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This performance work statement outlines audiology support services required by the South Carolina Army National Guard. The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, equipment, tools and quality control to perform diagnostic audiology services including middle ear assessments, pure tone air and bone conduction tests, speech reception and discrimination evaluations, and speech recognition and noise testing using government furnished equipment. The contract term is one base year with four one-year options. Services shall be performed between 0800-1700 on drill dates at Joint Base McEntire. The contractor must designate a contract manager and employ an audiologist meeting state licensing requirements and five years of relevant experience. The contractor shall develop quality control and OPSEC plans and ensure completion of required training by all employees. The government will provide the work space and specified audiology equipment; the contractor must furnish all other items required to perform the services.
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Performance Work Statement (PWS) For South Carolina Army National Guard (SCARNG)
Audiology Support Services
Prepared by:
SCARNG Medical Command (MEDCOM)
Table Of Contents
1. General
1. Definitions and Acronyms
1. Government Furnished Property, Material, Equipment and Services (GFP/M/E/S)
1. Contractor Furnished Property, Materials, and Equipment (CFP/M/E)
1. Requirements
1. Applicable Publications Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) Technical Exhibit 2 – Deliverables Schedule Technical Exhibit 3 - Estimated Workload Data
1.0 General:
1.1 Scope: This is a nonpersonal health care service IAW FAR Subpart 37.4. 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 Audiology Support Services, as defined in this PWS.
1.1.1 Objectives: Reserved
1.2 Background: Noise is one of the most common health hazards soldiers and civilians encounter in the workplace and during training. In accordance with (IAW) AR 40-501, every Soldier is required to have an annual hearing exam which is a component of their medical readiness. For military personnel, AR 40-501, DA PAM 40-501 and DA PAM 611-21 prescribe the relationship between hearing requirements and functional capability. The DOEHRS-HC audiogram (valid DD-2215 – baseline audiogram or DD-2216 – periodic audiogram within 12 months) are used to calculate the HRC status in MEDPROS (see AR 40-66).
1.3 Period of Performance (PoP): The Period of Performance shall be 1 Base Year of 12 months and four 12-month option years.
| Base Year | 02 Feb 2024 – 01 Feb 2025 | |
| Option Year 1 | 02 Feb 2025 – 01 Feb 2026 | |
| Option Year 2 | 02 Feb 2026 – 01 Feb 2027 | |
| Option Year 3 | 02 Feb 2027 - 01 Feb 2028 | |
| Option Year 4 | 02 Feb 2028 – 01 Feb 2029 |
1.4 General Information:
1.4.1 Place and Performance of Services: The contractor shall provide services between the hours of 0800am – 1700 (5:00pm) on the drill dates coordinated between MEDCOM and the contractor 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. Performance shall be at Joint Base McEntire, Multiple Unit Readiness Center (MURC), 860 South Carolina Road, Eastover, SC 29044. Due to unforseen circumstances beyond the control of the SCARNG, dates and hours required can be altered to fit the desired mission e.g. overseas deployments, state emergencies, etc. The Government shall coordinate the dates and hours required as much in advance as possible however, the contractor needs to have the ability to flex if required. The contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility/installation is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the work force are essential. Teleworking is not authorized.
1.4.1.1 Telework:
The Government does not permit the contractor to telework in support of this requirement as the audiology booth and equipment are located on Government property. In furtherance of Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP), a telework program may be enacted to ensure that the Government's mission-critical operations stay operational during times of national emergency or incidents of national significance. Telework shall be at no additional cost to the Government.
1.4.1.2 Unscheduled gate closures by the Security Police may occur at any time causing all personnel entering or exiting a closed installation to experience a delay. This cannot be predicted or prevented. Contractors are not compensated for unexpected closures or delays. Vehicles operated by contractor personnel are subject to search pursuant to applicable regulations. Any moving violation of any applicable motor vehicle regulation may result in the termination of the contractor employee’s installation driving privileges.
1.4.1.3 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.
1.4.2 Recognized Holidays: The following are recognized United States (US) holidays. The contractor shall not perform services on these days unless an unforseen circumstance arises beyond the control of the agency such as; overseas deployments, state emergency, etc.:
1.4.2.1 New Year’s Day: January 1st
1.4.2.2 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday
1.4.2.3 President’s Day
1.4.2.4 Memorial Day
1.4.2.5 Juneteenth National Independence Day: June 19th
1.4.2.6 Independence Day: July 4th
1.4.2.7 Labor Day
1.4.2.8 Columbus Day
1.4.2.9 Veteran’s Day: November 11th
1.4.2.10 Thanksgiving Day
1.4.2.11 Christmas Day: December 25th
1.4.3 Quality Control (QC): The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective QC Plan (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s QCP is the means by which it assures itself that its work complies with the requirements of the contract. As a minimum, the contractor shall develop QC procedures that address the areas identified in Technical Exhibit 1, Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). A final QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) NLT 10 days after contract award. After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer’s (KO’s) acceptance in writing of any proposed changes to its QCP.
1.4.4 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).
1.4.5 Installation Access and Security Requirements. The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the COR. The contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense (DoD), Headquarters Department of Army (HQDA) and/or local policy (see PWS 6.0). Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.
1.4.5.1 For contractors requiring Common Access Card (CAC): Reserved.
1.4.5.1.1 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 an initial background investigation complete a Personnel Security Investigation Portal (PSIP) form at Attachment TBD, at the earliest possible date and that this form is forwarded to the COR immediately. The COR will review the form for completeness and accuracy and forward it to the National Guard Bureau (NGB) Personnel Security manager who will initiate the investigation process via the PSIP. Contractor personnel will then receive two e-mail messages; the first will confirm that the investigative service provider has received the request, and the second will provide instructions for the completion of the appropriate form via the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) system. Upon completion of the e-QIP questionnaire and submittal of all required documents, including fingerprint card to the security manager, the background investigation (BI) will be initiated. 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 PSIP form to return of the FBI fingerprint check may routinely take from two to six 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.
1.4.5.1.2 Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS): Reserved.
1.4.5.1.3 Reserved.
1.4.5.1.4 Reserved.
1.4.5.1.5 Reserved.
1.4.5.1.5.1 Reserved
1.4.5.1.6 Reserved.
1.4.5.2 For contractors that do not require a CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation: Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05), and applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access, and local security policies and procedures (provided by a Government representative).
1.4.5.3 Awareness Training (AT) Level 1: All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level 1 training within 30 calendar days after contract start date and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance. 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. AT Level 1 awareness training is available at the following website: https://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html.
1.4.5.4 iWATCH Training: The contractor and all associated subcontractors with an area of performance within an Army-controlled installation, facilities or area shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity Antiterrorism Officer (ATO)). This local developed training shall be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR or the KO. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance. The contractor shall report completion for each contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR, within 15 calendar days after completion of training.
1.4.5.5 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.
1.4.5.6). Reserved.
1.4.5.6.1 Reserved.
1.4.5.6.2 Reserved.
1.4.5.6.3 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.
1.4.5.6.4 Reserved.
1.4.5.6.5 Reserved
1.4.5.7 Reserved.
1.4.5.8 Reserved.
1.4.5.9 Reserved.
1.4.5.10 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. 4.5.10.1 HIPAA and Privacy Act Training. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Privacy Act training is required of all contractor personnel. The course is accessible via Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) at https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/login/Login.jsf, select the registration for Non-Government Personnel/Sponsored Account link to register. The title of the course is ”HIPAA and Privacy Act Training (1.5hrs). The course prefix is “DHA”, the course number is “-US001. The contractor shall submit a copy of the training certificate upon successful completion of the course to the COR within 10 calendar days after award of contract.
1.4.5.11 OPSEC Training: In accordance with AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each contractor employee to the COR within 10 calendar days after award of contract. Level 1 OPSEC training is available at https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/index.htm.
1.4.5.12 OPSEC SOP/Plan. The contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan and provide it to the COR within 30 calendar days of contract award to be reviewed and approved by the responsible Government OPSEC officer, per AR 530-1, Operations Security. This SOP/Plan shall include a process to identify the Government's critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it. The contractor shall implement OPSEC measures as required by the Government. In addition, the contractor shall identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator. The contractor shall ensure this individual becomes OPSEC Level II certified within 90 days of appointment as OPSEC coordinator in accordance with AR 530-1. Contractor shall provide a copy of the certification to the COR NLT 15 days after completion.
1.4.5.13 Access to Classified Information. Reserved.
1.4.5.14 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP). Per AR 381-12, Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), contractor employees with security clearances must receive annual TARP training by a counterintelligence (CI) agent or other trainer as specified in Chapter 2 Threat Awareness and Education, Section II, paragraph 2-4b. The contractor shall identify annual TARP training, personnel trained, and date of training within 15 days of training completion.
1.4.6 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.
1.4.6.1 Key Control. Reserved.
1.4.6.2 Lock Combinations: Reserved.
1.4.7 Special Qualifications: The contractor shall ensure employee is trained and has experience with the following audiology equipment, Interacoustics-AA222 Audio Traveler, Audiostar Pro and Single-Man Hearing Booth. 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.)
1.4.8 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.
1.4.9 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.
1.4.10 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.
1.4.10.1 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.
1.4.11. 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.
1.4.12 Contractor Travel: Reserved.
1.4.13 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.
1.4.14 Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI): The contractor and subcontractor personnel performing services under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCIs, as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO. 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.
1.4.15 Phase In / Phase Out Periods: Reserved.
1.4.16 Prohibited - Utilization of Personal Electronic Devices. At NO time shall the contractor utilize a personal computer or any other personal electronic device to transmit or store Government information of any type such as; Soldiers PII/Medical Information, medical board reviews/results, drill schedules etc. Prior to utilizing a personal device the contractor shall coordinate with the SCARNG Directorate of Information Office to ensure DoD established security measures can be met. If a PII breach results from the contractor’s unauthorized utilization of a personal electronic device, the contractor shall bear all notification costs, call-center support costs, and credit monitoring service costs for all individuals whose PII has been compromised.
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:
| AEI | Army Enterprise Infostructure | |
| AR | Army Regulation | |
| AT | Annual Training | |
| AT/OPSEC | Antiterrorism/Operational Security | |
| BI | Background Investigation | |
| CM | Contract Manager | |
| COR | Contracting Officer Representative | |
| CS | Contract Specialist | |
| DA | Department of the Army | |
| DD254 | Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification | |
| DFARS | Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement | |
| DoD | Department of Defense | |
| DSCA | Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency | |
| FAR | Federal Acquisition Regulation | |
| GFP/M/E/S | Government Furnished Property/Material/Equipment/Services | |
| HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act | |
| HQDA | Headquarters, Department of the Army | |
| HSPD | Homeland Security Presidential Directive | |
| IA | Information Assurance | |
| IDT | Inactive Duty Training | |
| IS | Information System(s) | |
| KO | Contracting Officer | |
| MAR2 | MOS Administrative Retention Review | |
| MEDPROS | Medical Protection System | |
| MURC | Mutiple Unit Readiness Center | |
| NGB | National Guard Bureau | |
| OCI | Organizational Conflict of Interest | |
| PII | Personally Identifiable Information | |
| PIPO | Phase In/Phase Out | |
| POC | Point of Contact | |
| PRS | Performance Requirements Summary | |
| PWS | Performance Work Statement | |
| QA | Quality Assurance | |
| QASP | Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan | |
| QC | Quality Control | |
| QCP | Quality Control Program | |
| SCR | Service Contract Reporting | |
| SSN | Social Security Number | |
| TE | Technical Exhibit | |
| USD(I) | Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence | |
| WAWF | Wide Area Work Flow |
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.
3.2 Materials: Not applicable.
3.3 Equipment: Government provided tympanometry and acoustic reflex testing equipment (Interacoustics-AA222 Audio Traveler, Audiostar Pro and Single-Man Hearing Booth. The equipment will not be hand receipted to contractor, the Government will retain possession of this equipment at all times. However, the contractor shall have access to this equipment during the performance of this requirement. If contractor negligently damages Government equipment it shall be responsible for the costs to repair.
3.4 Services: Not applicable.
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:
5.1 The SCARNG has identified this position as a key personnel position.
5.1.1 The contractor shall meet the educational guidelines as outlined in South Carolina Code of Law, Title 40, Chapter 67, Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists and provide a copy of all applicable diplomas within 10 days of contract award to the COR. https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t40c067.php And https://www.scstatehouse.gov/coderegs/Chapter%20115.pdf. Audiology Interns and Techs are not acceptable.
5.1.2 The contractor shall have a minimum of no less than 5 years of experience as a Audiologist performing the requirements shown in 5.4 – 5.7 below. The contractor shall provide a resume of the proposed Audiologist as proof this requirement.
5.1.3 The contractor shall be licensed by the S.C. Labor Licensing Regulation (LLR) Office and provide a copy of the license within 10 days of contract award to the COR. https://www.llr.sc.gov/aud/
5.2 The contractor shall perform middle Ear Assessment, as required, using Government provided tympanometry and acoustic reflex testing equipment. Provide the results immediately after testing to the Audiology Noncommissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC).
5.3 The contractor shall perform pure-tone air and bone conduction tests when required by the Government utilizing provided equipment. Provide the results immediately after testing to the Audiology Noncommissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC).
5.4 The contractor shall perform speech reception and speech discrimination evaluations. Ensure tests are provided in accordance with hearing readiness and hearing conservation requirements. Provide the results immediately after testing to the Audiology Noncommissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC).
5.5 The contractor shall perform Speech Recognition & Noise Testing (SPRINT) tests when required by the Government. Provide the results immediately after testing to the Audiology Noncommissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC).
6.0 Applicable Publications: Publications applicable to this PWS are listed below:
Publication (Chapter/Page)
| Date of Publication |
| Mandatory or Advisory |
| Website |
Federal Acquisition Regulation
| A |
| https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar |
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
| A |
| http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html or https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars |
Joint Travel Regulation (JTR)
| A |
| https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/travelreg.cfm |
DoDM 1000.13-M-V1 DoD Identification (ID) Cards (Enclosure 2, paragraph 3.b) 01/23/2014 (Change 1: 07/28/2020)
| A |
| http://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodm |
Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Publication 201-2 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors (paragraph 9)
| August 2013 |
| A |
| http://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.201-2.pdf |
| DoDM 5200.2 Procedures for the DoD Personnel Security Program (PSP) |
| 04/03/2017 |
| A |
| https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodm/ |
DoDI 5200.46 DoD Investigative and Adjudicative Guidance for Issuing the Common Access Card (CAC) 09/09/14 (Change 1: 05/04/2018)
| A |
| https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodi/ |
Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12 Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors
| 08/27/2004 |
| A |
| https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-presidential-directive-12 |
DoDI 5400.11 Department of Defense Privacy and Civil Liberties Programs 01/29/2019
| A |
| https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodi/ |
DoD 5400.11-R Department of Defense Privacy Program
| 05/14/2007 |
| A |
| https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodm/ |
DoDD 8140.01 Cyberspace Workforce Management
10/05/2020
| A |
| https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodd/ |
DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program
| 12/19/2005 (Change 4: 11/10/2015) |
| A |
| https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodm/ |
DoD 5220.22-M National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) 02/28/2006 (Change 2: 05/18/2016)
| A |
| https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodm/ |
Army Directive 2014-05 Policy and Implementation Procedures for Common Access Card Credentialing and Installation Access for Uncleared Contractors
| 03/07/2014 |
| A |
| https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/ArmyDir.aspx |
AR 25-2
Information Assurance 04/04/2019
| A |
| http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx |
AR 530-1
Operations Security
| 09/26/2014 |
| A |
| http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx |
AR 525-13
Antiterrorism
| 12/09/2019 |
| A |
| http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx |
AR 381-12
Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) (Section II, ¶ 2-4.b)
| 06/01/2016 |
| A |
| http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx |
AR 40-501
Standards of Medical Fitness
06/27/2019
Mandatory http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx
DA PAM 40-501
Army Hearing Program
01/08/2015
Mandatory http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx
DA PAM 611-21
Military Occupational Classification and Structure
12/20/2022
Mandatory http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx
6.1 Applicable Forms: Forms applicable to the PWS are listed below:
| Form |
| Date |
| Website |
DD 1172-2
Application for Identification Card/DEERS Enrollment
| Mar 2017 |
| http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/forms/index.htm |
I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification 10/21/2019 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-9.pdf
DD 441
Department of Defense Security Agreement Feb 2020 http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/forms/dd/ddforms0001-0499.htm
DD 250
Material Inspection and Receiving Report
| Aug 2000 |
| https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/forms/dd0001_0499/ |
TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1
Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)
This PRS includes performance objectives the Government will use to determine contractor performance and will compare contractor performance to the Acceptable Quality Level (AQL).
| Performance Objective |
| Performance Standard |
| Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL) |
| Surveillance Method / By Whom |
5.2 Middle Ear Assessment
| Perform middle Ear Assessment using tympanometry and acoustic reflex testing when required. |
| Conduct minimum of 90% of scheduled Diagnostic Audiology |
| Monthly Inspection of task by COR. |
5.3 Perform pure tone air and bone conduction tests.
| Perform pure-tone air and bone conduction tests when required. |
| Conduct minimum of 90% of scheduled pure-tone air and bone conduction tests |
| Monthly Inspection of task by COR. |
5.4 Perform speech reception and speech discrimination evaluation
| Perform speech reception and speech discrimination evaluation when required. |
| Conduct minimum of 90% of scheduled speech reception and speech discrimination evaluation |
| Monthly Inspection of task by COR. |
5.5 Administer SPRINT test
| Perform SPRINT tests when required. |
| Conduct minimum of 90% of scheduled SPRINT tests. |
| Monthly Inspection of task by COR. |
TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2
Deliverables Schedule
| PWS Reference / Deliverable Title |
| Frequency |
| Number of Copies |
| Medium/Format |
| Submit To |
1.4.3 Quality Control Plan
| A final QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) NLT 10 days after contract award. After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer’s (KO’s) acceptance in writing of any proposed changes to its QCP |
| 1 |
| Electronic Submission |
| COR |
KO
1.4.5.1.4 Request for new or renewal CAC Cards
| The contractor shall provide at least 10 calendar days advance notice to the TA, unless there are extenuating circumstances approved by the COR or KO. |
| 1 |
| Electronic Submission |
| COR |
1.4.5.1.5 Return of CAC Cards
| The contractor shall immediately return issued CACs to the DEERS office upon departure or dismissal of each contractor employee, and shall obtain a receipt for each card and provide it to the TA/COR. |
| 1 |
| Electronic Submission |
| COR |
| 1.4.5.3 AT Level 1 Awareness Training Certificates |
| 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. AT Level 1 awareness training is available at the following website: https://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html. |
| 1 |
| Electronic Submission |
| COR |
1.4.5.4 iWATCH Training Certificates
| The contractor shall report completion for each contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR, within 15 calendar days after completion of training. |
| 1 |
| Electronic Submission |
| COR |
1.4.5.10.1 HIPPA & Privacy Act Training
| The contractor shall submit a copy of the training certificate upon successful completion of the course to the COR within 10 calendar days after award of contract. |
| 1 |
| Electronic Submission |
| COR |
1.4.5.11 OPSEC
Training Certificates
| In accordance with AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each contractor employee to the COR within 10 calendar days after completion of training. Level 1 OPSEC training is available at https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/index.htm. |
| 1 |
| Electronic Submission |
| COR |
| 1.4.5.12 OPSEC SOP/Plan |
| The contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan and provide it to the COR within 30 calendar days of contract award to be reviewed and approved by the responsible Government OPSEC officer, per AR 530-1, Operations Security. This SOP/Plan shall include a process to identify the Government's critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it. The contractor shall implement OPSEC measures as required by the Government. In addition, the contractor shall identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator. The contractor shall ensure this individual becomes OPSEC Level II certified within 90 days of appointment as OPSEC coordinator in accordance with AR 530-1. Contractor shall provide a copy of the certification to the COR NLT 15 days after completion |
| 1 |
| Electronic Submission |
| COR |
1.4.5.14 TARP Training Certificates
| Provide within 15 calendar days after training completion. |
| 1 |
| Electronic Submission |
| COR |
1.4.9 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 COR and KO NLT 10 days after contract award. |
| 1 |
| Electronic Submission |
| COR & |
KO
1.4.10.1 Contractor Employee Identification
| The contractor shall return all identification media (i.e., badges and vehicles passes) to the COR within 14 days of an employee’s departure. |
| 1 |
| Electronic Submission |
| COR |
5.1.1 Diploma
| The contractor or sub-contractor employee shall meet the educational guidelines as outlined in South Carolina Code of Law, Title 40, Chapter 67, Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists and provide a copy of all applicable diplomas/certificates as stated in the code with their proposal of the Audiologist they are proposing. |
| 1 |
| Electronic |
Submission with Proposal
KO
5.1.2 Resume
| The contractor or sub-contractor employee shall have a minimum of no less than 5 years of experience as a Audiologist performing the requirements shown in 5.4 – 5.7 below. The contractor shall provide a copy, with their proposal, of the proposed Audiologist resume as proof this requirement. |
| 1 |
| Electronic |
Submission with Proposal
KO
5.1.3 S.C. Audiology License
| The contractor or sub-contractor employee shall by licensed by the S.C. Labor Licensing Regulation (LLR) Office and provide a copy of the license with their proposal. |
| 1 |
| Electronic |
Submission with Proposal
KO
5.3 Middle Ear Assessment
| Provide the results immediately after testing to the Audiology Noncommissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC). |
| 1 |
| Electronic Submission |
| NCOIC |
5.4 Pure-Tone Air & Bone Conduction Test
| Provide the results immediately after testing to the Audiology Noncommissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC). |
| 1 |
| Electronic Submission |
| NCOIC |
5.5 Speech Reception and Speech Discrimination
| Provide the results immediately after testing to the Audiology Noncommissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC). |
| 1 |
| Electronic Submission |
| NCOIC |
5.6 Speech Recognition & Noise Testing (SPRINT)
| Provide the results immediately after testing to the Audiology Noncommissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC). |
| 1 |
| Electronic Submission |
| NCOIC |
TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 3
Estimated Workload Data
This information is provided for historical background only. It is not a guarantee of workload quantities.
| ITEM |
| NAME |
| ANNUAL ESTIMATED QUANTITY |
| 1 |
| Number of Soldiers Tested Each Day |
| 5-20/per day |
The number of Soldiers requiring testing depends on the type of unit that is being tested e.g. Aviation Unit vs Signal Unit. Additionally, the number of make-up test or re-tests cannot be predicted.
Ver. October 2022
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