ASP-TSA 3.0 PWS 8MAR24.pdf

Section J Attachment 0001, PWS _____ 2024

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Ammunition Supply Point/Theater Storage Area 3.0 Performance Work Statement

March 8th, 2024

1.0. Introduction. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) describes the technical, functional and performance characteristics of the work to be performed by the performing Contractor. It identifies essential functions and provides standards that shall be evaluated in terms of quality and/or timeliness of output.

1.1. Scope. The purpose of the Ammunition Supply Point (ASP) and Theater Storage Area (TSA) is to provide Class V Munitions Supply Support for all ammunition stocks accounted for by the 1st Theater Support Command (TSC) to U.S. Military/Government component, Department of Defense (DOD) agencies and, as required, Coalition Forces in the Central Command (CENTCOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR).

The Contractor shall provide the services, resources, and management for accountability Standard Army Ammunition System (SAAS), Theater Ammunition Reclamation Facility (TARF), Surveillance, assist the Accountable Officer with preparing the Audit packets and Shipment of Class V operations at the Camp Arifjan ASP. The 1st TSC shall manage the ammunition assets through its subordinate units providing priorities and tasks that need to be accomplished. The transportation of ammunition to and from the ASP/TSA, including convoy security, shall be provided by and funded through the Government or from Assistance in Kind (AIK) agreements with the State of Kuwait. The USG will be responsible for Receipts to include Semi- Annual Ammunition Vessel , Turn-Ins, ASP-TSA and Residue Storage Operations

1.1.1. Government Augmentation. The Government may augment any ASP/TSA operation including ammunition accountability (Build Pad, TARF, Surveillance, and Stock Control (SAAS) as needed) with military or Government personnel provided the personnel are licensed and are utilizing organic or Theater Provided Equipment (TPE) and meet all DOD and Department of the Army (DA) regulatory training requirements. Such augmentation by the Government, shall be coordinated through The Army Contracting Command - Rock Island Contracting Center (ACC-RI), Rock Island, IL, when a requirement that meets emergency conditions for any operation that threatens mission failure and that cannot be worked through paragraph 2.7.2. Surge Capability, a change of operational priorities, or issuance of an emergency Letter of Technical Direction (LOTD), Authorized Changed Letter (ACL), or contract modification. Additionally, if the Contractor fails to keep up with their current assigned duties, as indicated by the PWS, augmentation may be implemented by Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) discretion with prior approval from the AO, Contractor Officer’s Representative (COR) and 1st TSC.

1.1.2. Ammunition Support Description. The objective of this contract is to provide Ammunition Operations support to Combatant Commanders (COCOM) and Army Service Component Commanders (ASCC).

Support shall be provided for the full range of military operations and other operations as designated by the Department of the Army.

1.1.3. Amnesty Program. The USG shall accept delivery of munitions items under the amnesty program during ASP operating hours. The USG shall process all amnesty munitions under the direction and guidance of Quality Assurance Specialist Ammunition Surveillance (QASAS personnel.

1.1.4 Retrograde Requirements. The Contractor shall conduct full-scale CL V retrograde operations required to support the mission. The Contractor shall containerize and stage all CL V retrograde material located at the storage sites before movement to the port facilities. The Contractor shall prepare all shipping documents. The Contractor shall apply placards and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags which will be provided by the Government. If the Government cannot provide, the Contractor shall notify the COR and 1st TSC to request contractual relief and further guidance. The Contractor shall ensure all containers offered for CONUS retrograde have passed or are certified by Customs and agricultural inspection personnel. All cargo requiring hazardous cargo certification shall be certified prior to offering the cargo for shipment. The Shippers Declaration for Dangerous Goods form shall be affixed to the cargo in accordance with (IAW) local directives and/or regulatory

Page 2 of 19 Ammunition Supply Point (ASP)/ guidance. The Contractor shall handle all hazardous materials in compliance with all laws and regulations, including but not limited to Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 24-604 and International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG). The Contractor shall properly load, block and brace retrograde containers IAW DOD and DA regulatory requirements and drawing requirements provided in 19-48 Series Storage and Out-load Drawings for Class V munitions and associated material, if applicable. In order to maximize space utilization and efficiency, retrograde directives and associated containers will remain open until full or directed to be closed as partially full by the 1st TSC and as such, priorities listed on retrograde directives (02, 05, 999) based off 1st TSC Standard Operations Policy (SOP).

1.1.5 Reclamation Maintenance Facilities. The Contractor shall conduct reclamation operations at Arifjan Reclamation. The Contractor shall perform munitions reclamation / maintenance on Class V munitions items, packing material and associated components identified as condition code “E” Unserviceable / Repairable with QASAS providing oversight. The standard for repackaging ammo processed through the reclamation line is Depot Standard IAW MIL-STD and Army Material Command drawings as specified by the QASAS.

The Contractor shall provide daily reports to the Government stating the amount of a particular Department of Defense Identification Code (DODIC) that has been processed through the Theater Ammunition Reclamation Facilities (TARFs), including quantity, and condition codes for each item.

1.1.6 Reclamation Priorities. The Government shall establish the priorities and schedules for the reclamation/retrograde and maintenance facilities missions. The Government shall describe the scope of required actions to process the munitions for each DODIC when required. The Contractor shall develop a TARF specific SOP with appendices for each Federal Supply Class (FSC) encompassing the Government provided scope or special guidance to accomplish required work. The Contractor developed TARF SOP will require Government concurrence and approval IAW PWS paragraph 2.6. The Government shall provide a DODIC priority list with production requirements to the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide an estimated completion timeline for the priority list of DODICs provided by the Government if/when requested.

1.1.7 Production Metrics

Ammunition Type

Production Metric Quality Standard

Small Arms (through .50 Caliber)

6,000 rounds/hour for linked ammunition; 3,000 rounds/hour for unlinked ammunition

To be reworked but not limited to ammunition cleaned to standard consistent with assigned condition code and properly repacked to Depot Standards into Government- furnished packaging material and palletized IAW applicable drawings. No more than .001% of material shall require rework because of improper processing by the Contractor within a given workday.

Medium Caliber 20MM thru

40MM

500 rounds/hour To be reworked but not limited to ammunition cleaned to standard consistent with assigned condition code and properly repacked into Government-furnished packaging material and palletized IAW applicable drawings. No more than .001% of material shall require rework because of improper processing by the Contractor within a given workday.

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Packaged Artillery/Tank / Mortar

15 rounds/hour To be reworked but not limited to ammunition cleaned to standard consistent with assigned condition code and properly repacked into Government-furnished packaging material and palletized IAW applicable drawings. No more than .005% of material shall require rework because of improper processing by the Contractor within a given workday.

Artillery Projectiles

15 rounds/hour To be reworked but not limited to ammunition cleaned to standard consistent with assigned condition code and properly repacked into Government-furnished packaging material and palletized IAW applicable drawings. No more than .005% of material shall require rework because of improper processing by the Contractor within a given workday.

Large Missiles, i.e., Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), Army Tactical Missile System

(ATACM),

Patriot, etc.

3 rounds/hour To be reworked but not limited to ammunition cleaned to standard consistent with assigned condition code and properly repacked into Government-furnished packaging material and palletized IAW applicable drawings. Zero rework authorized because of improper processing by the Contractor.

Small Missiles, i.e., Stingers, Hellfire, Javelins, etc.

3 rounds/hour To be reworked but not limited to ammunition cleaned to standard consistent with assigned condition code and properly repacked into Government-furnished packaging material and palletized IAW applicable drawings. Zero rework authorized because of improper.

processing by the Contractor.

Pyrotechnics 150 rounds/hour To be reworked but not limited to ammunition cleaned to standard consistent with assigned condition code and properly repacked into Government-furnished packaging material and palletized IAW applicable drawings. No more than .001% of material shall require rework because of improper processing by the Contractor within a given workday.

Grenades 150 rounds/hour To be reworked but not limited to ammunition cleaned to standard consistent with assigned condition code and properly repacked into Government-furnished packaging material and palletized IAW applicable drawings. No more than .001% of material shall require rework because of improper processing by the Contractor within a given workday.

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Rockets, i.e.,

2.75 inch, 3 inch, Anti- Tank 4 (AT- 4), etc.

8 rounds/hour To be reworked but not limited to ammunition cleaned to standard consistent with assigned condition code and properly repacked into Government-furnished packaging material and palletized IAW applicable drawings. Zero rework authorized because of improper processing by the Contractor.

Cartridge Actuated Device (CAD) and Propellant Actuated Device (PAD)

125 rounds/hour To be reworked but not limited to ammunition cleaned to standard consistent with assigned condition code and properly repacked into Government-furnished packaging material and palletized IAW applicable drawings. No more than .001% of material shall require rework because of improper processing by the Contractor within a given workday.

Demolition materials

13 rounds/hour To be reworked but not limited to ammunition cleaned to standard consistent with assigned condition code and properly repacked into Government-furnished packaging material and palletized IAW applicable drawings. No more than .0075% of material shall require rework because of improper processing by the Contractor within a given workday. *Note: attention should be paid to unit of issue when calculating demo metric, i.e. each vs. foot vs. roll.

Propellant Charges

30 rounds/hour To be reworked but not limited to ammunition cleaned to standard consistent with assigned condition code and properly repacked into Government-furnished packaging material and palletized IAW applicable drawings. No more than .002% of material shall require rework because of improper processing by the Contractor within a given workday.

Armor Tiles 5 rounds/hour To be reworked but not limited to ammunition cleaned to standard consistent with assigned condition code and properly repacked into Government-furnished packaging material and palletized IAW applicable drawings. No more than .002% of material shall require rework because of improper processing by the Contractor within a given workday.

All other To be determined during pilot run at start of project.

Quality standard will be determined at time of pilot run by the QASAS. The QASAS will provide the updated metric to the COR within five working days of the pilot run in order to have the metric captured in writing by the ACO via an LOTD for incorporation into the PWS.

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1.1.7.1. Applying the Production Metrics to Containerization. The following production metrics are applicable to the loading, blocking and bracing of palletized ammunition in 20- foot Military Van (MILVAN)/International Organization for Standardization (ISO) containers, break bulk on 40 foot trailers and/or Air Force pallets (463L pallets). This metric applies to directives issued to the contractor by the 1st TSC. This effort includes the cutting of all dunnage material, transportation from the dunnage cutting area and proper installation. The metrics are expressed as an hourly output requirement. Applicable to Camp Arifjan.

Production Metric Quality Standard

MILVAN/ISO

containers, all munitions

7 containers per day, when ammunition is cleared and equates to full containers.

Container and contents meet all United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspection standards.

All containers shall be loaded, blocked and braced IAW applicable 19-48 Series Storage and Out loading Drawings; Government QASAS personnel shall inspect for compliance. No more than 1 container per 100 shall require rework due to improper loading by the Contractor.

Break bulk on 40 foot trailers

2 trucks/hour Trailer and contents meet all inspection standards. All pallets shall be loaded, blocked and braced IAW applicable 19-48 Series Storage and Out loading Drawings; Government QASAS personnel shall inspect for compliance. No more than 1 truck per 50 shall require rework due to improper loading by the Contractor.

Air Force Pallets (463L pallets)

Up to 20 pallets per day in compliance with 999, 02, and 05 directive timelines

463L Pallet and contents meet all inspection standards.

All air pallets shall be loaded, blocked, and braced IAW applicable 19-48 Series Storage and Out loading Drawings; Government QASAS personnel shall inspect for compliance. No more than one (1) 463L pallet per 50 shall require rework due to improper loading by the Contractor.

1.1.7.2. Applying the Production Metrics to Accountability. The following production metrics are applicable to the Accountability of all Class V, Class V packing material and associated residue. This effort includes the physical count to include all associated administrated functions. The metrics are expressed as an hourly output requirement. Applicable to Camp Arfijan.

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Production Metric Quality Standard

Erroneous count, 1st/ subsequent counts.

Report any count not matching stock records to AO.

Any discrepancies between ammunition stock record balances and inventory count, 1st or subsequent will be reported to the AO within 1 hour of discovery.

Erroneous count includes both overages and shortages.

1.1.7.3 Contract Administration. The ACC-RI, is the cognizant contracting office for the ASP/TSA contract. As the Contracting Activity for this contract, the ACC-RI has the authority, through a duly appointed PCO, to enter into, administer, and/or terminate this contract and make related determinations and findings. Responsibilities after award are IAW those defined in the contract, delegation letters, and those applicable portions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its supplements. When authority is delegated to by the PCO, the ACO shall perform contract administration functions based on individual case by case basis. Applicable to Camp Arifjan and Camp Buehring

1.1.7.4 Period of Performance (POP). The POP for the ASP/TSA 3.0 contract is anticipated to consist of a nine-month base period, four 12-month evaluated option periods, and a six-month evaluated Option to Extend Services IAW FAR 52.217-8. A 90-day mobilization period will be applicable as well.

2.0. Contractor Tasks and Staffing Requirements.

2.1. Project Management Office. The Contractor shall staff a Project Management (PM) office within Camp Arifjan with personnel able to provide project management and oversight, contract administration, database entry and office administration. The Contractor's PM office shall maintain a directory/list of current Contractor personnel, location, and geographical coverage. The PM office must have one (1) full-time Project/Department Manager and a designated back- up who occupies a managerial position.

2.2. Contractor Personnel Requirements.

Contractor Staffing Oversight. The Contractor shall provide a full-time Project Manager. This individual shall be the central point of contact and responsible for the overall coordination of the contract as it pertains to Class V Management. The Contractor shall designate, in writing, that manager will assumes these duties when the Project Manager is absent. The Contractor shall ensure that the Project Manager and designated alternate manager is fluent in the English language and can obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. The Contractor shall ensure that either the Project Manager or Operations Manager are present on-site, on Camp Arifjan during all munition’s operations performed by the contractor. The Project or Operations Manager may delegate supervision of ammunition SAAS operations after normal operating hours to the primary supervisor.

2.2.1. HAZMAT Certification. The Contractor shall provide written documentation that at least four (4) employees are certified for shipment of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) for all modes of transportation (air, water & land) within 30 days after contract award and maintain at least four certified personnel for the duration of the contract. Proof of certification shall be provided upon request by the USG.

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2.3. Contractor Key Employee Qualifications

2.3.2. Project Manager: Minimum A bachelor’s degree (10) twelve years of experience in ammunition operations. Within the last ten (10) years, six (6) of those years he/she must have supervised a minimum of twenty-five (25) personnel in logistics operations. Must have a working knowledge of automated data processing systems and within four (4) months of hiring, be thoroughly proficient in SAAS data interpretation and functionality. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. The Project Manager must be fluent in English.

2.3.3. Operations Manager: Minimum eight (8) years’ experience in ammunition specific operations.

Within the last eight (8) years, five (5) of those years he/she must have supervised a minimum of twenty personnel in logistics operations. Within the past five (5) years he/she must have worked at an ammunition supply point for a minimum of one year. Must have working knowledge of automated data processing systems and within four (4) months of hiring and be thoroughly proficient in SAAS data interpretation and functionality. Must be able obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. The Operations Manager must be fluent in English.

2.3.4. Functional Leader: Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in munitions supply point operations and procedures (TARF/Surveillance/Build Pad). Must have a working knowledge of the operation for which they are responsible. Must have skill sets to enforce all Class V regulatory requirements. Must obtain and maintain a current operator’s license for warehouse forklifts and other ASP/TSA equipment necessary for the operation. The Team Leader must be fluent in English.

2.3.5. Stock Control (SAAS) Supervisor: Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in ammunition stock control operations and ammunition supply operations; with experience in munitions supply point operations and procedures within the past five (5) years. Must have a minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience and be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance within 1 year of hiring. Must have a thorough knowledge of ammunition accountability and operations. Must be capable of input and retrieval of data from the Stock Control System and can generate/produce data and reports needed for all required operations. Must remain current with new and changing functions of the SAAS system and must train on new supply systems as directed by the Government, if SAAS is replaced or modified. The SAAS Supervisor must have a thorough knowledge of read/write capability through the SAAS Standard Army Management Information Systems (STAMIS). IAW DA PAM 700-16, the SAAS Supervisor shall have working knowledge of SAAS. Working knowledge is defined as having the capability to perform and manage all the functions associated with the SAAS application IAW all applicable regulations. The SAAS Supervisor must be fluent in English.

2.3.6. SAAS Operator: Must have knowledge of ammunition accountability operations and capable of input and retrieval of data from SAAS. Must have the ability to generate/produce data and reports needed for all required operations. Must remain current with new and changing functions of the SAAS system and shall train on new supply systems as directed by the Government if SAAS is replaced or modified.

The Government can request reports or information from the SAAS operator at any time during duty hours. The SAAS Operator must have a thorough knowledge of read/write capability through the SAAS STAMIS. The Contractor shall ensure that the SAAS Operator is fluent in the English language. Also, each SAAS Operator must be able to perform and manage all the functions associated with the SAAS application, and at a minimum, the SAAS end user manual. The SAAS Operator will be subject to functions capability testing administered by the Government, AO, COR/ACOR, 1st TSC or SAAS Supervisor at any time that the individual’s performance warrants it.

2.4. Training.

2.4.1. Training Plan. The USG shall develop a training plan that meets the Army ammunition training requirements IAW DA PAM 385-64, Figure 1-1. Training required for the contractor will be provided in coordination with USG.

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2.4.2 Explosive Safety Training. All personnel engaged in operations in which munitions or other hazardous materials are involved shall be thoroughly trained in explosives safety and be capable of recognizing hazardous explosive exposures. Safety must become a firmly established practice when working with, or in the vicinity of, items having explosive, flammable, or toxic hazards. IAW DA PAM 385-64, Figure 1-1 and at a minimum all Government Civilian and Contractor personnel who perform operations or services involving ammunition, explosives, explosive components, guided missiles and toxic chemicals will have successfully completed Ammo 45, Ammo 63, and Ammo 64. When requested, the contractor shall provide certificates for Explosive Safety Training on all personnel within 90 days of their arrival into AOR, and upon request anytime thereafter to demonstrate compliance.

Minimum training requirements are clearly listed by position in DA Pam 385-64, Figure 1-1. The Contractor will provide refresher training in areas considered essential by the Government for daily operations and any other operations pertaining to handling ammunition.

2.4.3. Standard Operating Procedures. In addition to training mandated above, each employee shall receive a minimum of two (2) hours of training on the internal ASP/TSA SOP within 30 days of reporting to assignment at the ASP/TSA and shall sign a statement verifying that the employee understands and will comply with the SOP in its entirety. Contractor employees shall receive on-the-job training from their immediate Supervisor/Team Leader/Training Specialist based on previous experience. After an employee demonstrates the ability to perform the assigned job, the Supervisor/Team Leader/Training Specialist shall sign a statement verifying that the employee is fully trained and competent to begin work with Arms, Ammunition and Explosives (AA&E).

2.4.4. Training Records. The Contractor shall maintain formal documents reflecting the applicable training and qualification requirements for their employees. The Contractor shall provide advance notification to the Government regarding date(s) and location(s) of scheduled training upon request. The training sessions and formal training documents shall be made available to the Government for review and oversight.

2.4.5. Material handling Equipment (MHE) Operation. The Contractor shall ensure that personnel designated to operate MHE are properly trained and licensed, as a minimum, IAW AR 600-55, the Area Support Group – Kuwait (ASG- KU) Installation Driving Policy, and MHE specific requirements. MHE operators shall follow safety guidelines as outlined in DA Pam 385-10 and DA Pam 385-64 and any additional requirements established by the Government. These requirements are applicable regardless of whether the MHE is Government-owned or leased, or Contractor-owned or leased. Contractor personnel operating MHE shall be licensed by a competent authority approved by the Government. The Contractor shall provide a report to the Government identifying the employee, the equipment they are licensed on, and the expiration date(s) of the license(s).

2.4.6. Mandatory Training. All training required to meet regulatory and contractual requirements is mandatory and will be at the cost of the Contractor. All training necessary to maintain job proficiency/certifications will be at the cost of the Contractor. The Government shall provide training equivalent to that which would be provided to Government personnel at no cost, for any change in training requirement subsequent to contract award so the Contractor can maintain the requisite proficiency - for example, training on Army automated systems supporting Class V supply operations or mandatory DAC sponsored ammunition courses that cannot be completed on-line or via contractor approved lesson plans that have changed after the effective date of this contract.

2.5. Government Furnished Equipment, Materials and Services.

2.5.1. Government Furnished Equipment, Materials and Services. The Government shall provide Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), Materials (GFM), and Services (GFS), Government will provide fuel for contractors lease vehicles to support mission requirements.

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2.5.2. Sustainment Automation Support Management Office (SASMO) Automation Support. The Government will provide all SASMO technical support. The SASMO includes functional experts in automation, supply, maintenance, and logistics. Additionally, the Government will provide GFE computers, digital senders and related peripherals including U.S.

Army approved Operating Systems and encryption software enabling access to the installation servers. The Contractor shall coordinate with the 1st TSC OCP G-6 directorate to ensure such equipment is maintained IAW current lifecycle upgrades and/or replacement policies/schedules.

2.5.3. GFE Utilization. The USG shall allow the Contractor to utilize and/or operate GFE necessary to support the ASP/TSA overall mission. The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel operating GFE are properly trained and licensed on the equipment they are operating. The USG is responsible for providing additional funding where necessary to fulfill this requirement or shall provide written relief of contractual requirements pertaining to insufficient or inadequate GFE availability for the Contractor.

2.5.4. Supply Requisitions. The USG is responsible for providing any/all necessary materials to support the ASP/TSA mission in its entirety. The Contractor shall provide a consolidated list of materials required to support Contractor operated functional areas to the USG weekly for requisition, to becoordinated with the rotational units’ supply representative assigned to the Camp Arifjan ASP/TSA operation.

2.5.5. GFE Inventory. The USG shall maintain 100 percent property accountability of all GFE assigned to the ASP/TSA mission. The USG shall ensure all equipment used within the ammunition area complies with DOD and DA regulatory requirements for ammunition/explosives operations. The USG shall ensure the Contractor has access to the necessary GFE to perform the mission within Contractor assigned functional areas.

2.5.6. Ammunition Peculiar Equipment (APE). APE will be furnished by the Government but managed and accounted for by QASAS personnel. Contractor personnel will only operate APE with QASAS approval and provide care and preservation of such equipment IAW QASAS guidance.

2.5.7. Crating, Palletization Operations. The Contractor shall secure all items in their appropriate containers prior to shipment. The Contractor shall install additional hardware as required to secure items in their containers to prevent possible movement and/or damage while in transit. The Contractor shall seal containers by strapping, nailing, banding or wiring IAW the current MIL-STD-129 version and AMC 19-48 Series munitions drawings. Guidance for palletization is contained in MIL-HDBK-774. The Contractor shall preserve, package and ship assets without designated containers IAW the Integrated Material Manager(s) (IMM) packaging requirements aka Special Packaging Instruction (SPI). The Contractor shall secure cargo placed in containers to withstand the most stringent transportation modes to which the cargo will be subjected during multi-modal shipment. Contractor personnel must be fluent in speaking and writing the English language as all regulations are written in English. Without fluency in English, personnel will be incapable of performing the assigned task. The contractor will ensure all applicable seals are properly placed on containers prior to shipment.

2.5.8. Material Support (Wood). The Government Supply System (GSS) will be utilized to obtain wood material to support blocking, bracing, palletization, containerization and box fabrication. All wood material utilized to support the blocking and bracing, crating, palletization and box making operations shall be heat treated in compliance with the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). The Contractor shall ensure all fabricated wooden boxes are IAW ASTM D 6251. Compliant materials not available within the GSS, shall be furnished by the USG. If the USG is unable or unwilling to provide compliant materials, the contractor shall notify the COR, ACO/PCO, and request additional funding to support a contractor-initiated procurement action, or request relief from contractual obligation, until such material has been provided.

2.5.9. Government Furnished Material (GFM): All other GFM such as screws, nails, straps, banding, clips, etc. are generally on hand at the local Supply Support Activity (SSA) with little to no wait time and the Contractor shall utilize the Government Supply System thru the USG to

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2.6. Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

2.6.1. Munitions SOP. The Contractor is responsible for constructing and updating the TARF Annex that is included in the 1st TSC SOP. Additionally, the contractor will provide the USG with Stock Control and Shipment specific procedural input for inclusion in the internal and external (customer) Munitions the USG shall be responsible for constructing and publishing the internal and external (customer) SOP’s. The Contractor developed TARF Annex and all operational input by the contractor, supporting the internal and external (customer) SOP’s will remain as property of the Government and shall not include any Contractor markings or state proprietary information. The Government shall approve all SOPs governing all aspects of operations within the TSA/ASP in writing. FSC-specific appendices shall be prepared for any operation involving the unpacking, inspection, cleaning and repackaging of ammunition items associated with the TARF operation. Additionally, FSC-specific appendices shall be written with enough specificity to differentiate between the various hazards associated with ammunition/explosives, i.e., White Phosphorus (WP), Red Phosphorus (RP), electrical initiation, percussion initiated, O-chlorobenzamalononitrile (CS), High Explosive, etc. The Contractor shall provide the TARF Annex to the appropriate Government personnel at least once per year. At a minimum, the following Government personnel shall be required to concur with every Annex involving ammunition operations: QASAS, Officer-in-Charge (OIC), Safety, and 1st TSC MCP Ammunition Branch. The Commanding Officer (O-5 or higher) responsible for Class V operations shall be required to approve all Class V SOPs. All ammunition specific SOPs will be written to the content and requirements of AMC R 700-107 and TM 9-1300- 250.

The Contractor may include an additional approval line for Contractor personnel. The Government may direct, within ten (10) business days of receipt, modifications to the content of the submitted Annex.

These modifications shall be completed within ten (10) business days of receipt from the Government.

The USG shall distribute SOPs to each supervisor and advise them of any changes to the previous edition. Employees other than supervisors shall be formally familiarized with the Annex and a written record of this familiarization shall be maintained where the contractor’s training records are located. The Contractor shall, on a quarterly basis, conduct and document refresher familiarization of SOPs with appropriate employees.

2.7. Hours of Operation.

2.7.1. ASP/TSA Hours. ASP/TSA operations will be operative not less than 6 days a week, 10 hours a day. The USG has identified Monday through Saturday as operational days, with Sunday designated as a non-working day.

2.7.2. Surge Capability. The Contractor shall be capable of surging operations for all contractor provided services and support as described in this PWS. The contractor shall be capable of sustaining support for surge operations 24 hours per day up to 72 consecutive hours, or 7 days per week, 10-hour days up to two consecutive weeks. Only the PCO through coordination with the 1st TSC can authorize the Contractor to initiate any surge operations.

2.8. Real Property and Facilities.

2.8.1. Property Deficiencies. When the Contractor identifies any ASP/TSA real property deficiencies their Facility Maintenance Manager (FMO) will prepare and submit the work orders to correct the deficiencies. The COR shall be included on all work order deficiencies submitted by the contractor FMO. If services are not offered through ASG-KU, or cannot be performed in a timely manner, the contractor shall purse services through other means, as permitted in the contract.

2.8.2. Clean Work Areas. The Contractor shall maintain areas they always operate in a neat and orderly manner.

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2.9. Physical Security.

2.9.1 Force Protection. The 24-hour Force Protection and Law Enforcement manning of the Entry Control Points (ECPs), Category (CAT) 1 Bunkers, Perimeter, and Roving Security Patrols is not part of this PWS and will be provided by the ASG-KU Base Operations Contractor. The Government will coordinate Force Protection and Law Enforcement manning with the Base Operations Contractor in order to ensure the ASP/TSA remains in compliance with AR 190-11

2.9.2. Personnel Access to the ASP/TSA. The Contractor shall provide the AO with a current listing of Contractor personnel requiring access to the ASP/TSA. The AO is the access approval authority and will provide the “official” approved ASP/TSA access roster to the appropriate Security Forces. The Contractor shall maintain its personnel access roster for accuracy and currency. The Contractor’s personnel roster shall be provided to the AO when changes occur, or upon request. Any changes that are required to the access roster must be completed within one business day to AO.

2.9.3. Contractor Background Checks. The Contractor shall conduct a background check on all applicants for employment at the ASP/TSA to determine if there is any derogatory information, which may constitute grounds for disqualifying the individual from employment at the ASP/TSA. These checks shall be conducted IAW AR 190-13, Chapter 21, paragraph 2-11(a)(1) Contractor personnel (including subcontractors)-National agency check, local check; paragraph 2-11(c) Foreign national personnel providing services on overseas locations will be investigated per policy and procedures governing locally hired employees under status forces agreements, export license, or laws of the host nation government.

The DOD component assumes responsibility for permitting access to DOD systems, information, material, and areas when an investigation conducted by the host country does not meet the investigative standards in DOD 5200.2-R. DA Form 7708 Personnel Reliability Screening Evaluation is a regulatory requirement and one copy of the completed DA Form 7708 will be maintained in contractor training and/or personnel records for Government review.

2.9.4. Foreign Nationals. DOD 5200.2-R Chapter 3 paragraph C3.6.9 Foreign National Employees Overseas, employed by DOD organizations whose duties do not require access to classification information, shall be the subject of the following records checks, initiated by the appropriate military department investigative organization consistent with paragraph 2.4.5. prior to employment: C3.6.9.1/2/3.

Host government law enforcement and security agency checks at the city, state (province), and national level, whenever possible by the laws of the host government and DCII; FBI-HQ/ID (where information exist regarding residence by the foreign national in the United States for a year or more since age 18. The results of these background checks shall be made available to the COR for review upon request. Use of the DA Form 7708 Personnel Reliability Screening Evaluation is a regulatory requirement and one copy of the completed DA Form 7708 will be maintained in contractor training and/or personnel records for Government review.

2.9.5. Emergency Communications Equipment. The Government shall be responsible for providing all emergency communications equipment to support communications capability between the ASP/TSA and the ASG-KU Provost Marshall’s Office (PMO).

2.10. Stock Control and Accounting.

2.10.1. Accountable Officer. The Government shall appoint, in writing, an AO for the Ammunition Storage Area. The AO shall sign for all CL V stocks and maintain a formal set of property accounting records provided by the Contractor. Accountability shall be maintained using the SAAS system showing, on a continuous basis, the item identification part number, DODIC, nomenclature, and NSNs, gains, losses, on-hand balances, conditions and location of all property assigned to the account as well as other supporting documentation in support of those formal property records as required by applicable Army Regulations and procedures. It is understood that the Contractor is solely responsible to perform all stock control functions IAW PWS paragraph 2.10.2 below.

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2.10.2. Stock Control. The Contractor shall perform all stock control functions associated with the SAAS application. All accountable stock records will be generated from the SAAS database, and no other documentation will be filed with stock records for accountability unless documents are directly related to the accountability, shipment, or receipt of stocks. All stock records shall be maintained in the Stock Control area. Ammunition Transaction Posting. The Contractor shall post all transactions IAW applicable regulations.

2.10.3. Information Requirements. The Contractor shall provide AO, QASAS personnel, and the 1st TSC Ammunition Branch any required information from the Accountable Record and associated filing system upon request. Files shall be maintained IAW the Army Records Information Management System (ARIMS), AR 25-2 and AR 25-400-2.

2.10.4. Inventories and Adjustments. The Contractor shall perform SAAS related functions only related to Inventories (i.e., selecting assets, generating count/control sheets, entering data related to counts, etc.)

The USG is responsible for physically counting stocks and submitting the required data to the Stock Control Section during scheduled and unscheduled inventories. Adjustments resulting from inventories are generated within SAAS and supporting documentation will be provided to the AO IAW regulatory requirements.

2.10.5. Customer Support. The Contractor shall perform Direct Support (DS) and General Support (GS) operations to issue munitions to customers IAW DA PAM 700-16. The Contractor shall have the necessary personnel and equipment to support stock control functions for customer unit issue. The AO/ shall establish issue priorities when required and all issues shall be posted to stock records within one business day of the completed transaction.

2.10.6. Issuable Items. The Contractor shall select items for issue from the designated account code and condition code, using the following priority list to the extent practical:

• Oldest munitions of type being used

• Smallest lots

• Munitions designated as priority issue

• Acceptable substitutes from excess stocks

• All other stocks

2.10.7. Issue Procedures. The Contractor shall issue only those items of ammunition listed on DA Form 581 (or an authorized substitute).

2.10.8. Customer Appointments. The Contractor shall maintain a customer unit appointment schedule and provide customer assistance in setting the schedule and providing technical assistance in the completion of required documentation. Complete instructions to customer units on issue procedures shall be provided in the ASP external SOP IAW PWS paragraph 2.6.

2.10.9. Customer Contacts. The Contractor shall maintain a listing of all units receiving ammunition to include a primary and alternate point of contact. Listing will consist of Name, rank, phone (Defense Switch Network (DSN) & Cellular Number), e-mail address and Commanders/Executive Officers (XO) contact information. At the direction of QASAS, and when an issued lot becomes suspended or restricted, the Contractor shall immediately contact the Unit with direction provided by QASAS (i.e., return suspended ammunition to ASP and draw like serviceable munitions).

2.10.10. Customer Turn-ins. The Contractor shall perform DS and GS operations required to

Page 13 of 19 Ammunition Supply Point (ASP)/ accept and process turn-ins of serviceable and unserviceable munitions, residue, munitions components, and packaging materials IAW all Army Regulations. QASAS will provide oversight to all munitions and residue turn-in operations provided final disposition instructions and condition code. The Contractor shall also accept amended turn-ins, Ammunition Found on Post (AFOP) and amnesty program turn-ins. The OIC/AO shall determine unit turn-in priorities as required.

2.10.11. Customer Residue Turn-ins. The Contractor shall visually inspect 100 percent of munitions residue with the aid of the customer personnel submitting the residue turn-in. The Contractor, with customer assistance, shall remove any live, blank, or dummy items discovered during this 100 percent visual inspection. QASAS personnel will spot check Unit residue Turn-in operations. Any deficiencies found by QASAS after unit personnel depart the area will be corrected on the spot by Contractor personnel. Residue items shipped directly to the Arifjan ASP/TSA that are not associated to a scheduled unit turn-in, will be the sole responsibility of USG personnel operating the Residue Yard.

2.10.12 Turn-in by Appointment. The Contractor shall maintain a customer unit appointment schedule and provide customer assistance in setting the schedule and providing technical assistance in the completion of required documentation. Complete instructions to customer units on live munitions and residue turn-in procedures shall be provided in the external SOP IAW PWS paragraph 2.6. The Contractor shall notify QASAS immediately upon scheduling or rescheduling unit turn-in.

2.11. Shipments

2.12. Shipping Munitions. The Contractor shall ship munitions, munitions residue, components, and packing materials as directed by the 1st TSC IAW Government Regulations and Procedures to fill requirements within all 23 countries of the CENTCOM AOR. Air pallets and 20-foot containers shall be built to make efficient use of available weight and cube capacity consistent with explosives safety, priority designation, and mission requirements. The Contractor shall process all Priority 05 shipments within 15 working days, all Priority 02 shipments within 10 working days, and all Priority 999 shipments within 3 working days, provided that the USG delivers the necessary stocks in the appropriately configured quantities to the shipments section IAW issued directives. Processing times are measured from the receipt of a QASAS-cleared shipping directive until the turnover of shipment to the transportation system. All 999 directives identified by the 1st TSC as emergency requirements and required to be completed outside Contractor’s normal work schedule shall be funded utilizing the Overtime CLIN based on the appropriate Option Year.

2.12.1. Reconciliation of Items Being Shipped. The Contractor shall ensure that items selected for shipment match what is listed on the DD Form 1348 and DA Form 3151, and that items are properly configured/compatible for transport specific to the method of movement. Munitions components and residue shall be loaded and properly secured. The Contractor shall not load vehicles until QASAS personnel have completed a DD Form 626 pre-load inspection on each conveyance.

2.12.2. Vehicle Upload. The Contractor shall not begin loading vehicles with ammunition, ammunition residue, components and packing materials until the pre-load DD Form 626 inspection by the QASAS has taken place, and immediately upon the transport vehicle entering the gate of the ASP excluding the one (1) hour lunch break. The Contractor shall coordinate closely with QASAS personnel; providing work locations to allow QASAS personnel to spot check the operation throughout the day.

2.12.3. Shipment Transportation Coordination. The Contractor is responsible for providing the USG with all required information (level 4 data) necessary to coordinate transportation of ammunition shipments. The Contractor shall provide the 1st TSC with all information pertaining

Page 14 of 19 Ammunition Supply Point (ASP)/ to completed ammunition shipment builds (pallets or containers) awaiting movement if/when requested, and associated TMR information when available.

2.12.4. Supply Discrepancy Report (SDR). The Contractor is allowed no more than one (1) SD Roer 100 shipping directives on a rolling basis.

2.14 Ammunition Inspection/Maintenance Operations.

2.14.1 Surveillance Operations. The Contractor shall have the necessary personnel and equipment to support a QASAS Surveillance Section’s standard of 5-lot per inspector (QASAS) per day periodic inspection schedule. The Contractors obligation is dependent on readily available ammunition stocks pre-positioned at the facility.

2.14.2 QASAS Surveillance Authority. The Government will retain responsibility for performing surveillance readiness inspections and classification of munitions, munitions- related material, residue, components, and packaging materials IAW DA regulatory requirement. QASAS personnel are the final authority in all matters regarding surveillance, explosive safety, and operational technical requirements.

3.0 Program Management.

3.1. Security Clearances. The Contractor shall have a current U.S Facility Clearance to the SECRET level IAW Department of Defense Directive (DODD) 5220.22, NISPOM. This SECRET level clearance applies to supervisor personnel and above that may have access to classified information. Individuals who require access to classified information or material must have and maintain an individual security.

clearance at the SECRET level. This clearance shall include access both to secure documents involving the SECRET classification and to storage capabilities to the same level. All U.S. Contractor personnel, at a minimum, should have a background National Agency Check prior to employment. The Contractor shall pay close attention to operational security issues (even for unclassified information if it is of value to the threat) and ensure proper marking and handling of any information that might be detrimental if publicly released. Reference the following documents: a. AR 25-55, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); b. AR 380-5, Department of the Army Information Security Program; c. Security Classification Guidance, Operation Spartan Shield and Operation Iraq Freedom, March 28, 2002; and d. Executive Order 13292, Sec. 1.7., e. DODI 5230.29.

3.2. English Language Requirement. In order to ensure all safety, health, and security measures are met, all Contractor employees shall be literate in English. The Contractor shall ensure communications are provided as necessary to understand instructions concerning equipment when duties require employees to operate, maintain accountability, or in some way interact with the equipment or the customer.

3.3. Quality Control. The Contractor shall be responsible for the technical, logistical and financial accuracy of Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) submissions to the USG as outlined in paragraph

10.0 Contract Deliverables. To ensure contract requirements are met, the Contractor shall grant USG contract oversight (ACO, CA, COR, and QAS) personnel access to the Contractor’s web-based Vector data…