Amendment 0003.pdf

414TH CSB RCO ITALY SUBOFFICE LIVORNO

VIA AURELIA, EDIFICIO 5131

ZONA DEPOSITO

56128 TIRRENIA (PISA)

0011757853

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

See page 2 for details.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 43

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 29-Jul-2022

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W58D2M22Q0010

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

24-Jun-2022

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

29-Jul-2022

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414TH CSB RCO ITALY SUBOFFICE LIVORNO

VIA AURELIA, EDIFICIO 5131

ZONA DEPOSITO

56128 TIRRENIA (PISA)

W58D2M 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W58D2M22Q0010

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0003

The purpose of this amendment is to reply to the following Request for Information:

Question: I noticed the following discrepancy in the Task 8 “Landscape Report”.

- For both the Base Year and for the four years Options, the ITEMS No. 0008AB, 1008AB, 2008AB, 3008AB and 4008AB, on the pages 14, 31, 48, 65 and 82, and, in the “PWS-Part 5-

Specific Tasks”, on the page 153, the number No. 12 on the "Quantity” is specified;

- Instead, in the “PWS-Part 7-Attacment and Technical Exhibit Listing”, on the page 162 (The

Contractor shall provide the COR with copies of all landscape reports (Relazione Paessagistica) for a total of eighteen (18) reports), the number No. 18 on the "Quantity” is specified.

Please clarify if the correct number of the “Quantity” is No. 12 or No. 18.

Answer: The correct number is 12. See revised PWS dated 28 July 2022. The changes are in yellow.

Question:

As for the preparation of landscape reports, these will be drawn up by our company in accordance with the provisions of Legislative Decree 42/04 through a qualified architect and expert in the landscape field of which a specific Curriculum Vitae is provided for this task.

Answer: See revised PWS dated 28 July 2022. The changes are in yellow.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FY22 Conservation Program Support Services Contract

US Army Garrison Italy, Darby Military Community (DMC), Livorno

Revised 28 July 2022

Part 1

General Information

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

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: This is a non-personal service(s) contract to provide support to the

Environmental Natural and Cultural Resources conservation program for the Directorate of Public Works (DPW)

Environmental Division (ED) at United States Army Garrison (USAG) Italy, Darby Military Community (DMC).

1.2 Background: Reserved.

1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall provide non-personal service(s). Acting as an independent consultant and not as an agent of the US Government, the Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform services as described in the PWS. The Contractor shall perform to the standards and acceptable quality levels identified in this PWS and associated contract documents.

The final approval authority for all deliverables under this contract is the Contracting Officer (KO). The Contractor shall not deviate from any task or deliverable listed below without the consent of the KO. The nature, frequency and performance level of the listed tasks will require intense coordination and working in close proximity to the USAG

Italy Environmental Division (ED) staff. The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel to complete the tasks listed in Section 5.2, as well as all technical expertise needed to accomplish the proposed tasks (see minimum skill requirements under Section 1.11.b. and 1.11.d). The Contractor personnel shall immediately inform the Contracting

Officer Representative (COR) and the Chief ED of contractual issues.

1.4 Objectives: This Performance Work Statement (PWS) contains the requirements needed to support the environmental natural and cultural resource conservation programs for the Directorate of Public Works (DPW)

Environmental Division (ED) at United States Army Garrison (USAG) Italy Darby Military Community (DMC), Italy.

This PWS describes the tasks to be accomplished under this project. The natural and cultural resource programs typically managed by the Garrison includes but is not limited to the following: host nation law review, forest/forest nursery management, threatened and endangered species management, wetlands management, assessments of environmental impact, landscape assessments/cultural resource impacts, participation in Environmental Performance

Assessments System (EPAS) inspections, Geographic Information Systems (GIS)/map production, maintain Park

Authority document archive and mitigation tracking document(s), and participation in various briefings/meetings/subsequent report preparation.

Tasks of the PWS shall be performed on-site at the USAG Italy DMC located between the cities of Livorno and Pisa in the Tuscany region of Central Italy, situated within the Province of Pisa on the western coast of Italy. Formerly known as “USAG Livorno” the DMC project area consists of the four (4) following, separate facilities: Camp Darby

(159 acres), Livorno Training Area (LTA, 50 acres), Ammunition Storage Area (ASA, 2,093 acres), Leghorn Army

Depot (277 acres).

Contract-supplied expert shall immediately notify in writing the COR and the appropriate Garrison ED media manager of any found/detected environmental non-compliance issues; the Contract-supplied expert will also immediately notify the ED Chief of any found/detected environmental legal noncompliance issues that require management attention for its resolution, potentially controversial findings, and actions needed to prevent potential enforcement actions. The

Contractor personnel will have to travel to local areas/sites within the USAG Italy DMC. The Contractor shall provide his/her own 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 (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’s acceptance in writing. Any proposed changes to the accepted QCP are required to be resubmitted for acceptance by the Contracting Officer no later than 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 shall monitor work to ensure that performance complies with all deliverables (etc.

timelines, deadlines, and goals).

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

d. How the Contractor shall ensure all keys issued will remain controlled items (Paragraph 1.8 Key Control).

e. How the Contractor shall inventory and track maintenance of all Government Provided Equipment / Materials.

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

g. How the Contractor shall file and save all Quality Control related documents for the life of the contract plus 5 years.

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 four (4) hours and between 0800-1700 of identifying those issues. Verbal reports shall be followed up by written reports within one (1) day. (Deliverable #A.002).

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the

Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the acceptable quality levels

(performance thresholds).

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

HOLIDAY NAME DATE HOLIDAY NAME DATE

New Year’s Day January 1st M. L. King Memorial Day 3rd Monday in January

Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day last Monday in May

Juneteenth June 19th Labor Day 1st Monday in September

Independence Day July 4th Veteran’s Day November 11th

Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Christmas Day December 25th

Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in

November

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 Officer.

HOLIDAY NAME DATE HOLIDAY NAME DATE

New Year’s Day

January 1st Day of Epiphany January 6th

Easter Monday Monday after Easter Liberation Day April 25th

Labor Day May 1st Republic Day June 2nd

Saint Ranieri June 19th Assumption Day August 15th

Feast of Virgin Mary September 8th All Saints’ Day November 1st

Immaculate Conception December 8th Christmas Day December 25th

Saint Stephen’s Day December 26h

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 0800 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: Reserved

1.6.4.3 Contractor Support Hours: Reserved

1.6.4.3.1 Contractor Work Plan: Reserved

1.6.5 Training Holidays: USAREUR has historically granted military personnel training holidays as compensation for time that they spent in field training. These are typically combined with regular holiday leave schedules (for example, Christmas half days or day on day off schedules). Training holidays may affect access to military operated facilities. If scheduled work or access to facilities is required, coordination with occupants will be necessary or the work in affected facilities shall be rescheduled after the training holiday. However, announced training holidays or exodus of military personnel may provide the Contractor with an opportunity for unrestricted access to facilities and areas. The Contractor shall take full advantage of such opportunities by planning maintenance or actions that are better accomplished when such areas are vacant.

1.6.6 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed on-site at the USAG

Italy DMC located between the cities of Livorno and Pisa in the Tuscany region of Central Italy, situated within the

Province of Pisa on the western coast of Italy. Formerly known as “USAG Livorno” the DMC project area consists of the four (4) following, separate facilities: Camp Darby (159 acres), Livorno Training Area (LTA, 50 acres), Ammunition Storage Area (ASA, 2,093 acres), Leghorn Army Depot (277 acres).

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.

The Contractor shall return installation passes to the issuing IACS office when the contract is completed or when a

Contractor employee no longer requires access.

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

1/0/AER190-16.pdf

1.7.3.1 In addition, the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer, via the COR, an Initial Installation Pass Log within three (3) calendar days after contract award (Deliverable #A.003). The log must at a minimum contain the following information:

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

The log shall be updated as employees are added or removed. The Updated Installation Pass Log 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 log (Deliverable # A.004).

1.7.3.2 The Contractor shall collect the installation access passes the same day employment of an individual has expired or has been terminated and shall return them to the issuing office within three (3) days (Deliverable #A.005).

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 three (3) days (Deliverable #A.006).

1.7.3.4 Common Access Cards (CAC): The Contractor shall provide the following information: Last, First Middle

Name, Cadency Name, Personal identifier (e.g. Social Security Number, Federal Identification Number, or Tax

Identification Number), date of birth, primary email address (this email address will be used to contact the individual) to the COR with fifteen (15) calendar days after award (unless circumstances require otherwise and as directed by the

Contracting Officer) (Deliverable #A.007). The Contractor shall ensure safeguarding of Personally Identifiable

Information (PII) and comply with requirements under 1.22.5.

1.7.3.4.1 The Contractor shall provide a CAC log within the first 30 calendar days after contract award and within five (5) days after changes have been made (Deliverable #A.008) (unless circumstances require otherwise and as directed by the Contracting Officer). The COR will provide format and content for the log during the post award meeting. Note - CACs are Government property and must be accounted for.

1.7.4 Background Checks: Army in Europe (AE) Regulation 604-1 provides guidance pertaining to background checks for U.S. and Host Nation Contractors.

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.009). The Contractor shall forward a copy to the Contracting Officer via the COR and the Requiring Activity Manager of each unfavorable background check within one (1) day of receipt by the Contractor, identifying such with the appropriate contract number (Deliverable #A.010). 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.

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

1.7.4.2 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 equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured IAW the Army Physical Security Program (AR 190-13).

1.7.6 Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel. Government issued access badges shall not be worn outside designated facilities where visible to the general public.

1.8 Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys issued to the

Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The

Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control (Deliverable #A.001). Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any incidents of lost or duplicate keys to the Contracting Officer. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the Contracting Officer, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from payment due to the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the payment due to the Contractor. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the Quality Control Plan.

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 Officer, 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 Contracting Officer, a COR will be appointed and identified by letter of designation, a copy of which will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer. The designation letter states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates.

The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is not authorized to obligate the

Government. If the work is not written in the contract, the COR is not authorized to request new work. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract, perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance, maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract, issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications, monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of Government property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.11 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: Program/Contract

Manager/Alternate Program/Contract Manager, On-site personnel. 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, along with a Curriculum Vitae (CV) for each of these individuals, shall be provided in writing to the Contracting Officer no later than five (5) days after contract award (Deliverable #A.011). 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 between 0800 to 1700, and Monday through Friday except Italian Holidays. Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

a. Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager: Must demonstrate a minimum of 3 years’ experience within the past 5, working as a Program Manager.

b. On-site personnel: Contractor shall provide environmental professionals proficient in the requirements for environmental management. In order to ensure that the proposed Contract-supplied expert possess the required technical capabilities to provide the required support at the required performance level from the beginning of the performance, the Contractor shall submit a résumé at the time of proposal. The résumé shall document the person’s past experience working with Environmental Conservation Programs (natural and cultural resources), at a US Military

Installation. The résumé of the proposed Contract supplied expert must clearly indicate U.S. Military Installation experience including at a minimum - but not limited to - the following specific areas and requirements:

AER 200-1, Army in Europe Environmental Quality Program, 8 May 2012

AR 200-1, Environmental Protection and Enhancement, 13 December 2007

Final Governing Standards for Italy (IFGS), 2012 revision 2 (June 2015)

Garrison Environmental Management System (EMS) policy, procedures, and requirements

Garrison Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan (INRMP)

Garrison Threatened and Endangered Species (TES) Survey and Management Plan

Garrison Forest Management Plan

Garrison Wetland Management and Restoration Plan

Garrison Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan (ICRMP)

DOD I 4715.3, Environmental Conservation Program, 3 May 1996

Environmental Host Nation (HN) statutes/standards related to nature conservation and protection

NATURA 2000, Bird Directive, 1979, and Flora and Fauna Habitats Directive 1992

Knowledge of AER 200-1, Army in Europe Environmental Quality Program, 8 May 2012 requirements

Knowledge of AR 200-1, Environmental Protection and Enhancement, 13 December 2007 requirements

Knowledge of Italian Final Governing Standards

Knowledge of applicable Host Nation (HN) statutes/standards related to environmental conservation

The qualified personnel providing the required specialized services shall have previous experience in working with the US DoD and with Italian authorities and shall be proficient with the IFGS and the local/regional environmental settings, parameters and procedures in place. The Contractor shall provide personnel who can fluently and effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) technical issues both in Italian and English and possess the necessary technical skills to complete the tasks and purpose of this PWS in a timely manner. The contractor shall provide personnel to complete onsite work who have previous experience working with US DoD Environmental programs and databases.

The contractor personnel shall possess, and/or remain current with, all professional training, licenses and certifications necessary to perform the tasks listed in this PWS. All required licenses and certifications required by

Federal, State, and Local environmental laws and/or regulations shall be considered a contract deliverable upon award.

In addition to the qualifications described below, proposed onsite personnel must possess a master degree (diploma di laurea quinquennale) in an environmental-related course of study (e.g.: environmental engineering, geology, biology, chemistry, environmental sciences, ...).

The Contractor proposal for the services specified in this PWS shall include the proposed Contractor-supplied on-site personnel resume; the KO shall, in consultation with the USAG Italy ED Chief, determine if the proposed

Contract-supplied expert meet the minimum technical requirements specified in this section. The KO reserves the right to reject/accept personnel. All changes in personnel must be approved prior to implementing the change by the

KO.

c. Special Qualifications: Contractor shall provide Natural and Cultural resources personnel proficient in the requirements for environmental management. In order to ensure that the proposed Contract-supplied expert possess the required technical capabilities to provide the required support at the required performance level from the beginning of the performance, the Contractor shall submit a résumé at the time of proposal. The résumé shall document the person’s past experience working with Environmental Conservation Programs (Natural and Cultural resources), at a

U.S. Military Installation. The résumé of the proposed Contract supplied expert must clearly indicate U.S. Military

Installation experience including at a minimum - but not limited to - the following specific areas and requirements:

Experience working in Natura2000 areas;

Experience with INRMP to include interpretation, preparation and update;

Experience with ICRMP to include interpretation, preparation and update;

Experience with TES Management to include habitat repair design and compensation measures;

Experience with GIS Mapping to include ESRI, ArcView, ArcCatalog, ArcMap, Tri-Service standards and universal topographical symbols;

Extensive previous experience in working with Italian authorities and the U.S. Army and shall be proficient with the Final Governing Standards (FGS) for Italy and the local/regional environmental settings, parameters and procedures in place;

Fluency in reading, writing and speaking both English and Italian, and possessing good effective writing and communication skills in both English and Italian.

Experience in developing “Valutazione di Incidenza Ambientale” (V.Inc.A.) studies and obtaining approval of such documents (for example, extensive experience in consulting with the Migliarino San Rossore

Massaciuccoli Regional Park Authorities);

Experience in developing landscape assessments and obtaining approval of such documents;

The qualified personnel providing the required specialized services shall have previous experience in working with the US DoD and with Italian authorities and shall be proficient with the IFGS and the local/regional environmental settings, parameters and procedures in place. The contractor shall provide personnel to complete onsite work who have previous experience working with US DoD Environmental programs and databases.

The Contractor shall provide personnel who can fluently and effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) technical issues both in Italian and English and possess the necessary technical skills to complete the tasks and purpose of this PWS in a timely manner.

It is critically important that the résumé of the proposed Contract-supplied expert shows proficiency with the flora/fauna of the Tuscany region, specifically the Migliarino San Rossore Park; proficiency in U.S. and Italian natural resources policy, laws, and regulations; and experience in developing “Valutazione di Incidenza Ambientale”

(V.Inc.A.) studies and obtaining approval of such documents. The résumé shall also show demonstrate work experience with Tuscan Region Natural Resource Management and work experience with Migliarino San Rossore

Massaciuccoli Regional Park Authorities.

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 Contractor workspace (staging site, on-site office, desk or work area, etc.) shall contain a sign signifying the space is occupied by Contractor employee(s) to ensure that Government employees and the public know that they are not Government employees. The proposed sign shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer via the COR for review and acceptance within ten (10) calendar days after contract award (Deliverable #A0.12). Workspace sign location shall be coordinated with the COR. Contractor employees shall identify themselves by name and company affiliation when answering the telephone, presenting briefings, conducting or attending meetings, and seminars. All Contractor correspondence (written, facsimile, and email display) shall include their company name. Requirements for

Contractor vehicles is addressed under Part 4 paragraph 4.4.

1.12.2 Contractor Identification Badges: Reserved

1.13 Contractor Travel: The contractor-supplied expert primary duty location will be at the DPW ED offices at

USAG Italy DMC. The Contractor-supplied expert may also travel to local areas/sites within the USAG Italy DMC footprint and, if necessary, must provide their own local transportation. Contractor personnel shall be equipped with cellular phones and be reachable at all times between 0800 and 1700. During U.S. holidays coinciding with Italian working days, contractor personnel are also required to be available during the hours indicated above for the Garrison.

The Contractor may be authorized travel expenses at rates no higher than the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel

Regulation (JTR), IAW FAR Part 31.205-46, and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires

Government approval and authorization 10 days prior to scheduled travel.

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, 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.

http://www.defenseimagery.mil/products/dodimagery/commercialuse.html

1.17 Non-Disclosure Statements: The Contractor shall provide signed non-disclosure agreements to the

Government no later than 10 days after contract award (Deliverable #A.013) 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): Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.)

or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCI as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The

Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI (Deliverable #A0.14). The Contractor’s OCI Mitigation Plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.19 Phase In /Phase Out Period: Reserved

1.20 Safety: The Contractor must comply with all USAG Italy DMC safety requirements and certifications that are required for the work being performed under the tasks listed above.

1.20.1 Host Nation Safety Laws and Regulations: Reserved

1.20.1.1 Reserved

1.20.1.2 Reserved

1.20.1.3 Reserved

1.21 Environmental Compliance: Reserved

1.21.1 Environmental Compliance Plan and Program: Reserved

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

1.22.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: (Deliverable #A0.15) All Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract, shall complete AT Level I Training within thirty (30) days after contract start date, or thirty (30) calendar 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 for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR (or to the Contracting Officer, if a

COR is not assigned) within three (3) 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 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 three (3) days after completion of the training.

1.22.2 OPSEC Training: (Deliverable #A0.16) All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, shall complete

Level I OPSEC training within thirty (30) days of employment under this contract. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within three (3) days after completion of the training. OPSEC Level I training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil/ http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html. Contractor personnel must complete refresher training every 12 months. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within three (3) days after completion of the training.

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.

1.22.3 iWATCH Training: (Deliverable #A0.17) The Contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH 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 shall be completed within fifteen (15) days after the contract is awarded and within ten (10) days after new employees commence contract performance, with the results reported to the COR within fifteen (15) days after the contract is awarded and within ten (10) days after new employees commence contract performance. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within three (3) days after completion of the training. Training slides can be found on the Army OneSource we site:

http://www.myarmyonesource.com/familyprogramsandservices/iwatchprogram/default.aspx

1.22.4 Information Assurance (IA) Training: (Deliverable #A0.18)

1.22.4.1 All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, requiring access to Government information systems shall complete the Department of Defense (DoD) IA Cyber Awareness Training within thirty (30) days after contract start date, or ten (10) days after employment of new personnel. Verification of the training shall be provided to the

COR within three (3) days after completion of the training.

1.22.4.2 All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, working information technology (IT)/IA functions shall comply with DoD and Army training requirements per Information Assurance Training Certification and Workforce

Management DoD Directive (DoDD) 8570.01, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program DoD

8570.01-M, and Information Assurance AR 25-2 within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. Training is available at:

https://public.cyber.mil/training/cyber-awareness-challenge-2019/

1.22.4.3 All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, performing services under this contract with access to a Government information system must be registered in the Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS), the web address is https://atc.us.army.mil/iastar/index.php. Verification of registration shall be provided to the COR within three (3) days after registration. Contractor personnel must complete refresher training every 12 months.

Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within three (3) days after completion of the training.

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: Contractor-owned or controlled structures and containers located on U.S. Government installations are subject to short-notice inspections by CFE treaty inspection teams. The Government will endeavor to provide the Contractor as much notice as possible in the event of such inspections. The contractor shall provide access to such structures and containers at the request of the

Government. The Contractor shall report such inspections to the KO through the COR in writing within ten (10) calendar days of completion of the inspection. Contractor-owned or controlled structures and/or containers on U.S.

installations may have to be inspected to comply with the CFE treaty even if Contractor personnel are unavailable to http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html http://www.myarmyonesource.com/familyprogramsandservices/iwatchprogram/default.aspx https://public.cyber.mil/training/cyber-awareness-challenge-2019/ https://atc.us.army.mil/iastar/index.php provide access. Any costs borne by the Contractor or any impact on contract performance as a result of the inspection will be a matter of negotiation between the Contractor and the KO.

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…