2026.05.14 LCC Contractor Support PWS.docx

2Performance Work Statement For Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) 4th Marine Division 4th Amphibian Assault Battalion Littoral Craft Company (LCC) C & D Tactical Small Craft Training Instructors

1. Background:

Provide two (2) Training instructors one for each site (USMC Reserve Training Centers Tampa, FL and Galveston, TX) in support of MARFORRES. Work will be conducted primarily at the unit locations and adjacent waterways (Tampa Bay and Galveston Bay respectively). Occasional travel may be required to MCAS Cherry Point NC, NASA Space Center Stennis MS, Fort Knox KY, and other military training areas along the Gulf Coast and East Coast. The contractors will instruct USMC military personnel on Littoral Craft Company (LCC) tactical small craft (9-meter Multi Mission Reconnaissance Craft-A (MMRC-A) and 35’ Expeditionary Littoral Craft (ELC) in the areas of preventive/corrective maintenance, small boat familiarization, standard operating procedures, casualty control, and tactics. The MMRC-A and ELC are the LCC’s primary tactical craft, but contractors shall be prepared to host the same instruction on the Amphibious Assault Safety Boat (AASB), 7m Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB), and Open Water Safety Craft (OWSC). The contractors will deliver government provided group-paced instruction in both classroom and underway training environments. The contractor will assess crews’ proficiency and both individual and collective tasks using the draft LCC Training & Readiness manual and/or USN PQS 43911-C.

2. Objectives:

The scope and objective of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) is to acquire experienced personnel to assist with various aspects of MARFORRES’ tactical small craft training.

3. Scope of Work:

3.1 The scope of this Performance Work Statement (PWS) encompasses contractor support to provide 4th Amphibian Assault Battalion, 4th Marine Division a support team of Subject Matter Experts experienced in specialized tactical small craft skills and operations in order to primarily execute basic, intermediate, and advance phase pre-deployment training on The Whiskey Project Group (TWPG) MMRC-A) and Swiftships 35’ ELC. The contractor shall advise and assist with the analysis, design, and development of Coastal and Riverine Maritime related programs, policy, tasks and functions in addition to their primary duties of training, cand instruction in the areas of (but not limited to) basic trouble-shooting and preventative maintenance, Hull Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) Systems, Navigation Systems, Communications Systems, Weapons Systems (live-fire), Underway operations, Start-up/operation/shutdown procedures, Close quarter maneuvering, Casualty Control Procedures, Small Boat Operations/Formations, Tactical Boat Operations, Anchoring, Towing, Docking, Hoisting. The Contractor will travel to off-site facilities as required in support of MARFORRES training requirements. Contractor will assist with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) research and acquisition as required. Contactor will assist in LCC training management as required.

4.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

This PWS addresses the tasks for which the Contractor is directly responsible for providing.

4.1 INSTRUCTOR RESPONSIBLITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Responsibilities include:

- Provide instruction on tactical small boat operations and tactics, in classroom, field environment, while underway on small boats in riverine and coastal waterways (inland and near coast), at day and at night. This includes high-risk training such as weapons engagement and at-sea hoisting and lowering.

- Participate in oral and practical qualification boards.

- Assess training locations, training areas, and support facilities to determine feasibility to support training activities.

- Assist with developing training plans for individual and collective small boat tactical tasks.

- Develop supplemental training materials (PowerPoint presentation, printed materials, etc).

- Evaluate and provide feedback on individual and crew proficiency in tactical small boat operations using the USMC Performance Evaluation Checklist (PECL).

- Participate in training and exercise planning conferences and working groups as required.

- Provide recommendations to company (Co) and Battalion leadership about modifications to craft to inform future requirements.

- Contractor will attend certification courses as required to gain and maintain necessary qualifications.

- Will manage maintenance and sustainment cycles of the craft, its components, and floatation devices.

- Provide 12-month training plan to Battalion leadership with no less than quarterly updates. Expect to provide data to Co leadership for bi-weekly briefs to the Battalion I&I.

Requirements:

- Must be a U.S. Citizen.

- Fluent in English

- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)

- Able to pass federal background check to obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC)

- Must possess or be capable of possessing a SECRET security clearance.

- Must possess an active state driver’s license.

- Must be capable of successful screening for “High Risk Training” in accordance with OPNAVINST 1500.75(series), COMNECCINST 1500.3(series) and CORIVFORINST 1500.1A(series) and shall submit a completed physical to the Navy-Marine Corps for evaluation.

- Must possess documented military small boat operator experience; (Prior US Army, US Navy, US Marine Corps, US Coast Guard, or other Federal Government agency small boat qualifications are required). Prefer prior experience/qualification on multiple platforms including craft ranging from 24’ to 36’ in length; center console / open deck; semi-enclosed cabin; and enclosed cabin; outboard motors and inboard diesel engines; propellers and waterjet drives. Prefer prior USN, USMC, or USCG tactical Boat Captain or Coxswain qualifications. Prefer U. S. Coast Guard OUPV or Captain’s License.

- Proficient in ability to understand technical drawings and schematics.

- Must have at least one of the following qualifications or equivalent:

- Navy Enlisted Code (NEC) (9502) 805A Instructor

- Navy NEC (9518) A12A Professional Development Instructor

- Graduate of one of the following courses of instruction:

Instruction Delivery Continuum (IDC) Journeyman Instructor Training (JIT) A-012-0077 IDC JIT Mobile Training Team (MTT) A-012-1011 Naval Leadership Facilitator P-012-0045 Facilitator Training Course P-012-0075 Nuclear Instructor Qualification NFAS A-661-0108 Nuclear Instruction Qualification NNPS A-661-0109

- Completion of a civilian (or commercial) formal course of instruction which has been evaluated and certified as a JIT equivalency by Center for Personnel and Professional Development (CPPD).

- Must possess, or be able to qualify as, a Water Survival Intermediate (Second Class Swimmer equivalent) in accordance with MCO 1500.52D “MARINE CROPS WATER SURVIVAL TRAINING PROGRAM”. Will be required to complete unit level sustainment in accordance with the Battalion flotation and swim policy.

- Candidates must have at least 8 years documented small boat tactical experience in a maritime environment and be proficient in:

- Maritime Navigation

- Tactical Boat Operations

- Military decision-making processes (Begin, Arrange, Make, Complete, Issue, Supervise (BAMCIS).

- Organizational and individual planning

- Tactical Boat Patrol Coordination

- Proficiency in the development and issuance of:

Concept of Operations Warning Order Patrol Order Mission Debriefing

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in developing military training standards and implementing training plans for military small boat crews/operators

- Experience in evaluating military or government boat crew training activities

- Experience in assessing training locations, areas and support facilities for small boat operations

- Demonstrated ability to maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

- Have or ability to obtain US SECRET security clearance eligibility

5.0 OTHER PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

5.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

5.1.1 Safety in all training events shall be paramount. Contractors operating aboard training areas and military bases are required to comply with command safety instructions and standards governing these training requirements and applicable State and Federal safety regulations. The Contractor shall maintain all employee qualification and certification records as required by these instructions and the LCTOPS.

5.2 CERTIFICATION

5.2.1 Prior to performance start date, the Contractor shall submit resume certifications of contractor’s instructor personnel to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or designated representative. If the Government questions the qualifications or competence of any person performing under the contract, the burden of proof to sustain the person as qualified as prescribed herein shall be upon the contractor.

5.3 INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION AND QUALIFICATION

5.3.1 All instructors shall be qualified to teach in terms of both quality of the instructional skills and technical proficiency in the materials assigned. Individual requirements will include completion of high-risk screenings; familiarization with facilities, equipment, and safety procedures; personalization of instructional materials; completion of knowledge and performance tests related to the materials and cardiopulmonary resuscitation /automated external defibrillator (CPR/AED)/First Aid certifications. The qualification process shall be timely, efficient, and non-intrusive to the Government's training schedule.

5.3.2 The Government will provide all instructional materials to the contractor and arrange for access to classrooms and other spaces.

5.3.3 At the completion of each training period, the contractor will provide all Instructor training binder(s) for validation of personalized course materials to be utilized during instruction, and the instructor will schedule a government evaluation for certification when the instructor has satisfactorily completed the technical and professional qualifications. The instructor will be evaluated on selected critical core topic or topics by qualified government command evaluators. Certification will include government evaluation of instructional techniques using MCRP 7-20A.4 Evaluations and Assessments.

5.3.4 The contractor must provide two instructors with prior Line Coach (LC)/Range Safety Officer (RSO) qualifications and are capable of qualifying in accordance with MCTP3-01C & MRCP 3-10A.4,

5.3.5 The contractor shall cross-utilize instructors within their area of expertise to maximize instructor utilization. When cross-utilized, contractor shall be qualified/certified in all-new units of instruction taught.

5.3.6 The Contractor shall ensure that all employee certifications, qualifications, re-qualifications, and sustainment of weapons course of fire qualifications are kept current during performance of this contract. Current shall be considered within 12 months from date of completion. Qualification resources and cost will be provided by the government.

5.3.7 Instructors shall be familiar with all presentation and instructional procedures, curriculum, training aids, devices, and equipment operation and maintenance procedures associated with the course or course(s) they will instruct.

5.3.8 Any instructor who demonstrates a lack of familiarity with the training materials, equipment or demonstrates unsafe practices may be “de-certified” by the COR or suspended by the customer. In addition, the COR/customer may decertify or suspend any contract instructor that:

a. Receives an unsatisfactory instructor evaluation by government evaluators.

b. Impairs training as a result of a validated student critique, COR/RSO/TSO observance.

c. Endangers the health or safety of any person.

d. Violates public law or Navy or Marine Corps policies involving Fraternization, Equal Opportunity, Sexual Assault, or instructor professional conduct guidelines.

e. Fails to protect or properly care for Government property or equipment.

f. Fails to follow locally approved command guidance (Standard Operating Procedures, instructions, etc.).

5.4 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

5.4.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for managing and overseeing the activities of all Contractor personnel, as well as any subcontractor efforts used in performance of this effort. The Contractor's management responsibilities shall include all activities necessary to ensure the accomplishment of timely and effective support, performed in accordance with the requirements contained in the PWS.

5.4.2 The Contractor shall maintain documentation for each Instructor detailing that individual’s qualifications in accordance with the requirements of the task. Substitution of Instructors or the addition of new Instructors during a course shall be communicated to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to the convening date. The COR will have the authority to review and approve the instructor’s qualifications.

5.4.3 Any disciplinary problem between contract employees and military staff or students such as fraternization, sexual harassment, or racial discrimination shall be immediately reported to the Contractor's Project Manager and the COR. Upon notification, the Contractor shall investigate the complaint and submit a response to the COR within 24 hours. If the investigation determines the complaint is justified, the Contractor shall provide a course of action to be taken to resolve the problem within 3 working days of the notification. The government reserves the right to accept or reject the Contractor’s recommended resolution.

5.4.4 Contract Instructors shall maintain an orderly, professional atmosphere and shall have authority commensurate with that responsibility. Students whose conduct is not conducive to learning or who commits a major safety violation shall be referred to the COR.

5.4.5 Contractor personnel shall present a professional and neat appearance and be easily recognized as Contractor employees (i.e. identification badges, company shirts, etc.) at all times while on Government premises. When Contractor personnel attend meetings, answer phones, and work in other situations where their status is not obvious to third parties, they must identify themselves as such to avoid creating the impression that they are government employees.

5.4.6 Contractor personnel assigned to this contract shall abide by the rules and regulations concerning the maintenance of personal standards for instructor integrity, grooming, conduct, speech, and student fraternization. The morale and motivation of students and instructional personnel shall be maintained to ensure a favorable environment for learning.

5.4.7 Contractor personnel shall wear all required personal protective equipment while conducting training in accordance with applicable Command directives, standard operating procedures and OSHA standards. Contractor personnel shall be required to work outside in forest, desert, riverine, and coastal areas. Suitable protective outer garments (e.g. fleece jackets/pants, fleece hats/gloves, Gortex rain jacket/pants, Thinsulate boots, floppy sunhat) will be required to be worn by Contractor personnel during inclement periods. Contractor personnel comfort and safety from these environments is paramount. Outer garments are to be provided and replaced by Contractor.

5.4.8 Contractor personnel shall pass a physical and psychological examination as a condition of employment. DD Form 2808 must be provided for each contracted employee one week prior to the Contractor beginning the Instructor Qualification/Certification process.

5.4.9 In accordance with OPNAVINST 1500.75(series), a psychological evaluation will be required for all Contractor personnel assigned due to the high-risk nature of this course and or sensitivity of the scope of work (e.g., weapons live fire, work with ECM capabilities, etc.).

5.4.10 Contractor duties require moderate physical exertion such as long periods standing, walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces requiring bending, crouching, stooping, reaching, or similar activities in all types of weather conditions ranging from very hot (110 F summer) to very cold (30 F winter). The work requires lifting of items up to 50 lbs., such as tools, weapons and ordnance items. The work requires the wearing of body armor and helmet for periods up to 12 hours. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as average agility and dexterity. Individuals cannot have seizure disorders, abnormal and uncorrectable near vision, be colorblind, or have substantial hearing loss (hearing aid is acceptable).

5.4.11 All Contractor personnel shall be proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office, including MS Word, MS Excel and Power Point.

5.4.12 All Contractor personnel shall be capable of clearly writing and speaking in English.

5.5.1 The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager to facilitate government contractor communications. The Project Manager shall be the primary technical and managerial interface between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The name of this person, and an alternate or alternates, who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent, will be designated in writing to the CO. The Project Manager or alternate will have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operations.

5.5.2 The Project Manager or alternate must be available during normal 8:00am to 4:00pm EST working hours, as specified herein, and to meet with government personnel within 24 hours to discuss issues.

5.5.3 The Contractor's Project Manager shall meet with the MARFORRES Training and Readiness Branch personnel as necessary to maintain satisfactory performance and to resolve other issues pertaining to government / Contractor procedures. At these meetings, a mutual effort will be made to resolve any and all problems identified. Written minutes of these meetings shall be prepared by the Contractor, signed by the Contractor's designated representative, and furnished to the government within two workdays of the subject meeting.

5.5.4 The Contractor’s Project Manager shall ensure that all certifications and qualifications are kept current and properly maintained as required by this contract.

5.6 CONTRACT ORIENTATION BRIEFING

After award, the Contractor shall participate in contract orientation briefing with MARFORRES. The intent of the briefing is to initiate the communication process between MARFORRES and the Contractor by introducing key task participants and explaining their roles, reviewing communication ground rules, and assuring a common understanding of subtask requirements and objectives. The orientation briefing will be held at MARFORRES or another mutually agreed upon location. Date and time will be mutually agreed upon by both parties.

5.7 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

5.7.1 Unless otherwise indicated, personnel shall be eligible to obtain a Defense Security Service issued Secret clearance at time of award, which must be maintained during the performance of this contract.

5.7.2 Contractor shall conform to the provisions of OPNAVINST 5510.1 (series) and Department of the Navy Information and Personnel Security Program regulations. DD Form 254 will be provided at the time of award and maintained on file by gaining command during entire duration of employment.

5.7.3 The Contractor shall comply with all Information Technology (IT) systems security requirements in accordance with OPNAV 5239.1 (Series). In addition, any IT product (disk, tape or hard copy) prepared by the contractor for the government (whether produced on government or Contractor-owned equipment) will be the property of the government. The Contractor shall be required to adhere to command policies on the handling of all AIS materials.

5.7.4 The government will issue all Contractor employees working under this contract a government Common Access Card (CAC). This card authorizes the Contractor computer and facility access during the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall provide all required information and ensure that employees are capable of obtaining a CAC prior to start of the contract.

5.7.5 The Contractor shall adhere to all access requirements as established by the government facility to obtain access. The Contractor shall provide all required information and ensure that employees are capable of obtaining base entry prior to start of the contract.

5.7.6 The Contractor shall advise the COR of contractor personnel who become an employee or ex-employee. The Contractor shall contact the COR whenever a contracted employee resigns, is dismissed, laid off, or if a change to his/her personnel security clearance status occurs. Additionally, the Contractor shall ensure all ex-employee security access badges are returned to the appropriate military authority.

5.7.7 The Contractor shall ensure contracted personnel complete USMC Marine Net E-Learning courses or training as directed by the Government regarding security.

5.8 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

5.8.1 The Contractor shall be given access to on-site training equipment, aids, devices, classrooms, office facilities, computers, instructional media material, technical manuals, specialized publications, classified information. The government shall provide office furnishings (desks, chairs, and file cabinets) for contractor personnel located at:

• USMC Reserve Training Center, Tampa, FL

• USMC Reserve Training Center, Galveston, TX

5.8.2 As required, the government will provide access to computers (MCEN and SIPRNET) and software, printers and copier equipment for administrative duties and correspondence at the above locations. The government will provide all office consumables (e.g. paper, pens, folders, Automated Data Processing (ADP) media) as required. The following table is a list of equipment and / or support that the government will provide in support of this program and other activities related to this program.

5.8.3 The Government will provide contracted personnel assigned at 5.8.1 locations a Military e-mail account and address that shall be used for all official correspondence with and between the Government.

Resources Remarks Classroom Facility: Sufficient size to support training venues.

Training Ranges: Support practical. Government will provide all range maintenance and repair tools and materials.

Training Equipment: Government will provide all unique equipment (e.g. weapons, night vision googles (NVGs), radios, inert training aids Transportation: Government will provide transportation during events located on military ranges and or restricted areas.

Computer access: Government will authorize/provide access to Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET) and Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET) accounts as required.

Office space: Government will provide sufficient office space for instructor personnel. Office space may be co-shared due to limited government facilities.

5.8.4 The Government will provide all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) necessary to conduct Small Arms, Crew Served Weapons (CSW) and Tactical Boat Operations training. The following is a list of specific items of PPE per person, which will be individually issued to, and custody signed for, by contractors:

Front and Back Enhanced Small Arms Protective Inserts (ESAPI) Plates.

Side ESAPI Plates.

Plate carrying Vest.

Soft Armor pad front/back set.

Personal Floatation devices.

Combat Helmet.

Night Vision Goggles (NVG) Helmet mount.

Radio pouch.

The Government will make available to contractors the weapons systems they instruct on, as well as the ammunition required for the contractor to qualify and maintain weapons proficiency as Range Safety Officer.

5.9 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

5.9.1 Performance of this effort may require the Contractor to access and use data and information proprietary to a government agency or government contractor which is of such a nature that its dissemination or use, other than in performance of this effort, would be adverse to the interests of the government and/or others.

5.9.2 Information made available to the contractor by the government for the performance or administration of this effort shall be used only for those purposes and shall not be used in any other way without the written agreement of the Contracting Officer.

5.9.3 Contractor and/or contractor personnel shall not divulge, or release data or information developed or obtained in performance of this effort, until made public by the government, except to authorized government personnel, or upon written approval of the Contracting Officer (CO). The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data that bears a restrictive legend, other than as required in the performance of this effort. Nothing herein shall preclude the use of any data independently acquired by the Contractor without such limitations or prohibit an agreement at no cost to the government between the contractor and the data owner which provides for greater rights to the contractor.

5.9.4 The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property provided for contractor use. At the end of normal duty hours and/or after normal duty hours, all government facilities, equipment and materials must be secured.

5.10 KEY CONTROLS

5.10.1 The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys and or electronic lock access codes issued to the contractor by the government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall not duplicate any keys issued by the government. The Contractor shall immediately report to the COR any occurrences of lost or duplicated keys and or lost electronic access codes.

5.10.2 In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor may be required, upon written direction of the COR, to re-key or replace the affected lock or locks at no cost to the government. If a master key is lost or duplicated, the contractor must replace all locks and keys for that system.

5.10.3 The Contractor must prohibit the use of keys issued by the government by any persons other than the contractor's personnel. Opening of locked areas by contractor personnel to permit entrance of persons other than contractor personnel or assigned military personnel engaged in performance of work requirements is prohibited.

5.11 MEDICAL CARE REQUIREMENT

Routine medical services for contractor personnel are the responsibility of the Contractor. However, wherever Government facilities are available, the Government may provide, on an emergency basis, medical services for job related injuries where there is loss or threat of loss of life, limb, or eyesight while an employee is performing under this contract. The Contractor shall reimburse the Government for any medical services provided, to include base contracted “life flight” services.

5.12 CONTRACTOR INTERFACES

The Contractor and/or his subcontractors may be required as part of the performance of this effort to work with other Contractors working for the government. Such other contractors shall not direct this contractor and/or their subcontractors in any manner. Also, this Contractor and/or their subcontractors shall not direct the work of other Contractors in any manner.

5.13 HOURS OF WORK

5.13.1 Normal working hours are 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with the exception of Federal government holidays, and include an allowance for a 60-minute lunch period. However, there may be circumstances where work hours may be adjusted to meet mission critical requirements.

5.13.2 Instruction of classroom and underway training will be conducted during USMC Reserve scheduled drill weekends, annual training periods, and other occasions where the normal working hours of 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM may not apply. Workdays incurred over weekends will be compensated by days off during the preceding, the following work week, or other periods as agreed to by the contractor and Government.

5.13.3 Typically, the instruction for these courses incurs 8 to 12 hours of hands-on training, and additional time for transit. The Project Manager and the COR will mutually agree on deviations to the schedule.

5.13.4 Curriculum review or development, equipment maintenance and other tasks require one day per week on average to complete.

5.14 GOVERNMENT HOLIDAYS

5.14.1 The following government holidays are typically observed by government personnel: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Presidential Inauguration Day (metropolitan DC area only), President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and any other day designated by Federal Statute, Executive Order, and/or Presidential Proclamation.

5.14.2 Training may be conducted during government holidays.

5.15 UNAUTHORIZED WORK

Only a duly appointed Contracting Officer, and no other government personnel, is authorized to change the specifications, terms, and conditions under this effort.

6.0 PLACE(S) OF PERFORMANCE.

One (1) contractor will primarily perform work at each of the following locations:

6.1 USMC Reserve Training Center

4th Assault Amphibian Battalion 5121 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611

6.2 USMC Reserve Training Center

Littoral Craft Company Charlie 3000 Fort Point Road, Galveston, TX 77550

6.3 Both contractors may be required to perform occasional work at the following locations:

7.0 Period of Performance

The period of performance for this PWS is the date of award for 12 months and will include four (4) one-year (12 months) option periods.

8.0 TRAVEL

8.1 The Contractor may be required to travel to locations beyond a 50-mile radius of the locations listed in 6.1 and 6.2 as identified within this PWS. The COR shall approve all travel. Travel will be conducted and invoiced in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).

8.2 The Contractor shall provide transportation from locations listed in 6.1 and 6.2 to all training areas beyond 50-miles for their employees.

8.3 Travel Reimbursement

Contractor Request and Approval of Travel:

The Contractor will coordinate travel arrangements with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

Any travel under this contract must be specifically requested in writing by the Contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), prior to incurring any travel expense. The Contractor shall submit the written request to the COR at least five days in advance. The travel request shall include as a minimum, the following:

· Contract number

· Date, time, and place of proposed travel

· Purpose of travel and how it relates to the contract

· Contractor’s estimated cost of travel with a breakdown of the estimated costs of transportation, lodging, meals, and incidentals; and

· Name(s) of individual(s) traveling.

The COR shall review and approve/disapprove (as appropriate) all travel requests submitted giving written notice of such approval or disapproval to the Contractor.

Travel Reimbursement: The Contractor shall adhere to the following travel regulations (see FAR 31.205-46):

· Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) – Prescribed by the General Services Administration, for travel in the contiguous United States.

· Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Volume 2, DoD Civilian Personnel, Appendix A. Prescribed by the Department of Defense for travel in Alaska, Hawaii, and outlying areas of the United States.

· Department of State Standardized Regulations (DSSR) (Government Civilians, Foreign Areas), Section 925, "Maximum Travel Per Diem Allowances for Foreign Areas," prescribed by the Department of State for travel in areas not covered in the FTR or JTR.

The Contractor will not be reimbursed for travel expenses unless audited records for transportation contain evidence, such as original receipts, substantiating actual expenses incurred for travel.

The contract includes a not-to-exceed funding limitation for travel costs. When the Contractor expects total funding expended for reimbursable travel to reach 85 percent of the total funds available on the travel CLIN, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and the COR and any other Government official identified by the Contracting Officer. The notice shall state the estimated amount of additional funds required to continue performance for the period specified in the task order. The Contractor shall not exceed or incur costs that exceed the amount of funding stated on the reimbursable travel CLIN. The Government is not obligated to reimburse the Contractor for otherwise reimbursable travel in excess of the funded amount stated on the reimbursable travel CLIN.

The Contractor is not obligated to continue performance of any reimbursable work under this Contract or otherwise incur costs for reimbursable travel in excess of the funded amount stated on the reimbursable travel CLIN unless the Contracting Officer notifies the Contractor in writing that the funded amount stated under the applicable reimbursable travel CLIN has been increased. In the event notification is made orally, such notification shall be followed up in writing within two working days.

No notice, communication, or representation from any person other than the Contracting Officer shall affect the Government’s obligation to reimburse the Contractor.

Change orders shall not be considered an authorization to exceed the funded amount stated under the reimbursable travel CLIN unless they contain a statement expressly increasing the funded amount of that reimbursable CLIN by a sufficient amount to cover the change order.

9.0 DELIVERABLES/DELIVERABLE SCHEDULE

In fulfillment of this effort, the Contractor shall provide the following deliverables. All deliverables shall be submitted to the COR, unless otherwise agreed upon, in an accurate and timely manner.

9.1 MONTHLY STATUS REPORT

The Contractor shall document the efforts performed in the completion of each task in a detailed Monthly Status Report, due on or before the 25th of each month. The report format may be at the Contractor's discretion, but the report may be modified at the COR's request. At a minimum, the monthly status report shall include:

• Progress for the Period: The Contractor shall provide a summary of work, and activities, accomplished during the reporting period.

• Activities Planned: The contractor shall provide a brief summary of planned activities to occur in the next reporting period.

• Problems Encountered: The Contractor shall provide a brief summary of any problems, issues or delays identified/encountered and recommendations as to their resolution, or any corrective action that was taken to correct identified problems.

• Curriculum Revisions: The Contractor shall provide recommended changes to the training curriculum, a brief explanation as to why revisions are recommended, and the impact of such revisions.

• Travel Report: The Contractor shall provide a brief summary addressing all travel occurred during the reporting period, the outcome of said travel and the costs incurred. If more than one travel event occurred during the reporting period, the report shall address each event separately.

9.2 FINAL REPORT

The Contractor shall provide a final report, to the COR, within 2 calendar weeks from the conclusion of each contract period of performance. The report shall summarize all monthly reports addressing: objectives achieved, significant issues, problems and recommendations to improve the process in the future.

9.3 DELIVERABLE TABLE

Reference Milestone/Deliverable Responsibility Date

5.6 Orientation Briefing Schedule.

Government/Contractor Contract Award (CA) + 1 month.

9.1 Monthly Status Report Contractor 25th of each month.

9.2 Final Report Contractor within 2 weeks of each contract period of performance.

9.3 Travel reports within 2 weeks of the completion of the travel.

9.4 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

Final inspection and acceptance of all work performed, reports and other deliverables will be performed at the place of delivery by the COR, and in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

10.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

The COR will review, for completeness, preliminary or draft documentation that the Contractor submits, and may return it to the Contractor for correction. Absence of any comments by the COR will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for complying with the requirements of this work statement. Final approval and acceptance of documentation required herein shall be by letter of approval and acceptance by COR. The Contractor shall not construe any letter of acknowledgment of receipt material as a waiver of review, or as an acknowledgment that the material is in conformance with this work statement. Any approval given during preparation of the documentation, or approval for shipment shall not guarantee the final acceptance of the completed documentation.

11.0 ENTERPRISE CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING APPLICATION (ECMRA)

The contractor shall report vendor labor hours (including sub-contractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract via a secure data collection site. Contracted services excluded from reporting are based on Product Service Codes (PSCs). The excluded PSCs are:

(1) W, Lease/Rental of Equipment;

(2) X, Lease/Rental of Facilities;

(3) Y, Construction of Structures and Facilities;

(4) S, Utilities ONLY;

(5) V, Freight and Shipping ONLY.

The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address https://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk, linked at https://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil.

12.0 CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO FEDERALLY CONTROLLED FACILITIES AND/OR UNCLASSIFIED SENSITIVE INFORMATION OR UNCLASSIFIED IT SYSTEMS Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12, requires government agencies to develop and implement Federal security standards for Federal employees and contractors. The Deputy Secretary of Defense Directive-Type Memorandum (DTM) 08-006 “DoD Implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive – 12 (HSPD-12)” dated November 26, 2008 (or its subsequent DoD instruction) directs implementation of HSPD-12. This clause is in accordance with HSPD-12 and its implementing directives. This clause applies to contractor employees requiring physical access to any area of a federally controlled base, facility or activity and/or requiring access to a DoD computer/network, to perform certain unclassified both non-sensitive and sensitive duties. It is the responsibility of the command/facility where the work is performed to ensure compliance. The requirement to control access to sensitive information applies to all US government IT systems and/or areas where unclassified but sensitive information may be discussed, displayed or maintained. DON policy prescribes that all unclassified data that has not been approved for public release and is stored on mobile computing devises must be treated as sensitive data and encrypted using commercially available encryption technology. Whenever granted access to sensitive information, contractor employees shall follow applicable DoD/DoN instructions, regulations, policies and procedures when reviewing, processing, producing, protecting, destroying and/or storing that information. Operational Security (OPSEC) procedures and practices must be implemented by both the contractor and contract employee to protect the product, information, services, operations and missions related to the contract. The contractor shall designate an employee to serve as the Contractor’s Security Representative. Within three workdays after contract award, the contractor shall provide to the Navy Command’s Security Manager and the Contracting Officer, in writing, the name, title, address and phone number for the Contractor’s Security Representative. The Contractor’s Security Representative shall be the primary point of contact on any security matter. The Contractor’s Security Representative shall not be replaced or removed without prior notice to the Contracting Officer.

12.1 Non-Sensitive Positions

Contractor employee whose work is unclassified and non-sensitive (e.g., performing certain duties such as lawn maintenance, contractor services, etc.) and who require physical access to publicly accessible areas to perform those duties shall meet the following minimum requirements:

Must be either a US citizen or a US permanent resident with a minimum of 3 years legal residency in the US (as required by The Deputy Secretary of Defense DTM 08-006 or its subsequent DoD instruction) and must have a favorably completed National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) including a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint check prior to installation access. To be considered for a favorable trustworthiness determination, the Contractor’s Security Representative must submit for all employees each of the following:

* SF-85 Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions

* Two FD-258 Applicant Fingerprint Cards

* Original Signed Release Statements The contractor shall ensure each individual employee has a current favorably completed NACI.

The Contractor’s Security Representative shall be responsible for initiating reinvestigations as required. Failure to provide the required documentation at least 30 days prior to the individual’s start date shall result in delaying the individual’s start date.

12.2 Sensitive Positions

Contractor employees whose duties require accessing a DoD unclassified computer/network, working with sensitive unclassified information (either at a Government or contractor facility), or physical access to a DoD facility must be a US citizen and possess a favorable trustworthiness determination prior to installation access. To obtain a favorable trustworthiness determination, each contractor employee must have a favorably completed National Agency Check with Local Credit Checks (NACLC) which consists of a NACI including a FBI fingerprint check plus credit and law enforcement checks. Each contractor employee applying for a trustworthiness determination is required to complete:

* SF-85P Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions

* Two FD-258 Applicant Fingerprint Cards

* Original Signed Release Statements Failure to provide the required documentation at least 30 days prior to the individual’s start date shall result in delaying the individual’s start date. To maintain continuing authorization for an employee to access a DoD unclassified computer/network, and/or have access to sensitive unclassified information, the contractor shall ensure that the individual employee has a current requisite background investigation. The Contractor’s Security Representative shall be responsible for initiating reinvestigations as required and ensuring that background investigations remain current (not older than 10 years) throughout the contract performance period.

12.3 IT Systems Access

When access to IT systems is required for performance of the contractor employee’s duties, such employees shall in-process with the Command’s Security Manager and Information Assurance Manager upon arrival and shall out-process prior to their departure at the completion of the individual’s performance under the contract. Completion and approval of a System Authorization Access Request (SAAR) form is required for all individuals accessing Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN) Information Technology resources. The SAAR shall be forwarded to the MARFORRES Security Manager’s Officer at least 30 days prior to the individual’s start date. Failure to provide the required documentation at least 30 days prior to the individual’s start date shall result in delaying the individual’s start date. When required to maintain access to required IT systems or networks, the contractor shall ensure that all employees requiring access complete annual Cyber Security Awareness and other Information Assurance (IA) training and maintain a current requisite background investigation. The Contractor’s Security Representative shall contact the Command Security Manager for guidance when reinvestigations are required.

12.4 Security Approval Process

The Contractor’s Security Representative shall ensure that each individual employee pending assignment shall accurately complete the required forms for submission to the MARFORRES Security Manager. The Contractor’s Security Representative shall screen the investigative questionnaires for completeness and accuracy and for potential suitability/security issues prior to submitting the request to the MARFORRES Security Manager. Forms and fingerprint cards may be obtained from the MARFORRES Security Manager. These required items shall be forwarded to the MARFORRES Security Manager for processing at least 30 days prior to the individual employee’s anticipated date for reporting for duty. The MARFORRES Security Manager will review the submitted documentation for completeness prior to submitting it to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Suitability/security issues identified by the MARFORRES Security Manager may render the contract employee ineligible for the assignment. A favorable review of the questionnaire and advance fingerprint results are required as an interim measure prior to the contract employee start date. An unfavorable determination made by the MARFORRES Security Manager is final and such a determination does not relieve the contractor from meeting any contractual obligation under the contract.

If contractor employees already possess a current favorably adjudicated investigation, the MARFORRES Security Manager will use the Visit Authorization Request (VAR) via the Defense Information System for Security (DISS). The contractor shall include the IT Position Category per SECNAV M-5510.30 for each employee designated on a VAR. The VAR requires annual renewal for the duration of the employee’s performance under the contract. The MARFORRES Security Manager will forward the required forms to OPM for processing. Once the investigation is complete, the results will be forwarded by OPM to the DON Central Adjudication Facility (CAF) for a position of trust determination. When a favorable determination is not made, contractor employees shall not be permitted to work on this contract effort and if already working on the contract shall be removed immediately. The potential consequences of any requirements under this clause including denial of access for a proposed contractor employee who fails to obtain a favorable trustworthiness determination in no way relieves the contractor from the requirement to execute performance under the contract within the timeframes specified in the contract.