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SECTION C DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL GROUP TWO (EODGRU TWO) TECHNICAL, OPERATIONAL AND INSTRUCTOR SUPPORT

1.0 BACKGROUND

Since the attacks of September 11, 2001, the supporting role of the Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) community in the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) has greatly increased. Commander, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group TWO (COMEODGRU TWO) units maintain a presence in Afghanistan, Iraq, and aboard various warships supporting U.S. Central Command, Third Fleet, and Second Fleet operations. In addition, EOD Group TWO is routinely tasked to support the U.S. Secret Service and other CONUS and OCONUS EOD missions.

The ubiquitous and longstanding presence of COMEODGRU TWO personnel providing global support since September 11, 2001 has impacted all aspects of individual and detachment training requirements. Extended, accelerated, and unplanned deployments continue to create cataclysms in individual and detachment pre-deployment training and support that are already competing for limited resources. EOD Training and Evaluation Unit Two (EODTEU TWO), as the sole unit providing the requisite advanced training to EOD personnel and detachments prior to deployment to U.S. Central Command, U. S. Southern Command, U.S. Africa Command, U. S. European Command, Fourth Fleet, Fifth Fleet and Sixth Fleet will need to augment its training force with contractor personnel to assist with the increased, and surge, training requirements. EOD Expeditionary Support Unit Two (EODESU TWO) supports the material management support for EODGRU TWO commands, both CONUS and OCONUS.

EODGRU TWO is located aboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Virginia Beach, Virginia. EODTEU TWO is located aboard Joint Expeditionary Base Fort Story, Virginia Beach, Virginia. This is the administrative and curriculum headquarters for the unit and where the majority of ULTRA portion of the FRTP (classroom instruction and laboratory training) is conducted. EODTEU TWO Detachment Fort Pickett is located aboard the Virginia National Guard Post in Blackstone, Virginia. EODTEU TWO Fort Pickett Detachment is where the majority of EODGRU TWO field exercises/training and weapons/convoy training is conducted.

2.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance associated with this PWS shall be for a twelve (12) month base period, and two (2) twelve (12) month option years to be exercised at the option of the Government.

3.0 PLACES OF PERFORMANCE

a. EODTEU TWO Fort Story, VA

b. EODGRU TWO NAB Little Creek, VA

c. Detachment FT PICKETT, Blackstone, VA

d. Other places and locations as directed by EODGRU TWO COR and Contracting Officer

4.0 OBJECTIVE

The objective of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) is to acquire subject matter expertise (SME) and support to assist with various aspects of EODGRU TWO’s and Navy Expeditionary Combat Command’s (NECC) training mission. The contractor shall provide the necessary level of support to successfully accomplish all requirements set forth within this PWS. All contractor personnel must possess the necessary qualifications, skills, background, and expertise as specified within this PWS.

4.1 Breadth of Personnel Requirements

The following table expresses a notional combination of skill levels appropriate to this PWS. The key to success is the ability of the contractor to provide a wide range of skills within the total personnel cadre that enables seamless cross-assignments and level-loading of personnel, i.e., personnel who are equally capable of providing classroom instruction, developing exercise scenarios and assessing readiness. Historically, EOD has achieved success by utilizing the following number of FTE, however, it will be up to the Contractor to determine the appropriate number of FTE to be utilized.

EODGRU TWO Training Support Services

5.0 SCOPE/DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

The purpose of this performance work statement (PWS) is to acquire subject matter experts (SME) to support the development, coordination, execution, and documentation of all aspects of EOD training support. The contract support will free our limited EOD and diving forces for deployment and ensure continuity of our escalating requirements. The contractor will provide SMEs familiar with the tasks assigned by EODGRU TWO to support the tasking in this SOW. The key to accomplishing the technical requirements of this contract are the personnel assigned. The premise behind contractor manning is “one team,” with each contractor’s primary role defined and secondary skills applied across the effort to promote efficiency and flexibility. It is envisioned that the contractor will effectively manage its workforce across the program, including shifting resources to apply expertise to tasks most effectively and to accommodate changes in schedules, high-tempo requirements and/or simultaneous events. EODGRU TWO’s expectation is such that the contractor will provide a workforce of individuals each capable of serving in many of the capacities described herein. Note: All Contractor employees shall be Honorable Active Duty military experience within the last five (5) years upon contract award.

5.1 Task 1: Naval Salvage Diving Readiness and Training Coordination Support (MDSU 2) – JEB Little Creek. The contractor shall:

· Maintain all database systems that support and provide authoritative data to all MDSU Training Reporting and Defense Readiness Reporting- Navy (DRRS-N)

· Develop exercise scenarios based on real world intelligence and events, MSELs, and schedules of events Schedule, coordinate, check out, and open and close demolitions and small arms ranges, and training areas Schedule and coordinate barracks as required

· Coordinate and set up scenarios at the training sites and perform exercise role playing as required Draft post-exercise reports and other correspondence

· Develop short and long range training plans Assist with managing a budget

· Assist the Readiness Officer in managing and coordinating training requirements

· Provide material solution recommendations to Salvage Diving Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) Track status of recurring reports

· Maintain a master library of all applicable references

Education/qualification/experience:

The SME qualifications for this level of support is a previous qualified Navy Master Diver having obtained 15 years of knowledge and experience in the U.S. Naval Diving program, four years management experience in Expeditionary Diving and Salvage operations and plans, and the duties described above.

5.2 Task 2: Combat Shooting and Tactical Vehicle Operation Instructor Support (EODTEU TWO) – Fort Pickett, Blackstone VA. In support of NECC and all subordinate units training at Fort Pickett the contractor shall:

· Perform basic to advanced levels of classroom, laboratory, and practical instruction in support of the NECC Combat Skills Continuum and other shooting courses executed by EODTEU TWO in accordance with approved curricula, including nighttime exercises as required.

· Maintain an instructor training binder with approved personalized course materials to be utilized during instruction.

· Perform and observe the safe operations of, but not limited to, the EOD authorized weapons systems, tactical vehicles, and authorized technical training equipment, including laser systems and synthetic weapons trainers.

· Perform course preparations to include, but not limited to, preparation of classroom, weapons loading, weapons mounting, target placement, computer setup, practical area setup, vehicle staging, etc.

· Perform operator level weapons cleaning, maintenance and repairs of all authorized weapon systems.

· Assist in the management of Command small arms qualification program and database.

Education/qualification/experience:

The following education will be required of contracted personnel and certificates/documentation of completion must be provided to the COR and/or TPOC for approval prior to execution of duties:

Navy Instructor Training Course (NEC 9502) or equivalent (Completion of a civilian [or commercial] formal course of instruction which has been evaluated and certified as a JIT/NITC equivalency by the Center for Personal and Professional Development [CPPD]). NOTE: Acceptable forms of documentation include past military evaluations, past documented work experience, DD Form 214, certificates from authorized civilian or military courses of instruction, SMART transcript, etc.

· Proof of completion of training on required weapons systems within last five (5) years.

· Qualify as Range Safety Officer (RSO) / Range Officer in Charge (OIC), as required.

· Shall be licensed to operate Light Vehicles through 1 ¼ Ton, HMMWV, and related equipment.

· Shall be intimately familiar with the safe operation and maintenance of all service provided weapons, weapons systems and all optics and associated components of those weapons to include, but not limited to the following and their variants:

- M9/M11 Pistol

The following experience will be required of contracted personnel. All documentation of experience level will be provided to the COR and TA/TPOC for approval prior to executing any duties associated with this contract.

· Shall be a graduate of Blackwater, Special Tactical Services (STS), Mid-South Shooting Institute, Gryphon Group, Special Forces Advanced Reconnaissance Target Analysis and Exploitation Techniques (SFARTAETC), Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat (SFAUC) or Marine Corp Advanced Urban Combat (MCAUC) small arms weapons training, or equivalent. Equivalent small arms weapons training courses will be considered, but must be approved by the COR and TA/TPOC.

· Shall be a graduate of International Training, Inc. (ITI), Gryphon Group, TierOne Off-road or Tony Scotti’s Vehicle Dynamics Institute (VDI) tactical driving courses, or equivalent. Equivalent tactical driving courses will be considered, but must be approved by the COR and TA/TPOC.

· Shall have Six (6) years experience in a minimum of one (1) of the following backgrounds/specialties and/or have prior instructor experience within the last (3) three years training the below DoD entities:

· Possess valid CPR certification and maintain the certification annually.

· Shall meet Navy High-Risk Training requirements as outlined in OPNAVINST 1500.75 series. Contractors that do not qualify, comply with, or maintain instructor qualification/certification or pass the high-risk screening process shall be replaced. High-risk screening is delineated in OPNAVINST 1500.75

· The contractor shall ensure that all employee certifications, qualifications, re-qualifications, and sustainment of small arms weapons courses of fire qualification are kept current at all times during performance of this contract. Current shall be considered within 12 months from date of completion or as outlined in OPNAVINST 3591.1 (series)

5.3 Task 3: EOD Readiness and Training Coordinator – (ESU2, EODMUs 2, 6, 12) – JEB Little Creek. The contractor shall:

· Maintain all database systems that support and provide authoritative data to all EOD Training Reporting and Defense Readiness Reporting System - Navy (DRRS-N).

· Assist in the management and data entry requirements of Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) Readiness Cost Reporting Program (RCRP) requirements.

· Assist in the management of EODGRU TWO Naval Training Information Management System requirements.

· Consult to NECC-wide EOD readiness and training requirements.

· Coordinate Joint Readiness Working Group, Executive Steering Committee and Joint Commanders conferences.

· Consult in new development of EOD Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) and material solutions Assist with EOD force level schools funding data management.

· Assist in the planning and coordination of EODGRU TWO exercise participation. Develop exercise scenarios based on real world intelligence and events.

· Develop master scenario of events lists (MSEL). Develop short and long range training plans

· Develop exercise scenarios based on real world intelligence and events, master scenario of events lists (MSEL), and schedules of events.

· Schedule, coordinate, check out, and open and close demolitions and small arms ranges, and training areas Schedule and coordinate barracks as required.

· Coordinate and set up scenarios at the training sites and perform exercise role playing as required Draft post-exercise reports and other correspondence

· Develop short and long range training plans Assist with managing a budget.

· Assist the Readiness Officer in managing and coordinating training requirements Provide material solution recommendations to EOD TTP.

· Assist EODMU RTO in managing Unit Training Administration through Readiness Cost Reporting Program (RCRP) and Advanced Skills Management.

· Assist EODMU RTO in managing Individual Training Records through Advanced Skills Management (ASM) system.

· Assist EODMU RTO in managing Unit Training Plan through NTIMS.

· Assist EODMU RTO in managing Required Master Schools list, in Liaison with EODGRU TWO Schools Coordinator, through FLTMPS.

· Assist EODMU RTO compile and report training lessons learned throughout the FRTP.

· Assist EODMU RTO provide accurate and timely FRTP data to the EODMU N3 for entry into WEBSKED Assist EODMU RTO record progress throughout the FRTP.

· Assist EODMU RTO schedule and coordinate local training areas and ranges Assist EODMU RTO develop and execute Sustainment and Advanced Training Provide for continuity and Title 10 support for unit assets while staff is deployed.

Education/qualification/experience:

The SME support shall have six (6) years of knowledge and experience as a US EOD Technician required to accomplish the above duties.

5.4 Task 4: Master Training Specialist-Instructor/Training Advisor (EODTEU TWO) – JEB Little Creek-Fort Story. The contractor shall:

· Knowledge and experience in utilizing various C-IED training aids to enhance training based on enemy TTPs and course objectives;

· Knowledge and experience in managing instructor qualifications, certifications, student counseling techniques, and professional development training;

· Knowledge and experience as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned divisions and in evaluating C-IED training exercises and available resources; role players, equipment, training aids, etc.

· Knowledge and experience in supporting “multi-divisional” complex training schedules to accommodate customer training needs;

· Knowledge and experience in providing material solution recommendations to EOD Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP);

· Knowledge and experience in communicating with senior government officials regarding program status, milestones, obstacles, etc.

· Secret Clearance eligibility is required (must provide proof within 30 days of contract award, that clearance process is available or has been initiated).

Education/qualification/experience:

The SME support shall have a minimum of ten (10) years of operational EOD experience and current master instructor qualifications. They shall also have a Master Training Specialist (MTS) or equivalent certification from cognizant DoD authority and have served as an instructor in a formal EOD Training Program.

5.5 Task 5: Instructional Systems Administrative Support – TEU TWO JEB FT Story. The contractor shall:

· The contractor shall provide draft reports that will lead to gathering data for detailed assessments capturing gaps and seams assessing the value of coordination meetings and working groups to the command Learning System Officer.

· Provide administrative support to the update and maintenance of the EODTEU TWO courses’ assigned Enabling Objectives & Training Objectives (EOs & TOs) by supporting the meetings and working groups to conduct those reviews.

· Gather performance test results and grading criteria to assist the EODTEU TWO LSO in reviewing and assessing student knowledge in order to maintain and recommend validation of assigned courses.

· Provide administrative support for the collecting and reporting of student and curriculum data collection into assigned software and programs; by conducting and correlating interviews, questionnaires, instructor evaluations, student critiques and checklists.

· Assist the EODTEU TWO divisions in the collection and proper reporting of their training user data, course grading and student evaluation programs. Provide reports and collating of the provided information in a format that the EODTEU LSO can review for overall instruction and learning improvement.

· Provide support to EODTEU TWO LSO by inputting technical data received from Subject Matter Experts into software programs and to assist in the development of training curriculum and materials.

· Input the documented course record audits in Corporate Enterprise Training Activity Resource System (CeTARS) for formal course review and validation and report those finding to the EODTEU TWO LSO.

6.0 INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS

6.1 The instructor(s) must be qualified and certified by the Government prior to assuming podium and range responsibilities.

6.2 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 units of instruction taught.

6.3 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 courses they will instruct.

6.4 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 Learning Standards Office (LSO) and MUST be replaced within 30 days by a suitable instructor. In addition, the TA/TPOC/COR/LSO may decertify or suspend any contract instructor that:

· Receives an unsatisfactory instructor evaluation by government evaluators.

· Impairs training as a result of a validated student critique, RSO/TA/TPOC/LSO/TSO observance.

· Endangers the health or safety of any person.

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

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

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

6.5 Instructor Qualification and High-Risk Screening Requirements: Contractors will adhere to the same instructor qualification process and/or high-risk screening requirements as the command’s military instructors and personnel. Contractors that do not qualify, comply with, or maintain instructor qualification/certification or pass the high-risk screening process will be replaced.

6.6 Instructor Qualification (Exercise and Training Planner/Coordinator, and Combat Shooter and Tactical Vehicle Operation Instructor): Contractors assigned as instructors shall be qualified to teach in terms of both quality of the instructional skills and technical proficiency in the subject(s) assigned. The amount of time required to complete Core Unique Instructor Training (CUIT) and Instructor Certification and Qualification Program (ICQP) requirements will be in accordance with applicable command instructions. Qualification standards will be in accordance with applicable DoD, Navy, and command directives, to include completion of command and course indoctrination; demonstration of familiarization with lab, equipment, and safety procedures; development of personalized instructor guides; completion of knowledge and performance tests related to the area assigned to teach, auditing specific lesson topics; and CPR certification. The qualification process shall be timely, efficient, and non-intrusive to the Government’s class schedule.

6.7 High-Risk Screening (Exercise and Training Planner/Coordinator, and Combat Shooter and Tactical Vehicle Operation Instructor). Contractors assigned to positions as instructors and performing high-risk training instruction as defined by Navy directives will have completed a physical exam within the last five years documented with a DD Form 2808 or a comparable civilian form. Contractors performing high-risk training instruction will be required to submit to and pass the command’s high-risk screening requirements in accordance with OPNAVINST

1500.75 (series): completion of the medical questionnaire (OPNAVINST 1500.75A, enclosure 2), a medical record screening, a medical officer interview, and a Commanding Officer interview. The medical officer interview, if the deemed necessary by the command, will be scheduled by and performed by military medical officer as delineated by EODTEU TWO (OPNAVINST 1500.75A, enclosure 2) to ensure screener familiarity with high-risk screening requirements.

6.8 Maintaining Instructor Qualifications: 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.

Additional Instructor Requirements:

6.9 Contractor personnel shall wear all required personal protective operating procedures equipment while conducting training in accordance with applicable Command directives, standard and OSHA standards. Contractor personnel shall be required to work outside in desert 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 inclimate periods. Protective outer garments should be uniform (e.g. same brand and color). Contractor personnel comfort and safety from these environments is paramount. Outer garments are to be provided and replaced by Contractor.

6.10 In accordance with OPNAVINST 1500.75, a psychological evaluation will be required for all Contractor personnel assigned under all tasks and particularly those of high risk nature and/or sensitivity of the scope of work (e.g. Combat Shooting, etc). The Medical Questionnaire (Appendix B, OPNAVINST 1500.75 enclosure (2)) and the Results of Medical Screening (Appendix B, OPNAVINST 1500.75 enclosure (3)) will be required to be completed. Documentation shall be maintained by the Contractor, provided to the COTR, and available for government review upon request. A copy of the documentation shall be provided to the COMEODGRU TWO Medical Officer for review and will be kept on file in the COMEODGRU TWO and EODTEU TWO medical departments. Contractor medical records and psychological evaluation will be physically secured and be considered “staff in confidence” information and will not be released unless authorized by the Contactor or if deemed necessary by the COMEODGRU TWO Medical Officer (e.g. medical emergency, high risk certification inspection.)

6.11 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, small arm weapons and inert ordnance items. 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).

6.12 Combat Shooting Instructor contractors duties executing the ESE, IECS and AECS courses of instruction require moderate to heavy physical exertion such as short periods of running, long periods of 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 (0 F winter) while wearing small arms PPE (e.g. NIJ Level III body armor with ballistic helmet). Instructors must be able to keep up with running students on a dynamic shooting range. The physical ability of the contracted instructor must be ABOVE AVERAGE.

6.13 Combat Shooting Instructors/Contractor personnel shall pass the U.S. Navy Physical Fitness Assessment excluding body fat composition portion, for their applicable age bracket with a minimum overall score of GOOD as outlined in OPNAVINST 6110.1 Series and demonstrate their ability to drag/carry a 185 pound training dummy a distance of 50 meters once during each POP.

6.14 Combat Shooting Instructor Contractors conducting instructor duties for the ESE, IECS and/or AECS courses of instruction shall qualify as Expeditionary Small Arms Munitions Instructor (ESAMI) and Crew Served Weapons Instructor (CSWI) within 12 months of being hired.

7.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

7.1 General. Performance of this performance work statement (PWS) requires access to classified information up to the level of SECRET for everyone. Accordingly, the government will issue a DD-254.

7.2 The Contractor shall designate in writing a Contract Security Officer (CSR). The CSR is the government point of contact and responsible for handling all contractors to government related security matters. Within five (5) calendar days after award of this delivery order, the CSR shall submit to the Contracting Officer and the appropriate EOD Group TWO commands security clearances for each contractor requiring access to EOD Group TWO units’ facilities.

7.3 Information Security. All data provided to the contractor by the Government and/or developed by the contractor for the Government shall be protected from disclosure in accordance with the appropriate classification markings. All other information relating to the items to be delivered or services to be performed under this delivery order may not be disclosed by any means without prior approval by the Government. Dissemination or public disclosure includes, but is not limited to, permitting access to such information by foreign nationals or by any other person or entity; publication of technical or scientific papers; advertising; or, any other proposed public release. The contractor shall provide adequate physical protection to such information so as to preclude access by any person or entity not authorized such access by the Government.

7.4 Physical Security. 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 without authorization from the government. The contractor shall immediately report to the TOM any occurrences of lost or duplicated keys and or lost electronic access codes. In the event keys are lost or duplicated and upon written direction of the TOM, the contractor may be required at no cost to the government to re-key or replace the affected lock or locks.

Furthermore, the government may exclude contractor personnel from certain events, locations and venues for various reasons. The respective technical representative will make every effort to inform contractor personnel of such events, locations, and venues in advance to avoid violations of regulations, procedures, and related embarrassment.

8.0 TASK ORDER MANAGER AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANT DESIGNATION:

The Task Order Manager for this Performance Work Statement will be assigned at time of contract award.

9.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION:

The government will supply all available documentation required to perform work. The government will make available all required regulations, directives, planning documents, policy documents, schematics etc., necessary to perform assigned tasks

Additionally, all documentation shall be maintained by EODGRU TWO or another appropriate government military medical authority. The government will be responsible for the physical security of the copies and will consider them as “staff in confidence” information and not released unless authorized by the contactor or deemed necessary by the COMEODGRU TWO Medical Officer (e.g. medical emergency, high risk certification inspection.).

10.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL:

10.1 Special issue clothing unique to government training and safety requirements (i.e. shooting, boating operations, etc.) will be provided by the Government. The contractor will return all special issued clothing to government. Local procedures shall apply to the issuance and return of equipment and clothing. The replacement cost of issued clothing and equipment not returned will be pursued in accordance with applicable legal procedures.

11.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT:

11.1 Safety equipment and special clothing unique to government training requirements will be issued to the contractor by the government: When the equipment/clothing is no longer required, the contractor will return the issued items.

11.2 The Government shall make available workspace, utilities, infrastructure, telephone access, computers, NMCI High access, NMCI Low access and administrative supplies required for contract performance. Government will supply all available documentation required to perform this task. The government will make available all required regulations, directives, planning documents, policy documents, literature, schematics, etc., necessary to perform assigned tasks.

12.0 Other Direct Costs (ODC):

12.1 Contractor trainer/instructors shall be provided an ensemble of shirts and trousers, boots, and a jacket, pants, and gloves for work in outdoor, field conditions, and inclement weather: the clothing will be uniform (same brand, style, and color), but distinctive in that it does not imply that the contractor is a military member. The cost of the ensemble will not exceed $1500.00 per person. Contractors will not wear military clothing unless otherwise directed.

12.2 Personal Appearance: Contractors are expected to present high grooming standards a clean and neat appearance and dress according to the requirements of their positions. Male employees will not wear earrings under any condition. The minimum standard for office work attire is a collared shirt, trousers (no jeans), and hard-soled shoes.

12.3 Drug Testing: The contractor shall screen all potential employees for “drug free” employment, initially (pre-employment screening). Three random tests, testing 20 percent of the contractors each test, will be conducted annually during the course of performance. The contractor shall maintain the drug screening schedule and results, and provide them for review to the Contracting Officer on request. Contractors testing positive for drug use through initial screening or randomly will be removed for cause.

13.0 TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

The place of performance will be EODTEU TWO Fort Story, Virginia; EODGRU TWO NAB Little Creek, Virginia; and FT PICKETT, Blackstone, Virginia. Actual destinations are subject to change during the course of this SOW. Travel will occur in accordance with the DoD Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). The following destinations, number of trips and durations are estimated in support of this requirement:

The contractor personnel required for each trip will be based on the specific support requirements. Contractor’s travel shall be coordinated and approved by the COR/TA. Transportation of material/equipment shall be done by the Contractor at the Contractor’s expense provided it falls within the scope of work performance outlined in this document and is during the timeframe provided within the scope of this task. However, the government reserves the right to add additional travel requirements as they may arise, provided there is sufficient funds available to allow for travel.

14.0 DATA DELIVERABLES

14.1 The contractor is responsible for the following deliverables. All correspondence will have the contract number on the front sheet. The COR shall review all deliverables. Deliverables deemed unacceptable shall be returned to the contractor for re-work within fifteen (15) days and shall be resubmitted by the contractor no later than five (5) days after return.

14.2 Monthly Status Report. The contractor will provide Monthly Status Reports. The report will cover the period of the previous calendar month and is due to the COR by the 15th calendar day of the month following the reporting period. The report shall document and/or include:

· Significant work anticipated for the next reporting period

· Reimbursable travel accomplished to include dates, person, location, and purpose

· Progress for the Period: The Contractor shall provide a summary of work, and activities, accomplished during the reporting period. Significant technical and programmatic work accomplishments.

· 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.

If significant variance with either the approved schedule or budget is discovered or an irresolvable issue is encountered, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately and not depend on the monthly report to inform the government.

14.3 Meeting Minutes/Conference Notes. The contractor shall take all minutes and notes for all contract related meetings and provide them to the Contracting Officer within five days of the meeting for mutual concurrence.

14.4 Final Report. The Contractor shall provide a final report, to the COR, within 15 days from the conclusion of this contract period. The report shall summarize all monthly reports addressing: objectives achieved, significant issues, problems and recommendations to improve the process in the future.

14.5 TOMP: The contractor shall effectively convey the Task Management Approach the contractor shall take to accomplish the effort contained in this PWS. This approach will address task organizational structure, personnel (including relevant experience) and a resource chart with corresponding labor categories and number of hours anticipated for work completion.

15.0 OTHER CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

15.1 Hours of Operation: Normal working hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with the exception of Federal government holidays, and include an allowance for a 30 minute lunch period. However, there may be circumstances where work hours may be adjusted to meet mission critical requirements.

During instruction of the following courses are circumstances where the normal working hours of 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM may not apply:

· Advance Expeditionary Combat Skill course.

· Intermediate Expeditionary Combat Skill course.

· Expeditionary Support Element Training course.

· FTX training period (IED/UXO Training Aid Specialists, EOD/IED Instructors, WMD Instructors, MCM/UW instructors.

· Exercise days for MCM instruction.

· Exercise days for limpet instruction.

Typically, instruction for these courses incur 12 hours of hands on training, and additional time for transit, however, the limpet instruction is typically 17 hours per day. The Project Manager and the COR/TA will mutually agree on deviations to the schedule.

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

Additionally, the following government holidays are typically observed by government personnel: New Years Day, Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Presidential Inauguration Day (metropolitan DC area only), President’s Day, Memorial 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. Typically, there is no training conducted during government holidays.

15.2 SAFETY: Nothing in the PWS, nor any Government action or failure to act in surveillance of this contract, shall relieve the contractor of its responsibility for the safety of the contractor’s personnel and property, the Government’s personnel and property, and the general public. Furthermore, nothing in this PWS shall relieve the contractor of its responsibility for complying with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations (including those requiring applicable licenses and permits) in connection with the performance of this contract delivery order.

15.3 Mishap: If a mishap involving services under this contract results in an injury or death, the contractor shall, within one (1) hour, promptly report the incident to the EODGRU TWO COR/TA and the assigned contract Program Manager. If the Navy conducts an investigation of the accident, the contractor shall cooperate and assist Government personnel until the investigation is complete. Contractors shall allow authorized Government representatives access to the contractor’s facilities, personnel and safety program documentation.

15.4 Medical Care: Emergency medical care is available in government facilities to contractor employees who suffer on-the-job injury or illness. The Contractor shall make care reimbursement to the appropriate Navy collection agent upon receipt of statement(s).

15.5 Misconduct: 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 TOM. Upon notification, the Contractor shall investigate the complaint and submit a response to the TOM 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.

15.6 Impaired Personnel: Should the contractor be found to perform unsatisfactorily or be unfit for duty at any time during the course of the task order performance, the contractor may be asked to leave if it is deemed to be in the best interests of EOD Group TWO. The command COTR on the site of unsatisfactory performance, in coordination with the Contacting Officer, shall make this decision. If an investigation determines the complaint and removal was justified, the contractor shall replace the individual.

15.7 Disclosure of Information: 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. The contractor agrees to assume responsibility for protecting the confidentiality of Government records, which are not public information. Each contractor or employee of the contractor to whom information may be made available or disclosed shall be notified in writing by the contractor that such information may be disclosed only for a purpose and to the extent authorized herein.

15.7.1 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.

15.7.2 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.

15.7.3 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.

15.8 Limited Use of Data: 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.

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 authorize 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.

15.9 Vehicle and Equipment Operation: The operation of Government owned or Government leased vehicles shall be required in connection with the delivery of the instruction and support associated in this PWS. The regulations and guidelines that apply to contractor operation of Government vehicles are found in Chapter 8 of DoD Regulation 4500.36-R (Management, Acquisition, and Use of Motor Vehicles) (Attachment E). Additionally, Section 3.8 of NAVFAC Publication P-300 (management and Support of Civil Engineering Equipment) (Attachment F) provides additional guidance on driver testing and licensing. Generally, Government contracts and agreements require that operators comply with the licensing requirements of the state and local motor vehicle laws. All contractors shall possess the required licenses to operate military vehicles in the assigned job task. The contractor may be held liable for all damages resulting from willful misconduct in the operation of military owned or leased equipment.

16.0 ENTERPRISE-WIDE CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING APPLICATION (ECMRA)

The contractor shall report contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the COMEODGRUTWO 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.