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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

PWS

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Visual Information (VI) Specialist Afloat

1. Introduction Military Sealift Command (MSC) exists to support the joint warfighter across the full spectrum of military operations. In order to provide that support, Commander, Military Sealift Command (COMSC) delivers on-time logistics, strategic sealift, as well as specialized missions anywhere in the world, under any condition. The complex, dynamic and often contested operational environment in which MSC’s vessels routinely sail requires the ability to visually document events and operations. This provides the military chain of command the information it needs to better inform its stakeholders both inside and outside of government with rapid, factual information regarding military operations. Visual Information (VI) is defined as still photography and video products that are collected, transmitted and disseminated in a timely manner and contribute to the fleet commanders’ operational and strategic decision-making process, provide support for analysis, and enrich public comprehension.

MSC’s Fleet is manned by licensed and unlicensed civil service Mariners (CIVMARS) and Contract Mariners (CONMARS) who are trained in maritime deck and engineering functions. CIVMARS and CONMARS have no expertise or training in the procedures and equipment required to capture and quickly transmit VI to fleet Maritime Operations Centers (MOCs). This PWS defines the requirements that would incorporate contract support personnel into MSC’s Adaptive Force Packages Program (hereafter referred to as PM9) to execute the VI mission on designated vessels.

2. Scope The Contractor shall provide one (1) contractor employee per designated MSC ship, typically deployed in 5th, 6th, and 7th Fleet areas of operation (AOR). This may include as many as eighty (80) ships at any given time. The contractor employee shall be capable of performing the tasks and activities necessary to execute the VI mission, including collection, transfer and dissemination of VI in accordance with specific Operational Commanders’ requirements. The task areas are identified below and detailed in paragraph 6 herein for performance under this requirement.

• Task Area 1 - Contract Program Management/Coordination

• Task Area 2 - Photography/Videography Services

• Task Area 3 - VI Management, Transfer and Dissemination Services

• Task Area 4 - Public Affairs Specialist Support Functions

• Task Area 5 – CIVMAR/CONMAR Training

For all requirements, the Contractor will provide support that complements and augments the Government workforce on a daily basis through verbal and written communications that convey subject matter expertise and supplies skills necessary to complete the tasks. Use of the term support throughout this document follows this definition.

Non-Personal Services. Non-personal VI services shall be provided under this contract. Personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control characteristic of and usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees.

3. Background The United States Department of Defense (DoD) and United States Navy (USN) leadership has directed that all operational naval units possess the capability to collect VI on events that meet reporting requirement criteria and transmit that VI to numbered fleet MOCs within one hour, or less depending on specific operational directives, of the reportable event. In addition, a narrative and any amplifying information are required within 24-hours of the reportable event. The VI mission is characterized as “no-fail,” therefore trained personnel must be available 24/7 while a designated vessel is at sea.

MSC ship communications bandwidths do not allow for the transmission of large photo and video files. In order to meet VI mission requirements, MSC has procured proprietary technology that compresses and segments large files and transmits those files to the Cloud in a playlist format that is then reconstructed and made available to designated recipients. In addition, CIVMARs do not receive Intelligence Specialist (IS) or MC equivalent training, nor is there a surplus of off-watch personnel available to perform the VI mission. MSC must therefore, contract for personnel with the requisite skills, train them on the unique MSC VI system and VI requirements, and embark these personnel on deployed ships.

4. Acronyms Acronyms, as used in this PWS, are provided below:

AOR Area of Responsibility ATGLANT Afloat Training Group Atlantic ATGPAC Afloat Training Group Pacific C4 Command, Control, Communications and Computer Systems CD Compact Disc CDRL Contract Data Requirements List CM Contract Manager COR Contracting Officer Representative DoD Department of Defense DSLR Digital Single Lens Reflex FMV Full-Motion Video GB Gigabyte GFE Government Furnished Equipment GFI Government Furnished Information HD High Definition ICOP Intelligence Carry-On Program IDIS Independent Duty Intelligence Specialist IS Intelligence Specialist IT Information Technology MC Mass Communication Specialist MOC Maritime Operations Center MSC Military Sealift Command MSR Monthly Status Report NIPRNET Nonsecure Internet Protocol Router Network NPASE Navy Public Affairs Support Element NWCF Navy Working Capital Fund OPREP Operational Report PA Public Affairs PUK Pack Up Kit QMS Quality Management System SIPRNet Secret Internet Protocol Router Network SNOOPIE Ship's Nautical Or Otherwise Photographic Interpretation and Examination SOP Standard Operating Procedures TRIM Total Records Information Management TWCF Transportation Working Capital Fund VI Visual Information

5. References The Contractor shall comply with the most recent version of all applicable references as outlined in the table below:

Document Source No./Version DOD Instruction 5040.02, Visual Information (VI), (27 October 2011) Joint Publication 1-02, Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 8 November 2010 (As Amended Through 15 December 2013) Joint Publication 3-61, Public Affairs, (25 August 2010)

OPNAV N2N6 Navy Strategy for Achieving Information Dominance 2013-2017 NTRP 1-02, Navy Supplement to the DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, (November 2012)

NTTP 3-61.2, Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques and Procedures for Combat Camera (COMCAM) Operations, (April 2013)

OPNAVINST 3100.6H, Special Incident Reporting (OPREP-3 PINNACLE, OPREP-3 NAVY BLUE, OPREP-3 NAVY UNIT SITREP) Procedures, (18 April 2008)

OPNAVINST 3104.1A, Navy Visual Information Program Policy and Responsibilities, (09 October 2009)

OPNAVINST 3104.3A, Navy Combat Camera Program Policy, Responsibilities and Procedures, (31 August 2010)

SECNAVINST 5720.44C, Department of the Navy Public Affairs Policy and Regulations, (21 February 2012)

USFF Navy Wide OPTASK Visual Information, (R 271025Z MAR 2012)

6. Performance Requirements

6.1. Task Area 1 – Contract Program Management

The Contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, administrative, and managerial resources necessary for the performance of this task. The Contractor shall designate a single point of contact (POC) as the Contract Manager (CM) who is responsible for fielding and responding to Government identified issues, concerns, or problems on this contract. The CM shall have the authority to direct the Contractor’s team and respond to the Government identified issues, concerns, or problems. The CM shall be readily available to field and respond to the Government’s inquiries regarding contract performance. The CM shall also be the designated POC to alert the Government to potential contractual/technical issues as soon as they become known. Although Government staff may coordinate with other Contractor staff, the CM shall serve as the single Contractor POC responsible for resolving all issues, concerns, and problems in the performance of this contract.

Effective Contract Program Management will ensure that all Contractor support assigned to this task are coordinating and leveraging MSC Quality Management Systems (QMS) processes. This effort will include the overall management of Contractor resources assigned to the resultant contract as well as submitting reports to and direct interaction with the COR. Contract Management support shall include the full range of project planning, resource management, risk assessment and mitigation, quality management, change control, and management of project deliverables consistent with industry best practices.

6.1.1. Program Kickoff Meeting

The Contractor, after coordination with the Government, shall schedule a contract kick-off meeting to be held within five (5) business days of contract award. The Contractor, with the assistance of the Government, shall develop an agenda for the meeting in accordance with CDRL 0001. The Contractor shall ensure that all identified participants are notified of the meeting in advance. At a minimum, kick-off attendees shall include key Contractor personnel and key MSC personnel. The Contractor shall develop and, after Government approval, distribute meeting minutes and action items within two (2) business days after the kick-off meeting in accordance with CDRL 0001.

6.1.2. Contract Management Plan

The Contractor shall develop, deliver, and maintain throughout the contract period of performance, a Contract Management Plan (CMP) that shall be used as a foundation for technical, resource, production, and management planning. The Contractor shall provide a draft Contract Management Plan (CMP) in accordance with CDRL 0002 to the MSC Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at the Kick-Off Meeting and provide an updated CMP within 14 calendar days after the kick-off meeting. The Contractor shall keep the CMP up-to-date, and be prepared to brief any plan content to the Government at short notice (within 24 hours). The CMP shall include the following summary information as well as any additional information deemed relevant by the Contractor:

• Identification of Key Contract Management Team Members, Authorities and Limitations

• Key Contract Vulnerabilities or Performance Risk Areas

• Proposed Key Performance Metrics

• Required Deliverables

• Reporting Requirements

• Contract Change Control Process

• Invoice Review

• Communication Process

The COR reserves the right to randomly request and review resumes of contractor employees to ensure compliance with minimum requirement.

6.1.3. Contract Management Reviews

The Contract Management Reviews (CMR) will occur 60 days from contract award. Subsequent reviews will occur monthly at intervals as determined by the COR and CM. The Contractor shall prepare and submit a CMR agenda to the COR five (5) business days prior to the CMR meeting and prepare minutes within 5 business days after the meeting in accordance with CDRL 0003. The Contractor shall prepare the actual CMR to be delivered the day of the review. The CMR shall address current task status to include current task performance in comparison with task performance metrics, mitigation plans for under- performing areas, and other issues and concerns. The CMR shall summarize the previous three months of performance by task and define the work planned and projected for the subsequent three months.

6.1.4. Performance Management

The Contractor shall monitor performance standards and report monthly via the Contract Status Report as required in accordance with CDRL 0004. Performance metrics shall include task area status updates including resources planned and used, risks managed, issues reported and status, deliverables required and submitted, and project status for each project supported (schedule, performance). Metrics shall be reported for both monthly and aggregate/cumulative totals.

6.1.5. Quality Assurance

The Contractor shall have at contract award, and shall maintain, an existing quality management system per the International Organization of Standards (ISO) 9001:2015 or equivalent as is standard for all work performed at the Contractor’s facilities and onsite in support of this effort. The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to present its current ISO 9001 certificate of compliance at any time. The Contractor shall, in addition, support all MSC ISO 9001 assessments by adhering to MSC QMS processes for work performed under this effort.

The Contractor shall provide a quality assurance plan and approach for work performed in the PWS and recommend business process improvements to enhance the processes of MSC’s communications, computer systems, and information technology division (N6). The quality assurance plan shall be provided at the contract kick-off meeting and maintained in accordance with CDRL 0005.

The Contractor shall provide all correspondence and written products in accordance with CDRL 0005. Products typically contain information technology terminology and concepts and are directed to a variety of audiences (e.g.

internal/external, senior leaders, technical/non-technical).

The Contractor shall:

• Organize material and complete writing assignments according to the Navy Correspondence Manual standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.

• Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or designated personnel.

• Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction, binding, and/or storage medium.

• Maintain records and files of work, revisions, and proper version control in data.

6.1.6. Phase-Out Plan

Phase-Out Plan: No later than 120 calendar days prior to the end of the contract, the Contractor shall develop, with input from the Government, a plan of action to facilitate the transition of services to the CIVMARS that have received on-the-job training with no degradation in services in accordance with CDRL 0006.

6.1.7. Contract Management Deliverables

All deliverables shall be provided electronically, in a Microsoft (MS) Office commercially available product format.

CDRL Deliverable Reference

0001 Kickoff Meeting Agenda and Minutes 6.1.1

0002 Contract Management Plan 6.1.2

0003 Contract Management Review Meeting, Agenda and Minutes 6.1.3

0004 Contract Status Report 6.1.4

0005 Quality Assurance 6.1.5

0006 Phase-Out Plan 6.1.6

6.2. Task Area 2 - Photography/Videography Services

The Contractor shall provide one (1) contractor employee per each designated ship, generally located in or in transit to 5th, 6th, or 7th Fleet operating areas who is capable of providing 24-hour photographic and videography services while underway on a designated vessel using hand-held DSLR cameras, lenses, and a range of accessories (detailed in paragraph 8 below) provided as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). These camera systems have sophisticated firmware that allows for a wide range of exposure and light sensitivity settings as well as other features that allow VI Specialists to accurately and consistently capture images in all lighting and environmental conditions, especially when mated with light enhancement adapters (e.g., night vision). VI Specialists should also be familiar with, and capable of transferring still photos and Full-Motion Video (FMV) from personal cameras and devices (e.g.

cellphones, tablets, GOPROS, etc.) to a laptop computer using a secure digital card. VI Specialists must complete a certification exercise at MSC Headquarters prior to assignment; the certification entails the ability to capture and transmit VI, using GFE, within 40 minutes and then create a story board using Microsoft PowerPoint.

6.2.1. Photography Skills

VI Specialists require knowledge of photography theory to include light theory, exposure, shutter speed, aperture, International Organization for Standardization, framing, camera familiarization and a working knowledge of camera settings to include the advantages and disadvantages of using automatic through manual settings and use of processed and raw digital photo outputs. Knowledge of lens types and selection how each affects the quality of the photos. Additionally, they should have a working knowledge of lighting effects on photo shooting and methods of countering low light level conditions and fast moving subjects.

6.2.2. Videography Skills

VI Specialists require knowledge of video camera settings to include frame rate, zoom controls and automatic lighting adjustments. They should know and understand the advantages and disadvantages of camera types (i.e., digital single lens reflex versus digital camera recorders) and the various outputs provided by each camera. They should also have knowledge of how video lenses affect the overall lighting and quality of the video product and the advantages and disadvantages of using a tripod.

6.3. Task Area 3 – VI Management, Transfer and Dissemination Services The Contractor shall provide VI Specialists who have expert knowledge of camera outputs, image size, formats and methods of image transfer. VI Specialists must know how to use processing software (photo and video) and how to protect imagery quality from corruption or destruction. VI Specialists require training, prior to assignment, that familiarizes them with preparing imagery for release to include captions, adding metadata, proper file naming protocols, and the proprietary compression, segmentation and transmission system used by MSC vessels to transfer VI to fleet MOCs. VI Specialists require knowledge of shipboard communications equipment, systems, networks, and must understand how to prioritize available bandwidth.

6.4. Task Area 4 - Public Affairs Specialist Support Functions The Contractor shall provide VI Specialists who are trained in intelligence collection and reporting, merchant/combatant recognition, briefing fundamentals, intelligence photography and SNOOPIE team procedures.

They should be capable of producing reportable event narratives to include creating PowerPoint story boards and drafting media write-ups for public release.

6.5. Task Area 5 - CIVMAR/CONMAR Training

6.5.1 While assigned, VI Specialists shall train designated CIVMARS and CONMARS in VI techniques and procedures using GFE equipment. Further, the Contractor shall develop a training curriculum for VI that includes demonstration videos and “how-to” manuals for VI techniques and procedures. This training package will be delivered to MSC at the end of the contract period.

7. Place of Performance The place of performance shall be on designated MSC vessels generally operating within or in transit to the 5th, 6th, and 7th Fleet AORs.

8. Government Furnished Equipment The following Government Furnished Equipment will be provided on each ship:

• Dell Inspiron 17 – 5570 Stand-alone Laptop

• Adobe Creative Cloud suite

• Insignia Microphone

• Nikon D3400 Camera Package

• Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm Lens

• AstroScope 9350-NIKS-3PRO (Night vision device)

• Transcend TS128GSDXC10U1 Card

• Pelican 1605 Protector Case

• AWS Elemental Cloud (Elemental Technologies)

9. Deliverables

Task Reference

Deliverables Due Date Media Type AQL

6.2.1 6.2.2 6.3

Still photographs and AWS Elemental video playlists transmitted via email to designated MSC accounts

When required or in response to a drill

Upload to Cloud Ability to meet submission timeline standards of 40 minutes 100% of the time.

6.4 Microsoft PowerPoint story boards and

written event narrative

When required or in response to a drill

Upload to Cloud Ability to meet submission timeline standards of 40 minutes 100% of the time.

6.5.1 Training Demonstration Videos and

“How-To” Manuals

60 days prior to Contract Expiration.

10 Hardcopy Manuals and CDs with Electronic Manual and Demonstration Training Video Mailed to COR

Training manual and video accepted by COR by submission deadline.

10. Security The Contractor shall provide personnel who are U.S. citizens and who hold a current SECRET clearance at time of award, documented via DD254.

11. Common Access Cards

VI Specialists shall be issued Common Access Cards prior to assignment.

12. Training Courses The Contractor shall ensure that personnel attend the mandatory two-day training conducted by Navy Public Affairs Support Element (NPASE), that details the use of the GFE, and operational requirements. It is anticipated that classes will be held twice a month in Norfolk, VA and will accommodate 10-15 students in each class.

13. Personnel Requirements The Contractor shall provide the resume of individual responsible for the overall management of VI Specialist program (project manager). All contractor employees shall comply with qualifications and requirements detailed in sections 6, 10, and 11 herein. In addition, the project manager shall meet the following minimum qualifications:

i. Master’s degree in business.

ii. Certification as Project Management Professional

iii. Must have U.S. passport

iv. Familiarity with photography, videography, and transmitting photographic and video data.

v. Secret Clearance at time of award

OR

i. 2 Years of VI Program Management or VI Project Management Experience (Offeror shall provide details and dates of experience).

ii. Must have U.S. passport

iii. Familiarity with photography, videography, and transmitting photographic and video data.

iv. Secret Clearance at time of award

Additionally, the contractor shall ensure that all of their employees onboard an MSC ship under this contract meet the following minimum qualifications:

i. Graduate of Basic Mass Communications Specialist School or other service equivalents, or

ii. Graduate of any photojournalism/videography course hosted by the Defense Information School or service equivalent, or

iii. Graduate of the Advanced Visual Journalism Training Program, or

iv. Graduate from an accredited photojournalism/videography course, or

v. Degree in Mass Communications with some focus on photography/videography;

AND

vi. Familiarity with transmitting photographic and video data;

vii. Must have U.S. passport;

viii. Secret Clearance at time of award

14. Performance, Locations, Hours

The period of performance of this contract shall be for a firm period of one year followed by one one-year option period. A summary of the periods of performance is below:

MSC anticipates award on or about 30 January 2019. The period of performance will commence 01 March 2019. This will allow 1 month for the contractor to be properly manned with qualified and trained employees and to complete all other actions necessary to start performance under the contract on the first day of the period of performance.

Period CLIN Anticipated Dates

Firm Period 0001 - 0006 01 March 2019 – 29 February 2020

Option One 1001 - 1006 01 March 2020 – 28 February 2021

The above period of performance for the option year applies only if the Government exercises the options in accordance with FAR 52-217-9.

VI support services will be aboard designated MSC vessels primarily located in the 5th, 6th, and 7th fleet.

Contractor personnel shall not require lodging for a period longer than two weeks at any time. If lodging is required for longer than two weeks, travel shall be coordinated with the MSC COR.

15. Data Rights MSC maintains full and complete rights to all the images, still or video, and all associated information and products produced. The Contractor shall not be allowed to use anything produced or created in the course of the contract for any commercial or private purpose.

16. Designation of Contracting Officer’s Representative Mr. John S. Andrews, Military Sealift Command PM9, will serve as the Contracting Officer’s Representative for this contract.

17. Travel

17.1 Contract Request and Authorization

Any travel under this contract must be either directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or 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 three weeks in advance, when possible. The travel request shall include as a minimum, the following:

1. Contract number

2. Date, time, and place of proposed travel

3. Purpose of travel and how it relates to the contract

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

5. Name(s) of individual(s) traveling.

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

17.2 Reimbursement

17.2.1. The Contractor shall be reimbursed for the reasonable actual cost of transportation, lodging, meals and incidental expenses when required to travel for this contract. Actual costs shall be considered reasonable, allowable, and reimbursable only to the extent that they do not exceed on a daily basis the maximum per diem rate in effect at the time of travel as set forth in the DOD Joint Travel Regulations (JFTR) located at http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/. Actual cost does not include handling charges, general and administrative cost, overhead, profit or any other indirect cost.

17.2.2. The Contractor shall use the allowable Government personnel rates for transportation and lodging.

Reimbursement for airfare shall not exceed the lowest customary standard, coach, or equivalent airfare quoted during normal business hours. 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.

In no event will reimbursement exceed the published rates of common carriers.

17.2.3. Reimbursable travel costs include only that travel performed from the Contractor’s location to the worksite and from the worksite to the Contractor’s home base. Reimbursable travel costs do not include cost associated with moving employees overseas for long-term employment or travel costs incurred in replacement of personnel when such replacement is accomplished for the Contractor’s or employee’s convenience.

17.2.4 Contractor shall maintain receipts for all travel expenses greater than $75 throughout the life of the contract. At least five (5) random audits will be conducted by the COR within a 12-month period. All receipts shall be produced along with any other supporting documentation on each invoice submitted for review and approval for payment. All invoices must include appropriate documentation and support (receipts, cost breakout, explanations) of all charges identified on the invoice.

18. Performance Metrics

Refer to the performance metrics established in the performance metrics listed in Section 9 above for required documentation and deliverables.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 12 Months 10 VI Specialists

FFP

10 Visual Information Specialists to perform the work detailed in the PWS.

FOB: Destination T015

NET AMT

0002 12 Months OPTION 20 VI Specialists

FFP

20 Visual Information Specialists to perform the work detailed in the PWS.

0003 12 Months OPTION 20 VI Specialists

FFP

20 Visual Information Specialists to perform the work detailed in the PWS.

0004 12 Months OPTION 20 VI Specialists

FFP

20 Visual Information Specialists to perform the work detailed in the PWS.

0005 12 Months OPTION 10 VI Specialists

FFP

10 Visual Information Specialists to perform the work detailed in the PWS.

0006 1 Lot Reimbursable Travel

FFP

Reimbursable Travel in Accordance with the PWS

1001 12 Months OPTION 10 VI Specialists

FFP

10 Visual Information Specialists to perform the work detailed in the PWS.

1002 12 Months OPTION 20 VI Specialists

FFP

20 Visual Information Specialists to perform the work detailed in the PWS.

1003 12 Months OPTION 20 VI Specialists

FFP

20 Visual Information Specialists to perform the work detailed in the PWS.

1004 12 Months OPTION 20 VI Specialists

FFP

20 Visual Information Specialists to perform the work detailed in the PWS.

1005 12 Months OPTION 10 VI Specialists

FFP

10 Visual Information Specialists to perform the work detailed in the PWS.

1006 1 Lot OPTION Reimbursable Travel

FFP

Reimbursable Travel in Accordance with the PWS

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 0002 Destination Government Destination Government 0003 Destination Government Destination Government 0004 Destination Government Destination Government 0005 Destination Government Destination Government 0006 Destination Government Destination Government 1001 Destination Government Destination Government 1002 Destination Government Destination Government 1003 Destination Government Destination Government 1004 Destination Government Destination Government 1005 Destination Government Destination Government

1006 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 01-MAR-2019 TO

29-FEB-2020

N/A N/A

0002 POP 01-MAR-2019 TO

29-FEB-2020

0003 POP 01-MAR-2019 TO

0004 POP 01-MAR-2019 TO

0005 POP 01-MAR-2019 TO

0006 POP 01-MAR-2019 TO

1001 POP 01-MAR-2020 TO

28-FEB-2021

1002 POP 01-MAR-2020 TO

1003 POP 01-MAR-2020 TO

1004 POP 01-MAR-2020 TO

1005 POP 01-MAR-2020 TO

1006 POP 01-MAR-2020 TO

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2016 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance JUL 2016

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items AUG 2018 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items JAN 2017 52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons MAR 2015 52.232-18 Availability Of Funds APR 1984 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

DEC 2013

52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.237-3 Continuity Of Services JAN 1991 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.203-7003 Agency Office of the Inspector General DEC 2012 252.204-7000 Disclosure Of Information OCT 2016 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information

OCT 2016

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

OCT 2016

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

MAY 2016

252.205-7000 Provision Of Information To Cooperative Agreement Holders DEC 1991 252.225-7000 Buy American--Balance Of Payments Program Certificate--

Basic (Nov 2014)

NOV 2014

252.225-7001 Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program-- Basic DEC 2017 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors DEC 2017 252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities DEC 2017 252.225-7043 Antiterrorism/Force Protection Policy for Defense

Contractors Outside the United States

JUN 2015

252.225-7050 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

JAN 2018

252.226-7001 Utilization of Indian Organizations and Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns

SEP 2004

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

JUN 2012

252.232-7007 Limitation Of Government's Obligation APR 2014 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor

Personnel

JUN 2013

252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2012 252.246-7003 Notification of Potential Safety Issues JUN 2013 252.247-7022 Representation Of Extent Of Transportation Of Supplies By

Sea

AUG 1992

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea APR 2014

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2016)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator means a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity to establish additional System for Award Management (SAM) records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity.

Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database means that--

(1) The Contractor has entered all mandatory information, including the unique entity identifier and the EFT indicator (if applicable), the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, as well as data required by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (see subpart 4.14), into the SAM database;

(2) The Contractor has completed the Core, Assertions, Representations and Certifications, and Points of Contact sections of the registration in the SAM database;

(3) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The Contractor will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the SAM registration process; and

(4) The Government has marked the record ``Active''.

System for Award Management (SAM) means the primary Government repository for prospective Federal awardee and Federal awardee information and the centralized Government system for certain contracting, grants, and other assistance-related processes. It includes—

(1) Data collected from prospective Federal awardees required for the conduct of business with the Government;

(2) Prospective contractor-submitted annual representations and certifications in accordance with FAR subpart 4.12;

and

(3) Identification of those parties excluded from receiving Federal contracts, certain subcontracts, and certain types of Federal financial and non-financial assistance and benefits.

Unique entity identifier means a number or other identifier used to identify a specific commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity. See www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique entity identifiers.

(b) The Contractor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the data within the SAM database, and for any liability resulting from the Government's reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in the SAM database after the initial registration, the Contractor is required to review and update on an annual basis, from the date of initial registration or subsequent updates, its information in the SAM database to ensure it is current, accurate and complete. Updating information in the SAM does not alter the terms and conditions of this contract and is not a substitute for a properly executed contractual document.

(c)(1)(i) If a Contractor has legally changed its business name, doing business as name, or division name (whichever is shown on the contract), or has transferred the assets used in performing the contract, but has not completed the necessary requirements regarding novation and change-of-name agreements in subpart 42.12, the Contractor shall provide the responsible Contracting Officer a minimum of one business day's written notification of its intention to—

(A) Change the name in the SAM database;

(B) Comply with the requirements of subpart 42.12 of the FAR; and

(C) Agree in writing to the timeline and procedures specified by the responsible Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall provide with the notification sufficient documentation to support the legally changed name.

http://www.sam.gov/

(ii) If the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (c)(1)(i) of this clause, or fails to perform the agreement at paragraph (c)(1)(i)(C) of this clause, and, in the absence of a properly executed novation or change-of-name agreement, the SAM information that shows the Contractor to be other than the Contractor indicated in the contract will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the ``Suspension of Payment'' paragraph of the electronic funds transfer (EFT) clause of this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall not change the name or address for EFT payments or manual payments, as appropriate, in the SAM record to reflect an assignee for the purpose of assignment of claims (see FAR subpart 32.8, Assignment of Claims). Assignees shall be separately registered in the SAM. Information provided to the Contractor's SAM record that indicates payments, including those made by EFT, to an ultimate recipient other than that Contractor will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the ``Suspension of Payment'' paragraph of the EFT clause of this contract.

(3) The Contractor shall ensure that the unique entity identifier is maintained with the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishment of the unique entity identifier throughout the life of the contract. The Contractor shall communicate any change to the unique entity identifier to the Contracting Officer within 30 days after the change, so an appropriate modification can be issued to update the data on the contract. A change in the unique entity identifier does not necessarily require a novation be accomplished.

(d) Contractors may obtain additional information on registration and annual confirmation requirements at https://www.acquisition.gov.

(End of clause)

52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JULY 2013)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Administrative proceeding means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceedings at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.

Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000 means--

(1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and

(2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules).

Principal means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The offeror ( ) has ( ) does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000.

http://www.sam.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/

(c) If the offeror checked “has” in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:

(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions:

(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.

(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.

(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in--

(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or

(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.

(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.

(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.

(d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management database via https://www.acquisition.gov (see 52.204-7).

(End of provision)

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

Any inconsistency between FAR Provision 52.212-1 and the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 shall be solved by giving precedence to the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1.

A. Paragraph (c) of FAR Provision 52.212-1 is amended to read: Period of acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 120 days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

B. Paragraph (b) of FAR Provision 52.212-1, Submission of Offers, is amended as follows:

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

Contractor will be required to fill out and return the following FAR and DFARs Provisions and Clauses:

CLAUSE TITLE DATE

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility

Matters Jul 2013

52.212-3 Alt I Offeror Representations and Certifications

– Commercial Items

Jan 2017

252.247-7022 Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea

Aug 1992

The contractor shall provide the information requested in 252.237-7024 NOTICE OF

CONTINUATION OF ESSENTIAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES (OCT 2010).

PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

A. Proposal Submittal and Inquiries.

1. Proposals shall be received prior to the closing date and time identified on the SF 1449, electronically at the following address:

jordan.castellat@Navy.mil

2. The subject line of the email submission shall read, “N3220519R2015 // [Offeror’s Name] // Part [X] of [Y],” (Part X of Y is utilized to indicate multiple emails as part of the submission where X is the email number and Y is the number of total emails to be received). NOTE: to ensure attachments are properly received, offerors are encouraged to limit the sum total size of a single email to 10 megabytes (MB).

3. Submissions shall not contain any classified material. It is the sole-responsibility of the offeror to ensure that the files submitted are virus free and can be opened and read by the Government.

4. The point of contact responsible for supplying additional information and answering all inquiries is the Contract Specialist. Address all questions or concerns the offeror may have to the Contract Specialist, Jordan Castellat. All questions concerning the solicitation shall be submitted in writing via email to:

jordan.castellat@Navy.mil

All questions will be answered by the Contracting Officer and submitted through FBO.

All questions shall be received no later than 20 calendar days after issuance of the solicitation. Offerors are cautioned that any question received after this deadline may not receive a response.

B. General Instructions.

1. The selection of a source for award purposes will be conducted utilizing source selection (negotiated) procedures as delineated in FAR Subpart 15.3. Offerors will be evaluated using the criteria under FAR Provision 52.212-2, “Evaluation – Commercial Items.”

Noncompliance with the Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements may hamper the Government’s ability to properly evaluate the proposal and may result in elimination of the proposal from further consideration for contract award.

2. The submission of the documentation specified below will constitute the offeror’s acceptance of the terms and conditions of the RFP and concurrence with the contract type.

3. It is the Government’s intention to award without discussions. Offerors are encouraged to submit their best technical proposal and prices in initial proposals. In accordance with FAR 15.306, should discussions become necessary, the Government reserves the right to hold them. If this occurs, a competitive range will be determined and offerors notified.

The competitive range may be limited for purposes of efficiency in accordance with FAR 15.306(c)(2). Proposals containing unacceptable ratings may be included in the competitive range provided they can be made acceptable as a result of discussions.

4. Instructions outlined in paragraph C below, prescribe the format for the proposal and describe the approach for the development and presentation of proposal data. These instructions are designed to ensure the submission of information needed to allow for evaluation of proposals.

5. If an offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, an ambiguity, omission, or are otherwise deemed unsound, the offeror shall immediately notify the Contract Specialist in writing with the supporting rationale. The offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposals, as received, without discussion.

6. All referenced documents for this solicitation are available on the Federal Business

Opportunities (FBO) website at https://www.fbo.gov. Potential offerors are encouraged to subscribe for real-time email notifications when information has been posted to the website for this solicitation. If any necessary documents are not available on FBO, please notify the Contract Specialist.

7. Debriefings. The Contracting Officer will promptly notify offerors if the decision to eliminate their proposals from the competitive range, whereupon an offeror can request and receive a debriefing in accordance with FAR 15.505. The Contracting Officer will notify unsuccessful offerors in the competitive range of the source selection decision in accordance with FAR 15.506.