MTC SOW 2026.docx

SPECIFICATIONS FOR MARINE TRAFFIC CONTROLLER

FOR 2026 & 2027 MAT SINKING SEASON

Scope of Work The Marine Traffic Controller must have knowledge of all applicable Coast Guard rules and regulations. The controller must apply and utilize his/her extensive river knowledge in determining vessel priority and maintaining maximum traffic flow for safe operating conditions. The controller will be responsible for making radio contact with the river traffic for the purpose of minimizing vessel created wave action and other navigational hazards during mat sinking operations along the Mississippi river banks. The controller is expected to converse with other pilots and navigation interests in the area and apply diplomacy and tact in controlling river traffic. The controller must have experience with the New Orleans/Baton Rouge Pilots Association, and be familiar with the Mississippi River. The Marine Traffic Controller must possess and keep a current Master Pilots license with unlimited tonnage within the range from Baton Rouge, La to the mouth of the Mississippi River. Other license qualifications may be considered if the Controller can show an applicable combination of licensing and experience. The controller must have knowledge of river traffic such as small river vessels, single barge tows, multiple barge tows and ocean going vessels. The marine traffic controller shall have at least 4 years of verifiable experience as a qualified marine traffic controller.

The Revetment Branch will procure the services of a marine traffic controller to work in conjunction with another marine traffic controller already on contract. The marine traffic controller is expected to work twelve (12) hours per day seven (7) days a week. The schedule for shift change will be 6 AM and 6 PM seven days a week. Any changes to this time shall be approved by the COR or Revetment Chief. Substitutions of the Marine Traffic Controller will be subject to approval of the COR of Revetment Chief. The Mat Sinking Unit is estimated to be working at LMR mile 230 or below during the 2026 revetment season on or about December 1, 2026 until on or about December 6, 2026. The only jobsite location at this time is expected to be Belmont (river mile 153.0) currently. This contract period will cover the 2027 revetment season also, though those jobsite locations and dates are not determined at this time. Services shall be billed hourly when invoicing. Meals and lodging will be provided by the Government aboard the Mat Sinking Unit. The base contract period shall be for up to 720 hours, which will allow up to 60 12-hour shifts for the marine traffic controller to cover the 2026 and 2027 revetment seasons. No traffic controller shall work more than 12 hours per day.

If the controller needs to leave the Mat Sinking Unit, a replacement shall be arranged, and the controller must have approval from the COR, Revetment Section Chief, or Mat Sinking Unit Chief.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan Reference to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Clause 52.212-4(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The inspection and acceptance procedures specified within this contract set forth a general policy that only the services performed by the Contractor in strict accordance with the Scope of Work will merit payment. The Government will inspect and monitor the Contractor's performance by appointing a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or other government representative to monitor performance to ensure services are received under this contract. The COR or government representative will evaluate the Contractor's performance through an on-site presence and receipt of complaints from government employees. The Government will also receive and investigate complaints from government employees or industry. The COR shall be responsible for initially validating customer complaints and shall make final determination of the validity of customer complaint(s) in cases of disagreement with customer(s).

Performance Objectives Scope of Work - see Paragraphs 1 & 2 Scope of Work Performance threshold - No more than 4 customer complaints during life of contract. Non-compliance with SOW may be grounds for cancellation of contract.

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These deductions may be made from payment due the Contractor by the Government should the Contractor fail to meet performance threshold. Failure to report at the beginning of the designated shift will result in a complaint. Failure to contact passing vessels and coordinate traffic in a timely manner will result in a complaint. Failure to comply with the Scope of Work will result in a complaint up to cancellation of the contract depending on the severity of the non-compliance.

Quality Control The contractor shall utilize their own internal quality control processes to ensure services are performed in accordance with commonly accepted commercial practices and this scope of work.

Security Requirements General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

Antiterrorism (AT) Level I training: All contract personnel requiring routine access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas, or requiring network access shall complete initial and annual refresher AT Level I awareness training. Online AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jko.jten.mil/ (website subject to change).

Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.

Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

Training requirements for the protection of sensitive information: All contract personnel with access to critical information (as identified in the RA's OPSEC Program) shall complete initial and annual refresher OPSEC Level I Awareness training, which is available at the following websites: https://www.iad.gov/ioss/, or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html (websites subject to change). All contract personnel with access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) shall complete initial and annual refresher CUI training in accordance with applicable Army policy.

Escorting in classified and/or sensitive areas: In accordance with applicable regulations, all contract personnel who do not possess the appropriate security clearance or access privileges will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified information or operations, sensitive information or activities, or restricted areas.

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/ eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.