PWS for Marine Technical Inspector support (RDML approved).docx

DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) President, Board of Inspection and Survey (PRESINSURV) Technical Inspector Support

1. BACKGROUND: Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) was established to advise SECNAV and the CNO in matters concerning the acceptance of newly commissioned ships and the suitability of active Fleet units for further service. The mission of INSURV is to keep higher authority informed of the material condition of the operating forces and is accomplished through appropriately scheduled ship inspections.

2. SCOPE: INSURV has undergone a transformation in the process and frequency of conducting inspections. As such INSURV has identified requirements for technical inspection support services to conduct material inspections across all departments (Engineering, Combat Systems, Supply/Habitability, NAVOSH/Environmental Protection/Medical, Aviation, Deck, Boats and Craft, and Submarines) in all functional areas of all US Navy afloat assets. The Contractor shall be tasked to conduct material inspections on any shipboard system and or the equipment that may be installed in any vessel or Naval shore facility. For material inspections, it is essential to conduct the inspection with the minimum number of Technical Inspector support personnel necessary to complete all inspection tasks. In most cases inspections are conducted in a two (2) day inspection period for Cruiser and Destroyer (CRUDES), Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and other smaller Naval vessels. The same approach should apply across all classes of Navy ships though number of inspection days may vary by ship classes such as three (3) inspection days for Amphibious (LSD and LPD) vessels, four (4) inspection days for Air Crafter Carrier (CVN, LHD and LHA) class vessels and Submarines and five (5) inspection days for Trial inspections. Inspectors are not required to be physically located in geographic location of INSURV HQ however, must be able to comply fully with Federal Government Telework/Remote work standards and travel requirements.

3. Period of Performance: It is anticipated that these services will be for a 12-month base, four 12-month options, and FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services.

4. REQUIREMENTS: The contractor(s) shall provide performance-based non-personal services necessary to accomplish operational and program support efforts assigned under this performance work statement. Operational support which is required to allow the organization to accomplish its mission(s) on a day-to-day basis, program analysis, or evaluation of operational capability. Program support is that which is associated with both standing and ad hoc programs (also projects) which allows for successful, timely completion of the program or project. The support involved and the products developed will not only enable the Board of Inspection and Survey to comply with Title 10 responsibilities of minimal notice inspections, but also assist the CNO and various Fleet stakeholders in cost-effectively maintaining adequate levels of material readiness throughout the expected service life of the Fleet.

4.1 The Contractor(s) shall perform common requirements listed below:

4.1.1 The Contractor shall ensure the labor rates and man-hours utilized in the performance of the Contract will be the minimum necessary to accomplish the task.

4.1.2 The Contractor management shall meet with the COR bi-weekly in order to discuss important and unresolved issues as well as manning adjustments for optimum task performance. The support team shall align itself to support the Government work force with an efficient use of personnel labor hours utilizing an effective mix of experience and technical expertise to provide an adaptable and flexible structure that is suited to accomplishing both planned and emergent tasks. Emphasis shall be placed on a team structure that maximizes productivity and efficiency.

4.1.3 The Contractor shall provide and manage available contractor qualified subject-matter experts for various contract tasking.

4.1.4 The Contractor shall transition and ramp up immediately upon award, and have the support team in place and fully functioning within six (6) weeks after award of the Contract.

4.1.5 The Contractor shall support the full contract level-of-effort within ninety (90) calendar days of Contract award.

4.1.6 The contractor shall back fill a vacancy within forty-five (45) calendar days of position vacancy start date.

4.1.7 The contractor shall have the capability to interface and access the Navy Marine Corps Internet (NMCI) via Nonsecure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet).

4.1.8 The Contractor shall have an electronic mail (e-mail) capability and have the necessary connectivity to communicate with INSURV.

4.1.9 The Contractor shall be able to effectively communicate technical findings orally and/or written correspondence/reports.

4.1.10 The Contractor shall prepare for inspection by reviewing the most current assigned INSURV inspection guide(s) (IIG’s) as it relates to the assigned inspection area.

4.1.11 The Contractor shall review the ships equipment configuration as it relates to the assigned inspection area and review applicable current ship specifications as it relates to the assigned inspection area (ie No point no fire charts, train/elevation cutout, ships antenna photos or EMI survey etc.) prior to inspection.

4.1.12 The Contractor shall review current related NAVSEA preventive maintenance system (PMS) prior to inspection.

4.1.13 The Contractor shall make recommendations to update and/or modify IIG(s) as necessary to maintain IIG(s) relevant to equipment.

4.1.14 The Contractor shall participate in and/or conduct inspection-related meetings.

4.1.15 The Contractor shall execute international and domestic travel as required to complete inspection tasks.

4.2 The Contractor(s) shall conduct functional area inspection requirements listed below:

4.2.1 Engineering Department:

4.2.1.1 Inspect shipboard Main Propulsion and Diesel Engines and associated equipment IAW MP0100 (MPDE), MP0110 (MRG), MP0115 (LSB), MP0120 (FO Service), MP0140 (LO Service), MP0160 (SSDG), MP0190 (Controls), MP0220 (LO xfer system), MP0230 (FO xfer system), MP0240 (CPP) IIG’s.

4.2.1.2 Inspect shipboard Main Propulsion and Gas Turbine Engines and associated equipment IAW MP0100 (GTM), MP0110 (MRG), MP0115 (Shafting), MP0120 (FO fill and xfer system), MP0130 (Bleed air), MP0140 (Lube oil purifier), MP0160 (GTG), MP0190 (Controls), MP0220 (Lube oil systems), MP0230 (FO Service), MP0240 (CPP) IIG’s.

4.2.1.3 Inspect shipboard electrical generation and distribution systems and associated equipment IAW EL0010 (Sound powered telephone), EL0020 (Telephone system), EL0030 (Shore power), EL0040 (Degaussing), EL0050 (60HZ), EL0060 (Battery lockers), EL0070 (Propulsion auxiliary systems), EL0080 (Electrical workbenches), EL0090 (Generator inspection), EL0100 (Lighting), EL0110 (Electrical plant console and dynamics), EL0110 (Electric plant console and dynamics (EPCDT)), EL0120 (ABT), EL0140 (Announcing systems), EL0150 (Navigation/signal and tell-tale panel system), EL0160 (Halocarbon alarm), EL0170 (400HZ System), EL0180 (Tank level indicators), EL0190 (Load centers), EL0210 (Switchboards), EL0230 (Cathodic protection) IIG’s.

4.2.1.4 Inspect shipboard auxiliary equipment and elevator systems IAW -AX0010 (Anchor windless), AX0020 (Steering gear), AX0070 (Air conditioning plant), AX0080 (Refrigeration plant), AX0180 (LP MP Air compressor), AX0190 (HP Air compressor), AX0040 (Fire pump), AX0050 (Sea water pump), AX0030 (Distilling plant), AX0270 (Potable water pump), AX0310 (Water heaters), AX0290 (Ballast HPU), AX0140 (Stern gate), AX0150 (Vehicle turntable), AX0141 (LCS even stern door), AX0141 (LCS odd stern door), AX0210 (Platform lift), AX0220 (Elevator), AX0240 (Vertical package conv), AX0230 (Dumbwaiter), AX0110 (O2 N2), AX0120 (Ride control), AX0060 (Bow thruster) IIG(s).

4.2.1.5 Inspect shipboard damage control and associated equipment IAW DC0006 (Installed Fire Stations), DC0007 (Portable Fire Extinguishers), DC0050 (Self-Contained Breathing Equipment), DC0090 (Main and Secondary Drainage Systems), DC0120 (Ballast

Systems), DC0160 (Installed Halon and HFP), DC0200 (Flame, Heat, smoke and Flooding Detectors), DC0280 (Installed AFFF Systems) IIG(s).

4.2.2 Combat Systems Department

4.2.2.1 Inspect combat systems RADAR systems (Transmitter, antenna, signal processor etc) IAW OP0020(series), OP0040(series) and OP0050(series) IIG(s).

4.2.2.2 Inspect combat systems Computers and Display systems IAW OP0150(series) and OP0210(series) IIG(s).

4.2.2.3 Inspect combat systems AEGIS RADAR system (all baselines) IAW AW0020(series), AW0050(series) and AW0060(series) IIG(s).

4.2.2.4 Inspect combat systems AEGIS fire control system (all baselines) IAW AW0030(series), AW0040(series) and AW0090(series).

4.2.2.5 Inspect combat systems AEGIS computer and display system (all baselines) IAW AW0100(series), AW0110(series) and AW0120(series) IIG(s).

4.2.2.6 Inspect combat systems Vertical Launch System, Handling Equipment, Launcher Control Unit, and special BMD support equipment IAW AW0080(series) IIG(s).

4.2.2.7 Inspect combat systems AN/SLQ-32, Decoy Launching System and Joint Tactical Terminal IAW OP0110(series), OP0115(series) and OP0120(series) IIG(s).

4.2.2.8 Inspect combat systems AIMS MK-XII IFF, Tactical Air Navigation System and Cooperative Engagement Capability IAW OP0130(series), OP0131(series), OP0030(series) and OP0240(series) IIG(s).

4.2.2.9 Inspect shipboard networked Classified and Unclassified systems IAW IS0201(series), IS0301(series), IS0302(series), IS0401(series), IS0501(series), IS0502(series) and IS0601(series) IIG(s).

4.2.2.10 Inspect shipboard networked systems Classified and Unclassified Applications, CENTRIXS and Secret Releasable Networks, Global Maritime Control System Navy and Battle Force Tactical Network IAW IS0001(series), IS0303(series), IS0304(series), IS0305(series), IS0504(series), IS0505(series), IS0506(series), IS0507(series), IS0508(series), IS 0509(series), IS0510(series), IS0511(series) and IS0512(series) IIG(s).

4.2.2.11 Inspect shipboard navigation systems IAW NV0070(series) Navigation Sensor System Interface, NV0075(series) Integrated Bridge and Navigation System, NV0100(series) Underwater Log, and NV0040(series) Ship Control Console/Indicators IIG’s.

4.2.2.12 Inspect shipboard weapon systems Tomahawk Land Attack and Harpoon Missile systems IAW WP0180(series), WP0190(series) and WP0210(series) IIG’s.

4.2.2.13 Inspect shipboard weapon systems magazines, magazine sprinkles, and 25MM gun systems IAW WP0050(series), WP0060(series), WP0140(series) and WP0200(series) IIG’s.

4.2.2.14 Inspect shipboard gun systems Light Weight Gun Systems (LWGS) and Elevator IAW WP0080(series), WP0160(series) IIG’s.

4.2.2.15 Inspect MK160 Gun Fire Control System and AN/SPQ-9 Radar system IAW WP0230(series) and WP0240(series) IIG’s.

4.2.2.16 Inspect Close In Weapon System, Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM), SeaRAM and Skipbox IAW WP0110(series), WP0120(series), and WP0130(series) IIG’s.

4.2.2.17 Inspect AN/SQQ-89/90, AN/SQS-53, SONAR Dome Pressurization System, and Multifunction Towed Array/Tactical Towed Array SONAR System IAW AS0040(series), AS0050(series), AS0060(series), AS0100(series), AS0130(series), and AS0180(series) IIG’s.

4.2.2.18 Inspect Surface Vessel Torpedo Tube, Torpedo Setting Panels, and Torpedo Handling and Strike down equipment IAW AS0090(series) IIG’s.

4.2.2.19 Inspect High Frequency communications systems, Antennas, EMI/IMI and associated Baseband equipment IAW CC0004(series) and CC0008(series) IIG’s.

4.2.2.20 Inspect Ultra High Frequency Line of Sight and Satellite communications systems and associated Baseband equipment IAW CC0006(series) and CC0007(series) IIG’s.

4.2.2.21 Inspect Extremely High and Super High Frequency communications systems and associated Baseband equipment IAQ CC0009(series) and CC0010(series) IIG’s.

4.2.2.22 Inspect Ship Wide Interior Communications Systems (SWICS), Very High Frequency communications systems and associated Baseband equipment IAW CC0003(series), CC0005(series) and CC0006(series) IIG’s.

4.2.2.23 Inspect and inventory Mine Warfare equipment (AN/SLQ-38, HPU’s, AN/SQH- 4B and AN/WQC-2) IAW MN0020(series), MN0025(series), MN0055(series) and MN0060(series) IIG’s.

4.2.2.24 Inspect Mine Warfare equipment (AN/SSN-2, AN/SSQ-94, AN/SQQ-32, AN/SLQ-37, 48 and 60) IAW MN0030(series), MN0040(series), MN0050(series), MN0090(series), MN0075(series) and MN0070(series) IIG’s.

4.2.3 Deck Department

4.2.3.1 Inspect shipboard small boats and davits IAW DK0250(series) and DK0280(series) IIG’s.

4.2.3.2 Inspect shipboard cranes and cargo handling subsystems to include sideport doors and vehicle ramps IAW DK0270(series), DK0360(series), DK0370(series) and DK0480(series) IIG’s.

4.2.3.3 Inspect shipboard underway replenishment delivery and receiving subsystems to include winches, capstans, and sliding padeyes IAW DK0070(series) and DK0260(series) IIG’s.

4.2.4 Naval Occupational Safety and Health

4.2.4.1 Inspect and evaluate shipboard ventilation systems (exhaust velocity in occupational health and sanitary spaces, inspection of fan rooms and functionality of air flow alarms) IAW VT0010 Airflow Alarms, VT0020 Fan Rooms, VT0030 Sanitary Ventilation spaces, VT0040 NAVOSH Spaces ventilation IIG’s

4.2.4.2 Inspect all aspects of shipboard oil pollution abatement system (oily waste processing and transfer, oily waste separator operations, and oil content monitor) IAW EP0010 Oil Pollution Abatement IIG.

4.2.5 Supply and Habitability

4.2.5.1 Inspect Supply storerooms and stowage aids, ship installed laundry equipment, crew and troop berthing and staterooms, emergency egress panels and hatches, gear lockers, lounges, physical training, and common crew spaces, sanitary and shower facilities IAW SUP0010, and SUP0050 through SUP0060; HAB0010 through HAB0080 IIG’s.

4.2.5.2 Inspect and evaluate shipboard grease interceptor hoods and wash down systems, to include fire suppression systems, galley and food service spaces, deep sinks and sanitizers IAW SUP0010, SUP0020, and SUP004 IIG’s.

4.2.5.3 Inspect shipboard grills, kettles, ovens, and major food service equipment, minor galley equipment, freezers and chill storage units, self-service laundries, vending machines IAW SUP0020, SUP0030, SUP0050, and SUP0060 IIG’s.

4.2.6 Boats and Craft

4.2.6.1 Inspect shipboard engineering systems with primary skill set in condition based maintenance of auxiliary systems (FO/LO piping systems, Deck systems such as anchor windlass, winches, and A Frames; HVAC systems; seawater systems, and Oily Waste systems) IAW applicable main propulsion and auxiliary IIG(series) listed above.

4.2.6.2 Inspect shipboard damage control systems (watertight hatches and scuttles, Fire Fighting systems, and Damage Control equipage as Repair Lockers and DC tool bags) IAW INSURV DC IIG(series).

4.2.6.3 Inspect shipboard electrical systems (power generating equipment, batteries, and distributed electrical systems, including power panels, fuse panels and switchboards) IAW INSURV electrical IIG(series) listed above.

4.2.6.4 Inspect shipboard main propulsion systems (Main Propulsion Diesel Engines, Ships Service Diesel Generator, lube oil, shafting, and propulsion systems) IAW INSURV main propulsion IIG(series) listed above.

4.2.6.5 Inspect shipboard navigation, communications and information systems IAW INSURV Combat Systems navigation, communications and information systems IIG(series) listed above.

4.2.6.6 Inspect shipboard small arms magazines, sprinkler and crew served weapons stowage systems IAW INSURV combat systems weapons IIG(series) listed above.

4.2.7 Submarine Department

4.2.7.1 Inspect submarine based tactical weapons handling and launch systems to include horizontal, vertical, and auxiliary launch equipment, and associated support equipment IAW SUBWP688(series), SUBWP726(series), SUBWP774(series), SUBWP21(series) and SUBWPCOMMON(series) IIG’s.

4.2.7.2 Inspect all variants of submarine installed SONAR systems and associated support equipment IAW SUBWP688(series), SUBWP726(series), SUBWP730(series), SUBWP774(series), SUBWP21(series) and SUBWPCOMMON(series) IIG’s.

4.2.7.3 Inspect all variants of submarine installed communication and electronic support measures equipment and associated support equipment IAW SUBNVOP688(series) SUBNVOP726(series), SUBNVOP730(series), SUBNVOP774(series) and SUBNVOP21(series) IIG’s.

4.2.7.4 Inspect all variants of submarine installed Classified and Unclassified Networks IAW SUBIS(series) IIG’s.

4.2.8.1 Inspect shipboard JP-5 fuel systems IAW AV0060(series) IIG’s.

4.2.8.2 Inspect shipboard Stabilized Glide Slope Indicator (SGSI), Advanced SGSI and Horizon Reference Set (HRS) IAW AV0080(series) IIG’s.

4.2.8.3 Inspect shipboard Recovery Assist and Traversing (RAST) System IAW AV0090(series) IIG’s.

5. PERSONNEL:

5.1 The Contractor(s) shall accomplish the assigned work by employing and utilizing qualified personnel with appropriate combinations of education, training and experience to meet the requirements of the Contract. The Contractor shall match personnel skills to the work or task a minimum of under/over employment of resources and at a minimum comply with the experience and qualifications standards stated in 5.1.1 – 5.1.2.

5.1.1. Experience:

5.1.1.1. Prefer minimum of 10 years of Navy or Maritime experience or equivalent technical expertise (inspection task driven) for system(s) inspecting in the applicable department and functional area to which the contractor(s) would be assigned.

5.1.1.2. The Contractor shall be technically proficient inspecting for material condition and readiness in the applicable department and functional area to which the contractor(s) would be assigned.

5.1.1.3. The Contractor shall have working knowledge of shipboard Preventive Maintenance System and technical documentation (manuals, NAVSEA Drawings, class advisories etc.) for system(s) inspecting in the applicable department and functional area assigned.

5.1.1.4. The Contractor shall have working knowledge of Navy inspection standards and references (GSO, NSTMs, Tech Manuals, MRCs and applicable NAVSEA, OPNAV, NAVSUP guidelines, etc.) for Material Inspection (MI) and Trials (AT/FCT).

5.1.1.5. The Contractor shall have working knowledge of DoD document classification standards.

5.1.2. Qualifications:

5.1.2.1. The Contractor shall as necessary for inspection task(s) assigned, possess and maintain applicable security clearance to complete mission requirement(s) directly related to specific task(s) completion.

5.1.2.2. If Contractor personnel are working on or expected to work in areas where they are exposed to fall hazard, the Contractor shall have a Fall Protection Program that conforms to the applicable regulatory requirements.

5.1.2.3. The Contractor shall furnish all required Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) to Contractor personnel. Contractor personnel shall not acquire or utilize any INSURV or Shipboard PPE.

5.1.2.4. The Contractor shall have experience in the techniques and processes of conducting visual and operational material inspection.

5.1.2.5. The Contractor shall, for surface ship inspectors, possess and maintain physical standards for embarkation of Naval Vessels IAW COMUSFLTFORCOM/ COMPACFLTINST 6320.3 (series).

5.1.2.6. The Contractor shall, for submarine inspectors, possess and maintain physical standards for embarkation of submarines IAW OPNAVINST 6420.1(series).

5.1.2.7. The Contractor shall be proficient in standard office software application skills (ie..MS Wore, Excel); capable of compiling and inputting deficiencies into government furnished software.

5.1.2.8. The Contractor shall possess and maintain a valid US Passport.

5.1.2.9. The Contractor shall possess and maintain a valid US Driver’s License

6. DELIVERABLES:

6.1 The Contractor shall provide INSURV with a completed Technical Inspector Task Matrix no later than 45 days prior to an inspection.

6.2 The Contractor shall at the completion of assigned inspection fill out the Technical Inspector Feedback Form and provide to Deck Lead.

6.3 The Contractor shall provide visit requests through appropriate government electronic system/documentation.

6.3 The Contactor shall submit ship/submarine rider request form as directed by shipboard personnel.

6.4 The Contractor shall complete Surface Ship Medical embarkation form IAW USFFC/CPF FORM 6320-1 and provide to ships coordinator

6.5 The Contractor shall complete Submarine Medical embarkation form IAW OPNAVINST 6420.1 and provide to ships coordinator.

6.6 The Contractor shall conduct material inspections using IIG’s, system technical manuals and NAVSEA PMS.

6.7 The Contractor shall record deficiencies using government furnished equipment and software.

7. TRAVEL

7.1. As necessary the Contractor(s) will be required to travel in support of this PWS. The Contractor(s) will be authorized travel expenses and reimbursed on the basis of actual costs in accordance with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). All travel requests shall be and approved in advance by the COR. When required, the contractor(s) shall be expected to travel on short notice. Advance booking/discount rates shall be utilized, whenever possible, if military/government travel is available it should be used. Whenever possible, contractor(s) shall acquire lodging in the same hotel or close proximity so as to facilitate group meetings prior to embarkation.

7.2. The Contractor shall make all necessary travel arrangements and process all paperwork for employees’ in support of this PWS. The following regions and bases are anticipated but not limited to: Bahrain, Japan, Spain, Hawaii, San Diego CA, Mayport, FL, Mobile AL, Marinette, WI, Guam, Silverdale, WA, Kings Bay, GA, Groton, CT and Pascagoula MS.

8. ADP ENVIRONMENT

8.1. General. All reports, technical documentation, developed training courses, training plans etc., shall comply with standard Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) desktop, portable Microsoft windows operating based systems, data and quality control standards unless otherwise specified.

8.2. Content Integrity. The contractor(s) shall ensure that all documentation is free of elements that might be detrimental to the secure operation of the resource operating system, including the following:

8.2.1. Malicious code.

8.2.2. Trojans, worms, logic bombs, and other computer viruses.

8.2.3. Backdoors.

8.2.4. Ad-ware, Spy-ware, or web bugs that have the ability to track user behavior.

8.2.5. Code that permits functions that are beyond the actual publicized intent of application capability.

8.2.6. Software that will not function properly with the operating system configured secure.

8.2.7. Code that permits functions that are beyond the actual publicized intent of application capability.

8.3. Information Technology System Access. The Government shall furnish designated contractor(s) personnel with appropriate access to the appropriate USN unclassified/classified systems, consistent with security clearances required.

9. ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT FACILITIES AND NETWORKS

9.1. Contractor(s) personnel may require access to Building 1602 Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek (JEBLTLC), including general spaces during normal working hours (Mon-Fri 0800-1630) and possibly on weekends during periods of high productivity, always under Government oversight. Access is controlled by programmable proximity cards, which will be supplied by the government. The Contractor(s) shall provide a list of employees who require access to these areas, including standard security clearance information for them, to the designated COR within 5 days of award. Contractor(s) personnel may require access to classified and unclassified networks (including Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet) and Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet)) and unclassified Navy and Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) networks. The Contractor(s) shall provide a list of employees who require Controlled Access Cards (CAC) to access these networks, within 5 days after award of the task order. If performing tasks at a government facility, the Contractor(s) shall be provided office space. The Contractor(s) shall have access to a computer/printer, facsimile machine, copy machine and telephone on a temporary and not-to-interfere basis with existing services.

10. OTHER COSTS

10.1. Other Direct Costs (ODC). The contractor(s) may be required to obtain limited materials or incur limited expenses in performance under the contract. ODC shall be specific to this requirement and prior approval by the COR shall be required. Any expenditure for ODC without the approval of the COR shall not be reimbursed.

11. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

11.1. Contractor(s) performing work under this contract shall be a U.S. Citizen and shall be eligible for a SECRET security clearance at time of the proposal submission, and shall maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract.

11.2. Contractor(s) performing work under this contract shall abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures contained in the following table:

11.3. Release of Information. All technical data provided to the contractor(s) by the Government will be protected from public disclosure in accordance with the markings contained thereon. All other information relating to the items to be delivered or services to be performed under this order may not be disclosed by any means without prior approval of the appropriate Naval Logistic Support Command Contracting authority. Dissemination of public disclosures includes, but is not limited to: permitting access of such information by foreign national or by any other person entity, publication of technical or scientific papers, advertising, or any proposed public release. The contractor(s) shall provide adequate physical protection of such information so as to preclude access by any person or entity not authorized such access by the Government.

12. WORKING ENVIRONMENT

12.1. While performing on government owned or managed sites and facilities, The Contractor(s) shall maintain a high degree of professionalism, observing proper standards of conduct and demeanor. Actions or statements, which could be construed as offensive due to sexual, racial, religious, or other content shall not be tolerated and may result in a request that the Contractor(s) permanently remove the employee from the site. Likewise, any instance of harassment of a Contractor(s) employee by a government representative should be reported to the Contracting Officer or other appropriate government official so that immediate action may be taken.

All Contractor(s) shall identify themselves as contractor(s) personnel by introducing themselves or being introduced as contractor(s) personnel and displaying distinguishing badges or other visible identification for meetings with Government personnel. In addition, contractor(s) personnel shall identify themselves as contractor(s) employees in telephone conversations and in formal and informal written correspondence.

12.2. All Contractor(s) shall comply with local, regional, base and command law(s), policies and restrictions while performing on government owned or managed sites and facilities.

12.3. All Contractor(s) shall wear professional attire in uniform appearance appropriate for shipboard embarkation.

12.4. Non-Personal Services: The Government shall neither supervise the Contractor employees nor control the method by which the Contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks to or prepare work schedules for individual contractor employees. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to manage its employees and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services or give the perception of personal services. If the Contractor believes that any actions constitute or are perceived to constitute personal services, the Contractor must notify the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) immediately.

12.5. Contract Administration: The Contractor shall establish processes and assign appropriate resources to effectively administer the requirement. The Contractor shall respond to Government requests for contractual actions in a timely fashion. The Contractor shall have a single primary point of contact between the Government and Contractor personnel assigned to the Contract. The Contractor shall assign work effort and maintain proper and accurate time keeping records of personnel assigned to work on the requirement.

12.6. The Contractor shall be aware that only appointed Contracting Officers and/or their designees, such as Ordering Officers or Government Credit Cardholders are authorized to make financial commitments on behalf of the government.