C1100 Prog Support PWS Sources Sought Draft.pdf

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

TITLE: Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) programmatic, assessment, technical and engineering services support for Engineering Programmatic and Assessment Support.

TYPE: Term, Firm Fixed-Price

1. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

START DATE: 5/30/2023

COMPLETION DATE: 05/29/2028 (Base Year with 4 Option Years)

2. PLACE(S) OF PERFORMANCE:

Contractor's Facilities MARMC and Naval Station Norfolk Norfolk Naval Shipyard

3. DESCRIPTION OF TASK: The contractor shall provide technical support services IAW the PWS to support department, programmatic, and assessment efforts in support of MARMC. Resultant staffing as below:

3.1 Data Base Programming 5@ 100% Man Year/FTE

3.2 Operations Center 1@ 100% Man Year/FTE

3.3 Fleet Scheduling 2@ 100% Man Year/FTE

3.4 Workload Support 3@ 100% Man Year/FTE

3.5 Program Manager

Note: MARMC Man Year/ Full-Time Employee (FTE) = 1928 hours.

3.1 Data Base Programming Provide database management and coordination support for

MARMC.

3.1.1 Data Base Programming (Analyst) Tasks shall include, but not be limited to:

a. Analysize, design, program, test, document, and maintain all databases to include, but not limited to:

1) Command Alpha Roster, Manning Tool, Command Execution Report, Engineering

Service Request (ESR), Alteration Installation Team (AIT), Workload Forecast Module (WFM), Quality Assurance (QA), Training Tracker, Personnel Tracker, Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Database, Technical Competency Health Assessment (TCHA) Database, Regional Competency

Health Assessment (RCHA), Business Objects Server and Interfaces, and other data storage solutions at MARMC.

b. Prepare, revise, and maintain a database that tracks the execution of all mission, reimbursable, and non-modeled mission workload.

c. Prepare and develop briefs, and attend meetings with external customers like United

States Fleet Forces Command (USFFC), Commander Navy Regional Maintenance Center

(CNRMC), Defense Infrastructure Organization (DIO), and Type Commander (TYCOM).

d. Attend meetings related to projects, working groups, initiatives, and technical conferences as required.

e. Coordinate with departments throughout MARMC to establish requirements, milestones, and deliverables for database solutions.

f. Facilitate updates to program data from applicable interfaces on a routine basis.

g. Maintain specialized databases, graphical user interfaces, and software to assist with alpha roster management, training tracker, financial reporting, budget development, manning and workload tracking requirements.

h. Design and implement processes for generating reports used by command management.

i. Train and assist MARMC personnel on database methodology to help improve data integrity and implementation.

j. Perform data analysis on large datasets to assist with data requests and reporting.

j. Assist with special reports, emergent data calls, and respond to any reporting request from MARMC.

l. Administrative services such as development of flowcharts and presentations, document user-guides processes and business rules.

3.1.2 Data Base Programming (Analyst) Qualifications

a. The Data Base Programming Analyst MUST have:

1) Five (5) years of experience in the Microsoft Office Suite to include: Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access.

b. The highly desired Data Base Programming Analyst will have:

1) Power Business Intelligence (BI) and the ability to convert legacy Microsoft Office applications to ASP.net web applications.

2) Experience with MARMC's functional databases to include: ESR, AIT, WFM, QA, Training, Personnel, SME, TCHA, RCHA, FTS, Business Objects, and other data storage and business solutions specialized to MARMC.

3.2 Operations Center The contractor shall provide programmatic support for MARMC’s Operations

Center functions oversight.

3.2.1 Operations Center (Analyst) Tasks shall include, but not be limited to:

a. Provide on-site support for equipment and functions provided by the MARMC

Operations Center.

b. Provide technical assistance, assessment, corrective actions, and technical oversight for equipment installed in the MARMC Operations Center. This equipment includes video conferencing and audio/visual systems, specialized computer equipment and software, network and computer support, telecommunications systems, cable boxes and video cameras.

c. Train, observe, and supervise the operation of the equipment by MARMC Technical

Services Duty Officers (TSDO's) and Operations Watch personnel. The contractor shall provide on-the-job training to MARMC TSDO's, Operations Center watch personnel and Emergency

Operations Center (EOC) personnel during any and all established evolutions.

d. Confer with and advise others on administrative policies/procedures, and resolve technical problems, priorities and methods in regards to the MARMC Operations Center.

e. Provide network share drive security policy and quota controls to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of network resources.

f. Work in Web-Enabled Scheduling System (WEBSKED), Maintenance Figure of Merit

(MFOM), Validation Screening and Brokering (VSB) program, and Fleet Technical Support (FTS).

g. Set up, troubleshoot, and train the Information Technology (IT) Operating systems including all applicable programs and will provide technical assistance to the message center in regards to programming the C2OIX system.

3.2.2 Operations Center (Analyst) Qualifications

a. The Operations Center Analyst MUST have:

1. Experience with WEBSKED, MFOM, VSB, and FTS.

2. Knowledge of Defense Collaboration Services Program (DCS), Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber and Intelligence (C5I) and completed Federal

Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) course with minimum 6 months of experience in

Emergency Operations Center functions and applicable IT equipment/programs.

3. Experience with IT Program set up including troubleshooting and training of all applicable programs associated with IT Operating systems and be able to provide technical assistance to the message center in regards to programming the Command and Control Official

Information Exchange (C2OIX) system.

b. The highly desired Operations Center Analyst will have:

1. Knowledge of message traffic format lines in order to train personnel to send outgoing message traffic via C2OIX and Official Information Exchange (OIX).

2. Extensive working knowledge of the Defense Message Dissemination System

(DMDS) to ensure time-sensitive message traffic is delivered directly to Microsoft Outlook.

3.3 Fleet Scheduling

3.3.1 Fleet Scheduling (Technical Writer) Tasks shall include, but not be limited to:

a. Provide scheduling support for the development and maintenance of ship's schedule to facilitate planning within MARMC.

b. Provide scheduling support by successfully loading and retrieving data through FTS, Fleet Scheduling Center (FSC) and Visit Analysis Center (VAC).

c. Provide data and reporting measures related to ship's schedules, identify and correct inaccuracies.

d. Apply knowledge of the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) and Ship Force

Readiness Manual (SFRM) requirements when developing operational schedules for Submarine, Air, and Surface Ships.

d. Develop and report weekly schedules for Commander, Naval Surface Force Pacific

(CNSP), Commander Naval Surface Force Atlantic (CNSL), Navy Data Environment (NDE), Chief of

Naval Operations (CNO), Continuing Maintenance Availability (CMAV), and Total Ships Readiness

Assessment (TSRA) availabilities.

e. Develop and provide weekly milestone reports for all CNO availabilities.

f. Maintain an up-to-date list of all Port Engineers (PE) for the entire Fleet.

g. Provide scheduling support and assistance to Southeast Regional Maintenance Center

(SERMC), Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC), Forward Deployed Regional

Maintenance Center (FDRMC), Hawaii Regional Maintenance Center (HRMC), Northwest

Regional Maintenance Center (NWRMC), and Military Sealift Command (MSC).

h. Attend meetings related to projects, working groups, initiatives, and technical conferences as required.

i. Administrative services such as development of flowcharts and presentations,

3.3.2 Fleet Scheduling (Technical Writer) Qualifications

a. The Fleet Scheduling Technical Writer MUST have: recent and current experience within two (2) years;

1. Ability to utilize computers including the Microsoft Office Suite for compiling information for reports and history files.

b. Specific Requirements Applicable to all contractor personnel:

1. Technical Writers shall have knowledge/understanding of WEBSKED, NDE, VSB, and

2. Knowledge of the JFMM and SFRM

3.3.3 Fleet Scheduling (Analyst) Tasks shall include, but not be limited to:

a. Provide scheduling support for the development and maintenance of ship's schedule to facilitate planning within MARMC.

b. Serve as the liaison between MARMC, CNRMC, and DIO regarding all User Acceptance

Testing (UAT) for FSC migration into FTS.

c. Work with counterparts at DIO, USFFC, CNSL, and CNRMC regarding ship availabilities with regards to CNOs, CMAVs, and TSRAs.

d. Work with CNRMC and CNSL to establishment the requirements to build out a TSRA tracker.

e. Participate in working groups to build out requirements, provide feedback, and test the redesign of the WEBSKED application.

f. Provide analyses of Fleet schedules as required.

g. Provide scheduling support, assistance, and training to SERMC, SWRMC, FDRMC, HRMC, NWRMC, and MSC.

h. Attend meetings related to projects, working groups, initiatives, and technical conferences as required.

i. Administrative services such as development of flowcharts and presentations,

3.3.4 Fleet Scheduling (Analyst) Qualifications

a. The Fleet Scheduling Analyst MUST have: recent and current experience within five

(5) years;

b. The highly desired Fleet Scheduling Analyst will have:

1. Knowledge and understanding of FSC, FTS, WEBSKED, NDE, VSB, and VAC.

2. Knowledge of the JFMM and SFRM

3.4 Workload Support The contractor shall provide technical and administrative support at varying levels to include training, logistics support, programming, budget, and workload analysis, reporting, and presentation of data in support of MARMC.

3.4.1 Workload Support (Technical Writer) Tasks shall include, but not be limited to:

a. Create, track, update, and maintain excel spreadsheets

b. Pull, analyze, and report data related to command training

c. Set up, breakdown and clean classrooms and conference rooms for training and meetings

d. Set up, operate, and breakdown audio/visual equipment during training and meetings

e. Develop and teach curriculum as required

f. Attend meetings related to projects, working groups, initiatives, and technical conferences as required.

g. Administrative services such as development of flowcharts and presentations,

3.4.2 Workload Support (Technical Writer) Qualifications

a. The Workload Support Technical Writer MUST have: recent and current experience within two (2) years;

b. The highly desired Workload Support Technical Writer will have:

1. Knowledge and understanding of WayPoints, Fleet Training Management and

Planning System (FLTMPS)Navy Standard Integrated Personnel Systems (NSIPS)

2. Experience as a Master Training Specialist or certified trainer/instructor

3.4.3 Workload Support (Analyst) Tasks shall include, but not be limited to:

a. Track, monitor, analyze, and report information related to MARMC historical data, current execution, and projections.

b. Analyze budget and workloads requirements and communicate findings to the command.

c. Prepare, update and maintain programmatic material consisting of charts, graphs, and metrics.

d. Assist in the generation and delivery of presentations at management levels to justify individual division requirements.

e. Provide program management support for Workload Forecasting, Forward Year

Defense Program (FYDP) phasing, planning, budgeting and execution (PPBE).

f. Assist developing budget requirements, justify inputs for the Program Management

Board (PMB), and identify unfunded and new requirement gaps based on the Capability Plan

(CP).

g. Pull, analyze, and report on labor and non-labor metrics for the command in the areas of Fleet Technical Assistance (FTA), (TSRA), Contract Management Oversight (CMO), Board of

Inspection and Survey (INSURV), reimbursable, non-modeled mission, and overhead, as a measure of historical and future workload.

h. Gather data and report measures related to labor metrics in the form of tables, databases, graphs, and presentations.

i. Coordinate with departments throughout MARMC to establish requirements, milestones, and deliverables for database solutions.

j. Prepare briefs and attend meetings as directed with external customers like USFFC

Commander, CNRMC, DIO, and TYCOM.

k. Attend meetings related to projects, working groups, initiatives, and conferences as tasked by MARMC TPOC.

l. Administrative services such as development of flowcharts, presentations, document user-guides processes and business rules.

3.4.4 Workload Support (Analyst) Qualifications

a. The Workload Support Analyst MUST have: recent and current experience within two

(2) years

b. The highly desired Workload Support Analyst will have:

1. Knowledge of the Ships Maintenance Model (SMM), Capability Plan (CP), as well as the Four Workload Pillars (CMO, FTA, TSRA, I-Level)

3.5 Program Manager

3.5.1 The Program Manager shall:

a. Provide program management support and administrative support to MARMC. Utilize expert communication skills needed to direct the skilled technical resources and report on the technical progress, issues, and problem areas, as well as write and review technical documents.

b. Provide strong organizational and technical management skills and ability to perform detail oriented work. Self-motivated, possess strong analytical skills and be customer oriented. Clearly communicate ideas to others verbally and in writing.

c. Serve as the contracting company's main point of contact with the Contracting Officer (KO), the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), the Government Program Manager, and the

Contractor's senior management. This includes being the main point of contact for all subcontractors.

d. Reports to the KO and COR that all work is performed according to contractual requirements and performance standards.

e. Reports to the KO and COR that regular feedback on performance is provided to the

Government on all areas of contract performance.

f. Reports to the KO and COR that all personnel involved in providing or supporting services under the contract meet requirements established by the Task Order, including security clearance requirements.

g. Reports to the KO and COR that appropriate controls to prevent and detect cases of employee fraud or malfeasance and notification of appropriate security personnel to determine required actions.

h. Reports to the KO or COR appropriately for Key Personnel turnover. Ensure that replacements are identified, proposed and replaced in a timely manner.

i. Supervises all the contracting company's employees and responsible for the performance of their tasks.

j. Program Manager Qualifications: The Program Manager must have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the management of projects involving Administrative Support Experience in the use and creation of documents in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project.

4. SECURITY: The highest level of security required for this task is SECRET. Personnel performing classified work or requiring access to classified material or spaces under this task order shall possess both a DOD security clearance at the appropriate (or higher) level and the need to know. The Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification (Form DD 254), attached here to, itemizes the security classification requirements for this task order. The work to be performed under this task order requires access to, and the handling of classified information up to and including the SECRET security level. The Contractor shall obtain personnel clearances from the Department of Industrial Security Program at the SECRET level prior to starting work under this task order. All personnel performing classified duties under this task order shall possess at a minimum, a DOD Industrial Security Clearance of at least CONFIDENTIAL. All personnel assigned to perform work on-board U.S. Navy Ships must possess minimum clearance of SECRET. Contractor requests for visit authorizations shall be submitted in accordance with DoD 5520.2M (Industrial Security Manual for Safeguarding Classified Information) as early as possible and not later than five working days prior to visit (except in cases of urgency).

Contractors shall sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to commencement of work.

5. DEFINITIONS

a. Full-Time Experience (FTE) is defined as being the primary duty, all day, every workday for the period specified.

b. Specialized Experience in excess of the minimum required may be substituted one (1) year of Specialized Experience for one (1) year of General Experience.

c. When experience is required on specified or equivalent equipment, this equivalency will be determined on a case by case basis.

d. When (1) year of training is specified, it means at least (48) weeks formal training.

6. TASK REQUIREMENTS

a. The contractor is solely responsible for the technique which will be used to fulfill the terms of this PWS and the control and supervision of their contracted personnel in performance of this

PWS.

7. LOCATION AND WORK HOURS

a. The PWS requires work at Government and private contractor facilities in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area (primarily Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, and Virginia Beach, VA). The services to be furnished hereunder shall be performed primarily at Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center in Norfolk, VA. The Contractor may be required to work in any MARMC building or a local contractor’s facility, depending on the nature of the work.

b. Normal working hours shall be within MARMC core working hours, any deviations must be approved by the COR. The basic workweek requirement includes the number of hours (excluding overtime hours). The basic workweek consists of five (5) days of eight (8) hours per day, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays). MARMC business hours include core times of 0830-1100, and 1300-1430. Contractor will provide a standard work schedule for each Contractor employee to the COR and provide notice any time a change occurs.

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c. Alternate work sites will be authorized on a case by case basis, determined by the needs of the Government. Unless the Contracting Officer determines that alternative worksite arrangements are detrimental to contract performance, the Contractor may perform up to 100% of the hours at an alternative worksite, provided the Contractor has a company-approved alternative worksite plan. The primary worksite is the traditional “main office” worksite. An alternative worksite means an employee’s residence or a telecommuting center. A telecommuting center is a geographically convenient office setting as an alternative to an employee’s main office. The Government reserves the right to review the Contractor’s alternative worksite plan. In the event performance becomes unacceptable, the Contractor will be prohibited from counting the hours performed at the alternative worksite in fulfilling the total level of effort obligations of the contract. Regardless of work location, all contract terms and conditions, including security requirements and labor laws, remain in effect. The Government shall not incur any additional cost nor provide additional equipment for contract performance as a result of the Contractor’s election to implement an alternative worksite plan.

d. The work locations listed in the location of work may be shut down due to adverse weather conditions or threat conditions. In the event of the aforementioned, MARMC Instructions 3140.1 series and 3141.1 series provide information as to procedures in such cases. Tuning into local radio stations that broadcast closing and delayed opening announcements provides adverse weather notification for the work locations.

8. LOCAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS

1) To fulfill the requirements of CNRMCINST 7300.1, Contractors shall enter work performed daily for metrics/workload/budget forecasting as required by the local activity. This is NOT a Contractor timekeeping system, and is utilized for metrics/workload/budget forecasting purposes.

2) Adhere to local activity’s dress code as directed in MARMC Instruction MARMCINST12270.1B (series)

3) Complete and maintain all designated training as required by the local activity.

9. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) is a Government developed and applied document used to make sure the systematic quality assurance methods are used in the administration of the performance based service order. The intent is to ensure that the contractor performs in accordance with the performance metrics and the Government receives the quality of services called for in the order. A properly executed QASP will assist the Government in achieving the objectives of this procurement.

The Government shall monitor the Contractors performance under this Task Order in accordance with the QASP. The Government will develop and evaluate the contractor's performance using the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). Government surveillance by methods other than those listed in the QASP may occur during the performance period of this contract. The performance of the services specified herein shall be subject to review by the Government at its discretion and in accordance with the QASP. The COR will inform the contractor Program Manager when discrepancies occur in performance of the Contract. When the COR requests corrective action, the contractor shall notify the COR in writing within 24 hours of correction of a discrepancy.

The Government representative who is responsible for this action is identified as the COR. The QASP describes the methods of inspection to be used, the reports required, and the resources to be employed, and the estimated work hours. This QASP will be utilized by the COR to carry out an effective and systematic surveillance of each listed service in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The QASP is established to ensure that services are operated in an efficient manner. When necessary the Government may revise or update the QASP.

10. REPORTS:

a. The contractor shall provide deliverables as described in the PWS.

b. Reports shall support print capability and support downloading into an electronic format.

Electronic format is defined as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, or Adobe Acrobat PDF.

c. Appropriate personnel (COR/ACOR, SME/TPOC, Branch Head, etc) shall be notified by email when any reports are updated.

d. Fiscal Year (FY) refers to the Government’s fiscal year of October 1st to September 30th.

e. The cost reporting system shall be linked to the contractor’s Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) approved accounting system in order to assure timely cost data reporting.

f. The COR shall approve the final design of all contractor report formats. Throughout the performance of the contract there may be additional reporting requirements that are not yet known. If this occurs, the COR will work with the contractor to establish the new reporting requirement.

g. Monthly Labor and Status Report

1) A monthly report for each individual shall contain the following information:

- Name

- MARMC Code

- Labor Category

- Projects Completed During Report Period

- Status of Incomplete Projects

- Hours Worked (for metrics purposes)

2) Frequency: Monthly

h. Staffing Plan The contractor shall maintain a current listing/roster of all contractor employees with authorized access to facilities. A copy of this listing shall be provided to the COR no later than the first working day of each month, or on a more frequent basis when specifically requested by the COR. The list shall include employee’s full name, level of security clearance, and any other pertinent data that the ACO/COR deem necessary to validate contractor personnel. The contractor shall immediately notify MARMC IT department of any employee changes (i.e., new employees, departing employees, re-located employees) necessitating Navy Marine Corps Intranet NMCI seat reassignment or establishment actions. The contractor shall give at least a month’s advance notice in order to obtain seat reassignment.

i. CDRL A003 End of Task Report End of Task Report

1) Overall summary of the task that includes details on work accomplished during the task including the specific information broken down by the following sections:

a) Cover Sheet: Report date, contractor name and address, contract number, task number, name, and Period of Performance (POP)

b) Description of Progress: Summary of work completed, table of Job Control Numbers (JCNs) completed along with basic description

c) Outstanding Problems: Detailed description of any outstanding problems encountered during the task and any recommendations for solution beyond the scope of the task

d) Current Problem Areas: Detailed description of any problem areas and any results related to the problem areas

e) Travel: Table of dates, company, personnel, location, and purpose

f) Miscellaneous

g) Deliverables Completed

2) Sample format is included in the Reports Attachment “End of Task Report”

3) Data Set: This report is cumulative for the task

4) Frequency: Provided within ten (10) working days of task end date

11. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS (MINIMUM) (JAN 1992) (SUP 5252.237-94C)

a. Personnel assigned to or utilized by the contractor in the performance of this contract shall, as a minimum, meet the experience and other background requirements set forth below and shall be fully capable of performing in an efficient, reliable, and professional manner. If the contractor does not identify the labor categories listed under 12 by the same specific title, then a cross-reference list shall be provided in the contractor's proposal identifying the difference.

b. The contractor shall submit resumes for all individuals (identifying the labor category) proposed for the PWS with their cost proposal. The Government shall review all proposed contractor personnel resumes prior to assignment to any PWS and prior to the PWS’s commencement date. If personnel are not currently in the employ of the contractor, a written agreement from the potential employee to work will be part of the technical proposal, as well as the individual’s resume. Any personnel changes during performance of the PWS will require the same Government approval of the resume.

c. If the Contracting Officer (KO), questions the qualifications or competence of any person performing under the contract, the burden of proof to sustain that the person is qualified as prescribed herein shall be upon the contractor.

d. The contractor shall have the personnel, organization, and administrative control necessary to ensure that the services performed meet all requirements specified in the PWS. The work history of each contractor employee shall contain experience directly related to the tasks and functions to be assigned. The Contracting Officer or Ordering Officer reserves the right to determine if a given work history contains necessary and sufficiently detailed, related experience to reasonably ensure the ability for effective and efficient performance.

e. Experienced personnel are essential for successful contractor accomplishment of the work to be performed under this contract and are defined as "Key Personnel". Key personnel designated in the proposal will be available for PWS performance and shall not be replaced during the first 120 days of the task order unless absolutely necessary. If the Contracting Officer determines that suitable and timely replacement of personnel is not reasonably forthcoming or that the resultant reduction of productive effort would impair the successful completion of the PWS, the task order may be terminated by the Contracting Officer for default.

12. TIME FRAME FOR FILLING POSITIONS

All vacancies shall be filled within 14 calendar days. Any position on this contract that is vacant for more than 14 days shall be subject to a deduction taken from the monthly invoice. Any deduction will be at the discretion of the Contraction Officer.

13. HOURS AND LABOR

a. Department of Labor (DOL) Determination of Minimum Wages and Fringe Benefits: The following U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determinations are hereby incorporated in this solicitation and the resultant contract. Compliance is mandatory.

Wage Determinations:

2015-4341 Rev 22, dated 12/27/2022, Virginia 2015-5635 Rev 21, dated 12/27/2022, California 2015-4111 Rev 23, dated 12/27/2022, Connecticut

2015-5689 Rev 19, dated 12/27/2022, Hawaii 2015-4515 Rev 23, dated 12/27/2022, Georgia 2015-4013 Rev 23, dated 12/27/2022, New Hampshire 2015-5525 Rev 21, dated 12/27/2022, Washington 2015-5693 Rev 18, dated 12/27/2022, Guam

The wage determinations are available online at http://www.sam.gov

b. Definition of Straight Time, Overtime

1) Straight Time is defined as a workweek of 40 hours (in accordance with FAR 22.103-1).

Overtime is defined as any time worked by a contractor's employee in excess of the employee's normal workweek and in excess of 40 hours per week (in accordance with

FAR 22.103-1).

14. COST PAYMENT AND REIMBURSEMENT

Non-reimbursable Travel Costs:

Travel performed for personal convenience, daily travel to and from the contractor's facility will not be reimbursed as a direct charge.

Travel costs incurred in the replacement of personnel will not be reimbursed by the Government to the contractor when such replacement is accomplished at the contractor or employee's convenience.

No travel or subsistence costs will be reimbursed for work performed within a 50-mile radius of the supported government facility. The contractor will not be paid for travel or subsistence for contractor personnel who reside in the metropolitan area in which the tasks are being performed.

Relocation costs and travel costs incident to relocation are not allowed.

15. PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION REQUIRED FOR SUBCONTRACTS

1. Pursuant to FAR 44.101, subcontractor is defined as "any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firms that furnish supplies or services to or for prime contractor."

2. Pursuant to FAR 9.6, "The government will recognize the integrity and validity of contractor team arrangements; provided, the arrangements are identified and company relationships are fully disclosed in an offer or, for arrangements entered into after submission of an offer, before the arrangement becomes effective." If the Contracting Officer determines prior to award that the teaming arrangement meets the requirements of FAR 44, no further consent is required.

3. After award, subcontract services less than $250,000 may be subcontracted to or performed by persons other than the contractor or the contractor's employees without the prior written consent of the Ordering Officer.

16. TRANSITION PLAN

The contractor shall submit a transition plan as part of the proposal for the positions, and keep the

Government fully informed of the status throughout the transition period. Throughout the phase-http://www.sam.gov/ in/phase-out periods, it is essential that attention be given to minimize interruptions or delays to work in progress that would impact the mission. The contractor shall plan for the transfer of work control, delineating the method for processing, and assigning tasks during the phase-in/phase-out periods.

During the transition period, as well as in the event that a position is vacated by an employee for any reason, the contractor shall backfill said vacated position within 14 calendar days.

17. POINTS OF CONTACT:

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR):

COR: David Snodgrass (757) 400-0589 david.a.snodgrass6.civ@us.navy.mil ACOR: Erin Coker (757) 400-0711 erin.k.moore13.civ@us.navy.mil

Subject Matter Expert (SME):

Natalie Fergusson (757) 400-1105 natalie.fergusson@navy.mil file://///Naeanrfkfs101v/cs066$/USFF_NRFK_N50054/MARMC_DEPT_1100/DEPT_1100_SHARED_AREA/CODE_1100_CONTRACTS/Contracts/C273%20PMS%20435%20(XX-F-3002)/erin.k.moore13.civ@us.navy.mil