Preformance_Work_Statement_Final_HPO_6 May2024.pdf

W50S8X24QA012

May 24

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Human Performance Optimization (HPO) Services

April 2024

Part 1 General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal service(s) contract under which the personnel rendering the service(s) are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: This is a non-personal service(s) contract to provide Human Performance Optimization Services.

1.2 Background: Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) personnel from the 131st Rescue Squadron, and Air Crew from the 129th Operations Group in the Air National Guard (ANG) must be ready to perform at a high level for over an entire career in order to accomplish their challenging mission set. Additionally, 131st Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape (SERE), and Combat Mission Support (CMS) personnel often directly support AFSPECWAR training and operations in the field, and often perform physically demanding tasks. For AFSPECWAR operators, attaining and maintaining a high level of human performance requires the implementation of a tailored physical strength, conditioning, and maintenance program comparable to those seen in professional sports organizations. This program must be coupled with physical therapy for injury prevention, acute injury treatment and recovery, and long-term recovery and maintenance to counter the cumulative physical impacts over a career. It is mission enhancing for SERE and CMS personnel to have access to the same capabilities in order to optimize physical preparedness, as well as injury prevention and recovery. 129th OG Aircrew require access to basic physical therapy that addresses injury prevention and recovery related to the biomechanics and unique physical demands of flying the rescue mission.

The Human Performance Optimization (HPO) program will operate with a big picture, whole-person concept. The HPO staff will help operators and flyers improve their performance and recover from injuries to meet current readiness requirements, but will also plan for and emphasize the long-term need to maintain operational performance over a career in order to lengthen the effectiveness of the "human weapon system” and flyers. This long-term objective to maintain performance, physical fitness and health means the HPO program services must be coordinated between the strength, conditioning and performance services and the injury prevention, recovery, and maintenance services. Ideally the HPO program will optimize mission performance and prevent injury, but when 131st members and 129th Aircrew become degraded or de-conditioned to the point of not being mission capable, individualized and specialized care is required to restore them to full-mission-capable status.

1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall provide non-personal service(s). The scope of this requirement is to provide physical strength and conditioning, physical therapy, and rehabilitation for 131st Rescue Squadron members and provide primarily physical therapy and rehabilitation services to 129th Operation Group aircrew. General priority for strength, conditioning, and performance services is to 131st AFSPECWAR operators first, then SERE and CMS members. Physical Therapy and rehabilitation/recovery services for 131st members will generally be prioritized the same way, but with consideration of injury severity, acuteness, and impact to duty as additional factors. The 129th aircrew will utilize an allotted number of PT and PTA hours as defined in Attachment 1, Estimated Workload Data.

Deviations from the number of hours used by the 129 OG Aircrew may be coordinated between the 131st and 129 OG based on training requirements, utilization trends, and number and severity of injuries. The 131st Command Team has the authority to allow additional utilization by the 129 OG, but only within the total estimated workload. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, supervision, quality control, and contract management services necessary to successfully perform under this requirement. The Contractor shall perform to the standards and acceptable quality levels identified in this PWS and associated contract documents.

1.4 Objectives: The objective of this contract is to provide the following:

● Strength and conditioning coaching, physical fitness optimization: 131 RQS

● Physical Therapy and injury management: 131 RQS and 129th OG Aircrew

1.5 General Information:

1.5.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain a QCP to ensure services are performed in accordance with (IAW) 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 that the work provided 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 (A01).

The Contractor’s Proposed QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review within 14 days after the date of contract award.

The Government will review and either notify the Contractor in writing of acceptance of the plan or return their comments to the Contractor within 14 days. If the Government has provided comments, the Contractor shall then have 10 days to submit a Final QCP. After receipt of the Final QCP, the Contractor may receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing. Any proposed changes to the accepted QCP are required to be resubmitted for acceptance by the Contracting Officer no later than 14 days prior to the anticipated change and before implementation by the Contractor. The timeline noted above will apply for review and acceptance for proposed changes. At a minimum, the QCP must include and answer the following to be acceptable:

a. A chart showing the organizational structure and lines of authority, the names, qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and classification of each member of the Contractor's Quality Control Team.

b. How will the Contractor monitor work to ensure that performance complies with all deliverables (etc. timelines, deadlines, and goals)?

c. How will the Contractor monitor work to ensure that performance complies with all specifications and requirements of the contract, including clauses?

d. How will the Contractor monitor and ensure staff qualifications remain current and valid including DOCPER processes/approvals throughout contract performance?

e. How will the Contractor ensure all keys issued will remain controlled items (Paragraph

1.7 Key Control)?

f. How will the Contractor inventory and track maintenance of all Government Provided Equipment / Materials?

g. How will the Contractor identify, investigate, and correct any non-conforming performance and prevent similar deficiencies in the future?

h. How will the Contractor file and save all Quality Control related documents for the life of the contract plus 5 years?

1.5.1.1 An Analysis of Quality Control and Timeliness of Submittals (i.e. deliverables) shall be provided to the COR within 30 days upon completion of each option period or Task Order (A02).

1.5.1.2 The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might affect the performance within 24 clock hours of identifying those issues. Verbal reports shall be followed up by written reports within 3 days (A03).

1.5.2 Quality Assurance: The Government will 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 the acceptable quality levels (performance thresholds).

1.5.3 Recognized Holidays: The following provides information on recognized holidays for the purpose of the PWS. If submission of any documentation (e.g., deliverables, submittals, etc.) deadlines fall on a holiday, the closest work-day prior to the holiday will apply as the deadline for submittal.

1.5.3.1 U.S. Holidays: Work shall not be performed on U.S. federally recognized holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.

When a U.S. holiday occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday, respectively.

New Year’s Day January 1st M. L. King Memorial Day 3rd Monday in Jan

Presidents’ Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day July 4th Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veteran’s Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25th

1.5.4 Operating Hours: The Government facility office hours, facility operating hours, and the Contractor support hour requirements often coincide, however, they may differ. Please refer to the following.

1.5.4.1 Government Facility Office Hours: The Government facility office hours are 0700 to 1600, Monday through Friday, as well as Unit Training Assembly weekends except U.S.

Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 above or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.5.4.2 Government Facility Operating Hours: The Government facility operating hours occur between the hours of 0600 to 1800, Monday through Friday, as well as Unit Training Assembly weekends. The Government facility is open for operations during the recognized U.S.

Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 above. The Government facility may close due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings and will be communicated by the Contracting Officer to the Contractor.

1.5.4.3 Contractor Support Hours: The Contractor shall provide support in accordance with PWS Attachment 1 in between the hours of 0600 to 1800 Monday through Friday, as well as scheduled during Unit Training Assembly weekends. The Contractor shall maintain an adequate workforce at all times, for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. Contract personnel may occasionally be required to support training outside of normal business hours. Also occasionally, the PT may be asked to perform an evaluation as soon as is reasonable after an injury, which may fall outside of normal hours, but total work hours over a billing period will still be in accordance with Attachment 1. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce and provided functions is essential.

1.5.4.3.1 Contractor Work Plan: Reserved

1.5.5 Scheduled Off-Days and Special Passes: The State and Wing offer regular work schedules for military members beside the typical eight-hour day, and five-day work week.

Military members typically work nine or more hours a day. As an offset, the Wing has regularly scheduled “off-days,” typically roughly every other Friday. The 131 RQS has also historically granted military personnel “passes” to offset time that they spent on temporary duty or in field training outside of normal work days and hours. These are typically combined with regularly scheduled days off and regular holiday leave schedules. Passes and regularly scheduled days off may affect access to military operated facilities. If scheduled work or access to facilities is required, coordination with occupants will be necessary or the work in affected facilities shall be rescheduled after the pass. However, announced passes or off-days for military personnel may provide the Contractor with an opportunity for access to facilities and areas when not occupied.

The Contractor shall take full advantage of such opportunities by planning maintenance or actions that are better accomplished when such areas are vacant.

1.5.6 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will primarily be performed in designated rooms in the 131 RQS facility, building 663 and the 129 OG facility, building 665, Moffett Air National Guard Base, Santa Clara County, California. Currently building 663 has a dedicated gym, and dedicated evaluation and treatment rooms for 131 RQS personnel in building 663. Building 663 currently has a temporary evaluation and treatment room for the 129 OG aircrew, but the 129 OG intends to designate appropriate facilities in building 665 in the future. As facility situations develop, the 131 RQS command team, and 129 OG command team may designate alternate locations for the work in this PWS to be done. Telework for remote-compatible services is authorized under this PWS in accordance with established telecommute policies and subject to approval in advance by the COR. Occasional travel is authorized in accordance with the contracted travel policy. This travel may include temporary duty support, professional conferences, or other appropriate travel as approved by the COR.

1.6 Security Requirements: The following information is provided on security related matters.

1.6.1 Security Program: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have an installation access card at time of the proposal submission and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are IAW with the Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254), which is currently accessible at the following link:

http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/forms/eforms/dd0254.pdf

1.6.2 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: Reserved

1.6.3 Installation Access: Access to U.S. installations, buildings and controlled areas is limited to personnel who meet security criteria and are authorized. Failure to submit required information/data and obtain required documentation or clearances will be grounds for denying access to U.S. installations, buildings and controlled areas. The Contractor shall ensure that any subcontractors used in performance of this contract complies with these requirements and that all employees, of both the Contractor and any subcontractor utilized by the Contractor, are made aware of and comply with these requirements.

The Contractor shall be aware of and comply with the requirements associated with Installation Access Control. The Government is not liable for any costs associated with performance delays due solely to a firm’s failure to comply with Installation Access Control System (IACS) processing requirements.

The Contractor shall return installation passes to the issuing IACS office when the contract is completed or when a Contractor employee no longer requires access. (A04) http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/forms/eforms/dd0254.pdf

Moffett ANGB is the California Air National Guard’s cantonment area of Moffett Federal Air- Field (Moffett Field). As such, access to Moffett ANGB requires all personnel to transit through Moffett Field. Access to Moffett Field is controlled by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Access to Moffett ANGB is controlled by the 129th Security Forces Squadron (129 SFS).

Changes in Force Protection Condition (FPCON) protection measures may necessitate unscheduled gate or installation closures by either NASA Protective Services or 129 SFS.

Such closures may occur at any time and with little notice, causing all personnel entering or exiting a closed installation to experience a delay. Contractors are not compensated for unexpected closures or delays.

Contractor personnel 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 Contracting Officer (KO) to determine payment terms. For official US Air Force (USAF) or installation-level Family Days or holidays granted by Executive Order, the Government is not liable for the Contractor’s costs incurred for work at the locale affected by the shutdown.

The Contractor is cautioned that all vehicles operated by Contractor personnel and entering the installation are subject to search. Any moving or traffic violation while on the installation, to include those issued by NASA Protective Services or 129 SFS, of any applicable motor vehicle regulation may result in the termination of the Contractor employee’s installation driving privileges.

1.6.3.1 Installation Pass Log: In addition, the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer, via the COR, an Initial Installation Pass Log within three (3) calendar days after contract award.

The log must at a minimum contain the following information: full name, birth date, SSN, and contact phone number. The log shall be updated as employees are added or removed. The Updated Installation Pass Log shall be current and available at any time upon request by the Government and submitted to the COR within five (5) days after any changes to the log (A05).

1.6.3.2 Individual Termination or Expiration of Employment: The Contractor shall collect the installation access passes the same day employment of an individual has expired or has been terminated and shall return them to the issuing office within 10 days (A04).

1.6.3.3 Contract Termination or Cancellation: Upon termination or cancellation of this contract, the Contractor shall collect all outstanding installation access passes and return them to the issuing office within 10 days (A04).

1.6.3.4 Common Access Cards (CAC) and CAC Log: Reserved

1.6.4 Background Checks: Background checks will be in accordance with DBIDS ID requirements.

1.6.4.1 U.S. Citizen: Reserved

1.6.4.2 Local Nationals and Third Country Nationals: Reserved

1.6.5 Physical Security: The Contractor shall safeguard all Government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.6.6 Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel. Government issued access badges shall not be worn outside designated facilities where visible to the general public.

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). (A06)

1.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, 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. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.8.1 The Contractor shall attend, participate in, and furnish input to scheduled and unscheduled meetings, conferences, and briefings that relate to the functions and services herein as required by the Government to provide effective communication and impart necessary information. The Contract Manager or designated representative shall attend meetings as requested by the Government. Meeting attendees shall at times include Contractor managerial, supervisory, and other personnel knowledgeable of the subject matter. Meetings may start or end outside of regular duty hours.

1.9 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Refer to Part 2 of this PWS for the definition of a COR. As determined by the Contracting Officer, a COR will be appointed and identified by letter of designation, a copy of which will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer.

The designation letter states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is not authorized to obligate the Government. If the work is not written in the contract, the COR is not authorized to request new work. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions:

assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract, perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance, maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract, issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications, monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of Government property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.10 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: Contract Manager, Physical Therapist (PT)/Injury Manager(IM), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)/IM, and Strength Coach (SC)/Operational Fitness Training Manager (OFTM).

The Contractor shall provide a Contract Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The contractor will provide Curriculum Vitae (CV) for this individual, in writing to the Contracting Officer no later than five (5) days after contract award (A07). The Contract Manager shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Contract Manager shall be available during the support hours referenced in section 1.6.4. Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

1.10.1 Special Qualifications: Contractor shall have, or be able to obtain, all licenses, and certifications, as appropriate, for providing services in the State of California. Additionally, the Contractor shall provide personnel who have a minimum of three years of experience working with AFSPECWAR units, operational units within the US Special Operations Forces (SOF) community, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Olympic-level athletes, or professional sports teams.

The Contractor shall provide electronic copies of all license and certification renewals to the KO and COR within fifteen (15) days of receipt. Additionally, the Contractor shall provide documented, electronic evidence of admitting privileges prior to commencing services under this PWS. Changes to admitting privileges shall be provided to the KO and COR immediately.

(A08)

1.10.2 Contract Manager The CV provided by the Contract Manager must demonstrate familiarity with Defense Department Data Sources (e.g. cost and software data reporting, Earned Value Management (EVM), etc.) or must demonstrate a minimum of 3 years working as a Contract/Program Manager or equivalent. This position may be remote, or may be accomplished by one of the on-site personnel.

1.10.3 Physical Therapist / Injury Manager: The PT/IM is expected to have roughly half-time availability, and shall meet the following qualifications and skills:

Shall possess a master's or Doctorate degree in physical therapy from an accredited college or university with a CA State Physical Therapy License. A board certification through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) as either an Orthopedic or Sports Clinical Specialist (O/SCS) is preferred. Preferred but not required to also possess current Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Certification. PT shall maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification to be credentialed. Must have experience working with Health

Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protected information. PT/IM will have experience charting individual evaluations and treatments in a HIPAA compliant system, and will be able to aggregate, analyze, and present unit status and trends in a HIPAA compliant manner for reporting. The PT must also be able to coordinate and integrate treatment plans with strength and conditioning plans. PT/IM should have at least 3 years of work experience with AFSPECWAR units, operational units within the US SOF community, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Olympic-level athletes, or professional sports teams.

1.10.4 Physical Therapy Assistant / Injury Manager: The PTA/IM is expected to have full-time availability, and shall meet the following qualifications and skills:

Should be a certified Physical Therapist Assistant through a nationally accredited program and hold a valid CA PTA license. Must also have work experience in a sports/orthopedics setting.

The PTA will be under the supervision/direction of the contracted PT and will be responsible for direct patient care as well as treatment documentation. In addition to corrective exercise instruction, The PTA will be trained and experienced in manual therapy modalities, and various industry accepted treatment modalities including but not limited to ice and heat therapy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, Vaso pneumatic devices, scraping, cupping, and assisted stretching. The PTA should have Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) certification in soft tissue treatment techniques as part of unit rehabilitation, recovery and fitness maintenance programming for injury prevention. Must have experience working with HIPAA protected information. PTA/IM will have experience charting individual treatments in a HIPAA compliant system under the direction of the PT. The PTA/IM must be able to aggregate, analyze, and present unit status and trends in a HIPAA compliant manner for reporting. PT/IM should have at least 3 years of work experience with AFSPECWAR units, operational units within the US SOF community, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Olympic-level athletes, or professional sports teams.

1.10.5 Strength Coach/Operational Fitness Training Manager: The SC/OFTM is expected to have full-time availability and shall meet the following qualifications and skills:

Shall possess current Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Shall possess a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Exercise physiology, kinesiology, and/or similar field of study; Masters or Phd preferred. Preferred to have a Certified Performance and Sports Scientist certification (CPSS).

Shall be capable of designing coordinating strength and conditioning programs for 131st members with a focus on AFSPECWAR operator fitness. The SC must be able to design and run unit-level fitness programs and events, and design and tailor programs for individuals as appropriate. The SC must also be able to coordinate and integrate treatment plans and injury considerations provided by the PT/IM with the strength and conditioning plans and events.

Must be able to administer the AFSPECWAR Operator Fitness Test (OFT), and train others to administer the OFT and function as the unit OFTM in accordance with AFMAN 36-2919, Air Force Special Warfare Operator Fitness Test. Must be capable of accessing and inputting OFT scores into government systems as designated in AFMAN 36-2919 and other applicable guidance. Must have experience working with HIPAA protected information. Must be able to aggregate, analyze, and present unit performance status and trends in a HIPAA compliant manner for reporting in accordance with AFMAN 36-2919 and commander direction. SC shall have at least 3 years of work experience with AFSPECWAR units, operational units within the US SOF community, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Olympic-level athletes, or professional sports teams.

1.10.6 Training Environment and Physical Requirements: The PT/IM, PTA/IM, and SC/OFTM shall be capable of meeting physical demands of training with AFSPECWAR operators, including the ability to observe or participate in AFSPECWAR training evolutions including tactical training, boat party, drop zone party, and austere field conditions.

Personnel must have the ability to assist with strength and conditioning testing and training protocols, specifically the AFSPECWAR Operational Fitness Test (OFT), and the ability to lift and manipulate loads or weights up to 24 kilograms (53 pounds).

1.10.7 Contractors Flying on Government Aircraft: In limited circumstances, on approval from the 131 RQS or 129 OG commander, contract personnel may be asked or required to fly on government aircraft in order to best meet mission requirements. This may include observation of AFSPECWAR and Aircrew training, or performing duties to directly support AFSPECWAR and Aircrew training. Flights on government aircraft may also be permitted for travel to support unit training, especially when commercial flights may be unavailable or impractical to reach a location where the contract personnel will be supporting AFSPECWAR operators and aircrew. Any flights on AF aircraft will be coordinated in accordance with DAFMAN 11-401, Aviation Management and any other applicable guidance.

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 must identify themselves, to include proper marking of signature blocks in correspondence, to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. The Contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.11.1 Personal Appearance: Contractor personnel shall present a professional appearance.

Contract personnel do not need to conform with military grooming standards, but contractors should look professional. Head and facial hair will be clean and appropriately groomed. Daily dress code or most services shall be professionally appropriate and subdued physical training attire. Contract personnel should be readily identifiable as HPO personnel. If attending a conference or similar event, dress code will be in accordance with any conference guidance, with a default standard being a collared shirt and professionally appropriate pants or skirt.

1.12.1 Contractor Identification Badges: Contractor personnel shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges IAW Contractor Identification (AE Reg. 27-715). The Contractor (to include subcontractors) shall provide each of their employees an easily readable identification badge. The badge must include the employee’s name, the contractor’s company name, the functional area of assignment, and a recent color photograph of the employee. Companies with

U.S. Government contracts will require their employees to wear these badges visibly when performing work at Government workplaces unless this would be impractical because of mission or safety considerations. The Contractor shall collect all ID Badges upon completion of the contract or termination of the employee. A04

1.13 Contractor Travel: The Contractor may be required to travel CONUS or OCONUS during the performance of this contract to attend meetings, conferences, and training. The Contractor may be required to travel to off-site training locations and to ship training aids to these locations in support of this PWS. The Contractor may be authorized travel expenses at rates no higher than the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR), IAW FAR Part 31.205-46, and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires Government approval and authorization 1 day prior to scheduled travel.

1.14 Other Direct Costs (ODCs): Reserved

1.15 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents and materials produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership and copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. 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.

1.16 Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be averse to the interests of the Government or others. The Contractor and Contractor personnel shall not divulge, or release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this PWS, except to authorized Government personnel or upon written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS.

All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

1.17 Protection of Government and Contract Information: Per Public Use Notice of Limitations stated by Defense imagery Management operations Center and contained at www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations/ , the Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any hard copy or digital marketing tools to include its company website.

1.18 Non-Disclosure Statements: The Contractor shall provide signed non-disclosure agreements to the Government no later than 5 days (A09) prior to commencement of work under the contract. Disclosure of information by Contractor personnel may result in removal of Contractor personnel from performance under this contract.

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1.19 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work 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 OCI as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer 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 Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI (A10). The Contractor’s OCI Mitigation Plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer 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.

1.20 Phase In /Phase Out Period: Reserved

1.21 Safety: The following provides information pertaining to Safety and Accident Prevention:

1.21.1 Safety Laws and Regulations: The Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention (November 1991), the references contained therein (e.g., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1))

The requirements under FAR 52.236-13 and specifically of the EM 385-1-1 include, but are not limited to the following:

(a) Before initiation of work at the job site, an Accident Prevention Plan, written by the Contractor for the specific work and hazards of the contract and implementing in detail the pertinent requirements of EM 385-1-1; will be reviewed for acceptance by designated Government personnel (A11). Specific requirements for development of the Accident Prevention Plan are found in 01.A and Appendix A of EM 385-1-1. EM 385-1-1 is available online at www.usace.army.mil .

(b) Before beginning each activity involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous project operations or where a new work crew or subcontractor is to perform work, activity hazard analysis (AHA) shall be prepared by the Contractor performing the work activity (See paragraph 01.a.09 of EM 385-1-1).

(c) The Contractor shall require subcontractors to submit their plan of operations showing methods they propose to use in accomplishing major phases of work.

(d) The Contractor shall discuss the plans in conferences convened by the Contracting Officer prior to starting work on each major phase of operation. Plans shall include all pertinent information such as layout of haul roads, access roads, storage areas, electrical distribution lines, methods of providing minimum exposure to overhead loads, and methods of access to work areas. The plan for accomplishing the initial work phase shall be submitted within fifteen

(15) calendar days after award of the contract. Plans for subsequent major phases of work shall be submitted no later than fifteen (15) calendar days prior to initiation of work on each major phase.

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(e) In all areas where construction, demolition, alteration, building, or similar related activities take place, the Contractor shall have the following minimum personal protective clothing and equipment requirements in place for any person working on or visiting the site:

(i) Short sleeve shirt.

(ii) Long trousers.

(iii) Steel-toed safety boots.

(iv) Hard hat.

1.21.1.1 In addition to other requirements for accident prevention specified in this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all Federal and State requirements governing safety and health protection on construction sites and other applicable occupational safety codes.

The Contractor shall indicate its plan for compliance considering conditions of the work described by the design, technical proposal, operational activities of the Government or others in the area of the work, identification of the coordinator, and implementation of all other accident prevention provisions of this contract

1.21.1.2 The Contractor shall complete and provide safety notifications required and will provide documented proof to the Contracting Officer via the COR, no later than 3 days (A12) that such notifications were made.

1.22 Environmental Compliance: The following provides information on Environmental Compliance.

1.22.1 Environmental Compliance Plan and Program: Reserved.

1.23 Required Training: The following provides information on training requirements.

1.23.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract, shall complete AT Level I Training within 10 days (A13) after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or 10 days after employment of new personnel.

Contractor personnel traveling overseas shall complete area of responsibility (AOR) specific AT awareness training for U.S. based Contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion (A14) for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR (or to the Contracting Officer, if a COR is not assigned) within 10 days after completion of this training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil .

Contractor personnel shall complete refresher training (A15) every twelve (12) months except AOR specific AT Level I training which shall be completed as required by local AT policies

If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR who will contact the local AT Officer at their assigned location for classroom training. Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance https://jkodirect.jten.mil/ roster signed by the AT Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 10 days after completion of the training (A14).

1.23.2 OPSEC Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 10 days of employment under this contract (A13). Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 10 days after completion of the training (A14).

OPSEC Level I training is available at http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html Contractor personnel must complete refresher training every 12 months (A15). Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 10 days after completion of the training (A14).

If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR, who will contact the local OPSEC Officer at their assigned location for classroom training.

Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the OPSEC Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 10 days after completion of the training (A14).

1.23.3 iWATCH Training: Reserved

1.23.4 Information Assurance (IA) Training Reserved

1.23.5 Personally Identifiable Information (PII): Contractor employees, including subcontractors, performing services under this contract with access to PII and Government information shall complete “Identifying and Safeguarding PII” within 10 calendar days of employment (A13). Contractor personnel shall complete refresher training every twelve (12) months from initial completion. The Contractor shall provide the COR a copy of the training certificates for its employees no later than five (10) days after completion (A14). Training is available at http://iatraining.disa.mil/eta/piiv2/launchPage.html Contractors shall maintain confidentiality of all service member patient record information, disaggregated data and any identifiable information. This data must be kept confidential by the individual contractor employee.

1.23.6 Patient Treatment Information: Information relating to individual patient injury, treatment, and recovery, no matter how developed, shall be treated as confidential information IAW the Privacy Act and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). No PII or HIPAA protected information will be transmitted or stored by the contractor outside of the unit and/or the government provided computers and government provided software. Lists and/or names of patients shall not be disclosed to or revealed in any way for any use outside the 131 RQS or 129 OG, except through specified unit processes, or through expressed written consent of an individual patient.

1.24 Authorization to Perform Services in Germany: Reserved

1.25 Notice to Proceed: Reserved

1.26 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive: Reserved

http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html http://iatraining.disa.mil/eta/piiv2/launchPage.html

1.27 Government Property and Services: Reserved

1.28 Conventional Forces Europe (CFE) Treaty Verification Inspection: Reserved

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. Definitions and Acronyms

2.1 Definitions: Although not inclusive of every term used within this PWS, the following provides a list of definitions used throughout this PWS and commonly used in the acquisition field.

129 OG Aircrew - Enlisted and Officer military members that are assigned as rated aircrew and career enlisted aviators to fly 129 OG assigned aircraft, specifically the HC-130J, and HH- 60G/W. This includes Pilots, Combat Systems Operators, Loadmasters, and Special Mission Aviators.

Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) personnel– Defined as enlisted specialties to include Combat Control, Pararescue, Special Reconnaissance and Tactical Air Control Party (TACP). Officer specialties include Combat Rescue Officer, Special Tactics Officer and TACP Officer, and all combat mission support from the 131st RQS

Command Team- A unit’s designated Commander and Senior Enlisted Leader.

Combat Mission Support (CMS) - Members from various Air Force Specialty Codes assigned to the 131 RQS in non AFSPECWAR and non SERE billets, and tasked to deploy with the 131

RQS.

Contracting Officer (KO) – means 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) – As defined in DFARS 202.101, means an individual designated and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions. Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 5000.72, Part II Definitions states the following when defining a COR: “Defined in subpart 202.101 of Reference (f). Any individual delegated responsibilities pursuant to subpart 1.602-2 of Reference (e), regardless of local terminology, must be certified in accordance with this instruction. For example, local terminology can be COR, contracting officer’s technical representative, technical point of contact, technical representative, alternate COR, administrative COR, assistant COR, line item manager, task order manager, quality assurance personnel, quality assurance evaluator, or COR management.” In addition, Army Regulation 70-13, Chapter 2, paragraph 2- 2g, states, in part, the following when providing support personnel to assist the COR, “…These other surveillance support personnel may serve as on-site representatives of the COR in performance of actual contract surveillance if they meet all COR requirements and have been appointed by the Contracting Officer as alternate CORs.”

Contractor – means 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.

Contractor-acquired property - means property acquired, fabricated, or otherwise provided by the Contractor for performing a contract, and to which the Government has title.

Day – means, unless otherwise specified, a calendar day.

Defective Service – means service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

Deliverable – means anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

Government-furnished property and equipment - means property furnished to the contractor by the Government and subsequently furnished to the Contractor for performance of a contract.

Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to, spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government-furnished property also includes Contractor-acquired property if the Contractor-acquired property is deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract.

Government property - means all property owned or leased by the Government. Government property includes both Government-furnished property and Contractor-acquired property.

Government property includes material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property. Government property does not include intellectual property and software.

Property Administrator - means an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer appointed in accordance with agency procedures, responsible for administering the contract requirements and obligations relating to Government property in the possession of a Contractor.

High Level Objective (HLO) – means a key overarching result-based objective for a project necessary to achieve the project’s vision. HLOs are similar to Level 2 in a Work Breakdown Structure. Each HLO may contain several statements to flesh out the areas necessary to meet the objective.

Physical Security – means that part of security concerned with physical measures designed to safeguard personnel; to prevent unauthorized access to equipment, installations, material, and documents; and to safeguard against espionage, sabotage, damage, and theft.

Quality Assurance – (or Government contract quality assurance) means the various functions, including inspection, performed by the Government to determine whether a Contractor has fulfilled the contract obligations pertaining to quality and quantity.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) – means the key Government-developed surveillance process document and is applied to Performance-Based Service Contracting (PBSC).