Attachment A - PWS FY24 Sea Turtle Protection at JRM_20240605.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

SEA TURTLE NEST MONITORING AND NEST PROTECTION

AT JOINT REGION MARIANAS

06/05/2024

SECTION 1. GENERAL

A. This Performance work statement (PWS) solicits services to conduct sea turtle nest monitoring, nest protection, predator control, and invasive vegetation removal at beaches with suitable habitat at Joint Region Marianas (JRM). This project will be performed in accordance with all appropriate regulations, statues, and laws, including the Endangered Species Act (ESA; 16 USC

1531 et seq.), Sikes Act (16 U.S. Code 670a et seq.), 5 Guam Code Annotated CH.63 Fish, Game, Forestry & Conservation, and Executive Order 13751 Safeguarding the Nation From the Impacts of Invasive Species. Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Marianas (NAVFAC) will administer this single award basic contract. All work must be performed following applicable and appropriate Department of Defense (DOD) guidance and policy for Sea Turtle Population

Protection and Enhancement under the Terrestrial Protected Species management program

(2023 JRM INRMP Update) and consider all site documentation and reports to date.

B. Under this PWS, services will be required at three locations, Naval Base Guam (NBG), Marine

Corps Base Camp Blas (MCBCB), and Tinian Military Lease Area (MLA). Services at a given installation will include some or all of the following:

Locate, protect, and evaluate 100% of sea turtle nests

Collect and maintain data on nest success, emergence success, and depredation

Monitor long-term spatial and temporal distribution of sea turtle nesting activity and threats

Manually remove invasive vegetation

Prepare final report

Submit geospatial information

C. Primary Objective

(1) The primary objective of this project is to monitor and manage sea turtle nesting activity and habitat to improve nesting success at NBG (Figure 1), MCBCB (Figure 2), and Tinian

MLA (Figure 3).

(2) The Contractor (KTR) shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, supplies, services, equipment, project management, permits, and contract/procurement administration necessary to perform all work in accordance with the PWS.

(3) The contract completion date is 31 JAN 2026.

(4) The KTR shall obtain final approval of the work required by NAVFAC upon completion of each performance objective specified in SECTION 8: PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT, PAYMENT SUMMARY, and OFFER SCHEDULE.

Figure 1. Locations of NBG-managed beaches on Guam.

Figure 2. Location of MCBCB-managed beach on Guam.

Family Beach

Reserve Craft Beach

Spanish Steps

Gab Gab

San Luis

Polaris Point

Tipala o

Dadii

Haputo

Figure 3. Location of survey areas at Tinian MLA. Note that Dangkulo consists of a large main beach and 12 additional pocket beaches.

SECTION 2. BACKGROUND

A. Four species of sea turtles have been historically observed in waters around Guam: (1) Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), (2) Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), (3) Leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), and (4) Olive Ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea).

Recently, only the Green and Hawksbill sea turtles have been documented nesting and foraging in nearshore neritic waters of Guam and Tinian MLA.

B. Both species are federally protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act and locally protected under the Fish, Game, and Endangered Species Act of the Commonwealth of the

Northern Mariana Islands.

C. Green turtles occur throughout Micronesia and are the most abundant sea turtle found in the waters around Guam and throughout the Marianas archipelago. Population abundances for sea turtles on Guam are estimated using data from aerial surveys, dive depth studies, and species composition. The proportion of green turtles in the population was found to be 85%, while that of hawksbills was 15%.

D. In order to assure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and executive orders governing sea turtles, beaches on NBG and Tinian MLA continue to be monitored for nesting activity. The monitoring program and collection of data are utilized to assure compliance for all training activities and construction projects, evaluate effectiveness of programs to protect and recover sea turtles, and develop strategies for managing natural resources on the installations.

SECTION 3. WORK ELEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, supplies, services, equipment, project management, permits, and contract/procurement administration necessary to perform all work in accordance with the PWS. The Contractor shall conduct all work in accordance with all pertinent state, local and federal regulations and accepted work plans. The Contractor’s work areas and activities at the site shall be subject to inspection without announcement by the

Navy. The Contractor’s proposal should be presented in a format that addresses each work element required for successful completion of the project objectives.

B. The estimate shall include the following work elements:

WORK ELEMENT 1: PROJECT MANAGEMENT

WORK ELEMENT 2: PROJECT PLANS

WORK ELEMENT 3: FIELDWORK ON GUAM

WORK ELEMENT 4: FIELDWORK ON TINIAN MLA

WORK ELEMENT 5: RECORDS AND REPORTS

C. WORK ELEMENT 1: PROJECT MANAGEMENT

(1) Kickoff Meeting.

i The KTR shall organize a Kickoff Meeting in accordance with SECTION 7: DELIVERABLES.

Upon request and concurrence with the Technical Points of Contact (TPOCs), the meeting may be offsite, via phone call, or Microsoft Teams.

ii The purpose of the Kickoff Meeting is to become acquainted with project personnel, to understand the terms and expectations of the PWS, to review all Work Elements and requirements under this PWS, and to answer general questions/concerns.

iii The KTR shall submit a Kickoff Meeting Agenda in accordance with SECTION 7:

DELIVERABLES. The discussion shall include the introduction of KTR personnel and review of all tasks under each Work Element.

iv The KTR shall provide Kickoff Meeting Minutes that captures details of the discussion, in accordance with SECTION 6.0 DELIVERABLES.

(2) Planning/Coordination Meetings i The KTR shall communicate and facilitate meetings with the TPOCs, as often as necessary, to meet all objectives and work elements within this PWS.

D. WORK ELEMENT 2: PROJECT PERMITS, PLANS, and PASSES

(1) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Permit i The KTR shall provide a copy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Permit that allows project personnel to conduct all activities required under this PWS. Per the permit, the qualified field biologist(s) shall be authorized to independently conduct project activities for the green and hawksbill sea turtles at geographic areas to include the U.S.

Department of the Navy – Naval Facilities Engineering Command JRM managed lands.

(2) Plan of Action and Milestones i The KTR shall prepare and submit a Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) in accordance with SECTION 7: DELIVERABLES. The POAM shall include a tentative schedule for the entire performance period of all surveys to be conducted at NBG, MCBCB, and Tinian

MLA.

ii The POAM shall be summarized in a table. The POAM shall include the Work Elements, requirements, deliverables, and deadlines.

(3) Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis i The KTR shall develop and submit an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) with an Activity

Hazard Analysis (AHA) as an appendix, in accordance with SECTION 7: DELIVERABLES.

The APP shall be developed in the format provided in Appendix A of the EM385-1-1 (30

Nov 2014) US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual for the

“Abbreviated APP for Limited Scope Service, Supply and R&D contracts.” The KTR shall certify to the TPOC and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) that the final APP has been reviewed by all KTR personnel performing tasks under this contract prior to fieldwork activities.

(4) Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Plan i The KTR shall prepare and submit a Draft and Final Hazard Analysis and Critical Control

Plan (HACCP) in accordance with SECTION 7: DELIVERABLES.

ii The HACCP shall address the issue of on-native invasive species that can be purposefully or inadvertently introduced via equipment, foot traffic, vehicles and vessels, and packing materials. The purpose of it is to ensure that invasive species are not moved or introduced while performing activities under this PWS.

(5) Base Access i The KTR shall submit Base Access Requests for all project personnel assigned to this contract in accordance with Section 7: DELIVERABLES. The KTR shall ensure the submission of all required forms and documentation to support the access requests to sites at NBG, MCBCB, and Tinian MLA.

ii Access to certain sites, like Spanish Steps beaches, may require additional forms to complete and submit.

(6) Camera Pass i The KTR shall submit Camera Pass Requests for all necessary project personnel assigned to this contract in accordance with Section 7: DELIVERABLES.

E. WORK ELEMENT 3: FIELDWORK – NBG, MCBCB

(1) Surveys i Under this PWS, eight beaches at NBG and one beach at MCBCB shall be surveyed in accordance with Table 1. A map of each beach at NBG and MCBCB is provided in

Appendix A.

ii At NBG-managed beaches, surveys shall begin 1 JAN 2025.

iii At Haputo Beach (MCBCB), surveys shall begin upon contract award.

Table 1. Survey frequency at NBG- and MCBCB- managed beaches on Guam.

Survey Locations:

Spanish Steps (4 pocket beaches), NBG Dadi Beach, NBG Haputo Beach, MCBCB

Time period Frequency March to August Twice per week December to February Once per week Any time there are active nests or nesting activity Twice per week

Survey Locations:

Gab Gab Beach, NBG San Luis Beach, NBG Tipalao Beach, NBG Family Beach, NBG Polaris Point Beach, NBG Reserve Craft Beach, NBG

Time Period Frequency January to December Once per week Any time there are active nests or nesting activity Twice per week iv The Biologist shall conduct field methods and collect data in accordance with USFWS

Recovery permit TE- 42195A-2 for Joint Region Marianas and the Standard Research

Protocols for Nesting Marine Turtles in the Pacific Islands Region. The KTR shall walk the entire length of each beach along the vegetation line to look for turtle tracks and body pits. Surveys should be conducted during low tides. When nesting activities are observed, the Biologist shall determine if the activity is a nest or non-nesting emergence, photograph the occurrence, record its GPS location (3-m accuracy), determine turtle species, and record any observations indicating nest disturbance (e.g.

poaching, predators, vehicle tracks, storm erosion). Nest inventories shall be conducted after hatchling emergence (or after 70 days of incubation) to determine clutch size, hatching success, and nesting success.

(2) Nest Protection i Each encountered nest shall be protected while allowing hatchlings to escape the nest.

The nest protection measure shall be proposed by the KTR and accepted by the TPOC.

The KTR shall monitor for evidence of predation and disturbance at protected nests with trail cameras. The Government will provide ten trail cameras and ten SD memory cards to the KTR, who shall return the supplies at the end of the contract period. The use of ten trail cameras shall be maximized, with at least one trail camera at Dadi Beach if nest activity is observed. The KTR shall review trail camera footage to provide an accurate record on predator type, predation time, and location of nest.

(3) Data Collection i Field data shall be submitted in accordance with SECTION 7: DELIVERABLES. All data shall be recorded in the appropriate forms (Appendices A and B).

ii The KTR shall submit an electronic Database in accordance with SECTION 7:

DELIVERABLES. The KTR shall transfer and maintain all field data in the Database, i.e.

Excel Workbook. The Database shall contain all prior year data, which will be provided by the Government.

F. WORK ELEMENT 4: FIELDWORK – TINIAN MLA

(1) Surveys i The KTR will conduct twice monthly surveys at all MLA beaches: Unai Chulu, Unai

Lamlam, Unai Babui I and II, Unai Chiget, Unai Masalok, Unai Dangkulo including the main beach and 12 additional pocket beaches, and Barcinas Cove Outer Beach.

ii The KTR shall walk the entire length of each beach along the vegetation line to look for turtle tracks and body pits.

iii When nesting or crawl activities are encountered, the KTR will determine if the activity is a nest or non-nesting emergence, photograph and take GPS coordinates of the location, determine turtle species, and record any observation indicating nest disturbance or threats (poaching, predators, vehicle tracks, storm erosion, etc.) using the Tinian Sea Turtle SOP and data form (2015).

iv Field methods and data collection will follow the Tinian Sea Turtle SOP and data form

(2015).

v Surveys should take advantage of low tides when possible.

vi Surveys of the northern pocket beaches of Unai Dangkulo may be cancelled when high seas/strong currents prevent safe access.

vii Inventory of nests shall be surveyed after hatching (or >70 days incubation) to determine clutch size, hatching and nesting success rate.

G. WORK ELEMENT 5: RECORDS AND REPORTS

(1) Field Data Sheets – NBG, MCBCB, Tinian MLA i The KTR shall submit field data sheets, including the Sea Turtle Nest Activity Sheet

(APPENDIX B) and Sea Turtle Nest Inventory Sheet (APPENDIX C), in accordance with

SECTION 6.0 DELIVERABLES. All field data sheets shall be combined as a single PDF, sorted by beach, nest ID, Nest Activity Sheet, Nest Inventory Sheet. The single, combined PDF shall be added as an Appendix to the Final Report.

(2) Photographs – NBG, MCBCB, Tinian MLA i The KTR shall submit an electronic Photo Repository in accordance with SECTION 7:

DELIVERABLES. The images shall be provided as individual JPEGs in two electronic folders, one for Guam and one for Tinian MLA. The file name shall include a date, location, and nest ID when applicable.

ii The KTR shall also submit all photographs as a single PDF in accordance with SECTION 7:

DELIVERABLES. All photographs (portrait or landscape) shall be uniform in height, width, and quality. Each PDF page shall contain no more than four photographs. The single PDF of photographs shall be submitted as an Appendix to the Final Report.

(3) Monthly Progress Reports – NBG, MCBCB, Tinian MLA i The KTR shall submit a Monthly Progress Report (MPR) in accordance with SECTION 7:

DELIVERABLES. The MPR shall have separate sections for (1) NBG, (2) MCBCB, and (3)

Tinian MLA. The MPR template shall be developed by the KTR and accepted by the

TPOCs. Each MPR shall include summary data, maps of nest activity, and photographs.

ii The photographs shall document each survey conducted at each beach throughout the period of performance. At minimum, the KTR shall submit photos that capture each nest, nesting activity, false crawl, observed nest threats, and nest protective measures.

(4) Monthly Data Workbooks – NBG, MCBCB, Tinian MLA i The KTR shall submit a Monthly Data Workbook in accordance with SECTION 7:

DELIVRABLES. The data shall be organized by location.

(5) Database – NBG, MCBCB, and Tinian MLA i The KTR shall submit a separate monthly Data Workbook for (1) NBG and MCBCB, and

(2) Tinian MLA in accordance with SECTION 6.0 DELIVERABLES. The Workbooks shall contain all information collected on the Sea Turtle Nest Activity Sheet, and Sea Turtle

Nest Inventory Sheet, if applicable. The Workbooks shall be developed by the KTR and shall be accepted by the TPOC.

(6) Final/Annual Reports – NBG, MCBCB, and Tinian MLA i The KTR shall submit separate DRAFT Reports for (1) NBG and MCBCB and (2) Tinian

MLA. One draft FINAL Report for NBG and MCBCB and two (2) draft ANNUAL Reports are required for Tinian MLA during the performance period in accordance with SECTION

7: DELIVERABLES. Each DRAFT Report shall be clear, concise, accurate, and well organized with sections including Abstract, Background, Methods, Results, Discussion and Recommendations.

ii The Discussion shall present an in-depth analysis of the results by incorporating current studies and prior year reports. Recommendations shall include informative actions in support of protecting sea turtles, maintaining habitat, and improving nesting success.

iii Each DRAFT Report shall include summary tables, figures, and maps that contain current and prior year data; tables, charts and figures should be summarized by calendar year.

The DRAFT Report shall include annual maps that depict nest activity, predation, and inundation at beaches with nesting activity. The Appendices shall include Field Data

Sheets, Photo Repository, and USFWS Permit, as applicable.

iv The KTR shall incorporate all Government comments prior to submitting final versions of a FINAL or ANNUAL Report in accordance with the deliverables schedule. If comments are not addressed without justification and acceptance by the TPOC, the FINAL/ANNUAL

Report will be rejected by the TPOC.

(7) Geospatial Information System Data i The KTR shall submit Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) data in accordance with

SECTION 7: DELIVERABLES. GIS Data shall adhere to the Geospatial Information Service

Requirements for Joint Region Marianas (APPENDIX D).

SECTION 4. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS

A. The KTR shall assign a Project Manager (PM) specifically for this project. The PM must have expertise and relevant experience at a comparable level of responsibility in projects of similar size, scope and complexity and must have the following minimum qualifications: five (5) years’ experience working on sea turtle projects; possession of or ability to acquire a USFWS Section

10 Recovery permit authorizing nest inventories.

B. The PM shall provide project oversight and coordination for all associated tasks; maintain budget coordination, tracking, and reporting.

C. The KTR shall submit a properly-prepared quarterly invoice in electronic format to the TPOCs and COR via email, with the submission of each Progress Report.

D. The KTR shall immediately notify (i.e. within 24 hours) the COR/TPOC of any problems that prevent the scheduled field work; weather conditions, equipment failures, and site conditions can create unforeseen unsafe working conditions. Any concerns encountered at the field sites shall be immediately reported (i.e. within 24 hours) to the COR/TPOC.

E. The KTR shall be responsible for the professional quality and technical accuracy of all work submitted under this contract.

F. Reports shall be free of typographical errors, grammatical errors, inappropriate “cut and paste” inserts, formatting inconsistencies, and incorrectly labeled tables and figures. Reports shall provide proper citations for all documents referenced. If, during Government review, more than five of such errors are found, the document will be rejected.

G. The KTR shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or deficiencies in its work product and other services that do not meet professional standards. The standard of care required is that the KTR must exercise the necessary degree of skill, ability and judgment that is expected of a member of the profession acting under similar circumstances at the national level.

H. The KTR shall submit digital photographs with camera settings at the highest resolution possible. The KTR shall ensure the graphic, figure, or table matches are accurate. The charts and figure shall match the data recorded in the database.

I. The KTR shall not make direct contact with any other individuals, commands, military activities, and or regulatory agencies without prior notification and acceptance by the Government.

J. All technical and scientific data, including but not limited to source files, text files, photographic content, GIS data, and other content developed by the KTR are contemplated to be developed with Government funding and not Private funding. The KTR shall provide all such technical data and computer software deliverables with Unlimited Rights.

SECTION 5. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL

A. The Government will provide the following documents, by request:

(1) Prior Year Reports

(2) Prior Year Data

B. Aside from response to requests for information, comments on submittals, or other information as described herein, the Government does not intend to furnish additional information. All information gathering is the responsibility of the KTR.

C. Aside from trail cameras for Section E(2), the Government will not furnish any equipment or facilities for KTR use during this effort. The KTR shall provide the necessary hardware, software, GPS device, personnel, materials, and facilities to perform all work elements specified by this

PWS.

SECTION 6. POINT OF CONTACTS

A. Technical Points of Contact (TPOC)

(1) Anjelica Perez – NBG, MCBCB

Natural Resources Specialist, NAVFAC Marianas

671-333-1104

Anjelicaclaire.u.perez.civ@us.navy.mil

(2) Jill Liske-Clark – Tinian MLA

Natural Resources Specialist, NAVFAC Marianas

671-687-0600

Jill.j.liske-clark.civ@us.navy.mil

(3) Adrienne Loerzel – MCBCB

Forest Enhancement Program Manager

671-355-8058 adrienne.m.loerzel.civ@us.navy.mil

B. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

(1) Jill Liske-Clark

Natural Resources Specialist, NAVFAC Marianas

671-687-0600

Jill.j.liske-clark.civ@us.navy.mil

C. Contract Specialist

(1) Tavia Manglona

Contract Specialist EV CON3B, NAVFAC Marianas

671-339-5063

Taviadori.d.manglona.civ@us.navy.mil mailto:Anjelicaclaire.u.perez.civ@us.navy.mil mailto:Jill.j.liske-clark.civ@us.navy.mil mailto:adrienne.m.loerzel.civ@us.navy.mil mailto:Taviadori.d.manglona.civ@us.navy.mil

SECTION 7. DELIVERABLES

Table 2. Schedule of deliverables under this PWS.

Item

Deliverable

PWS Reference Paragraph

File Type

Quantity

Due Date

Section 3.C WORK ELEMENT 1: PROJECT MANAGEMENT

1 Kick-off Meeting Section 3.C(1) .pdf 1 Within 5 business days of contract award

2 Kick-off Meeting Minutes

Section 3.C(1) .pdf 1 Within 2 days of the kick-off Meeting

SECTION 3.D WORK ELEMENT 2: PROJECT PERMITS, PLANS, and PASSES

4 Permit (USFWS) Section 3.D(1) .pdf 1 Within 5 days of contract award

3 Plan of Action and Milestones

Section 3.D(2) .pdf 1 Within 5 business days of contract award

5 Accident Prevention Plan

Section 3.D(3) .docx .pdf

1 Within 5 business days of contract award

6 Activity Hazard Analysis

Section 3.D(4) .docx .pdf

1 Within 5 business days of contract award

18 Base Access Forms

Section 3.D(5) .pdf 1 Within 3 business days of receipt of required forms

19 Camera Pass Forms

Section 3.D(6) .pdf 1 Within 3 business days of receipt of required forms

SECTION 3.E WORK ELEMENT 3: FIELDWORK – NBG, MCBCB

Fieldwork Tasks

(NBG)

Section 3.E(1)-(3) NA NA 1 JAN 2025

Fieldwork Tasks

(MCBCB)

Section 3.E(1)-(3) NA NA Upon contract award

SECTION 3.F WORK ELEMENT 4: FIELDWORK – TINIAN MLA

Fieldwork Tasks (Tinian MLA)

Section 3.F(1) NA NA Upon contract award

SECTION 3.G WORK ELEMENT 5: RECORDS AND REPORTS

7 Field Data Sheets (combined PDF)

Section 3.G(1) .pdf 1 Concurrent with Final/Annual Reports

9 Photo Repository (electronic Folder)

Section 3.G(2) .jpg 1 Concurrent with Final/Annual Reports

10 Photo Repository (combined PDF)

Section 3.G(2) .pdf 1 Concurrent with DRAFT and Final/Annual Reports

11 Monthly Progress Reports

Section 3.G(3) .pdf 1 10th day following the reporting month

12 Monthly Data Workbooks

Section 3.G(4) .xlsx 1 10th day following the reporting month

Item

Deliverable

PWS Reference Paragraph

File Type

Quantity

Due Date

13 CY25 Draft Final Database

Section 3.G(5) .xlsx 1 By January 15th, 2026

14 CY25 Final Database

Section 3.G(5) .xlsx 1 Within two weeks from receipt of comments

15 CY25 Draft Final Report (NBG &

MCBCB)

Section 3.G(6) .docx .pdf

1 By January 15th, 2026

16 CY25 Final Report

(NBG & MCBCB)

Section 3.G(6) .pdf .docx

2 Within two weeks from receipt of comments

17 CY24 Draft Annual Report (Tinian

MLA)

Section 3.G(6) .docx 1 By January 15th annually

CY24 Final Annual Report (Tinian

MLA)

Section 3.G(6) .pdf .docx

1 Within two weeks from receipt of comments

18 CY25 Draft Annual Report (Tinian

MLA)

Section 3.G(6) .docx 1 By January 15th annually

CY25 Draft Annual Report (Tinian

MLA)

Section 3.G(6) .pdf .docx

1 Within two weeks from receipt of comments

17 GIS Data (REF:

Appendix D)

Section 3.G(7) - 1 By January 15th annually

SECTION 8. SECTION 8: PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT, PAYMENT SUMMARY, OFFER SCHEDULE

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for achieving the performance objectives in this PWS and successfully performing all the tasks required for successful performance.

B. Payments shall be made to the Contractor upon completion of the following:

(1) Verification that the corresponding performance standards and Acceptable Quality Levels defined below have been satisfactorily achieved, and

(2) Submission of a properly prepared invoice. Invoices that fail to meet the requirements of this paragraph and/or the invoicing or prompt payment clauses of the contract may be rejected in their entirety.

(3) If a task associated with a work element is eliminated or not necessary for accomplishing project completion, the contract shall be modified and the payment amount associated with that task shall not be paid to Contractor.

(4) Failure to demonstrate that the performance objectives are achieved and the work elements are complete may result in non-payment of the final work element and/or a negative evaluation.

Performance Standard Acceptable Quality Level

(AQL)

Assessment Method Performance Payment and Incentive

SECTION 2.1 WORK ELEMENT 1 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT

KTR schedules, facilitates a Kick-off Meeting

KTR provides Kick- off Meeting Agenda prior to meeting

KTR submits accurate and detailed Kick-off Meeting Minutes

KTR submits POAM that covers all work elements and deliverables

100% Navy acceptance

Review of Kick-off Meeting Agenda;

Navy acceptance by COR

Review of Kick-off Meeting Minutes;

Navy acceptance by COR

Review of POAM;

Navy acceptance by COR

Lump sum payable as a percentage of completion of each deliverable under this Work Element.

SECTION 2.2 WORK ELEMENT 2 – PROJECT PLANS

KTR submits copy of USFWS Permit

KTR submits Accident Prevention Plan (APP)

KTR submits Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

Biologist possesses proper permit

100% Navy acceptance

Review of permit;

Navy acceptance by

COR

Review of APP; Navy acceptance by COR

Review of AHA; Navy acceptance by COR

Lump sum payable as a percentage of completion of each deliverable under this Work Element.

SECTION 2.3 WORK ELEMENT 3 – GUAM FIELDWORK

KTR performs field surveys at all beaches in accordance with Table 2

KTR protects all nests observed

KTR monitors for nest predation and disturbance

100% Navy acceptance

Announced and unannounced field inspections.

Review of data/photos in all submissions; Navy acceptance by COR

Lump sum payable as a percentage of completion of each task under this Work Element.

SECTION 2.3 WORK ELEMENT 4 – TINIAN FIELDWORK

KTR performs field surveys at all beaches according to schedule

KTR monitors for nest predation and disturbance

100% Navy acceptance

Announced and unannounced field inspections.

Review of data/photos in all submissions; Navy acceptance by COR

Lump sum payable as a percentage of completion of each task under this Work Element.

SECTION 2.4 WORK ELEMENT 5 – RECORDS AND REPORTS

Performance Standard Acceptable Quality Level

(AQL)

Assessment Method Performance Payment and Incentive

KTR submissions are free from major deficiencies:

missing information as specified in the PWS

KTR submissions are free from minor deficiencies:

typographical errors;

grammatical errors; “cut and paste” errors; formatting inconsistences; incorrectly labeled tables and figures

KTR submissions are professional quality and technically accurate

KTR submissions are well-organized, well- written, coherent, cohesive, and can be comprehended by the general public

KTR submissions contain accurate and consistent data

KTR photographs are high-quality images

100% Navy acceptance

Review of all KTR report submissions;

Navy acceptance by

COR

Review of all KTR data, tables, figures, maps; Navy acceptance by COR

Review of GIS data;

Navy acceptance by

COR

No major deficiencies in each

KTR submission; Navy acceptance by COR

No more than five minor deficiencies in each KTR submission;

Navy acceptance by

COR

Review of photographs; Navy acceptance by COR

Lump sum payable as a percentage of completion through submission of each deliverable to Navy with the following milestone limits in the payment schedule:

50% of the proposed task cost upon submission of monthly Progress Reports and monthly Data Workbooks

30% of the proposed task cost upon submission of the DRAFT Database and DRAFT Report

20% of the proposed task cost upon acceptance of the FINAL Database and FINAL Report

SECTION 9. SECTION 9: REFERENCES

A. Endangered Species Act (ESA; 16 USC 1531 et seq.)

B. 5 Guam Code Annotated CH.63 Fish, Game, Forestry & Conservation

C. Executive Order 13751 Safeguarding the Nation From the Impacts of Invasive Species

D. Joint Region Marianas Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan, Update May 2022

E. USFWS Recovery permit TE-42195A-2 for Joint Region Marianas

F. Standard Research Protocols for Nesting Marine Turtles in the Pacific Islands Region

G. EM385-1-1 US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements, 30 Nov 2014

SECTION 10. SECTION 10: APPENDICES

A. Appendix A: Maps of survey locations at NBG and MCBCB

B. Appendix B: Sea Turtle Nest Activity Form

C. Appendix C: Sea Turtle Nest Inventory Form

D. Appendix D: Geospatial Information Service Requirements for Joint Region Marianas