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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

STEVEDORING AND RELATED TERMINAL SERVICES

ALL PORTS TURKEY (COMMERCIAL AND MILITARY PORTS)

Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (S&RTS)

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

For

Military Operations Terminal

839th Transportation Battalion Black Sea Detachment

05 August 2025

Stevedoring & Related Transportation Services Performance Work Statement

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Topic Page

1.0 Background & Scope 2

2.0 General Security Requirements 4

3.0 General Safety Requirements 6

4.0 General Contract Administration 10

5.0 General Contractor Requirements 25

6.0 Terminal Specific Requirements 46

Contract Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) Table 64 Appendix A Regulations, Publications, & Forms 66 Appendix B Glossary of Terms 70 Appendix C Payment Instructions 81 Appendix D List of Acronyms & Abbreviations 85 Appendix E Foreign Entity Vetting 88

1. BACKGROUND AND SCOPE.

Background. The Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (MSDDC), headquartered at Scott AFB, IL is an operational-level Army force designated by the Secretary of the Army (SECARMY) as the Army Service Component Command (ASCC) of the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) and a major subordinate command of Army Material Command (AMC). MSDDC is responsible for providing coordination worldwide for origin to destination surface traffic management support; coordinates surface and multimodal transportation contracted functions for all DOD (and other U.S.

Government entities, as authorized, and designated multinational and interagency elements). Since its establishment in 1965, MSDDC has played a vital role in our nation’s defense by providing support to the warfighter to every war, major contingency, training exercise and humanitarian relief operations where our Military forces are needed and deployed.

Scope of Service. Provide Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (S&RTS) at all designated seaport(s) in Turkey in connection with the import and export of Defense Transportation System (DTS) sponsored cargo. All tasks shall be completed per requirements stated throughout the Performance Work Statement

(PWS).

1.2.1. S&RTS services will cover the full spectrum of managing US Military cargo transitioning through all designated seaports in Turkey (commercial and military). This includes, but is not limited to, containers, vehicles, breakbulk, and rotary- or fixed-wing aircraft. Operational tasks shall include but not limited to all stevedoring and longshoring services required for vessel, military and commercial truck, and rail loading & discharging, port reception and disposition, cargo management (staging, prepping and onward movement), intra port transfers, cargo documentation management (Checking & Tallying (C&T)), customs clearance, warehousing/storage of Government-provided dunnage and tiedown materials.

1.2.1.1. Requirements include physical security, facilities, storage/staging, office space, office supplies, and providing documentation/reports for port operation expenses & reconciliation of services to include other related miscellaneous requirements as outlined in this PWS.

1.2.1.2 Contracted services shall include the capability to work multiple vessel(s) and vessel decks simultaneously, as well as the capability to provide S&RTS within the Area of Responsibility (AOR) of the designated seaport/terminal 24 hours per day, seven (7) days per week, and 365 days per year (see Section 6, Terminal Specific Requirements, for a list of designated ports and geographical locations). This includes the ability to work in conjunction with operations at or within those ports/terminals as described in this PWS. All classes of supply that includes military vehicles up to 150,00 lbs (wheeled or tracked) and aircrafts, AA&E & hazardous materials, containerized or breakbulk cargo as well as sensitive, controlled, refrigerated, and/or other general DOD cargo handled through all modes of transport.

1.2.1.3 All services performed in accordance with (IAW) this PWS require approval from the Contracting Officer (CO) or their appointed Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Work performed without authorization will be at the Contractor’s expense.

**NOTE: See Section 6 for specific geographic locations and port specific requirements.

**NOTE: Subsequent references to the COR throughout the PWS will also assume the Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (ACOR) as well, unless otherwise specified.

1.2.1.4 The Contractor shall provide all port services needed vessel and terminal services that include the following but is not limited to: Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE) and Material Handling Equipment (MHE), staging space, gear, materials, supplies, supervision/management, transportation and sufficient qualified general and skilled labor (stevedores, longshoremen, drivers, crane operators, tallymen) needed to satisfy the full scope of operating seaport terminal for this contract for which the U.S. Government (USG) will compensate the Contractor by applicable commodity rate, as designated by the Schedule of Rates (SOR). The Contractor shall make every effort to rectify any labor or Contractor CFE)/MHE shortfalls..

1.2.2 All services performed IAW this PWS require approval from the Contracting Officer (CO), the appointed Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and the Ordering Officer (OO). The Contractor must obtain written approval from the COR/OO for all services provided (vessel/terminal operations), for which a Task Order (TO) template will be issued. The Contractor shall assume all expenses for any/all work performed outside of ordered services or without a written authorization from the COR/OO.

**NOTE: Subsequent references to the COR/OO throughout the PWS will also assume the Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (ACOR) or Alternate Ordering Officer (AOO) as well, unless otherwise specified.

**NOTE: Subsequent references to “the Contractor” shall infer their staff employees, contracted personnel, or subcontractor personnel.

2. GENERAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

2.1 General security requirements of the Contractor defined within this section. Additional duties and requirements specific to the particular terminal(s) within the scope of this contract further defined in Section

6.2 - Port - Terminal Specific Requirements (security).

2.2 The overall classification of work associated with this contract is UNCLASSIFIED. Personnel assigned to this contract will not require access to Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet) applications or UNCLASSIFIED Government systems, therefore not authorized to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) or Alternative Smart Card Logon (ASCL) tokens.

2.3 Ground Rules and Constraints.

2.3.1 Personnel Screening. The Contractor must ensure that all employees meet U.S. Government guidelines regarding foreign national employment by screening them for any indications of criminal, terrorism, or threat-related activity or alliances that are detrimental to the United States of America or the Host Nation.

2.3.1.1 The Contractor shall not employ any person under this contract convicted of any of these offenses or who presents any of these unfavorable behaviors or is simultaneously an employee of the United States Government. Anyone refusing screening shall result in denial of applicant’s access for employment and/or termination. If employment or continued employment of any Contractor employee is prejudicial to the interests or endangers the security of the United States of America, the Contractor shall make the necessary changes to remove those employees from interacting or engaging with US personnel.

2.3.2 Completed Screening. Once the screening process is completed, the results and the applicant's request for clearance approval will be submitted to the 839th Transportation Battalion (839th TBN) for vetting through the 598th Transportation Brigade (BDE) S-2 to ensure that all investigative and clearance requirements have been met before the contract start date. Any derogatory information may result in the applicant’s access denied. Screening will be completed prior to any badge issuance. Screening maintains compliance with enhanced force protection measures through document examination, verification, biographical, and security interviews. Applicants denied access due to derogatory information may file an appeal to the Contracting Officer and 598th BDE for review.

2.3.3 Persons Excluded from the Premises. The Contractor shall not allow any person(s) banned by any authority from the premises to have access to terminal facilities, equipment, or other material related to Government operations.

2.3.4 Persons with Restricted Duties. The Contractor shall not allow a person restricted by any authority from certain equipment or areas to operate that equipment or enter areas as designated by the COR.

2.3.5 Contractor personnel must read and comply with all applicable Department of Defense (DOD) security regulations, policies, and procedures for access to installations and facilities.

2.3.5.1 The Contractor shall comply with all requirements associated with Installation Access Control. The Government is not liable for any costs associated with performance delays due solely to the Contractor’s failure to comply with the applicable Port, Facility or Installation Access Control processing requirements.

2.3.5.2 Upon termination or completion of this contract, the Contractor shall surrender all Government supplies, materials, and equipment to the COR. In addition, the Contractor shall turn in any security badges issued to the COR on the last day of the contract or upon any termination/reassignment of a contract employee.

2.3.6 Derogatory Information. If the Government notifies the Contractor that the employment of any Contractor employee is prejudicial to the interests or endangers the security of the United States of America, the Contractor shall remove and bar that person from military operations. This includes security deviations/incidents and credible derogatory information on contract members during the course of the contract period. The Contractor receiving award of this contract shall make any changes necessary in the appointment(s).

2.3.6.1 The Contractor’s personnel will immediately be escorted off the premises. The contractor shall ensure the roles/privileges assigned to contractor employees on the Government computing platforms are limited to the roles/privileges essential to that individual’s performance of his/her assignments. These roles/privileges can be limited or revoked by the Government for any reason.

2.3.7 Operations Security (OPSEC). Protecting critical information (friendly activities, intentions, capabilities, or limitations) is crucial to prevent adversaries from gaining advantage. Therefore, contractors must adhere to OPSEC requirements throughout the contract lifecycle. All information provided is for official use only. Additionally, mandatory initial and annual OPSEC training is required after contract award for all contractors working on-site at a DoD facility or off-site accessing a Federally controlled information system. Proof of completion must be available to the COR/CO. Training can be accessed at the following website: (https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/index.htm). Immediately consult the contracting office’s OPSEC coordinator regarding the MSDDC Critical Information and Indicators List (CIIL) and any OPSEC questions. Protect critical information (e.g., mission details, units, cargo) from unauthorized disclosure and coordinate with the government to minimize shared information. Report suspected/known compromises immediately to the COR and security office. Safeguard information (including FOUO and CUI) per the CIIL using measures like encryption; locked storage; restricted distribution; secure destruction;

limiting verbal discussions; avoiding unencrypted phones/foreign mail; prompt document retrieval; cover pages; and minimizing public disclosure. Contact the COR/CO for clarification.

2.3.8 Threat Related Incidents. Persons employed by the Government will report threat-related incidents, behavioral indicators, and other matters of Counterintelligence (CI) interest specified in AR 381-12, Chapter 3, to the Facility Security Officer, the nearest Military CI Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency.

2.3.9 Vendor Threat Mitigation. The Contractor shall submit a semi-annual report to the CO for each first-tier foreign transportation service provider that operates as a separate legal entity, contracts directly with the Contractor or its commonly owned legal affiliate and has employees who may have physical contact with USG shipments in the ordinary course of contract performance. See Appendix E for further instruction for this requirement. Compensation for services defined in this paragraph are included in all commodity rates established in the SOR.

2.3.10 Port or Base Access. The Contractor's employees, including subcontractors, must comply with all base access and control procedures. Personnel who are not cleared for entry into secured working areas will be denied entry, and the USG will not be liable for the wages of those denied personnel.

2.3.11 Vehicle Identification. The Contractor must obtain installation/port access clearance for all vehicles used in the performance of this contract. Immediately upon award, the Contractor must submit a comprehensive list of vehicles required during the contract duration to the COR in order to obtain access clearance. The list must identify vehicle type, license plate, and owner/company name. Personal Owned Vehicles (POVs) are not authorized entry in and around USG equipment unless they are identified as official vehicles critical to mission success. When a new vehicle submission is necessary, only substitutions are acceptable to maintain a reasonable number of cleared vehicles authorized entry.

2.3.12 Security Regulation Guidance found at https://www.esd.whs.mil/dd/. Select under “DOD Issuances” the following DOD Instructions and Manuals.

https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/index.htm https://www.esd.whs.mil/dd/

2.4. Privacy Information. The Contractor and COR/ACOR must ensure that all personnel information collected, maintained, used, or disseminated is relevant and necessary to accomplish the contract. Contractor will collect information to the greatest extent practicable directly from and inform the individual of the reason collection of the information is required; authority for collection; who and for what purpose; whether disclosure is mandatory or voluntary; and the impact of not providing the information. Contractor and COR/ACOR will establish appropriate administrative, technical and physical safeguards, for protection of paper, documentation involved, to ensure security of records and prevent compromise or misuse during storage, transfer, or use, including transiting authorized alternative worksites. Privacy information collected must comply with host nation, DoD and Army Privacy Act regulations, whichever is more stringent.

2.5. Badges. All permanent and temporary personnel, hired directly or indirectly by the Contractor performing work under this contract, shall have in their possession, and display when required, a current Workers Identification badge issued by each port where military operations is being performed. The Contractor’s management shall ensure compliance with this requirement.

2.5.1. Upon termination or completion of this contract, the Contractor must surrender all Government supplies, materials, and equipment to the COR. In addition, the Contractor must turn in all government-issued security badges to the COR on the last day of the contract or upon the termination/reassignment of any employee or subcontractor.

2.6. Cyber Security. The services designated under this contract are “operationally critical support” as defined in Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252-204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.

3. GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

3.1 General Safety Requirements of the Contractor defined within this section. According to the NATO Status of Forces Act, US law (to include Army Regulations and OSHA) and national law of the host country (Host Country and EU) as well as international law (IMDG) apply during the performance of the activity. The more appropriate or stricter law is to be applied so that there are no legal conflicts. Additional duties and requirements specific to the particular terminal(s) within the scope of this contact further defined in Section

6.0 –Port - Terminal Specific Requirements (safety). All Army Safety Regulations can be found at http://armypubs.army.mil

3.2 Enforcing and Monitoring Safety. The Contractor shall comply with, enforce and monitor applicable host nation, international, local installation and MSDDC Transportation Battalion safety and fire regulations.

The COR will log any discrepancies within the defined quality assurance process. The Contactor shall establish and maintain an effective and comprehensive safety program. The safety program must be delivered within 5 days of award and updated annually or when changes occur in accordance with AR 385-10 and AR 385-30.The Contractor shall support the MSDDC Emergency Disaster Plan. The Contractor shall acquire, maintain, and require the use of safety equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE) and devices necessary to protect employees at all time while working any USG operation on the port, terminals or vessel(s).

3.2.1 Safety Program.

3.2.1.1 Safety Program Representative. The Contractor shall provide as part of its management staff a dedicated Safety Program Representative (SPR) and/or alternants as needed for each operation. The Contractor shall ensure that the SPR is accessible and on-site to observe all USG Operations performed by Contractor personnel, including subcontractors, to ensure that the Contractor’s safety practices are monitored, damage/injury is investigated, and corrections are made when deviations or departures from safety are http://armypubs.army.mil/ observed.

3.2.1.2 The COR and USG Safety Representative (including Unit Safety Officer, Battalion - and Brigade Safety Office) are conducting safety inspections/assessments on Contractors Safety Program per mission, annually or when discrepancies get reported according to DA PAM 385-1 Chapter 1-6 and AR 385-10 Chapter 4. General inspections are compulsory and will be announced at least 24 hours in advance. The USG reserves the right to carry out spot checks for specific problems without announcement.

3.2.2 Accident Prevention/Safety Program. The Contractor shall provide to the COR within five (5) calendar days of contract award date, their written plan for Accident prevention/safety program, for port/terminal operations at all of the All Ports Turkey designated ports, per Federal Acquisition Regulations (52.236-13 Accident Prevention).

3.2.3 Safety Stop. The USG reserves the right to call a "safety stop" of the Contractor's operations if the Safety Officer, COR, or other USG representative observes or reports unsafe practices, safety infractions, or safety violations that present a risk of harm to life or damage to property. The COR shall inform the contractor to “stop work” directing the contractor to “stand-by”. The Contractor’s operations shall not resume until all practices, infraction or violations have been addressed and corrected and/or revises their methods of operation to correct the safety issue and brings together all personnel for a safety briefing to the 839 TBN Safety Officer or their representative satisfaction. The USG will not compensate the Contractor for any time spent on “stand-by” or lost time incurred due to safety violation/infraction. The USG may hold the Contractor liable for any costs incurred to the USG, resulting from operations halted due to the Contractor’s unsafe practice or violation.

3.2.4 Safe Working Load Lift trucks and Cranes. The Contractor must adhere to local authority and DoD standards for "safe working load" for all Contractor Furnished Equipment & Material Handling Equipment (CFE/MHE), including all cranes (ship or shore). The Contractor shall adhere to all safety requirements when lifting cargo. The Contractor shall ensure all CFE/MHE driver/operators are certified and trained as per HN requirements. The COR or other designated USG personnel may stop any/all driver/operators to assess whether they are certified or trained on the equipment they are operating.

• 3.2.4.1 MHE. The Contractor shall provide all safety documentation for MHE being utilized prior each mission.

3.2.5 Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE). The Contractor must ensure that all Contractor personnel, including its subcontractors, have and/or wear proper PPE. The Contractor shall provide to the COR a Safety/Hazard analysis that defines the proper PPE required to be used and/or worn when engaged in terminal or port operations. The safety/hazard analysis shall be provided to the COR within two (2) calendar days of contract award, whereas the COR and Safety Officer will monitor, and report PPE usage based on the Safety/Hazard analysis. The Contractor shall provide to the COR within two (2) calendar days a new/updated Safety/Hazard analysis if/when changes in operational scope occur. The Contractor shall conduct PPE/Hazard Analysis in English language and language understood by the labor/workers.

3.3 Contractor Safety Briefings. As part of all commodity and extra labor operations, the Contractor must conduct and document safety briefings for all workers by name prior to all vessel and terminal services/operations, and at each shift change. The Contractor shall provide a mandatory safety briefing to new personnel as they are added. The Contractor shall conduct safety briefings with the presence of a USG representative. The COR or MSDDC Safety Officer may also participate in these briefings. The job Safety/Hazard analysis should be the basis for safety brief content. See FAR 52.236 (f)(1) for guidance.

Safety briefings conducted by the Contractor shall relate to the type of operation (e.g., truck, vessel, rail, yard, crane, ammunition etc.), and at a minimum, must meet local authority and/or DOD regulatory guidance or host nation requirements. The Contractor shall conduct safety briefings in English language and language understood by the labor/workers.

3.4 USG Safety Briefing. The USG, at its discretion, may conduct additional safety briefings when necessary and per local Commander’s guidance. The USG’s safety briefing may include information from above or other necessary Command-related information or additional safety concerns. Compensation (unless for safety violation) for the Contractor’s labor shall be placed on detention and compensated per (Schedule 2) of the SOR. No compensations shall be made to the contractor for “safety Stop/violations”.

3.5 Reporting Accidents, Injuries and Damage.

3.5.1 Reportable Accident, Injuries or Damage Reporting. The USG requires reporting of any situation that result in injury or death to any personnel, or damage to USG cargo or commercial property. The Contractor shall immediately notify the COR of any incident and/or accident that results in injury or death to any personnel, damage to USG cargo, commercial property, during or arising from performance under this contract. The Contractor shall submit accident investigation reports to the COR and USG Safety Officer as mandated in Reporting Timeline Requirements listed below.

3.5.1.1 The Contractor shall submit documentation to the COR verifying the qualifications and task training for each employee involved in the incident/accident.

3.5.1.2 The Contractor shall submit all maintenance records for CFE/MHE involved in any accident or incident involving injury.

3.5.1.3 The Contractor shall assist the USG during any incident and/or accident investigation.

3.5.1.4 The Contractor shall report overall accident rate annually.

3.5.2 Preserve Critical Evidence. The Contractor shall secure the accident location and preserve critical evidence. The Contractor shall allow USG personnel access to the location, all evidence, and all Contractor-employee witnesses, to include operators involved in the accident. The Contractor shall ensure that operations do not resume until cleared by the COR, USG Safety Officer, and local authorities

3.5.3 Reporting Timelines and Requirements

3.5.3.1 Within Eight (8) Hours: The Contractor must provide the following accident information if the incident involves severe damage to equipment, hospitalization of employees, or loss of life.:

• Date and time of incident.

• Location of incident.

• Brief synopsis of the accident, to include injured personnel, equipment damaged and description of activity during the incident.

• Supervisor name and contact information.

• List of employees involved or who witnessed the incident.

• Extent of injuries and if medical treatment was administered.

3.5.3.2. Within 24 hours: Accident Information required from Contractor

• Information from 3.5.3.1.

• Status of injured personnel.

• Pictures of affected equipment.

• Training certificates/licenses for personnel involved in incident.

• Maintenance records of equipment involved in incidents

3.5.3.3. Within 30 Calendar Days (or sooner if investigation is complete) Information required from Contractor

• Findings identifying the root cause(s) of the accident.

• Corrective actions taken to prevent recurrence.

• Follow-on status of any injuries from 24-hour status.

• Final incident report from Contractor’s safety representative to COR.

3.6 Manning Traffic Control Points (TCPs). The Contractor shall provide manned traffic control points to include equipping each TCPs with signal devices for day and night operations. Compensation for services defined in this paragraph are included in all commodity rates established in the SOR.

3.7 Posted Speed Limits. The Contractor shall enforce all posted port speed limits for all vehicle traffic, as per local port directives. The USG has further defined vehicle speed limits as follows for Military vessel/terminal operations at all piers/terminals/ports, (unless further defined) the maximum speed limits for vehicle(s) shall be inside a vessel, on vessel ramps, and/or dock/pier is <5 MPH (walking speed), maximum speed limits within staging areas, is <10 MPH or less, and for roadways to/from staging to vessel the maximum speed limit shall be 10 MPH, for CFE/MHE speed limit is 10 MPH or <5 MPH on vessels.

3.8 Vehicle Safety. During all operations, the Contractor shall not leave any vehicle (military or commercial) unattended when the engine is running or if the brakes are not operational.

3.8.1 Military vehicles/trailers with inoperable air braking systems (i.e., where the air system has been compromised, brakes have been caged or are considered freewheeling) must not be left unattended. Vehicles in this condition must be labeled clearly on all sides “NO BRAKES.” Vehicles parked in staging lots shall have all wheels or tracks chocked blocked and trailers shall remain attached to their prime mover or if orphaned have hand brakes set, or wheels chocked blocked.

3.8.2 Fire Extinguisher & First Aid Kit. The Contractor shall provide and ensure that all CFE/MHE used in military operations have mounted fire extinguishers and first aid kits with an up-to-date inspection sticker/documentation and are inspected monthly.

3.9 Vessel Safety. During vessel operations, the Contractor must not allow vehicles to remain idle across watertight door areas. Maintain only one vehicle at a time, moving on vessel ramps, and test vehicle brakes before moving any vehicle.

3.9.1 The Contractor shall provide ramp guards stationed at all vessel ramps in use to direct traffic, monitor foot traffic, and alert personnel when vehicles are traversing ramps, all ramp guards shall have whistles and flashlights in addition to PPE. Compensation for services defined in this paragraph are included in all commodity rates established in the SOR. The government reserves the right to use its own personnel to man TCPs and are not required to use contractor labor for this task.

4. GENERAL CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION.

4.1 General contract administration defined within this section. Additional duties and requirements specific to the particular terminal(s) within the scope of this contract further defined in Section 6.0 Port - Terminal Specific Requirements (administration).

4.1.1 Port Licensing and Permits. The Contractor or its named Subcontractor shall possess a valid and current Business License (BL) issued by the country of Turkey, as well as a work permit issued by the applicable Port Authorities from the Host Nation country (OCONUS). This serves as evidence that the Contractor or its named Subcontractor(s) has the legal right to work in/at the country/port designated within this PWS (see geographic info section 6.1) The Contractor shall provide documentation/copies (Prime and Subcontractor(s)) to the CO for record when awarded this contract.

4.1.1.1 Subcontractors. The Contractor shall require Subcontractors to comply with all applicable regulatory requirements of this contract. The Contractor shall include a clause in each applicable subcontract to require Subcontractor's cooperation and assistance in accident reporting and investigation.

** NOTE: Subsequent references to the Contractor shall imply their “employees”, or “Subcontracted laborers”, or others acting on behalf of the prime Contractor unless otherwise specified.

4.1.2 Labor Rules & Agreements and Port Tariffs. Upon award of this contract, the Contractor shall submit to the USG copies of all current labor rules, labor agreements or Collective Labor Contracts (CALs) (if applicable), and current-year published port tariffs (in English). The Contractor shall also furnish updated information about specific changes to local work rules, labor agreements, and new port tariffs affecting USG cargo operations IAW the performance of this contract as they are available.

4.1.2.1 Port Services/Tariffs. The Contractor shall be responsible on behalf of the USG for cargo handling costs related to “handling and movement of USG cargo” associated to port offered services not associated to “vessel” i.e., berthing, wharfage, landing fees, husbandry, or other vessel charge/fees etc. All commodity rates applicable to this contract are inclusive of all labor, equipment and port handling/tariff costs related to the handling and movement of cargo.

4.1.2.2 The USG will not pay for or reimburse the Contractor for usage of port staging/storage free time, customs duties, taxes, and similar charges for which no services are received, or the USG is exempt from.

The USG will only pay port tariffs fees/charges where the USG has requested and received those services. If the Contractor pays a tax, duty, customs fee, excise fee/tax, inspection fee, bond, or the like for which the USG is exempt, the Contractor is not entitled to reimbursement.

4.1.3 Contract Managers. The Contractor shall provide a contract manager(s) and at least two (2) alternates who will be responsible for the performance level of the work. The Contractor shall provide telephone numbers for each of the contract manager(s) and their alternates where these individuals may be contacted during and after duty hours. The contract manager(s) shall have demonstrated experience in directing and managing longshoring and stevedoring operations. The contract manager(s) and their alternates must be able to understand, read, write, speak, and translate English language and other language understood by its subcontracted labor/workers as necessary, fluently.

4.1.3.1 Contract manager(s) and alternates shall have full authority to act and make financial decisions on behalf of the Contractor on all matters pertaining to the performance of services under this contract.

4.1.4 Multiple Work Sites. During the contract's performance period, the Contractor shall be able to perform simultaneous cargo handling operations at multiple work sites. These operations include, but are not limited to, vessel operations (working multiple decks simultaneously), and performing reception and disposition services for rail, commercial trucks, call-forwarding, and staging yards. The Contractor shall have their contract manager(s) or alternates present at each work site and accessible to the COR, at all times.

At any other time (i.e., outside cargo operations) the contract manager(s) or designated alternate(s) shall be available to the COR by telephone.

4.1.4.1 The contract manager and alternates shall meet as necessary with the COR to discuss contract performance or other problem areas or issues.

4.1.4.2 The Contractor shall not remove or replace the contract manager or their alternates without informing the COR.

4.2 Ordering Services. The USG will establish written procedures in advance for ordering all longshoring and/or stevedoring services. The USG shall also set cut-off times on or before which we may cancel ordered services and/or equipment free of charge and without liability of any kind. These procedures and cut-off times shall be provided within two (2) calendar days of contract award date. All longshoring and/or stevedoring services performed IAW this PWS will be ordered using a Task Order (TO) system. Task orders will be assigned a TO number and issued by an appointed OO to the Contractor and IAW Appendix C, Payment, Ordering, and Invoice Instructions.

4.2.1 Task Orders. All services shall be identified to the Contractor by the COR upon agreement, the COR will convey needed services to the OO. The OO will develop an “initial” commodity, man-hours, or miscellaneous cost TO estimate identifying all services agreed upon as soon as practicable but prior to the start date & time for each day S&RTS services are ordered.

4.2.1.1 The TO will incorporate terminal services and vessel work separately. Terminal services will be calculated by the documented week (Doc-Week, Sunday – Saturday). Vessel work will be per vessel. Any work performed without an issued TO will be at the expense of the Contractor. .

4.2.1.2 The Contractor has the sole responsibility to order all labor for the required TO work in sufficient quantities and classes to meet the agreed upon productively levels, and completion timelines. If the Contractor misjudges the commodity work completion timeline and advises the COR/OO to order services for the next day, and the commodity work completes prior to the next day's start time, the Contractor will be liable for all personnel costs, including any union-guaranteed time, at its own expense.

4.2.2 Cancellation of Services. Cancelation of services shall include daily cut-off time(s) for canceling all S&RTS. Procedures for canceling services shall be provided within (2) Two calendar days of contract award date. Unless otherwise stated elsewhere, the USG will and the Contractor shall agree, ordered services shall be canceled no later than (NLT) 1700hrs the same day as ordered for 0800hrs start time the next day, or at 0700hrs the next day for 1300hrs start times the same day. Example: Services ordered on Monday at 1400hrs for Tuesday morning 0800hrs start time, may be canceled at or before 1700hrs the same day as ordered.

4.2.2.1 The COR/OO will notify the Contractor verbally or by telephone to cancel services followed by written email/memo or other communications, stating that services are/will to be canceled on or before which we may cancel ordered services and/or equipment free of charge and without liability of any kind. The USG will not compensate the Contractor for service ordered and then canceled on or before established cut-off times.

4.2.2.2 If Contractor personnel arrive at the work site at the scheduled order time, and services were cancelled due to circumstances beyond the control of the USG, the Contractor will receive a minimum time guarantee for all classes of labor, verified by the COR/OO. Contractor personnel arriving at the work site who were not timely notified by the Contractor those services were cancelled; the Contractor shall be responsible for compensation of those personnel at its own expense and is not entitled to reimbursement.

4.2.3 Verbal request. During any operation, the COR may also identify additional labor, services, or CFE/MHE needed verbally to the Contractor when necessitated by the mission/operation and will issue a signed written request. The Contractor shall present those written request to the OO within 24 hours of completing the mission/operation for reconciliation.

4.2.4 Reconciliation and Validation. After the mission the contractor will coordinate reconciliation with the COR for services rendered and both parties will concur on a final payment amount. The contractor will then submit a final invoice to the COR for payment. The process and timeline for invoice validation is outlined in Appendix C (Payment, Ordering, and Invoicing Instructions).

4.3 Out-of-Pocket (OOP) Expenses. OOP expenses are reimbursements for actual invoiced costs incurred by the Contractor to a third-party vendor, supplier, or subcontractor for additional supplies, materials, facility support services, or other services sourced on behalf of the USG.

4.3.1 OOP expenses do not include expenses inherent to performing stevedoring and related terminal services. OOP expenses are for the purpose of purchasing supplies or non-durable goods. The Contractor shall obtain written approval from the COR for each item requested. All such materials or supplies shall become Government property, and the Contractor shall recover and reuse serviceable material and supplies from each operation and used in subsequent other operations when possible. The Contractor will not be compensated for re-use of recovered materials.

4.3.1.1 The Contractor shall obtain prior written approval from the COR before purchasing materials for OOP expenses exceeding $3,500.00 per individual item. Administrative fees (e.g., delivery charges or taxes) are allowable OOP expenses, and compensation will be as set forth in the SOR.. The Government may source materials to support mission readiness, at its discretion and direct the Contractor to procure the materials. "Government owned" is defined as either material purchased by the Government for Contractor use in support of this contract or materials purchased by the Contractor and approved as an OOP expense by the COR for Government use and for which Contractor has valid vendor receipts.

4.3.1.2 Vendor Invoice or Receipt. OOP expenses do not include expenses inherent to performing stevedoring and related terminal services. OOP expenses are for purchasing supplies or non-durable goods.

The Contractor must obtain written approval from the COR/OO for each item requested. All such materials or supplies become Government property, and the Contractor must recover and reuse serviceable material and supplies from each operation for use in subsequent operations whenever possible. The Contractor will not be compensated for re-use of recovered materials.

4.3.1.3 Items purchased/rented shall be identified on the TO template (MISC. Tab) form by the OO and certified as necessary by the COR. The Contractors invoice for miscellaneous expenses shall detail each service or supply, the rate per unit, number of units and total extended price, accompanied by the vendor(s) receipt/invoice as substantiating documentation. The USG will not reimburse for any miscellaneous OOP expenses without all substantiating documentation (vendor itemized receipt/invoice) attached. For miscellaneous supplies and durable goods not listed under a specific schedule of rates (SOR), compensation shall be at reimbursement OOP expense.

4.3.1.4 Three (3) Written Estimates. The Contractor shall provide to the COR three (3) written estimates for all additional services, materials, supplies, or rental equipment prior to the purchase or its rental for COR approval. OOP expenses do not include expenses inherent to performing S&RTS commodity work. OOP expenses are for the purpose of purchasing as needed new supplies or non-durable goods on behalf of the

USG.

4.3.1.5 The Contractor shall obtain written approval from COR prior to the purchase of all goods & services considered. Whereas the COR shall seek CO approval for all OOP expenses exceeding $3500.00.

4.3.1.6 Third Party Logistics (3PL)/ Subcontracted Services When required, the Contractor shall provide (if necessary) subcontracted services that include, but not limited to inland transportation, vehicle or container pressure-washing services, pest and vegetation control, security services, fuel (diesel, gas, or aviation), or rental of specific types of equipment. The Government will only reimburse the Contractor for actual invoiced cost to include transport fees, or surcharges associated with furnishing ordered materials, equipment, supplies, and/or subcontracted services. Compensation for services per schedule 9, 10 and cost reimbursable OOP.

4.3.1.7 The USG may source specialized materials or subcontracted vendors to support mission readiness at its discretion, for the Contractor to procure those materials or services on its behalf.

4.4 Military Training. The USG reserves the right to support or conduct military port operations training at its discretion, either on a scheduled or unscheduled basis.

4.4.1 The USG will inform the Contractor no later than (NLT) 48 hours prior to any scheduled training event or as soon as planning develops.

4.4.1.1 During these training events, the USG may utilize U.S. Military or USG civilian personnel for loading and discharging the entire or parts of a vessel and/or conduct routine terminal or other port operations or any part of those operations thereof.

4.4.1.2 The Contractor shall not receive any compensation for cargo handling conducted by the Military during these training events, unless commodity, extra labor, equipment rental, or other facility support services were ordered by the COR/OO, whereby the USG will then compensate the Contractor per established rates in the SOR.

4.4.2 In addition to the above, the USG reserves the right to provide Military drivers to operate/drive (load or discharge to/from the vessel, truck or rail) or other cargo at any time when determined it is the best interest of the USG to do so. During vessel, truck or rail load or discharge, where military drivers or aircraft support staff were provided, the USG will only compensate the Contractor for services provided i.e., lashing/unlashing for those vehicles/aircraft operated/driven by the Military or US civilian. All other Commodity rates shall apply for all other cargo fully handled by the Contractor.

4.5 Commodity Rates. The Contractor shall provide an all-encompassing commodity rate for each commodity type listed below, for each commodity schedule listed in the SOR (see Appendix B). For example, all commodity rates applicable to this contract include all labor, equipment, and port handling tariff costs related to the handling and movement of cargo, including planning activities, and include, but are not limited to, the following (see requirements throughout the PWS):

• Management & Supervision, Safety Program Representative (SPR), Environmental Compliance Officer or other Contractor staff.

• All planning activities.

• General labor, Skilled labor, Skilled drivers, and Stevedore & Longshoremen.

• Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE) i.e., Material Handling equipment (MHE) and its driver/operator, Gear, mechanics tools (manual & air), shop equipment, rigging, spreader bars, slings, wire rope, hooks, shackles, straps, and Military style slave cables & tow bars (assorted sizes).

• Ground transportation: i.e., trucks, van, buses, contact maintenance vehicle.

• Materials and miscellaneous supplies (PPE, dunnage, POL, fuel, and hazardous collection and/or cleanup supplies).

• Cargo accountability, cargo inspections, lashing & unlashing cargo and lashing inspections for rail and vessel movement.

• Checking & Tallying (i.e., runners, scanning, documentation, foot printing, and timekeeping).

• Cargo management (i.e., towing, contact maintenance, safety/environmental)

• Housekeeping (e.g., vessel, yards, lots, warehouse, and facilities).

• Staging yards setup and cargo management (i.e., cargo consolidation, frustrated).

• Port tariff fees/charges associated to USG cargo handling.

• Safety Devices.

4.5.1 The following is a list by commodity number, and category and examples of containers and breakbulk they represent (not an all-inclusive list).

• Commodity 20 – Breakbulk - Explosives packed/stacked in/on pallets, crates, boxes (includes gases, or radioactive).

• Commodity 25 – Containers - Explosives packed Containers in 20’and 40’ lengths or multiple knuckled smaller containers configured into Twenty Foot Units (TEU).

• Commodity 35 – Aircraft.

• Commodity 40 – Breakbulk.

• Commodity 44 – Containers - Non-Explosive, less than twenty foot in length (i.e., ISUs, Bicons, Tricons, Quadcons).

• Commodity 45 – Containers - Non-Explosive - 20’and 40’ lengths or multiple knuckled smaller containers configured into Twenty Foot Units (TEU).

• Commodity 60, 61 and 67 Vehicles and trailers- classified by weight class.

4.5.1.1 Commodity Pricing. The USG compensates for S&RTS by each single container that the Contractor handles. The Unit of Measure (UOM) is EACH (EA) for single pieces (e.g., containers, vehicles, orphaned trailers, and aircraft – Commodity categories 20, 25, 35, 44, 45, 60, 61, and 67). Prime vehicle/trailer combinations will be considered one piece. Breakbulk (BB) Cargo the UOM used is “Measurement Ton (MTON)” Breakbulk commodity (40) - MTON), BB secondary loaded, nested, or stacked on cargo beds or trailer will be considered part of prime vehicle/trailer and counted as part of the prime vehicle or trailer.

Stacked flat racks shall be counted as one piece.

4.5.1.2 The Contractor shall assume all military operations, work performed during regular workday/week schedules, IAW hours of operations (Section 6.4 below). However, the Contractor shall stand ready and willing to provide S&RTS 24hrs per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year.

4.5.1.3 Commodity rates are for the one-time movement of cargo (e.g., from its staged location (point of rest) to the final point of stow onboard the vessel, or from the stowed location onboard the vessel to its designated final point of rest, per the USG staging plan), or from point of rest to/from a commercial truck. Other than for checking and tallying cargo, cargo consolidation, stopping the flow of cargo from “staging to vessel/truck/rail” or from vessel/truck/rail to staging is for the convenience of the Contractor and at contractor expense, the USG will not pay additional cost associated to double handling the USG’s cargo unless approved by the COR in advance.

4.5.2 Pricing. Pricing shall be by the “individual MSL labeled piece, i.e., EACH (EA)” or per “Measurement Ton (MTON)” e.g. (Containers, (25, 44, 45) - EA), (Breakbulk (20, 40) - MTON). See also the SOR for further description and definitions.

4.5.2.1 Each commodity further divided by handling method, shall infer loading or discharge Lift-On/Lift- Off (LO/LO); Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO/RO); Tow-On/Tow-Off (TO/TO), and (a, b, d, and e) as follows.

(Please refer to appendix B of the Glossary or the SOR for further definition).

4.5.3 Measurement Ton Calculations. The USG will calculate MTON using cargo dimensional Length x Width x Height (in inches), divided by 1728 (cubic inches in one cubic foot), then divided by 40 (cubic feet).

Example: Dimensional measurements of (L) 240in (W) 96in (H) 96in divided by 1728 then divided by 40 will equal 32 MTON’s. This would look like 240” multiplied by 96” multiplied by 96” equals 2,211,840 cubic inches divided by 1728” (cubic inches in one cubic foot) divided by 40 Cubic foot, final product would equal 32 MTON’s (rounded to two decimal points).

4.5.3.1 The USG will not interfere with any method the Contractor chooses to dray, move or lift any USG cargo; however, the Contractor shall be responsible to use proper methods of draying, lifting, or towing vehicles/trailers and general cargo as stated elsewhere in this PWS, military standards per Army Regulation (AR) or Modal Instructions (MI). The USGs preferred and most efficient method of loading or discharging vehicles is by driving them under their own power. The USG will not compensate the Contractor for loading/discharging cargo for other than by the intended commodity method (e.g. lifting operable vehicles in lieu of driving them or separating a trailer from its prime mover) unless approved by the COR. The Contractor shall be fully responsible and liable for all damaged caused by its personnel for negligence due to improper handling methods.

4.5.4 Exceptions to Commodity Rates. In Circumstances where certain cargos do not fall within commodity descriptions or in established commodity rates, the USG will make exceptions to compensating the contractor for cargo shipments received and handled for which no commodity rate(s) were established.

The USG will compensate the Contractor handling that cargo per Extra Labor (XL) and/or Equipment Rental Rates (EQR) rates (if needed), per (Schedule 2 & 4) of the SOR. If the COR determines it is necessary to establish additional commodity rates, for recurring cargo receipt, the COR will advise the CO for a modification to the SOR adding or adjusting additional compensation lines for the remaining period of performance of this contract.

4.5.4.1 In addition, commodity rates, are intended as onetime payment for movement of cargo, (e.g., from its staged location (point of rest), moved to the final point of stow onboard the vessel, “or” from the stowed location onboard the vessel to its designated final point of rest per the USG’s…