PWS USAWC Move to 651_DRAFT PWS.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

(Includes associated Performance Requirements Summary (PRS))

U.S. Army War College

Movement of USAWC into New Academic Facility

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. General: This is a non-personal service(s) contract under which the personnel rendering the service(s) are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: This is a non-personal service(s) contract to provide moving services for items, equipment, and property on Carlisle Barracks, PA.

1.2 Background: The United States Army War College (USAWC) will complete a new academic facility (651) in July 2023. As the construction draws to a close, it is necessary to begin movement of items and property to the new building.

1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall provide non-personal service(s). The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform services as described in the PWS and associated contract documents, except for those items specified in Part 3 Government Property and Services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards and acceptable quality levels identified in this PWS and associated contract documents.

1.4 Objectives: The objective of this contract is to provide de-installation, packing/packaging, movement, delivery, and installation of property, equipment, and items from within and surrounding Building 122 (122) on Carlisle Barracks to Building 651 (651).

1.5 General Information:

1.5.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): This acquisition is for commercial services and will be performed using FAR Part 12 procedures. The contractor’s existing quality assurance system shall be utilized In Accordance With (IAW) FAR 12.208.

1.5.2 Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract IAW the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed IAW 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 tasks or 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 not 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.

Independence Day

1.5.4 Operating Hours: The Government facility office hours are 0730 to 1700, Monday through Friday except U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 above or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.5.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Carlisle Barracks, Carlisle, PA. All buildings are located within the secured area. All travel to and from Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania shall be at the expense of the contractor.

1.5.5.1 Telework Capabilities: NOT APPLICABLE

1.6 Clearance Requirements: NOT APPLICABLE

1.7 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 and/or issued identification to the issuing IACS office when the contract is completed or when a Contractor employee no longer requires access. This includes when an individual is terminated or at the expiration of their employment or when the contract ends (whether due to expiration, termination, or cancellation).

1.7.1 Background Checks: Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204‐9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.7.2 Common Access Cards (CAC):

1.7.2.1 For contractors requiring Common Access Card (CAC). NOT APPLICABLE

1.7.2.2 For contractors that do not require CAC but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub‐contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC‐III) and Terrorist Screening Database (Army Directive 2014‐05/AR 190‐13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative); or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

1.8 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.)

1.8.1 Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel. Government-issued access badges shall not be worn outside designated facilities where visible to the general public.

1.8.2 Key (Card) Control: NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. 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. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control. 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.

1.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW 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.

1.9.1 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.

1.10 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.

1.11 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager. The Contractor shall provide a Contract Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an Alternate Contract Manager, who shall act for the Contractor when the Contract Manager is absent shall be provided in writing to the Contracting Officer Representative no later than five (5) days after contract award (Deliverable 1). The Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Contract Manager or Alternate Contract Manager shall be available during operating hours listed in PWS 1.5.4.

1.12 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.

1.12.1 Contractor Identification Badges: Contractor personnel shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges IAW Contractor Identification (AE Reg. 27-715).

1.13 Contractor Travel: NOT APPLICABLE

1.14 Other Direct Costs (ODCs): Not applicable for commercial requirements.

1.15 Data Rights: NOT APPLICABLE

1.16 Non-Disclosure Requirements: NOT APPLICABLE

1.17 Protection of Government and Contract Information: Per Public Use Notice of Limitations stated by Defense Media Activity and contained at www.dma.mil/Services/Visual-Information/References/Limitations/, the Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained from the Government through this contract on any hard copy or digital marketing tools to include its company website. Information shall not be used in a manner that could imply endorsement of an individual, for-profit business, non-profit organization, or any other non-Federal entity (including DoD contractors), product, or service. This applies to both domestic and international users. Endorsement of a non-Federal entity, event, product, service, or enterprise may be neither stated nor implied.

1.18 Non-Disclosure Statements: NOT APPLICABLE

1.19 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): NOT APPLICABLE

1.20 Phase In /Phase Out Period: NOT APPLICABLE

1.21 Safety: The following provides information pertaining to Safety and Accident Prevention:

All work shall be accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with USACE Health and Safety Manual (EM 385-1-1).

1.22 Environmental Compliance: Debris associated with this installation shall be removed by the contractor. This must be done on a daily basis in 651.

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

1.23.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) “Level I” Training: All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT “Level I” Awareness training within 30 days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. 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 five (5) days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel (Deliverable 2). AT “Level I” Awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil. Contractor personnel shall complete refresher training every twelve (12) months.

1.23.2 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 30 days after the contract is awarded or new employees commence contract performance, with the results reported to the COR within five (5) days after completion (Deliverable 3).

1.23.3 OPSEC Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, shall complete OPSEC “Level I” training within 30 days of employment under this contract. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within five (5) days after completion of the training (Deliverable 4). OPSEC “Level I” training is available at http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html.

1.23.4 Information Assurance (IA) Training NOT APPLICABLE

1.23.5 Personnel Security Clearance Training: NOT APPLICABLE

1.23.6 Personally Identifiable Information (PII): NOT APPLICABLE

1.23.7 Additional Training Requirements: Contractor shall accomplish any additional training that the Department of Defense, Department of the Army, local commanders may determine necessary for personnel working on military installations or working with military personnel (not to exceed 10 hours of instruction).

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. Definitions and Acronyms

2.1 Definitions: Although not inclusive of every term used within this PWS, the following provides a list of definitions used throughout this PWS and commonly used in the acquisition field.

Contracting Officer – means a person with the 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.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) – As defined in DFARS 202.101, means an individual designated and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions. DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5000.72, Part II Definitions states the following when defining a COR: “Defined in subpart 202.101 of Reference (f). Any individual delegated responsibilities pursuant to subpart 1.602-2 of Reference (e), regardless of local terminology, must be certified IAW this instruction. For example, local terminology can be COR, Contracting Officer’s technical representative, technical point of contact, technical representative, alternate COR, administrative COR, assistant COR, line-item manager, task order manager, quality assurance personnel, quality assurance evaluator, or COR management.” In addition, Army Regulation 70-13, Chapter 2, paragraph 2-2g, states, in part, the following when providing other surveillance support personnel to assist the COR when needed, “…These other surveillance support personnel may serve as on-site representatives of the COR in performance of actual contract surveillance if they meet all COR requirements and have been appointed by the Contracting Officer as alternate CORs.”

Contractor – means 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.

Contractor-acquired Property - means property acquired, fabricated, or otherwise provided by the Contractor for performing a contract and to which the Government has title.

Day – means, unless otherwise specified, a calendar day.

Defective Service – means a service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

Deliverable – means anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

Government-furnished Property – As reflected in FAR 52.245-1, Government-furnished Property “means property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently furnished to the Contractor for performance of a contract. Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to, spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government-furnished property also includes contractor-acquired property if the contractor-acquired property is a deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract.

Government Property - means all property owned or leased by the Government. Government property includes both Government-furnished and Contractor-acquired property. Government property includes material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property. Government property does not include intellectual property and software.

Physical Security – means that part of security concerned with physical measures designed to safeguard personnel; to prevent unauthorized access to equipment, installations, material, and documents; and to safeguard against espionage, sabotage, damage, and theft.

Quality Assurance – (or Government contract quality assurance) means the various functions, including, inspection, performed by the Government to determine whether a Contractor has fulfilled the contract obligations pertaining to quality and quantity.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) – means the key Government-developed surveillance process document and is applied to Performance-Based Service Contracting (PBSC). The QASP is used for managing Contractor performance assessment by ensuring that systematic quality assurance methods validate that Contractor quality control efforts are timely, effective, and are delivering the results specified in the contract or task order. The QASP directly corresponds to the performance objectives and standards (i.e., quality, quantity, timeliness) specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). It provides specific details on how the Government will survey, observe, test, sample, evaluate, and document Contractor performance results to determine if the Contractor has met the required standards for each objective in the PWS. The QASP, with very few if any exceptions, is an internal to Government document.

Quality Control – means all necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

Subcontractor – means one that enters into a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

Workday - The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services IAW the contract.

Work Week - Monday through Friday, unless otherwise specified.

2.2 Acronyms: Although not inclusive of every term used within this PWS, or that may be included in an acquisition, the following provides a list of acronyms commonly used in the acquisition field.

PART 3

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (GP) AND SERVICES

3. Government Property and Services

3.1 Services: NOT APPLICABLE.

3.2 Facilities: The Government shall provide for the contractor access to the appropriate facilities necessary to accomplish the construction or installation and integration equipment. Recommend consultation with KO to determine whether insertion of clause FAR 52.237-2 is needed. The clause states, “The Contractor shall use reasonable care to avoid damaging existing buildings, equipment, and vegetation on the Government installation. If the Contractor’s failure to use reasonable care causes damage to any of this property, the Contractor shall replace or repair the damage at no expense to the Government as the Contracting Officer directs. If the Contractor fails or refuses to make such repair or replacement, the Contractor shall be liable for the cost, which may be deducted from the contract price.

3.3 Utilities: The Government will provide utility access as appropriate to conduct work. This does not include direct hook ups which require some form of construction or modification to an existing grid or utility baseline. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall operate under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves, light switches, etc. after using the required amount to accomplish tasks requiring the use of the utilities.

3.4 Equipment: NOT APPLICABLE.

3.5 Materials: NOT APPLICABLE.

3.6 Common Access Cards (CAC): NOT APPLICABLE.

3.7 Information: A general scheme of movement is provided with this performance of work statement. It broadly establishes time windows for the move of organizations but does not identify equipment or individual rooms. Detailed scheme of movement will be provided once completed, which is projected for April 2023. This will include a room-by-room origin and destination requirement as well as detail on the placement of exterior pieces, broken down by day and time.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. Contractor Furnished Property and Services

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform services as described in the PWS and associated contract documents, except for those items specified in Part 3 Government Property and Services.

4.2 Secret Facility Clearance: NOT APPLICABLE.

4.3 Materials: The Contractor shall provide all materials required for the safe packing and securing of all items to be moved. Materials may be recycled, reused, etc., but must be clean.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks

5.1 Basic Services: The Contractor shall provide services for the movement of office equipment, organizational equipment, and library collection as well as any packaging, packing, delivery, unloading, and placement associated with the moves. The following tasks as GENERALLY in a sequential order, but many of these tasks will be expected to be performed simultaneously in order to meet established movement timelines.

5.2 Tasks: Tasks consist of the following:

5.2.1 Post-Award Site Visit and Kick-Off Meeting.

5.2.1.1 Contractor shall attend a Kick-Off Meeting/ Post-Award Site Visit to review the amount and type of property to be moved at 122 and make recommendations on the tentative movement plan created by the U.S. Army War College movement control team. Site visit will also allow Contractor to view current and future facilities to include loading dock area, transportation routes and layout of 651.

5.2.2 Provide a Movement Plan

5.2.2.1 Contractor shall provide a movement plan, describing proposed general plan of action. This schedule shall maintain flexibility and may require frequent modifications as changes arise. This will be provided to the government no later than June 15th, 2023. (Deliverable 5).

5.2.3 Library Collection Movement

5.2.3.1 Contractor shall prepare, pack, move, unpack, and install materials between 1 July 2023 and 31 July 2023. Dates may shift depending on schedules discussed with the contractor responsible for building construction. Dates shall be coordinated with the COR during the planning phase of this contract and will be modified depending on the construction and other joint occupancy requirements. Dates above are to be considered for planning and initial scheduling purposes.

5.2.3.2 Contractor shall plan, coordinate, and execute a comprehensive plan for the relocation of the USAHEC collection from 122 to 651 which includes the movement and shelving of the collection in shelf-list order in their new locations. All items relocated from 122 to 651 must be placed in accordance with placement schematics with no damage to items, shelving, or facilities.

5.2.3.3 Contractor shall provide all necessary planning, coordination, and execution (i.e., turnkey services) for the movement of collection materials from 122 to 651 excepting those items specifically identified as the responsibility of USAHEC/USAWC. Services include the preparation, removal of items from 122, transporting in a way that will protect materials from damage, will keep the materials in order, and accounted for in each stage of the move. This may include the labelling and loading onto book trucks, wrapping in shrink wrap, transporting carts to 651, and placing on shelves in proper placement and order which includes both Library of Congress call number order (books, DVDs, CDs) and alphabetical order (textbooks, periodicals). Shelving schematic for detailed placement requirements will be provided.

5.2.3.4 Contractor shall ensure personnel performing work possess the ability to maintain the proper order of items in the Library of Congress call number order (books, DVDs, CDs) and alphabetical order (US English) specified by the government.

5.2.3.5 Contractor shall detail the methods used to protect collection materials from loss or damage from theft, vandalism, or environmental factors.

5.2.4 Office Equipment Movement.

5.2.4.1 Contractor shall pack, move, deliver, and unpack organizational and individual professional equipment and items from 122 to 651 on Carlisle Barracks. This includes every office in a 180,000 square foot educational facility with over 150 offices which are approximately 250 square feet in size. Furniture will NOT be moved from these offices unless specified. Office items include personal professional items of faculty and staff as well as limited office equipment (monitors, printers, office supplies). A detailed list of office equipment will be completed in April of 2023. Only “Professional Books, Papers, and Equipment” (PBP&E) will be moved (see Technical Exhibit C for definition & exclusions).

5.2.5 Organizational Equipment Movement.

5.2.5.1 Contractor shall pack, move, deliver, unpack, and install organizational equipment identified by the U.S. Army War College from 122 to 651 on Carlisle Barracks. This includes every space outside of the offices mentioned above. This organizational property includes supplies, equipment, items and property in common areas and meeting spaces in a 180,000 square foot educational facility. A detailed list of office equipment will be completed in April of 2023.

5.3 Service Contract Reporting NOT APPLICABLE

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. Applicable Publications (Current Editions): The following publications, manuals, regulations, etc. may be mentioned in this PWS and are listed below.

PART 7

ATTACHMENT AND TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. Attachment and Technical Exhibit List

7.1 Technical Exhibit A – Performance Requirements Summary

7.2 Technical Exhibit B – Deliverables Schedule

7.3 Technical Exhibit C – Professional Books, Papers, and Equipment (PBP&E)

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT A

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS)

PRS#1 - PWS para (5.2.3)

The contractor shall provide all services and requirements necessary to relocate the library collection from 122 to 651.

-100% Inspection

PRS#2 - PWS para (5.2.4)

Contractor shall provide all services and requirements to relocate office equipment, property, and items associated with the professional work of employees from 122 to 651.

Random Sampling

PRS#3 - PWS para (5.2.5)

Contractor shall provide all services and requirements to relocate organizational equipment, items, and property determined 122 to 651.

Random Sampling

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT B

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

-AND NO OTHERS-

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT C

PROFESSIONAL BOOKS, PAPERS, AND EQUIPMENT (PBP&E)

The following items are considered PBP&E:

· Reference material

· Instruments, tools, and equipment peculiar to technicians, mechanics, and members of the professions

· Specialized clothing such as diving suits, astronauts’ suits, flying suits and helmets, bad uniforms, chaplains’ vestments, and other specialized apparel not normal or usual uniform or clothing. These items must be for daily use and NOT for historical or preservation reasons.

· Communication High Frequency (HF) radio communications equipment used in association with the DoD Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS) (DoDI 4650.02)

· Individually owned or specially issued field equipment or clothing required for performance of duties.

· An official award given to a member by a service (or a component thereof) for service performed by the member in the member’s official capacity or by a professional society/organization/U.S. or foreign government for significant contributions ICW official duties.

· Personal computers and accompanying equipment used for official government business.

· Government-owned accountable organizational clothing and individual clothing, properly issued to the employee or member by the agency/service, for official use.

Exclusions:

· Commercial products for sale/resale used in conducting business.

· Sports equipment.

· Office furniture.

· Household furniture.

· Shop fixtures.

· Furniture of any other kind even though used ICW the PBP&E (e.g., bookcases, study/computer desks, file cabinets, and racks).

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