B.08 W9114F-21-Q-0133-0001 Amendment.pdf

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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

The purpose of this amendment is to publish Government responses to questions submittedfrom industry. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 17-Aug-2021

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 W9114F21Q0133

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

05-Aug-2021

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

17-Aug-2021

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W40M RHCO USAHCA EUROPE

REGIONAL HEALTH CONTR OFC EUROPE

CMR 402

APO AE 09180

W9114F 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9114F21Q0133

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:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Question 1. Paragraph 7.16/Paragraph 52.212-2 SUBFACTOR 7: CONTINGENCY PLAN. Paragraph 7.16 requires the Contingency Plan to be submitted no later than 3 months following start of work; Paragraph 52.212-2 requires submission of Contingency Plan with solicitation proposal. Please clarify which is correct.

Answer 1. The contingency plan will be required to be submitted with the submission of solicitation proposal as stated in accordance with FAR Provision 52.212-2 – Evaluation. See revised PWS paragraph 7.16.

Question 2. Is there an incumbent on this effort? If so, what is the current contract number? If there is an incumbent, are the positions filled?

Answer 2. This a new requirement for PHC-E and LRMC.

Question 3. This paragraph contains sub-paragraphs that state resumes must be required to demonstrate knowledge and experience, however, no resumes are required in the evaluation factors. Are resumes required for this solicitation? If so, are resumes required for all personnel?

Answer 3. Resumes are required to meet the minimum requirements for LPTA under this solicitation, but they are not evaluated separately. Once minimum experience levels are met, it is deemed technically acceptable. Further, under Subfactor 1, it is captured as compliance with the minimum requirements of the PWS.

Question 4. Paragraph 2: This paragraph contains sub-paragraphs that state certifications must be required to demonstrate knowledge and experience and Addendum to 52.212-2 excludes certifications from page count. However, no resumes are required in the evaluation factors. Are certifications required for this solicitation? If so, are resumes required for all personnel?

Answer 4. Certifications are required in order meet the minimum requirements for LPTA under this solicitation, but not separately evaluated. Once minimum certification levels are met, it is deemed technically acceptable. Further, under Subfactor 1, it is captured as compliance with the minimum requirements of the PWS.

Question 5. Paragraph 7.4.1.2: This paragraph does not indicate that non-US citizens will be allowed temporary site access (with command approval) while awaiting results of Local National Screening Program (LNSP) checks. Is the Government willing to consider this?

Answer 5. The Government will consider temporary access on a case by case basis contingent upon its need and the situation. Each case will be reviewed on its own merits and should not be depended on.

Question 6. Paragraph 1.2.7/Paragraph 7.17/Paragraph 7.18.4: These paragraphs indicate SOFA status through DOCPER approval is expected, however, Paragraph 7.18.1.4 states logistical support is not provided. Please clarify if there will be an expectation of SOFA status.

Answer 6. No SOFA status will be required. See revised PWS paragraphs 1.2.7, 7.17.

Question 7. Paragraph 7.7.2: This paragraph specifies a limit of 20 days unpaid leave, and any leave in addition is a need-only/emergency basis. This seems to indicate that normal paid time off/leave is not allowable. Will the Government please clarify this?

Answer 7. The requirement for 1920 hours per FTE is inclusive of standard time off associated with a full 2080 work year. This statement is in the event additional time off under the 1920 requirement is needed. The Government will negatively rate (In CPARS or equivalent system) the awardee for approved hours below 1920 up to 160 years per annum.

Question 8. Paragraph 7.18.1.1: This paragraph indicates that a candidate denied SOFA status shall not be employed. This suggests that contracting companies who have the ability to do so will not be allowed to hire qualified Ordinarily Residents, thus dramatically reducing the candidate pool for this contract. Will the Government please clarify if candidates must meet SOFA status approval on this contract?

Answer 8. No SOFA status will be required. See revised paragraph 7.18.1.1.

Question 9. 52.212-2 SUBFACTOR 6: TRANSITION PLAN: A 2 week transition period is typically not possible for OR personnel in Germany, as German laws requires a minimum 30 days' notice to resign from a current employment. Additionally, the LNSP checks typically take more than 30 days. Is the Government willing to consider a minimum 45 day transition period?

Answer 9. See Revised Subfactor 6 in FAR Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation.

Question 10. Paragraph 2.3 states the Industrial Hygienist Must serve as an Industrial Hygiene Technician in the Public Health Command-Europe (PHCE) United States Army Garrison (USAG) Wiesbaden Industrial Hygiene Program Office (IHPO) under the qualifications. Is this to say that in order to qualify for the position, any candidate must currently serving in the position for this command, have experience in this position for this command, or is this simply stating that a candidate, once hired, will serve in this capacity?

Answer 10. See revised PWS Paragraph 2.3.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

ATTACHMENT I - PWS

PUBLIC HEALTH COMMAND – EUROPE AND LANDSTUHL REGIONAL MEDICAL

CENTER AUGMENTED LAB PERSONNEL

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

1. GENERAL

It is expressly agreed and understood that this contract is a non-personal services contract, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 37.101, under which the professional services rendered by a contract service provider are rendered in their capacity as an independent contractor or employee of any independent company that may be a party to this contract. The Government may evaluate the quality of professional and administrative services provided, but retains no control over the professional aspects of the services rendered, including but not limited to the contract service provider’s professional medical judgment, diagnosis, or specific medical treatments. The Contractor shall be solely liable for and expressly agree to indemnify the Government with respect to any liability producing acts or omissions by its employees or agents. This contract does not create an employer-employee relationship between the Government and any corporation, partnership, business association or other party or legal entity with which the individual contract service provider may be associated. Contract personnel rending the services are not subject, either by the contract terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationship between the Government and its employees.

Services shall be performed in accordance with the established principles and ethics of the medical profession.

Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of law and the rules and regulations of any and all Governmental authorities and the regulations and standards of the Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs). In addition, Contractor shall adhere to and comply with Department of the Army, Medical Command (MEDCOM) and MTF regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP) that may be in effect during the term of the contract.

1.1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1.1. For the base year, the contractor shall provide services of two (2) Microbiological Analysts, two (2) Chemical Analysts, one (1) Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Administrator, and one (1) Industrial Hygienist for the Public Health Command Europe (PHCE), Landstuhl, Germany, as required by this Performance Work Statement (PWS) and in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions of the contract. For each option year of the contract, the contractor shall provide services of two (2) Microbiological Analysts, two (2) Chemical Analysts, one (1) LIMS Administrator, and one (1) Industrial Hygienist for the PHCE, as required by this PWS and IAW the terms and conditions of the contract. In addition to this position, for the base year the contractor shall provide services for one (1) GEIS funded Laboratory Technician at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC), Germany. Further, for each option year of the contract, the contractor shall provide services of one (1) GEIS funded Laboratory Technician at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC), Germany.

1.1.2. Period of Performance: For the base year of the contract, the Government requires the services of two (2) Microbiological Analysts, two (2) Chemical Analysts, one (1) LIMS Administrator, and one (1) Industrial Hygienist for PHCE and one (1) GEIS funded Laboratory Technician at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC), Germany. Full performance shall begin on or about 1 October 2021 and consist of a twelve-month base period, four

(4) twelve-month option periods, and FAR 52.217-8 – Option to Extend Services, which could potentially add up to six (6) months of services, for a total period of five and a half years if all options are exercised. Services shall be provided as required in accordance with PWS and IAW the terms and conditions of this contract. Contracted personnel are required to serve as full-time equivalents (FTEs).

1.2. PERSONNEL

1.2.1. The contractor shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

1.2.2. The contractor shall present a neat appearance commensurate with that required of a professional.

1.2.3. The contractor’s employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and possess sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills and social sensitivity such that he/she can relate constructively to a variety of staff from diverse backgrounds.

1.2.4. Neither uniformed personnel nor Government civilian employees shall be employed to perform services under this contract.

1.2.5. The contractor’s employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner as detailed throughout the contract agreement. Contractor employee complaints or reprimands that are not in keeping with MEDCOM policies, regulations or this contract are subject to corrective or disciplinary action by the contractor. Complaints or reprimands that are substantiated by either the Contractor or the U.S government are subject to a recommendation of employment termination.

1.2.6. The contractor shall not be permitted on the installation when his presence is considered detrimental to the security of the installation. The Government reserves the right to remove from the job site any contract personnel whose continued employment is inconsistent with the interest of military security or who are found to be otherwise impaired.

1.2.7. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring all country clearances, passports, visas, and accreditations required by the Host Nation are obtained. Documentation requirements are subject to change as Status of Forces Agreement(s) (SOFA) change.

1.2.8. The Contractor shall recognize that Host Nation authorities may conduct on-site inspections at any time in the Contractor’s work areas for the purpose of verifying the status of position and appropriate visas or permissions.

The Contractor shall assume all costs related to submission of required documentation.

2. QUALIFICATIONS

The Microbiologists, Chemists, Industrial Hygienist, LIMS Administrator, and Laboratory Technician contractors shall have sufficient experience and skills to be able to adequately perform the tasks identified in this work statement as stated below.

2.1. The Microbiologist must be a graduate of a post-secondary vocational/trade school or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in a Microbiology or other related science field and a Minimum of five years’ experience in a laboratory setting. The incumbent must be able to perform food analyses using standard biological methodologies. Must also have experience with nucleic acid extraction and PCR analysis. Must have knowledge of public health policies and regulations and the fundamental principles of biological, and practices applicable to the performance of biological analyses using various analyzer systems. Identify potential hazards found during biological analyses where processes are of a conventional nature and literature on the hazard is readily available.

Must be able to investigate and troubleshoot methods during the analyses of samples.

2.1.1. Provide up to date resume (and/or) Curriculum Vitae (CV) that both demonstrates their knowledge and shows their work experience as a Microbiologist.

2.1.2. Copies of their educational and professional certifications. Non-U.S. Contractor shall provide documentation of equivalency regarding qualifications.

2.1.3. No fewer than three (3) but no more than five (5) references from current and/or previous employers and /or (re)training program supervisors. Provide e-mail and telephone contact information for all points of contact.

2.1.4. DEROS date. Contractors who are dependents of active duty military sponsors shall submit a copy of their sponsor's orders or record that indicates a Date Eligible for Return from Overseas (DEROS) date no earlier than 30 September 2023.

2.2. The Chemist must be a graduate of a post-secondary vocational/trade school or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in a Chemistry or a related science field. Must have a minimum of five years’ experience in a laboratory setting. The incumbent must be able to perform water, soil and filter analyses using standard chemical methodologies. Knowledge of public health policies and regulations and the fundamental principles of chemistry, and practices applicable to the performance of chemical analyses including the operation of various analyzer system.

2.2.1. Provide up to date resume (and/or) Curriculum Vitae (CV) that both demonstrates their knowledge and shows their work experience as a Chemist.

2.2.2. Copies of their educational and professional certifications. Non-U.S. Contractor shall provide documentation of equivalency regarding qualifications.

2.2.3. No fewer than three (3) but no more than five (5) references from current and/or previous employers and /or (re)training program supervisors. Provide e-mail and telephone contact information for all points of contact.

2.2.4. DEROS date. Contractors who are dependents of active duty military sponsors shall submit a copy of their sponsor's orders or record that indicates a Date Eligible for Return from Overseas (DEROS) date no earlier than 30 September 2023.

2.3. The Industrial Hygienist must have a minimum of five years’ experience as an Industrial Hygiene Technician. Must have experience in Defense Occupational and Environmental Health Readiness System Industrial Hygiene (DOEHRS-IH). Must The incumbent must be able to serve as an Industrial Hygiene Technician in the Public Health Command-Europe (PHCE) United States Army Garrison (USAG) Wiesbaden Industrial Hygiene Program Office (IHPO). Will assisting in identifying and assessing hazards to the health and safety of workers. Must have fundamental knowledge of industrial hygiene concepts, principles, and practices applicable to the performance of routine industrial investigations and assigned portions of large and complex investigations. Knowledge required to.

Assignments cover investigation, analysis and solutions to complex operations applying methods outlined by supervisor.

2.3.1. Provide up to date resume (and/or) Curriculum Vitae (CV) that both demonstrates their knowledge and shows their work experience as an Industrial Hygienist.

2.3.2. Copies of their educational and professional certifications. Non-U.S. Contractor shall provide documentation of equivalency regarding qualifications.

2.3.3. No fewer than three (3) but no more than five (5) references from current and/or previous employers and /or (re)training program supervisors. Provide e-mail and telephone contact information for all points of contact.

2.3.4. DEROS date. Contractors who are dependents of active duty military sponsors shall submit a copy of their sponsor's orders or record that indicates a Date Eligible for Return from Overseas (DEROS) date no earlier than 30 September 2023.

2.4. The LIMS Administrator must have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Computer Science or Engineering or a related discipline with a minimum of three years’ experience in a laboratory setting. Is responsible for laboratory automation project efforts, monitoring, reviewing and integrating, and maintaining evaluating laboratory automation projects involving the use of a Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS); the identification, evaluation and development of laboratory data requirements and integration of scientific instruments. Responsible for translating technical specifications into programming specifications; programming languages; writing, debugging and maintaining code; Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) user functional needs and requirements; network management and monitoring tools; computer operating systems and application software; hardware and software requirements;

system integrity and application software; workstation management; public health concepts, principles, and practices; laboratory quality assurance principles; security regulations; infrastructure requirements; internal commands and processes, systems management, systems security, backup and restoration processes; database maintenance; test, debug, and maintain software programs; Crystal Reports or equivalent; disaster recovery procedures; Domain Naming System (DNS); data transfer methods; storage methods and limitations; instrument and site configurations; and development and use of business case analysis techniques.

2.4.1. Provide up to date resume (and/or) Curriculum Vitae (CV) that both demonstrates their knowledge and shows their work experience as a LIMS Administrator.

2.4.2. Copies of their educational and professional certifications. Non-U.S. Contractor shall provide documentation of equivalency regarding qualifications.

2.4.3. No fewer than three (3) but no more than five (5) references from current and/or previous employers and /or (re)training program supervisors. Provide e-mail and telephone contact information for all points of contact.

2.4.4. DEROS date. Contractors who are dependents of active duty military sponsors shall submit a copy of their sponsor's orders or record that indicates a Date Eligible for Return from Overseas (DEROS) date no earlier than 30 September 2023.

2.5. The Laboratory Technician must have an Associate degree in a biological or chemical science, (or) medical laboratory technology from an accredited university, (AND) a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification (or) a foreign equivalent certification (or) Medical Technologist (MT) certification.

2.5.1. Provide up to date resume (and/or) Curriculum Vitae (CV) that both demonstrates their knowledge and shows their work experience as a Laboratory Technician.

2.5.2. Copies of their educational and professional certifications. Non-U.S. Contractor shall provide documentation of equivalency regarding qualifications.

2.5.3. No fewer than three (3) but no more than five (5) references from current and/or previous employers and /or (re)training program supervisors. Provide e-mail and telephone contact information for all points of contact.

2.5.4. DEROS date. Contractors who are dependents of active duty military sponsors shall submit a copy of their sponsor's orders or record that indicates a Date Eligible for Return from Overseas (DEROS) date no earlier than 30 September 2023.

3. DEFINITIONS/ACRONYMS.

3.1. DEFINITIONS. Following is a list of basic definitions.

3.1.1. BENEFICIARIES OF THE MILITARY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM. Those individuals entitled to care at the MTF in accordance with AR 40 3.

3.1.2. COMPOSITE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (CHCS): An automated medical information system which will provide integrated support for the functional work centers of inpatient and outpatient care facilities, patient administration, patient appointments and scheduling, nursing, laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, and clinical dietetics.

3.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER: A person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

3.1.4. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR): A Government employee selected and designated in writing by the Contracting Officer to act as his/her designated representative in administering a contract.

3.1.5. ORDINARY RESIDENT. The determination of "Ordinary Resident Status" as it applies to a U.S. Citizen is ultimately determined by the respective Host Nation Government. For instance the German Government takes into consideration nine factors when making a determination of status: the duration of stay in Germany without status, employment in the German economy, ownership of realty, receipt of German social benefits, where dependents live and school, sources of income, main focus of social relations, where a spouse is employed, and marriage to a German Citizen.

3.1.6. QUALITY ASSESSMENT AND IMPROVEMENT. Those actions taken by the Government to check services to determine if they meet the requirements of the JC, U.S. Army Medical Command, quality assurance and risk management program, and ensure that the Contractor comply with the terms and conditions of the contract.

3.1.7. Those actions taken by a Contractor to control the performance of services to ensure that they meet the requirements of the contract.

3.1.8. ACRONYMS/ABBREVIATIONS. Following is a list of basic acronyms/abbreviations used in the contract.

ADP - Automated Data Processing CHCS - Composite Health Care System CME - Continuing Medical Education COR - Contracting Officer's Representative EUCOM - European Command HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996 GEIS - Global Emerging Infections System IRC - Installation Record Check MEDCOM - Medical Command IV - Intravenous JC - Joint Commission MTF - Medical Treatment Facility NACI - National Agency Check with Inquiries OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration PAR - Performance Assessment Report PHC - Public Health Command PWS - Performance Work Statement PPIRS - Past Performance Information Retrieval System QA - Quality Assurance QA&I - Quality Assessment & Improvement QC - Quality Control

4. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

4.1. GENERAL. The Government will provide, without cost to the Contractor, the facilities, equipment, materials, and services listed below and itemized in Attachment 2. The Contractor shall maintain Government furnished supplies, equipment, and work areas in a safe, orderly and clean condition.

4.1.1. FACILITIES. The Government will furnish the facilities described in Attachment 2. The Contractor shall not alter the facilities without written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall return the facilities to the Government in the same condition as received, fair wear and tear and approved modifications excepted.

These facilities shall be used for performance of this contract only. Any space used by the Contractor in performance of this contract may be used for other purposes during their absence. Items of clothing, personal effects, or equipment may not be able to be secured at all locations. The Government will not incur any liability for theft, damage to, or loss of such personal items.

4.1.2. The Government will provide the Contractor use of the equipment as needed to complete the work outlines in this PWS.

4.1.3. EQUIPMENT INVENTORY. No later than 5 calendar days before the start of the contract, the Contractor and the Contracting Officer's Representative shall conduct a joint inventory of all sole use Government furnished equipment listed in Attachment 2. The Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of all sole use equipment, if applicable.

Items of missing sole use equipment, or equipment not in working order, shall be recorded. The Government will replace missing items and repair or dispose of all items not in working order. The Contractor and the COR shall agree and certify the working order of sole use Government furnished equipment as accurate. If the Contractor does not take part in the inventory, the Contractor shall accept the listing and stated condition of the sole use Government furnished equipment as accurate. If the Contractor takes part in the inventory, but disagrees with the COR's determination of the working order of the equipment, this disagreement shall be treated as a dispute according to the clause of this contract, FAR 52.212-4(d) entitled "Disputes."

4.1.4. OBTAINING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. The Contractor shall submit written requests to the Contracting Officer for additional or replacement sole use Government furnished equipment, as required in the performance of the contract. Such requests shall be sent through the COR to the Contracting Officer for decision.

4.1.5. EQUIPMENT ACCOUNTABILITY. The Contractor and the COR shall conduct a joint inventory of sole use Government furnished property during the last month of the contract. The Contractor shall be liable for loss or damage to sole use Government furnished property beyond fair wear and tear.

4.2. MATERIALS. The Government will furnish the inventory of materials required to complete work outlined in this PWS IAW Attachment 2. The Contractor shall notify the COR if additional materials are required, who will work with the KO to address such requests. At the end of the contract, the Contractor shall return all residual inventory to the Government. The Contractor shall wear a nametag (Access Badge with additional required quick-reference cards), provided by LRMC, on the left front of the outer clothing at all times when providing services under this contract.

4.3. SERVICES. The Government will provide the following services at no cost to the Contractor:

4.3.1. UTILITIES. The Government will provide the normal range of utilities, electricity, water, heating, refuse collection, etc., as is provided other personnel.

4.3.2. Installation mail distribution.

4.3.3. Use of Military telephone for work purposes only. Personal phone calls (to include long distance) calls are not authorized and the cost of all personal calls made from Military telephones will be deducted from the Contractor’s invoice.

4.3.4. Custodial services for furnished facilities.

4.3.5. Insect and rodent control for furnished facilities.

4.3.6. Laundry service for Government-furnished provider clothing.

4.3.7. All expendable and laboratory supplies as described in Attachment 3 required to perform tasks outlined within this PWS.

4.3.8. EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE. The Government will provide maintenance for all Government-furnished equipment. Contractor will be responsible for performing regular Quality Control on all Government-furnished equipment. The Contractor shall notify the Government whenever maintenance of equipment is required.

4.3.9. Clerical and administrative support necessary for accomplishment of the requirements of this PWS, as provided other personnel.

4.3.10. Security Police and Fire Protection, as is provided other personnel.

4.3.11. AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING (ADP). The Government will provide the Contractor mission essential ADP training and support required for the performance of services.

4.3.11.1. Since the Contractor shall have access to and/or will process information requiring protection under the Privacy Act of 1974, these positions are considered an “ADP Sensitive” positions requiring compliance with DoD Directive 5200.28, DoD 5200.2-R, AFI 33-199, Army Regulation (AR) 380-19 and AR 380-67. Therefore, a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) is required under this contract. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR to obtain the appropriate approval. In general, the procedure is for the Contractor to make an appointment with the Security Branch of the MTF to be fingerprinted and complete appropriate forms such as, a Standard Form (SF) 85P, “Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions.” The Contractor shall advise their employees that a positive report is needed as a condition of employment under this contract. The Contractor shall apply for the NACI within 3 workdays after start of performance for each contract DHCP.

4.4. Emergency Healthcare for The contractor’s employees. The MTF will provide Emergency healthcare for injuries occurring while on duty. The Contractor shall reimburse the Government for such services.

5. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SUPPLIES/SERVICES

5.1. Uniforms. The Contractor shall provide adequate clothing to meet the requirements of the MTF dress code.

6. SPECIFIC TASKS

6.1. The Microbiologist will perform biological analysis of drinking water, food, bottled water, insect vectors, and surveillance samples for bacteriological, viral, and rickettsia contamination for Public Health Command Europe (PHCE), Landstuhl, Germany, as required by this Performance Work Statement (PWS) and in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions of the contract.

6.1.1. The contractor will review background information, biological properties, matrix properties, and risk categories in the context of pertinent guidelines, regulations, and customer requirements.

6.1.2. The contractor will select methods and analyze samples in order to obtain requested data. Analytical work will be performed using techniques such as classical microbiology with non-selective and selective media, nucleic acid extraction and polymerase chain reaction (PCR), next generation genome sequencing, enzyme linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA), scintillation counters, and other rapid microbiological and molecular techniques.

6.1.3. The contractor will recommend method modifications and/or implement and optimize new methods in cooperation with DA civilian microbiologists and microbiological technicians, and will assist in the training of new analysts assigned to similar work.

6.1.4. The contractor will review analytical data generated by multiple team members for correctness, completeness, and scientific integrity, and report data using the electronic laboratory information management system (eLIMS).

6.1.5. The contractor will perform all work IAW established quality system and ISO 17025:2017 accreditation requirements.

6.2. The Chemist will perform chemical analysis of drinking water, bottled water, food, and environmental samples for trace level hazardous inorganic and organic contaminants for PHCE, Landstuhl, Germany as required by this PWS and IAW the terms and conditions of the contract for the specified period of performance.

6.2.1. The contractor will review background information, chemical properties, and physical states of a sample in the context of pertinent guidelines, regulations, and final governing standards.

6.2.2. The contractor will select methods and analyze samples in order to obtain requested data. Analytical work will be performed on instrumentation such as high performance liquid chromatographs (HPLC), chromatographs coupled with mass spectrometric detectors (LC-MS, LC-MS-MS, GC-MS, GC-MS-MS), flame ionization detectors (FID), and electron capture detectors (ECD), ion chromatographs (IC), gas flow proportional counters, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometers (ICP-MS) and inductively coupled optical emissions spectrometers (ICP-OES).

6.2.3. The contractor will recommend method modifications and/or implement and optimize new methods in cooperation with DA civilian chemists and physical science technicians, and will assist in the training of new analysts assigned to similar work.

6.2.4. The contractor will review analytical data generated by multiple team members for correctness, completeness, and scientific integrity, and report data using the electronic laboratory information management system (eLIMS).

6.2.5. The contractor will perform all work IAW established quality system and ISO 17025:2017.

6.3. Industrial Hygienist will assist in conducting surveys to identify and evaluate health hazards and potential heal hazards. Surveys involve determining compliance with established threshold limit values (TLV), evaluating exposures, and advising on control measures and changes in work procedures or schedules to comply with the established health requirements and to provide information for evaluation purposes.

6.3.1. The contractor will perform sampling using standard methods to determine nature and degree of toxic material present in a variety of materials, and environment. Determines measurements to be made and methods to be used, calibrates and uses equipment, such as personal air sampling pumps, air velocity and noise measuring equipment.

6.3.2. The contractor will consults with occupational health personnel on matters of epidemiology relative to health hazards in the work area.

6.3.3. The contractor will, in line with duties of the position, operate a motor vehicle to transport sampling equipment and assist in industrial hygiene inspections throughout the installation.

6.3.4. The contractor will operate government electronic equipment, computers and computing systems. Use of government computers and computing systems will be only for official government purposes.

6.3.5. The contractor may operate a government vehicle such as a car/pickup truck/step van. The contractor is responsible to provide at least the minimum level of insurance as required by the State of Texas for contract employees authorized to drive Government Vehicle car/pickup truck/step van. Use of government vehicle will be only for official government purposes.

6.3.6. The contractor shall ensure all service providers receive Sexual Harassment/Assault. Response and Prevention (SHARP) training not later than 60 calendar days after contractor personnel begins performance under this contract. Training can be obtained in person. Contractor personnel will attend SHARP training provided by

PHCE.

6.4. The LIMS Administrator will ensure Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) data quality, format, and efficiencies in compliance with the laboratory ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation standard. The contractor will determine how to connect a variety of complex laboratory instruments to LIMS as required.

6.4.1. The contractor will investigate and resolve complex problems related to laboratory data reporting errors, identifying source and cause, and recommends resolutions IAW applicable standards, data quality requirements, and LIMS user functional needs.

6.4.2. The contractor will advise Laboratory Director, Scientific Director, Quality Assurance Officer, and Division Chiefs on approaches to the system management and control; technical aspects of laboratory system user’s data requirements, system testing, documentation, and lab instrument integration.

6.4.3. The contractor will evaluate new system software; troubleshoots database implementation problems;

extends operating capabilities to support local requirements.

6.4.4. The contractor will coordinate with laboratory management officials and professional laboratory personnel in determining their requirements for information (e.g., test results, billing/costing, resource management data such as the cost of individual tests or manpower expanded on completing tests, and similar information).

6.4.5. The contractor will generate customized reports and/or modifies existing reports using Crystal Reports or equivalent.

6.4.6. The contractor will develop and maintain LIMS user instruction documents.

6.4.7. The contractor will provide day-to-day guidance and technical assistance to LIMS users. Coordinates LIMS issues with IT support as required. Implements and maintains tracking log of LIMS issues.

6.5. The Laboratory Technician shall participate in patient testing and reporting, assist in quality control/management requirements, assist in reporting and administrative requirements, training and tracing requirements, and specimen tracking

6.5.1. Patient testing duties: examples of these duties include specimen processing; nucleic acid extraction, amplification, detection (PCR based techniques); real-time PCR techniques; DNA sequencing; cell culture; other tasks and techniques associated with microbiological, viral and molecular methods (to include detection of influenza viruses, gastrointestinal pathogens and toxins, hemorrhagic fever viruses, and other emerging respiratory viruses that adversely affect patient disposition).

6.5.2. Patient Test reporting: Report results into the LIS (CHCS), ensure all work documents are accurate and completed in full; maintain all records for a minimum period of two years.

6.5.3. Quality Control/Quality Management requirements: Comply and participate in all Quality Control/Quality Management protocols and procedures as applicable to the tasks identified in this PWS. This includes (but is not limited to) performing Quality Control procedures applicable to testing performed and equipment used; review and comply with established SOPs; comply with all training, on-going education and safety requirements.

6.5.4. Reporting and administrative requirements: this includes but is not limited to participating in result certification; report generation; and SOP review and modification as required by supervisor or designee; maintain a weekly epidemiological report of surveillance testing results and submit results on a weekly basis to Public Health Command/GEIS representatives; assist in researching procedures, manuscripts and documents related to disease surveillance.

6.5.5. Training and Safety: complies with all technical, MTF and unit specific training requirements.

6.5.6. External Training and Tracking Requirements: Participate in training to outlying clinics (as required);

track related expenditures to project renewable costs; review weekly trends in resulting for submission to preventive medicine and host nation officials as needed; maintain and submit specimen surveys as required.

6.5.7. Specimen Tracking: Recruit submission of specimens from outlying clinics on a weekly basis; ensure that specimen surveys are filled out and included with specimens; ensure that testing results are regularly submitted and received by participating clinics.

6.5.8. Perform additional tasks as assigned within the scope of a regular laboratory technician, Quality Control/Quality Management and disease surveillance duties.

7. GENERAL INFORMATION

7.1. ADMINISTRATIVE

7.1.1. Safety. The Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with all installation safety regulations. Such regulations include, but are not limited to, general safety, fire prevention, and waste disposal.

7.1.1.1. Contractor shall comply with installation and MTF personnel identification and access requirements.

The Contractor is responsible for his/her absences due to expired identification and access documents.

7.1.1.2. Safeguarding Material. The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided for Contractor use. The Contractor shall safeguard information of a confidential or sensitive nature. Neither the Contractor nor any of its Contractor shall disclose or cause to be disseminated any information concerning the operation of the MTF that could result in or increase the likelihood of the possibility of breach of security or interrupt the continuity of operations or which breach the requirements of the Federal Privacy Act of 1974. However, the Contractor may be required to provide testimony or disposition in cases of due process action.

7.1.2. Health. All Contractor performing services under this contract shall comply with the health and immunization requirements

7.1.2.1. The Contractor shall provide proof of pre-employment medical screenings in accordance with appropriate U.S. standards and Host Nation law (VBG 100) for personnel involved in the provision of services within the health care facility, prior to personnel commencing work. Immunizations required or recommended by Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Occupational Health (requirements specific to Infectious Disease Laboratories), in addition to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for travel to the Host Nation shall be met by the Contractor. The Government will not reimburse the Contractor for this expense.

7.1.2.2. Contractor shall provide verification of compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements concerning immunization and screens of personnel involved in the provision of healthcare, as outlined below. Additionally, the Contractor shall have his/her education, training, experience, and competence verified by the MTF Commander prior to commencing work under the contract.

7.1.2.3. Occupational Health Medical Requirements for Contractors: The Contractor is required to in-process through Occupational Health within ten (10) days after beginning performance under this contract. All documentation outlined in this policy must be presented to the Occupational Health nurse at the time of in-processing. Documentation required:

7.1.2.3.1. Immunization and Testing:

Intradermal Purified Protein Derivative (IPPD) skin testing for Tuberculosis within the past 12 months HIV testing within the past 12 months Mumps-Measles-Rubella (MMR) immunization Tetanus and Diphtheria toxoids vaccine (DPT) Hepatitis B immunizations series must be complete series according to schedule

7.2. CONFLICT OF INTEREST

7.2.1. Introduction

7.2.1.1. The term “contractor” as used in this clause includes the contractor, all its separate corporate divisions or entities, subcontractors at any tier, and all successors in interest.

7.2.1.2. The term “organizational conflict of interest” is defined in FAR 2.101 and shall include actual or potential conflicts as well as situations which create an appearance of an OCI. In assessing and addressing conflicts of interest, guidance in FAR Subpart 9.5 will be followed.

7.2.1.3. This contract requires the contractor to provide support services to the Government that may result in actual or potential conflicts of interest for the contractor, or may provide the contractor with the potential to attain an unfair competitive advantage. To ensure that the contractor’s objectivity and judgment are not biased, and to prevent unfair competitive advantages, the contractor shall comply fully with the requirements and restrictions of this clause.

7.2.2. Eligibility Restrictions on Other Army Contract Efforts

7.2.2.1. Bias and impaired objectivity:

7.2.2.1.1. The contracting officer may preclude the contractor from participating in other Army contracts, as a prime or subcontractor, based upon its performance of technical direction, its participation in the preparation of specifications or work statements, or its performance of evaluation, analysis of services, products or capabilities under this contract.

7.2.2.1.2. These restrictions may be imposed to prevent bias or impaired objectivity in situations where the contractor may be placed in a position of evaluating or favoring its own work products and capabilities, those of other companies with whom it has a financial relationship, or those of its competitors.

7.2.2.1.3. To the extent that the contractor believes its participation in other Army contracts should not be proscribed by this clause or the provisions of FAR Subpart 9.5, the contractor shall furnish its detailed justification to the contracting officer and obtain written concurrence that such activities are not objectionable to the agency on the basis of actual or potential OCI’s.

7.2.2.2. Continuing duty:

7.2.2.2.1. The contractor is responsible for meeting the terms of this OCI clause, and has an affirmative continuing duty to promptly and fully disclose actual or potential conflicts to the contracting officer, and to submit an acceptable mitigation plan to the contracting officer, and update its mitigation plan as necessary.

7.2.2.2.2. The contractor shall review and update its OCI disclosures and its mitigation plan in connection with the competition or award of each task order, and whenever it adds a subcontractor to this contract. The prime contractor has the responsibility for demonstrating that its performance of a task order, to include that of its subcontractors, does not create an actual or potential OCI. The contracting officer may also require the contractor to update its OCI disclosures and mitigation plan prior to a contract modification or contract extension, or at any time an actual or potential OCI is suspected.

7.2.2.2.3. The contractor shall also promptly advise the contracting officer of its intent to acquire other contractors doing business with the agency or that it is being acquired by another contractor. Such notice shall be provided no later than the public acknowledgement of such acquisition actions. No later than 7 days after this notice to the contracting officer, or as sooner as directed by the contracting officer, the contractor shall submit a listing and description of all contracts which may be affected by the acquisitions, identify any conflicts that may result from these acquisition activities, and specify additional mitigation measures.

7.2.2.2.4. The contractor shall establish OCI policies and training to ensure its responsibilities for the identification and prevention of OCIs are met. Such training shall be accomplished upon contract award or no later than upon award of a task order for which the contractor assigns new personnel to the contract, with refresher training conducted annually. The contractor will furnish copies of its policies and training upon request of the contracting officer.

7.2.2.3. The contracting officer’s decision regarding the existence or nonexistence of an OCI shall be final. The government reserves the right to waive OCIs when in the government’s interest.

7.2.3. Access and Use of Proprietary and Nonpublic Information

7.2.3.1. In the course of performance of this contract, the contractor may obtain access and shall protect from unauthorized disclosure proprietary information of other contractors. The contractor agrees that it shall treat such information consistent with the restrictions imposed on such information. Unless the government has obtained prior consent to the contractor’s use or access to another contractor’s proprietary information, the contractor shall enter into a written nondisclosure agreement with other contractors for the protection of their proprietary information, and shall protect such information from unauthorized release or use.

7.2.3.2. In the course of performance of this contract, the contractor may also obtain access to and generate non-public information. Non-public information consists of government sensitive information and includes, but is not limited to: acquisition planning and strategy; statements of work and solicitations, planning, programming, budgeting and execution (PPBE)…