Range Labor and Maintenance Performance Work Statement 03FEB25.pdf

TSAE, Expeditionary Training Support Division As of: 29JAN2025

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

(PWS) GENERAL RANGE LABOR AND

MAINTENANCE CONTRACT

LITHUANIA TRAINING AREAS

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 range maintenance support across multiple training locations in Lithuania. The contractor shall provide all personnel, safety equipment, transportation, supervision, and other required items. Additionally, the contractor is responsible to provide non- personal services necessary to perform range, warehouse, and facilities labor as defined in this Performance Work Statement, except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards trained by the Training Support Team Manager or his designated representative. The position requires general labor support for the Training Support Team (TST) containers, warehouses, ranges, and other facilities as required by the TST manager to the level demonstrated and/or trained by the TST manager and or his Department of the Army Civilian (DACs) staff. The work entails minor construction of wooden targets;

building and removing temporary target positions; the removal from storage, preparation, transportation, emplacement, set- up, recovery, and return to storage of target lifters and accessories; and general duties within the warehouse of moving, packing, loading of Training Aids and Devices. The contractor shall work in close proximity with US Soldiers and DACs.

1.2 Background: Historically, a three (3) man labor team has proven to be a sufficient labor force to accomplish the task required at one training location. The government wants a range labor contract which can be tailored to fit the mission requirement. The contract will provide the minimum number of laborers to support a single support requirement. The government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall provide non-personal service(s). The contractor shall provide one general labor team. The Labor Team Leader shall receive labor tasks and support requirements from the TST Manager. Based on previous experience with a similar contract at other locations, the Government estimates that the optimal size of the Labor Team is three (3) individuals to safely accomplish the tasks identified in this Performance Work Statement. The Labor Team Leader shall plan, supervise, direct, and participate in accomplishment of those tasks within the timeline specified by the TST Manager, and report potential problems, and results back to the TST Manager. Potential problems or issues which may result in mission failure must be report to the TST Manager in sufficient time to allow for adjustment to be made to ensure that the requirement is completed on schedule. The contractor shall accomplish all tasks to the level trained and or specified by the TST Manager or his staff representative.

1.1. 1.4 Objectives: The objective is for the contractor to perform labor tasks to maintain

TST Warehouse, containers, ranges, targetry and other equipment TADs and other facilities at the level trained by the TST Manager or his designated representative.

a. The TST warehouse tasks includes:

1. Removing and replacing items from storage, using material handling equipment as trained by government staff.

2. Assist inventories, issues, or receipts by unpacking, layout, and repack items.

3. Performing periodic cleaning and basic serviceability checks of items.

4. Pickup, transport, unpack, layout for inventory, and store incoming items from the SSA.

5. Remove from storage, layout for inventory, pack, transport, and drop off outgoing items to the

SSA.

6. Perform facility and grounds housekeeping tasks such as the reorganization of a storage area to facilitate the storage of additional equipment and\or supplies, the removal of trash and other material when required by the TST-Manager or his designated representative.

7. The contractor shall not be involved in TST property issue, receipt, or inventory accountability process, and will have no responsibility for property accountability outside that required for the issue of GFE to the contractor (Part 3).

8. Other TST warehouse tasks related to the ones identified in this section.

b. The range tasks include:

1. Construct targets or target stands by cutting plywood and lumber using power tools and nailing the pieces together.

2. Build temporary target pits using earthwork hand tools, sandbags, and lumber as required in accordance with plans provided by the TST Manager.

3. Remove targetry and equipment from warehouse storage, account for, and transport targetry to the range using contractor-provided vehicle(s).

4. Place the targetry in target pit locations indicated by the TST Manager, connect targetry, and check to ensure that they are operational.

5. Installation and/or repair labor with all necessary components that are used in conjunction with the target lifters (SIT, SAT, MIT, MAT) to include but not limited to:

hit sensors, muzzle flash simulators, solar panels, and antennas).

6. Replacement of dead/weak batteries for any targetry lifters (SIT, SAT, MIT, MAT) or unserviceable targets as a daily tasking.

7. Provide a minimum of two laborers on instrumented live fire ranges at all times when a unit is firing to provide during firing and down-time replenishment and service of target pits, targetry, targets and other range equipment as required.

8. Disconnect, recover, and transport targetry back to the TST using contractor provided vehicle(s) when firing is completed.

9. Perform after-operations cleaning, serviceability checks, and maintenance on the target lifters and all its associated part to the level trained be the TST-Manager or his designated representative.

10. Return targetry and equipment to warehouse storage.

11. Remove temporary target emplacements, target debris, excess lumber, and trash from the range.

12. Provide the TST Manager with a copy of a contractor range activity log by 1300 the following day.

13. Other range maintenance tasks related to the ones identified in this section.

c. The facilities maintenance and sustainment tasks include:

1. Ensuring work areas are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.

2. Repair to the maximum extent possible damage to range drainage, range roads, berms, or target pits due to erosion or firing using hand tools.

3. General indoor and outdoor police and housekeeping such as trash removal, grass cutting, and warehouse and range maintenance required to maintain to the training support facilities.

4. The Lead Laborer shall conduct periodic checks of the contractor workspace to ensure that GFE and materials are not being misappropriated.

5. Other facilities maintenance and sustainment tasks related to the ones identified in this section.

1.5 General Information

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

The Contractor’s Proposed QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review within ten (10) days after date of contract award (Deliverable #1).

The Government will review and either notify the Contractor in writing of acceptance of the plan or return their comments to the Contractor within ten (10) days. If the Government has provided comments, the Contractor shall then have three (3) days to submit a Final QCP. After receipt of the Final QCP, the Contractor may receive the KO’s acceptance in writing. Any proposed changes to the accepted QCP are required to be resubmitted for acceptance by the KO no later than thirty (30) days prior to the anticipated change and before implementation by the Contractor. QCP will occur : Within 30 days prior to any changes Draft copies (3) at the Post Award conference Final copy within thirty (30) Days. The format will be Electronic Document (MS WORD or EXCEL Spreadsheet or PDF format document) via email submitted to COR and ETSD Rep. The timeline noted above will apply for review and acceptance for proposed changes. At a minimum, the QCP must include and answer the following to be acceptable:

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

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

c. How shall the Contractor monitor work to ensure that performance complies with all specifications and requirements of the contract, including clauses?

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

e. How shall the Contractor identify, investigate, and correct any non-conforming performance and prevent similar deficiencies in the future?

f. How shall the Contractor file and save all Quality Control related documents for the life of the contract plus 5 years?

g. How shall the contractor establish and implement a Key Control Program to ensure that keys are not lost, misplaced, or used by unauthorized persons?

h. The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might affect the performance within four (4) hours of identifying those issues. Verbal reports shall be followed up by written reports within two (2) days.

1.5.1.2 The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might affect the performance within 1 working hours of identifying those issues. Verbal reports shall be followed up by written reports within 3 working days.

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

1.5.3 Recognized Holidays: The following provides information on recognized holidays for the purpose of the PWS. If submittal of any documentation (e.g. deliverables, submittals, etc.) deadlines fall on a holiday, the closest work day 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. holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. When a U.S holiday occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday, respectively.

New Year’s Day January 1st M. L. King Memorial Day 3rd Monday in January Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19th Labor Day 1st Monday in September Independence Day July 4th Veteran’s Day November 11th Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Christmas Day December 25th Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November

1.5.3.2 Host Nation Holidays: Work shall be performed on local Host Nation holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.

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

1.5.4.1 Government Facility Office Hours: The Government facility office hours are 0800 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.

1.5.4.2 Government Facility Operating Hours: The Expeditionary (Range Builds, Maintenance, etc.)

Government facility operating hours occur between the hours of 0600 to 1800, Monday through Saturday (to include night hours at times). The Government facility is closed during local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Local Government directed facility closings. The Government facility may close due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings and will be communicated by the KO to the Contractor.

1.5.4.3 Contractor Support Hours: The Contractor shall provide support between the hours of 0800 to 1700, Monday through Saturday (when preparing / maintaining ranges). The Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.5.5 Training Holidays: USAREUR has historically granted military personnel training holidays as compensation for time that they spent in field training. These are typically combined with regular holiday leave schedules (for example, Christmas half days or day on day off schedules). Training holidays may affect access to military operated facilities. If scheduled work or access to facilities is required, coordination with occupants will be necessary or the work in affected facilities shall be rescheduled after the training holiday. However, announced training holidays or exodus of military personnel may provide the Contractor with an opportunity for unrestricted access to facilities and areas. The Contractor shall take full advantage of such opportunities by planning maintenance or actions that are better accomplished when such areas are vacant.

1.5.6 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed in Lithuania, mainly at Pabrade Training Area and also at Rukla Training area as mission dictates.

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

1.6.1 Security Program: Reserved.

1.6.2 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: Reserved

1.6.3 Installation Access: Access to U.S. installations and controlled areas is limited to personnel who meet security criteria and are authorized by Host Nation law to work in USAREUR-AF. The contractor shall provide Installation Access permits for all contractor employees. Failure to submit required information / data and obtain required documentation or clearances in accordance with Army in Europe (AE) Regulation 190-16 (AE Reg 190-16)

Installation Access Control will be grounds for denying access to U.S. installations 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. Should anything in this paragraph conflict with AE Reg. 190- 16, the regulation takes precedent.

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 will process individuals through the Host Nation badge access request office where they can obtain access.

The Contractor shall return installation passes to the issuing office when the contract is completed or when a Contractor employee no longer requires access. Provide Installation Access permits for contractor. One time 15 days after background checks have been approved. The format will encompass electronic means and submitted to COR for distribution.

1.6.3.1 In addition, the Contractor shall provide the KO, via the COR, an Initial Base Access Request (BAR) within three (3) calendar days after contract award (Deliverable #4). The BAR must at a minimum contain all required information. The BAR shall be updated as employees are added or removed. The Updated BAR shall be current and available at any time upon request by the Government and submitted to the COR within five (5) days after any changes to the log (Deliverable #4).

1.6.3.2 The Contractor shall collect the base access passes the same day employment of an individual has expired or has been terminated and shall return them to the issuing office within three (3) calendar (Deliverable #4).

1.6.3.3 Upon termination or cancellation of this contract, the Contractor shall collect all outstanding installation access passes and return them to the issuing office within three (3) calendar days (Deliverable #4).

1.6.3.4 Common Access Cards (CAC): The Contractor shall provide the following information: Last, First Middle Name, Cadency Name, Personal identifier (e.g. Social Security Number, Federal Identification Number, or Tax Identification Number), date of birth, primary email address (this email address will be used to contact the individual) to the COR with fifteen (15) calendar days after award (unless circumstances require otherwise and as directed by the KO) (Deliverable 6 and 7). The Contractor shall ensure safeguarding of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and comply with requirements under 1.23.5.

1.6.3.4.1 Contractors who do not require a CAC for the performance of this contract. 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 (TSDB) (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 statue of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

1.6.4 Background Checks: Requiring Activity shall consult with the responsible Security Office and Activity Manager applicable to location(s) associated with this PWS.

1.6.4.1 U.S. Citizen: Contractors that work with or teach youth under the age of 18 years are subject to local and stateside background checks. The Requiring Activity Manager will determine the extent of background checks required. The Contractor employee may begin performance of the contract after receiving a favorable local background check. The Contractor agrees to replace the employee should results of the stateside background check, if required, be unfavorable as determined by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor’s replacement of the employee with the unfavorable background check shall be within a timeframe provided by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor shall also replace employees whose background check, during their tenure of employment, renders them with an unfavorable local or stateside background check, as determined by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor shall forward a copy to the KO via the COR and the Requiring Activity Manager of each favorable background check within 10 days of receipt by the Contractor, identifying such with the appropriate contract number (Deliverable #3). The Contractor shall forward a copy to the KO via the COR and the Requiring Activity Manager of each unfavorable background check within 10 days of receipt by the Contractor, identifying such with the appropriate contract number (Deliverable #3). When the Government awards a non-personal service contract directly to an individual, the failure of the individual to provide a favorable background check would be grounds for termination.

1.6.4.2 Local Nationals and Third Country Nationals: Requiring Activity shall consult with the responsible Security Office and Activity Manager applicable to location(s) associated with this PWS.

1.6.5 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information, and property provided for contractor use IAW the Army Physical Security Program (AR 190- 13).

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

Government issued access badges shall not be worn outside designated facilities where visible to the public.

1.7 Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the COR and KO (Deliverable #5) within 24 hours of occurrence.

a. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the KO, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks. However, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

b. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

c. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the KO.

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

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

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

Meetings may start or end outside of regular duty hours.

1.9 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Refer to Part 2 of this PWS for the definition of a

COR. As determined by the Contracting Officer, a COR will be appointed and identified by letter of designation, a copy of which will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer. The designation letter states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is not authorized to obligate the Government.

If the work is not written in the contract, the COR is not authorized to request new work. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract, perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance, maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract, issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications, monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of Government property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.10 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: Laborer Team Leader and Laborer. The Contractor shall provide a Laborer Team Leader who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an Alternate Laborer Team Leader, who shall act for the Contractor when the Laborer Team Leader is absent, along with a Curriculum Vitae (CV) for each of these individuals, shall be provided in writing to the KO no later than five (5) days after contract award (Deliverable #6). Acceptance of the CV by the KO is required before these individuals are permitted to perform any task on this contract. The Laborer Team Leader and Alternate Laborer Team Leader shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

The Laborer Team Leader or Alternate Laborer Team Leader shall be available one hour before work starts and one hour after work has finished for the day. Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

a. Laborer Team Leader and Alternate Laborer Team Leader: The Laborer Team Leader must have at least three (3) years and the Alternate Laborer Team Leader must have at least two

(2) years of supervisory of labor work performance. Contractor personnel who will be in contact with customers shall have English Language Proficiency Level II completed prior to engaging with costumers. Contractor personnel shall have no physical disabilities and be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted and be able to use basic computer office tools (email, word processor, spreadsheets). Language Certificate or proficiency test must be approved by Government Representative prior to the hire of personnel.

b. Laborer: Contractor personnel who will be in contact who will be in contact with customers shall have English Language Proficiency Level I completed prior to engagement with costumers. Contractor personnel shall have no physical disabilities and be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted. Language Certificate or proficiency test must be approved by Government Representative prior to the hire of personnel.

c. Contractor Substitution: It may become necessary during the contract for the Contractor to provide a substitute/temporary employee. The name shall be provided to COR and KO by electronic means. If the Contractor nominates a substitute/temporary employee, a verification of required qualifications shall be submitted to the COR a minimum of 30 calendar days prior to performance for coordination and approval prior to the nominated individual assuming contract responsibilities. The Laborer Team Leader shall be responsible for training the replacement up to the level of the employee being replaced. The government reserves the right to reject the substitute/temporary employee if they fail to meet the minimum qualifications set forth in the Performance Work Statement. This rejection shall be submitted in writing signed by the KO.

d. Special Qualifications: Language Proficiency Levels

1. Level I – Speaking: Able to satisfy minimum courtesy requirements and maintain very simple face-to-face conversations on familiar topics.

2. Level I – Reading. Sufficient comprehension to read very simple written material.

3. Level II – Speaking: Able to satisfy most work requirements with language usage that is acceptable and effective. Able to speak the language with sufficient structural accuracy and vocabulary to participate effectively in most formal and informal conversations on practical, social, and professional topics.

4. Level II – Reading. Able to read within a normal range of speed and with almost complete comprehension a variety of material on unfamiliar subjects. Can comprehend a variety of styles and forms pertinent to professional needs. Rarely misinterprets texts.

1.11 Identification of Contractor Employees: All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties must identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. One-Time within 30 days after contract awarded. 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 (Deliverable #6 and #7).

1.12. Contractor Identification Badges: Contractor personnel shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges The Contractor (to include subcontractors) shall provide each of their employees an easily readable identification badge. The badge must include the employee’s name, the contractor’s company name, the functional area of assignment, and a recent color photograph of the employee.

Companies with U.S. Government contracts will require their employees to wear these badges visibly when performing work at Government workplaces unless this would be impractical because of mission or safety considerations. The Contractor shall collect all ID Badges upon completion of the contract or termination of employee. A listing of issued ID cards shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer prior to the contract performance date and updated as needed to reflect Contractor personnel changes (Deliverable #6 and #7).

1.13 Contractor Travel: The main place of performance will be Pabrade Training Area, however, contractors will be required to travel to Rukla Training Area a few times a year.

1.14 Other Direct Costs (ODCs): Reserved.

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

1.16 Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. Signed non-disclosure agreements to the Government no later than 30-days prior to contract and commencement and distributed to KO and COR vie electronic means. The Contractor and Contractor personnel, shall not divulge or release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this PWS, except to authorized Government personnel or upon written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

1.17 The use of propaganda violates DoD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines stated at http://www.defenseimagery.mil/products/dodimagery/commercialuse.html. The Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any marketing tools to include its company website.

1.18 Non-Disclosure Statements: The Contractor shall provide signed non-disclosure agreements to the Government no later than one (1) day (Deliverable #8) prior to commencement of work under the contract.

Disclosure of information by Contractor personnel may result in Contractor personnel removal from performance under this contract.

1.19 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 Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI (Deliverable #8). The Contractor’s OCI Mitigation Plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer 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.

1.20 Phase In /Phase Out Period: There is no requirement for a Phase In / Phase Out Period. The Contractor shall be responsible to ensure that services are available for full and complete execution on the first day of contract performance.

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

1.21.1.1 In addition to other requirements for accident prevention specified in this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all Federal and State requirements governing safety and health protection on construction sites and other applicable occupational safety codes. In particular, within the requirements of the German Safety and Health Protection Regulation for Construction Sites, Baustellenverordnung (BaustellV) (current version in effect), the Contractor shall coordinate all work at the site, including development of plans and providing advance notices. Provide proof of notification of host nation authorities 30 days after award One-Time

The Contractor shall indicate its plan for compliance considering conditions of the work described by the design, technical proposal, operational activities of the Government or others in the area of the work, identification of the coordinator, and implementation of all other accident prevention provisions of this contract. For the compliance with host nation laws and regulations, the Contractor shall comply with the non-exclusive list of duties described in this paragraph. If the Contractor determines that additional activities are required to fully comply, the Contractor shall ensure that compliance with the laws is complete. The duties include:

(a) Conditions of construction and operational activities to be considered include but are not limited to:

(i) For all construction activities meeting the following criteria: the work is scheduled to last longer than 30 working days and more than 20 workers are occupied simultaneously, or the volume of work http://www.defenseimagery.mil/products/dodimagery/commercialuse.html.

is scheduled to exceed 500 person days, or the work presents particular tasks, e.g. excavations deeper than 5 meters, falls from a height of greater than 7 meters, exposures to hazardous chemical or biological substances, work at less than 5 meters from high voltage lines, underground earth works or tunnels, danger of drowning, diving, use of compressed air, work with ionizing radiation, explosives, or work involving assembly or dismantling of heavy prefabricated components (10 tons or greater).

(b) If the Contractor determines that the BaustellV, dated 10 June 1998, applies, the Contractor shall prepare a Safety and Health Protection Plan (SIGE) as required under that regulation. The SIGE shall be submitted two weeks prior to mobilization. In addition, the Contractor shall appoint a qualified Safety Coordinator who will ensure that safety measures are implemented during construction. The Safety Coordinator must meet minimum training and experience requirements required under Host Nation laws.

(c) The SIGE will be written in a comprehensive form and explained in language the workers understand and shall contain the following minimum information:

(i) Maintenance of tools and equipment.

(ii) Provisions for the storage and disposal of materials and waste, particular hazardous materials and substances.

(iii) Modifying performance periods for such work, taking into consideration the site conditions.

(iv) Organizing cooperation between different employers and Contractors without employees.

(v) Interaction between work at the site and other operational activities in the area, on which or near which the first identified work will be performed, and taking into consideration the instructions and advice of the coordinator as well as safety and health plans.

1.21.1.2 The Contractor shall complete and provide safety notifications required by host nation authorities and will provide documented proof to the KO via the COR, no later than one (1) day (Deliverable #10) that such notifications were made.

1.22 Environmental Compliance: The following provides information on Environmental Compliance.

1.22.1 Environmental Compliance Plan and Program: The Contractor shall ensure that all its operations and activities conform to the U.S. Army and Host Nation environmental policy requirements.

The Contractor shall ensure that all contract personnel have received appropriate levels of training in the handling, use, storage, and disposal of hazardous material. In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor controlled activities on the training installations are conducted in accordance with the Army Regulation Spill Prevention and Response Plan, Solid Waste Policy, Final Governing Standards-Germany, and applicable Host Nation environmental laws/standards.

If contract requires the use of hazardous materials/substances, the Contractor shall, prior to mobilization, inform the KO/COR of the types and number of hazardous materials needed to be brought onto the installation to fulfill their contractual requirements. Contractor shall also provide the Safety Data Sheets, storage requirements and proposed storage locations for the hazardous material. The KO/COR shall provide a copy of this information to the Host Nation.

Prior to contract completion, the Contractor shall remove all hazardous materials and dispose of all hazardous waste (HW) generated in accordance with Host Nation standards.

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

1.23.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract, shall complete AT Level I Training within 30 days (Deliverable #11) after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or 30 days after employment of new personnel. Contractor personnel travelling overseas shall complete area of responsibility (AOR) specific AT awareness training for U.S. based Contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion (Deliverable #11) for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR (or to the KO, if a COR is not assigned) within 5 days after completion of this training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil. Contractor personnel shall complete refresher training (Deliverable #11) every twelve (12) months except AOR specific AT Level I Training which shall be completed as required by local AT policies. Completed within 45 days after contract awarded; 30 days for new personnel hires and distributed through electronic means to COR and ETSD Rep.

If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR who will contact the local AT Officer at their assigned location for classroom training. Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the AT Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 5 days after completion of the training (Deliverable #11).

1.23.2 OPSEC Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 days of employment under this contract (Deliverable #12). Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 5 days after completion of the training (Deliverable #12).

OPSEC Level I training is available at http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html. Contractor personnel must complete refresher training every 12 months (Deliverable #12). Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 5 days after completion of the training (Deliverable #12).

If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR, who will contact the local OPSEC Officer at their assigned location for classroom training. Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the OPSEC Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 5 days after completion of the training (Deliverable #12). Completed within 45 days after contract awarded; 30 days for new personnel hires and distributed through electronic means to COR and ETSD Rep.

1.23.3 iWATCH Training: The Contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 60 days of when the contract is awarded and within 30 days after new employees commence contract performance, with the results reported to the COR within 5 days after the contract is awarded and within 5 days after new employees commence contract performance (Deliverable #13). Completed within 45 days after contract awarded; 30 days for new personnel hires and distributed through electronic means to COR and ETSD Rep.

Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 5 days after completion of the training (Deliverable #13). Training video can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlzYhQp7fPw.

Additional information can be found on the Army OneSource we site:

https://www.army.mil/standto/archive/2018/07/25/

1.23.4 Information Assurance (IA) Training:

1.23.4.1 All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, requiring access to Government information systems shall complete the Department of Defense (DoD) IA Cyber Awareness Training within 60 days (Deliverable #14) after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or 30 days after employment of new personnel. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 5 days after completion of the training (Deliverable #14).

1.23.4.2 All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, working information technology (IT)/IA functions shall comply with DoD and Army training requirements per Information Assurance Training http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlzYhQp7fPw.

https://www.army.mil/standto/archive/2018/07/25/

Certification and Workforce Management DoD Directive (DoDD) 8570.01, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program DoD 8570.01-M, and Information Assurance AR 25-2 within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and distributed through electronic means to COR and ETSD Rep.Additional information is available at the following link.

https://safe.menlosecurity.com/doc/docview/viewer/docNE70B82191B2F5394455c60a19439a70487ba8b c96982fd9a0fb420eff8ed58746897994ddbf0

1.23.4.3 All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, performing services under this contract with access to a Government information system must be registered in the Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS), the web address is https://atc.us.army.mil/iastar/index.php.

Verification of registration shall be provided to the COR within 5 days after registration.

(Deliverable #14). Contractor personnel must complete refresher training every twelve (12) months (Deliverable #14). Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 5 days after completion of the training (Deliverable #14).

1.23.5 Personally Identifiable Information (PII): Contractor employees, including subcontractors, performing services under this contract with access to PII and Government information shall complete “Identifying and Safeguarding PII” within 30 calendar days of employment. Contractor personnel shall complete refresher training every twelve (12) months from initial completion. The Contractor shall provide the COR a copy of the training certificates for its employees no later than five (5) days after completion (Deliverable #14).Training is available at https://public.cyber.mil/training/identifying-and-safeguarding-personally-identifiable-information-pii/.

1.24 Authorization to Perform Services in Germany: Not Applicable.

1.25 Notice to Proceed: Not Applicable.

1.26 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive: Not Applicable.

1.27 Government Property and Services: Not Applicable.

1.28 Conventional Forces Europe (CFE) Treaty Verification Inspection: Contractor-owned or controlled structures and containers located on U.S. Government installations are subject to short-notice inspections by CFE treaty inspection teams. The Government will endeavor to provide the Contractor as much notice as possible in the event of such inspections. The contractor shall provide access to such structures and containers at the request of the Government. The Contractor shall report such inspections to the KO through the COR in writing within ten (10) calendar days of completion of the inspection.

Contractor-owned or controlled structures and/or containers on U.S. installations may have to be inspected to comply with the CFE treaty even if Contractor personnel are unavailable to provide access.

Any costs borne by the Contractor or any impact on contract performance because of the inspection will be a matter of negotiation between the Contractor and the KO.

https://safe.menlosecurity.com/doc/docview/viewer/docNE70B82191B2F5394455c60a19439a70487ba8bc96982fd9a0fb420eff8ed58746897994ddbf0 https://safe.menlosecurity.com/doc/docview/viewer/docNE70B82191B2F5394455c60a19439a70487ba8bc96982fd9a0fb420eff8ed58746897994ddbf0 https://public.cyber.mil/training/identifying-and-safeguarding-personally-identifiable-information-pii/ https://public.cyber.mil/training/identifying-and-safeguarding-personally-identifiable-information-pii/

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 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.