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H.3 Labor Category Descriptions and minimum qualifications

The Service Contract Act (SCA) applies to all work performed by all non-exempt labor categories within the United States. For purposes of the SCA, the term "United States" includes any State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Outer Continental Shelf lands as defined in the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, American Samoa, Guam, Wake Island, Johnston Island, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The SCA does not apply to work performed in any other territory under the jurisdiction of the United States or any United States base or possession within a foreign country. Also, the SCA does not apply to work performed on ships operating in international or foreign waters. If a portion of the contract services is performed within the United States and a portion is performed outside the United States, the SCA applies to the portion performed in the United States.

H.3.1 For Wage Grade positions as identified below, the labor categories will be subject to conforming to the requirements of the SCA Wage Determination (WD) 99-0316 "Nationwide Contract Field Teams" or, for the employees whose main area of operation is Ft. Cavazos, TX. The distinction between the contractor's main area of operation will be determined as the location they spend the preponderance of their hours. If a contractor is on CONUS TDY outside of Ft. Cavazos, TX for a period greater than 179 days continuously, they will be considered part of the contract field teams and subject to Nationwide WD 99-0316. The latest versions of each of these Wage Determinations will be listed in Section J of the contract. Prior to the order of each ordering year, these WD's will be updated and attached to the respective Task Order (TO). Below is a description of each labor category to aid in mapping to the correct minimum wage rate as detailed in the WD.

**For the purposes of the solicitation, the composite hourly rates for each Wage Grade labor category for all Non-Contingency hours, both CONUS and OCONUS shall utilize Wage Determination 2015-5539**

H.3.1.1 Supply/Procurement Specialist shall be expected to meet the qualifications of the Supply Technician, Occupation Code 01410. The Supply/Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing and supporting supply management, logistics, inventory control, and order fulfillment operations for parts, supplies, and equipment as transportation coordinator and transportation liaison between various sites. They shall be responsible for direct dispatching, routing, and shipping of equipment, parts, and support equipment repair parts. The Supply/Procurement Specialist will be responsible to order, receive, stock, and issue Class II, IV, VII and IX parts, as well as generate reports, in addition to managing the site's inventory stock levels. Supply/ Procurement Specialist is responsible for utilization of government automated program to manage inventory.

They shall be responsible for the use of web-based systems such as Army Enterprise Systems Integration Program (AESIP), FedMall, Web Visual Logistics Information Processing System (WEBVLIPS), ETA, Radio Frequency/In-Transit Visibility (RFITV), and Product Data Reporting and Evaluation Program (PDREP) or similar systems to retrieve/expedite status, track shipments, manage container inventory and report discrepancies. Supply/ Procurement Specialist is responsible for automated management and transfer of Total Package Fielding MILSTRIP documentation to gaining units Property Book and Stock Record accounts to allow property and CL IX acceptance in gaining command’s automated systems for property accountability.

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H.3.1.2 Material Handling Specialist shall be expected to meet the qualifications of the Material Coordinator, Occupation Code 21030. The Material Handling Specialist will be responsible for maintaining warehouse stock, as well as assisting in fulfilling requisitions and purchase orders. They will be responsible for loading, unloading and kitting Abrams related materials, staging products based on requirements executing inventories with the gaining unit at fielding events. In addition, they shall assist with organizing and maintaining existing inventory.

Current and valid OSHA forklift operation certificate, HAZMAT certificate and environmental certificate required as well as 2+ years inventory management experience with a strong attention to detail. Material Handlers must also have valid Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) certification in accordance with Department of Defense regulation 4500.9-R, 49 CFR.

H.3.1.3 Heavy Equipment Mechanic shall be expected to meet the qualifications of the Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Occupation Code 23430. The Heavy Equipment Mechanic supporting this contract scope of work shall have at least five (5) years of experience in tracked combat vehicle maintenance to include general automotive and turbine engine maintenance; or at least three (3) years of experience performing or supervising military automotive and turbine engine maintenance;

or at least two (2) years of experience of performing or supervising Abrams maintenance. The Heavy Equipment Mechanic will be responsible for analyzing malfunctions and repairs, rebuilding and maintaining power equipment. The mechanic will be skilled in the care and use of hand and power tools. This worker operates, troubleshoots, and inspects tank machines or equipment to diagnose defects, dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools, examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges, replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions, and tests overhauled equipment to insure operating efficiency. Mechanic shall have knowledge of fielding practices and policies to include de-processing, technical inspection and loading/unloading of combat equipment. The mechanic may direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment. The mechanic must also be licensed to operate cranes capable of lifting up to 35 tons.

H.3.1.4 Welder shall be expected to meet the qualifications of Welder, Combination, Maintenance, Occupation Code 23960. Welder should have minimum five (5) years experience welding on military equipment with a strong preference for extensive knowledge welding on ground combat vehicles to include Abrams tanks and/or armored equipment. Welders shall be capable of repairing defects on existing welds and armor steel castings. Welder shall have experience performing welding on a variety of materials to include Aluminum Armor. Welder shall also be qualified to perform cutting, soldering, and brazing efforts on armor vehicles. Welder should have experience working with US Army welding procedures, guidelines, and regulations. Welder shall have experience working with different welding methods (pulse welding, stick welding). The qualification of welders, welding operators, and tack welders for non-ballistic structures shall be IAW the applicable AWS welding code.

H.3.1.5 Software shall be expected to have experience with working in the development process of software and identifying what computer peripheral(s) would be required to install software on combat systems, Occupation Code 15-1252. Shall have a minimum of 1-3 years experience performing installations, preventive maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting on complex systems. Shall have experience working with complex systems with hardware, software and/or firmware configurations. Shall be able to work with USG systems in resolving issues related to equipment failure, repair, and documentation of issues. Shall be able to diagnose and resolve system problems, including connectivity between electronic components. Shall have experience in system configuration and software installation. Shall be able to read and comprehend complex software language and instructions and describe instructions to others. Prefer education and/or certification in computer science or other relevant field.

H.3.1.6 Modified Work Orders (MWO) shall be expected to meet the qualifications of the Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Occupation Code 23430. Experience shall include diagnosing and resolution of technical issues during modification application on USG equipment. Shall have experience working with USG technical documentation to include a general understanding of process to gain formal approval of technical documents along with processes to update documents once in use. Shall have experience working with some or all of, but not limited to, the following: turbine/diesel engines, transmissions, AC/DC electrical systems, hydraulics, or other sensitive systems to be used in combat. Shall have experience providing guidance and informal training to users of complex equipment describing the modifications made to the equipment.

H.3.1.7 Instructor Supervisor shall be expected to meet the qualifications of the Technical Instructor, Occupation Code 15090. There is currently no direct mapping for an Instructor Supervisor from this contract to an applicable Wage Determination at this time, it will be required that they meet the same qualifications as a Technical Instructor, Occupation Code 15090. In the event that the applicable Wage Determinations are updated through the Department of Labor, the published rates will supersede this requirement. Field Level Maintenance New Equipment Training (FLMNET) Instructor Supervisors will be further required to meet, at a minimum, the qualifications of Heavy Equipment Mechanic. The Instructor Supervisor will be certified, in accordance with Attachment xxx NET Instructor Certification SOP to provide instructions on all vehicle platforms and Mission Equipment Packages, to include Basic Issue Items, Special Tools and Test Equipment, and Associated Support Items of Equipment related to the system. In addition to being certified to instruct all vehicle platforms, the Instructor Supervisor will supervise and coordinate activities of instructors assigned under their supervision. The Instructor Supervisor is responsible for conferring with department managers and USG representatives to determine training requirements. In coordination with the USG Training Manager, the Instructor Supervisor determines training requirements and assists instructors in securing required training aids and scheduling classroom space. They assign instructors to teach USG approved Program of Instruction, as well as monitor classes to determine effectiveness of instruction while suggesting methods designed to improve the training program. The Instructor Supervisor ensures all training is in accordance with the current Abrams IETMs and Technical Manuals.

H.3.1.8 Instructor shall be expected to meet the qualifications of the Technical Instructor, Occupation Code 15090. FLMNET Instructors shall be further required to meet the qualifications of Heavy Equipment Mechanic. The instructor will be certified, in accordance with Attachment xxx NET Instructor Certification SOP to provide instructions on the vehicle platform and Mission Equipment Packages, to include Basic Issue Items, Special Tools and Test Equipment, and Associated Support Items of Equipment related to the system to include Training Aids and Devices (TADDS). Planning lessons, monitoring and assessing student progress on an ongoing basis, participating in the accountability of the Soldiers and training aid process as requested, creating Individual Learning Plans with students, and collecting, recording and reporting all necessary information related to students in accordance with the scope of work. Ensure all training is in accordance with the current Abrams IETMs, Technical Manuals, Program of Instruction (POI), and lesson plans.

H.3.1.9 Field Service Representative shall be expected to meet the requirements of a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Occupation Code 23430. The FSR shall have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience maintaining and/or supervising Abrams. The FSR shall be responsible for inspection, testing, installation, calibration, troubleshooting and providing informal training. Also conducts on site field testing and provides technical directions to Abrams maintainers and operators. The FSR identifies the technical problems and takes initiative to resolve those issues immediately. They are responsible for ensuring excellent customer satisfaction by demonstrating commitment and delivering quality services. They make sure that the administrative functions, along with the generation of reports, is in accordance with the CDRLs and has been completed within the given time limit. They conduct all the field work within the given budget, considering the labor and travel costs. The FSR will comply with the unit's policies and ensure that they adhere to the local military and government safety regulations. The FSR will wear the appropriate gear to support the costumer unit in training or deployed. This could include MILS gear and load bearing equipment. FSR shall be certified to meet the requirements to perform the above duties.

H.3.1.10 Quality Assurance shall be expected to meet the qualifications of the Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Occupation Code 23430. Shall have experience performing quality inspections on work performed on complex systems to determine work quality meets standards/specifications as called out in requirements documents. Shall have experience working with USG regulations and guidance on maintenance standards for complex equipment. Shall have experience working with USG Technical Manuals with at minimum the ability to read and understand maintenance procedures and instructions. Shall have experience with complex working systems to be able to troubleshoot and diagnose any known or observed faults on equipment after modifications have been performed to the system.

H.3.1.11 Project Management Specialist shall be expected to meet the qualifications of the Project Management Specialist, Occupation Code 13-1082. Shall have experience managing government programs with responsibility for coordinating meetings, providing presentation materials, submitting contractual deliverables, reviewing and providing input to proposed contractual work (TOs). Program Management experience shall also demonstrate a working knowledge of various USG documents and forms required for traveling purposes, both Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS). Program Management shall also demonstrate experience with foreign countries entry and working requirements and documentation. Program Management shall also entail the ability to react in a changing environment and dynamic requirements calling for quick movement of personnel and timely support to meet mission requirements. Program Management shall also demonstrate a working knowledge of existing USG contractual requirements and restrictions as they relate to support in a field environment.