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This is a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for a Firm Fixed Price contract to provide F5 VELOS Systems and associated services to Colombia under Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case CO-B-VHH A3. The contract is administered by the Security Assistance Management Directorate (SAMD) at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.
The hardware deliverables include two F5 VELOS Local Traffic Manager CX410 8-Slot Chassis (Part Number F5-VEL-LTM-CX410-AC), four VELOS Local Traffic Manager BX110 Blades for LTM Chassis (Part Number F5-VEL-LTM-BX110), and associated FIPS 140 licenses and upgrade kits. The contractor must provide new production hardware with verification of latest configuration and serial numbers. Services required include up to 80 hours of OCONUS on-site consulting support in the Bogota, Colombia area during standard business hours (M-F 8AM-6PM) with travel and living expenses included (Part Number F5-CST-S), and three-year extended service agreements for the chassis, blades, and add-ons that include 24-hour availability, remote assistance, advance RMA replacement, software upgrades, and iRules script support (Part Number 5-SVC-VEL-RMA4PREM). All hardware must be packaged in compliance with ASTM D 3951-18 and international wood packaging material standards (ISPM 15), and marked with Item Unique Identification (IUID) per DFARS 252.211-7003 and MIL-STD-130N for items exceeding $5,000. The contractor must provide a one-year no-cost warranty covering workmanship and materials, extended to the FMS customer country if applicable, with a minimum 60-day repair turnaround time. Additional requirements include monthly status reports, quarterly in-progress reviews, post-award orientation conference within 30 days, compliance with safety engineering standards (MIL-STD-882E), antiterrorism training (AR 525-13), OPSEC procedures (AR 530-1), and personnel security training per DoD and Army regulations, with final inspection and acceptance performed at origin by the cognizant DCMA office.
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26 October 2023
PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
FOR
F5 VELOS SYSTEM & ASSOCIATED SERVICES
FOREIGN MILITARY SALES CASE
CO-B-VHH A3
09 May 2025
Prepared by:
The Security Assistance Management Directorate (SAMD), AMSEL-LCS-RC
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
1.0 Scope.
This is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to provide F5 VELOS Systems and Associated Services to the country of Colombia in support of this Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case CO-B-VHH A3. The word Government in this document refers to the United States Government. The word country in this document refers to the FMS Customer(s).
2.0 Applicable Documents.
2.1 Military Standards
MIL-STD-130N with Change 1 Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property MIL-STD-129R Military Marking for Shipment and Storage MIL-STD-882E System Safety DoD Directive 5230.11 Disclosure of Classified Military Information to Foreign Governments and International Organizations DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program AR 525-13 Antiterrorism AR 530-1 Operations Security AR 381-12 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP)
2.2 Commercial Standards
ISPM 15 Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade ASTM D 3951-18 Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging
3.0 Requirements
3.1 Requirements for Hardware and Software. Contractor shall be responsible for shipping hardware delivery OCONUS/CONUS. The contractor shall provide F5 Networks brand hardware in accordance with and shall meet performance criteria specified in this PWS. All F5 Networks brand hardware shall be supplied from new production and shall be delivered according to the specified models, descriptions, and quantities listed below.
3.1.1 VELOS Chassis. The contractor shall provide two (02) VELOS Chassis: Local Traffic Manager CX410 8- Slot (Dual AC, Dual System Controllers) F5 Networks, Inc. Part Number: F5-VEL-LTM-CX410-AC.
3.1.2 VELOS Blade. The contractor shall provide four (4) VELOS Blade: Local Traffic Manager BX110 Blades (For LTM Chassis Only) F5 Networks, Inc. Part Number: F5-VEL-LTM-BX110.
3.1.3 VELOS FIPS License.
The contractor shall provide the following F5 Networks brand hardware according to specific models, description, and quantities listed below.
Part Number Description Qty F5-ADD-VEL-FB-CX410 VELOS Add-on: Platform FIPS 140 Ready 2 License for CX410 (BX110 Blade only) F5-UPG-FB-STICKER-1 Field Upgrade: Platforms FIPS 140 Sticker Kit 2
3.2 Requirements for Services. Services shall be provided in accordance with and shall meet the specifications and performance criteria stated in this PWS. The contractor shall provide OCONUS services on site on or near area of Bogota, Colombia.
3.2.1 Contractor OCONUS Consulting Support on the F5 Networks Solution. The contractor shall provide Contractor OCONUS Consulting Support on the F5 Networks Solution. Standard Hourly (M-F 8AM-6PM, postpaid, Minimum 8 hours) F5 Networks, Inc. Contractor will provide operational assistance for up to 80 hours for the F5 VELOS environment at the direction of the Customer's engagement manager. Contractor to provide operational support and configuration assistance on new configurations. Contractor will also guide the Customer's technical team through a series of actions, either face-to face or remotely, to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Contractor will assist customer with design network architecture, assist with configuring advanced product features, inspect Customer's configuration, make recommendations and observations relevant to the customers' application delivery goals and assist in the development of solutions that address Customer's specific requirements. This support also includes Travel and Living Expenses. Part Number: F5-CST-S.
3.2.2. Contractor Service Support-VELOS Service: The contractor shall provide two (2) 3-year extended service agreements to include 24-hour availability, remote assistance both online and over the phone, proactive support for planned maintenance, advance RMA replacement, software upgrades, and help with F5 iRules scripts to include basic syntactical review, validation, troubleshooting, and functional testing of scripted iRules, for VELOS Chassis listed in 3.1.1 of this PWS. Part Number: 5-SVC-VEL-RMA4PREM
3.2.3. Contractor Service Support-VELOS Service: The contractor shall provide four (4) 3-year extended service agreements to include 24-hour availability, remote assistance both online and over the phone, proactive support for planned maintenance, advance RMA replacement, software upgrades, and help with F5 iRules scripts to include basic syntactical review, validation, troubleshooting, and functional testing of scripted iRules, for VELOS Blades listed in 3.1.2 of this PWS. Part Number: 5-SVC-VEL-RMA4PREM
3.2.4. Contractor Service Support-VELOS Service: The contractor shall provide two (2) 3-year extended service agreements to include 24-hour availability, remote assistance both online and over the phone, proactive support for planned maintenance, advance RMA replacement, software upgrades, and help with F5 iRules scripts to include basic syntactical review, validation, troubleshooting, and functional testing of scripted iRules, for VELOS Add-on listed in 3.1.3 of this PWS. Part Number: 5-SVC-VEL-RMA4PREM
3.3 Requirements for Item Unique Identification (IUID). The contractor shall mark all contract deliverables In Accordance With (IAW) DFARS clause 252.211-7003 in Section F of this contract and the following requirements.
3.3.1 IUID Marking.
3.3.1.1 New items: The contractor shall provide IUID, or DoD recognized unique identification equivalent as detailed in DFARS 252.211-7003, for all items delivered with an acquisition cost of $5,000.00 or more and Government serial numbered items. For long term contracts, the Contractor shall implement IUID markings IAW MIL-STD-130N w/Ch1, dated 16 Nov 2012 for any item that will exceed the $5,000.00 unit price for any range quantity or contract year. This requirement is effective throughout the life of this contract.
3.3.1.2 Repair items: Items received for repair shall be inspected for IUID markings. For items where the marking is damaged or missing the contractor shall mark the equipment with the appropriate IUID markings. For previously acquired items where the IUID markings were not required the contractor shall follow the procedures as if the item was a new item.
3.3.1.3 Commercial Markings. All other items shall have acceptable commercial markings that meet the guidelines in Department of Defense (DoD) Guide to Uniquely Identifying Items http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/uid/index.html.
3.3.1.4 Permanency and Legibility. The IUID marking and identification plates, tags, etching, or labels when used on equipment, parts, assemblies, subassemblies, units, sets, groups, or kits shall be as permanent as the normal life expectancy of the item and be capable of withstanding the environment, test, cleaning, repair, and rebuild procedures specified for the item. Legibility shall be as required and verified for ready readability per MIL-STD-130N w/Ch1, dated 16 Nov 2012.
3.3.1.5 Deleterious Effect. Marking of items shall be accomplished in a manner that will not adversely affect the life and utility of the item. Marking materials creating hazardous conditions shall not be used. Placement and choice of the marking shall not create hazardous conditions.
3.3.1.6 Mandatory Information Reporting for all items requiring IUID marking. The contractor shall include the National Stock Number (NSN), if the item has a NSN, the Serial Number marked on the item, if a Serial Number is marked on the item, the original part number, the current part number (only if not the same as the original part number), the current part number effective date (only if the current part number is used) and the US ARMY as the SERVICE /AGENCY/COMMAND data element in the information reported to the IUID Registry, in addition to the information required to be reported to the IUID Registry by DFARS clause 252.211-7003.
3.3.1.7 Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) users shall report this mandatory information to the IUID Registry by Direct submission via an X12 Ship Notice/Shipment and Billing Notice (856/857) transaction, an IUID XML transaction, an IUID flat file transaction or a WAWF IUID Material Inspection and Receiving Report/Combo UDF through the Global Exchange (GEX) Service, or manually, via the IUID Web Entry Site at http://www.bpn.gov/iuid. For WAWF users, these methods do not replace the current WAWF interaction, but are performed in addition to it after the shipment has been accepted to provide IUID data that cannot be provided via WAWF.
3.3.2 IUID Coding. IUID markings and readability requirements shall comply with MIL-STD-130N w/Ch1, dated 16 Nov 2012.
3.3.2.1 Symbology markings and the order of priority for marking the hardware shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-130N w/Ch1, dated 16 Nov 2012. First priority is the 2D data matrix symbol (machine readable) IUID is the minimum requirement when there are severe space limitations. The second priority is the human readable characters. The third priority is the Linear Bar Code.
3.3.2.2 If the technical data has not specified the marking location, markings shall be located such that they are visible during item use, provided that sufficient space is available, and does not interfere with equipment operations.
3.3.2.3 If items are not described by Government Product Technical Data (i.e. Commercial Items), the contractor shall maintain diagrams showing placement and description of the IUID marking and applicable installation and processing instructions for government review.
3.3.2.4 The contractor shall maintain an accurate, current list of IUIDs for all manufactured items on this contract. Dates of manufacture, substitutions, shop changes, etc. shall be included on this list. The list shall be available for inspection by the PCO or other Government representative at any time during the life of this contract. The contractor shall provide this list to the government at the end of the contract.
3.3.3 Correction of Noncompliant Equipment and Technical Data.
3.3.3.1 The contractor shall initiate the appropriate configuration control document to correct all affected drawings/specifications which conflict with or omit the marking requirements stipulated above.
3.3.3.2 The contractor shall advise the COR if any configuration control requirements do not apply or when the equipment on order is defined by technical data which conflicts with or omits the marking requirements stated above. Such advice shall list the number of each deficient drawing/specification and a brief description of the deficiency.
3.3.3.3 If the item on order is defined by existing Government technical documentation and such documentation is in conflict with the requirements of this SOW, production of equipment with revised markings shall not proceed until Government approval is received by email from the PCO.
3.3.4 Government Purchase of Product/Technical Data.
3.3.4.1 Specifications. Any equipment specification(s) on this contract procured by the Government shall include a requirement to mark the appropriate items with IUID.
3.3.4.2 Drawings. If the Government is procuring engineering drawings or drawing revisions on this contract, the contractor shall include IUID marking requirements on each applicable drawing. Location shall be depicted on the pictorial and other details presented in the notes.
3.3.5 Pricing of IUID Requirements. All efforts required by this SOW and contract, including, but not limited to, the preparation of ECPs or notification of marking deficiencies, serial number data reporting at end of contract and the actual marking of hardware, will be included in the base contract price.
3.4. Procurement New Production. The contractor shall provide email verification to the COR that all delivered hardware is supplied from new production and is of the latest configuration at time of production. The email shall include model/configuration number, date of production, and serial number of major endi items delivered.
3.5 Requirements for Packaging. Packaging/packing shall be in accordance with ASTM D 3951-10, Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging, Level of Protection (LOP): Commercial, Level of Pack (LPK): Commercial, Quantity Unit Pack (QUP): 001. Marking shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-129R.
3.5.1. Wood Packaging Material (WPM) includes but is not limited to pallets, skids, load boards, pallet collars, wooden boxes, reels, dunnage, crates, frame and cleats. This requirement excludes materials that have undergone a manufacturing process, such as corrugated fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, veneer, and oriented strand board (OSD).
3.5.2. All WPM shall meet the requirements of International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) Number 15, “Regulations in Wood Packaging Material in International Trade (2009)”. DoD shipments inside and outside of the United States shall meet the requirements of ISPM 15 whenever WPM is used to ship DoD cargo.
3.5.3. All WPM shall comply with the official quality control program for heat treatment (HT) or kiln dried heat treatment (KD HT) (IAW) American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC), Incorporated, Wood Packaging Material Program and WPM Enforcement Regulations (see ALSC WPM).
3.5.4. All WPM shall include certification/quality markings IAW the ALSC standard. Markings shall be placed in an unobstructed area that will be readily visible to inspectors. Pallet markings shall be applied to the stringer or block on diagonally opposite sides of the pallet and be contrasting and clearly visible. All containers shall be marked on a side other than the top or bottom, contrasting and clearly visible. All dunnage used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM 15 and be marked with an ASLC approved DUNNAGE stamp.
3.5.5. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in refusal, destruction, or treatment of materials at the point of entry. The Government reserves the right to recoup from the contractor any remediation costs incurred by the Government.
3.5.6 Handling, Storage, Preservation, Packaging and Shipping. The Contractor shall establish, maintain, control and be responsible for the handling, storage, preservation, packaging and shipping to protect the quality of the materials and to prevent damage from loss, deterioration, degradation, or substitution of products.
3.6 Requirements for Final Inspection and Test. The contractor shall comply with the following requirements:
3.6.1. Sites for Inspection, Testing and Acceptance. Inspection, testing and acceptance of all equipment shall be at Origin. Inspection and testing shall be performed by the contractor. Acceptance shall be by the cognizant DCMA office/POC identified in the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) clause 252.232-7006.
3.6.2 Quality System. The contractor shall establish/maintain a system for the final inspection and test of all purchased items to comply with contract requirements. The Government has the right to review the contractor’s quality system and require correction whenever it, or any portion thereof, fails to meet the requirements set forth in the contract.
3.6.3 Inspection and Testing. The contractor shall ensure that all necessary inspections and tests are performed on completed products, and this shall include all inspections and tests which are normally performed for the equipment on order. The contractor shall at a minimum perform any inspections and tests (including visual/mechanical inspections and functional tests) required to satisfy the form, fit, and function requirements of the contract. The form, fit, and function requirements are defined by the contractor’s drawings and literature (specification documents, data sheets, acceptance test procedures, host component assembly checklist, remote antenna assembly checklist, and laptop configuration checklist.) Acceptance tests shall be performed according to the models, descriptions, and quantities listed in paragraph 3.1 above.
3.6.4 Responsibility. The requirements of this PWS do not relieve the contractor of the responsibility to perform any additional tests or inspections required to assure product quality and compliance with drawings and specification requirements.
3.6.5 Records. The contractor shall maintain adequate records of inspections and tests to demonstrate that the final product satisfies contract requirements. The Government has the right to review these records at any time.
3.7 Requirements for Safety Engineering.
The contractor shall identify all real and potential hazards associated with the equipment ordered on this contract. This shall include any toxic substance exposure concerns to personnel during operation or maintenance to include transportation or resulting from damage to the equipment. The contractor shall also identify any special disposal procedures. The identified hazards and special disposal procedures shall be described either in the applicable Technical Manual shipped with each hardware item, or alternatively as a separate insert (in English) included with each hardware item if no Technical Manual is available for the item. All hazards that cannot be eliminated shall be reduced to lowest risk possible. Those hazards that cannot be eliminated must be presented to the COR via email, providing at a minimum the post and pre-fix hazard severity and hazard probability levels, corrective action and status, prior to government acceptance of the equipment. MIL-STD-882E shall be used in assessing system safety. The contractor shall affix applicable safety/hazardous precautionary warnings on hardware in English.
3.8 Security and Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements.
3.8.1 Foreign subcontractor participation will be handled IAW AR 380-10 (Technology Transfer, Disclosure of Information & Contacts with Foreign Representatives) and DoD Directive 5230.11 (Disclosure of Classified Military Information to Foreign Governments and International Organizations.)
3.8.2 Antiterrorism / iWATCH
a. AT Level 1 Training: This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within a controlled installation, facility or area: All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level 1 Awareness Training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 60 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level 1 Awareness Training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil/ for CAC holders (Course number “-US007”). (CDRL A002)
b. AT Awareness Training - AT Awareness Training for Official and Unofficial Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas: U.S. based contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees shall receive government provided area of responsibility (AOR) specific AT awareness submit training as directed by AR 525-13, or other COCOM specific requirements, as necessary. Specific AOR training content is directed by the combatant commander with the unit ATO being the local point of contact. U.S. based contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees will update their PRO-File survey prior to their official or unofficial travel, in accordance with AR 525-28, Personnel Recovery. The PRO-File survey is available at the following link: https://prmsglobal.prms.af.mil/prmsconv/Login/Banner.
c. iWATCH Training: This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within a facility or area. The Contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed 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 within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 60 calendar days after contract award. (CDRL A003) https://www.dhs.gov/see-something-say-something
3.8.3 Operations Security (OPSEC)
a. For contracts that require a formal OPSEC program. The contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan within 90 calendar days of contract award, to be reviewed and approved by the responsible Government OPSEC officer. This plan will include a process to identify critical information, where it is located, who is responsible for it, how to protect it and why it needs to be protected. The Contractor shall implement OPSEC measures as ordered by the commander. In addition, the contractor shall have an identified certified Level II OPSEC coordinator per AR 530-1. (CDRL A004)
b. For contracts that require OPSEC Training: Per AR 530-1 Operations Security, the contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC Awareness training. New employees must be trained within 30 calendar days of reporting for duty and annually thereafter. (CDRL A005)
3.8.4 Personnel Security (PERSEC).
a. Security training for contractors: Several training requirements exist for contractor personnel per DoD and Army regulation/directives. On-site contractors may receive training briefs from the government appointed Security Manager; however, contracting companies will be required to provide training to off-site contractor employees. Training is tailored to the organization’s requirements as well as local policy. Some examples of Security training provided to integrated/embedded contractors may include, but is not limited to, the following:
• Threat Awareness Reporting Program (required for all contractors with security clearances) – Per AR 381-12, Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), cleared contractor employees must receive annual TARP training by a CI agent or other trainer as specified in 2- 4b (CDRL A006).
• Initial Security Orientation: Online training available on the Army Learning Management System (ALMS) site, reference ALARACT 207-2103 - Initial training
• Annual Security Orientation: Online training available on the Army Learning Management System (ALMS) site, reference ALARACT 207-2103 - Annual training requirement
• Derivative Classification training: Online training available via CDSE STEP, DoD
5200.01 and memo for Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense dated 31 January 2019 - annual requirement reference
• DA, AMC, and/or commander directed security stand-downs, e.g., ad-hoc refresher training
b. For Contract Requiring Performance or Delivery in a Foreign Country.
DFARS Clause 252.225-7043, Antiterrorism/Force Protection for Defense Contractors outside the US. The clause shall be used in solicitations and contracts that require performance or delivery in a foreign country. This clause applies to both contingencies and non-contingency support. The key AT requirement is for non-local national contractor personnel to comply with theater clearance requirements and allows the combatant commander to exercise oversight to ensure the contractor’s compliance with combatant commander and subordinate task force commander policies and directives.S H
3.9 Requirements for Warranty. The contractor shall provide a no-cost warranty IAW below paragraphs.
3.9.1 The Contractor shall provide a no-cost warranty covering workmanship and materials for all items furnished in accordance with this contract or any modification thereof. If the warranty is a commercial warranty and states that the warranty is not in effect outside the continental United States, then the wording of the warranty shall be amended so that the warranty is extended to the customer country. The warranty shall be for a minimum of one (1) year following the date of hardware acceptance by the U.S. Government.
3.9.2 Warranty Procedures. The FMS customer will notify the US Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC) New Cumberland (NC) of an equipment failure using a Supply Deficiency Report (SDR). USASAC NC will forward the SDR to the CECOM SAMD SDR action officer, and the contractor will be notified of an equipment failure. Exercising of the warranty shall commence upon contractor receipt of failure notification, at which point the warranty clock shall be stopped relative to the unit in question. Upon receipt of the failed item, the contractor shall determine if the item and failure are covered by the warranty. Upon confirmation that the contractor has repaired/replaced the item under warranty, the warranty clock shall be restarted. The FMS Customer shall be responsible for the established contractual price for items tested and found to be a "False Pull" or "No Evidence of Failure (NEOF)". The contractor shall meet or exceed a 60-day turn-around time for repairs. This time shall be from the date of receipt of the failed item by the contractor at the Contractor’s facility, to shipment from the contractor's facility. The contractor shall be responsible for the transportation cost of repaired items under warranty from the contractor’s facilities. Transportation costs of repair items determined to be not under warranty shall be borne by the customer country.
3.10. Requirements for Meetings and Reports.
3.10.1 Program Management
a. Program Manager. The contractor shall designate a Program Manager who has overall responsibility for the program, and the control and coordination of work performed. The Program Manager shall continue to act as the single point of contact within the contractor’s activity for all required program status information, including program cost, schedule, and performance. The contractor shall prepare for, conduct, and present required information needed to support management, design, and status reviews. The contractor shall conduct the following reviews:
1) Monthly Status Reviews. Monthly status review meetings shall be conducted with the US Government team via phone to discuss progress against open actions, address potential risks and plan for upcoming milestones.
2) Quarterly In-Progress Reviews. Quarterly In-Progress Review meetings shall be held in person at the US Government facility to discuss overall program progress to date and request feedback regarding performance, schedule and adherence to contractual requirements to date
b. Monthly Status Report. In the Monthly Status Report, the Contractor shall document the status of efforts towards achieving contract hardware deliverables, installation, acceptance tests and training objectives. The Contractor shall identify accomplishments, challenges encountered, and compare the status achieved to planned goals. The Government shall use the document to monitor and evaluate Contractor performance. The Contractor shall provide this report to the Government monthly IAW CDRL A001. The document shall be titled Status Report and subtitled Monthly Status Report.
1) The contractor shall submit a digital copy of the first Monthly Status Report 30 days after contract award. Subsequent reports shall be submitted by the 5th day of each month.
2) The layout and form of the report shall be in the contractor’s format. Any diagrams and drawings provided shall be in accordance with the contractor’s standard engineering drawing practices. Any illustrations and graphs, e.g., charts, graphs, photographs, sketches, shall be in accordance with the contractor’s normal methods for such data.
3) Alternative delivery media may be discussed with the Contracting Officer prior to delivery.
4) The report, including appendices, attachments, illustrations, graphics, shall be clear, legible and reproducible.
5) Contents of the Monthly Status Report shall include the following:
a) A monthly Milestone/Timeline Chart providing a chronological resume estimating the start and completion times of events from the time of contract award to the end of the contract’s period of performance. An event is defined as a concise, complete and clearly identifiable work effort to be accomplished. Each event shall be sequentially numbered. A description of the purpose of each event shall be included with the Chart.
b) In each report, the contractor shall provide a report summary with a brief statement of the overall contract status, completed Milestone events, whether or not the event was accomplished within the estimated time for completion, reason for task/schedule variances, and scheduling impacts on any other events or on the Milestone/Timeline Chart in its entirety.
c) The contractor shall identify all major problems and deficiencies with impact and recommended solutions narrative.
d) The contractor shall summarize the status of tickets and incidents submitted to the Consolidated Service Desk (CSD).
e) A revised Milestone/Timeline Chart shall be included with the report when major problems and deficiencies result in changes to the contract scheduling of events.
f) The name of person(s) preparing report and contact telephone number(s).
At a minimum, the contractor shall conduct monthly meetings in Colombia to monitor contract execution and status IAW reference paragraph 2.3, Annexed. Meetings shall be conducted with the the customer and key contract management and technical personal selected by the contractor. The contractor shall deliver a meeting report describing topics discussed, project status, problem areas/concerns, proposed solutions, and customer feedback. The meeting report shall be IAW CDRL A001, DI-MGMT-80368A.
3.10.2 Post Award Orientation Conference. Within thirty (30) days after contract award, a Post Award Orientation Conference will be convened by the Contracting Officer if required. The purpose of the conference is to ensure mutual understanding of the contract requirements and proposed work, review general approaches, schedule and level of effort, and to provide any necessary clarification. The contractor shall present project objectives, personnel, processes and procedures, tools and techniques, and a program schedule.
3.10.3 Status Report – Certificate of Completion.
The Contractor shall attach a completed Certificate of Completion to each DD Form 250 submitted for any and all services in the WAWF system in accordance with CDRL C001, DI-MISC-80711A and this PWS. At a minimum, the Contractor shall provide the following to include but not limited to (see attached template in Appendix A):
a. Contract number
b. Delivery Order Number
c. Contract CLIN
d. FMS Case designator
e. Period/service being invoiced
f. Contractor Point of contact for certificate of completion to include, printed name, position/title/rank, phone number, email and signature certifying completion.
g. Class Roster when training is provided.
h. Certifying person’s information that can verify the services have been completed to include but not limited to Country/customer/US Government Personnel, point of contact for certificate of completion to include, printed name, position/title/rank, phone number, email address and signature verifying completion.
Failure to provide all the information as indicated in this paragraph could result in payment delays.
4.0 Procurement Contracting Officer. The ACC-APG Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) is the single point of contact within the government for funds, program direction or approval of progress payments. Only the PCO can approve or direct changes or additions to the contract.
Appendix A - Certificate of Completion Template
To be placed on Company letterhead.
Date:______________________ Subject:______________________________ Customer:________________________________ Contract Number:_____________________________ Delivery Order Number:___________________________ FMS Case Designator:_______________________ Contract CLIN:________________________________________________ Period and service invoiced:________________________________________________ Include Class Roster:_____
Customer Comments:
| Contractor Representative | Customer Representative | |
| Printed Name:_______________________ | Printed Name:_______________________ | |
| Title:_______________________________ | Title:_______________________________ | |
| Date:_______________________________ | Date:______________________________ |
| ___________________________________ | _________________________________ | |
| Signature | Signature |
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