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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBE

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Rescue Crew

Athletic Trainer

Base +4 Years

6 May 19

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SUPPORT REQUIREMENT

The 56th Rescue Squadron (56 RQS) has highlighted the need for increased focus on preserving the current Rescue Aviator's (PILOT/SMA-Special Mission Aviator) combat capability. The 56th RQS identified the need for one Athletic Trainer as a key specialty to improve readiness and rehabilitation.

The mission of this support specialist is to:

1.1 - Reduce injury rates and rapidly return injured personnel to optimal physical performance standards as defined by AFI 10-3502v1, 17 February 2011, and v2, 30 April 2012, CMR - Combat Mission Ready, and contractor's expertise of optimal performance threshold

1.2 - Enhance and maintain optimal physical performance and readiness of Rescue Aviators.

This mission is accomplished by increasing the physical capacity of the Rescue Aviator, decrease the rate of injuries and accelerate return to duty times. The athletic trainer has to work with individual aircrew to optimize physical performance while collecting, analyzing, and resolving physical readiness level concerns. This requirement calls for support at Aviano Air Base, Italy.

2.0. TASK PURPOSE AND OVERALL OBJECTIVE.

The overall purpose is to provide injury/illness prevention and rehabilitation, as well as physical preparedness services necessary to accomplish the aforementioned mission and associated tasks as required herein for the 56th RQS aviators at Aviano Air Base. The contract services must, at a minimum, deliver the services identified below while operating from within the organization and use available facilities so personnel will have convenient access to the specialist.

3.0. DELIVERABLES.

3.1. The contractor performs the deliverable task requirements identified in section 4.1.

3.2. The contractor provides clear, concise, and traceable analyses and required documentation to perform Human Performance analysis and ensure these activities are performed and documented per current commercial best practices. Reports include detailed performance and rehabilitation results.

Staff level briefings of findings and recommendations shall convey operational readiness implications.

Reports include, but are not limited to the data requirements outlined in section 4.2. Recommended alternatives or solutions in the form of reports that include summaries, recommendation justification, and briefings on a monthly basis.

3.3.The contractor possesses and maintains education, experience, and certification in section 4.3.

4.0. SPECIFIC TASK REQUIREMENTS

4.1. The contractor is to serve as the subject matter expert in all aspects of the evaluation and management of musculoskeletal injuries, injury prevention, and performance enhancement for aircrew. The contractor is responsible to support the attainment and sustainment of peak human performance through the strengthening, evaluation and prevention of uninjured personnel, as well

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as the aggressive treatment and rehabilitation of injured personnel to facilitate a rapid return to duty.

Collaborates with unit leadership and medical staff to ensure the highest level of Combat Mission Ready and unit physical readiness through injury prevention, physical fitness and educational human performance optimization strategies within the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) program parameters.

4.1.1 Provide examinations, evaluations, diagnosis/assessment, and treatment, evidence based intervention and medical management, consultation, counseling, education, prevention, and follow-up services for the 56th RQS aviators.

4.1.2 Serve as the onsite Injury Manager (IM) responsible for coordinating the operator's medical care needs including directly assisting the injured operator's interactions with Tricare for medical referrals or military medical treatment facility (MTF).

4.1.3 Serve as the onsite Injury Manager (IM) responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting the metrics related to unit injury trends.

4.1.4 Participate in periodic meetings to review the care provided to the aircrew. Identify any opportunities for improvement in prevention and care strategies.

4.1.5 Serve as an advisor to the unit Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) Manager in matters related to injury prevention, sports medicine and rehabilitation.

4.1.6 Serve as an advisor to the unit Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) Manager for administrative matters, purchasing of supplies and equipment and supplemental fiscal requests.

4.1.7 Conduct equipment, product and literature review to ensure the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) stays current with the provision of care.

4.1.8 Provide input for the development and utilization of relevant data collection and strategies.

4.1.9 Conduct peer (record) reviews for the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) staff as directed.

4.1.10 Conduct the collection and reporting of workload data as requested by the unit Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) Manager.

4.1.11 Assist with unit Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) Manager in developing and updating criteria-based job descriptions and performance standards.

4.1.12 Assist with the preparation of short and long-term fiscal plans.

4.1.13 Develop and promulgate training opportunities for the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) staff to enhance career development, potential for advancement and to further professional expertise.

4.1.14 Ensure safe and effective operation of equipment used for patient care and contribute to a safe working environment.

4.1.15 Attend annual required training in accordance with guiding instructions from The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA). Commands allow for attendance at necessary conferences or courses to complete continuing education units required to maintain certification that will be paid for by the 56th Rescue Squadron.

4.1.16 Document care/therapy performed in the operator's Electronic Health Record via the Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA).

4.2 Additionally, the contractor collects, analyzes, resolves, disseminates, and archives information resulting from products created under this support. The contractor is also required to understand the highly complex DoD culture, policies and processes, as follows:

4.2.1. Collect: The contractor executes active collection to include direct observations, interviews, surveys, and focused collection of recovery and prevention therapy for individuals in the unit. The contractor then performs the initial analysis of the collected data and provide direct feedback. This requires activities to include but not limited to strength and conditioning testing, evaluating, identifying physical performance trends, and providing feedback for physical performance improvement, injury avoidance, and injury recovery.

4.2.2. Analyze: The contractor analyzes collected information and research current professional references in order to facilitate in-depth analyses to determine trends, additional materiel or support requirements, future performance concerns, and other information. Data collection and analyses have to be conducted on an ongoing basis with quarterly reporting. Furthermore, analysis and reporting related to the support have to be performed during the training cycle and during pre and post deployment training evolutions. Where applicable, the results of these analyses should identify and prioritize physical training and rehabilitation gaps across the unit with recommendations so that the final product will be able to be disseminated to the correct audience for resolution in accordance with the Government's guidance. This includes providing any recommended performance training guidance necessary to enhance the operators' capabilities.

4.2.3. Resolve: The contractor recommends mediums and forums to publish findings, characterized as issues or deficiencies that negatively impact the unit's performance, readiness, training and procedures.

4.2.4. Disseminate: The contractor releases findings based on approved recommendations in the form of reports, summaries, publications, and entries into systems of record. Additionally, findings have to be incorporated into training, exercises, and operational planning.

4.2.5. Archive: The contractor performs updates to applicable databases for trends analysis and historical reference. All information, reports, and products are the property of the government.

4.3. PERSONNEL AND MINIMUM SKILL REQUIREMENTS.

4.3.1 Education. The contractor must have a Bachelor's Degree in athletic training or equivalent, completing a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), and certified by the Board of Certification (BOC), and must meet ongoing education requirements within the time of the solicitation closing date and while contracted.

4.3.2 Experience. The contractor has experience working with elite athletes within the military forces, National Collegiate Athletic Association (optional), or professional sports (optional). Additionally, the contractor must have a demonstrated history of performing manual therapy and Graston technique soft tissue mobilization. The minimum experience requested is 4 years in athletic training.

4.3.3 Certification. Bachelor's Degree in athletic training or equivalent obtained in the past ten years from solicitation closing date, completing a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), and certified by the Board of Certification (BOC).

4.3.4 Other.

4.3.4.1 The contractor has to be physically proficient to demonstrate all exercises and techniques.

4.3.4.2 The contractor may be asked to attend certain training(s) to better understand aircrew performance and injuries - contractor should be able to hike over rough terrain, function in austere environments, and able to lift and manipulate loads and plates up to 25 kilograms. This training is at no cost to the contractor.

4.3.4.3 The Mission Owner coordinates the necessary computer training. The training is be on-site and during normal duty hours. This training is at no cost to the contractor. These systems include but are not limited to: Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA).

4.4 DELIVERY SUMMARY

4.4.1. The following Service Summary (SS) items outline key requirements/deliverables when performing this contract. Overall performance assessments is provided to the Contracting Officer (CO) by the Mission Owner who is assigned by the Contracting Officer. The government performs customer surveys to the Rescue Aviators as part of the government's performance evaluation; all reported nonconformance has to be validated by the Mission Owner. Meeting or not meeting the below thresholds is the basis of that performance evaluation.

Item 1)

Performance Objective: Create individualized physical training programs; designed to maximize the physical performance of individual Rescue aircrew for optimal performance per current commercial best practices; PWS Paragraph: 4.1

Performance Threshold: No more than 2 customer complaints per month for items in paragraphs 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.4, 4.1.5, 4.1.6, 4.1.7, 4.1.8, 4.1.9, 4.1.10, 4.1.11, 4.1.12, 4.1.13, 4.1.14, 4.1.15, 4.1.16 unless previously coordinated, in writing, with the Mission Owner.

Inspection Method: Periodic Inspection and customer complaint. Remedy: Re- performance within 15 business days of notification or within a mutually acceptable timeframe to the Mission Owner, customer and contractor at no additional cost. If contractor fails to re-perform satisfactory, the Contracting Officer will calculate a monetary deduction for services not performed as required.

Item 2)

Deliverable: Physical Training Program. PWS Paragraph: 4.1.2

Delivered to: Individual Rescue aircrew. Due Date/Frequency: 1 week after doctors diagnosis/ publication of restricted activities.

Deliverable: Physical Training Program. PWS Paragraph: 4.1.3

Delivered to: Individual Rescue aircrew. Due Date/Frequency: 1 month prior to TDY (Temporary Duty) or Deployment.

Deliverable: Evaluation and Treatment Referral. PWS Paragraph: 4.1.9

Delivered to: Individual Rescue aircrew and Squadron Flight Doctor. Due Date/Frequency:

Immediately upon suspicion of injury.

Deliverable: Data collection and analyses report. PWS Paragraph: 4.2.2

Delivered to: Squadron CC or designated representative. Due Date/Frequency: Monthly. Deliverable:

Analysis and reporting related to the support will be performed during the training cycle and during pre and post deployment training evaluations. PWS Paragraph: 4.2.2

Deliverable: Squadron CC or designated representative. Due Date/Frequency: Monthly. Deliverable:

Weekly Staff report. PWS Paragraph: 4.2.4

Delivered to: Squadron CC or designated representative. Due Date/Frequency: Weekly.

5.0 FURNISHED PROPERTY/SPACE.

5.1 Government Property. The Government anticipates on-site support for this contract at Aviano Air Base. The Government provides all equipment and materials, and access to necessary networks and systems required to support the activities required under this contract. The Government issues the contractor with the necessary equipment to perform their duties. The Government provides furnished multi-use office spaces (workstations, office automation equipment, telephones, and furniture) and supplies at Government facilities.

6.0 TRAVEL

6.1 The Contractor is required to travel in support of providing services in other than primary location, and in order to attend conferences and training seminars to maintain knowledge and proficiency of current and best commercial practices, as requested. On average, contract personnel travel 30 business days annually. The costs for requested additional training and certification is paid for by the supported 56 RQS. All trips are in accordance with regulatory requirements and actual travel is coordinated and pre- approved by the Government Mission Owner in writing. Trips scheduled are subject to change. All travel expenses must be allowable IAW the Joint Travel Regulations.

6.1.1 If the use of government quarters is requested the contractor must complete the Letter of Identification - Official Travel of Government Contractors, in its entirety and forward to the Mission Owner or approval process.

6.1.2 Local travel to attend meetings within the local city or base of assignment commuting vicinity has to be considered a cost of doing business and must not be separately reimbursed.

6.1.3 The Contractor must be able to deploy to various locations with unit for a maximum of 30 business days per year.

7.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

7.1 The Athletic Trainer works 40 hours every week. The Athletic Trainer needs to be available from Monday through Friday, 0730 until 1630 or 0830 until 1730, Central European Time (CET) or Central European Summer Time (CEST), excluding U.S. federal holidays and any other military sponsored wing holidays. The Athletic Trainer's lunch period of 60 minutes/day is coordinated within the specific working area; during appropriate time IAW appointments and co-worker schedule. The Athletic Trainer may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

7.1.1 When required, to ensure completion of services that extend beyond the normal close of business, the Athletic Trainer has to remain on duty in excess of the scheduled shift. The Athletic Trainer receives an equal amount of compensatory time to be scheduled upon mutual agreement of the Athletic Trainer and the Commanding Officer.

7.1.2 Unless providing on-call services, the Athletic Trainer is not be required to provide services on the day of observance of the following 10 Federal holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's

Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. The Athletic Trainer is compensated by the Government for these planned absences.

8.0 WORK SCHEDULE AND LEAVE

8.1 Duty days and hours are Monday to Friday, 0730 to 1630, five (5) days a week. Contractor shall work a minimum of 40 hours per week. Overtime is not permitted or authorized.

8.2 Fifteen (15) duty days per year will be approved upon 14 days advance notification to RQS/CC or delegated personnel.

8.3 If the Athletic Trainer is absent for two or more consecutive days due to illness, he or she upon Commander Officer's request, is required to provide written documentation from a qualified health care provider that he or she is free from communicable disease and the cause of the Athletic Trainer's current illness. The Government reserves the right to examine and/or re-examine any Athletic Trainer who meets this criterion. The Athletic Trainer has to be compensated by the government for these periods of authorized absence.

8.4 The contract option will be exercised each year at the interest of the Air Force. If the contract is terminated for default, there are no reimbursements for any accrued leave balance.

8.5 Athletic Trainer with a medical emergency occurring while on duty or with an on- the-job injury will be provided stabilizing medical care by the servicing MDG IAW prioritization. The Athletic Trainer has to reimburse the Government for all medical services provided unless the Athletic Trainer is otherwise entitled to government medical services.

8.6 Pregnant Employees: If applicable the Athletic Trainer has to report their pregnancy to the Government supervisor as soon as practical throughout performance of the contract. The Contracting Officer provides information concerning any work hazards in the work area inherent to gestational females. The Government is to notify the pregnant health care worker of any work hazards. It is the Government and health care worker's documented joint decision whether work continues in the environment.

8.7 If the Athletic Trainer is injured or pregnant and is unable to continue performing services, it is on the contractor to supply a replacement at no additional relocation costs in a maximum of 30 days, excluding DOCPERS processing.

9.0 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

9.1 Security

9.1.1 Contractor personnel are not allowed to release or remove system documentation, data, or reports generated by or through use of Government systems.

9.1.2 Contracting Officer assists contractor personnel in processing the necessary DoD (Department of Defense) forms to obtain base or area badges to access Government facilities.

9.1.3 The Contractor is not allowed to divulge any information regarding files, data, processing activities/functions, user ID's, passwords, or any other information that may be gained to anyone who is not authorized to have access to such information. Contractor personnel has to abide by all Government rules, procedures, and standard of conduct. Contractors requiring access to Government Automated Information Systems (AIS) need to have background investigations and security awareness training completed prior to the start of contract performance. When the period of performance is complete contractor personnel are replaced, or the contract is terminated, the contractor has 5 business days to terminate all of their network user accounts and to return all access cards and base identification badges to the Government.

9.1.4 In accordance with DoD 6025.18-R "Department of Defense Health Information Privacy Regulation," 24 January 2003, the Contractor meets the definition of Business Associate. Therefore, a Business Associate Agreement is required to comply with both the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy and Security regulations. This clause serves as that agreement whereby the Contractor agrees to abide by all applicable HIPAA Privacy and Security requirements regarding health information as defined in this clause, and in DoD 6025.18-R and DoD 8580.02-R, as amended. Additional requirements will be addressed when implemented.

9.1.5 Security Manager Appointment. The contractor appoints a security manager for the on base Visitor Group. The security manager provides employees with training as required by DOD 5200.1- R, Information Security Program Regulation, Chapter 9, AFPD 31-4, Information Security, and AFI 31-401, "Information Security Program Management." The contractor also provide7 s initial and follow- on training to contractor personnel who work in Air Force controlled/restricted areas. Air Force restricted areas and controlled areas are explained in AFI 31-101, Integrated Defense.

9.1.6 Pass and Identification Items. The contractor ensures that all identification items required for contract performance are obtained for employees and any nongovernment owned vehicles. The contractor retrieves all identification media, including vehicle passes from employees who depart.

9.1.7 Traffic Laws. The contractor and its employees have to comply with base traffic regulations.

9.1.8 The contractor has to comply with safety regulations adopted on Base including OSHA, AFI 91-202, AFMAN 91-203 and lt. D. lgs. 81/2008. Contractor representatives has to attend a preliminary safety briefing provided by 31 FW/SEG.

9.1.9 Weapons, Firearms, and Ammunition. Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing or importing weapons, firearms, or ammunition, on themselves or within their contractor owned vehicle or privately-owned vehicle while on any military and DoD base, TDY (Temporary Duty) or Deployed assigned locations or into Italy.

9.1.10 For Official Use Only (FOUO). The contractor has to comply with DoD 5400-7R, Chapter 4, DoD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program, requirements. This regulation sets policies and procedures for the disclosure of records to the public and for marking, handling, transmitting, and safeguarding FOUO (For Official Use Only) material.

9.1.11 Reporting Requirements. Contractor personnel report to an appropriate authority any information(s) or circumstances/incident(s) of which they are aware that may pose a threat to the security of DOD (Department of Defense) personnel, contractor personnel, resources, and classified or unclassified defense information. Contractor employees must be briefed by their immediate supervisor upon initial on base assignment.

9.1.12 Physical Security. The contractor is responsible for safeguarding all government property and controlled forms provided for contractor use. At the end of each work day all government facilities, equipment, and materials have to be secured.

9.1.13 Controlled/Restricted Areas. The contractor must implement required local base procedures to enter Air Force controlled/restricted areas when contractor personnel are scheduled to work in those areas. An AF (Air Force) Form 2586, Unescorted Entry Authorization Certificate, must be completed and signed by the sponsoring agencies Security Manager before a Restricted Area Badge will be issued. Contractor employees must have a favorably completed National Agency Check, Local Agency Check, and Credit Check (NACLC) investigation before receiving a Restricted Area Badge.

9.1.14 Key Control. The contractor must establish and implement methods of control on all keys issued to the contractor by the Government. They must not be lost nor misplaced and/or used by unauthorized persons. The contractor must not duplicate any keys issued by the government.

9.1.14.1 The contractor must immediately report to the Mission Owner any occurrences of loss or duplication of keys.

9.1.14.2 In the event that keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the contractor is required, upon written direction of the Contracting Officer (CO), to re-key or replace the affected lock or locks without any cost to the government. The government may, however, at its option, replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying and deduct the cost incurred from the monthly payment due to 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 monthly payment due to the contractor.

9.1.14.3 The contractor has to prohibit the use of keys, issued by the government, by any persons other than the contractor's employees and the opening of locked areas by contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than contractor employees engaged in performance of contract work requirements in those areas.

9.1.15 Lock Combinations. The contractor has to control access of all government provided lock combinations to preclude unauthorized entry. The contractor is not authorized to record lock combinations without written approval by the government Mission Owner.

Records with written combinations to authorized secure storage containers, secure storage rooms, or certified vaults, shall be marked and safeguarded at the highest classification level as the classified material maintained inside the approved containers.

9.2 Access to Facilities and Property

9.2.1 Access to government facilities is required since the majority of the work is performed on-site government locations. Ability to acquire a Flight Line Driver's License is required as well. Training for Flight Line Driver's License will be given on site.

9.2.2 Visitor Group Security Agreement (VGSA). The contractor has to enter into a long term visitor group security agreement if contract performance is required for more than 90 calendar days. This agreement outlines how the contractor integrates security requirements for contract operations with the Air Force to ensure effective and economical operation on the installation. The agreement should address:

9.2.2.1 Security support provided by the Air Force to the contractor to include storage containers for classified information/material, use of base destruction facilities, classified reproduction facilities, use of base classified mail services, security badging, base visitor control, investigation of security incidents, base traffic regulations, the use of security forms, and conducting inspections required by DOD 5220.22-R, Industrial Security Regulation, Air Force Policy Directive 16-14, Operations Support, Security Enterprise Governance.

9.2.2.2 On base, the long term visitor group security agreement may take the place of a Standard Practice Procedure (SPP).

9.3 Government Program and Contract Management

9.3.1 Government Program Management

9.3.2 56 RQS provides a Mission Owner for this contract. However, only the Contracting Officer has authority to approve contract deliverables.

9.3.3 Government Contract Management

9.3.4 Responsibility for contracting activities rests solely with the Contracting Officer. No conversation, recommendations, or direction, whether given directly by, or implied by Government personnel, that affect the scope, schedule, or price of the program covered by this Performance Work Statement, has to be acted upon by the Contractor unless specifically approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is the only Government representative authorized to bind the U.S. Government.

9.4 Contractor Key Personnel

In the event of a key personnel change (i.e. contractor employees located on a Government site), the Contractor has to immediately provide notification to the Contracting Officer and Mission Owner.

9.5 Inherently Governmental Functions/Personal Services

None of the functions to be performed under this requirement are inherently governmental.

Additionally, no Personal Services will be required by the Government nor provided by the Contractor.

10.0 BIO-ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING/HAZMAT REQUIREMENTS

10.1 Environmental, Health, And Safety. The contractor ensures all employees receive the necessary environmental, health, and safety training to ensure compliance with all Occupational Safety and Health Acts (OSHA), federal and local laws. The contractor protects the health and safety of employees and the community, minimizing the risk of environmental pollution.

10.2 Pollution Prevention. "Pollution Prevention" and "Source Reduction" are defined in the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. (S)(S) 13101-13109. Contractor's obligation under this section is limited to identifying pollution prevention opportunities and is not construed to require the contractor to conduct activities not otherwise required by the program.

10.3 The contractor has to comply with energy saving conservation practices as deemed necessary by the facility manager.

10.4 Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Radiation: Contractors must obtain authorization from Bioenvironmental Engineering prior to bringing on site ionizing or non- ionizing sources/equipment onto the installation. Contractors must provide list of items and description of how they will be used to Bioenvironmental Engineering (BE) 31amds.sgpb@us.af.mil at least 10 calendar days prior to the date required to bring them on base.

10.4.1 Non-Ionizing Radiation: Electromagnetic Frequency (EMF) Radiation and LASERS: Contact BE/Installation Laser Safety Officer (31amds.sgpb@us.af.mil) at least 10 calendar days prior to bringing on site. (Example: LASER Classes: 1M, 2M, 3R, 3B, or 4; Transmitting antennas, radars etc.) Reference: AFI 48-139, LASER and Optical Radiation Protection Program, Paragraph 2.21)

10.4.2 Ionizing sources: Contact Bioenvironmental Engineering (31amds.sgpb@us.af.mil) at least 10 calendar days prior to bringing on site ionizing sources/equipment. For regulated sources, provide copies of permits or sealed source certifications. (Example: Troxler density gauges, sealed sources in various gauges/devices). Reference: AFI 48 -148, Ionizing Radiation Protection.

10.5 Hazardous Materials/Chemical Management: Hazardous Materials/Chemical Management: All hazardous material use requires prior authorization before bringing the hazardous material on base.

"Hazardous material" includes many materials for which there is a manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, such as cleaning supplies, paints, solvents, sealants, lead acid batteries, fuels, herbicides, etc.

10.5.1 The Contractor has to submit an inventory list of ALL chemical products to be used, along with copies of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for each chemical product, for review before bringing any potentially hazardous material onto Aviano Air Base using the attached "HazMat" Authorization Request Template". The Contractor has to submit completed inventories and Safety Data Sheets to the 1) Contracting Officer, 2) Civil Engineering Environmental / for Aviano Air Base (314-632-5532) at least 10 calendar days prior to the date required to bring them on base.

10.5.2 Once approved, the Contractor has to maintain an inventory of all hazardous materials along with corresponding Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). The Contractor has to track and report actual hazardous material usage during the performance of the contract. Hazardous material usage for any contract that is less than one month in duration has be reported at the end of the contract period.

Hazardous material usage for any contract over a month in duration shall be reported no less than monthly. Hazardous material usage has to be reported using the attached "HazMat Monthly Usage Log Template".

10.5.3 The Contractor cannot leave any excess hazardous materials or empty containers on site following completion of the project. The Contractor is responsible for the removal of all unused hazardous materials and proper disposal of all hazardous waste generated. Reference: AFI-32- 7086, Hazardous Materials Management

10.6 Controls of other hazards: Contractors must coordinate with Bioenvironmental Engineering (BE) at 01638528047 or 31amds.sgpb@us.af.mil at least 10 business days prior to start of project, regarding all contracts with potential health impact to personnel (Example: Noise above 85 dBA, activities with potential airborne contaminants or particulates). Hazardous work areas/perimeters shall be established to control exposures and limit access to nearby facilities and personnel. Work has to be performed IAW all applicable occupational health and safety regulations.

10.7 Contractors must coordinate with facility managers and receive a safety brief of hazards present within work areas.

10.8 CMRA - Contractor Manpower Reporting Application - Section 2330a of title 10, United States Code (10 USC 2330a), requires the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress an annual inventory of contracts for services performed during the prior fiscal year for or on behalf of the Department of Defense (DoD) by 31 Oct. Information must be input immediately within each new fiscal year and validated by the Contracting Officer to meet the 31 Oct. deadline. The inventory must include the number of contractor employees using direct labor hours and associated cost data collected from contractors. Information from the secure web site is considered to be proprietary in nature when the contract number and contractor identity are associated with the direct labor hours and direct labor dollars. At no time any data is release to the public with the contractor name and contract number associated with the data. Contractors for other than Army components can visit https://afcmra.hqda.pentagon.mil/Help/Full_User_Guide.pdf to review user manuals and gain an understanding about the data fields that will be included in the reporting structure that is hosted at http://www.ecmra.mil/ . When filling out the required information please utilize "FFBX70 - USAF IN EUROPE" as the UIC if you cannot locate the UIC for this contract among the provided options.. Also, the FSC for this specific contract is .

10.9 Applicability: The reporting requirement applies to all contracted services, provided the organization that is receiving or benefiting from the contracted services is a Department of Defense organization, including reimbursable appropriated funding sources from non-DoD executive agencies where the Defense Component requiring activity is executive agent for the function performed.

The reporting requirement does not apply to situations where a Defense Component is merely a contracting agent for another executive agency. In general, the only contracted services excluded from reporting are construction and utilities.

11.0 BACKGROUND CHECK

11.1 All employees working in Personnel Database Management will have a National Agency Check or host nation equivalent. The results of the check have to be provided to the Contracting Officer. The Government doesn't accept any employee with a federal conviction (or host nation equivalent) in their background check.

11.2 During performance, report any information or circumstances observed that may pose a threat to the security of DoD personnel, contractors, resources, and defense information to the Security Forces. The Flight Commander briefs the contractor upon initial on-base assignment and as required thereafter. Comply with the requirements of Volume 1, AFI 71-101, Criminal Investigations, and paragraph 1.1 of Volume 2, Protective Service Matters.

12.0 INSTALLATION LOGISTICAL SUPPORT (ITALY SPECIFIC)

12.1. By agreement with the Italian Government, logistical support privileges for contractor employees can be offered only to eligible U.S. citizens working for U.S.- owned companies exclusively with US Military Services. This support cannot and will not be provided to Italian Nationals or Third Country Nationals who are ordinarily residents of the EU. Logistical support privileges requested under this contracting action must be reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis and are limited to those privileges that are listed in the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA). These privileges include:

Commissary (includes rationed items)

AAFES Facilities (Military Exchange) (includes rationed items)

Armed Forces Recreation Facilities

Class VI (alcoholic beverages, includes rationed items)

Customs Exemptions

Legal Assistance

Local government transportation for official government business (no tactical vehicle)

Local Moral/Welfare Recreation Services

Military Banking Facilities

Military Postal Service

Mortuary Service

Officer or NCO/EM Clubs

POV (privately-owned vehicle) license and registration

Housing office (NOTE: Limited. These services are limited to translation assistance and an explanation of host-country rental laws and utility and telephone services.)

Purchase of POL (petroleum and oil products)

Transient Billets (NOTE: Transient billets may be authorized on a space available basis after all other eligible personnel have been billeted.) Messing facilities at remote sites only (reimbursable)

Army Continuing Education Services

Credit Union Facilities

Dependent Schools, on a space-available, tuition-paying basis (NOTE: When the contract authorizes dependent education on a tuition basis in DoDEA schools. See www.dodea.edu for details).

Medical/Dental Services on a reimbursable basis; dental care, available only for emergency conditions, on a reimbursable basis. Medical services have to be work related.

Pet(s)

12.2 The Contractor Verification System Trusted Agent is responsible for verifying eligibility of the individual employee for the logistical support detailed in their employer's contract on the employee's application for the Common Access Card.

12.3 If at any time it becomes evident that the extension of logistical support privileges impairs the military mission of Aviano Air Base, the 31st Fighter Wing Commander reserves the right to rescind any logistical support privileges approved.

12.4 To facilitate uninterrupted services the Government provides in writing to the Contractor a 60 calendar day Relocation/Transition notice.

12.5 Italy Logistic Support: The U.S. Government has to provide individual logistical support for contractor to the extent available and as authorized by current applicable Air Force and foreign regulations; by current applicable international agreements, arrangements, policies; and the local installation Commander. The duration of the initial individual logistic support authorization may be subject to a time limitation. Prior to expiration of the initial logistical support authorization (if and as applicable), the Mission Owner and Contractor shall expedite/process the individual Renewal/ Authorization in sufficient advance to insure continuation of logistical support. Logistical support is provided only for those contractors that are providing services solely for U.S. Forces. Logistical support, if granted, has only to be provided to authorized, full-time (40 hours per week) Contractor Personnel and authorized dependents.

12.6 At the time of preparation of this contract, applicable information and forms for placement of contract may be accessed at the following internet addresses: http://www.per.hqusareur.army.mil/ CPD/DocPer/Italy/ItalyDefault.aspx

Applicable information and forms for placement of contract in other Host Nation countries may be accessed at the internet address: http://www.state.gov/

12.7 This contract presumes the utilization of technical representative personnel to be employed by the contractor, United States authorities and Italian authorities are involved in the accreditation of contractor employees who are intended to fill such contract positions. To expedite accreditation, the contractor agrees to promptly complete in accurate detail and return to the Mission Owner information on the contract and contract positions for which technical representative accreditation is requested, and the individual information on each employee designated to fill a technical representative position.

Positions accredited as technical representatives has to be documented by an individual letter of accreditation.

12.8 Contractor has to promptly notify the Contracting Officer's Representative if a technical representative employee once accredited as a technical representative is no longer performing duties requiring accreditation.

12.9 The contractor has to require all contractor employees accredited as technical representative personnel to apply for mission visas prior to travel to Italy. Contractors may not send personnel that have not received Italian mission visas to fill technical representative positions. The Government is not responsible for the costs incurred by the contractor who sends personnel without visas or who are otherwise ineligible for entry and presence in Italy.

12.10 VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR ITALY. The Italian Government requires all incoming civilians to obtain a visa prior to arriving in Italy. Civilian contractors and family members need to have a visa in their tourist passports. Dependents who are citizens of European Union countries do not require a visa. The visa for civilian employees has to be FOR WORK PURPOSES. The visa for dependents (including all children) whether or not they plan to work has to be FOR FAMILY REASONS, not a tourist or other type of visa.

12.11 SOFA IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ITALY. Civilian contractor employees and their family members have to obtain a SOFA- Status of Forces

Agreement-stamp from the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) office within eight (8) business days of arrival in Italy.

12.12 An authorized Contractor employee is defined as an employee who has been hired as a consequence of this contract and is employed at least 40 hours per week on this contract. For Italy, procedures has to be in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Italy and The Department of Defense of the United States of America Concerning Use of Installations/Infrastructure by

U.S. Forces in Italy, signed 2 February 1995. To qualify for Civilian Personnel status in Italy, the employee shall

(i) not be a stateless person;

(ii) not be a national of any State which is not a Party to the North Atlantic Treaty;

(iii) not to be a national of Italy:

(iv) not be ordinarily resident in Italy; and

(v) be certified as a technical representative and issued a NATO SOFA Identification by the United States Sending State Office (USSSO) for Italy or by a base legal office with delegated authority. The final authority to determine whether an employee qualifies for Civilian Personnel status is USSSO.

DoDEA TUITION RATES EUROPE, PACIFIC, AMERICAS/CUBA

SCHOOL YEAR 2018-2019

Federal Agency Tuition

Grade Federal Agency Annual Rate Extra Curricular*

* Sure Start, Full Day Kindergarten, and Grades 1-6 $23,382 $867

* Grades 7-8 $25,088 $908

* Grades 9-12 $26,344 $950

* Extracurricular Fees are charged whenever a student is enrolled in 3 or less courses and subsequently enrolls in an Extracurricular Activity. Fees are payable per semester. However, if an activity starts in one semester and ends in another, only one fee is charged.

Pre-School Child Development (PSCD)

17+ Hours $11,916

14-16 Hours $ 9,532

11-13 Hours $ 7,745

8-10 Hours $ 5,958

5-7 Hours $ 4,170

1-4 Hours $ 2,383

Extra Curricular $ 440

Virtual Schools $ 555

Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Failure to meet a requirement may result in a quotation rated non-responsive or unacceptable and therefore ineligible for award.

Complete blocks 12, 17a, 17b and 30a, b, and c of the Standard Format SF1449. In doing so, the Offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the solicitation, with attachments.

The solicitation constitutes the model contract.

Acknowledged Solicitation Amendments. Provide all executed Standard Forms 30, or other appropriate amendment acknowledgements (if applicable).

Quotations must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the nature and scope of work required. The Government will not search for data to cure problems or address inconsistencies in quotations. The Government may consider any failure to comply with these instructions to be indicative of what could be expected from an Offeror during performance and may consider it a deficiency of the quotation.

Statements such as "will comply," "noted and understood," "IAW industry best practices/standards," etc. without supporting narrative are not acceptable. Cursory responses or responses that merely reiterate or paraphrase the Performance Work Statement (PWS) language will not be considered to satisfy the requirements of the Request for Quotations (RFQ). Each Offeror shall submit a complete quotation in accordance with (IAW) these instructions.

The Government's terms, conditions, and respective clauses contained within this solicitation are prescribed in accordance with United States Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and are not subject to conditionally proposed revisions or changes requested by offerors. Offerors' specific terms and conditions that may be contingently proposed for subsequent inclusion into the contract if awarded, will not be considered by the Government in its evaluation of quotations. Offerors that are not able to comply with the aforementioned conditions, will be determined as non-responsive to the solicitation requirements, and therefore will be removed from consideration for award.

Submit signed and dated quotations to this office prior to the date and time specified in this RFQ.

Quotations shall be submitted on the Standard Form SF1449.

2. SPECIFIC QUOTATIONS PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 To assure timely and equitable evaluation of quotations, offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. This section specifies the format and content that offerors shall use in this Request for Quotation (RFQ). The intent is not to restrict the offerors in the manner in which they will perform their work but rather to ensure a certain degree of uniformity in the format of the responses for evaluation purposes. Offerors must submit a quotation that is legible and comprehensive enough to provide the basis for a sound evaluation by the Government. Information provided should be precise, factual and complete. Legibility, clarity, completeness, and responsiveness are of the utmost importance.

Quotations shall contain a response to each of the areas identified below. Any offer which does not provide as a minimum, which is required in this solicitation may be determined to be substantially incomplete/non-compliant and not warrant any further consideration at the Government's discretion.

Quotations must be completed and self-sufficient. In order to determine responsive an offeror must submit all the below documentation:

- Signed copy of the Standard Form 1449. This includes: Acknowledged Solicitation Amendments.

Provide all executed Standard Forms 30. Complete the necessary fills-in and certifications in provisions

- The proposed Physical Therapist documentation as required in the PWS including:

i. Relevant employment history detailing the individual's…

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