A03-PWS_20211207 (With Track).docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Camp Darby Bus Contract for International School of Florence and Canadian School of Florence

United States Army Garrison Italy

8 November7 December 2021

Part 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Contractor shall provide all labor, management, vehicles, supplies, supervision, and other items or services to perform transportation services for Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Non-DoDD Schools Program (NDSP) high school students attending Florence area local national high schools. The service must respect all U.S. and Host Nation (HN) safety and mandatory requirements, also IAW Quality Standards UNI EN ISO 9001: 2008, and IAW road safety standards ISO 39001:2012 and subsequent update. The NDSP is a federally funded schooling option for students with no U.S. or DoDEA schools system. NDSP provides funding through a stipend system at the Department of State established rate. DoDEA is committed to ensuring that all school-aged children of military families are provided a world-class education that prepares them for post-secondary education and/or career success and to be leading contributors in their communities as well as in our 21st century globalized society.

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

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: This is a non-personal service contract to provide Livorno Student Transportation to local Florence High Schools. The purpose of the contract is to provide transportation services to DoODEA non-DODDs School Program (NDSP) authorized schools in Florence, Italy. Transportation services for students must be completed in the safest and most efficient manner possible. The military force structure may change to increase or decrease in personnel, which in turn, may increase or decrease ridership, and routes within the operating area.

The contractor shall provide transportation for up to 20 students. The contractor shall pay the Zona Traffico Limitato (ZTL) fee negotiated by the Government. See procedure below:

· This is the procedure to obtain a discount on the daily fee to access Florence city center. The lowest price is 50 euros per year, but the final price will depend on the length of the bus the service provider is going to use. The name of the pass is “AR”.

· The Bus Company must shall sent an official e-mail to the Comune of Florence POC giving the following information:

· Declaration of what the busses will do inside the city center (School Bus service) and where the busses will go (locations)

· Vehicles identification data and their length

· Provide a Bus Company Point of Contact with telephone number and e-mail address

· POC: Comune of Florence Dott. Franco CHECCUCCI tel. +39 320 4214321; email HYPERLINK "mailto:franco.checcucci@comune.fi.it" franco.checcucci@comune.fi.it

· The price to access Florence city center depends on the “environmental category” (tariff can be found on their web-site www.serviziallastrada.it.) and varies from 60 Euro (Euro 6) to Euro 145.00 (Euro 3). Registration is required.

· The name of the pass is “R”.

· The price cited above is for one plate (one bus). The Contractor shall determine the number of plates they want to register in order to support the service without interruptions and provide justification. Note: The Florence city entrance pass received can only be used for the purposes described within the scope of the contract. Any other use of the pass outside the scope of the contract is a violation.

· Please visit the website for more details.

· Release of authorization may take 48 hours.

· POC: ZTL – Servizi alla strada: Ms. Cristina Cerrato, phone: 055-44040230; email c.cerrato@serviziallastrada.it

1.2 Background: The contractor shall provide all personnel and necessary resources including buses, drivers, supervisors, services, supplies, and equipment, to include communication with the Contract Officer Representative (COR) necessary to perform safe school bus transportation services to those students enrolled the NDSP approved Florence Schools. This service may require specialized equipment including, but not limited to, special or adapted buses, lifts and ramps for students with a disabilities. Contracted services must be in compliance with all of the federal, state, Department of DefenseDoD or Host NationHN requirements for student transportation.

1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall provide non-personal services, safe bus transportation between Camp Darby, Pisa, Italy, and designated NDSP approved sSchools located in Florence, Italy, within established pick-up and drop-off times, dates, and locations identified in this PWS. The contractor shall provide all personnel and necessary resources including buses, drivers, supervisors, services, supplies, and equipment, to include communication with the COR necessary to perform school transportation services to those students enrolled the NDSP approved Florence Schools. The Contractor shall perform to the standards and acceptable quality levels identified in this PWS and associated contract documents.

1.4 Objectives: The contractor shall provide daily commute student transportation.

1.5 General Information:

1.5.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain a QCP to ensure services are performed in accordance with (IAW) this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor's QCP is the means by which it assures that the work provided complies with the requirements of the contract.

The Contractor’s Proposed QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) through the Contracting Officer’s Representative OR (COR) for review within Ten (10) days, after date of contract award (Deliverable A.001).

The Government will review and either notify the Contractor in writing of acceptance of the plan or return their comments to the Contractor within Ten (10) days. If the Government has provided comments, the Contractor shall then have Three (3) days to submit a Final QCP. After receipt of the Final QCP, the Contractor may receive the Contracting Officer’sKO’s acceptance in writing. Any proposed changes to the accepted QCP are required to be resubmitted for acceptance by the Contracting OfficerKO no later than (NLT) Thirty (30) days prior to the anticipated change and before implementation by the Contractor. The timeline noted above will apply for review and acceptance for proposed changes. At a minimum, the QCP must include and answer the following to be acceptable:

a. A chart showing the organizational structure and lines of authority, the names, qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and classification of each member of the Contractor's Quality Control Team.

b. How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure that performance complies with all deliverables (etc. timelines, deadlines, and goals).

c. How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure that performance complies with all specifications and requirements of the contract, including clauses.

d. How the Contractor will identify, investigate, and correct any non-conforming performance and prevent similar deficiencies in the future.

e. How the Contractor will file and save all Quality Control related documents for the life of the contract plus Five (5) years.

f. How will the Contractor ensure anti-terrorism and force protection compliance during transportation and non-usage of transportation vehicles.

1.6.1.1 RESERVED

1.6.1.2 The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might affect the performance within 20 minutes of identifying an issue affecting a service delay. Verbal reports shall be followed up by written reports NLT noon 1200 the following day.

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

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The following provides information on recognized holidays for the purpose of the PWS. If submittal of any documentation (e.g. deliverables, submittals, etc.) deadlines fall on a holiday, the closest work day prior to the holiday will apply as the deadline for submittal.

1.6.3.1 U.S. Holidays: Work shall be performed on U.S. holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting OfficerKO. When a U.S holiday occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday, the holiday is not observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday, respectively.

1.6.3.2 Host Nation Holidays: Work shall NOT be performed on local Host Nation holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting OfficerKO.

** Schools are likely closed on these days but not guaranteed.

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

1.6.4.1 Government Facility Office Hours: The Government facility office hours are 0700 to 1700, Monday through Friday, except U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.6.3.1 above, or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.6.4.2 Government Facility Operating Hours: Camp Darby access hours for bussing occurs between the hours of 0500 to and 1800, hours Monday through Friday. Camp Darby is open for operations during the recognized U.S. Holidays and Italian Holidays identified in paragraphs 1.6.3.1 and 1.6.3.2 above. Access to Camp Darby may might be limited due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed closings and will be communicated by the Contracting OfficerKO to the Contractor.

1.6.4.3 Contractor Support Hours: The Contractor shall provide support between the hours of 0500 to 1800, on the designated days Monday through Friday whether the Camp Darby is open or closed during local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings unless otherwise directed by the Contracting OfficerKO to the Contractor. The contractor may on occasion, be requested to adjust work hours and drop- off/pick- up locations. The Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when Camp Darby or the designated sSchools are not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.4.3.1 Contractor Work Plan: RESERVED

1.6.5 Training Holidays: RESERVED

1.6.5.1 School Breaks: Both International School of Florence (ISF) and Canadian School of Florence (CSF) periodically conduct school breaks at which time the schools are closed. The following is a projected list of school closing dates for the 2021-2022 school year. Individual dates may shift each year.

12 - 13 October (ISF Only) Canadian School in session 28 October - 1 November (ISF Only) Canadian School in session 2 November (ISF Only) Canadian School in session 20 December - 7 January (both Schools) 8 - 9 February (ISF Only) Canadian School in session 19 - 27 February (ISF Only) Canadian School in session 24 February - 1 March (Canadian School Only) ISF in Session 14 April (Canadian School Only) ISF in session 15 - 20 April (both Schools) 21 - 22 April (ISF Only) Canadian School in session 17 June Last day of school (Both Schools)

1.6.6 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed throughout Camp Darby located in Pisa, Italy, and travel to and from two primary locations in Florence Italy:; International School of Florence (ISF), and Canadian School of Florence (CSF). The contractor may on occasion, be requested to adjust work hours and drop- off/pick- up locations to support normal school day events.

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

1.7.1 Security Program: RESERVED

1.7.2 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: RESERVED

1.7.3 Installation Access: Access to U.S. installations and controlled areas is limited to personnel who meet security criteria and are authorized by Host Nation law to work in that country. Failure to submit required information/data and obtain required documentation or clearances in accordance with Army in Europe (AE) Regulation 190-16 (AE Reg 190-16) Installation Access Control or (AE) Regulation 604-1 for Italy specific contracts, will be grounds for denying access to U.S. installations and controlled areas. The Contractor shall ensure that any subcontractors used in performance of this contract complies with these requirements and that all employees, of both the Contractor and any subcontractor utilized by the Contractor, are made aware of and comply with these requirements. Should anything in this paragraph conflict with AE Reg 190-16 or (AE) Regulation 604-1, the regulation takes precedent.

The Contractor shall be aware of and comply with the requirements associated with Installation Access Control. The Government is not liable for any costs associated with performance delays due solely to a firm’s failure to comply with Installation Access Control System (IACS) processing requirements.

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation provost marshal office, director of emergency services, or security office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identification verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA, and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

AE Reg 190-16 can be found on the following website: HYPERLINK "https://media.defense.gov/2017/Apr/27/2001921546/-1/-1/0/AER190-16.pdf" https://media.defense.gov/2017/Apr/27/2001921546/-1/-1/0/AER190-16.pdf

1.7.3.1 The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer, via the COR, a list of personnel with the following documents within three (3) calendar days after contract award (Deliverable A.002) for allowing the Pass & Badge office to issue an Installation Pass:

ID Card UNILAV or Professional Employee Record Contract number and termination date Work Permit and Proof of Residence (Foreign Employees) Prior to commencement of contract performance, the Contractor shall furnish the COR in writing a list of the personnel identified for work under the contract within three (3) calendar days after contract award (Deliverable A.002) to allow the Pass & Badge office to issue an Installation Pass. The list shall contain:

A. Name and Address of each employee B. Identification Document or driving license number of each employee.

C. Copy of personnel register.

D. “Centro per l’impiego” Identification Document.

E. The contractor shall furnish a list of private and commercial vehicles with will be used in conjunction with contract work. The list shall be submitted together with the list of personnel and shall contain:

The list of personnel shall be current and available at any time upon request by the Government and submitted to the COR within five (5) days after any changes to the list ((Deliverable A.002).

1.7.3.2 The Contractor shall return the installation passes to the issuing IACS DBIDS office within ten (10) days, when the contract is completed or when a Contractor employee no longer requires access (Deliverable A.003).

1.7.3.3 Upon termination or cancellation of this contract, the Contractor shall collect all outstanding installation access passes and return them to the issuing office within ten (10) days (Deliverable A.004).

1.7.3.4 Common Access Cards (CAC): RESERVED

1.7.3.4.1 RESERVED

1.7.4 Background Checks: Army in Europe (AE) Regulation 604-1 provides guidance pertaining to background checks for U.S. and HN Contractors. Contractor shall submit the names and identifying information of all personnel performing work under this contract with a background check through the COR to the Camp Darby Carabinieri office.

1.7.4.1 U.S. Citizen: Contractors that work with or teach youth under the age of 18 years are subject to local and stateside background checks. The Requiring Activity Manager will determine the extent of background checks required. The Contractor employee may begin performance of the contract after receiving a favorable local background check. The Contractor agrees to replace the employee should results of the stateside background check, if required, be unfavorable as determined by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor’s replacement of the employee with the unfavorable background check shall be within a timeframe provided by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor shall also replace employees whose background check, during their tenure of employment, renders them with an unfavorable local or stateside background check, as determined by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor shall forward a copy to the Contracting Officer via the COR and the Requiring Activity Manager of each favorable background check within three (3) days of receipt by the Contractor, identifying such with the appropriate contract number (Deliverable A.005). The Contractor shall forward a copy to the Contracting Officer via the COR and the Requiring Activity Manager of each unfavorable background check within three (3) days of receipt by the Contractor, identifying such with the appropriate contract number (Deliverable A.005). When the Government awards a non-personal services contract directly to an individual, the failure of the individual to provide a favorable background check would be grounds for termination.

1.7.4.2 Local Nationals and Third Country Nationals: Local National and Third Country National Contractors that work with or teach youths under the age of 18 years are subject to background checks as determined by the Requiring Activity Manager. Forwarding correspondence from the Contractors shall identify the associated contract number. Local Nationals and Third Country Nationals agree to the same employee termination provisions as stated for U.S. Citizens (see paragraph 1.7.4.1 above, in particular, same requirements to replace the employee (and within timeframe noted) when results of background check are unfavorable).

1.7.5 Physical Security: The Contractor shall safeguard all Government information e.g. rider information, security procedures, schedule or drop- off/pickup- location, etc. The Contractor shall ensure Physical sSecurity of each bus used for transporting students to and from the locations outlined in thise PWS.

1.7.5.1 Vehicles Wwhen not in use, vehicles shall be are parked in the designated area and secured by engaging the installed locking mechanisms. If the vehicle is parked outside of the designated area at any time or in a location on the local economy, the vehicle will be secured by engaging the door locking mechanisms when unattended.

1.7.5.2 In the event the bus is left unattended at any time in a location other than Camp Darby, the Contractor will perform a thorough search of the vehicle for any suspicions devices, alterations or packages must be conducted prior to use. The search will include the interior, exterior, and undercarriage. If any suspicious alteration, package, or device is discovered, the bus shall not be moved until cleared by Military Police or other Law Enforcement authorities.

1.7.6 Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: According to AR 530-1, new contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days after they report for duty. All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. The bus drivers will not provide information pertaining to mission, routes or passengers outside those individuals with a need-to-know. Government or company issued badges shall not be worn outside designated work times or when not performing functions related to the bus mission.

1.8 Key Control: RESERVED

1.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5. The Contracting OfficerKO, 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 shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.9.1 The Contractor shall attend, participate in, and furnish input to scheduled and unscheduled meetings, conferences, and briefings that relate to the functions and services herein as required by the Government to provide effective communication and impart necessary information. The Contract Manager or designated representative shall attend meetings as requested by the Government. Meeting attendees shall at times include Contractor managerial, supervisory, and other personnel knowledgeable of the subject matter. Meetings may start or end outside of regular duty hours.

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

1.11 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: Driver’s Manager, Drivers Coordinator, Bus Drivers. The Contractor shall provide a Program/Contract Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an Alternate Program/Contract Manager, who shall act for the Contractor when the Program/Contract Manager is absent, shall be provided in writing to the Contracting Officer no later than five (5) days after contract award (Deliverable A.006). The Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Contract Manager or Alternate Contract Manager shall be available during normal duty hours Monday to Friday in order to coordination non-emergency information. The Contract Manager or Alternate Contract Manager shall be available with 4 hours of contract bus start time in order to relay emergency information such as inclement weather or non-schedule school closure.

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

1.12.1 Student Pick Up and Drop Off Locations:

1.12.1.1 Morning Pick- Up: Camp Darby Installation, internal PX parking lot at 6:10 0610 for departure at 6:150615.

1.12.1.2 Morning Drop- Off: The contractor disembarks students Monday through Friday at Via Pietro Tacca at between 0730--0745 hours for an ISF school start time of 0815 hours. On Mondays and Tuesdays, the bus then proceeds to Palestra Olympus, Via di Ripoli, 88 to disembark ISF physical education students by NLT 0825 hours. The bus then proceeds from either of these locations to the city bus stop at Viale Antonio Gramsci Donatello FL_058 to disembark CSF students for a 0830 hours start time. Contractor to coordinate with the COR to understand the EXACT locations for students to disembark in Florence.

1.12.1.3 Afternoon Pick Up: The contractor positions the bus at Via Pietro Tacca no later thanNLT 1445 hours for ISF student pickup Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for a departure to CSF. On Tuesdays the contractor shall position the bus at Via Pietro Tacca no later thanNLT 1400 hours and be ready to depart for the CSF no later thanNLT 1430 hours. Note: the bus cannot park for a lengthy period at the city bus stop used by the CSF so departure time should will be no earlier than 1520 hours. The contractor may flex departure time no more than five (5) minutes to allow for students running late. The bus proceeds from ISF to the bus stop at Viale Antonio Gramsci Donatello FL_058 to pick up students at 1530 hours. The ISF School occasionally has early closure days not reflected on the current school calendar (11:15-12:00). The COR will contact the contractor as soon as the days are known. Contractor to coordinate with the COR to understand the EXACT locations for student bus pick up at both schools.

1.12.1.4 Afternoon Drop Off: The Contractor drops students disembarks students at Camp Darby, AAFES Parking Lot at the end of each school dayno later thanNLT 1700 hours,. at the end of each school day.

1.12.2 Contractor Identification Badges: Contractor personnel shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges IAW Contractor Identification (AE Reg. 27-715). The Contractor (to include subcontractors) shall provide each of their employees an easily readable identification badge. The badge must include the employee’s name, the contractor’s company name, the functional area of assignment, and a recent color photograph of the employee. Companies with U.S. Government contracts will require their employees to wear these badges visibly when performing work for the US Government. The Contractor shall collect all ID Badges upon completion of the contract or termination of employee.

1.13 Contractor Travel: RESERVED

1.14 Other Direct Costs (ODCs): RESERVED

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

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

The use of propaganda violates DoD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines stated at http://www.defenseimagery.mil/products/dodimagery/commercialuse.html The Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any marketing tools to include its company website.

All contractor employees with access to a Government information system must be registered in the Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) at commencement of services, and must successfully complete DOD information assurance awareness training before access to the information system and then annually thereafter.

All contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees must complete DOD information assurance awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DOD and Army training requirements in DODD 8570.01, DOD 8570.01-M, and AR 25-2 within 6 months after being employed.

According to DFARS 252.239.7001, DOD 8570.01-M, and AR 25-2, contractor employees supporting IA/IT functions will be appropriately certified on contract award. The baseline certification as stipulated in DOD 8570.01-M must be completed on contract award.

1.17 Non-Disclosure Statements: The Contractor shall provide signed non-disclosure agreements to the Government no later than three (3) days (Deliverable A.007) prior to commencement of work under the contract. Disclosure of information by Contractor personnel may result in Contractor personnel removal from performance under this contract.

1.18 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): RESERVED.

1.19 Phase In /Phase Out Period: RESERVED

1.20 Safety: The Contractor shall be aware of local safety requirements and ensure that all reasonable efforts are made to protect all persons from harm and U.S. Government property from damage. The Contractor shall comply with all requirements enforced by Safety Law 81/2008.

1.20.1 Host Nation Safety Laws and Regulations: The Contractor shall should review the following documents provided by the Contract COR through the RCO: 1. Single document for assessment of interferential risks (Documento Unico di Valutazione dei rischi da Interferenze) (D.U.V.R.I.); 2. The Standard Operating Procedure - Emergency plan for the evacuation of injured people for USAG Italy DMC (procedura operative - Piano di Pronto Intervento per l’avacuazione delle persone infortunate per la comunita’ USAG Italy DMC; 3. Hazard General List (Documento Generale Relativo ai Rischi Conosciuti per le Aree di Camp Darby). The contractor shall furnish all equipment and safety clouting to protect workers during all work phases. As per D.Lgs n.81/2008 requirements, the contractor shall provide to the COR the following documents:

· Copy of DVR before starting with any work under this contract;

· C.C.I.A.A. Certificate;

· Declaration which attests the use of equipment and tools “CE” marked, included their list;

· List of PPEs/DPI provided to the workers;

· Fitness for duty (for each operator employed);

· DURC;

· Copy of owner’s certification about “Dichiarazione di non essere oggetto di provvedimenti di sospensione o interdittivi di cui all’art.14 del D.Lgs n.81-2008”.

Additionally, the Contractor shall provide copies of the required maintenance/tests/checks/certifications of all the utilized equipment, including, but not limited to, buses, special or adapted buses, lifts and ramps for students with a disabilities.

1.20.1.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Safety: In the event the bus is left unattended overnight in a location other than Camp Darby, a thorough search of the vehicle for any suspicions devices, alterations or packages must be conducted prior to use. The search will include the interior, exterior and undercarriage. If any suspicious alteration, package or device is discovered, the bus is not to be moved until cleared by military police or other law enforcement authorities.

1.20.1.2 RESERVED

1.20.1.3 RESERVED

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

1.21.1 Environmental Compliance Plan and Program: All Contract vehicles must respect latest environmental vehicles standards required by HN Environmental, Transportation, and Safety laws etc.

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

1.22.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract, shall complete AT Level I Training within ten (10) days (Deliverable A.008) after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or five 5 days after employment of new personnel. Contractor personnel travelling overseas shall complete area of responsibility (AOR) specific AT awareness training for U.S. based Contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion (Deliverable A.008) for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR (or to the Contracting Officer, if a COR is not assigned) within five (5) Days after completion of this training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil. Contractor personnel shall complete refresher training (Deliverable A.008) every twelve (12) months except AOR specific AT Level I training which shall be completed as required by local AT policies.

If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR who will contact the local AT Officer at their assigned location for classroom training. Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the AT Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within five (5) days after completion of the training (Deliverable A.008).

1.22.2 OPSEC Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, shall complete Level I OPSEC training within five (5) Days of employment under this contract (Deliverable A.009). Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within three (3) days after completion of the training (Deliverable A.009). OPSEC Level I training is available at http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html. Contractor personnel must complete refresher training every 12 months (Deliverable A.009). Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within three (3) days after completion of the training (Deliverable A.009).

If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR, who will contact the local OPSEC Officer at their assigned location for classroom training. Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the OPSEC Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within three (3) days after completion of the training (Deliverable A.009).

iWATCH/iSALUTE Training. The contractor and all associated subcontractors will brief all employees on the local iWATCH/iSALUTE program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training will be completed within 30 calendar days after the contract is awarded and within 30 calendar days after new employees commence contract performance, with the results reported to the COR within 5 calendar days after the contract is awarded.

1.22.3 RESERVED

1.22.4 Information Assurance (IA) Training:

1.22.4.1 RESERVED

1.22.4.2 RESERVED

1.22.4.3 RESERVED

1.22.5 Personally Identifiable Information (PII): RESERVED

1.23 RESERVED:

1.24 Notice to Proceed: RESERVED

1.25 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive: RESERVED

1.26 Government Property and Services: RESERVED

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

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. Definitions and Acronyms:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Government-furnished property – means property furnished to the contractor the Government and subsequently furnished to the Contractor for performance of a contract. Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to, spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government-furnished property also includes Contractor-acquired property if the Contractor-acquired property is a deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Workweek – Monday through Friday, unless otherwise specified.

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

2.3 Specific Contract Acronym

Accidents - Vehicle-related events in which a Contractor’s vehicle with student(s) on board is the cause or focus and results in property damage, however slight, or causes injury, however slight, to student(s) and/or other person(s).

Adaptive Seat Device – tools that stabilize the disabled in an optimum position.

Alternate Contracting Officer Representative (ACOR) - An individual designated in accordance with (IAW) subsection 201.602-2 of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

Actual Rider - A student who is authorized to ride a DoDEA transportation vehicle and does so on a given day.

Authorized Passengers - Individuals authorized to be transported under the contract, to include students, DoDEA officials, military/Host Nation police, security personnel, and others specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative.

Career Practicum (CP) - A job education program requiring curricular transportation services on the military installation.

Child Safety Restraint System (CSRS) - A restraining device, conforming to Host Nation laws, used to supplement a seat belt to secure a child during transportation. The age or size of a child requiring such device is normally defined by Host Nation law, but generally applies to children less than twelve years of age, or who are smaller than 150 centimeters (60 inches) in height.

Commuting Area - A geographic area that determines a student’s eligibility for transportation.

DA Form 5479-R - A formal, written documentation used to document unsatisfactory Contractor performance. The CDR requires the Contractor to explain, in writing, why performance is unsatisfactory; how performance shall be returned to satisfactory levels, and how recurrence of the problem shall be prevented in the future. Final ruling/decision shall be made by the Contracting Officer.

Contract Specialist (CS) – A Government employee working with the CO to perform a broad range of administrative duties, including preparation and processing of contractual documents, tracking funding, liaison between Contractor and Government personnel, and provision of accurate and appropriate information to the CO and other contractual parties.

Contracting Officer (KO) – A Government official assigned to the Contracting Office authorized by written warrant to enter into, administer, terminate and issue delivery orders under contracts. The CO is the only Government official authorized to obligate funding.