EXEVAL PWS 060123.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Nevada CBRN Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP) EXTERNAL EVALUATION Role Players, Moulage, Weighted Manikins Support and Structural Collapse Venue Site (SCVS) Reset

Part 1 General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide the Nevada CERFP contractor support in terms of providing and managing contractor role players, moulage, weighted manikins and SCVS reset for the Externally Evaluated training event (EXEVAL). 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. The NGB J3/7 provides the Chief, National Guard Bureau (CNGB) with subject matter expertise on joint doctrine, training, education, and exercises to ensure a trained and balanced National Guard force ready to support any mission of the several States or Combatant Commanders.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to provide a vital realistic element to the Nevada CERFP consisting of 210 service members as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: In conjunction with the National Guard Bureau, the Nevada CERFP is tasked to develop and support regional training and exercise activities aimed at enhancing domestic contingency readiness. The Nevada CERFP ensures these functions are integrated and complementary where appropriate. In an effort to provide conditions wherein the participants are challenged with probable real- world situations, the Nevada CERFP uses moulage role players and manikins to simulate the applicable conditions. The use of role players is required to support regional training and exercises to enhance domestic contingency preparedness exercises and evaluations of CERFP, Homeland Response Force (HRF) and other National Guard CBRNE response capabilities. NGB uses Structural Collapse Simulators (SCS) to simulate the collapsed state of buildings due to a natural disaster or a domestic terrorism event. The use of these simulator venues supports regional training and exercises to enhancing domestic contingency preparedness exercises and evaluations of CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP), Homeland Response Force (HRF) and other CBRNE response capabilities. A SCVS is a location where one or more SCS are used to simulate the collapsed state of buildings.

1.3 Scope: The contractor shall provide role players, moulage, manikins, and SVCS reset for the EXEVAL. Personnel assigned to this task shall possess the skills and expertise necessary to perform assigned tasks associated with this order.

1.4 Objectives:

· This Performance Work Statement (PWS) establishes performance requirements for contractor support to allow training organizations the maximum opportunity to exercise their personnel by simulating actual conditions. Role players are essential to realism and interaction during the training events, which is enhanced by acting, moulage, and environmental conditions.

· This Performance Work Statement (PWS) establishes performance requirements for contractor tasks necessary to reset SCVS. These SCVS were built to be realistic, challenging, and maintainable, and to provide skill lanes required to conduct NG CRE training as identified in the Training and Evaluation Outlines/CATS. The training venues provide strategic and tactical challenges of such complexity that repetitiveness does not breed familiarity with the training prop and training lanes. The SCVS is of sufficient size and complexity to keep the Search and Extraction (S&E) teams training in a realistic condition and environment, so individuals gain valuable experience and expertise working on a simulated "real world" structural collapse.

1.5 Period of Performance:

· Contract Award: NLT 45 days prior to event commencement

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

· Post Award Conference: N/A

· Phase-In Period: Time of award to specified service periods.

· Contract Period: 09-15 September 20223, ready no later than 0800 on each day of exercise.

· EXEVAL After Action Review: TBD September - Contract Manager Only

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control: Quality Control is the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor is responsible for the delivery of quality services/supplies to the Government (see Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.246-1, Contractor Inspection Requirements). The Contractor shall develop, implement and maintain an effective Quality Control System which includes a written Quality Control Plan (QCP). The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non- recurrence of defective services. The QCP shall implement standardized procedure/methodology for monitoring and documenting contract performance to ensure all contract requirements are met. The Contractors’ QCP must contain a systematic approach to monitor operations to ensure acceptable services/products are provided to the Government. The QCP, as a minimum, shall address continuous process improvement; procedures for scheduling, conducting and documentation of inspection; discrepancy identification and correction; corrective action procedures to include procedures for addressing Government discovered non-conformances; procedures for root cause analysis to identify the root cause and root cause corrective action to prevent re-occurrence of discrepancies; procedures for trend analysis; procedures for collecting and addressing customer feedback/complaints. The contractor shall provide a quality control plan as a deliverable included in the submission of their bid. Any changes to the QC plan must be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The Government shall evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.2.1 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): The Government Point of Contact (GPOC) will monitor contractor performance and complete the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan Worksheet (Ref Part 7, Attachment 7.8) at the end of the contract period of performance or annually. However, the GPOC may submit a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan Worksheet at any time and as often as necessary to document quality levels.

1.6.2.2 If Contractor response to an identified quality deficiency is unsatisfactory, the Contracting Officer or GPOC will contact the appropriate Contractor representative to implement a plan of action to remedy the identified deficiency. A quality rating may change from “Green” to “Red” without notice. We anticipate the GPOC utilizing the “Yellow” quality rating to alert the contracting office of quality issues that have the potential for a “Red” quality rating if corrective action is not taken. If the performance rating for any task in this order is “Red” during any time in the performance period, the GPOC will notify the Contracting Officer.

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

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

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

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

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

1.6.4 Place of Performance: The location for the EXEVAL is the Camp Williams located at 17800 S Redwood Rd, Bluffdale, UT. The After-Action Review will take place at the same location specifics TBD.

1.6.5 Recognized Holidays: Federal law (5 U.S.C. 6103) establishes the following public holidays which will be recognized for the purpose of this requirement:

(http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/snow-dismissal-procedures/federal-holidays/#url=Overview)

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

1.6.7 Contractor Travel: Travel to other government facilities or other contractor facilities may be required. All contractor associated travel associated with the support of this contract shall be accounted for in the contractor’s proposal on a firm fixed price basis to the Government.

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

1.6.9 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this task order may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan, within 14 days after task order award or identification of potential an OCI, to the Contracting Officer, to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.6.10 Government Point of Contact (GPOC): The GPOC is authorized to represent the contracting officer in interpreting the technical requirements of this task order.

1.6.10.1 The GPOC monitors all technical aspects of the task order and assists in task order administration. The GPOC is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with task order performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. The GPOC is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

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

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

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

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

1.6.10.5 The Primary GPOC is 1LT Elijah Armstrong, 702-576-5903, elijah.g.armstrong.mil@army.mil, for inspection and acceptance of deliverables under this task order. The alternate GPOC is SFC Cristian Strong at 702- 513-0063 or cristian.p.strong.mil@army.mil. September 9, 2023 at approximately 2000 GPOC will shift from NVNG personnel to JIET/AITEC NGB personnel

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

1.6.11.1 Key Personnel: The Contractor shall provide a Contract Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The Contract Manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Contract Manager or alternate shall be available on the days and dates according to Part 7, Attachment 7.4.

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

1.6.11.3 Contract Administration: The contractor shall establish processes and assign appropriate resources to effectively administer the requirement. The contractor shall respond to Government requests for contractual actions within one (1) business day. The contractor shall designate and maintain a single point of contact between the Government and Contractor personnel assigned to support the contract or task orders. The contractor shall assign work effort and maintain proper and accurate time keeping records of personnel assigned to work on the requirement.

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

1.6.11.5 Phase In Period: Upon award, the contractor shall initiate their Phase-In period in to prepare for full contract performance. (Ref 1.5)

1.6.11.6 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5, Post Award Orientation. The Contracting Officer, Government Point of Contact (GPOC), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the Contracting Officer will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.6.13 Security Requirements:

1.6.13.1 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: Contractor and all associated sub-contractor’s employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). This includes policies pertaining to the use or prohibition of electronic recorders, devices, cameras, etc. If the Contractor is required to take photographs or videos on a Government Installation, the

Contractor must obtain written permission from the Senior Commander. Contractor workforce shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

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

1.6.13.1.2 The contractor is responsible for safeguarding information of a confidential or sensitive nature. Failure to safeguard any classified/privileged information which may involve the contractor or the contractor’s personnel or to which they may have access may subject the contractor and/or the contractor’s employees to criminal liability under Title 18, section 793 and 7908 of the United States Code. Provisions of the Privacy Act apply to all records and reports maintained by the contractor. All programs and materials developed at government expense during the course of this contract are the property of the government. Contractor personnel shall be required to obtain and maintain security badges and adhere to the installation security requirements.

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

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

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

1.6.13.3 Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured.

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

1.6.13.5 Lock Combinations: Not Applicable.

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

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

1.6.13.8. CAC Requirements: Not Applicable.

1.6.13.9. HSPD-12 Background Investigation Requirements: Not Applicable.

1.6.13.10 Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS): Not Applicable.

1.6.13.11 AT Level I Training. Not Applicable.

1.6.13.12 iWATCH Training. Not Applicable.

1.6.13.13 ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System): Contractor Employees Who Require Access to Government Information Systems: Not Applicable

1.6.13.14 COMSEC/IT Security: Not Applicable.

1.6.13.15 OPSEC Training: Not Applicable.

1.6.13.16 Information assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) training: Not Applicable.

1.6.14 Combating Trafficking in Persons: The United States Government has adopted a zero tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons. Contractors and contractor employees shall not engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of performance of the contract; procure commercial sex acts during the period of performance of the contract; or use forced labor in the performance of the contract. The Contractor shall notify its employees of the United States Government’s zero tolerance policy, the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy. Such actions may include, but are not limited to, removal from the contract, reduction in benefits, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall take appropriate action, up to and including termination, against employees or subcontractors that violate the US Government policy as described at FAR 22.17.

1.6.15 Conservation of Utilities: The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall operate under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount.

1.6.16 Data Rights: Not applicable.

PART 2 DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1 DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1 BREACHING AND BREAKING. The most dangerous skill to perform in a collapse condition as it is the most likely to initiate, by battering a broken building, a secondary collapse.

2.1.1.1. Typically: jack hammering on concrete to make a hole to make entry to break down an object.

2.1.1.2. Atypically: as carefully as possible, widen any existing opening to allow responders and victims entrapment access.

2.1.2. CERFP. The CERFP teams and WMD-CSTs provide a phased capability; WMD-CSTs detect and identify CBRNE agents/substances, assess the effects and advise the local authorities on managing the effects of the attack. The WMD-CSTs also assist with requests for other forces. The CERFP teams locate and extract victims from a contaminated environment, perform mass patient/casualty decontamination, and provide treatment as necessary to stabilize patients for evacuation. The teams are specially trained to respond to a weapons-of-mass-destruction incident. The WMD-CSTs are dedicated units of National Guard personnel on active duty, whereas, the CERFPs are comprised of existing National Guard units in traditional reserve status. They can be mobilized in state active duty, Title 32, or Title 10 status. Each CERFP can be ready to deploy to an incident site within six hours of notification of a CBRNE or WMD incident.

2.1.3. CONFINED SPACE. A space that is large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform assigned work; has limited or restricted means for entry or exit (for example, tanks, vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, and pits); and is not designed for continuous employee occupancy.

2.1.3.1. Typically: Confined Space Entry. All the training required is to ensure clean air is inside a confined space. The removal of victims in a "permitted space" is what most training covers.

2.1.3.2. Atypically: In a collapse there is no permit, no attendant or anyway to follow the prescribed typical guidelines.

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

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

2.1.6. 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.

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

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

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

2.1.10. 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.

2.1.11. CBRN Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP). Composed of approximately 210 personnel, encapsulates lifesaving capabilities including Search and Extraction, Decontamination, Emergency Medical, and Command and Control (C2). Each CERFP. will be staffed with Army National Guard Soldiers and Air National Guard Airmen. CERFP’s provide a scalable capability to bridge a gap between initial National Guard (NG) response and Title 10 capabilities.

2.1.12. 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.

2.1.13. LIFTING AND HAULING. The term "hauling implies that rigging equipment is used to move a heavy object.

2.1.14.1. Typically: to move a heavy object with technology.

2.1.14.2. Atypically: to use what is in the surrounding area without returning to a cache for technology.

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

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

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

2.1.17. QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST. An official Government representative concerned with matters pertaining to the contract administration process and quality assurance/quality control. This person acts as technical advisor to the Contracting Officer in these areas.

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

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

2.1.20. ROPES. Ropes in a high angle situation are the least used skill in all emergency services.

2.1.21.1. Typically: high angle skills are used the least and can be used in unique situations.

2.1.21.2. Atypically: low angle are used more often and should be used in problem solving to a greater extent.

2.1.21. RUBBLE PILE. Informal term for Structural Collapse Venue Site.

2.1.22. SHORING. The goal of shoring is to stabilize the object that is causing an unacceptable risk to extractors. Stabilizing can be accomplished by other means such as tying back and cribbing; both are faster than shoring and require fewer materials.

2.1.23.1. Typically: use lumber to erect two shores an hour to stabilize a structure prominently or at least a long-term period.

2.1.23.2. Atypically: stabilize the structure or object to an acceptable point to search and extract, with the materials in the area as much as possible and practical.

2.1.23. STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE SIMULATOR (SCS). A structure, tunnel or collapsed building, use to simulate a normal structure in a collapsed state due to either a natural disaster or a domestic terrorism event.

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

2.1.25. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have privacy of contract with the Subcontractor.

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

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

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

2.2. ACRONYMS:

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

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

3.2 Facilities: The Contractor will be provided an area of land to set up their “Fixed” moulage site.

3.2.1 Unscheduled access closures by the Camp Williams may occur at any time causing all personnel entering or exiting a closed installation to experience a delay. This cannot be predicted or prevented. Labor hour and Time & Materials employees are not compensated for unexpected closures or delays. Vehicles operated by contractor personnel are subject to search pursuant to applicable regulations. The award of this task order does not create a right for any individual contractor employee to have access to any installation. Any moving violation of any applicable regulation may result in the termination of the contractor employee’s installation driving privileges.

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

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

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

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

4.2 Secret Facility Clearance: Not applicable.

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

4.4 Equipment: The Contractor shall provide all equipment necessary to ensure total mission support of role player services and SCVS reset. Set up and operate temporary “Fixed” moulage sites to include: lights, electricity, water hot/cold, tables, chairs, and heat/cooling areas based on weather conditions. Provide holding sites/break areas with lights, electricity, water, meals, tables, chairs, toilets, and heat/cooling areas based on weather conditions. Provide role players transportation support to and from training areas, parking lots, breaks/meals areas, and life support services (water/meals/nourishment). Contractor will provide an industry standard Lumber and Material Kit for Shoring Operation for Search and Extraction Operations to include any additional items necessary for operations and maintenance support for SVCS reset.

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

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks: The Contractor shall provide role players, moulage, manikins, real world medical, and latrines and NIMS/ICS SMEs for CTE/EXEVAL support.

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

5.1.1 Deliverable: N/A

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

5.1.1.1.1 The contractor will schedule a Kick-off meeting within 10 days of contract award. The Kick-off meeting will dictate the mandatory planning meetings and whether travel is required. The contractor shall resolve action items assigned to the contractor at these meetings.

5.1.1.1.2 The contractor shall submit reports and all requests IAW with Part 7, Attachment 7.2. The contractor shall submit a roll up of all meeting notes to the Contracting Officer or their designated representative.

5.1.1.1.3 Contract Manager and lead NIMS/ICS Subject Matter Expert (SME) shall attend planning meetings and the AAR Briefing (Part 7, Attachment 7.5).

5.1.1.1.4 Contract Manager or representative shall attend the daily “hot wash” briefing usually held each evening following the daily training to obtain any changes and/or get further coordinating instructions. If the Exercise Lead does not have a “hot wash” for the day, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to contact the on-site Exercise Lead to gather this information.

5.1.1.2 Safety: The contractor is responsible at all times for their staff, employees and role players. Follow all applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations. Liability and/or usage agreement may be required for access to training site. Training shall continue during inclement weather, unless safety concerns prohibit such continuation of training.

5.1.1.2.1 Use government provided identification badges (if required). Contract employees shall have 2 forms state/federal ID to enter federal facility. The rubble pile location is not considered a federal facility and only the contract manager or a supervisor may be required to enter a National Guard facility.

5.1.1.2.2 Ensure staff, employees and role players shall park only in designated areas.

5.1.1.2.3 Provide role player orientation and mandatory safety training prior to role player participation.

5.1.1.2.4 Provide a formal plan procedures and resources available for on-site safety, ‘real-world’ emergences and life support. Training shall continue during inclement weather, unless safety concerns prohibit such continuation of training.

5.1.1.2.4.1 Due to the increased possibilities of slips, trips and falls in certain venues, contractors shall screen role players for physical and medical issues that may limit their ability to fulfill the requirements.

5.1.1.2.4.2. Provide mandatory safety equipment (hard hats, eyeglasses, etc.) for all role players entering the collapse…