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PEFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

STATEMENT OF WORK

CONTRACT WORKING DOG DETECTOR TEAMS SERVICES

United States Army Garrison, West Point, NY 10966

1. INTRODUCTION: Contractor shall provide Explosive and Narcotics Detection services at United States Army Garrison, West Point, including the Visitor Control Center, Camps Buckner and Natural Bridge on a scheduled basis, for special events and for emergency response. The contractor shall provide all management, supervision, personnel, materials, equipment, and supplies. The contractor shall also plan, schedule, and coordinate effective performance of these services.

2. SERVICES REQUIRED: The contractor shall provide two to eight (2-8) trained and certified Explosives Working Dog (EWDT) Teams and two to four (2-4) Narcotics Working Dog Teams (NWDT) (IAW AR 190-12 and DA PAM 190-12) to the USAG West Point as described below. Each team consisting of one dog with the same handler. Contractor shall have (30) thirty days after the award of the contract to complete the Department of the Army Certification according to Army Regulation 190-12, Chapter 3 (3-2) and Appendix E and DA PAM 190-12; or higher standards certification for all Working Dog teams. The contractor will not be allowed to actively work on West Point until they have completed the above mentioned certification. It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide certified teams to meet the parameters of the contract. Teams failing certification will have replacement teams in place within 48 hours of failure.

3. DUTIES OF WDTs:

a. Scheduled Access Control Point Inspection Program: These teams shall inspect incoming vehicles with special emphasis on cargo vehicles at three primary and five alternate access control points:

(1) Primary:

(a) Thayer Gate

(b) Stony Lonesome Gate

(c) Washington Gate

(2) Alternate:

(a) South Post

(b) Visitor Control Center

(c) Camp Buckner/Camp Natural Bridge during Cadet Basic Training/Cadet Field Training/Commissary and Post Exchange

(d) Grant/606 Turn Around ACP

(e) Arvin Gym ACP

b. The WDT schedule shall be integrated into the Installation Random Anti-terrorism Program by conducting searches in conjunction with the guard or inspection forces that are performing access control duties.

c. Frequency: The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will provide the contractor a monthly work schedule which will be provided no less than fourteen days and no more than thirty days prior to the last day of the previous month. The schedule will include the following:

(1) Dates and locations of the mandated weekly training, IAW AR 190-12

(2) Random Anti-terrorism Measures (RAM) schedule

(3) Special events requiring WDT services

(4) ACP location for searches

d. When the Installation Force Protection condition is raised and at the advice of the COR and the direction of the Contracting Officer, the contractor shall staff certified WDT to meet the additional security requirements. The frequency will be increased or decreased based upon direction from the following:

(1) COR

(2) Director of Emergency Services (DES)

(3) Provost Marshal (PM)

(4) DES Sergeant Major (SGM)

e. Emergency Response:

(1) Contractor shall provide immediate response (responding within five (5) minutes or less) if there are certified WDTs on the installation.

(2) If certified WDTs are not on the installation, a one hour response with one WDT of both detection types is required unless mutually agreed upon by both parties in advance or at the time of notification/request. The type of emergency will dictate the type of WDT required and requested.

(3) If the contractor has a certified WDT working on the installation, the COR or designated official will request that the team respond to the scene via cell phone and/or radio notification. Radio will be provided by West Point Directorate of Emergency Services.

(4) If the contractor does not have a certified WDT working on the installation and is requested to provide an emergency response, the certified WDT shall be required to be at the installation access control point within one hour or less, from the time of the call.

4. QUALIFICATIONS OF CERTIFIED WDTs:

a. Each Contractor EWDT and NWDT shall be comprised of one certified dog and one certified handler that certified as a team and that are highly trained and experienced in conducting detection sweeps for the full range of narcotics odors or explosive odors that are outlined in AR 190-12, Appendix E, para E-5 and DA Pam 190-12, Chapter 5, para 5-2.

b. WDTs shall conduct sweeps of vehicles, persons, and facilities, in urban and rural settings, and sometimes around other animals.

c. Canine handlers shall possess the following traits: temper control, patience, self-discipline, maturity, and neatness. A common uniform and appearance shall be required by all EWDTs. Work clothes such as golf shirts and cargo pants are acceptable as long as they are neat, clean and uniform. Handlers will meet the criteria established in AR 190-12. Hair and facial hair will be neatly groomed and have a professional appearance.

d. Each handler shall have a minimum of two (2) years of successful experience in security (law enforcement - military or commercial) and have a minimum of two (2) years of successful experience with canines in law enforcement and/or security.

e. Handlers will be graduates of a recognized military (Lackland AFB training), police or commercial certified canine school. Canines shall be certified and contractor shall maintain this certification in accordance with Army Regulation 190-12, and the North American Police Working Dog Association Standards (or equivalent). If certified in other than the stated organization, contractor shall provide certificate of proof and information regarding same. (When contracted by Department of the Army the canines must be certified according to AR 190-12 standards, and re-certified annually thereafter).

f. Canines shall be trained for narcotic or explosive detection only. Canines trained as dual-use or patrol dogs shall not permitted.

g. Canines shall maintain a calm temperament at all times and be suitable to be in and around large groups of people.

h. WDTs will be certified IAW AR 190-12 prior to award of contract. It is the contractors’ responsibility after award to procure, properly and safely store and ensure utilization of the DOD approved training aids IAW AR 190-12.

i. All WDTs teams are required to conduct 6 hours of training per team each week in accordance with AR 190-12, Chapter 3, para 3-5. All training will be at Government expense and will be recorded on DA Form 3992. Mandated training for only one hour during the day of standard utilization for the team being utilized will be at Government expense. The contractor will ensure all additional training required to fulfill the 6hr per team per week requirement is met. Four hours of weekly Training will be focused on detection to achieve and maintain the 95% and 90% find rate, Explosives and Narcotics respectively. Contractor will provide copies of DA Form 3992 documentation and the COR will maintain records for one year and provide copies to the Contracting Officer.

j. All training at the Government’s expense will be conducted on West Point under the supervision of the COR and will be conducted in concurrence with Random Anti-Terrorism Measures (RAM) operations and RAM locations.

k. In accordance with DA PAM 190-12, explosives training will be conducted using the Explosives Scent Kit. All EWDTs must maintain a detection proficiency of 95 percent or better on each of the following explosives:

l. In accordance with AR and DA PAM 190-12, narcotics training will be conducted using the narcotics training aids registered with the DEA. All NWDTs must maintain a detection proficiency of 90 percent or better on each of the following narcotics:

m. Validation testing will also be required quarterly, with oversight by the COR, to verify the quality and effectiveness of initial training and sustainment training. Validation will also be used to verify the accuracy rates that are recorded on the DA Form 3992. (Explosives Detector Dog Training and Utilization Form). At any time a EWDT’s working performance is in question, validation testing will be required at the COR’s discretion. Any team not certified to DA standards must first undergo validation prior to recommending the EWDT for certification.

n. WDT handlers will follow local commanders’ protection and safety directives and policies.

o. WDTs will have a quarterly check-up performed by the West Point Veterinarian to ensure the health of the WDT is IAW 190-12. Document received from the veterinarian will be provided to the COR for record keeping. At any time a EWDTs working performance is in question, validation testing will be required at the CORs discretion.

p. Point of contact for all certification and testing standards is the IMCOM MWD Program Manager, Dave Barnes at 210-466-0513 or david.l.barnes5.civ@mail.mil.

5. SCHEDULING:

a. Scheduled Access Control Point Program: The COR will dictate the “random” schedule for this portion of the contract.

b. Special Events: Additional EWDTs may be required to support security at numerous special events. Special events include but are not limited to: football games, graduation, Reception Day, Cadet march-back, Ring weekend, VIP dinners and gatherings, Band Concerts (at the outdoor amphitheater), cadet briefings, VIP visits, etc. Special Events will be scheduled by the COR with the contractor approximately one (1) month in advance of event when possible. Special Events vary widely in scope and depth and shall require one to ten (1-10) CWDTs working for a short term of approximately four (4) hours, or a long term of approximately twelve (12) hours, often in various locations on the installation.

6. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED BY THE CONTRACTOR:

a. It is the contractors’ responsibility after award to procure and properly and safely store the DOD approved training aids IAW AR 190-12.

b. All teams shall be equipped with a contractor-supplied cell phone for communications with the COR and Military Police Desk Sergeant.

c. All teams shall have a contractor-supplied vehicle capable of transporting the EWDT both on and off the installation.

d. EWDTs shall be self-sufficient and not require any additional support from USAG West Point.

e. Care, training, feeding, watering, and housing of the canine shall be the contractor’s responsibility.

f. Severe weather gear for the EWDTs shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

7. RANDOM TESTING:

a. The Government reserves the right to test the awarded contractor’s response time to emergencies. Testing may be made at any time during the term of the contract, without prior notice to the contractor.

8. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:

a. Mandated training IAW AR 190-12: 312 hours

b. Standard work schedule and RAMs: 1238 hours

c. Special Events (football, concerts): 445 hours

d. Emergency Response: 50 hours

Total Hours = 2045 hours

References:

AR 190-12: Military Working Dog Program ATP 3-39.34: Military Working Dogs; Appendix H: Contract Working Dogs DA PAM 190-12: Military Working Dog Program

RFI #1

1. Reference: SOW, Section 8, pg. 20. Question: Is the estimated hours provided a Total estimated hours per year to be performed by the multiple teams WDTs or is the estimate a per Team estimate? The estimated quantities are for the total contract not for each team.

1. Reference: SOW, Section 8, pg. 20. Question: Are Teams on the current contract considered full-time supporting West Point? During scheduled shifts they would be expected to work solely for West Point on federal property. The estimated hours do not reflect 40hrs of utilization a week. There is not an expectation that West Point is the only entity for which they can work. However, the contractor is still expected to meet the requirements of paragraph 3.e.

1. Reference: SOW, Section 5, pg. 19. Question: Can an example monthly schedule be provided for review? Each month is different given special Academy events, football and utilization scheduling around those events. We will forward JUL17 as an example month only.

1. Reference: SOW, Section 6, pg. 19. Question: Will the government provide storage capability for contactor explosive training aids or will the government provide the explosives for mandated training? The government will not provide storage or the training aids. It is the contractor’s responsibility to provide trained and certified working dog teams and to maintain that training/certification. The POC for certification is Mr. David Barnes (david.l.barnes5.civ@mail.mil)

1. Reference: SOW, Section 4.o, pg. 19. Question: this section mentions WDTs will have a quarterly check-up performed by the West Point Veterinarian. Question: Will this be a no-charge cost to the contractor? That is correct.

1. Please refer to page 20 in the contract. Do these hours apply for line item 0001 thru 0005? 8. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:

a. Mandated training IAW AR 190-12: 312 hours

b. Standard work schedule and RAMs: 1238 hours

c. Special Events (football, concerts): 445 hrs

d. Emergency Response: 50 hrs

Total Hours = 2045 hours

Yes total work. Example schedule is provided.

1. Please confirm that the total Annual contract hours for 8 Explosive Detection Canines plus 4 Drug Detection Canines is 2045 hours annually, total all teams. This is correct. The number of dogs sought is to guarantee available K9 coverage for special events and “routine” work at ACPs.

1. Reference: 52-212-1 Addendum, pg. 96. Question: Instructions state quote content will only include a General section with a couple provisions completed, Past Performance, and Price. Are there any other content requirements? No. Please submit in accordance to the referenced addendum.

1. Reference: 52-212-1 Addendum, pg. 96 and PPQ, pg 98. Question: Do PPQs need to be returned directly to the Contracting Officer or return to the contractor to include in our proposal submission? Please provide clarification of submission of PPQs. PPQ’s should be submitted directly to the KO and a copy should be submitted with the contractor proposal.

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