W9124E23R00010009.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The Purpose of this Amendment is as follow s: a. To revise PWS paragraph 1.1. b.To revise the Period of Performance. c. To revise the "CONTRACT PERIOD" as seen in Section F. d. To revise the "Informational Matrix" as seen in Section L. e. To revise the Government response to question #38. f. Please see continuation page for details. g. To be considered responsive, vendors shall acknow ledge this amendment as seen in Block 11. (a) above w ith submission of their proposal.

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 19-Jan-2023

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

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W9124E23R0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

28-Oct-2022

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

19-Jan-2023

CODE

MICC- FORT POLK

2038 9TH STREET, BLDG 1352

FORT POLK LA 71459

W9124E 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

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W9124E23R0001

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Rotational Life Support

Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk (18 Jan 2023)

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 General. This is a non-personal services contract in which the Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and services incidental to the set-up, operations, and removal of life support structures and services at Fort Polk, LA and other locations as identified in this document and ordered for each event in support of special training exercises conducted by the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC), Fort Polk, LA. The Contractor shall ensure all resources are provided, placed, maintained, serviced, operated and removed in accordance with (IAW) the requirements established in this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction. Contractor shall provide life support services in the form of personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials and supervision to resource operational support.

1.2 Background. JRTC is a diversified training base that conducts an average of ten (10) training exercises, known as rotations, in a 12-month period. The scope of these exercises varies from mission to mission and range from 500 to 7,500 personnel. Support may extend beyond Fort Polk training areas (TA). Extended areas include, but are not limited to, the Aerial Port of Debarkation (APOD) located at Alexandria, LA, Camp Beauregard located near Pineville, LA, and within 100 miles of the Fort Polk training area depending on rotational requirements.

1.2.1 Unique life support requirements for training events and national emergencies (hurricanes, tornadoes etc.).

Support may also include un-forecasted training events, mass casualty, localized accidents and national emergencies.

All PWS specific requirements for services, support, materials and equipment as defined in this PWS shall apply to all requests to support such events.

1.2.2 Objectives. Contractor shall be responsible for performing the following services IAW this PWS: set-up, operate, maintenance, servicing, repair and tear down of all Contractor equipment/components at the site. Fueling operations of all applicable components with Government furnished fuel; providing fresh water services utilizing Government furnished potable water; and providing and maintaining storage/dispensing points with Government furnished potable water.

1.2.3 Training at JRTC is conducted to a high degree of realism that replicates an actual conflict area. Contract support personnel entering the training areas are considered “non-participants” in the training. Contractor may be exposed to simulated combat situations that include checkpoints, large slow-moving convoys with no way around, and occasional simulated gunfire/pyrotechnics in proximity to their locations as they move through the training areas.

1.3 Scope. Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, services and performing all work incidental to the set-up, operations and removal of life support structures and services at Fort Polk, LA and other locations as identified in this PWS and requests. Contractor shall ensure all resources are placed, maintained, serviced, operated and removed IAW the requirements established in this PWS.

1.4 Period of Performance (POP). The POP shall be a Sixty (60) month Ordering Period with a possibility to award new Task Order(s) which may have a POP of up to Twelve (12) Months. Any new Task Order(s) shall have to be awarded by the last POP date listed on the Contract.

1.5 Quality Control (QC). Quality Control is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor is responsible for the delivery of quality services/supplies to the Government (see FAR 52.246-1, Contractor Inspection Requirements). The Contractor shall develop, implement and maintain an effective Quality Control System which includes a written Quality Control Plan (QCP). The QCP shall implement standardized procedure/methodology for monitoring and documenting contract performance to ensure all contract requirements are met. The Contractors’ QCP shall contain a systematic approach to monitor operations to ensure acceptable services/products are provided to the Government. The QCP, as a minimum, shall address continuous process improvement; procedures for scheduling, conducting and documentation of inspection; discrepancy identification and correction; corrective action procedures to include procedures for addressing Government discovered non-conformances; procedures for root cause analysis to identify the root cause and root cause corrective action to prevent re-occurrence of discrepancies;

procedures for trend analysis; procedures for collecting and addressing customer feedback/complaints. The Contractor shall, upon request, provide to the Government their quality control documentation. A comprehensive QCP shall be submitted to the KO and COR within ten (10) days after contract award and within five (5) working days when changes are made thereafter (see Section J Attachment 2 Deliverable #1). After acceptance of the quality control plan the Contractor shall receive the Contracting Officer acceptance in writing of any proposed change to their QC system prior to implementation.

1.6 Quality Assurance (QA). The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is a Government only document primarily focused on what the Government must do to assure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the requirements of the contract.

1.7 Property Management System. N/A

1.8 Federal Government Holidays. Contractor is required to operate on holidays. The following are recognized federal holidays:

New Year’s Day 1st day of January Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday 3rd Monday of January Presidents Day 3rd Monday of February Memorial Day Last Monday of May Juneteenth National Independence Day 19th day of June Independence Day 4th day of July Labor Day 1st Monday of September Columbus Day 2nd Monday of October Veterans Day 11th day of November Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday of November Christmas Day 25th day of December

1.9 Hours of Operation. On-site services shall be performed on an as needed basis. The Contractor will not be required to keep a supervisor on duty 24/7 but the supervisor shall be considered to be on-call with a two-hour response timeframe to the Government. Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the government facility is not closed for above reasons. Normal hours of operation are 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM central time. Assembly of operation sites should take place during daylight hours when possible. However, rotational training exercises are 24/7 operations and will require services to be performed on an as needed basis to include weekend and holidays. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.10 Place of Performance. The work to be performed at the following locations in Louisiana to include but not limited to: Fort Polk training area; Camp Beauregard located near Pineville, LA; Aerial Port of Debarkation (APOD) at England Airpark, Alexandria, LA and within 100 miles of the Fort Polk training area depending on rotational requirements.

1.11 Security Requirements. Security clearances are not required. The Contractor shall provide an up-to-date access roster, electronically to the COR within 30 calendar days after performance start date and yearly thereafter. (see Section J Attachment 2 Deliverable #2). The COR will forward the access rosters to the Security and Intelligence Division (S&ID), the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security (DPTMS) and visitors center yearly or upon request.

1.11.1 Physical Security. Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured. Contractor shall secure and protect all personnel and property under their purview IAW Army Regulation (AR) 190 series regulations. This includes, but is not limited to; personnel; buildings; sensitive items; machinery; materials; office furnishings; petroleum, oil & lubricants (POL); prescribed load list (PLL), etc.

1.11.2 Key Control. The Government will not issue the Contractor keys. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to purchase their own locks to secure their areas. Contractor shall obtain fuel keys from the rotational training unit to draw fuel at the designated fuel point.

1.11.3 Special Qualifications: Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all personnel performing work under this contract possess and maintain current certifications as indicated in this paragraph during the execution of this contract. Electricians shall be certified by State of Louisiana and have passed the requirement under the National Electrician Code (NEC) certification program under R.S. 37:2150‐2192 Title 23 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 and fully trained in the use of the equipment listed within the PWS. Fuel handlers shall have successfully completed the Fort Polk, LA Environmental Compliance Officer Certification Course within 30 days after award.

1.11.4 Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to effectively carry out all contract requirements. They shall have a command of both the written and spoken English language to properly, clearly and effectively communicate in person or via electronic devices (telephone and/or computer) with co-workers, customers and the general public.

1.11.5 Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be U.S. citizens unless the provisions of AR 25-2, Army Cybersecurity have been fully completed and approval has been granted by the Government for a non- U.S. citizen to perform the required support.

1.11.6 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: All Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access, local security policies and security procedures provided by the Security Manager Government representative.

Contractor personnel shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense (DoD), HQ Department of Army (DA) or local policies. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor and subcontractor security matters or processes.

1.11.7 Anti-Terrorism (AT). The Contractor shall comply with the Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) and ensure all employees complete annual Level I Antiterrorism Awareness Training requirements prescribed by DOD regulations and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Section 252.225- 7043 (Level I Antiterrorism Awareness Training). All Contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled areas shall complete AT Level I training and submit employee certificates of completion to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after performance start date and annually thereafter (see Section J Attachment 2 Deliverable #3). AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/login/Login.jsf. In the event that the automated system is not available (e.g., server problems), AT Level I Awareness Training can be provided by a qualified instructor. Contact the installation AT/FP Office for guidance. If the training is not completed online, the Level I AT Awareness instructor qualification shall be coordinated with the installation Antiterrorism Officer or (installation security equivalent) and the resultant name(s) of approved instructors shall be provided to the contracting officer or designee along with all associated cost or schedule impacts to the contract. Antiterrorism performance (AT Level I Awareness Training attendance and compliance) may be documented as a performance metric under the resultant contract, and be part of past performance information in support of future source selections. IAW DoDI 2000.12, all DoD and non-DoD Tenants will comply with the installation AT Program. The Contractor shall attend live TARP training at least annually IAW AR 381-12, paragraph 1-10l. Live training must be scheduled with the local Counter Intelligence (CI) office (902d Military Intelligence). The Contractor shall report threat-related incidents, behavioral indicators and/or other matters of counter intelligence interest specified in AR 381-12, paragraph 3 to the Contractor’s Facility Security Officer, nearest military CI office, Federal Bureau of Investigation and/or the Defense Security Service. Methods of reporting include: online at https://www.inscom.army.lmil/isalute and by phone 1-

800-CALL-SPY (1-800-225-5779).

1.11.8 iWATCH Training: Contractor shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. Training is located at the following website: http://www.myarmyonesource.com/familyprogramsandservices/iwatchprogram/default.aspx This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days after the performance start date and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance under this contract. The results shall be reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after performance start date and within 30 days of new employees commencing performance under this contract (see Section J Attachment 2 Deliverable #4).

1.11.9 OPSEC Training: All Contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. In accordance with AR 530-1 (Operations Security) and DODM 5205.02-M (DOD Operations Security (OPSEC) Program Manual), Contractor employees shall complete initial OPSEC Level I training NLT 30 calendar days after performance start date. New Contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of reporting for duty and submit certificates to COR upon completion. OPSEC training is available at the following website: https://securityawareness.usalearning/gov/opsec/. OPSEC Awareness Training attendance and compliance may be documented as a performance metric and be part of past performance information in support of future source selections. Neither the Contractor nor any of its contract service providers shall disclose or cause to disseminate any information concerning operations of military activities. All inquiries, comments, or complaints arising from any matter observed, experienced, or learned as a result of, or in connection with, the performance of this contract, the resolution of which may require the dissemination of official information, shall be directed to the COR and KO. The Contractor shall only conduct business with KO, COR or Alternate COR (ACOR). Names of authorized personnel shall be provided to the Contractor by the COR, in writing, and updated as necessary throughout the contract period.

The Contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan to be reviewed and approved by the responsible government OPSEC officer, per AR 530-1 (Operations Security) and COR NLT 30 calendar days after performance start date and annually thereafter (see Section J Attachment 2 Deliverable #5). This SOP/Plan will include the Government's critical information list, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it and how to protect it. The plan shall also address how the Contractor shall conduct a rotation at the JRTC utilizing SECRET material and identify an individual who will be the Contractor’s OPSEC Coordinator. This SOP/Plan shall identify an individual who will be the Contractor’s OPSEC Coordinator. The Contractor shall ensure this individual becomes OPSEC Level II certified per AR 530-1.

1.11.10 Fort Polk Contract/Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD 12) Requirements

1.11.10.1 Requirements apply to any contract where contractor employees will access multiple Installations or require access to the government information systems.

1.11.10.2 All personnel hired under this contract who do not require a security clearance must have a favorable National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) to be issued a Common Access Card (CAC). The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will ensure new hires complete a NACI through the Personnel Security Investigation Portal (PSIP) by initiating a request through Operations Group Security Office no later than 15 days from the date of hire and completing the investigation (submission to OPM) within 30 days. Personnel who require a security clearance must be processed by their company Facility Security Officer or company Security Manager.

1.11.10.3 Instructions for completing the NACI process will be sent to the Project/Program Manager, Security Manager and the COR once the contract has been awarded and one of the above personnel notifies Operations Group Security Office for the initiation. The contractor shall schedule fingerprinting appointments with Operations Group Security Office. Personnel requiring a CAC who do not receive a favorable NACI will not be allowed to perform services under this contract.

1.11.10.4 In accordance with HQDA G2 Memorandum, "Guidance for Verification of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Status of Uncleared Contractors in Support of Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12", all Tier 1 investigative requests for any Contractor(s) that are either (1) U.S Citizen born outside the U.S. or (2) non-U.S. Citizen, will be rejected unless a copy of the citizenship or legal status document is uploaded as part of the investigation request.

1.11.10.5 Employees who require a CAC for physical access or access to the Government information systems may be granted a CAC after the successful submission of the T-1 investigation through PSIP and a favorable fingerprint review by Security and Intelligence Division (S&ID). An unfavorable adjudication can result in loss or denial of computer access, physical access or employment on a federal installation.

1.11.10.6 All employees requiring a common access card (CAC) for physical access to multiple Installations or access to the government information systems may be granted a CAC after the successful submission of the NACI through PSIP and a favorable fingerprint review by Operations Group Security Office. An unfavorable NACI adjudication can result in the loss or denial of computer access, physical access or employment.

1.11.10.7 Sponsoring organizations, activities whose personnel do not need access to multiple Installations or access to the government information systems will submit a completed access control roster to the Visitor Control Center (VCC). They may receive a MOBILISA visitor card for the terms of their contract (until contract end date, not to exceed 3 years) when sponsored on an access roster. If not sponsored they will only receive a pass for up to 7 days.

1.11.10.8 MOBILISA card expirations may be updated to reflect a new contract period by submitting an updated access control roster to the VCC.

1.11.10.9 Access rosters may only be submitted via e-mail to the VCC by a .mil, .gov, .AAFES, address by the COR or security activity, all others will be returned without action.

1.11.11 Installation Access. All unescorted visitors to Fort Polk must be vetted at the Visitors Center, located adjacent to the main gate on Louisiana Avenue (building 5903). Personnel requiring unescorted access will present a state issued Real ID Act compliant driver’s license (check status of your state at: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id-enforcement-brief ). Visitors who do not have a Real ID act compliant driver’s license may use alternate forms of ID to proof their identity. Contact the Fort Polk Visitor’s Center at (337) 531-7907 to obtain a listing of authorized alternate forms of identity. Each visitor with acceptable screening results will be issued an access control credential for unescorted access to the installation. Personnel with unfavorable screening results may be denied unescorted access to Fort Polk. Law enforcement data obtained during the vetting process will not be released by personnel at the Visitors Center. A waiver process has been established for personnel who are denied unescorted access. Generally, waivers will be processed within five days of completion.

1.11.11.1 Escorted visitors who are accompanied by Department of Defense-affiliated personnel (active- duty Soldiers, civilian common access card holders, retiree ID card holders, DoD dependent ID card holders, and civilian contractor CAC holders) will not require vetting for access and will only need to produce a valid ID card; these visitors must be in the immediate vehicle of the escorting card holder. DoD affiliated personnel will be responsible for their escorted visitors on the installation. Personnel who are enrolled and vetted through the Rapid Gate program or possess an installation issued ID/Pass do not have escorting privileges.

1.11.11.2 The Fort Polk Visitors Center is open 24 hours a day, seven days per week. For additional information concerning access control please contact the Visitors Center at (337) 531-0380/4978/7186.

1.11.11.3 Contractors shall provide an access roster to Directorate of Emergency Services (DES), Visitors Center of all employees monthly or when any personnel change occurs for access to Fort Polk. An access roster will also be furnished to the Operations Group Security Office quarterly or upon request. Access rosters must be forwarded by the COR to the visitors control center using a specific format electronically from a government computer. All personnel employed under this contract will adhere to all Fort Polk access control policies which include, weapons registration, transportation of weapons on the installation, access control policies, use of installation passes and ID cards and the operation of motor vehicles.

1.12 Installation AT/FP. Pursuant to DoD Instruction Number 2000.16, "DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Standards," dated October 2, 2006, each Contractor employee requiring access to a Federally-Controlled Installation, facility and/or federally-controlled information system(s) shall complete Level I AT Awareness Training on an annual basis and receive a certificate of completion. The training is accessible from any computer and is available at http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html The contractor is responsible for ensuring that all applicable employees have completed antiterrorism awareness training and shall certify that their workforce has completed the training through the submission of completion certificate(s) to the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer's Representative (if appointed) within five working days after contract award or prior to access to a federally-controlled installation or information system.

Special Instructions.

a. Using an internet search engine, search JKO (Joint Knowledge Online) to begin the process.

Clicks:

No DOD CAC I am a US mil, government civil servant, or contract employee I've been directed to take required training on JKO Click on Courses I do not have a .MIL, .GOV, or .NDU.EDU address or I am a Multi-National Student Fill out the contact sheet and email to sponsor (This is the COR) Sponsor will email to the JKO help desk. (This is the COR)

Approval

1) Help desk sends non-CAC user an email with User ID

2) Help desk will send a separate email with electronic token to register a new password (token is good for 24 hrs)

3) New User follows the instructions in the email and enters a new password

4) User will need to enroll in Course # JS-US007-14 (User has up to 30 days to complete the course)

In the event that the automated system at https://jkodirect.jten.mil not available (e.g., server problems), Level I AT Awareness Training can be provided by a qualified instructor. However, if the training is not completed online, the Level I AT Awareness instructor qualification must be coordinated with the installation Antiterrorism Officer or (installation security equivalent) and the resultant name(s) of approved instructors shall be provided the contracting officer or designee along with all associated cost or schedule impacts to the contract.

Antiterrorism performance (Level I AT Awareness Training attendance and compliance) may be documented as a performance metric under the resultant contract, and be part of past performance information in support of future source selections.

1.13 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings. The Contractor shall attend, participate in and furnish input to scheduled and unscheduled meetings, conferences and/or briefings that relate to the contracted functions and services as required to provide effective communication and impart necessary information. These meetings include both on-site and off-site meetings, and the frequency may be weekly, monthly or as otherwise required. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.14 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 Contractor performs 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, notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies, coordinates availability of government furnished property and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. The COR will also prepare Contractor Performance Assessment Reports System (CPARS) reports based on documented Contractor performance evaluations. A letter of designation is issued to the COR with a copy furnished to the Contractor stating 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 contract.

1.14.1 The COR will assist the Contractor in determining precise placement of items at the locations and coordination support between the Contractor and the end users. Contractor shall not take direction from any other person, regardless of the rank or station of the person that affects the requirements in the PWS or requests.

1.15 Key Personnel: Key personnel shall not be added to or removed from the contract without express acknowledgement of the COR. Any changes to the working status of these key personnel shall be transmitted (in writing) to the KO and the COR within 10 work days of the proposed change. If, for any reason, any of the key personnel becomes, or is expected to become, unavailable for work under this contract for a continuous period exceeding 30 work days, Contractor shall promptly replace personnel with personnel who possess qualifications equal to or better than that of the original employee. Contractor shall ensure all key personnel terminated or released from employment under this contract are replaced within 10 workdays of the termination. (see Section J Attachment 2 Deliverable #6) The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government:

1.15.1 Contract Manager (CM). Contractor shall provide a CM 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 CM is absent shall be designated in writing to the KO and COR. The CM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The CM and alternate shall be available at or in the vicinity of Fort Polk, LA at all times. The CM or alternate shall be available 24/7 during rotation or request periods.

1.15.2 Site Manager (SM). Contractor shall provide on-site support personnel to include a SM and provide 24-hour maintenance, repair and servicing tasks on Contractor furnished components. The SM shall be able to address all service requests within two (2) hours of notification. If additional time is required, Contractor shall coordinate and receive concurrence from the COR. Contractor shall also be responsible for coordinating service and/or maintenance response from subcontractors to specialized components such as generators that require support above the capability of the on-site personnel. The overall supervisor shall maintain 24/7 communications availability to the COR from contract award date until all requirements have been fulfilled.

1.16 Supervision of Contractor Employees. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over Contractor or subcontractor employees while performing work under the contract. Such employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor, not the Government. The Contractor, in turn shall be accountable to the Government for Contractor or subcontractor employees.

1.17 Contractor Personnel. The Government has the right to issue a barred from installation letter to any Contractor employee, or prospective Contractor employee, who is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population. The Contractor shall furnish all personnel required for efficient operation of all phases of work incidental to performing the services required by this PWS. The Contractor shall provide qualified and trained personnel with the required technical, educational, and cultural experience to accomplish all requirements as specified in this PWS. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all personnel performing work under this contract possess and maintain current certifications required by the PWS during the execution of this contract.

1.18 Identification of Contractor Employees. All Contractor personnel shall be identifiable by visibly wearing on the front exterior clothing, above the waist, a readable identification badge furnished by the Contractor and made of durable plastic. All Contractor identification shall comply with the standards established by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12). The badge format is subject to approval by the COR. Badges shall be laminated and include the company's name (prime Contractor or sub-Contractor), ID number, issue and expiration dates, employee name, job title and a color photograph of the recipient. A list of badges issued shall be provided to the KO and COR no later than 10 calendar days after performance start date and updated as changes occur (see Section J Attachment 2 Deliverable #7). The list shall include the badge ID number, issue and expiration dates, and the employee name for each badge issued.

1.19 Contractor shall only conduct business with the KO and COR. The names of the KO, COR and Alternate COR (if appointed) shall be provided to the Contractor by the Government, in writing, and updated as necessary throughout the contract period.

1.20 Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and ensure equipment is secure while protecting material, equipment, and supplies from damage and loss. Government security personnel shall have the express right to inspect for security violations at any time during the term of the contract.

1.21 Conduct of Personnel. The Contractor shall be responsible for the performance and conduct of Contractor and subcontractor employees at all times. It is essential that all Contractor personnel meet the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity. The Contractor shall ensure their personnel do not perform work under the influence of alcohol, illegal prescribed drugs or any other incapacitating agents. Personnel employed by the Contractor in the performance of this contract, or any representative of the Contractor entering Fort Polk and any other performance locations supported under this contract, shall abide by the applicable installation security regulations. Violation of such rules, regulations, laws, directives, or requirements shall be grounds for removal (permanently or temporarily as the Government determines) from the work site. Removal of employees does not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility for the work defined in this contract. The Contractor shall not employ for performance under this contract any person whose employment would result in a conflict of interest with the Government's standards of conduct.

1.21.1 All Contractor personnel shall conform to standards of conduct and code of ethics, which are consistent with those applicable to Government employees as provided in the Joint Ethics Regulation 5500.7.R. Contractor personnel shall present a neat professional appearance and be easily identified. This shall be accomplished by wearing distinctive clothing bearing the company name and by wearing appropriate badges that contain the company name and employee’s name.

1.22 Physical Requirements and Work Environment. The work is primarily performed in a field setting. Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that their employees are familiar with and follow normal safety precautions typical in a field environment.

1.23 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI).

1.23.1 Purpose. The primary purpose of this section of the PWS is to aid in ensuring the following:

a. The Contractor does not obtain an unfair competitive advantage by establishing the ground rules for a future competition;

b. The Contractor's objectivity and judgment are not biased because of its present or future interests (financial, contractual, organizational or otherwise) which relate to work performed under this contract; and

c. The Contractor does not obtain an unfair competitive advantage by virtue of its access to non- public or proprietary information belonging to others.

1.23.2 Definitions

1.23.2.1 The term “Contractor” herein used means: (a) the organization (hereinafter referred to as "it" or "its") entering into this agreement with the Government; (b) all business organizations with which it may merge, join or affiliate now or in the future and in any manner whatsoever, or which hold or may obtain, by purchase or otherwise, direct or indirect control of it; (c) its parent organization if any and any of its present or future subsidiaries, associates, affiliates or holding companies and; (d) any organization or enterprise over which it has direct or indirect control now or in the future.

1.23.2.2 The term "proprietary information" for purposes of this clause means any information considered so valuable by its owners that it is held secret by them and their licensees. Information furnished voluntarily by the owner without limitations on its use, or which is available without restrictions from other sources, is not considered proprietary.

1.23.3 Biased Ground Rules. This type of conflict may arise in situations where a company sets the ground rules for a future competition. For example, when a Contractor develops requirements then competes to provide products or services to satisfy those requirements, thus obtaining a competitive advantage.

1.23.4 Impaired Objectivity. This type of conflict may exist where a Contractor’s obligations under a contract require objectivity, but another role of the Contractor casts doubt on its ability to be truly objective. An example of this type of conflict is where a Contractor’s work under one contract entails evaluating itself, its affiliates, or its competitors under a separate contract.

1.23.5 Unequal Access to Information. This type of conflict may arise when a Contractor has access to nonpublic or proprietary information as part of its performance under a contract that gives it an unfair advantage in a competition for a later contract.

1.23.6 General Constraints. The provisions of FAR Subpart 9.5, Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest, concerning organizational conflicts of interest govern this contract. Potential conflicts may exist in accordance with FAR 9.505-1, Providing Systems Engineering and Technical Direction, through 9.505-4, Obtaining Access to Proprietary Information. In this regard, the Contractor is responsible for identifying any actual or potential organizational conflicts of interest to the KO that arise as the result of performance under this contract. To avoid or mitigate a potential conflict related to performance under this contract, the KO will impose appropriate constraints such as the constraints discussed below. Since it is impossible to foresee all of the circumstances that might give rise to organizational conflicts of interest, the constraints discussed below are not all inclusive and the KO may impose constraints other than, or in addition to, the constraints listed below.

1.23.6.1 The Contractor agrees that if it provides, under a contract or task order or delivery order, systems engineering and technical guidance for systems and programs, but does not have overall contractual responsibility, it will not be allowed to be awarded a contract or task or delivery order to supply the system or any of its major components or be a subcontractor or consultant to a supplier of the system or any of its major components (FAR 9.505-1).

1.23.6.2 The Contractor agrees that if it prepares complete specifications for non-developmental items or assists in the preparation of work statements for a system or services under a contract, task order or delivery order, it will not be allowed to furnish these items, either as a prime Contractor, a subcontractor or as a consultant (FAR 9.505-2).

1.23.6.3 The Contractor agrees that it will neither evaluate nor advise the Government with regard to its own products or activities. The Contractor will objectively evaluate or advise the Government concerning products or activities of any prospective competitors (FAR 9.505-3).

1.23.6.4 The Contractor agrees that if it gains access to proprietary information of other companies, it will exercise diligent effort to protect such proprietary information from unauthorized use or disclosure (FAR 9.505-4). In addition, the Contractor agrees to protect the proprietary information of other organizations disclosed to the Contractor during performance of this contract with the same caution that a reasonably prudent Contractor would use to safeguard highly valuable property. The Contractor also agrees that if it gains access to the proprietary information of other companies it will enter into written agreements with the other companies to protect their information from unauthorized use or disclosure for as long as it remains proprietary and to refrain from using the information for any purpose other than that for which it was furnished. Contractor shall provide copies of such agreements to the KO.

1.23.6.5 If the Contractor, in the performance of this contract, obtains access to plans, policies, reports, studies, financial plans, data or other information of any nature which has not been released or otherwise made available to the public, the Contractor agrees that without prior written approval of the KO, it shall not: (a) use such information for any private purpose unless the information has been released or otherwise made available to the public, or (b) release such information unless release is otherwise authorized under the contract or such information has previously been released or otherwise made available to the public by the Government.

1.23.7 Non-Disclosure Agreements. Contractor shall obtain from each employee who has access to proprietary information under this contract, a written agreement which shall in substance provide that such employee shall not, during his/her employment by the Contractor or thereafter, disclose to others or use for their benefit, proprietary information received in connection with the work under this contract. The Contractor will educate its employees regarding the restrictions imposed by FAR 9.505-4, so that they will not use or disclose proprietary information or data generated or acquired in the performance of this contract, except as provided herein.

1.23.8 Training. Contractor shall effectively educate its employees, through formal training, company policy, information directives and procedures, in an awareness of the legal provisions of FAR Subpart 9.5 and its underlying policy and principles, so that each employee will know and understand the provisions of that Subpart and the absolute necessity of safeguarding information from anyone other than the Contractor's employees who have a need to know, and the U.S. Government.

1.23.9 Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the provisions in the paragraphs 1.23.2. through 1.23.8. above and this paragraph in consulting agreements, teaming agreements, and subcontracts of all tiers which involve access to information or the performance of services described in paragraph d. above. The use of this clause in such agreements shall be read by substituting the word "consultant" or "subcontractor" for the word "Contractor" whenever the latter appears.

1.23.10 Additional Constraints. Task Orders issued under this contract may impose additional requirements and/or restrictions relating to 1.23.11, to include the requirement for the Contractor and its subcontractors and employees to furnish the Government with written non-disclosure agreements or statements of no conflict of interest. With regard to any proposal submitted by the Contractor (in response to a Request for Task Order Proposal), by submitting its proposal, the Contractor represents that it has disclosed to the KO, prior to the issuance of the task order, all facts relevant to the existence or potential existence of OCI as that term is used in FAR Subpart 9.5.

1.23.11 Conflicts Involving Future Procurements: The award of this contract or acquiescence in the Contractor’s performance of services here under shall not constitute or be interpreted as a determination that the Contractor is eligible to participate in future procurements, developmental efforts, implementation efforts, or related activities.

Only the KOs for such efforts, applying the rules, principles, and procedures of FAR Subpart 9.5, have the authority to determine whether a conflict exists in connection with such procurements.

1.23.12 Representations and Disclosures:

1.23.12.1 The Contractor represents that it has disclosed to the KO, prior to award of this contract, all facts relevant to the existence or potential existence of OCI as that term is used in FAR Subpart 9.5.

1.23.12.2 The Contractor represents that if it discovers an OCI or potential conflict of interest after award of this contract, a prompt and full disclosure shall be made in writing to the KO. This disclosure shall include a description of the action the Contractor has taken or proposes to take in order to avoid or mitigate such conflict.

1.23.13 Remedies and Waiver:

1.23.13.1 For breach of any of the above restrictions or for non-disclosure or misrepresentation of any relevant facts required to be disclosed concerning this contract, the Government may terminate this contract for default, disqualify the Contractor for subsequent related contractual efforts, and pursue such other remedies as may be permitted by law or this contract. If, however, in compliance with this PWS, the Contractor discovers and promptly reports an OCI (or the potential thereof) subsequent to contract award, the KO may terminate this contract for convenience if such termination is deemed to be in the best interest of the Government.

1.23.13.2 The parties recognize that this clause has potential effects, which will survive the performance of this contract, and that it is impossible to foresee each circumstance to which it might be applied in the future.

Accordingly, the Contractor may at any time seek a waiver from the cognizant KO by submitting a full written description of the requested waiver and the reasons in support thereof (FAR 9.503).

1.24 Reserved

1.25 Site Set-up and Routes.

1.25.1 Site Setup. Contractor shall ensure all components at the sites are in place (if not already established) and operating at the specified capacities/capabilities a minimum of 48 hours in advance of the date listed on the request.

This requirement is placed to ensure that at the completion date, all components have been tested and any deficiencies noted are corrected prior to the end users making actual occupation of the site. Contractor shall be responsible for placing the components on the site IAW the COR directions.

1.25.2 Routes. Contractor shall use only those routes approved by the Government to place, service and remove all components required by this PWS. During the event, Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all contractor personnel, to include subcontractors, adhere to these routes and all installation traffic rules and/or regulations. The adherence to the routes, rules, and regulations shall be in effect at all times during the execution of this contract and shall be strictly enforced.

1.26 Safety. Prior to commencement of work, Contractor shall provide to the COR a copy of their site-specific…