TW23 GUY PWS Guyana Line-Haul_FINAL.pdf

AUG 22

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Tradewinds Guyana 23 Husbandry and Line Haul Service Guyana

Part 1 General Information

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

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary of a Husbandry at Muneshwers Ltd / Stevedore / Port Agent to down load/upload the Landing Craft Utility (LCU), Material Handling Equipment (MHE), Wash Down Services and to perform Line Haul and Customs. The supporting locations are Port of Georgetown, at Muneshwers ltd., Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Camp Stephenson, Camp Seweyo and Airbase London for deployment and redeployment. The Contractor shall accomplish all services in coordination with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer KO).

1.2 Background: Services are to support exercise Tradewinds Guyana 23.

1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall provide ARSOUTH a Husbandry at Muneshwers / Port Agent / Pilot / Tugboat as needed, and berthing to support the Down Load for deployment and Up Load for Redeployment of the LCU31 (USAV New Orleans) and all support requirements.

The Contractor shall provide Crane pier side at the Port of Georgetown, at Muneshwers ltd. for both deployment and redeployment for LCU. The Contractor shall handle all Tariff and Customs Broker services to include all documentation for the cargo to enter and depart the country of Guyana through the Port of Georgetown, at Muneshwers ltd. by LCU and Cheddi Jagan International Airport Camp London. The Contractor shall provide line haul services for deployment and redeployment and drivers with equipment to transport cargo safely and expeditiously to and from (SPOE/SPOD) for both LCU and Commercial Vessel (Tugboat Allie B and Barge BIG MAX) and (APOE/APOD) to and from Camp Stephenson, Temheri, Base Seweyo Training Camp, Mile Marker number 38.3, Sowesdyke, Linden Highway, and Airbase London, Military side of Cheddi Jagan International Airport for all movement. The Contractor shall provide 15K Forklift at all locations to Down Load and Up Load Cargo. Once Tradewinds 2023 has concluded their mission, the line haul company will transport the cargo back to origin and complete Wash Down Services as specified in Attachment 1 and Attachment 2

1.4 Objectives: The Contractor shall provide line haul, husbandry, and customs services.

1.5 General Information:

1.5.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor’s existing quality assurance system shall be utilized in accordance with FAR 12.208.

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

1.5.3 Recognized Holidays: The Contractor shall provide services on any observed holidays in Guyana:

1.5.3.1 U.S. Holidays: Work SHALL be performed on U.S. federally recognized holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.

When a U.S. holiday occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday, respectively.

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

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

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

1.5.4.1 Government Facility Office Hours: The Government facility operating hours are twenty-four (24) hours a day seven (7) days a week except when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.5.4.2 Government Facility Operating Hours: The Government facility operating hours are twenty-four (24) hours a day seven (7) days a week except when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.5.4.3 Contractor Support Hours: The Contractor shall provide support between the hours of 0700 to 1600, Monday through Friday. If time frame of work is out normal working hours stated above resulting from Port of Georgetown, at Muneshwers ltd. and Cheddi Jagan International Airport operations on weekdays and weekends, the Contractor in coordination with the COR shall coordinate with Port of Georgetown, at Muneshwers ltd. and Cheddi Jagan International Airport. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR for hours of operation during local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor shall maintain an adequate workforce at all times, for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce is essential.

1.5.4.3.1 Contractor Work Plan: RESERVED

1.5.5 Training Holidays: RESERVED

1.5.6 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at in Port of Georgetown, at Muneshwers ltd., Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Camp Stepheson, Camp Seweyo, and Airbase London Guyana.

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

1.6.1 Security Program: RESERVED

1.6.2 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: RESERVED

1.6.3 Installation Access: Access to Host Nation installations, buildings and controlled areas is limited to personnel who meet Host Nation security criteria. Failure to submit required information/data and obtain required documentation or clearances will be grounds for denying access to Host Nation installations, buildings, and controlled areas. The Contractor shall ensure that any subContractor’s used in performance of this contract complies with these requirements and that all employees, of both the Contractor and any subContractor utilized by the Contractor, are made aware of and comply with these requirements.

1.6.3.1 Installation Pass Log: RESERVED

1.6.3.2 Individual Termination or Expiration of Employment: RESERVED

1.6.3.3 Contract Termination or Cancellation: RESERVED

1.6.3.4 Common Access Cards (CAC) and CAC Log: RESERVED

1.6.4 Background Checks: The Contractor shall ensure Contractor employees and subContractor employees performing services under this contract have passed a security check conducted by the Host Nation Police Department of their residence or the State Police Department of their U.S. residence. Security checks that have been completed as part of a personnel security clearance background investigation, or a previous background check that was a condition of employment, meet this requirement. Documentation of these checks will be made available to the KO or COR upon request. The Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract if a background security check reveals an employee is a security risk. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. If the Government determines additional background checks are required, at a minimum, and upon request from the Government, the Contractor shall provide to the KO or COR, the following information on any Contractor or subContractor employee performing services under this contract: (Deliverable #1)

• Full birth name

• Married name (if applicable)

• SSN or local equivalent (ID card number)

• Date of birth

• Place of birth (city, country)

1.6.4.1 U.S. Citizen: RESERVED

1.6.4.2 Local Nationals and Third Country Nationals: RESERVED

1.6.5 Physical Security: The Contractor shall safeguard all Government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use.

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

1.7 Key Control: RESERVED

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

1.9 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Refer to Part 2 of this PWS for the definition of a COR. As determined by the Contracting Officer, a COR will be appointed and identified by letter of designation, a copy of which will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer. The designation letter states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is not authorized to obligate the Government. If the work is not written in the contract, the COR is not authorized to request new work. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract, perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance, maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract, issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications, monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of Government property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.10 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: The Contractor shall provide a Contract Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an Alternate Contract Manager, who shall act for the Contractor when the Contract Manager is absent. The Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Contract Manager or Alternate Contract Manager that have been identified in paragraph 1.5.4.3 shall be available between the hours of 0700 to 2000, Monday through Sunday. Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

a. Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager: The Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager must be able to read, write, and speak English well enough to perform all tasks and meet the terms and conditions of the contract. (Deliverable #2).

1.11 Identification of Contractor Employees: All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties must identify themselves, to include proper marking of signature blocks in correspondence, to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. The Contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports, produced by Contractor’s are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.12 Contractor Identification Badges: RESERVED

1.13 Contractor Travel: RESERVED

1.14 Other Direct Costs (ODCs): RESERVED

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

1.16 Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the

Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be averse to the interests of the Government or others. The Contractor and Contractor personnel shall not divulge, or release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this PWS, except to authorized Government personnel or upon written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

1.17 Protection of Government and Contract Information: Per Public Use Notice of Limitations stated by Defense imagery Management operations Center and contained at www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations/ , the Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any hard copy or digital marketing tools to include its company website.

1.18 Non-Disclosure Statements: RESERVED

1.19 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): RESERVED

1.20 Phase In /Phase Out Period: RESERVED

1.21 Safety: RESERVED

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

1.22.1 Environmental Compliance Plan and Program: The Contractor shall ensure that all of its operations and activities conform to the Host Nation environmental policy requirements and Laws. The Contractor shall ensure that all contract personnel have received appropriate levels of training in the handling, use, storage, and disposal of hazardous material. In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor controlled activities on Host Nation installations are conducted in accordance with Host Nation laws and policies.

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

1.23.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: RESERVED

1.23.2 OPSEC Training: RESERVED

1.23.3 iWATCH Training: RESERVED

1.23.4 Information Assurance (IA) Training: RESERVED

1.23.4.1 RESERVED

http://www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations/

1.23.4.2 RESERVED

1.23.4.3 RESERVED

1.24 Authorization to Perform Services in Guyana:

1.24.1 Contractor’s performing services in Guyana shall comply with Guyana law. The Contractor shall determine whether performance requires registration with Guyana authorities or authorization to do business in Guyana and, if so, shall comply with all requirements.

Whether or not registration or authorization to do business is required, the Contractor shall determine what documents or authorization its employees and any subContractor employees must possess to work in Guyana. The Contractor shall ensure affirmatively that its employees and subContractor employees possess such documents or authorizations.

1.25 Notice to Proceed: RESERVED

1.26 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive: RESERVED

1.27 Government Property and Services: RESERVED

1.28 Conventional Forces Europe (CFE) Treaty Verification Inspection: RESERVED

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. Definitions and Acronyms

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

Area of Responsibility – The U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) area of responsibility (AOR) includes the geographic areas of Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Falkland Islands, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Mayotte, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Maarten, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

Contracting Officer – means a person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

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

Contractor – means a supplier or Contractor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Property Administrator - means an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer appointed in accordance with agency procedures, responsible for administering the contract requirements and obligations relating to Government property in the possession of a Contractor.

High Level Objective (HLO) – means a key overarching result-based objective for a project necessary to achieve the project’s vision. HLOs are similar to Level 2 in a Work Breakdown Structure. Each HLO may contain several statements to flesh out the areas necessary to meet the objective.

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

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

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

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

Statement – means the specific results-based activities required to satisfy HLOs. A statement contains a result, the context of the statement, and the required action(s). Statements focus on “what” is to be accomplished; however they are not prescriptive in describing “how” the outcome is to be achieved. Each HLO may have several statements to flesh out the areas necessary to meet the objective. Statements are similar to Level 3 in a Work Breakdown Structure.

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

Work Day - The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

Work Week - Monday through Friday, unless otherwise specified.

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

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AHA Activity Hazard Analysis AQL Acceptable Quality Level AOR Area of Responsibility AR Army Regulation AT Anti-terrorism ATCTS Army Training Certification Tracking System CAC Common Access Card CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer’s Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center

DoD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation GFP Government Furnished Property HLO High Level Objective HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 IA Information Awareness IAC Installation Access Control IACO Installation Access Control Office ID Identification IGE Independent Government Estimate IT Information Technology J4 Mobility Operations Office JTR Joint Travel Regulation JPAS Joint Personnel Adjudication System KO Contracting Officer MOS Method of Surveillance OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs OPSEC Operations Security PA Property Administrator PII Personally Identifiable Information PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program RA Requiring Activity RCO Regional Contracting Office SIGE Safety and Health Protection Plan STD Standard TE Technical Exhibit UDL Unit Deployment List USAG United States Army Garrison USARSO United States Army South UOM Unit of Measure

PART 3

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (GP) AND SERVICES

3. Government Property and Services

3.1 Services: RESERVED

3.2 Facilities: RESERVED

3.3 Utilities: RESERVED

3.4 Equipment RESERVED

3.5 Special Tooling and Test Equipment: RESERVED

3.6 Materials: RESERVED

3.7 Training: RESERVED

3.8 Common Access Cards (CAC): RESERVED

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. Contractor Furnished Property and Services

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform services as described in the PWS and associated contract documents.

4.2 Secret Facility Clearance: RESERVED

4.3 Materials: The Contractor shall provide all necessary maintenance, fuel, and oil for all bobtails, forklifts, and any other equipment required for the performance of this contract.

4.4 Vehicles and Equipment: The Contractor shall provide all equipment referenced in Attachment 1 IAW the dates and quantities. This includes all safe working load ramps, bobtails, flatbeds, lowboys, forklifts, Crane and all tie-down equipment and straps to secure cargo while in transit, with all necessary blocking and bracing equipment to support equipment dimension list as indicated in Attachment 1.

4.5 Background Checks: The Contractor shall provide Background Checks in accordance with this PWS and as determined by the Government.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1 Basic Services: The Contractor shall provide ARSOUTH a Husbandry / Port Agent / Pilot / Tugboat as needed, and berthing to support the Download for deployment and Upload for Redeployment of the LCU (USAV New Orleans) and all support requirements at the Port of Georgetown, at Muneshwers ltd., at Muneshwers ltd. The Contractor shall provide Crane pier side at the Port of Georgetown, at Muneshwers ltd. for both deployment and redeployment for LCU. The Contractor shall handle all Tariff and Customs Broker services to include all documentation for the cargo to enter and depart the country of Guyana through the Port of Georgetown, at Muneshwers ltd. by LCU and Cheddi Jagan International Airport Camp London. The Contractor shall provide line haul services for deployment and redeployment and drivers with equipment to transport cargo safely and expeditiously to and from (SPOE/SPOD) for both LCU and Commercial Vessel (Tugboat Allie B and Barge BIG MAX) and (APOE/APOD) to and from Camp Stephenson, Temheri, Base Seweyo Training Camp, Mile Marker number 38.3, Sowesdyke, Linden Highway, and Airbase London, Military side of Cheddi Jagan International Airport for all movement. The Contractor shall provide 15K Forklift at all locations to Download and Upload Cargo. Once Tradewinds 2023 has concluded their mission, the line haul company will transport the cargo back to origin and complete Wash Down Services as specified in Attachment 1 and Attachment 2

5.2 Tasks: Tasks consist of the following:

5.2.1. Husbandry and Line-haul Services

5.2.1.1. Work Schedule

(a) STD: The Contractor shall provide support between the hours of 0700 to 1600, Monday through Friday. If time frame of work is out normal working hours stated above resulting from Port of Georgetown, at Muneshwers ltd. and Cheddi Jagan International Airport operations on weekdays and weekends, the Contractor in coordination with the COR shall coordinate with Port of Georgetown, at Muneshwers ltd. and Cheddi Jagan International Airport. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR for hours of operation during local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

The Contractor shall maintain an adequate workforce at all times, for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce is essential.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.1.2. Base Access

(a) STD: The Contractor is required to gain access to all locations outlined in (PWS 5.1) for deployment and redeployment before execution to pick-up and drop off all cargo. The Contractor shall contact the COR NLT ten (10) days prior to initial and final movement for detailed information about the procedures and required documentation for gaining access outlined in (PWS 5.1).

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.1.3. The Contractor shall provide uninterrupted line-haul services.

(a) STD: In the event of maintenance breakdown, the Contractor shall have back-up vehicles on-site within four (4) hours of the breakdown.

AQL: No more than three (3) deficiencies throughout the period of performance.

5.2.1.4. The Contractor shall provide the COR status reports.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall update the COR every four (4) hours AND at the end of the day in reference to the location and status of the cargo while it is in transit by text message using WhatsApp and by email. In addition, the Contractor shall immediately report accidents or incidents involving vehicles under this contract, including accidents with injuries, or resulting in the damage or loss of U.S. Government property. (Deliverable #3).

AQL: No more than three (3) deficiencies throughout the period of performance.

5.2.1.5. Husbandry and Line Haul Port of Georgetown, at Muneshwers ltd. at Muneshwers Ltd for Deployment.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall pick up cargo from Vessel Port Agent at SPOD, Port of Georgetown, at Muneshwers ltd. and transport to Camp Stephenson and Airbase London On/About 27 June 2023 and to Camp Seweyo On/About 28 June 2023. Ocean Bill of Lading (OBLs) will be provided to Husbandry Agent, SCO U.S. Embassy, Line Haul Company, and Guyana Custom Broker on 19 June 2023. The LCU Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) to the Port of Georgetown, at Muneshwers ltd. is 27 June 2023 for cargo arriving from the United States;

the Commercial Vessel ETA to the Port of Georgetown, at Muneshwers ltd. is 27 June 2023 for cargo arriving from the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands and Honduras. Customs requirement is only for the LCU and should start On/About 27 June 2023. Cargo’s RDD to Camp Stephenson NLT 31 June 2023, RDD to Airbase London NLT 03 July 2023, RDD to Camp Seweyo NLT 31 June 2023.

AQL: 100% Compliant

(b) STD: Contractor shall provide 15K forklift to upload and off load cargo from

Contractor’s equipment.

AQL: 100% Compliant

(c) STD: The Contractor shall provide USARSO a Husbandry/ Port Agent / Pilot / Tugboat / Crane and berthing to support the facilitation the Download for deployment of LCU.

ETA LCU arrival window is On/About 27 – 29 June 2023 for deployment.

5.2.1.6. Husbandry and Line Haul Port of Georgetown, at Muneshwers ltd. Redeployment

(a) STD: The Contractor shall Pick up cargo from Camp Stephenson, Camp Seweyo and Airbase London and deliver to Vessel Port Agent at SPOE On/About 26 July 2023. OBLs will be created by Husbandry Agent, SCO U.S. Embassy, Line Haul Company, and Guyana Custom Broker on 07 August 2023. The LCU ETA to the Port of Georgetown, at Muneshwers ltd., at Muneshwers ltd. is 09 August 2023 for cargo departing from the United States. The Commercial Vessel ETA to the Port of Georgetown, at Muneshwers ltd., at Muneshwers ltd. is 07 August 2023 for cargo departing from the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands and Honduras.

Customs at the port shall start On/About 31 July 2023.

AQL: 100% Compliant

(b) STD: Contractor shall provide 15K forklift to upload and off load cargo from Contractor’s equipment.

AQL: 100% Compliant

(c) STD: The Contractor shall provide USARSO a Husbandry/ Port Agent / Pilot /

Tugboat / Crane and berthing to facilitate the Upload for redeployment. ETA LCU window is On/About 09 – 12 August 2023 for Redeployment.

5.2.1.7. Line Haul Cheddi Jagan International Airport Deployment

(a) STD: Contractor shall provide a 15K forklift to download aircraft and pick up cargo from flight line Cheddi Jagan International Airport and deliver to Camp Stephenson and Airbase London window is 05-12 July 2023. Load Plans will be provided to Husbandry Agent, SCO U.S. Embassy, Line Haul Company, and Guyana Custom Broker on 03 July 2023. (1st Aircraft Arrival 228th AVN) APOE On/about 05-07 July 2023. (2nd Aircraft Arrival 7th Group) APOE On/about 11-13 July 2023. Customs at the APOE should start On/About 01 July 2023. Required Delivery Date (RDD) to Camp Stephenson and Air Base London is day of Aircraft Arrival.

AQL: 100% Compliant

(b) STD: The Contractor shall provide 15K forklifts to load cargo at airport to load onto Contractors Vehicle and deliver to the following location and provide 15K forklift at the following locations Camp Stephenson and Camp London for Deployment.

AQL: 100% Compliant

(c) STD: The Contractor shall work directly with COR for update on aircraft arrival.

Contractor will be notified 12 hours in advance of aircraft arrival.

5.2.1.8. Line Haul Cheddi Jagan International Airport Redeployment

(a) STD: Contractor shall provide 15K forklift to upload aircraft. The Contractor shall pick up cargo from Camp Stephenson and deliver it to Airbase London on the flight line at Cheddi Jagan international airport On/About 31 July – 01 August 2023. 228th AVN aircraft arrival to APOD is on/about 28-30 July.

(b) Load Plans will be provided to Husbandry Agent, SCO U.S. Embassy, Line Haul Company and Guyana Custom Broker on 21 July 2023. Customs at the APOD should start On/About 21 July 2023. All cargo should be starting to line haul to Airbase London On/About 25 July2023.

AQL: 100% Compliant

(c) STD: The Contractor shall provide 15K forklifts up load cargo at Camp Stephenson and Camp London onto Contractors Vehicle and deliver to the Airport and provide 15K forklift at down load for Redeployment.

AQL: 100% Compliant

(d) STD: The Contractor shall work directly with COR for update on aircraft arrival.

Contractor will be notified 12 hours in advance of aircraft arrival.

5.2.1.9. The Contractor shall support LCU upon arrival.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall provide Trash Removal services up to 5,000LBS on/a 29JUN-01 JUL for Deployment and 5,000 on/a 08-10 AUG for Re-Deployment.

AQL: 100% Compliant

(b) STD: The Contractor shall provide Potable Water Services up to 5,000 LBS on/a 29JUN-01 JUL for Deployment and 5,000 on/a 08-10 AUG for Re-Deployment.

AQL: 100% Compliant

(c) STD: The Contractor shall provide Fuel service up to on/a 29JUN-01 JUL for Deployment on/a 08-10 AUG for Re-Deployment. Payment of fuel will be paid by LCU Government Credit Card.

AQL: 100% Compliant

(d) STD: The Contractor shall provide crane to off load and upload cargo from LCU.

5.2.2. Customs Clearance

5.2.2.1. All dates are approximate. Cargo will begin movement after cargo is Customs cleared by the Husbandry and Contractor’s customs broker.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR to schedule pick-up and drop off once cargo has cleared Customs.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.2.2. The customs broker shall complete a temporary import / export for the country of Guyana.

(a) STD: All documentation shall be started no later than 12 June 23 prior to execution of line-haul to Port of Georgetown, at Muneshwers ltd., Guyana. Pre-clearing cargo for Guyana customs office is required.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.2.3. The broker shall coordinate with the COR and U.S. Embassy in Guyana.

(a) STD: Coordination shall be made fifteen (15) Days before the cargo is picked up from in Guyana. The Contractor shall provide one (1) customs broker in Guyana.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.2.4. Any problem with documentation shall be corrected before execution. Any problems, questions, or concerns shall be addressed during that time with the COR and U.S. Embassy in Guyana.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall correct any errors in documentation prior to execution, and address all issues, questions, or concerns with the COR immediately upon identification.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.2.5. The Contractor shall coordinate all required documentation.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall correct any errors in documentation prior to execution, and address all issues, questions, or concerns with the COR immediately upon identification.

5.2.2.6. The Contractor shall coordinate with an authorized Customs broker that can work on behalf of the US Embassy in Guyana.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall accurately process all required customs documentation for deployment and redeployment, and ensure all documentation is correct on driver information to obtain access to all locations throughout the customs process.

AQL: 100% Compliance

(b) STD: The Contractor’s customs broker shall work directly with the US Embassy Guyana, COR, and KO during the entire deployment and redeployment process of this contract. Any issues with any documentation shall be corrected by the Contractor’s customs broker, with no delay. The Contractor and its customs broker shall follow all guidelines from the US Embassy. Any problems, questions, or concerns should be addressed during that time with the COR, KO, US Embassy and Guyana customs. The Contractor shall provide their customs broker information for deployment and redeployment so that the US Embassy and COR can speak or visit directly with the customs broker.

AQL: 100% Compliant

(c) STD: The Contractor’s customs broker shall provide the Us Embassy, COR, and KO copies of all custom documentation and invoices if requested with no delays.

(Deliverable #4)

AQL: 100% Compliance

(d) STD: The Contractor’s customs broker shall send an official email to US Embassy to request Exoneration Letters for deployment and redeployment in coordination with the COR once contract is awarded.

AQL: 100% Compliance

(e) STD: Entry and Exit Fees at the port for the Contractor’s truck/personnel to drop off and pick up cargo for deployment and redeployment shall be handled and paid for by the Contractor’s customs broker, with reimbursement from the Contractor for seaport deployment and redeployment.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.2.7. The Contractor shall ensure containers on chassis have Weight Certificates.

(a) STD: All containers on chassis shall have weight certificates completed at PORT OF GEORGETOWN, AT MUNESHWERS LTD., Guyana for redeployment.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.2.8. The Contractor shall be responsible for replacing cut or tampered seals.

(a) STD: If U.S. Government seals are tampered with or cut at any time before embarkation or upon debarkation, they shall be replaced with new ones immediately for deployment and redeployment. This will be coordinated and paid for by the Contractor’s Customs broker and with reimbursement from the Contactor.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.2.9. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing a staging area.

(a) STD: The Staging areas on Port and off Port owned by the Husbandry Contractor shall be maintained clean, safe, and secured to include security while U.S. Military cargo, Commercial Vessels, and LCUs are at these locations

5.2.3. Vehicles, Drivers, and Equipment.

5.2.3.1. The Contractor shall provide all vehicles and equipment required for performance of this contract.

(a) STD: All primary movers, lowboys, and flatbed trailers shall be in good mechanical condition and fully operational. Vehicles will not be more than ten (10) years old unless approved by the US Government.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.3.2. Vehicles and equipment shall be in compliance with Guyana laws vehicle and transportation regulations and laws during the period of contract performance.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall only use vehicles and equipment that are in compliance with Host Nation laws and regulations.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.3.3. The Contractor shall secure all cargo while in transit.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall provide proper equipment to secure cargo while in transit.

5.2.3.4. The Contractor shall ensure operators and drivers are licensed and capable of safely operating vehicles and machinery used for performance of this contract.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall ensure that no employee is under the effects of alcohol or drugs eight (8) hours prior to and during the performance of their duties. Any driver suspected of reporting for duty under the effects of alcohol or drugs shall be reported immediately to the KO and will not be allowed to perform their duties.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.3.5. The Contractor shall inspect all vehicles and equipment prior to deployment and redeployment and report deficiencies to the COR.

(a) STD: Prior to deployment and redeployment, the Contractor and the COR may conduct a joint vehicle inspection to ensure physical and mechanical condition of the vehicle(s) and equipment satisfies the US Government’s needs, safety requirements, and applicable Host Nation transportation laws.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.3.6. The COR will consider all terms and conditions within this contract, Guyana Law, and “US Safety Standards” as a guide for accepting and/or rejecting vehicles.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall remedy all vehicle defects the COR deems to be a safety hazard immediately upon notification.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.3.7. Insurance: In the event of an accident, the Contractor is solely responsible for all damages to its property and/or any damage to a third party. The US Government assumes no liability for damages or injuries.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall provide FULL COVERAGE insurance for their drivers and vehicles as may be required by Guyana law and as stated in FAR clause 52.228-8, Liability and Insurance - Leased Motor Vehicles.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.3.8. The Contractor shall ensure all drivers present a neat appearance.

(a) STD: Drivers shall present a neat appearance. Clothing shall be kept clean and neat (i.e., no debris, dirt, mud, stains, rips, tears, or holes) as practicable considering work conditions.

AQL: No more than fifteen (15) deficiencies throughout the period of performance.

5.2.3.9. The Contractor shall provide drivers for the performance of this contract.

(a) STD: Drivers must have a safe driving record and have fewer than three (3) moving violations and fewer than four (4) accidents within one (1) year and must be licensed and insured. Driver’s records shall be made available to the KO/COR upon request.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.3.10. The Contractor shall ensure all drivers report to work on-time.

(a) STD: Drivers shall report for work on time as per hours specified on schedule or as coordinated with the KO or COR. The Contractor shall provide a qualified replacement driver if necessary, within four (4) Hours.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.3.11. The Contractor shall be familiar with Guyana road networks.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall ensure all drivers have knowledge of Honduran road networks and specific knowledge of engagement routes as coordinated with the COR.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.4. Service Contract Reporting: RESERVED

5.2.5. Agricultural Cleaning

5.2.5.1. Agricultural Cleaning

(a) STD: The Contractor shall complete at Wash Down Operation at Airbase London, the staging area outside the SPOE and on the SPOE only.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.5.2. U.S. Customs, Agriculture, and Wash Down of CONUS cargo Redeployment: The Contractor shall provide redeployment full contract cleaning services. Services shall include resourcing water source (available water sources or a Water Truck (5K Gallon)) suitable with connectors for pressure washers with minimum 90 psi at predetermined location International Airport (APOE) and Water Port (SPOE). Only Fresh water is authorized, and Contractor will maintain sufficient water level throughout the redeployment wash down process.

5.2.5.3. The Contractor shall provide any additional equipment and personnel to ensure equipment listed below is 100% free at APOE of pest infestation, soil, and dirt to include recessed areas, inside the cab, ledges, wheel wells, axles, engine, and other common areas that get dirty. Vehicle Basic Issue Item (BII) is a part of the vehicle and must be cleaned as such.

5.2.5.4. The Contractor shall provide any additional equipment and personnel to ensure equipment listed below is 100% free at SPOE of pest infestation, soil, and dirt to include recessed areas, inside the cab, ledges, wheel wells, axles, engine, and other common areas that get dirty. Vehicle Basic Issue Item (BII) is a part of the vehicle and must be cleaned as such.

5.2.5.5. Once cargo is 100% free at SPOE of pest infestation, soil, and dirt to include recessed areas, inside the cab, ledges, wheel wells, axles, engine, and other common areas that get dirty the cargo must be place in a sterile area/lot on the port of embarkation.

5.2.5.6. At the time of loading cargo redeploying via the Army Landing Craft Utility (LCU) and Commercial Vessel at SPOE will only require a 40% solution of a final rinse of 100% of vehicle and equipment prior to vessel/LCU up-load. The Contractor shall ensure all requirements are suitable for its intended purpose and will be rejected if not met.

5.2.5. 7. Contractor shall coordinate with the COR, TF (Task Force), RSOI Team and SPOD and APOD and shall provide all requirements with 100% of vehicles / equipment washed down prior to cargo movement for U.S. Cargo Re-deploying back to CONUS.

5.2.5.8. Cargo list of all vehicles and cargo with locations where service listed will be performed is in attachment 2, the Unit Deployment List (UDL). A current UDL will be provided by the COR.

5.2.5.9. Contractor shall provide Power Washer and Team:

SPOE Staging area outside port: 2 power washers and 4-person team.

SPOE Inside Port: 6 power washers and 12-person team with a 11-day window.

SPOE Pier Side load Up: 2 power washers and 4-person team for Commercial LCU Vessel Load Up with a 3-day window.

APOE Airbase London: 2 power washers and a 4-person team with a 5-day window.

5.2.5.10. The COR will work directly with the Customs Program Coordinator and the US Agriculture points of contact.

5.2.5.11. The Contractor shall notify the COR immediately of any issues with the inspection process and shall only work with the COR to resolve issues.

5.2.5.12. The Contractor shall not perform work outside of the scope of this contract or take direction from anyone that would change the terms and conditions of the contract.

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

6.1.1 Department Of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254)

6.1.2 Department of Defense Security Agreement (DD Form 441)

6.1.3 National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M)

6.1.4 The Army Physical Security Program (AR 190-13)

6.1.5 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1)

6.1.6 Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program (DoD 8570-M)

6.1.7 Information Assurance Training Certification and Workforce Management Directive (DoDD 8570.01)

6.1.8 Information Assurance (AR 25-2)

6.1.9 Policies and Procedures for Property Accountability (AR 735-5)

PART 7

ATTACHMENT AND TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. Attachment and Technical Exhibit List

7.1. Technical Exhibit A – Performance Requirements Summary

7.2. Technical Exhibit B – Deliverables Schedule

7.3. Attachment 1 – Service Period and Equipment

7.4. Attachment 2 – Unit Deployment List (UDL)

Technical Exhibit A

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

PERFORMANCE

OBJECTIVE

STANDARD AQL MOS DISINCENTIVE

for not meeting Performance

Standards PRS#1 - Combating Trafficking in Persons FAR 52.222-50 c

The Contractor shall Notify its employees of:

a. The United States Government's zero tolerance policy described in paragraph

(b) of this clause.

The actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy. Such actions may include, but are not limited to, removal from the contract, reduction in benefits, or termination of employment.

100% Compliance

Inspection

25% Deduction from Contract Total

PRS#2 - PWS…