Navigation Bridge Re-Compete PWS-SS2.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

NAVIGATIONAL BRIDGE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

1. BACKGROUND

Military Sealift Command (MSC) is the leading provider of ocean transportation to the Department of Defense, operating a diverse fleet of ships that support U.S. military forces worldwide. A key element of MSC’s mission is to provide reliable, safe, and secure transportation of personnel, equipment, and supplies in support of national security objectives. Navigation equipment, bridge electronic equipment, steering gear, and other various safety systems are critical for the safe and efficient operation of any vessel. This requires the MSC fleet to maintain a high level of operational readiness and technological currency.

Military Sealift Command requires a contractor to provide systems and service support for MSC vessels’ bridge electronic communication equipment, navigation equipment, steering gear, and various safety systems. MSC operates both USNS (Commercial Grade) vessels and some USS (Military) vessels. Vessels serviced under this contract will include all Government Owned, Government Operated (GOGO.

Government Owned, Contractor Operated (GOCO) vessels will be supported for emergencies only and when there is a valid reason that the Operating Company cannot fulfill the requirement.

2. SCOPE.

The Contractor shall have the capabilities and the requisite skills to perform on all task orders contemplated under this contract. The Contractor shall provide products, services, and engineering services on a worldwide basis, for MSC ships and any other Government owned or Government chartered ships designated by MSC.

Services under the scope of this Contract that may be ordered through the issuance of a task or delivery order (order) include, but are not limited to, engineering support services (e.g. service calls and training), technical evaluation, and troubleshooting services related to quick turn on/emergent work. The Contractor may be required to perform studies and simple analyses, ship checks, technical reports, drawings and design engineering services for a new system to include engineering calculations needed for a complete system install, testing, procurement of parts, and/or shipboard Transalt installations onboard MSC vessels. This list of tasks is a non-exhaustive illustrative example of tasks that could be ordered under this contract.

The Contractor shall be prepared to provide these services in all areas of the world where the Government has requirements to perform the services onboard Government ships and at qualified service facilities, which meet the capabilities of performing repairs on equipment described in the Performance Work Statement.

COMSC Instruction 4490.1C, QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ITEMS CRITICAL TO SAFETY ONVESSELS ASSIGNED TO MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND and N07050-100.00-AQ MSC Ship Critical Safety Items Parts and Service Support identify bridge and navigation systems and equipment including steering gear, electronic chart display information systems and dynamic positioning systems as critical equipment. These instructions dictate the use of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts and OEM-authorized technical representatives for parts and services on critical equipment.

Under this contract, all services shall be performed by OEM authorized technical representatives for the repair of bridge electronic communication equipment, navigation equipment, steering gear, and various safety systems. All parts utilized in the performance of this effort shall be OEM parts or parts approved by the OEM.

If required for work to be performed at the Contractor’s facility, that facility shall be an authorized OEM service facility.

The following is a list, not wholly inclusive, of the equipment onboard MSC vessels that the Contractor may be required to service under this Contract:

a) Gyrocompasses

b) Magnetic Compass

c) Navigation Repeaters

d) Rudder Angle Indicating System

e) Autopilot Integrated Bridge System (IBS)

f) Electronic Chart Display Information System (ECDIS )

g) Dynamic Positioning System (DPS)

h) Total Watch

i) Voyage Management Systems

j) Voyage Data Recorder (VDR)

k) Echo Sounder

l) Speed Log

m) GPS Units

n) Steering Control Systems

o) Navigation Radar System (S- and X-Band Radars)

p) Automatic Identification System (AIS)

q) Ship Security Alert System (SSAS)

r) Weather Measuring System

s) Global Marine Distress Safety System (GMDSS) aa) Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon

(EPIRB) bb) VHF Antenna Units cc) NAVTEX Receiver

Given the prevalence of Sperry Marine, Furuno, and Raytheon, Japan Radio Company (JRC, Ltd), and Radio Holland, bridge and navigation systems across the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fleet, Contractors shall possess OEM certifications in the maintenance and repair of at least one of these specified systems.

The possession of current and valid certifications from Sperry Marine, Furuno or Raytheon (or other recognized industry accreditation bodies) directly relevant to the maintenance and repair of their respective bridge and navigation systems will be a factor in the evaluation process.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the timely procurement of all parts, components, and equipment necessary for the proper execution of work performed under this contract, in accordance with the specifications outlined in the applicable task orders.

In instances where required by the Government, the Contractor shall provide secure and environmentally controlled storage facilities for parts and equipment procured under this contract, pending installation aboard MSC vessels. All storage facilities shall meet or exceed applicable industry standards and shall be subject to inspection and approval by MSC personnel.

It is expressly understood and agreed that all parts, components, and equipment purchased by the Contractor under the authority of this contract shall be and shall remain the exclusive property of the Military Sealift Command, United States Navy, from the moment of purchase. The Contractor shall maintain accurate inventory records of all such property and shall be accountable for its proper handling, storage, and disposition in accordance with Government instructions.

2.1. Non-Personal Services. Non-personal 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 usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees.

3. SPECIFIC TASKS.

Examples of work specifications the Contractor may be tasked to perform are listed below.

Descriptions given are general and do not provide an all-inclusive list of the tasks that may be required under this contract. Specific task descriptions and instructions, sufficient in detail to allow for Contractor performance, shall be provided with each Task Order (TO) issued under this contract.

3.1. Shipboard Technical Support. The Contractor shall provide shipboard technical support with OEM-authorized technical representatives who are familiar with the equipment onboard being repaired. The Contractor shall provide all instrumentation and equipment needed to perform the services requested in the specific task order. All necessary planning and coordination in preparation of attending the vessel shall be the responsibility of the contractor. Shipboard Technical Support shall be provided in the form of a service visit to a ship and include, but not be limited to, the following tasks:

3.1.1. Provide the services of a qualified technician familiar with the designated ships to perform all required American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Annual Certification, Annual Equipment Grooms and maintenance on Navigation and Bridge equipment as required.

3.1.2. Change the seals in the gyro repeaters and service to ensure watertight integrity and accurate operation.

3.1.3. Service the gyro in accordance with manufacturer’s standards.

3.1.4. Verify the operation of the associated equipment loads.

3.1.5. Check and certify operation of the 400 Hz distribution.

3.1.6. Check and certify the operation of the battery backup/Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)

3.1.7. Verify the operation of the system transfer unit.

3.1.8. Service the steering stand in accordance with manufacturer’s standards.

3.1.9. Verify operation of the hydraulic and electric systems associated with steering systems.

3.1.10. Submit a detailed condition report highlighting problem areas and recommended corrective action.

3.1.11. Perform annual inspection on VDR

3.1.12. Perform repairs on VDR, AIS, SSAS Weather Measuring System, Speed Log and Echo Sounder and other systems as required by the Task/Service Order.

3.1.13. Perform GMDSS Certification by a certified technician.

3.1.14. Provide “as-built” or “red-line” drawings at the completion of work and/or equipment installation and as defined in the work request.

3.2. 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, obsolescence studies, specification development, failure analyses, T-ALT development and risks associated with execution, engineering calculations, drawing development, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates associated with each option and a timeline for design and installation.

3.2.1. Engineering, drawings, calculations and T-ALTs shall be submitted by the contractor to Military

Sealift Command’s N7’s Technical Point of Contact (TPOC)for review and approval prior to contract closeout.

3.2.2. Engineering packages and designs shall be developed by a qualified engineer that meets the requirements outline in section 12.1.3

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

3.3.1. Repair Parts and Tools. The Contractor is to furnish new OEM repair parts and tools for the components identified in Section 2.0 above. These items are to be from the OEM factory or be of "equivalent construction quality". The Contractor shall provide documentation of "equivalent construction quality" to include type/grade of materials, strengths, dimensional tolerances, certification of the OEM’s acceptance of equivalence, etc. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or MSCREP shall provide concurrence when proper documentation has been submitted. Materials will be determined fair and reasonable at the task order level.

3.3.2. Materials/Parts. During a service visit, when a replacement part is required, the Contractor shall adhere to the following process:

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

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

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

3.3.3. All parts provided (whether installed or used as replenishment for ship's spare parts) are to be provided with a new parts standard commercial warranty.

3.3.4. The Contractor shall provide a Parts list referencing the model number of the equipment, quantity available, lead time, and prices for original OEM replacement parts of all applicable equipment.

This list shall be updated monthly and provided to MSC. Parts purchased by the Government shall be priced in accordance to this parts list.

3.3.5. Order shipment: Each deliverable shipped shall be clearly marked on all packaging and/or shipping containers in accordance with MIL-STD-129R, “Military Marking for Shipment and Storage”. For material requiring crating, vendor shall comply with DoD 4140.01-M-1, Phytosanitary Requirements for Wood Packaging Material (WPM). Material purchased with unit of issue “kit” shall be individually packed and marked with applicable vessel name. Hazardous material shall be shipped separately from non-hazardous items. Prior to the shipment of hazardous material, the contractor shall notify MSC Representative to confirm shipment location.

For parts orders, the delivery destination, in most cases, will be to a Government warehouse in Zone A (MSC Warehouse, Bldg W-143, 1968 Gilbert Street, Naval Station Norfolk, VA) for east coast based ships and in Zone B (MSC BATS Warehouse, 9284 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA) for west coast based ships. Occasionally, parts requested will require shipment to a port of call within closest proximity to the MSC afloat asset (Zones A, B and C). MSC may elect to provide for the shipping from the Contractor’s facility to Zones A, B and C. If shipping is provided by MSC, this will be identified in the TO.

3.3.6. The Contractor shall identify parts which are nearing obsolescence and/or are no longer supported.

The Contractor shall provide drawings and part numbers for items that are no longer available due to being discontinued. The Contractor shall provide lead time and prices for manufacturing parts that have been discontinued, and shall fabricate these parts as per OEM drawings and specifications.

3.4. Life Cycle: The Contractor shall provide a life extension plan for the modernization and support of equipment which parts are being discontinued. The Contractor shall make every effort to identify modifications, upgrades, or suitable equivalent parts for future modifications, alterations, and upgrades.

3.5. Configuration Management. The Contractor shall assist MSC with the management of the hardware and software configuration of the equipment installed onboard a vessel. Separate task orders will be issues for configuration management work. As required, the Contractor shall ensure that these baseline configuration documents are up to date with installed configuration changes. The master manual and drawings will be held at MSC. All hardware and software changes will be accomplished via the MSC Transalt Process. All drawings and manuals shall be sent to MSC_N7_TechLibrary@us.navy.mil.

All software programs, including passwords and other access codes will be maintained by the contractor at their facility, but ownership will be maintained by MSC. Should storage at the contractor’s facility become untenable for any reason, the Contractor is required to notify MSC of this situation and be prepared to transfer the data to another facility as designated by MSC.

3.6. Data Rights. All technical data developed as a result of MSC’s work statements and the contractor’s performance under this work statement shall become the exclusive property of MSC to which the Government shall have unlimited rights. There shall be no restrictions as to the use, modification, reproduction, or transfer of deliverables under the contract to include, but not limited to, technical data, computer software, codes, drawings or documentation. Upon request, the contractor shall agree to promptly provide to the Government at no additional cost all materials and information that result from the performance under this work statement.

4. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE.

Work shall either be performed in OEM authorized marine service facilities, shipyards, or underway/onboard the vessels in various locations around the world. Contractor personnel 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.

The period of performance is a five (5) year ordering period and may be extended up to an additional six (6) month, at the Governments discretion, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.217-8.

The five (5) year ordering period will begin upon award.

6. CONTRACT TYPE.

This will be an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) type contract with firm-fixed-price (FFP) and time and-material/labor-hour task/delivery orders. Under this type of contract, no work may be performed until directed by an order issued by the Contracting Officer. Electronic mail is an acceptable form of transmission for all Delivery Orders (DO), Task Orders (TO), modifications, and correspondence issued under this contract. DOs and TOs may be issued orally; however, orally issued orders will be followed up with a written DO or TO.

7. ORDERING PROCEDURES.

After contract award, individual orders will be issued as necessary to support Contract requirements. The Contractors will be sent a Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP) for services to be performed or parts to be delivered. Each RFQ will include a Performance Work Statement (PWS), if applicable, a wage determination, if applicable, instructions for submitting quotes, and the Government’s evaluation procedures. In response to the RFQ, the Contractors may provide a firm-fixed-price to complete the requirements and any information required by the RFQ instructions. This firm-fixed-price shall include all labor. Travel and materials shall be priced separately under each order.

Specific instructions will be given to all contractors at the task order and delivery order level. In order for a contractor’s quote/proposal to be accepted, contractors must follow all instructions given to them which will be explained in the RFQ/RFP.

The Contractors shall respond to each RFQ within the time established by the Government for response (will vary on an Order by Order bases but is typically five (5) to 10 business days after receipt of the RFQ). MSC Contracting personnel will notify the Contractors of the successful Quoter. Urgent requirements may require less time for contractors to provide a quote The successful Quoter/Offerors will be directed to commence work via an order sent from the Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist. For quotes, the Contractor shall provide notice of acceptance of the TO by either commencing work or signing the SF 1449 and returning it to the Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist.

Electronic mail 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 within seven (7) business days.

8. CONTRACT DELIVERABLES.

8.1. Kick-Off Meeting. Kick-off meetings may be required for certain task orders. The meetings shall be held within three (3) business days after the effective date of the task order.

8.1.1. The Contractor shall contact the COR and arrange a mutually agreeable time and place to meet for the purpose of discussing the requirements and details of the work. The specifications detailed in Paragraph 3 above are applicable to the kick-off meeting.

8.1.2 The Contractor shall create a set of meeting minutes, to be signed by the COR and the Contractor's technical point of contact, reflecting all matters discussed during the kick-off meeting. Meeting minutes shall be provided to the KO and COR within three (3) days after conclusion of the kick-off meeting. Other requirements as details in specific Task Orders.

8.2. Part List Exhibit A, Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) A001 : The Contractor shall furnish and maintain a comprehensive parts list, which, at a minimum, includes the following information for all applicable equipment covered under this contract: Equipment Model Number, Current Quantity Available, Estimated Lead Time for Procurement, Unit Price for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Replacement Parts

This parts list shall be updated on a monthly basis and submitted electronically to the COR as designated by the Government.

All parts purchased by the Government under this contract shall be priced in strict accordance with the rates published in the most recent version of the parts list. Any deviations from these prices are subject to prior written approval by the Government.

8.3. Tasking Spreadsheet. The Contractor shall provide a task tracking spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel format listing each TO and the associated deliverables. The spreadsheet shall be updated every month and sent to the COR and Contracting Officer. The task tracking spreadsheet shall also be updated upon completion of each task. The spreadsheet shall, at a minimum, list the date of each TO, a description of each TO, and the percentage of each requirement completed under each TO.

9. TASK ORDER DELIVERABLES/DELIVERY SCHEDULE.

Deliverables shall be identified by each individual TO. The identifiable deliverables generated by each TO may be in the form of technical studies, reports, calculations, sketches, plans, books, databases, spreadsheets, specifications, and other documentation. All deliverables shall be of sufficient completeness to stand alone and provide a complete record of the task accomplished.

9.1. Engineering Design Packages Exhibit A, Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) A002: When applicable, the contractor shall submit a complete engineering design package for approval to MSC N7 Technical Engineering Directorate for review and approval. The requirements for engineering design packages will be detailed in each individual task order. These requirements may encompass, but are not limited to, the items outlined below:

- Engineering drawings/ schematics (wiring diagrams, control system schematics, system block diagrams, equipment layout drawings, panel drawings, etc.)

- Detailed equipment list

- Power Distribution Diagrams

- Cable schedules

- Interface Control Documents

- Equipment specifications and technical manuals

- Calculations and analysis

10. SUPPLIES AVAILABLE FOR CONTRACTOR USE.

The Contractor is to provide their own tools and test equipment that are necessary to perform the services described under this contract. Spare parts available onboard ship may be used to accomplish repairs as described in paragraphs 3.3.2 through 3.3.3.

11. REQUIRED STANDARD OF WORKMANSHIP/PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.

11.1. This is a performance-based contract in accordance with FAR Subpart 37.6. The PWS, as supplemented by task order specific PWSs, provides specific requirements to accomplish the work.

The Contractor shall be evaluated on its ability to provide quality deliverables in an efficient manner.

11.2. In an effort to minimize the contract administration burden, simplified methods of surveillance techniques shall be used by the Government to evaluate contractor performance. The primary methods of surveillance are Customer Input / Feedback. Customer feedback may be obtained either from the results of the formal customer satisfaction surveys or from random customer complaints.

Customer feedback may be obtained either from the results of formal customer satisfaction surveys or from random customer complaints. Customer complaints, to be considered valid, must set forth in writing the detailed nature of the complaint, and must be certified by the COR. The complaint will then be forwarded to the Contracting Officer for review. If the Contracting Officer determines that the complaint is valid, the Contractor will be formally notified in writing. The Contractor will have 5 business days to formulate a response detailing the actions taken to remedy the complaint filed.

Inspection of the deliverables may be conducted by either the COR, Contracting Officer, or other officially designated Government representative. The level of inspection will be determined based on the task order deliverable requirements and the frequency of deliverables. For deliverables identified as failing to meet the requirements, the Contractor will have five (5) business days to formulate a response detailing the actions taken to remedy the failure unless a shorter timeframe is necessary in order to comply with the period of performance of the task order.

REQUIRED PERFORMANCE METRICS (RPM)

Performance Objective

Performance Standard

Performance Threshold

Surveillance Method

Incentive (Negative)

3.1 Shipboard

Technical Support

Tasks shall be completed as described in PWS

3.1.1.1 through

3.1.1.14 as supplemented in each individual Task Order

90% of the required tasks are completed within the allotted period of performance

COR Tracking / Customer Complaints

1% of the Task Order dollar value shall be deducted from the total firm fixed-price for every one (1) business day late, up to a maximum of 5% of the Task Order dollar value.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Contractor may be terminated for cause if final deliverables are not provided by the due date.

3.2 Engineering

Services

Tasks shall be completed as described in PWS

3.2 as supplemented in each Task Order

90% of the required tasks are completed within the allotted period of performance

COR Tracking / Customer Complaints

1% of the Task Order dollar value shall be deducted from the total firm fixed-price for every one (1) business day late, up to a maximum of 5% of the Task Order dollar value.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Contractor may be terminated for cause if final deliverables are not provided by the due date.

3.3 Supply

Support

All required parts are provided in accordance with the required delivery date and are either OEM factory or be of equivalent construction quality

99% of the parts conform to the standards

COR Tracking / Customer Complaints

1% of the Task Order dollar value shall be deducted from the total firm fixed-price for every one (1) business day late, up to a maximum of 5% of the Task Order dollar value.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Contractor may be terminated for cause if final deliverables are not provided by the due date.

3.5 Configuration Management

Tasks shall be completed as described in PWS

3.4 as supplemented in each Task Order

90% of the required tasks are completed within the allotted period of performance

COR Tracking / Customer Complaints

1% of the Task Order dollar value shall be deducted from the total firm fixed-price for every one (1) business day late, up to a maximum of 5% of the Task Order dollar value.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Contractor may be terminated for cause if final deliverables are not provided by the due date.

8 & 9 Contract Deliverables

Contractor provides deliverables on time and accurately as required by the Task Order and Delivery Order according to section 8 & 9 of the PWS.

95% of the deliverables must be completed on time and accurately.

COR Tracking / Customer Complaints

1% of the Task Order dollar value shall be deducted from the total firm fixed-price for every one (1) business day late, up to a maximum of 5% of the Task Order dollar value.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Contractor may be terminated for cause if final deliverables are not provided by the due date.

12. Personnel Contractor Personnel Qualifications must be maintained throughout the life of the contract.

Contractor shall ensure all employees and subcontractor qualifications meet or exceed those specified in section 12 of the

COR Tracking / Customer Complaints

1% of the Task Order dollar value shall be deducted from the total firm fixed-price for every one (1) business day late, up to a maximum of 5% of the Task Order dollar value.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Contractor may be terminated for cause if final deliverables are not provided by the due date.

Contract Clause:

(FAR 52.222-50)

Combating Trafficking in Persons

Contract requirements must meet the terms of FAR 52.222-50.

100% compliance required as per US Zero tolerance policy.

Periodic Surveillance of the requirements of FAR 52.222-

CPARS Evaluation less than Satisfactory for non-conforming period of performance.

Contract Clause:

(DFARS

252.203-7002) Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

Contractor must meet the terms of

DFARS 252.203-

100% compliance required as per US Zero tolerance policy.

Periodic Surveillance of the requirements of DFARS 252.203-7002

CPARS Evaluation less than Satisfactory for nonconforming period of performance.

*Note: Reports are not counted as late when, on a case by case basis, the COR approves a later report submission.

*Note: When feasible, the contractor will be required to re-perform failed service immediately at no additional cost to the Government; however the non-conforming performance is still documented.

*Note: The Government reserves the right to include additional deliverables to be evaluated for performance compliance in each task/delivery order issued.

Excusable Delays: Disincentives may be disregarded in the event an excusable non-performance occurs.

Excusable non performances include inability to perform services due to circumstances beyond the control of the contractor. For example: Act of God or of the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, acts of another Contractor in the performance of a contract with the Government, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, base closure, code red, utility outage, or vandalism.

12. PERSONNEL.

12.1. Key Personnel. The following personnel are Key Personnel for both the overall Contract and for the individual TO.

12.1.1. Program Manager. The Contractor shall designate an individual as the Program Manager with complete authority to make decisions on all technical matters connected with this contract and on each task order and that is a single point of contact for the Contracting Officer and designated representatives. The Program Manager shall have a thorough understanding of shipboard engineering systems. The Contractor may provide a substitute PM during routine absences of the PM; provided the Contracting Officer is given written notice.

12.1.2. Field Service Technicians. The Contractor does not have to list technicians by name.

However, the contractor must be able to provide Field Service Technicians that are qualified at all times that perform appraisals, inspections, reports, troubleshooting, repairs, tests, field changes, upgrades, and integration with existing and new equipment. Field service technicians are required to understand and work with ABS requirements and Coast Guard regulations. Field service technicians shall be OEM Authorized to provide parts and service on the equipment listed in Section 2.0 above or as listed in a specific task order. On a Task-by-Task basis, the Government may consider or require alternate experience requirements for field service technicians.

12.1.3. Electrical Engineer. All Electrical Engineering work must be performed by a qualified

Electrical Engineer. In cases where engineering design services are necessary, the selected engineer must possess, at a minimum, the following qualifications:

12.1.3.1 Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.

12.1.3.2 Possess demonstrable and substantial expertise in the design, operation, and maintenance of Navigation systems as described in Section 2. This expertise must be supported by documented practical experience.

12.1.3.3 Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of, and the ability to apply, all relevant regulatory requirements promulgated by governing bodies such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), and the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).

12.2. General Provision. The persons identified below are key personnel under this Contract. No substitutions shall be made except in accordance with Paragraph 12.2.1 below.

Position Employee Program Manager TBD

Alt. Program Manager TBD

12.2.1. Guidance on Substitution of Key Personnel. The Contractor agrees that during the first 90 days of the contract performance period, no key personnel substitutions will be permitted unless such substitutions are necessitated by an individual’s illness, death, or termination of employment. In any of these events, the Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting officer and provide the information required below. After the initial ninety (90) day period, all substitution proposals must be submitted, in writing, at least ten (10) days in advance of the proposed substitution to the Contracting Officer, and provide information required below.

13. TRAVEL

13.1. Performance under this contract may require travel by contractor personnel. The contractor is responsible for making all needed arrangements for its personnel. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

13.1.1. Medical Examinations

13.1.2. Immunizations

13.1.3. Passports, Visas, etc.

13.1.4. Security Clearances

All contractor personnel required to perform work on any U.S. Naval ship will have to obtain boarding authorization from the master of the vessel prior to boarding.

13.2. Contractor Request and Approval of Travel. Any travel under this order must be specifically requested in writing by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer, prior to incurring any travel expense. Travel subsistence, and associated labor charges for travel time are authorized for travel beyond a 30-mile radius of the Contractor’s office, whenever a task assignment requires work to be accomplished at a temporary alternate worksite. No travel, subsistence, or associated labor charges for travel time shall be charged for work performed within a 30-mile radius of the contractor’s office, satellite office or residence if technicians reside in the area of performance.

13.3. Travel Cost. Travel cost will be determined fair and reasonable at the task order level and will be firm-fixed price. Mileage rates, per diem, lodging, etc. shall be in accordance with DOD Joint Travel Regulations located at http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil, GSA, etc. The contractor shall use the allowable rates established on the DOD website provided for transportation and lodging. Airfare shall not exceed the lowest customary, standard, coach, or equivalent airfare quoted during normal business hours. If travel can be accurately estimated upon time of award, the Government will award travel on a firm-fixed-price basis. In some instances when the duration or cost of travel cannot be accurately estimated at the time of award, the Government may choose to issue travel on a time-and-material/labor-hour basis. Proposed travel prices will be analyzed to ensure fair and reasonable prices prior to award, and in the case of time-and material/labor-hour orders and payment.

14. OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION OR SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS.

14.1. Identification of Non-Disclosure Requirements. The Contractor will be required to work with business sensitive information in the performance of this contract. No sensitive or proprietary information of, or in the possession of the Military Sealift Command or any of its operating units, will be disclosed without the written consent of the Contracting Officer. A non-disclosure agreement concerning information gained or used while performing under this contract must be signed prior to the start of the contract. The agreement must be signed by any personnel who have access to sensitive business information and their employer. The required non-disclosure agreements are included as Attachment 4.

14.2. CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION.

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

14.2.2. 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.

14.2.3. 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.

14.3. DESIGNATION OF 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 perform inspection and acceptance 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 the invoices submitted by the Contractor and informing the Contracting Officer of areas where exceptions are to be taken. The COR authority is not delegable. The COR may be personally liable for unauthorized acts.

14.4. DESIGNATION OF ALTERNATE CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (ACOR).

The ACOR shall act in the absence of the COR. The Contracting Officer will assign an ACOR if needed.

14.5. AUTHORIZED CHANGES ONLY BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER.

14.5.1. Except as specified in Paragraph 14.7.3 below, 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.

14.5.2. 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 Contract.

14.5.3. 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.

14.6. 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.

14.7. INVOICE REQUIREMENTS.

The Contractor shall utilize Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) when submitting invoices.

14.8. LABOR RATES.

14.8.1 The Contractor’s fully burdened labor rate (FBLR) will be used to negotiate work to be performed under each task order, and includes task order modifications. The contractor agrees that the number of man-hours included in its price proposal for each task order shall include only direct production man-hours. For these purposes, direct production man-hours are exemplified by the following labor categories;

Field Service Tech Rep Systems Engineering Rep Program Management Electrical Engineer

14.8.2 Direct production man-hours will include those functions (whether charged directly or indirectly by the contractor’s accounting system) which are herein defined as support for production functions. Necessary support functions shall be considered to be included in the contractor’s fully burdened rate for direct production man-hours.

14.8.3 Due to the nature of the work, this contract will be exempt from the Service Contract Labor

Act.

14.8.4 G&A and Profit will not be allowed as a separate charge for anything.

14.9. WORK HOURS.

14.9.1 Ordinarily, work will commence in accordance with the delivery or task order. Any exceptions and/or changes may only be authorized by the Contracting Officer.

14.9.2 Work is to be planned and organized as efficiently as possible. Once a job has commenced, any contractor caused delays which result in work stoppage shall be at the expense of the contractor.

14.9.3 Definitions:

Standard/Straight Time: Normal work of 8-hours/day, 5 days/week, Monday through Friday.

Overtime: Hours in excess of 8 hours per day, in excess of 40 hours per week, or work performed on Saturdays.

Premium Time: Work performed on Federal holidays as specified at www.opm.gov and in 14.11.4, below or work performed on Sundays.

14.9.4 Federal Installations under this contract observe the following legal holidays

New Year’s Day ---------------------- 1 January Martin Luther King’s Birthday ----- Third Monday in January President’s Day ----------------------- Third Monday in February Memorial Day ------------------------- Last Monday in May Juneteenth ------------------------------ 19th of June Independence Day --------------------- 4th of July

Labor Day ------------------------------ First Monday in September Columbus Day ------------------------- Second Monday in October Veterans Day --------------------------- 11th of November Thanksgiving Day --------------------- Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day ------------------------- 25th of December

When one (1) of the above designated legal holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a legal holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the proceeding Friday is observed as a legal holiday. In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government observes the following days: Any other day designated by federal statute; any other day designated by Executive Order; and any other day designated by Presidential Proclamation.

It is understood and agreed between the Government and the Contractor that observance of such days by Government personnel and facilities shall not be a reason for an additional period of performance, or entitlement of compensation except as set forth within the contract.

NOTE: Individual DOs may be more specific if work is allowable on Federal holidays.

14.10. CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL REPORTING SYSTEM (CPARS)

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

Department of Defense 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. Additional information is available at http://www.cpars.navy.mil/.

14.10.2. The Contractor will receive notification via email when a CPARS has been completed and is available for review and comment on any element of the proposed rating before the rating becomes final. Within 30 days after contract award, the Contractor shall provide the name, title, e-mail address and telephone number of the company’s individual or individuals who will have the responsibility of reviewing and approving any CPARS developed under the contract to the Contracting Officer. If during the life of this contract, the company individual(s) are replaced, the substituted individual’s information will be provided to the Contracting Officer within 30 days of the replacement.

14.11. SERVICE CONTRACT REPORTING

Services Contract Reporting (SCR) requirements apply to this contract. The contractor shall report required SCR data fields using the SCR section of the System for Award Management (SAM) at following web address: https://sam.gov/SAM/.

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://sam.gov/SAM/.

14.12. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY.

The Government may furnish property to the contractor for the performance of work under this contract. In that event, the contracting officer may, in his sole discretion, unilaterally include any or all of the following clauses in the delivery/task order:

FAR 52.245-1, Government Property FAR 52.245-9, Use and Charges DFARS 252.211-7007, Reporting of Government-Furnished Property DFARS 252.245-7001, Tagging, Labeling, and Marking of Government-Furnished Property DFARS 252.245-7002, Reporting Loss of Government Property DFARS 252.245-7003, Contractor Property Management System Administration DFARS 252-245- 7004, Reporting, Reutilization, and Disposal.