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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

STEVEDORING AND RELATED TERMINAL SERVICES (S&RTS)

PORT OF GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI

Stevedoring & Related Terminal Services

Performance Work Statement

FOR

Military Operations Terminal

842d Transportation Battalion

Gulfport, MS

14 December 2017

Stevedoring & Related Terminal Services Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Table of Contents

1. BACKGROUND & SCOPE

2. MISSION-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

3. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Appendix A Payment, Ordering, and Invoicing Instructions

Appendix B Glossary of Terms

Appendix C List of Acronyms & Abbreviations

1. 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 of Work. The Contractor shall provide all Stevedoring and Related Terminal

Services (S&RTS) S&RTS to include all labor, equipment, gear, tools, documents, materials and miscellaneous supplies and services to satisfy the scope of this Performance Work Statement

(PWS). The Contractor performs the specific tasks mentioned herein at the port of Gulf Port, located in Gulfport Mississippi in a manner consistent with the best commercial practices. The specific tasks will be inclusive of services required for vessel loading, cargo receipt and disposition, cargo staging, transfer of cargo, tallying and checking, and handling of government provided securing materials. The Contractor is also required to provide physical security, facilities, storage/staging, office space and office supplies, and equipment to perform all required documentation--to include other related miscellaneous requirements as outlined in this PWS.

1.2.1 Calling for Services. Specific services to be performed under task order issued IAW the clause of this contract shall be identified by the COR and conveyed to appointed Ordering Officer

(OO). All services will be ordered and task number assigned. The OO shall develop an order estimate identifying all services agreed to by the COR and the Contractor as required, as soon as practicable prior to the start date/time of any missions. The COR/ACOR may also identify during an operation additional labor/services/equipment verbally to the Contractor when necessitated by the operation and signed written request. The Contractor shall confirm all verbal orders in writing with the OO within 24 hours. The OO will finalize each task order, accounting for actual performance within 7 days following completion of each task performance. Work performed without written task orders will result in non-payment to the Contractor. The Contractor shall reconcile all work with the COR and all SDDC forms (288, 290s, time sheets) are completed and signed. The Contractor shall submit final invoice for payment upon notice that, final task orders are completed.

1.3 Personnel. The Contractor shall identify a contract manager and at least one (1) alternate who shall be responsible for the proper coordination and performance of the work. Both shall have full decision making authority to act for the Contractor on all matters pertaining to the operation.

1.4 Physical Security. The Contractor shall control entrance and exit by positive identification.

Access shall be restricted to personnel required for the operation. The US Government reserves the right to take any additional security or protective measures warranted by specific actions which are deemed appropriate by the Contracting Officer (CO) or Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and upon request, require the Contractor to secure the vessel, cargo, pier and staging area as well as guard all access/exit gates. The Contractor shall provide Jersey/concrete barriers to include set up around the staging area, (Schedule 6).

1.5 Hours of Operation. Working hours are Monday through Sunday 0001-2400 hours with three meal breaks: 1100-1200 and 1800-1900 and 0200-0300. Working hours/shifts will be established with the COR prior to all operations.

1.6 Environmental Controls. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable local environmental laws and regulations and shall notify the COR immediately upon discovery of possible contamination, leaks, and/or non-compliance of environmental procedures by any activity or source.

1.7 Labor and Commodity Rates. All cargo handling, facilities, storage, services, supplies, equipment, or documentation will be compensated as specified in the Schedule of Rates (SOR).

1.7.1 Commodity Rate Basis. The commodity rates set forth in the SOR are based on work performed during 1st shift (day shift) Monday through Friday. Work performed during other shifts shall be compensated by the commodity rate plus the applicable shift differential rates identified in Schedule 3C of the SOR for each man in each gang.

1.7.2 Extra Labor. For services not covered under a commodity rate and when ordered by the

OO, the Contractor shall provide labor under an Extra Labor (XL) rate basis as set forth in Schedule

2 of the SOR. The Contractor shall ensure that services performed on XL basis shall meet or exceed the experienced production standards for work performed on a commodity rate basis. The

Contractor shall provide hourly labor in support of services ordered that are outside of commodity services. Compensation for labor will also include any standby detention time when standby detention time is not at the fault of the Contractor.

1.7.3 Detention. When detention occurs during a commodity operation, the Contractor shall absorb the first detention time of fifteen (15) Minutes or less. The government shall pay the

Contractor at detention rates per the SOR for persons or gangs, including clerks and equipment operators (drivers) for each detention period in excess of fifteen minutes including the first full fifteen minutes thereof. Final labor hours will be supported by time sheets provided by the

Contractor and certified by the COR. Compensation will be at the rates set forth in Schedule 3A of the SOR.

1.7.3.1 Detention shall not be authorized for any part of a gang that is not required on commodity operations or when certain classes of labor on commodity operations are required to stand by because of another class of labor performing a commodity operation. For example, commodity vessel load is inclusive of loading and lashing cargo. Gangs conducting the load & lash are inclusive of each other under one commodity rate; therefore, drivers or lashers during the process of load and lash may be waiting for the other to perform or complete their job. Neither party will be placed on detention while the other is performing (commodity) work.

1.7.3.2 Crane and Crane Operator Detention. Crane and operator detention shall apply only when the Contractor orders a crane and operator service from the port or terminal and the labor provided is unable to work a shift or part of a shift due to circumstances within the Government’s control, such as two-hour delay or non-arrival of the vessel. The Government shall reimburse the

Contractor the cost for the crane and operator per crane hour to the nearest 15 minutes.

1.7.4 Shift Differential. When work is performed in a shift other than regular daily shift, the

Contractor shall be compensated in accordance with the applicable overtime differential rate for each employee working, including equipment operators, drivers, and foreman. When work is performed on an extra labor basis, differential rates shall be compensated at the differential rates set forth in Schedule

3B of the SOR. If local labor agreements dictate standard hours of work, and services are ordered outside of these published standard hours, the Contractor shall supply services and be compensated a shift differential rate as set forth in Schedule 3C of the Schedule of rates. During commodity operations, the shift differential rate will be paid on a per man per hour basis in addition to the commodity rates;

for work outside of commodity operations, the shift differential will be added to the hourly labor rate.

Final shift differential hours will be supported by time sheets provided by the Contractor and certified by the COR.

1.7.5 Gear and Equipment. When performing services outside of commodity operations, the

Contractor shall furnish all gear and equipment required to perform the ordered services. Rental of any equipment shall include the operator for that equipment. Compensation shall be set forth in

Schedules 2 & 4 of the SOR.

1.8 Out-of-Pocket (OOP) Expenses. OOP expenses involve the reimbursement of actual payments made by the Contractor to a third party and must be substantiated by the Contractor by submitting the paid invoice/receipt to either the CO or COR. OOP expenses will be reimbursed only for mission related services and/or materials identified on labor order forms. OOP expenses do not include expenses inherent to performing stevedoring and related terminal services. For the purpose of purchasing supplies or non-durable goods, the Contractor shall obtain approval from the CO or COR for each item requested. All such materials shall become Government property.

The Contractor shall recover and reuse serviceable material/supplies vessel operations and when used in subsequent other operations when possible, the Contractor will not compensated for re-use of recovered materials. OOP expenses exceeding $3,500 shall require prior approval from the

Contracting Officer. Administration Fees are allowable as OOP expenses and shall be set forth in

Schedules 7, 8 & 10 (respectfully) of the SOR.

1.9 The Contractor shall turn in/store any unused materials provided by the Government upon completion of operation.

1.10 Invoices. Quoted rates shall be all-inclusive. Rates shall be quoted and payments made in

US Dollars. The Contractor shall submit their invoice no later than ten (10) days to the COR for verification and approval after completion of the operation. Payment will be made within thirty

(30) days from the COR certifying the invoice(s).

1.11 Damages. The Contractor shall be liable for all damage/repairs caused by the Contractor willfully or by gross negligence. The Contractor shall either repair all equipment damaged or reimburse the Government for the cost of such repairs. The Contractor shall notify the COR immediately upon discovering any damage to cargo or equipment.

1.12 Claims. A claim of any damages will be determined and quoted by the Government and must be verified/accepted by both the Government and the Contractor. This quoted estimate will serve as the basis for the claim, which will be filed IAW the liability insurance claim policy.

1.13 Safety Requirements. The Contractor must comply with applicable international, federal, state, local installations 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, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and devices necessary to protect employees in all areas on the installation, sea port, rail/truck yards and on the vessel.

1.13.1 Monitoring. The Contractor is responsible for enforcement and monitoring of applicable international, federal, state, local installation safety and fire regulations. Deviations or failure to comply with applicable safety rules may be documented by any government representative and reported to the COR for formal advisement and corrections to the Contractor or the designated safety representative. Safety Discrepancies will be logged within the defined quality performance process.

1.13.2 Safety Driver Training, Qualified Driver. The Contractor shall ensure that personnel operating Government Vehicles possess the proper training to operate all classes of vehicles, and have in their possession a valid State Driver’s License. Drivers designated to drive vehicles designated in/as weight class, or hazard class, will have the appropriate class license and/or hazmat license endorsement. The Contractor shall provide daily to the COR/ACOR a list of drivers being used and those designated to operate hazard classed vehicles.

1.13.3 HAZMAT. The Contractor shall provide two qualified points of contact (POC), certified for handling all classes of HAZMAT IAW 49 CFR 172.704d. The Contractor shall provide the

COR with a list of names each day for those drivers who are assigned to handle hazardous cargo.

1.13.3.1 HAZMAT Handling. The Contractor shall handle hazardous cargo in accordance with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations and DOD Manual 4145.26.M, International Maritime

Organization regulations and local port restrictions.

1.13.4 Safety Briefings. The Contractor shall, at own expense, conduct and document safety briefings for all workers prior to all operations and at each shift change thereafter, and must brief new workers as any new labor is added. Safety briefings will be conducted by the Contractor, and supervised by Government representative, and discuss safety topics as it relates to the type of operations being conducted (e.g. truck, rail, vessel, yard, crane, etc.), and at minimum must meet

OSHA regulatory guidance.

2. MISSION-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Planning. The Government shall perform adequate advanced planning to ensure an efficient and economical operation. These plans shall include all aspects of the operation to ensure the Contractor provides the required manpower, equipment, and resources to perform the operation.

Planning shall include, but is not limited to, allocation of gangs, equipment, and estimated time of completion. An operations planning meeting shall be held daily or on an as needed basis. The

Government shall perform initial operations brief no later than 24 hours prior to contract execution.

2.1.1 As applicable, the Government will provide the Contractor:

2.1.1.1 Staging plan and cargo handling instructions

2.1.1.2 Resolution for any cargo discrepancies (including HAZMAT)

2.1.1.3 Identification of sensitive/classified/HAZMAT cargo and provide handling instructions

2.1.1.4 Vessel stow plan and cargo handling instructions

2.1.2 Drivers. The Contractor shall provide all drivers and equipment operators needed for all operations, for the receipt, loading vessels, discharging trucks, transfer, and drayage of all cargo transiting the port. Those drivers will be qualified to operate the equipment and follow all safety requirements as stated in Paragraphs 1.13.2 and 2.5.1 of this PWS.

2.2 Berthing. The Contractor shall coordinate berthing facilities with the cognizant authorities.

No extra charges to the US Government shall be made for coordination for berthing facilities.

Berthing facilities shall conform to port safety regulations.

2.3 Cargo Receipt. The Contractor is responsible for the receipt of military convoy, or discharging, unloading of containers, vehicles, and trailers from commercial truck/rail conveyances. The Contractor is responsible for unlashing all cargo and the documentation of this and associated nested cargo prior to this cargo being staged in the staging area. The Contractor shall verify cargo description, dimensional data, and report deficiencies to the COR. The

Contractor shall provide housekeeping duties inclusive to commodity work during all phases of the operations: picking up and disposing of debris from the staging yards, vessel, and adjacent areas as needed. The Contractor shall perform truck/rail operations in a manner that no damage is caused by the Contractor. Compensation is IAW Schedule 1B2, 1B4, or 1C of the SOR.

2.4 Opening and Closing of Vessels. When required due to weather or working conditions, the Contractor shall remove and replace tarpaulins, battens, hatch covers, beams, and tank tops with respect to all decks and deep tanks as directed by the COR. The packing and removing of side ramps and steel plates on LOLO vessels is included as routine opening and closing.

2.5 Vessel Loading Operations. The Contractor shall provide vessel loading services. The

Contractor will follow the staging and loading plans provided by the Government. When loading commercial vessels, the COR will coordinate loading operations with the vessel agent. Services include planning, cargo preparation, cargo handling, or drayage, lashing, and documentation services. The Contractor shall load the vessel IAW the provided stow plan within the agreed upon time frame established at the planning meeting, or revise the time frame with the COR’s approval.

The Contractor shall move cargo from the sterile/staging area to the vessel without compromising the agricultural clearance integrity. The Contractor will 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 all classes of supply as outlined in the SOR. The Contractor shall perform loading operations in such a manner that no damage is caused by the Contractor. The Contractor shall comply with the transportation priorities in DOD Regulation 4500.9R (DTR). Compensation is per the Schedule

1A1 of the SOR.

2.5.1 The Contractor shall verify that individuals who perform driving functions, and those identified to operate Specialized Government Equipment are qualified to do so. The Contractor’s drivers will be required to drive and must be familiar with the current procedures for starting, moving, driving, and shut down requirements for the vehicles/equipment they are operating, particularly the newer model MRAPS, Heavy Equipment Transporters (HETT), Heavy Expanded

Mobility Tactical Trucks (HEMTTs), and armored track vehicles such as M1BV mine sweeper.

2.5.2 Lashing Operations. The Contractor shall lash and secure cargo on the vessel as directed by the Chief Mate and/or the COR. Compensation for lashing and securing of cargo loaded is included in the commodity rates. The Contractor shall also record/report all Contractor provided dunnage, lashing and securing material used aboard the vessel.

2.5.3 Time Lapse. When loading, lashing, or securing cargo aboard the vessel, no time shall lapse between loading and lashing.

2.5.4 Inspections. The Contractor shall perform 100% in-stow inspection with the COR (or the

COR’s designee) and the chief mate (or duty mate) of each hold/deck at the completion of the loading operations. The purpose of the in-stow inspection is to identify missed, un-secured, or damaged cargo. Upon discovery of any lashing deficiencies, the Contractor shall make corrections on the spot. Compensation for this operation is inclusive in the commodity rate for loading.

2.6 Tally. When conducting operations, the Contractor shall tally cargo. The Contractor shall prepare documentation IAW the COR’s direction and using best commercial practices. Reports and documentation shall be prepared legibly in ink and in English with the preparer’s name and date.

2.7 Staging Area. The Contractor shall provide 30,000 square meters of staging area to support cargo receipt, staging, and vessel loading. Included in the cargo staging requirement is the requirement to provide a sterile staging area.

2.8 Government Handling of Cargo. The Government reserves the right to conduct cargo handling, provide military drivers, or other US-contracted specialized personnel as it sees fit during cargo receipt, vessel loading, and any required transfers in support of the scope of the operation.

The Government will notify the Contractor in advance of intent to utilize personnel not provided by the Contractor. When directed by the COR, the Contractor shall provide personnel to assist the

US Government-provided personnel and compensation shall be at the XL rates in Schedule 2 of the SOR. Lashing and unlashing of cargo during the cargo receipt, loading and transfers during the port operations are the Contractor’s responsibility unless otherwise specified by the COR.

2.9 Office Space Facilities. The Contractor shall provide temporary portable office space for up to ten (10) personnel within the staging area for the duration of the mission. Portable office space shall be equipped with furniture, heating/cooling, and electricity, prior to mission start, the specific details regarding furniture will be given at the operational planning meeting. Except where otherwise noted, all facilities shall be compensated at the rates set forth in Schedule 6 of the

SOR.

2.10 Communication/Audiovisual Services. The Contractor shall provide unrestricted access to telephone/internet service, facsimile equipment. Office equipment charges will be compensated under Schedule 6 of SOR.

2.11 Copier Services. When requested by the COR, the Contractor shall provide a copier machine capable of reproducing a minimum of 1,000 copies per day each. Service shall include transportation/removal, a six hours repair response time, and supplies on an as-needed basis.

Compensation shall be at the rate set forth in Schedule 6 of the SOR.

2.12 Trash Disposal Service. When requested by the COR the Contractor shall provide refuse container (each one capable of holding five (5) cubic meters of storage space), with emptying service. Compensation shall be IAW the rate on Schedule 6 of the Schedule Rates.

2.13 Portable Latrines. When requested by the COR, the Contractor shall provide four (4) portable Latrines/Port-O-Lets: three (3) single stall units, one (1) American Disability Act compliant latrine, and two (2) hand washing station at the locations indicated by the COR within the operations area. The Contractor shall be reimbursed as stated in Schedule 6 of the Schedule

Rates. The cost to provide latrines shall include daily cleaning, resupplied, and kept operable at all times. The Contractor shall transport/remove the portable latrines at no additional cost to the

Government.

2.14 Mobile Light Sets. The Contractor shall provide mobile light sets to include maintenance and fuel which shall be compensated at the rates set forth in Schedule 4 of the SOR.

2.15 Traffic Cones, Dunnage, and Lashing Material. The COR may request the Contractor to furnish, Traffic Cones, lumber, dunnage and lashing materials required for the lashing and securing of cargo. The Contractor shall be reimbursed (with document vender receipts) as stated in

Schedule 6, 7 and 8 (respectfully) of the SOR.

3. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Performance Objective Deliverable/Performance

Standard Acceptable Quality Level

Objective #1:

PWS paragraph 1.4

Physical Security: protection is active at all times for personnel, equipment, and cargo.

100% Compliance

Objective #2:

PWS paragraph 1.13

Comply with safety standards at all times.

100%Compliance

Objective #3:

PWS paragraph 2.5

Vessel Loading Operations.

No cargo left on pier unless directed by the COR.

100%Compliance

Appendix A Payment, Ordering, and Invoicing Instructions

Payment Information

Payment Procedures

The US Government shall not pay for services unless specifically enumerated in this agreement and provided for in the Schedule of Rates in this contract.

Payment shall be made using the Transportation Financial Management System (TFMS) IAW the

Invoicing Instructions below.

Ordering Instructions

The Schedule of Rates applicable to this contract shall be converted to an ordering template for use by the Ordering Officer (OO) to issue task orders against this contract. Specific services to be performed under task orders issued IAW the ordering clause of this contract shall be identified by the

OO on the ordering template. The OO shall develop an order estimate identifying services to be performed prior to performance start. The OO shall validate funding is available prior to obligating the order estimate. Following validation of funds, the order estimate shall be assigned a unique task order number and the OO shall provide a written, signed copy of the obligated order estimate to the

Contractor prior to performance. With limited exception for incidental or cost reimbursable services

(e.g. port settlement charges, some Out-of-Pocket expenses), the Contractor is not authorized to begin performance of any service prior to receipt of a written, validated order estimate.

The COR/ OO may identify incidental or cost reimbursable services verbally when necessitated by the operation. The Contractor shall confirm verbal orders in writing with the OO within 24 hours, or as soon as otherwise practicable. Individual charges against the Out-of-Pocket expense line item (see

Schedule of Rates/PWS) are not authorized for any amount exceeding $3,500 without Contracting

Officer (CO) approval. The OO is not authorized to obligate the Government for any Out-of-Pocket expenses exceeding $3,500. The OO shall be responsible for receiving CO approval prior to performance of any tasks charged against the Out-of-Pocket line item exceeding that threshold.

The OO shall adjust and finalize the order to account for actual performance after completion of performance. The OO shall provide a written copy of the final order to the Contractor. The

Contractor shall submit a final invoice for payment, IAW with the invoicing instructions below, following receipt of the final order.

Invoicing Instructions

All invoices shall be rendered in English in the currency designated on the associated contract and shall be provided not later than 30 days after receipt of the final order. The Contractor shall provide all invoice documents for port handling charges along with associated substantiating documentation to the designated COR or COR designee for each port location. The COR shall then review the billing to insure a proper invoice has been submitted which is in accordance with the provisions set forth in the contract and accurately reflects services provided as documented in the designated substantiating documentation. Once the COR has completed their review, all valid invoice documents shall be certified and submitted to the government entitlement activity for processing. All invalid invoice documents shall also be returned to the Contractor for corrective action.

Invoice Certification Process

All invoices shall be certified for payment by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) designated to support each port location. Invoice substantiating documentation shall be provided by the Contractor to the COR to support the invoice certification process. The COR will complete the invoice certification process within 10 business days of receipt of the invoice data from the

Contractor. The COR shall then email the certified invoice document along with any associated substantiation documentation to the SDDC accounts payable organization email box at usarmy.scott.sddc.mbx.porthandling-invoices@mail.mil. SDDC accounts payable staff shall complete entitlement activity within 5 days of receipt of a certified invoice from the COR. Payment shall be issued to the applicable vendor 2 business days after entitlement has been completed. The prompt payment clock begins when a certified invoice is received by the SDDC accounts payable area. Payments taking longer than 30 days to process shall incur interest in accordance with the

Prompt Payment Act.

Invoice Documents

Invoice documents shall be aligned with task orders issued for port handling services.

One task order shall be issued each week for dock week work (i.e. rail, truck, stuffing, yard, and other non-vessel tasks). Separate invoices shall be prepared and submitted associated with each of these dock week work orders.

One task order shall also be issued for each vessel operation mission including all types of charges

(commodity, man-hour and miscellaneous). Service providers shall submit separate invoices for commodity related charges, man-hour related charges and out of pocket charges.

Invoice documents shall be provided to the designated COR or COR designee via email submission for certification purposes. The following data elements shall be provided on each invoice document:

Header Level

Vendor Number

Vendor Site Name

Contractor Id

Facility Code

Task Order Number

Invoice Payment Terms (Net 30)

Invoice Number

Invoice Date

Invoice Total Dollar Amount

Facility Code

Location

Required for vessel operations invoicing only “as applicable”

Vessel Name (ocean vessel load & discharge only)

Voydoc Number (load only) or Vessel Number (discharge only)

Vessel Operation Date From (DDMMYYYY)

Vessel Operation Date To (DDMMYYYY)

Required for dock week invoicing only “as applicable”

Dock Week Activity Date From (Rail, Truck, Stuffing, Yard, non-vessel)

Dock Week Activity Date To (Rail, Truck, Stuffing, Yard, non-vessel)

Required for Out-Of-Pocket invoicing only “as applicable”

Miscellaneous Activity Date From (DDMMYYYY)

Miscellaneous Activity Date To (DDMMYYYY)

Invoice Line Level

Schedule

Commodity Code (Not required for man-hour or miscellaneous charges)

Line Item Id

Contract Line Description

Unit of Measure

Quantity

Unit Price

Extended Amount

**Note: All Invoice Header Level and Invoice Line Level data elements without special shading are required for all invoices

Substantiating Documents

Attach a copy of the completed final Microsoft Excel task order template provided by the Ordering

Officer for the mission being billed.

For Out of Pocket charges, the Contractor shall provide the receipts supporting the charges paid. For commodity charges a GATES tally report shall be used to support all commodity based charges. For man-hour charges, a summarized timesheet capturing total hours by labor category shall be provided by the Contractor.

Frequency of Invoice File Submission

The Contractor shall submit invoices not later than thirty (30) days after completion of services.

Required for Out of Pocket invoices only.

Appendix B Glossary of Terms

Contracting Officer (CO) – A Government official with authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate Government contracts.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) – An authorized representative of the Contracting

Officer, appointed in writing, to perform specific contract administration functions.

Port Service Caller (PSC)/Ordering Officer (OO) – An US Government employee, appointed in writing by the Contracting Officer who awarded the contract, who is authorized to place calls under Blanket Delivery Orders issued by the Contracting Officer.

Quality Assurance (QA) – Those actions taken by the Government to assure services meet the requirements of the performance work statement (PWS).

Quality Control (QC) – Those actions taken by the Contractor to control the performance of services so that they meet the requirements of the PWS.

Shed – In-transit resting area adjacent to the quay and, in any case, within the same port area, where cargo is temporarily stored awaiting further movement to reach final destination.

Quay – Loading/discharging area on pier alongside berth.

Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) – An Army major command and

United States Transportation Command component that provides cargo, passenger, and personal property traffic management services to all Department of Defense Components.

Container, Empty or full – Includes all Commercial and/or Government owned containers.

This includes all BICONs, TRICONs, QUADONs, and ISO standard containers. Containing ammunition, explosives, and other hazardous cargo except small arms ammunition.

Military Vehicles and Trailers – Includes tracked or wheeled military vehicles and trailers.

Appendix C List of Acronyms & Abbreviations

CCS Cargo Control Section

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

COR Contracting Officer’s Representative

CSB Contract Support Branch

DTR Defense Transportation Regulation

EA Each

ETA Estimated Time of Arrival

ETD Estimated Time of Departure

IAW In Accordance With

LO/LO Lift-On/Lift-Off

LT Long Ton (2,240#)

MTON or M/T Measurement Ton

NLT Not Later Than

OO Ordering Officer

OOP Out-of-Pocket

PSC Port Service Caller

PPE Personal Protection Equipment

POD Port of Debarkation

PWS Performance Work Statement

QAE Quality Assurance Evaluation

QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

RO/RO Roll On/Roll Off

TCMD Transportation Control Movement Document

TCN Transportation Control Number

TOS Terminal Operations Section

XL Extra Labor