AMENDMENT 001 - ATTACHMENT 1 - Performance Work Statement UPDATED 8 February 2024.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Guardian Angel Preservation of the Force and Family Program

Operational Psychologist (OP) Base +4 Years

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SUPPORT REQUIREMENT

The 57th Rescue Squadron (57 RQS) has highlighted the need for increased focus on preserving the current Rescue Operator (CRO/PJ) combat capability. 57 RQS identified the need for one Operational Psychologist (OP) as a key specialty to improve readiness and rehabilitation. The mission of this support specialist is to:

• Provide expert behavioral sciences consultation to Guardian Angel operators in support of a broad range of organizational, operational, and investigative requirements within the POTFF parameters; including human factors, analysis, research, training, deployment readiness and reintegration as well as personnel support activities.

• Enhance and maintain optimal mental performance and readiness of Rescue Operators.

The Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) Program will focus on the whole operator concept; not only to assist Guardian Angel (GA) operators in accomplishing their military missions in the short term, but to emphasize the maintenance of peak performance over the long term in order to lengthen the service life of the ‘human weapon system.’ This long-term perspective means the POTFF program must include rehabilitative services that insure rapid recovery from injuries and to provide focused mental conditioning facilitating a rapid return to duty.

The mission is accomplished by increasing the mental capacity of the Rescue Operator, decrease the rate of injuries and accelerate return to duty times. The OP will work with individual operators to optimize mental performance while collecting, analyzing, and resolving mental 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 expert behavioral sciences consultation to Guardian Angel operations in support of a broad range of operational and investigative requirements within the POTFF program. 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 shall perform the deliverable task requirements identified in section 4.1.

3.2. The contractor shall provide clear, concise, and required documentation to perform Human Performance analysis and ensure these activities are performed and documented per current commercial best practices. Staff level briefings of findings and recommendations shall convey operational readiness implications. Reports shall 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 contactor shall possess and maintain education, experience, and certification in section 4.3.

3.4. The contractor is permitted to dress within reasonable culture and professional norms to support working role within the unit.

4.0 SPECIFIC TASK REQUIREMENTS: OPERATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

4.1 The contractor is to serve as the subject matter expert in all elements of the evaluation and management of physical and behavioral science injuries, injury prevention, and performance enhancement of Guardian Angel (GA) Operators. The contractor is responsible to support the attainment and sustainment of peak human performance through the strengthening, evaluation and mental prevention of uninjured Operators, as well as the aggressive treatment and rehabilitation of injured Operators to facilitate a rapid return to duty. Collaborates with unit leadership and medical staff to ensure the highest level of Operator and unit physical and mental readiness through injury prevention, fitness and educational human performance optimization strategies within the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) program parameters.5.1.1 Develop, plan, and initiate resiliency programs for preventing and treating behavioral health issues to support all aspects of the Guardian Angel (GA) and Special Tactic (ST) operators.

4.1.2 Conduct, administer, and interpret a full spectrum of psychological assessment tools and consult with command personnel.

4.1.3 Manage relevant process improvement, program validation, and related research.

4.1.4 Participate in periodic meetings to review the care provided to GA. Identify opportunities for improvement in behavior health and care strategies.

4.1.5 Develop and manage appropriate personnel selection records and filing systems.

4.1.6 Manage referrals and disposition of referrals for behavioral healthcare.

4.1.7 Provide professional development and awareness education to leadership and GA operators as requested.

4.1.8 Function as the liaison between GA operators and base/community helping professionals/agencies of all types including contracting agencies.

4.1.9 Support the assessment of personnel and provide feedback to unit leadership on suitability of personnel to serve within certain positions as required.

4.1.10 Provide technical expertise, consultation, and direct support in the areas of operational support, human performance enhancement, and the provision of clinical services to unit members.

4.1.11 Maintain credentialing requirements in good standing at a local Medical Treatment Facility (MTF).

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

4.1.13 Conduct baseline and post-event neuropsychological screening and collect/analyze data and monitor trends in psychological health as directed.

4.1.14 Develop and promulgate training opportunities for the POTFF staff to enhance career development, potential for advancement and to further professional expertise.

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

4.1.16 Attend annual required training in accordance with guiding instructions.

Commands will allow for attendance at necessary conferences or courses to complete continuing education units required to maintain certification that will be paid for by the 57th Rescue Squadron. The contractor will also be allowed to attend local training events at the local MTF.

4.1.17 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 shall collect, analyze, resolve, disseminate, and archive 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 shall execute active collection to include direct observations, interviews, surveys, and focused collection of recovery and prevention therapy for individuals in the unit. The contractor shall then perform 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 mental performance trends, and providing feedback for physical and mental performance improvement, injury avoidance, and injury recovery.

4.2.2 Analyze: The contractor shall analyze 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 shall be conducted on an ongoing basis with quarterly reporting. Furthermore, analysis and reporting related to the support shall 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 shall recommend 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 shall release findings based on approved recommendations in the form of reports, summaries, publications, and entries into systems of record. Additionally, findings will be incorporated into training, exercises, and operational planning.

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

5.0 SPECIFIC TASK REQUIREMENTS: OPERATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST5.1 The contractor is to establish and serve as the subject matter expert in all elements of the evaluation and management of physical and behavioral science injuries, injury prevention, and performance enhancement of Guardian Angel (GA) Operators. The contractor is responsible to support the attainment and sustainment of peak human performance through the strengthening, evaluation and mental prevention of uninjured Operators, as well as the aggressive treatment and rehabilitation of injured Operators to facilitate a rapid return to duty. Collaborates with unit leadership and medical staff to ensure the highest level of Operator and unit physical and mental readiness through injury prevention, fitness and educational human performance optimizations strategies within the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) program parameters.5.1.1 Develop, plan, and initiate resiliency programs for preventing and treating behavioral health issues to support all aspects of the Guardian Angel (GA) and Special Tactic (ST) operators.

5.1.2 Conduct, administer, and interpret a full spectrum of psychological assessment tools and consult with command personnel.

5.1.3 Manage relevant process improvement, program validation, and related research.

5.1.4 Participate in periodic meetings to review the care provided to GA. Identify opportunities for improvement in behavior health and care strategies.

5.1.5 Develop and manage appropriate personnel selection records and filing systems.

5.1.6 Manage referrals and disposition of referrals for behavioral healthcare.

5.1.7 Provide professional development and awareness education to leadership and GA operators as requested.

5.1.8 Function as the liaison between GA operators and base/community helping professionals/agencies contract or otherwise.

5.1.9 Support the assessment of personnel and provide feedback to unit leadership on suitability of personnel to serve within certain positions as required.

5.1.10 Provide technical expertise, consultation, and direct support in the areas of operational support, human performance enhancement, and the provision of clinical services to unit members.

5.1.11 Maintain credentialing requirements in good standing at a local MTF.

5.1.12 Assist with the preparation of short and long-term fiscal plan meetings.

5.1.13 Conduct baseline and post-event neuropsychological screening and collect/analyze data and monitor trends in psychological health as directed.

5.1.14 Develop and promulgate training opportunities for the POTFF staff to enhance career development, potential for advancement and to further professional expertise.

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

5.1.16 Attend annual required training in accordance with guiding instructions.

Commands will allow for attendance at necessary conferences or courses to complete continuing education units required to maintain certification that will be paid for by the contractor

5.1.17 Document care in the operator’s Electronic Health Record via the Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA) and Genesis

5.2 Additionally, the contractor shall collect, analyze, resolve, disseminate, and archive information resulting from products created under this support and requires the contractor to understand the highly complex DoD culture, policies and processes, as follows:

5.2.1 Collect: The contractors shall execute active collection to include direct observations, interviews, surveys, and focused collection of recovery and prevention therapy for individuals in the unit. The contractor shall then perform 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.

5.2.2 Analyze: The contractor shall analyze 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 shall be conducted on an ongoing basis with quarterly reporting. Furthermore, analysis and reporting related to the support shall 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.

5.2.3 Resolve: The contractor shall recommend mediums and forums to publish findings, characterized as issues or deficiencies that negatively impact the unit’s performance, readiness, training and procedures.

5.2.4 Disseminate: The contractor shall release findings based on approved recommendations in the form of reports, summaries, publications, entries into systems of record. Additionally, findings will be packaged for use incorporation into training, exercises, and operational planning.

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

5.3 PERSONNEL AND MINIMUM SKILL REQUIREMENTS.

5.3.1 Education. The contractor must have a Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Psychology degree in clinical or counseling psychology for an APA-approved psychology program, as well as an APA-approved internship/residency in clinical psychology (or a program acceptable to the Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Army). The contractor must have and maintain a valid license to practice psychology and demonstrate a working knowledge of professional standards and ethics regarding the delivery of clinical psychology programs. The contractor must have training in critical incident/stress trauma interventions and possess or be willing to obtain Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) training.

5.3.2 Experience. The contractor shall have two years post-doctoral experience within the past five years in the independent practice of psychology in the area of clinical psychology. The contractor must have experience and training in the assessment and treatment of alcohol and substance abuse conditions, domestic violence, child abuse, post-traumatic stress, mood and anxiety conditions, and family/marital issues, crisis management and trauma informed care. The contractor must have experience working with athletes within the military Special Operations Forces (SOF) community, National Collegiate Athletic Association, or professional sports.

5.4 DELIVERY SUMMARY

5.4.1. The following Service Summary (SS) items outline key

requirements/deliverables in performance of this contract. Overall performance assessments will be provided to the Contracting Officer (CO) by the 57th RQS representative who is assigned by the Contracting Officer. The government will perform customer surveys to the Rescue Operators as part of the government’s performance evaluation; all reported non-conformances will be validated by the 57th RQS. Meeting or not meeting the below thresholds will be the basis of that performance evaluation.

Services Summary (Table 1) Objective PWS

Paragraph Threshold Inspection Method Remedy

Create individualized 4.1 95% compliance to Periodic Re-performance psychological paragraphs 5.1.1, 5.1.2, Inspection and within 15 days of training programs; 5.1.3, 5.1.4, 5.1.5, 5.1.6, customer notification or designed to maximize 5.1.7, 5.1.8, 5.1.9, 5.1.10, complaint within a mutually the mental 5.1.11, 5.1.12, 5.1.13, acceptable performance of 5.1.14, 5.1.15, 5.1.16, timeframe to the individual Rescue 5.1.17 unless previously 57th RQS, Operators for optimal coordinated, in writing, customer and performance per with the 57th RQS. contractor at no current commercial additional cost. If best practices contractor fails to re-perform satisfactorily, the CO will calculate a monetary deduction for services not performed as required.

Deliverables (Table 2) Deliverable PWS Paragraph Delivered To Due Date/Frequency

Psychological Training Program

4.1.2 Individual Rescue

Operator

1 week after doctors diagnosis / publication of restricted activities

Psychological Training Program

4.1.3 Individual Rescue

Operator

1 month prior to TDY or Deployment

Evaluation and Treatment Referral

4.1.9 Individual Rescue

Operator and Squadron Flight Doctor

Immediately upon suspicion of injury

Data collection and analyses report

4.2.2 Squadron CC or

designated representative

Monthly

Analysis and reporting related to the support will be performed during the training cycle and during pre and post deployment training evaluations

4.2.2 Squadron CC or

designated representative

Monthly

Weekly Staff report 4.2.4 Squadron CC or designated representative

Weekly

6.0 FURNISHED PROPERTY/SPACE.

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

7.0 TRAVEL

7.1 The Contractor shall be 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 3 weeks annually. The costs for requested additional training and certification will be paid for by the supported RQS. All trips will be in accordance with regulatory requirements and actual travel shall be coordinated and pre-approved by the 57th RQS in writing. Trips scheduled are subject to change. All travel expenses must be allowable IAW the Joint Federal Travel Regulations.

7.1.1 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 57th RQS for approval process.

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

7.1.3 The Contractor will fund all travel and expenses for employee proficiency and certification requirements.

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

8.0 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

8.1 Security

8.1.1 Contractor personnel shall not release or remove system documentation, data, or reports generated by or through use of Government systems.

8.1.2 57 RQS will assist contractor personnel in processing the necessary DoD forms to obtain base or area badges to access Government facilities.

8.1.3 The Contractor shall not 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 shall abide by all Government rules, procedures, and standard of conduct.

Contractors requiring access to Government Automated Information Systems (AIS) shall 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 will have 5 days to terminate all of their network user accounts and to return all access cards and base identification badges to the Government.

8.1.4 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.

8.1.5 Security Manager Appointment. The contractor shall appoint a security manager for the on base Visitor Group. The security manager shall provide 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 will also provide 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.

8.1.6 Pass and Identification Items. The contractor shall ensure that all identification items required for contract performance are obtained for employees and any non-government owned vehicles. The contractor shall retrieve all identification media, including vehicle passes from employees who depart.

8.1.7 Traffic Laws. The contractor and its employees shall comply with base traffic regulations.

8.1.8 Weapons, Firearms, and Ammunition. Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition, on themselves or within their contractor-owned vehicle or privately-owned vehicle while on any AFB, TDY or Deployed assigned locations.

8.1.9 For Official Use Only (FOUO). The contractor shall comply with DoD 5400-7- R, 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 material.

8.1.10 Reporting Requirements. Contractor personnel shall 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 personnel, contractor personnel, resources, and classified or unclassified defense information. Contractor employees must be briefed by their immediate supervisor upon initial on-base assignment.

8.1.11 Physical Security. The contractor shall be 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 shall be secured.

8.1.12 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 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.

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

8.1.13.1 The contractor shall immediately report to the 57th RQS any occurrences of loss or duplication of keys.

8.1.13.2 In the event that keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the contractor may be required, upon written direction of the 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.

8.1.13.3 The contractor shall 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.

8.1.14 Lock Combinations. The contractor shall 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 57th RQS . 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.

8.2 Access to Facilities and Property

8.2.1 The contractor will be required to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. Access to government facilities is required since the majority of the work is performed on-site government locations. The contractor 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.

8.2.2 Visitor Group Security Agreement (VGSA). The contractor shall enter into a long term visitor group security agreement if contract performance is required for more than 90 days. This agreement shall outline 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:

8.2.2.1 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 31-6, Industrial Security, and Air Force Instruction 31-602, Industrial Security Program, 1 February 1997.

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

8.3 Government Program and Contract Management

8.3.1 Government Program Management

8.3.2 57 RQS will provide a 57th RQS for this contract to perform routine quality assurance. However, only the CO has authority to approve contract deliverables.

8.3.3 Government Contract Management

8.3.4 Responsibility for contracting activities rests solely with the CO. No conversation, recommendations, or direction, whether given directly by, or implied by Government personnel, that will affect the scope, schedule, or price of the program covered by this PWS, shall be acted upon by the Contractor unless specifically approved by the CO. The CO is the only Government representative authorized to bind the U.S. Government.

8.4 Contractor Key Personnel

In the event of a key personnel change (i.e. contractor employees located on a Government site), the Contractor shall immediately provide notification to the CO and 57th RQS.

8.5 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.

9.0 BIO-ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING/HAZMAT REQUIREMENTS

9.1 Environmental, Health, And Safety. The contractor shall ensure 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 shall protect the health and safety of employees and the community, minimizing the risk of environmental pollution.

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

9.3 The contractor shall comply with energy saving conservation practices as deemed necessary by the facility manager.

9.4 Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Radiation: Contractors must obtain authorization from BE 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 days prior to the date required to bring them on base.

9.4.1 Non-Ionizing Radiation: Electromagnetic Frequency (EMF) Radiation and LASERS: Contact BE/Installation Laser Safety Officer (31amds.sgpb@us.af.mil) at least 10 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)

9.4.2 Ionizing sources: Contact BE (31amds.sgpb@us.af.mil) at least 10 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.

9.5 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 SDS, such as cleaning supplies, paints, solvents, sealants, lead acid batteries, fuels, herbicides, etc.

9.5.1 The Contractor shall 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 shall submit completed inventories and SDSs to the 1) CO, 2) CE Environmental / for Aviano Air Base (314-632-5532) at least 10 days prior to the date required to bring them on base.

9.5.2 Once approved, the Contractor shall maintain an inventory of all hazardous materials along with corresponding Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).

The Contractor shall 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 shall 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 shall be reported using the attached “HazMat Monthly Usage Log Template”.

9.5.3 The Contractor shall not 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

9.6 Controls of other hazards: Contractors must coordinate with Bioenvironmental Engineering (BE) at 01638528047 or 31amds.sgpb@us.af.mil at least 10 days prior to start of project, regarding all contracts with potential health impact to personnel mailto:31amds.sgpb@us.af.mil mailto:31amds.sgpb@us.af.mil mailto:31amds.sgpb@us.af.mil mailto:31amds.sgpb@us.af.mil

(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 shall be performed IAW all applicable occupational health and safety regulations.

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

9.8 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 CO 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 will any data be released 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 isQ519

9.9 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.

10.0 SECURITY CLEARANCE

10.1 The contractor must have a valid Facility Security Clearance granted by the Defense Security Service (http://www.dss.mil). The contractor must comply with DoDD 5220.22, DoD Industrial Security Program, to determine eligibility for access to classified information for work performed under this PWS herein.

10.2 The contractor employee(s) responsible for administering classified Technical Control Facility (TCF) exams and conducting unit Staff Assistant Visit’s (SAVs), shall possess a Secret Clearance in accordance with DoDD 5200.2, DoD Personnel Security Program and AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management.

10.3 All employees working in Personnel Database Management will have a National Agency Check or host nation equivalent. The results of the check shall be provided to https://afcmra.hqda.pentagon.mil/Help/Full_User_Guide.pdf http://www.ecmra.mil/ the CO. The Government will not accept any employee with a federal conviction (or host nation equivalent) in their background check.

10.4 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 will brief 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.

11.0 INSTALLATION LOGISTICAL SUPPORT (ITALY SPECIFIC)

11.1. 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 U.S. 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:

Privileges:

i. Commissary (includes rationed items)

ii. AAFES facilities (Military Exchange, theater, food concessions, shoppette)

iii. Class Six (alcoholic beverages, includes rationed items)

iv. Local Government transportation for official government business (as available)

v. Local Services (morale, welfare, and recreation)

vi. Military banking services, accounting and finance services, credit union vii.Military Postal Service

viii. POV registration

ix. Purchase of petroleum and oil (POL) products

x. DoD Dependent Schools (DoDDS) on a tuition paying basis. NOTE: Although DoDDS is an authorized logistical support service, the cost associated with tuition is not covered by the Government. This cost is covered at the expense of the individual.

11.2. The Contractor Verification System Trusted Agent will be 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.

11.3. 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.

11.4.1 To facilitate uninterrupted services the Government will provide in writing to the Contractor a 60 day Relocation/Transition notice.

11.5 Italy Logistic Support: The U.S. Government will 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 COR 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, shall only be provided to authorized, full-time (40 hours per week) Contractor Personnel and authorized dependents.

11.6 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/

11.7 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 Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's Representative 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 will be documented by an individual letter of accreditation.

11.8 Contractor shall 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.

11.9 The contractor shall 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 shall not be responsible for http://www.per.hqusareur.army.mil/CPD/DocPer/Italy/ItalyDefault.aspx http://www.state.gov/ the costs incurred by the contractor who sends personnel without visas or who are otherwise ineligible for entry and presence in Italy.

11.10 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 shall 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 shall be FOR WORK PURPOSES. The visa for dependents (including all children) whether or not they plan to work shall be FOR FAMILY REASONS, not a tourist or other type of visa.

11.11 SOFA IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ITALY. Civilian contractor employees and their family members shall obtain a SOFA stamp from the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) office within eight (8) days of arrival in Italy.

11.12 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, with full time equivalent (FTE). For Italy, procedures shall 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.

12. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

12.1 Standard hours of operation are 0800 - 1700 Monday through Friday. Flight Commander shall be notified of all leave and time off at least 30 days in advance (barring emergency situations) for readiness and operational planning purposes. The Contractor is not required to work on federal holidays. Federal holidays listing found at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/ federal-holidays/#url=2024.

12.2 There is NO remote option available for this requirement.