Performance Work Statement - Chefs for MRC and Revetment Season for FY2026 - FY2030.pdf

MVM M/V Mississippi Temporary Chef Support Personnel: 2026-2030 Mississippi River Commission Low and High-Water Inspection Trips and Revetment Seasons

1.0 SCOPE OF REQUIREMENT – TEMPORARY SUPPORT SERVICES

The Motor Vessel (M/V) Mississippi is the Flag ship of the US Army Corps of Engineers which is under the Department of Defense. The homeport for the Vessel is Ensley Engineer Yard located at 2915 Riverport Road, Memphis, TN. However, in its working capacity it travels the Mississippi River and its tributaries. It serves as both a working tow boat and the home of the Mississippi River Commission (MRC).

The purpose of this award is for the vendor to furnish temporary support personnel for the following:

The purpose of this award is for the vendor to furnish temporary support personnel for the following:

- 2026 MRC Low Water Inspection Trip and 2026 Revetment Season

- 2027 MRC High Water Inspection Trip

- 2027 MRC Low Water Inspection Trip and 2027 Revetment Season

- 2028 MRC High Water Trip

- 2028 MRC Low Water Inspection Trip and 2028 Revetment Season

- 2029 MRC High Water Inspection Trip

- 2029 MRC Low Water Inspection Trip and 2029 Revetment Season

- 2030 MRC High Water Trip

- 2030 MRC Low Water Inspection Trip and 2030 Revetment Season

During the MRC High and Low Water Inspection Trips, the Chefs will be required to provide banquet type meals. During the Revetment Seasons, the Chefs provides a more traditional short order food line meal.

The Chefs comply with sanitation requirements of the food code and state and local laws/regulations.

The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

1.1 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Work will be performed onboard the M/V Mississippi. During the Mississippi River Commission (MRC) Inspection Trips, temporary support personnel will be required to report too and remain on the vessel twenty-four (24) hours a day seven (7) days a week during the preparation for and duration of the Mississippi River Inspection Trip. Chefs will typically work twelve (12) hours a day schedule with additional hours needed to prepare and serve meals and clean up.

During the Revetment Season contract personnel will work two weeks on with twelve (12) hours per day and one week off schedule (one contract chef will be off). Chefs will be required to participate in all emergency drills (two (2) hours of overtime weekly)

1.2 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED RESOURCES

The Government will furnish all resources necessary to perform services required under this contract.

1.3 HOURS OF OPERATIONS

Daily schedule for the Chefs will depend on amount of time needed to prepare, serve, and clean facility according to the meal and guest schedules. Chefs typically work twelve (12) hours a day with additional hours needed on an ad hoc basis to provide additional food and services.

1.3.1 RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS: The service is required to be available during all Federal Holidays and days declared by Presidential Executive Order Federal Holidays.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth Christmas Day Independence Day

1.4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for this contract is 29 June 2026 through 31 December 2030 with the option to extend services for up to six (6) months.

1.4.1 BASE YEAR: 2026 MRC Low Water Inspection Trip and 2026 Revetment Season Departure date is approximately 3 August 2026. Tour of Duty is 29 June 2026 – 31 October 2026 (MRC: 9-21 August 2026). Executive Chef and two (2) Sous Chefs will report 29 June. Third Sous Chef will report 6 July 2026.

During the MRC Trip temporary support personnel will be required to report too and remain on the vessel twenty-four (24) hours a day seven (7) days a week during the preparation for and duration of the Mississippi River Inspection Trip. Chefs will work Monday through Thursday for ten (10) hours at regular rate and all hours worked over forty (40) in each week (week is defined as Sunday thru Saturday) will be paid at the Overtime rate. All work on Federal Holidays will be paid at the Double time rate.

During Revetment Season, Executive Chef and Sous Chefs’ hours will be the 1st 40 Schedule. Sunday through Wednesday, Base twelve (12) hours days with additional hours of overtime as needed.

1.4.1.1 Executive Chef and two (2) Sou Chefs report date 29 June 2026

1.4.1.2 Third Sou Chef report date 6 July 2026

1.4.1.3 MRC Schedule: 9 August 2026 – 21 August 2026

1.4.1.4 Revetment Schedule: 22 August 2026 – 31 October 2026

1.4.2 OPTION# 1: 2027 MRC High Water Inspection Trip

Trip can be fourteen (14) to thirty (30) days in duration. Exact dates are not available but the departure date based on past years has been mid-March through mid-April.

During the MRC Trip temporary support personnel will be required to report too and remain on the vessel twenty-four (24) hours a day seven (7) days a week during the preparation for and duration of the Mississippi River Inspection Trip. Chefs will work Monday through Thursday for ten (10) hours at regular rate and all hours worked over forty (40) in each week (week is defined as Sunday thru

1.4.3 OPTION# 2: 2027 MRC Low Water Inspection Trip and 2027 Revetment Season Trip can be fourteen (14) to thirty (30) days in duration. Exact dates are not available but the departure date based on past years has been late July through August.

During the MRC Trip temporary support personnel will be required to report too and remain on the vessel twenty-four (24) hours a day seven (7) days a week during the preparation for and duration of the Mississippi River Inspection Trip. Chefs will work Monday through Thursday for ten (10) hours at regular rate and all hours worked over forty (40) in each week (week is defined as Sunday thru

1.4.4 OPTION#3: 2028 MRC High Water Trip

Trip can be fourteen (14) to thirty (30) days in duration. Exact dates are not available but the departure date based on past years has been mid-March through mid-April.

During the MRC Trip temporary support personnel will be required to report too and remain on the vessel twenty-four (24) hours a day seven (7) days a week during the preparation for and duration of the Mississippi River Inspection Trip. Chefs will work Monday through Thursday for ten (10) hours at regular rate and all hours worked over forty (40) in each week (week is defined as Sunday thru Saturday) will be paid at the Overtime rate. All work on Federal Holidays will be paid at the Double time rate.

1.4.5 OPTION#4: 2028 MRC Low Water Inspection Trip and 2028 Revetment Season Trip can be fourteen (14) to thirty (30) days in duration. Exact dates are not available but the departure date based on past years has been late July through August.

During the MRC Trip temporary support personnel will be required to report too and remain on the vessel twenty-four (24) hours a day seven (7) days a week during the preparation for and duration of the Mississippi River Inspection Trip. Chefs will work Monday through Thursday for ten (10) hours at regular rate and all hours worked over forty (40) in each week (week is defined as Sunday thru Saturday) will be paid at the Overtime rate. All work on Federal Holidays will be paid at the Double time rate.

1.4.6 OPTION#5: 2029 MRC High Water Trip

Trip can be fourteen (14) to thirty (30) days in duration. Exact dates are not available but the departure date based on past years has been mid-March through mid-April.

During the MRC Trip temporary support personnel will be required to report too and remain on the vessel twenty-four (24) hours a day seven (7) days a week during the preparation for and duration of the Mississippi River Inspection Trip. Chefs will work Monday through Thursday for ten (10) hours at regular rate and all hours worked over forty (40) in each week (week is defined as Sunday thru

1.4.7 OPTION#6: 2029 MRC Low Water Inspection Trip and 2029 Revetment Season Trip can be fourteen (14) to thirty (30) days in duration. Exact dates are not available but the departure date based on past years has been late July through August.

During the MRC Trip temporary support personnel will be required to report too and remain on the vessel twenty-four (24) hours a day seven (7) days a week during the preparation for and duration of the Mississippi River Inspection Trip. Chefs will work Monday through Thursday for ten (10) hours at regular rate and all hours worked over forty (40) in each week (week is defined as Sunday thru Saturday) will be paid at the Overtime rate. All work on Federal Holidays will be paid at the Double time rate.

1.4.8 OPTION#7: 2030 MRC High Water Trip

Trip can be fourteen (14) to thirty (30) days in duration. Exact dates are not available but the departure date based on past years has been mid-March through mid-April.

During the MRC Trip temporary support personnel will be required to report too and remain on the vessel twenty-four (24) hours a day seven (7) days a week during the preparation for and duration of the Mississippi River Inspection Trip. Chefs will work Monday through Thursday for ten (10) hours at regular rate and all hours worked over forty (40) in each week (week is defined as Sunday thru Saturday) will be paid at the Overtime rate. All work on Federal Holidays will be paid at the Double time rate.

1.4.9 OPTION#8: 2030 MRC Low Water Inspection Trip and 2030 Revetment Season Trip can be fourteen (14) to thirty (30) days in duration. Exact dates are not available but the departure date based on past years has been late July through August.

During the MRC Trip temporary support personnel will be required to report too and remain on the vessel twenty-four (24) hours a day seven (7) days a week during the preparation for and duration of the Mississippi River Inspection Trip. Chefs will work Monday through Thursday for ten (10) hours at regular rate and all hours worked over forty (40) in each week (week is defined as Sunday thru

1.5 POINTS OF CONTACT

Contracting Officer (KO) - Kirk A. Middleton II, kirk.a.middleton@usace.army.mil

Contracting Officer Representative (COR) – Roger Willey, roger.w.willey@usace.army.mil

Technical Representatives/Person in Charge – John E. Smith, Jr., john.e.smith@usace.army.mil

COR will be responsible for letting Contracting personnel know of any changes of contract personnel or terms and conditions of the contract. The COR can also designate the Person in Charge (PIC) of the MV Mississippi Galley to execute and maintain the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

mailto:kirk.a.middleton@usace.army.mil

According to the Tri-Service Food Code, Technical Bulletin, TB MED 530, there must be a PIC of any Kitchen/Galley. They must possess a Safe Serv Certification.

The Technical Representative is the MV Mississippi Galley Alternate PIC. The Technical Representative nor the PIC have the authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

1.6 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

Contractor shall demonstrate the ability to provide qualified and experienced personnel in the performance of services under this contract. Temporary support personnel shall have successfully completed similar work as described in description of duties in this PWS.

Contractor shall identify proposed personnel in the technical proposal and provide resume/description of experience for each.

1.6.1 Key Personnel:

The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government:

Name: Kevin Williams Name: John E. Smith, Jr.

Title: Revetment Chief Title: 2nd Officer Telephone: 901-487-4477 Telephone: 901-427-7349

Name: Roger Willey Title: Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Telephone: (901) 791-8570

The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.6.2 Identification of Contractor Employees:

All temporary support personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. The name and contact information of the supervisor/foreman that will be on-site must be provided to the COR at the commencement of work. Should this information change the COR is to be notified immediately.

At all times, all contractors must use either contractor name plates or a similar identification system that identifies them as contractors and not government employees.

1.7 GOVERNMENT SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.7.1 General security requirements and guidance:

The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed).

Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract.

Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

1.7.2 Antiterrorism (AT) Level I Training.

All contract personnel requiring routine access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas, or requiring network access, shall complete initial and annual refresher AT Level I awareness training. Online AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jko.jten.mil/ (website subject to change).

1.7.2 Physical security and access control requirements:

All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC- III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.

https://jko.jten.mil/

1.7.3 Contract personnel requiring a common access card (CAC):

Contract personnel will be issued a common access card (CAC) only if duties involve one of the following: (1) both physical access to a DoD facility and access to DoD information systems or networks; (2) remote access to a DoD information system or network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more.

Before CAC issuance, contract personnel must have at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated Tier 1 investigation or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with applicable Army regulations and Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12). At the discretion of the RA, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of a fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled Tier 1 investigation with the National Background Investigations Bureau. The RA provides contract personnel with additional information and forms to initiate the CAC issuance process, and/or to initiate background investigations, when required. Contract personnel shall complete these processes within established timelines to avoid delays.

1.7.4 Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something):

All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

1.7.5 Escorting in classified and/or sensitive areas:

In accordance with applicable regulations, all contract personnel who do not possess the appropriate security clearance or access privileges will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified information or operations, sensitive information or activities, or restricted areas.

1.7.6 Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program:

Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements.

Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

1.7.7 Background Checks.

Criminal background checks are to be requested through selected local Police or Sheriff Departments. The US Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District Security Office, will need to receive all criminal background checks from the Contractor Vender once personnel have been identified. Identified personnel will have to be vetted by our local Security Office before reporting for duty on the Vessel. This mandatory process is required before boarding the Vessel before the report date.

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• Contractors must comply with FAR Clause 52.204-9, for PIV of Contractor Personnel or

Common Access Cards (CAC). Contractors will require CAC issuance. Required Action:

COR request vendor provides a favorable local background check for each potential candidate on this contract; send OF 306 and vendors’ police check results to Security and Law Enforcement Office; schedule HSPD-12 processing (Fingerprinting and eAPPS) to initiate background investigation for Federal Contractors.

1.8 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of employee competency, conduct, appearance, and integrity to ensure a professional workplace free from harassment, vulgarity, and discrimination.

1.9 SAFETY:

All services under this contract shall comply with EM 385-1-1. Report any safety hazards and unsafe acts. Emergency drills are mandatory and are to be taken seriously. Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for hazardous tasks is mandatory. In the event of an emergency all passengers aboard the vessel are required to comply with emergency and safety directions. The contractor shall at all times maintain a workplace free from health and/or safety hazards and ensure proper PPE, safety protocols, and hygiene are observed in compliance with CDC Food / Restaurant sanitation requirements IAW TB MED 530, the Tri-Service Food Code and Food Safety Service Guidelines; comply with sanitation requirements of the Tri-Service Food Code and State and Federal Regulations, resulting in a satisfactory or better rating in health inspections to ensure proper coverage to reduce the impact and spread of viruses and their variants.

1.10 REMOVAL FROM CONTRACT WORK

The contracting officer may require the Contractor to remove any employee(s) from the Motor Vessel Mississippi or other real property should it be determined that the individual(s) is either unsuitable for security reasons or otherwise unfit to work on government-controlled property. This shall include, but not be limited to, instances where an employee is determined, in the Government's sole discretion, to be incompetent, careless, insubordinate, not meeting the standards of conduct required by this contract or otherwise objectionable.

A contractor employee may also be removed where the continued employment of the contractor employee in connection with the Government work is deemed, in the Government's sole discretion, contrary to the public interest, inconsistent with the best interests of security, or a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the facility and its population.

The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring adequate staffing levels meeting the requirements of the contract are always provided and at no additional cost to the Government.

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRED DUTIES

2.1 EXECUTIVE CHEF

The Executive Chef shall be responsible for preparing meals on board the vessel, independently and as part of a team. The vessel serves three meals per day, sometimes involving separate menus for each group. Socials will be scheduled on numerous days which will require appetizers to be prepared along with other meals. The number of people served per meal ranges from 75-100 people, to include crew. The food must be of superior, distinguishing quality and served in a timely and professional manner to General Officers, Senior Executive Service members, partners, federal employees, and guests. The contracted personnel need to have a minimum of three years of verifiable fine dining experience with skill and experience in the areas of: individual plating, buffet preparation, garnishing, presentation and feeding large groups of people. The Executive Chef should have a working knowledge of baking and must prepare desserts when necessary. The Executive Chef must be familiar with directing cook staff as needed in the planning and preparation of meals. The Executive Chef must be able to write menus to include a variety of entrees, starches, vegetables, and desserts. They must be able to prepare said dishes and to plan for ordering and supply management to be able to prepare these menus. The Executive Chef must have Maritime experience as an Executive Chef for a minimum of three years.

The Executive Chef must have a Food Handler Certificate in accordance with TB MED 530, a statement signed from a physician stating the employee is free of communicable diseases and read and complete form dd2971.

This must be provided to the KO and COR before reporting to the vessel.

2.2 Sous Chefs

The Sous Chefs shall help prepare meals on board the vessel, independently and as part of a team.

The vessel serves three meals per day for guests, sometimes involving separate menus for each group. Socials will be scheduled on numerous days which will require appetizers to be prepared along with other meals. The food must be of high quality, ranging from the fine dining caliber for the guests to hardier home style cooking for the crew, all being served in a timely and professional manner. The Sous Chefs should have experience in meal preparation for large groups. The Sous Chefs must be able to follow directions of Executive Chef and work independently on assigned tasks. Preparation of food may consist of, but is not limited to peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, and breading. The Sous Chefs must possess the knowledge to use a variety of cooking utensils to measure, weigh, and process food items. The Sous Chefs will be responsible for setting up and serving hot food on dining hall hot bar as well as the preparation of individual plates for Dining Room setting. One of the Sous Chefs must have experience preparing homemade breakfast pastries, Danish, dinner rolls, desserts, and meals for the guests on board the vessel. The number of people served per meal ranges from 75 -100 people, to include crew. The Sous Chef must be able to follow directions and to prioritize their workload to assure the completion of tasks in the time allotted. The Sous Chefs who fill this position will work a 12-hour night shift with assignments ranging from baking in the evening, preparation of breakfast in the morning, and cleaning up as needed.

The Sous Chefs must have a Food Handler Certificate in accordance with TB MED 530, a statement signed from a physician stating the employee is free of communicable diseases and read and complete form dd2971.

This must be provided to the KO and COR before reporting to the vessel.

3.0 PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND QUALITY STANDARDS

The Contractor shall submit a robust contractor management structure, to include, but not be limited to, a management plan to the COR. The Contractor shall have full responsibility for quality control of its work and employee performance. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan will be provided as a separate document.

QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN

M/V Mississippi Temporary Support Personnel: 2026 - 2030 MRC High and Low Water Inspection Trips and Revetment Seasons

This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) is provided for information on the contract Chefs for the 2026 - 2030 MRC High and Low Water Inspection Trips and Revetment Seasons requirement, the levels of performance expectations and how the designated government personnel will confirm the services provided are acceptable. The methods of surveillance and procedures may change after contract award based on acceptance of the contractor’s Quality Control Plan or a partnering agreement which establishes the metrics to be used or improve contractor performance.

The contractor is responsible for management and quality control actions to meet the terms of the contract. The role of the Government is quality assurance to ensure contract standards are achieved.

This contract provides for contract personnel (Executive Chef and Sous Chefs) for the 2026 - 2030 MRC Low and High Water Inspection Trips and Revetment Seasons.

The following table is established to measure compliance of quality assurance:

Table: Executive Chef and Sous Chefs Performanc e Objective

Performance Standard PWS Para

Performance Threshold

Compliance Level

Sanitation Comply with CDC Food / Restaurant sanitation requirements. Scheduled sanitation of all food prep areas IAW TB Med 530, the Tri-Service Food Code and Food Safety Service Guidelines.

1.3 100% Adherence.

Inspection

Food Preparation

Prepare food listed on menus in accordance with the food code and state and local laws/regulation and the Food Safety Service Guidelines

2.0 100% Adherence

Food Service Deliver timely service with Banquet type meals during the MRC Inspection Trip and a more traditional short order food line meals prepared during Revetment Season.

1.0 95% - 100% Adherence

Operati on Hours

Daily schedule is 12 hours watch with additional hours as needed to prepare and serve meals.

Mandatory overtime is required. Proper relief of personnel on duty. Situational overtime is required.

1.3 85% – 95% Adherence.

Random Inspections

Cleanliness Comply with sanitation requirements of the Tri-Service Food Code and State and Federal Regulations, resulting in a satisfactory or better rating in health inspections. To ensure proper coverage to reduce the impact and spread of viruses and their variants.

1.3 95% - 100% Adherence.

Compliance Level and Date. This column is used to determine whether the deliverables required meet the Acceptable Quality Level on the QASP. It will be used to provide documentation for deficiencies requiring payment adjustment or other action from the contractor. The compliance block is filled out using a color code (Green, Yellow or Red):

• Green = Deliverable required has been met in a satisfactory manner.

• Yellow = Deliverable required is not being consistently met satisfactorily; attention is needed in certain areas.

• Red = Deliverable is not being met.

4.0 SERVICE CONTRACT ACT

During the services performed for the resulting contract, vendors must ensure they are following the applicable Wage Determinations as found at http://www.wdol.gov/sca.

When invoicing, the Vendor MUST provide at the minimum the Burden of Rate percentage per hourly rate, dates of service, regular hours per employee and overtime hours per employee.

When presenting invoice for payment, please include timesheets that are being accounted for that period.

EXAMPLE:

Invoice# MMDDYYY thru MMDDYYYY (Burden of rate is 30%)

Reg. Rate Overtime Rate Employee

Pay Burden

Rate 30% Invoice Total

Executive Chef

$45.00 x 80hrs = $3600.00

$67.50 x 44hrs = $2970.00

$6570.00 $1971.00 $8541.00

Sous Chef# 1 $33.75 x 80hrs = $2700.00

$56.25 x 4hrs = $ 225.00

$2925.00 $ 877.50 $3802.50 http://www.wdol.gov/sca

Sous Chef# 2 $33.75 x 80hrs = $2700.00

$56.25 x 44hrs = $2475.00

$5175.00 $1552.50 $6727.50

Sous Chef# 3 $30.50 x 80hrs = $2440.00

$45.75 x 20hrs = $ 915.00

$3355.00 $1006.50 $4361.50

$23,432.50

During the MRC High and Low Water Inspection Trips, Contract personnel hours will be billed as the 4/10’s. Chefs will work Monday thru Thursday for ten (10) hours at regular rate and all hours worked over forty (40) in a week (week is defined as Sunday thru Saturday) will be paid at the Overtime rate.

All work on Federal Holidays will be paid for at the Double time rate.

During the Revetment Season, Contract personnel hours will be billed as the first forty (40) hours worked in a week (week is defined as Sunday thru Saturday) will be paid at the regular rate and all hours worked over forty (40) in a week will be paid at the Overtime rate. All work on Federal Holidays will be paid for at the Double time rate.

5.0 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Only the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) has the authority to inspect, accept or reject all services/deliverables. All rejected services/deliverables will be corrected at the contractor’s expense with no additional cost to the government.

5.1 2026 MRC Low Water Inspection

Executive Chef QTY 1 11 July 2026 thru 21 August 2026 Sous Chefs QTY 2 11 July 2026 thru 21 August 2026 Sous Chef QTY 1 18 July 2026 thru 21 August 2026

5.2 2026 Revetment Season Executive Chef QTY 1 22 August 2026 thru 31 October 2026 Sous Chefs QTY 2 22 August 2026 thru 31 October 2026

5.3 2027 MRC High Water Inspection Trip

Executive Chef QTY 1 TBD Sous Chefs QTY 2 TBD Sous Chef QTY 1 TBD

5.4 2027 MRC Low Water Inspection Trip

Sous Chefs QTY 2 TBD Sous Chef QTY 1 TBD

5.5 2027 Revetment Season

5.6 2028 MRC High Water Inspection Trip

5.7 2028 MRC Low Water Inspection Trip

5.8 2028 Revetment Season

5.5 2029 MRC High Water Inspection Trip

5.6 2029 MRC Low Water Inspection Trip

Sous Chefs QTY 2 TBD Sous Chef QTY 1 TBD

5.8 2029 Revetment Season

5.7 2030 MRC High Water Inspection Trip

5.8 2030 MRC Low Water Inspection Trip

5.8 2030 Revetment Season

PART 2

DEFINITIONS and ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS:

2.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor has a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.1. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government.

Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S.

Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor if that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.3. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.4. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-physical things such as meeting minutes.

2.1.5. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the people that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.6. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.7. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.9. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of a product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.10. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privacy of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.11. WORKDAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.12. WORK WEEK. Defined as Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AR Army Regulation CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTR Contracting Officer's Technical Representative COTS Commercial off the Shelf DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 KO Contracting Officer OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program TE Technical Exhibit