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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Contract Rabbi

AUG 23, 2024

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide a contracted Rabbi (aka the “Contractor.”) The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform as a contracted Rabbi as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract. The contractor is required to reside within 50 miles of Fort Eisenhower. The risk of traffic delays from further away could cause the Rabbi to be late for or miss critical services.

1.2 Background: The Installation Chapel Office, Fort Eisenhower, GA has a requirement for the non-personal services of a contracted Rabbi for the Fort Eisenhower Jewish Community.

The mission of the Chaplains program is to provide for Elements of Religious Services [EERS] to include religious services and Sacramental Rites for all assigned Soldiers, DA approved Civilians, and Family members at the Fort Eisenhower Installation. This PWS defines the requirements and deliverables of the contractor, ensuring the individual Free Exercise of Religion for military personnel, family members, and authorized personnel, a statutory requirement under USC Title X.

1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall perform to the standards and acceptable quality levels identified in this PWS and associated contract documents. This contract includes all functions, tasks and responsibilities normally performed by a Rabbi. The services of a Rabbi fall under the Fort Eisenhower Chaplain’s Religious Support Program as defined in the Command Master Religious Program (CMRP.) The Rabbi shall be experienced and fully qualified to perform the required services without any supervision or direction by Government personnel.

Additional educational and experience requirements follow within this PWS. The contractor shall support all service member’s rights for religious expression and freedom as provided by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, Title 10, and AR 165-1 by providing opportunities for service members to freely practice their religion. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to Federal Law, Georgia, and South Carolina State Law(s), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, Army, and installation regulations. As a non-personal services Contractor, the Rabbi is not a member of the Commander’s Staff or Command Chaplain’s Staff.

1.4 Objectives: The objective of this contract is to provide a contract Rabbi capable of providing for and sustaining the Fort Eisenhower Jewish community.

-This contract includes all functions, tasks and responsibilities normally performed by a Rabbi.

-The Contractor shall conduct Jewish religious worship services and ministrations according to Jewish Law (Halakha) and tradition.

-The Contractor shall possess the skills, knowledge, training, and certifications, such as Semikhah, necessary to perform the tasks described herein.

-The Contractor must be an individual educated by a school with a Master of Divinity degree (or its equivalent) and in good standing with their religious endorsing agent or equivalent.

-The Contractor must be knowledgeable of the Jewish faith, beliefs, and traditions and able to provide services to meet the guidelines set by the Torah for Military Services. -The Contractor shall be experienced and fully qualified to perform the required services without any supervision or direction by Government personnel.

-All services under this contract are to be performed by a Rabbi who meets the qualification requirements outlined in paragraph 6 below.

1.4.1 This contract does not create an employer-employee relationship between the Government and Contractor, as well as any corporation, partnership, business association, other party, or legal entity with which the Contractor may be associated. The Government assumes no responsibility for costs incurred for services performed by the contractor that are not included in this contract. There are no provisions for lodging, employee benefits, medical care, retirement, or Workmen's Compensation Insurance. Payment will be made monthly on a per service basis.

1.4.2 The Contractor shall provide support for those services for which no RSO, Unit Ministry Team (UMT) members (Chaplains and Religious Affairs Specialists), Department of the Army (DA) Civilians, or volunteers can provide. The contract cannot duplicate duties required or provided by these entities as contracted services are an exception to policy.

1.4.3 No UMT member, military member, DA Civilian, fellow contractor, or volunteer can supervise or direct the Contractor or control the method by which he/she performs the required tasks so long as they meet the terms of this contract and the generally accepted guidelines within the Jewish community. Under no circumstances will a work schedule be prepared for the Contractor, or the impression be given that the Contractor is an employee of the Government.

It is the responsibility of the Contractor to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, give the impression of personal services or portray his/her position as that of an employee. The contractor will coordinate with the Garrison Chaplain office regarding duties, work times and dates, specific needs (i.e., kosher MRE for Soldiers), and requirements, etc.

1.4.4 Under no circumstances shall a Contractor provide direction to a Religious Affairs Specialist (RAS), general military member, a DA Civilian, fellow contractor, or volunteer, nor shall he/she represent in an official capacity of the Federal Government, U.S. Army or Air Force or the local congregation that the contract supports.

1.4.5 Services provided shall be conducted IAW Army Regulation 165-1 Army Chaplain Corps Activities.

1.5 General Information:

The Government will award this contract as a firm fixed price contract.

The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months with four 12-month option periods. The period of performance reads as follows:

Base Year: 01 September 2024 through 31 August 2025 Option Year 1: 01 September 2025 through 31 August 2026 Option Year 2: 01 September 2026 through 31 August 2027 Option Year 3: 01 September 2027 through 31 August 2028 Option Year 4: 01 September 2028 through 31 August 2029

1.5.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain a QCP to ensure services are performed in accordance with (IAW) this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor's QCP is the means by which it assures that the work provided complies with the requirements of the contract.

The Contractor’s Proposed QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review within 30 days after date of contract award electronic copies of a comprehensively written Quality Control Plan (QCP) to the Contracting Officer (KO) via the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and within 5 working days when changes are made thereafter. After acceptance of the quality control plan, the contractor shall receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to their QC system.

The Government will review and either notify the Contractor in writing of acceptance of the plan or return their comments to the Contractor within 15 days. If the Government has provided comments, the Contractor shall then have 10 days to submit a Final QCP. After receipt of the Final QCP, the Contractor may receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing. Any proposed changes to the accepted QCP are required to be resubmitted for acceptance by the Contracting Officer no later than 10 days prior to the anticipated change and before implementation by the Contractor. The timeline noted above will apply for review and acceptance for proposed changes. At a minimum, the QCP must include and answer the following to be acceptable:

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

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

(c) How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure performance complies with all specifications and requirements of the contract, including the contract’s clauses;

(d) How the Contractor will monitor and ensure staff qualifications remain current and valid including Department of Defense (DoD) Contractor Personnel Office (DOCPER) processes/approvals throughout contract performance;

(e) How the Contractor will ensure all keys issued will remain controlled items (Paragraph 1.7 Key Control);

(f) How the Contractor will inventory and track maintenance of all Government Provided Equipment / Materials;

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

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

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

1.5.1.2 The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might affect the performance within 24 hours of identifying those issues. Verbal reports shall be followed up by written reports within 7 days.

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

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

1.5.3.1 U.S. Holidays: Work shall be performed on U.S. federally recognized holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.

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

New Year’s Day 1st day of January Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday 3rd Monday of January Presidents Day 3rd Monday of February Memorial Day Last Monday of May Juneteenth 19th day of June Independence Day 4th day of July Labor Day 1st Monday of September Columbus Day 2nd Monday of October Veterans Day 11th day of November Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday of November Christmas Day 25th day of December

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

The Contractor is responsible for conducting services in order to fulfill requirements within PWS 1.5.4.3.1. An exception exists when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

For other than firm fixed price contracts, the Contractor will not be reimbursed when the Government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. Please refer to the following.

1.5.4.1 Government Facility Office Hours: The Government facility office hours 0900 to 1700 and Sunday through Friday. The Government facility is closed for operations during the recognized U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 above. The Government facility may close due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings and will be communicated by the Contracting Officer to the Contractor.

1.5.4.2 Government Facility Operating Hours: The Government facility operating hours occur between the hours of 0900 to 1700 and Sunday through Friday. The Government facility is closed for operations during the recognized U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 above. The Government facility may close due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings and will be communicated by the Contracting Officer to the Contractor.

1.5.4.3 Contractor Support Hours: This contract does not require a traditional full-time Monday through Friday 9:00 to 5:00 type work environment. Workdays and hours will vary according to the approved Calendar of Events, tasks outlined in the CLINs and the time of meetings. Many of the tasks will require holiday, evening, and weekend hours.

1.5.4.3.1 Contractor Work Plan: The Contractor shall prepare and maintain a Work Plan to match the following CLINs:

CLIN 1: The Rabbi shall conduct Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Hanukkah, Pesach, Sukkot, Shavuot, and Passover Seder Meals. QTY: as many as but not to exceed 8.

CLIN 2: The Rabbi shall conduct weekly Jewish Shabbat Services meeting the guidelines set by the Torah for the Military Services. QTY: as many as but not to exceed 52.

CLIN 3: The Rabbi shall conduct Jewish Ministrations such as visitations of the sick, marriage, and funeral ceremonies. QTY: as many as but not to exceed 6.

The Contractor’s proposed Work Plan for Jewish calendar events shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer via the COR for review within ten (10) days after date of contract award.

The Government will review and either accept or return their comments to the Contractor within 10 days. The Contractor shall then have three (3) days to submit a Final Work Plan. Any proposed change to the accepted Final Work Plan is required to be resubmitted via the COR for review and acceptance by the Contracting Officer at a minimum thirty (30) days prior to implementation. The timeline noted above shall apply for review and acceptance for proposed changes.

1.5.4.3.2 Documentation of Work/Reports: The Contractor shall maintain a log of the work performed under this contract and shall provide a copy of the log to the Contracting Officer Representative at the Installation Chaplains Office. The log shall contain the service provided as described in PWS 1.3 Scope, the time arrived and departed from contracted services as described within the PWS, any issues that arose during the servicing of this contract, as well as any deficiencies by the Government as prescribed within the PWS. The Contractor shall provide this Monthly Log to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) not later than (NLT) the 2nd business day of each month. The log may be digitally sent to the COR.

1.5.5 Training Holidays: TRADOC has historically granted military personnel training holidays as compensation for time that they spent in field training. These are typically combined with regular holiday leave schedules (for example, Christmas half days or day on day off schedules). Training holidays may affect access to military operated facilities. If scheduled work or access to facilities is required, coordination with occupants will be necessary or the work in affected facilities shall be rescheduled after the training holiday.

However, announced training holidays or exodus of military personnel may provide the Contractor with an opportunity for unrestricted access to facilities and areas. The Contractor shall take full advantage of such opportunities by planning maintenance or actions that are better accomplished when such areas are vacant.

(a) When the Department of Defense grants excused absence to its employees, the

Contractor agrees to continue to provide sufficient personnel to perform critical tasks already in operation or scheduled and shall be guided by the instructions issued by the Contracting Officer or the COR. Changes in employee work schedules shall comply with the terms and conditions of the contract, to include payment provisions.

(b) If Government personnel are furloughed, the Contractor shall contact the Contracting

Officer or the COR to receive direction. It is the Government’s decision as to whether the contract price/cost will be affected as a result of Government shutdown and/or furloughed Government employees. In the event that Government shutdown and/or furloughed Government employee’s directly impacts the contract price/cost, a negotiated settlement will be reached as deemed appropriate by the Contracting Officer.

1.5.6 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract shall be performed at a Chapel of the Installation Senior Chaplains choosing on Fort Eisenhower, GA that supports the Jewish Community. Currently Friendship Chapel is designated as the location for Jewish services. Graveside services shall only be performed within the CSRA.

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

1.6.1 Security Program: RESERVED

1.6.2 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: RESERVED

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

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

The Contractor shall return installation passes to the issuing IACS office when the contract is completed or when a Contractor employee no longer requires access.

1.6.3.1 Installation Pass Log: RESERVED

1.6.3.2 Individual Termination or Expiration of Employment: RESERVED

1.6.3.3 Contract Termination or Cancellation: Upon termination or cancellation of this contract, the Contractor shall collect all outstanding installation access passes and return them to the issuing office within three (3) days.

1.6.3.4 Common Access Cards (CAC) and CAC Log: The Contractor shall provide the following information: Last, First and Middle Names, government issued personal identifier (e.g. Social Security Number, Federal Identification Number, or Tax Identification Number), date of birth, primary email address (this email address will be used to contact the individual) and any other necessary information required to obtain a CAC or installation access card, to the COR within ten (10) days after award. The Contractor shall ensure safeguarding of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and comply with requirements under 1.22.5.

1.6.4 Background Checks: RESERVED

1.6.4.1 U.S. Citizen: Contractors that work with or teach youth under the age of 18 years are subject to U.S background checks. The Requiring Activity Manager will determine the extent of background checks required. The Contractor employee may begin performance of the contract after receiving a favorable local background check. The Contractor agrees to replace the employee should results of the background check, if required, be unfavorable as determined by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor’s replacement of the employee with the unfavorable background check shall be within a timeframe provided by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor shall also replace employees whose background check, during their tenure of employment, renders them with an unfavorable local or stateside background check, as determined by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor shall forward a copy to the Contracting Officer via the COR and the Requiring Activity Manager of each favorable background check within thirty (30) days of receipt by the Contractor, identifying such with the appropriate contract number. The Contractor shall forward a copy to the Contracting Officer via the COR and the Requiring Activity Manager of each unfavorable background check within ten

(10) days of receipt by the Contractor, identifying such with the appropriate contract number.

When the Government awards a non-personal services contract directly to an individual, the failure of the individual to provide a favorable background check would be grounds for termination.

1.6.4.2 Local Nationals and Third Country Nationals: RESERVED

1.6.5 Physical Security: The Contractor shall safeguard all Government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured IAW the Army Physical Security Program (AR 190-13).

1.6.6 Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel.

1.7 Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Contractor’s Security Plan (If applicable), and the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any incidents of lost or duplicate keys to the Contracting Officer. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the Contracting Officer, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from payment due to the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the payment due to the Contractor. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys 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 Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the Quality Control Plan.

1.7.1 In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the Contracting Officer, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying.

When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

1.7.2 The Contractor shall prohibit the use of 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 Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer.

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

1.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the Contracting Officer will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

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

Meetings may start or end outside of regular duty hours.

1.9 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Refer to Part 2 of this PWS for the definition of a COR. As determined by the Contracting Officer, a COR will be appointed and identified by letter of designation, a copy of which will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer. The designation letter states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is not authorized to obligate the Government. If the work is not written in the contract, the COR is not authorized to request new work. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract, perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance, maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract, issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications, monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of Government property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

The COR is authorized to perform the following functions:

• Assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract.

• Perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance.

• Maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract.

• Issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications.

• Monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies.

• Coordinate availability of Government property.

• Coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

• Examples of COR Duties and responsibilities may be found in Table 1 of the DoDI 5000.72.

1.10 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

Function Name Qualifications Chaplain Resource Manager

Chaplain (MAJ) Tom Searle

Appointed COR

Garrison Chaplain Chaplain (LTC) Vincent Myers

Head of Religious oversight

CCO NCOIC SFC Jerome Aviles Facility Manager

a. Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager: RESERVED

b. Quality Control Manager: RESERVED

c. Systems Administrator: RESERVED

d. Special Qualifications: The following special qualifications apply:

The Contractor shall provide a Rabbi to conduct Jewish religious worship services and ministrations who is sufficiently educated in Jewish Law (Halakha) and tradition to teach and possessing the skills, knowledge, training, and certifications, such as Semikhah, necessary to perform the tasks described herein.

The Contractor Rabbi shall possess ecclesiastical endorsement from an authorized Jewish endorsing authority, observing standards set forth in DoDI 1304.28 Guidance for the Appointment of Chaplains for the Military Departments, current edition. Contractor shall provide certification of endorsement which identifies contractor Rabbi’s ecclesiastical credentials. Contractor shall maintain endorsement for the duration of the contract.

The Contractor Rabbi shall be educationally qualified to perform services outlined in this PWS, observing educational standards set forth in DoDI 1304.28. The educationally qualified contractor Rabbi shall possess a baccalaureate degree with not less than 120 semester hours (180 quarter hours) from an accredited college, university, or school of theology listed in the current edition of the American Council on Education. The educationally qualified applicant shall also possess a post-baccalaureate graduate degree in the field of theological or related studies from a qualifying educational institution. A qualifying graduate degree program shall require no fewer than 72 semester hours (108 quarter hours) of graduate-level work. Related studies may include graduate courses in pastoral counseling, social work, religious administration, and similar disciplines when one-half of the earned graduate credits include topics in general religion, world religions, the practice of religion, theology, religious philosophy, religious ethics, and/or the foundational writings from the applicant’s religious tradition. This education requirement is waiverable by the COR upon senior installation Chaplain’s review and approval of key personnel resumes of primary or replacement contractor personnel. Any request for waiver must address how proposed contractor employee’s alternate education, knowledge, skills, experience, or training prepared the employee to perform the tasks satisfactorily absent a university degree.

The Contractor shall provide a resume which demonstrates the following: Narrative description of requirements contained in the above special requirements.

The Contractor shall possess knowledge, training, and ability in the following areas: pastoral counseling, sermon preparation and delivery, Jewish law and theology, worship leadership, ministration, clinical ministry interventions, and marriage and family ministry.

1.11 Identification of Contractor Employees: All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties must identify themselves, to include proper marking of signature blocks in correspondence, to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. The Contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports, produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.11.1 Contractor Identification Badges: Contractor personnel shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges IAW Contractor Identification (AE Reg. 27-715). (For services at Child, Youth, and School Services where children are present, recommend personnel wear identification when children are present.)

1.12 Contractor Travel: The Contractor WILL NOT be reimbursed for travel expenses that come as a result of fulfilling this contract.

1.13 Other Direct Costs (ODCs): This category includes travel (outlined in 1.12), reproduction, and shipping expenses associated with training activities and visits to contractor facilities. It could also entail the renting of suitable training venues.

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

1.15 Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. The Contractor and Contractor personnel shall not divulge or release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this PWS, except to authorized Government personnel or upon written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

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

1.17 Non-Disclosure Statements: The Contractor shall provide signed non-disclosure agreements to the Government no later than thirty (30) days prior to commencement of work under the contract. Disclosure of information by Contractor personnel may result in removal of Contractor personnel from performance under this contract.

1.18 Organizational Conflict of Interest: RESERVED

1.19 Phase In /Phase Out Period: To minimize decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services during the phase in period, the Contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements in order to commence full performance of services on the contract start date.

1.20 Safety: The Contractor shall follow all safety requirements established by the Installation Chaplain Office, Fort Eisenhower.

1.20.1 In order to provide safety control for protection to the life and health of employees and other persons; for prevention of damage to property, materials, supplies, and equipment; and for avoidance of work interruptions in the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with the following Safety Accident Prevention Standards: 29 CFR 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards; 29 CFR 1926, Safety and Health regulations for Construction;

Army Corps of Engineers Manual 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual. The Contractor shall comply with the above and all other applicable DoD, Army, Federal, State and Local safety, and health requirements.

1.20.2 Reporting of Fire and Safety Hazards: The Contractor shall train personnel to recognize fire and safety hazards and encourage personnel in the performance of their duties to report fire and safety hazards and unsafe conditions to their supervisor. The Contactor shall take corrective action to remedy reported deficiencies IAW the terms of this contract. The Contracting Officer shall be notified of deficiencies beyond the terms of this contract.

1.20.3 Environment and OSHA: The Contractor shall comply with all local, State, and Federal environmental and occupational safety laws, rules, and regulations. Any apparent conflict between compliance with such local, State, and Federal environmental and occupational safety laws, rules, regulations, and compliance with the requirements of the contract shall be immediately brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative for final resolution. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer or authorized representative in writing in addition to any verbal notification of such conflict. The Contractor shall be liable for all fines, penalties, and costs which result from violations of, or failure to comply with, all such local State, or Federal laws, rules, and regulations. All unsafe acts or conditions fostered by the Contractor or Contractor personnel may be grounds for the Contracting Officer or authorized representative to halt any and all Contractor performance with a commensurate deduction of monies due to the Contractor until such unsafe conditions are corrected. The Contractor shall take due caution not to endanger personnel during performance of this contract. Upon discovery of a serious hazard such as, but not limited to, fire, or large fuel spill, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer or designated representative.

1.20.4 Reporting Mishaps: The Contractor shall adhere to reporting of mishaps IAW AR 385-10, The Army Safety Program and DA Pam 385-40, Army Accident Investigations and Reporting. In addition, the Contractor shall report: (1) Injury or occupational illness to on-duty Contractors; (2) Damage to GFM, GFP, or GFE provided to a Contractor; (3) Contractor accidents involving Army property and personnel.

1.20.5 Personnel Safety: The Contractor shall immediately correct all safety deficiencies upon notification of the deficiencies by the Contracting Officer, designated representative, or COR, and shall notify the Contracting Officer of the corrective action to be taken.

1.20.6 In order to provide safety control for protection to the life and health of employees and other persons; for prevention of damage to property, materials, supplies, and equipment; and for avoidance of work interruptions in the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with the following Safety Accident Prevention Standards: 29 CFR 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards; 29 CFR 1926, Safety and Health regulations for Construction;

Army Corps of Engineers Manual 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual. The Contractor shall comply with the above and all other applicable DoD, Army, Federal, State and Local safety, and health requirements.

1.21 Personnel: For purposes of this paragraph, the term “personnel” or “employee(s)” refers to any person performing work related to this contract, including but not limited to, the Contractor’s employees, agents, representatives, or Subcontractors. The Contractor shall staff this effort with trained, competent, and capable employee(s) for the discipline they are assigned to. Contractor personnel shall present a clean, neat, and professional appearance.

The Contractor shall ensure that employees meet all applicable federal, state, local, and installation certification, licensing, medical requirements, and qualifications to perform all assigned tasks and functions as defined in this contract prior to commencement of work. The Contractor shall not permit any personnel to work under this contract if such person is identified by a Government authorized representative to the Contractor as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general wellbeing, or operational mission of the Army and Fort Eisenhower, Georgia. All Contractors’ personnel shall comply with installation security and access procedures.

1.21.1 Driver’s License: The Contractor, whose tasks involve operation of any vehicles, shall possess a valid U.S. state driver’s license, certificates and permits, applicable for the type and class of vehicle being operated.

1.21.2 Citizen Status: The Contractor shall either be a United States Citizen or authorized to work in the United States or possess a valid U.S. Immigration T-151 or I-94, Alien Registration Card.

1.21.3 Speaking, Reading, and Understanding English: The Contractor shall hire and staff personnel who can communicate with Government representatives and where reading, understanding, and discussing environmental, health, and safety warnings are an integral part of an employee’s duties, Contractor’s employee shall be able to understand, read, write, and speak the English language fluently. English shall be the only language used regarding this contract for written correspondence, discussions, and other business transactions.

1.21.4 Appearance: The Contractor shall always during the performance of this contract present a neat and well-groomed appearance appropriate to the conditions under which the service is being conducted and shall uphold the same high level of moral standards expected of persons of responsibility and authority who perform services in a religious setting in a military community. Any discrepancies with attire and/or moral standards will be determined by the Fort Eisenhower Installation Senior Chaplain, MICC KO and Assigned COR.

1.21.5 Background Checks: Each contractor working under this contract who has contact with children under 18 years-of-age, shall be screened with the appropriate background checks as governed by the Army Directive 2014-23, “Conduct of Screening and Background Checks for Individuals Who Have Regular Contact with Children in Army Programs,” dated 10 September 2014. A copy of the Army Directive can be found at http://www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/ad2014_23.pdf. The background check requirements for Contractors can be found in Enclosure 3 – Screening and background checks for appropriated and non-appropriated fund personnel such as contractors.

1.21.6 Supervision of Contractor Employees: The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over Contractor or Subcontractor employees while performing work under the contract. They will communicate intensions and expectations with the Garrison Chaplain to coordinate efforts. Such employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor, not the Government. The Contractor, in turn, shall be accountable to the Government for Contractor or Subcontractor employees.

1.21.7 Contractor Vehicles: Motor vehicles entering the Fort Eisenhower area shall be properly licensed, insured, and registered with the Installation Access Pass Office. Initial pass will be obtained through the Visitor’s Center at Gate 6 on Fort Eisenhower.

1.21.8 Contractor Advertising: The Contractor shall not place or display advertising of any kind on Government property.

1.22 Installation Access:

1.22.1 Contractor and Vendor Access: Fort Eisenhower is a guarded secure military installation. All Contractor and vendor personnel whether operating their privately-owned vehicles or motorcycles or Contractor or vendor-furnished vehicles and equipment must enter the Installation through one of the secure access control points (ACPs). Under the present Installation Force Protection Condition (FPCON), vehicle and equipment operators and passengers must possess only a valid photo identification card to access the Installation.

Vehicle and equipment operators must also possess and be ready to show a valid state driver’s license, current vehicle registration, and proof of state required minimum liability insurance. As determined by the Installation FPCON, an elevated FPCON may require additional security screening and/or limited installation access.

1.23 Environmental Compliance: RESERVED

1.23.1 Environmental Compliance Plan and Program: RESERVED

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

1.24.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract, shall complete AT Level I Training within thirty (30) days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR (or to the Contracting Officer, if a COR is not assigned) within thirty (30) days after completion of this training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil. Contractor personnel shall complete refresher training every twelve (12) months except AOR specific AT Level I training which shall be completed as required by local AT policies.

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

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

1.24.2 OPSEC Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, shall complete Level I OPSEC training within thirty (30) days of employment under this contract. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within ten (10) days after completion of the training.

OPSEC Level I training is available at http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html.

Contractor personnel must complete refresher training every 12 months. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within ten (10) days after completion of the training.

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

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

1.24.3 iWATCH Training: The Contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within thirty (30) days after the contract is awarded with the results reported to the COR within ten (10) days after the contract is awarded. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within ten (10) days after completion of the training. Training slides can be found on the Army OneSource we site:

http://www.myarmyonesource.com/familyprogramsandservices/iwatchprogram/default.aspx

1.24.4 Information Assurance (IA) Training RESERVED

1.24.5 Personally Identifiable Information (PII): Contractor employees, including subcontractors, performing services under this contract with access to PII and Government information shall complete “Identifying and Safeguarding PII” within 30 calendar days of employment. Contractor personnel shall complete refresher training every twelve (12) months from initial completion. The Contractor shall provide the COR a copy of the training certificates for its employees no later than five (5) days after completion. Training is available at http://iatraining.disa.mil/eta/piiv2/launchPage.html

1.25 Authorization to Perform Services in Foreign Nations: RESERVED

1.26 Notice to Proceed: The notice to proceed will be provided as indicated below.

☐ The effective date of contract will constitute the date of notice to proceed ☐ A notice to proceed letter will be issued ☐ The date of the letter transmitting the contract will constitute the date of the notice to proceed

1.27 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive: RESERVED

1.28 Government Property and Services: Refer to Part 3 of this PWS for Government property (GP) for this contract.