contract manager. 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. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available 0900 and 1700 Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.5.11 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract 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. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.5.12 Contractor Travel: The contractor must be able to travel 700 miles from Ft. Carson, Colorado. The contractor will be responsible for providing transportation, meals, incidentals and lodging for themselves and their associates.

1.5.13 Other Direct Costs: Any costs associated with providing the training not explicitly included within the details of this contract will be the responsibility of the contractor.

1.5.14 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.5.15 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. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer 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 Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer 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.

1.6. Confidentiality/Security:

1.6.1. This training and all materials to include records, files, documents, videos, and work papers produced by the contractor and any results, conclusions, and recommendations shall be considered Government property, for official use only in nature and treated with the same level of care that the contractor treats its own confidential business information. The information shall not be disclosed, copied, modified, used or otherwise disseminated to any other person or entity at any time in any database external to the Government without the Government's express consent.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. 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.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER. 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.

2.1.3. 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.

2.1.4. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

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

2.1.6. 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.

2.1.7. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12. WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.13. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. The Forward Support Company may, upon written request from vendor, provide the facilities, land or training area for the use of the contractor and training service members during the duration of the course.

3.2. Each Soldier will have a valid driver's license and military identification card.

3.2.1 Each Soldier will have the following equipment for training:

--IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit) for each trainee --Weather appropriate outer/inner clothing --Night vision device (if applicable) --Eye and ear protection --Hydration system (camelback, etc.)

--Gloves --Combat boots or other approved footgear for military use --Any personal equipment deemed required by the unit for training in an austere environment

3.3. The Government will also provide Soldiers transportation to, as well as, in and around the training location(s) provided by the Contractor.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1. General: The contractor shall provide all the supplies, services, material, as well as remote, barren, cross-country, and austere locations to meet the requirements stated in this PWS. The course of instruction must discuss skills associated with animal butchering, preparation of meat, preservation of meat, and cooking of meat in an austere and remote environment. Course must also include a curriculum that is handson in real-world scenarios. The course overall shall not exceed five consecutive days.

4.1.1. The overall desired end state of the course is as follows: The Soldier is expected to successfully complete the 5-day austere butchering, preservation, and preparation course before receipt of Certificate of Completion from the contractor. The training curriculum should be designed to be an advanced culinary course and build on the basic culinary skills unit soldiers already possess. The contractor shall maintain a written record on the below listed tasks/objectives to ensure each Soldier trained completes them prior to receiving a certificate:

4.1.1. The Contractor shall maintain and have a Quality Control Plan in place to ensure that the facilities meet the state and local health, sanitation, and fire prevention standards and that the inspections are being conducted in accordance with said plan. Quality Control Plan documentation shall be made available to the Government upon request during the term of the contract.

4.1.2. The Contractor shall maintain and have on file available whenever the Government requests the inspection of all applicable inspections/reports required by law (i.e., fire, health, safety, etc.).

4.2. Training Materials & Equipment. The Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment and vehicles needed to facilitate the butcher slaughter training. The Contractor will also provide the coordination for animals and animal storage prior, during and if necessary, after the training dates. The contractor will provide any necessary classroom instruction material.

4.2.1. All training materials will be relevant and in good usable condition for students. All training materials will meet any Federal and State regulations applicable to the instruction provided in this course.

4.2.2. The Contractor will coordinate for two (2) Cows, four (4) Hogs and two (2) sheep for each period of instruction. Alternative variations of animals maybe acceptable but must be approved by the COR at least 30 days prior to the beginning of any period of instruction.

4.3. The contractor is responsible for any necessary permits or licenses necessary to facilitate the blocks of instruction.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks:

5.1. Basic Services. The contractor shall provide services for butcher slaughter training of 20 Soldiers from 10th SFG (A). Classroom time will be sufficient to obtain a basic understanding of the humane slaughter and butchering of animals upon successful completion of course materials, testing and examinations by student. Contractor will provide all materials in accordance with applicable Federal and State regulations.

5.2. Additional training: Contractor will provide any additional training a student may require in order to successfully complete the course objectives. Any coordination required to implement is the responsibility of the contractor.

The contractor is responsible for ensuring all tasks are successfully met.

1. Classroom Training:

a. Basic understanding of anatomy needed to humanely take an animal’s life.

b. Basic understanding of humane methods to slaughter animals.

c. Basic instruction on commonly used techniques and best practices.

d. Basic understanding of what parts of animals are safe for human consumption.

2. Hands-on training.

a. Training should prepare students to humanely take an animal’s life and butcher it in a way to maximize the edible products produced during butchering.

vi. Safety while performing butchering functions.

5.3. Legal Documentation: The contractor will provide Permit and Licensing upon request as deemed necessary by any Federal, State or Local regulations.

5.4. CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT REPORTING (CMR) : The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the Contractor shall report ALL Contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The Contractor shall completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address https://Contractormanpower.army.pentagon.mil. The required information includes: (1) Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) or also know as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR); (2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number; (3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period; (4) Contractor's name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of Contractor employee entering data; (5) Estimated direct labor hours (including sub-Contractors); (6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub-Contractors); (7) Total payments (including sub-Contractors); (8) Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by Contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each sub-Contractor if different); (9) Estimated data collection cost; (10) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the Contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information); (11) Locations where Contractor and sub-Contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website); (12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and (13) Number of Contractor and sub-Contractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country). As part of its submission, the Contractor shall provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. Reporting period shall be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending September 30 of each government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year. Contractors may use a direct XML data transfer to the database server or fill in the fields on the website. The XML direct transfer is a format for transferring files from a Contractor’s system to the secure website without the need for separate data entries for each required data element at the website. The specific formats for the XML direct transfer may be downloaded from the website.

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

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

PART 7

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. Attachment/Technical Exhibit List:

7.1. Attachment 1/Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary

7.2. Attachment 2/Technical Exhibit 2 – Deliverables Schedule

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective (The Service required—usually a shall statement)

Method of Surveillance

PRS # 1.

The contractor shall provide personnel who are fully trained and qualified to instruct slaughter butcher training.

(Special Qualifications 1.6.8)

The contractor provides personnel who possess a professional certification in a relevant field to the course work provided or 3- 5 years of experience in the slaughter and butchering of animals.

All documentation proving training certifications will be provided to the COR.

No deviation from standard is allowed.

100% Government inspection and acceptance.

PRS # 2

The contractor shall provide all equipment and materials required to facilitate slaughter butcher training.

(Part 4: Contractor Furnished Items and Services paragraphs 4.2 through 4.2.2) The contractor provides animals, course materials, and all necessary equipment to facilitate training.

The contractor will provide any study materials (i.e. books, pamphlets, handouts, etc.) for each student at no additional cost.

No deviation from standard is allowed.

100% Government inspection and acceptance.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

The below matrix provides a list of each deliverable and its format that is required for successful performance and completion of this project. It is not a comprehensive list of all activities required.

1 copy to COR.

Word document or email sent to COR

The COR