ATTCH_1_Singapore_PWS_(HTC711-16-R-R003)_FINAL.pdf

Stevedoring & Related Terminal Services

Performance Work Statement for

Military Operations Terminal – 835th Transportation Battalion

Singapore Detachment

6 April 2016

Stevedoring & Related Transportation Services Performance Work Statement

Table of Contents

1.0 BACKGROUND & SCOPE

2.0 SECURITY

3.0 SAFETY

4.0 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

5.0 CONTRACTOR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

6.0 PORT/TERMINAL SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Appendix A Regulations, Publications, & Forms

Appendix B: Billing Format

Appendix C Glossary of Terms

Appendix D List of Acronyms & Abbreviations

1.0. BACKGROUND & SCOPE

1.1 Background-Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC), headquartered at Scott AFB, IL is a major United States (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 providing support in every war, contingency, training exercise and humanitarian relief operation where deployment of our military forces have occurred.

1.2. Scope-Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services. This contract covers handling of Department of Defense (DoD)-sponsored export and import cargo at Singapore Ports.

Contractor must have capability to work multiple vessels simultaneously at multiple ports in twenty-four (24) hour continuous operations. Contractor may conduct ammunition operations, container operations and load-on load-off (LO/LO) operations. All applicable rates and charges will be consistent with the Schedule of Rates and all Host Nation laws and Port Tariff charges.

1.2.1. Contractor shall provide stevedoring and related terminal services and management services within Port of Singapore (PSA) Corporation Limited terminals in Singapore during routine cargo operations and national emergencies. At those terminals operated by the PSA labor and equipment are provided by PSA at their established rates. Contractor shall receipt, process, and/or load/discharge cargo via all conveyances as designated by the Contracting Officer (CO) or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for onward movement to Diego Garcia on Government shuttle vessel. For retrograde cargo from Diego Garcia, Contractor shall provide relay service in Singapore to commercial or US military vessels or drayage, if destination is in Singapore. 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 Government will pay the Contractor at applicable commodity or man-hour rates designated in the Schedule of Rates. Services include all labor and equipment costs required to perform the mission in this contract as requested by the COR. General scope of Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services includes:

1. Loading/Discharging

2. Cargo Receipt

3. Cargo Disposition

4. Stuffing/Stripping containers.

5. Cargo Intra-Terminal Transfer

6. Cargo Onward Movement

7. Management Expertise

8. Yard Management

9. Material Handling Equipment Support

10. Container Management

1.2.2. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this contract, Contractor shall comply with all U.S. and host nation laws, regulations and guidelines in the performance of this requirement, and shall meet, at a minimum, US Military Service standards unless otherwise stated. In case of conflict, Contractor shall identify the conflict to the COR/ACOR. In the absence of specific direction from the COR, Contractor shall comply with the most stringent requirements, and at a minimum, including standards in DoD and host nation/PSA rules and regulations for the type of work performed.

1.2.3. All equipment provided by Contractor will meet US Government, host nation, and/or Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) standards, whichever is more stringent.

1.2.4. Contractor shall have the ability to operate on a 24 hours 7 days a week basis including all official holidays with minimal Government supervision, when necessary. Government shall provide at a minimum, 48 hour notice of increased operational hours.

1.2.5. Contract Transition. Maintenance of work schedules is important during transition.

Incumbent Contractor is responsible for work schedules until the new contract becomes effective.

1.3. Ground Rules and Constraints. Government requires observance of the following ground rules and constraints over the course of the contract and across all services and duties performed therein:

2.0. SECURITY

2.1. Overall performance classification of this PWS is UNCLASSIFIED.

2.1.1. Personnel Screening. Contractor shall screen all Contractor employees for indications of terrorism or threat-related activity or alliances detrimental to the United States of America.

Screen prior-service US military personnel employed under this contract for military service criminal offenses. Contractor shall not employ any person under this contract who is simultaneously an employee of the United States Government. Contractor shall deny applicant’s access for employment and/or termination if they refuse screening.

2.1.2. Persons Excluded/Restricted from the Premises- Contractor shall not allow anyone access to terminal facilities, equipment, or other material related to terminal operations if banned by any authority from the premises. PSA Corporation Limited is the final authority and controls all access to their terminals.

2.1.3. Derogatory Information. If the U.S. Government notifies Contractor that employment or continued employment of any contracted personnel is prejudicial to the interests or endangers the security of the United States of America, Contractor shall have that employee removed and barred from the contract and all contract worksites. This includes security deviations, incidents, and credible derogatory information on contracted personnel during the course of the contract's period of performance. Contractor shall make necessary personnel replacement.

2.1.4. List of Direct Hire Personnel. Seven (7) days in advance of each operation start day, Contractor shall provide the COR a list of names of all employees and sub-contractors who will work under this contract. Contractor shall keep this list accurate and report changes within forty-eight (48) hours of change or prior to a new employee performing services under this contract.

2.1.4.1. Name and address of each employee.

2.1.4.2. Copy of identification documents or driving license of each employee.

2.1.4.3. Copy of employment card or equivalent.

2.1.4.4. Copy of PSA Corporation Limited access card or ID badge.

2.2. General Security Requirements.

2.2.1. Identification Badges and Vehicle Passes. Contractor shall provide all information required for background checks to meet port or installation access requirements. Contractor is responsible to obtain clearances and/or passes as required for their employees to enter port and military installations prior to the start of work. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (background investigations and security checks) as directed by DoD, HQDA, and local PSA policy to secure port access and U.S. Government facilities. Contractor is responsible for all passes issued to their employees IAW with this PWS.

2.2.2. Security Check and Investigation Requirements. Contractor will not require access to any Government-owned information system (IS).

2.3. Security Compliance/Deviations. Contractor shall ensure employees adhere to all security requirements of Host-Nation, PSA and U.S. military installations where this contract work is performed. Upon completion of this contract, Contractor will surrender all Government-issued supplies, materials, and equipment related to this contract to the COR.

2.3.1. Threat and Suspicious Activity Reporting. Contractor and all employees and sub-contractors shall train all employees on United States (U.S.) and host nation security procedures to report threats and suspicious activity. Contractor will use this training to immediately identify and report suspicious activity or threats to the COR/ACOR and the nearest security forces. COR /ACOR will provide contractor with additional information on suspicious activity reporting procedures. Government may require changes in security requirements.

2.4. Operations Security – Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information. All information furnished to Contractor is For Official Use Only (FOUO) and not releasable to the public or other personnel who do not have an official need to know. COR/ACOR must ensure Contractor is aware of Operational Security (OPSEC) requirements from the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC). Contractor will contact COR/ACOR for determination when release of information is authorized.

2.5. Cargo and Equipment Security. Contractor shall ensure all Government property, equipment, and facilities in Contractor possession or custody are properly secured and safeguarded at all times. At a minimum, Contractor shall padlock, seal or otherwise provide security for partially-loaded or unloaded vessels, railcars, trucks/trailers, containers remaining overnight, or not released to carriers, until commencement of work on the following day. This includes all cargo on the ground.

3.0. SAFETY

3.1. Contractor is responsible for safety of employees during all operations. Contractor and/or subcontractors must acquire, maintain, and require use of safety equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE) and devices necessary to protect employees at the terminal, port, and aboard ship, barge or other transportation conveyance. Contractor is responsible for enforcement and monitoring of applicable international, host nation, DoD, and PSA safety and fire regulations, whichever is more stringent. Contractor shall report any deviations or shortcomings to comply with applicable safety rules to the COR/ACOR. COR/ACOR will discuss failures with Contractor lead or designated safety representative; and Log discrepancies within defined quality performance processes.

3.1.1. Contractor shall perform services as follows:

3.1.1.1. Conform to safety requirements contained in the Contract for all activities related to work accomplishment.

3.1.1.3. Contractor shall conduct a Risk Assessment in coordination with the COR IAW ATP 5-19 and documented on DD Form 2977, Deliberate Risk Management Worksheet prior to the start of any operation.

3.2. Safety Briefings are MANDATORY- 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. COR/ACOR may provide Contractor with a checklist of safety topics to address. Safety briefings conducted by the Contractor, as it relates to the type of operation (e.g. truck, rail, vessel, yard, crane, etc.), at minimum must meet host nation, PSA, DoD and OSHA regulatory guidance and include the following basic information:

*Overall General Safety Requirements

*Traffic Safety *Task/terminal Specific (as applicable)

3.2.1. Employee Training and Certification. Contractor's employees shall have all training and certifications required by PSA Corporation Limited and host nation laws and applicable industry regulations for operating and handling Contractor equipment, Government vehicles, ship’s gear and types of cargo handled, especially Hazardous Material (HAZMAT).

Government will conduct safety briefings when necessary, during the operation, at which time Government shall place Contractor labor on standby detention time. Government safety briefing will include information as prescribed in 3.2, based on the type of operation, type cargo, type ship and any other necessary terminal or Command related safety information as well as the following:

3.2.1.1. Ensure ground guides are used for MHE operations and movement of MHE and trucks in and out of all yards.

3.2.1.2. Manage number of trucks permitted in yard and on pier to reduce congestion.

3.2.1.3. Ensure only authorized vehicles are in yards and on pier IAW PSA regulations.

3.2.1.4. Ensure all cargo, to include secondary loads, is properly secured on trucks and lifted IAW SDDC TEA PAM 55-20 and applicable host nation, and PSA rules/regulations, whichever is more stringent before moving in, around, and out of the yards.

3.2.1.5. Report any event, or event indication, to the COR/ACOR immediately involving any death, accident, injury, damage, fire, spill, unexploded ordnance, environmental, industrial, criminal, and/or civil disobedience. Prior to unloading commercial or military trucks with damaged cargo, Contractor and COR/ACOR shall perform a joint inspection to determine where and by whom damage occurred and the need to file a Transportation Discrepancy Report (TDR) and/or other report. Only unload the truck if it safe to do so. If in doubt, Contractor must report.

3.3. Equipment Operation/Maintenance - Contractor shall ensure that all equipment used during operations is maintained and operated IAW applicable host nation/PSA laws and regulations, OSHA, DoD regulations, directives, instructions and pamphlets. Damage to cargo or injury related to use of non-compliant equipment or improper use of equipment will result in immediate stoppage of operations until Contractor takes corrective action. Contractor shall immediately replace, at their expense, any Contractor-furnished vehicle/equipment as a result of a breakdown.

Government will not compensate Contractor for time lost due to a breakdown or any other failure of Contractor-furnished vehicles/equipment.

3.4. Accident Reporting. Contractor shall immediately notify COR/ACOR of any incident of dropped cargo, accident or incident resulting in damage to cargo or property, release of HAZMAT, injury or death to personnel during or arising from performance under this contract.

Contractor shall provide:

3.4.1. A report in all instances where a reportable accident (that meets minimum criteria IAW DA PAM 385-40 for ground Class A–D accidents) or incident occurs. Contractor shall make initial Accident Reports orally to COR/ACOR within thirty (30) minutes of occurrence.

Contractor shall submit a written report within twelve (12) hours to COR/ACOR using U.S.

Army Abbreviated Ground Accident/Damage Report (DA Form 285) and any other reports required. Contractor shall also report accidents that do not meet the minimum criteria to the

COR/ACOR.

3.4.1.1. Contractor shall submit documentation to the COR/ACOR explaining qualification and task training for each contract employee involved in the incident/accident, submit all maintenance records for contractor supplied equipment involved in the incident/accident.

3.4.2. Contractor shall assist COR/ACOR during any accident or serious incident investigation to include preparation and submission of any reports IAW ARs 190-45 and 385-10 and other DoD, host nation, and PSA Limited Corporation rules/regulations, as required.

3.4.2.1. After an accident or serious incident occurs, Contractor will secure the location, preserve critical evidence and allow Government personnel access to the location, evidence and contractor employed witnesses. Operations will not resume until clearance is received from the

COR/ACOR.

4.0. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

4.1. Detention and Waiting Time, Minimum Time, Differentials. Contractor shall report any potential detention and waiting time to the COR/ACOR immediately. COR/ACOR shall validate standby/detention time prior to commencement of said time. No deviation. The COR/ACOR will validate standby/detention in advance against Contractor submitted timekeeper reports.

Failure of Contractor to notify the COR/ACOR of such detention or standby time at the time it occurs may invalidate Contractor’s later claim for payment.

4.1.1. Cargo Mis-shipment. Contractor is liable for any mis-shipment of cargo due to Contractor burden or negligence. Additionally, Contractor shall reimburse Government for all additional cargo handling and transportation costs incurred by Government because of the mis-shipment.

4.1.3. Demurrage. Contractor shall not cause or incur, by his fault or negligence, demurrage on any mode of transportation for Government's account, unless approved in advance by COR/ACOR. Contractor is liable for demurrage not approved in advance by COR/ACOR.

Contractor shall maintain records to reflect extent and causes of any demurrage incurred.

4.1.3.1. Chassis rental and demurrage charge. Contractor shall obtain written consent from COR/ACOR prior to incurring costs for chasses used to deliver break bulk cargo or containers with hazardous cargo to vessels. If approval is not given, Contractor is not required to perform relay services on the cargo.

4.1.3.2. Calling for Services. COR/ACOR shall confirm to the Contractor verbal orders in writing within twenty-four (24) hours of any port-vessel operation which require Contractor support.

4.1.4. Access to Premises. Government reserves the right of entry to Contractor or subcontractor's premises on site of operations to accomplish tasks in relation to work performed now or in the future under terms and conditions of this contract.

4.1.5. Extra Labor. Contractor shall, when requested by the COR/ACOR, supply extra labor for miscellaneous services within scope and intent of this PWS. However, Government will not compensate Contractor for extra labor due to contractor burden or negligence.

4.1.6. Miscellaneous services 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, re-handling, removing and shifting of cargo, plus building and dismantling of sheathing and nailed floors as well as handling of ships' stores and materials, and providing assistance to Government personnel during load/ discharge operations.

4.1.7. Minimum Time. Minimum time is that time allowed for any operation in addition to time actually worked. Contractor is required to pay his employees in compliance with minimum time requirements of labor agreements applicable to Contractor and his employees. For the purposes of this contract, minimum time is considered a maximum of four hours per working day.

4.1.8. Other Contracts. US Government may award other contracts for additional work and/ or requiring special technical expertise; i.e., handling of aircraft or other sensitive cargo.

Contractor shall fully cooperate with other Contractors and Government employees and adjust his work schedule as requested by COR/ACOR. Contractor shall not interfere with performance of any other Contractor or Government employees, nor shall Contractor charge Government for work not performed, except for standby/detention time, if the work of other contractors prevents Contractor from performing work.

4.2. Contract Labor Reporting-Contractor shall provide the COR/ACOR with a daily time keeper personnel log book for verification of labor services provided for the day’s operations to use for reconciliation. Breakout will include total quantity by class of service.

4.3. Ethics Training. Prior to commencing contract performance, Contractor is required to have all employees working on this contract complete ethics training. Ethics training shall cover FAR 3.104, Procurement Integrity, personal and organizational conflicts-of-interest IAW FAR Subpart 9.5 and instruct Contractor employees on identifying actual and potential organizational conflicts of interest (OCI) and proper use of Government resources and non-disclosure of Government information. Prior to commencing contract performance, Contractor shall furnish CO with evidence that each Contractor employee working on this contract has received training IAW this PWS paragraph that shall include a signed statement by each Contractor employee whereby each employee agrees they will not discuss, divulge or disclose any such information or data to any person or entity except those persons within the Contractor’s organization directly concerned with performance of the contract and a need to know.

4.4. Training and Contingency Operations- Government reserves the right to conduct training and contingency operations for DoD personnel during a scheduled or contingency load or discharge for any vessel operation and related terminal operations. COR/ACOR shall advise

Contractor when such training or contingency operation is scheduled as soon as known, but at least seven (7) calendar days prior to scheduled start of a normal Government operation, or as soon as possible for contingencies. During these training/special operations events, Contractor shall provide, when requested by the COR/ACOR, sufficient qualified labor and equipment to support DoD personnel during these operations. Government shall compensate Contractor for such labor, to include operators, flagmen, lashers, mechanics or headers when requested, at the man-hour rates established in the Schedule of Rates.

5.0. CONTRACTOR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1. General Contractor duties and requirements are defined within this section.

5.2. Contractor Services. Services required cover the full spectrum of ocean terminal operations to include discharging and loading vessels, operation of cargo staging/call forward areas including designated areas/facilities for washing and/or fumigation. Contractor must have capability to handle multiple and simultaneous vessel operations at each terminal in the Port of Singapore. Contractor may handle various classes of supply to include Ammunition, Hazardous Material, sensitive, controlled, temperature sensitive and general DoD cargo.

5.2.1. Discharging Operations. Contractor will arrange berthing of Navy-chartered Diego Garcia shuttle vessel in the Port of Singapore. Contractor shall discharge such vessels in a manner that no cargo is damaged. Contractor shall unlash, unsecure, breakout, move, and land cargo from place of rest aboard ship to temporary resting area in the port or on other mode of surface transport.

5.2.1.1. Removal of Materials. Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of all debris generated by the operation.

5.2.1.2. Storing of Dunnage and Lashing Materials. Contractor shall store unused dunnage, lashing and securing material belonging to the vessel IAW instructions of the vessel Chief Mate.

5.2.1.3. Cleaning Vessel. Contractor shall broom clean vessel holds/decks and dispose of all debris removed from the vessel.

5.2.1.4. Damaged Cargo - Commercial/Military Truck. Prior to unloading commercial or military trucks with damaged cargo, Contractor and COR/ACOR shall perform a joint inspection to determine where and by whom damage occurred and the need to file a TDR and/or other report.

5.2.1.5. Removal of Tarpaulins. Contractor shall remove tarpaulin covers from railcars and trailers, as requested. Contractor shall retain control and accountability of all Government furnished tarpaulins.

5.3 Damage and Loss Reporting. Use DD Form 361, TDR, to process any claims for pilferage and damage.

5.3.1. Inspect cargo upon arrival. Contractor shall inspect all cargo for damage and discrepancies and immediately report such to the COR/ACOR. If cargo is damaged, pilfered, vandalized, and/or tampered with, Contractor shall annotate damage on the carrier’s receipt.

Once pilferage/damage is detected, Contractor shall initiate a TDR and submit to the COR/ ACOR within twenty-four (24) hours of discovery IAW Chapter 210, Part II, DTR 4500.9-R. In addition, Contractor shall report any damage caused by Contractor to cargo or vessel, immediately to the COR/ACOR.

5.3.2. In-Stow Inspections. When requested by COR/ACOR, Contractor shall perform a one hundred percent (100%) in-stow inspection of each hold/deck or mode of surface transport worked prior to beginning discharge operations and/or at completion of loading operations.

In-stow inspections are used to identify damages caused in shipment or during loading operations. Upon discovery of any damages, Contractor and COR/ACOR shall perform a joint inspection. Contractor shall prepare a cargo exception report IAW DTR 4500.9-R and submit the report to COR/ACOR within four (4) hours following completion of port-vessel operations.

5.3.4. Attachments to the DD Form 361, TDR. Contractor’s initial submission shall include photographs, statements from those on site at time of pilferage and/or damage, packing list and a copy of the delivery receipt (if available). Contractor shall ensure that missing and/or damaged items are highlighted on packing lists (DD Form 1750 or equivalent).

5.4. Contract Manager. Contractor shall have a Contract Manager or other authorized representative on site for each shift at all times during port handling and cargo distribution operations. Outside of cargo operations, Contractor shall have a Contract Manager or other authorized representative physically available or on call to the COR/ACOR, who can make himself available within one (1) hour of call. During vessel operations, Contractor must exercise stevedore oversight for all gang activity onboard vessels and in staging yards. If any delay of operations results from stevedore absence on deck or in the staging yard; Government will not compensate Contractor.

5.4.1. Supervisor. Contractor must provide an on-site Supervisor able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently at all times for each yard and pier side. Contractor must have a manager available by phone at all times to respond on-site to any issue within two (2) hours.

Contractor’s on-site manager shall attend all scheduled Cargo Operations Meetings, to review current operations, discuss and/or finalize operations plans for next work period and activities.

5.4.2. Contractor shall have a dedicated manager and at least two (2) alternates to serve as single Points of Contact (POC) for interface with Government on all contract-related performance activities and issues. These individuals shall have decision-making authority to act as the central Contractor POC. Contractor shall provide telephone numbers for contract manager and alternates. Contractor shall have available a manager/alternate available twenty four-seven (24/7). Manager and alternate(s) shall meet as necessary with the COR/ACOR to discuss contract performance.

5.4.3. Contractor shall organize Contractor labor into working shifts as requested by the COR /ACOR IAW PSA regulations and Customs of the Port. If Contractor, is unable to perform services required, Contractor must notify COR/ACOR immediately.

5.4.4. Personnel.

5.4.4.1. Labor Laws. Contractor shall ensure compliance with all PSA Corporation Limited and host nation Labor laws and regulations.

5.4.4.2. Documentation. Contractor shall ensure all employees have appropriate licenses/ certifications to conduct operations and operate equipment as well as handling all types of cargo including HAZMAT, and installation access badges, as required by PSA Corporation Limited and host nation. See paragraph 2.1.4 above for details.

5.5.4.4. Contractor shall ensure its employees meet U.S. Government guidelines regarding foreign national employment, and do not bring any contraband material into or out of any Government or PSA Corporation Limited installation or facility.

5.6. Contractor shall order labor, material, and equipment based upon agreement with the COR/

ACOR.

5.7. Contractor shall compare Government reports to Contractor documents and identify discrepancies and recommend reconciliations to the COR/ACOR.

5.8. Contractor shall provide a certified POC for HAZMAT cargo handling IAW paragraph/table 1.3.1.5, International Maritime Organization (IMO) International Dangerous Goods Code (IMDGC) and CFR49 §172.702.

5.8.1. Government anticipates shipments of hazardous commodities. International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDGC), applicable Host Nation Safety Standards, Department of Defense (DoD) Standards, whichever is more stringent, shall govern transportation and handling of hazardous cargo for shipment.

5.8.1.1. Hazardous Cargo. Prior to commencing any explosive/hazardous cargo operation, Contractor shall ensure all necessary and approved explosive permits and authorizations required to handle ammunition and explosives are on-hand from the Government of Singapore/PSA. Loading/discharge of hazardous commodities may occur at terminal facilities at Sembawang, in explosive anchorages, or Tuas Jetty; however, in some situations PSA Corporation may authorize loading and/or discharging of some commodities (with prior approval) at other Singapore terminals.

5.8.1.2. Whenever commodities require special permits and extraordinary handling based on DoD, host nation or PSA Corporation Limited requirements, Government will compensate Contractor for any additional costs, IAW PSA tariffs for those expenses to which the tariffs apply. For expenses outside Port Authority tariffs, COR/ACOR may authorize in writing performance of these additional services on a case-by-case basis. If COR/ACOR fails to preapprove in writing performance of these additional services, Contractor is not required to perform those services on the cargo at issue.

5.8.1.3. Contractor must maintain one hundred percent (100%) proper segregation of hazardous cargo while staged in yards and during transport to the pier IAW applicable DoD, host nation, PSA Corporation Limited and IMDGC standards and regulations, whichever is more stringent.

5.8.1.4. All Contractor personnel who operate U.S. Government or Contractor furnished vehicles laden with hazardous material, to include munitions, shall possess an approved license with appropriate host nation HAZMAT endorsement. Additionally, Contractor will provide information reflecting HAZMAT certification on DA Forms 348 or equivalents, subject to COR/ACOR review at any time.

5.8.2. HAZMAT Cleanup. Contractor shall respond IAW with its Emergency Response Plan to contain, cleanup and dispose of properly, all hazardous material spills or leaks. Contractor will deposit material collected at a Hazardous Waste Accumulation Point (HWAP) at locations designated by host nation government and/or PSA Corporation Limited. For all spills or leaks greater than five (5) gallons, Contractor will contact PSA Corporation Limited Fire Department for cleanup guidance. Contractor will complete a Spill/Release Report Form for each hazardous material spill incident responded to (five (5) gallons and below) and submit forms to the COR/ACOR and PSA Corporation Limited, as required.

5.9. Quality Control.

5.9.1. Quality Assurance. Government shall conduct its QA responsibilities IAW contract’s Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). Government has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all places and times during the term of the contract. Contractor shall not limit or hinder Governments access to places where services (to include services performed by sub-contractors) are performed. At its discretion Government may or may not notify Contractor in advance.

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

5.10. Out of Pocket (OOP) Expenses-Related to support of transportation of cargo and terminal operations. Contractor shall obtain approval from the COR/ACOR for each line item of material not exceeding the threshold of three thousand five hundred US dollars ($3,500) on either a unit or cumulative effort. Any purchases above the threshold of three thousand US dollars ($3,500) shall require CO approval in advance. Contractor shall provide specialized equipment (examples: floating crane, scissor lifts, generators, light sets, etc.) and supplies reimbursed by the Government at actual cost. Contractor must provide vendor receipts for reimbursement. Types of supplies include, but not limited to, lumber, placards, straps, shackles, tie wire, clips, fuel for military cargo and GFE (other than commodity operation) and banding material. Contractor will also provide third party services related to support of transportation and terminal operations such as crane orders for extra labor operations.

5.11. Contractor shall submit invoices for all outstanding container leases on a monthly basis, not wait until such time as leased containers return to Singapore for redelivery or retrograde shipments back to Contractor. The bill shall cover only leasing accruals that occurred in that month without regard to bills submitted prior to that date. See formatting template at Appendix B.

5.12. Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (Import).

5.12.1. Contractor shall prepare the vessel for discharge to include unlashing and physical removal of cargo from the vessel. Vessel discharge involves planning, cargo preparation and unloading outbound from the vessels. Contractor shall provide all services for receipt, clerking, and checking. Inclusive of the vessel discharge commodity rate, Contractor shall discharge and document cargo (to include capturing linked, nested, and secondary items) of inbound cargo IAW with agreed upon Discharge Plan and staged IAW agreed upon Staging Plan (e.g. by type and destination) within time frame established at the cargo pre-operations meeting between the Contractor and the COR/ACOR. Contractor shall handle all classes of cargo including sensitive, classified, HAZMAT cargo and Reefers (temperature-sensitive) IAW discharge and stage plans and current regulations. COR/ACOR must approve any changes. Prior to the start of each vessel operation, COR/ACOR will confirm in writing with the Contractor the mutually agreed upon timeframe for the safe and efficient completion of vessel discharge, but Government will not hold Contractor accountable for delays in vessel operations resulting from circumstances beyond Contractor control or responsibility.

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

5.12.3. Contractor shall return vessel lashing gear to its proper place (lashing bins and wall racks) aboard ship and clean the vessel and operational pier areas including removal of debris prior to vessel departure.

5.13. Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (Export).

5.13.1. Contractor shall load cargo on the vessel from its place of rest in staging areas or from mode conveyances to point of stow aboard vessel IAW approved vessel pre-stow plan furnished by the Contractor and approved by the COR/ACOR within the time frame established by mutual agreement. Contractor will provide all services for receipt, clerking, and checking. Contractor shall handle all classes of cargo including sensitive, classified, HAZMAT and Reefer Cargo IAW the pre-stow plan. Contractor shall secure cargo IAW SDDCTEA PAMs 55-22, Marine Lifting and Lashing and best industry practices. Contractor shall coordinate all vessel activity with the COR/ACOR, vessel master/chief mate, and with the Military Sealift Command Far East (MSCFE). Contractor shall receive and review expected cargo list. Contractor shall prepare pre-stow plan for accuracy and efficiency of vessel operations and report discrepancies, issues or concerns to the COR/ACOR. COR/ACOR will confirm with Contractor the mutually agreed upon timeframe for the safe and efficient completion of loading the vessel. Factors such as cargo volume, stow factors, Required Delivery Date (RDD), cargo mix and vessel type worked shall determine vessel operation completion timeframes, but Government will not hold Contractor accountable for delays in vessel operations resulting from circumstances beyond Contractor control or responsibility.

5.13.2. Contractor shall provide documentation using load lists that reflect correct stow locations, nested, linked, secondary loads (as requested) and condition of loaded cargo.

5.13.3. For vessel load and discharge, Government will:

-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 Contractor specified within this contract.

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

-Identify the COR/ACOR to oversee contract operations.

-Provide a qualified point of contact for HAZMAT.

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

-Provide tally sheets and Military Shipping Labels (MSL) as applicable to the Contractor.

-Process Contractor activity pay into GATES or system of record NLT 48 hours after receipt of documentation; -As applicable to type of operations, provide a discharge report; manifest; cargo load list; GATES on hand report; ; staging requirements; and when provided, a final stow plan for vessel discharge, to Contractor -Assist Contractor with resolution of 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.

5.14. Other non-Vessel Operations

5.14.1. Cargo Transfer within Port Area (Drayage). When requested by the COR/ACOR Contractor shall arrange and conduct necessary drayage to transport cargo in/around Singapore to destination and from storage sites to trans-shipment point/port/terminal. COR/ ACOR and Contractor shall agree on quantity and capacity of vehicles used to transport cargo. Contractor shall perform cargo transfer from one place of rest to another within the port area or loading/lashing/securing onto modes of land transport for movement to other terminals within Singapore. Loading shall also include removing/reinstalling transporter components; i.e., sideboards, rails, when requested by COR/ACOR. Government will not compensate Contractor for cargo movement from the Diego Garcia shuttle vessel to terminal staging areas for loading aboard vessels for export out of Singapore.

5.14.1.1. Removal of Materials. Contractor shall remove dunnage and lashing gear from surface mode(s) of transportation. Contractor shall keep all work areas free of wood splinters, nails, lashing gear and other residue generated during loading/unloading and lashing/ unlashing operations.

5.14.1.2. During Call forward/export operations, no work stoppage shall occur once cargo is loaded on or unloaded from land transport. Drivers are responsible for tying down cargo and then immediately moving to appropriate pier after passing through normal checkpoints (scanning, tallying, & customs). Contractor will ensure use of proper tie down gear to move cargo.

5-14.1.3. Cargo Transfer within Port Area. Contractor shall place cargo at designated place of rest or on mode of conveyance as requested by COR/ACOR. Contractor shall provide all required MHE to support COR/ACOR directed cargo transfer operations to include loading and unloading lighters, railcars and trucks. For purposes of this contract, the port area is defined as within the limits of Singapore Island and Singapore Anchorage areas.

5.14.1.4. Cargo Transfer Outside Port Area. Contractor shall transfer cargo from one place of rest to another place of rest as requested by the COR/ACOR. Contractor shall only make transfers within Singapore when directed by the COR/ACOR.

5.14.1.5. Contractor shall ensure vehicles used to transport Government cargo are safe and serviceable. If Class V cargo is involved, COR/ACOR shall conduct a DD Form 626 inspection to ensure serviceability of vehicles and proper licensing/qualifications of drivers.

Contractor shall not load trucks/trailers that fail this inspection, but may discharge any loaded truck that fails this inspection, if safe to do so, and deadline the truck/trailer on the spot.

Under no circumstances will Contractor allow loaded trucks/trailers failing inspection back on the road with or without their loads until the reasons for failure are corrected or the trucks/ trailers are taken to another location for repair without their cargo aboard. Trucks/trailers shall have serviceable sideboards to restrain cargo.

5.14.1.6. All drivers shall carry a valid current driver’s license for the category of vehicle driven, type of cargo transported, and all work permits. Contractor shall fully brief personnel on their duties, safety requirements and security aspects of the operation. For trucks carrying HAZMAT, each driver shall have issued an Emergency Response Guide (ERG) or pages from this manual covering the cargo transported for placement in each truck cab for use in an emergency. Supplement with copies of Material Safety and Data Sheets (MSDS) for HAZMAT cargo, as appropriate.

5.14.1.7. Contractor shall ensure that cargo is secured on inland conveyances using proper dunnage and lashing equipment, chains and chain binders.

5.14.1.8. Contractor trucks/trailers loaded with ammunition shall have at least one twelve

(12) kgm dry powder fire extinguisher on board the truck.

5.14.1.9. Contractor shall provide vehicle repairs, recovery and/or replacement, and casualty evacuation along any roadway routes during all movement hours.

5.14.1.10. Contractor shall coordinate with consignee for proper discharge of cargo at inland designation.

5.14.1.11. Contractor shall obtain port removal/entry permits and necessary customs clearance for all cargo. Contractor shall obtain special passes/permits and road passes as required.

5.14.1.12. Self-transportable non-tracked vehicles. When approved by the COR/ACOR, Contractor shall have these vehicles driven to final designation/storage sites by qualified drivers.

5.14.2. Cargo Onward Movement.

5.14.2.1. Cargo Disposition within Singapore. Contractor shall dray cargo to final destinations within Singapore as requested by COR/ACOR.

5.14.2.2. Transportation of cargo from port by means of trucks, railcars, or lighters.

Contractor shall provide cargo onward movement as directed by COR/ACOR. Contractor shall provide a Closure Report to COR/ACOR at the end of each onward movement mission.

5.14.3. Cargo Receipt.

5.14.3.1. Import. Contractor shall unlash, unsecure, and remove cargo from modes of inland transportation to designated place of rest. Unloading also includes removing/reinstalling transporter components on inland conveyances; i.e., sideboards, rails and tarpaulins after discharging cargo.

5.14.3.2. Export. Contractor shall move cargo from place of rest and load, lash, and secure cargo on modes of inland transportation to final destinations or other terminals in Singapore.

Loading also includes reinstalling transporter components; i.e., sideboards, rails and tarpaulins on conveyances after loading cargo IAW SDDCTEA PAM 55-20, host nation/PSA Corporation Limited which shall govern lashing and securing of cargo on trucks.

5.14.4. Container Management. Container management entails establishment, coordination and maintenance of container data. Support includes, but is not limited to: container receipt, inventory, and input, update and verification of in-transit visibility data using Government provided systems such as GATES, Army Container Asset Management System (ACAMS), Global Transportation Network Convergence (IGC), iSSDC, and IBS, all of which are done by Government with Contractor input.

5.14.4.1. ACAMS. As requested by the COR/ACOR, Contractor shall provide data on container serial numbers, locations, and DTGs for all containers arriving, departing, loading and/or discharging on/from ships supporting Diego Garcia operations, respectively, immediately after the event occurs. COR/ACOR will input data to ACAMS.

5.14.4.2. Monthly Inventory. Contractor shall conduct a monthly inventory of all stationary containers in Singapore awaiting movement to Diego Garcia and report to COR/ACOR for input to ACAMS.

5.14.4.3. Container Leasing. COR/ACOR may request containers for leasing from Contractor.

5.14.4.4. Contractor shall perform stuffing and stripping operations without damage to cargo if requested by COR/ACOR.

5.14.4.4.1. Stuffing Operations.

5.14.4.4.1.1. Contractor shall remove cargo from place of rest and block and brace (stuff) into cargo transporters. Mark and/or tag all containers/flat racks IAW MIL-STD 129P, MIL- HDBK 138B and Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR 4500.9-R). Contractor shall tape or otherwise secure a copy of the shipping load list (DD Form 1750 or equivalent) on container/flat rack IAW COR/ACOR instructions, except for sensitive cargo which will have this documentation secured on the inside of the container door.

5.14.4.4.1.2. Blocking and Bracing. Contractor shall ensure that all cargo stuffed into containers/flat racks is adequately blocked and braced to prevent movement/damage during shipment.

5.14.4.4.2. Stripping (Unstuffing) Operations. Contractor shall strip cargo from cargo transporters to designated place of rest. Stripping also includes unblocking/unsecuring cargo and cleaning containers/flat racks by removal of labels, placards, debris and nails.

5.14.4.4.3. Verification of Seal Numbers. Contractor shall verify seal numbers on containers to seal numbers annotated on Transportation Control and Movement Documents (TCMD) (DD Forms 1384). Contractor shall report any discrepancies immediately to the COR/ACOR and annotate on TCMDs.

5.14.4.4.4. Broken/Missing Seal and/or Damaged Cargo. Prior to stripping containers with either broken or missing seals, or which contain damaged cargo, Contractor shall notify Singapore Customs and COR/ACOR. Contractor, at COR/ACOR direction/presence, will open unsealed or containers with broken seals to verify contents and potential pilferage/ damage. Contractor will then affix a new seal to the container with broken or missing seal and properly annotate the new seal number on the TCMD as well as report it to the COR/ ACOR for annotating to GATES manifest.

5.14.5. Yard Management. Contractor shall manage all cargo yards including receipt, staging, movement, and inventorying of cargo, in-transit visibility data input, update and verification.

5.14.5.1. Contractor shall establish, coordinate and maintain a container yard. Support includes, but not limited to, container receipt, inventory, and input, CSC re-inspection (as required), update and verification of in-transit visibility data using Government-provided data from systems such as Army Container Asset Management System (ACAMS), Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES), Integrated Data Environment and Global Transportation Network Convergence (IGC) and Integrated Booking System (IBS). Contractor shall provide this data to the COR/ACOR who will input it and update the systems above.

5.14.5.2. Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Support. Contractor shall pre-position on site appropriate types and amounts of equipment necessary to support cargo movement/ operations.

5.14.6. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Management. COR/ACOR will manage RFID-ITV to include providing missing RFID tags, RFID tag maintenance, in-transit visibility data input, update, and verification using Radio Frequency In-Transit Visibility (RF- ITV), GATES, and IGC. Contractor will provide data required by COR/ACOR for this purpose.

5.14.6.1. When requested by the COR/ACOR, Contractor shall receive, attach and/or affix RFID tags to containers or cargo. Contractor is responsible to match data on the outside of the tag with the appropriate container or piece of cargo. When no tags are received by the vessel cutoff date, Contractor adhering to standard theater/DoD RFID tag policies, shall report all cargo without RFID tags to the COR/ACOR.

5.14.6.2. Program Tags. All DoD cargo shall arrive with RFID tags affixed and operational.

One hundred percent (100%) accountability and accuracy for all cargo is required. All DoD cargo, except cargo from non-DoD shippers, shall have RFID tags affixed.

5.14.6.3. Document Cargo. Contractor shall report all cargo information in conjunction with established or provided Container Management guidance. Information recorded for each cargo piece will include at a minimum:

5.14.6.3.1. TCN Number (taken from the label on the cargo).

5.14.65.3.2. RFID Tag Number (taken from the tag on the cargo).

5.14.6.3.3. Complete container number, if applicable (asset mark/serial number/check digit).

5.14.6.4. Customer Service. COR/ACOR shall interface with customers and other interested parties concerning cargo. However, COR/ACOR may require Contractor provide information on cargo in support of customer queries.

5.15. Environmental Controls:

5.15.1. Emergency Response Plan. Contractor shall submit an Emergency Response Plan detailing its plan for handling hazardous substances and spills. Contractor shall report immediately to the COR/ACOR and Contractor Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) any leakage or spillage of hazardous substances on the ground or any leakage or spillage that entered the drainage system of the harbor. Per PSA Corporation Limited and host nation laws/ regulations, also notify those personnel within timeframes directed.

5.15.2. Response to Environmental Incident. Contractor is responsible for assuming command and control of the situation by securing the scene, providing incident command and control, evacuating personnel, stopping the release, containing spills, and decontaminating personnel.

Contractor shall request mutual aid from PSA Corporation Limited and other local authorities, as required. Contractor ECO shall coordinate any Contractor clean-up efforts approved by the COR /ACOR and PSA Corporation Limited.

5.15.3. Environmental Compliance. Contractor shall comply with all applicable US, DoD, host nation, and PSA Corporation Limited environmental laws and regulations, whichever is more stringent, to include, but not limited to, the following:

5.15.3.1. Remediation efforts. Remediation efforts shall include verification and documentation of abatement of the contamination source and all contaminated and waste materials disposed of in an approved…