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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Food Services (FS) and Logistics Training Contract, Military Sealift Command (MSC)

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Introduction: This is a non-personal services contract to provide support in one (1) major area: Food Service (FS) and Logistics Training. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the Contractor performing the services herein.

1.1 Description of Services: The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel and supplies, necessary to support FS and Logistics Training, and all related functions as defined in this PWS except for those items specified as Government Furnished in Part 3 of this PWS. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this PWS and the resulting contract.

1.1.1 FS and Logistics Training: The Contractor shall provide training both as scheduled or ad hoc and presented both afloat and ashore. Training may be conducted Continental United States (CONUS) or Outside CONUS (OCONUS). Training may be conducted in-person or virtually, as determined by the Government.

1.2 Background: MSC is the owner and operator of more than one hundred and ten (110) Government Owned Government Operated (GOGO) ships and Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) ships manned by Civilian Mariners (CIVMARs) and other merchant mariners/Contracted Mariners (CONMARs) and is responsible for ensuring the operational readiness of those ships throughout their active service period. Each shipboard supply department plays an important role in the overall MSC ship operations and provides key services to fully execute a supply department onboard. Some examples are FS and Logistics operations, Supply Configuration Management (SCM), Combat Logistics Force (CLF) functions, Food Service and Hotel/Laundry operations, and CMP overseeing all supply functions. To a great degree, MSC’s ability to successfully execute its world-wide mission is dependent on effective and timely training of MSC personnel, ashore and afloat, and execution of CMP and FS programs, ship assessments, inspections, and training.

1.2.1 N41 Logistics Operations’ Division: N41 provides management and oversight for execution of all afloat Supply Department programs and policies including: (1) T-AH Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) Supply Department operations; (2) oversight of ship’s Husbanding Services Program (HSP) and other waterfront services provided by NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Centers (FLCs) world-wide; (3) Quality of Life (QoL) and Branch Exchange operations; (4) Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Management; (5) Logistics Plans Management; (6) Afloat Fitness Equipment Program; (7) Afloat CIVMAR Supply Department Community Management; (8) Navy Type Commander (TYCOM) Oversight/Assistance; and (9) CMP to support and assist the Logistics Director in providing associated MSC policies, quality management procedures, and automated system functional requirements.

1.2.2 N43 FS Management Division: N43 provides management and oversight of: (1) Afloat FS Programs, Policies, Business Processes, Budgets, and ashore and afloat FS Software Requirements; (2) Afloat CIVMAR FS Community Management; (3) Navy TYCOM Oversight and Assistance world-wide; (4) FS Operations Shipboard Design/Equipment Requirements; (5) DoD Liaison for United Seamen’s Service (USS); (6) CMP to support and assist the Logistics Director in providing associated MSC policies, quality management procedures, and automated system functional requirements.

1.2.3 N46 CLF Load Management Division: N46 provides management and oversight of: (1) CLF Load Management Program Management in accordance with U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) and Commander Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT) Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for CLF fleet sustainment support; (2) assistance to the Logistics Director in providing logistics policy, quality management procedures and systems that support global management of NWCF and Defense Working Capital Fund (DWCF) cargo inventories onboard CLF units; (3) coordination with MSC subordinate commands and Fleet supporting/supported stakeholders; (4) oversight of execution of the Fleet’s CLF Load Management Business Model; and (5) CMP to support and assist the Logistics Director in providing associated MSC policies, quality management procedures, and automated system functional requirements.

1.3 Objectives: The Contractor will carry out the work and tasks required as outlined in this PWS to provide the Government with the qualified personnel and supplies necessary to support Food Service and Logistics Training.

1.4 Scope: The Contractor shall provide an effective, accessible, responsive, and high-quality FS and Logistic training program in support of MSC’s mission to maintain the professional knowledge and skills required to effectively operate afloat supply departments run by MSC’s workforce. The Contractor will provide the information and analysis that is required for MSC to effectively manage their afloat supply requirements.

1.4.1 Staffing Plan: The Contractor shall provide a staffing plan, for Government approval, that shall address the Contractor’s integrated staffing, training, and action plan that clearly demonstrates its ability to perform all elements of this PWS, associated referenced publications, and the resulting contract. The plan shall identify any unusual impacts to MSC (delays, reduction in service, etc.). CDRL A01 applies. Staffing plan will address, at a minimum, the following:

1.4.1.1 The Contractor shall propose a staffing plan that describes its processes and procedures for hiring and maintaining a competent workforce.

1.4.1.2 The Contractor shall describe the processes and procedures used to backfill positions with qualified personnel in a timely manner to prevent interruption in task execution or the late submission of deliverables.

1.4.1.3 The Contractor shall describe the processes and procedures for cross-training personnel to support and conduct multiple events, some simultaneously in different locations.

1.4.1.4 The Contractor shall describe the processes and procedures for surge requirements.

1.4.1.5 The Contractor shall describe the processes and procedures for how Contractor personnel will be trained and certified/licensed on a continuous basis to meet industry standards.

1.4.2 Training: The Contractor shall provide training, and all necessary support for the training. The Contractor shall create, submit, develop, and provide courses and curriculum in all training formats for all training levels to ensure proper level of skillsets and certification. All training will be administered as individual courses, portions of courses, or as a sequential series of courses format as identified by MSC. Courses may be presented through various venues (e.g., classroom/ad hoc/remote/virtual/etc.). All class or reference materials to be used for course instruction shall be provided to each student in both a hard copy and electronic medium such as a CD-ROM or electronically for web students. The materials may be provided prior to or during the course.

1.5 Period of Performance (PoP):

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Assurance (QA): The Government shall monitor and evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract IAW the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) plan developed by the Government, Technical Exhibit (TE) 1 applies. The PRS plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed IAW the performance standards. The PRS defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.1.1 The resultant contract will be performance based (IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 37.6) and requires submission of deliverables, TE 2 applies. The deliverables will be reviewed by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for adherence to the PWS. The Contractor will be responsible for correcting any performance deficiencies and any errors or omissions will be corrected without a contractual change in price.

1.6.1.2 Upon completion of the requirements of this contract, the COR will complete a Contractor evaluation in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reports System (CPARS).

1.6.2 Recognized Holidays: The Contractor is generally not required to perform services on federally recognized holidays, as defined on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website, except in extenuating circumstances. Extenuating circumstances will be at the operational direction of DoD/DON/MSC and will be coordinated by the COR.

1.6.3 Hours of Operation: The Federal Government operates on a Monday through Friday schedule with designated hours of work between 0730-1600 Eastern Time. The Federal Government is closed on Federal holidays or for local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar OPM directed or locally directed facility closings. The Contractor can expect to work a similar schedule, but shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS. The Contractor is authorized to telework IAW current MSC telework instructions/guidelines and as required in support of the applicable division supported. MSC telework instructions are listed in Part 6, Publications, and described/available on the MSC website.

1.6.3.1 Work Schedules for Contingency Events: The Contractor shall be prepared to work schedules that support Government operations and operational tempo of MSC/DON/DoD. These schedules may include Contractor personnel being required to work over five (5) days a week and more than eight (8) hours a day in order to complete an assigned task. These tasks will often be shipboard related. Some examples include:

1. Virtual courses (offered stateside) to personnel overseas (accounting for time difference)

2. Travel in conjunction with afloat/ashore training

3. Instructor Workshops

4. FS Assist Visits

5. Recipe Testing/Menu Revisions

1.6.4 Places of Performance:

1.6.4.1 The work performed under this contract will be CONUS and OCONUS. Work may be performed simultaneously at multiple locations worldwide. Work may be performed remotely, virtually, via interactive platforms, onboard ships or at designated facilities owned by the Government, the Contractor, or both. The COR will advise where training will take place and the preference will always be towards a Government owned facility. If a Government owned facility is not available, the COR will notify the Contractor as much as possible in advance of the designated event. In-person training may take place at the following facilities locations:

1.6.4.1.1 Classroom Training (regular spaces utilized):

1. MSC Training Classrooms, Building SP-312, Norfolk, VA (Logistics & FSM ShipCLIP courses)

2. MSC Training Classroom, Building 216, Pt. Loma, San Diego, CA (FS TSAs courses)

3. Navy Food Management Team (NFMT), Building W-143/6th Floor, Norfolk, VA (Culinary courses)

4. Emprise Corporation, 600 Independence Parkway, Suite 102, Chesapeake, VA (CMLS-CLF courses)

Alternate Locations (when above are not available):

1. MSC Training Classrooms, Building T-26, Norfolk, VA

2. Naval Supply Systems (NAVSUP) training classrooms, Building W-143/3rd Floor, Norfolk, VA

3. Other MSC buildings in Hampton Roads’ area, VA

4. Other Navy Galleys in Hampton Roads’ area, VA (if NFMT spaces not available)

1.6.4.1.2 Ad Hoc Training/Logistics Services/ CONUS/OCONUS:

1. MSC Office Spaces, Building W-143/4rd Floor, Norfolk, VA (2 FS TSAs/2 CMP TSAs currently)

2. MSC Office Spaces, Building 216, Pt. Loma, San Diego, CA (2 FS TSAs)

3. Onboard MSC operated vessels (homeport, shipyard, or in port/underway CONUS/OCONUS)

4. Contractor contracted Commercial Food Production Facility (CONUS) (Annual Recipe Testing)

5. USS MOUNT WHITNEY onboard – various locations in C6F (Annual Specialized Training)

6. National Restaurant Association (NRA) Education Foundation facility in Chicago, IL or another location as determined by the NRA.

7. Shipyards – Government will provide shipyard POC information – some examples are:

a. CMP events: C5F Dubai Dry-docks World and C7F Yokohama Shipyard

b. FS events: NASSCO San Diego, CA, Austal Shipyard, Mobile, AL, Vigor Portland OR, Puget Sound, Bremerton WA).

1.6.4.2 Alternate Facility for Courses: The Contractor will be required to provide a Contractor owned or Contractor contracted commercial facility that is comparable to the Government owned facilities, if Government owned facilities are unavailable. The Contractor proposed facility shall be within twenty (20) miles of the Government owned facilities listed above. Contractor will be required to bring computers and other pertinent course materials. Commercial facility should have all standard IT equipment available such as cords, hookups, audio/visual equipment, etc. If a Contractor owned facility is required, the price of the facility will be negotiated and incorporated into the contract, through a contract modification, prior to the time of need. All modifications to the contract will be issued in writing from the Contracting Officer (KO). At no time does a verbal authorization from any agent of the Government, other than the KO, constitute a modification to the contract.

1.6.4.3 Commercial Cooking/Recipe Testing Facility: The Contractor shall provide a commercial cooking facility that can accommodate testing up to 125 recipes in seven (7) calendar days by the Executive Chefs on the contract. Recipe Testing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are outlined in Attachment 3A. The Contractor shall provide all food and equipment required to produce all recipes during the testing period as outlined in Attachment 3B. The commercial cooking facility must be compliant with the sanitation regulations set forth in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines for commercial food production facility. The recipes tested shall be written IAW the current Armed Forces Recipe Service format. All approved recipes will be nutritionally analyzed by the Registered Dietitian and entered into the Shore Automated Subsistence System – Enterprise (SASS-E) when approved by the MSC FS SME and promulgated to the CIVMAR operated vessels. Government is responsible for the photographing of all completed entrees and ensuring the Contractor has pictures for uploading in SASS-E. CDRL FS02 applies.

1.6.5 Type of Contract: The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) single-award contract.

1.6.6 Security Requirements:

1.6.6.1 Personnel Security Requirements: Contractor personnel, to include TSAs, handling classified information necessary to carry out their duties and responsibilities must have, at a minimum, SECRET security clearances. Each individual must possess and maintain the clearance throughout the duration of contract performance. Additionally, Contractor will ensure their employees that require access to classified material will ensure they comply with N6 requirements for Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRnet) token (DD 2842 required) maintenance (access at least once every 30 days or other guidance, as promulgated by MSC leadership). The Contractor shall inform the COR and KO if at any time one of employees’ security clearance has been revoked.

1.6.6.2 Ship & Base Access: Contractor personnel will require access to bases, and are responsible for correctly submitting forms/applications. Contractor is encouraged to monitor email using “Request a Read Receipt” function and to confirm receipt of facsimile transmissions. MSC email for assistance with visit notification requirements and procedures is MSC_DISTRO_N021@us.navy.mil (N021). Due to enhanced security measures, the following permissions are required:

a. Secretary of Navy (SECNAV) 5512/1 form,

b. Base/Repair Facility Access Request,

c. Vehicle Access Request,

d. Ship Access Lists

e. Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (CNRMA) Base Access/Pass & ID,

f. Coronavirus Disease (COVID) Response Plan.

All forms are available for download on the MSC contracts webpage at: https://www.msc.usff.navy.mil/Business-Opportunities/Contracts/ Go to the bottom to “Online Library of Common Documents” for all forms.

Base/Ship/Repair Facility Access: Many DoD/DON/MSC bases/ships and or repair facilities require permits or other Government permissions to access and most require advance planning to receive such permissions. . The Contractor shall acquire and obtain any necessary access/permissions in accordance with base/ship/facility instructions well in advance.

Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) is being implemented for access to DoD facilities in CONUS, Guam, and Puerto Rico (replaces Rapid Gate). Contractor is responsible to acquire DBIDS credentials prior to performance start date. Delays that may result from inadequate planning is the Contractor’s responsibility. Contractor instructions and program information are available at https://www.cnic.navy.mil/om/dbids.html. DBIDS credentials require (in succession): (1) Present a letter or official document from the Government sponsoring organization that provides the purpose for your access; (2) Present valid identification, such as a passport or Real ID Act-compliant state driver's license; (3) Present a completed copy of the SECNAV 5512/1 form to obtain your background check; (4) Upon completion of the background check, the Visitor Control Center representative will complete the DBIDS enrollment process, which includes your photo, finger prints, base restrictions, and several other assessments; and (5) After all of this is done, the Contractor will be provided with the DBIDS credential. For Contractors with existing Navy Commercial Access Control System (NCACS) cards, see https://www.cnic.navy.mil/om/dbids.html for instructions to obtain DBIDS credentials. Contractor is responsible for confirming that each employee holds active DBIDS credentials for the specific facility and performance period IAW DBIDS.

Additional access permissions may be required in the future.

Vehicle Access: Required for vehicle access to Navy installations. Follow supplemental instructions on Base Access forms or base-specific vehicle access forms.

Ship Access List (Contractor-Provided): On company letterhead attachment via email, the Contractor is required to provide the ship Master (and send a courtesy copy to the Port Engineer) with an accurate, current list of performing personnel prior to being admitted onboard the vessel. Under no circumstances will a hand-delivered list be accepted.

CNRMA Base Access/Pass & ID: Go to the following website:

https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrma/om/Contractor_verification_system.html. See list of various items needed for base access.

COVID Response Plan is outlined in MSC N2.35.6100.1-Q Novel COVID Response Plan, Attachments 7A/7B apply. Latest revision available on MSC website and/or upon request.

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

1.6.6.4 Key/Access Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement processes and procedures to ensure all access codes issued by the Government are not written down, misplaced, duplicated or used by unauthorized persons. Contractor shall develop a method to ensure procedures for access code control shall include notifying the COR of employees who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of comprised access codes to the COR.

1.6.6.4.1 In the event access codes are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the KO, request re-keying of the affected access codes. 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.

1.6.6.4.2 Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued access codes 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 COR.

1.6.7 Key Personnel Qualifications: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: Single POC for Contractor and/or alternate Qualifications for key personnel are listed below:

1.6.7.1 Single POC and/or Alternate for Contractor: The Contractor shall provide a Single POC for Contractor, who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of the Single POC and/or alternate, who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO. This Single POC and/or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operations of this contract. This Single POC and/or alternate shall be available between 0700-1530 Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. Minimum qualifications: Ten (10) years of Logistics experience, a Bachelors degree, ten (10) years’ experience in Program Management, and documented commercial or military management experience supervising logistics project completion and personnel. Examples of Logistics experience include: Successfully managed an ashore or afloat supply department in the military, held positions as a commercial Logistics Industry Officer, and managing personnel, material, and programs.

1.6.7.2 Registered Dietitian: Contractor shall provide at least one (1) Registered Dietitian. Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics.

Currently registered, and in good standing, with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics [formerly American Dietetic Association (ADA)] as a Dietitian.

Five (5) years’ experience of FS administration and clinical experience.

Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate with personnel, ashore and afloat, and other Government or commercial personnel or agencies via email using correct grammar and clear and coherent sentence structure.

Documented experiences utilizing nutritional analysis software when evaluating all recipes, and familiar with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) federal laws related to food, nutrition, and dietary health.

Demonstrated ability to instruct personnel on nutrition and food related health issues.

Demonstrated ability to instruct personnel in various settings, e.g., shipboard, classroom, kitchens, etc.

Ability to learn and operate the MSC CMLS FS Software for entering and maintaining recipes, menus, nutritional analysis, and uploading photos.

1.6.7.3 Certified Executive Chef (CEC) Instructor: The Contractor shall provide at least two (2) CEC Instructors to support competing events such as: Afloat/ashore FS classes/training, shipboard assist visits, recipe testing, annual menu updates, and ad hoc sanitation virtual training. Minimum qualifications:

Possess current certifications with the American Culinary Federation (ACF) as CEC and Certified Culinary Educator (CCE).

Possess SERVSAFE Manager and Instructor certification, and must maintain the credential throughout the contract performance period.

Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate with MSC personnel, ashore and afloat, and other Government or commercial personnel or agencies via email using correct grammar and clear and coherent sentence structure.

Demonstrated ability to train FS personnel in preparing recipes IAW established guidelines and written recipes.

Demonstrated ability to instruct personnel in multiple settings, e.g., classroom, ashore and afloat food production facilities, cooking lab, etc.

Ability to write recipes for both inexperienced and experienced food production personnel.

Ability to train personnel in SERVSAFE Principles in various settings, e.g., in person, virtual, etc.

1.6.7.4 Instructional Developer: The Contractor shall provide at least one (1) Instructional Developer. The Instructional Developer shall ensure that course integrity is maintained by reviewing MSC requirements against the curriculum and instructional material being introduced into the classroom. The Instructional Developer shall be responsible for proper format of all training curricula and related materials. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in education or instructional systems development and a minimum of ten years’ experience in military, or similar, training systems development with at least five (5) of the ten (10) years in computer-based training (CBT)/interactive video curriculum development.

1.6.7.5 Technical Writer: The Contractor shall provide at least one (1) Technical Writer. This person shall assist the Instructional Developer in ensuring that all course material and curricula are developed and maintained in a consistent format (e.g., font, style, graphics) and are comprehensible (e.g., grammatically correct) for students and instructors. Minimum qualifications/education/experience requirement: Associate’s degree in English, technical communication, journalism, communications, creative writing or other comparable field acceptable to the Government and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in writing technical proposals, manuals, policy, and/or procedures. Ability to review and correct material for content, style, and compliance with internal and external standards. Strong eye for grammatical, spelling, and other editing errors.

1.6.7.6 Instructor(s): The Contractor shall have adequate staff as Contractor may be required to offer more than one, multiple of same, or different courses simultaneously, virtually, and/or in different locations at same time (Hampton Roads area, VA, San Diego, CA or onboard world-wide). CDRL A01 applies.

1.6.7.6.1 Minimum Qualifications of Logistics Instructor(s): Six (6) years documented experience managing afloat, large deck, Stock Control operations and hands-on level of knowledge, skills, and abilities with Supply/Logistics operations and subjects included in Attachment 1 (Course Synopsis) of this PWS. Additionally, the instructor shall have computer database management experience.

1.6.7.6.2 Minimum Qualifications of Food Service (FS) Instructor(s): Six (6) years documented experience as FS Instructor in a military environment with hands-on level of knowledge, skills, and abilities with afloat FS operations and is familiar with subjects included in Attachment 1 (Course Synopsis) of this PWS. Additionally, the instructor shall have computer database management experience.

1.6.7.7 Key Personnel Substitutions: The Contractor agrees to assign to this contract identified individuals, whose resumes were submitted with its proposal and who are necessary to fulfill the requirements of this contract. No substitutions of personnel shall be made except IAW this section.

1.6.7.8 Guidance on Substitutions: The Contractor agrees that during the first 180 days of the contract performance period no personnel substitutions will be permitted unless they are necessitated by sudden illness, death, or termination of employment. All proposed substitutions must be submitted in writing, at least fifteen (15) calendar days in advance of the proposed substitution, to the COR and KO. In any of these events, the Contractor shall notify the COR and KO and provide the information required by Paragraph 1.6.11.2 below.

1.6.7.9 Requests for Substitutions: All written requests for substitutions must provide a detailed explanation of circumstance necessitating the proposed substitution, a resume of the proposed substitute, and any other information requested by the COR. All proposed substitutes must have qualifications equal to or higher than the minimum requirements in Paragraph 1.6.7 above. The Contractor will solicit and rate qualified candidates and provide ranking and resumes to the COR for review, evaluation, and approval/disapproval with adequate time for the Government’s (e.g. N41/N43/N46 CMP Leads) review and approval to ensure a seamless transition with no gaps in service. After receiving and reviewing the substitution request(s), the COR will evaluate such requests and notify the Contractor and the KO of approval or disapproval thereof.

1.6.8. Travel:

1.6.8.1 Captain DAVID M. COOK Award Winners:

1.6.8.1.1 Provide Shipboard FS preparation training by one (1) Executive Chef and one (1) Dietitian to four (4) winning ships of the annual food service award. Estimated duration of seven (7) calendar days for the award winners’ training. Exact location is unknown at this time, but possible locations include Bahrain, Japan, Singapore, San Diego, Norfolk, and Europe.

1.6.8.1.2 Provide and ship consumable supplies for the four (4) winners of the Captain DAVID M. COOK FS Excellence Award attending the Advanced Culinary Course at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) (historically located in Hyde Park NY, San Antonio TX, Napa CA) four (4) times a year. CDRL FS01 and Attachment 8 applies.

1.6.8.1.3 Provide and ship consumable supplies for up to eight (8) winners attending the Joint Military Food Service (JMFS) Award Presentation at the National Restaurant Association annual training forum in Chicago, IL. Attachment 8 outlines and includes MSC instruction enclosures (2) and (3), calendar of events and procedural evaluation checklist, historical travel, and required consumables. CDRL FS01 and Attachment 8 applies.

1.6.8.2 USS MOUNT WHITNEY Training Travel: Executive Chefs will travel to USS MOUNT WHITNEY (MTW/LCC 20/Flag Ship) to conduct the annual Specialized Food Production training for Commander Sixth Fleet (C6F) Flag Receptions, in various C6F ports annually, for up to ten (10) calendar days. This may be requested in two (2) five (5) day increments versus one (1) event. Chefs will provide hands on support during an actual reception, if it occurs during the specialized training event/s. Chefs are responsible for providing all food and consumables supplies during the training. Requirements and historical travel are provided in Attachments 11A/11B. CDRL FS03 applies.

1.6.8.3 FS Training: Registered Dietitian, and Executive Chefs will travel to conduct up to ten (10) assist visits per year collectively. Historical travel data and AAR samples are provided in Attachments 12A/12B. CDRL FS04 applies.

1.6.8.4 Recipe Testing and Showcasing: One (1) FS TSA, one (1) Registered Dietitian, and two (2) Executive Chefs will travel to conduct recipe testing once per year testing up to 125 recipes in a Contractor provided commercial food production facility that has the capability to produce multiple recipes simultaneously. Contractor will be required to showcase up to six (6) approved recipes, for up to 50 servings, from the recipe testing forum each quarter at the discretion and location in Norfolk, VA provided by the MSC FS Director. Each showcase is a one (1) day event and at a minimum will include 1 Chef. Contractor may determine and bring additional support staff, as they deem fit. All food and consumable supplies required for the recipe showcasing will be purchased by the Contractor. Contractor is responsible for set up and breakdown of facility to industry standard. The Government is responsible for photographing the finish product and forwarding it to the Contractor for uploading on SASS-E. Attachment 3A, which is the SOP, and Attachment 3B provide the historical requirements. CDRL FS02 applies.

1.6.9 Post Award and Periodic Meetings: The KO, COR, and/or other Government personnel, as appropriate, shall attend meetings, as necessary, to include at least a Kickoff and Periodic Progress Meetings.

1.6.9.1 Post Award Conference: The Contractor shall attend the post award conference convened by the KO, COR, and/or other Government personnel, as appropriate.

1.6.9.2 Kickoff Meeting. After completion of Phase Out period, if applicable, the KO, COR, and/or other Government personnel, as appropriate, will meet with the Contractor to review expectations for the Contractor's performance and Government interaction. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.6.9.3 Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend periodic progress meetings, via telephone or MS Teams, at a periodicity to be determined, convened by the KO or COR. The KO, COR, or other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the Government will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will 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.

1.6.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by a separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: Ensure 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, and specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of Government Furnished Property (GFP); and provide site entry for Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, 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 contract.

1.6.11 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, are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by the Contractor are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation was involved and are appropriately disclosed. Contractor personnel will be required to obtain and wear badges in the performance of this contract.

1.6.11.1 Contractor will be required to work with business-sensitive information in the performance of this contract. No sensitive or proprietary information, of or in the possession of MSC or any of its operating units, will be disclosed without the written consent of the KO. A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), Attachment 7, concerning information gained or used during performance under this contract must be signed prior to the start of the contract. The NDA must be signed by any employer and any personnel who will have access to sensitive business information.

1.6.11.2 Contractor shall comply with all applicable public laws, Government regulations, and MSC procedures regarding privacy.

1.6.12 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material 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. MSC Data Exploitation document, Attachment 5 applies. All material purchased with Government funds, but in the custody of the Contractor, is the property of the Government and will be shipped to a required location upon the end of the contract or as requested by the Government.

1.6.13 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): Contractor and SubContractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to, or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.), or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCI as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall 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, and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.6.14 Phase In/Phase Out Transition: To facilitate efficient contract turnover, a Phase In/Phase Out transition period will be required between the Incumbent Contractor (IC) and the Awardee Contractor (AC). The transition period will be no more than thirty (30) calendar days in duration. The IC and the AC transition period of performance will run concurrently. The Contractors shall begin turnover functions at the start of the period of performance of the Phase-Out Option Period, if exercised. (e.g., hire and provide the employee with a CAC, accounts, access to documentation/files, etc.). Both Contractors’ key personnel will participate in the transition period. The objective of the transition period is to afford the AC the opportunity to understand the full complement of the requirements. Both Contractors will perform during this period. CDRL A10 applies.

1.6.14.1 Phase In Period: The Phase In period allows the AC to assume accountability and transfer of functions from the IC. The AC’s Phase In period is thirty (30) calendar days. The Phase In lasts from date of the AC’s PoP start date to the expiration of the IC’s contract. AC shall describe its approach to accomplishing phasing into the contract through a Phase In Plan as required in the PWS. The Phase In Plan shall include the management approach for transition of all elements of the PWS to ensure readiness. The AC shall describe how the management team intends to collaborate with IC’s team to seamlessly transition to this contract. Proposed Phase In plan from solicitation shall be incorporated into this contract.

1.6.14.2 Phase Out Period: The Phase Out period allows the IC time to close out its responsibilities and transfer/turnover functions to the AC. The Phase Out period shall commence thirty (30) calendar days prior to contract expiration as specified in the Phase Out Option Period CLIN.

1.6.14.3 Phase In/Phase Out Plan/Plan of Action: The IC shall submit a Phase In/Phase Out Plan to the KO and the COR at least forty-five (45) calendar days prior to the end of the PoP, or as directed by the KO. The plan should include all items necessary, which will be used in the AC’s weekly meetings with the Government, for AC to successfully execute all aspects of this PWS. CDRL A10 applies. The IC shall participate in the AC’s post award meeting with the Government to discuss the transition period. The list below, while not all inclusive, contains examples of items necessary to facilitate turnover from the IC to the AC:

Staffing Issues:

· Transfer of employee access identification from the IC to the AC [e.g., Incumbent Contractor personnel Common Access Cards (CACs), base access]. Attachments 11A/11B and CDRL A09 apply.

Note: The transfer of identification such as CACs, ships access to AC does NOT determine responsibility of employee to Contractor. This is a tool offered to the AC to assist in continuity of support to Warfighters.

· Set up IT accounts (e.g., system of record, ShipCLIP, NMCI, etc.)

Transfer of all data and metadata must be completed thirty (30) calendar days prior to the contract expiration of the IC’s contract.

Occupancy Turnover Plan:

· Plan showing turnover of occupancy of the Government-furnished facilities (classrooms, office spaces, etc.) and assist AC to work in partnership with Military/Civilian employees of each respective base, camp, or station.

· Plan showing how 100% inventory of all GFP will be processed. The Government will take control of the inventory of all GFP from the IC and then provide it to the AC on Day 1 Ready (Start of Work). Attachment 12 applies.

Training Plan:

Specify a training program and a date for transferring responsibilities for each division of work described in the plan, and shall be subject to the KO’s approval. Provide sufficient experienced personnel during the Phase In/Phase Out period to ensure that the services called for by this contract are maintained at the required level of proficiency. Maintain operations, control, and responsibility IAW the contract requirements until the contract ends. Make all records relating to operations available for the Awardee/Incoming Contractor’s review to permit sustainment of operations (except proprietary information).

1.6.14.4 Government Responsibilities:

1. Host post award meeting with Awardee/Incoming Contractor.

2. Provide Government authorizations (e.g., access, forms, etc.), where necessary.

3. Permit access for AC/IC to facilities to support turnover.

4. Conduct joint inventory during the transfer of equipment.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. 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 CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

2.1.3 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the KO to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor, as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4 DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the PWS.

2.1.5 DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6 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 Key Personnel listed in 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.

2.1.7 PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA). The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance.

2.1.10 QUALITY CONTROL (QC). All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to ensure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11 SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the SubContractor.

2.1.12 TRUSTED AGENT (TA). A TA is a Government sponsor to Trusted Associate Sponsor System (TASS) applicants who establishes the service or agency affiliation for registration of a Government credential.

2.1.13 WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services IAW the contract.

2.1.14 WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2 ACRONYMS:

AAR

After Action Report

AC

Awardee Contractor

ACF

American Culinary Federation

ADA

American Dietetic Association

ALG

Afloat Logistics Guidance

AOR

Area of Responsibility

ATG

Afloat Training Group

AVCAL

Aviation Consolidated Allowance List

C6F

Commander, Sixth Fleet

CAC

Common Access Cards

CARGO

Consolidated Afloat Requisitioning Guide Overseas

CBT

Computer-Based Training

CCE

Certified Culinary Educator

CCR

Curriculum Change Request

CDRL

Contract Data Requirement List

CEC

Certified Executive Chef

CFM

Cargo Fuels Manager

CFMA

Cargo Fuels Management and Accounting

CIA

Culinary Institute of America

CIVMARs

Civilian Mariners

CLF

Combat Logistics Force

CLIN

Contract Line Item Number

CLO

Combat Logistics Officer

CMP

Continuous Monitoring Program

CMLS

Corrective Maintenance Logistics System

CNET

Chief of Naval Education and Training

CNRMA

Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic

COMPACFLT

Commander, Pacific Fleet

COMSC

Commander, Military Sealift Command

CONMARs

Contracted Mariners

CONOPS

Concept of Operations

CONUS

Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii)

COR

Contracting Officer Representative

COSAL

Coordinated Shipboard Allowance List

COVID

Corona Virus Disease

CPARS

Contractor Performance Assessment Reports System CREs

Commander’s Readiness Evaluations

CS/SC

Chief Steward/Steward Cook

CVS

Contractor Verification System

CWO/LDO

Chief Warrant Officer/Limited Duty Officer

DBIDS

Defense Biometric Identification System

DD 254

Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List

DD 2842

DoD PKI DD Form 2842 – SIPR token application

DIVO

Division Officer

DLA

Defense Logistics Agency

DLADS DLA Disposition Services (formerly DRMO)

DLR

Depot Level Repairables DoD

Department of Defense

DON

Department of Navy

DRMO

Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office

DSS MRO

Distribution Standard System Material Release Order

DTO

Direct Turn Over

DWCF

Defense Working Capital Fund

EAA

Excess Above Allowance (CMP Dashboard)

EOM

End of Month eRMS

Electronic Retrograde Management System

ERP

Enterprise Resource Planning – Navy

ESB

Expeditionary Sea Base

EWA

Excess Without Application (CMP Dashboard)

FAR

Federal Acquisition Regulation

FCL

Facility Security Clearance

FCTs

Final Contract Trials

FDA

Food and Drug Administration

FedMall

E-commerce acquisition platform (formerly DoD eMALL)

FFP

Firm-Fixed Price

FIMARS

Force Inventory Management Analysis Reporting System

FLCs

Fleet Logistics’ Centers

FMD

Fuels management Defense

FS

Food Service

FSM

Food Service Management

FY

Fiscal Year

F2F Face to Face

GCPC

Government Commercial Purchase Card

GDS

MSC Global Distance Support

GFP

Government Furnished Property

GOCO

Government Owned Contract Operated

GOGO

Government Owned Government Operated

GSA

General Services Administration

HAZMAT

Hazardous Material

HRMS

Human Resources’ Management System

HS

High School

HSP

Husbanding Services Program

HSPD-12

Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12

IAW

In Accordance With

IC

Incumbent Contractor

IGC

Integrated Development Environment/Global Transportation Network

IGE

Independent Government Estimate

ILS

Integrated Logistics Support

IPRD

Instructional Performance Requirements Document

ISO

In support of

JFMS

Joint Military Food Service

JSO

Junior Supply Officer

KO

Contracting Officer

LBI/GBI

Loss/Gain by Inventory

LO

Learning Objectives

LogiQuest

Logistics Research Service

LSR

Logistics Support Requirements

LTD

Logistics Type Desk

MIL-PRF

Military Performance standards/specifications

MOF

Material Outstanding File

MPF

Maritime Prepositioning Force

MREs

Material Readiness Evaluations

MS

Microsoft

MSC

Military Sealift Command

MSO

Medical Services Officer

MTF

Medical Treatment Facility

MTW

MOUNT WHITNEY (USS/Flagship/LCC 20)

MTIS

Material Turned Into Stores

NACI

National Agency Check with Written Inquiries

NACLC

National Agency Check with Law and Credit

NAVEDTRA

Naval Education and Training Command

NAVSUP

Naval Supply Systems Command

NC

Not Carried (CMP Dashboard)

NCACS

Navy Commercial Access Control System

NDA

Non-Disclosure Agreement

NFMT

Navy Food Management Team

NIINs

National Item Identification Number

NIS

Not in Stock

NITA

NAVSUP In-Transit Accountability

NLL

Naval Logistics Library - LogTool

NMCI

Navy/Marine Corps’ Intranet

Non-DBI

Non Demand Based Inventory

NPO

Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command Naval Petroleum Office

NRA

National Restaurant Association

NSN

National Stock Number

NTE

Not To Exceed

NWCF

Navy Working Capital Fund

OCI

Organizational Conflict of Interest

OCONUS

Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii)

OMMS-NG

Organizational Maintenance Management System – New Generation

OPM

Office of Personnel Management

OPTAR

Operating Target

OTS

One Touch Support

PIEE WAWF

Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment Wide Area Workflow

PM

Program Manager

POA&M

Plan of Action & Milestones

POC

Point of Contact

POI

Program of Instruction

PoP

Period of Performance

PRS

Performance Requirements Summary

PWS

Performance Work Statement

QA

Quality Assurance

QASP

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

QC

Quality Control

QMS/SMS

Quality/Safet…