Performance Work Statement (PWS) - Aug 2024.pdf

(103 RQS Version – 21 Aug 2024)

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

103 RESCUE SQUADRON

LOGISTICS SUPPORT SERVICES

1. General

1.1 Scope of Work: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary, except as specified in Paragraph

3.0 as Government Furnished, to perform Logistics Support Services, as defined in this

PWS.

1.2 Background. The mission of the 103rd Rescue Squadron is to organize, provide training for, equip, and sustain SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape), Pararescue, Combat Rescue Officers, and various support personnel to support State and National Civil Search and Rescue, and worldwide employment of Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) and the full range of Personnel Recovery and Special Operations missions. The force, known as the Guardian Angel Weapon System (GAWS), is required to rapidly deploy in support of joint operations in all physical environments, both at night and day, and to provide the war fighting commanders the ability to project both air and ground forces to any region of the world in support of our national objectives. Rescue Squadrons provide unique and special skills required for support of these joint operations and are equipped and tailored to support specific missions. To ensure mission success and personnel safety, it is imperative that all equipment is maintained at peak operational readiness levels IAW Department of Defense (DOD) guidelines. If DOD guidelines are not available for certain types of equipment, manufacturer’s specifications will be adhered to. To maintain compliance and ensure operational readiness, the 103rd Rescue Squadron (103 RQS) must have a highly qualified and experienced Contractor to provide Logistics Support Services, with extensive and practical knowledge of all aspects of GAWS operations.

1.3 Period of Performance (PoP). The Period of Performance shall be 1 base year and 4 option years.

1.4 Place of Performance.

103rd Rescue Squadron, Francis S. Gabreski ANG, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978

1.4.1 Operating Hours. Normal operating hours are Tuesday through Friday (4x 10-hour days) unless specified otherwise. Operating hours are dictated by mission requirements except on recognized US holidays or when the Government facility/ installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government- directed facility/installation closings.

1.4.2 Recognized Holidays. The following are recognized US holidays. The contractor shall not perform services on these days:

New Year’s Day - January 1 Martin Luther King’s Birthday - 3rd Monday in January Washington’s Birthday - 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day - last Monday in May Juneteenth National Independence Day - June 19 Independence Day - July 4 Labor Day - 1st Monday in September Columbus Day - 2nd Monday in October Veterans’ Day - November 11 Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day - December 25

1.4.2.1 The contractor shall, at all times, maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility/installation is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the work force are essential.

1.4.3 Telework. Telework is authorized where operational considerations permit.

Should the Contractor wish to utilize telework in anything other than an Ad Hoc manner on a very intermittent basis, the Contractor must submit a telework plan to the COR for approval.

1.4.4 Unscheduled Gate / Base Closures. Unscheduled gate closures by the Security Forces may occur at any time causing all personnel entering or exiting a closed installation to experience a delay. This cannot be predicted or prevented.

Contractors are not compensated for unexpected closures or delays. Vehicles operated by contractor personnel are subject to search pursuant to applicable regulations. Any moving violation of any applicable motor vehicle regulation may result in the termination of the contractor employee’s installation driving privileges.

1.4.5 Contractor shall not report to work on those days the Government or installation is closed due to inclement weather, national emergencies, or other events requiring installation closure. During periods of closure, the Contractor shall work with the Government to determine payment terms; any payments will be subject to KO approval. For official AF or base-level Family Days, or holidays granted by Executive Order, the 2

Government is not liable for the Contractor’s costs incurred for work at the locale affected by the shutdown. In all cases (including normal workdays), when Government personnel are not available in the building/location of work to oversee Contractor activities, Contractor personnel shall leave the premises but are allowed to work at the local Contractor’s office. Costs incurred for work will not be reimbursed, unless the option for alternate work locations is coordinated with the COR and approved by the KO prior to performing the work.

1.4.6 Performance of Services During Crisis or Emergency Conditions. In the event of a crisis in which the 103rd Rescue Squadron has been tasked to support, services on this contract have been determined as essential and do require continued support during the crisis.

General Information

1.5 Air Force Privacy Act Program. Contractor personnel may be exposed to data subject to the Privacy Act of 1974. The Contractor shall ensure all its personnel assigned to perform work under this PWS take appropriate action to prevent disclosure of this information and follow the guidance provided in AFI 33-332, Air Force Privacy and Civil Liberties Program, 12 January 2015.

1.5.1 Quality Control (QC). The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective QC Plan (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s QCP is the means by which it assures itself that its work complies with the requirements of the contract. As a minimum, the contractor shall develop QC procedures that address the areas identified in Technical Exhibit 1, Performance Requirements Summary. After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer’s (KO) acceptance in writing of any proposed changes to its QCP.

1.5.2 Quality Assurance (QA). The Government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and acceptable quality level(s) (defect rate(s)).

1.6 Security Requirements. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the local installation’s Security Forces, Director of Emergency Services or local Security Office. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, Headquarters Air Force (HAF) and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the

Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

• The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation.

• The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or Security Forces for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver s license, current vehicle registration, valid vehicle insurance certificate, and [insert any additional requirements to comply with local security procedures] to obtain a vehicle pass.

• During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site.

• This contract will not require unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas.

• Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office.

• Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.

1.6.1 COMSEC/ IT Security. All communications with DoD organizations are subject to communications security (COMSEC) review. All telephone communications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. DoD has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DoD organizations. Therefore, the contractor is advised that any time contractor place or receive a call they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The contractor shall ensure wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with DoD information. The contractor shall abide by all Government regulations concerning the authorized use of the Government's computer network, including the restriction against using the network to recruit Government personnel or advertise job openings.

1.6.2 Use of Government Information Systems. Use of Government Information Systems (IS) and access to Government networks is a revocable privilege, not a right.

Users are the foundation of the DoD strategy and their actions affect the most vulnerable portion of the Air Force’s and Air National Guard’s Enterprise Information (EI). Contractor employees shall have a favorable background investigation or hold a security clearance and access approvals commensurate with the level of information processed or available on the system. Contractor employees shall:

a. Comply with the command's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for Government owned IS and sign an AUP prior to or upon account activation.

b. Complete initial and/or annual Information Assurance (IA) training IAW AFPD 33-2.

c. Mark and safeguard files, output products, and storage media per classification level and disseminate them only to individuals authorized to receive them with a valid need to know.

d. Protect IS and IS peripherals located in their respective areas in accordance with physical security and data protection requirements.

e. Practice safe network and Internet operating principles and take no actions that threaten the integrity of the system or network.

1.6.3 Protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). The contractor shall protect all Personally Identifiable Information (PII) encountered in the performance of services in accordance with DFARS 224.103 and DoDD 5400.11, Department of Defense Privacy Program, and DoD 5400.11-R. If a PII breach results from the contractor’s violation of the aforementioned policies, the contractor shall bear all notification costs, call-center support costs, and credit monitoring service costs for all individuals who’s PII has been compromised.

1.6.4 CAC Requirements. The Common Access Card (CAC) is the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential. The issuance of a CAC will be based on four criteria; (a) eligibility for a CAC and (b) verification of DoD affiliation from an authoritative data source IAW DoDM 1000.13, V1, DoD Identification (ID) Cards: ID Card Life Cycle, January 2014; (c) completion of background vetting requirements according to the Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 201-2, Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors, August 2013, and DoD 5200.2-R, Department of Defense Personnel Security Program, January 1987; and (d) verification of a claimed identity. CAC eligible personnel must be registered in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) through either an authoritative personnel data feed from the appropriate Service or Agency or Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS).

1.6.4.1 HSPD-12 Background Investigation Requirements. Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated Tier 1 (T1) or higher investigation IAW DoDI 5200.46. The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD 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. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial/interim CAC may be issued based on a successfully scheduled T1 with the Office of Personnel Management and a favorable completion of an FBI fingerprint check.

1.6.4.2 Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS). Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12 Background Investigation Requirements: The contractor shall ensure that all contractor and subcontractor personnel whose duties require CAC card issuance obtain them, and shall process all CAC card applications.

The contractor shall ensure that all employees requiring a T1 be vetted by the cognizant security activity Chief, Information Protection (CIP) to ensure a proper investigation is on record. The CIP will process the T1 if needed. The contractor shall ensure immediate compliance with all instructions regarding background investigation processing, including those provided verbally, by e-mail or via a Government system.

The contractor is cautioned that the entire process from submittal of the investigation may take multiple weeks and shall factor this lead time into its hiring/placement process. The contractor shall make all reasonable efforts to ensure that contractor employees meet CAC eligibility standards upon assignment to the contract and shall be held responsible for delays, failure to meet performance requirements or decreases in efficiency in accordance with the applicable inspection clause.

The contractor is responsible for managing requests for new or renewal CACs in sufficient time to ensure that all contractor employees have them when needed to perform work under this contract. The norm is at least ten calendar days advance notice to the Trusted Agent (TA), unless there are extenuating circumstances approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer.

It is recommended that a "Corporate Facility Security Officer" (FSO) be designated to serve as your firm's single point of contact for Background Investigation (BI), the TASS application process and other CAC and security related matters. If a FSO is not established, each contractor employee requiring a CAC will be required to process their own applications.

CAC applications shall be processed through the TASS. The contractor's FSO or contractor employee shall submit requests for a CAC via email to the designated TASS Trusted Agent (TA) before accessing the TASS website. The TASS TA for this requirement will be:

The government will establish a TASS application account for each CAC Request and will provide each contractor employee a USER ID and Password, via email, to the FSO.

The FSO or contractor employee shall access the TASS account and complete the CAC application (entering/editing contractor information as applicable) at:

https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/tass/.

The FSO or contractor employee shall submit completed applications in TASS and will follow up to ensure that the TA is processing the request.

A CAC cannot be issued without evidence that the FSO has initiated a National Agency http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/tass/

Check with Written Inquires (NACI) or a personnel security investigation (PSI) equal to or greater in scope than a NACI.

The government will inform the contractor's applicant, via email, of one of the following:

a. Approved.* Upon approval, the information is transferred to the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) database and an email notification is sent to the contractor with instructions on obtaining their CAC. The contractor proceeds to a Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) station (RAPIDS Site Locator: http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/).

b. Rejected.* The Government, in separate correspondence, will provide reason(s) for rejection.

c. Returned. Additional information or correction to the application required by the contractor employee.

* The contractor shall maintain records of all approved and rejected applications.

At the RAPIDS station, the RAPIDS Verification Officer will verify the contractor by SSN and two forms of identification. Identity source Documents must come from the list of acceptable documents included in Form I-9, OMB No. 115-0136, "Employment Eligibility Verification." Consistent with applicable law, at least one document from the Form I-9 list shall be a valid (unexpired) State or Federal Government-issued picture identification (ID). The Identity documents will be inspected for authenticity and scanned and stored in the DEERS upon issuance of an ID. The photo ID requirement cannot be waived, consistent with applicable statutory requirements. The Verification Officer will capture primary and alternate fingerprints, picture, and updates to DEERS and will then issue a CAC.

Issued CACs shall be issued for the period of performance (current contract year), not the contract end date (inclusive of any options). CACs are validated by the acceptance and issuance of the new Option Year.

The contractor shall return issued CAC's to the TA, COR or DEERS office upon departure or dismissal of each contractor employee. Obtain a receipt for each card and provide to the TA/COR if returned to a DEERS office.

1.6.5 Air Force MyLearning (MyLearning). All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees assigned to work on a government site and/or requiring access to a DoD network will be required to register with MyLearning at commencement of services in order to complete the necessary training required of them initially and annually for the duration of the contract (i.e., DoD Information Assurance, OPSEC, Security Administration). Air Force MyLearning website: https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil/moodle/

1.6.6 Classified Information. Personnel shall be required to possess security http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/) clearances at a specified classification level to meet particular task classification requirements Contract agency will submit a DD254 for classified system/network access for Contractor personnel to process classified information at the Contractor facility.

Performance of this contract will require handling or access to classified information, therefore the contractor shall comply with FAR Clause 52.204-2, Security Requirements, including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M) and applicable updates/changes. This clause involves access to information classified “Confidential/Secret/Top Secret” and requires contractors to comply with a Visitor Group Security Agreement (VGSA) with all contractor operations located on Air Force/Air National Guard installations in accordance with this PWS.

Contract personnel must be entered in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS). A DD 254, DoD Contract Security Classification Specification, is required for all classified contracts. Completion of localized security training (information protection related material) will be accomplished at the Wing/Unit level. Derivative Classification and Marking Classified CBTs may also be required as per assigned duties (i.e., SIPRNet).

1.6.7 Visitor Group Security Agreement (VGSA). The contractor shall enter into a long- term visitor group security agreement at each location where contract performance is on an Air Force/Air National Guard installation. This agreement shall outline how the contractor integrates security requirements for contract operations with the Air Force to ensure effective and economical operation on the installation. The agreement shall be executed within the phase-in period by way of the Information Protection Office at each location and include:

a. Security support provided by the Air Force to the contractor shall include but not limited to storage containers for classified information/material, use of base destruction facilities, classified reproduction facilities, use of base classified mail services, security badges, base visitor control, investigation of security incidents, training, base traffic regulations and the use of security forms and conducting inspections required by DoD 5220.22-R, Industrial Security Regulation; Air Force Policy Directive 16-14, Security Enterprise Governance; and Air Force Instruction 31-601, Industrial Security Program Management.

1.6.8 Antiterrorism (AT) Level 1 Awareness Training. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Government Installations, Facilities and Controlled Access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 15 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. Certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee will be maintained by the COR or Antiterrorism Representative. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil

1.6.9 Information Assurance (IA) / Information Technology (IT) Training and/or Certification. All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees shall http://jko.jten.mil/ complete the DoD Information Assurance Awareness Cyber Awareness Challenge before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees performing services involving IA/IT functions shall comply with DoD and Air Force training requirements in DoD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AFPD 33-2 within 15 days of the start of contract performance. In accordance with DoD 8570.01-M, DFARS

252.239.7001 and AFM 33-282, contractor employees performing services supporting IA/IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract award. The baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M shall be completed upon contract award.

1.6.10 OPSEC Requirements/Plan. The contractor shall develop an OPSEC Plan and provide it to the COR or KO within 30 calendar days of contract award to be reviewed and approved by the responsible Government OPSEC officer, per AFI 10-701, Operations Security. This Plan shall include the government's critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect

it. For the contractor to effectively comply with OPSEC provisions of the contract, the organization will provide the following guidance: (1) Organization’s Critical Information;

(2) Adversaries’ collection threat information as it applies to the organization’s mission and the contract; (3) Operations Security guidance; and (4) Specific OPSEC measures the organization requires (as appropriate).

1.6.10.1 OPSEC Training. In accordance with AFI 10-701, Operations Security, OPSEC PMs/SMO/SMNCOs/Coordinators will provide OPSEC training or training materials to contract employees within 90 days of employees’ initial assignment to the contract and annually thereafter. General organizational orientations may need to be supplemented by duty-related orientations in the work center targeted toward specific critical information and vulnerabilities associated with the work. Initial training (OPSE 1301 – OPSEC Fundamentals) and refresher training (Security Administration) are both available on the MyLearning website.

1.6.11 Physical Security. Areas controlled by contractor employees shall comply with base Operations Plans/Instructions for Force Protection Conditions (FPCON) procedures, Random Anti-Terrorism Measures (RAMs) and local search/identification requirements. The contractor shall safeguard all government property including controlled forms provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured.

1.7 Key Control. The contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring all keys/key cards issued by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued by the Government shall be duplicated. The contractor shall include procedures covering key control in the QC Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicated keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

1.7.1 Lost / Duplicated Keys. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated the contractor shall, upon direction by the KO, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the contractor.

1.7.2 Limit Access. The contactor shall prohibit the use of the Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the contractor’s employees. The contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than contactor employees engaged in the performance of services in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the KO.

1.7.3 Lock Combinations. The contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the contractor’s QC Plan.

1.8 Special Qualifications.

The Contractor shall provide a technical approach that provides for the staffing of personnel that meet the unique requirements for the 103 RQS and GAWS as it pertains to Section 5 of this PWS. Additonally, Contractor personnel must meet the following minimum requirements:

Have working knowledge of the following computer software:

• Microsoft Word

• Power Point

• Excel

• Outlook

• Teams

Mission Equipment and Tactical Vehicle Physical Qualifications:

Be able to lift heavy material and equipment (90 lbs) and the ability to operate the following government vehicles:

• Fork lift up to 10k

• Up to 10 PAX Van

• Up to F-650 or Dual Wheel Pick-up or equivalent

• Up to Full Size SUV

• Up to Triple Axle Trailer Towing

• GA Rescue Vehicles (GARV’s)

• ATV’s

• Low Speed Vehicles

1.9 Post Award Conference / Periodic Progress Meetings. The contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the KO in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations Subpart 42.5. The KO, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor’s performance. At these meetings, the Contracting Officer will apprise the contractor of how the Government views the contractor’s performance and the contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. The contractor shall resolve outstanding issues raised by the Government. Contractor attendance at these meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.10 Contract Manager (CM). The contractor shall designate an on-site CM at the place of performance who shall ensure performance under this contract. The name of this person, and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the CM is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO. The CM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

The CM shall work through the COR, (or the KO if a COR is not assigned), to resolve issues, receive technical instructions, and ensure adequate performance of services.

The CM shall ensure that contractor employees do not perform any services outside the scope of the contract without an official modification issued by the KO. The CM shall ensure contractor employees understand that services performed outside the scope of the contract are performed wholly at the expense of the contractor.

1.11 Identification of Contractor Employees. All contractor 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 that they are Government employees. The contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractor personnel are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. The contractor’s status as a “contractor” shall be predominantly displayed in all correspondence types (to include signature blocks on e-mail) and dealings with Government or non-Government entities/ Contractor personnel shall wear identification badges distinguishing themselves as such. The badges shall have the company name, employee name and the word “contractor” displayed. The contractor shall retrieve all identification media (including vehicle passes) from their employees who depart employment for any reason. All identification media (i.e., badges and vehicles passes) shall be returned to the KO within 14 days of an employee’s departure.

1.12 Combating Trafficking in Persons. The United States Government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons. Contractors and contractor employees shall not engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of performance of the contract; procure commercial sex acts during the period of performance of the contract; or use forced labor in the performance of the contract. The Contractor shall notify its employees of the United States Government’s zero tolerance policy, the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy. Such actions may include, but are not limited to, removal from the contract, reduction in benefits, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall take appropriate action, up to and including termination, against employees or subcontractors that violate the US Government policy as described at FAR 22.17.

1.13 Contractor Travel.

The contractor shall be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires COR recommendation for approval and authorization by the KO prior to travel arrangements being made.

The contractor may be required to travel to off-site training locations and to ship training aids to these locations in the performance of this contract. The cost of shipping training aids shall be borne by the Government. The contractor will be reimbursed for the costs of shipping training aids in accordance with the JTR and limitation of funds in this contract.

1.14 Data Rights. The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the KO. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.15 Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI). The contractor and subcontractor personnel performing services under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCIs, as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.16 Transition Period. A transition period shall commence at the start of the contract period of performance and continue for fifteen days thereafter.

1.17 Contractor Manpower Reporting. The contractor Manpower Requirement is mandated by the Dept. of Air Force and requires the reporting of the dollar value of labor hours for the performance of and awarded service. The Contractor Manpower Reporting website is https://www.ecmra.mil

2. Definitions and Acronyms. This section includes all applicable definitions and acronyms utilized in this PWS.

2.1 Definitions.

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO). A person with authority to enter into, 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.

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

Government designated by the KO to monitor contractor performance. 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 as long as 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.

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

DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered and includes non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

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 persons that are listed in the proposal.

PHYSICAL SECURITY: Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property. 13

QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being http://www.ecmra.mil/ performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

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

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

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

WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

WORK WEEK. Tuesday through Friday (4 x 10 hour days) unless specified otherwise. Operating hours and leave are dictated by mission requirements.

2.2 Acronyms.

3M US Navy Maintenance and Material Management AFSPECWAR Air Force Special Warfare AROWS Air Force Reserve Orders Writing System AT Anti-Terrorism AT/OPSEC Antiterrorism/Operational Security AUP Acceptable Use Policy BLS Basic Life Support CAC Common Access Card CFR Code of Federal Regulations CM Contract Manager COMSEC Communications Security CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf CSCS Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 DoD Contract Security Classification Specification DEERS Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DoD Department of Defense EI Enterprise Information FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FPCON Force Protection Condition FSO Corporate Facility Security Officer GA Guardian Angel GAWS Guardian Angel Weapon System

GFP/M/E/S Government Furnished Property/Material/Equipment/Services IA Information Assurance IDMT Individual-Duty Medical Technician IM Injury Manager IS Information System(s) JPAS Joint Personnel Adjudication System JTR Joint Travel Regulation KO Contracting Officer LG Logistics Section LMT Licensed Massage Therapist MES Mission Equipment Specialist MTF Military Treatment Facility NACI National Agency Check with Inquiry NATABOC National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Cert OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest ODC Other Direct Costs OP Operational Psychologist OPSEC Operations Security OTS Operations Training Specialist PII Personally Identifiable Information PIV Personal Identity Verification POC Point of Contact PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program RQS Rescue Squadron SERE Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape TASS Trusted Associate Sponsorship TE Technical Exhibit TVPS Tactical Vehicle Program Specialist WPS Waterborne Program Specialist

3. Government Furnished Property, Material, Equipment and Services

(GFP/M/E/S):

The Government will provide the property, material, equipment, and/or services listed below solely for the purpose of performance under this contract:

3.1 Property: The Government will furnish the necessary workspace for the contractor to perform services outlined in this PWS to include desk space, telephones, laptop computers necessary to maintain an office environment, which will be signed for by the contractor via hand receipt.

3.2 Materials: All consumables necessary for the performance of the contract.

3.3 Equipment: All tools necessary for the performance of the contract.

3.4 Services: NONE

3.5 Utilities: All utilities in the facility will be available for the contractor’s use in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall operate under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount.

4. Contractor Furnished Property, Materials, and Equipment (CFP/M/E):

4.1 General: Except for those items specifically stated to be Government-Furnished in Paragraph 3, the contractor shall furnish everything required to perform these services as indicated in Paragraph 1.1.

5. Requirements.

5.1 Administrative/Logistics Requirements: The contractor shall:

5.1.1 Maintain/modify software tracking systems (eg, 3M, DJRS, ETCA, PEX or equivalent) on a semi-annual basis IOT to properly track personnel and equipment in accordance with the services provided within.

5.1.2 Coordination Requirements. The Contractor shall meet with unit leadership quarterly to:

5.1.2.1

5.1.2.2

Coordinate opportunities for formal training and education courses for contractor personnel.

Identify shortfalls on 103 RQS UTC equipment report where any

UTC is lacking 100% serviceability of equipment on hand or on order.

5.1.3 Quarterly Reports. The Contractor shall provide quarterly reports to unit leadership and the unit LG Program Manager including the following information:

5.1.3.1 Issues/concerns related to LG that require leadership attention.

5.1.3.2 Recommendations to optimize services and better support the development of the unit’s peak performance.

5.1.3.3 Opportunities for training vs. actual use

5.1.3.4 Opportunities for educational training vs. actual use

5.1.3.5 Opportunities for feedback sessions vs. actual use

5.1.4 Equipment Report. The Contractor shall provide an equipment status report quarterly NLT 30 days at the end of each quarter defining the status of equipment and issues to include:

5.1.4.1 Stating if any equipment is non-mission capable.

5.1.4.2 Stating any new requirements for additional equipment and providing required documentation for squadron purchase.

5.2 Mission Equipment Requirements:

5.2.1 Provide ongoing asset accountability and coordination of maintenance and employment of GAWS Mission equipment at the 103 RQS.

5.2.2 Provide ongoing guidance and expertise in operational usage and accountability.

5.2.3. Support the 103 RQS Logistics OIC/NCOIC by coordinating the maintenance on all GAWS Mission Equipment, specifically:

5.2.4 Technical /Extrication Rescue equipment (estimated quantity of 100 items):

SAVA lift systems (heavy and light), Vistos confined space cameras, Manpowered hydraulic cutter spreaders, Heavy hydraulic cutter spreader, structural collapse kits, reciprocating saws, cut off wheel saws, generators, gas detectors, drills, chain saws, K12 Rescue saws, Shields confined space packs, SETS cutting torches, RALS kits

5.2.5 Tactical Gear (estimated quantity of 1,000 items):

Drop zone kits, Jump Master Kits, Shelter Systems, Cameras, Binoculars, Spotting Scopes, All Terrain Vehicles, Zodiac and WING inflatable boats, Advanced Rescue Craft (ARCs), Domestic Operations trailer, GA Rescue Craft, stokes litters, and all other items documented on the Master Mission Sign-out List (MMSL) for operational use.

5.2.6 Maintain the 103 RQS MMSL product for current up to date equipment. This product is a crucial part for real world operations and day to day training events.

5.2.7 Ensure the inspection of all Mission Equipment and work directly with either base support units or manufacturer for the repair and/or replacement of unit’s Mission Equipment.

5.2.8 In addition to scheduled/preventative maintenance, shall respond to operator or end user notification of equipment malfunction within 1 business day and then work with the unit support section or manufacturer to determine extent of maintenance or declare equipment un-serviceable.

5.2.9 Execute the repair or fielding of equipment/systems under their purview as directed by the Guardian Angel Weapons System Program Office and ACC/A5.

5.2.10 Ensure all alert mission equipment is available and mission-ready to meet alert commitments and contingencies.

5.2.11 Be the focal point for Mission Equipment, to include inventories and acountablity, and will update the Mission Equipment Database or spreadsheet (MMSL) to track amounts and types of equipment, to include information regarding dimensions, weights of equipment for mobility processing.

5.2.12 Ensure equipment program meets all applicable regulatory guidance concerning accountability and maintenance of unit’s equipment program.

5.2.13 Provide quarterly equipment status reports of unit’s mission equipment in regards to the 103rd RQS UTC’s to include accountability and serviceability.

5.2.14 Stay attuned to advancements in technology as to the equipment within the unit.

Submit any new advancement to the units’ logistics section for their review.

5.2.15 Be responsible for the input of work-orders to CE for building/facility problems as an Integrated Engineering Management System account holder. Will also maintain building 424 key and lock program.

5.2.16 Ensure all deployable mission equipment is prepared for Joint Inspection Processing NLT 10 working days prior to an inspection being scheduled.

5.2.17 Update Personnel Recovery Mission Software / Joint SARSAT Electronic Tracking System (PRMS/JSETS) database on a monthly basis to inventory, issue, register, and account for squadron’s personnel locator beacons.

5.2.18 Provide boat-master and boat operations support for unit water operations training in support of Full Mission Profile and Part Task Training as mission requirements dictate

5.3 Tactical Vehicle Program Requirements:

5.3.1 Perform in depth equipment checks and provide detailed maintenance and repair, or declare equipment unserviceable.

5.3.2 Provide detailed maintenance and management of unit’s motorized equipment program, specifically: Guardian Angel Rescue Vehicles (GAARV), 11 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV), 8 snow machines, 8 Advanced Rescue Craft (ARC), 2 compressors, 10 generators, 8 chainsaws, 7 rescue saws, 42 boat engines, 15 pieces of Rapid Extrication Device (REDS) gear, over 20 trailers, 1 forklift, and 4 Low-Speed Vehicles (LSV). These quantities may fluctuate to support the mission.

5.3.3 Research/Technical. Research available and emerging technologies and work with 103rd RQS personnel to identify areas where technology advances can benefit the squadron. Specifically, look for solutions to technology gaps, resource protection, and enhanced equipment training methodology that will save training time, funding, or enhance combat survivability of Pararescuemen and Combat Rescue Officers.

5.3.4 Any contractor employee working on Raider, Bombardier, and Honda 4 cycle Marine Outboard Engines, shall be certified to work on those engines and have experience with the full engine rebuild process.

5.3.5 Any contractor employee working on small vessel operations shall provide Coast Guard (civilian) or DOD equivalent documentation expressing their experience in small vessel operations.

5.3.6 Shall provide boat-master and boat operations support for unit water operations training.

5.3.7 Perform VCO (vehicle officer) duties. Ensure tactical vehicle program meets all applicable regulatory guidance concerning accountability and maintenance. The Contractor will provide a weekly report on the status of unit’s motorized equipment and accessories.

5.3.8 Be the focal point for motorized equipment and accessories, and will develop an Equipment Status Database or spreadsheet to track equipment utilization, maintenance time/costs, and repair time/costs. Perform preventative/scheduled maintenance program for all equipment.

5.3.9 Inspect all unit motorized equipment and coordinate with either base support or local equipment maintenance for the repair and/or replacement of unit’s motorized equipment when work cannot be done in-house.

5.3.10 Be responsible for ensuring all motorized alert mission equipment is postured to meet the 103rd RQS alert commitments and contingencies.

5.3.11 Be responsible for maintaining the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and hazardous material program at all times.

5.3.12 Monthly Status Report. The Contractor shall provide the Government a written monthly progress report containing progress, status, and maintenance updates by the tenth day of the following month. The report shall address at a minimum, the general requirements description, progress during the past month, equipment issues, actions to be taken to resolve the issues, and future plans. The report may be submitted electronically if readable by MS Word, latest version.

5.3.13 Inventory Report. Submit inventory report of all 103rd RQS motorized equipment and accessories and their operational readiness weekly. This report may be submitted along with the requirements listed in Section 5.3.7 above.

5.3.14 Maintenance Report. Within 5 working days, prepare oral/written reports/ recommendations to correct deficiencies in all aspects of motorized equipment maintenance that are identified as not fully mission capable.

5.3.15 Equipment Mishap Report. Within 72 hours of equipment incident or failure, make recommendations to Air Force Investigations and provide analysis of said incidents or failure with inputs in written form.

5.3.16 Serve as the focal point for the squadron environmental management system IAW AFI 32-7001 and AFMAN 32-7002…