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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

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0001 2 Years The Jet Stream Base Period

FFP

to prepare, produce, publish, and distribute at weekly intervals, a civilian enterprise newspaper, to be known as “The Jet Stream” and its website.

Period of Performance: 01 February 2017 to 31 January 2019

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: M5016915RCCC001

NET AMT

1001 1 Years OPTION The Jet Stream Option Period 1

FFP

Period of Performance: 01 February 2019 to 31 January 2020

2001 1 Years OPTION The Jet Stream Option Period 2

FFP

Period of Performance: 01 February 2020 to 31 January 2021

3001 1 Years OPTION The Jet Stream Option Period 3

FFP

Period of Performance: 01 February 2021 to 31 January 2022

4001 1 Years OPTION The Jet Stream Option Period 4

FFP

Period of Performance: 01 February 2022 to 31 January 2023

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

SECTION C

SECTION C1 GENERAL

C1.1 SCOPE OF WORK. The Publisher, herein referred to as the Contractor, shall furnish all personnel, management, transportation, material, parts, supplies and equipment, except Government furnished (See Section

C3), necessary to perform contract services, at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, SC and satellite activities, as defined in this contract. The below paragraphs will apply to item 0001-4001 of Section B.

C1.1.1 The Contractor shall prepare, produce, publish and distribute at weekly intervals, a Civilian Enterprise (CE) newspaper, to be known as The Jet Stream and its website, barring national catastrophe or non-adherence to editorial and pictorial deadlines by the Government. This publication will comply with all applicable provisions of the

Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5120.04 (17MAR2015), DoD Direction 5122.10 (21NOV2000), Department of Navy (DoN) rules and regulations, Marine Corps Publication and Printing regulations (MCO

5720.77); and SecNavInst 5720.44C. Upon request, copies of the above references will be made available to the

Contractor by MCAS Beaufort Public Affairs Office (PAO)

C1.1.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. The period of performance for this requirement is:

C1.1.3 CONTRACTOR UNAUTHORIZED WORK PERFORMANCE. The Contractor shall not perform work that deviates from contract requirements and specifications. If the Contractor deviates from contract requirements and specifications without approval of the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR/CONTRACTING OFFICER, such deviation shall be at the risk of the Contractor and any cost related thereto shall be borne by the Contractor.

C1.2 EMPLOYEES.

C1.2.1 The Government reserves the right to restrict installation access to any Contractor employee or prospective

Contractor employee who violates federal regulations or is identified as a potential threat to the security, safety, health, good order and discipline, or operational mission of this air station and its population. Contractor's employees shall not loiter on or around the air station during off duty hours. The removal of such persons shall not relieve the Contractor from providing all the services described herein.

C1.2.2 The Contractor shall furnish a sufficient number of qualified supervisory, administrative, journeyman and other personnel to accomplish all required contract services. During the performance of this contract, Contractor’s employees shall wear neat, clean, clothing – attire that is conducive to the professional atmosphere of the PAO environment.

C1.2.3 (ITEMS 0001-4001) The Contractor shall furnish a layout and design editor to lay out the Jet Stream using

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Public Affairs approved content. They are responsible for layout and design

(familiarity with computer layout and design) of the Jet Stream newspaper.

C1.2.5 (ITEMS 0001-4001) The Contractor shall furnish one layout designer as needed to accomplish the layout of all sections of The Jet Stream and maintain and update an industry standard website for The Jet Stream newspaper.

PAO will also liaise with the Contractor for the specified pages for the publishing cycle, coordinated layout/advertising pages and ratios and also provide final product to Contractor via digital industry standard. The personnel must be trained in the latest versions of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and possess intermediate

CLIN Period Start Date End Date

0001 Base Period 01 February 2017 31 January 2019

1001 Option Period One 01 February 2019 31 January 2020

2001 Option Period Two 01 February 2020 31 January 2021

3001 Option Period Three 01 February 2021 31 January 2022

4001 Option Period Four 01 February 2022 31 January 2023 copy-editing skills.

C1.2.6 (ITEMS 0001-4001) The layout designer shall possess the physical mobility necessary to travel on foot and by vehicle throughout the confines of MCAS Beaufort to perform the above duties. The Contractor’s employees shall perform the duties and services set forth in this contract and, at a minimum, maintain a consistent level of performance. The Contractor shall take action to eliminate and/or improve employee deficiencies in performing the duties and services of this contract.

C1.2.7 Minimum Personnel Qualifications. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure all Contractor personnel assigned to this contract have appropriate qualifications (education and/or experience) to perform their assigned duties.

C1.2.8 The Contractor shall train all personnel in Government policies, procedures, and regulations applicable to performing the required services and shall keep all personnel current and familiar with the aforementioned policies

(C1.1.1).

C1.2.9 Conflict of Interest. The Contractor shall not employ the following personnel as layout designers for MCAS

Beaufort:

C1.2.10. Off-duty quality assurance personnel.

C1.2.10.1 An employee of the U.S. Government if the employment of that person would create a conflict of interest.

C1.2.10.2 An alien who does not have a valid U.S. Immigration Alien Registration Card.

C1.3 BUSINESS ACCESS SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

C1.3.1 In order to gain access to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, all contract personnel shall register with

RAPIDGate. C1.3.2 MCAS Beaufort and Laurel Bay Housing Area apply the following non-Federal Government cardholder criteria to determine the authorized type of access control credentials:

Contractors: RAPIDGate or 30-Day Pass followed by 4-DayPass*

Sub-Contractors: RAPIDGate or 30-Day Pass followed by 4-Day Pass*

Vendors: RAPIDGate or 30-Day Pass followed by 4-Day Pass*

Suppliers: RAPIDGate or 30-Day Pass followed by 4-Day Pass*

Service Providers: RAPIDGate or 30-Day Pass followed by 4-Day Pass*

Delivery Personnel: RAPIDGate or 30-Day Pass followed by 4-Day Pass*

Public-Private Venture (PPV) Housing and Installation Volunteers: Local Population Credential

(The following are examples of Installation Volunteers: (Red Cross, Community College

Instructors and Students, Commissary Baggers, Naval Hospital Volunteers, Family Readiness

Volunteers, Wounded Warrior Volunteers, and any other organization approved by the

Commanding General, Marine Corps Installation East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and

Commanding Officer, MCAS, New River)

C1.3.3 Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Eligibility: Contractor personnel authorized CAC’s are exempt from RAPIDGate enrollment.

C1.3.4 Contractor personnel who are ineligible for a CAC will be required to either obtain a 30-Day pass followed by a 4-Day pass* or enroll in the RAPIDGate Program. RAPIDGate is a voluntary program due to associated costs.

For further information concerning contractor access, please contact the Contractor Vetting Office at 910-450-5978 or visit Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (http://www.lejeune.marines.mil/) or MCAS New River

(http://www.newriver.marines.mil/) websites. For information concerning enrolling in RAPIDGate please visit their website at www.rapidgate.com.

The Government will not be responsible for any access delays. Delays that may result from inadequate planning are http://www.lejeune.marines.mil/ http://www.newriver.marines.mil/ http://www.rapidgate.com/ contractor responsibility. Any and all costs associated with RAPIDGate are the sole responsibility of the contractor.

* Contractors will be issued a one-time pass for 30 days. Upon expiration of the 30 day pass, they will only be issued a 4 day pass every 4 days thereafter, for the duration of the contract.

C1.3.5 Display and Disposition of Badges. If badges are issued for identity control, Contractor employees shall prominently display their badges on their person at all times. Upon completion or termination of a contract or an individual’s employment, the Contractor shall collect and turn in badges to the Pass and ID Office or the office from which it was issued. If the Contractor is unable to obtain the employee’s badge for whatever reason, the cognizant

Pass and ID Office will be notified within 24 hours. During the contract performance period Contractor will immediately report instances of lost or stolen badges to the issuing Pass and Identification Office.

C1.3.6 Proof of Valid Government Contract. The Contracting Department shall submit a letter (on department letterhead) from the Contracting Officer to the Pass and Identification Office indicating the location of contract work, contract period, and name of the prime contractor. For subcontractors, the prime contractor will provide proof of employment on a valid Government contract to include contract number and term.

C1.3.7 Contractor and Subcontractor Vehicle Requirements. Each vehicle to be used in contract performance shall show the Contractor’s or subcontractor’s name so that it is clearly visible and shall always display a valid state license plate. To obtain a vehicle registration which will be valid for one year or contract period, whichever is shorter, Contractor or subcontractor vehicle operators shall provide:

A valid form of Federal or state government I.D.; and

If driving a motor vehicle, a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance.

C1.3.8 Security Checks. Contractor personnel and vehicles shall only be present in locations relevant to contract performance. All Contractor personnel entering the Station shall conform to all government regulations and are subject to such checks as may be deemed necessary to ensure that violations do not occur. Employees shall not be permitted on Station when such a check reveals that their presence would be detrimental to the security of the station. Subject to security regulations, the Government will allow access to an area for servicing equipment and/or performing required services. Upon request, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer questionnaires and other forms as may be required for security purposes.

C1.4 HOURS OF OPERATION. Normal working hours for the Public Affairs Office is 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday except for federal holidays observed by this installation. Wednesday is the normal day the

Contractor is expected to layout and design The Jet Stream. However, federal holidays may require the contractor to adjust their work to another day of the week. The Contractor is required to remain flexible and coordinate the working day with MCAS Beaufort PAO personnel a week in advance. Every effort will be made to accommodate both the Contractor and the Government’s schedules. The Contractor’s employees shall perform services during the

PAO normal working hours unless hours are adjusted to accommodate a deadline or urgent situation, in which case, the Contractor’s employees shall be available to work the flexible hours with PAO personnel. Government and

Contractor employees may be required to work more than normal working hours to accomplish deadlines.

In the case that the contractor cannot provide a layout and design professional for a certain week, advance notice will be given to PAO so they can plan accordingly. Every effort will be made by the contractor to minimize absent days.

C1.5 RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS. Federal holidays observed by this Station are New Year's Day, Martin Luther

King Jr’s Birthday, Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. The Contractor is not required to provide service on federal holidays observed by this Station unless specifically stated in the contract or mutually agreed upon by the Contract

Administration Office, (See Section G, Paragraph G.1(b)) and the Contractor.

C1.6 GEOGRAPHICAL AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY. Service under this contract is not expected to require extensive travel throughout the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Beaufort, SC, Marine Corps Recruit Depot

Parris Island, or Naval Hospital Beaufort areas.

C1.7 SAFETY REGULATIONS. The Contractor shall obey and conform to all Occupational Safety and Health

Act (OSHA) and Station Safety Regulations. Station Safety Regulations may be obtained from the Station Safety

Officer at Building 728 at MCAS Beaufort.

C1.8 PAYMENT OF FINES/PENALTIES. Citations against the Contractor for noncompliance with environmental standards are a matter for resolution between the Contractor and the issuing office. Payment of fines and/or penalty charges associated with citations issued by Federal, State or County officials shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall not be made the subject of claims.

C1.9 CONTRACTOR’S QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM.

C1.10 QUALITY CONTROL. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a complete quality control program to assure the requirements of the contract are provided as specified. The Contractor's Quality Control Plan shall include:

C1.10.1 An inspection system covering all the services listed in this contract. It must specify the areas to be inspected on both a scheduled or unscheduled basis, how often inspections will be accomplished, and the title of the individual(s) who will perform the inspections. This shall include monitoring Contractor employees’ performance.

C1.10.1.1 The methods for identifying and preventing defects in the quality of service performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable.

C1.10.1.2 On-site records of all inspections conducted by the Contractor and necessary corrective action taken.

When the Government requests copies of these records, the Contractor shall furnish them within 8 work hours. The

Government shall have access to these records during the term of the contract.

C1.10.1.2 A method of documenting and enforcing quality control operations.

C1.10.1.3 Methods of communication with the Government regarding quality and contract performance.

C1.10.2 QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM. The Contractor's Quality Control Program shall also:

C1.10.2.1 Be structured so that it is not influenced by any other parts of the Contractor's organization.

C1.10.2.2 Have direct accountability to the Contractor's management.

C1.10.2.3 Contain methods of direct and indirect communication with the Contracting Officer regarding performance of the contract.

C1.10.2.4 Contain methods of compliance/corrective action for Services Excluded/Prohibited Practices as identified in paragraph C5.3.

C1.10.2.5 Contain processes for corrective action without dependence upon Government direction. Demonstrate method for correcting deficiencies in performance level of employees.

C1.10.2.6 Include a customer comment/complaint program that provides a way for users of the publication to report complaints, suggestions, and or comments/remarks to the COR. The program shall describe and document the manner in which the Contractor shall promptly investigate any customer complaint and respond to the COR, describing and documenting, the corrective action which will take place in correcting valid deficiencies and preventing recurrence of the condition causing the deficiency (e.g., inadequate photo tinting, registration and other deficiencies that take away from the quality of the paper). Further, the Contractor shall provide documentation to the

COR in response to customer comments/remarks or when implementing recommended suggestions from the customers.

C1.10.2.7 A file of all quality control actions shall be retained by the Contractor and made available to the

Government as required. This file shall be subject to Government review at all times during performance of the contract. The file will become the property of the Government and shall be turned over to the Government upon completion or termination of the contract.

C1.10.2.8 The Contractor's Quality Control Plan and any required services performed will be accepted by the

Contracting Officer only when in full compliance with the Inspection/Acceptance clause contained herein.

C1.11 GOVERNMENT OBSERVATIONS. Other Government personnel such as Inspector General or other higher headquarters staff are authorized to observe Contractor operation. However, personnel may not interfere with

Contractor performance. Government observations or inspections will be coordinated through the Contracting

Office.

SECTION C2 DEFINITIONS

C2.1 STANDARD DEFINITIONS. Definitions of specific terms and phrases used in this Contract.

C2.1.1 ADMINISTRATION. All post award functions to ensure adherence to terms and conditions of the contract.

C2.1.2 CIVILIAN ENTERPRISE NEWSPAPER. Newspaper published by commercial publishers under contract with the DoD Components or their subordinate commands. The Commander or Public Affairs Office provides oversight and final approval authority for the news and editorial content of the paper.

C2.1.3 CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings. The term includes certain authorized representatives of the contracting officer acting within the limits of their authority as delegated by the Contracting Officer.

C2.1.4 CONTRACTOR. The term "Contractor" as used herein refers to both the prime Contractor and any subcontractors. The Contractor shall be responsible for assuring that his subcontractors comply with the provisions of this contract. (Note: For the purpose of this contract, "Contractor" is the same as "Publisher.")

C2.1.6 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY. This term as used in this contract means any supplies or facilities furnished, by the Government, for use in connection with the performance of this contract.

C2.1.7 MCAS Beaufort G6 (G6). Consists of Government personnel that have received professional training in technical aspects of Information Technology (IT) equipment (equipment software, repairs, support services, etc.).

All purchases, upgrades and repair problems relevant to IT equipment must be evaluated by these Government technicians.

C2.1.8 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT). Any equipment or inter-connected system or subsystem of equipment that is used in the automatic acquisition, storage, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception, of data or information by the executive agency. The term IT includes computers, ancillary equipment, software, firmware, and similar procedures, services (including support services) and related resources. IT replaces the terms “Federal Information Processing” and Automated Data

Processing Equipment (ADPE) as per the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996.

C2.1.9 INSERTS. A flier, circular, or freestanding advertisement placed within the folds of the newspaper. No disclaimer or other labeling is required.

C2.1.10 NEWS HOLES. The amount of editorial space available for news.

C2.1.11 OPTION. A unilateral right in a contract by which, for a specified time, the Government may elect to acquire additional supplies or services called for by the contract, or may elect to extend the term of the contract.

C2.1.12 PAGE DUMMIES. Pages, usually legal size, which are used by the Contractor and the Public Affairs

Office to give a rough description of what a completed page will look like. Page dummies are initiated by the

Contractor to plan a forthcoming edition by indicating to his sales representatives which portions of the paper contain advertising. The dummies are forwarded to the Public Affairs Office to let the PAO know which portions of the paper are remaining that must be filled with editorial content.

C2.1.13 PAGE PROOFS. Metered broadsheet pages which follow the prescription of their specific page dummies after all advertising and editorial content have been "pasted-up" on them. These are reviewed for geometric uniformity and editorial accuracy immediately prior to printing.

C2.1.14 PASTE-UPS. Refers to the physical placement of advertisements, photographs or editorial copy on a metered broadsheet page.

C2.1.15 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS). Document that accurately describes the essential and technical requirements for items, materials, or services, including the standards used to determine whether the contract requirements have been met.

C2.1.16 PUBLISHER. Publisher as used in this contract is the same as the Contractor.

C2.1.17 QUALITY ASSURANCE. Those actions taken by the Government to assure services meet the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

C2.1.18 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). An organized written document used for quality assurance surveillance. The document contains specific methods for performing surveillance of the

Contractor.

C2.1.19 QUALITY CONTROL. Those actions taken by a Contractor to control the production of goods or services so that they will meet the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

C2.1.20 SHALL. This word is used in connection with the Contractor and specifies that the provision is binding.

C2.1.21 SUPPLEMENTS. Features, advertising sections, or morale, welfare and recreation sections printed with or inserted into publications for distribution. Supplements shall be labeled "Supplement to The Jet Stream". Editorial content in supplements is subject to approval by the Public Affair’s Officer.

C2.1.22 WILL. This word is used in connection with the Government and specifies that the provision is binding.

C2.2 STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS. Complete spelling of commonly used abbreviations in this Performance

Work Statement (PWS).

C2.2.1 AD/ADS Advertisement/Advertisements

C2.2.2 CE Civilian Enterprise

C2.2.4 COR Contracting Officer's Representative

C2.2.5 PAO Public Affairs Office

C2.2.6 DoD Department of Defense

C2.2.7 DoN Department of the Navy

C2.2.8 G6 MCAS Beaufort G6

C2.2.9 IT Information Technology

C2.2.10 MCAS Marine Corps Air Station

C2.2.11 MCB Marine Corps Base

C2.2.12 MCCS Marine Corps Community Service

C2.2.13 MCO Marine Corps Order

C2.2.15 PWS Performance Work Statement

C2.2.16 QA Quality Assurance

C2.2.17 QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

C2.2.18 QC Quality Control

SECTION C3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

C3.1 GENERAL. The Government will provide, without cost, edited narrative news copy, editorials, and photographs in sufficient quantity to permit publication of the CE newspaper and website as described within this contract. All copies furnished will be material authorized for official release in accordance with applicable

Department of Navy and Marine Corps directives and policies. The following tasks apply to item 0001-4001 unless otherwise specified.

C3.1.1 The Government will permit and facilitate the distribution of the CE newspaper, hereinafter called The Jet

Stream, throughout Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort SC, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Naval

Hospital Beaufort, satellite activities, approved civilian businesses, and key locations in the local community.

C3.1.2 TITLE OF THE NEWSPAPERS. The Government reserves the name The Jet Stream for the CE newspaper of Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort, SC. The Contractor shall not utilize this name with any other existing or future publication for the length of this contract or any extension of the contract without prior consent of the PAO. The Government will provide, without cost, the facilities, equipment, materials, and/or services listed below:

C3.2 PROPERTY.

C3.2.1 FACILITIES. Facilities have been inspected for compliance with Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA). No hazards have been identified for which workarounds have been established. The

Government corrects OSHA hazards in accordance with Station wide Government developed and approved plans of abatement taking into account safety and health priorities. A higher priority for correction will not be assigned to the facilities provided hereunder merely because of this contracting initiative. The Government does not guarantee that no hazard exists, or that workaround procedures will not be necessary, or that the facilities as furnished will be adequate to meet the responsibilities of the Contractor. Compliance with OSHA and other applicable laws and regulations for the protection of employees is exclusively the obligation of the Contractor. The Government will assume no liability or responsibility for the Contractor's compliance or noncompliance with such requirements, except the aforementioned responsibility to make corrections in accordance with approved plans of abatement subject to Station-wide priorities. Before any modification of the facilities is performed by the Contractor, the

Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and provide documentation describing in detail the modification requested. The Contractor shall not make alterations to the facilities without specific written permission from the

Contracting Officer. In the case of alterations necessary for OSHA compliance, such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. The Contractor shall return the facilities to the Government in the same condition as received, fair wear and tear and approved modifications excepted. The Contractor shall use these facilities in the performance of this contract only. The Government will provide office space, as shown below, for performance of the contract only:

Items 0001-4001: Public Affairs Office, Bldg. 596, room 104, MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina 29904

C3.2.2 The Government will perform all maintenance and repairs, except for damages caused by the Contractor, to the building furnished for performance of this contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to the premises resulting from negligent acts or omissions of the Contractor, its employees or agents. When Contractor's personnel detect required maintenance and repairs to the buildings, the Contractor shall notify the COR of the problem and the location.

C3.2.3 FURNITURE INVENTORY. Not later than ten (10) days before the start of the basic contract period or option period, the Contractor and COR shall conduct a joint inventory for all Government- furnished furniture listed in Technical Exhibit #1. The Technical Exhibit will be modified to reflect any changes in the inventory. The

Contractor shall receipt for all furniture provided by the Government. The Contractor and COR shall jointly determine and record the working order and condition of all furniture. If the Contractor does not participate in the inventory, the Contractor shall accept as accurate the inventory list provided by the Government.

C3.2.3.1 FURNITURE ACCOUNTABILITY. At completion of the contract, the Contractor and

COR/Government representative shall conduct a joint inventory of furniture. The Contractor is liable for loss or damage to Government-furnished property beyond fair wear and tear according to the clause of this contract

“Government- Furnished Property.” The Contracting Officer will require direct payment by the Contractor. In the case of damaged property not repaired by the Contractor, the amount of compensation due the Government shall be the actual cost of repair or replacement, provided such amount does not exceed the economical repair value. When loss or damage is beyond the economical repair value, the amount of the Contractor's liability shall be the depreciated replacement value of the item. If the Contractor does not agree with the determination of the Contracting

Officer refer to the clause FAR 52.212-4, paragraph entitled “Disputes”.

C3.2.4 COMPUTER. PAO will provide a dedicated non-networked computer to facilitate the publication of The Jet

Stream.

C3.3 SERVICES.

C3.3.1 UTILITIES. The Government will furnish utilities and related services as required for the proper and effective operation of the facilities provided on Station. The utilities include heat, air conditioning, electricity, water and sewage. The Contractor shall contact the COR for emergency maintenance services and the COR will place the service call with the appropriate Station activity.

C3.3.2 TELEPHONE. The Government will furnish Class "A" telephone services at no cost to the Contractor. The

Contractor shall contact the COR (See Section E.1.2) when telephone repair services are required. The COR will place the repair call with the appropriate office.

SECTION C4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

C4.1 GENERAL. Except for those items or services specifically stated to be Government furnished in Section C3, the Contractor shall furnish the specific items listed below to perform this contract.

C4.2 SERVICE MATERIALS. The Contractor shall provide personnel, transportation, supplies, material, equipment and services for the manufacture and delivery of The Jet Stream and in sufficient quantities to allow consistency of design each time the newspaper is published. All of these items shall be available on contract start date.

C4.3 (ITEMS 0001-4001) EQUIPMENT. The Contractor shall provide, at the start of the contract, the below listed equipment for the performance of this contract. Government personnel will not load personal or unauthorized software on contractor’s computer equipment. The following equipment is recommended, however; other types of similar equipment of an equivalent nature will be considered:

C4.3.1 (ITEMS 0001-4001) EQUIPMENT. The equipment provided by the Contractor shall be in first class, industry standard operating condition (complete operating order and in compliance with the manufacturer’s operating specifications).

A. The Contractor shall furnish the wireless router and all associated power cables. The Wi-Fi router will expedite the exchange of large files, pertaining to the layout and design of a newspaper, between the PA Office and the Contractor.

Digital internet service will be available for access via wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) on the non-network PAO public affairs computer(s). Internet service provider will meet a guaranteed up-time of 99%. The Contractor shall accomplish this liaison between the COR and Station Telephone. (See Section C3.3.2) and facilitate the running of lines on Station and incur all associated expenses.

B. A network attached storage device, 1 TB or greater, connected to workstation.

C. One licensed copies of Adobe InDesign CS5 or newer.

D. Adobe Acrobat Software X or better (full version) with provisions for receiving updates within two months of release

E. One licensed copy of Adobe Photoshop CS5 or newer.

F. One licensed copy of MS Word 2010 or newer.

G. All will be installed in building 596, room 103

C4.3.1.1 COMPUTER LINES/WIFI If the need for an office move arises as set forth by PAO planning, the

Contractor will be responsible for the moving of computer lines if applicable. Contractor shall submit its plan for moving of the lines to PAO in writing, within 72 hours upon notice that the Contractor employees will be moved.

PAO will expect to be notified of what the Contractor’s plan is for the moving of the lines.

“NOTE: ALL THE ABOVE EQUIPMENT FURNISHED BY THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE UTILIZED

FOR THE PUBLISHING, PRINTING AND PREPARATION OF THE JET STREAM.”

C4.3.3 Contractor computer equipment shall be analyzed bi-annually by PAO to determine if any upgrades is necessary. The Contractor shall familiarize and train Public Affairs personnel in electronic transmission of data.

Throughout the life of the contract, technological upgrades will be required to remain competitive with current industry standards in compliance with Marine Corps Standards. The equipment shall be upgraded as needed to maintain current acceptable standards throughout the Marine Corps. To determine what kind of upgrades and when the upgrades shall take place, an individual from the designated MCAS Beaufort G6 (G6) may perform annual reviews of the equipment and software, applying the DoD directives and other regulations to determine what, if any, upgrade shall be required. (Note: G6 has no affiliation to PAO except review and approval of computer resources).

The G6 will submit their recommendations to the Contracting Officer who will provide the Contractor written notice of the required changes and the timeframe for implementing the upgrades. The Contractor shall be responsible for, and bear the expense of maintaining and repairing all equipment furnished. The Contractor shall ensure required maintenance and repairs are accomplished within a period not to exceed 48 hours from the time a notice for maintenance has been initiated.

C4.3.4 EQUIPMENT INVENTORY. ten (10) days A Contractor and COR shall jointly determine the working order and condition of all Contractor furnished equipment; and, shall certify their agreement as to the working order and stated condition of all equipment provided by the Contractor. The Contractor shall bear the expense of maintaining and repairing all equipment furnished under this contract except as noted in Section H.1 (b). At completion of the contract, the Contractor and COR shall conduct a joint inventory of equipment. The Contractor shall repair all equipment in need of repairs/maintenance before the joint inventory is made. The Government is not responsible for normal wear and tear of equipment. If the Contractor and COR fail to agree on the working order of

Contractor furnished equipment, this failure to agree shall be treated as a dispute. (Refer to FAR 52.212-4, paragraph entitled “Disputes”)

C4.3.5 REMOVAL OF EQUIPMENT. Upon termination of the contract, the Contractor shall, within 96 hours, remove all Contractor-owned supplies and/or property from the premises. (See Section H, Paragraphs H.2.1 &

H.2.2).

C4.4 HOUSEKEEPING. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that their area within the Government-furnished facility is maintained in a clean and orderly manner.

C4.5 RESPONSIBILITY. The Government will not be responsible in any way for the Contractor's personal supplies, materials or belongings brought into the building during performance of this contract. The Government will, however, be responsible for damages caused to contractor’s equipment due to infrastructure default or negligence of Government personnel resulting in damage caused by fire, theft, hurricane, accident or other disaster.

C4.6 DOCUMENTS AND REPORTS REQUIRED.

C4.6.1 ANNUAL HARDBOUND VOLUME. The Contractor shall provide annually, in a hardbound volume, one copy of each issue of The Jet Stream published during a complete year (i.e., January through December). The volume is to be provided to the Public Affairs Office no later than the first workday in March of the following year.

C4.6.1.2 CONTRACTOR’S QUALITY CONTROL PLAN. In this document, the Contractor shall demonstrate his management concept for ensuring compliance with all of the contract requirements. One copy of the Contractor’s

Quality Control Plan shall be submitted with the Contractor’s proposal and any revised plan shall be provided to the

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR (See Section G, paragraph G.1(b)) at least five (5) work days prior to the contract start date and updated thereafter as changes occur. In addition, the Contractor must establish an inspection plan for the quality of service rendered. The plan that is to be submitted with the Contractor’s proposal shall include a summary that demonstrates the Contractor has maintained “Quality of Printing”, as defined by the Government

Printing Office (GPO), and substantiates that the Contractor’s level of performance under previous contracts to be satisfactory.

C4.6.1.3 CONTRACTOR’S ORGANIZATION AND STAFFING PLAN

This document shall demonstrate the proposed organization, staffing plan and roster of personnel working on or entering the installation to include job title, assignment and work areas. This document shall be submitted with the

Contractor’s proposal and any revised plan shall be provided to the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR (See Section

G, Paragraph G.1(b)), five (5) work days prior to contract start date and concurred by the Contracting Officer. After contract start date, all updated changes thereafter shall be submitted on a monthly basis and shall meet the requirements of Sections C1.2.3 and C1.2.4. All proposed decreased manning levels must be concurred by the

Contracting Officer prior to implementation.

C4.6.1.4 RESUME. Contractor shall submit resume, for the layout designer assigned to this contract (See Section

C1.2.3 through C1.2.8). After contract award, copies of resume(s) shall be provided to the COR and the

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR (See Section G, Paragraph G.1 (b)), for all new hires, rehires or replacements.

The resumes shall be submitted under a cover letter advising the Contracting Officer the names, date employment is to begin and the individuals they will be replacing. The resume shall be submitted in a sufficient timeframe allowing the Contracting Officer to review and advise the Contractor, in writing, of the Contracting Officer's determination.

The resumes shall demonstrate that the proposed nominee(s) meets the requirements of Section C1.2.3.

C4.6.1.5 CERTIFICATION OF MINIMUM INSURANCE COVERAGE. Prior to commencement of the work, the Contractor shall obtain the insurance coverage as specified in FAR Clause 52.228-5 and the following text. A copy of the certificate of insurance shall be furnished to the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR (See Section G, Paragraph G.1 (b)) no later than 15 days after contract award, and updated thereafter as changes occur.

C4.6.6 EXAMINATION OF RECORDS.

C4.6.6.1 The Contractor shall keep records and accounts of transactions related to this contract for the duration of the contract and six years after the expiration of the contract, except as provided in C4.6.6.2 and C4.6.6.3 below.

Further, authorized representatives of the Government shall have access to and the right to inspect, audit, or reproduce any directly pertinent books, documents, papers, and records used by the Contractor through the duration of the above mentioned six year timeframe.

C4.6.6.2 If the contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the contract shall be made available for a period of six years from the date of any resulting final settlement.

C4.6.6.3 Records relating to a dispute shall be made available until such dispute has been resolved.

SECTION C5 SPECIFIC TASKS

C5.1 GENERAL. The Contractor shall provide the material and services required to perform the functions listed in

Sections B and C. Services shall be performed in compliance with the provisions contained within this contract.

C5.2 SERVICES. The Contractor shall provide and distribute, at no cost to the Government, Civilian Enterprise

Newspapers known as The Jet Stream throughout MCAS Beaufort, MCRD Parris Island, Naval Hospital Beaufort, and areas in Beaufort, Jasper, and Chatham Counties as agreed upon by PAO and the contractor, to enhance the quality of life for military personnel and their dependents and to promote the general welfare and interests of the air station. The Contractor shall publish the newspapers utilizing narrative news copy, editorials and photographs provided by the Government through existing content distribution websites, such as the Defense Video and Imagery

Distribution System (www.dvidshub.net), the Official USMC website (www.marines.mil) and other DoN or DoD websites, in compliance with regulations and policies of the Department of the Navy and the United States Marine

Corps.

C5.2.1 The civilian enterprise newspaper serves as a forum for individuals (i.e., active duty military personnel, dependents, retired military, reservists, civil servants and MCCS employees) to express opinions concerning relevant matters, thought provoking ideas, tasteful and colorful humor, and to submit advertisements free of charge

(e.g., classified ads and “happenings”) and as elsewhere specified in this contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for all cost incurred in preparing, producing and publishing the CE newspapers including all fees arising from publication thereof. The Contractor assumes complete liability for all taxes applicable to property, income, and transactions. The Government will not be liable nor reimburse the Contractor for any tax imposed either directly or indirectly, by any authority, as a result of this contract. Additionally, the Contractor shall not hold the Commanding

Officer, his successors, representatives, or any component of the Marine Corps establishment, the DoN or DoD liable for any expenses or obligation incurred in the publication of the newspapers.

C5.2.2 (ITEM 0001-4001) PRINTING, PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE JET STREAM.

(NOTE: C5.2.2.1 – C5.2.2.10 PERTAIN TO (ITEM 0001-4001) :

C5.2.2.1 Unless the Government provides the contractor with an advance 45 day notice prior to publication, The Jet

Stream shall not be published the weeks between Christmas and New Year’s Day. The Jet Stream shall be printed each week for a total of 50 publications each year. When a national holiday or unforeseen circumstance (i.e.

Hurricane) interferes with the publication date, The Jet Stream shall be published on a date agreed upon by the PA

Office and the contractor.

In addition to the 50 regular weekly issues, the PAO shall be permitted up to four special edition inserts per year.

The dates of these inserts will vary depending on the event being commemorated; however, the COR will provide the Contractor a 45 day notice for each calendar quarter (January – March, April-June, July- September & October-

December) and advise of the PAO’s intent to publish a special edition insert and the specific date of that special edition insert. The special edition inserts will be tabloid size and shall follow an editorial-to-advertisement ratio of http://www.dvidshub.net/ http://www.marines.mil/

60/40 (60% copy, 40% advertisement) and the layout, design and content of the inserts are to be agreed upon by the

Contractor and PAO if it deviates from the current (2015-2016) versions of inserts. If an agreement cannot be reached, PAO has final authority on what is printed in the Jet Stream and what inserts are placed in the Jet Stream.

C5.2.2.2 The Jet Stream shall be prepared throughout the publishing week and distributed on every Thursday afternoon or evening. The newspapers shall be printed on standard newsprint with no-rub ink, using the offset printing method and recycled paper, subject to requirements of applicable laws and regulations.

C5.2.2.3 Each normal issue of The Jet Stream shall consist of a minimum of 8 pages up to a maximum of 20 pages, as advertising lineage may warrant and as agreed by the COR at least 5 working days in advance of publication dates. 50 editions of the paper will be published per year as outlined by the COR.

The first three pages of the Jet Stream shall be free of advertisements.

The remaining pages may contain advertisements, so long as the content to advertisement ratio does not exceed

60/40 (60% content, 40% advertisements). Exceeding the 60/40 ratio may be authorized only if agreed upon by

PAO. PAO must also consent to exceeding the 60/40 ratio each additional time the Contractor would like to do so (i.e. PAO consenting to exceed the 60/40 ratio does not provide approval to future exceptions to the 60/40 rule).

The current editions (Dec. 2016) of The Jet Stream from MCAS Beaufort shall serve as a basis of the look of advertising to editorial content. The long-term plan of this layout scheme will be for true pagination with ads and editorial content on the same pages. Ratios as set forth in (C5.2.2.1) should apply. Advertising, both commercial and classified, shall be defined as any space within the newspaper for which the publisher is paid.

C5.2.2.4 The Contractor shall ensure the width and depth of the image area is formatted the same way as the current

(Dec. 2016) editions of the Jet Stream. The page format may vary for each page in a particular issue. The number of columns per page may vary but should be based on an odd column format.

C5.2.2.5 PAO will be responsible for the review and approval of all news, features, inserts, photographs, art- work, editorial matter and advertising. Corrections to non-advertising material will be made by the PAO in the following manner: On the day of the publication, PAO personnel, in conjunction with the Contractor employees, shall be provided the opportunity to view and copy edit the page proofs at the PA Office. From this point it is the

Contractor’s responsibility for the quality and printing of The Jet Stream.

C5.2.2.7 The Contractor shall deliver copies of The Jet Stream to bldg. 596 on the air station and to key locations in the civilian community no later than 9:00 A.M. on Fridays or the agreed upon date of distribution. A list of specified distribution points will be agreed upon by the PAO and the contractor. PAO will be responsible for distribution of the Jet Stream on the MCAS Beaufort and Laurel Bay. The contractor shall be responsible for distribution of the Jet

Stream out in town. Also, the contractor will be responsible for distributing an agreed upon number of copies of the

Jet Stream to central locations on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island (MCRD PI) and Naval Hospital

Beaufort (NHB). Locations and amount to be distributed on MCAS Beaufort, MCRD PI, NHB, and in the civilian community may change so long as they are agreed upon by the contractor and PAO. Distribution of the Jet Stream in the civilian community is not limited to the local Beaufort Community. The contractor may also distribute to other locations in the greater Beaufort County and Savannah area to include, Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, Savannah, and other locations within Beaufort, Jasper and Chatham counties.

C5.2.2.8 The Contractor shall publish and distribute a minimum of 6,000…