Attachment_0001_Performance_Work_Statement_(PWS)_(Tracked_Changes)_20170320.pdf

Heavy Lift 8 Performance Work Statement Version 1Revision 31 2016-10-1822January 13MarchFebruary 209, 2017

Department of the Army

1st Theater Sustainment Command (Theater)

APO, AE 09366

Performance Work Statement (PWS) For

PART 1

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

ACC: Assistant Convoy Commander. The ACC is a U.S. military person who reports to the convoy commander who is responsible for all aspects of the convoy to include upload/download operations and force protection.

Acceptance: FAR part 46, conducted by the ACO, COR, COTR, QAR or other government personnel authorized in writing by the ACO or PCO.

Acceptance Inspection: An inspection performed by the COR vehicles, trailers, and associated equipment prior to the Government accepting use of the equipment.

ACO: Administrative Contracting Officer. This official is primarily responsible for monitoring contract performance. This official will be designated in writing by the

PCO.

ACOR: Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative.

ASG-KU: Area Support Group-Kuwait. Area Support Group Kuwait implements the Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) with the State of Kuwait to enhance security and stability of the region; secures and operates installations within the Kuwaiti AOR and provides support to Coalition and Joint Reception, Staging, Onward Movement and Integration to facilitate sustainment operations.

ACC: Assistant Convoy Commander. The ACC is a U.S. military person who reports to the convoy commander who is responsible for all aspects of the convoy to include upload/download operations and force protection.

AOR: Area of Responsibility: This a pre-defined geographic region for which a force, or component commander has the authority to plan and conduct operations and bears a certain responsibility. This contract supports the CENTCOM AOR which includes Afghanistan, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan and Yemen. For additional details, refer to Theater of Operations.

USARCENT (USARCENT): U.S. Army Central.

ASG-KU: Area Support Group-Kuwait. Area Support Group Kuwait implements the Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) with the State of Kuwait to enhance security and stability of the region; secures and operates installations within the Kuwaiti AOR and provides support to Coalition and Joint Reception, Staging, Onward Movement and Integration to facilitate sustainment operations.

BII: Basic Issue Items, also to be considered as organic or manufacturer required. These essential items are required to place the equipment in operation, operate it, and to do emergency repairs.

CCR: Contractor Convoy Representative. A contracted driver that is assigned to a convoy with specific qualifications and responsibilities as defined in this PWS.

CAC: Common Access Card. This card may be all white, with green stripe or with red stripe. May or may not be authorized escort privileges. When CAC is referred to in this PWS, it is assumed to be the correct level required for the purpose being described.

CBRN: Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear. It is in common use worldwide, to refer to incidents or weapons in which any of these four hazards have presented themselves.

CC: Convoy Commander. The CC is a U.S. military person responsible for all aspects of the convoy to include upload/download operations and force protection.

CCR: Contractor Convoy Representative. A contracted driver that is assigned to a convoy with specific qualifications and responsibilities as defined in this PWS.

CENTCOM: Central Command; to include, but not limited to the following countries: Afghanistan, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan and Yemen.

CFLCC: Coalition Forces Land Component Command.

Contracting Officer: Refers to either the PCO or ACO.

COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative. The COR is a representative from the requiring activity and appointed by the contracting officer to perform surveillance and to act as liaison to the contractor. The COR does not have the authority to make independent changes to the contract.

Defective Service: A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with it in the performance work statement.

Disabled Equipment: A damaged, worn out, or malfunctioning piece of equipment that is not able to perform as stated in the contract or is unable to continue the mission.

ECP – Entry Control Point

Equipment: Trucks/vehicles, buses, lowboy trailers (70 Ton and 80 Ton HETs), tractors, 40’ flatbed trailers, car carriers and any accessories provided under this contract. This also includes military equipment such as: tanks, troop carriers, fighting vehicles, cranes, wheeled vehicles/trailers, container handling equipment, and containers.

Expats: Considered for the purposes of this contract as U.S. Citizens only.

Fair wear and tear: The deterioration of items attributed to normal usage.

Field Level Maintenance: This level of maintenance is what the USG considers:

Operator/Crew/Unit Level Maintenance. The standards that will be required are referenced and derived from DA PAM 750-3, which is publicly available through the World Wide Web.

FOB: Forward Operating Base. A FOB is any secured forward position that is used to support tactical operations.

GCC: Gulf Cooperative Countries. GCC countries include: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

GFE – Government Furnished Equipment.

HET: Commercial Heavy Equipment Transporter.

HL8: Heavy Lift Eight.

ITV: In Transit Visibility. The tool used to track and assist in the delivery of tailored logistics packages directly to the warfighter.

KMOD: Kuwait Ministry of Defense.

KMOI: Kuwait Ministry of the Interior.

Like new condition: Refers to functional ability, not appearance. The equipment/vehicles have been upgraded, refurbished, and/or overhauled to meet the equipment’s fully operational intent (to include safety).

LMR / TMR - Logistics Movement Request / Transportation Movement Request

LCOR: Lead Contracting Officer Representative

LOA: Letter of Authorization - Standard form letter generated by SPOT, which reflects the identity of a contractor employee, the contract for which they are working, the extent if any of services to be provided by the USG and the GS equivalent of that employee.

LTP: Letter to Proceed - Letter from the PCO or ACO authorizing the Contractor to commence work; this letter conveys the NTP, Notice to Proceed.

Manage, administer, and oversee: Terms such as “manage”, “administer”, and “oversee” as used in this contract shall not be taken to mean that contractor personnel can perform inherently governmental functions. Decision making and the supervision/direction of government employees (military or civilian) are examples of inherently governmental functions. Contract personnel shall not make final decisions, only recommendations. Contract personnel shall not supervise government employees.

May, Could, Should: The use of “may,” “could” or “should” before any performance requirement indicates a preferred or recommended action that is optional on the part of the contractor.

MHE: Material Handling Equipment

Month: All references to month or monthly are a calendar month.

MSR: Main Supply Route. The road or terrain designated by the government for travel by personnel and equipment.

Operational Equipment: Equipment that is able to safely and effectively perform its missions.

PAX: Passenger or personnel.

PLL: Prescribed Load List.

PMCS: Preventive Maintenance, Checks and Services. Operations performed by the operator or contractor maintenance section. Discussed further in DA PAM 750-3.

PMO: Provost Marshall’s Office.

PSC: Private Security Companies.

PWS: Performance Work Statement

QA: Quality Assurance. Those actions taken by the Government to assure services meet the requirements of the PWS.

QASP: Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. A written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance by the Government.

QC: Quality Control. Actions taken by a contractor to control the performance of services so that they meet the requirements of the PWS.

QAR: Quality Assurance Representative. Appointed by the Government to assure quality control measures in regards to the contract requirements. Does not have authority to make any changes to the contract, only report findings during inspections.

Random Sampling: A sampling method in which each service output in a lot has an equal chance of being selected.

RDD - Required Delivery Date

ROE: Rules of Engagement.

RTCH: Rough Terrain Container Handler

RUF: Rules for Use of Force.

Sample: A sample consists of one or more service outputs drawn from a lot. The number of outputs in the sample is the sample size.

Shall, Will, Must: The use of “shall,” “will,” or “must” before any performance requirement indicates a mandatory action on the part of the contractor to be in compliance with this contract.

SPOT: The Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker has been designated as the Joint Enterprise contractor management and accountability system to provide a central source of contingency contractor information IAW DoOD Instruction 3020.41, Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany the U.S. Armed Forces, dated 3 Oct 05. Contractor is required to maintain by name accountability within SPOT while USG representatives utilize SPOT for oversight of the deployed contractors. https://spot.dmdc.mil/default.aspx

SPOTpot Time / Scheduled SPOT Time: Designated time and location, as described on the TMR.

TAN: Trans Arabian Network. The TAN includes countries in the Arabian Peninsula - Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen - and countries in the Levant: Sinai Egypt and Jordan.

https://spot.dmdc.mil/default.aspx

Theater of Operations: The Theater of Operations is a sub-area in which military events occur or are progressing. For the purposes of this PWS, the Theater of Operations includes land travel to all military locations and designated origins/destinations in Southwest Asia. Inclusive but not limited to all commercial and military sea ports, airports, camps, bases and relay points operated at or by the coalition forces. Current missions include transportation within and to/from in and around Kuwait and to/from Kuwait and six eight countries - Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman and Jordan.

Additional countries may be added if the military posture changes. Any change to performance requirements will only become effective upon approval of the Procuring Contract Officer (PCO).

TMR: Transportation Movement Request.

Tons – In this work statement all reference to tons is short tons or 2,000 lbs.

TTP: Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures. Military terminology for actions conducted by personnel in specific and general situations to determine the What, When, How and Where a procedure or action shall occur.

Unscheduled maintenance: Maintenance that is not scheduled but is required to correct deficiencies and to restore the vehicle or equipment to a serviceable condition.

USG: U.S. Government

WAWF: Wide Area Workflow. The publicly available, internet based system for submitting receiving reports and invoices.

PART 2

GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1: Description of Services/Introduction: This contract is for the transport of equipment, cargo and passengers within Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman, Qatar and any other nations within the Theater of Operations/Arabian Peninsula as designated by the USG. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, security, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform line haul & heavy lift transportation, maintenance, and passenger/personnel transportation services as defined in this PWS. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

2.2: Background: The U.S. Army requires line haul, heavy lift, and PAX transportation services throughout the CENTCOM AOR. Depending on the current ARCENT threat assessment of the AOR, Government may provide military or private security convoy escort team (CET). The contractor will maintain the capability to provide its own transport security when such protection is deemed necessary and Government-provided security is not available. HL8 is a follow-on contract.

2.3: Objectives: Support the Theater Transportation Mission by providing line haul, heavy lift, and bus assets to fulfill ARCENT transportation requirements.

2.4: Scope: The contractor will provide transportation assets and material handling equipment (MHE) for the movement of various types of equipment, cargo and PAX within the Theater of Operations. The contractor will provide assets and drivers legally permitted to operate within the specified country or contries where boarder crossing are required. All vehicles, associated equipment and services provided shall be safely operable; shall be capable of the meet intended functions and operations of equipment as if it is new, without safety or mechanical defects that affect mission readiness or safe execution thereof; and be in accordance with this PWS, the contract and local laws and regulations.

The contractor will maintain sufficiently Ttrained, qualified and properly licensed operators will be able available to operate vehicles and other items as directed to accomplish the mission transport and deliver equipment, cargo and passengers.

The contractor will properly secure loads per army and host-country standards and quickly and safely transport loads as directed. The contractor shall recover disabled equipment and their loads and repair / replace disabled equipment per the intent of the contract. The contractor shall protect as required the assets and personnel the government requires to be transported by commercial contract by ensuring all equipment is in proper and safe working condition and all personnel are licensed and trained on equipment being operated.

2.5: Period of Performance (PoP): The projected PoP will include one base year with four one-year evaluated ordering periodsfive one-year evaluated ordering periods, and a six-month evaluated ordering period under clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend services:

Ordering Period One: Date of award through 364 days after award

Ordering Period Two: 365 days after award through 729 days after award

Ordering Period Three: 730 days after award date through 1,095 days after award

Ordering Period Four: 1,096 days after award date through 1,460 days after award

Ordering Period Five: 1,461 days after award date through 1,825 days after award

Six-Month Extension: 1,826 days after award date through 2,010 days after award under FAR Clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services

Note: FAR 52.237-3, Continuity of Services, will also be included in the contract.

Base Period: Three months of transition, nine months of performance Ordering Period One: 12 months of performance Ordering Period Two: 12 months of performance Ordering Period Three: 12 months of performance Ordering Period Four: 12 months of performance FAR Clause 52.217-8: Six months of performance under Option to Extend Services

2.6: General Information:

2.6.1: Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS and to implement procedures that identify and prevent the recurrence of defective services. As a minimum, the contractor shall develop quality control procedures that address the areas identified in Technical Exhibit 1, “Performance Requirements Summary.” After acceptance of the quality control plan, any proposed changes must receive written approval by the contracting officer.

Quality control plan is to be delivered after award but prior to beginning of performance period.

2.6.2: Quality Assurance: The Government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance

Surveillance Plan and FAR 46 as it applies. 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 variance of acceptable performance for continuation of services and award (s).

2.6.3: Government Remedies: See 2.6.23.

2.6.4: Recognized Holidays: Not Applicable.

2.6.5: Hours of Operation/Place of Performance: The contractor is responsible for conducting operations 24 hours per day, seven days per week as mission dictates. A mission day in Kuwait is considered 12 hours, starting from arrival at the mission installation and ending when the vehicle is released from the destination installation. A mission day outside of Kuwait is 24 hours with the stipulation that no single driver will exceed 12 hours of actual driving time; unless U.S. Forces are exceeding the requirements for mission support to return to the contractor’s yard. Mission hours in Kuwait have the ability to increase to 24 hours per day when missions are delayed, changed or extended. The contractor must abide by all local labor laws for each country in which operations occur and will maintain a record of the personnel on contract and the amount of time they have worked. This record will be made available to the COR, ACO, or PCO at any time of request to ensure safety and accountability. Drivers will be required to have a minimum of eight hours of “downtime” between missions. The contractor must, at all times, maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this statement of workPWS.

All ordered assets must be available to load at the required SPOT time each day.

If a driver receives less than the required rest time as a result of the previous day’s mission, the contractor will provide a different driver able to meet the required SPOT time. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the work force are essential.

2.6.6: Type of Contract: The government anticipates award of a Multiple Award, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm Fixed Price contract.

Individual task orders will determine maximum quantities of vehicles and duration of lease at any given time. Actual quantities of vehicles may be adjusted upward by written notification (LTP) from the ACO or PCO during the performance of any task order. Vehicles/systemsAssets/services will be ordered for different time periods of not less than a per day rate, which will be defined within each task order competition/task order. A mission day in Kuwait is considered 12 hours starting from departure from contractor’s staging yard. The contractor must abide by all local labor laws. A mission day outside of Kuwait is 24 hours with the stipulation that no single driver will exceed 12 hours of actual driving time;

unless, US Forces are exceeding the requirements for mission support.

2.6.7: Security Requirements: Contractors must meet security requirements and comply with local policies for accessing all military installations within operational area. Citizens of specific countries are prohibited access to USG installations unless granted an exception by the Base Commanders (Annexes A and B).

Access to bases and camps will be in accordance with current base PMO or base badge procedures and requirements. The contractor’s employees will have to comply with those procedures prior to the beginning of the PoP at no cost to the government. Specific missions that are offered for employment will require personnel that can receive and carry a CAC with the appropriate clearance to enter some secure areas in Kuwait and American Bases and Operations.

Requirements may change based on the security posture of nation, location or government and civil requirement. It is the responsibility of the contractor to maintain, at all times, an adequate workforce to support the mission inclusive of this specific security requirement. Information regarding updates to policy can be received from the Requiring Activity or Contract Officer Representative.

2.6.7.1: Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government and contractor property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured as to prevent theft and damage that can be reasonably avoided through pro-active measures.

2.6.7.2: Line Haul Security: The USG or contractors may be required to provide line haul security, as specified by task order competition/task order.

2.6.7.23: Key Control: Not Applicable.

2.6.7.34: Conservation of Utilities: The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount to accomplish cleaning vehicles and equipment.

2.6.8: Special Qualifications: Drivers must be trained, qualified, and properly licensed operators on their assigned vehicles and equipment. Since drivers are also responsible for securing loads they must be trained to properly block, brace, and chain various types of cargo and rolling stock. The drivers will be responsible for understanding army convoy procedures and other tasks associated with convoy operations as determined by the Government in coordination with the contractor (Annex C). The contractor is responsible to maintain a workforce of qualified drivers. The training report is due to the COR at the beginning of the PoP and quarterly thereafter. The record must include the driver’s name and classes attended.

2.6.9: Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor’s performance. At these meetings the Contracting Officer 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. The contractor will also notify the contracting officer in writing of any work being performed, if any, that the contractor considers over and above the requirements of the contract.

Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

2.6.10: Contracting Officer Representative: CORs will be identified at time of contract award and any time there is a change or addition of CORs. COR duties will be appointed in accordance with DFARS Subpart 201.602-2.

2.6.11: Contract Manager: 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 who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. Both the contract manager and alternate shall speak, read and write fluently in English and have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. Fluency level is defined in Annex D, level 9-12.

2.6.12: Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are government officials. Contractor personnel shall carry at all times the appropriate documentation required by host country laws and military regulations to access all camps, outposts, airports, naval/commercial sea ports, including border crossing documents and driver’s license. Contractor personnel must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

2.6.13: Minimum Wages: Contractor’s employees must be treated and paid in accordance with local labor laws.

2.6.14: Training: Drivers shall be trained as to proper (meaning: safely and to US Army standards) loading, securing and transporting of designated equipment, vehicles, containers, pallets and other cargo (The contractor must provide a driver training plan with minimum acceptable standards as agreed upon with the

U.S. Army, and a completion certificate that will be provided electronically to the contracting officer as a file copy for each driver). The training plan is due to the Contracting Officer 30 days after contract award. The army may provide assistance in training upon request; however, the responsibility rests with the contractor (Annex C).

2.6.15: Licenses/Passes: All vehicles/equipment/drivers shall have all required licenses, documents and permits to allow for its legal operation in the designated country of contract operations, including all ports, airports and border crossings, base camps and FOBs. Contractors or trucks with 15 or less days remaining before badge expiration shall not cross the border leaving Kuwait or requisite country. Additionally, passes/badges are required for access to all camps in the designated country of operations. Procedures for base access are contained within Annex B and C. If operations in the AOR change and contractor personnel are required to travel to other countries the licensing and pass issues will be addressed and the contractor will be given adequate notice to prepare.

2.6.16: Communications in the Theater of Operations: Communications from contractor to contractor’s assets within the Theater of Operations is the responsibility of the contractor. In-Transit Visbility (ITV) is the primary means of tracking and reporting assets in the Theater of Operations. Alternate means of tracking and reporting assets are acceptable but are only identified as secondary or alternate solutions to be used in conjunction with ITV. Reference paragraph

4.12.01 for ITV specifications.Cellular and satellite phones, radios, global positioning systems, and the like are adequate means of tracking assets in the Theater of Operations only and should be considered by the contractor to meet reporting performance requirements.

2.6.17: Communications in Hostile Countries: Communications while in Government escorted convoys will be coordinated with the USG. At no time will a Government escorted convoy have mobile communications equipment in a contracted truck asset, unless it is a one way communication device approved by the USG for ITV purposes only.

2.6.18: Emergency Points of Contact: The contractor shall provide the contracting officer a roster with names and phone numbers for operations personnel. The personnel identified on the roster must be available by phone 24 hours per day, 365 days per year (366 during any leap year) and authorized by the contractor to make decisions during crisis on behalf of the contractor.

Individuals identified on the roster must speak English fluently. The contractor shall respond, as required by the ACO, within one hour from the time of notification.

2.6.19: Location(s):

The contractor shall have an established site for conducting maintenance, dispatch and refit procedures for equipment and personnel within 60Kms of Camp Arifjan or other pre-determined site (to be coordinated with and approved by the USG).

2.6.20: Government Responsibilities: For movements that do not require host nation or other country coordination, Tthe COR or tasking authority will provide 8-hour notification for planned, routine missions and 2-hours for emergency essential missions. The USG will take all necessary steps to minimize the number of emergency essential missions. For movements requiring host nation or border crossing approvals, the COR or tasking authority will provide sufficient notification to meet to meet TMR requirements. Typical notice for these situation is xx between 14 and 21 days, but may vary based on mission requirements.

2.6.21: Insurance: The contractor shall carry insurance to cover the cost for replacement or repair of equipment lost, stolen or damaged through accidents (due to driver fault), criminal acts (excluding hijacking while on a Ggovernment convoy) and natural acts (commonly called acts of God per the FAR). This includes insurance for all employees in the event of injury or death during the performance of this service. The minimum life insurance per driver is 10,000 KWD. The Government is not liable for claims generating from any of the above.

Additional standards are covered in FAR Section 52.247-21 (a) through (d).

2.6.22: Life Support: The contractor shall establish and maintain adequate and clean working conditions for contractor personnel. The contractor shall provide its own utilities and facilities as necessary at its fixed site, which are compliant with host nation laws and regulations. The contractor is required to provide a plan to the Ggovernment that details the supplies that drivers will be given to sustain themselves during missions. The training plan is due to the Contracting Officer 30 days after contract award. Missions may range from four days up to as many as 28 days depending on location. The planning factor should be 15 days rations at the beginning of the mission outside of Kuwait. This plan must be approved by the USG for suitability and may require changes based on the season and weather vs. life support requirements.

2.6.23: Remedies: The contractor will re-perform any work it has not completed, which is attributed to the contractor’s actions, at no additional cost to the Government. If tasks cannot be repeated due to circumstances then deductions will be assessed. The contractor must have all his its equipment ready / available at the designated spot time for tasking or in use on approved missions every day, or be within the allotted time frame for repair / replacement of that equipment or that equipment will not be paid for that day. The daily rate is the contractor’s price of renting that equipment and operator for one day. The deduction will be subtracted from the contractor’s invoice and recorded against past performance. DoDI 3020.37 is utilized in this contract and incorporated by reference.

Failure to meet monthly and quarterly minimum acceptable performance measures will result in the adjustment or reduction of missions assigned until the issues have been resolved and acceptable performance has been maintained for two consecutive quarters. See Annex L.

2.6.24: Prohibitions: Contractor personnel are prohibited from carrying firearms or other types of weapons without the express written consent of the combatant commander and contracting officer. Contractor personnel (U.S. Mail Mission Drivers) are prohibited from carrying portable electronic communication devices such as cell phones, digital messaging systems and radios while under Government escort without express written consent from the Ccontracting oOfficer. Photographs of military operations, to include contractor convoys under Army contract, personnel, bases and camps are strictly prohibited. Violations of these prohibitions may result in arrest, equipment confiscation, and/or employee removal from performance without prejudice.

2.6.25: Invoices: The contractor shall submit all receiving reports and invoices through Wide Area Workflow monthly by the calendar month unless otherwise directed by the PCO or ACO.

2.6.26: Administrative Personnel: Operations at the contractor owned facilities will employ English speaking personnel. If the personnel are foreign nationals or foreign contracted workers, they will have a level of competency that they can read, write and converse fluently with USG Soldiers and designated representatives without the aid of an interpreter. Fluency level will be that of California High School Graduate, Annex D, level 9-12..

2.6.27. Cargo Responsibilities: The USG/3rd Party Contractors will load trucks/trailers at point of origin and download trucks/trailers at destination, unless otherwise specified within the task order competition/task order. It is the Heavy Lift Contractor’s responsibility to properly secure loads for transport in accordance with (IAW) PAM 55-20. The Contractor shall be financially liable for cargo loss, pilferage, or damage incurred due to improperly securing cargo loads, negligent or improper driving by the operator, improperly handling cargo, or unauthorized trans-loading or cross-loading of cargo. If required, for CLIN 00029 Series, tarps will be provided and installed by the contractor to cover specific cargoes at the request of the USG.

2.7: Driver Health: Potential loss of Life, Limb and Eyesight due to mission operations will be immediately treated by U.S. or Coalition forces (Whichever is tasked for coverage of the Area of Operation) as part of the agreement for operations in a hostile environment. Routine health issues (flu, fever etc.) that occur during the mission will be addressed by the CCR, and an “over the counter” first aid kit (Annex E) will be carried by the CCR with items that will aid the drivers to continue to perform until the symptoms become too severe to continue the mission and require replacement. Drivers becoming incapable of performing the mission may at the Convoy Commanders request, see a medic at the FOB to determine if the driver requires hospitalization or can safely move out of theater to receive local care with the contractor or its designated representative.

2.8: Personal Protective Equipment: Contractor is required to provide personal safety items to their drivers to reduce the amount of injuries that may be sustained while operating in Iraq and Kuwaitcomply with local labor laws and industry safety standards. The items provided will be effective for use in the operational environment and will be reviewed by the government and consist of a minimum: protective lenses, proper footwear and reflective vest (Annex F).

2.9: Contractor Manpower Reporting (CMR):

The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the contractor will report ALL contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The contractor is required to completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address:

http://www.ecmra.mil

The required information includes:

1. Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Technical Representative; Contract number, including task and delivery order number;

2. Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period;

3. Contractor name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of contractor employee entering data;

4. Estimated direct labor hours (including sub-contractors);

5. Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub-contractors);

6. Total payments (including sub-contractors);

7. Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each sub-contractor if different);

8. Estimated data collection cost;

9. Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information);

10. Locations where contractor and sub-contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website);

11. Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and

12. Number of contractor, and sub-contractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country).

As part of its submission, the contractor will also provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement in conjunction with the PoP. Contractors may use a direct XML data transfer to the database server or fill in the fields on the website. The XML direct transfer is a format for transferring files from a contractor's systems to the secure web site without the need for separate data entries for each required data element at the web site. The specific formats for the XML direct transfer may be downloaded from the web site.

2.10: Specific Requirements: The contractor shall have no more than 90120 days from contract award date to provide all the deployed American Citizen positions identified in this PWS, on the ground and processed through Continental United States (CONUS) Redeployment Center (CRC) at Fort Benning and individual Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) as required. (See, generally http://www.armyg1.army.mil/militarypersonnel/policy.asphttp://www.armyg1.army.mil/militarypersonnel/ policy.asp and https://www.bliss.army.mil/CRC/index.html, et al).

2.11: Personnel Recovery Training: The Contractor shall comply with current DoOD, Department of the Army (DA) training guidance found in DoOD Directive

2310.2 Personnel Recovery, DA Policy AR 350.1. This is mandatory pre-deployment theater entrance training and certification for all at-risk personnel performing authorized DoOD missions. The Contractor will certify compliance with all personnel recovery requirements for all U.S. national contractor personnel deployed or deploying to all overseas Combatant Commands (COCOM). Citizens of countries other than the United States are not required to conduct this training.

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

(GFE)

3.1: General: The USG will not provide any facilities, equipment, materials, and/or services for this contract other than specifically stated elsewhere in this PWS. All contractor requirements for space and organic property storage or site set up will be coordinated through the USG. GFE will be discussed on an individual item requirement, and shall be coordinated with the appropriate USG representative prior to deploying or providing access to.

3.2: Security: The US military will provide security for all convoys entering into a hostile country, unless otherwise indicated by task order. Security will be determined to be either ARCENT designated Soldiers or private security as designated by the USG. HL8 contractors shall provide line haul security for task orders awarded for performance in and around Iraq. In doing so, contractors shall be compliant with the following:

3.23: Loading, Unloading: Trucks/vehicles will be loaded and unloaded by the Ggovernment and/or a third party contractor, unless otherwise specified by task order competition/task order. Drivers will be a safe distance away from the trucks as they are being loaded. Drivers are not responsible for assisting in the loading or unloading of vehicles, unless otherwise specified by task order competition/task order.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4.1: General: Except for those items specifically stated to be Will be in compliance with Unless specified, assets shall be in compliance with the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) descriptions; USG reserves the right to refuse vehicles at its discretion. USG designate personnel can refuse delivery.

Equipment audits will focus on USG personnel conveyors (busses) furnished in Part 3 or specifically stated elsewhere in this PWS, the contractor shall furnish everything required to perform everything specified in this PWS.

4.2: Minimum Vehicle Standards: All vehicles must shall meet or exceed the vehicle safety inspection and registration requirements of the country in which the vehicle is registered. The following are minimum standards that the vehicles must meet for acceptance under this contract. These The following items are the basiswill be utilized for the acceptance inspection criteria.

4.2.1: Steering system: The steering wheel shall be secure and must not have any spokes cracked through or missing. The steering column must be securely fastened. Universal joints shall not be worn, faulty or repaired by welding. The steering gear box shall not have loose or missing mounting bolts or cracks in the gear box mounting brackets. The pitman arm on the steering gear output shaft shall not be loose. Steering wheel shall turn freely through the limit of travel in both directions. All components of a power steering system must be in operating condition. No parts shall be loose or broken. Belts shall not be frayed, cracked or slipping. The power steering system shall not be leaking.

4.2.2: Windshield/Wipers: The windshield washer system shall be operational.

Windshield shall be free from breaks, cracks or defects and either tempered safety glass or coated with mylar film that would make operation of the vehicle safe; that the view of the driver is not obscured and the windshield wipers are operational and wiper blades are in serviceable condition. Defroster must be operative when conditions require.

4.2.3: Warning equipment: Equipment must include two bi-directional emergency reflective triangles or other suitable commercial vehicle hazard marking device. Flame producing devices such as flares are prohibited.

4.2.14: Fire Extinguisher: Each vehicle shall have two (2) operational 10- pound (or equivalent) fire extinguishers with an underwriters laboratory (or equivalent) rating of 10 BC or more.

4.2.5: Electrical wiring: Electrical wiring must be clean and properly secured.

Insulation must not be frayed, cracked or otherwise in poor condition. There shall be no un-insulated wires, improper splices or connections. Wires and electrical fixtures inside the cargo area must be protected from the lading.

4.2.6: Lights and Reflectors: (head, tail turn signal, brake, clearance, marker and identification lights, emergency flashers). Inspect to see that all lighting devices and reflectors required are operable, of proper color, in good working order without cracks or breaks, and properly mounted. High/ Low beam switch must be operative. Emergency Flashers must be operative on both the front and rear of vehicle.

4.2.7: Fuel System: Fuel tank and lines are in serviceable condition, free from leaks, or evidence of leakage and securely mounted. Fuel tank filler cap is not missing. Cap may not have defective gasket or plugged vent. Filler necks are in completely serviceable condition and not leaking at joints.

4.2.8: Exhaust system: Exhaust system shall discharge to the atmosphere at a location to the rear of the cab or if the exhaust projects above the cab, at a location near the rear of the cab. Exhaust system shall not be leaking at a point forward of or directly below the driver compartment. No part of the exhaust system shall be located where it will burn, char or damage electrical wiring, fuel system or any other part of the vehicle. No part of the exhaust system shall be temporarily repaired with wrap or patches.

4.2.9: Brake systems: (to include hand brakes, parking brakes and low air warning devices), Brakes must be fully operational and properly adjusted without audible air leaks around air brake components and air lines. Hydraulic brake system must be without fluid leaks, cracked or damaged lines. Parking brake will be fully operational and properly adjusted. Low air warning devices must be operative.

4.2.10: Suspension: Must not be misaligned, shifted or with cracked springs, loosened shackles, missing bolts, spring hangers unsecured at frame and cracked or loose U-bolts. Deficient or leaking shock absorbers are not allowed.

4.2.11: Coupling Devices (Inspect without uncoupling): Fifth wheels: May not have unsecured mounting to frame or any missing or damaged parts. Any visible space between upper and lower fifth wheel plates is not allowed. The locking jaws are around the shank and not the head of the kingpin. The release lever and safety devices must be properly seated. There will not be any unsecured mounting, cracks, missing or ineffective fasteners. Welded repairs to pintle hooks are prohibited. Safety devices (chains, hooks, cables) must be in serviceable condition and properly attached.

4.2.12: Cargo space: Cargo space must be clean and free from exposed bolts, nuts, screw, nails or inwardly projecting parts that could damage the lading. Floor is tight and free from holes. Floor shall be clean and not be permeated with oil or other substances. Welds or repairs to the frame must meet manufacturers’ specifications for lading limits.

4.2.13: Landing Gear: Landing gear and assembly must be in serviceable condition, correctly assembled, adequately lubricated and properly mounted.

4.2.14: Tires, wheels and rims: Tires will be properly inflated. Flat or leaking tires are unacceptable. Tires shall be free from cuts, bruises, breaks and blisters.

Tires with cuts that extend into the cord body are unacceptable. Thread depth shall not be less than: 4/32 inches for tires on a steering axle of a power unit, and 2/32 inches for all other tires. Mixing bias and radial on the steering axle is prohibited. Wheels and rims will be free from cracks, unseated locking rings, broken, loose, damaged or missing lug nuts or elongated stud holes. Tire fill valve stem shall not leak and will have a dust preventative cap. Spare tires: two

(2) required for drive/trailer tires, one (1) for steering. Wheels and rims shall be the appropriate factory specification for the axle placement on the vehicle and the maximum weight limit that they are required to carry at each axle. All tools and equipment required to change tires will be present with the vehicle at all times and secured in a manner that the driver can easily access them and prevents pilferage.

4.2.15: Tailgate / doors all hinges must be tight in body without broken latches and must have functional safety chains. Doors must close securely and have a system that allows it to be locked from the outside. All doors on the cab must have functional locks and if available a high security door locking system should be used to improve driver safety during convoy operations.

4.2.216: Organic (Self) Recovery- Each Convoy in a hostile country will have at a minimum, one set of jumper cables that will work on each type of contract vehicle provided. Each convoy will carry a minimum of two fully functional tow bars and shackles (attached to or carried with the tow bar) for each type of vehicle or shackle securing location. Tow bars are required at the discretion of the USG, currently only required for Iraq missions to tow the asset into a safe zone to be determined by the CCR. Organic recovery will only be used at the request of the Convoy Commander and in accordance with approved TTPs and mission requirements. All drivers and CCRs will be responsible for the knowledge of how to properly use the equipment for self-recovery. Self-recovery is the preferred method of recovery, but will only take place when the conditions are safe enough to do so, and only when the broken vehicle is capable of being self-recovered (not requiring a specifically built tow vehicle), and at the Convoy Commanders discretion. This does not include the services provided by the third party recovery assets as referenced in this contract.

4.2.3: Medical Safety KitMedical Safety Kit. The medical safety kit shall be an industry standard commercial vehicle first aid kit.

The medical kit shall be an industry standard commercial vehicle first aid kit.

4.3: Requirement Descriptions: The following descriptions detail the minimum requirements of each CLIN listed for this contract. All equipment must be manufacturer rated to propel, carry and secure the appropriate types and quantities of cargo per the appropriate army or civilian regulations referenced in this work statement. All tractors and trailers will be able to reach and maintain the maximum legal limit as per the host country laws with load. All tractors and trailers will have the capability to carry loads at a reduced speed over unimproved terrain. Unimproved roads are considered paths traveled that have not been professionally improved by grading, rolling, oiling or other generally accepted engineered means of improving a surface for vehicle travel. MSRs in the Theater of Operation are considered to be improved roads with exception of the places to cross or otherwise travel to reach a FOB; at which time road speeds will be reduced and remain within the required limits of the contract requirements. In the event that the road conditions change, the appropriate speed will be adjusted and will match PWS specified vehicle capabilities and safety standards; defined by the TTPs and CCR involvement with the Convoy Commander during the convoy briefings and updates. All reference to a “system” is inclusive of tractor, trailer and driver unless otherwise specified.

Trailers must have tie down points and proper devices to secure cargo in accordance with government tie down standards. The minimum number of functional tie down points on each side of the trailer will be no less than 8 for Flat Bed trailers and 6 for HETs. In addition to the below, further asset specification requirements are outlined within Attachment 0005, Section B CLIN Descriptions.

4.3.1: Flatbed Trucks

4.3.1.1 Flatbed Truck Systems: The contractor shall provide tractors and flatbed trailers with a minimum 34 ton trailer capacity, 4 X 2 tractors, capable of transporting two twenty foot containers at once.