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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS COMMAND

PART 1

General Information

1. General:

This is a non-personal services task order to provide Distribution Management Support Services (DMSS). The contractor will not perform inherently governmental functions (IGF) to support this requirement. The Government will ensure all tasks performed are non-IGF. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the task order service provider performing the services herein. Such task order service providers shall be accountable solely to the contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Background:

Marine Corps Logistics Command (MARCORLOGCOM) is designated as the Marine Corps Enterprise Distribution Manager. As such, MARCORLOGCOM provides operational-level logistics support to the Fleet Marine Force (FMF). Marine Corps operational-level logistics support includes a variety of transportation, distribution, logistics analytics, global logistics awareness, and strategic advocacy within the Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise (JDDE). MARCORLOGCOM also serves as the inventory control point for the Marine Corps providing depot level maintenance to sustain current and future ground weapon system readiness by improving materiel reliability and operational availability. This requirement directly impacts the United States Marine Corps’ (USMC’s) ability to globally project power. This is done through direct influence of the distribution pipeline. The Contractor shall deliver DMSS capabilities alongside our joint strategic level stakeholders. The Contractor shall establish a formal Workload Management Interface (e.g., ticketing system, Kanban board, or monthly priority board) overseen by the Contractor's Program Manager. All tasking, cargo expediting priorities, and process analysis requirements will be routed through this interface to ensure the Contractor retains sole supervisory control over its personnel while meeting Government-prioritized objectives. The DMSS requirement is pivotal in connecting Strategic Distribution to Tactical forces through influencing nodal throughput and velocity.

1.2 Scope: The contractor shall provide DMSS on behalf of MARCORLOGCOM and the Marine Corps in the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS) locations. The support consists of, but not limited to:

· Integrated Logistics Support

· Program Management

· Distribution Management

· Metrics and analysis

· Supply Chain Advocacy

· Container Control/Inventory Advocacy

· The preparation for transportation of Marine Corps Military Equipment (ME) and other supplies and material.

1.3 Period of Performance: The period of performance (PoP) shall be for a six-month base period, four 12-month option periods, and an option to extend services for up to six-months via FAR 52.217-8. The PoP reads as follows:

1.4 General Information: The contractor shall comply with all contractual requirements regarding personnel, safety, security, quality of work, facility access, government-owned property, supplies, systems, and information; as well as, host facility rules and regulations, policies, processes, procedures and directions from authorized government personnel and briefings or performing any requirements functions aboard government installations where performance is required.

1.4.1 Quality Control: The contractor shall submit a final written Quality Control Plan (QCP) to the Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) within 15 calendar days after task order award for KO approval. The contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain a QCP throughout the term of this task order. At a minimum, the QCP shall implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The QCP must, to the maximum extent practicable, include meaningful and measurable performance standards per FAR 37.102-1(a)(3). The contractor’s QCP is how it assures that the work complies with the requirements of this task order.

1.4.1.1. Government Evaluation: The Government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this task order in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The QASP describes how the Government will monitor task order performance, to ensure all work is performed in accordance with task order requirement, as well as the performance standards, specifically with regards to the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable quality levels (AQLs).

1.4.2 Hours of Operation: Hours of operation are based on a standard 40-hour work week. However, the contractor will develop hours of operation at various locations in coordination with the on-site government lead. Once the schedule is established, the contractor will provide the KO, who will provide the COR with agreed upon hours of operation. The contractor will have its representatives present on-site at all prescribed locations during agreed- upon hours of operations. The contractor may be required to adjust work schedules as mission dictates. Changes will be negotiated bi-laterally with the KO.

1.4.2.1 Recognized Holidays:

Juneteenth Holiday

1.4.2.2 Surge Requirement: There is the possibility for a surge requirement depending on the government’s requirement, and the availability of funding. Potential surge positions are in Technical Exhibit 3, Table 2. Implementation of surge personnel may be in support of emerging requirements, expansion efforts, combat operations, or humanitarian operations, continuing until the Government determines that the services are no longer required. The contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain a Surge Plan (SP) throughout the term of this task order. At a minimum, the SP shall detail the contractor process to have surge personnel in the designated position(s) to support 24-hour operations no later than (NLT) 30 calendar days from notification of the requirement. The contractor shall ensure work schedules are modified to accommodate 24-hour operations if necessary. The contractor shall submit a surge report NLT the last day of the contractor’s pay period that at a minimum identifies all hours worked by contractor personnel.

1.4.3 Place of Performance: The services under this PWS will be performed on government facilities at the locations specified in this PWS, Technical Exhibit 3, Table 1, and other OCONUS and contingency locations designated by the Government.

NOTE: Contractor personnel located at distributed nodes (e.g., FLC Sites, MAGTFs) are authorized to receive daily operational priorities directly from the local designated stakeholder (e.g., expediting a specific frustrated cargo pallet), provided the request falls strictly within the Service Domains established in Section 1.2.

If a local stakeholder requests support outside the defined Service Domains, or requires a sustained effort that impacts the node's baseline throughput (AQLs), the local Contractor personnel must route the request to the Contractor PM. The Contractor PM will then communicate the requirement with the COR in Albany, GA to ensure scope and funding compliance prior to execution. All modifications or changes in scope or funding must be reviewed and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

1.4.3.1 Teleworking: Contractor personnel will be required to work on-site at the assigned Government installations to ensure contractor personnel are postured for direct support to service requirements. It is not feasible to manage DMSS requirements at the Government locations without being on-site to provide expediting of priority movements, subject matter expertise, and throughput advocacy. The requirements of the agency cannot be met by teleworking, as the effort requires on-site coordination with joint stakeholders to connect Strategic Distribution to Tactical forces through influencing nodal throughput and velocity.

1.4.3.2 Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) Sponsorship: SOFA sponsorship is not an automatic transaction and must be applied for in accordance with host nation government processes and procedures in concert with the COR. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure all SOFA guidelines and local laws are understood and followed by their employees.

1.4.3.3 Deployed Environment: (SURGE CLIN ONLY) Contractor personnel in contingency areas will perform duties based on mission needs. Contractor personnel may be required to deploy to hazardous locations as part of this PWS. Contractor personnel shall meet all theater deployment requirements (medical, dental, travel, training, etc.) prior to departing CONUS.

1.4.4 Type of Contract: The Government will award a task order to include both firm-fixed- price (FFP) and cost-reimbursable (CR) contract line items (CLIN(s)). The labor CLINs will be FFP, while the travel and surge are CR CLINs.

1.4.5 Security Requirements: Secret facility clearance is required on the first full day of performance of this task order. Contractor personnel performing work under this task order shall be United States citizens, have a Secret security clearance at time of work and must maintain the level of security for the life of the task order. The security requirements are in accordance with the task order’s DD Form 254, Section J, Attachment 003. All personnel performing tasks at a government site under this task order must be eligible for a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) and associated DoD Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificates for identity verification and encryption of transmitted correspondence.

The Contractor must promptly report any security issues which may compromise or delay the performance of the contract to the Contracting Officer.

1.4.5.1 Security Procedures: On-site contractor personnel shall follow procedures established at each site to ensure the security of the building, equipment, materials, and personnel who are working in and around the facilities. The Contractor and its employees shall be subject to all traffic, security, and registration regulations for personnel and vehicles. Contractors must coordinate with the COR for secure facility access.

1.4.5.2 Contractor Identification: Contractor employees must be clearly identifiable while on government property by wearing appropriate badges and company lanyards. Badges must be always clearly visible while on government property and presented for examination upon request from the KO, COR, Military Police, or any other government official with a need to see the badge. Contractor personnel and their subcontractors must identify themselves as contractors or subcontractors during meetings, telephone conversations, in electronic messages, and correspondence related to this task order. All contractor personnel shall ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Additionally, all Contractors with Government issued dot mil email shall incorporate the following legal disclaimer into their email correspondence.

DISCLAIMER:

I am a contractor employee of (Company name). The information in this email is for official use only and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this email by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copy, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it, is prohibited.

1.4.6 Data, Software and Intellectual Property Rights: Without the prior written permission of the KO, no items, created or provided expressly for this effort/task order/PWS shall be used by the contractor for any purpose other than those purposes that are in support of, or for performance under, this effort/task order/PWS. The contractor, its employees and subcontractors are obligated to protect from unauthorized use or disclosure, all government-confidential or classified material and/or government-owned proprietary and/or Personally Identifiable Information or Personal Privacy Items obtained during performance under this effort/task order/PWS, if such items remain proprietary, confidential, sensitive, or classified. Any information obtained in the course of duties, or the performance of services, under this task order including, but not limited to, information that may be made available for use that relates to the: technical data, trade secrets, process operations, style of work, or apparatus, or to the technical data, statistical data, amount or source of any income, profits, losses, or expenditures of any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or association is included in this clause. Contract personnel shall not publish, divulge, disclose, or make known this information (hereinafter, singularly or collectively, included in “Items”) or any other Items created or provided expressly for this contract, in any manner, or to any extent not previously authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Moreover, when the Contractor’s need for any such items ends, the items shall be returned promptly (within 10 business days) to the appropriate government program personnel.

1.4.7 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the task order and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: a) assure that the contractor performs the technical requirements of the task order; b) perform inspections necessary in connection with task order performance; c) maintain written and oral communications with the contractor concerning technical aspects of the task order; d) issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including government drawings, designs, specifications; e) monitor contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and contractor of any deficiencies; f) coordinate availability of government-furnished property, and provide site entry of contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially about changes in cost or price and estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.4.8 Key Personnel: Key personnel are mission essential to the performance of this task order. The Program Manager (PM), Distribution Process Advocates, and Distribution Process Expeditors are considered Key Personnel. The contractor PM will have full authority to act on behalf of the contractor on all matters relating to the performance of this PWS. The PM shall be provided with a workspace aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Albany, GA.

1.4.8.1 Program Manager: Due to the distributed nature of this requirement across multiple geographic Combatant Commands, the Contractor’s PM shall implement a "Hub-and-Spoke" management model. The PM (Hub) in Albany, GA shall maintain real-time visibility of workflow, bottlenecks, and surge requirements across all OCONUS/CONUS nodes (Spokes).

The PM is strictly responsible for:

· Load-balancing analytical and administrative tasks among geographically dispersed team members to prevent nodal failure.

· Conducting weekly synchronization cross-talks with all DPAs and DEs to share best practices and standardize process improvements globally.

· Serving as the single point of intake for MARCORLOGCOM Enterprise Distribution Division (EDD) leadership to adjust global priorities.

1.4.9 Replacement of Personnel. Within two (2) business days, the contractor shall notify the KO and COR when a vacancy of Key Personnel has occurred. The personnel vacancies shall be hired and on-site within thirty (30) calendar days for CONUS and forty-five (45) calendar days for OCONUS from the date of vacancy. All requests for approval of substitutions hereunder must be in writing and provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitution(s). Requests must contain a complete resume for the proposed substitute, who shall have at least the minimum qualification requirements, and any other information requested by the KO to ensure compliance with PWS requirements. The KO and COR will evaluate such requests and notify the contractor compliance with PWS requirements, in writing within two (2) business days. The contractor shall not allow diminished capability in any given work section due to personnel vacancies and absences. Replacement personnel will meet all requirements in Technical Exhibit 4.

1.4.10 Absence of Personnel. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining uninterrupted operational capability and meeting all Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) at all designated nodes. The Contractor shall notify the COR of planned absences of Key Personnel at least five (5) business days in advance. The Contractor shall communicate how workflow and AQLs will be sustained across the enterprise network during the absence.

1.4.11 Contractor Travel: Any travel under this task order must be specifically requested in writing by the Contractor and approved by the KO via the COR, prior to incurring any travel expense. The Contractor shall submit the written request to the COR at least five (5) business days in advance. The travel request shall include as a minimum, the following:

· Task order number

· US Government per diem, lodging, and mileage rates

· Date, time, and place of proposed travel

· Purpose of travel and how it relates to the task order

· Contractor’s estimated cost of travel with a breakdown of the estimated costs of transportation, lodging, meals, and incidentals; and

· Name(s) of individual(s) traveling.

1.4.11.1 The COR shall review, and the KO shall approve/disapprove (as appropriate) all travel requests submitted by giving written notice of such approval or disapproval to the contractor. Actual travel cost variance of greater than 10% of estimated travel cost will require valid justification prior to submitting invoice for travel costs incurred. Submit a trip report for any contractor personnel, or team of contractor personnel, executing travel. At a minimum, trip reports will detail the purpose of the trip, those that attended, cost, a discussion of activities and accomplishment of the trip, and any conclusions/recommendations. Trip reports will be submitted to the COR within five (5) business days after the conclusion of return travel.

1.4.11.2 Travel Reimbursement. Travel will be paid on a cost-reimbursable basis. The contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the following travel regulations as a guide for lodging not to exceed (NTE) the prescribed rates listed in the below reference. No exceptions will be granted without prior approval from the KO.

· Contractor will be reimbursed for travel costs in accordance with the regulatory implementation of Public Law 99-234 and FAR 31.2.

· Department of State Standardized Regulations (DSSR) (Government Civilians, Foreign Areas), Section 925, “Maximum Travel Per Diem Allowances for Foreign Areas”, prescribed by the Department of State for travel in areas not covered in Public Law 99- 234 and FAR 31.2 may be used as a guide.

1.4.11.3 Meals and Incidental Expenses will not exceed authorized rates for specified travel areas, as outlined in GSA regulations for M&IE. The contractor will not be reimbursed for travel expenses unless audited records for transportation contain evidence, such as original receipts, and substantiating actual expenses incurred for travel. Passport and visa fees/costs and immunizations requirements are not a reimbursable expense. Additional wages of personnel will not be paid when traveling outside of normal business hours. Stationing, relocation, and life support services will not be reimbursed.

1.4.11.4 This contract includes an NTE funding limitation for travel costs. When the contractor expects total funding expended for reimbursable travel to reach 85 percent of the total funds available on the Travel CLIN, the contractor shall notify the KO and the COR, and any other government official identified by the KO. The notice shall state the estimated amount of additional funds required to continue performance for the period specified in the contract. The contractor shall not exceed or incur costs beyond the amount of funding stated on the reimbursable Travel CLIN. The Government is not obligated to reimburse the Contractor for otherwise reimbursable travel in excess of the funded amount stated on the reimbursable Travel CLIN.

1.4.11.5 The contractor is not obligated to continue performance of any reimbursable work under this contract or otherwise incur costs for reimbursable travel in excess of the funded amount stated on the reimbursable Travel CLIN unless the KO notifies the contractor in writing that the funded amount stated under the applicable reimbursable Travel CLIN has been increased. In the event KO notification is made orally, such notification shall be followed up in writing within two working days.

1.4.11.6 No notice, communication, or representation from any person other than the KO shall affect the Government’s obligation to reimburse the contractor.

1.4.11.7 Change orders shall not be considered an authorization to exceed the funded amount stated under the reimbursable travel CLIN unless they contain a statement expressly increasing the funded amount of that reimbursable CLIN by enough to cover the change order.

1.4.12 Special Qualifications: All contractor employees filling the positions found in Technical Exhibit 4, shall be required to obtain the corresponding certifications or license at no expense to the Government. All contractor personnel shall be knowledgeable of the systems identified for each position in Technical Exhibit 4.

1.4.13 Transition (Phase In and Phase Out): A post award conference will be held immediately following contract award. The Contractor is expected to attend at no additional cost to the Government.

1.4.13.1 Phase In: This period commences at contract award. The COR will help and offer guidance to the contractor during the first 30 calendar days of performance, to familiarize the contractor with the operations, processes, and functions to be performed as well as access to facilities and the current operations. The Contractor shall familiarize themselves with all aspects of the tasks required to support operations, gain access to required systems as detailed in Technical Exhibit 4, review databases that support products and services, internal regulatory guidance, issue/receipt of Government Furnished Property (GFP), and meet stakeholders.

1.4.13.2 Phase Out: A phase-out plan is required to be submitted to the KO and the COR by the incumbent at least forty-five calendar days prior to the end of the period of performance (base or option periods) or as directed by the KO. This may be waived by the KO if the option is executed. During this period, while still maintaining full performance, the contractor shall make available to key incoming contractor personnel, a representative of the incumbent contractor who is versed in the operation of other functions to be performed. This service shall be made available to explain procedures for conducting operational support outlined in the PWS. Inventories of GFP shall be conducted jointly with the COR. If applicable, transfer of GFP will be made at the end of the phase-out period.

1.4.14 SAFETY

1.4.14.1 Marine Corps Logistics Command (MARCORLOGCOM) is receiving Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) recognition or has already received VPP recognition. VPP affects all applicable contractors operating on site. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure its employees and managers are in full compliance with OSHA requirements and have a general understanding of VPP. All contractors, whether regularly involved in routine site operations or engaged in temporary projects such as construction or repair, must follow the safety and health rules of MARCORLOGCOM. Detailed information on VPP is available on the OSHA website at http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/vpp/ index.html. The contractor shall comply with commercial safety standards as identified by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, Department of Defense (DoD), Navy, Marine Corps (MC), and local rules and regulations to include but not limited to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards, Navy Marine Corps Directive (NAVMC DIR) 5100.8, Marine Corps Order (MCO) 5100.8, and MARCORLOGCOM (LCO)

5100.8. The contractor must have a written Safety Plan and submit it to the COR for review and approval by the Contracting Officer within ten (10) calendar days after task order award. In addition to the requirements listed above, the contractor’s written Safety Plan shall, as a minimum, address the following:

· Mishap reporting procedures

· Recurring safety meetings

· Employee training requirements

· Monthly safety inspections

· Requirements for subcontractors to comply with the safety provisions of this task order

1.4.14.2 Additional Safety requirements:

1.4.14.2.1 Applicable Contractors: These requirements apply to contractors, subcontractors, and their employees or agents.

1.4.14.2.2 Days Away, Restricted, and or Transfer Case Incident Rate (DART): Number of recordable injuries and illness cases per 100 full-time employees resulting in days away from work, restricted work activity, and/or job transfer that a site has experienced in each period.

1.4.14.2.3 Total Case Incidence Rate- (TCIR): Total number of recordable injuries and illness cases per 100 full-time employees that a site has experienced in each period.

1.4.14.2.4 Within one (1) hour of any mishap or incident resulting in personal injury (OSHA recordable) and/or significant property damage while performing work authorized by this contract, the contractor shall notify the following:

· The activity’s Safety Representative; Sarah Lukes – 229-639-9506

· The COR; John Belcner – 229-639-9230

· The Contracting Officer (KO); Lori Fischer – 229-639-6166

· MARCORLOGCOM Installations, Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) office. A written report of the mishap/incident shall be sent within 24 hours to IE&S/S11. The Government point of contact at 229-639-6284.

1.4.14.2.5 Mishap notifications shall contain, as a minimum, the following information:

· Contract Number, Task Order Number, Name of Company, and Name and Title of Person(s) Reporting

· Date, Time, and exact location of accident/incident

· Brief narrative of accident/incident (Events leading to accident/incident)

· Cause of accident/incident, if known

· Estimated cost of accident/incident (material and labor to repair/replace)

· Nomenclature of equipment and personnel involved in accident/incident

· Corrective actions (taken or proposed)

· Other pertinent information

1.4.14.2.6 Contractors must fully cooperate with MARCORLOGCOM safety personnel during safety inspections of the workplace and inspections of required documentation.

1.4.14.2.7 Smoking and the use of tobacco products is allowed in government designated areas only.

1.4.14.2.8 All vehicle operators and passengers of contractor and privately owned vehicles are required to wear seatbelts while their vehicle is in operation on the installation and/or performing work under this contract. The use of seatbelts is also required on all mobile construction equipment operating on the installation and/or performing work under this contract.

1.4.14.2.9 All vehicle operators and passengers are prohibited from using any handheld devices, unless the vehicle is safely parked, or the operator is using a hands-free device. The use of portable headphones, earphones, or other listening devices (except for hand-free cell phones) while operating a motor vehicle is also prohibited.

1.4.14.2.10 Should an accident occur aboard a military installation the contractor and subcontractors shall cooperate fully and assist government personnel during the investigation period. Instructions pertaining to the assistance required from the contractor in support of an investigation and the point of contact of the MARCORLOGCOM safety personnel involved in an investigation will be provided by the COR or the KO.

1.4.15 TRAINING: The Government is responsible for providing access to Government web-based training modules. There are also several government-provided training courses required for DoW Contractors who operate on or have access to computers connected to the military (dot mil) internet system. This includes but is not limited to:

a. Cyber training https://securityawareness.dcsa.mil/cybersecurity/index.htm

b. PII training https://securityawareness.dcsa.mil/piiv2/index.htm

c. CUI training https://securityawareness.dcsa.mil/cui/index.htm

1.4.15.1 In addition, each user of Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated Information-Technology (GOCO-IT) systems shall take all required government-provided training courses, in accordance with their roles and responsibilities. The Government will provide access to computer-based training for the operation of GOCO-IT systems, as well as periodic on-site training. The Government will not accept any untrained or unqualified personnel performing under this contract. The Government may direct training based on updates to policy or changes in equipment necessary for the performance of the PWS requirements. For Contractors that are hired as systems’ administrators and/or, software developers that require privileged access to systems/DBs, the contractor will complete the required training for access and token for privileged access. They will also complete the annual training and certification required to maintain this access.

1.4.15.2 Required items for privileged access:

a. Privileged User Cybersecurity Responsibilities https://jkodirect.jten.mil/html/COI.xhtml?course_prefix=SOU&course_number=-JIA-01-0006

b. Cyber Security training (CompTIA Security+)

c. IT Level 2 security designation (usually minimum T3 investigation)

1.4.15.3 At the Government’s discretion, the Government may provide Contractor training as necessary to support changes in Government requirements, doctrine, policy, procedures, regulations, or as needed to benefit the Government. Additionally, the Government will provide a tactical training/licensing examiner to issue tactical licenses to Contractors, as needed.

1.4.16 DRESS CODE. To ensure employee safety, the Contractor shall comply with local orders and rules. Clearly identifiable company shirt/pants with company emblem/logo may be worn at the discretion of the Primary Contractor. Only the Primary Contractor emblem/logo shirts/pants are permitted. No Subcontractor clothing shall be permitted at any site. No headgear may be worn except for PPE such as hardhats, or as necessary in adverse weather conditions. Clothing, shoes, and PPE are not reimbursable by the Government. Contractor shall be responsible for the enforcement of these standards.

2. Definitions and Acronyms:

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

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

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S.

Government appointed by the KO 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 directions to the contractor if that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

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

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

2.1.6. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When Key Personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

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

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

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

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

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

2.1.12. WORKDAY. The number of hours per day the contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

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

2.1.14. VACANCY. Date the contractor employee leaves the position and remains until a replacement is on-site in the vacant position.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services: The Government/government stakeholder will provide landline telephone, and e-mail services for on-site contractor personnel listed in Technical Exhibit 3, Table 1 and 2. Additionally, government provided articles may be provided to contract personnel brought in for special projects and assignments on an as-needed basis. The Government will provide access to the existing Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN) as needed for the function of official business use only. OCONUS personnel will be provided the same level of support by hosting Command as outlined in Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)/Memorandum of Understanding Agreement (MOA) where applicable. The contractors that are placed within joint locations will either be provided with government issued articles from MARCORLOGCOM, or arrangements will be made via MOA/MOU to ensure contractor has required assets to access all required systems to provide the required services.

3.2 Facilities: The Government will provide proper facilities for completion of requirements.

3.3 Utilities: The Government will provide all utilities in the facility for the contractor’s use in performance of tasks outlined in this PWS.

3.4 GFP: The Government will provide GFP (desk, computers, etc.) necessary for completion of requirements. The contractor shall be liable for loss or damage to GFP beyond fair wear and tear. The contractor shall be responsible for GFP at TAD locations as well.

3.5 Government Furnished Information: For those contractors working aboard a military base, the Government shall furnish the requirements of the PWS such as Standard Operational Procedures, regulations, manuals, texts, briefs and other materials associated with the project and the hardware/software noted throughout this PWS.

3.5.1 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI). Contractor and Subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to propriatary information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications, or work statement, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCI as define in FAR Subpart 9.5. Contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractors mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO 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.

3.6 Medical services for contractor personnel are the responsibility of the contractor. On installation medical activities will provide emergency care, to the extent that medical services are available to any person while performing duties required by this PWS when necessary to preserve life, limb, and eyesight.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The contractor shall not be reimbursed for stationing, relocation, housing and life support services, transportation expenses, or normal cost of doing business. This includes, but is not limited to personnel, issued or contractor acquired gear such as theater specific PPE, administrative costs, contractor owned equipment, personal safety gear (i.e., hard hat, steel toe boots, and safety vests), cell phones for designated key personnel and data plans (with international calling plans for OCONUS contractor personnel), training, day-to-day office supplies (outside of MCLB-Albany), and any other items determined by the KO. MOA/MOU will detail other than MCLB-Albany required contractor furnished items.

Part 5

5. Contingency and Hazardous Environment Operations

5.1 The Government may require contractor personnel to perform duties in designated hazardous duty or contingency environments in support of operational requirements. Contractor personnel deploying to these areas must meet all pre-deployment and theater-entry requirements as specified by the relevant Combatant Command (e.g., CENTCOM) and DoD regulations.

5.2 Contractor-Furnished Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The Contractor shall furnish all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for its employees to perform their duties safely in a designated hazardous environment. This includes, but is not limited to:

- Ballistic Helmet (Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) or equivalent)

- Body Armor (Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) / Plate Carrier with ballistic plates)

- Ballistic Eye Protection (Authorized Protective Eyewear List (APEL) compliant)

- Hearing Protection

- Any other PPE deemed necessary by applicable safety regulations or theater-specific requirements.

5.3 All contractor-furnished PPE must meet or exceed current U.S. military specifications for the designated operational area. The contractor is responsible for the training, issuance, maintenance, and accountability of all its furnished PPE. The cost of this equipment shall be included in the contractor's proposed price.

5.4 No Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) unless explicitly specified in Technical Exhibit 5. The Government may, at its discretion, provide specific mission-essential equipment that is not considered standard PPE (e.g., specialized communication devices, CBRN equipment). Any such items will be clearly designated as GFE.

PART 6

6. GENERAL TASKS

6.1 The Contractor shall execute performance objectives across four distinct Service Domains. The Contractor’s Program Manager shall distribute workload across these domains via the joint Workload Management Interface to meet required throughput and Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs).

6.1.1 Domain 1: Enterprise Distribution Analytics & Strategy

This domain encapsulates all data science, operations research, executive reporting, and strategic planning.

6.1.1.1 Use standard database programs (PowerBI, COGNOS, Oracle) to maintain a Common Operating Picture and provide distribution reports, analyses, and metrics.

6.1.1.2 Create and maintain daily/weekly/monthly/annual reports detailing Logistics Response Time, providing ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS of poor performance areas.

6.1.1.3 Analyze supply chain data to capture trends, identify gaps in the global distribution pipeline, and develop process improvement courses of action (COAs).

6.1.1.4 Support the development of strategies, operational plans, distribution plans, and programming in accordance with priorities established in the joint Workload Management Interface.

Apply analytic methodologies and operational research to address customer needs, conduct surveys, and interpret information for executive decision-making.

6.1.1.5 Provide skilled technical writing support, editing deliverables and organizing information for studies and analyses.

6.1.2 Domain 2: Nodal Expediting & Process Advocacy

This domain encapsulates the active routing, tracking, and unfrustrating of cargo across the enterprise.

6.1.2.1 Provide tracking, tracing, and root cause analysis in support of deployed FMF.

6.1.2.2 Resolve and process USMC/Navy frustrated cargo, advising aerial/seaport customer service representatives to ensure compliance with DoD requirements.

6.1.2.3 Monitor cargo movements by all modes of transportation from origin to consignee to validate the effectiveness of the network.

6.1.2.4 Perform Force Deployment Planning and Execution (FDP&E) functions to support personnel and equipment movement via all modes for MAGTF and joint operations.

6.1.2.5 Perform coordination and expediting functions to facilitate the flow of equipment, weapons, and materials between CONUS and OCONUS locations.

6.1.2.6 Execute weapons and sensitive items tracking and reporting, providing DTTS Not in System (NIS) reports.

6.1.2.7 Provide Hazardous Declaration of Dangerous Goods (HDDG) advice and assistance (requires certified personnel).

6.1.3 Domain 3: Financial & Transportation Account Management This domain encapsulates the financial business logic and billing reconciliation.

6.1.3.1 Review, analyze, and perform fund control functions to improve the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.

6.1.3.2 Verify transportation-related financial documents for validity and accuracy, specifically DLA TAC billing and Second Destination Transportation (SDT) TAC execution.

6.1.3.3 Review existing financial data and compare transportation rates to recommend the most efficient and economical use of resources.

6.1.3.4 Support Transportation of Things (ToT) billing research and reconciliation.

6.1.3.5 Ensure all evaluated processes comply with Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) standards.

6.1.4 Domain 4: Physical Freight & Container Operations

This domain encapsulates the physical, touch-labor layer of logistics.

6.1.4.1 Conduct container management oversight, including physical inventory, data entry, reporting, and inspection.

6.1.4.2 Ensure assets/containers are physically inventoried, marked, prepared, and packed in compliance with US agricultural and GCC regulations.

6.1.4.3 Process all cargo to include the creation of appropriate transportation/customs hard-copy documents and SSDM data transfer.

6.1.4.4 Create and affix active/passive RFID tags and Military Shipping Labels, validating data accuracy before release into the Defense Travel System (DTS).

6.1.4.5 Provide guidance and physical oversight in building 463L pallets and ISO containers (requires airlift load certifications).

PART 7

Applicable Documents

· MCO 4470.1B Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Deployment and Distribution Policy (MDDP)

· DOD 4500.9, Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) Part I-IV

· Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) TITLE 49 Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations

· MCO P4600.41 USMC Distribution Manual

· MCO 4630.16 Air Transportation Eligibility

· IATA International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulation

· IMDG International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code

· DOD 4500.9 Defense Transportation Regulation Part V Customs and Border Clearance Policy

· MCO 3000.18B Marine Corps Force Deployment Planning and Execution Manual (FDP&E) 27 Apr 2012

· MIL-STD-129 "DOD Standard Practice Military Marking for Shipment and Storage

· MCO P4000.51B (Automatic Identification Technology Policy Manual) 27 Aug 2007

· MCBUL 4610 Cargo and Personal Property Transportation Account Code (TAC) Data for Fiscal Year

· AFMAN 24-604 Preparing Hazmat for Mil Air Shipment

· MIL-STD 2073.1 Methods of Preservation

· MCO4631.8 Military Air Lift Management of System/436L Pallets, Nets, and Tie-Down Equipment

· MCO 4400.201 Vol 14 Marine Corps Packaging Manual

· MCO P4030.31D Packaging of Material Preservation

· MCO P4030.21D Packaging of Materiel

· MARCORLOGCOM POLICY STATEMENT 1-13 Contractor Access to Non-public or proprietary information Located on the MARCORLOGCOM SharePoint Portal

PART 8

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

8. Attachment/Technical Exhibit List:

8.1. Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirement Summary

8.2. Technical Exhibit 2 – Deliverables Schedule

8.3. Technical Exhibit 3 – Staffing Requirements

8.4. Technical Exhibit 4 – DMSS Staff Requirements

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Combatting Trafficking in Persons-Validate the Contractor, has conducted training or kept records with employee signatures, as understanding of the U.S. Government’s zero tolerance policy; a documented list of what the Contractor cites as appropriate actions to violations; documented the number of violations (if any) and documented actions taken.

Performance is met by 100% compliance required due to U.S. Government zero tolerance policy.

Random inspections by the COR, and customer feedback. At a minimum, CPAR will be conducted on an annual basis.

Remedies stated in Clause 52.222-

Contractor shall review for accuracy and prepare, when required, appropriate shipment documentation as required by the Defense Transportation Regulation and local area operating policies and procedures.

Acceptable performance met when on time with a 95% accuracy rate upon initial delivery

Random inspections by the COR, and customer feedback. At a minimum, CPAR will be conducted on an annual basis.

1. COR can issue a Contractor Discrepancy Report (CDR), at any time during the current quarterly period, when the current period AQL has trended below 95%.

2. COR will then issue a quarterly CDR if quarterly AQL of less than 95%.

In either case, the contractor will have ten (10) calendar days to respond…