Final PWS 20 Dec 2022.pdf

1.0 General Information

1.1 Description of Services and Introduction

1.2 Background

1.3 Objective

1.4 Scope

1.5 Transportation Service

1.6 Pick Up and Delivery Service

1.7 Period of Performance

1.8 General Information

1.8.1 Quality Control (QC)

1.8.2 Recognized Holidays

1.8.3 Hours of Operation or Place of Performance

1.8.4 Security Requirements

1.8.4.1 Contractors requiring Common Access Card (CAC)

1.8.4.2 Contractors that do not require CAC, but require

access to a DoD facility or Installation

1.8.4.3 Anti-Terrorist Level 1 Training

1.8.4.4 Access and General Protection/Security Policy & Procedures

1.8.4.5 iWatch Training

1.8.4.6 Army Training Certification Tracking System

1.8.4.7 Operations Security (OPSEC) Standing Operating Procedures/Plan

1.8.4.8 Operation Security (OPSEC) Training

1.8.4.9 Information Assurance/Information Technology Training

1.8.4.10 Threat Awareness Reporting Program

1.8.4.11 Handling or Access to Classified Information

1.8.4.12 Physical Security

1.8.4.13 Key Control

1.8.4.14 Conservation of Utilities

1.8.4.15 Environmental/HAZMAT/HAZCOM/Globally Harmonized

System/Safety Data Sheet/Storm Water/Energy Conservation/Awareness/Fire Prevention/Safety Training

1.8.4.16 Special Qualifications

1.8.5 Post-Award Conference or Periodic Progress Meetings

1.8.6 Contracting Officer Representative

1.8.7 Contract Manager

1.8.7.1 Conduct of Contractor and Employees

1.8.8 Identification of Contractor Employees

1.8.9 Freight Carrier Registration Program (FCRP)

1.8.10 Detention Fee

1.8.11 Fuel

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms

3.0 Government-Furnished Items and Services

3.1 Government Military Shipment

3.2 Facilities

4.0 Equipment

4.1 Contractor-Furnished Items and Services

4.2 Equipment Pool

4.3 Requirement/Inspection

5.0 Specific Tasks

5.1 Critical Performance Requirements

5.2 Performance Measurement Approaches

5.3 Use of Quality Performance Information

5.4 Performance Requirements

5.4.1 Performance Objectives

5.4.2 Performance Measures

5.4.3 Performance Standards

5.5 Performance Objectives & Measures

5.6 Performance Standards

5.7. Work Area - General Service Requirement

5.7.1 Performance Objective - Order Acceptance and On-Time Pickup

5.7.2 Performance Objective - On Time Delivery

5.7.3 Performance Objective - Pickup Times

5.7.4 Performance Objective - Safe Delivery

5.7.5 Work Area – Notification Delays

5.7.6 Performance Objective – Mission Capable Equipment

5.7.7 Performance Objective – Additional Services

5.7.8 Types of Shipment

5.7.9 Loading/Unloading

5.7.10 Work Area-Hazardous Cargo

5.7.11 Performance Objective-Accident Reporting

5.7.12 Work Area-Reports

5.7.13 Performance Objective - Delivery/Performance Reports

5.7.14 Performance Objective - Emergency Notification Reports

5.7.15 Performance Objective - Driver

5.7.16 Performance Objective - Refusal of Unsafe Vehicles

5.7.17 Work Area-Cargo Liability

5.7.18 Types of Surveillance

5.7.19 Estimated Workload Data

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRANSPORT

1. General Information:

The purpose of this performance work statement (PWS) is to provide the United States Army Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE) with Heavy Equipment Transport (HET) services.

1.1. Description of Services and Introduction.

The contractor shall provide all CDL licensed personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, other items, and non-personnel services necessary to perform transport services for the MCoE and the installation in the shipping/transporting of various types of tactical equipment to and from local training areas/ranges throughout Fort Benning, GA. The equipment is listed in the scope of the PWS in section 1.4. The contractor shall perform the services to the standards of the PWS, Performance Requirements Summary (PRS), and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The Contractor shall provide Quality Control Plan which will include with safety, tie down processes, and escort procedures to the COR for review and approval within 30 days of contract award and updated annually.

1.2. Background.

The PWS establishes procedures to transport the MCoE tactical equipment to and local training areas/ranges on Fort Benning.

1.3. Objective.

To award a contract to provide HET services in support Programs of Instructions (POI) and Non-POI requirements conducted by the MCoE and other units throughout Fort Benning.

1.4. Scope.

The contractor shall be responsible for transporting tactical equipment to and from local training areas, and ranges’, The contractor shall be responsible for meeting the scheduled movements and as specified by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). period. The service contract will support the following vehicles:

• Abrams Main Battle Tanks: M1A1, M1A2 & M1A2V3 (all variants).

• Bradley Fighting Vehicle Infantry/Cavalry Version (all variants).

• Recovery Vehicle: M88A1 & M88A2.

• Stryker Variants: M1126, M1256, M1127, M1128, M1129, M1130 & M1134.

1.5. Transporting Service.

Transport of tracked and wheeled vehicles will be scheduled in support Programs of Instruction training. The contractor shall be required to transport equipment vehicles and disabled vehicles within 24 hours upon notification by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The contractor(s) shall be prepared to pick up vehicles at a designated location identified by the COR and provide a load sheet signed by COR. The COR will provide the contractor a calendar of all the missions for the month. The calendar will have the requirement information such as the date, time, pickup, and delivery location. If the date, time, and location change due to the MCoE mission change, the contractor will be notified at least 24 hours in advance.

1.6. Pick Up and Delivery Service.

Monday through Friday will be considered normal business days for the purpose of pickup and delivery service; however, the contractor may be tasked to provide services during the weekends to support training. The contractor(s) shall provide valid phones numbers that can be reached 24 hours seven (7) days a week. Those numbers shall be listed in contractor’s quality control plan and updated as needed.

1.7. Period of Performance (POP) for Heavy Equipment Transport Contract.

The period of performance will be for a Base Period and 4 Option Years.

1.8. General Information:

1.8.1. Quality Control (QC).

The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective QC program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS and QASP. As a minimum, the contractor shall develop QC procedures addressing the areas identified in the Performance Requirements Summary. The contractor shall turn in copies weekly of all Truck pre- trip inspections by vehicle identification number (VIN) for readiness validation to the COR.

The contractor will turn in one copy of the Project Manager’s Checklist (PMC), loads sheets and customer questioner to the COR after each mission. The PMC will be updated as mission and safety dictates.

1.8.2. Recognized Holidays.

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King Jr Day Washington's Birthday Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

1.8.3. Hours of Operation or Place of Performance.

The contractor is responsible for conducting services during daylight hours. The contractor may be required to provide services after normal duty hours, on weekends, and federal holidays to support the mission unless the government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar government-directed facility hours.

1.8.5. Security Requirements.

1.8.5.1. Contractors requiring Common Access Card (CAC).

Before CAC issuance, the contractor’s representative requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05. The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management.

1.8.5.2. Contractors that do not require CAC but require access to a DoD facility or installation.

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors’ employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative).

1.8.5.3 Anti-Terrorist Level 1 Training.

All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR assigned, within 30 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at.

1.8.5.4 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures.

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

1.8.5.5. iWatch Training.

The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWatch program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local 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 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 45 calendar days after contract award.

1.8.6.6. Army Training Certification Tracking System.

All contractor employees with access to a government info system must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services, and successfully complete the DoD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the IS and then annually thereafter.

1.8.5.7. Operation Security (OPSEC) Standing Operating Procedure/Plan (SOP).

The contractor shall adhere to the Government's Operations Security (OPSEC) SOP during the entire period of performance.

1.8.5.8. Operation Security (OPSEC) Training.

In accordance with AR 530-1 all personnel, to include contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training which is composed of both initial and continual awareness training (annually). All personnel within the first 30 days of arrival in the organization must receive initial training to include a briefing on the organizations critical information read/sign the OPSEC Individual User Compliance Agreement form. The end state of initial and continual awareness training is that everyone should have the requisite knowledge to safeguard critical information.

1.8.5.9. Information Assurance/Information Technology Training.

Per DoD 8570.01-M, DFARS 252.239.7001 and AR 25-2 the contractor employees supporting IA/IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract award. The baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M must be completed upon contract award.

1.8.5.10. Threat Awareness Reporting Program.

For all contractors with security clearances. Per AR 381-12 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), contractor employees must receive annual TARP training by a CI agent or other trainer as specified in 2-4b.

1.8.5.11. Handling or Access to Classified Information.

Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret” and requires contractors to comply with— (1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M);

(2) any revisions to DOD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor. This contract does not require the contractor to handle or access any classified information.

1.8.5.12. Physical security.

The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property being transported on his equipment by his employees.

1.8.5.13. Key Control.

The Government will be responsible for maintaining all keys to government vehicles.

1.8.5.14. Conservation of Utilities.

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

1.8.5.15. Environmental/HAZMAT/HAZCOM/Globally Harmonized System/Safety Data Sheet/Storm Water/Energy Conservation/Awareness/Fire Prevention/Safety Training. Annual and Semiannual training is required.

1.8.6. Special Qualifications.

The contractor shall be responsible for training all operators transporting Government equipment. Every operator shall possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities to traverse through the most difficult terrain (gravel and dirt roads to include tank trails) and capable of meeting the performance objectives in the PWS and the contract. The government will not be financially responsible for any training provided by the contractor.

1.8.7. Post-Award Conference or Periodic Progress Meetings.

The contractor agrees to attend any post-award conference convened by the Contracting Officer 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 Representative will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance, and the contractor will apprise the government of problems experienced, if any. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.

These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.8.8. Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

The COR will monitor all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR appointment letter will be provided to the contractor and includes the responsibilities of the COR. The COR will receive all the signed workload sheets at the end of each week. All workload sheets will be signed by the COR and returned to contractor’s representative by the close of business on Wednesday of the following week. The COR will also use the contractor’s customer rating form as an additional performance measure to mitigate and resolve any complaints by the customer.

1.8.9. Contractor Representative

The contractor shall provide a contract representative and alternate who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The names of this person and the alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the COR. The contract representative or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

The contract representative shall be responsible for checking the MCoE automated scheduling system daily to validate all missions approved by the COR. This is the sole purpose of the Government providing the contractor with a computer, internet access, and a desk telephone. The contract manager shall collect and turn in all workload sheets to the COR at the end of each week. The unit will contact the contractor within 3 days of mission. If the units have not contacted the contract manager within 72 hours prior to the mission, the contract manager shall make every attempt possible to contact the unit two days prior to the scheduled HET move in accordance with MCOE SOP. The COR shall be informed on all matters that cannot be resolved by the contract manager.

At no time will the contract manager or the alternate authorize additional loads without first getting prior approval from the COR. Failure to get prior approval from the COR may result in contractor not being compensated for the services provided. The contract manager shall provide the customer with a comment and rating form during each mission so the COR can review and monitor the customer input of the contractor’s performance after each mission. The customer comment and rating form shall be turned in to the COR with the load sheets after each mission. The contractor can use the customer comment and rating form or one similar. The contract manager shall also conduct a mission safety brief in conjunction with scheduled unit before execution of HET movement.

1.8.9.1. Conduct of Contractor and Employees:

The use of obscene, vulgar, or profane language in any public area on Fort Benning military reservation is prohibited. Language is obscene, vulgar, or profane when, under circumstances and manner in which such utterance was made, it would clearly offend a reasonable person’s sense of decency. Music or other recorded media played with obscene, vulgar, or profane language will not be tolerated (MCoE 210-5).

a. DOD contractors who are occupying Government facilities shall also maintain a work environment free from violence, threats of violence, harassment, intimidation, and other disruptive behavior. All employees are responsible for promoting a safe work environment.

b. Violence, threats, harassment, intimidation, and other disruptive behavior will not be tolerated in the workplace; all reports of incidents will be taken seriously and will be dealt with appropriately.

c. Those who engage in such behavior may be:

(1) Immediately removed from the premises.

(2) Denied re-entry pending completion of an appropriate investigation.

d. Contractors will comply with the DOD Workplace Violence Prevention and Response Policies for the organizations they are providing services (DOD Workplace Violence and Response Policy Number 1438.06 dated January 16, 2014).

e. If the threats, harassment, intimidation, or the disruptive behavior are egregious, the sponsoring unit’s COR may temporarily suspend or revoke the contractor Automated Entry Installation (AEI) pass or Common Access Card (CAC) until the matter can be resolved by the Contracting Office, the Directorate of Emergency Services (DES), and the sponsoring agency.

1.8.10. Identification of Contractor Employees.

All contractor personnel shall be required to obtain a contractor badge to perform Heavy Equipment Transport (HET) services. The COR will process the required documentation through the Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) to get the required identification/credential to perform HET services on Fort Benning. All contract employees attending meetings, answering government telephones, and working in other environment where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to have their contractor badge displayed visibly and identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are government officials. They must also ensure all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.8.11. Freight Carrier Registration Program (FCRP) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSA), Department of Transportation (DOT) and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

All contractors transporting Department of Defense freight must be approved through the FCRP prior to the date of contract award and maintain approval status throughout the term of the contract. FCRP contractors are responsible to ensure their FCRP information is accurate and updated at all times. FCRP information must be reviewed and validated at a minimum on a yearly basis or as changes occur and a copy provided to the COR. Contractor must comply with all the requirements of the FCRP including the requirements and safety and security standards contained in the Department of Transportation Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (DOT 49 CFR) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) (www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49#300).

Permits required for off post mission.

1.8.12. Detention.

The charge for delay or detainment for loading or unloading on the premises of consignor, consignee beyond allowable free time (2 hours). The contractor will incur a $121.00 detention charge per vehicle for any subsequent delay after the two (2) hours of free time by the Government. The contractor must notify the COR one (1) hour prior to the expiration of free time and receive prior approval from the COR to proceed with all movement of loads before any detention charge can be incurred.

1.8.13. Fuel.

The fuel rate adjustment are based on the national average of diesel fuel prices as published by the Department of Energy (DOE), Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Monday of each week (or the first working day after a Monday if Monday is a Federal Holiday). Mileage will be tracked by truck by mission along with weekly EIA fuel price and turned in with monthly invoice for payment. Fuel will be based on average semi-truck miles per gallon rate of 6 miles per gallon. Range location distances for planning purposes are located in the Mileage Chart to Ranges form.

2.0 Definitions.

This section includes all special terms and phrases used in the PWS. This section should also contain a complete listing of all acronyms used; giving both the acronym and the term the acronym represents.

Breaking the Chains Release of vehicle being hauled. Chains loosened and removed from vehicle tie-down points.

Business Hours Hours when an office will normally be open.

Calendar Days Consecutive days, without regard to weekends or holidays.

Cargo Supplies, materials, stores, or equipment transported by land, water, or air.

Clean A vehicle is free from non-standard equipment with the floor of the cargo area unobstructed and swept to ensure that the vehicle is free of debris or residue, to include powder-like substances.

Contracting Officer's Representative

(COR)

Contracting Officer's Representative" means an individual designated in Representative accordance with subsection 201.602-2 of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

Contractor's Representative

Person employed by a contractor involved in the handling of DOD shipments moving in the security service and:

a. Designated by contractor management to attend a transportation conveyance.

b. Aware of the sensitivity of DOD material moving under transportation protective service(s).

c. Knowledgeable of the safety, security, and emergency procedures that must be followed.

d. Authorized to move a transportation conveyance and has the means and ability to do so.

Detention

Charge for delay or detainment for loading or unloading on the premises of consignor, consignee beyond allowable free time. The Contractor will incur a $121.00 detention charge per vehicle for any subsequent delay after the two hours of free time. The contractor must notify the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) one hour prior to the expiration of free time and receive prior approval from the COR to proceed with all movement of loads before any detention charge can be incurred.

Electronic Commerce

Conducting business transactions and information exchange using automation and telecommunications without paper documents.

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

Computer to computer exchange of business data, using standards jointly developed by standard groups such as the American National Standards Institute ANSI or the Electronic Data Interchange Agency.

Emergency Any situation that would prevent a shipment from safely reaching its destination, such as undue delay caused by accidents, equipment failure, civil disturbance, labor strikes or natural disasters.

Free Time Time allowed by tender, tariff, or contract to load and/or unload carrier’s equipment before detention is charged (2 hours).

Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) or Hazardous Substance

A substance or material that has been determined by the Secretary of Transportation to be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce and that has been so designated. The term includes hazardous substances, hazardous wastes, marine pollutants, elevated temperature materials, material designated as hazardous under the provisions of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49, Parts 172.101 and 172.102, and materials that meet the defining criteria for hazard class and divisions in CFR Title 49, Part 173.

Other Dangerous Articles

Includes, but not be limited to, the following: flammable Liquids, Flammable Solids, Oxidizing Materials, Corrosive Liquids, Compressed Gases, and Poisonous Substances.

Pickup At a designated time and location take physical custody of the shipper's item(s) for transport.

Proof of Delivery

The date and signature of the designated receiver listed on the delivery manifest, certifying the condition of the item and the date received. The proof of delivery established transfer of custody and liability to the receiver.

Rate The charge for transporting freight.

Surcharge A charge above the usual or customary charge.

Surge

An unexpected sudden increase in traffic requirements, to include response to natural disasters, humanitarian assistance support, etc., above and beyond the normally identified tonnage that materializes at a specific origin, within a lane.

Unloading

Unloading or uncoupling is the removal or detachment of cargo at destination and includes signing the delivery receipt and/or other documentation the contractor requires for billing purposes and notifying the contractor that the vehicle is released.

Vehicle Motor vehicle, freight, or passenger, including DOD-owned trailers, semi-trailers, and tractor-trailer combination, loaded or empty.

3.0 Government – Furnished Items and Services.

3.1. Government Vehicle Transport.

The government will provide personnel to load, escort, and unload vehicles at the origin, Harmony Church in the vicinity of Buildings 5205, 5408, 5405, 5418, 5211 and Kelly Hill (appointed destination. The government will provide a lead and rear vehicle (GSA or Government Owned Vehicle) to escort all HET missions from assigned motor pool to pick up, delivery point and back to the HET parking/staging area. All vehicles will have operational four-way/emergency signal. The government will ensure road guards are posted at all major intersections during all HET missions. The unit will ensure road guards remain posted until the HET mission has been completed. The mission is completed when all HETs have returned to the HET parking/staging area. Road guards will be equipped with reflective vests during each move. Flashlights are required during non-daylight hours. The contractor shall be responsible for the security of all vehicles being transported from the point of origin to the point of destination. The contractor will also be responsible for "breaking the chains" upon delivery. Delivery is considered complete when vehicle has been off loaded from contractor equipment and is safely on the ground, undamaged. Contractor will ensure driver is always in control of his equipment. Contractor must stay with the vehicle and will not break chains until government personnel are on site, seated with brake engaged and in control of the vehicle being offloaded. The Government reserves the right to transport by military/organic transport in lieu of the commercial contractors to satisfy training exercises if the performance measures are not being met in the contract or the contractor does not have the resources available to support training.

3.2. Facilities.

The contractor will be allowed to use the government wash rack facility (building 5525) located on Harmony Church to wash their equipment when dirtied during performance of work. Use of this wash rack facility is at no expense to contractor and no liability for damages is assumed by the Government. Contractor's desiring to use wash rack will complete an INDIVIDUAL RELEASE OF LIABILITY/HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT FOR TRACTOR TRAILERS TO USE HEAVY-DUTY WASH EQUIPMENT (Attachment

2) and present to the COR. Use of wash rack facility is limited to normal hours of operation. All utilities in the facility will be available for the contractor's use in performance of duties.

4.0. Equipment.

The Government will provide access to office equipment to fulfill requirements of the contract as needed, to include computers, scanners, fax machines, printers, and office furniture. The government will grant the contractor access to Land Area Network and the internet to execute the performance measures of the contract and PWS. The contract manager shall be provided with a username and password to access the approved automated scheduling system to track and monitor all HET requests for movement.

4.1. Contractor and Furnished – Items and Services.

The contractor will be required to maintain a minimum of 3 operational HETS at Harmony Church HET parking lot (located near buildings 5211 and 5525) to support the MCoE ongoing missions. Additionally, a minimum of 6 HETS will be required within 24 hours when requested and a minimum 10 operational HETs will be required when notified 10 days in advance of the requirements. If additional HETs are needed to support mission, the contractor will be notified 10 days in advance of the requirements.

The contractor shall furnish all personnel and equipment required for the performance of services under this contract. Terrain includes 90 degree turns, off roads, and slope terrain. The contractor shall provide a toll-free or local telephone number for notification of transportation requirements, schedule changes and emergency requirements.

Contractor shall provide all required safety equipment.

4.2. Equipment Pool.

The contractor used to transport the equipment listed in section 1.4 of this PWS will meet all the weight and length requirements. The contractor will ensure all-wheel drive trucks are equipped with 8 and 9 axles, double drop low-boys and must have at least one vehicle with 70-ton winch capability, all vehicles must be capable of transporting up to 85 tons. If winch use is required, no additional compensation will be provided.

Contractors are required to carry necessary supplies to clean up leaks coming from their vehicles or from the Government vehicles being transported, whether such leaks occur in transit or while parked in the motor pool. Contractors must also have trucks equipped with oversized load sign, rotating yellow lights for convoy, communication device, and reflective vests for drivers in case of darkness. The contractor shall have maintenance provider within the local area who can respond within 90 minutes of a call.

The contractor may make on-site minor repairs (three (3) or fewer hours), using the Government’s equipment pool; however, major repairs (greater than three (3) hours) will be performed off-site. The contractor shall be responsible for cleaning any spillage of petroleum or other lubricates caused by the drivers during pickups and deliveries. The contractor is responsible for the security of their own equipment and making sure the HET parking facility remains clean and free of lubricants.

4.3. Requirement/Inspection.

Contractor's equipment shall be subject to inspection by the COR, at the time of placement for loading. Contractor shall not be allowed to use equipment determined by the COR to be unsuitable or unsafe for loading. A determination by the COR that any contractor equipment is unsuitable or unsafe will not relieve the contractor from meeting the pickup and delivery requirements. The contractor shall maintain any required permits, in accordance with AR 600-55, The Army Driver and Operator Standardization Program (Selection Training, Testing, and Licensing) at the contractor’s cost. The Contractor shall abide by Alabama and Georgia DOT laws and conform to maintenance requirements according to Annual Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 (DOT 49 CFR)

& Title 49, Subtitle B Chapter 3 Subchapter B Part 396, 396.19. Contractor shall provide inspections/status of serviceable HET vehicles to ensure contractor can meet the Government’s mission needs. Contractor shall do daily PMCS prior to mission and provide COR signature safety checklist as requested by COR. Contractor shall also provide annual vehicle inspection report verifying serviceability of all components of tractor and trailer.

5.0. SPECIFIC TASKS:

5.1. Critical Performance Requirements.

The Government will monitor the Contractor's performance using predetermined quality assurance procedures: Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP); the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS); and Schedules of Deliverables which also describe contract requirements considered most critical to performance.

5. 2. Performance Measurement Approaches.

The COR will monitor Contractor performance and compliance with the terms and the conditions of the contract using the PRS and such standard techniques as inspections, Government generated management reports, Contractor reports and Customer feedback. The COR, in conjunction with the Contracting Officer, will conduct periodic meetings with the Contractor to discuss operations, and problem areas.

5.3. Use of Quality Performance Information.

Information from these reports will be compiled cumulatively to provide annual reports of past performance for use in past performance evaluations for future awards.

5.4 Performance Requirements:

Each performance requirement in this performance work statement is expressed as follows and can contain the following three elements. Generally, at a minimum, those Performance Objectives considered critical will have Measures and Standards, although some Performance Objectives considered non-critical may also include measures and standards. In each case, when taken together, these elements constitute a performance requirement.

5.4.1. Performance Objective. A statement of the outcome or results expected of the contractor.

5.4.2. Performance Measures. The critical few characteristics or aspects of achieving the objective that will be monitored by the Government; those things that the Government will be gathering data about each objective may have one or more measures.

5.4.3. Performance Standards. The targeted level or range of levels of performance for each performance measure (minimum measure standards TBD-data dependent);

also referred to as Acceptable Quality Level (AQL).

5.5. Performance Objectives & Measures.

Not every performance objective in this performance work statement has a related performance measure or performance standard. However, every performance objective is a contractual performance requirement.

5.6. Performance Standards.

The Performance Standards identified in this performance work statement will identify a specific target to be met. For example, if the standard is 100%, that means that the shipper expects that target level of performance to be met every time. If no standard is specified, it is assumed that the standard is 100%. If a standard is 98%, that means that over the specified performance evaluation period, the contractor must attain the required level of performance at least 98% of the time. Contractor performance will be assessed individually by averaging contractor performance for all work awarded during each 30-day period.

5.7. Work Area – General Service Requirements:

5.7.1 Performance Objective - Order Acceptance and On-Time Pickup:

The contractor shall provide pickup as scheduled by telephone contact.

5.7.1.1. When accepting an Order for Services (OFS), the contractor agrees to provide equipment and personnel within twenty-hours (24) hours of receipt of a routine order.

5.7.1.2. The Contractor must provide justification for any vehicle movements refused.

Excessive vehicle movement refusals may result in suspension of services until the matter can be resolved by the contracting officer, COR, and the contractor.

5.7.1.3. All Contractors are obligated to accept OFS per direction of the COR. Failure to do so may result in the suspension of further OFS until such time as the Contractor has provided adequate corrective action.

5.7.1.4. Any vehicle movement refusals by the Contractor will not be considered as a completed until all services have been rendered.

5.7.2. Performance Objective - On-Time Delivery.

Once the contractor has been notified of a vehicle movement and agrees to the terms, the contractor will be responsible for picking up and delivering the equipment to the training location specified in the order request. Delivery day/times dictate load and pickup times. All movements will be escorted by the requesting unit. Commercial security escort vehicle will not be required. Excessive loading times or late arrival for pickup causes delays for the entire group moving.

5.7.3 Performance Objective - Pickup Times:

5.7.3.1. The Contractor shall arrive at designated pickup point at the scheduled time.

5.7.4. Performance Objective - Safe Delivery:

The contractor must move the vehicles safely from origin to destination such that the vehicles arrive at its destination intact, without loss or damage.

5.7.5 Work Area - Notification of Delays. When a vehicle movement is picked up and contractor cannot complete delivery by the required delivery timeline for the vehicle movement, the contractor shall contact the COR by telephone (see 1.6) to make arrangements to unload the vehicles cargo and have delivery completed. If the contractor can provide a replacement tractor trailer onsite within one hour, the contractor will be allowed to complete his/her mission obligation.

5.7.6 Performance Objective - Mission Capable Equipment.

The contractor will be responsible for the security and safeguard of all equipment being transported. The Contractor shall self-identify any problem or failure that may impact the mission or contract performance. In accordance with its QCP, the Contractor shall provide the COR with a brief written plan of action within five (5) business days of Contractor self-identification or awareness of a potential or real problem, failure, or deficiency. The Contractor shall detail the methodology for correcting the problem or deficiency in the plan of action and provide an assurance of the specific time required to bring performance back to acceptable quality levels, as applicable.

5.7.7. Performance Objective - Additional Services.

The following provisions apply if a requirement for additional services that are not initially ordered is identified such as recovering non-missioned capable (NMC) vehicles in the field and replacing those vehicles with fully missioned capable (FMC) or operational vehicles.

5.7.7.1. The Contractor shall seek assistance from the requesting unit to resolve any discrepancies with vehicle movement documentation or other area necessary to effect timely and safe movement.

5.7.8 Types of Movements: Vehicle movements will consist of military tracked and wheeled vehicles:

5.7.8.1. Types of vehicles include but are not limited to Battle Combat 120MM: M1A1 and M1A2 all variants, Fighting Vehicle Full Tracked Infantry/Cavalry: Bradley Fighting Vehicles all variants, Recovery Vehicle Full Tracked: M88A1 and M88A2, all variants Light Armored Vehicle: M1126, M1256, M1127, M1128, M1129, M1130, M1134 and other Stryker Variants.

5.7.8.2. Most vehicles have oversized dimensions and weight. Heaviest weight is approximately 160,000 lbs. /85 tons. Largest dimensions to be hauled are approximately 387” LX146X122”H, CUFT 361 (see paragraph 5.7.21.3, for dimensional data by type of vehicle).

5.7.9 Loading/Unloading. The contractor shall chain/tie down tracked and wheeled vehicles unassisted by government personnel. Government will load and unload. Free time of two (2) hours begins at the requested pick-up time for loading and two (2) hours of free time for unloading begins with arrival at the delivery point. Detention is not applicable during loading and unloading. The COR will designate load/origin locations and will designate unload/destination locations.

5.7.10. Work Area – Driver’s Qualifications Drivers are required to have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) with the appropriate endorsement’s “A” (weight requirements) annotated on license, medical certificate, and alcohol/drug testing card.

5.7.11 Performance Objective - Accident Reporting:

5.7.11.1. The Contractor shall notify the COR within 24 hours of each accident that occurs involving injury to a Contractor or subcontractor employee. The Contractor shall provide the following to the COR within 48 hours of the incident:

5.7.11.1.1. A written description of the-accident, including the location of the accident and the names of the individual(s) involved.

5.7.11.1.2. Copies of any police reports regarding the accident.

5.7.11.1.3. Copies of any reports filed with the Contractor's insurance carrier(s) regarding the accident.

5.7.11.2. In addition, within 14 days of the incident, the Contractor shall provide the COR with a summarized explanation of the occurrence and corrective action(s) that have been taken.

5.7.11.3. If an investigation results, the Contractor shall assist the investigator(s) in obtaining statements from its employees and shall make pertinent records available to the investigator.

5.7.11.4. In case the Contractor causes pollution (i.e., by petroleum, oil, and/or lubricant products), the Contractor shall be responsible and shall hold the U.S. Government harmless from all administrative and financial involvement. Based on the complexity of any hazardous spills, cleanups may be done by EPA, other federal agencies, states or municipalities, or the contractor or party responsible for the contamination. Contractor is responsible for all necessary cleanup and treatment costs.

5.7.12. Work Area – Reports.

5.7.13. Performance Objective - Delivery/Performance Reports:

5.7.13.1. A. Contractor(s) shall provide a monthly delivery report to the Contracting Officer Representative. The report shall contain detailed movement information and a summary section for all activity within a given month.

5.7.13.2. The report shall be provided by the fifteenth day of the following month. The exception will be if the fifteenth falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal holiday, the next business or workday will be considered "on-time." The information provided in this report will also be used in determining contractor(s) performance.

5.7.13.3. If the contractor refuses to pick up a vehicle, when a vehicle is, the contractor will provide name of the person who refused on behalf of the contractor and the reason for refusal to the COR, who will annotate refusal for performance reporting purposes.

Name, date, time, and reason for refusal will be reported. Failure to provide an explanation will be reported to the Contracting Officer. Refusal of vehicle movement more than two times in 30 days will have an impact on contract performance.

5.7.14. Performance Objective-Emergency Notification Reports:

The contractor shall report emergencies to the following contact offices and numbers:

Problem Point of Contacts Telephone Number

Vehicle Breakdowns in transit DOTS COR (706) 545-5819

Accidents, incidents, delays in transit DOTS COR (706) 545-5819

5.7.15. Performance Objective – Driver:

Contractor operators shall request a Fort Benning Access ID card through the sponsoring COR. The contractor will coordinate with the Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) Badging Office to schedule their personnel for badges once the required letters are provided to the DES by the COR. The contractor must provide a letter signed by a designated representative from their company listing all employees (prime and all subcontractors) who require access. Once the contract is awarded, the contractor will be required to request ID cards and register the equipment being used to transport government vehicles through the installation Law Enforcement Command located in Building 217 Edward Street, Fort Benning. The contractors will ensure that all employees transporting government equipment during shipment have a valid driver's license with photograph, medical card, and a Fort Benning contractor’s access identification card. All contractors entering the installation will be required to have in his/her possession a valid photograph ID card. The contractor will be responsible for collecting all badges from their employees and return those to the COR or the DES Badging Office once the employee ceases to work on the contract. If the badges are turned in directly to the DES, the contractor will be required to provide the COR with a memorandum with the name of those personnel who no longer are employed on the contract. The document will also be signed by the person at DES receiving the badge/(s). The contractor will notify the DES Badging Office and COR when a badge is lost or cannot be recovered from an employee.

5.7.16. Performance Objective - Refusal of Unsafe Vehicles.

The contractor will notify the COR immediately upon the discovery of any vehicle they deem to be unsafe or that may otherwise damage either the contractor's property or other consignors. At no time will any unsafe vehicle be used to transport government equipment. This would include vehicles that are not equipped with sufficient shackles/tie down points to secure the load, or vehicles (operational or disabled) that are leaking fluids that pose a hazardous materials or environmental threat or parking brakes inoperable.

5.7.17. Work Area - Vehicle Movement Liability.

5.7.17.1. Contractors shall be liable for all loss, damage, non-delivery, or other result occurring to vehicles in its possession, unless caused by acts of God, acts of a public enemy, act or default of the requesting activity, act of the public authority, or inherent nature or vice of the cargo.

5.7.17.2. The carrier shall have Bodily Injury and Property Damage (BIPD) insurance and cargo insurance that meet the requirements in accordance with the Freight Carrier Registration Program.

5.7.17.3. All DOD movements referenced in the PWS are subject to the released liabilities stated in paragraphs above. No other released liabilities, regardless of where they are published, apply.

5.7.18. Types of Surveillance:

5.7.18.1. Random sampling: Appropriate for frequently recurring tasks. Evaluate randomly selected samples of the lot to determine the acceptability of the entire lot (random inspection guide, method of surveillance, lot size, sample size, performance requirement, sampling procedure, and inspection procedure).

5.7.18.2. One hundred percent inspection: Appropriate for tasks that occur infrequently. Inspect and evaluate performance each time task is performed.

5.7.19. Estimated Workload Data.

5.7.19.1. The frequency of movements needed to support Programs of Instruction (POI) is as follows:

ITEM DESCRIPTION

MODEL

ESTIMATED

NUMBER OF

SHIPMENTS

TANK COMBAT 120MM M1A1/M1A2/M1A2SEPV3 (all variants) 1255

FIGHTING VEHICLE: FULL

TRACKED

M2A3 & M3A3 (all variants) 530

RECOVERY VEHICLE FULL

TRACKED

M88A1 & M88A2 (all variants) 60

LIGHT ARMORED VEHICLE M1126, M1127, M1128, M1129, M1130

& M1134 (all variants)

5.7.19.2. Historical Workload (February 2021 – January 2022)

TABLE 1

MONTH

MONTHLY LOADS

February 2021 95

March 2021 162

April 2021 186

May 2021 152

June 2021 83

July 2021 133

August 2021 79

September 2021 124

October 2021 135

November 2021 93

December 2021 34

January 2022 108

5.7.19.3. Dimensional Data by Vehicle Type:

TABLE 2

ITEM DESCRIPTION

VEHICLE SPECIFICATION (INCHES)

TANK COMBAT 120MM SEPv3 387” L X 146” W X 122”H/Weight 80T

TANK COMBAT 120MM 387” L X 144” W X 122”H/Weight 69.5T

FIGHTING VEHICLE: FULL TRACKED 254” L X 129” W X 146.6”H/Weight

INFANTRY 30.4T

RECOVERY VEHICLE FULL TRACKED 326.76” L X 133.8” W X

126”H/Weight 77.2T

LIGHT ARMORED VEHICLE 275.04” L X 106.8” W X 104.64”H

/Weight

20.65T