N32205XXRXXXX

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1. BACKGROUND

Military Sealift Command (MSC) operates a fleet of diverse ships worldwide in support of the United States Armed Forces. In order for MSC to fulfill its mission, it is imperative that these ships be maintained in a high state of material and operational readiness in all areas. Maintaining compliance with all federal and maritime regulations and standards requires the annual inspection, testing, and certification of all shipboard firefighting systems.

2. SCOPE

2.1. The purpose of this Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is to provide worldwide support for the annual inspection, testing, repair, and certification of all firefighting systems and equipment for the MSC worldwide fleet.

2.2. The Contractor shall provide oversight, guidance, labor, material, and equipment (except for Government Furnished Items) required to maintain and support the firefighting systems and capabilities of MSC vessels. Support shall include, but is not limited to, Ship Material Assessment and Readiness Testing (SMART) inspections, annual firefighting inspections, surveys, tests, repair, and maintenance, and engineering design services in support of life-cycle management.

2.3. All items will be serviced and maintained in accordance with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications, and certification requirements as set forth by the United States Coast Guard (USCG), references (a), (b), and (c); American Bureau of Shipping(ABS), references (d), (e), and (f); Department of Transportation (DOT), references (g), (h), and (i); and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), references (j) and (k).

2.4. Government Furnished Information (GFI): The individual ship’s firefighting configurations as represented by each ship’s representative Fire Control Plan (FCP), OEM manuals, and/or applicable MSC Safety Notices will be provided upon request as GFI. A current ship listing of the MSC fleet can be found at www.msc.usff.navy.mil/Ships/Ship-Inventory.

2.5. If ABS presence is required during portions of the survey, the MSC Technical Representative (MSCREP) shall be notified a minimum of one (1) week prior by the Contractor to ensure ABS support is available. The Contractor shall be responsible for communicating with USCG, or other required certifying or regulatory agencies, as needed, in the performance of this contract.

2.6. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring compliance with State, Federal, and International industrial safety and environmental regulations, as well as any Shipboard Safety Policies. The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel are in the possession of and are properly trained in the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be utilized during the performance of this contract.

3. SPECIFIC TASKS

Examples of work specifications which the Contractor might be tasked to perform are listed below. Descriptions given are general and do not provide an all-inclusive list of the tasks that may be required under this contract.

Specific task descriptions and instructions, sufficient in detail to allow for Contractor performance, shall be provided with each Task Order (TO) that is issued under this contract.

3.1. The Contractor shall conduct briefings, obtain authorized signatures for witness certification of testing, and prepare a Final Report for each service call in accordance with CDRL A001.

http://www.msc.usff.navy.mil/Ships/Ship-Inventory

3.1.1. The Contractor shall conduct an Opening Brief in accordance with CDRL A002 for key shipboard personnel, as identified by the MSCREP, prior to the start of the service call. The MSCREP and the Contractor’s representative will mutually agree to the time and location of the briefing. The Contractor’s Opening Brief shall address, at minimum, the following:

a) Equipment to be inspected, repaired, tested, recharged, and certified

b) Affected areas involved in the inspection, testing, and repairs

c) Affected systems or boundaries that will be impacted

d) Planned schedule to accomplish requirements of the TO

e) Shipboard support responsibilities (e.g., lock out/tag out)

3.1.2. The Contractor shall provide the MSCREP and Chief Engineer with a Daily Update in written or electronic format in accordance with CDRL A006 of current inspection status, ANY degraded system integrity, and a plan of action for the following day.

a) Any systems integrity that cannot be restored to operational conditions will be immediately identified to the Chief Engineer and MSCREP verbally and followed up in a Condition Found Report (CFR) in accordance with CDRL A005 with a signed acknowledgement by the authorized MSCREP. The Contractor shall provide recommended corrective action submitted no later than the following business day to the Chief Engineer and MSCREP.

b) A service call shall not be considered complete until all systems serviced under the Task Order are fully operational and certified, or a formal CFR has been issued for any remaining deficiencies with a corrective action plan approved by the MSCREP. A return trip required due to the contractor's failure to complete the initial scope of work, excluding documented and approved CFRs, shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

3.1.3. The Contractor shall conduct a Closing Brief in accordance with CDRL A003 for key shipboard personnel upon completion of the service call. The MSCREP and the Contractor will mutually agree to the time and location of the closing brief. The Contractor’s Closing Brief shall address, at minimum, the following:

a) Status of surveyed and inspected systems and equipment

b) List of affected areas and equipment requiring repair, recharge and testing

c) List of found problems and corrective actions taken

d) Overview of all certifications and/or tests made and the date completed. Prior to departure, contractor must provide copies of all preliminary data/documentation/certificates required by the attending ABS Surveyor so that the Surveyor can sign off on the ship’s certificates/requirements and allow the ship to depart. Prior to leaving the ship, the Contractor shall verify that the MSCREP and ABS Surveyor have all the information they need to allow the ship to depart.

3.1.4. The FINAL SERVICE CALL REPORT shall include detailed information for items in Section

3.1.3, copies of all certificates, all recommended FCP updates, and other information required in this PWS or TO, and shall be submitted within two (2) calendar days of completion of the service call. The Contractor shall submit copies of a final service call report as identified in CDRL A001. The report shall include items listed below.

a) Weighing list of cylinders, to include cylinder ID’s/DOT Serial numbers, location, tare weights

(net and gross), last hydro date, type of examination (Visual or Pressure), next hydro date, and type of agent. This shall include all Nitrogen Test Cylinders

b) Signed & Dated Certificates of Inspection stating that all required annual inspections and testing have been accomplished for all equipment and systems certified during the service call, and that all systems and equipment are in good order and ready for use

NOTE: ALL Certificates shall denote manufacturer’s serial number or other unique identifier, weight, date and location of last hydrostatic test for each piece of equipment inspected and tested, to include the standards and criteria to which they were inspected and tested, and the name of the person and company conducting the test and inspection.

c) Identification of any disparities between GFI provided (i.e., FCPs) and actual findings, shall be noted and included in the written final report. If none, then it shall be noted as NONE.

d) Any recommendations for future repairs or modifications, including Operational Risk Management (ORM) mitigation strategies when required.

e) The Contractor shall submit FCP updates in computer aided design software (CAD) compatible format via electronic means to the MSCREP and Chief Engineer.

f) Certifications of hydrostatic testing shall be provided and retained by the Contractor until the fire extinguisher is retested or permanently removed from service or the termination of this contract at which time these records will be turned over to MSC or its successor.

g) The Contractor shall provide a list of all deficiencies as documented in the Annual Firefighting

Inspection and Certification (AFIC) Deficiencies spreadsheet, CDRL A004.

3.2. Annual Firefighting Servicing. Annual Firefighting Services may include one or more of the following systems, services, and equipment as defined in each TO. The Contractor shall be able to accomplish, at a minimum, the below tasks.

3.2.1. Fixed Gas Firefighting System: The Contractor shall provide annual servicing of all applicable fixed HP CO2/Halon/FM-200/Novec 1230/Clean Agent and semi-fixed CO2 hose reel fire extinguishing systems in accordance with MSC provided service items. An example of a Cross- Class Service Item (CCSI) for these systems is provided in Attachment (A).

3.2.2. Low Pressure CO2 Firefighting System: The Contractor shall inspect, service, test, and certify the low-pressure CO2 firefighting system in accordance with MSC provided service items. An example of a low-pressure CO2 firefighting system CCSI is provide in Attachment (B).

3.2.3. Fixed Foam Firefighting System: The Contractor shall inspect, maintain, and test the fixed foam firefighting system in accordance with MSC provided service items. An example of a fixed foam firefighting system CCSI is provided in Attachment (C).

a) Firefighting foam laboratory analysis: Contractor is responsible for coordinating with the

MSCREP for foam sample testing and ensure foam is sent to the applicable manufacturer based on foam type. The Contractor shall draw a sample of foam liquid from each foam tank for laboratory analysis to determine specific gravity, pH, percentage of water dilution, and solids content. Contractor shall obtain test kits from the MSCREP and send to MSC Chemical Contractor’s lab. The Contractor shall coordinate with the MSCREP to obtain a copy of the test report from the lab.

3.2.4. Water Mist-Spray-Sprinkler System: The Contractor shall inspect, service, and test the fixed water mist, water spray and sprinkler firefighting systems (non-magazine) in accordance with MSC provided service items. An example of a water mist-spray- sprinkler system CCSI is provided in Attachment (D).

3.2.5. Fire and Smoke Detection and Alarm System: The Contractor shall inspect, service, and test the ship’s fire and smoke detection system and associated alarm systems in accordance with MSC provided service items. An example of a fire and smoke detection and alarm system CCSI is provided in Attachment (E).

3.2.6. Portable Fire Extinguishing Service: The Contractor shall inspect, service, recharge, and test all portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers in accordance with MSC provided service items.

An example of a portable fire extinguisher service CCSI is provided in Attachment (F).

3.2.7. Fire and Smoke Damper Service: The Contractor shall inspect, service, and test all fire and smoke dampers in accordance with MSC provided service items. An example of a fire and smoke damper service CCSI is provided in Attachment (G).

a) Contractor shall inspect every manual and pneumatic fire ventilation damper.

b) Contractor must review the ship’s listing of all fire dampers and survey the ship for accuracy.

c) Contractor must update the current ship’s fire damper listing and provide a new updated fire damper listing prior to departing the vessel, as required.

d) The Contractor shall not limit their performance to inspection and CFR submission alone. A CFR identifying a failed damper without an accompanying attempt to repair (subject to material availability) shall be deemed an incomplete service call and will be subject to invoice deductions.

3.2.8. Deep Fat Fryer and Range Hood Fire Extinguishing System: The Contractor shall inspect, service, recharge, and test all deep fat fryer, grill, and range hood fire extinguishing systems in accordance with MSC provided service items. An example of a deep fat fryer and range hood fire extinguishing system CCSI is provided in Attachment (H).

3.2.9. Fire Stations and Hoses: The Contractor shall inspect, service, and test all fire hoses and fire stations in accordance with MSC provided service items. An example of a fire station and hose CCSI is provided in Attachment (I).

3.2.10. Fire Doors and Shutters – Sliding Watertight Doors: The Contractor shall inspect, service, repair, and test fire doors and shutters, to include sliding watertight doors, identified in accordance with MSC provided service items. An example of a fire doors and shutters CCSI is provided in Attachment (J).

a) The Contractor shall not limit their performance to inspection and CFR submission alone. A

CFR identifying a failed door without an accompanying attempt to repair (subject to material availability) shall be deemed an incomplete service call and will be subject to invoice deductions.

3.2.11. HEF Maintenance: The Contractor shall inspect and test the ship’s fixed high expansion foam (HEF) firefighting system onboard T-EPF Class vessels. An example of a HEF CSI is provided in Attachment (K).

3.3. Contractor shall be capable of providing repair, design upgrades, and installation of all equipment and systems, as identified in the TO. The Contractor shall provide life cycle support, to include, but not limited to: obsolescence, standards update, and condition found reports. These services apply to all items listed in Section 3.2.

3.3.1. The Contractor shall create or revise engineering drawings (e.g., FCPs) to accurately reflect the ship's systems/equipment affected. All drawings shall be accurately prepared and submitted in accordance with the Government Furnished Information (GFI) as identified in the individual TO.

3.3.2. Regulatory Body Approvals. Drawings may require submission to the US Coast Guard (USCG) and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for acceptance and approval, as indicated by the TO.

a) The MSCREP will alert ABS that drawings will be submitted for approval, and the Contractor will submit the drawings directly to ABS on behalf of MSC. The Contractor is responsible for all corrections and revisions required to meet USCG and ABS final approval. The Contractor will not be responsible for the cost of the ABS review/approval process.

b) The Contractor shall maintain contact with ABS throughout the review process and notify the

MSCREP of any potential delays. The Contractor shall make every effort to provide ABS approved final deliverables to the MSCREP not later than the deliverable schedule indicated in the TO; however, the Contractor will not be held responsible for documented ABS review delay.

3.3.3. All drawings, calculations, and technical documents shall be owned by MSC and submitted to

MSC Technical Library upon completion of the TO. MSC Tech Library email address is MSC_N7_TechLibrary@us.navy.mil.

3.4. All technical data produced by the Contractor under the contract shall become the exclusive property of

MSC in which the Government shall have unlimited rights. The Contractor shall not deliver or otherwise provide to the Government technical data or computer software, to include deliverables under the contract, with restrictions, including those as to use, modification, reproduction, and transfer, or with restrictive markings.

4. DELIVERABLES

4.1. FINAL SERVICE CALL REPORT (Associated CDRL: A001)

The Final Service Report shall include all items as described in Section 3.1.4.

4.2. OPENING BRIEF (Associated CDRL: A002)

The Opening Brief shall include all items as described in Section 3.1.1

4.3. CLOSING BRIEF (Associated CDRL: A003)

The Closing Brief shall include all items as described in Section 3.1.3

4.4. ANNUAL FIREFIGHTING INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION (AFIC) DEFICIENCIES

(Associated CDRL: A004)

This is an MSC provided template in the form of an MS Excel spreadsheet as described in Section 3.1.4.g and provided as Attachment (L).

4.5. CONDITION FOUND REPORTS (CFRs) (Associated CDRL: A005)

All conditions found which require corrective action outside of the prescribed work item or task order shall be communicated via a Condition Found Report (CFR). All CFRs shall be submitted in accordance with CDRL established at the base IDIQ contract level as documented under this IDIQ Contract. Any condition found which does not require corrective action shall be documented in the final service call report in accordance with CDRL A001, and a CFR is not required.

4.5.1. Upon discovery of the abnormal condition, the Contractor is to notify the PPE within two (2) hours of discovery, by email, phone call, or in person.

4.5.2. Within twenty-four (24) hours of discovery of an abnormal condition, the Contractor shall notify the PPE and COR(s) by email, (formal report not required), of the condition. If parts are required for repair, then part number(s) (P/N) and quantity should be listed.

4.5.3. The Contractor then shall submit a CFR via email as soon as possible upon discovery of an abnormal condition but no later than one (1) business day after the condition was found. While in the shipyard, Weekends and Holidays are considered Business Days. CFR is to be submitted to the COR and PPE for the TO/DO.

4.5.4. Quotes that correspond to CFRs shall be submitted to contracting expeditiously and not to exceed 48 hours upon request, unless a different timeframe is agreed upon by the government.

4.5.5. CFRs and Demobilization:

The Contractor shall submit a formal CFR to the MSCREP prior to departing the vessel. The Contractor is not authorized to demobilize or depart the vessel until the MSCREP has reviewed and acknowledged the CFR. To be considered complete and actionable, every CFR must contain the following minimum information:

a) Contractor name, MSCREP name, vessel name, contract number, and TO/DO number.

b) Detailed description of the discrepancy or failure.

c) Root cause analysis if determinable during troubleshooting.

d) Step-by-step recommended corrective action.

e) Comprehensive list of all required parts, including nomenclature, P/N, and quantities.

f) Estimated Delivery Date (EDD) and lead time for all required materials not currently on hand.

g) Estimated labor hours to complete the recommended repair once parts are received.

Failure to provide a complete CFR prior to departure, unless explicitly waived in writing by the MSCREP due to ship movement or safety, will result in the initial visit being deemed incomplete.

4.6. DAILY UPDATE (Associated CDRL: A006

The Contractor shall provide a daily update in written or electronic format in accordance with CDRL A006 of current inspection status, to include ANY degraded system integrity, and a plan of action for the following day.

5. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall warrant that personnel performing any work under the contract are fully qualified to perform any services rendered within the specified periods. All Contractors must be American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) recognized external specialists to perform services worldwide for Shipboard Firefighting Systems Inspection, Certification, and Repair. Only authorized technical field service representatives and manufacturer parts shall be used to accomplish the requirements of this PWS. The Contractor shall provide oversight and guidance on all aspects of equipment, in as-found condition, including inspection, removal, disassembly, reassembly, repairs, modifications, reinstallation, certification, and testing, as applicable.

Minimum qualifications are described below.

5.1. The Contractor shall possess a valid ABS approval letter certifying the company as an ABS approved external specialist for FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS INSPECTIONS / MAINTENANCE.

5.2. Field service technicians shall be OEM Authorized to provide parts and services on the work described in Section 3.0 or as listed in the specific TO.

5.3. The Contractor shall ensure that all hydrostatic testing is conducted by registered technicians who have been issued a valid Requalifier Identification Number (RIN) by the DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA) in accordance with references (g) and (i).

5.4. The Contractor shall ensure that certifications and approvals are maintained current throughout the period of performance. Further, copies of current certifications may be requested during the five-year period.

5.5. Contractor Lead Technicians shall have a minimum of three (3) years of experience and Supervisory

Technicians shall have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in performing the requested work as defined in this PWS. All other contractor technicians must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience in performing the requested work as defined in this PWS.

5.6. The Contractor shall contact the MSCREP to ensure all technicians and personnel requiring base and shipboard access meet security requirements.

6. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The Contractor shall have the capabilities to respond to service calls in the continental United States (CONUS), outside the continental United States (OCONUS), and all other worldwide locations. The Contractor need not be capable of performing every TO and may choose to quote, at the TO level, for only those regional requirements in the contractor's area of operations or current availabilities. Contractor shall make every effort to utilize qualified local/regional support for the vessel scope and location at the TO level.

6.1. This PWS may require that work be performed in ashore support facilities, on vessels berthed at

Government owned, Government furnished, or commercial piers, or while the vessel is underway. Due to worldwide ship locations and rapid changes in ship deployment and operating schedules, Contractor personnel shall be able to respond to last minute schedule changes.

6.2. The confirmed date and ship location will be provided one (1) week prior to the commencement date of the service call. Firm performance dates and location will be specified in each TO. The dates and location shall be verified and confirmed by the Contractor prior to the Contractor’s departure to the respective ship/job site. The Contractor can receive confirmation by contacting the responsible MSCREP or Contracting Officer whose name, phone number, and email address will be provided on each TO. However, there may be occasions when emergency services, such as response to CASREPs, may be needed and one-week time frame may not be met. Specific response times and associated adjustments to pricing will be specified at the TO level.

7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance is a five (5) year ordering period with a six (6) month extension option per clause FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services.

8. LABOR, MATERIAL, AND TRAVEL

The Contractor is to include in the pricing of this Contract all labor and material expenses that are to be expected for normal preparation and delivery of items specified in the TO. All quoted pricing for labor, material, and travel will be reviewed to determine the quoted price is fair and reasonable at the TO/DO level.

8.1. Labor:

8.1.1. Labor-Straight Time (S/T): Straight time (S/T) includes normal work of eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday.

8.1.2. Labor-Overtime (O/T): Overtime (O/T) includes any work in excess of eight (8) hours per day or in excess of forty (40) hours per week, or work performed on Saturdays.

8.1.3. Labor-Premium Time (P/T): Premium time includes any work performed on Sundays or holidays.

8.1.4. Labor-Travel Time (T/T): Travel time (T/T) shall not exceed S/T, O/T or P/T rates.

8.2. Material:

Material orders not connected to services may be required. All parts ordered via Delivery Orders (DOs) under this contract shall be delivered by the Required Delivery Date (RDD) stated in the order. If the part(s) will be delivered late, the Contractor shall notify the COR(s) and the Contracting Office immediately with the updated delivery date(s). In instances where parts did not meet the original RDD, the government may seek consideration in the form of requesting that funds be deducted from the DO.

8.3. Travel:

8.3.1. Contractor(s) shall submit a firm-fixed-price for travel for the reasonable, allowable, and allocable total cost of transportation, lodging, meals and incidental expenses. The cost may not include handling charges, general and administrative cost, overhead, profit or any other indirect cost.

8.3.2. Each task order that requires travel will require the Contractor to submit with their quote, a firm-fixed-price for travel costs associated with that task order.

8.3.3. The Contractor is responsible for making all needed arrangements for its personnel. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

a) Medical Examinations

b) Immunizations

c) Passports, Visas, etc.

d) Security Clearances

e) Country Clearances

8.3.4. Note: Travel to the Philippines will require a “9A Special” visa.

8.3.5. Unallowable Travel Costs for Return Visits: If a return trip is required due to any of the below

Contractor-caused deficiencies, all associated travel and labor costs for the return transit shall be borne solely by the Contractor.

a) Incomplete Initial Assessment: The Contractor departed the vessel without submitting a comprehensive CFR in accordance with CDRL A006 to the MSCREP

b) Lack of Standard Equipment: The return trip is necessitated by the Contractor's failure to bring standard troubleshooting tools, test equipment, JLGs, or basic consumable parts expected of a qualified technician.

c) Inadequate Troubleshooting: A return trip is required to diagnose an issue that should reasonably have been identified during the initial inspection and testing phase.

d) Incorrect Parts Ordered: The Contractor ordered the wrong parts following their own inspection, requiring a subsequent trip to install the correct parts.

9. TERMS OF WARRANTY

The contractor shall guarantee that all items will be serviced and maintained in accordance with the specifications of the manufacturer and certification requirements as set forth by the USCG, ABS, DOT, and NFPA. The contractor shall guarantee a one-year warranty on parts and labor for any repairs performed.

10. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

10.1. The COR will represent the Contracting Officer in the administration of technical details within the scope of this contract and will manage inspection of all deliverables. The COR is not otherwise authorized to make any representations or commitments of any kind on behalf of the Contracting Officer or the Government. The COR does not have the authority to alter the Contractor’s obligations or change the specifications in the contract or issue a task order. If, as a result of technical discussions, it is desirable to alter contract obligations or statements of work, a modification must be issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer. The COR is responsible for reviewing invoices submitted by the Contractor and informing the Contracting Officer of areas where exceptions are to be taken. The COR authority is non- delegable. The COR may be personally liable for unauthorized acts. A Contracting Officer may designate individuals to act as the COR under a resultant task order.

10.2. The following individual(s) are appointed as Contracting Officer’s Representative(s) under this Contract:

Name: TO BE PROVIDED AT AWARD Email Address: TO BE PROVIDED AT AWARD Telephone Number: TO BE PROVIDED AT AWARD

11. CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (CPARS)

11.1. Past performance information will be collected and maintained under this contract using the Department of War CPARS. CPARS is a web-enabled application that collects and manages the Contractor’s performance information on a given contract during a specific period of time. Additional information is available at http://www.cpars.navy.mil/.

11.2. The Contractor will receive notification via email when a CPARS has been completed and is available for review and comment on any element of the proposed rating before the rating becomes final. Within 30 days after contract award, the Contractor shall provide the name, title, e-mail address and telephone number of the company’s individual or individuals who will have the responsibility of reviewing and approving any CPARS developed under the contract to the Contracting Officer. If during the life of this contract, the company individual(s) are replaced, the substituted individual’s information will be provided to the Contracting Officer within 30 days of the replacement.

11.3. CPARS reports will be completed on an annual period, which will take into account the cumulative performance over the course of the rating period. The Government reserves the right to submit CPARS records on an individual order basis.

12. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT STANDARDS (PRS)

12.1 Failure to meet a Performance Requirement Summary metric is considered a major nonconformance that adversely impacts (or has the potential to) mission, safety of personnel and/or equipment, environment, performance (quality), schedule (delivery), and/or cost. The government’s contracting officer will communicate major non-conformances to the contractor on a Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR) form, or other correspondence, with a suspense date for the contractor’s corrective action plan.

12.2 Table 1 - Performance Requirements Summary Matrix

Performance Objective

Performance Standard Performance Threshold Surveillance Method Incentive (Negative) Incentive (Positive)

Personnel Manning Each Task Order shall be assigned qualified personnel in accordance with Section 5 of the base contract PWS.

100% of the task orders are required to have qualified personnel.

COR Inspection/ Customer Complaints

/Customer Feedback /COR Reports and Assessments.

Unsatisfactory/Poor Performance will be documented in CPARS.

Payments will cease.

Corrective action to be implemented.

Positive

CPARS

Timeliness and accuracy of Deliveries

Contractor provides parts on time as required by the delivery date stated in orders in accordance with section 8.2 of the base contract PWS.

For each individual order, 100% of deliveries are accurate and are provided on time.

COR Inspection/ Customer Complaints / Customer Feedback/COR Reports and Assessments.

Unsatisfactory/Poor

The KO can deduct up to 15% from the final invoice of the total price for each order, or IAW FAR 52.212-4(b) the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services.

Positive

CPARS

Accuracy of Deliverables:

CDRLS

Contractor shall have no more than two reviews of submittals prior to acceptance, in accordance with section 4 of the PWS and Exhibit A CDRLs.

95% of the time there will be no more than two reviews per deliverable.

COR Inspection/ Customer Complaints / Customer Feedback/COR Reports and Assessments.

Unsatisfactory/Poor

Re-work is at the expense of the Contractor.

from the final invoice of the total price for each order, or IAW FAR 52.212-4(b) the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services.

Positive

CPARS

Period of Performance

(POP)

Schedule - (Timeliness)

Contractor shall complete Task Order requirements, including all specified repairs and certifications, within the original POP stated in the original Task Order.

100% of the time, Contractor shall complete Task Order requirements within the original POP stated in the original Task Order.

COR Inspection/ Customer Complaints

/Customer Feedback /COR Reports and Assessments.

Any delays caused by the Contractor will result in costs incurred by the Government being deducted from the final invoice.

total price for each order, or IAW FAR 52.212-4(b) the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services.

Positive

CPARS

Corrective Action Plan to be submitted to the Contracting Officer no later than seven (07) days post-Period of Performance, and implemented by Contractor. All re-work is completed at the cost of the

Unsatisfactory/Poor documented in CPARS.

Quality of Service and Warranty Guarantee

All work shall be completed in accordance with the OEM and MSC Technical Standards

100% of the time, work shall be completed such that no warranty claims or re-work is required The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive one-year warranty on all parts and labor, commencing upon final Government acceptance of the Task Order.

COR Inspection/ Customer Complaints

/Customer Feedback /Reports and Assessments / Warranty Claims.

Unsatisfactory/Poor total price for each order, or IAW FAR 52.212-4(b) the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services.

Corrective Action Plan to be submitted to the Contracting Officer no later than seven (07) days post-Period of Performance, and implemented by Contractor. All re-work is completed at the cost of the

Warranty Enforcement:

Upon notification of failure within the one-year warranty period, the Contractor shall complete all required re-work, including all associated labor, travel, and replacement parts, at zero additional cost to the Government.

Positive

CPARS

FAR Clause 52.222-50, Trafficking in Persons

IAW FAR 52.222-50 Contractor Requirements: The Contractor shall-

(1) Notify its employees of

(i) The U.S. Government’s Zero Tolerance policy.

(ii) Actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy.

(2) Take appropriate actions.

(3) Annually after receiving an award, the Contractor shall submit a certification to the Contracting Officer via email that-

100% compliance required due to U. S. Zero Tolerance policy.

COR/KO Inspection Non-conformance will be

Positive

CPARS

(i) It has implemented a compliance plan to prevent any prohibited activities identified at paragraph (b) of this clause and to monitor, detect, and terminate any agent, subcontract or subcontractor employee engaging in prohibited activities; and

(ii) After having conducted due diligence, either-

(A) To the best of the Contractor’s knowledge and belief, neither it nor any of its agents, subcontractors, or their agents is engaged in any such activities; or

(B) If abuses relating to any of the prohibited activities identified in paragraph (b) of this clause have been found, the Contractor or subcontractor has taken the appropriate remedial and referral actions.

Compliance with Whistleblower Clause

DFARS 252.203-7002

Contractor shall comply with all requirements listed in the Whistleblower clauses

100% of the time inform employees in writing of contractor employee whistleblower rights and protections under 10 USC 2409.

100% of the time the contractor shall include the substance of the clause in all subcontracts.

COR Verification Non-conformance will be documented in CPARS

Positive

CPARS

CFR Submission & Vessel Departure

Contractor submits a complete CFR (including parts & EDD) to MSCREP prior to leaving the vessel.

100% Compliance COR/MSCREP Verification Disallowance of all travel costs for any subsequent return trips required to finish the assessment or repairs.

13. ORDERING PROCEDURES

13.1 After Contract award, individual task orders (TOs) and delivery orders (DOs) will be issued as necessary to support contract requirements. The KO or Contract Specialist (CS) will issue an electronic Request for Quote (RFQ) email to all contract holders to solicit a quote for each order. Each RFQ will include a Performance Work Statement (PWS) or parts list, if applicable, a wage determination, if applicable, instructions for submitting quotes, and the Government’s evaluation procedures. In response to the RFQ, the Contractors will provide a firm-fixed-price quote to complete the requirements and any information required by the RFQ instructions. This firm-fixed-price shall include all labor, travel, and materials and shall be priced separately under each order. The Contractors shall respond to each RFQ within the time established by the Government for response. Urgent requirements may require less time for contractors to provide a quote.

The quote submitted by the Contractor shall comply with all requirements specified in the RFQ. All quotes submitted in response to the RFQ must be found technically acceptable and prices determined fair & reasonable. Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), or other evaluation methods, will apply at the task and delivery order level(s). If applicable, the Contractor shall resubmit quotes in accordance with any revision/correction requested by the KO/CS. If a quote is not received in accordance with the instructions and timeline in the RFQ, the quote may be deemed non-responsive, and therefore, technically unacceptable. The successful Quoter will be directed to commence work via an order sent from the Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist. The Contractor shall provide notice of acceptance of the TO by either commencing work or signing the SF 1449 and returning it to the Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist.

13.2 Unless otherwise specified herein, products and services will be ordered by the Contracting Officer through a DO/TO. Specific details as to the products and services required, ship, delivery destination, and required delivery date will be provided in the DO/TO. The DO/TO will be provided via email, or other secure means. Milestone payments will be at the discretion of the contracting officer.

13.3 A DO/TO will contain the following information, if applicable, consistent with the terms of the

Contract:

• Date of order

• CLIN(s)

• Item number and description, quantity, and unit price

• Delivery and/or performance date

• Ship’s name and place of delivery or performance (including consignee)

• Performance Work Statement (as appropriate) with Work Items

• Any other pertinent information (i.e. Clauses, Port Engineer, MSC Representative, Ships Store or

Shipyard Order)

14. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

In addition to MSC Contracting Officers (KO), orders may be issued by any Navy Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP), Fleet Logistics Command (FLC) KO in support of MSC vessels within the scope of this contract in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement dated 31 August 2023.

15. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS, REFERENCES, AND EXHIBITS

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment (A): CCSI 565A Fixed Gas Firefighting System Inspection and Test Attachment (B): CCSI 566A Low Pressure CO2 Firefighting System Inspection and Test Attachment (C): CCSI 567A Fixed Foam Firefighting System Inspection and Test Attachment (D): CCSI 568A Water Mist-Spray-Sprinkler System Attachment (E): CCSI 569A Fire and Smoke Detection and Alarm System Attachment (F): CCSI 570A Portable Fire Extinguisher Service Attachment (G): CCSI 571A Fire and Smoke Damper Service Attachment (H): CCSI 572A Deep Fat Fryer and Range Hood Fire Extinguishing System Attachment (I): CCSI 573A Fire Stations and Hoses Attachment (J): CCSI 574A Fire Doors and Shutters – Sliding Watertight Doors Attachment (K): 0539_A_TEPF_CSI HEF Maintenance Attachment (L): Ship AFIC Deficiencies Spreadsheet

REFERENCES

a) 46 CFR Parts 34, 76, 95, 132, 142, 193, Firefighting Equipment and Protection

b) 46 CFR Part 147.60, Compressed Gases

c) 46 CFR Part 147.65, Carbon Dioxide and Halon Fire Extinguishing Systems

d) ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels (ABS SVR), 4-7, Fire Safety Systems

e) ABS SVR 7-6-2 / 1.1.9, Machinery Surveys / Fire Extinguishing

f) ABS SVR 7-8-1 / 3, Annual Surveys / Fire Safety Systems

g) 49 CFR Part 107, Hazardous Materials Program Procedures

h) 49 CFR Part 178, Subpart C, Specification for Cylinders

i) 49 CFR Part 180, Subpart C, Qualification, Maintenance and Use of Cylinders

j) NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

k) NFPA 11, Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam

EXHIBITS

Exhibit A: Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) (A001-A006)