RFP HSCG2311RPMF001 Sections B thru M.doc

Solicitation #

SOLICITATION NUMBER: HSCG23-11-R-PMF001

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B – SUPPLIES AND SERVICES AND PRICE/COST

B.1

SERVICE

The purpose of this Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is to obtain program and technical support services for Security Assistance projects. Support shall include comprehensive program support and financial analysis, engineering, industrial, technical, logistical and transportation, warehouse and supply and training support services for the purpose of acquiring, storing, reactivating, repairing, overhauling, refitting, modifying, transporting and transferring maritime vessels and boats and related materials to foreign maritime services.

B. 2

NOT-TO-EXCEED LIMITATION

a. The total amount of funds currently available for the payment of work under this contract will be determined at time of award. The Government shall not order, nor shall the Contractor be required to accept an order for work or permanence work or make delivery, that exceeds the stated funding limit.

b. The Government may unilaterally increase the amount to be obligated through contract modification(s) until the full contract value has been obligated.

c. The minimum amount of this contract is one (1) task order valued at $120,000 for the life of this contract. Please note that the minimum amount consists of those items that the Government must order and the contractor shall furnish during the entire contract period of performance. There is no guarantee that any order will be placed above the minimum amount stated for the entire contract.

d. The Government may order and the contractor shall furnish items ordered up to the stated maximum amount. The maximum amount of this contract is $99,328,000.

B.3

LABOR RATES

a. For firm-fixed price and time-and-material task orders, the following fully burdened labor rates will be used for the duration of the contract, with the exception of those specified to be negotiated in each individual task order, as required. All labor rates shall be fully burdened inclusive of all direct, indirect, and profit factors.

b. The following fully burdened indirect factors to be applied to direct material and/or subcontracts will be used for the duration of the contract. All indirect factors to be applied to direct materials and/or subcontracts shall be fully burdened inclusive of all factors (direct, indirect and profit) in accordance with the Offeror’s standard accounting system.

c. The following fully burdened indirect factors to be applied to other direct costs will be used for the duration of the contract. All indirect factors to be applied to other direct costs shall be fully burdened inclusive of all factors (direct, indirect and profit) in accordance with the Offeror’s standard accounting system.

d. A cross-walk is incorporated as an attachment in Section J-2. If an Offeror’s labor titles vary from those already identified in Section B.3 Offeror’s may add to the cross-walk other recommended labor categories or supplement existing labor categories to more accurately reflect the Offeror’s proposed labor mix. The Offeror shall include the additions and/or supplements to the cross-walk and include copies of position descriptions, and statements of qualification for each corresponding category.

e. The contractor shall provide fully burdened Fixed-Price rates for the labor categories listed below.

Fixed Price Rates

Base Period Labor Rate Opt Period 1 Labor Rate Opt Period 2 Labor Rate Opt Period 3 Labor Rate Opt Period 4

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

C.1.0 GENERAL.

C.1.1 BACKGROUND

The U.S. Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Acquisition is the executive agent for the U.S. Coast Guard's Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program. For each Foreign Military Sales project, the U.S. Coast Guard may negotiate the sale and transfer of articles and services to foreign clients in accordance with (IAW) the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, PL 87-195 and the Arms Export Control Act, PL 90-629 and other statutes and regulations. Articles may include, but not be limited to, specific maritime vessels, including onboard and shore-based systems and equipment, and training to operate and maintain the vessels and associated equipment. Articles may be new acquisitions or Excess Defense Articles. Services may include acquiring, testing, reactivating, overhauling and repairing maritime vessels and equipment.

Examples of some of the vessels made available to foreign maritime services through Foreign Military Sales may include High Endurance Cutters, Medium Endurance Cutters, the Response Boat-Small, 87’ Coastal Patrol Boat, Transportable Port Security Boat, and other vessels and equipment currently in service with the U.S. Coast Guard. Other articles not in current service but requested by foreign maritime services to accomplish U.S. Coast Guard-like missions may also be acquired under this contract. Additionally, some foreign maritime services are already equipped with other vessels that are now, or were previously part of the U.S. Coast Guard inventory. These vessels may require additional parts, equipment and maintenance and training services under separately negotiated FMS projects under the U.S. Coast Guard's FMS Program.

C.1.2 TASK ORDER REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall have the capabilities to perform the task order requirements under this IDIQ Contract. The specific requirements to be performed will be described in task orders under this contract. The U.S. Coast Guard envisions that the work required under this contract may require the contractor to support the systems on the following ship classes: Secretary and Hero Class High Endurance Cutters (HEC), Diver and Reliance Class Medium Endurance Cutters (WMEC), Island and Protector Class patrol boats, Balsam and Sumac Class buoy tenders, Point Class Coastal Patrol Boats, and 44 foot Motor Life Boats.

C.1.3 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

C.1.3.1 Program Manager – The Program Manager is designated as “Key Personnel” by the Government (See SOW 1.3.3). The Contractor shall provide a Program Manager who shall be responsible for all Contractor work performed under this contract. The Program Manager shall be a single point of contact for the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR). During any absence of the Program Manager, only one alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all matters relating to work performed under this contract. The Program Manager and all designated alternates shall be able to read, write, speak and understand English and shall be fluent in all Microsoft Office and Project applications. Additionally, the Contractor shall not replace the Program Manager without prior approval from the Contracting Officer.

C. 1.3.1.1 The Program Manager shall be available to the COTR via telephone between the hours of 0800 and 1700 EST, Monday through Friday, and shall acknowledge a request for discussion or resolution of technical problems within 2 hours of notification or in accordance with each task order awarded under this contract. If project execution occurs outside the hours of 0800-1700 EST Monday through Friday, the Program Manager will be available as required by the project execution schedule.

C.1.3.2 Qualified Personnel. The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel to perform all requirements specified in task orders awarded under this IDIQ contract. The Contractor shall utilize local resources (i.e. personnel, technical services, transportation networks) to the maximum extent possible for economy and efficiency when working in foreign overseas locations. At any time during performance, the Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to provide supporting documentation as proof of all personnel qualifications, including subcontractor employees.

C.1.3.2.1 Specific Personnel. At a minimum, the Government envisions the following personnel, but not limited to, designated as “Specific” personnel:

· Assistant Program Manager,

· Logistics Program Manager,

· Waterfront Manager, and

· Senior Training Coordinator.

In Section J-2, the Government has outlined preferred minimum qualifications for “Specific Personnel.”

C.1.3.3 Key Personnel. Before replacing any individual designated as Key Personnel by the Government, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer no less than 15 business days in advance, submit written justification for replacement, and provide the name and qualifications of any proposed substitute(s). All proposed substitutes shall possess qualifications equal to or superior to those of the Key Personnel person being replaced. The Contractor shall not replace Key Personnel Contractor personnel without prior written consent from the Contracting Officer. The Government may designate additional Contractor personnel as Key Personnel in each task order awarded under this contract.

The following personnel are designated as “Key Personnel” for this IDIQ contract:

· Program Manager, [to be added at time of award] C.1.3.3.1 The Contractor shall utilize local resources (i.e. personnel, technical services, transportation networks) to the maximum extent possible for economy and efficiency when working in foreign overseas locations. The Contractor shall be required to provide supporting documentation as proof of all personnel qualifications, including subcontractor employees.

C.1.3.4 Employee Identification. The contractor employees visiting or working at Government facilities shall wear an identification badge that, at minimum, displays the Contractor name, the employee’s photo, name, clearance-level and badge expiration date. Visiting Contractor employees shall comply with all Government escort rules and requirements. All Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractors when their status is not readily apparent and display all identification and visitor badges in plain view above the waist at all times. Contractor employees visiting facilities of foreign clients will comply with the foreign client’s identification requirements.

C.1.3.5 Employee Conduct. The Contractor employees shall present a professional appearance at all times and their conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the United States, the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Coast Guard.

C.1.3.5.1 The Contractor employees shall comply with all applicable U.S laws, regulations, and International agreements. As required, teach task order will specify any applicable foreign Government regulations, policies and procedures (e.g., force protection, fire, safety, sanitation, environmental protection, security, “off limits” areas, and possession of weapons) while performing services specified under this contract.

C.1.3.5.2 The Program Manager shall ensure all Contractor employees understand and abide by U.S. Coast Guard established rules, regulations and policies concerning safety and security.

C.1.3.5.3 The Contractor employees shall communicate directly with the Program Manager or Alternate for all matters requiring direction and clarification while performing services specified in task orders awarded under this contract.

C.1.3.6 Removing Employees for Misconduct or Security Reasons. The Government may, at its sole discretion, direct the Contractor to remove any Contractor employee for cause. Removal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to continue providing the services required under any task order awarded under this contract. The Contracting Officer will provide the Contractor with a written explanation to support any removal of a contractor employee.

C.1.4 SECURITY

Contractor access to classified information, up to Secret may be required under this contract. Contractor employees that require access to classified information shall have proper security clearances in place, as required, at task order award at the time of contract award. The details will be provided at the task order level utilizing a Department of Defense Form 254.

C.1.5 PROTECTION OF INFORMATION.

Contractor access to information protected under the Privacy Act may be required under this contract. Contractor employees shall safeguard this information against unauthorized disclosure or dissemination in accordance with the law and Government policy and regulation.

Contractor access to proprietary information may be required under this contract. Contractor employees shall safeguard this information against unauthorized disclosure or dissemination in accordance with the law and Government policy and regulation. Additional details will be provided in each task order.

Contractor access to Security Sensitive Information may be required under this contract. Contractor employees shall safeguard this information against unauthorized disclosure or dissemination. As required, each task order will identify specific requirements.

C.1.6 HOURS OF OPERATION.

The Contractor shall establish and maintain hours of operation that shall be conducive to supporting the requirements outlined in each task order awarded under this contract.

C.1.7 KICK-OFF MEETING.

For each task order awarded under this contract, the Contractor may be required to attend a Kick-Off Meeting with the Contracting Officer and the COTR NLT 15 business days after the date of award. The purpose of the Kick-Off Meeting is to discuss task order objectives and review the Contractor's project plan. The Kick-Off Meeting will be held at the Government’s facility.

C.1.8 STATUS REPORTS.

The Contractor shall provide a progress/status report as required by each task order. The Contractor shall submit each report in the format below, unless otherwise specified in the task order. Frequency of submission (weekly, monthly, yearly) will be provided in each task order.

The progress/status report shall include a basic milestone chart related to the applicable task order. The chart shall depict the following:

1) Project start date

2) Project completion date

3) Identify any predetermined interim milestone or other critical dates which must be met.

4) Listing tasks, by phase, in order in which they might be accomplished.

5) Estimating the personnel necessary to accomplish each task.

6) Estimating the personnel available to accomplish each task

7) Determine task dependencies:

Which tasks can be done in parallel?

Which tasks require the completion of other tasks before they can start?

8) Project control or review points

C.1.9 STATUS MEETINGS

The Program Manager shall be responsible for keeping the COTR informed about Contractor progress on task orders awarded under this contract, and ensure Contractor activities are aligned with U.S. Coast Guard objectives. Additional progress meeting requirements will be specified in each task order.

C.1.10 GENERAL REPORT REQUIREMENTS.

The Contractor shall provide all written reports in electronic format with read/write capability using applications that are compatible with U.S. Coast Guard Standard Workstation III (Windows XP and Vista and Microsoft Office Applications).

C1.11 SECTION 508 COMPLIANCE

All Electronic Information Technology (EIT) deliverables within this work statement shall comply with the applicable technical and functional performance criteria of Section 508 unless exempt. For additional information, please refer to FAR 39.2 or http://www.section508.gov.

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-220) requires that when Federal agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology, they must ensure that it is accessible to people with disabilities, unless it would pose an undue burden to do so. Federal employees and members of the public who have disabilities must have access to and use of information and services that is comparable to the access and use available to non-disabled Federal employees and members of the public.

C.2.0 GOVERNMENT TERMS & DEFINITIONS.

C.3.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/INFORMATION.

The Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.245-1 and FAR 52.245-2 when working with Government Furnished Property/Information. Any Government furnished property or information will be specified in each task order awarded under this contract.

C.4.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY.

The Contractor shall furnish all facilities, materials, equipment and services necessary to fulfill the requirements of task orders awarded under this contract, except for the Government Furnished Property specified in each task order awarded under this contract.

C.5.0 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.

C.5.1 General.

The Contractor shall provide overall project management, subcontractor management, technical direction, coordination and administrative work to ensure that all contractual requirements are properly accomplished. The Contractor shall establish, implement and maintain a management system and organization that shall plan, organize, control, and oversee all contract activities relating to this contract. The planning/management task order shall encompass site visits, surveys and meetings. The contractor will accompany the U.S. Coast within the U.S and foreign counties to meet with Foreign Governments officials in an effort to reach agreement to transfer specific U.S. Coast Guard assets. The Contractor shall assist the Government in a joint visual inspection of assets to provide expert advice and assist in developing requirements for the potential transfer of the asset.

C.5.1.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for keeping the Program Manager and COTR and other designated Government personnel informed about the status of each task order throughout the performance period of this contract. At minimum, the Contractor shall provide access to updated, real-time information for each task order via an automated, internet based information management tool accessible to Government personnel.

C.5.1.2 As required, the Contractor shall have the ability to establish and maintain an internet-based web site to facilitate communication and information exchange. The website shall be secure with controlled access. Information posted on the website may include, but is not limited to, photographs, survey reports, material reports, project timelines, material listings and other information identified by the COTR. The web site shall be accessible from commercial computer terminals in CONUS and OCONUS locations. The foreign client may be granted “Read-Only” access to the web site at their request and upon the Contracting Officer’s approval. At termination of the contract, the Contractor shall download all data from the website and provide it to the COTR within 48 hours.

C.5.1.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for organizing, coordinating, and executing all activities associated with each FMS project (i.e. task order) initiated under this contract.

C.5.2 Ship Transfer Support C.5.2.1 The Contractor shall provide Ship Transfer Support for this program that includes configuration management, field engineering, reactivation availability planning/execution, financial management, logistics planning/execution, supply support, systems integration planning/execution, systems upgrade planning/execution, and in port and underway training.

C.5.2.2 Unless otherwise specifically provided in this contract, the quality of all services rendered hereunder shall conform to standard commercial practices. All services shall be rendered by or supervised directly by individuals fully qualified in the relevant profession, trade or field, and holding any licenses required by law. The contractor shall demonstrate and maintain a functioning quality management system in accordance with ISO 9001:2008.

C.5.2.3 If required by regulation, The Contractor shall be required to obtain export licenses, customs documents, environmental and hazardous export control, etc. as necessary.

C.5.2.5 Ship Transfer Maintenance Availabilities.

C.5.2.5.1 Material Condition Assessments and Maintenance Availability Planning.

The Contractor shall provide ship and systems Material Condition Assessments (MCA) and inspections necessary to diagnose system readiness, determine reactivation requirements, and prepare accurate repair packages. The Contractor shall assess all ship systems and structures using functional tests, open and inspect checks, trouble shooting, log entries, ship’s history data and other means for the following system categories: ship hulls and structures, RADAR systems, fire control systems, gun systems, missile launching systems, electronic warfare and countermeasures systems, communication systems, navigation systems, propulsion systems (i.e. diesel, gas turbine, CODOG, diesel electric), power generation and distribution systems, HVAC systems, personnel support systems (i.e. messing, berthing, laundry, non-tactical ADP, office equipage) and force protection systems. The Contractor shall prepare availability maintenance work packages with associated repair orders, test memoranda, estimated costs, required material lists, work breakdown structure and scheduling data based upon the findings of material condition assessments. The Contractor shall develop and deliver drawings and other engineering data necessary to accomplish authorized alterations and update selected record data; identify long lead time material; receive, store and control industrial material in preparation for the availability; and identify trade skill and manning requirements. The Contractor shall develop and deliver drawings/sketches in support of work items. The Contractor shall prepare a production schedule, a key events schedule and a milestone schedule for the availability; and identify critical path work. The Contractor shall develop and deliver total ship test plans, test sequence networks and other integrated planning documentation as requested. The Contractor shall tailor the availability work packages to Foreign Customer requirements, unique maintenance strategies and schedule/cost constraints. The Contractor shall perform research and propose equipment alterations to address Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS)/Obsolescence of ship’s systems and Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) integration services where appropriate.

C.5.2.5.2 Availability Execution.

The Contractor shall provide all necessary materials, manpower, and services for drydocking, repair, and maintenance of ship hull, mechanical, electrical, communications, command and control, navigation, ship control and combat systems as authorized in each task orders in support of either “hot” or “cold” transfer. Additional requirements for reactivation availabilities for “cold” transfers include material and support services required to bring the ship and shipboard systems to, at least, a safe-to-sail status as determined by the USCG and the customer country. The Contractor shall perform or assist in the performance of a wide range of maintenance actions for, but not limited to, the following system categories: platform hulls and structures, RADAR systems, fire control systems, gun systems, missile launching systems, electronic warfare and countermeasures systems, communication systems, navigation systems, propulsion systems (e.g. diesel, gas turbine, CODOG, diesel electric), power generation and distribution systems, HVAC systems, personnel support systems (e.g. messing, berthing, laundry, non-tactical ADP, office equipage) and force protection systems. The Contractor shall perform, or provide assistance in the performance of, overhauls, repairs and maintenance procedures for, but not limited to, the following: combat systems repairs grooms, calibrations and alignments (e.g. antennae radiation pattern measurement, magnetic signatures); emergent voyage or equipment repair; hull mechanical and electrical systems repairs, calibrations and alignments; technical assistance teams for availabilities, ship dry docking and hotel services. The Contractor shall provide special tools, test equipment, alignment fixtures and other specialized equipment to conduct maintenance, overhauls, calibrations, alignments or repairs on Foreign Customer ships and systems. The Contractor shall provide magazine sprinkler certification. The Contractor shall provide ammunition/ordnance handling support, if required. The Contractor shall provide a fully integrated quality control and checkpoint system to validate adequacy of repairs, support for dock trials, fast cruise, sea trials, live fire weapons testing, detect to engage tracking events and similar activities to validate performance of ship systems post availability and prior to ship departure for transit home.

C.5.2.5.3 Systems Upgrades/Alterations Planning, Installation and Integration Services.

The Contractor shall procure hardware, software, incidental installation material, special tool and test equipment in support of system upgrades, alterations and associated integration efforts. The Contractor shall provide engineering design and technical services for the upgrade and alteration of systems in the following categories: conceptual and feasibility studies, validation of existing design and installation packages for specific platforms, development of upgrade/alteration installation data packages including test requirements, performance and assistance of weight and moment studies, platform hull deck and structural modifications, Integrate Logistics Support (ILS), Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) integration, development of and/or modification and delivery of operational software, modification of platform technical data packages to document changes (i.e. ship’s selected records, ship’s drawings, technical manual), installation technical services, final acceptance test and evaluation services. The Contractor shall provide system integration services.

C.5.2.5.4 Emergent/Voyage Repairs.

The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel to accomplish emergent/voyage repairs during customer’s transit to their home port. The Contractor shall be prepared to conduct on-demand, world-wide repair efforts to permit continued ship operations until such time that permanent repair can be accomplished. These actions may include, but are not limited to providing repair material, special tools and test equipment, and engineering services. Services shall include supply support, field engineering, voyage repairs made in overseas ports, underway training enroute, husbandry services, customs services, enroute weather prediction services, and communications services.

C.5.2.5.5 Maintenance Availability Management.

The Contractor shall provide coordination for all industrial and technical activities involved with the availability, as tasked. The Contractor shall establish and maintain production and quality management plans; monitor cost and schedule, reporting progress, establish and maintain risk identification and mitigation plans. The Contractor shall provide central management for procurement, staging, consolidation and issuance of material. The Contractor shall develop and rigorously utilize an integrated product milestone plan and critical path analysis production availability schedules that documents physical progress of availability work items.

C.5.2.6 Transfer Crew Training.

The Contractor shall provide qualified individuals to conduct on-site and off-site training of the foreign crew to operate and maintain the equipment and systems transferred under each FMS project. The Contractor shall provide qualified individuals to provide traditional services of the International Military Student Officer (IMSO).

C.5.2.7 Industrial Training.

The Contractor shall provide training services for shore-based personnel involved in the design, engineering management, maintenance, overhaul, test and checkout, safety, configuration management, logistics, and material management support of ships and ship’s systems. Such training may be executed in the US in conjunction with ship transfer availabilities; in the US as training-only efforts; or in-country when associated with infrastructure or capability improvement efforts.

C.5.2.8 Ship Transfer Logistics Support Services.

5.2.8.1 Configuration Management and Accounting.

The Contractor shall provide configuration management and accounting services. The Contractor shall perform physical configuration validations of equipment, systems and ships. The Contractor shall perform quality assurance reviews of configuration data resident in existing files and databases, identifying and correcting any discrepancies. The Contractor shall update configuration data resident in existing files and databases based upon the results of configuration validations, system upgrades, and the installation of new systems/equipment. The Contractor shall produce summary configuration status reports (such as Minimum Equipment List

(MELs)).

C.5.2.8.2 Technical Data and Documentation.

The Contractor shall identify, update and deliver accurate technical data as follows: Technical Manual Indexes (TMI), Ship’s Drawing Indexes (SDI), technical manuals and associated changes, Ship’s drawings, installation drawing packages, operator and maintenance manuals for commercial equipment/systems. The Contractor shall develop and deliver equipment operating and maintenance documentation when none exists or existing documentation is ineffectual. The Contractor shall provide Planned Maintenance System (PMS) documentation for specific ships and systems. The Contractor shall resolve PMS inconsistencies as identified in user feedback reports. The Contractor shall provide configuration specific Technical Repair Standards (TRS) and Intermediate Maintenance Standards (IMS).

C.5.2.8.3 Technical Library.

The Contractor shall establish and maintain a climate controlled technical documentation library to maintain Government Furnished Information (GFI) consisting of, but not limited to, selected records, drawings, technical manuals, Preventive Maintenance System (PMS), maintenance standards, Ship/Ordnance/Machinery Alterations (SHIPALT/ ORDALT/MACHALT) records, Military Standards and Specifications (MIL-STDS and MIL-SPECS), etc. The contractor shall receipt, catalog, insert updates, and index for easy retrieval and future use all technical data received. The Contractor shall maintain a secured area to store classified (SECRET) information.

C.5.2.8.4 Technical Documentation Support.

The Contractor shall identify and provide ad hoc technical data sourcing, reproduction and delivery services for customer country’s ships and shore support. Documentation may include technical manuals and other equipment/system documentation, general technology process and procedure documentation, parts lists and provisioning data, training curricula materials, blueprints, drawings, specifications, standards, photographs, plans, instructions, computer software, and other technical data.

C.5.2.8.5 Industrial Availability Logistics Support.

The Contractor shall procure, receive, consolidate, and issue required material and repair parts to support industrial availabilities. The Contractor shall provide real-time tracking and status of requisitions throughout the availability. The Contractor shall procure, receive, consolidate, and issue all required ship’s outfitting and emergent materials to support COSAL, COSMAL, etc.

C.5.2.8.6 Supply Support.

The Contractor shall identify sources for required material, ensuring standards are met regarding form, fit and function for the application of the material. The Contractor shall provide material falling into the following categories: spare and repair parts, battle spare systems and components, force protection equipment, alteration installation support material, Operating Space Items (OSI), small arms and accessories, ammunition (7.62mm to 76mm), tools and maintenance equipage, personnel support equipment and items, system and equipment upgrade components material and support items, special purpose and general purpose test equipment and accessories, consumables to support operations and maintenance, etc. The Contractor shall expedite the delivery of material in support of emergent and scheduled requirements. The Contractor shall provide staging, material handling and packaging services to consolidate material shipments.

C.5.2.8.7 Direct Requisitioning and Material Support.

The Contractor shall conduct research and provide logistics support services required to procure material in support of ship alterations, equipment upgrades, industrial maintenance, and repairs for ships transferred via the FMS program. The Contractor shall perform research necessary to identify the most current National Stock Number (NSN) or Part Number (P/N) for the required material. The Contractor shall generate Military Standard Requisitioning and Information Procedure (MILSTRIP) requisitions for the identified material requirements. For items not available in the Government Supply System, the Contractor shall recommend sources, provide technical information and make purchases. The Contractor shall conduct receipt, inspection and acceptance, handling and packaging, and forwarding of material at various staging areas to include by not limited, to Contractor, U.S.G and Foreign ship yard. The Contractor shall track material shipping status.

C.5.2.8.8 Warehousing Services.

The Contractor shall provide storage, administration, and procurement services for material and repair parts for U.S Government owned or foreign client owned assets such as material, repair parts, maintenance devices, training devices, ammunition (7.62mm to 76mm), documentation and equipments for subsequent use in providing the services required by this contract both in the U.S .and in foreign client’s country.

This material may continue to be stored at Government locations or shipped and stored at contractor locations, or a combination of these two. The contractor may be required to manage the assets and provide a status report, if tasked.

C.5.2.8.9 Provisions.

The Contractor shall provide provisions, consumables and equipage to support Foreign Customer galley and messing operations.

C.5.2.8.10 Support and Test Equipment (S&TE).

The Contractor shall identify allowances for support and test equipment required for operations and maintenance of specific configuration baselines. The Contractor shall identify and provide S&TE calibration standards and periodicities. The Contractor shall calibrate and repair S&TE. The Contractor shall provide S&TE operations, maintenance and calibration training to Foreign Customers.

C.5.2.8.11 Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Systems.

The Contractor shall provide operations and maintenance support of Shipboard ILS systems. Tailor existing ILS systems to the needs of specific Foreign Customers. Upgrade existing ILS systems.

C.5.2.9 Transit Support.

The Contractor shall provide transit deployment support services of a sufficient nature to allow the safe and expeditious return transit of Foreign Customer vessels. Such support shall be provided in the following categories: an embedded Transit Assist Team; ship chandlery services; fueling; storm evasion planning; situation and movement reporting; canal services and associated transit fees and tariffs; personnel medical and emergency evacuation; Customs support; pier and port services; satellite phone services.

C.5.2.10 Operations and Maintenance Training.

C.5.2.10.1 Training Courses.

The Contractor shall develop and conduct both on-the-job and formal training courses, or tailor existing training courses, to the requirements of specific Foreign Customers in the following subjects: systems operation and maintenance training at the Operational Level (O Level), Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), combat systems personnel team training, Hull Mechanical and Electrical Systems casualty control, ship’s damage control, force protection, count down and scenario training for specific exercises (i.e. live firings), basic skills technical training, Intermediate and Depot Level (I and D Level) maintenance training, and instruction of Engineering Casualty Control Training Teams/Damage Control Training Teams. The Contractor shall provide Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS) based training for watch stander qualifications and training in standard system operations and casualty control.

C.5.2.10.2 Crew Readiness Assessment.

The Contractor shall provide assessments and exercises to assist the ship’s Commanding Officer in assessing the crew’s readiness to safely operate and maintain the ship. The Contractor shall assess the customer country’s indigenous training capabilities in order to define ship transfer training requirements associated with a ship transfer. The Contractor shall assess the customer country’s indigenous training capabilities to define the level of services required for ship transfers.

C.5.2.11 Crew Support Services.

During ship transfer execution and availability execution, the Contractor shall provide crew support services in the following categories: messing facilities, berthing facilities, offices, storage facilities, high-speed Internet access, cell phones, and Automatic Data Processing (ADP) equipment required to support normal Foreign Customer crew/staff administrative functions, IMSO functions, local area accommodation of foreign crews and onsite management teams of ships serviced under this contract.

C.5.3 FMS Logistics and Transportation Support.

The Contractor shall provide comprehensive logistics and transportation support for USCG FMS projects as required by the Contracting Officer.

C.5.3.1 The Contractor shall provide configuration management, integrated logistics support planning, equipment delivery and post-delivery equipment support.

C.5.3.2 The Contractor shall provide material procurement support for each task order.

C.5.3.3 The Contractor shall provide transportation and shipping services for delivery of vessels, related systems, and equipment from the point of manufacture to final destination in the foreign customer’s country. If required by regulation, The Contractor shall be required to obtain export licenses, customs documents, environmental and hazardous export control etc. as necessary.

C.5.3.3.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for vessel cleaning and preservation, preparing vessels and equipment for storage and shipment, and maintaining security of the vessels and equipment.

C.5.3.3.2 The Contractor shall provide support services at the point of embarkation and debarkation. These services include, but are not limited to: shipping preparation, preservation, and equipment reactivation.

C.5.3.3.3 The Contractor shall minimize the use of intermodal transportation and transshipments whenever possible, and be able to research and identify alternative transportation options.

C.5.4 Follow-On Technical Support (FOTS)

C.5.4.1 The Contractor shall provide FOTS services which may include design, configuration management, field engineering, maintenance planning/execution, logistics, supply support, systems integration planning/execution, systems upgrade planning/execution and training as deemed appropriate by the FMS case manager to support life cycle requirements for ships and systems transferred in Section C.5.2, as well as other ships and systems built indigenously or acquired from other sources within the eligible country’s inventory.

C.5.4.2 Unless otherwise specifically provided for in this contract, the quality of all services rendered hereunder shall conform to standard commercial practices. All services shall be rendered by or supervised directly by individuals fully qualified in the relevant profession, trade or field, and holding any licenses required by law. The contractor shall demonstrate and maintain a functioning quality management system in accordance with ISO 9001:2008.

C.5.4.3 If required by regulation, The Contractor shall be required to obtain export licenses, customs documents, environmental and hazardous export control, etc. as necessary.

C.5.4.5 Follow-On Technical Support (FOTS), Maintenance and Engineering Services.

The Contractor shall provide engineering and technical services to the Foreign Government customer for scheduled and/or emergent maintenance actions executed in country. Services may include, but are not limited to:

C.5.4.5.1 Material Condition Assessments and Maintenance Planning.

The Contractor shall provide ship and systems Material Condition Assessments (MCA) and inspections necessary to diagnose system readiness, determine reactivation requirements, and prepare accurate repair packages. The Contractor shall assess all ship systems and structures using functional tests, open and inspect checks, trouble shooting, log entries, ship’s history data and other means for the following system categories: ship hulls and structures, RADAR systems, fire control systems, gun systems, missile launching systems, electronic warfare and countermeasures systems, communication systems, navigation systems, propulsion systems (i.e. diesel, gas turbine, CODOG, diesel electric), power generation and distribution systems, HVAC systems, personnel support systems (i.e. messing, berthing, laundry, non-tactical ADP, office equipage) and force protection systems. The Contractor shall prepare availability maintenance work packages with associated repair orders, test memoranda, estimated costs, required material lists, work breakdown structure and scheduling data based upon the findings of material condition assessments. The Contractor shall develop and deliver drawings and other engineering data necessary to accomplish authorized alterations and update selected record data; identify long lead time material; receive, store and control industrial material in preparation for the availability; and identify trade skill and manning requirements. The Contractor shall develop and deliver drawings/sketches in support of work items. The Contractor shall prepare a production schedule, a key events schedule and a milestone schedule for the availability; and identify critical path work. The Contractor shall develop and deliver total ship test plans, test sequence networks and other integrated planning documentation as requested. The Contractor shall tailor the availability work packages to Foreign Customer requirements, unique maintenance strategies and schedule/cost constraints. The Contractor shall perform research and propose equipment alterations to address Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS)/Obsolescence of ship’s systems and Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) integration services where appropriate.

C.5.4.5.2 Maintenance Execution.

The Contractor shall perform or assist in the performance of a wide range of maintenance actions for the following system categories: RADAR systems, fire control systems, gun systems, missile launching systems, electronic warfare and countermeasures systems, communication systems, navigation systems, propulsion systems (e.g. diesel, gas turbine, CODOG, diesel electric), power generation and distribution systems, HVAC systems, personnel support systems (e.g.. messing, berthing, laundry, non-tactical ADP, office equipage), hulls and force protection systems. The Contractor shall perform, or provide assistance in the performance of, repairs and maintenance procedures to systems as follows: combat systems repairs, grooms, calibrations and alignments; emergent voyage or equipment repairs; hull, mechanical and electrical systems repairs, calibrations and alignments; technical assistance teams for planned overhauls and availabilities; ship repair teams providing long term support to Foreign Customer maintenance facilities/organizations; ship dry docking. The Contractor shall provide special tools, test equipment, alignment fixtures and other specialized equipment to conduct maintenance, calibrations, alignments or repairs on Foreign Customer ships and systems. The Contractor shall provide software maintenance services for systems no longer supported by the USCG. The Contractor shall develop and/or provide maintenance procedures for systems no longer in USCG service.

C.5.4.5.3 Systems Upgrades/Alterations Planning, Installation and Integration Services. The Contractor shall procure hardware, software, incidental installation material, special tool and test equipment in support of system upgrades, alterations and associated integration efforts. The Contractor shall provide engineering design and technical services for the upgrade and alteration of systems in the following categories: conceptual and feasibility studies; validation of existing design and installation packages for specific platforms; development of upgrade/alteration installation data packages including test requirements; performance and assistance of weight and moment studies; platform hull deck and structural modifications; development of and/or modification of operational software; modification of platform technical data packages to document changes (i.e. ship’s drawings, technical manuals); installation technical services; final acceptance test and evaluation services. The Contractor shall provide system integration services to include the integration of USCG systems with non-USCG systems (commercial, foreign, or USN).

C.5.4.6 Follow-On Technical Support (FOTS) Logistics Support Services.

C.5.4.6.1 Configuration Management and Accounting.

The Contractor shall provide configuration management and accounting services. The Contractor shall perform physical configuration validations of equipment, systems and ships. The Contractor shall perform quality assurance reviews of configuration data resident in existing files and databases, identifying and correcting any discrepancies. The Contractor shall update configuration data resident in existing files and databases based upon the results of configuration validations, system upgrades, and the installation of new systems/equipment. The Contractor shall produce summary configuration status reports (such as MELs).

C.5.4.6.2 Technical Data and Documentation.

The Contractor shall identify, update and deliver accurate technical data as follows: Technical Manual Indexes (TMI), Ship’s Drawing Indexes (SDI), technical manuals and associated changes, hip’s drawings, installation drawing packages, operator and maintenance manuals for commercial equipment/systems. The Contractor shall develop and deliver equipment operating and maintenance documentation when none exist or existing documentation is ineffectual. The Contractor shall provide Planned Maintenance System (PMS) documentation for specific ships and systems. The Contractor shall resolve PMS inconsistencies as identified in user feedback reports. The Contractor shall provide configuration specific Technical Repair Standards (TRS) and Intermediate Maintenance Standards (IMS).

C.5.4.6.3 Technical Library.

The Contractor shall establish and maintain a climate controlled technical documentation library to maintain Government Furnished Information (GFI) consisting of, but not limited to, selected records, drawings, technical manuals, Preventive Maintenance System (PMS) records, maintenance standards, Ship/Ordnance/Machinery Alterations (SHIPALT / ORDALT / MACHALT) records, Military Standards and Specifications (MIL-STDS and MIL-SPECS), and other technical documentation. The Contractor shall receive, catalog, insert updates, and index for easy retrieval and future use all technical data received. The Contractor shall maintain a secured area to store classified (SECRET) information.

C.5.4.6.4 Supply and Material Support.

The Contractor shall identify sources for required material; ensuring standards are met regarding form, fit and function for the application of the material. The Contractor shall provide material falling into the following categories: spare and repair parts, battle spare systems and components, force protection equipment, alteration installation support material, Operating Space Items (OSI), small arms and accessories, ammunition (7.62mm to 76mm), tools and maintenance equipment, personnel support equipment and items, system and equipment upgrade components material and support items, special purpose and general purpose test equipment and accessories, consumables to support operations and maintenance. The Contractor shall expedite the delivery of material in support of emergent and scheduled requirements.