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Stevedoring & Related Terminal Services

Performance Work Statement for

Military Operations Terminal – Italy Detachment, 839th Transportation Battalion

TOMBOLO DOCK PISA, 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.

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 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 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.

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.

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 Tombolo Dock located on the Navicelli Canal, immediately adjacent to Camp Darby Pisa, Italy, an inland waterway connecting the outer coast at Livorno to the landlocked Pisa Docks. Tombolo Dock serves as the primary location for the transit of Class I Explosives destined to US Army and Air Force units(s) stationed in northern Italy.

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:

1330-2000 Day Shift

1330-2000 S,S&H Shift

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 on the US SDDC controlled pier of Tombolo Dock, Pisa Italy. 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) - RESERVED

6.7.1 Temporary Staging Area – RESERVED

6.7.2 Staging Plan - RESERVED

6.7.3 Portable Fencing - RESERVED

6.7.4 Container Walls - RESERVED

6.7.5 Storage Facilities – RESERVED

6.7.6 Coverage of Cargo - RESERVED

6.7.7 Warehouse Space - RESERVED

6.7.8 Empty ISO Containers – RESERVED

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 - RESERVED

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 and 1 B..

6.9.1 In-Stow Inspections - RESERVED

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 - RESERVED

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. Loading of cargo may be accomplished directly from land transportation.

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) – RESERVED

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. Cargo discharge may be accomplished directly to land transportation.

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 - RESERVED

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) – RESERVED

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 for labor under Schedule 3 and, for equipment,under Schedule 4.

6.12 Receipt of Cargo - RESERVED

6.12.1 Operational Military Vehicle – RESERVED

6.12.2 Damaged Cargo; Commercial/ Military Truck - RESERVED

6.13 Disposition of Cargo - RESERVED

6.13.1 Operational Military Vehicle – RESERVED

6.14 Stuffing/Unstuffing of Cargo - RESERVED

6.14.1 Stuffing - RESERVED

6.14.2 Unstuffing Operations - RESERVED

6.14.3 Verification of Seal Numbers - RESERVED

6.14.4 Broken/Missing Seal and/or Damaged Cargo - RESERVED

6.15 Management Services - The Contractor shall provide management services. At a minimum, the contract management shall include planning, supervision, staffing, quality control, safety, training, reporting and communications with the stevedoring and related terminal services provided to the Government.

6.15.1 Planning - The Contractor shall provide any and all planning associated with vessel loading required for successfully completing each mission. Planning is the evaluation of stevedoring and related terminal services to ensure an efficient and economical operation by providing qualified labor, equipment and materials to accomplish those services. Planning shall include, but is not limited to: allocation of gangs and estimated time of completion, staging plans, pre-stow plans, plans for export shipments, vessel loading plan and other distribution and transportation planning as required to move assets sponsored by the United States Department of Defense. Unless otherwise noted, compensation is included in the commodity rates in the Schedule.

6.15.2 Meetings - Operational planning meetings shall be held on an as needed basis for the purpose of finalizing planning information. The Contractor shall participate in all operations meetings and other meetings regarding vessel loading as required.

6.15.3 Coordination of Berthing Facilities - RESERVED

6.15.4 Coordination of Vessel Activity - Prior to the start of each vessel operation, during the Planning meeting, the Government and the Contractor will agree on an acceptable timeframe for completion of loading the vessel. Vessel operation completion timeframe will be determined based on such factors as cargo volume, stow factors, cargo mix and vessel type being worked. The Government may experience delays in vessel operations resulting from circumstances not within the control or responsibility of the Government. Numerous factors are known to affect productivity, including (but not limited to): weather, simultaneous vessel operations and vessel condition.

6.15.5 Coordination with Other Contracts - RESERVED

6.15.6 Extra Port Support - RESERVED

6.15.7 Supervision - The Contractor shall provide management to include the allocation and coordination of resources to accomplish a mission/operation. The Contractor shall provide a dedicated English speaking manager and at least 2 alternates to serve as a single point of contact for interface with the government on all contract related performance activities and issues. This individual must have decision-making authority and shall act as the central point of contact. The Contractor shall provide telephone numbers for the contract manager and alternates where these persons may be contacted during and after normal working hours. The manager and alternates shall meet as necessary with Government personnel designated by the Contracting Officer to discuss contract performance and/or problem areas. The contract manager and alternates must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently. Compensation is included in the commodity rates in the Schedules

6.15.8 Staffing - The Contractor shall provide labor based upon agreement with the government. Labor/services shall be paid via commodity rates, extra labor rates, or as detailed below.

6.15.9 Extra Labor - For cargo that is not covered under a commodity rate, the contractor shall provide labor under an “Extra Labor” basis. The Contractor shall ensure that services performed on an extra labor basis shall meet or exceed the experienced production standards as for work performed on a commodity rate basis. Extra labor services may include, but are not limited to: Carpenter work in excess of normal (un)lashing and (un)securing, welding and burning, opening and closing of hatches on vessels, barges, and lighters equipped with pontoons, rehandling, removing and shifting of cargo, plus building and dismantling of sheathing and nailed floors as well as handling of ships' stores and material, providing assistance to US Government personnel during load/discharge operations. Unless services are occasioned by the fault or negligence of the contractor, the contractor shall be compensated at the rates set forth in Schedule 3.

6.15.10 Extra Labor Gear and Equipment Operation - When performing extra labor services, the Contractor shall furnish all gear and necessary equipment required to perform the requested services. Rental of any equipment shall include fuel and the operators to run that equipment. Compensation shall be at the rates set forth in Schedule 4.

6.15.11 Shift Differentials - When work is performed in a shift other than the regular daily shift the Contractor shall be compensated in accordance with the applicable shift differential rates set forth in Schedule 2 for each man in gangs, including equipment operators, drivers and foremen. When work is performed on an extra labor basis shift differentials shall be compensated at the shift differential rates set forth in Schedule 3.

6.15.12 Overtime - The Contractor shall supply labor for overtime work. For the purpose of this contract, overtime hours are defined as any work performed above and beyond the stated hours in each shift. Work performed during lunch by Contractor’s choice or by mutual agreement with Government personnel shall not be considered overtime. Compensation for overtime work shall be at the overtime differential rates set forth in Schedules 2 and 3, in addition to the commodity rates. Overtime periods shall not exceed 2 hrs. unless change has been mutually agreed upon. When overtime is requested by the Contractor for his convenience the Contractor shall reimburse the U.S. Government for the actual overtime costs incurred by US Government personnel.

6.15.13 Use of US Government Personnel (General) - RESERVED

6.15.14 Use of Government Personnel (Drivers) - RESERVED

6.15.15 Labor & Gang - Contractor shall provide enough labor to safely and efficiently complete the required task. The amount and type of labor needed (the Gang) and approximate time employed to safely complete the task/mission shall always be monitored by the Government. When determined as necessary the Contractor and the PSC, COR may discuss and come to an agreement as to the type and quantity of labor to order and time needed. Any necessary changes to the amount of labor ordered and amount of time required shall always be discussed and agreed upon with Contractor. Under no circumstances shall the Gang be composed of workers in excess of what is actually needed to safely complete the task. Contractor shall be informed at least 24 hrs. prior to the intended operational start time, as per previous para 6.2 Hours of Operation, of the approximate time all ordered personnel shall be required to provide services. Notwithstanding the above labor shall always be requested in accordance with the previously mentioned para 6.2. The ordered labor shall be required to perform miscellaneous port and related terminal services to include, but not limited to: operating vessel cranes/equipment for loading and discharging cargo, operate Government provided equipment to load discharge cargo, providing assistance to US Government personnel during cargo load/discharge operations on ro-ro vessels, etc.

6.15.16 Service Start Time - The port Operations Officer, or his/her representative, will establish when Contractor services are to commence. Contractor will be notified at least 12 hrs. prior the established time and shall identify at that time any necessary deviation that will require a mutually accepted new start time.

6.15.17 Timesheets/Tallies - The Contractor shall submit timesheets/tally reports as indicated in TABLE 1 above, with 100% accuracy, for all contractual services furnished by the contractor and/or subcontractor’s operations. The timesheet shall include: date of operation; if work was performed on daily shift or continuous shift; the number of gangs, type of men used, and hours worked; type, number and hours equipment is utilized and the times and reasons for any work stoppages. Timesheets will be verified by the COR. Compensation is included in the commodity rates in Schedule 1.

6.15.18 No Compensation for Unworked Hours - No personnel shall be compensated for unworked time except when detention occurs by no fault of the contractor or when minimum time applies.

6.15.19 Detention/Waiting Time - Detention (sometimes referred to as "stand-by time" or "waiting time") is the time lost as a result of the stoppage, or inability to start the discharging or loading of cargo due to causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor. This includes but is not limited to: a breakdown of the vessel's equipment, bad weather (unsafe to operations, i.e. heavy rain, limiting visibility, lightning, high wind endangering crane operations, etc.) non-readiness of the vessel, or non-arrival of cargo. The Contractor shall document any work stoppage and the reason causing the waiting time on the timekeepers report, and shall have that report verified by the COR prior to invoicing.

6.15.19.1 Payment of Detention Time - The Contractor shall, without limitation, absorb each detention of 15 minutes or less. Compensation for detention and/or waiting time shall be at the detention rates set forth in Schedule 2 for each person in gangs, excluding crane operator(s) and their equipment support personnel, for each detention, and Schedule 4 for equipment in excess of 15 minutes thereof.

6.15.20 Minimum Time - Minimum time is defined as the time in addition to the time actually worked for which the contractor may be authorized to receive payment for the portion not worked. For the purpose of this contract, minimum time is considered a maximum of 4 (four) hours per working day. The Government shall pay the Contractor for a minimum time at the detention rates in Schedule 2 for personnel, excluding equipment operators and their equipment support personnel, and Schedule 4 for equipment. Minimum Time, when paid in conjunction with commodity rates services, shall be the difference between the maximum time allocated (4 hrs.) and the time commodity rate service lasted. (Example: 1.5 hrs. worked at the commodity rate allows for 2.5 hrs. payable minimum time)

6.16 Warehousing Operations - RESERVED

6.16.1 Warehouse Cleanliness - RESERVED

6.16.2 DPM household goods and baggage - RESERVED

6.16.3 Daily Operational Reports - RESERVED

6.16.4 Customs Clearance Services – RESERVED

6.17 Customs Related Services - The Contractor shall be responsible for the processing of all customs documents (AE Form 302) through the Host Nation Customs Office in order to obtain clearance of the cargo. Customs related services are required on an as-needed basis, depending on mission requirements and includes chauffeuring with own vehicle, as requested, Italian Customs & Finance Guard inspecting personnel to/from locations that are deemed necessary for the successful completion of all customs formalities.