PWS and PRS Master Diver Dive Locker.pdf

Ver. May 2024

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

Dive Program Manager & Maritime Support Services

1.0 General: Designated in writing by the unit commander, the DPM is responsible for the safe conduct of all diving operations within the unit. This individual is thoroughly familiar with all unit diving techniques and has a detailed knowledge of all applicable regulations and is responsible for all operational, logistical, and administrative duties associated with the unit diving program.

1.1 Terms: The terms Dive Master, Master Diver, and Dive Program Manager are synonymous throughout this PWS.

1.2 Scope: 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 Unit Dive Program Manager (DPM) and Maritime Support Services, as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The contractor shall provide technical experience and subject matter knowledge in the operation, maintenance, and use of assigned diving equipment, boats, and ancillary equipment.

The contractor will operate boats for functional/operational-checks and serve as a Boat Master during 125th STS Maritime evolutions. In addition, the contractor shall provide on-site technical diving observation assistance and Operational Risk Management (ORM) recommendations in planning and development of waterborne operations, procedures, and qualifications to enhance the combat readiness, safety, and collective skills of Special Tactics (ST) and Combat Mission Support (CMS) personnel. The contractor shall be designated in writing as both the 125th STS Unit Dive Program Manager and 125th STS Senior Boat Master to effectively manage the training, qualification, and re-qualification of all 125th STS Divers and watercraft operators.

Military diving experience and credibility in the United States Navy, including the Naval Special Operations (NSO) community, are essential to successful delivery of the required services.

1.3 Background: The U.S. Navy is the Department of Defense (DOD) single point manager and proponent for all military diving matters. The 720th Operational Support Squadron conducts inspections every two (2) years to ensure mission success and personnel safety. It is imperative that diving, maritime and associated mission equipment are maintained at peak operational readiness In Accordance With (IAW) Navy guidelines and ANG Command Diver, with inputs from the 720th STG appointed Chief Diver. To maintain compliance and insure operational readiness, the 125th STS must have highly qualified and experienced dive locker personnel who have extensive and practical knowledge of the following: U.S. Navy Maintenance and Material Management (3M) system, maintenance and repair of SCUBA and oxygen diving systems and the ability to conduct informal classroom as well as guide dive training operations in accordance with the U.S. Navy, USSOCOM, MAJCOM, Air Force Instructions, and general diving/maritime operations training procedures. When the U.S.

Navy guidelines do not identify operating instructions for specific types of equipment; the

125th STS will adhere to manufacturers’ specifications.

1.4 Period of Performance (PoP): The Period of Performance shall be one Base Year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years.

1.4.1.1 New Year’s Day: January 1st

1.4.1.2 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday

1.4.1.3 President’s Day

1.4.1.4 Memorial Day

1.4.1.5 Juneteenth National Independence Day: June 19th

1.4.1.6 Independence Day: July 4th

1.4.1.7 Labor Day

1.4.1.8 Columbus Day

1.4.1.9 Veteran’s Day: November 11th

1.4.1.10 Thanksgiving Day

1.4.1.11 Christmas Day: December 25th

1.5 General Information:

1.5.1 Place and Performance of Services: The contractor shall provide services between the hours of 0700 – 1600 Monday – Friday, 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. This will be adjusted to accommodate Regularly Scheduled Drills (RSD) which occur once per quarter and Annual Training which occurs once per year. The services under this contract are essential for performance during crisis according to DODI 1100.22. Specified hours of operation shall be provided for continuation of services for each instance as required. Service hours may vary and during times of domestic response crisis (which involve the 125th STS) may be called during any time of the day and will be expected to report within a 4-hour response time in person or by phone. Performance shall be at the125th STS facility, Building 365, 6801 NE Cornfoot Rd, Portland, OR. The contractor shall always 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.

Telecommuting is not authorized.

1.5.1.1 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.

1.5.1.2 The contractor’s employees shall become familiar with and obey the regulations of the installation, including fire, traffic, safety and security regulations while on the installation. Contractor employees should only enter restricted areas when required to do so and only upon prior approval. All contractor employees shall carry proper identification with them at all times and shall be subject to such checks as may be deemed necessary. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all regulations and orders of the installation, which may affect performance. The Government reserves the right to direct the removal of an employee from Government property or revoke access to Government systems for misconduct, security reasons, or any overt evidence of communicable disease. Removal of contractor employees for reasons stated above does not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for total performance of this contract.

1.5.2 Recognized Holidays: The following are recognized United States (US) holidays.

The contractor shall not perform services on these days:

1.5.3 Quality Control (QC): The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program 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 quality control program is the means by which he/she assures him/herself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. One copy of the contractor's quality control plan will be provided to the contracting officer as part of the proposal submission. After acceptance of the quality control plan the contractor shall receive the Contracting Officer’s (KO’s) acceptance in writing of any proposed change to their QC system.

1.5.4 Quality Assurance (QA): 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 will 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) or defect rate(s).

1.5.5 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.

1. 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.

2 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 to obtain a vehicle pass.

3 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.

4 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.

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

1.5.6 For Contractors Requiring Common Access Card (CAC). For installation(s)/location(s) cited in the contract, contractors shall ensure Common Access Cards (CACs) are obtained by all contract or subcontract personnel who meet one or both of the following criteria:

(a) Require logical access to Department of Defense computer networks and systems in either:

(i) the unclassified environment; or

(ii) the classified environment where authorized by governing security directives.

(b) Perform work, which requires the use of a CAC for installation entry control or physical access to facilities and buildings.

(c) While visiting or performing work on installation(s)/location(s), contractor personnel shall wear or prominently display the CAC as required by the Governing local policy.

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.

• 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.

• Contractors and their personnel shall use the following procedures to obtain CACs:

(a) Contractors shall provide a listing of personnel who require a CAC to the contracting officer. The Government will provide the contractor instruction on how to complete the Contractor Verification System (CVS) application and then notify the contractor when approved.

• Contractor personnel shall obtain a CAC from the nearest Real Time Automated

Personnel Identification Documentation System (RAPIDS) Issuing Facility (typically the local Military Personnel Flight (MPF)). At the RAPIDS station, the RAPIDS Verification Officer will verify the contractor employee by Social Security Number (SSN) and two forms of identification. Identity source documents must come from the list of acceptable documents included in Form I-9, OMB No. 1615-0047, "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 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 will be valid for no longer than three years, or until the individual's contract end date (inclusive of any options), whichever is earlier.

• During the performance period of the contract, the contractor shall:

(a) Within 7 working days of any changes to the listing of the contract personnel authorized a CAC, provide an updated listing to the contracting officer who will provide the updated listing to the authorizing Government official.

(b) Return CACs in accordance with local policy/directives within 7 working days of a change in status for contractor personnel who no longer require logical or physical access.

(c) Return CACs in accordance with local policy/directives within 7 working days following a CACs expiration date; and

(d) Report lost or stolen CACs in accordance with local policy/directives.

1.5.6.1 Within 7 working days following completion/termination of the contract, the contractor shall return all CACs issued to their personnel to the issuing office or the location specified by local policy/directives. A receipt for each returned card shall be provided to the TA/COR.

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

1.5.6.3 For an Air Contractor that need access to the Army network this can be done by going to: http://www.us.army.mil and registering as an "Army Guest," with the sponsor being the COR or a COR- designated individual if the COR is ineligible to Serve as an AKO Sponsor.

1.5.7 Antiterrorism Awareness Level I Training (AT Level I). All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to US Government installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I training within 15 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. AT Level I may be accomplished at Joint Knowledge Online at http://jko.jten.mil. Tracking for each contractor or subcontractor employee is the responsibility of the COR or unit AT Representative. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee to the COR within 15 calendar days after completion of training by each employee or subcontractor personnel.

1.5.8 Communications Security/Information Technology (COMSEC/IT) Security. All communications with DoD organizations are subject to 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 personnel 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.

1.5.9 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 http://www.us.army.mil/ http://jko.jten.mil/ strategy and their actions affect the most vulnerable portion of the Air Force Infostructure. Contractor employees shall have a favorable background investigation and hold a SECRET security clearance and access approvals commensurate with the level of information processed or available on the system. Contractor employees shall:

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

1.5.9.2 Complete initial and/or annual Information Assurance (IA) training as required by applicable Air Force/ANG policy.

1.5.9.3 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.

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

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

1.5.9.6 Information Assurance (IA) Training. All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees shall complete the DoD Information Assurance Awareness CyberAwareness Challenge at https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil/moodle/ 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 DoDD 8140.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AFMAN 17-1301 within 180 days of the start of contract performance.

1.5.9.7 Protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). The contractor shall protect all PII encountered in the performance of services in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 224.103 Personally Identifiable Information and Department of Defense Directive (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 whose PII has been compromised.

1.5.9.8 Requirement for OPSEC Training. In accordance with AFI 10-701, Operations Security, OPSEC PMs/Signature Managers/Coordinators will provide OPSEC training or training materials to contract employees within 30 days of employees’ initial assignment to the contract and prior to having access to any critical information (CI) 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 OPSEC training is located at https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil/moodle Annual refresher training is conducted at Commander's Call. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each contractor employee to the COR within 15 calendar days after completion of training.

https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil/moodle/

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

1.5.10.1 Key Control. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. The contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that no keys/key cards issued by the Government are lost or misplaced or are used by unauthorized persons. No keys issued by the Government shall be duplicated. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The contractor shall include procedures covering key control in the QCP.

1.5.10.2 The contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicated keys/key cards to the COR.

1.5.10.3 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 Government replaces or re-keys the locks, the Government will deduct the total cost of lock replacement or re-keying from the monthly payment due the contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, the Government will replace all locks and keys for that system and will deduct the total cost from the monthly payment due the contractor.

1.5.10.4 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.

1.5.10.5 Lock Combinations: The contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that no lock combinations are 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 QCP.

1.5.11 Special Qualifications: The contractor shall ensure all employees possess all required licenses for operating applicable equipment used in the performance of this contract. This does not include education or other qualifications for the position in which the contractor employee is performing, dress codes, or other information. (NOTE: The Government does not provide training to contractors. Contractors must ensure that any personnel performing under a contract are fully trained, licensed, certified, and otherwise qualified to provide services.)

1.5.12 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the KO in accordance with FAR 42.5. The KO, COR and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contactor’s performance. At these meetings, the KO 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.

1.5.13 Contract Manager (CM): The contactor shall designate a CM 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, 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.

1.5.14 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.

1.5.14.1 The contractor shall retrieve all identification media (including vehicle passes) from its employees who depart employment for any reason. The contractor shall return all identification media (i.e., badges and vehicles passes) to the KO within 14 days of an employee’s departure.1.5.15 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. 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.

1.5.16 Contractor Travel: Travel outside the local area may be required to support the requirements of this contract. Travel may not exceed the amount as noted in the not to exceed travel Firm Fixed Price CLIN on this contract. Travel may include technical training for new and/or unusual diving equipment and watercraft added to the inventory. Travel may also include maintenance or servicing of equipment and watercraft the contractor is required to perform at an off-site or commercial facility when on-site Government provided facilities are inadequate to accomplish the work. Travel may also include conferences and trade shows to research available and emerging technologies. Member may be required to travel by military airlift when available. 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 with a lead time of no less than 5 days prior to travel. 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.

1.5.17 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/materials 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.

1.5.18 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 inany 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. In the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may impose 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.

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms:

2.1 Definitions:

2.1.1 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.

2.1.2 Defective Service: A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the PWS.

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

2.1.4 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 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.

2.1.5 Physical Security: Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.6 Quality Assurance: The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.7 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.8 Quality Control: All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to ensure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

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

2.2 Acronyms:

AFE Aircrew Flight Equipment AFI Air Force Instruction AFSOC Air Force Special Operations ANG Air National Guard ANU Authorized for Navy Use AR Army Regulation AT/OPSEC Antiterrorism/Operational Security BI Background Investigation CM Contract Manager CMRA Contractor Manpower Reporting COB Close of Business COR Contracting Officer Representative DA Department of the Army DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification DFARS Defense Acquisition Regulation Supplement DJRS Dive Jump Reporting System DO Director Of Operations DOD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation GFP/M/E/S Government Furnished Property/Material/Equipment/Services HP High Pressure HQDA Headquarters, Department of the Army HSPD-12 Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 IA Information Assurance IS Information System(s) KO Contracting Officer MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets

NAVSEA Naval Sea Systems Command NCOIC Noncommissioned Officer in Charge NGB National Guard Bureau NLT No Later Than OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OPNAVINST Operational Navy Instruction PII Personally Identifiable Information PMS Preventative Maintenance System POC Point of Contact PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program SOCOM Special Operations Command SCR Service Contract Reporting SSN Social Security Number STG Special Tactics Group RAMZ Rigging Alternate Method Zodiac TE Technical Expert UDO Unit Diving Officer USD(I) Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence UTC Unit Type Code

3.0 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, computers and other items necessary to maintain an office environment. The contractor shall maintain the assigned office space in a neat and orderly manner and will dispose of trash at the end of each duty day. The government will provide adequate space for the maintenance and secure storage of diving and maritime equipment. In addition, the government will furnish the necessary HAZMAT stowage facilities for the performance of work relating to NAVOSH and environmental safety policies.

3.2 Materials: The Government will furnish the necessary materials and expendable operating supplies to perform service on listed equipment.

3.3 Equipment: Maritime and Diving UTC items. Oxygen Clean Room and ancillary equipment. Open and Closed-circuit underwater breathing apparatus testing and inspection tools. Air compressors for pneumatic tools. Fixed and portable air compressors for providing high-pressure air stowage, and high-pressure air charging operations for diving.

Hydraulic lift for lifting outboard motors. Forklift for warehouse management. Water test-tank and ventilation for outboard motor maintenance and testing. Vehicle dedicated for trailer towing rated at the capacity required for safe highway transport IAW DOT specifications. Trailers for hauling Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIB), Wing boat Combat Rubber Raider Craft (CRRC), and Advanced Rescue Craft (ARC). Oxygen transfer pumps for high-pressure oxygen charging operations. Ultrasonic cleaners for maintaining diving and maritime equipment. Special Operations Charging Assembly (SOCA) Kit and ancillary items for charging 125th STS specific systems and subsystems e.g., HEEDs/SEA/SPUDS, lift bag bottles, Self-contained Hybrid Integrated Evolution Life Support Device (SHIELD) bottles, compressed oxygen breaching devices, and High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) breathing bottles, etc.

3.4 Services: N/A

3.5 Utilities: All utilities in the facility will be available for the contactor’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.

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

4.1 General: Except for those items specifically stated to be Government-Furnished in Paragraph 3.0, the contractor shall furnish everything required to perform these services as indicated in Paragraph 1.1.

5.0 Requirements: The contractor shall maintain 125th STS dive and maritime program equipment in accordance with U.S. Navy and manufactures guidelines/specifications i.e., including the Authorized for Navy Use (ANU) List maintained by NAVSEA OOC3.

The contractor shall have the technical background and communication skills to conduct and analyze a variety of dive and related equipment tests and inspections as well as advise 125th STS personnel on all Dive Program related items. This includes diver breathing air sampling, relief valve testing, high pressure air flask hydrostatic testing, high pressure air hose proof testing, dive system gauge calibration, Air/Oxygen cleaning IAW Mil-Std-1622 and Mil-Std-1330, and open/closed circuit underwater breathing apparatus testing requirements. The contractor shall maintain a qualified, adequate work force capable of meeting the licensing, education and certification requirements as defined in this section and the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS. If the contractor must change personnel, he/she shall provide all required documentation for new personnel no later than two (2) weeks prior to the effective date of new personnel starting work. In cases of emergency, the contractor must notify the Contracting Officer (KO) no later than 48 hours of requested change.

5.1 Key Personnel Requirements:

5.1.1 Minimum of 10 years of military dive experience is required.

5.1.2 Experience in certification and maintenance of high-pressure air systems and underwater breathing apparatus.

5.1.3 Ability to implement and employ US Navy 3M systems.

5.1.4 Proficient in the use of Navy SKED software program; NAVSEA’s planned maintenance scheduling software.

5.1.5 Proficient in the use of Air Force Safety Automated System (AFSAS) or Navy Safety Center, Dive and Jump Reporting (DJRS) as a Dive Unit Manager.

5.1.6 Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the maintenance and certification of, open and closed-circuit underwater breathing systems, and diving air systems to include:

compressors, storage flasks, regulators, gauges, and associated piping and valves.

5.1.7 Proficient in the use and supervision of closed-circuit diving operations shall comply with AFSOC 720th STG dive and maritime guidance.

5.1.8 Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a military recompression chamber supervisor to include recognition and treatment of diving emergencies as outlined in the US Navy Diving Manual, NAVSEA SS 521-AG-PRO-010, Rev 7.

5.1.9 Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the maintenance, repair, and operation of tactical water vessels to include: marine outboard motors, navigational, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

5.1.10 Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Instructor at a DoD approved school and have completed a DoD approved formal instructor course. Diving, Water Survival, and Special Forces Instructors preferred.

5.2 Dive Operations and Planning: The contractor shall provide technical guidance, ORM recommendations, and subject matter expertise to plan, coordinate, and conduct practical training in: confined and open-water; open-circuit and closed-circuit SCUBA diving operations; combat swimmer operations; low visibility search rescue and recovery diving; contaminated water diving; light salvage; emergency procedures; and cold water diving. Additionally, the contractor shall conduct practical training in watercraft operations to include: confined, riverine, and open ocean maneuvering, navigation, maritime communications, and maintenance/operations of maritime equipment.

5.2.1 The contractor may, at his/her discretion, dive in the performance of work, to test equipment prior to placing into service, to provide site surveys, as a safety diver during controlled training evolutions, to provide hands-on didactic instruction, and in an emergency, if insured to do so. Current and adequate insurance and diving physicals shall be provided to the KO and COR prior to conducting diving activities and upon renewal. All diving shall be in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations for civilian divers and IAW the U.S. Navy Diving Manual. If the contractor chooses to dive, he/she shall renew their dive physical every five years. All dives will be logged in the AFSAS DJRS within three days of any dives.

5.3 Contractor shall conduct inventories of 125th STS diving and maritime equipment annually (July). The Contractor shall provide 125th STS Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) Noncommissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) with the maritime equipment listed in Rigging Alternate Method Zodiac (RAMZ) and Tether Duck (T-Duck) infiltration packages UTC lists, so that AFE can build and maintain airborne maritime infiltration equipment with required items. Completed inventory listings shall be provided to the COR via e-mail No Later Than (NLT) the 10th working day of July each year.

5.4 Contractor shall maintain all 125 STS diving and maritime equipment in accordance with the U.S. Navy 3M systems or the manufacturer’s maintenance guidelines. For items not covered in the U.S. Navy 3M systems, contractor shall refer to equipment manufacture guidelines.

5.4.1 Contractor shall enter status data into the Navy 3M systems and forward a recommendation to 720th Dive Maintenance Shop lead and include the items not listed in the U.S. Navy 3M systems. This shall be completed NLT 48 Hours after identification of the item.

5.4.2 The Contractor shall maintain and conduct preventative maintenance on the following listed equipment according to regulations/directives/guidelines/equipment manufacturer: See Technical Exhibit 3 for estimated quantities and OPNAVINST 4790.4, Maintenance and Material Management System.

5.4.2.1 All Open Circuit Dive Systems and associated equipment

5.4.2.2 All Incoming Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) / Special Operations Command (SOCOM) Closed Circuit Systems

5.4.3 All Squadron Maritime vessels and boats

5.4.4 All Squadron Air Refill and Resupply systems and scuba tanks.

5.4.5 All Squadron infiltration and employment maritime

boats/RAMZ/Kayaks/rubber watercraft

5.4.6 All Squadron ARCs and Guardian Angel Rescue Crafts

5.4.7 All Squadron Maritime documents and record keeping systems

5.4.8 All Squadron Dive maintenance gauges, tools, repair devices, and instruments

5.4.9 All Squadron dive supplies, dry suits, anti-exposure suits, underwater equipment, weight belts, harnesses, and underwater tools.

5.4.10 All Squadron Dive recall systems

5.4.11 All Squadron recovery and rescue dive systems

5.4.12 All Dive communication systems

5.5 Contractor shall perform functional tests, analyze performance and malfunctions of electrical and mechanical assemblies.

5.6 Contractor shall monitor the U.S. Navy 3M systems by keeping abreast of changes/directives issued by the ANG Chief Diver, AFSOC Chief Diver, and the U.S. Navy.

5.7 Contractor shall perform initial In-Service equipment checks daily. Determine the extent of maintenance, maintenance periodicity, and repair(s) required or declare equipment out- of-service.

5.8 Administer all recurring daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual or greater maintenance requirements for U.S. Navy 3M systems assigned diving and maritime related equipment.

5.9 Contractor shall identify and notify the COR the due date for the periodic hydrostatic testing of scuba cylinders, storage flaks, and all other dive locker high pressure bottles in accordance with Navy OPNAVINST regulations/directiv es and log completion dates in the 3M system. See Paragraph 6.1, Applicable Publications.

5.10 Contractor shall conduct routine and field sustainment maintenance:

5.10.1 Contractor shall schedule and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs of all boats, navigational, electrical, and hydraulic systems, outboard motors, dive propulsion vehicles (DPVs), boat trailers and associated equipment. Contractor shall identify and report to the COR major repairs and/or overhauls required by the manufacturer's authorized service facilities or equivalent. Contractor shall report major repairs to maintain unit readiness. Major repairs shall be outlined in Weekly Sync meetings every Tuesday at 1000L and recorded in Navy 3M systems. See Paragraph 6.1, Applicable Publications.

5.10.2 The contractor shall inspect and perform maintenance on the fixed and portable air compressor systems and associated regulators and valves. Perform semi-annual air sample tests of these air systems; take corrective action as needed;

and record the results in accordance with regulations/directives/guidelines. See Paragraph 6.1, Applicable Publications.

5.10.3 Provide to COR an annual calibration schedule/forecast and maintenance down-time of all diving equipment and maritime related gauges and special instruments.

5.10.4 Inspect and maintain the diver's recall and communication systems (DRS-100).

5.10.5 The contractor shall provide 125/Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) NCOIC with compressed air breathing equipment 48 hours prior to High Altitude High Opening parachute operations event upon notification of event.

See estimated training events Technical Exhibit 3, Item #12.

5.10.6 Ensure the dive air/oxygen charging facility meets the Navy requirement for working with high pressure (HP) air and 100% oxygen diving equipment as needed.

See Paragraph 6.1, Applicable Publications.Report concerns regarding equipment inventories, capabilities, and maintenance requirements to the 125th Diving Officer (DO). Advise the DO of any maintenance shortfalls weekly.

5.10.7 Maintain and update a diving and maritime library of instructions, publications, and directives required by Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Naval Safety Center, AFI 10-3501, and USAF safety and hazardous materials guidelines. See Paragraph 6.1, Applicable Publications.

5.10.8 Shall remain current in diving program management revisions, diving regulation reviews and recommendations, training procedures, equipment, and safety issues. The contractor shall stay abreast of emerging technologies to identify areas where technology advances in diving and maritime operations can benefit the STS.

Specifically, the contractor shall remain current in dive solutions to technology gaps, resource protection, changes and additions to the Authorized for Navy Use (ANU) list, and enhanced equipment and training methodology that will save training time, funding, or enhance the combat survivability of STS operators. See Paragraph 6.1, Applicable Publications. Travel to conferences and trade shows may be required to meet these requirements.

5.10.9 The contractor shall maintain and repair boats, motors, trailers, related to boating equipment for long-term environmental storing maritime equipment, maritime electronic components, according to manufacturer specifications.

5.10.10 The Contractor shall provide annual maintenance forecasts with quarterly updates to the 125 STS/DO after considering: diving Unit Type Codes (UTC’s), operational and training requirements, Preventive Maintenance System requirements, equipment inventories, spare parts bench stock, and travel needed to maintain currency with diving proponent requirements and emerging equipment technologies NLT 10 days after each quarter and ten days after 1 September of each year.

5.11 Operational Support to the 125 STS/DO:

5.11.1 The Contractor shall pilot/operate, navigate, and maneuver the boat craft during STS diving and maritime training events according to the Estimated Workload Data

Table in Exhibit 3. Event information will be provided to the contractor IAW OPS process.

5.11.2 The Contractor shall provide waterborne Zodiac RAMZ, Soft Duck, Tethered Duck, and Hard Duck package recovery and towing at training events.

5.11.3 The Contractor shall maintain the hazardous materials program and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for the diving locker.

5.11.4 The Contractor shall maintain dive program knowledge and awareness of diving proponent issues, systems, or equipment changes between the Navy/ANG/AFSOC and inform the 125 STS/DO as required immediately when notices are issued, and dive program changes are to occur. See Paragraph 6.1, Applicable

5.11.5 The contractor shall keep the Functional Area Chief (FAC) and the COR informed of task status and progress with, at a minimum, monthly correspondence NLT the 1st day of each month.

5.12 Reports:

5.12.1 Weekly Status/Maintenance Report: Contractor shall provide a written and oral progress report to the Combat Mission Support Superintendent at the start of each week. Report shall contain contractor progress, status, recommendations to correct deficiencies in diving and maritime equipment maintenance, and management updates. The report data shall be entered and provided on the Operations Microsoft Power Point Slide no later than one day prior to the Tuesday Weekly Special Tactics Synchronization meeting. This report data will be entered/stored electronically on the Squadron U-Drive and presented verbally to squadron leadership. When unable to report to the Combat Mission Support Superintendent, report will be sent to the COR.

5.12.2 3M report: Provide STS/DO with quarterly maintenance reports on the first duty day of the month every quarter of the fiscal year (October, January, April, and July).