Line Haul PWS 24 Mar.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Husbandry Support and Line Haul

In Support of U.S. Government 24 March 2022

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract under which the personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. The Contractor shall ensure that all contractor employees and subcontractor employees are medically, dentally, and psychologically fit for performance of their duties.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide husbandry services including, but not limited to the following: pilotage coordination, tug support, berthing assignment, line handling support, Line Haul, vendor access, transportation and communications requirements, and customs clearances. The contractor shall also provide Stevedore Services. Crane services shall be required to load and off load the cargo from the Army Water Craft (LSV) and for cargo to be moved from staging area to pier side or pier side to the staging area outlined by OPC.

1.2 Background: Services are to support exercise Tradewinds 2022.

1.3 Objectives: The contractor shall provide Husbandry/Port Agent and line haul service

1.4 Scope: Contractor shall provide non-personal services line haul services and drivers to transport supplies, materials, equipment, and containers safely and expeditiously to include where the contractor shall coordinate with Customs Broker(s) and accurately process all required customs documentation for the Seaport, Airport in Honduras and Belize for deployment and redeployment before LSV arrival. The contractor shall accomplish the Husbandry services in coordination with the

COR/KO.

1.5 Period of Performance:

The period of performance Deployment: 15-30 April.

The period of performance Redeployment: 15 May – 1 June

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): In accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 46.202-1 Contracts for Commercial Items:

“When acquiring commercial products (see part 12), the Government shall rely on contractors' existing quality assurance systems as a substitute for Government inspection and testing before tender for acceptance unless customary market practices for the commercial product being acquired include in-process inspection. Any in-process inspection by the Government shall be conducted in a manner consistent with commercial practice.

The Government shall rely on the contractor to accomplish all inspection and testing needed to ensure that commercial services acquired conform to contract requirements before they are tendered to the Government.”

1.6.2 Operations Security (OPSEC) SOP/Plan Requirements: N/A

1.6.3 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with (IAW) the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed IAW the performance standards and contract quality requirements are met. Contract quality requirements” means the technical requirements in the contract relating to the quality of the product or service and those contract clauses prescribing inspection, and other quality controls incumbent on the contractor, to ensure the product or service conforms to the contractual requirements. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, the performance threshold, and deductions, if applicable.

1.6.4 Quality Assurance (QA): This Contract is being established using FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures; therefore, no Quality Control Plan (QCP) is required. The Government will rely on the contractor’s existing quality assurance systems as a substitute for Government inspection and testing before tender for acceptance conform to the contract requirements.

1.6.5 Recognized Holidays: The contractor is required to perform services on any observed holidays in Belize and Honduras.

1.6.6 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 08:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Sunday except when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must, at all times, maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons.

1.6.7 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed based on locations in Attachment 2.

1.6.8 Type of Contract: The Government anticipates the award of a Firm Fixed priced type contract.

1.6.9 Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures:

1.6.9.1 FPCON: In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes of clause of contract, should the US Government Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or process in accordance with DoDI 2000.16. During FPCONs Charlie and Delta, only contract services that have been deemed “mission essential” by the Government will continue. Contract services will resume when the FPCON is reduced to Bravo or lower.

1.6.9.2 HPCON: In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes of clause of contract, should the US Government Health Protection Condition (HPCON) at any individual installation change, the Government may require.

1.6.9.3 Physical Security: At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured IAW Army Regulation (AR) 190-13, “The Army Physical Security Program.”

1.6.9.4 Escorts: The Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract shall be escorted at all times by host nation security personnel or by an individual designated by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) while accessing U.S. facilities or activities.

1.6.9.5 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: N/A

1.6.9.6 Background Checks: The Contractor shall ensure contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract have passed a security check conducted by the Host Nation Police Department of their residence or the State Police Department of their U.S. residence. Security checks that have been completed as part of a personnel security clearance background investigation, or a previous background check that was a condition of employment, meet this requirement. Documentation of these checks will be made available to the KO or COR upon request. The Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract if a background security check reveals an employee is a security risk. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. If the Government determines additional background checks are required, at a minimum, and upon request from the Government, the Contractor shall provide to the KO or COR, the following information on any contractor or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract:

Full birth name Married name (if applicable) SSN or local equivalent (ID card number) Date of birth Place of birth (city, country)

1.6.9.6.1 Background Check Notification Requirements: If a background check on any employee or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract, whether the check was conducted as a condition of employment or as part of the contract with the Government, reveals any information from any source (including host country law enforcement) of criminal activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees, the Contractor shall immediately notify the KO or COR of that information. The Contractor shall make notification of:

(1) Traffic violations, other than parking, will be reported to the KO or COR only if the contract is for drivers for the Government;

(2) Any suspicious activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees the Contractor believes may pose a risk to U.S. or host nation national security or imminent risk of deadly bodily harm to any person; and

(3) Any actions taken against Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees pursuant to this requirement.

1.6.9.6.2 Remedies. In addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contractor’s failure to comply with the requirements of paragraph 1.6.9.51 may result in requiring the Contractor to remove a Contractor employee or employees from the performance of the contract.

1.6.9.6.3 Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this paragraph and the preceding paragraph in all subcontracts.

1.6.9.7 Uncleared Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Credentialing and Access Procedures: N/A

1.6.9.7.1 Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Eligible Requirements: N/A

1.6.9.7.1.1 Federal Installation/Facility Access : N/A

1.6.9.7.2. Contractor Non CAC Eligible Requirements for DOD Facility and Installation Access : N/A

1.6.9.8 Employment Eligibility: The Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor employees and sub- contractor employees performing services under this contract in the U.S. or its territories have been pre- screened for employment eligibility using the E-verify Program on the Department of Homeland Security website http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. Personnel that have not met the employment eligibility requirement on this website are not authorized to perform services under this contract. Verification of the eligibility check will be made available to the KO or COR upon request. This requirement is not in lieu of and does not relieve the Contractor from the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Forms for employment of personnel.

1.6.9.9 Access to Government Information Systems: N/A

1.6.9.10 Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons.

NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. Contractor shall not duplicate keys provided by the Government. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality

Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas.

1.6.9.10.1 The Contractor shall report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the KO and the COR (and physical property manager, if applicable) within two (2) hours or the next business day if after hours [time period may be changed to match local policies and guidance] and to request key or lock(s) replacement. This notification and request for key(s) and lock replacement shall be submitted in writing. The total cost of the replacement may be at the Contractor’s expense.

1.6.9.11 Lock Combinations: N/A

1.6.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: ensure the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract;

perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.11 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government:

Manager/Supervisor, Contract Manager, Port Agent, Program Manager, Brokers, and Drivers. The Contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate, who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The Contract Manager and alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Contract Manager or alternate shall be available between 0800AM – 700PM, 7 days a week during execution.

1.6.12 Special Qualifications or Certifications: Custom Brokers shall be certified as broker with host and partner nation countries and all drivers shall be licensed and insured and the forklift drivers shall be certified and insured.

1.6.12.1 IA/IT Training Certification: N/A

1.6.13 Identification of Contractor Employees: Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractor personnel and shall avoid representing themselves as Government employees. This identification includes meeting attendance, answering Government telephones, email communications, and working in other situations where Contractor status is not obvious. Contractor personnel identification shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges, name tags, lanyards, etc

1.6.13.1 Badging of Contractor Employees: If required by the Government, contract personnel and all associated subcontractors employees accessing U.S. facilities or activities, shall present a valid picture ID provided by the Government while accessing Government owned or contracted facilities and shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. If applicable, Government issued access badges will not be worn outside designated facility where visible to the general public. Contractor personnel shall return all U.S.

Government issued identification to appropriate U.S. Government authorities within 5 day of the end of their contractual duties.

1.6.13.2 Uniform: N/A

1.6.14 Contractor Travel: N/A

1.6.15 Other Direct Costs (ODC): N/A

1.6.16 Defense Base Act (DBA) Insurance Coverage. The Defense Base Act provides workers' compensation protection to civilian employees working outside the United States on US military bases or under a contract with the U.S. Government for public works or for national defense. The Contractor shall provide (a) before commencing performance under this contract, such workers' compensation insurance or security as the Defense Base Act (42 U.S.C. 1651, et seq.) requires and (b) continue to maintain it until performance is completed. Information on Defense Base Act can be found at www.dol.gov/owcp. The DBA requirement also applies to all subcontractors performing under this PWS. If a subcontractor is performing work under this PWS, the Contractor shall provide evidence of subcontractor's DBA insurance to the Contracting Officer no later than 30 calendar days after award. Absent submission of a subcontractor's DBA policy, the Contractor is required to provide the coverage for the subcontractor’s employees and show proof of insurance. Insurance must be obtained from a provider on the list at http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lscarrier.htm. Purchase of DBA insurance from any provider not on the approved list means that the contractual requirements of FAR 52.228-3 are not met. If the expiration date of the policy is before the performance ends, then prior to expiration, the Contractor shall provide a new policy or renewal of existing policy to cover the performance to the ending date of performance

1.6.17 Data Rights: N/A

1.6.18 Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. Neither the Contractor, nor Contractor personnel, shall divulge, nor release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this work statement, except to authorize Government personnel or upon written approval of the KO. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall apply, and shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

1.6.18.1 Non-Disclosure Statements: N/A

1.6.18.2 Advertisement and Social Media: The Contractor shall NOT post information to public website or social media locations, personal or professional, that in any way disclose names, locations, hotel data, participants, discussions, pictures, etc. before, during or after the contract period of performance without the express consent of the Government. The use of propaganda violates DOD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines stated at (http://www.defenseimagery.mil/products/DODimagery/commercialuse.html). The Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any marketing tools to include its company website.

1.6.18.3 INFORMATION ASSURANCE: N/A

1.6.19 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to, or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5.

The Contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.6.20 Phase-in/Phase-Out (PIPO) Period : N/A

1.6.21 General Training Requirements: N/A

1.6.21.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: N/A

1.6.21.2 OPSEC Awareness: If the Contractor, or a subcontractor, or employees of either disclose any information that disrupts or harms the Government's operations or activities, then the Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract.

By way of example, personnel shall not sketch or take photos of government facilities or activities, unless related to service to be provided. All government paper products and removable digital storage material that is received, generated, or stored during the contract will be destroyed completely when no longer needed to preclude recognition of information.

1.6.21.3 Information Assurance (IA) Training: N/A

1.6.21.4 Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training : N/A

1.6.21.5 Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP Training): N/A

1.6.21.6 iWATCH Training : N/A

1.6.21.7 OPSEC Training: N/A

1.6.22 Overseas Training Requirements: N/A

1.6.22.1 Antiterrorism (AT) Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling: N/A

1.6.22.2 SERE Training: N/A

1.6.23 Foreign (OCONUS) Requirements: All U.S. citizen or resident, and TCN contractor personnel not normally residing in the USSOUTHCOM AOR, must comply with the training requirements listed in the Foreign Clearance Guide (FCG). Verification of the training shall be made available to the COR or KO upon request. Additionally, they must receive personal security training that includes at a minimum:

(a) Safety and security issues facing employees within the USSOUTHCOM AOR,

(b) Identifies safety and security contingency planning activities, and

(c) Identifies ways to utilize safety and security personnel and other resources appropriately

1.6.23.1 Theater and Country Clearance Requirements: Contractor shall ensure all U.S. citizen or U.S.

resident contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing services under this who are traveling in the USSOUTHCOM AOR follow the requirements identified in the electronic Foreign Clearance Guide (FCG) at https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm and must have all necessary passports, visas, and other documents required to enter, exit, or work in the USSOUTHCOM AOR; must have the appropriate DOD identity credential(s); must have the appropriate special area, country, and theater clearance as required in DOD Directive 4500.54E.

1.6.23.2 Vetting: The Contractor’s company and all associated sub-contractor companies, must have been vetted by the U.S. Embassy in the country which the contract will be performed. For the purposes of this contract, the company is considered vetted if the company is located in the country which the contract will be performed unless the company has been previously barred from performing services for the Government. If during a previous vetting process the company was barred from performing service for the Government, then that is grounds for termination of the contract. If the company is located outside of the country which the contract will be performed, the company must be vetted by the U.S. Embassy in the country of performance.

Vetting will coordinated through the U.S. Embassy's DOD Security Cooperation Office in the country of performance. If during any previous vetting process in other countries, the company was barred from performing services for the Government that is grounds for termination of the contract.

1.6.23.3 Installation Access to DOD Facility on Host Nation Installation: Contractor and all subcontractor employees performing services under this contract shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) (U.S. citizen and residents only), and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and areas commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the government representative), and status of forces agreements or other diplomatic agreements.

The employee performing services under this contract shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, Security Office, or host nation equivalent.

1.6.23.4 Host Nation Installation Access with No DOD Facility: Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures. The employee performing services under this contract shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, Security Office or the host nation equivalent.

1.6.23.5 Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Samples: N/A

1.6.23.6 Medical Travel Requirement : N/A

1.6.24 Synchronized Pre-deployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT): N/A

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. Definitions:

2.1.1 Area of Responsibility. The U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) area of responsibility (AOR) includes the geographic areas of Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Falkland Islands, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Mayotte, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Barthelme, Saint Martin, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Maarten, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

2.1.2. Contractor. The total contractor organization or a separate entity of it; such as an affiliate, division, or plant that performs its own purchasing.

2.1.3. Contracting officer (KO). A person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

2.1.4. Contracting officer’s representative (COR). An individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

2.1.5. Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.6. Deliverable. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.7. Foreign National. A foreign national is not a U.S. citizen. Green card holders are also identified as foreign nationals. A foreign national is further categorized as either a third country national or a local national based on the person’s citizenship and location of performance of duty.

2.1.8. Key Personnel. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.9. Local National. Local nationals are foreign nationals who are citizens of the country where the performance of duty will occur.

2.1.10. Performance Work Statement (PWS). A statement of work for performance-based acquisitions that describes the required results in clear, specific, and objective terms with measurable outcomes.

2.1.11. Physical Security. Protection of the perimeter area, government property, and assets that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.12. Quality Assurance. The various functions, including inspection, performed by the government to determine whether a Contractor has fulfilled the contract obligations pertaining to quality and quantity.

2.1.13. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). A plan describing how the agency will survey, observe, test, sample, evaluate and document the Contractor’s performance in meeting critical performance standards identified in the contract.

2.1.14. Quality Control (QC). Tasks performed by the Contractor to improve the quality of the organization’s output.

2.1.15. Shall. An imperative command; has a duty to or is required to. Denotes that a regulation must be followed unless the contracting officer has obtained a deviation.

2.1.16. Subcontractor. Any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor.

2.1.17. Third Country National. Third country nationals are foreign nationals who are not citizens of the country where the performance of duty will occur.

2.1.18. Work Day. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract, 0800AM – 7:00PM.

2.1.19. Work Week. Monday through Sunday, 7 days a week, unless specified otherwise.

2.2 Acronyms:

AFFSSIR Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Samples ALMS Army Learning Management System ANSI American National Standards Institute AOR Area of Responsibility APOD Aerial Port of Debarkation APOE Aerial Port of Embarkation AR Army Regulation ATCTS Army Training Certification Tracking System AT Anti-Terrorism CAC Common Access Card CFR Code of Federal Regulations CI Counter Intelligence CLIN Contract Line Item Number CMR Contract Manpower Reporting CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative DD Form 254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DNA Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) DOD Department of Defense DODD Department of Defense Directive

DODI Department of Defense Instruction FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FPCON Force Protection Condition FHP Force Health Protection FCG Foreign Clearance Guide FN Foreign National FOB Forward Operation Base FY Fiscal Year GFE Government Furnished Equipment GFP Government Furnished Property GFS Government Furnished Services GOC Government of Colombia IA Information Assurance IAW In Accordance With IT Information Technology JPAS Joint Personnel Adjudication System JTR Joint Travel Regulation KO Contracting Officer LN Local National LOA Letter of Authorization LSV Army Water Craft NCIC-III National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology ODC Other Direct Costs OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration OPSEC Operation Security PIPO Phase In/Phase Out PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QCP Quality Control Program RA Requiring Activity SOP Standard Operating Procedures SPOD Sea Port of Debarkation SPOE Sea Port of Embarkcation SPOT Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker TCN Third Country National TE Technical Exhibit TSDB Terrorist Screening Data Base U.S.C. United States Code USNB United States Naval Base USSOUTHCOM United States Southern Command

PART 3

Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), Government Furnished Property (GFP), and Government Furnished Services (GFS)

3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services The Government shall not furnish items or services in the performance of this contract.

3.2 Facilities : N/A

3.3 Utilities: N/A

3.4 Equipment: N/A

3.5 Materials: N/A

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: The Contractor shall provide ARSOUTH a Husbandry / Stevedor / Port Agent to facilitate the Down Load for deployment and Up Load for Redeployment of the LSV Army Water Craft. The Contractor shall contract MHE pier side at the Port Costa Maya, Mexico, Port of Belize, Belize and Puerto Cortes, Honduras for both Deployment and Redeployment. The Contractor shall handle all Tariff and Customs Broker services to include all documentation for the cargo for the countries entering and exiting all Ports. The Contractor shall provide line haul services, drivers to transport containers safely and expeditiously from Soto Cano AB, Honduras to (SPOD) Puerto Cortes, Honduras and (SPOE) Port of Belize, Belize to Price Barracks.

The Contractor shall provide MHE at base camps to Down Load and Up cargo. The Contractor shall provide Line Haul services from (APOE) Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport to Manatee Jungle Training Site.

Once TRADEWIND 2022 has completed their mission, the line haul company will transport the cargo back to origin upon end of TRADWINDS 2022 as specified in Attachment 2 – Deliverables Schedule and in coordination with the Contracting Officer (KO) or Contracting Officer Representative (COR.).

4.2 Facility Security Clearance: N/A.

4.3 Materials: The Contractor shall provide all necessary maintenance, fuel, and oil for all bobtails, forklifts, and any other equipment required for the performance of this contract.

4.4 Equipment: The Contractor shall provide all equipment referenced in Attachment 2, EQUIPMENT THAT NEEDS TO BE MOVED and TYPE EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDED, IAW the dates and quantities listed in the Deliverables Schedule. This includes all safe working load ramps, bobtails, flatbeds, lowboys, forklifts, and all tie-down equipment and straps to secure cargo while in transit, with all necessary blocking and bracing equipment to support equipment dimension list as indicated in Attachment 2.

4.5 Insurance: Defense Base Act (DBA) Workers' Compensation Insurance. The Contractor shall acquire, by means of an insurance policy or a self-insurance program, workers’ compensation coverage required by the DBA. This applies to any contractor, either from local country or from any other country. Contractor shall submit a copy of the insurance policy to the KO or COR within 15 days after contract award. For more information to: http//www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/isdba/htm

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks: The Contractor shall provide ARSOUTH a Husbandry / Stevedor / Port Agent to facilitate the Down Load for deployment and Up Load for Redeployment of the LSV Army Water Craft. The Contractor shall contract MHE pier side at the Port Costa Maya, Mexico, Port of Belize, Belize and Puerto Cortes, Honduras for both Deployment and Redeployment. The Contractor shall handle all Tariff and Customs Broker services to include all documentation for the cargo for the countries entering and exiting all Ports. The Contractor shall provide line haul services, drivers to transport containers safely and expeditiously from Soto Cano AB, Honduras to (SPOD) Puerto Cortes, Honduras and (SPOE) Port of Belize, Belize to Price Barracks.

The Contractor shall provide MHE at base camps to Down Load and Up cargo. The Contractor shall provide Line Haul services from (APOE) Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport to Manatee Jungle Training Site.

Once TRADEWIND 2022 has completed their mission, the line haul company will transport the cargo back to origin upon end of TRADWINDS 2022 as specified in Attachment 2 – Deliverables Schedule and in coordination with the Contracting Officer (KO) or Contracting Officer Representative (COR.).

5.1 Basic Services. The contractor shall deliver containers and equipment starting no earlier than 08:00 AM with last delivery no later than 7:00 PM unless coordinated with COR 24 Hrs in advance. The containers and equipment shall be delivered to the locations described in Attachment 2 – Deliverables Schedule.

5.1.1 Work Schedule: The Contractor shall be available to deliver equipment and containers as required seven

(7) days a week in coordination with the COR or KO, except when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

5.1.2 The contractor is required to gain access to all locations for deployment and redeployment starting on 15 April 2022 to pick-up and drop off all cargo that is required. The contractor shall contact the COR at least 3 (Three) days in advance prior initial and final movement for detailed information about the procedures.

5.2 In the event of maintenance breakdown, the contractor shall have back-up vehicles on-site within four

(4) hours of the breakdown.

5.2.1 The contractor shall provide the KO or COR status updates every four (4) hours AND at the end of the day in reference to the location and status of the cargo while it is in transit,

5.2.2 The contractor shall immediately report accidents or incidents involving vehicles under this contract, including accidents with injuries or resulting in the damage or loss of U.S. government property.

5.2.3 The Customs Documentation will be based on the U.S. Embassy exoneration letter. A sample or template is available upon request.

5.2.3.1 Custom Broker will clear all cargo that will be deploying and redeploying into and out Belize and Honduras

5.2.3.2 Line Haul Company will be responsible for certified Weight Tickets at the Port, X-ray fees, fumigation and entry and exit to and from the Port before receiving or turn over to Husbandry Agent on the Port.

5.2.4 First Line Haul Deployment: Aircraft will arrive APOE Philip S.W. Goldson between 20-22 April 2022.

Line Haul company will provide MHE to down load aircraft. O/A 22 April 2022, the line haul Company will load flatbed and stage cargo on Price Barracks. On/About 23 April 2022, cargo will be line hauled to Manatee Jungle Training Site. MHE will need to be on site to down load cargo.

5.2.4.1 Second Line Haul Deployment: Pick up will start from SPOE Port of Belize to Price Barracks On/About 24 April 2022. Original Bills of Lading (OBLs) will be provide to Husbandry Agent, SCO U.S.

Embassy, Line Haul Company and Belize Custom Broker on 19 April. LSV ETA to Port of Belize 23 April 2022 for cargo arriving from the United States. Customs at the port should start On/About 19 April 2022 with possible first movement from On/About 24 April. RDD for all United States cargo to the location NLT 26 April 2022.

5.2.4.2 Third Line Haul Deployment: Cargo will be available for pick up from Soto Cano AB, Honduras between 19-21 April 2022. LSV arrival to SPOD Puerto Cortez, Honduras, between 24-26 April 2022. LSV will depart Puerto Cortes and return to SPOE Port of Belize On/About 26 April. Pick up will start from SPOE Port of Belize to Price Barracks On/About 27 April 2022. OBLs will be provide to Husbandry Agent, SCO U.S. Embassy, Line Haul Company and Belize Custom Broker on 19 April. LSV ETA back to Port of Belize 25 April 2022 for cargo arriving from Honduras. Customs at the port should start On/About 19 April 2022 with possible first movement from On/About 26 April. RDD for all Honduras cargo to the location NLT 28 April

5.2.4.3 First Line Haul Redeployment: Aircraft will APOD Philip S.W. Goldson between 22-24 May 2022.

Line Haul company will provide MHE to up load aircraft O/A 23 May 2022. The Line Haul Company will load flatbed On/About 19 May 2022, and line hauled from Manatee Jungle Training Site to APOD. MHE will need to be on site to up load cargo at Manatee.

5.2.4.4 Second Line Haul Redeployment: Cargo will be available for pick up from Price Barracks, Belize, On / About 23 May 2022. LSV arrival to SPOE Port of Belize, between 25-27 May 2022. LSV will depart Port of Belize to Puerto Cortes, Honduras and return to SPOE Port of Belize On/About 27 April. ETA for LSV to arrive into Puerto Cortes, Honduras is between 25-27 May 2022. Once Cargo has been down loaded, custom and Line Haul Company has 3 days to clear cargo and exit Puerto Cortes, Honduras. RDD for all cargo must be back to Soto Cano AB, Honduras, NLT 01 June 2022. Soto Cano AB will not be open during the weekend.

5.2.4.5 Third Line Haul Redeployment: Pick up will start from Price Barracks to SPOD Port of Belize On/About 20 May 2022. OBLs will be provide to Husbandry Agent, SCO U.S. Embassy, Line Haul Company and Belize Custom Broker on 18 May 2022. LSV ETA to Port of Belize 26 May 2022 for cargo departing back to the United States. Customs at the port should start On/About 18 May 2022’ RDD for all United States cargo to be at the Port of Belize NLT 23 May 2022.Final wash down at port can start on 20 May 2022

5.2.5 Custom Broker will clear all cargo that will be redeploying back to the countries of the United States and Honduras.

5.2.6 Line Haul Company will be responsible for X-ray fees, fumigation, weight certificates and entry of the Port before Turing cargo over to Husbandry Agent on the Port.

5.2.7 Contractor shall coordinate with the COR and with the port authority at the SPOD Port of Belize, Belize, and shall provide one pressure washers, 4000 PSI or equivalent with attachments to the water source, with operators for container wash down prior to LCU upload for Re-deployment.

5.2.8 All dates are approximate. The COR will work with the contractor to schedule pick-up and drop off once cargo has cleared. No cargo will move until 12 Hrs after cargo is Customs cleared by the contractor customs broker for the SPOD.

5.2.9 The Contractor shall provide a Customs Broker(s) that is/are authorized by the Belize and Honduras Government on behalf of The US Embassies in those countries to process documentation and clear customs for the importing and exporting of all cargo by surface and air. Broker must have previous work experience with clearing of U.S military cargo in all three countries.

5.2.10 The customs broker will complete a temporary import / export between in Belize, Honduras and Mexico due to the length of this exercise. All documentation shall be completed no later than 5 days prior to execution of seaport operations before vessel arrival. Pre-clearing cargo for all counties customs office is required.

5.2.11 The broker shall work with the US Embassy and SCO in Belize and Honduras. Any problem with documentation shall be corrected before execution. Any problems, questions, or concerns shall be addressed during that time with the KO, COR, US Embassy.

5.2.12 Drivers and trucks shall stay with Cargo while deployment and redeployment unit cargo has officially been turned over.

5.2.13 Vehicles/Equipment: All primary movers, lowboys, forklift, and flatbed trailers shall be in good mechanical condition and fully operational. Vehicles must be approved by the US Government.

5.2.14 Vehicles and equipment must be in compliance with all Belize and Honduras local vehicle and / or transportation regulations and laws during the period of contract performance.

5.2.15 Contractor shall provide and shall tie-down and strap equipment to secure cargo while in transit.

5.2.16 The contractor shall provide one MHE 20K or larger forklift with extended (Longer) forks with qualified operator for loading and unloading of cargo from flatbed trailers for both the deployment and redeployment.

5.2.17 The contractor shall ensure operators and drivers are able and capable of safely operating vehicles and are not under the effects of alcohol or drugs at least eight (8) hours prior to and during the performance of their duties, they also can not carry weapons. Any driver suspected of reporting for duty under the effects of alcohol or drugs shall be reported immediately to the KO and will not be allowed to perform their duties.

5.2.18 Inspection: Prior to deployment and redeployment, the contractor, COR, and a trained Government mechanic may conduct a joint vehicle inspection to ensure physical and mechanical condition of the vehicle(s) and equipment satisfies the US Government needs, safety needs, and applicable local Government transportation laws.

5.2.19 The COR will consider all terms specific within this contract, Belize, Honduras and Mexico law, and “US Safety Standards” as a guide for accepting and/or rejecting vehicles.

5.2.20 Insurance: In the event of an accident, the contractor is solely responsible for all damages to its property and/or any damage to a third party. The US Government assumes no liability for damages or injuries.

The Contractor shall provide FULL COVERAGE insurance for their drivers and vehicles as may be required by Guyana laws and as stated in FAR clause 52.228-8, Liability and Insurance - Leased Motor Vehicles.

5.2.21 Drivers: Drivers shall present a neat appearance. Clothing shall be kept clean and neat (i.e. no debris, dirt, mud, stains, rips, tears or holes) as practicable considering work conditions.

5.2.22 Driver Qualifications: Drivers must have a safe driving record for the last one (1) year and must be licensed and insured. Driver’s records shall be made available to the KO/COR upon request.

5.2.23 Drivers shall report for work on time as per hours specified on schedule or as coordinated with the KO or COR. The Contractor shall provide a qualified replacement driver if necessary as soon as possible.

5.2.24 The contractor shall have the knowledge and ensure the drivers have knowledge of Guyana road networks and specific knowledge of engagement routes as coordinated with the COR.

5.2.25 In addition, the contractor shall coordinate with an authorized Customs Broker, accurately process all required customs documentation for deployment and redeployment, and ensure all documentation is correct on driver information for customs purposes.

5.2.26 Drivers shall not text at any time when driving and will only stop in safe and authorized places to answer or make urgent phone calls.

5.2.27 The contractor’s Custom Broker shall prepare all documentation required by Belize, Honduras and Custom Officials for cargo entering and exiting the countries. The Broker shall also meet all requirements to gain access (Passes) to SPOE,SPOD,APOD,APOE Soto Cano AB, Honduras, Price Barracks and Manatee Training Area.

5.2.28 The contractor’s Customs Broker shall provide the U.S. Embassies, SCO, COR, and KO copies of all custom documentation and invoices if requested with no delays.

5.2.29 Entry and Exit Fees at the port for the contractor’s truck/personnel to drop off and pick up cargo for deployment and redeployment shall be handled and paid for by the contractors Customs Broker, with reimbursement from the contractor for seaport for deployment and redeployment.

5.2.30 Fumigation Fees if required shall be handled and paid for by the contractors Customs Broker, with reimbursement from the Contactor for the seaport for deployment and redeployment.

5.2.31 All x-ray costs associated, shall be paid by the contractors Customs Broker, with reimbursement from the Contactor for seaport for deployment and redeployment.

5.2.32 All containers are required to have a certified weight completed at Port of Belize for Redeployment.

This shall be handled and paid for by the contractors Customs Broker, with reimbursement from the Contactor.

5.2.33 If U.S. Government seals are tampered with or cut by Honduras or Belize Government personnel at SPOD, new seals will be required for deployment and redeployment. This will be coordinated and paid by the contractors Customs Broker and with reimbursement from the Contractor.

5.2.34 Once cargo has entered the SPOE for redeployment, the cargo will go directly to the designated staging area inside the SPOE and be turned over to the Husbandry Port Agent.

5.2.35 All spills of hazardous materials (oil, fuel, hydraulic fluids, etc) caused by the contractor during the performance of this contract shall be cleaned up and removed by the contractor at their own expenses.

5.3 CHANGES TO CONTRACT: THE ONLY PERSON AUTHORIZED TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE

CONTRACT IS THE KO. Failure to clear any changes to the contract with the KO IN ADVANCE of requested change may result in the Government not being responsible for the charges and non-payment to the Contractor. Accordingly, the KO SHALL be notified prior to any additional services/performances necessitating contract modification (that is, those resulting in changes to the terms of the contract). Purchases or changes by unauthorized persons may result in the contractor not receiving payment for costs incurred.

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

6.1. The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures.

6.1.1 DOD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines

6.1.2 AR 190-13, The Army Physical Security Program

6.1.3 Army Directive 2014-05, Policy and Implementation Procedures for CAC Credentialing Access for

Uncleared Contractors

6.1.4 DOD 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual

6.1.5 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

6.1.6 Joint Travel Regulation (JTR)

6.1.7 AR 735-5, Policies and Procedures for Property Accountability

6.1.8 DODD 8570.01, Information Assurance Training Certification and Workforce Management

6.1.9 DOD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program

6.1.10 AR 25-2, Information Assurance

6.1.11 DODI 3020.41, Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany the U.S. Armed Forces

6.1.12 USSOUTHCOM SC Regulation 40-501, Medical Suitability Screening Regulation

6.1.13 DODI O-2000.16, Volume 1, DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Program Implementation: DoD AT Standards

6.1.14 DODI O-2000.16, Volume 2, DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Program Implementation: DoD FPCON

System

PART 7

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7 Attachments:

7.1 Attachment 1 – Performance Requirements Summary

7.2 Attachment 2 – EQUIPMENT THAT NEEDS TO BE MOVED and TYPE EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED

7.3 Technical Exhibit A – Example of Vehicle Type. The contractor shall figure out how many and what type of trucks and trailers they need to move the equipment safely to meet the movement window.

ATTACHMENT 1

Performance Requirements Summary The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The standard should relate to timeliness, quality, or quantity (metrics) of service required by the Contractor is stated in the PWS verbiage. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective Standard Performance Threshold

Method of Surveillance

% Deduction from monthly invoice for not meeting Performance

Standards

1. Combating Trafficking in Persons FAR 52.222-50 c

The Contractor shall Notify its employees of

a. The United States Government's zero tolerance policy described in paragraph (b) of this clause

The actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy.