M6740024Q0029- Amend 0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

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PAGE OF PAGES

1 10

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

U0001

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

04-Apr-2024

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE M67400 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6) CODE

MCIPAC REGIONAL CONTRACTING OFFICE

MCB CAMP S.D. BUTLER

OKINAWA 904-0100

See Item 6

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

M6740024Q0029

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

20-Mar-2024

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

1. The purpose of this modification is to change the language of "commercial lease agreement" stated in Clause 4.1 of PWS to "this contract."

2. In addition, this amendment extends the solicitation response date from 5 April 2024 to 12 April 2024. The extension is necessary to allow potential vendors sufficient time to review the Government’s response and develop their quotes accordingly.

3. The other terms and conditions remain the same.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

15B. CONT RACT OR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

30-105-04 STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

M6740024Q0029

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work Statement (PWS) For

3-Ton Forklift (Qty- 4) and 7-Ton Forklift (Qty-2) Lease with Maintenance Services

3-Ton Stake-bed Cargo Truck(Qty- 1) Leasing with Maintenance Service

1.0 General

1.1 Introduction and Background: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personnel services necessary to deliver and provide maintenance services for four (4) 3 Ton (6,000 lbs.) Forklift and two (2) 7 Ton (15,000 lbs.) Forklift, and 3 Ton Stake-bed Cargo Truck with rear power lift on the contract.

1.2 Scope of Work and Objective: The contractor shall provide forklift lease and maintenance services on (4) 3-ton Forklifts, (2) 7-ton Forklifts, and (3) 3-ton stake-bed Cargo trucks with rear power lifts. The Material Handling Equipment and the Automobile furnished under the forklift/vehicle specifications shall be the manufacturer’s current production in Japan. The forklift/vehicle shall be complete with all the necessary operating components and accessories customarily provided to the general public.

1.3 Period of Performance. The period of performance (POP) of this contract is one base year plus four option years, totaling five years.

1.3.1 Federal Holidays. The contractor shall only be required to provide services on federal holidays if the holiday is particularly specified otherwise in this PWS.

Federal Holiday Occurrence New Year’s Day 1 January*

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday 3rd Monday of January President’s Day 3rd Monday of February Memorial Day last Monday of May

Juneteenth Independence Day 19June* Independence Day 4 July*

Labor Day 1st Monday of September Columbus Day 2nd Monday of October Veterans Day 11 November*

Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday of November Christmas Day 25 December*

* When a federal holiday falls on Sunday, the U.S. government will observe the following Monday as a holiday.

When a federal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed as a holiday.

In addition to these federal holidays, if the President of the United States issues an executive order closing the federal government, that date shall also be considered a recognized federal holiday (Reference Executive Order 11582 of February 11, 1971, and 5 U.S.C. 5546 and 6103(b) and other similar statues insofar as they relate to the pay and leave of employees of the United States).

1.3.2 Typhoon Conditions. Japan-based military installations close when Military Weather Station authorities declare Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness 1C (TCCOR 1C or TC-1C). The Contractor will be required to depart military bases, remain indoors, and monitor radio/television to determine when the TCCOR changes to TCCOR SW (Storm Watch) or TCCOR AC (All Clear). When Military Weather Station authorities declare TCCOR SW, the contractor will restart the service within 2 hours unless that occurs after regular business hours. Services shall begin the next regular workday at 7:30 am.

2.0 Place of Delivery

Location. The contractor bears all transportation charges.

Okinawa-ken, Nakagami-gun, Chatan-cho, Zukeran, Camp Foster Bldg. No.: 5822

Commanding General (DODAAC M67400) Marine Corps Base Butler (code G-4/MTB) Ship to mark for: G-4/MTB, Unit 35003 BLDG #5832 POC: Joseph Vilailack

COMM: 098-970-3778

EMAIL: joseph.vilailack@usmc.mil

3.0 Technical Requirements (Description of Work / Tasks)

3.1 Lease Forklifts: The Contractor shall provide the following services for each forklift and truck during the lease periods:

1. Full leasing service with unlimited hours or mileage.

2. Full servicing and preventative maintenance (PM)/inspection on the forklift once a year as required by Japan

Occupational Safety Regulations. The PM/inspection of the truck is done once every six months and once a year, including the power lift maintenance.

3. Inspection for vehicle registration once every two years (JCI) for the truck.

4. Corrective maintenance is included if any defects on the minor or major components are found.

5. The contractor will provide Loaner forklifts and trucks when servicing and/or repairs require more than three days.

6. Joint inspection with the Government will be performed annually. The Government will not be held liable for normal wear and tear (i.e., minor nicks, rust, scrapes, and dents from operating on local highways) no bigger than the size of a credit card. A copy of each forklift inspection will be maintained by either the Contractor or MCB/Motor Transport Branch (MTB)

3.1.2 Condition of Leased Forklifts: The contractor shall provide Four 3-Ton Forklifts, Two 7-Ton Forklifts, and One 3-Ton Stake-Bed Truck that meet or exceed commercial performance standards. All forklifts/vehicles shall be of good quality and in safe operating condition and shall be in compliance with the Government of Japan Safety Standard Requirement applicable to the forklift/vehicle. The Government shall accept or reject the forklift/vehicle promptly after receipt. If the Contracting Officer (KO) or Contracting Officer Representative determines that the forklift/vehicle furnished does not comply with this contract, the KO, or Contracting Officer Representative, will promptly inform the Contractor in writing. If the Contractor fails to replace the forklift/vehicle or correct the defects as required by the KO, the Government may (a) by contract or otherwise, correct the defect or arrange for the lease of a similar forklift/vehicle and shall charge the Contractor in any costs associated thereby, or

(b) terminate the contract for canes (Contractor’s default of performance) under the commercial clause FAR 52.212-mailto:joseph.vilailack@usmc.mil

4 (m) of this contract. Final inspection and acceptance of the forklifts/vehicle furnished hereunder will be made by the receiving officer or authorized representative at the time and place of delivery as specified.

3.1.3 Minimum Forklift Requirements:

Manufacturer: Japanese Domestic Market Forklift and Vehicle

Forklift Characteristics 3-Ton (6000 LBS) Full-Free Lift Two Stage Mast, SIDE SHIFT, Diesel, Automatic transmission, Sit Down Type 4Wheel Pneumatic Tire.

Quantity: 4

1. Diesel Powered.

2. SIDE SHIFT.

3. Full-Free Lift Two-Stage Mast – 3500 mm (maximum lift height)

4. Fork length/width 1220 mm x 122 mm (Minimum)

5. Install Back Rest

6. Mirrors (On both sides)

7. Back-up Alarm

8. Headlights, Taillights, and Turn signals.

9. Seatbelt

10. Fire Extinguisher includes mount vehicle bracket (ABC dry chemical 2.5 lb or 1.8 kg if Japanese made)

11. Body color: Yellow or factory standard.

12. Rust proofing and Undercoating (corrosion control):

a. The contractor shall apply corrosion control treatment to each forklift. The treatment will be done with a special anti-corrosion product with a one-year warranty.

b. Internal hidden crevices, panels, and beams will be treated with anti-corrosion material.

c. Undersides and undercarriage will be treated with black undercoating material. The finished material will not be tacky, sticky, or smeared to the touch.

d. All metal surfaces are anticorrosive, and primer is applied prior to painting.

13. Warranty/Repair:

a. The vendor will conduct all scheduled and corrective maintenance repair services.

b. The contractor will provide transportation for warranty/service work and inspection.

c. No less than the manufacturer’s most favorable commercial warranties given to any Customer. Warranty service shall be provided in Okinawa.

14. Technical Publication (In English or Japanese. CD, CD ROM, or Booklet is acceptable.): One (1) set of operator manuals for each forklift(s) to be furnished by the Contractor at the time of forklift(s) delivery.

15. Accessories: Manufacturer’s standard

16. Manufacturer: Japanese Domestic Market Forklift

Forklift Characteristics 7-Ton (15,000 LBS) Two Stage Mast, SIDE SHIFT, Diesel, Automatic transmission, Front Double Standard Tire. Sit Down Type.

Quantity: 2

1. Diesel Powered.

2. SIDE SHIFT.

3. Two-Stage Mast – 3300 mm (maximum lift height)

4. Fork length/width 1650 mm x 150 mm (Minimum)

5. Install Back Rest

6. Mirrors (On both sides)

7. Back-up Alarm

8. Headlights, Taillights, and Turn signals.

9. Seatbelt

10. Fire Extinguisher includes mount vehicle bracket

11. Body color: Yellow or factory standard.

12. Rust proofing and Undercoating (corrosion control):

a. The contractor shall apply corrosion control treatment to each forklift. The treatment will be done with a special anti-corrosion product with a one-year warranty.

b. Internal hidden crevices, panels, and beams will be treated with anti-corrosion material.

c. Undersides and undercarriage will be treated with black undercoating material. The finished material will

d. All metal surfaces are anticorrosive, and primer is applied prior to painting.

13. Warranty/Repair:

b. The contractor will provide transportation for warranty/service work and inspection.

c. No less than the manufacturer’s most favorable commercial warranties given to any Customer. Warranty service shall be provided in Okinawa.

14. Technical Publication (In English or Japanese. CD, CD ROM, or Booklet is acceptable.): One (1) set of operator manuals for each forklift(s) to be furnished by the Contractor at the time of forklift(s) delivery.

15. Accessories: Manufacturer’s standard

3-Ton Truck Characteristics

MINIMUM DIMENSIONS

Overall measurement: Manufacture’s standard (length, width, and Height) Cargo Bed Inside: Manufacture’s standard (length, width, and height)

Cargo loading capacity: 3,000kg Rear lift capacity minimum: 800Kg Quantity: 1

1. Exterior Color: Manufacturer’s standard gloss white color.

2. Identification Markings and Registration Numbers: Not required (Only bolts and nuts are required)

3. Engine Displacement: Manufacturer's standard diesel model.

4. Transmission System: Automatic transmission

5. Speedometer/Odometer: Manufacturer's standard (in kilometer).

6. Truck Bed: Galvanized steel plate flat, Aluminum steel plate in Aori.

7. Drop three sides of the flat cargo bed

8. Rear power lift: Manufacturer’s standard. Or equivalent power lift by a non-manufacturer.

9. Doors: Manufacturer’s standard two (2)

10. Cab: Manufacturer’s standard two (2) door

11. Airbags: Manufacture’s standard.

12. Seat belts: Manufacture’s standard

13. Seat and covering: Manufacture’s standard high back seats with complete vinyl protective covering.

14. Door lock system: Manufacturer’s standard.

15. Windows: Manufacture’s standard power windows.

16. Headlights: Manufacture’s standard.

17. Interior cabin lighting: Manufacture’s standard.

18. AM/FM Radio with Speaker.

19. Tires: Manufacturer's standard.

20. Rear Tire: Manufacturer’s standard double tire.

21. Spare tires & tools required to change tires: Manufacture’s standard.

22. Interior Floor Mats: Manufacturer’s standard. No carpet will be accepted.

23. One (1) emergency flare and three (3) reflecting triangle stop plates per vehicle.

24. Fire extinguisher class ABS installed at a suitable location in the cab. Provide only a fire extinguisher with a bracket without installation if there is no appropriate space.

25. Air Conditioning/Heating: Manufacture’s standard.

26. Power Steering Wheel: Manufacturer’s standard.

27. Brakes: Anti-lock braking system

28. Suspension: independent suspension rigid

29. Warranty: Manufacturer's standard is at least 12 months.

30. Rust proofing and Undercoating (corrosion control):

a. The contractor shall apply corrosion control treatment to each vehicle. The treatment will be done with a special anti-corrosion product with a one-year warranty.

b. Internal hidden crevices, panels, and beams will be treated with anti-corrosion material.

c. Undersides and undercarriage will be treated with black undercoating material. The finished material will

d. Exterior area roof will be treated with clear coat paint protection.

31. Warranty/Repair:

b. The contractor will provide transportation for warranty/service work and inspection.

c. No less than the manufacturer’s most favorable commercial warranties given to any Customer. Warranty service shall be provided in Okinawa.

32. Technical Publication (In English or Japanese. CD, CD ROM, or Booklet is acceptable.): One (1) set of operator manuals for each vehicle(s) to be furnished by the Contractor at the time of vehicle(s) delivery.

33. Accessories: Manufacturer’s standard

3.2 VEHICLE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES: The Contractor shall perform all maintenance and lubrication, including six-month preventative maintenance and annual preventive maintenance/inspection on the vehicle to keep the forklifts/truck in a safe and efficient operating condition and shall be responsible for the costs of all lubricants, parts, labor, and equipment, and scheduling for maintenance. Maintenance shall be performed in accordance with the forklift/truck manufacturer’s operator and maintenance manuals, Japanese laws/regulations, and Japanese safety standards. A yearly schedule detailing what will be performed is to be provided. The schedule shall be provided within 30 days of forklift/truck delivery and 30 days from the beginning of each lease year. All maintenance shall be performed within three days of delivery to the contractor's facilities.

3.2.1 Contractor’s Responsibilities: The contractor shall be responsible for the maintenance of the leased forklifts/trucks during the period of performance of this contract, including but not limited to the following:

1. Provide a maintenance service schedule based upon hours or miles for oil changes, tire rotation and replacement, filters, belts, brakes, cylinders, and other items. (Note: In any event of a flat tire, the Contractor shall take complete responsibility for replacing the flat tire at no additional cost to the Government.)

2. Provide corrective maintenance and major component repairs, including manufacturer recalls.

3. Provide replacement for minor or significant component parts due to wear and tear, mechanical failures, and defects. (Note: In any event of oil leakage from brakes or cylinders, the Contractor shall take complete responsibility for re brakes and cylinders at no additional cost to the Government.)

4. Inspect and register the truck for Japanese Compulsory Insurance (JCI) once every two years.

5. Ensure each forklift and truck complies with Japanese domestic safety and exhaust emission control requirements.

6. Provide a loaner forklift and truck if the lease forklift/truck cannot be repaired within three (3) days.

Additionally, the lease will be prorated for any period that the forklift/truck was out of service without a substitute forklift/truck available. This does not apply if the forklift/truck repairs required are the result of Government negligence or accidents such as unauthorized forklift/truck alternations, collisions, or other types of intentional damage.

7. Perform joint forklift/truck inspection with the Government annually. The government will not be held liable for normal wear and tear (i.e., minor nicks, rust, scrapes, and dents from operating in the warehouse) that are no bigger than the size of a credit card. placing or overhauling

3.2.2 Report of Findings: The Contractor shall submit a maintenance/repair report to the Contracting Officer Representative within two (2) working days after the completion of maintenance services.

3.2.3 Emergency Service Call: The Contractor shall respond to service calls by the Contracting Officer Representative between the hours of 0800 -1630, Monday through Friday (five days a week). The Contractor shall respond to these service calls for forklift breakdowns and towing service within four (4) hours.

4.0 Government Responsibilities:

4.1 Damage of the Leased Forklift(s):

The Government will be liable for damage to the forklift(s) in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract when the forklift is damaged due to the negligence of the Government during the lease period that renders the forklift uneconomical to repair.

The price of the forklift will be determined in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract. The Government will be liable for minor damages to the forklift(s) when the forklift is damaged due to the negligence of the Government.

4.2 Personal Injuries: The Government is responsible and liable for personal injuries sustained while operating lease forklift(s).

4.3 Registration of the Leased Forklifts and Truck: The Government (Base Motor Transport) will provide the USMC registration number and license plate to the lease forklift/truck. Upon completing this lease contract, the Unit’s Point of Contact will be responsible for returning USMC license plates to Base Motor Transport.

5.0 Applicable Documents / Governing References. Not applicable

6.0 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED FACILITIES, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES.

6.1 Government Furnished Facilities (GFF): The Government shall not provide facilities to the Contractor for use under this contract.

6.2 Government Furnished Material (GFM): Fuel for the leased forklifts will be provided by the Government for the duration of the performance period of the contract.

6.4 Government Furnished Equipment (GFE): The Government shall not provide equipment to the Contractor under this contract.

7.0 Special Instructions and Administrative Information

7.1 Non-Personal Services. This is a non-personal service, performance-based contract. The Contractor is responsible for managing its employees and guarding against any actions that could be characterized as personal services as defined in FAR 37.104 or which convey the perception that personal services are being delivered. No provisions are implied nor provided in this contract for any benefits such as medical care, retirement, or worker’s compensation other than those incorporated through enumerated clauses.

7.2 Identification of Contractor Personnel and Equipment. In accordance with DFARS 211.106, Contractor personnel performing non-personal services on DoD installations or other government facilities shall ensure that they are readily identifiable as Contractor employees (including subcontractors and consultants). All Contractor employees shall comply with the following at all times:

7.2.1 Telephone Identification. Identify themselves as Contractor personnel at the onset of every telephone call made from a Government or any other phone if the call supports Government-related requirements and activities.

7.2.2 Recorded Messages. Identify themselves as contractor personnel in all recorded messages, including those heard by callers attempting to contact contract employees via answering machines or voicemail.

7.2.3 Meetings, Conferences and Events. Contractor personnel shall identify themselves as Contractor personnel at the onset of every meeting, conference, or any other gathering supporting Government-related requirements or activities.

7.2.4 Correspondence. Contractor personnel are required to identify themselves as Contractor personnel on any correspondence, documents, or reports accomplished or sent in support of any service provision to the Government, including, but not limited to, correspondence sent via the U.S. Mail, facsimile or electronic mail (email), including out-of-office replies.

7.2.5 Personal and Corporate Identification. Wear or display Contractor-provided nametags, badges, or attire that display, at a minimum, the name of the contractor and their respective company.

7.3 Designated Third Country Nationals (DTCN). Persons from certain countries are considered DTCN and are generally restricted from entering Marine Corps Bases Japan (MCBJ) Camps, Air Stations, or facilities. A listing of DTCN countries and related information regarding this policy can be found in USFJ Instruction 31-204 (Designated Third Country Nationals), which can be made available upon request.

7.4 Exemption from Japanese Taxes. Pursuant to the U.S.-–Japan Status of Forces Agreement and the Joint Committee, the governments of the United States and Japan have agreed that the procurement in Japan of materials, supplies, equipment, and services for official purposes may be exempt from certain Japanese taxes. When incorporated, paragraph c. of the clause FAR 52.229-6, “TAXES – FOREIGN FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS” and/or DFARS 225.229-7001 ‘TAX RELIEF’ stipulate that contract/order pricing shall not include the Consumption Tax.

Submission of, and/or incorporation into the contract of, your offer certifies that pricing does not contain any cost related to the Consumption Tax. Questions concerning this matter should be directed to your local Japanese Tax Office.

7.5 Working Hours. Regular operating hours will be from 0730 to 1630. If the Contractor requires access to the work site outside these hours, they may provide a request in writing with the requested hours and applicable period.

7.6 Security. The Contractor shall coordinate and ensure the provision of security badges required to allow Contractor personnel access to designated workspaces; the Contractor shall comply with all applicable security requirements, abide by directions given by Military Police or other security personnel, and adhere to installation traffic laws.

7.7 Hazardous Materials and Safety. The Contractor shall comply with all safety regulatory guidance, including those as detailed in appropriate Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) instructions; the contractor shall be responsible for the safety and accountability of all its employees;

the Contractor shall provide personal protective equipment (PPE) for team members. Team members shall report for duty with all personal protective equipment standard to the specialty of work they are expected to perform, such as but not limited to safety glasses (both prescription and non-prescription), safety shoes, face shields (welding), face shields (protective), and foul weather gear. The Contractor and its subcontractors shall comply with all applicable laws, including Public Law 91-596 (Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)) and DOD Directive 4715.1E, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH)). Contractor personnel performing services on a DOD installation shall participate in local Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP). Information on the VPP is available at http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/vpp/index.html

7.7.1 The contractor will report all safety-related incidents to the shop supervisor within an hour of their occurrence.

Performance Requirements Summary

8.1 QUALITY CONTROL. The Contractor shall develop and maintain a quality control program with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to ensure services are performed in accordance with commonly accepted commercial practices. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify and prevent defective services from reoccurring. At a minimum, the Contractor shall develop quality control procedures that address the areas identified in Section 8, Performance Requirement Summary (PRS). The PRS is a living document and may change throughout the life of the contract to ensure contract standards are met. Should the Contractor find a deficiency, they are to notify the COR immediately and implement the procedures to correct it. The Contractor shall http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/vpp/index.html record the incident and meet with the COR at most 30 days after the incident. The COR will ensure that all corrective actions have been taken.

8.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

8.2.1 The COR may evaluate the Contractor’s performance at any time during the duration of this contract.

Inspections shall be conducted to verify compliance with contract requirements and performance.

8.2.2 The assessment/evaluation methods, in concert with the Contractor quality control procedures, will assure the government of satisfactory contractor performance. The COR may use the Contractor’s PRS as the basis for their evaluations. When observations by the COR indicate a defective performance by the Contractor, the COR will inform the Contractor that they have 30 days to correct the deficiency. Disputes between the COR and Contractor personnel over performance standards shall be referred to the Contracting Officer for final determination.

8.2.3 Acceptable Performance. Acceptable performance is achieved when performance meets or exceeds the minimum contract performance standard(s).

8.2.4 Unacceptable Performance. Unacceptable performance exists when the Contractor does not meet the minimum contract performance standard(s). The COR will discuss unacceptable performance with the Contracting Officer regarding corrective actions for the Contractor.

Performance Objective PWS Reference Performance Standard Acceptable Quality

Level (AQL) Surveillance

Method The six-month preventative inspection/maintenance service of leased trucks.

PWS

Para 3.2.1

Change of oil, filters, belts, tire rotation, tire replacement, and other items based on maintenance service schedule/miles. And in a serviceable condition.

The contractor fulfills 100% of all semi-annual preventative inspection and maintenance services within the agreed-upon schedule.

Site RI, MTB Inspector and

COR

The annual maintenance service of leased forklift and truck.

PWS

Para 3.2.1

Change of oil, filters, belts, tire rotation, tire replacement, and other items based on maintenance service schedule/hours or miles.

And in a serviceable condition.

The contractor fulfills 100% of all annual maintenance services within the agreed-upon schedule.

Site RI, MTB’s

MHE

Inspector, and vehicle Inspector.

The annual legal preventive inspection on the leased forklift.

PWS

Para 3.2

Conduct annual preventive inspection/maintenance on the lift mechanism, as specified by Japanese occupational safety standards, based on a maintenance schedule and in a serviceable condition.

The contractor fulfills 100% of all annual maintenance services within the agreed-upon schedule.

MTB’s MHE Inspector.

The annual vehicle registration service of leased trucks. Once every two years.

PWS

Para 3.2.1

Conduct inspection and registration for the JCI(Japanese Compulsory Insurance) for Japan's domestic requirements.

The contractor fulfills 100% of all annual inspection/registration services within the agreed-upon schedule.

Site RI and

COR

The corrective maintenance repair and replacement for the leased forklift and truck

PWS

Para 3.2.1

Provide minor or major component repairs, including manufacturer recalls. Replace minor or major parts due to wear and tear, mechanical failures, and defects upon the request of the

The contractor fulfills 100% of all requests for repair and replacement within the agreed-upon schedule when the order is placed.

MTB’s MHE Inspector and Vehicle Inspector.

government's request serviceable condition.

100% of leased forklifts are properly serviceable.

Loaner forklift and truck PWS Para 3.2.1

Provide a loaner forklift/truck if the lease forklift with maintenance defects cannot be repaired within three (3) business days.

The contractor fulfills 100% of requests.

Site RI and

COR.

Joint inspection with the Government on an annual basis

PWS

Para 3.2.1

Inspect for normal wear and tear (e.g., minor nicks, rust, scrapes, and dents from normal operation on local highways).

The contractor fulfills 100% of requests.

Site RI and

COR.

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