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ANNA SARAH BELLINGER 757-322-4920

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PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

COMNAVFACSYSCOM ATLANTIC

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SOLICITATION

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.5. DATE ISSUED

06 May 2021

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES MAX

QUANTITY

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0001 UNDEFINED Each Munitions Response Actions

CPAF

The Contractor shall perform Munitions Response Actions at Vieques, Puerto Rico and other sites in NAVFAC's Area of Responsibility and Worldwide as required in Section C and applicable task order specifications.

The guaranteed minimum of $10,000.00 for the entire contract period (including options if exercised) will be satisfied with the award fo the initial task order. The total maximum value of this contract is $95,000,000.00 including all options (if exercised).

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: Z2QA

MAX COST

BASE FEE

SUBTOTAL MAX COST + BASE

MAX AWARD FEE

TOTAL MAX COST + FEE

CONTRACT MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CONTRACT VALUE

The minimum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not be less than the minimum quantity and contract value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not exceed the maximum quantity and contract value stated in the following table.

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

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$10,000.00 $95,000,000.00

DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND ORDER VALUE

The minimum quantity and order value for each Delivery/Task Order issued shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for each Delivery/Task Order issued shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.

MINIMUM

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$1,000.00 $95,000,000.00

CLIN DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CLIN ORDER VALUE

The minimum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.

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Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work Statement for

Munitions Response Actions at Vieques, Puerto Rico and Other Sites in NAVFAC’s Area of Responsibility or Worldwide

PART 1.0 – GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK AND OBJECTIVES

1.1 OBJECTIVES

The objective of this procurement is to conduct munitions response actions to allow lands and waters potentially impacted by munitions to be safely used for their planned purpose. The work includes Munitions Response Action services to be performed predominately at former Navy facilities on Vieques, Puerto Rico. Work may also be performed at other sites located within the area of responsibility of the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, including the continental United States, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia, Hawaii, Far East, Pacific, and other locations as required by the Government. The contractor may, on occasion, be required to perform multiple tasks worldwide for any U.S. Government Agency. The munitions response actions may include investigations, removal actions, and remedial actions in terrestrial areas (on or beneath the land surface) and/or aquatic environments (marsh areas, surf zones, intertidal areas, ocean, lakes, or other underwater areas.) The contractor shall perform services that include safely locating, identifying, recovering, evaluating, managing, and performing final disposition of munitions and other debris removed from the site as designated in individual task orders. All work under this contract shall be in accordance with the applicable publications specified in Attachment JL.1. Definitions of the terminology for Munitions Response Actions are provided as Attachment JL.1.

1.2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The contractor shall be familiar with, understand and have prior experience (recent and relevant) executing projects within the regulatory process (CERCLA and/or RCRA) and phases (i.e., PA, SI, EECA, RI/FS, NTCRA, TCRA, etc.) normally utilized to perform munitions response actions. Contractor shall be familiar with, understand and have prior experience (recent and relevant) in performing the specific tasks anticipated to be performed under this contract, including but not limited to those described below.

1.2.1 Munitions Response Actions. This acquisition encourages integrated approaches for safe and cost effective munitions response actions. The Contractor will perform this work in accordance with the Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board (DDESB) requirements, the Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP), the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), the National Contingency Plan (NCP), and other applicable laws and regulations. The Contractor shall, depending upon the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for any individual task order (TO), conduct all aspects of munitions response, which may include but are not limited to: field surveys, site visits, interviews with knowledgeable persons, required work plans, required safety and health plans, completion/after action reports, investigation reports, site monitoring, removal actions, remedial actions, innovative technologies, and final disposition of any material documented as safe (MDAS) or other debris resulting from munitions response activities. The munitions response actions may be conducted in terrestrial or aquatic environments (marsh areas, surf zones, intertidal areas, ocean, lakes, or other underwater areas).

Additionally, the munitions response work may involve working with other Navy support or oversight contractors during any of the phases of work and may include performing anomaly avoidance for support or oversight activities (e.g., biological surveys, site visits, construction, hazardous/toxic waste assessments, remediation projects, archaeological studies, flora and fauna studies, geotechnical studies, emergency response plans, public evacuation, safety plans and execution, public coordination, and other environmental and/or engineering studies). The work may involve but not be limited to disciplines in the following areas: explosive safety, hazardous/toxic waste management, noise quality, air quality, water quality, risk assessment, occupational health, industrial hygiene, safety, and public health. The Contractor will conduct such work with a primary emphasis on assisting the Navy to be in compliance with environmental laws and regulations while avoiding safety mishaps and meeting budgets and schedules.

Successfully conducting this work will result in:

1) Acceptable quality assurance findings;

2) Technically sound and accurately written documentation resulting in expedited review and comment periods;

3) Innovative approaches to effectively conducting work that results in accelerated schedules and cost savings;

4) Work approaches and safety processes that eliminate safety mishaps;

5) Team work approaches that result in seamless and uninterrupted work among the Navy, other contractors, and stakeholders; and

6) Collection and reporting of accurate data easily utilized by multiple project team entities.

1.2.2 Hazardous, Toxic and Radiological Waste (HTRW) and Chemical Warfare Materiel (CWM) at Munitions Response Sites. During a munitions response, the contractor may encounter HTRW material or non-stockpile CWM. HTRW material may be in munitions, containers, landfills, Open Burning / Open Detonation (OB/OD) areas, ground spills, surface water, groundwater, soils, sediments, or other locations. In such situations, the following shall apply. If suspected HTRW of unknown origin and nature is encountered the contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and/or the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The contractor shall take necessary actions to protect the safety of his workforce, the public, and environment. During conventional Munitions Response operations, if the contractor identifies or suspects CWM, the contractor shall immediately withdraw upwind from the work area and notify the appropriate personnel as identified in each Task Order.

1.2.3 Permits. The contractor shall obtain the permits and licenses necessary to conduct operations including, but not limited to, building permits, blaster's licenses, and Department of Transportation (DOT) permits for transport of Material Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard (MPPEH) and HTRW (including munitions and related explosives material) on public highways. All permit acquisition and requirements will be coordinated with the Government personnel, unless specifically necessary for the operations of the contractor.

1.2.4 Explosives Permits. The prime contractor shall hold a current Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) permit to purchase, transport and manage explosives.

1.2.5 Guidance. All work under this contract shall be in accordance with the applicable publications specified in Attachment JL.1. The Contractor shall use the latest version of each referenced document or procedure. The Contractor's Health and Safety Program and Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) shall comply with and reflect appropriate requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), specifically 29 CFR 19 10 (especially 29 CFR 1 9 1 0.1 20) and 29 CFR 1 926; the latest version of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM-385-1-1; the latest version of the Department of the Navy Environmental Restoration Program (NERP) Manual; the latest version of OPNAV INST 5090.1; and any other relevant federal, state, and local regulations.

1.2.6 Quality Management. The contractor is responsible for the control of product quality and for offering to the Government for acceptance only those products and services that conform to contractual requirements.

1.3 PROGRAM AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

1.3.1 Cooperative Management. NAVFAC programs are conducted utilizing multiple entities to achieve remediation goals. The contractor (management, field, and administrative staff) will work cooperatively with NAVFAC management staff and support entities that may include, but are not limited to NAVFAC project management and field management support, contracted Title 2 Services, and other contractors or project team entities.

1.3.2 Program Management. The contractor shall designate a program manager for the overall contract who provides a single point of contact for the Contracting Officer or designated representative, provides programmatic reporting to the Navy, and who can address overall management and contracting issues. Successful program management includes managing the overall quality of the program and delivery (including management and technical quality), managing the contract schedule and capacity to achieve the program objectives, and effectively communicating with the Contracting Officer or designated representative to resolve program issues in a timely manner.

1.3.3 Project Management. The contractor shall execute each task under the direction of a Project Manager (PM) who shall ensure that all work is accomplished with adequate internal controls and review procedures to eliminate conflicts, errors, and omissions and ensure the accuracy of all output. The Contractor PM shall answer all questions from the Contracting Officer or designated representative pertaining to the task during the life of each task order.

The Contractor PM shall coordinate all administrative and cost accounting details of all task orders. This position is not considered the technical lead position. The Contractor PM shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on the task specific needs. Successful project management will result in timely and effective project execution within budget; effective management of change; management and delivery meeting agreed to quality standards; and proactively addressing safety on all task order tasks to eliminate safety mishaps.

1.4 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

During the progress of the work, the Contractor may be called upon by the Government to produce preliminary field data and information that is deemed necessary to satisfy Government needs. The Contractor shall provide data from this project to the extent that such requests do not delay the overall schedule of the project. The Contractor shall be prepared to support and participate in various public forums as specified by the Government. This would include, but not be restricted to, assistance in compiling presentation data and expert technical support during public information meetings, Restoration Advisory Board sessions, interagency coordination, and other activities as defined by the Government. The Contractor shall be responsible for accuracy and validity of the data. In the event of controversy or court challenge of the report(s), the Contractor may be required to testify on behalf of the Government in support of report(s) findings. The Contractor shall be expected to investigate properly, appropriately, adequately, safely, and thoroughly all areas and sources of information pertinent to the objective analysis of the work tasks specified in each task order with no “after-the-fact” findings, excluding those outside of the control of the Contractor. The report and execution of investigation shall be done in an objective and dispassionate manner delineating fact and opinion. Interpretation shall be presented as arguments clearly identifying assumptions, premises, biases, and logic. Hypotheses shall be identified as such. All technical terms used in the report shall be defined. Concise, but complete description detailing the data, methods, conclusions, and recommendations shall be based on professional judgments of recognized experts in their field of research. All personnel conducting work on a Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP) site or a hazardous/toxic waste site shall have the appropriate training, personal protection and safety course as specified by CFR 1910.20 and any other applicable requirements.

Per DoD policy, contractors performing Advanced Geophysical Classification (AGC) must be accredited under the DoD Advanced Geophysical Classification Accreditation Program (DAGCAP).

PART 2.0 – SPECIFIC SERVICES AND TASKS

2.1 Task Orders (TOs). For each TO under this contract the Government will provide a specific PWS describing the work required, performance metrics, the schedule, the types and numbers of submittals, and review schedule.

The contractor shall, upon receipt of an order, supply all personnel, tools, equipment, communications, transportation, materials and supervision (except as otherwise noted) to integrate, manage, and execute all specified aspects of the TO. All TOs will have established performance criteria.

2.2 Site Visits. A site visit may be authorized by the Contracting Officer, or designated representative, to assist in the preparation of the initial Work Plan (WP) for field activities. A Site Health and Safety Plan (SHSP) shall be prepared by the contractor and submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and approved prior to the site visit. During the site visit, particular attention shall be directed to environmentally sensitive areas and concerns that shall be explicitly addressed in the Work Plan. Anomaly avoidance will be conducted and no intentional contact with munitions and explosives of concern (MEC) can be made during the visit. The site visit team shall include a Senior UXO Supervisor who will be assigned to the subsequent munitions response efforts when possible.

2.3 Work Plans. The contractor shall prepare and submit, for COR approval, a work plan (WP), a Uniform Federal Policy-Sampling and Analysis Plan (UFP-SAP), or a Uniform Federal Policy-Quality Assurance Project Plan (UFP- QAPP) describing how the required effort will be accomplished as required by individual TOs. The contractor may not mobilize to the site or begin working until approval and a Notice to Proceed (NTP) has been issued. The Contractor shall prepare, implement, and enforce for each site described in the TO, a Site Health and Safety Plan (SHSP). The Contractor shall ensure that health and safety provisions are followed by their subcontractors, suppliers, and support personnel. The Contractor's Health and Safety Program and SHSPs shall comply with and reflect appropriate requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), specifically 29 CFR 1910 (especially 29 CFR 1910.120) and 29 CFR 1926; the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1 (latest edition); the Department of the Navy Environmental Restoration Program Manual (latest edition); and any other relevant federal, state, and local regulations. Where regulations or requirements conflict, the most stringent standards will apply. The Contractor shall comply with the applicable portions of the most current version of DoD 4145.26-M, Contractors Safety Requirements for Ammunition and Explosives, and NAVSEA OP 5, Volume 1, Ammunition and Explosives Ashore Safety Regulations for Handling, Storing, Production, Renovation and Shipping. The Contractor shall prepare and submit, when required, an Explosive Safety Submission (ESS) or ESS Determination as required by individual TOs in accordance with guidelines per the most current version of NOSSA Instruction 8020.15.

2.4 Preconstruction Meetings. A preconstruction meeting will be held prior to the start of each field effort, and the notice to proceed will be given at this meeting. Contractor key personnel and Navy COR and/or Contracting Officer shall be present at the preconstruction meeting.

2.5 Task Activities. Typical activities under task orders to this contract may include, but are not limited to those given below and may be requested to be performed in the surface and/or subsurface of terrestrial and/or aquatic environments (marsh areas, surf zones, intertidal areas, ocean, lakes, or other underwater areas):

1) Munitions and Explosives of Concern (MEC) Removal and Remedial Actions. Provide the necessary personnel and equipment to locate, gain access, identify, recover, store, and, if directed, apply final disposal, destruction, and/or treatment procedures to all MPPEH, HTRW and CWM in both terrestrial and aquatic environments (marsh areas, surf zones, intertidal areas, ocean, lakes, or other underwater areas). Provide vegetation removal as needed to support munitions clearance efforts. The procedures used during munitions response actions shall comply with those contained in the approved WP or UFPSAP.

2) GIS and Data Management. Maintain munitions response records in a database and provide mapping and analysis through Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

3) Anomaly Avoidance. Support to field operations as necessary to avoid surface or subsurface MPPEH.

4) Munitions Investigations. Investigate surface and subsurface areas to identify and determine size, composition, depth, location and condition of MEC. Conduct non-intrusive visual surveys of potential or known munitions response areas.

5) Environmental Investigations. Conduct or support environmental investigations being conducted by other contractors or entities that require avoidance, transect evaluations, emergency disposal or removal of MEC, anomaly reacquisition, or anomaly excavation.

6) Pilot Tests and/or Treatability Studies. Conduct or support tests to evaluate approaches to conducting munitions response, including applicability of various equipment types, effectiveness of a specified treatment, evaluation of disposal techniques, or other related investigation or remedial work approaches.

7) Third party Quality Assurance (QA) oversight. Perform QA oversight of munitions field work performed by a third party.

8) Geophysical Surveys. Perform analog and digital geophysical surveys using instruments capable of detecting and locating subsurface anomalies on land and underwater.

9) Advanced Geophysical Classification (AGC). Perform cued and dynamic geophysical surveys using instruments capable of detecting and locating subsurface anomalies as well as identifying the anomaly source(s).

10) Perform Controlled Burn Activities. Conduct controlled burning of vegetation to support safe and efficient removal operations at munitions sites.

11) MPPEH Management and Disposal. The contractor shall furnish all necessary personnel and equipment to manage and dispose of MPPEH. MPPEH will be visually inspected by UXO personnel and will be determined to be material documented as safe (MDAS) or as material documented as an explosive hazard (MDEH) and will be treated according to approved plans. All recovered material will be treated and handled in accordance with DoD 4160.21-M and DoD 4160.21-M-1.

12) MDAS Processing. Conduct demilitarization of recovered MDAS to make them suitable for recycling or other disposal.

13) Underwater Assessment. Conduct underwater assessment surveys, which may include: side scan sonar, magnetometer surveys, and remote or un-manned sensors, manned sensors, visual observations, or other technologies. Prepare underwater dive plans.

14) Community Relations. Assist in public meetings by providing technical support to the Navy for communication to the public of all munitions response activities being conducted by the contractor.

15) Range Maintenance. Provide support at active military ranges as necessary, which may include range clearance and/or refurbishment.

16) Support Facilities. Install and operate support facilities; i.e., site project office, command post, decontamination facilities, roads, and utilities.

17) Technical Project Planning and Support. As requested, participate in meetings with Navy personnel, regulatory agencies, restoration advisory boards, and other stakeholders to provide technical support regarding munitions response.

18) Support to Other DoD and Federal Agencies. Provide munitions response assistance on an as needed basis to other DoD and Federal Agencies, within the area of responsibility (AOR) defined by this performance work statement.

19) Explosives Acquisition and Management. Transport, store, and manage explosives as required for munitions response activities.

20) Explosive Safety Submission (ESS) and After Action Report (AAR). Develop ESS and ESSDR as required for munitions response. Following completion of the work described in the ESS, develop an AAR to officially close out the ESS. Develop other reports for munitions response activities as required.

21) Sediment and Erosion Control. Prepare sediment and erosion control plans and implement control measures as required.

PART 3.0 - PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Review of Resumes. The Government reserves the right to review the resumes of Contractor employees performing under the contract solely for the purpose of ascertaining their qualifications relative to the personnel qualification terms of the contract. Accordingly, the Contractor shall furnish such resumes to the Contracting Officer upon request. If a college degree is specified as required, the degree must be from a U.S. accredited university or demonstrate that the degree from a foreign university is recognized by a U.S. engineering board, a U.S. Health and Safety Board, or a U.S. Board of Industrial Hygiene, as applicable. Prior to working under this contract all key personnel and UXO personnel, shall be approved by the Contracting Officer or designated representative. Federal employees, military or civilian, shall not be employed by the contractor in performance of any work under the contract (i.e., during off duty hours, regular hours, or while on annual leave.)

3.2 Contractor Work Force Responsibility. The Contractor shall organize, furnish, maintain, supervise, and direct a work force which, within the limitation of the provisions of the contract, is thoroughly capable and qualified to effectively perform the work set forth in the contract.

3.3 Key Personnel Changes.

3.3.1 Substitution Limitations. The Contractor shall assign to this contract those key personnel whose resumes were submitted and approved by the Government. No substitutions shall be made except in accordance with this clause.

3.3.2 Conditions for Substitutions, Deletions, or Additions. The Contractor agrees that during the first 180 days of the contract performance period, no key personnel whose resumes were provided with the technical proposal shall be substituted or deleted unless such changes are necessitated by an individual’s sudden illness, death, or termination of employment. In any of these events, the Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer. In addition, substitutions of all key personnel and UXO personnel shall be approved in advance by the Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutions shall have qualifications that are equal to or higher than the qualifications of the person to be replaced. Proposed substitutions, deletions, or additions shall be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, at least 15 days in advance, (45 days if security clearance is to be obtained), with the following information:

(a) a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating proposed substitutions or additions,

(b) a complete resume for the proposed substitute or addition,

(c) for a substitution request, a qualification comparison matrix comparing the qualifications of the existing personnel with that of the one being proposed, and

(d) any other information requested by the Contracting Officer.

The Contracting Officer will evaluate such requests and notify the Contractor in writing of approval or disapproval.

3.3.3 Key Personnel List. The list of key personnel may be amended from time to time by contract modification to either add, delete, or substitute personnel in accordance with key personnel substitution requirements specified herein. The Contractor shall submit a list of key personnel with the technical proposal.

3.4 Personnel Training. The Contractor shall have personnel with the requisite skills to perform the requirements of this contract. Therefore, the Government will not allow, nor reimburse as direct costs, those costs associated with the training of Contractor personnel in any effort to initially attain requirements of this contract. If allowable under FAR Part 31, these costs may be included as indirect costs. Attendance at workshops or symposiums is considered training for purposes of this clause. The Contractor shall establish an explosive certification and documentation process for all Contractor and subcontractor personnel working within exclusion zones.

3.5 Key Personnel and Other Personnel.

3.5.1 Program Management Key Personnel. The Contractor shall provide Program Management Key Personnel to perform the duties of the following key positions. See Paragraph 3.6 for duties and minimum required qualifications.

The personnel performing the required duties shall meet the minimum qualifications for that key position.

• Program Manager (Resume) *

• Program Quality Control Manager (Resume)*

• Corporate Health and Safety Manager

• Program Geophysicist

*A resume for this labor category is required to be submitted with the contractor’s technical proposal in accordance with Section L of the solicitation.

3.5.2 Project Level Key Personnel. The following personnel may be specified as project level key personnel in individual Task Orders. See Paragraph 3.6 for duties and minimum required qualifications. The personnel performing the required duties shall meet the minimum qualifications for that key position.

• Project Manager

• Project/UXO Manager - Site

• Senior UXO Supervisor (SUXOS)

• Contract Administration Manager

• UXO Safety Officer (UXOSO)

• UXO Quality Control Specialist (UXOQCS)

3.5.3 Other Personnel. The following personnel may be required for the work effort under specific Task Orders.

See Paragraph 3.6 for duties and minimum required qualifications.

• UXO Technician I

• UXO Technician II

• UXO Technician III

• UXO Dive Supervisor

• UXO Diver I

• UXO Diver II

• UXO Diver III

• UXO Dive Tender

• Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic

3.5.4 Scientific Disciplines. The following personnel may be required for the work effort under specific Task Orders. See Paragraph 3.6 for duties and minimum required qualifications.

• Project Geophysicist

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Manager

• Junior Engineer

• Staff Engineer

• Senior Engineer

• Junior Scientist

• Staff Scientist

• Senior Scientist

3.6 Personnel Qualifications. The contractor selected for this contract shall have experienced (recent and relevant) personnel to perform, or provide the services outlined above.

3.6.1 Program Manager. The Contractor shall designate a Program Manager, meeting the requirements of the Project Manager, for the overall contract who provides a single Point of Contact (POC) for the Contracting Officer and the Navy Technical Representative, provides programmatic reporting to NAVFAC, and who can address overall management and contracting issues. This person shall have at least five (5) years of experience in managing all types of Environmental Remediation, to include HTRW soil and groundwater remediation as well as munitions response, at a minimum.

3.6.2 Program Quality Control Manager. The Contractor shall designate a Program Quality Control Manager with documented training and with at least three (3) years of experience in directly related work, and who can address overall quality management, quality control/assurance, quality auditing, and process improvement. The Program Quality Control Manager assures overall quality of contract deliverables and general contract compliance.

3.6.3 Corporate Health and Safety Manager. The Contractor shall designate a Corporate Health and Safety Manager who shall meet the Office of Personnel Management Standards for the Safety and Occupational Health Specialist/Manager Series GS-018 or Safety Engineer Series GS 803 and be certified by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals or be a Registered Professional Engineer, with at least five (5) years of experience in directly related work, and who can address overall health and safety issues.

3.6.4 Program Geophysicist. The Contractor shall designate a Senior Geophysicist who shall be responsible for geophysical survey design, dynamic data collection, cued data collection, interpretation and reporting of geophysical data, developing a verification plan, and all aspects of quality control. This individual has overall responsibility for implementation, and management of all geophysical investigations required for the work effort related to munitions, but may not necessarily be on-site full time. This individual shall be the geophysicist-of-record for the project. The Program Geophysicist shall demonstrate having, at a minimum, the following qualifications: (1) A degree in geophysics, engineering geophysics, or closely related field or equivalent demonstrated proficiency with advanced geophysical methods and concepts related to munitions response, and possess 5 years of experience directly related to the geophysical mapping, detection, and discrimination of buried munitions. (2) Experienced with the theoretical and practical aspects of detecting and selecting a wide range of targets of interest (TOI) and non-targets of interest (non-TOI). (3) Experienced in the selection and utilization of various types of geophysical instruments and ancillary components to include high precision global positioning systems, inertial motion sensors, and the software used to control and integrate the geophysical system as a whole. (4) Shall have, at a minimum, documented experience performing advanced classification using only advanced EMI instrument survey data, to include documented experience processing and analyzing advanced EMI instrument data, and developing and performing or overseeing quality control procedures for advanced EMI data acquisition, analysis and classification processes.

3.6.5 Project Manager. The Contractor shall execute each task under the direction of a Project Manager (PM), who shall ensure that all work is accomplished with adequate internal controls. This individual shall have at least three

(3) years of experience in general contract project management on programs similar in size and complexity to the effort described in the Performance Work Statement. It is desired that the PM have a Project Management certification from a reputable institution, but it is not required. The PM shall serve as the Contractor's single point of contact for the Task Order. The PM shall implement procedures to eliminate conflicts, errors, and omissions and ensure the accuracy of all output. The PM shall maintain close communication and coordination with NAVFAC for the duration of the project, including monthly progress and cost reporting and periodic reports.

3.6.6 Contracts Administration Manager. This individual shall have experience in Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) or Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contracts and should have a minimum of 10 years of federal contracting experience, either working with the Government or for a DoD Contractor.

3.6.7 Senior UXO Supervisor (SUXOS). This individual shall meet the qualifications, and perform the functions, as described in the latest version of Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board Technical Paper 18 (DDESB

TP 18).

3.6.8 UXO Safety Officer (UXOSO). This individual shall meet the qualifications, and perform the functions, as described in the latest version of DDESB TP 18.

3.6.9 UXO Quality Control Specialist (UXOQCS). This individual shall meet the qualifications, and perform the functions, as described in the latest version of DDESB TP 18. In addition, individual shall be able to perform fully all of the functions of the UXO Tech III with the following additions: implementing the UXO specific section of the quality control program for all UXO related work, conducting quality control audits of all UXO and explosives operations for compliance with established procedures, and identifying and ensuring completion of all corrective actions to insure all UXO-related work complies with contractual requirements.

3.6.10 Project/UXO Manager Site. The Project/UXO Manager-Site is the most senior position at the operating site and is responsible to the Project Manager for the safe, efficient and effective execution of all work performed at the operating site. The Project/UXO Manager-Site reports directly to the assigned Project Manager for guidance and direction. Qualifications include at least three (3) years prior supervisory and/or management experience at munitions response sites.

3.6.11 UXO Technician I. This individual shall meet the qualifications and perform the functions described in the latest version of DDESB TP 18.

3.6.12 UXO Technician II. This individual shall meet the qualifications and perform the functions described in the latest version of DDESB TP 18.

3.6.13 UXO Technician III. This individual shall meet the qualifications and perform the functions described in the latest version of DDESB TP 18. Individual shall demonstrate (through prior military EOD experience or similar civilian work) experience in supervising and performing all aspects of munitions response. These aspects must include munitions removal actions, on-site disposal of recovered MPPEH, use of demolition materials, management of stored demolition materials, performing risk hazard analysis, and conducting daily safety briefings.

3.6.14 UXO Dive Supervisor. This individual shall meet the qualifications and perform the functions described in the latest versions of DDESB TP 18 and USACOE EM 385-1-1 Section 30 Diving Operations.

3.6.15 UXO Diver I. This individual shall meet the qualifications and perform the functions described in the latest versions of DDESB TP 18 and USACOE EM 385-1-1 Section 30 Diving Operations.

3.6.16 UXO Diver II. This individual shall meet the qualifications and perform the functions described in the latest versions of DDESB TP 18 and USACOE EM 385-1-1 Section 30 Diving Operations.

3.6.17 UXO Diver III. This individual shall meet the qualifications and perform the functions described in the latest versions of DDESB TP 18 and USACOE EM 385-1-1 Section 30 Diving Operations.

3.6.18 UXO Dive Tender. This individual shall meet the qualifications and perform the functions described in the latest versions of DDESB TP 18 and USACOE EM 385-1-1 Section 30 Diving Operations.

3.6.19 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Paramedic. The EMT-Paramedic administers daily care to project personnel. The EMT-Paramedic will report to the Site Manager regarding administration issues, the Senior UXO Supervisor for field activities, and shall have communications through the UXO Site Safety Officer, but the position ultimately reports to the Corporate Health and Safety Manager. This position shall meet the standards and training required to receive certifications as an EMT-Paramedic for National Registry or State Registry, and Military Medic experience is strongly preferred.

3.6.20 Project Geophysicist. This individual shall have a degree in geophysics, geology, geological engineering, or another scientific field. Geophysicists shall have specific education, training, and experience appropriate for management of all types of geophysical investigations. This individual is responsible for design implementation and management of geophysical surveying but may not be on site full time.

3.6.21 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Manager. This individual shall have a minimum of three (3) years of direct experience managing state of the science computerized GIS.

3.6.22 Junior Engineer. This individual shall have as a minimum an education in the specified engineering discipline and at least one (1) year of experience in their area of expertise.

3.6.23 Staff Engineer. This individual shall have as a minimum an education in the specified engineering discipline with at least three (3) years of experience in their area of professional expertise, and professional registration in the specified discipline.

3.6.24 Senior Engineer. This individual shall have as a minimum an education in the specified engineering discipline with at least seven (7) years of experience in their area of expertise, and professional registration in the specified discipline.

3.6.25 Junior Scientist. This individual shall have an undergraduate degree in geology, hydrogeology, chemistry, biology, or a related scientific discipline and have a minimum of 1 year of experience in their area of expertise.

3.6.26 Staff Scientist. This individual shall have an undergraduate degree in geology, hydrogeology, chemistry, biology, or a related scientific discipline and have a minimum of 3 years of experience in their area of expertise.

3.6.27 Senior Scientist. This individual shall have an undergraduate degree in geology, hydrogeology, chemistry, biology, or a related scientific discipline and have a minimum of 7 years of experience in their area of expertise.

PART 4.0 – CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

4.1 Program Management Personnel. The Contractor shall designate Program Management Personnel to plan, monitor, and control all Task Orders issued under this contract, and to ensure that Task Orders are completed in a timely, cost effective, highly competent manner. Program Management personnel shall be budgeted within each Task Order. The Contractor should not assume that all the Program Management Key Personnel listed in Section 3.5 will be budgeted for each Task Order. The locations, quantities and frequency of the work cannot be predetermined and may vary throughout the course of the contract.

4.2 Contract Management Plan. After contract award, the Contractor will be tasked with submitting a Contract Management Plan for review and approval. The Contract Management Plan shall delineate the management strategy, implementation of contract management systems, and all management functions involved in supporting, monitoring, and controlling project operations. Include appropriate organization charts and describe the program management functions next to names and positions of management personnel assigned to the contract. The plan is also to provide general policy and procedural guidance for all work to be performed. Details regarding the Contract Management Plan will be discussed with the Government following award, but generally the plan should include the following:

1) Introduction – overall purpose, scope, and objectives

2) Organization

(a) Organizational structure

(b) Staff assignments, including key personnel

(c) Authority and responsibility of staff

3) Management Process

(a) Project Manager Handbook – standard operating procedures

4) Financial Management Systems

(a) Accounting Systems

(b) Billing System Operating Procedures

(c) Estimating System Operating Procedures

(d) Purchasing System

(e) Cost Accounting Standards Disclosure Statement

(f) Compensation System

(g) Government Property Management System

(h) Project Closeout Procedures

4.3 Contract Management System (CMS). The Contractor shall utilize a CMS which shall be an effective, integrated system to manage each Task Order for: (1) planning and scheduling; (2) cost estimating, budgeting, and accounting; (3) quality assurance; (4) procurement material management; and (5) other required contract reports.

Data within the CMS must be progressed at a minimum once per month to coincide with data transfers and generation of monthly progress reports. The Contractor shall have capability to transfer information such as submittals which are in excess of 5MB via a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server or similar. The FTP server shall have a secure firewall and restricted access, and documents shall be password protected. Program management and project management personnel shall have access to and utilize the CMS in order to ensure real-time project management.

4.4 Monthly Status Reports. The Contractor shall prepare monthly progress reports unless otherwise stated in Task Orders.

4.4.1 Summary Progress Report. The executive level summary progress report shall consist of the pertinent technical and financial information for the reporting period. Its focus shall be the Contractor’s overall effort on all Task Orders, highlighting key activities and any deviations from planned schedules and budgets.

4.4.1.1 Technical. This section shall consist of a concise, executive level summary of all technical activities performed under the contract during the reporting period. The summary shall highlight the progress achieved under each project. Specific areas of interest shall include difficulties encountered during the reporting period and corrective actions taken, a statement of activity anticipated during the subsequent reporting period, and a schedule showing accomplishments versus planned activities. The report shall include any changes of key personnel concerned with the project.

4.4.1.2 Financial. This section shall provide the following information:

(a) CTO budgets

(b) Cumulative invoiced amounts

(c) Available estimated costs

(d) Estimated costs to complete ongoing Task Orders

(e) Estimated budget variances and a plan for corrective actions, if applicable

(f) Cost saving initiatives implemented during the reporting period

4.4.1.3 Subcontracts. This section shall list all subcontracts awarded monthly by title, contractor, and dollar value

4.4.2 Contract Task Order Progress Reports. The Task Order Progress Reports shall contain technical and financial summaries for each Task Order. Reporting of cost and schedule status should be to the Hazardous Toxic and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) Remedial Action (RA) Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Level 2. The report shall be submitted to the responsible RPM, or as indicated by the Contracting Officer.

4.4.2.1 Technical. The reports shall present a summary and highlights of progress and problems experienced during the reporting period and shall contain detailed activity progress reports for each active Task Order. A tabular summary showing planned and actual start and completion dates for each of the standard tasks, percent complete for each active task, and schedule variances also shall be provided. Schedule variances shall be highlighted in the narrative with options for correcting problems as appropriate.

4.4.2.2 Financial. Site-specific financial status reports shall contain detailed cost summaries for each active Task Order. They shall compare planned versus actual expenditures for all standard tasks. The reports shall contain tabular and graphical summaries. In addition, the reports shall contain six month cost projections and explain any variances in a narrative summary.

4.4.3 Detailed Cost Report. A detailed historical cost report, due upon request, shall contain burdened and unburdened costs, organized using the HTRW RA WBS. The costs shall be categorized to the fourth level. The report should show the WBS level with the unit of measure and unit cost to the fourth level. The report should also include a short description of each level.

PART 5.0 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACT TASK ORDERS

5.1 Contract Task Order Basic Requirements

5.1.1 Project Information. The type of project information the Government will provide to the Contractor depends on the specific contract task order. The information may include contract drawings, maps and specifications, reports, reference drawings, and boring logs.

5.1.2 Drawing Error and Omission. Omissions from drawings or specifications or misdescriptions of details of work which are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the drawings and specifications, or which are customarily performed, shall not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or misdescribed details of the work, rather they shall be performed as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the drawings and specifications.

5.1.3 Notification of Drawing Discrepancies. The Contractor shall check all furnished drawings and specifications immediately upon their receipt and shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer or designated representative of any discrepancies and a proposed solution.