ADDENDA_01_-_PWS_Embroidery_(BASIC).pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Naval Special Warfare Command

Embroidery Services

1. BACKGROUND

1.1 Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) supports troops for everyday missions and combat deployments. All NSWC personnel and tenant commands are required to be issued and wear the proper uniform in accordance with Navy Uniform Regulations.

2. OBJECTIVES

2.1 NSWC intends to award a firm fixed price indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) type contract with a five year ordering period for embroidery services primarily for items and uniforms such as, but not limited to, Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Types II & III to a certified and licensed commercial contractor in the San Diego area that is able to handle the volume and constant workflow required to properly outfit warfighter attached to NSWC.

3. SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide all needed embroidery and sewing services primarily for items and uniforms such as but not limited to NWU Type II & III Uniforms to include pick-up and delivery service

4. REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Contractor shall possess requisite licenses from NEXCOM in order to use or reproduce Navy patterns, insignias, and logos.

4.2 The contractor shall follow all Navy Uniform Regulations to ensure strict conformity in respect to the following.

4.2.1 Embroidery patterns

4.2.2 Placement/ organization of sewn material

4.2.3 Thread style and type

4.2.4 Print and pattern size

4.3 The Contractor shall provide all needed embroidery and sewing services on NWU Type II & III Uniforms to include service on the below:

4.3.1 Name Tapes, US Navy Tapes, Slip-on and Cover Rank Insignia.

4.3.2 Operational Camouflage Top/Blouse- Sewing of pockets with military specification Velcro strips. Two shoulder pockets, two slanted breast and 9 Velcro strips in specific areas. Button removed from pockets and replaced with Velcro.

4.3.3 Patches with Velcro sewn on back

4.3.4 2” *4” Tag- includes Warfare Device, First and Last Name, Rate/Rank, USN

4.3.5 1 ¼” * 5” Tag- Last Name, US Navy or Warfare Pin

4.3.6 1 ¾” * 1 ¼” Tag- Collar Device

4.3.7 2” * 3 ½” Tag- Blood Type

4.3.8 3 ½’ * 2’ Tag- US Flag in Type II and III and color

4.3.9 3” circumference Tag- SBT-12 Logo in Type II and Type III

4.3.10 All other required accoutrements (i.e. Command at Sea Badge) (Quantity included in Warfare Device count).

4.4 The contractor shall provide the sewing of Velcro on NWU Type II Uniforms to include service on the below:

4.4.1 Name Tapes, Warfare Devices, Rank Insignia (Any combination).

4.5 Contractor shall thread TYPE III Uniforms as follows:

4.5.1 Rank Insignia: All rank insignias shall be done with BLACK HAN thread (CABLE 67138) except Chief Warrant Officer 2, Ensign and Lieutenant Commander, which shall be SPICE BROWN thread (CABLE 67196).

4.5.2 Warfare Device: All warfare devices/insignia's shall be done in BLACK HAN thread (CABLE 67138).

4.5.3 Sea Bee Logo: Logo shall be done in BLACK HAN thread (CABLE 67138).

4.6 Warfare Designation:

Contractor shall possess the ability to embroider the following types of Warfare Designations: Trident, ESWS, EAWS, Naval Aircrew, Naval Aviation Warfare, Naval Parachutist, Sub Warfare Deep Submergence, Master Diver, 1st Class Diver, 2nd Class Diver, Scuba Diver, Master EOD, Senior EOD, Basic EOD, FMF, SWCC, Small Craft, SCW, Seabee Emblem, Naval Flight Officer (NFO), Surface Warfare Officer (SWO), SWO (Supply/Submarine/Medical/Aviation), and Information Dominance Corps (IDC).

4.7 The Contractor shall provide pick-up and delivery services for all work performed/needing to be performed to include the below.

4.7.1 Naval Special Warfare Group 1: Bi-weekly pick-up and delivery.

4.7.2 Naval Special Warfare Center turnaround time:

4.7.2.1 One day, work volume 1-5 sets (BDU/NWU Mod Regular

embroidery/Operational tape)

4.7.2.2 Two days, work volume 6-10 sets (BDU/NWU Mod Regular

embroidery/Operational tape)

4.7.2.3 Three days, work volume 10 or more sets (NWU Mod Regular embroidery)

4.7.3 Special Boat Team 12: Pick up every Tuesday, delivery on Thursdays.

4.7.4 Expedited services when required. To be negotiated as need arises.

4.8 Other embroidery or sewing services to be negotiated as need arises.

5 CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING

5.1 6.1 The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for Naval Special Warfare via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil Reporting inputs shall be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at: http://www.ecmra.mil

6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

6.1 The Government reserves the right to perform inspections and surveillance to evaluate the Contractor’s compliance to the contract terms and performance of the requirements in the PWS. The Government shall make every effort to ensure that the surveillance methods used are conducted in an objective, fair, and consistent manner.

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6.2 Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). In the event of unsatisfactory contractor performance, the CO shall issue a CDR that shall explain the circumstances and findings concerning the incomplete or unsatisfactory service. The contractor shall acknowledge receipt of the CDR and respond in writing as to how he/she shall correct the unacceptable performance and avoid a recurrence. The Government shall review the contractor's corrective action response to determine acceptability and shall use any completed CDR as part of an overall evaluation of Contractor performance when determining present or future contractual actions.

7 QUALITY CONTROL

7.1 The contractor shall implement and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure work performed conforms to the scope of work and meets the requirements under this PWS. The QCP shall, at a minimum provide a method for performing inspections;

identifying, correcting and preventing problems/defective service; addressing customer complaints, and improving the quality of services over the life of the contract.

8 CONTRACTOR TRAVEL

8.1 The Government does not anticipate travel in connection with the performance of this PWS; contractor shall perform services at the locations defined in the Place of Performance Paragraph.

9 SECURITY

9.1 Contractor shall establish appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect any and all nonpublic Government data to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Government data. Contractor is responsible for securing appropriate clearance to gain access to any installations listed in awarded task orders.

10 SAFETY

10.1 Contractor Responsibility

10.1.1 Nothing in the PWS, nor any Government action or failure to act in performance of the contract shall relieve the contractor of its responsibility for the safety of the contractor's personnel and property, the Government's personnel and property, and the general public. Furthermore, nothing in this PWS shall relieve the contractor of its responsibility for complying with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations (including those requiring applicable licenses and permits) in connection with the performance of this contract.

11 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/EQUIPMENT/INFORMATION

(GFP/GFE/GFI):

11.1 No government property shall be issued under this contract.

12 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

12.1 Services shall be conducted within a 50 mile radius of San Diego, CA.

13 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

13.1 Contract will be established for a maximum period of performance of five-years, not withstanding the Government’s rights to extend performance under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.217-8, Option to Extend Service (NOV 1999).