Atch1_-_Livorno_PWS_20Jun14.docx

Stevedoring & Related Terminal Services

Performance Work Statement for

Military Operations Terminal – Italy Detachment, 839th Transportation Battalion

PORT OF LIVORNO, ITALY

Stevedoring & Related Transportation Services Performance Work Statement

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Section Topic Page

1.0 BACKGROUND & SCOPE

1.1 Background-Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC), headquartered at Scott AFB, IL is a major U.S. Army Command and a vital component of the U.S. Transportation Command. Since its establishment in 1965, SDDC has played a vital role in our nation’s defense by providing support to every war, major contingency, training exercise and humanitarian relief operation where our military forces have been deployed.

1.2 Scope-Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services

1.2.1. The Contractor shall provide stevedoring and related terminal services and management services in connection with the receipt, processing, and/or loading/discharging of cargo via all conveyances as designated by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The Contractor shall provide sufficient qualified labor, gear and equipment and materials to satisfy the scope of this contract, and make every effort to rectify any shortfall, for which the Contractor will be paid at the applicable commodity or man-hour rates as designated in Section B – Schedule of Services in this contract as requested by the COR.

1.2.2 Exceptions to Commodity Rates-Whenever a particular type of cargo is handled for which no commodity rate has been established, it shall be handled using the extra labor and equipment rates set forth in Schedules 3 and 4. If the Contracting Officer determines that a specified rate is necessary, the parties hereto shall negotiate a rate for that particular instance or for the remaining period of the contract.

1.3 Ground Rules and Constraints

1. 3.1 Persons Excluded from the Premises-The Contractor shall not allow a person that has been banned by any authority from the premises to have access to terminal facilities, equipment, or other material related to terminal operations.

1.3.2 Persons with Restricted Duties-The Contractor shall not allow a person restricted by any authority from certain equipment or areas to operate that equipment or enter those areas.

2.0 SECURITY

2.1 The overall performance classification of this PWS is Unclassified.

2.2 Security Related to Personnel-If the Government notifies the Contractor that the employment or the continued employment of any Contractor employee is prejudicial to the interests or endangers the security of the United States of America, the Contractor shall make any changes necessary in the appointment(s).

2.3 Personnel working IAW this PWS who do not require IA administrative privileges/ system monitoring capability but do require access to Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET) applications, must successfully complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). Favorable NACI investigation results must be posted in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) before a contractor is allowed access to the NIPRNET.

2.4. Personnel not requiring a NACI investigation but require access to the port are required to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC). TWIC card are issued from TWIC processing centers in port areas IAW mandatory dates provided from the Captain of the port

2.5 Once the contract is awarded, all names of the contractor employees needing a CAC, will be submitted to SDDC for vetting through JPAS to ensure investigative and clearance requirements have been obtained before the start date of the contract. This will be completed prior to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) / Trusted Agent (TA) submission of contractor employees’ names for the Common Access Card(s) (CAC) in the DoD Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS. If a contractor’s employee does not have the appropriate investigative or security clearance requirement the contractor’s employee will be denied the ability to work in support of this PWS and will not be loaded into the TASS. Contractor employees will be loaded in TASS and have an expiration on their CAC for the initial contract period. Upon approval of each option period a new CAC will be issued with new dates for the subsequent option period only.

2. 6 The contractor shall ensure the roles/privileges assigned to contractor employees on the Government computing platforms are limited to the roles/privileges essential to that individual’s performance of his/her assignments. These roles/privileges can be limited or revoked by the Government for any reason.

2.7 If the Government notifies the contractor that the employment or the continued employment of any contractor employee is prejudicial to the interests or endangers the security of the United States of America, that person shall be removed and barred from the worksite. This includes security deviations/incidents and credible derogatory information on contract members during the course of the contract period. The company receiving award of this task order shall make any changes necessary in the appointment(s).

2.8 Requirement for Contractor Information Assurance (IA) Report

The Contractor shall provide an Information Assurance Report to describe their environment that safeguards DOD non-public information resident on or transiting the contractor's unclassified information systems from unauthorized access and disclosure. Protection measures applied should consider the risks (i.e. consequences and their probability) of loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or modification of information. The report shall address the SANS (SysAdmin, Audit, Network, Security) Institute's Twenty Critical Security Controls for Effective Cyber Defense: Consensus Audit Guidelines (http://www.sans.org/critical-security-controls) and be provided in accordance with the attached template at Attachment 1 to the PWS. The contractor is encouraged to provide additional information above and beyond what is outlined in the SANS guidelines to enhance the government’s understanding of their information security posture. The report will be updated 30 days prior to exercise of an option period, if applicable.

2.8.1 Cyber Security Incidents

2.8.1.1 Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall report to the following two Government organizations as soon as possible upon discovery of any suspected cyber intrusion events that affect DOD information resident on or transiting the contractor's unclassified information systems.

1. USTRANSCOM Global Command, Control, Communications and Computers (C4) Coordination Center (GCCC) E-mail: ustcJ6-gccc@ustranscom.mil Commercial Phone: 618-229-4222

2. USTRANSCOM Deployment and Distribution Operation Center (DDOC) E-mail: ustc-ddocchief@ustranscom.mil Commercial Phone: 618-220-7700

Initial report shall be provided even if some details are not yet available, with follow-on detailed reporting within 72 hours. Reportable cyber intrusion events include the following:

1. A cyber intrusion event appearing to be an advanced persistent threat

2. A cyber intrusion event involving data exfiltration or manipulation or other loss of any DOD information resident on or transiting the contractor's, or its subcontractors', unclassified information systems

3. Intrusion activities that allow unauthorized access to an unclassified information system on which DOD information is resident or transiting

Definition of advanced persistent threat: An extremely proficient, patient, determined, and capable adversary, including two or more of such adversaries working together.

2.8.1.2 Incident Report Content

The incident report shall include, at a minimum, the following information:

1. Applicable dates (date of suspected compromise and date of discovery)

2. Threat methodology (all known resources used such as Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, domain names, copies malware, etc.)

3. An account of what actions the threat(s) may have taken on the victim system/network and what information may have been accessed

4. A description of the roles and functions of the threat-accessed system

5. An initial list of potentially impacted government programs and each program’s classification

6. What information may have been exfiltrated that may impact government programs

7. A list of all employees and subcontracted employees who work or have worked with the victim system/network

8. A point of contact to coordinate damage assessment activities

2.8.1.3 Incident Report Submission

The contractor will submit unclassified network cyber incident reports to the USTRANSCOM Technical Information Analysis Center (TIAC) and USTRANSCOM designated government personnel via encrypted email or another mutually agreed upon secure communications method. Copies of malware require special handling and pre-coordination must be accomplished prior to submission.

2.8.2 Physical Security.

Contracts must meet host nation port security entry requirements. The U.S. Government reserves the right to take any additional security or protective measures warranted by specific actions which are deemed appropriate by the Contracting Officer (KO) or Point of Contact/Point of Acceptance (POC/POA). Access shall be restricted to personnel required for the operation. The contractor shall control entrance and exit by positive identification.

The contract company will be responsible for obtaining certification, or equivalent, by Host Nation authorities that each employee has completed and passed a background check (host nation/law enforcement). Contracting company shall be responsible to produce documentation and/or results upon request.

2.8.2.1 Personnel

The Contractor shall follow all safety measures regarding personnel security for all aspects of this contract, including operations and managerial personnel.

2.8.2.2 Personnel Identification

The Contractor shall furnish to his personnel an identifying badge, which shall include, as a minimum, the person’s name and the name of the Contractor. Each employee shall wear the badge chest high, and such badge must be visible at all times.

2.8.2.3 Government Notification

If the Government notifies the Contractor that the employment or the continued employment of any Contractor employee is prejudicial to the interests or endangers the security of the United States of America, the Contractor shall make any changes necessary in the appointment(s).

2.8.2.4 Persons Excluded from Employment

The Contractor shall not employ any person under this contract who is simultaneously an employee of the United States Government.

2.8.2.5 Persons Excluded from the Premises

The Contractor shall not allow a person that has been banned by any authority from the premises to have access to terminal facilities, equipment, or other material related to terminal operations.

2.8.2.6 Persons with Restricted Duties

The Contractor shall not allow a person restricted by any authority from certain equipment or areas to operate that equipment or enter those areas.

2.8.3 Damage and Loss Reporting

The Contractor shall immediately notify the Government if any cargo is damaged, lost or pilfered while in the care, custody or possession of the Contractor, and the Contractor shall submit a full written report of the facts and extent of such damages or loss to the Government within 24 hours. Compensation is included in the commodity rates.

2.8.4 Information Security

All information furnished to the Contractor is to be used FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (FOUO). The Contractor is required to be aware of Operational Security (OPSEC) requirements from SDDC. Information determined as FOUO or included as part of the OPSEC Essential Elements of Friendly Information (EEFI) is not to be released to the public.

2.8.5 Reporting Requirements

Contractor personnel shall report threat-related incidents, behavioral indicators, and other matters of Counter-Intelligence (CI) interest specified in AR 381-12, chapter 3, to the COR.

3.0 SAFETY

The Contractor must comply with applicable international, federal, state, local, installation and SDDC Transportation Battalion safety and fire regulations. The Contactor must establish and maintain an effective and comprehensive safety program. The Contractor will support the SDDC battalion’s Emergency Disaster Plan. The Contractor must acquire, maintain, and require the use of safety equipment, personnel protective equipment and devices necessary to protect employees on the installation, port, and on the vessel.

3.1 Safety-Driver Training

3.1.1 The Government may make available driver training for Government vehicles and related processes/procedures and the Contractor shall coordinate with local labor to attend the Government provided training so that sufficient pools of operators are available to operate Government vehicles, within a port as required. Government vehicles may include, but is not limited to, all classes of Trucks, Stryker vehicles, Heavy Equipment Transporters (HETS), Mine Resistant Ambush Protective (MRAP) vehicles and Armored Tracked vehicles. Labor shall participate and Contractor shall be compensated at man-hour rates.

3.1.2 The Contractor shall ensure that personnel operating Government Vehicles are authorized by all applicable law(s), to include Italian Department of Defense. In addition, Contractor personnel who operate Government Vehicles must be trained and qualified to operate varieties of military cargo to include those items listed in 3.1.1. The contractor shall furnish list of qualified drivers by name prior to the start of an operation.

3.1.3 RESERVED

3.2 Safety Briefings-The Contractor shall conduct and document safety briefings for all workers at each shift change and must brief new workers as any new labor is added. The Government will conduct safety briefings when necessary, during which time all labor will be required to attend.

3.3 Safety – Operation of Equipment- Equipment operated by the Contractor for use during operations on any S&RTS Terminal must be maintained and operated IAW applicable European/Italian laws and regulations. Damage to cargo or injury related to the use of non-compliant equipment or improper use of equipment will be the full responsibility of the Contractor. In no circumstances shall the Contractor operate non-compliant vehicle(s).

3.4 Safety – Accident Reporting-The Contractor shall immediately notify the COR verbally, and others in accordance with Italian safety laws, of any accident or incident, which results in damage to US cargo, death or injury to personnel during or arising from performance under this contract. In all instances where an accident or incident occur resulting in damage, death or injury, the Contractor shall immediately submit a full and detailed report of the event(s) to the COR within 24 hours of incident. The Contractor shall assist the Government during any investigation of an accident or serious incident.

4.0 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

4.1 Detention, Minimum Time, Differentials are defined in detail in Section 6.0 - Terminal Specific Requirements.

4.2 Contract Labor Reporting-The contractor shall provide as requested by the COR a daily time keeper personnel log book for verification of labor services provided for the day’s operations to use for reconciliation. The breakout will include total quantity by class of service.

4.3 Contractor Manpower Reporting Requirements

4.3.1 The contractor shall report all contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the SDDC Transportation Battalion 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/

4.3.2 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. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at: http://www.ecmra.mil/

4.4 RESERVED

5.0 CONTRACTOR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS)

5.1 General duties and requirements of the Contractor are defined within this section. Duties and requirements specific to the particular terminal(s) within the scope of this contact are further defined in Section 6.0 -Terminal Specific Requirements which at the discretion of the COR may take precedence.

5.2 Contractor services will cover the full spectrum of ocean terminal operations to include discharge and load of vessels, vessel stage/call forward areas including designated areas/facilities for washing and/or fumigation. Vessels anticipated are Large Medium Speed Roll On/Roll Off (LMSR), Fast Sealift Ships (FSS), MARAD/Ready Reserve Fleet (RRF), Military Sealift Command (MSC) Controlled or Charted Vessels, Maritime Prepositioned Ships, Cape Class Vessels, Barges, U.S. Army and Navy vessels, car carrier vessels, combined container/Ro-Ro vessels as well as other vessel types and classes. The Contractor must be capable of handling multiple and simultaneous vessel, operations at each terminal as described in this contract’s Area of Responsibility (AOR). Contractor will handle various classes of supply to include Ammunition, Hazardous Material, sensitive, controlled, and general DoD cargo.

5.3 The Contractor will inspect for damage and discrepancies and immediately report these items to the COR. The contractor shall report any damage caused by the contractor, to cargo or vessel, immediately to the COR

5.4 The Contractor shall communicate to the COR any labor shortfalls immediately, and make every effort to rectify the shortfall.

5.5 The Contractor shall provide a dedicated English speaking manager to serve as a single point of contact for interface with the government during all daily operations; this includes management presence at away ports during terminal operations as described in Section 6.1 Area of Responsibility.

5.6 The Contractor shall provide an English speaking single point of contact on-site for each operation for each shift to the COR. This individual must have decision-making authority and shall act as the central point of contact. During vessel operations, the Contractor must have stevedore oversight for all gang activity onboard vessels and in staging yards. If any delay of operation is as a result of stevedore absence on deck or in the staging yard; the delay will be at the Contractor’s expense.

5.7 The Contractor shall participate in daily operations meetings and shall participate in other meetings regarding vessel load or unload as required. The Contractor shall order labor, material, and equipment based upon agreement with the COR.

5.8 The Contractor shall compare Government reports to Contractor documents and identify discrepancies and recommend reconciliations to the COR.

5.9 The Contractor shall provide a certified point of contact for HAZMAT cargo handling IAW European/Italian applicable law(s).

5.10 The Contractor, if required, shall acquire and maintain access, and submit man-hour input, to the Cargo & Billing System (CAB), or its future replacement system, for labor operations within seven (7) days following the billing activity.

5.11 The Contractor shall establish a Quality Control Inspection Plan (QCIP) which will emphasize quality control over all contract requirements. The Quality Control Inspection Plan will contain a Quality Control Inspection Checklist (QCIC) which, at a minimum, will contain all elements of the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS).

5.12 Out of Pocket (OOP) Expenses- As related to the support of transportation and cargo and terminal operations, upon the request and approval of the COR, the Contractor shall provide specialized equipment and material(s) on an exceptional basis and not contained in the negotiated schedule (examples: floating crane, scissor lifts, fuel for military vehicles, etc.). Reimbursement shall be made by the Government at actual costs when substantiated by vendor invoice.

5.13 Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (Import)

5.13.1 The Contractor will prepare the vessel for discharge to include the unlashing and physical removal of cargo from the vessel. Inclusive of the vessel discharge commodity rate, the Contractor shall discharge and document cargo (to include capturing linked, nested, and secondary items) of inbound cargo IAW with the agreed upon Discharge Plan and stage in accordance with the agreed upon Staging Plan (e.g. by type and destination) within time frame established at the cargo meeting between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The Contractor shall handle multiple classes of cargo including sensitive, classified, HAZMAT cargo and Reefers in accordance with discharge and stage plan and IAW current applicable regulations. Any changes must be approved through the COR. At the operations meeting held prior to the start of each vessel operation, the COR will confirm with the Contractor the mutually agreed upon timeframe for the safe and efficient completion of discharge of the vessel. Vessel operation completion timeframes will be determined based on such factors as cargo volume, stow factors, RDD, cargo mix and vessel type being worked.

The Contractor will not be held accountable for delays in vessel operations resulting from circumstances not within the control or responsibility of the Contractor. Factors known to affect productivity may include: weather; reserve augmentation; vessel condition and cargo condition. The chart below contains estimated vessel timelines for completion of discharge of fully loaded vessels as follows; discharge hours may or may not be continuous:

5.13.2 The Contractor shall conduct a reconciliation/validation of the cargo discharged.

5.13.3 The Contractor shall return vessel lashing gear to its proper place (lashing bins and wall racks) and will clean contractor debris prior to vessel departure.

5.14 Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (Export)

5.14.1 The Contractor shall load cargo on the vessel from its place of rest to point of stow aboard vessel in accordance with the approved vessel pre-stow plan furnished by the Government and within the time frame established at cargo meeting between the Contractor and the COR. The Contractor shall handle all multiple classes of cargo including sensitive, classified, HAZMAT and Reefer Cargo IAW the pre-stow plan. The contractor shall secure cargo IAW SDDC TEA Reference 55-22, Marine Lifting and Lashing. The Contractor shall coordinate all vessel activity with the COR, the vessel master/chief mate, and when applicable with the Military Sealift Command (MSC) representative. The Contractor shall receive and review expected cargo list and pre-stow plan for accuracy and efficiency of vessel operations and report discrepancies, issues or concerns to the COR

At the operations meeting held prior to the start of each vessel operation, the COR will confirm with the Contractor the mutually agreed upon timeframe for the safe and efficient completion of loading of the vessel. Vessel operation completion timeframes will be determined based on such factors as cargo volume, stow factors, RDD, cargo mix and vessel type being worked.

The Contractor will not be held accountable for delays in vessel operations resulting from circumstances not within the control or responsibility of the Contractor. Factors known to affect productivity may include: weather; reserve augmentation; vessel condition and cargo condition.

The chart below contains estimated vessel timelines for completion of discharge of fully loaded vessels as follows; discharge hours may or may not be continuous:

5.14.2 The Contractor shall provide documentation using load list and scanner/ PDA that reflects the correct stow location, pay, nested, linked, secondary loads(as requested) and condition of the loaded cargo.

5.14.3 For vessel load and vessel discharge the Government will:

-Provide command and control as Single Port Operator/Manager for SDDC Operations.

-Identify specialized, unique military equipment requiring special handling and coordinate for handling this equipment as required.

-Maintain log book/record of events/time for all operations.

-Provide reports to the Contractor as specified within this contract.

-Compare contractor furnished reports with the Government reports, identify further discrepancies and reconcile them with the Contractor.

-Identify the COR to oversee contract operations.

-Provide a qualified point of contact for HAZMAT.

-Provide ICODES pre-stow plans as specified within this contract NLT 48 hours for review with a revised copy provided NLT 24 hours prior to operation.

-Utilize GATES or system of record to document movement of cargo.

-Provide scanners (PDA), tally sheets or Military Shipping Label (MSL) as applicable to the Contractor.

-Process contractor activity pay into GATES or system of record NLT 48 hours after receipt of documentation;

delays to GATES processing may occur due to frustrated cargo records.

-As applicable to type of operations, provide a discharge report; manifest; cargo load list; GATES onhand report;

pre-stow plan for vessel load; staging requirements; and when provided, a final stow plan for vessel discharge, to the Contractor -Assist to resolve cargo discrepancies such as overages, shortages and Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) documentation.

-Provide input on special handling requirements to include staging of HAZMAT; sensitive; classified cargo and Refrigerated containers.

-Provide training on scanners (PDA) and Government Documentation System(s), when applicable.

6.0 TERMINAL SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS (IMPORT/ EXPORT)

6.1 The Italy Detachment, 839th Transportation Battalion is located on the Leghorn Army Depot, Tombolo, Pisa, Italy. Together with the Hq. 839th TB jointly serve as the Single Port Manager (SPM) for the Port of Livorno located on the Tyrrhenian coastline of Italy in the Mediterranean Sea. The Port of Livorno serves as the primary port of transit for US cargoes destined to US Army and Air Force personnel stationed in northern Italy. It is conveniently located and mostly used for sustainment cargo, exercises, contingencies, humanitarian, and war effort.

6.2 Hours of Operation - The Contractor may be required to perform the services described in this PWS 7 days per week, 365 days per year. The Government will give the contractor notice of upcoming missions at least 7 days in advance. A planning meeting will be held prior to each mission, and technical direction will be given to establish when Contractor services are to commence. In addition, specific details for the facilities, storage, services and supplies will be provided by the COR. For every operation the contractor shall be informed at least 24 hours prior to operational start time and shall identify at that time any necessary deviation that will require a mutually accepted new start time. Equipment positioning and set-up will take place prior to operational start time and at no cost to the Government. Compensation for services shall commence upon arrival of personnel at actual working location, vessel or pier, and shall stop upon departing working location.

For the purpose of this contract working hours are broken down as follows:

6.3 Scope of Terminal(s) and Operations - The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other supplies and services as defined in this PWS in the commercial Port of Livorno, to include private or concessioned docks and terminals. Exceptions are specified in next Paragraph 6.4 Government Furnished Facilities, Equipment, Supplies, Services, and Information.

6.4 Government Furnished Facilities, Equipment, Supplies, Services, and Information - If available, the Government will provide lumber, dunnage, nails and lashing material in a ready-to-use condition required for the securing of cargo. The Contractor shall provide all materials required in excess of those provided by the Government.

6.5 The Contractor shall furnish the following supplies and services – In addition to supplying all materials and labor for the efficient accomplishment of the requested services under the commodity rate identified in the Schedule of Rates, the Contractor, if requested, shall provide any special equipment/supplies necessary for the successful completion of the mission (e.g. floating crane, special equipment, lumber, special materials and/or reimbursable 3rd party services). It is a requirement that these expenses be pre-approved by the Government (COR up to $3000, Contracting Officer above $3000) prior to the purchase. Payment will be authorized as a miscellaneous expense on a cost-reimbursable (out-of-pocket) basis. Items purchased shall be identified on the labor order form by the Government and certified as necessary by the COR. Invoices to the Government for these expenses shall detail each service/supply, the rate per unit, number of units and total extended price, and must be substantiated with the original paid receipts. The Government will not reimburse for any miscellaneous expenses without all substantiating documentation attached. For miscellaneous items not listed under a specific schedule, compensation will be made under Schedule 8 at the actual cost.

6.6 Documentation

6.6.1 Preparation of Documents - The Contractor shall prepare and submit all reports and documentation required for managing the movement and accounting of cargo or freight as outlined in Table 1 below. Reports and documentation shall be prepared legibly and in ink. The Contractor shall verify that all Government required reports and documents shall be legible (not crumpled, dry, dark, with easy to read print), and all information recorded shall be accurate and verified by the Contractor. The information required shall be 100% accurate in accordance with the instructions with Table 1.

6.6.2 Cargo Accountability - Within 10 days after award, the Contractor shall submit to the COR a sample of all documentation that will be used for cargo accountability purposes.

6.6.3 Documentation Pick-up - The Contractor shall be responsible for the daily pickup of documentation, i.e. cargo manifests, TCMD's, customs documents, etc., required for the performance of cargo operations from the US Government office.

6.6.4 Failure to perform - The Contractor shall be liable for an costs associated with additional transportation due to the contractor’s failure to perform proper reporting and documentation services. Any costs will be deducted from the Contractor’s final payment on the Task Order that they occurred, or may be withheld from any other Task Order.

6.6.5 Distribution - The Contractor shall ensure distribution be made with the correct number of copies being prepared and the blank forms delivered to the correct location(s). All copies shall be legible i.e., not crumpled, not wet or dark, easily read print, etc. Distribution shall be made with the correct number of copies being prepared and furnished to the COR, unless otherwise specified. All copies must be legible. Distribution shall be i.a.w. the standards below.

6.6.6 Reports Required - The contractor shall submit all reports as required in this section, and as listed in Table 1 below.

TABLE 1 – Required Reports

IN STOW INSPECTION

REPORT

6.7 Temporary Storage/Staging (Open and/or Closed) - For all storage/staging that occurs in conjunction with vessel load or discharge operations Contractor shall include in the commodity rates identified in Schedule 1 (seven) 7 calendar days of ‘free time’ which will begin the day following cargo discharge or receipt. Storage/staging accrued beyond the ‘free time’ shall be compensated at the rates set forth in Schedule 5 – Storage. Unless otherwise agreed upon staging area or pier space will always be assigned in one location.

6.7.1 Temporary Staging Area – Upon request the Contractor shall provide exclusive use of up to 60,000 square meters of hard stand to be used as a temporary staging area in the port. The Contractor will be given an agreed upon of number days advance notice to make the area free from commercial cargo, commercial traffic, obstacles, or trash. The Government will not compensate for handling any commercial cargo and/or obstacles that need to be removed for the staging of Government cargo. The staging area shall be broom cleaned prior to the start of operations and after completion of operations. Compensation shall be at the rate set forth in Schedule 6.

6.7.2 Staging Plan - The Contractor shall prepare a staging plan and manage all traffic and positioning therein. The Contractor shall provide the staging plan to the COR at least one (1) day prior to arrival of cargo to be staged. Compensation is included in the commodity rates.

6.7.3 Portable Fencing - The Contractor shall use portable fencing to separate all Government cargo from any other commercial cargo stored in either the warehouse facility or the port area. The Government shall have exclusive use of the area where Government cargo is stored. Compensation shall be at the rate set forth in Schedule 6.

6.7.4 Container Walls - The Contractor shall provide empty containers for the purpose of constructing a security wall in certain areas of the port. All required containers shall be positioned and re-positioned in accordance with technical instructions given at the planning meetings. Containers shall be provided with the adequate number of twist locks fixed and unfixed by Contractor for safely securing all containers. Compensation shall be at the rate set forth in Schedule 3 and, for equipment, in Schedule 4.

6.7.5 Storage Facilities – Upon request the Contractor shall provide in-transit open/closed storage facilities as needed for each mission. The specific amount/type of storage facilities will be determined in the planning meeting and shall be compensated at the rates set forth in Schedule 6.

6.7.6 Coverage of Cargo - The Contractor shall cover cargo placed in open storage with Government provided serviceable, waterproof tarpaulins. Compensation shall be at the rate set forth in Schedule 3 Extra Labor.

6.7.7 Warehouse Space - The Contractor shall provide sufficient warehouse storage space as required to accommodate the Government DOD sponsored cargo, supplies, material, and equipment. The facility shall be capable of all weather operations. The specific amount of space required for each mission will be determined in the planning meeting. Compensation shall be at the daily rate set forth in Schedule 6 - Facilities.

6.7.8 Empty ISO Containers - When loading and/or discharging (Schedule 1A & 1B) empty ISO standard containers the Contractor shall provide a discount in accordance with the percentage rate identified in Schedule 8.

6.7.9 Portable Latrines - The Contractor shall provide portable latrines that shall be installed in the port area during each mission. The latrines shall be water flushed or chemical type with hand washing facilities, toilet paper, soap and paper towels. Replenishment of toilet paper, soap and paper towels will be on a daily basis. The Contractor shall be responsible for the cleaning service of the latrines twice a day. The number and location of latrines will be determined in the planning meeting. Compensation shall be at the rate set forth in Schedule 6.

6.8 Transfer of Cargo - The Contractor shall transfer cargo as required to successfully accomplish each mission. Cargo Transfer is the repositioning of cargo from its initial place of rest to another place of rest. If both places of rest are within Contractor’s premises/operational working or port area then compensation is included in the commodity rates in the Schedule. If however one of the initial places of rest is outside contractor’s premises/operational working or port area then the contractor will be compensated in accordance with the rates in Schedule 1 F.

6.9 Stevedoring Operational Services – General - The following services shall be provided for every stevedoring activity compensated at the Commodity rates identified in Schedules 1A thru 1F.

6.9.1 In-Stow Inspections - The Contractor shall perform 100% in-stow inspection of each hold/deck or mode of inland transportation to be worked prior to beginning the discharge operations and /or at the completion of the loading operations. The purpose of the in-stow inspection is to identify damages caused in shipment or during loading operations. Upon discovery of damages, a joint inspection shall be performed by the Contractor and the COR. The Contractor shall be responsible to prepare a cargo exception report in accordance with local customs of the port and submit the report to the COR within four (4) hours following the completion of vessel operations. Compensation is included in the commodity rates.

6.9.2 (Un)Securing of Cargo - The Contractor shall secure/unsecure cargo on all modes of transportation, and shall be in accordance with Host Nation laws and regulations, and best commercial practices. When the cargo is loaded in a temporary stow location, cargo shall be secured with at least one set of lashings.

6.9.3 Securing of Cargo Time Lapse - The Contractor shall allow no time to lapse between unlashing and discharging of the cargo, or between loading and securing the cargo on the vessel. When loading cargo onto land transport, no time shall lapse between loading and securing of the cargo and between securing of the cargo and the onward movement of the truck.

6.9.4 Securing Material - The Contractor shall remove all unused securing material, and account for any securing material discharged from the vessel. The Contractor shall record/report all Government furnished or Contractor provided securing material used aboard the vessel, and provide an accountability report of the securing material discharged for each vessel operation in accordance with Paragraph 4 of this contract. Compensation is included in the commodity rates in the Schedule. The Contractor shall also remove all debris generated by the operation. The work area where modes of inland transportation are loaded/unloaded shall be kept free of wood splinters, nails, lashing gear material and other residue generated during loading/unloading and securing/unsecuring operations. Compensation is included in the commodity rates in the Schedules.

6.9.5 Storage of Unused Materials - The Contractor shall store all unused securing material belonging to the vessel aboard the vessel. Compensation is included in the commodity rates in the Schedule.

6.9.6 Removal of Tarpaulins - The Contractor shall remove tarpaulin covers from railcars and/or trailers. Additionally, the Contractor shall regain control and maintain accountability of all Government furnished tarpaulins. Compensation is included in the commodity rates in the Schedule.

6.10 Vessel Loading - The Contractor shall provide vessel loading services that involve the planning, cargo preparation and loading of cargo outbound from the port via oceangoing vessels, lighters and barges, as required to successfully complete each mission.

6.10.1 Loading - The Contractor shall load cargo, as required to successfully complete each mission. Loading Cargo is the movement of cargo from place of rest to point of stow on the vessel in accordance with the approved vessel stow plan furnished by the Government. Unless otherwise noted, compensation for all load services will be compensated per the commodity rates listed in Schedule 1A.

As applicable, the Government will:

1. Provide a stow/load plan to the contractor

1. Resolve cargo discrepancies (including Hazardous Material (HAZMAT))

1. Identify sensitive/classified/HAZMAT cargo and provide handling instructions

1. Identify reefers and provide handling instructions

The Contractor shall receive and review cargo list and stow plan for accuracy and efficiency of terminal and vessel operations, and report discrepancies to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

The Contractor shall load cargo on the vessel from its place of rest to point of stow aboard vessel in accordance with the approved vessel stow plan within 24 hours of the time frame agreed upon at the Planning meeting, or revise the time frame with the COR’s approval. The Contractor shall make every effort to meet these timeframes as contract performance evaluation will be determined upon the extent to which the Contractor accomplishes services within the agreed upon timeframe. The Contractor shall handle sensitive, classified, HAZMAT and Reefer Cargo in accordance with stow plan.

6.10.2 Loading Operations - The Contractor shall perform loading operations in such a manner that no damage is caused by the Contractor. Work shall include all aspects of a stevedoring operation, i.e. breaking-out, sorting, stacking, lining, dunnaging, blocking, lashing, flooring and securing, unlashing, unsecuring, palletizing, stacking, removal of all dunnage, blocking and lashing material, broom-sweep cleaning, and closing of vessel holds and decks. The Contractor shall comply with the transportation priorities assigned to cargo to be loaded and shall comply with the approved pre-stow plan. The Contractor shall also remove from vessel all debris generated by the operation.

6.10.3 Vessel Loading (LOLO/RORO) - The Contractor shall remove cargo from ship or crane's hook, and stow aboard vessel (LO/LO). For vessel RO/RO operations the contractor shall ensure that cargo is stowed at final place of rest. The contractor shall have sufficient number of space advisors available.

6.10.3.1 Operational Military Vehicle (RORO) – All operational military vehicles, to include trailers, shall be loaded on a RORO vessel by way of ramp at the applicable rates in the Schedule 1A. Other preferred means may be authorized by the COR at no additional cost to the Government.

6.11 Vessel Discharging - The Contractor shall provide vessel discharging services that involve the planning for and discharge of ocean-going vessels, lighters and barges, as required to successfully complete each mission..

6.11.1 Discharge - Discharge involves the planning, unsecuring and physical removal of cargo from a vessel, staging and cargo documentation. Unless otherwise noted, compensation for all discharge services will be compensated per the commodity rates listed in Schedule 1B.

As applicable, the Government will:

1. Provide a discharge plan and a staging plan to the contractor

1. Resolve cargo discrepancies (including Hazardous Material (HAZMAT))

1. Identify sensitive/classified/HAZMAT cargo and provide handling instructions

1. Identify reefers and provide handling instructions

The Contractor shall discharge cargo in accordance with the Discharge Plan and stage in accordance with the Staging Plan plan within 24 hours of the time frame agreed upon at the Planning meeting, or revise the time frame with the COR’s approval. The Contractor shall make every effort to meet these timeframes as contract performance evaluation will be determined upon the extent to which the Contractor accomplishes services within the agreed upon timeframe. The Contractor shall handle sensitive, classified, HAZMAT and Reefer Cargo in accordance with discharge plan.

If cargo damage or loss occurs, or if cargo is not discharged, the Contractor shall submit a full report to the Government within 24 hours following the occurrence or discovery of the incident.

6.11.2 Discharging Operations - The Contractor shall perform discharge operations in such a manner that no cargo is damaged. Work shall include all aspects of a stevedoring operation, i.e. breaking-out, unsecuring, palletizing, stacking, removal of all dunnage, blocking and lashing material, broom-sweep cleaning, and closing of vessel holds and decks. The Contractor shall comply with the transportation priorities assigned to cargo to be discharged.

6.11.3 General Cargo Discharge - The Contractor shall unsecure, breakout and move cargo from place of rest on vessel to the temporary place of rest or mode of inland transportation.

6.11.4 Vesssel Discharge (LOLO/RORO) - For vessel LOLO operations the contractor shall move cargo from place of rest and secure on hook of vessel or shore crane. For vessel RORO operations the contractor shall unlash wheeled and tracked cargo and ensure clear path for movement.

6.11.4.1 Operational Military Vehicle (RORO) – All operational military vehicles, to include trailers, shall be discharged from a RORO vessel by way of ramp at the applicable rates in the Schedule 1B. Other preferred means may be authorized by the COR at no additional cost to the Government.

6.11.5 Cleaning of the Vessel - The Contractor shall clean the vessel and surrounding area of securing materials and contractor debris following discharge. At a minimum, cleaning shall include: Broom cleaning of vessel holds/decks, removal of securing material and debris from the vessel and surrounding area. Cleaning shall also include consolidating of securing Government-owned material to facilitate storage and re-use (if appropriate), segregating by material/type, accounting for material, and removing material to designated area(s) for storage/disposal.

6.11.6 Disposal of Debris - The Contractor shall dispose of all debris removed from the vessel after cleaning. Contractor shall be compensated in Schedule 3 and, for equipment, in Schedule 4.

6.12 Receipt of Cargo - When unloading inland modes of transportation via LOLO/RORO, the Contractor shall unsecure and remove cargo from modes of inland transportation to designated place of rest. Unloading also includes removing/reinstalling transporter components i.e. sideboards, rails and tarpaulins. The Contractor shall remove all labels and placards from all modes of land transport before release back to carrier. Compensation is included in the commodity rates in schedule 1 A or 1C.

6.12.1 Operational Military Vehicle – All operational military vehicles, to include trailers, shall be received by Contractor by way of fixed or portable ramp at the applicable rates in the Schedule 1C. Other preferred means may be authorized by the COR at no additional cost to the Government.

6.12.2 Damaged Cargo; Commercial/ Military Truck - The Contractor shall perform a joint inspection with the COR/QAE prior to unloading commercial or military trucks with damaged cargo.

6.13 Disposition of Cargo - When loading inland modes of transportation via LOLO/RORO, the Contractor shall remove cargo from place of rest and load and secure onto all modes of inland transportation. Loading shall also include securing of cargo, covering cargo with tarpaulins, removing/reinstalling transporter components; i.e. sideboards, rails, tarpaulins, etc. include removing/reinstalling transporter components; i.e., sideboards, rails. Compensation is included in the commodity rates in schedule 1B or 1D.

6.13.1 Operational Military Vehicle – All operational military vehicles, to include trailers, shall be loaded on land transport (dispositioned) by Contractor by way of fixed or portable ramp at the applicable rates in the Schedule 1D. Other preferred means may be authorized by the COR at no additional cost to the Government.

6.14 Stuffing/Unstuffing of Cargo - The Contractor shall perform the stuffing and unstuffing operations in such a manner that no cargo is damaged…