CAT Sub EDG Repair Contract SOW- SS Notice.docx

Statement of Work for US Navy Virginia Class Submarine EDG Global Repair Services

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.0.1 The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is a Department of Defense entity responsible for research and development, test and evaluation, engineering and fleet support organization for the Navy’s ships, submarines, military watercraft and unmanned vehicles. This requirement is for NSWCPD, which has responsibility for execution of the Submarine Diesel Readiness & Sustainment Program.

1.0.2 This contract is for non-personal services. It does not create employment rights with the U.S. Government whether actual, inherent, or implied.

1.0.3 Government / Contractor Relationship

(a) The services to be delivered under this contract are non-personal services and the parties recognize and agree that no employer-employee relationship exists or will exist under the contract between the Government and the Contractor's personnel. Therefore, it is in the best interest of the Government to provide both parties a full understanding of their respective obligations.

(b) The Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractor personnel by introducing themselves or being introduced as Contractor personnel and displaying distinguishable badges or other visible identification for meetings with Government personnel. In addition, Contractor personnel shall appropriately identify themselves as Contractor employees in telephone conversations and in formal and informal written correspondence

(c) Contractor personnel under this contract shall not engage in any of the inherently governmental functions listed at FAR Subpart 7.5 or DFARS Subpart 207.5.

(d) Employee Relationship:

1) The services to be performed under this contract do not require the Contractor or its personnel to exercise personal judgment and discretion on behalf of the Government. Rather the Contractor's personnel will act and exercise personal judgment and discretion on behalf of the Contractor.

2) Rules, regulations, directives, and requirements that are issued by the U. S. Navy and NSWCPD under its responsibility for good order, administration, and security are applicable to all personnel who enter a Government installation or who travel on Government transportation. This is not to be construed or interpreted to establish any degree of Government control that is inconsistent with a non-personal services contract.

(e) Inapplicability of Employee Benefits: This contract does not create an employer-employee relationship. Accordingly, entitlements and benefits applicable to such relationships do not apply.

(f) Notice: It is the Contractor's, as well as the Government's, responsibility to monitor contract activities and notify the Contracting Officer if the Contractor believes that the intent of this Section has been or may be violated.

1) The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing via letter or email within 3 calendar days from the date of any incident that the Contractor considers to constitute a violation of this Section. The notice should include the date, nature, and circumstances of the conduct; the name, function, and activity of each Government employee or Contractor official or employee involved or knowledgeable about such conduct; identify any documents or substance of any oral communication involved in the conduct; and the Contractor's estimated date when, absent a response, cost, schedule or performance will be impacted.

2) The Contracting Officer will, within 5 calendar days after receipt of notice, respond to the notice in writing. In responding, the Contracting Officer will either:

(i) Confirm the conduct is in violation and when necessary direct the mode of further performance,

(ii) Countermand any communication regarded as a violation,

(iii) Deny that the conduct constitutes a violation and when necessary direct the mode of further performance, or

(iv) In the event the notice is inadequate to make a decision, advise the Contractor what additional information is required, and establish the date by which it should be furnished by the Contractor.

1.1 BACKGROUND

To prepare for possible failures of Caterpillar engines in submarine Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) applications and the need of the fleet to restore the engines to reliable service as quickly as possible, a contracting vehicle to procure repairs on an emergent basis is required. To address this urgent need, a standing contract to effect repairs, conduct Life Cycle Maintenance (LCM), and procure parts in support of repair and LCM efforts on an emergent basis is needed. Technical support and coordination of repairs falls within the responsibility of the In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) located at Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division, Philadelphia, PA. The ISEA manages diesel engine programs by ship class and engine type. The ISEA reports to the technical warrant holder in NAVSEA 05 for all diesel engine-related technical matters. In most cases of submarine diesel engine repairs, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) proprietary procedures and technical data is required to fully determine the root cause of the failure and the extent of repairs required. Further, OEM proprietary procedures are required to identify and correct non-conformances that cannot be identified with existing Navy technical documentation. Additionally, the expertise and experience of certified OEM technicians fills the manpower and knowledge gap that limits the timeliness and effectiveness of repairs accomplished by other entities. And finally, having a contract in place to address emergent repair and repair parts requirements of the submarine fleet in a timely manner that ensures the return to service of disabled submarine EDGs as quickly as possible answers an urgent submarine fleet need that the ISEA has been directed to address and rectify.

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK

In support of NSWCPD’s mission as US Navy Submarine EDG ISEA, this Statement of Work (SOW) describes services to be applied via task orders (TOs) detailing specific support requirements within the scope of this SOW to assist NSWCPD with effective ISEA mission execution. The overall scope of this SOW is to provide US Navy Submarine EDG OEM services to conduct shipboard and in-shop maintenance and repair efforts, and provide emergent technical support on US Navy Submarine EDG diesel engines and support systems.

The contractor shall provide the services, personnel, facilities, tools, expertise, supplies and parts/materials required specifically to effectively and safely execute the task(s) listed in Section 3.0 Requirements of this SOW, which directly impacts the operation of the diesel engine and the diesel engine support systems.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 NAVSEA S9324-HA-MMC-010, Technical Manual for VIRGINIA Class Auxiliary Diesel Engine, Caterpillar Model 3512B

2.2 NAVSEA S9312-AT-MMC-0100, Technical Manual for Generator and Voltage Regulator, VIRGINIA Class

2.3 NAVSEA S6226-R5-MMC-010, Technical Manual for Diesel Seawater Pump, VIRGINIA Class

2.4 NAVSEA S9324-GU-MMA-010, Technical Manual for Diesel Generator Control Panel (DGCP), VIRGINIA Class

2.5 NAVSEA Standard Items

2.6 Naval Ships Technical Manual, Chapter 075 – Fasteners

2.7 Naval Ships Technical Manual, Chapter 220 - Diesel Jacket Water

2.8 Naval Ships Technical Manual, Chapter 233 – Diesel Engines

2.9 Naval Ships Technical Manual, Chapter 262 – Lubricating Oils, Greases, Specialty Lubricants and Lubrication Systems

2.10 Naval Ships Technical Manual, Chapter 505 – Piping Systems

2.11 Naval Ships Technical Manual, Chapter 541 – Ship Fuel and Fuel Systems

The Contractor shall reference and utilize the latest available versions of the aforementioned documents when performing tasks within this SOW.

These documents can be referenced at: https://mercury.tdmis.navy.mil with the exception of 2.1, which is NOFORN, and was provided by NSWCPD.

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

Within the scope of this BOA, the contractor shall provide engineering, technical, field service, program and logistics support necessary to support NSWCPD’s efforts to effectively execute the Submarine Diesel Readiness & Sustainment Program. Major functions the contractor will be expected to perform include:

3.1 ENGINE OVERHAUL AND REFURBISHMENT

3.1.1 When directed by TO, the contractor shall provide qualified technical personnel to accomplish the renewal and/or refurbishment of the EDG diesel engine.

3.1.2 Specific overhaul and refurbishment requirements will be provided via individual TO SOWs.

3.2 COMPONENT and SUBASSEMBLY OVERHAUL/REFURBISHMENT

3.2.1 When directed by TO, the contractor shall provide qualified technical personnel to accomplish the overhaul and/or refurbishment of submarine EDG components and subassemblies. Items to be overhauled/refurbished include, but are not limited to, the following EDG components and subassemblies:

· Turbochargers

· Attached pumps

· DSW Pump

· ECM(s)

· Coolers / Heat Exchangers

· Gear train components

· Coupling assemblies

· Black start system components

3.3 MAJOR and MINOR REPAIRS TO ENGINES, GENERATORS and SUPPORT SYSTEMS

3.3.1 When directed by TO, the contractor shall provide qualified technical personnel to accomplish emergent minor and major repairs to EDG engines and generators.

3.3.2 Representative minor repairs include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Main and connecting rod bearing replacement

· Fuel injection system component replacement/repair

· Generator air cooler repair/cleaning/descaling

· Lube oil cooler repair/cleaning

· Turbocharger repair or replacement

3.3.3 Representative major repairs include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Crankshaft replacement

· Power assembly replacement (liner, piston, rings)

· Crankshaft conditioning after bearing failure

· Generator alignment

· Camshaft replacement

3.3.4 Specific guidance for repairs to engines, generators and support systems will be provided via individual TOs.

3.4 LIFECYCLE MAINTENANCE

3.4.1 When directed by TO, the contractor shall provide qualified technical personnel to accomplish EDG Lifecycle Maintenance (LCM). Representative LCM tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Power assembly replacement (liner, piston, rings)

· Replace cylinder heads and bolts

· Rebuild DSW pump (mechanical seal and impeller)

· Replace DLO pump

· Rebuild/replace air start motor

· Clean and pressure test aftercooler core and oil cooler core

· Replace voltage regulator

· Replace Black Start System (BSS)

· Flush/clean DLO system

3.4.2 Specific LCM requirements will be provided via individual TOs.

3.5 Manufacturing Phase-Out or Discontinuation of Production, Diminishing Sources, and Obsolete Materials or Components

3.5.1 The contractor shall notify the contracting officer immediately upon determining the unavailability of obsolete materials or components. The contractor may recommend a solution to include the impact on the contract price and delivery. The contractor shall not initiate any item redesign or incur any additional costs without the express, written authorization of the contracting officer.

4.0 DELIVERABLES AND DATA REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General

All products, documentation, data files and masters for reports etc. developed during the performance of this requirement are the property of the Government and shall be turned over to NSWCPD upon request or at the completion of the order. Deliverables shall be developed and submitted in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) and the, specific requirement of each TO. Both electronic and hard copy deliverables may be required. Work products shall be submitted in media (e.g., DOC, XLS, PDF, etc.) as mutually agreed upon prior to submission. Unless otherwise specified, deliverable products may be in contractor format.

4.2 Acceptance Criteria

Final inspection and acceptance of all work, reports, and other deliverables will be performed by the Government’s Subject Matter Expert (SME) at the place of delivery. General quality measures, as set forth below, will be applied to each work product delivered under this SOW.

4.2.1 Accuracy - Deliverables shall be accurate in presentation, technical content, and adherence to accepted elements of style.

4.2.2 Clarity – Deliverables shall be clear and concise. Any/all diagrams/text shall be easy to understand and be relevant to the supporting narrative.

4.2.3 Consistency to Requirements - All deliverables must satisfy the general requirements of this statement of work as well as the specific requirements of each TO.

4.2.4 File Editing - All electronic text and diagrammatic files shall be editable by the Government unless otherwise agreed.

4.2.5 Timeliness - Deliverables shall be submitted on or before the due date specified by the Government.

4.3 The contractor shall provide the following deliverables during the execution of task orders under this BOA. The specific requirements for each deliverable are provided in applicable Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).

4.3.1 Task Order Status Reports (CDRL A001)

4.3.1.1 The contractor shall develop and submit recurring status and progress reports for each active task order issued under this BOA. The reports shall briefly describe the work performed during each reporting period together with significant results thereof. The reports shall also describe any problems encountered and propose solutions for their resolution. Additionally, reports shall provide the current technical and financial status of the efforts. Informal appendices shall be included as necessary or required in the scope of work. Any subcontractor technical progress shall be reported separately as attachments to the contractor’s progress report.

4.3.1.2 This report shall reflect both prime and subcontractor data, if applicable, and at the same level of detail.

4.3.1.3 Submission of task order status reports shall be done via electronic mail to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and the Subject Matter Expert (SME) at the recurring intervals indicated in each task order SOW. While the Contractor’s format is acceptable, the Government’s approval must be received in writing from the COR within 5 business days before formal submission.

4.3.2 Travel Reports (CDRL A002)

4.3.2.1 The contractor shall develop and submit a report for each trip or travel occurrence conducted in support of task orders issued under this BOA. Travel reports shall include sufficient information from the trip or travel occurrence as is necessary to effectively communicate the details and results from the travel conducted. At a minimum, each travel report shall include the following information:

· Trip Purpose

· Place(s) visited

· Contractor personnel making trip

· Personnel contacted

· Travel dates

· Background

· As-found conditions & Observations

· Actions Taken

· Conclusions & recommendations

4.3.2.2 This report shall reflect both prime and subcontractor data, if applicable, at the same level of detail.

4.3.2.3 Submission of this report shall be done via e-mail to the COR and SME. Travel reports shall be submitted no later than 5 business days after completion of each travel occurrence. While the Contractor’s format is acceptable, the Government’s approval must be received in writing from the COR within 5 business days before formal submission.

4.3.3 Project Planning Charts (CDRL A003)

4.3.3.1 The contractor shall develop and submit a Project Planning Chart for each TO assigned under this BOA. The Project Planning Chart shall graphically depict the schedule and actual progress of work on a specific TO. The Project Planning Chart shall contain the following information at a minimum:

· Contract and TO Number

· TO Period of Performance

· Task Critical Milestones

· Project Tasks and Subtasks, rolled up to the milestone level

· Scheduled and Actual Starting Dates for each task and subtask

· Scheduled and Actual Completion Dates for each task and subtask

· Duration for each task and subtask

· Predecessor/successor relationship for each task and subtask

· Percentage complete for each task, subtask, milestone and for the overall TO

4.3.3.2 This report shall reflect both prime and subcontractor data if applicable at the same level of detail.

4.3.3.3 Submission of this CDRL shall be done via electronic mail to the persons indicated and on the schedule(s) identified in each specific task order statements of work. While the Contractor’s format is acceptable, the Government’s approval must be received in writing from the COR within 5 business days before formal submission.

4.3.4.2 This report shall reflect both prime and subcontractor data if applicable at the same level of detail.

4.3.4.3 Submission of this CDRL shall be done via electronic mail to the persons indicated and on the schedule(s) identified in each specific task order statements of work. While the Contractor’s format is acceptable, the Government’s approval must be received in writing from the COR within 5 business days before formal submission.

4.3.5 Government Furnished Property Inventory Monthly Reports (CDRL A005)

4.3.5.1 The contractor shall develop and deliver a GFP Inventory Monthly Report in accordance with the requirements of CDRL A005 and data item description (DID) DI-MGMT-80441D.

4.3.5.2 This report shall reflect both prime and subcontractor data if applicable at the same level of detail.

4.3.5.3 The CDRL shall be delivered electronically, unless otherwise stated, and while the Contractor’s format is acceptable, Government approval is required from the COR.

4.3.6 Government Furnished Property Inventory Final Reports (CDRL A006)

4.3.6.1 The contractor shall develop and deliver a GFP Inventory Final Report in accordance with the requirements of CDRL A006 and data item description (DID) DI-MGMT-80441D.

4.3.6.2 This report shall reflect both prime and subcontractor data if applicable at the same level of detail.

4.3.6.3 The CDRL shall be delivered electronically, unless otherwise stated, and while the Contractor’s format is acceptable, Government approval is required from the COR.

5.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

5.3 Contractor personnel that require a badge to work on-site at one of the NSWCPD sites must provide an I-9 form to verify proof of citizenship. The I-9 form should be signed by the company Facility Security Officer or the company Human Resource Department. In addition to the I-9 form, Contractors shall also bring their birth certificate, current United States Passport or naturalization certificate and state issued ID to the NSWCPD Security Officer at the time of badge request to verify citizenship. Finally, contractors shall supply a copy of their OPSEC Training Certificate or other proof that the training has been completed.

5.4 Vetting through the National Crime Information Center, Sex Offender Registry, and the Terrorist screening database shall be process for a contractor that does not have a favorable adjudicated investigation. Any contractor that has unfavorable information that has not been favorably adjudicated by Department of Defense Central Adjudication Facility (DOD CAF) will not be issued a badge.

5.5 This effort may require access to classified information up to the CONFIDENTIAL level. No classified data will be generated or stored by the Contractor. The Contractor is required to have and maintain a CONFIDENTIAL facility clearance. The requirements of the attached DD Form 254 apply (see Section J of the contract).

5.6 The Contractor shall appoint a Facility Security Officer (FSO), who shall (1) be responsible for all security aspects of the work performed under this BOA, (2) assure compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) (DOD 5220.22-M), and (3) assure compliance with any written instructions from the NSWCPD Security Office, Code 1051.

5.7 OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC)

5.7.1 The Contractor shall protect critical information associated with this contract to prevent unauthorized disclosure. The NSWC Philadelphia Division's (NSWCPD) Critical Information List (CIL)/ CIIL (Critical Indicators and information list) will be provided on site, if warranted. Performance under this contract requires the contractor to adhere to OPSEC requirements. The Contractor may not impose OPSEC requirements on its subcontractors unless NSWCPD approves the OPSEC requirements. During the period of this BOA, the Contractor may be exposed to, use, or produce, NSWCPD Critical Information (CI) and/or observables and indicators which may lead to discovery of CI. NSWCPD’s CI will not be distributed to unauthorized third parties, including foreign governments, or companies under Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI).

5.7.2 CUI correspondence transmitted internally on the contractor's unclassified networks or information systems, and externally, shall be protected per NIST SP-800-171, Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in Non-federal Systems and Organizations. Assembled large components/systems being transported to and from testing areas, other production or government facilities (whether or not on public roadways) shall be in an enclosed van trailer or covered flatbed trailer. Component/System outside storage, staging, and test areas shall be shielded/obscured from public view wherever physically possible.

5.7.3 NSWCPD’s CI shall not be publicized in corporate wide newsletters, trade magazines, displays, intranet pages or public facing websites. Media requests related to this project shall be directed to the PCO, and the COR who will forward the required to the NSWCPD Public Release Authority for review.

5.7.4 Any attempt by unauthorized third parties to solicit, obtain, photograph, or record, or; incidents of loss/compromise of government Classified or CI, Business Sensitive, Company Proprietary information related to this or other program must be immediately reported to the contractor's Facility Security Officer and Cognizant Security Office and/or the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, and the NSWC PD Security Division (Code 105.1). Questions concerning these requirements shall be directed to the PCO, and the COR who will forward the request to the NSWC PD Security Division (Code 105.1).

5.8 RECEIPT, STORAGE, AND GENERATION OF CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION (CUI)

All Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) associated with this contract must follow the minimum marking requirements of DoDI 5200.48, Section 3, paragraph 3.4.a, and include the acronym "CUI" in the banner and footer of the document. In accordance with DoDI 5200.48, CUI must be safeguarded to prevent Unauthorized Disclosure (UD). CUI export controlled technical information or other scientific, technical, and engineering information must be marked with an export control warning as directed in DoDI 5230.24, DoDD 5230.25, and Part 250 of Title 32, CFR. Nonfederal information systems storing and processing CUI shall be protected per NIST SP-800-171, or subsequent revisions. All transmissions to personal email accounts (AOL, Yahoo, Hotmail, Comcast, etc.) and posting on social media websites (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) are prohibited. Destroy CUI associated with this contract by any of the following approved methods: A cross-cut shredder; a certified commercial destruction vendor; a central destruction facility; incineration; chemical decomposition; pulverizing, disintegration; or methods approved for classified destruction.

5.9 The Prime Contractor shall:

5.9.1 Forward signed copies of DD254s provided to subcontractors to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD), ATTN: Security.

5.9.2 Direct the subcontractor to obtain approval, through the prime Contractor, for the public release of information received or generated by the sub through the prime Contractor.

5.9.3 Submit the subcontractor request for public release through the technical point of contact identified on the DD 254.

6.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

6.1 The primary place of performance for task orders issued under this contract will be at the Contractor’s facilities and submarine fleet concentration areas and/or repair facilities in the continental United States (CONUS) and shipboard locations outside of the continental United States (OCONUS). It is estimated that 20% of the work will occur at the contractor’s facilities and 80% of the work will occur shipboard and/or at ship homeport locations and submarine repair facilities. Only as-needed work will be performed at Government sites, via either local site visits or formal travel orders to remote locations.

7.0 TRAVEL

7.1 While the majority of work will be performed at the Contractor’s site(s) and at contractor’s facilities near fleet concentration areas and submarine repair facilities, the contractor will be required to travel periodically in support of task orders issued under this BOA. Travel will be to Naval shipyards and submarine repair/refit facilities, Naval activities and bases, commercial industrial areas, and the facilities of other contractors, corporations and businesses associated with each particular task order. Ships visits may be accomplished during industrial repair availabilities and may require isolated underway periods. Anticipated travel locations include various CONUS and OCONUS locations, including but not limited to: Groton, CT, Portsmouth, NH, Kittery, ME, Norfolk, VA, Pearl Harbor HI, Diego Garcia, Guam and Subic Bay, Philippines

7.2 The contractor shall make their own travel arrangements and process their own clearance data/messages required for admission to appropriate facilities.

7.3 The frequency and duration of travel required will be determined by the contractor at the task order level. The number of trips and types of personnel traveling shall be limited to the minimum required to accomplish work requirements. Since all task orders will be firm fixed price, the contractor should include costs associated with travel in each task order quote or pricing proposal.

7.4 All travel shall be conducted in accordance with FAR 31.205-46 - Travel Costs and B-231-H001 - Travel Costs (NAVSEA) and shall be pre-approved by the COR. The Contractor shall submit travel reports in accordance with the requirements of CDRL A002.

7.5 Travel Costs: The current maximum per diem rates are set forth in: (i) Federal Travel Regulations for travel in the Continental United States; (ii) Joint Travel Regulations for overseas non-foreign areas (e.g. Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, etc.); and (iii) Department of State-prescribed rates for foreign overseas locations.

7.6 OCONUS Contractor Personnel Travel During COVID-19

In consideration of personnel movement during the COVID-19 pandemic, Force Health Protection (FHP) guidance has been issued for contractor personnel who travel OCONUS for deployment and for conducting official travel OCONUS as well. Entry requirements are communicated to traveling personnel, including contractor personnel, through the Electronic Foreign Clearance Guide (EFCG). Contractor personnel must adhere to current country entry requirements of the respective geographic combatant command (GCC) (which may include screening, ROM, and testing) and all applicable host nation procedures. All contracts including performance outside the United States require DoD contractor personnel to complete a risk assessment of health status.

8.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP)

8.1 GFP may be applicable to this contract. GFP will be identified at the task order level when necessary and pertinent to the subject of the individual task order.

9.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION (GFI)

9.1 GFI will be provided to the contractor at the task order level when necessary and pertinent to the subject of the individual task order.

9.2 GFI is for informational purposes, and use by the Contractor is optional.

10.0 COUNTERFEIT MATERIAL PREVENTION

10.1 Non-Electronic Materiel

10.1.1 Department of the Navy contractors (and their subcontractors at all tiers) who obtain critical or high risk materiel shall implement a risk mitigation process as follows:

10.1.1.1 If the materiel is currently in production or currently available, the materiel shall be obtained only from authorized sources. Authorized sources are the OEM, a source (e.g., authorized distributor) with the express written authority of the original manufacturer or current design activity, or an aftermarket manufacturer authorized to be a supplier of parts that is within the terms of an original manufacturer agreement.

10.1.1.2 If the materiel is not in production or currently available from authorized suppliers, the materiel shall be obtained from suppliers that:

(a) meet appropriate counterfeit avoidance criteria (e.g., supplier history (Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) and System for Award Management (SAM)) for detection, handling, storage and traceability, containment and reporting of counterfeit material, and

(b) are properly trained in counterfeit material prevention practices and procedures

10.1.1.3 The contractor shall notify the PCO when critical or high risk materiel cannot be obtained from an authorized source.

10.1.1.4 The contractor shall take mitigating actions to authenticate (e.g., inspect and test) the materiel if purchased from an unauthorized source.

10.1.1.5 The contractor shall report instances of counterfeit and suspect counterfeit materiel to the PCO and the GIDEP as soon as the contractor becomes aware of the issue.

10.1.1.6 The contractor shall maintain materiel traceability that enables tracking through the supply chain back to the original manufacturer, if critical or high risk materiel is purchased from an authorized source. If material is purchased from an unauthorized source, the contractor shall maintain traceability to the unauthorized source at a minimum. This traceability process must include date code, lot, or batch data. This requirement does not replace or superseded any other objective quality evidence requirements.

11.0 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

11.1 The contractor shall be responsible for the employment of trained and technically qualified personnel to perform the technical efforts described herein. In addition, the contractor is responsible for organizational and administrative controls necessary to ensure that performance meets or exceeds all specification requirements and those set forth in this SOW as well as each individual task order SOW.

11.2 The Government reserves the right, during the life of this BOA, to request work histories on any contractor employees for the purposes of verifying compliance with this requirement. Personnel assigned to or utilized by the contractor in the performance of this contract shall be fully capable of performing the contemplated functions of the respective labor categories in an efficient, reliable and professional manner.

11.3 If the contracting officer questions the qualifications or competence of any person performing under the contract, the burden shall be on the contractor to confirm that the person in question is qualified as prescribed herein.

11.4 All persons with a reasonable expectation to conduct onboard repair efforts shall, at the time of contract award, be U.S. citizens possessing a favorable Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) adjudication or hold an active Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credential.

12.0 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

12.1 All repair and maintenance employees working aboard Naval vessels, dry-docks and piers must obtain a valid 10-hour OSHA Maritime Shipyard Employment Course #7615 or NAVSEA-approved equivalent course completion card prior to conducting any work on a ship or in an industrial facility. The training certification and card must be maintained for the duration of the contract.

13.0 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

13.1 Contractor-furnished material requirements will be specified at the task order level

End of Statement of Work