Local Clauses.docx

ATTACHMENT: CONTRACTOR’S TAX EXEMPTION DECLARATION

(1) References:

(i) Contract clause, "FAR 52.229-06 Taxes—Foreign Fixed-Price Contracts (Jan 1991)."

(ii) US-ROK Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), Articles IX and XVI.

(iii) ROK Customs Law, Law No. 1976, promulgated on 29 November 1967, as amended.

(iv) ROK Value Added Tax Law, Law No. 2934, promulgated on 22 December 1976 (effective date 1 July 1977), as amended.

(v) ROK Special Excise Tax Law, Law No. 2935, promulgated on 22 December 1976 (effective date 1 July 1977), as amended.

(2) Contractor shall state the types and estimated amount of taxes that would normally apply to such transactions but are excluded from this proposal.

(i) Customs Tax (except for ROK MND-funded contracts or delivery orders):

Name Number Cost/Unit of Item of Units w/o Tax % of Tax Tax/Unit Tax Total

This item will be imported specifically for this contract? Yes _________ No ________

(ii) Special Excise Tax:

Name Number Cost/Unit of Item of Units w/o Tax % of Tax Tax/Unit Tax Total

Name of item manufacturer

(iii) Value Added Tax (VAT):

Input VAT on materials purchased for this contract. _________ Input VAT on transportation leased/rented for this contract. _________ Input VAT on equipment leased/rented for this contract. _________ Input VAT on services purchased for this contract. _________ Output VAT on total contract amount. _________

(3) I certify by this submission that all supplies and services to be purchased for this contract have been proposed exclusive of Value Added Tax, applicable Customs Tax (except for ROK MND-funded contracts and delivery orders), and Special Excise Tax.

Contractor’s Signature

5152.218-4005 CONTINUANCE OF PERFORMANCE DURING ANY STATE OF EMERGENCY

IN THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA (ROK)

Invited Contractor (IC) and Technical Representative (TR) status shall be governed by the U.S.-ROK Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) as implemented by United States Forces Korea (USFK) Reg 700-19, which can be found under the “publications” tab on the US Forces Korea homepage http://www.usfk.mil

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“U.S. – ROK Status of Forces Agreement” (SOFA) means the Mutual Defense Treaty between the Republic of Korea and the U.S. of America, Regarding Facilities and Areas and the Status of U.S. Armed Forces in the Republic of Korea, as amended

“Combatant Commander” means the commander of a unified or specified combatant command established in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 161. In Korea, the Combatant Commander is the Commander, United States Pacific Command.

“United States Forces Korea” (USFK) means the subordinate unified command through which US forces would be sent to the Combined Forces Command fighting components.

COMUSK means the commander of all U.S. forces present in Korea. In the Republic of Korea, COMUSK also serves as Commander, Combined Forces Command (CDR CFC) and Commander, United Nations Command (CDR UNC).

“USFK, Assistant Chief of Staff, Acquisition Management” (USFK/FKAQ) means the principal staff office to USFK for all acquisition matters and administrator of the U.S.-ROK SOFA as applied to US and Third Country contractors under the Invited Contractor (IC) and Technical Representative (TR) Program (USFK Reg 700-19).

“Responsible Officer” (RO) means A senior DOD employee (such as a military E5 and above or civilian GS-7 and above), appointed by the USFK Sponsoring Agency (SA), who is directly responsible for determining and administering appropriate logistics support for IC/TRs during contract performance in the ROK.

“Theater of operations” means an area defined by the combatant commander for the conduct or support of specified operations.

“Uniform Code of Military Justice” means 10 U.S.C. Chapter 47

(b) General.

(1) This clause applies when contractor personnel deploy with or otherwise provide support in the theater of operations (specifically, the Korean Theater of Operations) to U.S. military forces deployed/located outside the United States in –

(i) Contingency operations;

(ii) Humanitarian or peacekeeping operations; or

(iii) Other military operations or exercises designated by the Combatant Commander.

(2) Contract performance in support of U.S. military forces may require work in dangerous or austere conditions. The Contractor accepts the risks associated with required contract performance in such operations. The contractor will require all its employees to acknowledge in writing that they understand the danger, stress, physical hardships and field living conditions that are possible if the employee deploys in support of military operations.

(3) Contractor personnel are not combatants and shall not undertake any role that would jeopardize their status. Contractor personnel shall not use force or otherwise directly participate in acts likely to cause actual harm to enemy armed forces.

(c) Support.

(1) Unless the terms and conditions of this contract place the responsibility with another party, the COMUSK will develop a security plan to provide protection, through military means, of Contractor personnel engaged in the theater of operations when sufficient or legitimate civilian authority does not exist.

(2)(i) All Contractor personnel engaged in the theater of operations are authorized resuscitative care, stabilization, hospitalization at level III military treatment facilities, and assistance with patient movement in emergencies where loss of life, limb, or eyesight could occur. Hospitalization will be limited to stabilization and short-term medical treatment with an emphasis on return to duty or placement in the patient movement system.

(ii) When the Government provides medical treatment or transportation of Contractor personnel to a selected civilian facility, the Contractor shall ensure that the Government is reimbursed for any costs associated with such treatment or transportation.

(iii) Medical or dental care beyond this standard is not authorized unless specified elsewhere in this contract.

(3) Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor is responsible for all other support required for its personnel engaged in the theater of operations under this contract.

(d) Compliance with laws and regulations. The Contractor shall comply with, and shall ensure that its personnel supporting U.S Armed Forces in the Republic of Korea as specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause are familiar with and comply with, all applicable—

(1) United States, host country, and third country national laws;

(i) The Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act may apply to contractor personnel if contractor personnel commit crimes outside the United States.

(ii) Under the War Crimes Act, United States citizens (including contractor personnel) who commit war crimes may be subject to federal criminal jurisdiction.

(iii) When Congress formally declares war, contractor personnel authorized to accompany the force may be subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

(2) Treaties and international agreements;

(3) United States regulations, directives, instructions, policies, and procedures; and

(4) Orders, directives, and instructions issued by the COMUSK relating to force protection, security, health, safety, or relations and interaction with local nationals. Included in this list are force protection advisories, health advisories, area (i.e. “off-limits”), prostitution and human trafficking and curfew restrictions.

(e) Pre-deployment/departure requirements. The Contractor shall ensure that the following requirements are met prior to deploying/locating personnel in support of U.S. military forces in the Republic of Korea. Specific requirements for each category may be specified in the statement of work or elsewhere in the contract.

(1) All required security and background checks are complete and acceptable.

(2) All contractor personnel meet the minimum medical screening requirements and have received all required immunizations as specified in the contract. In the Republic of Korea, all contractor employees subject to this clause shall comply with the same DoD immunization requirements applicable to Emergency Essential DoD civilians—INCLUDING ANTHRAX IMMUNIZATION. The Government will provide, at no cost to the Contractor, any Korean theater-specific immunizations and/or medications not available to the general public.

(3) Contractor personnel have all necessary passports, visas, and other documents required to enter and exit a theater of operations and have a Geneva Conventions identification card from the deployment center or CONUS personnel office—if, applicable.

(4) Country and theater clearance is obtained for contractor personnel. Clearance requirements are in DOD Directive 4500.54, Official Temporary Duty Abroad, DOD 4500.54-G, DOD Foreign Clearance Guide, and USFK Reg 1-40, United States Forces Korea Travel Clearance Guide. Contractor personnel are considered non-DOD personnel traveling under DOD sponsorship.

(f) Processing and departure points. Deployed contractor personnel shall—

(1) Under contingency conditions or under other conditions as specified by the Contracting Officer, process through the deployment center designated in the contract, prior to deploying. The deployment center will conduct deployment processing to ensure visibility and accountability of contractor personnel and to ensure that all deployment requirements are met;

(2) Use the point of departure and transportation mode directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(3) If processing through a deployment center, process through a Joint Reception Center (JRC) upon arrival at the deployed location. The JRC will validate personnel accountability, ensure that specific theater of operations entrance requirements are met, and brief contractor personnel on theater-specific policies and procedures.

(g) Personnel data list.

(1) The Contractor shall establish and maintain with the designated Government official a current list of all contractor personnel that deploy with or otherwise provide support in the theater of operations to U.S. military forces as specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause. The Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT) is the designated automated system to use for this effort. This accountability requirement is separate and distinct from the personnel accountability requirement listed in the U.S–ROK SOFA’s Invited Contractor/Technical Representative Program (as promulgated in USFK Regulation 700-19).

(2) The Contractor shall ensure that all employees on the list have a current DD Form 93, Record of Emergency Data Card, on file with both the Contractor and the designated Government official.

(h) Contractor personnel.

(1) The Contracting Officer may direct the Contractor, at its own expense, to remove and replace any contractor personnel who jeopardize or interfere with mission accomplishment or who fail to comply with or violate applicable requirements of this clause. Contractors shall replace designated personnel within 72 hours, or at the Contracting Officer’s direction. Such action may be taken at the Government’s discretion without prejudice to its rights under any other provision of this contract, including the Termination for Default clause.

(2) The Contractor shall have a plan on file showing how the Contractor would replace employees who are unavailable for deployment or who need to be replaced during deployment. The Contractor shall keep this plan current and shall provide a copy to the Contracting Officer and USFK Sponsoring Agency (see USFK Reg 700-19) upon request. The plan shall—

(i) Identify all personnel who are subject to U.S. or Republic of Korea military mobilization;

(ii) Identify any exemptions thereto;

(iii) Detail how the position would be filled if the individual were mobilized; and

(iv) Identify all personnel who occupy a position that the Contracting Officer has designated as mission essential.

(i) Military clothing and protective equipment.

(1) Contractor personnel supporting a force deployed outside the United States as specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause are prohibited from wearing military clothing unless specifically authorized in writing by the COMUSK. If authorized to wear military clothing, contractor personnel must wear distinctive patches, arm bands, nametags, or headgear, in order to be distinguishable from military personnel, consistent with force protection measures and the Geneva Conventions.

(2) Contractor personnel may wear military-unique organizational clothing and individual equipment (OCIE) required for safety and security, such as ballistic, nuclear, biological, or chemical protective clothing.

(3) The deployment center, the Combatant Commander, or the Sponsoring Agency shall issue OCIE and shall provide training, if necessary, to ensure the safety and security of contractor personnel.

(4) The Contractor shall ensure that all issued OCIE is returned to the point of issue, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.

(j) Weapons.

(1) If the Contractor requests that its personnel performing in the theater of operations be authorized to carry weapons, the request shall be made through the Contracting Officer to the COMUSK. The COMUSK will determine whether to authorize in-theater contractor personnel to carry weapons and what weapons will be allowed.

(2) The Contractor shall ensure that its personnel who are authorized to carry weapons—

(i) Are adequately trained;

(ii) Are not barred from possession of a firearm by 18 U.S.C. 922; and

(iii) Adhere to all guidance and orders issued by the COMUSK regarding possession, use, safety, and accountability of weapons and ammunition.

(iv) The use of deadly force by persons subject to this clause shall be made only in self-defense, except:

(v) Persons subject to this clause who primarily provide private security are authorized to use deadly force only as defined in the terms and conditions of this contract in accordance with USFK regulations and policies (especially, USFK Regulation 190-50).

(vi) Liability for the use of any weapon by persons subject to this clause is solely the responsibility of the individual person and the contractor.

(3) Upon redeployment or revocation by the COMUSK of the Contractor’s authorization to issue firearms, the Contractor shall ensure that all Government-issued weapons and unexpended ammunition are returned as directed by the Contracting Officer.

(k) Evacuation.

(1) In the event of a non-mandatory evacuation order, unless authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall maintain personnel on location sufficient to meet obligations under this contract.

(l) Theater Specific Training. Training Requirements for IC/TR personnel shall be conducted in accordance with USFK Reg 350-2 Theater Specific Required Training for all Arriving Personnel and Units Assigned to, Rotating to, or in Temporary Duty Status to USFK.

(m) USFK Responsible Officer (RO). The USFK appointed RO will ensure all IC/TR personnel complete all applicable training as outlined in this clause.

(n) Changes. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the Changes clause of this contract, the Contracting Officer may, at any time, by written order identified as a change order, make changes in Government-furnished facilities, equipment, material, services, or site. Any change order issued in accordance with this paragraph shall be subject to the provisions of the Changes clause of this contract.

(o) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall incorporate the substance of this clause, including this paragraph, in all subcontracts that require subcontractor personnel to be available to deploy with or otherwise provide support in the theater of operations to U.S. military forces deployed/stationed outside the United States in—

(1) Contingency operations;

(2) Humanitarian or peacekeeping operations; or

(3) Other military operations or exercises designated by the Combatant Commander.

(p) The Contracting Officer will discern any additional GFE, GFP or logistical support necessary to facilitate the performance of the enhanced requirement or necessary for the protection of contractor personnel. These items will be furnished to the Contractor at the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer and may be provided only on a reimbursable basis.

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5152.222-4034 KOREAN LABOR LAW

Contractors and subcontractors at all tiers, shall honor employees’ rights in full compliance with Korean Labor Law, including the rights of succession of employment. Failure to comply may be deemed breach or default of the contract and evidence of nonresponsibility. Such violation of Korean Labor Law may be evidenced by a Republic of Korea Ministry of Labor determination, a court decision, or a Labor Relations Commission adjudication. If a contractor is found to be in serious violation and fails to take adequate corrective action promptly, USFK may consider this grounds for determining the contractor to be non-responsible for future Government contracts.

5152.228-4033 DEFENSE BASE ACT IMPLEMENTATION

(a) The following clause is applicable only to employees hired in, resident in, or citizens of the United States.

FAR 52.228-3

(b) The following clauses are not applicable with respect to employees hired in, resident in, or citizens of the United States.

FAR 52.228-4

DFARS 252.228-7000

(c) The portion of this contract providing for the Contractor, subcontractor(s), and subordinate contractor(s), if any, to afford to their employees protection against war hazard risks WITHOUT PURCHASING INSURANCE (to the extent that the clauses entitled "Reimbursement for War Hazard Losses,” and “Workers’ Compensation & War Hazard Insurance Overseas" apply) is on a cost-reimbursement, no-fee basis, to be paid only as reimbursement of contractor disbursements in settlement of actual claims by beneficiaries, notwithstanding the basis of the rest of the contract.

(d) War Hazard Compensation generally does not apply to employees who reside at or in the vicinity of the place of employment unless their residence there is solely by virtue of the exigencies of such employment. (42 U.S.C. 1701(d)).

5152.229-4012 TAX EXEMPTION, CUSTOMS, REPUBLIC OF KOREA

(a) EXEMPTION: This clause is in implementation of Article IX of the Status of Forces Agreement between the Republic of Korea and the United States of America granting contractors exemption from Republic of Korea customs duties and other such charges. At the time this contract is awarded, the Contractor shall certify to the Contracting Officer that all materials, supplies, and equipment to be imported for the contract have been proposed to the Government exclusive of customs duties and other such charges and; further, that the contract price includes no customs duty whatsoever. It shall indicate to the Contracting Officer the total amount of customs duties excluded from the contract price. The USFK Contracting Officer will verify the amount of customs duty that would otherwise be applicable to the contract and will issue USFK Form(s) 75 to the Contractor. The contractor will submit the original USFK Form 75 to the governing ROK Customs Office at the time of import declaration. The Chief of the Customs Office will review the USFK Form 75 and will exempt the Contractor from customs duties and other such charges. During the review process the customs office will post on the Contractor's Import Permit the anticipated submission date for a completed USFK Form 76, which will be prepared by the Contracting Officer and given to the contractor immediately after contract performance. The Contractor will submit the original USFK Form 76 to the governing ROK Customs Office no later than the date posted on the Import Permit. If the USFK Form 76 is not submitted by the anticipated date, the ROK Customs Office will immediately collect the customs duties and other such charges previously exempted.

(b) If for any reason the Contractor has paid customs duties on materials, supplies, or equipment prior to award of this contract and desires to use such materials, supplies, or equipment for performance of this contract, the Contractor must exclude such duties from the contract price and may obtain refund of such previously paid duties by submitting a completed USFK Form 76 to the governing ROK Customs Office.

(c) Refund: Any Contractor that requires refund of customs duties and other such charges on items used for USFK contracts, can claim refund of such charges by submitting a copy of a completed USFK Form 76 to the governing ROK Customs Office

(d) This entire clause is inapplicable to contracts, or any portions of contracts, funded by the Republic of Korea.

5152.229-4013 TAX EXEMPTION, SPECIAL EXCISE TAX, REPUBLIC OF KOREA

This clause is in implementation of Article XVI of the Status of Forces Agreement between the Republic of Korea and the United States, granting Contractors exemption from Republic of Korea Special Excise Taxes. At the time this contract is awarded the Contractor shall indicate to the Contracting Officer which items will be purchased for the contract that are subject to Special Excise Tax. It shall indicate the name of the item, the number of units to be purchased, the cost per unit without tax, the percentage of tax, the tax amount per unit, the total tax, and the manufacturer of the item. The Contracting Officer will verify the reasonableness of the quantities claimed and ensure that the Contractor has certified that the contract price excludes Special Excise Tax on those items subject to the tax. The contractor shall purchase the special-excise-taxed items from the manufacturer, tax-inclusive. For construction and single-delivery type supply and service contracts, the contractor shall employ the following procedure: At the time it purchases the items it shall present the manufacturer with a notification letter requesting refund of the Special Excise Tax. (Copies of this letter can be obtained from the 411th CSB, Korea Contracting Officer.) The manufacturer will endorse the letter to the manufacturer's District Tax Office which will make refund to the manufacturer. The manufacturer will make subsequent refund to the Contractor. Requests for refund under requirements-type contracts will be submitted monthly and will be accompanied by copies of the USFK delivery orders issue

5152.229-4014 TAX EXEMPTION, VALUE ADDED TAX, REPUBLIC OF KOREA

This clause implements Article XVI of the Status of Forces Agreement between the Republic of Korea and the United States of America, which exempts contractors from paying the Republic of Korea Value-Added Taxes. When the contractor submits an offer, it shall certify to the Contracting Officer that all the costs in the offer will be exclusive of any Value-Added Tax; and further, that the proposed contract price includes no Value-Added Tax. The contractor shall also indicate the amount and type of Value-Added Taxes excluded from the contract price. If supplies and/or services which the contractor purchases for this contract include Value-Added Taxes, it can obtain a full refund for the amount of the Value-Added Tax by submitting to the ROK District Tax Office tax invoices which the contractor receives when it purchases materials and/or services for this contract. The contractor must submit a copy of the USFK contract with its first tax invoice submission. Subsequent tax invoice submissions must be accompanied by a letter which references the USFK contract submitted with the first tax invoice submission.

5152.229-4015 TAX EXEMPTION, POL PRODUCTS, REPUBLIC OF KOREA

(a) This clause is in implementation of Article XVI of the Status of Forces Agreement between the Republic of Korea and the United States of America, granting Contractors exemption from Republic of Korea taxes for petroleum products (POL) utilized on USFK acquisitions in the Republic of Korea. At the time this contract is awarded, the Contractor shall make a final nomination in writing of its point of purchase for POL products to be used on this contract. If the Contractor intends to purchase directly from an oil company refinery, it may nominate any of the three ROK oil companies below which have agreed to sell to Contractor FOB refinery at the SET-exempt price.

List of Oil Companies and their Respective Tax Offices

(1) Hyundai Oil Refinery Co., Ltd.: Dong-Inchon District Tax Office ATTN: POL Tax Administrator Inchon City, Korea

(2) SK Corporation: Ulsan District Tax Office ATTN: POL Tax Administrator Ulsan City, Kyongsan Nam Do, Korea

(3) LG Caltex Company: Yosu District Tax Office ATTN: POL Tax Administrator Yosu City, Chonla Nam Do, Korea

(b) If the contractor instead intends to purchase its POL products from an individual gasoline station, the Contracting Officer will advise the contractor as to which individual gasoline stations will sell to it at the SET-exempt price. The contractor shall specify from which of those stations it will purchase. In addition to specifying the oil company/gas station, the Contractor shall state the estimated quantity and the amount of POL to be purchased from each refinery/gas station. The USFK Contracting Officer will verify the reasonableness of the amounts of POL products claimed for use on the contract and, based on this verification, the USFK Responsible Officer will issue USFK POL Tax Exemption Coupons. If the Contractor wishes to purchase from an individual gas station, it will be required to make advance payment for the amount of POL covered by the coupons. Advance payment will be at the SET-exempt price and will be made to the gas station(s) previously nominated. Representatives from the nominated gas station(s) shall be present at the issuing session. They will collect the advance payments, mark “paid” on the back of the original copy of the coupons issued, and provide the purchasing Contractor with tax invoices to be used by the Contractor to obtain SET refund from its governing ROK District Tax Office. All coupons for construction contracts will be issued at the time of award. Coupons for requirements-type contracts will be issued on a delivery order increment basis or on a monthly basis. Pre-selected oil company refineries will sell their POL products at the SET-exempted prices upon presentation of the coupons. Individual gas stations, which have previously collected POL payment in advance will accept the pre-paid USFK POL Tax Exemption Coupons from contractors and will provide the POL amounts reflected on tendered coupons without any further charge.

5152.233-4703 AMC-LEVEL PROTEST PROGRAM

If you have complaints about this procurement, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve those concerns with the responsible contracting officer. However, you can also protest to Headquarters, AMC. The HQ, AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the General Accounting Office or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 20 working days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103. If you want to file a protest under the AMC-Level Protest Program, the protest must request resolution under that program and be sent to the address below. All other agency-level protests should be sent to the contracting officer for resolution.

Headquarters U.S. Army Materiel Command Office of Command Counsel 4400 Martin Road Rm: A6SE040.001 Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000 Facsimile number (256)450-8840

The AMC-Ievel protest procedures are found at:

http://www.amc.army.mil/pa/COMMANDCOUNSEL.asp

If Internet access is not available, contact the contracting officer or HQ, AMC to obtain the AMC-Level Protest Procedures.

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5152.242-4016 VEHICLES, CONTRACTOR

(a) Unless specifically stated elsewhere in the contract, the contractor shall provide all motor vehicles and any other transportation equipment required in the performance of this contract.

(b) The motor vehicles shall meet all of the requirements of this contract and shall be subject to inspection and approval by the COR. In the event a COR is not appointed, inspection and approval may be conducted by an individual authorized by the Contracting Officer.

(c) Vehicle Decal - The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with a list of only those vehicles (by type and quantity) that are required in the actual performance of this contract on U.S. Government installations. Decals will only be issued for the geographic area(s) of the contract's performance. For example, a contractor performing only in Pusan will not receive a decal for Yongsan.

(d) The Contractor requiring decals for use of personal vehicles on military installations will be required to provide the Contracting Officer with a written rationale substantiating why the vehicle is needed in connection with satisfactory performance of the contract. The rationale shall exclude trips to the 411th CSB, Korea for negotiations trips, and to Finance and Accounting Office for the processing of payment documents, and use to support such functions.

5152.242-4017 WARTIME UTILIZATION OF CONTRACT VEHICLES (Contingency Contract)

NOTE: This clause applies only to contracts for transportation and related services.

(a) The Ministry of National Defense, ROK has provided for exemption of portions of a US Government Contractor's assets from the Transportation Mobilization Designation Plan. During contingencies, the assets specified in the Plan will be made available to the 25th Transportation Center for commitment purposes

(b) Within 30 days of contract award, the contractor shall identify in writing its transportation assets to be used in the performance of this contract. The Contracting Officer will coordinate with the appropriate ROK ministries to ensure that these assets have been included in the Transportation Mobilization Designation Plan. Maintenance and overall responsibility for the contractor's transportation assets shall remain with the contractor.

(c) The contractor shall cooperate with the Contracting Officer and the applicable ROK ministries, providing all information that is necessary to ensure that its transportation assets are exempted from mobilization.