J.1_Section_C_-_PWS_with_amendment_0007_changes.docx

SP3300-17-R-5010

Attachment J.1

Section C – Attachment J1 Performance Work Statement (PWS) Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is a United States (U.S.) Department of Defense (DoD) agency that provides worldwide logistics support for the missions of the Military Departments and the Unified Combatant Commands under conditions of peace and war.

In support of DLA’s mission, DLA Distribution is a combat support organization providing a single, unified material distribution system for DoD under DLA management. The DLA Distribution mission is to provide an integrated pipeline that sustains our Armed Forces around the world with innovative and tailored logistics services that are ever improving in terms of cost, timeliness, and relative value. The DLA Distribution vision is to provide best value, competitive distribution services to the war fighter around the world, around the clock. DLA Distribution responsibilities include receipt, storage, issue, packaging, and worldwide transportation of all items placed under its accountability by the DLA and the military services. DLA Distribution also performs distribution services that are unique to a particular customer.

The DLA Distribution enterprise currently has distribution centers located throughout the world that store four million stock numbers in over 200 million square feet of storage space and process over 32 million transactions annually. DLA’s standard automated system for distribution processing of material is the Distribution Standard System (DSS).

The primary mission of the Bahrain distribution center is to perform receipt, storage (to include inventory and stock readiness functions), and issue functions for local customers and cross-docking and/or transshipment operations utilized in support of US Central Command (USCENTCOM) customers.

The PWS details the requirements associated with warehouse and distribution operations performed at the Bahrain Distribution Center and consists of the following Sections that should be read as a single interrelated document:

Section C-1, General Conditions and Requirements Section C-2, Definitions and Acronyms Section C-3, Government Property (GP), Equipment, Systems, Training and Support Services Section C-4, Contractor Equipment, Material, and Support Services Section C-5, Specific Tasks Section C-6, Applicable Directives, Publications, Instructions, Forms and Reports Section C-7, Technical Exhibits (TE) Supplement to Section C – Site Specific Requirements Throughout the contract, the term “Contractor” includes subcontractors.

Links to websites referenced throughout the PWS for regulatory guidance, publications, forms, and general information. If a link is broken or no longer works, the Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer (KO) or designee for assistance.

Section C-1 General Conditions and Requirements This Section provides general information relating to the conditions of operation and general requirements relating to the material and distribution services performed at the Distribution Center.

C-1.1 Scope of Work The Contractor shall perform warehouse and distribution operations requirements in Contractor Owned / Contractor Operated (COCO) facilities using the DLA Distribution Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs), DLA Distribution Warehouse Management System (WMS), and all other references as set forth in this contract. The Contractor shall provide all management, personnel, supervision, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, facilities and any other items and/or services not provided by the Government.

The primary mission of the Bahrain Distribution Center is to manage and execute efficient and effective receiving, storage, inventory, packaging, Care of Supplies in Storage (COSIS), stock control, stock selection, issue processing, packing, shipping, and distribution of repair parts and secondary items in support of local, and worldwide customers. The Contractor shall operate the distribution operations at a minimum between the core hours identified in Attachment J2 Site Specific Requirements.

C-1.2 Interactions with Other Government Organizations A. The Contractor’s primary interaction with the Government shall be through the Government employees located on site. The Government will:

Perform all Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) functions.

Perform quality assurance evaluations of the Contractor’s performance.

Provide the primary interface between the Contractor and the host installation, local customers, and DLA Distribution.

Perform other inherently governmental functions or other functions not part of this contract as prescribed in FAR subpart 7.5.

The Contractor shall interface with and support material owners and Item Managers (IMs), Inventory Control Points (ICPs), other Material Distribution Activities, DLA Primary Level Field Activities, and other customers as needed to accomplish the contract requirements.

C-1.2.1 Federal Holidays Federal holidays observed by government personnel include:

Observed Federal Holidays

C-1.2.2 Duty Hours and Access to the Installation Due to changing traffic requirements brought on by construction, changing missions, and security concerns within the host Nation, access to the installation is subject to change, sometimes with little or no warning. Inbound and outbound traffic restrictions may exist.

Force Protection Conditions (FPCONs) may affect access to the host installations and the Distribution Center. The FPCON is established by higher national command authorities, and the Installation Commander is responsible for implementing the proper response to progressive levels of terrorist threats. FPCONs are normally displayed at most entrance gates, building entrances and office entrances. The Contractor shall adhere to and operate IAW any restrictions imposed as a result of a FPCON. Measures implemented under the various levels of terrorist threat may impact the Contractor’s normal operational approach to distribution services. The Contractor shall ensure that distribution services are sustained during heightened security measures.

C-1.3 Personnel A. This is a non-personal services contract to perform the requirements described in the contract. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the Contractor’s employees performing the services herein. Contract employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. The Contractor’s primary interaction with the Government shall be through the KO or designee.

B. All contract personnel attending meetings, answering telephones, responding to emails, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of the members of the public that they are Government officials. All Contractor employees shall wear ID badges conspicuously on his or her outer clothing above the waist at all times and shall identify themselves as Contractors while in the work place and at meetings.

C. All Key Personnel shall be Expatriates. The Contractor shall use CDRL A029 to report all contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract.

D. The contractor shall complete attachment J.34 and they shall maintain the spreadsheet throughout the life of the contract when modifications are executed and/or based on negotiated modification. If requirement changes impact the contractor’s standard times, the contractor shall update the J.34 attachment and provide with proposal modifications.

C-1.3.1 Key Personnel Labor Categories A. Site Manager and Alternate Site Manager. The Contractor shall designate both a primary and an alternate Site Manager who have full authority to act for the Contractor on all matters relating to Contract Performance. As a minimum, the Site Manager and Alternate Site Manager shall each possess a degree in Distribution Management, Business Management, or Business Administration (minimum Bachelor’s Degree) and at least five years of experience in Distribution Management, or at least ten years of progressive management experience in distribution operations similar in size and complexity to the operation offered in this contract. Experience shall include as a minimum three (3) years’ experience using automated warehouse management systems within the past five (5) years. The Site Manager and Alternate Site Manager shall possess the knowledge and skills required to plan, control, manage, and successfully complete the work. The Site Manager and Alternate Site Manager shall provide overall supervision for the Contractor employees to include, but not limited to, planning and managing the contract professionally; ensuring that work is scheduled properly to obtain maximum use of resources; ensuring that accurate and timely reports are provided; effective supervision to prevent inefficient or wasteful methods in the performance of services ordered; and execute cost saving factors and quality controls to ensure work is performed as scheduled and at a fair and reasonable cost. The Site Manager and Alternate Site Manager shall provide overall management coordination and serve as the central point of contact (POC) with the Government for all work under the contract. Those individuals currently serving as a Site Manager or Alternate Site Manager will be considered qualified, competent and eligible. The Site Manager shall respond to all communications, upon notification, and shall be on-site to meet with government personnel within one (1) hour during normal duty hours and within two (2) hours outside of normal duty hours. The Contractor shall provide the names and telephone numbers (to include mobile telephone and pager, as applicable) of the primary and alternate Site Managers in writing at the start of the transition period. In the event of the replacement of the primary and/or alternate Site Manager, the Contractor shall submit proposed substitution(s) to the KO or designee, in writing, IAW Section H., Special Contract Requirements.

B. Quality Control Specialist. Manages quality program planning, quality program evaluation, identifying and resolving quality issues, and technical advisory services such as evaluating systems, analyzing data, and establishing quality control procedures. Performs quality control surveillances of processes, procedures, and conformance to contract requirements. Uses DSS and other Government Data Systems, and validates processes performed IAW DLA Distribution SOPs and Audit Readiness Internal Controls. Experience shall include a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the Quality Control field.

C. Supply Systems Analyst. Analyzes transactions/data to determine problem area; determine the feasibility of consolidating, eliminating, or expanding interrelated supply systems functions; provides the impact of new/proposed changes to the system/regulations; coordinates with functional users to resolve operational and procedural problems; and researches functional problem area. Requires knowledge of a broad range of supply program relationships in order to conduct studies, reviews, and investigations. Thorough knowledge of policies and procedures is required to manage and control material through the receipt, storage, warehousing, issue, packing, and/or transportation functions. Performs as the DSS POC to serve as the focal point for the Government in receiving communication and responding to information pertaining to DSS; performs DSS-MIS functions IAW C-5.1.3.2 DSS-MIS; and serves as the QMF query writer to write new queries as required. Uses DSS and other Government Data Systems. Experience shall include a minimum of three (3) years’ experience using DSS or equivalent Warehouse Management System (WMS) within the past five (5) years.

D. Inventory Manager. Oversees the inventory operations of Government-owned mission stock. Directs employees engaged in conducting DSS inventories, researching inventory discrepancies, and documenting gains and losses through causative research, performing denial research, item data maintenance, and location surveys. Responsible for ensuring the inventory integrity of the Government-owned mission stock meets the Acceptable Performance Levels (APLs) outlined in the contract. Plans the use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, and materials based on workload projections on a weekly or monthly basis. Establishes deadlines, priorities, and work sequences IAW general work schedules, methods, and policies established by the Site Manager and/or Alternate Site Manager. Redirects workers and resources to accomplish unanticipated work and to accommodate daily workload fluctuations. Conducts planning of current and future work schedules, providing workload data, estimates, information on staffing needs, and recommendations as to the scheduling of projected work. Ensures work is done properly and efficiently IAW the terms and condition of the contract. Uses DSS and other Government-Furnished Data Systems to perform the requirements in the PWS. Experience shall include as a minimum three (3) years’ experience in inventory using DSS or equivalent automated WMS within the past five (5) years.

E. Transportation Manager. Oversees a freight terminal responsible arranging transportation for all issue transactions. Fully knowledgeable in all Government and Commercial Traffic Management functions and processes. Directs employees engaged in planning outbound shipping loads, scheduling movement of outbound shipments to include air, surface, small parcel, and sea IAW all applicable contracts, DTC, SDDC Global Freight Management (GFM) system applications, and completing required documentation and data entry functions to include Bills of Lading (BOLs), manifests and all other forms of transportation documentation. Plans the use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, and materials based on workload projections on a weekly or monthly basis. Establishes deadlines, priorities, and work sequences IAW general work schedules, methods, and policies established by the Site Manager and/or Alternate Site Manager. Redirects workers and resources to accomplish unanticipated work and to accommodate daily workload fluctuations. Conducts planning of current and future work schedules, providing workload data, estimates, information on staffing needs, and recommendations as to the scheduling of projected work. Ensures work is done properly and efficiently IAW the terms and condition of the contract. Uses DSS and other Government-Furnished Data Systems to perform the requirements in the PWS. Experience shall include as a minimum three (3) years’ experience in transportation using DSS or equivalent automated WMS within the past five (5) years.

F. Security Manager Experience shall include three (3) years of Physical Security and Antiterrorism/Force Protection management within the past five (5) years. Must have completed the Antiterrorism Officer Level II (ATO Level II) course within the last 3 years and have attended a DoD-affiliated Physical Security training program at the time of appointment. Specialized experience must include exercising primary responsibility for a physical security program, conducting intrusion and physical security surveys, completion of site specific Vulnerability Assessments. Must be capable of managing such tasks as program planning, program evaluation, identifying and resolving security related issues, and advising organizational leadership on appropriate Physical Security and AT/FP measures. Must be capable of supervising the day to day activities of a medium sized guard force, including scheduling, training, briefing, application of resources and quality control. Must be able to interpret and apply various DoD, DLA, Service and local policies and procedures and ensure compliance with regulatory guidance. Will complete the ATO Level II Course a minimum of every 3 years. Experience shall include as a minimum three (3) years’ experience in the Security field within the past five (5) years.

G. Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Representative. Performs safety and occupational health management, surveillance, inspections, and safety program enforcement for contractor operations. . Experience shall include as a minimum three (3) years’ experience in the SOH field within the past five (5) years.

C-1.3.2 Non-Key Personnel Labor Categories The Government estimates the following labor categories the Contractor shall identify to perform the requirements of the contract. This estimate does not prohibit the Contractor from using different labor categories.

1. Warehouse Specialist Supervisor. Oversees the storage and distribution operations. Directs employees engaged in receiving, storing, issue, shipment and distribution of a variety of bin and bulk materials, equipment, and commodities using automated and manual material moving equipment, devices, and systems. Plans the use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, and materials based on workload projections on weekly or monthly bases. Establishes deadlines, priorities, and work sequences IAW general work schedules, methods, and policies established by the Site Manager and/or Alternate Site Manager. Redirects workers and resources to accomplish unanticipated work and to accommodate daily workload fluctuations. Conducts planning of current and future work schedules, providing workload data, estimates, information on staffing needs, and recommendations as to the scheduling of projected work. Ensures work is done properly and efficiently IAW the terms and condition of the contract. Uses DSS and other Government Data Systems to perform the requirements in the PWS. Experience shall include as a minimum three (3) years’ experience in distribution and warehousing using DSS or equivalent automated WMS within the past five (5) years.

2. Warehouse Specialist Team Lead. Responsible for overseeing day-to-day planning, implementation and problem-solving of a team in the performance of the team’s assignment. In addition to managing the activities of the team, Team Leaders also perform a variety of warehousing duties requiring an understanding of the establishment’s storage plan. Work involves most of the following: Verifying materials (or merchandise) against receiving documents, noting and reporting discrepancies and obvious damages; routing materials to prescribed storage locations; storing, stacking, or palletizing materials in accordance with prescribed storage methods; rearranging and taking inventory of stored materials; examining stored materials and reporting deterioration and damage; removing material from storage and preparing it for shipment. May operate hand or power trucks in performing warehousing duties. Uses DSS and other Government Data Systems resolving common error conditions, responds to computer output instructions or error conditions, following SOPs.

3. Warehouse Specialist (Hazardous Material (HM)). Must have the capability and training to receive, issue, and prepare for shipment hazardous materials. Requires successful completion of OSHA compliance training and Hazardous Materials Preparer Certification IAW Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) Part II, Cargo Movement, Chapter 204-7, Training, DLAI 4145.3 Preparing Hazardous Material for Military Air Shipment, and DLAI 1307 Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Training for Packaging and Transportation Personnel Process Guidance prior to the beginning of full performance. (See TE 4.1, Contractor Training). Uses DSS and other Government Data Systems to perform the requirements in the PWS.

4. Warehouse Specialist. Performs a variety of warehousing duties requiring an understanding of the establishment’s storage plan. Work involves most of the following: Verifying materials (or merchandise) against receiving documents, noting and reporting discrepancies and obvious damages; routing materials to prescribed storage locations; storing, stacking, or palletizing materials in accordance with prescribed storage methods; rearranging and taking inventory of stored materials; examining stored materials and reporting deterioration and damage; and removing material from storage and preparing it for shipment. May operate hand or power trucks in performing warehousing duties. Uses DSS and other Government Data Systems resolving common error conditions, responds to computer output instructions or error conditions, and following standard operating procedures. Note: Exclude workers whose primary duties involve shipping and receiving work (see Shipping/Receiving Clerk), order filling (see Order Filler), or operating forklifts (see Forklift Operator).

5. Administrative Assistant (Secretary III). Performs secretarial duties (filing, taking phone calls, scheduling appointments, making travel arrangements), this position provides administrative support to executive staff with office management responsibilities that may include budgeting, personnel records and payroll. The Administrative Assistant may be required to work independently on projects requiring research and preparation of briefing charts and other presentation materials.

6. Supply Technician. Performs limited aspects of technical supply management work (e.g., inventory management, storage management,) related to depot, local, or other supply activities. Work usually is segregated by commodity area or function, and controlled in terms of difficulty, complexity, or responsibility. Assignments usually relate to stable or standardized segments of technical supply management operations; or to functions or subjects that are narrow in scope or limited in difficulty. The work generally involves individual case problems or supply actions. Requires a good working knowledge of the Government supply systems, programs, policies, nomenclature, work methods, manuals, or other established guidelines; an understanding of the distribution operations; and analytical ability to define or recognize the dimension of the problems involved, to collect the necessary data to establish the facts, and take or recommend action based upon application or interpretation of established guidelines. Uses DSS and other Government Data Systems in the performance of the contract. Must possess as a minimum a high school diploma or equivalent and experience that includes three (3) years distribution and warehousing using DSS or equivalent WMS.

7. Transportation Assistant. Performs freight shipment and transportation support functions. Initiates freight release, creating vehicle load orders for a variety of modes, recommending changes in routing and or mode of transportation for more economical rates to meet required delivery dates. Route shipments by using best value principles and in compliance with DoD and respective Service Headquarter Traffic Management Policies. Considers the urgency of shipments and availability and speed of carriers prior to making routing/release decisions. Reviews automated documentation for all types of shipments taking appropriate action to correct any invalid, void, or missing information. Maintains equipment status to assure that the equipment arrives, is loaded, and dispatched within the specified timeframes. Provides shipping updates to appropriate customers/representatives on problems concerning late shipments, shortages, overages, services to be provided, documentation, and the availability of equipment. Prepares and furnishes information on shipments for daily reports. Must be knowledgeable about and able to apply transportation regulations, policies, procedures, and practices to perform a wide variety of interrelated and nonstandard transportation support assignments and to resolve problems involving a wide range of specialized shipments. Requires knowledge of Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) Part II, Cargo Movement, and transportation automated systems and functional areas and their relationship with other functions to conduct extensive research for information needed to restructure and reconcile incomplete information. Uses DSS and other Government data systems. Adequate number of this labor category to certify HAZMAT shipments shall successfully complete OSHA compliance training and Hazardous Materials Preparer Certification IAW Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) Part II, Cargo Movement, Chapter 204-7, Training, DLAI 4145.3 Preparing Hazardous Material for Military Air Shipment, and DLAI 1307 Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Training for Packaging and Transportation Personnel Process Guidance prior to the beginning of full performance. (See TE 4.1, Contractor Training).

8. Truck Driver. Drives a truck within a city or distribution/industrial area to transport materials, equipment, between various types of establishments such as: warehouses, piers, wholesale and retail establishments, or designated local delivery locations. Loads and unloads truck with or without helpers, performs daily maintenance and safety checks on the vehicle and ensures the vehicle is in good working order. Possess a valid US state or Bahraini Driver’s License with all class and commodity endorsements prior to the beginning of full performance.

9. Woodworker. Constructs and repairs items such as boxes, crates, pallets, and storage bins from wood and wood substitutes, using specifications; and measures, marks, and cuts boards, using patterns, templates, ruler, pencil, and hand and power saws. Fastens or installs parts, using hammer, nailing machine, or power staple, repairs defective containers by replacing damaged parts, inserts wood bracings, cardboard files, and felt pads in containers. May build crate around object, using ruler, hand tools, and pneumatic nailer, may fabricate, repair, modify, and replace woodwork on vehicle sides and beds, apply preservative to prolong wood life, and may pack, seal, band, and apply markings to crates and containers. Uses DSS and other Government Data Systems in the performance of the PWS requirements.

10. Packaging Specialist. Provides technical guidance to Contractor employees on the interpretation, application and modification of preservation, packaging and packing matters, to include processing criteria, procedures and techniques. Resolves complex problems connected with preservation, packaging, marking methods, specifications, or blocking and bracing a wide variety of military equipment and supplies. Establishes packaging standard operating procedures for the Contractor employees to follow. Ensures that Contractor employees are provided updates and changes to packaging regulations to include hazardous packaging requirements. Reviews packaging discrepancies and recommends appropriate corrective actions. Provides technical advice and assistance to Contractor employees on matters relating to preservation, packaging and packing of material received, stored and issued. Recommends methods of preservation when guidance is not readily available from data systems. Formal training of technical/certifiable aspects of packing and shipping hazardous material is required every two years. In-depth knowledge of packaging and preservation methods, materials, regulations, specifications, and guidelines is required. Associated knowledge of the methods and techniques required to prevent environmental and mechanical damage during handling, packaging, shipping, and storage of material. Thorough knowledge of the supply and transportation rules, regulations, and procedures as they apply to the packaging of material for storage and shipment (to include hazardous). Knowledge of a range of management policy, principles, and practices, and an in-depth technical knowledge of specialized functions in order to apply, interpret, and implement packaging guidelines, handbooks, standard specifications and regulations. Knowledge of automated systems (e.g., DSS, Hazardous Material Information Resource System (HMIRS), Federal Logistics (FEDLOG), Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS), Joint Hazard Classified System (JHCS), etc.) and their interfaces with other systems relative to receipt, storage, and issue processes. (Military package requirements: MIL STD 2073-ID, ASTM Standard / Military Packaging)

11. Motor Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic. Repairs, rebuilds, or overhauls major assemblies of internal combustion automobiles, buses, trucks, or tractors. Work involves most of the following: Diagnosing the source of trouble and determining the extent of repairs required; replacing worn or broken parts such as piston rings, bearings, or other engine parts; grinding and adjusting valves; rebuilding carburetors; overhauling transmissions; and repairing fuel injection, lighting, and ignition systems. In general, the work of the motor vehicle mechanic requires rounded training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.

12. Shipping Packer. Prepares finished products for shipment or storage by placing them in shipping containers, the specific operations performed being dependent upon the type, size, and number of units to be packed, the type of container employed, and method of shipment. Work requires the placing of items in shipping containers and may involve one or more of the following: Knowledge of various items of stock in order to verify content; selection of appropriate type and size of container; inserting enclosures in container; using excelsior or other material to prevent breakage or damage; closing and sealing container; and applying labels or entering identifying data on container. Exclude packers who also make wooden boxes or crates. Uses DSS and other Government Data Systems resolving common error conditions, responds to computer output instructions or error conditions, following SOPs.

13. Traffic Management Specialist. Performs such tasks as program planning, program evaluation, and technical advisory assignments that require application of basic knowledge of traffic management principles and technical traffic functions. Uses DSS and other Government Data Systems resolving common error conditions, responds to computer output instructions or error conditions, following standard operating procedures. Experience shall include one (1) year in distribution and/or traffic management area. Requires successful completion of Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) compliance training and Hazardous Materials Preparer Certification IAW Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) Part II, Cargo Movement, Chapter 204-7, Training, DLAI 4145.3 Preparing Hazardous Material for Military Air Shipment, and DLAI 1307, Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Training for Packaging and Transportation Personnel Process Guidance prior to the beginning of full performance.

14. Quality Control Evaluator: Implements quality control program to assess compliance with contract specifications and applicable regulations, independently inspects all phases of a variety of distribution processes for conformity to established quality and other operational standards by performing on-going work for compliance with contractual provisions; operates under established QC surveillance schedule, selects surveillance methods to be used, researches contract requirement, conducts surveillance and summarizes surveillance results on quality control surveillance reports and annotates whether services are conforming or nonconforming. Maintains QC files and addresses nonconforming findings with management and performs follow-up surveillance after corrective actions have been implemented to assess the effectiveness of the corrective actions. Uses DSS and other Government-Furnished Data Systems in the performance of quality control duties.

15. Heavy Equipment Operator:. Operates specialized equipment such as container handlers, extendible boom forklifts and forklifts with a capacity of 8K or greater. Operator may grease, adjust and make emergency repairs to equipment.

C-1.3.3 Deployment OCONUS Personnel

A. The Contractor shall, when deploying labor support personnel, comply with all United States Command Area of Responsibility rules and regulations.

B. The Contractor shall have a Synchronized Pre-deployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT)-generated Letter of Authorization (LOA) signed by the KO for US Expatriates to process through an approved deployment center or to travel to and from the contract location. The LOA will also identify any additional authorizations, privileges, or Government support the Contractor personnel are entitled to under this contract. Additional authorizations include, but are not limited to access to MWR facilities, Navy Exchange and Commissary, use of APO/FPO/MPO services, MIL-AIR transportation.

C. The Contractor shall process through Fort Bliss’s deployment center, as required, prior to traveling to and from the contract location. Contractor personnel deploying OCONUS shall meet all deployment requirements IAW Ft. Bliss’s CONUS Replacement Center’s requirements and policies. This includes but is not limited to reviewing and completing all, Personnel, Medical, Dental and Training prerequisites. These requirements are described in Fort Bliss’s current Contractor Deployer Page https://www.bliss.army.mil/CRC/. The Contractor shall perform additional functions, as required, for deployment specific requirements as directed.

D. The Contractor shall utilize Government-provided air transportation unless the KO determines that Government-provided air transportation is “Non-Available”.

E. All Contractor personnel shall have all necessary passports, visas, and other documentation required to enter and exit location of task order.

C-1.4 Security A. The Contractor or any representative of the Contractor entering the site shall abide by all security regulations and may be subject to security checks. Contractor personnel and property shall be subject to search and seizure upon entering, while on, and upon leaving the DoD locations pursuant to installation regulations.

B. Contractor personnel shall conduct themselves IAW acceptable business decorum at all times. The Contractor shall remove any individual from the site whose continued presence or employment on this contract is deemed by the KO or designee to be contrary to the public interest, deemed to adversely affect health, morale, welfare, or good order and discipline or inconsistent with the best interests of national security.

C. In the event of a strike by Contractor personnel, the Contractor shall be responsible for the cost of any increased security as determined necessary by the KO or designee.

D. The Contractor shall ensure the physical security of all Government property to assure that any accountable property or information in this contract is secured and protected against theft, sabotage, or other acts constituting illegal destruction. The Contractor and its personnel shall comply with all applicable DoD and DLA regulatory guidance, including the following:

· DLAR 4145.11, Safeguarding of DLA Sensitive Inventory Items, Controlled Substances, and Pilferable Items of Supply.

· DLAI 5200.01, Information Security Program

· DLAI 5205.02, Operations Security (OPSEC)

· DLAI 4306, DLA Physical Security Program

· DLAM 5200.08 Volumes 1 & 2 Physical Security

· DoD 5200.01, (Volumes 1-4) Information Security Program

· DoD 5200.2-R, Personnel Security Program

· DoD 5200.8-R, Physical Security Program

· DoD 5205.02-M, DoD Operations Security (OPSEC) Program Manual

· DoD 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)

· DoD 5220.22-R, Industrial Security Regulation

· DoDI 2000.12, DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Program

· DoDI O-2000.16, Volume 1 (DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Program Implementation: DoD AT Standards) & Volume 2 (DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Program Implementation: DoD Force Protection Condition (FPCON) System)

· DoD Antiterrorism Officer Guide

· DoDI 5240.6, Counterintelligence (CI) Awareness and Briefing Program

· Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)

· USCENTCOM OPORDs and Directives

E. The Contractor shall report any security deviation or Practices Dangerous to Security (PDS), to include COMSEC, OPSEC, INFOSEC, etc., to the KO or designee within one (1) hour of discovery. Certain practices dangerous to security, while not reportable as security incidents, have the potential to jeopardize the security of sensitive information and material if allowed to perpetuate. Examples include, but are not limited to, failing to properly dispose of sensitive documents, leaving doors unsecured, allowing unauthorized access to Security Areas such as pilferable and hazardous storage, etc. These practices, when identified, shall be promptly addressed to the KO or designee and the Contractor shall take the appropriate actions that includes but is not limited to making changes or providing training to ensure the security of sensitive information and material.

C-1.4.1 Personnel Clearance The Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) dated 27 August 2004 has established criteria for Contractors who require a Common Access Card (CAC) for either physical access to an installation or access to government information technology (IT) systems. The Government requires Personnel Security Investigations (PSI) to establish that applicants or incumbents either employed by the Government or working for the Government under contract are suitable for the job and are eligible for a public trust or sensitive position. Upon favorable review and initiation of the PSI, Contractor personnel may be granted temporary access pending final adjudication of the PSI. The Contractor shall request personnel clearances IAW instructions found in TE 1.1 Contractor Personnel Security. A T1 is the investigation completed on a Contractor employee when the person begins employment under a federal government contract. It is not a security clearance. The T1 addresses the past five years of a Contractor employee’s life. If the Contractor employee is placed in a position with a higher level of trust, a different level of investigation will apply. The above procedure applies to U.S. citizens only.

To attest to the trustworthiness of DoD Contractors and sub-contractors (U.S. Citizens, local nationals (LN), and third country national (TCN) personnel), the Contractor shall comply with all CENTCOM and local Commander (NAVCENT) access control requirements for vetting of trustworthiness and issuance of any access control credentials. The Contractor shall initiate background check requirements for all TCN and LN Contractor employees IAW with TE 2.2, DSS IT Eligibility Requirements for DSS Access. The Contractor’s Background check shall include the following:

1. Search against the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Terrorist List

2. Search against Office of Foreign Control (OFAC) List

3. Search of Foreign Nationals Sanctions List

4. Search of all US Federal/State/Local Fugitive List

5. Search of local law enforcement criminal records of TCN’s country of citizenship/origin

6. Search against the European Union Terrorism List.

The Contractor shall maintain a log of the status of the background checks and provide to the KO or designee weekly during the transition period. The Contractor shall review all background check documentation for completeness and provide the final background check investigation documentation for each employee IAW TE 2.2, IT Eligibility Requirements for DSS Access to the KO or designee upon completion of the investigation. The Contractor shall submit a Contractor Investigative Request (CIR) and a DD Form 2875 (See CIR and System Authorization Access Requests document in Technical Library) with the completed investigation documentation two (2) calendar days after hiring the employee.

Citizens of the ten countries listed below are prohibited access to the Contractor’s facility and its geographically separate facilities unless the Distribution Center Commander and Commander, US Army Central (USARCENT) Command, grant an exception. The Contractor shall maintain Letters of Exception with an approved background investigation documentation package in the recipient’s file.

The Contractor shall follow the procedures in DLAD Clause 52.204-9000, Contractor Personnel Security for processing personnel clearances when hiring U.S. Citizens or U.S. Expatriates.

No later than 15 calendar days prior to the contract’s full performance start date, the Contractor shall provide the KO or designee a roster of all personnel requiring access to restricted or controlled access areas. The roster shall include each employee’s full name, Social Security number, identification card number (if assigned), branch or section (if applicable), and security clearance (level of clearance and last investigation date, if applicable). The Contractor shall update the roster and provide to the KO or designee NLT five (5) workings days prior to the date of required access. The Contractor shall make all modifications to the rosters and provide an update to the KO or designee within 12 hours for employees whose employment has been terminated and for employees who no longer require access to restricted or controlled access areas.

C-1.4.2 DoD Common Access Card (CAC)/Contractor Access Identification Badge (ID Badge)/Electronic Key Card All US Expat Contractor employees shall obtain and possess a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) and all Local Nationals (LNs) or Third Country Nationals (TCNs) shall obtain a token card, as required by HSPD-12 and Directed-Type Memorandums (DTM) 08-003.