Draft 84TC_78TD Guardian Response 2021 Performance Work Statement (PWS) (dated 11-25-2020).docx

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84 TC / 78 TD Guardian Response 2021 DRAFT Performance of Work Statement

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84 TC / 78 TD Guardian Response 2021 Performance of Work Statement

DRAFT PERFORMANCE of WORK STATEMENT (PWS) 84 TC / 78 TD Guardian Response 2021 for Camp Atterbury, IN and Surrounding Training Areas

AGENCY HEADQUARTERS: 84TH TRAINING COMMAND

230 OLD IRONSIDES AVENUE, BLDG 203

FORT KNOX, KENTUCKY 40121-4132

Customer Point of Contact (POC) for this Document is:

Mr. Eli Christian Langley Supervisory Logistics Management Specialist 84th Training Command, Logistics Section

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. General. Guardian Response is a FORSCOM training event executed by 78th Training Division during the months of April thru May 2021. Critical tasks conducted during this exercise are search & rescue, causality decontamination, patient treatment and patient movement of displaced civilians and mannequins daily. The purpose of this exercise is to certify that units are trained to conduct Defense Support Civil Authorities (DSCA) functions in support of protecting the homeland. FORSCOM personnel must train in a realistic disaster environment. This is an “other than firm fixed price non-personal services contract” to provide sustainment support and professional services for 78 TD Guardian Response 2021. 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.

1.2. Scope of Work. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform sustainment support and professional services for 78 TD Guardian Response 2021 as defined in this PWS except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services in Part 3 of this PWS. Services include:

1.2.1. Ambulance Support for Real World Emergencies.

1.2.2. Ambulance Support for Training Scenarios

1.2.3. Cleaning and Disinfecting Services.

1.2.4. Fog Machine and Smoke Supply, Equipment, and Technical Expertise Support.

1.2.5. Field Feeding.

1.2.6. Tent Support.

1.3. Place of Performance: The place of performance will be individually outlined per task. The Contractor shall provide support of Guardian Response 2021 at multiple training sites in and around Muscatatuck Urban Training Center (MUTC) in Butlerville, IN and Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center (CAJMTC) in Edinburgh, IN for use during GR 19, FORSCOM training event executed by 78th Training Division.

1.4. Period of Performance. The period of performance will be individually outlined per task.

1.5. Hours of Operation: The Hours of Operation will be individually outlined per task. 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 open. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6. Federal Government Holidays.

1.7. Key Personnel. The contractor shall provide a Contract Manager, Alternate Contract Manager, and other key personnel responsible for the performance of the work. The contract manager or alternate manager shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. Either the contract manager or alternate manager shall be available between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30p.m., each day throughout the period of performance per task. A list of these key personnel by position, including contact information, shall be submitted by email to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) no later than (NLT) 14 days prior to the contract start date and updated NLT 14 days prior to new employees commencing performance under this contract when personnel changes occur.

1.7.1. Key Personnel Qualifications. Key Personnel Qualifications will be individually outlined per task.

1.8. Special Contractor Employee Qualifications. RESERVED.

1.9. Identification (ID) of Contractor Employees. The Contractor shall provide each employee, to include subcontractor employees, an ID Badge, which includes at a minimum, the company Name, employee Name and a color photo of the employee. ID Badges for Key Personnel shall also indicate their job title. ID Badges shall be worn at all times during which the employee is performing work under this contract. Each Contractor employee shall wear the ID Badge in a conspicuous place on the front of exterior clothing and above the waist except when safety or health reasons prohibit. The Contractor shall be responsible for collection of ID Badges upon completion of the contract or termination of an employee. An ID Badge list shall be submitted by email to the COR NLT 14 days prior to the contract start date and updated NLT 14 days prior to new employees commencing performance under this contract when personnel changes occur. All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, 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.

1.10. Background Checks. RESERVED.

1.11. Contractors Requiring Common Access Card (CAC). RESERVED

1.12. Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Awareness Training. All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, or controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training. AT Level I awareness training certification for all employees shall be submitted to the COR within 45 calendar days after the contract start date, or within 45 days after new employees commence performance under this contract, and annually within 45 days after the start of the option period. The COR will provide a copy to the requiring activity Anti-Terrorism Office (ATO). AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/login/Login.jsf. When available, classroom training may also be coordinated locally through the ATO. Contact the COR for availability of this local classroom training.

1.13. iWATCH Training. The contractor shall brief all contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, on the local iWATCH program. The training standards will be provided to the contractor by the COR who will obtain the locally developed training from the requiring activity ATO. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employee’s where/how to report suspicious activity. An iWATCH training certification for all employees shall be submitted to the COR within 45 calendar days after the contract start date, or within 45 days after new employees commence performance under this contract and annually within 45 days after the start of the option period. COR will provide a copy to the requiring activity ATO.

1.14. Operations Security (OPSEC) Awareness Training. All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, or controlled access areas shall complete "OPSEC Awareness" training. The online course is called "OPSEC Awareness for Military Members, DoD Employees and Contractors" and is found at https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/. An OPSEC training certification for all employees shall be submitted to the COR within 45 calendar days after the contract start date, or within 45 days after new employees commence performance under this contract, and annually within 45 days after the start of the option period. The COR will provide a copy to the requiring activity ATO.

1.15. Access to Government Information Systems. RESERVED

1.16. Security Clearance Requirements. RESERVED

1.17. Organizational Conflict of Interest. Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract 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 Federal Acquisition Regulation (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 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.

1.18. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings. The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5, Post Award Orientation. The Contracting Officer, 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.

1.19. Quality Control (QC). RESERVED.

1.20. Quality Assurance (QA). The Government will evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract and reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance.

1.20.1. Non-conforming Supplies or Services. When a contractor’s performance does not meet contract requirements and/or approved work schedules and/or timeframes it is considered non-conformance. Non-conforming services shall be re-performed at no increase in contract price. If non-conforming services are cannot be re-performed, are recurring, or the services fail to achieve to the performance standard listed within the specific task and/or Performance Requirements Summary (PRS), the Government may reject the nonconforming service(s) and document the contractor’s performance record and may issue a Nonconformance Report (NCR). Non-conformance will be classified in one of three categories: level I (Minor), level II (Major) or level III (Critical). The Government may re-inspect work designated for re-performance or late performance. The Government can reduce payment to the contractor IAW the PRS, or reduce payment to reflect the value of the services performed, or may perform the services and charge the Contractor for any related cost incurred and/or may terminate this contract for cause.

1.20.1.1. Level I (Minor) non-conformance. Defined as a non-conformance that is not likely to materially reduce the usability of the supplies or services for their intended purpose, or is a departure from established standards having little bearing on the effective use or operation of the supplies or services. Minor non-conformance usually can be corrected on the spot, where no further CA response is necessary, and can be issued by the COR to the contractor. Minor non-conforming services shall be re-performed within a specified time frame at no increase in contract price. If minor non-conformances are recurring or re-performance is not completed in full and within the specified time a Level II non-conformance may be issued to the contractor by the Contracting Officer (KO).

1.20.1.2 Level II (Major) non-conformance. Defined as a non-conformance, other than critical, that is likely to result in failure of the supplies or services, or to materially reduce the usability of the supplies or services for their intended purpose. Recurring Minor non-conformances, or a non-responsive contractor, indicating a trend or failure of the contractor’s quality control, can also be classified as a Major non-conformance. Major non-conformance’s will result in the issuance of a written NCR from the KO to the contractor requiring the development of a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) by the contractor which identifies the root cause, CA for the root cause, CA for the specific non-conformance and the date CAs will be completed.

1.20.1.3 Level III (Critical) non-conformance. Defined as a non-conformance that is likely to result in hazardous or unsafe conditions for individuals using, maintaining, or depending upon the supplies or services; is likely to prevent performance of a vital agency mission; is for a repeated or uncorrected level II NCRs; or is for a non-responsive contractor to a level II NCR. Critical non-conformance’s shall result in the issuance of a written NCR from the KO, or higher level within the contracting office, to the contractor requiring the development of a CAP by the contractor which identifies the root cause, CA for the root cause, CA for the specific non-conformance and the date CAs will be completed.

1.21. Invoicing through Wide Area WorkFlow. Contractor shall submit payment requests and receiving reports in electronic form using Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). The Contractor shall prepare and furnish to the Government a receiving report at the time of each delivery of supplies or services under this contract or task or delivery order.

1.22. Daily COVID-19 Assessments: The Contractor shall follow all local and federal guidelines for daily assessments of their employees. At a minimum temperature checks shall be conducted at the start of each shift, no employee exhibiting fever or COVID-19-like symptoms shall be permitted to work. The contractor shall follow state and local COVID-19 mitigation standards.

1.23. COVID-19 Testing. The contractor shall ensure each contracted and sub-contracted employee supporting Guardian Response 2021 (at any and all training venues) is tested for COVID-19 and receives a negative test prior to providing onsite support. Contractor shall provide proof of negative COVID-19 test results for employees supporting Guardian Response 2021 (at any and all training venues) to the COR. COVID-19 test results for employees shall not be more than seventy-two (72) hours old upon arrival to support operations.

1.24. COVID-19 mitigation.

1.24.1. The contractor shall ensure that all contracted and sub-contracted employees wear a mask consistent with Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines while operating in the places of performance outlined in PART 5 SPECIFIC TASKS. found at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html. Contractor is responsible for the procurement and issuance of masks to contracted and sub-contracted employees. The contractor shall issue guidance to their workforce mandating the daily cleaning of reusable masks, as necessary.

1.24.2. The contractor shall ensure that all contracted and sub-contracted employees have available Alcohol Based Hand Rub (ABHR) (hand sanitizer), consistent with CDC guideline found at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/hand-hygiene.html, for use at places and periods of performance outlined in PART 5 SPECIFIC TASKS. The contractor shall issue guidance to their workforce mandating consistent hand hygiene.

1.25. Contractor Manpower Reporting (CMR). The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provide under this contract for the DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.beta.sam.gov/. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2013. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at help desk.

1.25.1 The required data fields include:

(1) Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, or also known as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR);

(2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number;

(3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period;

(4) Contractor's name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of Contractor employee entering data;

(5) Estimated direct labor hours (including sub-Contractors);

(6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub-Contractors);

(7) Total payments (including sub-Contractors);

(8) Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by Contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each sub-Contractor if different);

(9) Estimated data collection cost;

(10) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the Contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information);

(11) Locations where Contractor and sub-Contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website);

(12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and

(13) Number of Contractor and sub-Contractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country). As part of its submission, the Contractor shall provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement.

(14) As part of its submission, the contractor will also provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. The specific formats for the XML direct transfer may be downloaded from the website. Copies of the CMR shall be provide to the COR.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2.1. DEFINITIONS.

2.1.1. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR. The official Government representative delegated authority by the Contracting Officer to administer a contract. This individual is normally a member of the appropriate Contracting/Procurement career field and advises on all technical contractual matters.

2.1.2. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or services to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.3. 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.

2.1.4. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed in writing by the Contracting Officer, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, to assist with all technical aspects of the contract and in contract administration. 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.

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

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

2.1.7. 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.

2.1.8. 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.

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

2.1.10. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are acceptable in accordance with established standards and requirements of this contract.

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

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

2.1.14. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor.

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

2.1.16. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, except for Federal holidays unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP), EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services: Outlined in PART 5 SPECIFIC TASKS.

3.2. Facilities: Outlined in PART 5 SPECIFIC TASKS.

3.3. Utilities: Outlined in PART 5 SPECIFIC TASKS.

3.4. Equipment. Outlined in PART 5 SPECIFIC TASKS.

3.5. Materials: Outlined in PART 5 SPECIFIC TASKS.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1. Materials. Outlined in PART 5 SPECIFIC TASKS.

4.2. Equipment. Outlined in PART 5 SPECIFIC TASKS.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. SPECIFIC TASKS:

5.1. Ambulance Support for Real World Emergencies. The Contractor shall provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances with two (2) person crew at MUTC, Butlerville, Indiana. ALS ambulance may often be the first to render aid during an incident.

5.1.1. Place of Performance. MUTC.

5.1.2. Period of Performance. 19APR21 – 07MAY21.

5.1.3. Hours of Operation. Twenty-four (24) hours a day coverage at the place of performance and throughout the period of performance.

5.1.4. Key Personnel Qualifications. Contractor shall meet the minimum ALS ambulance vehicle/staffing requirement. ALS crew shall consist of one (1) National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) Paramedic and one NREMT EMT or NREMT Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (A-EMT). The Contractor may substitute one (1) NREMT EMT or NREMT A-EMT with another NREMT Paramedic. The Contractor shall not substitute the one (1) NREMT Paramedic requirement.

5.1.5. Contractor shall ensure the ambulance is fully stocked and equipped to provide industry standard emergency first responder medical response, care, and transport for patients suffering from trauma or illness.

5.1.6. Contractor shall be prepared to stabilize and transport up to four (4) sick or wounded personnel to the nearest hospital or next level of care throughout all times within the period of performance. ALS Ambulance(s) shall transport any medical emergency patients to hospital designated by EMS system.

5.1.7. Contractor shall communicate all actions and movements to include shift changes to the COR via Government provided radio.

5.1.8. Contractor shall ensure that all contracted or subcontracted employees associated with this task disclose and establish secondary means of communication with the COR; cell phone is acceptable.

5.1.9. Contractor shall be responsible for immediate resolution of all mechanical repairs or equipment malfunctions of contractor provided equipment associated with this task.

5.1.10. Contractor shall be responsible for fueling, refueling, charging, or otherwise powering of all contractor provided equipment associated with this task.

5.1.11. Contractor shall ensure contracted or sub-contracted personnel associated with this task maintain a neat, clean appearance. Uniform shall consist of pants, shirt, closed toe shoes, all season waist length jacket, appropriate patches IAW State of Indiana and NREMT, and badges identifying employee’s name, contractor’s name, and applicable position title. Badges shall be visibly displayed on employee’s outer garments above the waist.

5.1.12. Contractor shall ensure that all personnel, supplies, and equipment associated with this task are compliant with the State of Indiana Department of Homeland Security Emergency Medical Services rules, statutes, and laws.

5.2. Ambulance Support for Training Scenarios. The Contractor shall provide two (2) Marked Civilian Ambulance Vehicles with one (1) licensed driver per vehicle at MUTC, Butlerville, Indiana. Contractor’s purpose is to simulate and replicate a civilian ambulance providing medical transport in support of training activities. This requirement is for training purposes only and no real-world medical capabilities are required for personnel, equipment, or supplies associated with this task.

5.2.1. Place of Performance. MUTC.

5.2.2. Period of Performance. 19APR21 – 03MAY21.

5.2.3. Hours of Operation. Twenty-four (24) hours a day coverage at the place of performance and throughout the period of performance.

5.2.4. Key Personnel Qualifications. Contractor shall ensure all contracted or sub-contracted employees associated with this task are properly licensed to operate an ambulance and capable of assisting in the lifting, carrying, and movement of medical mannequins in simulation of patient care and transport.

5.2.5. Contractor shall be prepared to simulate stabilization and transport of up to four (4) notionally sick or wounded personnel or medical mannequins at the alert of the 78th Training Division Exercise Control Cell through the COR. Frequency of simulated medical transport may be several times a day.

5.2.6. Contractor shall ensure all contracted or sub-contracted employees associated with this task maintain a neat, clean appearance. Uniform shall consist of pants, shirt, closed toe shoes, all season waist length jacket, and badges identifying employee’s name, contractor’s name, and applicable position title. Badges shall be visibly displayed on employee’s outer garments above the waist.

5.2.7. Contractor shall communicate all actions and movements to include shift changes to the COR via Government provided radio.

5.2.8. Contractor shall ensure that all contracted or subcontracted employees associated with this task disclose and establish secondary means of communication with the COR; cell phone is acceptable.

5.2.9. Contractor shall be responsible for immediate resolution of all mechanical repairs or equipment malfunctions of contractor provided equipment associated with this task.

5.2.10. Contractor shall be responsible for fueling, refueling, charging, or otherwise powering of all contractor provided equipment associated with this task.

5.3. Cleaning and Disinfecting Services. The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, quality control, and material, to include any other supplies and equipment necessary to provide cleaning and disinfection of designated service areas. Structures requiring service may include vehicles, trailers, tents, containerized office spaces, buildings, and other hard-stand structures.

5.3.1. Places of Performance and Square Foot Cleaning Requirements. Building locations on or around CAIN are within a three (3) mile radius. Building locations on or around MUTC are within a one (1) mile radius. MUTC is located about forty-one (41) miles south east of CAIN. The Government will provide a map of all buildings requiring services no later than two (2) weeks prior to the first required service day.

5.3.2. Period of Performance.

5.3.2.1. The contractor shall clean and disinfect all buildings listed before the exercise, between the dates of 08-11APR21. The place of performance will be available for cleaning during the entire period of performance.

5.3.2.2. The contractor shall clean and disinfect all buildings listed after the exercise, between the dates of 08-11MAY21. The place of performance will be available for cleaning during the entire period of performance.

5.3.3. Modification to Cleaning Schedule. Due to potential changes in the training schedule and location, dates of cleaning and locations to cleaning are subject to change. The Government will notify the contractor seventy-two (72) hours prior as to the updated location or date for the services to be rendered.

5.3.4. Cleaning. Cleaning refers to the removal of germs, dirt, and impurities from surfaces.

5.3.5. Disinfection (Disinfecting). Disinfecting refers to using chemicals, for example, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered disinfectants, to kill germs, bacteria, and virus’ on surfaces. This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove germs, but by killing germs on a surface after cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infection.

5.3.6. The contractor shall use disinfecting (disinfectants) agents, substances, solvents, products, or materials that are Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved for the elimination virus that cause COVID-19 from areas and surfaces associated with this task. The contractor shall remove dirt and debris from service areas (sweep, mop, and other industry standard means of physical removal), apply disinfectants, and scrub designated service areas within the places of performance.

5.3.7 The contractor shall use cleaning and disinfecting agents, substances, solvents, products, or materials that do not damage serviced areas and surfaces.

5.3.8. The contractor shall be prepared to clean and disinfect both hard (non-porous) and soft (porous) surfaces including floors, walls, ceilings, appliances, furniture, electronics, windows, mirrors, and other surfaces indicated in designated service areas.

5.3.9. Service Schedule. The contractor shall maintain a log of cleaning and disinfecting services conducted on designated areas and surfaces throughout the period of performance.

5.3.10 The Government will ensure the areas designated for service are vacant and unlocked prior to service execution during the established periods of performance.

5.4. Fog Machine and Smoke Supply, Equipment, and Technical Expertise Support. The contractor shall provide all equipment, supervision, services, materials, tools, and supplies necessary to maintain and operate fog machines required for Guardian Response 2021. The fog machines are to provide realistic visibility reducing conditions during a military training exercise that is simulating a man-made disaster. The smoke will be expected to provide vision-reducing conditions in an outdoor environment that is not less than six (6) acres and that is open to the wind and other elements.

5.4.1. Place of Performance. Muscatatuck Urban Training Center (MUTC) in Butlerville, IN.

5.4.2. Period of Performance. 19APR21 – 03MAY21.

5.4.3. Hours of Operation. 6:00 AM through 7:00 PM every day during the period of performance.

5.4.4. Key Personnel Qualifications and Equipment. Contractor shall provide twenty (20) fog machines and at a minimum two (2) technicians to place, fuel; and operate and maintain the fog machines each capable of producing at least 4,000 cubic feet per minute of water-based smoke on continuous or 7500 cubic feet per minute of water based smoke on burst. Machines are to be electrically-powered. Each machine is to have, at minimum, 50' of electrical cord to access more remote power. Machines should be comparable to the Battle Fogger TeleLite model.

5.4.5. The contractor shall ensure the contractor provided fog machines replicate the appearance of smoldering conditions from buildings after a nuclear blast in order to provide the realistic training desired.

5.4.6. The contractor shall be prepared to operate three (3) Government furnished fog machines to use in conjunction with contractor provided fog machines. Government furnished fog machine is: Make and Model Battle fogger CLF-4200.

5.4.7. The Government will provide electric power and fog machine fluid to the contractor during the duration of the exercise.

5.4.8. The contractor shall be prepared to transport personnel and equipment associated with this task and execute task at any location on MUTC within three (3) hours notification within the hours of operation.

5.4.9. The contractor shall be responsible for immediate resolution of all mechanical repairs or equipment malfunctions of contractor provided equipment associated with this task.

5.4.10. The contractor shall provide and have onsite thirty-five (35) empty five (5) gallon jugs to be filled with fog fluid and staged next to the operational machines.

5.4.11. Contractor shall be responsible for fueling, refueling, charging, or otherwise powering of all contractor provided equipment associated with this task.

5.5. Field Feeding. The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, quality control, preparation, cooking, serving, sanitation, and site clean-up related to all requested food service in support of providing two (2) meals per day up to a population shown on the below requirements breakdown for each of the listed Responder Support Camp (RSC) or training locations:

5.5.1. Places of Performance.

5.5.1.1. RSC Nighthawk. GRID COORDINATES: 16S EJ 80360 57094.

5.5.1.2. RSC Bayonet. GRID COORDINATES: 16S EJ 81587 54742.

5.5.1.3. RSC Warrior. GRID COORDINATES: 16S EJ 85139 53854.

5.5.1.4. Muscatatuck Urban Training Center (MUTC). GRID COORDINATES: 16S FJ 26762 23062.

5.5.2. Period of Performance and Requirements per Place of Performance. The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, quality control, preparation, cooking, serving, sanitation, and site clean-up related meal provision ranges per day / per location, listed in the following:

5.5.3. Hours of Operation. Hours of Operation refer to the time in which food will be served to the feeding population and does not account for preparation or clean-up time. 5:00AM - 8:30AM for Breakfast Meal and 4:00PM – 7:30PM for Dinner Meal every day during the period of performance at all places of performance. Government may shift the hours of operation by no more than one (1) hour within the period of performance. The Government will provide the contractor no less than forty-eight (48) hours’ notice before changing hours of operation.

5.5.4. Key Personnel Qualifications. The contractor shall ensure that all contracted and sub-contracted employees handling food meet all Food Handler requirements consistent with State of Indiana Department of Health rules and statutes found at: https://www.in.gov/isdh/21375.htm.

5.5.5. The contactor shall provide adequate tables and chairs to effectively seat, with consideration of the six (6) feet social distancing requirements, population quantities representing steady dining facility single point-in-time utilization during the hours of operation (different than total population fed during a single meal) listed below at the following places of performance:

5.5.5.1. RSC Nighthawk. 40% of projected total head count per meal.

5.5.5.2. RSC Bayonet. 40% of projected total head count per meal.

5.5.5.3. RSC Warrior. 40% of projected total head count per meal.

5.5.5.4. Muscatatuck Urban Training Center (MUTC). 40% of projected total head count per meal.

5.5.6. The Contractor shall employ staff and equipment capable of preparing, cooking, and serving Unitized Group Ration - Heat and Serve (UGR, H & S) and / or Unitized Group Ration - A Option (UGR-A).

5.5.7. The Contractor shall provide meals menu per the Army UGR module schedules.

5.5.8. Prepackaged individual meals (ALL MEALS). Contractor shall provide and utilize clamshell style to-go containers and place hot food components inside. Salads and desserts shall be packaged individually with individual dressings and individual wrapped flatware. All applicable condiments for each meal shall be individual pieces included with the meal (No Self-Service areas shall be permitted). The Contractor shall issue the individually packaged meals from each location during the scheduled hours of operation.

5.5.8.1. The contractor shall be prepared to transport no less than one hundred (100) meals from the place of performance to a designated quarantine location in support of feeding of quarantined Soldiers. Transport of food will not exceed the more than ten (10) miles from established field feeding locations in support of this task.

5.5.8.1.1. The contractor shall deliver food consistent with state food handling and transport regulations.

5.5.8.1.2. The contractor shall deliver food in clamshell style to-go boxes along with napkins, plastic utensils, and beverage consistent with the meal service provided at field feeding locations.

5.5.8.1.3. The Government will notify the contractor of the requirement to transport food to the quarantine location no less than seventy-two (72) hours prior.

5.5.9. Cleaning and sanitizing Cambro and serving utensils. The Contractor shall clean and sanitize every Cambro before and after use. The Contractor shall preheat them before use by placing two (2) Quarts of boiling water in the bottom for thirty (30) minutes and pour the water before placing food in the Cambro. Serving utensils shall be cleaned and sanitized and wrapped in plastic wrap for transporting.

5.5.10. The contractor shall be responsible for immediate resolution of all mechanical repairs or equipment malfunctions of contractor provided equipment associated with this task.

5.5.11. The contractor shall be responsible for fueling, refueling, charging, or otherwise powering of all contractor provided equipment associated with this task.

5.5.12. The Government will provide a final number of meals to be prepared and served by the contractor no less than forty-eight (48) hours’ prior to the date of consumption.

5.5.13. The Government will provide a final number of meals to be prepared for Mermite packaging by the contractor no less than forty-eight (48) hours’ prior to the date of consumption.

5.5.14. The Government will provide refrigerated or frozen space to store subsistence in advance or preparation, cooking, and serving.

5.5.15. The Government will provide onsite dumpsters for contractor use, specific to execution of site clean-up and sanitation associated with this task.

5.5.16. The Government will provide, deliver, ensure storage space store, and ensure access to the contractor all rations to be prepared, cooked, and served by the contractor.

5.6. Tent Support. The contractor shall provide all personnel, labor, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to deploy, set-up, tear-down, and redeploy tent structures and all accompanying features in support of this task.

5.6.1. Places of Performance, Period of Performance, and Requirement Type/ Quantity.

5.6.1.1. RSC Nighthawk. Twenty-nine (29) Large Tents. The contractor shall not begin setting up tents at this place of performance earlier than 01-APR-21. The contractor shall ensure tents are available for occupancy by the Government from 17-APR-21 through 05-MAY-21. The contractor shall ensure tear-down operations do not begin before 8:00AM on 09-MAY-21. The contractor shall ensure all contractor supplies and equipment associated with this task are removed from the site no later than 12-MAY-21.

5.6.1.2. RSC Panther. Twelve (12) Large Tents. The contractor shall not begin setting up tents at this place of performance earlier than 01-APR-21. The contractor shall ensure tents are available for occupancy by the Government from 17-APR-21 through 05-MAY-21. The contractor shall ensure tear-down operations do not begin before 8:00AM on 09-MAY-21. The contractor shall ensure all contractor supplies and equipment associated with this task are removed from the site no later than 12-MAY-21.

5.6.1.3. RSC Bayonet. Eighteen (18) Medium Tents. The contractor shall not begin setting up tents at this place of performance earlier than 19-APR-21. The contractor shall ensure tents are available for occupancy by the Government from 24-APR-21 through 05-MAY-21. The contractor shall ensure tear-down operations do not begin before 8:00AM on 09-MAY-21. The contractor shall ensure all contractor supplies and equipment associated with this task are removed from the site no later than 12-MAY-21.

5.6.1.4. RSC Warrior. Sixteen (16) Large Tents. The contractor shall not begin setting up tents at this place of performance earlier than 19-APR-21. The contractor shall ensure tents are available for occupancy by the Government from 24-APR-21 through 05-MAY-21. The contractor shall ensure tear-down operations do not begin before 8:00AM on 09-MAY-21. The contractor shall ensure all contractor supplies and equipment associated with this task are removed from the site no later than 12-MAY-21.

5.6.2. The contractor shall ensure that tents designated in this PWS as “Medium” will be of the following approximate or comparable size: (30ft x 45ft).

5.6.3. The contractor shall ensure that tents designated in this PWS as “Large” will be of the following approximate or comparable size: (60ft x 90ft).

5.6.4. Accompanying Features, Attributes, Characteristics. The contractor shall ensure each tent has the following:

5.6.4.1. 110 volt power Quad-drop outlet packages. Drops at a minimum of eight (8) foot intervals on the interior perimeter of each tent.

5.6.4.2. 4” Raised Floor providing a flat surface that is free of trip hazards supporting personnel, personal equipment, and cots.

5.6.4.3. Fully surrounding walls and roof made of canvas or technically acceptable material capable of preventing wind or water from entering the tent; and mesh screen window option with no less than two points of entry/exit doors that are marked with an exit sign.

5.6.4.4. Environmental Control Unit providing (within ten percent (10%) (+/-)) a ratio of one (1) ton of cooling/heating, per six hundred (600) square feet of required space, per minute of unit operation and with sufficient duct system capable of dispersing air and regulating similar temperature conditions throughout the occupancy space.

5.6.4.5. Lighting capable of illuminating the entire occupancy space with near daylight illumination conditions and with an on/off switch.

5.6.4.6. Cable ramping or covering to mitigate trip hazards on all otherwise exposed on-ground cables connected to contractor provided equipment in support of this task either internal or external to the tent structure.

5.6.4.7. Clearly marked with neon orange engineering tape or technically acceptable equivalent on any external rope and stake trip hazard used to affix the tent structure to the ground.

5.6.4.8. Power Generator system capable of powering all other contracted provided equipment in support of this task and powering 110 volt power Quad-drop outlet packages for the charging of personal electronic devices.

5.6.4.9. Two (2) #5 ABC Type Fire Extinguishers. The contractor shall inspect all Fire Extinguishers to ensure they are in proper operating condition before Government occupancy of tents. The contractor shall tag or label each Fire Extinguisher to identify it as a contractor provided item.

5.6.4.10. Average ceiling height of no less than eight (8) feet.

5.6.4.11. Properly structured and affixed to the ground as to be capable of withstanding sustained winds of fifty-five (55) miles per hour (MPH) and gusts of sixty-five (65) MPH.

5.6.5. The contractor shall ensure that all contractor provided equipment in support of this task is diesel powered equipment.

5.6.6. The contractor shall ensure that each tent is void of any debris and does not possess any structural deficiencies/ damages that causes exposure to the outside elements.

5.6.7. The contractor shall respond to a trouble call within one hour of notification by telephone to the COR. If repairs cannot be made within twelve (12) hours of notification, an equal replacement shelter shall be provided to the Government at no additional cost.

5.6.8. The contractor shall ensure that all contractor provided equipment in support of this task that generates electricity or is diesel powered is properly grounded.

5.6.9. The contractor shall employ all contractor provided equipment in support of this task with full fuel tanks and shall be responsible for the final filling of fuel tanks of contractor provided equipment in support of this task.

5.6.10. The contractor shall be responsible for immediate resolution of all mechanical repairs or equipment malfunctions of contractor provided equipment associated with this task.

5.6.11. The Government will refuel contractor provided equipment in support of this task, with the exception of the initial and final fueling of contractor provided equipment employed in support of this task.

5.6.12. The Government will coordinate for authorization to use land where tents structures will be set-up.

5.6.13. The Government will coordinate for any necessary grading of land to produce a flat surface for the tent structure set-up.

5.6.14. The Government will coordinate for any necessary dig permits for required for the staking or grounding associated with tent structure set-up.

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6.1. The Contractor, to include subcontractors, must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, websites, and local policies and procedures.

· https://www.in.gov/dhs/ems/ems-rules-and-laws/

· https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html

· https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/hand-hygiene.html

· https://www.in.gov/isdh/21375.htm

· AR 25-2, Information Assurance

· AR 190-13, The Army Physical Security Program

· AR 530-1, Operations Security

· DoD 8570.01, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program

· DoD 8570.01M, Cyber Workforce Management Program

· Army Techniques Publications (ATP) 4-41, Army Field Feeding and Class I Operations. (Subsistence Support, Calorie Count).

· Department of the Army Pamphlet 30-22, Operating Procedures for the Army Food Program. (Food Support).

· Training Circular (TC) 6-02.6 (TC 11-6), Grounding Techniques for Tactical Equipment and Systems. (Power Generations and Climate Control)

· Technical Manual (TM) 10-8340-240-12&P, Modular General Purpose Tent System (MGPTS) (Tents wind resistance and material).

· TB Medical (MED) 577, Sanitary Control and Surveillance of Field Water Supplies.

· FM 4-25.12, Unit Field Sanitation Teams (April 2014).

· TM 10-7360-206-13, Operator`s, Unit and Direct Support Maintenance Manual For Kitchen, Field, Trailer Mounted, MKT.

PART 7

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT (TE) LISTING/…