Site Manager_Translator PWS_7 Sep 2025.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Advisory and Assistance Services for Site Management and Coordination / Translator and Interpreter Services

SECTION 1.0 – DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 Scope of Work:

The contractor shall provide site management, translation, interpretation, and coordination services in support of construction and service contracts at Sites 53 and 61 in Israel. The contractor shall coordinate access for U.S. military, DoD, government, and host nation personnel; ensure site security; and provide timely and accurate reports to the Contracting Officer.

The contractor will serve as the primary liaison between the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD), Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), the Department of Defense (DoD), non-DoD contractors, and the Theater Support Group (TSG) for all matters regarding normal facility operations at Sites 53 and 61.

The contractor will provide Hebrew-to-English and English-to-Hebrew translation and interpretation services During discussions and other communications between U.S. and host nation officials . The contractor will provide both oral and written communications, including construction-related documents such as Requests for Information (RFIs), as-built documentation, construction drawings, and specifications.

1.2 Specific Tasks

1.2.1 Site Management and Coordination

- Routinely inspect site infrastructure, facilities, and real property assets at each designated U.S. DoD site in Israel. Record and report maintenance and repair activities to a TSG Boss Operating Support-Integrator (BOS-I) Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

- Coordinate and participate in engineering, logistics, deployment, exercise, safety, and force protection meetings impacting the sites.

- Support military exercise preparation and site reconstitution activities by identifying and reporting potential site shortfalls before and after operations.

- Establish, oversee and maintain standardized site access procedures in coordination with the IDF and TSG.

- Facilitate and coordinate access for incoming U.S. military, DoD, and other U.S. personnel and contractors and serve as an escort as required. Be available during business hours to provide U.S. military, DoD, and other U.S. personnel base access passes at the main Visitor’s Center parking area at both sites.

- Plan and facilitate site visits or meetings, ensuring adequate facilities and providing in-briefs with site-specific information. This should be conducted if U.S. military personnel are not present.

- Respond to TSG inquiries within one (1) workday, providing timelines for responses when more time is required.

- Communicate professionally and routinely with TSG orally and in writing. Prepare required documents and presentations for clear and effective communication.

- Perform facility management duties to include safety and fire safety inspections, resource conservation, facility security checks, posting repair signage, conducting recurring stakeholder meetings, and providing oversight of the annual maintenance plan with the host nation.

1.2.2 Contract Performance Observation and Reporting

- Monitor contracted projects for sustainment-type efforts (service contracts, corrective/preventive maintenance, minor repairs, etc.).

- Receive and jointly inspect deliveries with TSG personnel and ensure materials, equipment, and supplies meet requirements.

- Regularly monitor and inspect contract activities for compliance with contract requirements and notify TSG personnel of deviations.

- When asked, review proposed contract change requests and provide recommendations to the TSG Contingency Contracting Officer (CCO) on proposed change orders.

- Document and report contractor performance issues to the TSG COR and CCO.

- In the absence of TSG personnel, monitor contractor compliance with specifications, schedules, reporting requirements, health and safety standards, and applicable codes and regulations. Report deviations to the TSG COR and CCO.

- Prepare and submit status reports for contracted efforts as required by the Contracting Officer.

- Support TSG personnel in the development of new requirements, ensuring deliverables are clearly defined.

- Assist TSG personnel in tracking and accepting deliverables, ensure timely and accurate payment processing.

1.2.3 Translator and Interpreter Services

- Provide accurate and timely oral and written translation from Hebrew to English for U.S.

military, DoD, and other personnel as requested by the TSG.

- Translate documents including, but not limited to: pre-construction site surveys, contractor submittals and RFIs, construction drawings and schedules, as-built documentation, contract documents, payment instructions, security requirements, VAT exemption documents, memorandums, and other guidance.

- In the absence of TSG personnel or as requested, attend meetings, conferences, and events and provide real-time interpretation for U.S. military, DoD, and other personnel in both Hebrew and English.

SECTION 2.0 – SERVICES SUMMARY

Performance Objective PWS Para Performance Threshold

Respond to all TSG inquiries in a timely manner

1.2.1 Acknowledge within 1

workday, provide timeline if additional time is needed

Provide monthly reports to the Contracting Officer

1.2.2 Submit within 5 days of end

of reporting period

Provide interpretation and translation services

1.2.3 Timely, accurate, and

complete in both oral and written form

SECTION 3.0 – GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

3.1 No Government-Furnished Property is associated with this effort.

SECTION 4.0 – GENERAL INFORMATION

- Contractor shall be an Israeli citizen with an active IDF Security Clearance and have a working knowledge if the IDF/IAF organizational structure.

- Work schedule: 43 hours/week; standard Sunday–Thursday workweek with modified Friday hours as applicable., Schedule is subject to change depending on mission requirements, to include additional hours as required during Shabbat or other holidays.

- Contractor must comply with all applicable Israel Ministry of Labor laws and regulations.

- If leave of absence is required, an alternate must be provided to render service. No lapse in services will be observed.