N3220521R4113 Amendment 0002.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

This amendment incorporates Questions and Answ ers, amended PWS, and updated solicitation POC. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 03-Jun-2021

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X N3220521R4113

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

21-Apr-2021

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

03-Jun-2021

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MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND NORFOLK

471 EAST C. STREET

BLDG. SP-64

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK

NORFOLK VA 23511

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been deleted:

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been added by full text:

QA DATED 03 JUNE 2021

Q1. At this time the contractors are only being asked to provide a completed Rate Table Pricing

Spreadsheet. Would the Government please advise on what basis the contract ceiling will be established? Additionally, how should Sections 23 and 24 of the SF1449 be completed if the contractor is solely providing a rate table?

A1. The Government will establish the contract ceiling during the evaluation phase, based on information provided by the offeror, as well as internal Government information. Sections 23 and 24 do not need to be completed.

Q2. Should offerors include the completed rate table with no estimated hours or parts since the tasking is not yet known at this point?

A2. Offerors shall include a completed rate table in its entirety, with all estimated parts, quantities and labor hours based on their estimates for the period of performance and equipment covered under the PWS. The summary page should also be completed. This information will be used in helping the Government develop the contract ceiling for the resulting award.

Q3. Item 1, “Background”, of the PWS states that the T-ESD and T-AK Class vessels could possibly be added to the scope. Can the Government please advise when a decision will be made on these vessels?

A3. An amended PWS has been incorporated into the solicitation, which specifies the class vessels that will be covered under the resulting contract.

Q4. Regarding the answer to the second question, can you please provide a clarification? Our second question was related to whether the basic clause of DFARS 252.219-7003 applies. The response from the

Government refers to 52.219-9. Can you please clarify that the response was intended to state that the basic clause applies to 252.219-7003?

A4. DFARS 252.219-7003 (basic clause, no alternate) shall be used. The solicitation has been updated accordingly.

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1. BACKGROUND

Shipboard Equipment. The Contractor is to provide all management, supervision, personnel, labor, materials and equipment (except for Government furnished items) required to maintain and support machinery plant systems and components on Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessels. This includes the Machinery Centralized Control System

(MCCS) and propulsion and electrical generation machinery onboard the T-AKE and T-ESB Class vessels, Power

Take Off (PTO)/Power Take In (PTI) systems installed on certain T-AO Class vessels, LCC-20 Class GE Assured

Power Modifications and possibly the T-ESD and T-AK Class vessels along with any other MSC vessel with

General Electric Power Conversion supported equipment installed. Support shall include periodic equipment grooms, engineering design, technical representative visits, telephone consultations, remote technical support via e-mail and phone, hardware and software configuration management services, new/overhauled parts supply, onsite/offsite training, assistance in accomplishing technical refresh efforts to address obsolescence issues, and other related tasks.

The following ships are covered under this requirement:

Six (6) T-AKEs will be forward deployed, operating primarily from Guam, USA.

Three (3) T-AKEs will operate on the East Coast CONUS primarily from Norfolk, VA and Earle, NJ.

Two (2) T-AKEs will operate on the West Coast CONUS primarily from San Diego, CA.

One (1) T-AKE will be prepositioned in Saipan.

One (1) T-AKE will be prepositioned in Diego Garcia.

One (1) T-AKE will be forward deployed to 5th Fleet.

One (1) T-ESB will be forward deployed to 5th Fleet

One (1) T-ESB will be forward deployed to 6th Fleet

Three (3) T-ESB will be forward deployed to 7th Fleet

Two (2) T-ESD will be forward deployed to Saipan

Two (3) T-AOs will operate on the East Coast CONUS primarily from Norfolk, VA.

One (1) T-AO will be forward deployed operating primarily from Singapore or Japan.

One (1) T-AO will operate on the West Coast CONUS primarily from San Diego, CA.

One (1) LCC-20 will be forward deployed to 6th Fleet

One (1) T-AK 3017 will forward deployed to 7th Fleet

One (1) T-AGS 66 will be homeported in Norfolk, VA

Eight (8) T-AKR 310 will be forward deployed to 7th Fleet

2. SCOPE OF WORK

2.1. The major systems/components of the Machinery Plant and Machinery Centralized Control System

(MCCS) onboard the T-AKE, T-ESB, and T-ESD Class that shall be covered under this contract includes but are not limited to:

Machinery Centralized Control System (MCCS)

Propulsion Control System

Propulsion Motor / Generator

Propulsion Motor Converter

Propulsion Transformers & Heat Exchangers

Bow Thruster Transformer and Converter

Ship's Service Transformers

Switchboards

Harmonic Filters

2.2 The major systems/components of the PTO/PTI systems onboard T-AO vessels that shall be covered under this contract, include, but are not limited to:

PTO Generator System

PTI System

Interfaces to the Switchboard and PTO/PTI Systems and MCCS

2.3 The major systems/components of the Assured Power Modifications onboard the LCC vessel that shall be covered under this contract, include, but are not limited to:

(3) 3516C Caterpillar SS/EDGs

All Major Switchboards

UPS Back-Up System for C5I and Critical Mission Loads

New Engineering Alarm & Monitoring System

New Vessel Control System (VCS)

2.4 It is anticipated that other MSC Government Owned/Contractor Operated vessels with GE Power

Generation supported equipment will be covered under this contract.

3. SPECIFIC TASKS

The Contractor shall perform the following:

3.1 Program Management/Contract Management. The Contractor shall ensure all requirements of the contract and delivery orders are met.

3.2 Remote Technical Support. Remote technical support may consist of either phone consultation or E-mail inquiries. For all forms of technical support where a shipboard visit is not required, the Program Manager

(PM) shall acknowledge the request and his/her understanding of the request, within 8 hours of the

Government’s submission of the request. The Contractor shall provide recommended initial technical corrective action directly to MSC within 24 hours of the request. Remote Technical Support shall be available during normal shipboard business hours, after hours (nights), weekends, and all holidays.

3.2.1 Remote Technical Support (Trouble) Log. Remote Tech Support inquiries may be initiated via

Phone/Fax/E-Mail. For all forms of remote technical support, the Contractor shall prepare an entry for a Trouble Log. The entry shall document the following:

Nature of request

Date of request

Who reported the problem

Priority as reported by MSC

Status (Open or Closed)

Summary of assistance provided or status of pending assistance

Contractor personnel tasked with providing assistance

Number of hours spent

The Contractor is to maintain the Trouble Log continuously throughout the contract performance period and post it for continuous MSC access. The Trouble Log shall be submitted on a monthly basis to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and the Engineering Type Desk for that particular class of ships.

3.3 Engineering Services Support. The Government may require engineering analyses to support system/component design changes including hardware and/or software modifications. Such analyses may include, but are not limited to, feasibility studies, inspection reports, reports of onboard technical surveys, specification development, failure analyses, risks associated with execution, obsolescence Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates associated with each option and a timeline for design and installation.

3.4 Contractor shall support Planned Maintenance Industrial Assist (PMIA) within N7’s SAMM Program, which includes identifying services in future maintenance years, procurement of parts, development of life cycle maintenance, and other actions described within the PMIA structure.

3.5 Industrial Control System (ICS) Cybersecurity Services Support. The contractor shall conduct an annual review of ICS network security status, including maintenance laptops as applicable, IAW NIST SP-800-

82r2 and DHS Defense-in-Depth strategies and make recommendations for ICS enclave cybersecurity improvements. The Contractor shall compile a report to document review data and associated recommendations. Review shall include, but not limited to, the following:

ICS security architecture and topology as compared to established baseline. Document all system changes

Network segmentation and segregation design effectiveness

Boundary/perimeter and port security (physical and logical)

Unauthorized system administrator account identification

System and network traffic logs for anomalies (system event & alarm, firewall, antivirus, etc.)

Firewall placement, configuration, and rule set effectiveness (inbound and outbound)

System component and field device bios and/or firmware updates

Server, HMI PC, and Maintenance Laptop system OS updates (builds, patches)

New single point of failure items

Redundancy, fault tolerance, and controlled degradation design effectiveness

3.6 Shipboard Technical Support. Shipboard technical support may be needed for equipment casualty response, to perform corrective maintenance, or to install modifications to address obsolescence issues.

3.6.1 Casualty Response.

3.6.1.1 Shipboard visits for Casualty Response will normally be performed at a foreign port while the ship is deployed, but could include ship visits while the ship is in the

Continental United States (CONUS).

3.6.1.2 If the ship is in homeport (CONUS), the Contractor shall visit the ship within 48 hours of the Government's request. If the ship is deployed, the Contractor shall initiate travel within 24 hours of the Government's request and arrive at the Government's designated port or point of embarkation for technical support within 72 hours. In the event of difficulty in meeting this requirement, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR.

On-site engineering or technical support may require the technical representatives to deploy for short periods on the ship. The MSC Chief Engineer, or his designated representative, will acknowledge receipt and validate work performed to the COR.

3.6.1.3 Upon completion of each technical support effort requiring a shipboard visit, the

Contractor shall prepare and submit a written report of maintenance performed and noted equipment conditions. The report shall be submitted to the COR, with a copy to the Ship's

Chief Engineer and Port Engineer. The final report shall be submitted to MSC no later than five (5) business days after completion of the work. Additionally, the contractor shall submit and electronic copy to the MSC Technical Library

(MSCTechLibrary@navy.mil).

3.6.2 Authorized In-port Corrective Maintenance or Work.

3.6.2.1 "As Found" Condition Reports: The Contractor is to submit the results of all in-port corrective maintenance including, but not limited to, equipment inspections, functional tests, electrical tests, and any abnormal conditions found during the course of in-port maintenance in an "As Found" Condition Report. The "As Found" Condition Report shall be used to inform MSC of a variety of data, including results of functional tests, results of electrical tests, and any abnormal conditions found during the course of work. This information can be informational only, such as test results, or the information could require a timely decision by MSC to either correct the abnormal condition or note the condition for resolution during future maintenance periods. The Contractor shall submit an "As Found" condition report upon discovery of an abnormal condition.

3.6.2.2 It is anticipated the Contractor will be tasked to install modifications to systems or equipment to address obsolescence issues. It is anticipated that these installations will be scheduled in advance based on the MSC maintenance, repair, and training (MRT) schedule.

3.7 Supply Support. The Contractor is to provide new or rebuilt parts, tools, and materials to support MSC personnel in maintaining the equipment.

3.7.1 Repair Parts and Tools. The Contractor is to furnish new repair parts and/or tools for the components identified in Sections 1 and 2 above. These items are to be from the Original

Equipment Manufacturer's (OEM) factory or be of "equivalent construction quality," as approved by the original integrator, GE Energy Power Conversion (GE). The Contractor shall provide documentation of "equivalent construction quality" to include type/grade of materials, strengths, dimensional tolerances, certification of GE’s acceptance of equivalence, etc.

3.7.2 The contractor shall program any repair parts requiring set up or programming prior to being sent to the vessel. The only exception to this requirement is in the case where a field service representative is already onboard the vessel and will still be onboard the vessel when the repair part arrives and has the equipment necessary to program onboard.

3.7.3 Materials/Parts. When a modification/replacement part is required, the Contractor shall adhere to the following process:

3.7.3.1 The Contractor shall request availability of that part from the ship's Supply Officer.

3.7.3.1.1 If the part is available from ship's inventory, the Supply Officer will issue the part from ship's inventory. The Contractor will generate an "as found" condition report requesting that the purchase order be modified to procure parts to replenish the ship's spare part inventory.

3.7.3.1.2 If the required part(s) is not available from the ship's inventory, the purchase order will be modified and the Contractor will provide the part.

3.7.3.2 All parts provided (whether installed or used as replenishment for ship's spare parts) are to be provided with a new parts warranty. The Contractor is to provide price documentation, when requested by the Contracting Officer.

3.7.3.3 All parts will be ordered at a firm-fixed-price.

3.7.3.4 The Contract shall maintain a parts obsolescence log for the T-AKE, T-ESB, T-ESD, T-

AO, LCC and T-AK 3017, T-AKR 310, and T-AGS 66 Class vessels. This log shall list parts that have become or will become obsolete in the next three hundred sixty five (365) days or less. The report shall be updated bi-annually and presented to the contracting officer’s representative (COR), Port Engineer, and Type Desk. Data in the report shall consist of the following:

Part Name

Part Number

National Stock Number (NSN)

OEM Manufacturer

Date of Planned Obsolescence

Can the Part be Refurbished

Planned Replacement Part

Replacement Part Manufacturer

Programming Change Required

Hardware Modification Required

3.8 Configuration Management

3.8.1 The Contractor is to assist MSC with the management of the hardware and software configuration of the equipment listed in Sections 1 and 2 above. The Government will provide copies of the master system technical manuals and drawings for the equipment listed in Sections 1 and 2 to the

Contractor, upon contract award. The Contractor shall maintain these baseline configuration documents up to date with installed configuration changes. The master manual and drawings will be held at MSC.

3.8.1.1 Any hardware or software changes will be accomplished via the MSC Transalt Process.

3.8.1.2 The Contractor shall assist in Transalt Development.

3.8.1.3 Software Configuration Management. The Contractor is to manage the configuration of any software associated with the equipment listed in Sections 1 and 2, including GE proprietary software. Within seven (7) days of contract award, the Contractor is to provide a list of the software that is being managed (including which version in currently installed) to meet this requirement.

3.8.1.4 The Contractor is to develop a Software Configuration Management (CM) plan that describes the Contractor's approach to software configuration management including, but not limited to, Software Development & Support Environments

Software Tools

Software Libraries

Software Code Releases

Software Records

Subcontractor software CM Controls and

Software Audits

3.8.1.5 The Contractor is to provide Software Configuration Management support for equipment listed in Sections 1 and 2 above, in accordance with the Software CM Plan developed in

Paragraph 3.5.1.4.

3.8.1.6 The Contractor is to be responsible for holding the master copies of the software and software CM above and maintaining these baseline configuration documentation copies current with equipment software configuration changes.

3.9 Training

3.9.1 Provide ten (10) training courses at GE’s shore based facility. The courses will be eight days in length over a two- week period starting on Monday (travel day) and ending on the second Friday (travel day). Up to six (6) MSC employees will be able to attend each training class. The Contractor is to develop a syllabus, provide course material, laboratory equipment to including a representative automation system. MSC will review and approve the syllabus. It is anticipated the syllabus will cover:

3.6.1.1.1 Electric plant system including power system overview, load sharing, power system configuration, operating modes, power limitation systems, blackout recovery, switchboard operation and maintenance, and harmonic filter operation.

3.6.1.1.2 Main propulsion systems including control modes, control locations, master/slave converter arrangements and global master, drives, drive faults, emergency control modes, power control modes, and power limitation and blackout prevention.

3.6.1.1.3 Bow thruster system including control modes, control locations, drives, and drive faults.

3.6.1.1.4 MCCS Systems including overview, networks, redundancy, mimics, alarms, operating principles, safety systems, engineer watch call system, setting up and monitoring trends, data historian, and system diagnostics.

3.6.1.1.5 All training modules shall include system specific cybersecurity vulnerability awareness and strategies to protect against cyber-attacks.

4. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Work will be either be performed in qualified service facilities or onboard the vessel in various locations around the world. Contractor Technical representatives shall visit MSC ships while they are in the various locations, as required. Underway sea trials may be necessary for inspections, overhauls, repairs, and tests.

5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

This IDIQ will hava a five (5) year ordering period which will commence upon award.

6. CONTRACT TYPE

This will be an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity type Contract with firm-fixed price task orders. Under this type of contract, no work may be performed until directed by an Order signed by the Contracting Officer. Electronic mail and facsimile are acceptable forms of transmission for all orders, modifications, and correspondence issued under this Contract. Orders may be issued orally by the Contracting Officer; however, orally issued orders will be followed up with a written order.

7. DELIVERABLES/DELIVERY SCHEDULE

7.1. Deliverables and delivery schedules will be defined in each individual order. Examples of deliverables include, but are not limited to maintenance and condition reports, “as found” condition reports, design studies and drawings to support installations to address obsolescence issues, parts and tools, configuration documents, transalt development, and software configuration management plan.

7.2. The Contractor will be given notice of final acceptance of its deliverables in writing by the COR in accordance with the schedule defined in each individual task order statement of work. In the event that the COR does not provide acceptance notice within 21 days of receipt of deliverables at the location noted in the task order, the deliverables will be deemed accepted.

8. DEFINITION OF LABOR RATES:

8.1. Labor-Straight Time (S/T): Straight time labor for field service personnel repairing and/or overseeing the installation of new equipment onboard MSC vessels. This also applies to General Electric Power

Conversion equipment onboard MSC vessels or at qualified service facilities. Straight time (S/T) includes normal work of eight (10) hours per day, five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday. Travel time, including Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, shall be billed at Straight time rates. Note, this rate shall not include the contractor's price to provide program management, contracting, service and/or logistics support in performance of the task/delivery order.

8.2 Labor-Overtime (O/T): Overtime labor for field service personnel repairing General Electric Power

Conversion equipment onboard MSC vessels or qualified service facilities. Overtime (O/T) includes any work in excess of eight (8) hours per day or in excess of forty (40) hours per week. Note, this rate shall not include the contractor's price to provide program management, contracting, service and/or logistics support in performance of the task/delivery order.

8.3 Labor-Travel Time (T/T): Travel time straight time (S/T) rates. Note, this rate shall not include the contractor's price to provide program management, contracting, service and/or logistics support in performance of the task/delivery order.

8.4 Labor- Holiday Time (H/T): Overtime labor expenses for field service personnel repairing GE Power

Conversion equipment onboard MSC vessels or qualified service facilities. Holiday (H/T) includes any work performed during government holidays. Note, this rate shall not include the contractor's price to provide program management, contracting, service and/or logistics support in performance of the task/delivery order.

8.5 Labor - Engineering Design / Equipment Upgrades: Engineering design required for equipment upgrades and new designs of ship systems. This labor rate will be inclusive of all efforts required. Note, this rate shall not include the contractor's price to provide program management, contracting, service and/or logistics support in performance of the task/delivery order.

8.6 Labor - Program Management Support: Program Management Support for repair services provided under any delivery order, as required. This shall include contract, service and logistics coordination support.

9. SUPPLIES AVAILABLE FOR CONTRACTOR USE

9.1. Tools/Test Equipment. The Government will make available for the Contractor's use the following general purpose tools and test equipment that are necessary to perform the services described under this statement of work:

Ship's Equipment

Circuit breaker handling equipment

Power Multimeter

5KV Multimeter

9.2. The Government will provide the tools and test equipment listed above in proper working order and with calibrations that are current. The Contractor is responsible for security and maintenance of any

Government owned tools and test equipment when in its possession.

9.3. Parts. Parts required for work performed onboard the ship under this contract will be taken from the ship's inventory, if available, and shall be replenished by the Contractor within the delivery time frame proposed by the Contractor. The Contractor shall supply these replenishment parts in accordance with

Paragraph 3.4.2. Use of ship's parts is required to ensure frequent turnover of ship's inventory and reduce instances of spare parts shelf life expirations.

10. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS

Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE). The Contractor shall provide all parts required for work under this contract.

For onboard work, the Contractor is to use parts from the ship's inventory, if available, and use procedures identified in Section 3.4 for replenishing the storeroom. The Contractor is to provide all consumables and other materials required to perform contract work. The Contractor is to furnish all tools and specialized test equipment not listed in

Section 8. The Contractor is to maintain documentation of calibration standards/certifications of calibration for all

CFE tools/test equipment.

11. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

This is a Performance Based Contract in accordance with FAR 37.6. The PWS provides specific requirements to accomplish the work. The Contractor shall be evaluated on its ability to provide quality deliverables in an efficient manner.

The Government shall monitor the Contractor’s performance under this contract using the Quality Assurance

Surveillance Plan (QASP) developed by the Government.

12. KEY PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

12.1. Qualification Standards. The Contractor is to provide qualified personnel to perform all contract work and services within specified time frames. Qualification requirements are as follows:

12.2. Project Manager (PM). The Contractor shall provide a PM who shall coordinate all Contractor support under this contract and shall be the single point of contact for the Contracting Officer and designated representatives. The PM shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently. The PM need not be fully dedicated to this contract. However, the PM shall respond to any government communication or request in conjunction with this contract within 24 hours and shall provide a course of action within 72 hours. This requirement applies at any time, including weekends and holidays, unless more restrictive requirements apply.

12.3. Technical Representatives. Technical Representatives provided under this contract must have at least three years hands on experience in the troubleshooting, repair, and performance of preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment similar in size and service to the GE equipment described in

Sections 1 and 2. In addition, Technical Representatives shall have at least one year of experience specifically with the in-port and underway maintenance of ship equipment. The Contractor is to warrant that personnel sent to perform any work under the contract on specific equipment in Sections 1 and 2 are fully qualified to service that specific equipment. Technical Representatives shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.

12.4. Subcontracted Personnel. If necessary, the contractor may need to employ Subcontracted Personnel to assist in completing task orders. All work completed by Subcontracted Personnel shall be supervised onsite by the OEM Prime Contractor, and their work shall be warrantied by the OEM Prime Contractor.

13. TRAVEL

CONUS and OCONUS travel are anticipated under this contract. Travel will occur in accordance with the specific terms of the Task Orders issued under this IDIQ. The Government will award travel on a firm-fixed-price basis.

14. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND DATA

Functions and Limitations of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): The COR will represent the

Contracting Officer in the administration of technical details within the scope of this contract and will manage inspection of all deliverables. The COR is not otherwise authorized to make any representations or commitments of any kind on behalf of the Contracting Officer or the Government. The COR does not have the authority to alter the

Contractor's obligations or change the specifications in the contract or issue Task Orders. If, as a result of technical discussions, it is desirable to alter contract obligations or statements of work, a modification must be issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer. The COR is responsible for reviewing invoices submitted by the

Contractor and informing the Contracting Officer of areas where exceptions are to be taken. The COR authority is non-delegable. The COR may be personally liable for unauthorized acts.

15. AUTHORIZED CHANGES BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER

15.1. No order, statement, or conduct of Government personnel who visit the Contractor’s facilities or in any other manner communicates with Contractor personnel during the performance of this Contract shall constitute a change under the Changes clause of this Contract.

15.1.1. The Contractor shall not comply with any order, direction or request of Government personnel unless it is issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer, or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as a part of this Order.

15.1.2. The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements of this Contract and notwithstanding provisions contained elsewhere in this Contract, said authority remains solely the Contracting Officer’s. In the event the Contractor effects any change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the Contract price to cover any increase incurred as a result thereof.

16. CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION

16.1. Contractor employees must be clearly identifiable while on Government property by wearing appropriate badges.

16.2. Contractor personnel and their subcontractors must identify themselves as Contractors or subcontractors during meetings, telephone conversations, in electronic messages, or correspondence related to this

Contract.

16.3. Contractor-occupied facilities (on Department of the Navy or other Government installations) such as offices, separate rooms, or cubicles must be clearly identified with Contractor supplied signs, name plates or other identification, showing that these are work areas for Contractor or subcontractor personnel.

17. LICENSES, PERMITS AND PRECAUTIONS

The Contractor shall, at the Contractor’s expense, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any applicable laws, codes, and regulations, in connection with the performance of work.

Further, the Contractor is responsible to ensure that proper safety and health precautions are taken to protect the work, the workers, the public, and the property of others.

18. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

The Contractor is hereby advised that some contract requirements may take place at facilities where a visitor security clearance may be required. Therefore, the Government reserves the right to request any appropriate information concerning Contractor personnel as necessary to provide security check and/or clearances to enter such facilities. The Contractor must comply with COMSCINST 5521.1 Series.

All personnel working under this contract must be able to obtain DBIDS Access Card(s) to access certain U.S.

Government Installations. NOTE: One DBIDS Access Card does not work for all installations and therefore the process will need to be repeated for access. The Contractor shall work through Contract Officers Representative

(COR) to obtain DBIDS Access Cards. Utilizing form DD-5512, the contractor shall start the application process a minimum of 60 Days prior to prospective task order award for U.S. Nationals and 90 days prior for Foreign

Nationals. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure all of their individuals have the required credentials and

NOT the vessel or Port Engineer. The cost of any standby time or schedule delays accrued due to contractors not having appropriate access credentials shall be borne by the contractor and not the government.

19. PROCEDURES FOR TASK ORDERS

After Contract award, individual task orders will be issued as necessary to support Contract requirements. The

Contractor shall be notified of the services to be performed, either orally or in writing. The Contractor shall respond within the time established by the Government for response (will vary on an Order by Order bases but is typically within 72 hours) with a formal quote that identifies the number of labor hours, and travel required to complete the requirements. MSCHQ Contracting personnel will notify the Contractor of the acceptance/rejection of the estimate.

The Contractor will be directed to commence work via a Task Order sent from the Contracting Officer or Contract

Specialist. The Contractor shall provide notice of acceptance of the Task Order by signing and returning the order to the Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist.

20. INVOICE REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall follow WAWF procedures when submitting invoices.

21. CONTRACTOR PAST PERFORMANCE RATING SYSTEM

Past performance information will be collected and maintained under this contract using the Contractor Past

Performance Rating System (CPARS). CPARS is a web-enabled application that collects and manages the contractor’s performance information on a given contract during a specific period of time.

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