CERFP CTE NewEngland PWS.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

New England CERFP Collective Training Event (CTE), Exeter, RI, 11-14 April 2022

Structural Collapse Venue Site (SCVS) Reset, Down Tree/Power Line (DTPL) Scenario

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide support to the New England Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP) Collective Training Events in Exeter, RI, taking place in April of 2022, to provide and manage contracted role players, moulage and mannequins with medical support to reset the Structural Collapse Venue Site (SCVS) and to provide real world medical support to contractors, contractor employees and service members taking part in the exercise. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to provide a vital realistic element to the exercise as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: In conjunction with the National Guard Bureau, the New England CERFP, a joint service unit supported by the States of Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island, is tasked to develop and support regional training and exercise activities aimed at enhancing domestic contingency readiness.

The New England CERFP ensures these functions are integrated and complementary where appropriate.

In an effort to provide conditions wherein the participants are challenged with probable real-world situations, the New England CERFP uses moulaged role players and mannequins to simulate the applicable conditions. The use of role players is required to support training and exercises to enhance domestic contingency preparedness exercises and evaluations of response capabilities. The exercise Role Player Support specifically addresses a combination of strategic planning and tactical operations within the civilian emergency management community.

1.3 Scope: The contractor shall provide role players and mannequins for the CTE. The contractor shall also provide Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and the materials necessary to establish training lanes and scenarios, simulated incident command staff for the exercise, real-world medical support to respond in the event of an actual injury during training, and the materials necessary to restore the SCVS following completion of training.

1.4 Objectives: This Performance Work Statement establishes guidelines and performance requirements for contractor support to allow the New England CERFP and supporting units the maximum opportunity to exercise their personnel by simulating actual conditions, such as industrial catastrophic events. Role Players are essential to realism and interaction during the training events, which is enhanced by acting, moulage, and environmental conditions. Training venues and props will be built to ensure that personnel gain valuable experience and expertise working on a simulated collapsed structure and simulated down-tree/power line scenarios.

1.5 Period of Performance:

• Kick-Off Meeting: NLT 10 days after contract award

• Post Award Conference: TBD (if necessary)

• Phase-In Period: From kick-off meeting through 11APR22 (Preparation for

Contract Performance) o In place no later than 1800 on 11APR22

• Exercise Performance Period: 12APR22 through 14APR22 (Exercise)

• Exercise After Action Review: 15APR22 (Contract Manager Only)

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control: Quality Control is the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor is responsible for the delivery of quality services/supplies to the Government (see Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.246-1, Contractor Inspection Requirements). The Contractor shall develop, implement and maintain an effective Quality Control System which includes a written Quality Control Plan (QCP). The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The QCP shall implement standardized procedure/methodology for monitoring and documenting contract performance to ensure all contract requirements are met. The Contractors’ QCP must contain a systematic approach to monitor operations to ensure acceptable services/products are provided to the Government. The QCP, as a minimum, shall address continuous process improvement; procedures for scheduling, conducting and documentation of inspection;

discrepancy identification and correction; corrective action procedures to include procedures for addressing Government discovered non-conformances; procedures for root cause analysis to identify the root cause and root cause corrective action to prevent re-occurrence of discrepancies; procedures for trend analysis; procedures for collecting and addressing customer feedback/complaints. The contractor shall provide to the Government their quality control plan to Contracting Officer or their designated representative within 5 working days following the Kick-Off Meeting. After acceptance of the quality control plan the contractor shall receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to their QC system.

1.6.2 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).

1.6.2.1 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will monitor contractor performance and complete the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan Worksheet (Ref Part 7, Attachment 7.8) at the end of the contract period of performance. However, the COR may submit a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan Worksheet at any time and as often as necessary to document quality levels.

1.6.2.2 If Contractor response to an identified quality deficiency is unsatisfactory, the Contracting Officer or COR will contact the appropriate Contractor representative to implement a plan of action to remedy the identified deficiency. A quality rating may change from “Green” to “Red” without notice.

We anticipate the COR utilizing the “Yellow” quality rating to alert the contracting office of quality issues that have the potential for a “Red” quality rating if corrective action is not taken. If the performance rating for any task in this order is “Red” during any time in the performance period, the COR will notify the Contracting Officer.

Rating Description Green Yes, performance and technical specifications are being met at AQL.

Yellow Yes, performance and technical specifications are currently being met at the minimum AQL, but the following service / deliverable needs contractor attention.

The Customer will identify what component of the deliverable and/or service requires attention.

Red No, performance and technical specifications are not being met at AQL and the following service / deliverable needs immediate contractor resolution.

The Customer must identify what component of the deliverable and/or service is below the minimum AQL.

1.6.3 Hours of Operation: The Contractor is responsible for providing services in accordance with the hours and dates included in Part 7, Attachment 7.4, unless Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential. The Government shall not be liable for overtime hours incurred in excess of the aforementioned minimum coverage.

1.6.4 Place of Performance: The primary location for this exercise is Exeter, RI. The rubble pile (SCVS) is located south of the Rhode Island Fire Academy, located in the town of Exeter, RI. The site is formally called the Exeter Rubble Pile.

1.6.5 Type of Contract: The government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price single award contract.

1.6.6 Contractor Travel: Travel to other government facilities or other contractor facilities may be required. All contractor associated travel associated with the support of this contract shall be accounted for in the contractor’s proposal on a firm fixed price basis to the Government. All travel expenses are subject to the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR).

1.6.7 Other Direct Costs: All other direct costs associated with the support of this contract shall be accounted for in the contractor’s proposal on a firm fixed price basis to the Government.

1.6.8 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this task order 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, within 14 days after task order award or identification of potential an OCI, 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.

1.6.9 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR is authorized to represent the contracting officer in interpreting the technical requirements of this task order.

1.6.9.1 The COR monitors all technical aspects of the task order and assists in task order 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 task order 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. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.9.2 All contracting actions and/or correspondence should be forwarded through the COR. The COR will act as the Contracting Officer’s representative for technical matters, providing technical direction and discussion as necessary with respect to the specification or statement of work, and monitoring the progress and quality of the contractor’s performance.

1.6.9.3 The COR is NOT an Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) and does not have authority to take any action, either directly or indirectly, that would change the pricing, quantity, quality, place of performance, delivery schedule, or any other term and condition of the contract, or to direct the accomplishment of effort that goes beyond the scope the statement of work in the contract.

When, in the opinion of the contractor, the COR requests efforts outside the existing scope of the contract, the contractor shall promptly notify the contracting officer in writing. The contractor under such direction shall take no action until the contracting officer has resolved the issue or has otherwise issued a modification to the contract.

1.6.9.4 In the absence of the Primary COR (due to reasons such as leave, illness, and official travel), all responsibilities and functions assigned to the Primary COR shall be the responsibility of the Alternate COR (if appointed) acting on behalf of the Primary COR.

1.6.9.5 The Primary COR is CPT John Hobbs, (207) 430-6001, john.w.hobbs40.mil@army.mil. The alternate COR is CW3 Martins, (207) 430-5802, eric.j.martins4.mil@army.mil.

1.6.10 Program Management: The following subsections specify requirements for contract, management, and personnel administration:

1.6.10.1 Key Personnel: 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 on the days and dates according to Part 7, Attachment 7.4.

1.6.10.2 Contract Management: The contractor shall establish clear organizational lines of authority and responsibility to ensure effective management of the resources assigned to the requirement. The contractor must maintain continuity between the support operations at place of performance as specified at the task order level and the contractor’s corporate offices. The contractor shall provide management of subcontracts so as to ensure transparency of services to the Government; this includes timely payment of sub-contractors and organic personnel, which is the singular responsibility of the contractor.

1.6.10.3 Contract Administration: The contractor shall establish processes and assign appropriate resources to effectively administer the requirement. The contractor shall respond to Government requests mailto:%20john.w.hobbs40.mil@army.mil mailto:eric.j.martins4.mil@army.mil for contractual actions within one (1) business day. The contractor shall designate and maintain a single point of contact between the Government and Contractor personnel assigned to support the contract or task orders. The contractor shall assign work effort and maintain proper and accurate time keeping records of personnel assigned to work on the requirement.

1.6.10.4 Subcontract Management: The contractor shall be responsible for any subcontract management necessary to integrate work performed on this requirement and shall be responsible and accountable for subcontractor performance on this requirement. The prime contractor will manage work distribution to ensure there are no Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) considerations. In the event that a potential OCI is identified, the prime contractor is responsible for immediately preparing and submitting to the contracting officer for approval, and adequate mitigation plan. Contractors may add subcontractors to their team after notification to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) or Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

1.6.10.5 Phase-In Period: Following the Kick-Off Meeting the contractor shall initiate their Phase-In period to prepare for full contract performance from 12-14APR22. (Ref 1.5)

1.6.10.6 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5, Post Award Orientation. The Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer 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.

1.6.11 Personnel Administration and Management: The contractor shall provide for employees during designated Government non-work days or other periods where Government offices are closed due to weather or security conditions. The contractor shall maintain the currency of their employees by providing initial and refresher training as required to meet the PWS requirements. The contractor shall make necessary travel arrangements for employees. The contractor shall provide necessary infrastructure to support contract tasks including both on-site and off-site support as specified at the task order level. The contract shall provide administrative support to employees in a timely fashion (time keeping, leave processing, pay and emergency needs).

1.6.11.1 Non-personal Services: The Government shall neither supervise contractor employees nor control the method by which the contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual contractor employees. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to manage its employees and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, or give the perception of personal services. If the contractor believes that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the contractor's responsibility to notify the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) immediately.

1.6.11.2 Removal of Personnel: The Government reserves the right to require the contractor to remove contractor employees at any time for due to violation of law, regulation or imminent danger to government employees, facilities or interests. The contractor is responsible at all times for providing service at the required level and must develop a plan to ensure continuity of services in the event of unexpected departure or removal of contractor personnel. The contractor has sole responsibility to supervise, remove, replace, discipline or approve leave for its employees. In the event that an employee is removed or replaced, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer whenever changes are proposed. The Contractor shall also provide a minimum of a 7-day advance notice to the COR prior to removing an employee. This 7-day advance notice is not required in the case of emergency or when the best interest of the Government is not served.

1.6.11.3 Staffing: Employment and staffing difficulties shall not be justification for the contractor’s failure to meet established requirements. If such difficulties impair performance, the contractor may be subject to termination for cause.

1.6.11.4 Contractor Employee Qualifications: The contractor is responsible for providing a fully qualified work force. The contractor shall employ and utilize only experienced, responsible and capable persons in the performance of work under this contract. All employees must be citizens of the United States (or authorized aliens) and shall be able to furnish proof of citizenship if asked to do so by the Contracting Officer.

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

1.6.11.6 Exempt Professional Employees: Contractor employees supporting this task order requirement are identified as professional employees as defined in 29 CFR 541 and are not subject to the requirements of the Service Contract Act of 1965 (FAR Subpart 22.11 Professional Employee Compensation).

1.6.12 Security Requirements: Security Clearances are not required. The government reserves the right to deny access at any time, for any reason.

1.6.12.1 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: Contractor and all associated sub-contractor’s employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). This includes policies pertaining to the use or prohibition of electronic recorders, devices, cameras, etc. If the Contractor is required to take photographs or videos on a Government Installation, the Contractor must obtain written permission from the Senior Commander. Contractor workforce shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes. Vehicles operated by contractor personnel are subject to search pursuant to applicable regulations. The award of this task order does not create a right for any individual contractor employee to have access to any installation. Any moving violation of any applicable regulation may result in the termination of the contractor employee’s installation driving privileges.

1.6.12.1.1 The contractor and its personnel must comply with the requirements of this paragraph in accessing Controlled Unclassified information (CUI), adherence to physical security requirements and access to Government facilities, records and information systems. For the purposes of this contract the contractors are not required to access any local Government IT systems and do not require a DD 254, DoD Contract Security Classification Specification.

1.6.12.1.2 The Contractor is responsible for safeguarding information of a confidential or sensitive nature. Failure to safeguard any classified/privileged information which may involve the contractor or the contractor’s personnel may subject the contractor and/or the contractor’s employees to criminal liability under Title 18, section 793 and 7908 of the US Code. Provisions of the privacy act apply to all records and reports maintained by the contractor. All programs and materials developed at government expense during the course of this contract are the property of the government. The contractor shall comply with all security regulations imposed by the base/post commander and/or agency occupying the space where work is to be performed to include obtaining and maintaining security badges if required by installation security personnel.

1.6.12.2 Criminal Background Check: The contractor shall provide proof of employee criminal background checks upon request. (Note: The Contractor shall not employ an individual with a felony on their criminal record). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office.

1.6.12.2.1 Pre-screen applicants using E-Verify or similar program: The Vendor must pre-screen applicants using the E-verify Program (http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) website or other nationally accredited program to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The vendor must ensure that the applicant has two valid forms of government issued identification. An initial list of applicants must be provided to the COR no later than 7 business days after the initial contract award to start the CI-focused security screening process.

1.6.12.2.2 National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and terrorist threat data base screening are required. All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are not in possession of a current Common Access Card (CAC) may be vetted by the local security office to determine fitness and eligibility for access IAW DTM 09-012, paragraph 2.b(4) to include but not limited to an NCIC and Terrorist Database screening. The Vendor will ensure that the government has sufficient biographical information to conduct said screening including, but not limited to the person's name, date of birth, and social security number, race, gender and place of birth (city and State).

1.6.12.3 Physical Security: The contractor shall safeguard all Government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured. The contractor shall ensure that all parts of the facility where work is being performed are adequately protected against vandalism and theft.

1.6.12.4 Key Control: The government does not anticipate the issuance of keys or key cards; however in the event in which keys are issued the following shall apply. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer. Should keys/key cards become lost or duplicate the Government may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the payment due the Contractor.

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1.6.12.5 Protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII): The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting all PII encountered in the performance of work in accordance with DFARS 224.103, DoDD 5400.11, Department of Defense Privacy Program, and DoD 5400.11-R, Department of Defense Privacy Program. If the Contractor violates the aforementioned policies and a PII breach results, the Contractor shall be responsible for all notification costs, call-center support costs, and credit monitoring service costs for all individuals who’s PII has been compromised.

1.6.12.6 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings 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. The Contractor (to include subcontractors) shall provide each employee an Identification (ID) wrist band, which includes the Company and Employee Name. Key Personnel shall wear an ID name badge which will include a color photo, the name of the company, individual and job title easily readable from a distance of 3 meters. The Contractor (to include subcontractors) shall be responsible for collection of ID Wrist Bands and Badges upon completion of the contract or termination of employee. A listing of issued identification wrist bands and/or name badges shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer or their designated representative prior to the contract performance date and updated as needed to reflect Contractor and Subcontractor personnel changes.

1.6.12.7 CAC Requirements: Not applicable.

1.6.12.8 HSPD-12 Background Investigation Requirements: Not applicable.

1.6.12.9 Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS): Not applicable.

1.6.12.10 AT Level I Training: The Contract Manager, and any other contract employees to include subcontract employees with supervisory responsibilities over other contract/subcontract employees shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days of the Kick-Off Meeting, unless they can produce a certificate demonstrating prior completion of the course. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected employee to the COR NLT 1APR22. This training is available online at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html.

1.6.12.11 iWATCH Training: The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program. This training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed prior to 11APR22 with the results reported to the COR NLT 11APR22.

1.6.12.12 ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System): Not applicable.

1.6.12.13 COMSEC/IT Security: Not applicable.

1.6.12.14 OPSEC Training: Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training or receive equivalent information briefing from the COR.

1.6.12.15 Information Assurance/Information Technology Training: Not applicable.

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1.6.13 Combating Trafficking in Persons: The United States Government has adopted a zero tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons. Contractors and contractor employees shall not engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of performance of the contract; procure commercial sex acts during the period of performance of the contract; or use forced labor in the performance of the contract. The Contractor shall notify its employees of the United States Government’s zero tolerance policy, 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. The Contractor shall take appropriate action, up to and including termination, against employees or subcontractors that violate the US Government policy as described at FAR 22.17.

1.6.14 Conservation: The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall operate under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities. Contractors providing products (supplies and materials) under this contract shall comply with: Section 6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Executive Orders 13423, and 13514. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) program provides a list of designated products and the accompanying recommendations for post-consumer content and recovered materials content. EPA has identified eight product categories: Construction; Landscaping; Non-Paper Office Products; Paper and Paper Products; Park and Recreation; Transportation; Vehicular; and Miscellaneous. The Supplier Directory and Product Resource Guides are also available for each of the eight categories which can be found at http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/products/index.htm

1.6.15 Data Rights: Not applicable.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

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2. Definitions and Acronyms:

2.1 Definitions:

BREACHING AND BREAKING: The most dangerous skill to perform in a collapse condition as it is the most likely to initiate, by battering a broken building, a secondary collapse. Typically: jack hammering on concrete to make a hole to make entry; to break down an object. Atypically: to as carefully as possible, widen any existing opening to allow responders and victims entrapment access.

CERFP: Provides a phased capability to an incident site. Each CERFP can be ready to deploy to an incident within six hours of notification of an incident. The team is trained to locate and extract victims from a contaminated environment, perform mass casualty decontamination, and provide treatment as necessary to stabilize patients for evacuation.

CONFINED SPACE: A space that is large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform assigned work: has limited or restricted means for entry or exit; and is not designed for continuous employee occupancy.

CONTRACTOR: A supplier or vendor having a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

CONTRACT MANAGER: A person delegated to ensure performance of the contract. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The CM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

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.

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.

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

DELIVERABLE: Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-physical things such as meeting minutes.

DOWN TREE POWER LINE (DTPL) SCENARIO: A physical location, as in a training area or lane.

A site where there are ten or more down trees and power lines that are often found in real-world natural disasters, domestic terrorism events or structural collapses. DTPL scenarios are typically constructed out of actual trees and telephone poles. Cable is used to simulate the actual power lines. Substitute materials may be used to help design the training lane and provide the desired effect.

DUAL STATUS COMMAND: Dual status command allows one commander to command both federal (Title 10) and state forces (National Guard in Title 32 and/or State Active Duty status) with the consent of a governor and the authorization of the President. This centralized command and control construct provides both the federal and state chains of command with a common operating picture through the eyes of the Dual Status Commander (DSC). It also enables the DSC to maximize his or her federal and state capabilities, as well as facilitate unity of effort from all assigned forces.

GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) OR GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (GP): Property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently made available to the Contractor.

INJECT: A new or different element that is introduced into an exercise to produce a predetermined result. A scripted event that prompts players to implement the plans, policies, and procedures that planners want the exercise to validate.

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.

LIFTING AND HAULING: The term “hauling” implies that rigging equipment is used to move a heavy object. Typically: to move a heavy object with technology. Atypically: to use what is in the surrounding area without returning to a cache for technology.

MOULAGE: Application of mock injuries for the purpose of training Emergency Response Teams and other first aid training.

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

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

QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP): An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

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

ROPES: Ropes in a high angle situation is the least used skill in all emergency services. Typically: high angle skills are used the least and can be used in unique situations. Atypically: low angle skills are used more often and should be used in problem solving to a greater extent.

RUBBLE PILE: Informal term for Structural Collapse Venue Site.

SHORING: The goal of shoring is to stabilize the object that is causing an unacceptable risk to extractors. Stabilizing can be accomplished by other means such as tying back and cribbing; both are faster than shoring and require fewer materials. Typically: use lumber to erect two shores an hour to stabilize a structure prominently or at least for a long-term period. Atypically: stabilize the structure or object to an acceptable point to search and extract, with the materials in the area as much as possible and practical.

SIMULATION CELL (SIMCELL): A SimCell is used to generate injects for, receive player responses for, and provide information in place of nonparticipating organizations that would likely participate actively if exercise events were real. Physically, the SimCell is a working location for a number of qualified professionals who portray these nonparticipating organizations.

STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE VENUE SITE (SCVS): A physical location, as in a training area. A site where there is one or more structures to simulate the collapsed state of buildings due to a natural disaster or a domestic terrorism event. SCVS is typically constructed of substantial materials such as shipping containers, concrete slabs, concrete tubes, and a multitude of concrete debris to simulate the collapse of a structure.

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

WHITE CELL: A neutral element that ensures the exercise stays on course and within the exercise commander’s training objectives.

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

2.2 Acronyms:

AAR After Action Report AC Area Commander ACO Administrative Contracting Officer ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AR Army Regulation AT Anti-Terrorism CBRN Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CERFP CBRN Enhanced Response Force Package CFR Code of Federal Regulations CM Contract Manager CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTR Contracting Officer's Technical Representative COTS Commercial Off the Shelf CTE Cumulative Training Exercise DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense DTPL Down Tree Power Line EDMSIM Emergency and Disaster Management Simulation EMS Emergency Medical Services ENDEX End Exercise EPA Environmental Protection Agency EXEVAL External Evaluation FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation GFP Government Furnished Property HazMat Hazardous Material

HSEEP Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program HRF Homeland Response Force IAP Incident Action Plan IBC International Building Code IC Incident Commander ICS Incident Command System IMT Incident Management Team IPC Initial Planning Conference JISCC Joint Incident Site Communications Capability JITEC Joint Interagency Training and Education Center JTR Joint Travel Regulation KO Contracting Officer MENG Maine National Guard MPC Mid-Planning Conference MSR Monthly Status Report MTT Mobile Training Team NG National Guard NLT No Later Than NIMS National Incident Management System NRP National Response Plan OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) OC/T Observer-Controller/Trainer ODC Other Direct Costs OPSEC Operations Security PII Personally Identifiable Information PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program SCVS Structural Collapse Venue Site SIMCELL Simulation Cell SME Subject Matter Expert SOG Standard Operating Guidance SOP Standard Operation Procedure STARTEX Start Exercise TE Technical Exhibit TTX Table Top Exercise WWAF-RA Wide Area Workflow – Receipt and Acceptance

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. Government Furnished Items and Services:

3.1. Services: The Government will not provide any services associated with the performance of this contract.

3.2 Facilities: The Contractor will be provided an area of land near the training exercise SCVS to set up their “Fixed” moulage site, and an area of land near existing SCVS to pre-stage equipment for SCVS reset.

3.2.1 Unscheduled gate closures by the Security Police may occur at any time causing all personnel entering or exiting a closed installation to experience a delay. This cannot be predicted or prevented.

Labor hour and Time & Materials employees are not compensated for unexpected closures or delays.

Vehicles operated by contractor personnel are subject to search pursuant to applicable regulations. The award of this task order does not create a right for any individual contractor employee to have access to any installation. Any moving violation of any applicable regulation may result in the termination of the contractor employee’s installation driving privileges.

3.2.2 The contractor, its employees, and subcontractors shall become familiar with and obey the regulations of the installation; including fire, traffic, safety and security regulations while on the installation. Contractor employees should only enter restricted areas when required to do so and only upon prior approval. All contractor employees and subcontractors shall carry proper identification with them at all times. The contractor shall be responsible for compliance with all regulations and orders of the installation; respecting identification of employees, movements on installation, parking, truck entry, and all other installation regulations, which may affect the work.

3.3 Utilities: The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount to accomplish cleaning vehicles and equipment. Contract employees may utilize water buffalos and hand washing stations in the area of performance if available.

3.4 Materials & Equipment: The Government will not provide any materials and equipment associated with the performance of this contract.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. Contractor Furnished Items and Responsibilities:

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

4.2 Secret Facility Clearance: Not applicable.

4.3 Materials: The Contractor shall provide all materials including cut away clothing, safety shoes, safety glasses, and clothing carry bags for role player support. The Contractor shall provide life support services to include meals and water for role players. The Contractor shall provide costume jewelry for role players. The contractor shall provide two (2) Glo-Germ kits. Each kit shall contain one (1) bottle of Glo-Germ and one (1) hand held black light for detecting contamination containment and decontamination techniques.

4.3.1 The Contractor shall provide all materials to support SCVS reset to include concrete slabs to replace those destroyed during training (20 ea. 4’x4’x6” slabs with ¼” steel rebar).The contractor shall locate, acquire and transport all construction and building materials to the site. Trees will be provided to build the DTPL lane.

4.3.2 The Contractor shall provide at a minimum the following materials including any additional items necessary for operations and maintenance support items identified in the PWS for Search and Extraction Training (Fuel, hydraulic fluid, hand tools, additional batteries/power packs, bits, blades and repair parts):

Lumber and Material Kit for Shoring Operations Quantity All lumber & shoring material used for structural or load bearing purpose will meet specifications established for and in accordance with ASTM & IBC standards for dimensional lumber used in commercial construction.

12’ 4x4 boards 40 ea.

12’ 2x4 boards 25 ea.

16’ 2X6 boards 21 ea.

16’ 2X4 boards 5 ea.

4’x8’ plywood ¾” thick 2 ea.

4’x8’ plywood ½” thick 6 ea.

8 penny duplex length nails (25 lbs) 1 bx.

16 penny duplex length nails (25 lbs) 1 bx.

Rod, reinforcement 1”x48” 8 ea.

Rod, reinforcement ½”x48” 8 ea.

Wood blades (Sawzall) 50 ea.

Metal blades 25 ea.

40 tooth blades, 10” 1 ea.

Diamond blade, 14” 2 ea.

Lumber crayons 1 bx.

Galvanized cable 3/8”diameter 200ft (to simulate powerlines).

Gas powered chain saws with a 75cc or greater engine and 18inch bar 2ea.

Safety equipment for two chain saws: chaps, helmets, gloves and safety glasses 2ea.

Spare bars to fit the provided chain saws 2ea.

Spare chains to fit the provided chain saws 4ea.

1 gallon mixed gas and 1 gallon of bar/chain oil for chain saws

4.4 Equipment: The Contractor shall provide all equipment necessary to ensure total mission support of role player services. Set up and operate temporary “Fixed” moulage sites to include: lights, electricity, water hot/cold, tables, chairs, and heat/cooling areas based on weather conditions. Provide holding sites/break areas with lights, electricity, water, meals, tables, chairs, toilets, and heat/cooling areas based on weather conditions. Provide role players transportation support to and from training areas, parking lots, breaks/meals areas, and life support services (water/meals/nourishment). Contractor shall also provide not less than 6 portable latrines for use by contractor employees to include subcontractor employees.

4.4.1 The Contractor shall provide weighted mannequins as listed in Section 5 of this PWS. This will include simulated fatality remains such as dismembered limbs or other body parts.

4.4.2 The Contractor shall provide a 5-ton Forklift to be used to move concrete slabs, and assist in the SCVS reset process. The Contractor shall provide Advanced Life Support Ambulances and equipment necessary to stabilize and transport casualties to the nearest treatment facility if necessary as specified in Section 5 of this PWS.

4.5 Safety Considerations: The Contractor is responsible for the safety of their contract employees and shall ensure adequate hydration, nutrition and sunscreen of role players throughout the period of performance for which excessive heat is expected. Note: The Role Players shall not bring any cellular phones, jewelry, watches, or any other personal effects on the rubble pile, the Government will not be responsible for any lost personal items.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks: The Contractor shall provide role players, moulage, mannequins, real world medical support, and NIMS/ICS SMEs for exercise support. The Contractor shall provide SCVS reset for support of the training exercise and Search and Extraction SMEs to support extraction training and safety on the rubble pile.

5.1 Task 1, Program Management: The contractor shall provide knowledge, materials and services to accomplish all tasks outlined in this Performance Work Statement throughout the period of performance of the contract.

5.1.1 Deliverable:

5.1.1.1 Meetings: The contractor shall prepare for, conduct, and participate in meetings and reviews when required or directed.

5.1.1.1.1 The Contractor will coordinate with the COR to schedule a Kick-off meeting between the Contract Manager and key government personnel…