DRAFT - Follow-On AWSM MA IDIQ - CONUS - Section C.docx

C.1.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

The purpose of this contract is for the contractor to provide services to accomplish On Condition Cyclic Maintenance (OCCM) and Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) efforts on the Army Vessel Fleet identified in Attachment 0001- Army Watercraft Systems, which will result in delivery of fully mission capable vessel(s). The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment to accomplish the services identified in the applicable task order(s); and provide vessel certifications to the US Army.

C.1.0.1 The contractor, as an independent contractor and not as an agent of the Government, shall only perform work under this contract to the extent authorized by written task orders signed and provided by the Contracting Officer (CO). Work authorized by task orders shall in no case require or constitute personal services as defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 37.104).

C.1.0.2 Scope

The contractor shall be able to perform maintenance, repairs, modernization and modifications to the following systems, on any of the US Army’s vessel fleet, in Attachment 0001 – Army Watercraft Systems.

a. Mechanical Systems

b. Electrical Systems

c. HVAC Systems

d. Hydraulic Systems

e. Fuel Systems

f. Piping Systems

g. Propulsion Systems

h. Fire Detection and Protection Systems

i. Navigation Systems

j. Hull System

C.1.0.3 Services specified in individual task orders may include a single task or multiple tasks, in any combination as identified in the task order. Such repairs, modification, modernizations or maintenance services will fall into one or more of these categories:

a. Painting/Coating

b. Installation of Machinery

c. Fabrication of test asset hardware for trial installation and testing

d. Structural analysis on parts, components, and assemblies

e. Support of Government and third party tests

f. Field review of modification and failed parts or systems

g. Technology surveys

h. Annual and Cyclic Certifications

i. Towing the vessel

j. Welding (both steel and aluminum)

k. Replace obsolete equipment/systems

l. Maintain vessel configuration

C.1.0.4 Performance Period: The period of performance will be identified in the task order.

C.1.0.4.1 Weather: All requirements shall be completed no later than the number of calendar days stated in the Task Order upon commencement of the performance period. Normal weather variations at the Contractor’s plant must be taken into account when scheduling work under this contract/delivery order proposal. An extension of time for foul weather will not be granted unless the Contractor can present documentation substantiating (1) the weather was unusually severe, and (2) the work controlling the overall completion of the contract/delivery order was delayed by the unusually severe weather. Unusually severe weather is defined as weather that is abnormal compared to the past weather at the same location for the same time of year. The Contractor is responsible for presenting area specific weather statistics from the government weather service showing the weather recorded during the performance period was more severe than weather recorded over a five-year preceding period for the plant area.

C.1.0.4.2 Any work which requires the CORs inspection will require two hours’ notice and shall be scheduled during the normal working hours and days. Working hours will coincide with commencement of the routine working hours of the contractor. For example, for those Contractors with a 0700 hours commencement time, the COR will be present during the hours of 0700 through 1530; for a 0730 commencement time, it would be 0730 through 1600 hours. The COR will not be present on the following holidays:

New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday President's day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

The contractor shall not schedule interfacing work (meetings, approvals, deliveries, etc.) with the Government on any of the recognized holidays in federal services, or any other day designated as a holiday by Federal Statue or by Executive Order except with prior approval from the Contracting Officer. If a holiday falls on a Saturday, the official holiday will be observed the preceding Friday. If a holiday falls on a Sunday, the official holiday will be celebrated the following Monday.

C.1.0.5 Pick-up and delivery instructions will be addressed in the Task Order.

C.1.0.6 RESERVED

C.1.0.7 Contractor Travel.

In the event travel is required by a contractor, necessary for the performance of assigned tasks and as approved by the Contracting Officer, the Government will reimburse the Contractor for actual transportation fare via the most direct routes (non-first class) between place of origin and destination. Cost for delays enroute (excluding Government caused delays) will not be reimbursed. Per Diem will be paid in accordance with Joint Travel Regulation (JTR).

C.1.0.8 Specialized Watercraft Information The contractor shall comply with all applicable regulations and standards, to include: Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, Army Regulations (AR) 56-9, Watercraft, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 46, Technical Bulletin (TB) 043-144, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Rules, and discharge standards.

C.1.0.9 Environmental Compliance. The contractor shall ensure that all aspects of contract execution in this agreement is in compliance with applicable International, United States Federal, State, interstate and/or local environmental regulations and requirements. Such regulations, conditions, or instructions in effect or prescribed by any International, Federal, State, interstate or local governmental agency are hereby made a condition of this Agreement. The contractor shall immediately notify the COR if the Government gives any instruction or direction the contractor believes may result in violation of applicable law(s) and/or regulation(s)

C.1.0.9.1 The Contractor shall submit test reports, IAW CDRL A007, establishing compliance with all Federal, state, and local environmental standards, or standards applicable in the country where the work is performed, pertaining to marine paints, painting processes, and the handling, storing, and disposal of hazardous wastes.

C.1.0.9.2 Hazardous Materials Management. For the purposes of this contract, hazardous materials shall be defined by FED-STD-313. A Radioactive material is defined as any source material, as defined by Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 40, “Domestic Licensing of Source Material”, in excess of 0.05 percent by weight. Specific prohibited hazardous materials are identified in the individual Task Order. Prohibited materials requirements shall apply to all components, parts, and materials provided under this contract, including items purchased through a subcontractor or supplier, Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) components, OEM parts, and manufactured parts

C.1.1 Painting: The contractor shall perform all surface preparation, priming and finish painting required in the contract or task order under the contractor's responsibility shall conform in all respects to the detailed instructions contained in Department of the Army Technical Bulletin 43-0144, dated November 2005, entitled: "Painting of Watercraft" and manufacturer’s application instructions. In the event the TB and manufacture’s instruction contradict each other the manufacturer’s application instructions take precedence.

C.1.2. Drydocking Facilities: Watercraft (vessels) shall be drydocked without stress or strain by use of graving dock, floating drydock, marine railway, marine-travel lift or synchro-travel lift of sufficient capacity using multiple belly bands for lifting and travel. Use of a crane to drydock any vessel requires prior approval of all certification documentation on the crane prior to conducting the lift, and a vessel specific lift plan, IAW CDRL A008.

Permission to lift a vessel by crane shall be granted by written approval from the Contracting Officer.

C. 1.2.1 The contractor shall provide all annual certifications (i.e. drydock certifications, insurance, etc.) in accordance with CDRL A008.

C.1.3. The contractor shall identify, IAW CDRL A009, any omissions from the drawings or specifications or the mis-description of details of work which are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the drawings and specifications, or which are customarily performed, shall not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or misdescribed details of the work, but shall be performed as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the drawings and specifications.

C.1.4. Protection of Vessel(s): The Contractor is responsible for the protection of the vessel(s) while under tow and in its yard. The Contractor must at all times have the vessel(s) secured and protected from fire, vandalism and theft.

C.1.5 Refueling. Refueling shall be treated as a commodity item. Individual task orders will address any refueling requirements. The fuel shall be reimbursed as “material” at the “actual” cost without any pass through costs, profit, or overhead added. Any associated labor for refueling of the vessel and any associated services required in order to conduct the refueling, i.e. barge services shall be reimbursed as labor.

C.1.6 Parts Standardization: In order to have uniformity within the class of vessels, equipment is sometimes shown as being manufactured by a particular manufacturer, with a set part number or National Stock Number. This specific identification can be in the specifications, the drawings or the vessel technical manuals. There shall not be any substitution for those pieces of equipment unless a RFV is submitted to the Contracting Officer IAW CDRL A009 and written approval for the substitution is granted.

C.1.7 Replacement parts procured shall conform to the materials listed in referenced drawings. The contractor shall submit an RFV to the Contracting Officer IAW CDRL A009 and shall proceed with substitution of any part identified by part number, National Stock Number and/or Manufacturer Stock Number until approval is given. The written request shall include all applicable material information needed to determine whether the requested material meets Army requirements. Submission for substitution does not constitute approval of the substitution. Permission for substitution of specified parts will be granted in writing by the Contracting Officer.

C.1.8 Subcontract Work on Additional and Extra Items: When work is to be subcontracted, the contractor shall include two or more quotes with its CR, if only one subcontractor is available, the contractor shall provide rationale as to why there is only one subcontractor that can do the work.

C.1.9 Payment and Performance Bonds: When payment and performance bonds are required, the Contractor shall submit them within 10 calendar days after contract award. Failure to provide bonds within 10 calendar days may result in termination for default without a Cure Notice being issued by the Contracting Officer. Proof that a performance and payment bond can be attained, and an estimated cost, shall be required prior to award. Contractors receiving a task order for the first time may be required to submit a performance bond.

C.1.10 Provisioning Performance Schedules:

The contractor shall prepare and submit a Provisioning Technical Documentation Submission Schedule (PTDSS) to the COR for approval IAW CDRL A001. The contractor shall list work by individual item, show the order in which the contractor proposes to perform the work, and the dates on which the contractor contemplates starting and completing the work (including acquiring the material). All updates shall identify the actual start date of each item, actual completion dates, and clearly identify the impact on all critical path items that impact completion of the project. If the contractor fails to submit a schedule within the time prescribed, the Contracting Officer may withhold approval of progress payments until the contractor submits the required schedule and the Government accepts the schedule. When there are requirements for long lead time parts, the contractor shall include in each production schedule the initial order date, estimated parts delivery date, the earliest induction date, and projected completion dates for work being solicited.

C.1.10.1 The contractor shall keep the Schedule current by making entries to include added or deleted items of work or changes in scheduled dates, and upon doing so shall immediately deliver the updated schedule electronically to the COR for approval. An updated PTDSS shall be provided to the COR and the Contracting Officer a minimum of one update every 15 days. In the event of a significant change in schedule, a revised PTDSS shall be submitted to the COR within two days, IAW CDRL A001.

C.1.10.2 In the event of schedule delays, the contractor shall immediately notify the COR and the Contracting Officer by e-mail. The contractor shall detail the reasons for the schedule delay, proposed corrective action(s), and submit a revised schedule to the COR and Contracting Officer. The Government reserves the right to review and approve or disapprove any contractor proposed changes that affect the contract and task order schedules. Any request for PoP extension shall be requested in advance of the completion date established in the task order. Any revisions to the schedule shall show the original start and completion dates, in addition to the amended dates, for each item of the contract.

C.2 DELIVERABLES:

C.2.1 Condition Reports (CRs), supporting documents for CRs required during performance of specification items shall be provided in accordance with CDRL A002.

C.2.1.1 CRs shall include labor hours required, material prices, and material availability and estimated freight charges. CRs will not be considered for additional action by the Contracting Officer unless all required information is included. All supporting subcontractor or vendor information shall be provided with the applicable CR.

C.2.2 Required certifications such as fire suppressions systems, potable water tanks, load tests, pull tests, quinquennial inspections shall be provided as an original copy with ink signature in accordance with CDRL A007.

C.2.3 Upon completion of all work in the contract, and prior to final invoicing, a complete copy of all Test and Inspection shall be submitted IAW CDRL A007.

C.2.4 A Request for Variance (RFV) is the mechanism used to document and request approval for a lack of compliance with a vessel’s approved technical drawings and/or technical manuals. The contractor shall not deviate from the provided TDP or any other baseline documentation without approval. By submitting an RFV IAW CDRL A009 the contractor may request to temporarily depart from a requirement specified in the TDP or any other baseline documentation. Approval or rejection for Alterations defined in this section may be granted within three business days of submitting an RFV unless otherwise specified per CDRL A009.

C.2.4.1 RFVs (shall contain marked up or redlined copies of affected drawings, clearly showing the temporary departure, and shall include supporting data necessary to fully understand the proposed variance, and when applicable, the shipyard CR and invoice with omitted cost information. The contractor shall not present any production items for acceptance with any nonconformance to the requirements in the TDP or other baseline documentation until notified by the Government that the RFV has been approved and incorporated into the contract.

C.3. WARRANTIES AND REPAIRS

C.3.1 Pass-through warranty. The contractor shall pass through all warranties on any purchased equipment installed or delivered under a task order. The contractor shall maintain documentation of all warranties.

C.3.1.1 The contractor shall maintain a warranty file on all equipment installed under each task order. The warranty file shall include all documentation of warranties on any equipment delivered or installed under the task order. The contractor shall maintain documentation of communications with vendors, manufacturers or other contractor’s pertinent to specific warranties and shall include all such documentation in the warranty file. The documentation shall be fully completed so that it can be used as a valid reference for the PCO’s use, i.e. date and time; person initiating, person called; nature of the problem; and the contractor’s response and resolutions. The contractor shall deliver the warranty file upon completion of the task order in accordance with CDRL A005.

C.3.1.2. Workmanship warranty. The contractor shall warrant all work performed under each task orders for no less than 90 days from the end of the task order period of performance (PoP). Any failure of repaired or modified equipment occurring due to workmanship of the contractor during the warranty period shall be repaired or replaced at the contractor’s expense. Additionally, equipment improperly installed by the contractor that fails within a manufacturer’s warranty period due to poor workmanship or failure to follow manufacturer’s installation or operating instructions shall be repaired or replaced at the contractor’s expense. This determination shall be made by the PCO. The contractor shall report any difficulty in exercising manufacturer’s warranty to the COR and PCO.

C.3.1.2.1. Rebuilds of major subsystems such as, but not limited to, engines, generators, bow thrusters, reduction gears, pump sets, shall include a letter on company letterhead provided by the rebuild facility specifically stating warranty start date, the time interval, operating hours, limiting factors and maintenance/lubricant requirements necessary for warranty compliance. The contractor shall provide a combined warranty letter including all prime or subcontractor component rebuild and supplied warranty cards to the Contracting Officer no later than five working days after completion of sea/river trials. This warranty letter can extend, but cannot shorten, the 90 day period noted in DFARS 252.217-7013, Guarantees.

C. 3.1.3 Additional warranties. Task orders may require additional warranties for specific work. Such warranty requirements will be detailed in the applicable task order.

C.4 DATA PLATE INFORMATION:

The contractor shall collect data plate information on all parts installed during performance of the contracted repairs.

C.4.1 The data plate information provided shall consist of part number, model number, serial number, size, performance rating and other relevant information on the manufacturer’s data plates.

C.4.2 Data plate information shall be provided in the form of a CR to include sequential identification number and submitted in accordance with CDRL A002 not later than two (2) working days after the vessel is delivered to the Army.

C.5.0 SECURITY CLASSIFICATION/OPSEC REQUIREMENTS

C.5.1 The security classification level for this effort is UNCLASSIFIED.

C.5.2 The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer should CLASSIFIED performance / testing be required at additional locations not listed in this SOW. Locations include Government Installations, Contractor Facilities, and Contractor Facilities located on a Government Installation. The contractor or any subcontractors shall not perform on CLASSIFIED requirements without an authorized DD254.

C.5.3 The contractor must obtain an External Certificate Authority (ECA) certificate to access, encrypt, or transmit U/CUI or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) off installation. Information regarding the External Certificate Authority can be found at website http://public.cyber.mil/eca/.

C.5.4 Unclassified or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) – The contractor shall be capable of accessing, handling, receiving, and storing UNCLASSIFIED documents, equipment, hardware, and test items, using the applicable standards of CUI information, DoDi 5200.48. All Controlled Unclassified Information (documents designated as LIMITED DISTRIBUTION) shall be submitted and electronically transmitted by a controlled means via USPS mail, DoD SAFE website (https://safe.apps.mil/) and/or an approved application that is Certified for Networthiness such as the Encryption Wizard.

C.5.5 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 within sixty (60) calendar days after the Project Agreement start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each contractor employee and subcontractor employee requiring access to Army installations, facilities, or controlled access areas to the Contracting Officer within thirty (30) calendar days after completion of training. AT Level I awareness training is available at https:jkodirect.jten.mil Course# JS-UA007-14.

C.5.6 Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) - The types of information considered CUI for the program are technical data and information marked (U//CUI) DoDi 5200.48 by the U.S. Government. Examples of technical data consist of research and engineering data, engineering drawings, and associated lists, specifications, standards, process sheets, manuals, technical reports, catalog-item identifications, and related information, and computer software documentation. The contractor shall adhere to the below guidelines for handling U//CUI information accompanied by DoDI 5230.24, “Distribution Statements on Technical Documents”, DoDM 5200.01-V4, “DoD Information Security Program: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)”, Army Regulation (AR) 25-55, “The Department of the Army Freedom of Information Act Program”, AR 25-2, “Information Assurance” and AR 25-1, “Army Information Technology”.

C.5.7 Identification and Protection of U//CUI Information - When conducting the following activities with U//CUI information, the contractor shall adhere to the guidance provided in DoDM 5200.01-V4 and AR 25-1:

· Marking U//CUI Information

· Dissemination and Transmission of U//CUI Information

· Transporting U//CUI

· Phone Discussions of U//CUI

· Storage of U//CUI During Duty Hours and Non Duty Hours

· Termination

· Disposal

· Unauthorized Disclosure

· Electronic Transmission of U//CUI

C.5.8 Distribution Statements - When marking all data and information, the contractor shall adhere to DoDI 5230.24 governing such data. If the contents of the technical document require more than one Distribution Statement, apply the most restrictive statement. This does not preclude additional mandated markings required by the Agreement.

C.5.9 OPSEC Training Requirement - Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 business days of reporting for duty. All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. OPSEC awareness training is available at: https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/index.htm. Within 10 days of completing the training, the contractor shall provide certificates/proof of completion to the Contracting Officer.

C.5.10 External Certificate Authority (ECA) - The contractor must obtain an External Certificate Authority (ECA) certificate to access, encrypt, or transmit U// or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) off installation. Information regarding the External Certificate Authority can be found at website https://public.cyber.mil/eca/.

C.5.11 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures - This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army-controlled installation, facility, or area. The contractor and all associated subcontractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security office. The contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements, Personal Identity Verification of contractor Personnel) as directed by DoD, HQDA, and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the change clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

For contractor’s requiring Common Access Card (CAC). Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation IAW Army Directive 2014-05. The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD Federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management.

For contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. The contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center interstate identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, IAW status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

C.5.12 iWATCH Training - The contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO)). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the Contracting Officer. This training shall be completed within 90 calendar days of agreement award and within 14 calendar days of new employees’ commencing performance, with the results reported to the Contracting Officer, no later 120 calendar days after contract award. Training may be obtained at https://www.armywarcollege.edu/iwatch/.

C.5.13 Notice of Elevated Threat Level Force Protection Condition (FPCON) - The contractor is hereby notified that there is a potential impact on contractor performance during increased FPCON during periods of increased threat. During FPCONs Charlie and Delta, services may be discontinued / postponed due to higher threat. Services will resume when FPCON level is reduced to level Bravo or lower.

C.5.14 Notice of Random Antiterrorism Measures Program (RAMP) - IAW AR 525-13, contractor personnel working on an Army installation, arsenal, base or other DoD facility (owned or leased by DoD/Department of the Army), are subject to participation in Installation RAMP security program (e.g. vehicles searches, wearing of ID badges, etc.).

C.5.15 All contractor Employees Who Require Access to Government Information Systems - All contractor employees with access to a government information system must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services and must successfully complete the DoD Information Assurance Awareness training prior to access to the information system and then annually thereafter.

C.5.16 Personal Identity Verification of contractor Personnel

(a) The contractor shall comply with agency personal identity verification procedures identified in the contract that implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance M-05-24, and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201.

(b) The contractor shall account for all forms of Government-provided identification issued to the contractor employees in connection with performance under this contract. The contractor shall return such identification to the issuing agency at the earliest of any of the following, unless otherwise determined by the Government;

(1) When no longer needed for contract performance.

(2) Upon completion of the contractor employee’s employment.

(3) Upon contract completion or termination.

(c) The Contracting Officer may delay final payment under the contract until the contractor complies with requirements contained within this contract.

(d) The contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts when the subcontractor’s employees are required to have routine physical access to a Federally-controlled facility and/or routine access to a Federally-controlled information system. It shall be the responsibility of the prime contractor to return such identification to the issuing agency IAW the terms set forth in paragraph (b) of this section, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

C.5.17 Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP)

(a) All contractor employees with security clearances working on any Army contract must receive annual TARP training by a Counter Intelligence (CI) agent, or other authorized designated training method, per Army Regulation 381-12, para. 2-4b, Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP). The in-person training is the preferred method, and is available by contacting the local CI Office to arrange for the conduct of training.

(b) The Contractor shall contact the CI Office within (30) days of contract award to schedule TARP training. Once training is complete Contractor shall provide certificates/proof of completion of training to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), if assigned to the contract, or to the Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) within (10) days of completion.

(c) The Contractor shall contact the CI Office to schedule training for any new employee whose performance commences after award, and who did not attend the initial TARP training session. Upon completion of the TARP training, certification/proof of completion shall be provided as required in paragraph (b).In special circumstances (on deployments or in remote locations) when in-person training is not available, TARP computer based training (CBT), which has been approved by Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G-2, is the only authorized online training method permitted. This alternate CBT training is only authorized in special circumstances with written approval obtained from the PCO. Upon receipt of the necessary written approval, contractor employees possessing an Army Knowledge Online (AKO) account and password or a Common Access Card can register and complete the online TARP training course by utilizing the Army Learning Management System (ALMS) at: www.lms.army.mil.

C.5.18 Identification of Export Controlled Data. - In the event that the Government delivers Government Furnished Information which the Government has determined is Export Controlled, the Government will identify the existence of such data, and affix the following statement:

WARNING: This document contains technical data, export of which is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended, 50 U.S.C. App. 2401 et seq. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties.

The resulting Contract Holder under this effort agrees to abide by all applicable export control laws and regulations.

C.6 RESERVED

C.7 MEETINGS/REVIEWS/REPORTING.

C.7.1 Start of Work Meeting.

C.7.1.1 The contractor shall attend a virtual Start of Work Meeting within 30 days of base contract award. The purpose of the Start of Work Meeting is to assure a clear and mutual understanding of the contract terms, conditions, line items, technical requirements and sequence of events needed for successful execution of the subject contract effort.

C.7.1.2 The following Contractor personnel should attend the virtual Start of Work Meeting: Contracts Manager, Program Manager, Superintendent or other primary management personnel, and other personnel deemed needed for effective contract performance.

C.7.2 Integrated Product Team (IPT) Meetings.

C.7.2.1 The contractor shall participate in all planning/implementation meetings (consisting of IPT and working group meetings), when deemed necessary by the Government.

C.8. OVER AND ABOVE REQUIREMENTS

C.8.1. During performance of this Contract, it is expected that issues may be identified during the course of performing maintenance and repair efforts, that are in the general scope of the Contract, but that were not specifically included in the original Contract scope of work. When directed by the Government, and when funding is made available by the Contract modification, the contractor shall provide these services on an expedited basis. All requirements authorized under this provision shall be provided by the contractor in accordance with DFARS 252.217-7028 and this scope of work. Pursuant to DFARS 252.217-7028, the Government may modify these procedures as appropriate.

C.8.1.1 When requested by the Government, or when a need is identified by the contractor, the contractor shall submit a CR IAW CDRL A002, in Government format, to the PCO and the COR.

At a minimum, the request shall include the following:

a. A description of the work to be performed;

b. Identification of the proposed repair procedure;

c. Replacement parts required (excludes GFP) for pricing purposes only;

d. Estimated labor hours and/or material costs; and

e. An assessment certifying the vessel or component will meet the applicable specification following the work to be performed.

The contractor shall also submit all supporting documentation along with the CR. Before work can begin, it must be authorized by the PCO and availability of funds must be verified.

C.8.1.2 The PCO will

a. Verify the necessity of the work;

b. Verify the conformance of the contractors proposed method of modification or repair and approved modification or repair procedures;

c. Verify whether the contractors proposed designation and identification of the work as Over & Above is valid;

d. Determine whether an item will be repaired or replaced. Normally an item will be replaced if the repair price is equal to or exceeds 65 percent of the replacement price;

e. Shall consider procurement lead time versus repair time in all repair or replace determinations; and

f. Agree to the estimated hours and/or estimated material costs.

C.8.2 It is understood and agreed to by both parties that the Government is not under any Contractual obligation for the duration of the Contract to acquire any specific quantity or services covered by the clause and no liability shall be incurred by the contractor or the Government in the event that no acquisitions are made.

C.8.3 The contractor shall maintain records, available for Government review, of the funds committed, expended, and disbursed under the clause for each requisition.

C.9 DRAWING LIMITATIONS

(a) The drawings supplied with this contract are not shop or process drawings. The drawings are engineering design drawings, are adequate to permit manufacture, and:

(1) depict the completed (item(s), and

(2) serve as the basis for inspection of the completed item(s).

(b) These drawings DO NOT cover intermediate drawings/specifications or steps in the manufacturing process. As a result, even if all the dimensions and tolerances specified in the engineering design drawing for each individual part are met, a cumulative unacceptable fit for the contract item could result.

(c) The Contractor is responsible for producing the shop or process drawings needed to cover intermediate steps in the manufacturing process.

(d) The Contractor agrees that it has obtained all specifications and drawings necessary to manufacture the items being solicited in accordance with the TDP including all incorporated specifications and drawings. The contractor is responsible for having all drawings and specifications. Delivery delays are not excusable where the contractor asserts that it did not have a specification or drawing and has failed to request, in writing, the specification from either the Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist prior to the solicitation closing date.

(e) Failure to produce an end item with a cumulative fit that conforms to Government drawings, specifications or other supplemental manufacturing documentation, will result in the Contractor being responsible for correcting this condition at no additional cost to the Government and no delivery schedule extension.

C.10 ACQUISITION OF MANUFACTURER'S PART NUMBER: COMPONENTS

One or more of the drawings for part of the contract item set forth in the Schedule and in the Technical Data Package specify manufacturer's part numbers. Since complete Government technical data for such part or parts are not available, it is understood that the Contractor, by accepting this contract, agrees to furnish only the listed manufacturer's part number(s) for those components of the contract item. It is further understood and agreed that references to manufacturer's part numbers herein shall be deemed to include all changes or revisions thereto which the approved manufacturer has made effective as of the first date of delivery of any of the items under this contract; provided, that no change or revision that affects the interchangeability (ability to be interchanged with previous parts and to match with all mating parts when assembled) of the listed manufacturer's part shall be incorporated into the contract item without the prior written approval of the Procuring Contracting Officer.

C.11 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTATION

a. The Configuration Change Management section of SAE EIA-649-1 Configuration Management Requirement for Defense Contracts, Paragraph 3.3, shall be used for configuration control of material with the following exclusions: paragraph 3.3(3); the second sentence of paragraph 3.3.1.8.1(1), and the General Note in paragraph 3.3.2.4(1) which reads as “Generally, Minor RFVs address product changes that are temporary and do not impact the baseline.”

b. Furnished item(s) shall conform to the approved configuration requirements/revision, unless a Request for Variance (RFV) is processed and approved as provided by Paragraph E. below. The term "Request for Variance" includes Requests for Deviations and Waivers.

c. RESERVED

d. All Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) submitted will be deemed routine. If an ECP is considered as an emergency or urgent; that justification for the rationale shall be included in the ECP submittal with all applicable supporting documentation.

e. For ECPs, RFVs, Notices of Revision (NORs) or Specification Change Notices (SCNs), the Contractor must submit the applicable documentation listed in sub-paragraphs e (i) through e (iv) to the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO), with an information copy to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO). Failure to submit a complete legible package may result in return of the ECP/RFV/SCN/NOR without processing.

(i) Documentation or use of DD Form 1692 (current revision) and delivery of data per DI-SESS- 80639 is detailed in paragraph 3.3.1 of EIA-649-1 for ECPs.

(ii) Documentation or use of DD Form 1694 (current revision) and delivery of data per DI-SESS- 80640 is detailed in paragraph 3.3.2 of EIA-649-1 for RFVs.

(iii) Documentation or use of DD Form 169 (current revision) and delivery of data per DI-SESS- 80642 is detailed in paragraph 3.3.4 of EIA-649-1 for NORs.

(iv) Documentation and delivery of data per DI-SESS-80643 is detailed in Paragraph 3.3.3 of EIA-649-1 for SCNs.

f. Questions regarding the status of previously submitted ECP or RFV should be directed to the PCO.

Incorporation of an approved RFV and/or ECP will require a contract modification execution.

g. The submission of an ECP/RFV/SCN/NOR does not affect the required delivery date of the contract. If a delivery date change is needed, a contract modification is required.

C.12 USE OF CLASS I and CLASS II OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES

(a) Definitions.

(1) Class I and Class II Ozone-Depleting Substances (CIODS) refers to the class of substances identified in Section 602(a) of the Clean Air Act, (42 U.S.C. 7671a(a)), complete list provided at: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2013-title42/html/USCODE-2013-title42-chap85-subchapVI-sec7671a.htm

(2) Directly requires the use of CIODS means that the Government's specification or technical data package, at any tier, explicitly requires the use of any Class I Ozone-Depleting Substance (CIODS) in performance of the contract.

(3) Indirectly requires the use of CIODS means that the Government's specification or technical data package, while not explicitly requiring the use of any CIODS, does require a feature that the contractor can meet or produce only by the use of CIODS.

(b) Per Section 326 of Public Law 102-484, the Army cannot award any contract that directly or indirectly requires the use of CIODS without the approval of the Senior Acquisition Official, per current Army Policy the approval authority is the Army Acquisition Executive. Thus, no CIODS shall be used in meeting the requirements of this contract. If the use of CIODS is required in the performance of this contract, please notify the Contracting Officer immediately in writing.

(c) No Class II Ozone Depleting Substances shall be required in the performance of this contract without government approval. If the use of Class II ODS is required in the performance of this contract, please notify the Contracting Officer immediately in writing.

C.13 TRUSTED ASSOCIATE SPONSORSHIP SYSTEM (TASS) PROGRAM

(a) The contract company is responsible for providing the appropriate documentation to the government to process applications for Common Access Cards (CAC) for every contractor employee who deploys with the military force, OR who has a need to access any government computer network in accordance with FAR 52.204-9, “Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel.”

(b) The contractor is responsible for managing requests for new, renew and reverification of CACs in sufficient time to ensure that all contractor employees have them when needed to perform work under this contract. The norm is at least ten calendar days’ advance notice Trusted Agent* (TA), unless there are extenuating circumstances approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer. *The COR will be the TA for this contract.

(c) It is recommended that a “Corporate” Facility Security Officer (FSO) or other facility appointed personnel be established to serve as the firm’s single point of contact for CAC Application packages processing to G-2 and Government Trusted Agent (TA). If a FSO is not established, each contractor employee requiring a CAC card will be required to manage their own applications.

(d) CAC applications must be processed through the DoD Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS). The contractor’s FSO or appointed personnel or contractor employee shall submit CAC requests via secure means such as DoD SAFE, encrypted email, password protected documents etc. to the COR. The COR will provide the request package to the command G-2 to be processed. The command G-2 will provide the AHRC TASS Form1, version 1.2 to the TA once CAC Application is approved. The list of required documents to complete the request package for an INITIAL CAC:

• G-2 Contractor PSI_Worksheet_Nov2018

• OF 306, Declaration for Federal Employment

• Copy of birth certificate or passport or naturalization certificate (if foreign born)

• AHRC TASS Form V1.3 dated 1 May 2021

(e) The government TA will establish a TASS application account for each CAC request and will provide each contractor employee a USER ID and Password to the contractor via secure means, such as DoD SAFE, encrypted email, and password protected documents, to the FSO or appointed personnel or contractor. The contractor employee shall access the TASS site, Applicant Login and complete the CAC application (entering/editing contractor information as applicable) at https://tass-pki.dmdc.osd.mil/tass/ .

(f) The contractor employee will “Submit” completed applications in TASS. TASS will inform via email to the TA when the application has been “Submitted”.

(g) The TA will process the request. TASS will automatically inform the contractor’s applicant via email of one of the following:

- Approved*. Upon approval, the information is transferred to the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) database and an email notification is sent to the contractor with instructions on obtaining their CAC. The contractor proceeds to a Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) station (https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/ provides RAPIDS locations).

- Rejected*. Government in separate correspondence will provide reason(s) for rejection.

- Returned. Additional information, or correction to the application, required by the contractor employee.

*The contractor will maintain records of all approved and rejected applications.

(h) At the RAPIDS station, the RAPIDS Verification Officer will verify the contractor by SSN, and two forms of identification, one of which must be a picture ID. The Verification Officer will capture primary and alternate fingerprints and picture, and updates to DEERS and will then issue a CAC.

CACs require reverification every 180 days. The TA and contract employee will be notified via TASS generated email when the reverification date is approaching. The contract FSO will provide the electronically signed AHRC TASS Form 2.1 to the TA. The TA will re-verify the employee in TASS.

(i) Issued CACs shall be for a period of performance not longer than three (3) years or the individual’s contract end date (inclusive of any options) whichever is earlier. Prior to the three (3) year expiration, TASS will notify both the contractor and the TA of the expiration date. The FSO or appointed personnel will submit to the TA TASS Form 1, version 1.2 indicating REISSUE on the form.

(j) The contractor shall return CAC’s to the DEERS office upon return from deployment, when issued a new CAC, or when employment is terminated. A receipt for each card must be obtained and provided to the TA/COR. The FSO or other appointed personnel shall provide the electronically signed AHRC TASS Form 2.1 to the TA. The TA will revoke the contractors CAC in TASS.

(k) A CAC cannot be issued without evidence that a T-1 investigation has at least been initiated by the Government, G-2. Per DODI 5200.46 Section 3.d: A CAC may be issued on an interim basis based on a favorable National Agency Check OR a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Criminal History Check (fingerprint check) adjudicated by appropriate approved automated procedures or by a trained security or human resource (HR) specialist, and successful submission to the investigative service provider (ISP) of a NACI or a personnel security investigation (PSI) equal to or greater in scope than a NACI. Once the fingerprints are done and the applicant has submitted the T1 (or other applicable investigation) in PSIP, a CAC can and should be issued to applicant on an interim basis to prevent delay of work and excess cost to the government as a result. If the employee does not have a valid background investigation, the government will initiate the T1. Once the TI investigation is open in Defense Information Security System (DISS), (between 3-4 weeks) an interim CAC eligibility is either granted or denied and an email will go out to the Supervisor, FSO, Sponsor, the COR, TASM and TA advising eligibility.

(l) Details and training on TASS will be provided by the government. Further details to obtain a CAC, contact 866-738-3222 or Army.cacpki.helpdesk@army.mil.

C.14 REQUIREMENT FOR AN OPSEC STANDING OPERATION PROCEDURE/PLAN

(a) The contractor is subject to provisions of the TACOM LCMC OPSEC Standing Operating Procedures (SOP/Plan), or other U.S. Government OPSEC plan, per AR 530-1, Operations Security. This SOP/Plan specifies the government’s critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it.

(b) The contractor will receive a copy of the SOP/Plan at time of award. Local form STA Form 7114 (or similar) will be used to document and record security OPSEC reviews which are conducted by G2, TACOM LCMC or individual organizations supporting OPSEC Officers.

(c) The contractor shall identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator. The contractor will ensure that this individual is OPSEC Level I.

C.15 SERVICE CONTRACT REPORTING

Service contractor reporting of information is required in the SCR section in the System for Award Management (SAM) by 31 October, when a contract or task order has a total estimated value, including options, that exceeds $3 million; and is for services in the following service acquisition portfolio groups:

1) logistics management services,

2) equipment related services,

3) knowledge-based services, or

4) electronics and communications services.