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MISSION AND INSTALLATION CONTRACTING CMD

MICC FORT KNOX

BLDG 1109B STE 373

199 6TH AVE

FORT KNOX KY 40121-5720

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1ST THEATER SUSTAINMENT COMMAND (WBGUFK)

BLDG 1467 3RD AVENUE

FORT KNOX KY 40121-5000

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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 12 Months

FULL SERVICE EQUINE CARE

FFP

Contractor shall provide full service care for 1st TSC's mascot "Blackjack" in accordance with the performance work statement contained herein during the period of 1 July 2017 through 30 June 2018.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0011008500

NET AMT

0002 1 Each

CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORT

FFP

As directed by the Secretary of the Army in accordance with the guidance provided herein.

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0011008500

1001 12 Months

OPTION FULL SERVICE EQUINE CARE

FFP

Contractor shall provide full service care for 1st TSC's mascot "Blackjack" in accordance with the performance work statement contained herein during the period of 1 July 2018 through 30 June 2019.

1002 1 Each

OPTION CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORT

FFP

As directed by the Secretary of the Army in accordance with the guidance provided herein.

2001 12 Months

OPTION FULL SERVICE EQUINE CARE

FFP

Contractor shall provide full service care for 1st TSC's mascot "Blackjack" in accordance with the performance work statement contained herein during the period of 1 July 2019 through 30 June 2020.

2002 1 Each

OPTION CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORT

FFP

As directed by the Secretary of the Army in accordance with the guidance provided

3001 12 Months

OPTION FULL SERVICE EQUINE CARE

FFP

Contractor shall provide full service care for 1st TSC's mascot "Blackjack" in accordance with the performance work statement contained herein during the period of 1 July 2020 through 30 June 2021.

3002 1 Each

OPTION CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORT

FFP

As directed by the Secretary of the Army in accordance with the guidance provided

4001 12 Months

OPTION FULL SERVICE EQUINE CARE

FFP

Contractor shall provide full service care for 1st TSC's mascot "Blackjack" in accordance with the performance work statement contained herein during the period of 1 July 2021 through 30 June 2022.

4002 1 Each

OPTION CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORT

FFP

As directed by the Secretary of the Army in accordance with the guidance provided

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

MULE MASCOT CARE

1ST SUSTAINMENT COMMAND (THEATER)

FORT KNOX, KENTUCKY

40121

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide mule mascot care. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform mule mascot care as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2. Background: The Special Troops Battalion (STB) was given the responsibility to ensure the 1st Sustainment Command (Theater) (TSC) official mascot, Blackjack is properly housed, cared for, and transported from Fort Bragg to Fort Knox. The 1st TSC has had a miniature mule as a mascot for over 20 years. The Government does not have the resources to provide adequate care for live animals, as such, the Government has contracted for these services.

1.3. Objectives: The basic service objective is to ensure high quality, general boarding and care is provided to the official 1st TSC mascot, Blackjack.

1.4. Scope: The Contractor shall provide a wide range of boarding and care needs, such as routine grooming, daily watering and feeding, required veterinary treatment, transportation if necessary to veterinary medical care, cremation and burial, transportation to and from 1st TSC ceremonies and events, as well as the handling of Blackjack.

1.4.1. Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for a one (1) base year period of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option periods.

1.5. RESERVED.

1.6. General Information

1.6.1. Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. After acceptance of the quality control plan the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

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

1.6.3. Recognized Holidays: Not Applicable

1.6.4. Hours of Operation: The Contractor shall provide all care and associated services for Blackjack 24 hours a day, until termination of the contract. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS.

1.6.5. Place of Performance: The contractor shall perform all work under this contract at the contractor’s facility.

However, the Contractor, as needed, shall transport Blackjack to Fort Knox to attend 1st TSC events and ceremonies, as well as veterinarian visits at a facility of the Contractor’s discretion.

1.6.6. Type of Contract: The government will award a firm fixed price contract.

1.6.7. Security Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall fully comply with the Fort Knox security requirements as set forth in AR 190-13, the Army Physical Security Program; Army Directive 2014-05, CAC Credentialing and Installation Access for Uncleared Contractors; FK Policy Letter 14, Bar Letters;

and the latest FKKY Visitor Control Program. The regulations listed above and POC for questions can be found at the following website: http://www.knox.army.mil/Garrison/des/psd/accesscontrol.aspx

1.6.7.1. Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use.

1.6.7.2. Key Control: Not Applicable

1.6.7.3. Lock Combinations: Not Applicable

1.6.7.4. Anti-Terrorism and Information Assurance Training: Not Applicable

1.6.7.5. AT Level I 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 or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not 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://jkodirect.jten.mil/.

1.6.7.6. AT Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas: Not Applicable

1.6.7.7. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: Not Applicable

1.6.7.8. iWATCH Training: Not Applicable

1.6.7.9. Contractor Employees Who Require Access to Government Information Systems: Not Applicable

1.6.7.10. Global Address Listing (GAL): Not Applicable

1.6.7.11. OPSEC Training: Not Applicable

1.6.7.12. RESERVED

1.6.7.13. Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP): Not Applicable

1.6.7.14. Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training: Not Applicable

1.6.7.15. Annual Cyber Awareness Training: Not Applicable

1.6.7.16. Acceptable Use Policy: Not Applicable

1.6.8. Special Qualifications: Not Applicable

1.6.9. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced.

Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.10. Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract:

perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.11. Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the government: Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager. The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30p.m, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.6.12. Identification of Contractor Employees: Not Applicable

1.6.13. Contractor Travel: The Contractor shall be responsible for any travel costs incurred. Contractor shall submit Health Certificates to the COR for any movement around the state, which can be performed by a Local or Military Veterinarian with a Class II USDA Certification.

1.6.14. Other Direct Costs: Not Applicable

1.6.15. Data Rights: Not Applicable

1.6.16. Organizational Conflict of Interest: Reserved

1.6.17. Phase In/Phase Out Period: Reserved

PART 2

DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

2.1.3. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.4. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.5. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.6. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.7. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance.

2.1.9. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.10. QUALITY CONTROL PLAN. Plan established by contractor to ensure quality service that meets objectives set forth in the contract.

2.1.11. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12. WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.13. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation AR Army Regulation CFR Code of Federal Regulations CMRA Contractor Manpower Reporting Application COR Contract Officer Representative DA Department of the Army DA PAM Department of the Army Pamphlet DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 HQDA Headquarters Department of the Army IAW In Accordance With KO Contracting Officer NLT No Later Then OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest POC Point of Contact POV Personally Owned Vehicle PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance

QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program STB Special Troops Battalion TSC Theater Sustainment Command

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services: Not applicable.

3.2. Equipment:

3.2.1. Official 1st Sustainment Command (Theater) Unit Pad (horse pad with unit logo).

3.2.2. Ceremonial Horse Halter / Harness

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1. General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

4.2. Supplies: N/A

4.3. Materials: The Contractor shall provide food and water at all times, grooming shampoos and conditioners, horse hair brushes, larger body clipper blades, small ear and face clipper blades, hoof black, and show sheen. All materials shall be suitable for mules, ensuring no discomfort or irritation to Blackjack.

4.4. Equipment: The Contractor shall provide horse trailer for transportation, matted stall with pine shavings, fly system for stall, a turnout buddy of like age and build, large body clippers, small ear and face clippers, horse vacuum for winter grooming, and winter blankets.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. SPECIFIC TASKS:

5.1. Basic Services. The Contractor shall provide adequate boarding, care and transportation of the 1st TSC official mascot, Blackjack. These services include but are not limited to housing, feeding, proper grooming, coordination of veterinary services and transportation of Blackjack to and from scheduled unit events and ceremonies.

5.2. Boarding: The contractor shall provide boarding services to ensure the housing and shelter of Blackjack.

5.2.1. The contractor shall board Blackjack at facility within a 60 mile radius of Fort Knox, Kentucky. This distance is established to minimize travel stress on Blackjack attending events and ceremonies on Fort Knox. 1st TSC hosts one to two events monthly that would require Blackjack’s attendances, as well as final rehearsals.

5.2.2. The contractor shall house Blackjack in a matted stall. The stall shall also be outfitted with an insect and fly system. The stall shall be no smaller than 12 feet by 12 feet and cleaned on a daily basis in order to remove soiled debris. The stall shall located in a well-ventilated barn in order to prevent respiratory complications.

5.2.3. The contractor shall turn Blackjack out for exercise daily in an area no smaller than 150 feet by 200 feet. The contractor shall use sound judgment when daily turn out may be impacted by adverse weather conditions. The contractor shall provide Blackjack with a turnout buddy of similar size.

5.2.4. The contractor shall have an Army Veterinarian inspect the holding facility or stable area at least semiannually and must meet all the guidelines set forth by the Department of Defense Veterinary Service Activity (DODVSA). Inadequate housing or failure to meet the standard could lead to removal of Blackjack from the facility.

5.3. Grooming: The contractor shall groom Blackjack as needed to in order to maintain his health and welfare.

5.3.1. The contractor shall apply fly spray as needed and blankets shall be used in the winter, as needed. Application of blankets and fly spray will be at the discretion of the contractor.

5.3.2. The contractor shall bathe Blackjack on an as-needed basis and prior to ceremonies and special events. In the winter months or times of unseasonally cold weather, the contractor shall vacuum Blackjack with a horse vacuum or equivalent.

5.3.3. The contractor shall have Blackjack’s hooves trimmed every 6 weeks by a farrier in order to maintain proper hoof care and prevent lameness.

5.3.4. The contractor shall groom and prepare Blackjack for all ceremonies and events. This includes roach of the mane and forelock, shaving muzzle and polishing hooves with black polish.

5.4. Feeding: The contractor shall provide Blackjack with a quality commercial equine feed in addition to hay available to him throughout the day.

5.4.1. The contractor shall provide Blackjack with any changes in diet coming from a veterinarian recommendation, and shall implement the recommendations immediately.

5.4.2. The contractor shall provide Blackjack with acceptable levels of clean water. Water shall be made available at all times.

5.5. Veterinarian Services: Contractor shall coordinate all veterinary care, scheduled and unscheduled, for Blackjack, in addition to maintaining all healthcare records in order to provide to the Government upon request.

5.5.1. Contractor shall coordinate vaccinations with a certified and licensed veterinarian. All vaccines shall be administered in accordance with the guidelines and recommendations established by the American Association of Equine Practitioners.

5.5.1.1. Core vaccines: Tetanus, Eastern/Western Equine Encephalomyelitis (EEE/WEE), West Nile Virus and Rabies

5.5.1.2. Non-core vaccines: Equine Influenza and Equine Rhino Pneumonitis.

5.5.1.3. Any additional vaccines deemed necessary by a licensed veterinarian.

5.5.2. Contractor shall have a Coggins test performed on Blackjack at least annually and as required for any interstate travel and/or health certificates. Contractor shall submit Health Certificates to the COR for any movement around the state, which can be performed by a Local or Military Veterinarian with a Class II USDA Certification.

5.5.3. The Contractor shall have access to veterinary care for sickness, lameness and emergencies.

5.5.3.1. The Contractor shall maintain the authority to make immediate decisions in emergency situations involving the health of Blackjack. The Contractor shall be responsible for contacting veterinary care and the COR.

5.5.3.2. The Contractor shall submit an emergency response plan, to include the name and location of the veterinarian, within ten (10) days of award as part of their QCP. The Contractor shall identify the nearest Equine Veterinarian that is capable of handling emergency services.

5.5.3.2. The contractor shall provide transportation to and from veterinary services as required.

5.5.4. The contractor shall provide a monthly parasite control program based on American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) guidelines. The contractor shall submit the parasite program as part of their QCP.

5.6. Transportation Services: The contractor shall transport Blackjack to all ceremonies and/or events and veterinary appointments. In the case of Blackjack’s death, the contractor shall provide transportation of his remains to a crematory or burial facility. The Government will not be responsible for any costs associated with the transportation of Blackjack.

5.6.1. The Contractor shall provide an acceptable means of trailering Blackjack to ensure his safety. Trailers shall be in good shape and condition, with properly inflated and road-worthy tires; working brakes; bright, well placed lights; good ventilation, non-slip flooring with a solid subfloor; properly working boarding doors, an escape route and sufficient wall padding.

5.6.2. The Contractor shall fully comply with the vehicle registration requirements regarding Contractor-owned and Contractor employee privately owned vehicles (POVs) as set forth in Fort Knox Regulation 190-5, Fort Knox Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision. Any questions regarding the regulation can be directed to 502-624-7011/7019. The installation Army Motor Vehicle Traffic Regulation, AR 190-5 is available for download at the following website:

https://www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/r190_5.pdf.

5.6.3. The Contractor shall abide by the Fort Knox Visitor Control Program and all other applicable installation regulations. The contractor shall complete Fort Knox access requirements as soon as possible upon award, to ensure there are no issues in the transportation of Blackjack. Vehicle restrictions may require contractor to utilize Chafee gate or Brandenburg gate to access installation.

5.7. Ceremonies and Events: The Contractor shall transport for Blackjack to all STB and 1st TSC ceremonies and/or activities that require his presence within the Fort Knox and surrounding areas. The Government estimates an average of one or two ceremonies per month. The Contractor shall remain flexible to any changes of times and/or dates of ceremonies and/or activities when transporting Blackjack. The Government will provide information on all changes within 48 hours prior to execution. The Contractor shall ensure Blackjack is present at the time/date requested by the Government.

5.8. Death Services. The Contractor shall ensure upon death, Blackjack’s remains are covered and cared for in order to slow decomposition and prevent consumption by wild animals and/or insects. These services shall continue through transportation to the crematory or burial facility.

5.8.1. In the event of death, the Contractor shall transport Blackjack’s remains to the 1st TSC’s designated burial site to be determined (TBD). The Government will mark the burial site for identification. The Government may elect for cremation. If Government chooses cremation, the Contractor shall transport Blackjack’s remains to a crematory facility of the 1st TSC’s choosing. The Government will be responsible for cremation costs and transporting the cremated remains.

5.9. CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT REPORTING (CMR): The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the United States Army Cadet Command via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/, and then click on "Department of the Army CMRA" or the icon of the DoD organization that is receiving or benefitting from the contracted services.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 15 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2016. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk by clicking on "Send an email" which is located under the Help Resources ribbon on the right side of the login page of the applicable Service/Component's CMR website".

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

6.1. The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures.

6.1.1 Army Regulation 190-13: The Army Physical Security Program

6.1.2 Army Directive 2014-05: Policy and Implementation for Common Access Card Credentialing and Installation Access for Uncleared Contractors.

6.1.3 Fort Knox Policy Letter 14 (20150109): Fort Knox Bar Letters

6.1.4 Fort Knox Visitor Control Program (20160209)

6.1.5 DODVSA Policy C-014, Guidance on Military Working Equid Vaccinations and Equine Infectious Anemia Testing (Coggins Test) (Dated 12 December 2013).

PART 7

TECHNICAL EXHIBITS

7. TECHNICAL EXHIBITS:

7.1. Performance Requirements Summary: The Contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

Para.

Number

Title Performance Objective Performance

Indicator Performance Standard

5.1 Basic Services The Contractor shall provide

managerial services to ensure the adequate boarding, care, transportation, and administration of the 1st TSC official mascot, Blackjack.

Boarding 100% compliance Care 100% compliance

Transportation 100% compliance

Administrative 100% compliance

5.2 Boarding The Contractor shall provide

boarding services to ensure the housing and shelter of the 1st TSC official mascot.

Boarding 100% compliance

5.2.1

Acceptable Distance

100% compliance with 60 mile radius around FKKY

5.2.2 Stall

Accommodations

100% compliance with 12 x12 matted stall requirement

5.2.3 Exercise 100% compliance with daily turn outs

5.3 Grooming The Contractor shall groom

Blackjack to maintain his health and welfare, and to ensure his appearance is acceptable for 1st TSC ceremonies and events.

General Care 100% compliance

5.3.3 Hoof Care 100% compliance with farrier

services provided every six weeks

5.3.4 Appearances for

Ceremonies and

Events

100% compliance

5.4 Feeding The Contractor shall feed and

water Blackjack.

Feeding Regiment 100% compliance

Diet 100% compliance with paragraph 5.4.1.

Water 100% compliance with paragraph 5.4.2.

5.5 Veterinarian

Services

The contractor shall provide Veterinarian services to ensure vaccinations, physical

Vaccinations 100% compliance with vaccinations outlined in paragraph 5.5.1, with records available for inspection.

examinations, and emergency response for Blackjack.

Physical Examinations

100% compliance with annual physical examination

Emergency Response

Zero deviation from emergency response plan outlined in paragraph 5.5.3.2.

5.6 Transportation The contractor shall provide

transportation services to ensure event transportation, contract transfer transportation, veterinarian transportation, and death transportation.

Event Transportation

Arrive on-time to all events with zero missed or late suspenses.

Veterinarian Transportation

Blackjack will be provided prompt transportation to support all veterinarian requirements.

Death Transportation

No delay in transportation of Blackjacks remains IAW government plan.

5.8 Death The contractor shall provide

Death services to ensure care of remains prior to and during transportation.

Care of remains 100% compliance with paragraph 5.8.1.

5.9 Administration The contractor shall provide

manpower reporting to http://www.ecmra.mil

Manpower reporting

100% compliance with annual manpower reporting specified in paragraph 5.9.

7.2. Deliverables:

Deliverable Frequency # of Copies Medium/Format Submit to

Quality Control Plan.

Paragraph 1.5.1.1.

Within 10 days of Contract Award

1 Created in Microsoft Word and e-mailed

COR or other identified Government POC

AT Level 1 Certificate.

Paragraph

1.6.7.5.

Within 10 days of contract award and with any change in Contractor or Subcontractor employees

1 Email certificate as provided at completion of training in the JKO website.

COR or other identified Government POC

Key Personnel Contact

Information.

Paragraph 1.6.11.

Within 10 days of Contract Award

1 Created in Microsoft Word and e-mailed

COR or other identified Government POC

Emergency Response Plan.

Paragraph 5.5.3.2.

Within 10 days of Contract Award

1 Created in Microsoft Word and e-mailed

COR or other identified Government POC

CMR – A report of all Contractor labor hours for the fiscal year of operations.

Paragraph 5.9.

By the 31st of October of each calendar year.

1 Created in the format provided at web address:

https://Contractor manpower.army.

pentagon.mil

Identified secure collection via the eCMRA.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 0002 Destination Government Destination Government 1001 Destination Government Destination Government 1002 Destination Government Destination Government 2001 Destination Government Destination Government 2002 Destination Government Destination Government 3001 Destination Government Destination Government 3002 Destination Government Destination Government 4001 Destination Government Destination Government 4002 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC

0001 POP 01-JUL-2017 TO

30-JUN-2018

N/A 1ST THEATER SUSTAINMENT

COMMAND (WBGUFK)

CPT JOSEPH FUOCO

BLDG 1467 3RD AVENUE

FORT KNOX KY 40121-5000

502-626-1043

W90RMZ

0002 POP 01-JUL-2017 TO

30-JUN-2018

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1001 POP 01-JUL-2018 TO

30-JUN-2019

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1002 POP 01-JUL-2018 TO

30-JUN-2019

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2001 POP 01-JUL-2019 TO

30-JUN-2020

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2002 POP 01-JUL-2019 TO

30-JUN-2020

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3001 POP 01-JUL-2020 TO

30-JUN-2021

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3002 POP 01-JUL-2020 TO

30-JUN-2021

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4001 POP 01-JUL-2021 TO

30-JUN-2022

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4002 POP 01-JUL-2021 TO

30-JUN-2022

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2016 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2016 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2016 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance JUL 2016 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

OCT 2015

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items JAN 2017 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items JAN 2017 52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2011 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards MAY 2014 52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 52.232-8 Discounts For Prompt Payment FEB 2002 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

DEC 2013

52.237-1 Site Visit APR 1984 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

NOV 2011

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Alt A System for Award Management Alternate A FEB 2014 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

JUN 2012

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JUN 2013

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

ALTERNATE I (OCT 2014)

The offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) Web site located at https://www.sam.gov/portal . If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (u) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

“Administrative merits determination” means certain notices or findings of labor law violations issued by an enforcement agency following an investigation. An administrative merits determination may be final or be subject to appeal or further review. To determine whether a particular notice or finding is covered by this definition, it is necessary to consult section II.B. in the DOL Guidance.

“Arbitral award or decision” means an arbitrator or arbitral panel determination that a labor law violation occurred, or that enjoined or restrained a violation of labor law. It includes an award or decision that is not final or is subject to being confirmed, modified, or vacated by a court, and includes an award or decision resulting from private or confidential proceedings. To determine whether a particular award or decision is covered by this definition, it is necessary to consult section II.B. in the DOL Guidance.

“Civil judgment” means--

(1) In paragraph (h) of this provision: A judgment or finding of a civil offense by any court of competent jurisdiction.

(2) In paragraph (s) of this provision: Any judgment or order entered by any Federal or State court in which the court determined that a labor law violation occurred, or enjoined or restrained a violation of labor law. It includes a judgment or order that is not final or is subject to appeal. To determine whether a particular judgment or order is covered by this definition, it is necessary to consult section II.B. in the DOL Guidance.

“DOL Guidance” means the Department of Labor (DOL) Guidance entitled: ``Guidance for Executive Order 13673, `Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces' ''. The DOL Guidance, dated August 25, 2016, can be obtained from www.dol.gov/fairpayandsafeworkplaces.

“Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern” means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

“Enforcement agency” means any agency granted authority to enforce the Federal labor laws. It includes the enforcement components of DOL (Wage and Hour Division, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, and the National Labor Relations Board. It also means a State agency designated to administer an OSHA-approved State Plan, but only to the extent that the State agency is acting in its capacity as administrator of such plan. It does not include other Federal agencies which, in their capacity as contracting agencies, conduct investigations of potential labor law violations. The enforcement agencies associated with each labor law under E.O. 13673 are--

(1) Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) for--

(i) The Fair Labor Standards Act;

(ii) The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act;

(iii) 40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter IV, formerly known as the Davis-Bacon Act;

(iv) 41 U.S.C. chapter 67, formerly known as the Service Contract Act;

(v) The Family and Medical Leave Act; and

(vi) E.O. 13658 of February 12, 2014 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors);

(2) Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for--

(i) The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970; and

(ii) OSHA-approved State Plans;

(3) Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) for--

(i) Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973;

(ii) The Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972 and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; and

(iii) E.O. 11246 of September 24, 1965 (Equal Employment Opportunity);

(4) National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for the National Labor Relations Act; and

(5) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for--

(i) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;

(ii) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990;

(iii) The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and

(iv) Section 6(d) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (Equal Pay Act).

“Forced or indentured child labor” means all work or service—

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

“Highest-level owner” means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

“Immediate owner” means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

“Inverted domestic corporation,” means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

“Labor compliance agreement” means an agreement entered into between a contractor or subcontractor and an enforcement agency to address appropriate remedial measures, compliance assistance, steps to resolve issues to increase compliance with the labor laws, or other related matters.

“Labor laws” means the following labor laws and E.O.s:

(1) The Fair Labor Standards Act.

(2) The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970.

(3) The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act.

(4) The National Labor Relations Act.

(5) 40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter IV, formerly known as the Davis-Bacon Act.

(6) 41 U.S.C. chapter 67, formerly known as the Service Contract Act.

(7) E.O. 11246 of September 24, 1965 (Equal Employment Opportunity).

(8) Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

(9) The Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972 and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974.

(10) The Family and Medical Leave Act.

(11) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

(12) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

(13) The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967.

(14) E.O. 13658 of February 12, 2014 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors).

(15) Equivalent State laws as defined in the DOL Guidance. (The only equivalent State laws implemented in the FAR are OSHA-approved State Plans, which can be found at www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/approved_state_plans.html).

“Labor law decision” means an administrative merits determination, arbitral award or decision, or civil judgment, which resulted from a violation of one or more of the laws listed in the definition of ``labor laws''.

“Manufactured end product” means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except—

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

“Place of manufacture” means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

“Restricted business operations” means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate—

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

Sensitive technology—

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically—

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

“Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern”—

(1) Means a small business concern—

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

“Small business concern” means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR Part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

“Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1002,” means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that--

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by--

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13.CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

“Subsidiary” means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned—

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

“Veteran-owned small business concern” means a small business concern—

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans(as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

“Women-owned business concern” means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the its stock is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

“Women-owned small business concern” means a small business concern --

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

“Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR…