ATTCH_1_-_MPC_-_IDIQ_PWS_031119_FNL.pdf

Performance Work Statement Naval Special Warfare Command

Multi-Purpose Canine (MPC) Program Service Support and Supply 11 Mar 2019

1. BACKGROUND

1.1 Naval Special Warfare Command has an established Multi-Purpose Canine (MPC) program that uses specially trained MPCs and Handlers to support its mission. Naval Special Warfare (NSW) requires full spectrum MPC program training support and MPC supply services to sustain the operational capability.

2. OBJECTIVES

2.1 The objective of this requirement is to obtain Contractor provided training and program support to train Special Operations Forces MPC Handlers in the operational use of MPCs in accordance with this Performance Work Statement (PWS) and NSW standard operating procedures (SOP). The Contractor shall provide MPC related training to Government personnel, training to new and current MPCs, supply canines and puppies, and advise the Government on the selection of canines and puppies procured outside this contract that are suitable for admission into the MPC program.

3. SCOPE

3.1 The Contractor shall provide the personnel, management, materials, equipment and facilities (not otherwise provided by the Government) necessary to provide comprehensive training coverage for East and West Coast MPC operations. The Contractor shall provide experienced Canine Program support services and personnel in accordance with this Performance Work Statement.

4. REQUIREMENTS

4.1 This requirement is for Multi-Purpose Canine (MPC) Program Support Services and Canine Supply to include staffing of trainers, kennel support personnel and the provision of technical, training, and administrative support of MPC program activities. The contractor shall also serve as a source for the selection and procurement of adult canines and puppies necessary to sustain MPC operations.

4.2 General Requirements

4.2.1 MPC and Puppy Selection Services and Supply (Per Order)

4.2.1.1 Provide recommendations for Government-supplied canines.

4.2.1.2 Provide recommendations for Government-supplied puppies.

4.2.1.3 Provide recommendations for refining canine evaluation protocols.

4.2.1.4 Provide recommendations for refining puppy evaluation protocols.

4.2.1.5 Provide canines, canine warranty, and shipping in accordance with NSW MPC Program

Canine Supply Protocol, Enclosure (1).

4.2.1.6 Provide puppies, puppy warranty, and shipping in accordance with NSW MPC Program

Puppy Supply Protocol Enclosure (2)

4.2.2 Initial or Sustainment Training for Puppies, MPCs, Students, and MPC Teams (Per

Order)

4.2.2.1 Provide recommendations for training to prepare puppies for MPC selection.

4.2.2.2 Provide recommendations for training for MPCs:

4.2.2.2.1 Initial training prior to assignment to a MPC Team

4.2.2.2.2 Sustainment training

4.2.2.3 Provide recommendations for initial training for students

4.2.2.4 Provide recommendations for sustainment training for MPC Teams.

4.2.2.5 Perform training to prepare puppies for MPC selection.

4.2.2.6 Perform training for MPCs:

4.2.2.6.1 Initial training prior to assignment to a MPC Team

4.2.2.6.2 Sustainment training

4.2.2.7 Perform initial training for students.

4.2.2.8 Perform sustainment training for MPC Teams.

4.2.2.9 The following requirements apply to all initial and sustainment training for puppies, MPCs, students, and MPC Teams:

4.2.2.9.1 Prepare and/or perform classroom and hands-on training

4.2.2.9.2 Prepare and/or perform briefings via Microsoft programs such as

PowerPoint, Excel, or Word

4.2.2.9.3 Perform and document periodic evaluation of puppies, MPCs, students, and

MPC Teams

4.2.2.9.4 Perform remedial and corrective training and re-evaluation

4.2.2.9.5 Travel to training locations and set up training

4.2.3 Husbandry, Physical Performance, and Initial Medical Stabilization (Per Order)

4.2.3.1 Perform daily feeding, watering, and husbandry.

4.2.3.2 Perform weekly weight and body condition score evaluation and tracking.

4.2.3.3 Perform all aspects of internal and external kennel care to include cleaning, sanitation, and basic maintenance.

4.2.3.4 Provide recommendations for the following aspects of the MPC and puppy physical performance program:

4.2.3.4.1 Performance enhancement

4.2.3.4.2 Performance sustainment

4.2.3.4.3 Performance degradation and mitigations

4.2.3.5 Perform and track daily implementation of the physical performance program for MPCs and puppies.

4.2.3.6 Provide evaluation, appropriate initial stabilization, and transportation for MPC and puppy illness and injury

4.3 Additional Requirements (Per Order)

4.3.1 Provide decoy related training to NSW MPC program personnel to include, but not limited to decoy support during training events, canine selection, evaluations, certifications, and demonstrations.

4.3.2 Provide testing and evaluation services for current or emerging puppy, MPC, student, and MPC Team training, equipment, and utilization.

4.3.3 Provide monthly written update reports with information, issues, and recommendations to the MPC Program Manager on the following topics:

4.3.3.1 MPC and puppy numbers, health, care and feeding, requirements, and movement

4.3.3.2 MPC and puppy physical performance program

4.3.3.3 Puppy program, ongoing evaluation, and training

4.3.3.4 MPC initial and sustainment training

4.3.3.5 MPC Handler Course training and evaluation

4.3.3.6 MPC Team sustainment training and evaluation during significant training events

4.4 Contractor Personnel

4.4.1 NSW MPC training is physically demanding and personnel shall be physically fit to conduct the training curriculum as well as exercise support. Training may be conducted in inclement weather including moderate extremes of heat, cold, rain or snow. Training will include extended movements on foot over uneven terrain as well as open water swimming and surf passage. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring all personnel are in adequate physical condition to perform their duties.

4.4.2 Confirmation of Certifications and Licensing of Contractor Employees

4.4.2.1 Documentation providing proof of licensing/certification is required to be provided to the Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) within 10 days of contract award, new hire, or update/refresh/requalification as applicable.

4.5 Physical Security: The Contractor shall safeguard all Government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each day, shift, or work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

4.6 Work Hours/Holidays

4.6.1 Normal duty hours are non-standard and subject to substantial deviation. Despite deviation in start and end times, most shifts will be 8 hours and total hours per week will be approximately 40 hours.

4.6.2 Contractor shall notify the COR of any intended or unscheduled absence as it impacts program operations. Any planned absence greater than five continuous days require a substitute and coordination with the COR thirty days in advance.

4.6.3 Observance of Federal Holidays:

New Year’s Day January 1st Martin Luther King’s Birthday Third Monday in January President’s Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day July 4th Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veteran’s Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday November Christmas Day December 25th

4.6.4 If the date falls on a Saturday, the Government holiday is the preceding Friday. If the date falls on a Sunday, the Government holiday is the following Monday.

4.6.5 In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government observes the following days:

Any other day designated by Federal Statute Any other day designated by Executive Order Presidential Inauguration Day Any other day designated by the President’s Proclamation

4.6.6 Rights in Data

4.6.6.1 The contractor will be prohibited from copyrighting, publishing or disseminating information resulting from work performed under this contract, and/or, using data produced or obtained under this contract, and/or any other information or products provided by the Government, or which the contractor develops, for any purpose other than performance under this contract without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer.

4.6.6.2 Ownership of Documents, Materials and Records: All documents, materials (including any computer code) or records provided to the contractor, developed or maintained by the contractor in the performance of this contract are deemed to be property of the Government.

4.6.7 Limited Use of Data

4.6.7.1 Performance of this effort may require the contractor to access and use data and information proprietary to a government agency or government contractor which is of such a nature that its dissemination or use, other than in performance of this effort, would be adverse to the interests of the government and/or others.

4.6.7.2 Contractor and/or contractor personnel shall not divulge or release data or information developed or obtained in performance of this effort, until made public by the government except to authorized government personnel or upon written approval of the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data that bears a restrictive legend, other than as required in the performance of this effort. Nothing herein shall preclude the use of any data independently acquired by the contractor without such limitations or prohibit an agreement at no cost to the government between the contractor and the data owner which provides for greater rights to the contractor.

4.6.8 Disclosure of Information

4.6.8.1 Information made available to the contractor by the government for the performance or administration of this effort shall be used only for those purposes and shall not be used in any other way without the written agreement of the Contracting Officer.

4.6.8.2 The contractor agrees to assume responsibility for protecting the confidentiality of government records, which are not public information. Each contractor or employee of the contractor to whom information may be made available or disclosed shall be notified in writing by the contractor that such information may be disclosed only for a purpose and to the extent authorized herein.

4.7 Participate in a Post-Award Conference.

4.7.1 This meeting shall provide an introduction between the Contractor personnel and Government personnel who will be involved with the contract. The meeting shall provide the opportunity to discuss technical, management and security issues. The Post Award Conference shall aid both the Government and Contractor in achieving a clear and mutual understanding of all requirements, and identify and resolve any potential issues. The Contractor shall be prepared to discuss any items requiring clarification and gather information as necessary to support each deliverable. The Contractor shall provide a written summary of the Post-Award Conference.

5. DELIVERABLES

Description CDRL Number

PWS Ref. Delivery Date

Recommendations for Government- Supplied Canines

Per Order 4.2.1.1 Within 10 business days after request

Recommendations for Government- Supplied Puppies

Per Order 4.2.1.2 Within 10 business days after request

Recommendations for Refining Canine Evaluation Protocols

B001 4.2.1.3 Annually NLT 31 October of each IDIQ contract year

Recommendations for Refining Puppy Evaluation Protocols

B002 4.2.1.4 Annually NLT 31 October of each IDIQ contract year

Recommendations for Training to Prepare Puppies for MPC Selection

B003 4.2.2.1 Annually NLT 31 October of each IDIQ contract year

Recommendations for Initial Training for MPCs Prior to Assignment to a MPC Team

B004 4.2.2.2.1 Annually NLT 31 October of each IDIQ contract year

Recommendations for MPC Sustainment Training

B005 4.2.2.2.2 Annually NLT 31 October of each IDIQ contract year

Recommendations for Initial Training for Students

B006 4.2.2.3 Annually NLT 31 October of each IDIQ contract year

Recommendations for Sustainment Training for MPC Teams

B007 4.2.2.4 Annually NLT 31 October of each IDIQ contract year

Recommendations for the Performance Enhancement, Performance Sustainment, and Performance Degradation and Mitigation Aspects of the MPC and Puppy Physical Performance Program

B008 4.2.3.4 Annually NLT 31 October of each IDIQ contract year

Testing and Evaluation Services for Current or Emerging Puppy, MPC, Student, and MPC Team Training, Equipment, and Utilization

B009 4.3.2 Annually NLT 31 October of each IDIQ contract year

IDIQ Monthly Report B010 4.3.3 NLT 5th of every IDIQ contract month

IDIQ Post Award Conference Minutes B011 4.9.1 Within 3 business days after post award conference

IDIQ Contractor Manpower Reporting B012 6.0 Annually NLT 31 October of each IDIQ contract year

6. CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING

6.1 The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Naval Special Warfare Command 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 will 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, beginning with 2013. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at help desk at: http://www.ecmra.mil.

7. CONTRACTOR TRAVEL

7.1 Contractor personnel may be required to travel to participate in appropriate training or events to be defined and evaluated at the task order level.

7.2 All travel shall be in accordance with FAR 31.205-46 and applicable travel regulations (Joint, Federal or

Standardized). Contractor payment claims shall include applicable documentation to support actual costs incurred (e.g. airfare and hotel/lodging receipts) as well as any receipts valued at or above $75.00. Failure to provide appropriate documentation may result in loss of reimbursement of travel expenses.

8. SECURITY

8.1 Security will be in accordance with the attached DD254. All Contractor team individual(s) supporting this task will be cleared at the SECRET level at the start of the task order. Contractors will require access to NIPRNET/SIPRNET computer systems only at government facilities.

8.2 The contractor shall insure requirements for safeguarding classified information and classified materials, for obtaining and verifying personnel security clearances, for verifying security clearances and indoctrination of visitors, for controlling access to restricted areas, for protecting government property, and for the security of automated and non-automated management information systems and data are fulfilled. The contractor's management system shall prevent unauthorized disclosure of classified and sensitive unclassified information. The government shall be immediately notified if any security incident or any indication of a potential unauthorized disclosure or compromise of classified or sensitive unclassified information.

8.3 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.

8.4 Contractor must be able to obtain personnel and vehicle access to military installations. Contractor is responsible for coordinating all necessary access through the local Military Pass and Decal Office.

9. SAFETY

9.1 Contractor Responsibility

9.1.1 Nothing in the Statement of work, 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.

9.1.2 Contractor shall abide by OPNAVINST 1500.75C Policy and Governance for Conducting High-Risk Training.

9.2 Mishaps

9.2.1 The Government process must be in place that will ensure any mishaps are reported, investigated and recorded. This information will be input into the Web Enabled Safety System (WESS) by the Government.

9.2.2 Safety related problems or mishaps involving or observed by the contractor shall be addressed immediately to the designated COR. A formal written report shall be prepared and submitted to the Safety Officer within 2 working days of the incident

10. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/EQUIPMENT/INFORMATION (GFP/GFE/GFI)

10.1 All support equipment including work space, computers, telephones, access to printer/copier/fax, and other reasonably necessary office supplies will be provided by the Government as required. The Contractor is responsible for the safe and secure storage of Government-furnished equipment; all Government property shall be returned at the conclusion of this effort.

10.2 Each contractor employee providing services under this contract is required to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (DoD CAC). Additionally, depending on the level of computer/network http://www.ecmra.mil/ http://www.ecmra.mil/ access, the contract employee will require a successful investigation as detailed by the NSWC Security Manager.

10.3 The Government will provide the appropriate safety equipment and any associated training that is required when utilizing each specific mode of transportation at no cost to the Contractor.

10.4 Basic protective gear to include bite suits and bite sleeves will be furnished by the Government.

10.5 The Government will provide space and facilities required for the performance of Canine Handler Training

Course Training.

10.6 The Government may issue keys to the Contractor. If so, the Contractor shall safeguard the keys from loss, theft, or destruction, and must display all keys assigned for scheduled and unscheduled keys control inspections.

11. QUALITY CONTROL

11.1 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.

12. QUALITY ASSURANCE

12.1 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 will assign a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) who will be responsible for monitoring performance in accordance with the requirements of the PWS. The COR will make every effort to ensure that the surveillance methods used are conducted in an objective, fair, and consistent manner.

12.2 Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). In the event of unsatisfactory contractor performance, the CO will issue a CDR that will 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 will review the contractor's corrective action response to determine acceptability and will use any completed CDR as part of an overall evaluation of Contractor performance when determining present or future contractual actions.

13. APPLICABLE REFERENCES/DOCUMENTS

Document Web link (if applicable) NAVFAC P300 Instruction https://portal.navfac.navy.mil/portal/pa ge/portal/NAVFAC/NAVFAC_WW_

PP/NAVFAC_HQ_PP/NAVFAC_SF_

PP/NAVFAC_SF_TOPICS/SF_PITS/

SEPTEMBER2003UPDATEP-

300.PDF

COMNAVSPECWARCOMINST 1500.1 High Risk Training Safety Program

Available upon request

COMNAVSPECWARCOMINST 5100.1F NSWC Safety and Occupational Health Program

Available upon request

NSW Canine Evaluation Protocol See enclosure (1) per Exhibit A NSW Puppy Evaluation Protocol See enclosure (2) per Exhibit A 29 CFR 1910.95 Available upon request

14. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

14.1 MPC canine and handler training will primarily occur in San Diego, CA and Norfolk, VA locations.

Otherwise, location of performance will be dictated per Task Order.

https://portal.navfac.navy.mil/portal/page/portal/NAVFAC/NAVFAC_WW_PP/NAVFAC_HQ_PP/NAVFAC_SF_PP/NAVFAC_SF_TOPICS/SF_PITS/SEPTEMBER2003UPDATEP-300.PDF https://portal.navfac.navy.mil/portal/page/portal/NAVFAC/NAVFAC_WW_PP/NAVFAC_HQ_PP/NAVFAC_SF_PP/NAVFAC_SF_TOPICS/SF_PITS/SEPTEMBER2003UPDATEP-300.PDF https://portal.navfac.navy.mil/portal/page/portal/NAVFAC/NAVFAC_WW_PP/NAVFAC_HQ_PP/NAVFAC_SF_PP/NAVFAC_SF_TOPICS/SF_PITS/SEPTEMBER2003UPDATEP-300.PDF https://portal.navfac.navy.mil/portal/page/portal/NAVFAC/NAVFAC_WW_PP/NAVFAC_HQ_PP/NAVFAC_SF_PP/NAVFAC_SF_TOPICS/SF_PITS/SEPTEMBER2003UPDATEP-300.PDF https://portal.navfac.navy.mil/portal/page/portal/NAVFAC/NAVFAC_WW_PP/NAVFAC_HQ_PP/NAVFAC_SF_PP/NAVFAC_SF_TOPICS/SF_PITS/SEPTEMBER2003UPDATEP-300.PDF https://portal.navfac.navy.mil/portal/page/portal/NAVFAC/NAVFAC_WW_PP/NAVFAC_HQ_PP/NAVFAC_SF_PP/NAVFAC_SF_TOPICS/SF_PITS/SEPTEMBER2003UPDATEP-300.PDF