W9124J-23-R-0003 Amendment 0001.pdf

W9124J23R0003

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 follow ing items w ere amended w ithin the RFP. The closing date/time is now 8:30am (Central Time) on Tuesday, 30 May 2023. All proposals shall be submitted by this date/time to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 15-May-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 W9124J23R0003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

18-Apr-2023

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 X is extended, 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

15-May-2023

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2205 INFANTRY POST RD

210-466-2145

FORT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-1361

W9124J 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 22-May-2023 12:00 PM to 30-May-2023 08:30 AM.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been added by full text:

WAGE DETERMINATION

REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION

| WASHINGTON D.C.

| Wage Determination No.: 1988-0407 Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 57 Director Wage Determinations | Date Of Last Revision: 05/10/2023

Note: Contracts subject to the Service Contract Act are generally required to pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required under Executive Order 14026 or Executive Order 13658.

|If the contract is entered into on or |Executive Order 14026 generally applies to |after January 30, 2022, or the |the contract.

|contract is renewed or extended (e.g., |The contractor must pay all covered workers |an option is exercised) on or after |at least $16.20 per hour (or the applicable |January 30, 2022: |wage rate listed on this wage determination, | |if it is higher) for all hours spent | |performing on the contract in 2023.

|If the contract was awarded on or |Executive Order 13658 generally applies to |between January 1, 2015 and January 29, |the contract.

|2022, and the contract is not renewed |The contractor must pay all covered workers |or extended on or after January 30, |at least $12.15 per hour (or the applicable |2022: |wage rate listed on this wage determination, | |if it is higher) for all hours spent | |performing on the contract in 2023.

The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the Executive Orders is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

Nationwide: Applicable in the Continental U.S. only.

**Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

Employed on contract for inspection/appraisial services.

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

99240 - Inspector 23.12 Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors, applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year. Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is the victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

HEALTH & WELFARE: $4.80 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, or $192.00 per week or $832.00 per month

HEALTH & WELFARE EO 13706: $4.41 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, or $176.40 per week, or $764.40 per month* *This rate is to be used only when compensating employees for performance on an SCA-covered contract also covered by EO 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors. A contractor may not receive credit toward its SCA obligations for any paid sick leave provided pursuant to EO 13706.

VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor; and 3 weeks after 5 years. Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the present contractor or successor, wherever employed, and with the predecessor contractors in the performance of similar work at the same Federal facility. (Reg. 29 CFR 4.173)

HOLIDAYS: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. (A contractor may substitute for any of the named holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated to the employees involved.) (See 29 CFR 4.174)

** UNIFORM ALLOWANCE **

If employees are required to wear uniforms in the performance of this contract (either by the terms of the Government contract, by the employer, by the state or local law, etc.), the cost of furnishing such uniforms and maintaining (by laundering or dry cleaning) such uniforms is an expense that may not be borne by an employee where such cost reduces the hourly rate below that required by the wage determination. The Department of Labor will accept payment in accordance with the following standards as compliance:

The contractor or subcontractor is required to furnish all employees with an adequate number of uniforms without cost or to reimburse employees for the actual cost of the uniforms. In addition, where uniform cleaning and maintenance is made the responsibility of the employee, all contractors and subcontractors subject to this wage determination shall (in the absence of a bona fide collective bargaining agreement providing for a different amount, or the furnishing of contrary affirmative proof as to the actual cost), reimburse all employees for such cleaning and maintenance at a rate of $3.35 per week (or $.67 cents per day). However, in those instances where the uniforms furnished are made of "wash and wear" materials, may be routinely washed and dried with other personal garments, and do not require any special treatment such as dry cleaning, daily washing, or commercial laundering in order to meet the cleanliness or appearance standards set by the terms of the Government contract, by the contractor, by law, or by the nature of the work, there is no requirement that employees be reimbursed for uniform maintenance costs.

** SERVICE CONTRACT ACT DIRECTORY OF OCCUPATIONS **

The duties of employees under job titles listed are those described in the "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations", Fifth Edition (Revision 1), dated September 2015, unless otherwise indicated.

REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION AND WAGE RATE

Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444)

Conformance Process:

The contracting officer shall require that any class of service employee which is not listed herein and which is to be employed under the contract (i.e., the work to be performed is not performed by any classification listed in the wage determination), be classified by the contractor so as to provide a reasonable relationship (i.e., appropriate level of skill comparison) between such unlisted classifications and the classifications listed in the wage determination. Such conformed classes of employees shall be paid the monetary wages and furnished the fringe benefits as are determined (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(i)). Such conforming procedures shall be initiated by the contractor prior to the performance of contract work by such unlisted class(es) of employees (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)). The Wage and Hour Division shall make a final determination of conformed classification, wage rate, and/or fringe benefits which shall be retroactive to the commencement date of the contract (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(iv)(C)(vi)). When multiple wage determinations are included in a contract, a separate SF-1444 should be prepared for each wage determination to which a class(es) is to be conformed.

The process for preparing a conformance request is as follows:

1) When preparing the bid, the contractor identifies the need for a conformed occupation(s) and computes a proposed rate(s).

2) After contract award, the contractor prepares a written report listing in order the proposed classification title(s), a Federal grade equivalency (FGE) for each proposed classification(s), job description(s), and rationale for proposed wage rate(s), including information regarding the agreement or disagreement of the authorized representative of the employees involved, or where there is no authorized representative, the employees themselves. This report should be submitted to the contracting officer no later than 30 days after such unlisted class(es) of employees performs any contract work.

3) The contracting officer reviews the proposed action and promptly submits a report of the action, together with the agency's recommendations and pertinent information including the position of the contractor and the employees, to the Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor, for review (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)).

4) Within 30 days of receipt, the Wage and Hour Division approves, modifies, or disapproves the action via transmittal to the agency contracting officer, or notifies the contracting officer that additional time will be required to process the request.

5) The contracting officer transmits the Wage and Hour decision to the contractor.

6) The contractor informs the affected employees.

Information required by the Regulations must be submitted on SF-1444 or bond paper.

When preparing a conformance request, the "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations" (the Directory) should be used to compare job definitions to ensure that duties requested are not performed by a classification already listed in the wage determination. Remember, it is not the job title, but the required tasks that determine whether a class is included in an established wage determination.

Conformances may not be used to artificially split, combine, or subdivide classifications listed in the wage determination.

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

ARMY PRIVATIZED HOUSING INSPECTION SERVICES CONTRACT

Part 1

General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Army Privatized and Government-Owned Military Housing Inspection Services. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein.

Such contract 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 Privatized Family Housing, Privatized Unaccompanied Housing, Government-Controlled/Owned Family, and Leased Housing as defined in this PWS 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 Army’s portfolio includes Privatized Family Housing, Privatized Unaccompanied Housing, Government-Controlled/Owned Family, and Leased Housing located both in the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS). The Army seeks to improve the quality of life for residents (i.e.

Soldiers, Family members and other tenants) through the use of private sector resources, market-based incentives, and Government resources to support the Government-owned and leased inventory. The Army Housing Residential Communities Initiative (RCI) is an innovative program developed and managed under the oversight and direction of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of The Army (Installations, Energy, and Environment) (OASA (IE&E)) on behalf of the Secretary of the Army. The Government-owned family and leasing housing programs are funded and managed by the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff G-9.

1.2.1. The services included in this contract are required in accordance with the National

Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of Fiscal Year 2021. The NDAA, Section 2818(b) of 10 USC 2871, expanded the code of basic standards for privatized military housing and hazard and habitability inspection and assessment requirement to Government- Owned and Government-Controlled military family housing. The Army’s position in Government-controlled includes Government-leased housing inside and outside the United States (CONUS and OCONUS). The NDAA expanded the housing inspection and assessment plan to include Government-owned and controlled military family housing located inside and outside of the United States and directs commencement of inspections and assessments of such housing immediately. Inspections are needed to identify issues and ensure compliance with the applicable housing codes. Inspections shall be performed by qualified home inspector, as defined in paragraph 5.2.

1.2.2. The inspections will be based on applicable standards in the 2021 International Property Maintenance code. Additionally, the contractor will review current United States Army Garrison (USAG) Housing Inspection requirements and incorporate applicable standards in their inspections. The privatized housing units are owned by the RCI companies and the Government housing is owned by the Army. The contractor shall coordinate with the applicable USAG Housing Manager, Government representative, and the RCI company to facilitate accessibility to 100% of the housing inventory.

1.3. Objectives: The contractor shall conduct 100% physical home inspections at the locations identified in PWS Attachment 2. The contractor shall provide services that meet or exceed the specifications identified and included in this contract and written assessment reports detailing the findings of each inspection performed at each Privatized or Government-controlled/owned location. All inspection personnel shall be trained, qualified, and experienced in the inspection and assessment of a variety of family dwelling facilities using national industry standard protocols.

1.4. Scope: The Army requires a contractor to conduct a thorough inspection and assessment of the structural integrity and habitability of each home within the Army’s portfolio both in CONUS and OCONUS locations. The Army requires inspection of 100% of all housing units within the inventory for the following home types: single family homes, duplex, quadplex, eightplex, townhome, and multifamily. The number of homes to be inspected will be identified in each Task Order. The Army requires the home inspections to be performed by certified home inspectors. The Contractor will provide a list of performaing inspections and their accompanying InterNachi certificates.

1.4.1 The contractor shall provide all labor, material, tools, and/or equipment to perform the type of functions specified in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The contractor is required to interface with both the Government and RCI in order to accomplish the tasks set forth in the

PWS.

1.4.1.1 The contractor shall be able to coordinate travel, as needed, to conduct inspections in any of the areas annotated in Attachment 2, as applicable. The contractor may use means such as traveling a group of inspectors to a location, using organic labor in a geographic location, or possibly utilizing a subcontractor/team member’s labor force to conduct the inspections. Travel arrangements should be planned in advance, if feasible, as this will help ensure costs coincide with the established travel budget. The contractor shall not charge fee for travel, only applicable burdens such as G&A and M&H shall be applied to travel costs.

1.4.1.2 The contractor shall be responsible for compliance with any and all applicable labor laws/regulations/policies in place for the locations identified in Attachment 2. This may include, but not limited to, Defense Base Act (DBA) Insurance coverage, Licenses, or other costs associated with the deployment of the offerors personnel to the locations in Attachment 2.

1.4.1.3 The contractor shall adhere to all applicable installation site entry procedures and ensure that all items such as Status of Forces Agreements (SOFA) and/or Department of Defense Office of Contract Personnel (DOCPER) processes and provisions are complied with. Additional information can be found at http://www.eur.army.mil/contractor/ (website). The contractor shall review and become familiar with PWS Attachment 3, USAG Foreign Clearance Guide and adhere to all requirements therein.

1.5 The Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army, Installation, Housing and Partnerships or the DCS, G-9 Army Housing Division are the only two offices having the authority to pause and/or cancel scheduled or ongoing housing inspections at any Army installation or location. Any such order to pause and/or cancel scheduled or ongoing housing inspections will be provided via a signed modification from a warranted Contracting Officer.

The contractor shall not acknowledge any change that doesn’t come from a warranted Contracting Officer (i.e. the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or a Government Program Manager/Subject Matter Expert (PM/SME)).

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 Plan (QCP) is the means by which it assures that the work complies with the requirement of the contract. The QCP shall be delivered within 30 days after contract award to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) via electronic means.

After acceptance of the quality control plan, the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s written approval prior to any proposed change to the QCP.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The Government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government shall 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). The QASP is an internal, Government-only document and shall not be disclosed to the contractor. The QASP works harmoniously with the Performance Requirements Summary table shown further in PWS Attachment 1.

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: No service shall be performed on U.S. holidays. The contractor shall also be cognizant of international holidays when performing OCONUS work; international holidays will be observed the same as U.S. holidays.

1.6.3.1 U.S. Holidays are:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King (MLK) Day Presidents Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day / Indigenous People’s Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day Any other holiday as implemented by executive order of the President.

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays. The work schedule for OCONUS will delineated in the specific Task Orders. Inspections shall occur during these hours. If requested by the local installation housing manager, the COR may authorize alternative inspection hours to accommodate specific tenant’s needs.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be identified within the specific task order but will be limited to the locations identified in Attachment 2.

1.6.6. Security Requirements: This is an unclassified contract. There are no requirements for Contractor employee to have access to classified Government information in the performance of this contract effort.

1.6.7. Personal Identity Verification (PIV).

1.6.7.1. The Contractor and its employees shall comply with PIV procedures implemented by Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201-1, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidance M-05-24 and DCS, G-9.

1.6.7.2. The Contractor is required to coordinate with COR and the local installation government representative to request individual installation access for each contract employee performing inspections and assessments under this contract. The contractor will keep the COR abreast of any issues encountered with obtaining access.

1.6.7.3. In accordance with HSPD-12, OMB M-05-24 and FIPS 201-1, personnel who will be issued a Common Access Card (CAC) will be subject to receiving a favorable background investigation prior to issuance of the CAC. All other personnel who will not be receiving a CAC may be subject to a “soft” investigation prior to gaining access to the installation. This investigation may based on the person’s passport, driver’s license, and/or social security number.

Personnel with a previous favorable background investigation completed in the last ten (10) years may be exempt from this requirement, at the discretion of the local installation security protocols. The level of investigation may vary from installation to installation. If the contractor presents personnel to conduct inspections who are prohibited from gaining access to the installation, the contractor shall immediately replace the personnel or come up with an alternative inspection schedule that still meets the demands of the specific task order.

1.6.7.3.1. As applicable, no contractor employee will commence work until appropriate Personnel Security Investigation (PSI) paperwork has been submitted to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and an interim eligibility/suitability determination has been completed.

1.6.7.3.2 When contract support does not involve access to classified information and support is not provided at a secure Government facility, the Government will process the investigation request with assistance from the Government COR.

1.6.7.3.3. In addition to the submission of the required PSI, contractor employees not meeting the minimum requirements may be the subject of a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) check by DCS, G-9 Security prior to beginning work regardless of the sensitivity of the work being performed.

1.6.7.4. Non-US citizens will not be used in the performance of this contract unless the provisions of Army Regulation 25-2, Information Assurance have been fully completed and approval has been granted by the Government for the non-US citizen to perform the required support.

1.6.7.4.1. When performing OCONUS inspections, the contractor is responsible for determining a suitable labor force solution, in accordance with applicable Status of Forces Agreements (SOFAs), host country laws/regulations/policies, applicable bargaining unit provisions, Master Labor Contracts (MLCs), or other governing documents, as applicable. As permitted, the contractor may utilize U.S. citizens or Local National (LN) personnel to complete the inspections, provided the contractor is adhering to all applicable laws/rules/regulations/policies/procedures, etc. of the specific host nation.

1.6.8. Visit Notifications.

1.6.8.1. The Contractor will submit a signed visit request on company letterhead stationary through the Government COR for all contractor employees supporting the specific task order.

The request will include the following:

Full name (last, first, middle) Date of birth (MM/DD/YYYY) Place of birth (city, state, country) Citizenship Type of last investigation Date last investigation was completed

1.6.9. Non-Disclosures.

The Contractor shall provide signed non-disclosure agreements for all contractor employees who may need to have access to homes of senior and/or General Flag Officers and/or other homes that may contain sensitive information or systems to the Government no later than 15 calendar days prior to commencement of work under the task order. Performance of this contract may require Contractor employees to access data and information proprietary to the Government agency or of such a nature that its dissemination or use, other than in performance of this contract, would be adverse to the interest of the Government or others. The contractor and contractor personnel, shall not divulge or release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this PWS, except to authorized Government personnel or upon written approval of the Contracting Officer.

1.6.10. Security Regulations. All Contractor employees shall read all applicable Government security regulations provided by the Government. Contractor personnel shall familiarize themselves with the Government’s regulations and policies and site-specific regulations regarding access to sensitive materials, computer facility/IT network access, issue of access credentials, etc., which shall be provided, as required, by the Government.

1.6.11. Physical Security: The majority of work will be performed in homes located on Government installations. If the contractor employee is required to work in a facility other than a home, the contractor employee shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.6.12 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Government will conduct a project kickoff meeting with the Contractor within fourteen (14) calendar days of the contract award. The Contractor shall provide a program orientation, milestone schedule, and shall discuss administrative matters. The meeting shall be held at a mutually agreed location with the KO, COR, and other Government personnel in attendance. The purpose of this meeting is to achieve a clear and mutual understanding of all contract requirements and to identify and resolve any potential problems. This meeting is not a substitute for the Contractor’s full understanding of work requirements at the time offers are submitted, nor is it to be used to alter the final agreement arrived at in any negotiations leading to contract award.

Additionally, the KO, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, will meet periodically with the Contractor to review the contractor's performance IAW AR 70-13, 4-4B.

(1). The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. At these meetings the COR 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.

1.6.13. Contracting Officer’s Authority. The Contracting Officer (KO) is the only person authorized to direct changes in any requirements under this contract. If the Contractor effects any change at the direction of any person other than the KO, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and solely at the risk of the contractor.

1.6.13.1 Contracting Officer’s 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 functions identified within their appointment memo and nothing further.

1.6.14 Contractor Travel: Travel is required in support of this PWS. Travel reimbursements for local travel are not authorized, nor is the use of a government vehicle. Contractor employees are required to travel in support of the PWS tasks. Required travel will be within the Continental United States (CONUS) as well as outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) in support of PWS tasks. For OCONUS travel, the Anti-Terrorism/Operations Security checklist that accompanies the contract will be modified at that time. The Contractor shall receive written approval from the COR prior to any travel (CONUS or OCONUS) and all travel shall be IAW the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 31.205-46 and the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR), as applicable. Travel costs will be reviewed by the COR for reasonableness and allowability.

Unexpected or unusually high travel costs need to be justified and pre-approved by the COR in writing. Any excessive or unallowable costs may be rejected by the COR and the contractor will be responsible for payment of the expense. An expense report must be provided to the COR when the contractor submits its monthly invoice. A standardized expense report will be provided to the contractor during the post-award kick-off meeting.

1.6.15 Contractor Personnel Conduct: Contractor personnel’s conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the Government. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that any contractor employees providing services under this contract conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner. It is essential that all Contractor personnel (including subcontractors) meet the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity. The Contractor shall ensure that Contractor employees do not perform work under the influence of alcohol, illegally prescribed drugs, or any other incapacitating agents. Contractor personnel shall conform to standards of conduct and a code of ethics consistent with those applicable to Government employees as provided in the Joint Ethics Regulations 5500.7.R. The Contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance. The Contractor shall ensure no contractor employees conduct political related activities or events on government property.

1.6.15.1The Contractor shall remove from the job site any employee for reasons of misconduct or security. In accordance with DOD Directive 5500.7-R, “Joint Ethics Regulation”, contractor employees shall avoid improperly influenced in the execution of their duties under the contract.

Particular attention should be paid to acceptance of gifts/ gratuities, and on non-disclosure of sensitive or classified information.

1.6.15.2The Contractor shall ensure employee conduct complies with 41 U.S. C 423 relative to release of acquisition related information or actions or discussions which may prejudice future competitions.

1.6.16. Identification of Contractor Employees. Contractor personnel shall wear a Contractor-issued nametag (above the waist and on their outermost garments) that includes the Contractor’s name and company name for identification purposes. In any situation where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties, Contractor employees are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. Contractor employees requiring use of Government information systems or facilities shall meet the criteria required to obtain a Common Access Card and building specific identification badge requirements/specifications.

1.6.17 Anti-Terrorism and Operations Security Requirements

1.6.17.1. AT Level I Training: All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access 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, within 15 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel., AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html.

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

1.6.17.3 iWATCH Training: This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility, or area. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 15 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 45 calendar days after contract award.

http://www.myarmyonesource.com/familyprogramsandservices/iwatchprogram/default.aspx

1.6.17.4 Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) Registration for Contractor Employees Who Require Access to Government Information Systems. All contractor employees with access to a government info system shall be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services and shall successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the IS and then annually thereafter.

1.6.17.5 For Task orders that Require OPSEC Training. Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new Contractor employees shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. All Contractor employees shall complete annual OPSEC awareness training and adhere to organization’s security program. http://cdsetrain.dtic.mil/opsec/

If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR, who will contact the local OPSEC Officer at their assigned location for classroom training.

Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the OPSEC Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 30 calendar after completion of the training. All contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working in IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01‐M and AR 25‐2 within six months of appointment to IA/IT functions.

1.6.17.6. Threat Awareness Reporting Program. For all contractors with security clearances.

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

https://www.lms.army.mil search: U.S. Army Threat Awareness and Reporting Program

1.6.17.7 For Contractors Requiring Performance in a Foreign Country, DFARS Clause 252.225- 7043, and Antiterrorism/Force Protection for Defense Contractors Outside the US applies. The contractor is required for non-local national contractor personnel to comply with theater clearance requirements and allows the combatant commander to exercise oversight to ensure the contractor’s compliance with combatant commander and subordinate task force commander policies and directives.

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

1.7 Contactor Qualifications/Required Experience:

The contractor shall only employ home inspectors that possess the appropriate credentials for the work the inspectors will perform. This includes an International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) certification or the proper applicable state/country/region certifications to meet the requirement of being a “qualified” home inspector; having both an InterNACHI and state-specific credential is not required. However, if there is no state-specific credential, then the contractor shall only utilize inspectors who maintain an active InterNACHI certification. The inspector shall be properly trained and experienced in evaluating site and building systems, health and safety conditions, and physical and structural conditions.

1.8 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. ASSESSMENT. A written inspection.

2.1.2. 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.

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO). A person with the 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.

2.1.4. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S.

Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

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

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

2.1.7. INSPECTION. The act of the housing examination.

2.1.8. Reserved.

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

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

2.1.11. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

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

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

2.1.14. WORKDAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

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

2.2. ACRONYMS:

ACRONYMS:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AR Army Regulation CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTR Contracting Officer's Technical Representative COTS Commercial off the Shelf DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 InterNACHI the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) KO Contracting Officer OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact 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 TE Technical Exhibit

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services: The contractor will perform the services stated within this PWS.

3.2 Common access cards (CAC) for inspectors Not Applicable.

3.3 Army Knowledge Online (AKO) and HQDA Enterprise email accounts for employees Not Applicable.

3.4 Utilities Not Applicable.

3.5 Equipment Not Applicable.

3.6 Materials Not Applicable.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 Secret Facility Clearance Not Applicable.

4.2. Materials Not Applicable.

4.3. The contractor is to provide all necessary computers, software, cameras, personnel, uniforms, vehicles, fuels, etc. necessary to conduct and complete the inspections as specified herein.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5.0. Inspection Services. The contractor shall furnish Army Privatized and Government-Owned Military Housing Inspections Services to conduct a thorough inspection and assessment of the structural integrity and habitability of each home at selected locations of privatized housing in CONUS and OCONUS locations. The Army requires an inspection of 100% of the Privatized, Government-Controlled/Owned and Government-Controlled military housing. The portfolio includes government-leased housing inside and outside the United States. Housing inventory and locations are detailed in PWS Attachment 2. All locations will be executed within the 5-year period of the contract. The specific locations will be identified by the Government under each task order. The contractor is to provide all necessary computers, software, cameras, personnel, uniforms, vehicles, fuels, etc. necessary to conduct and complete the inspections as specified herein.

5.1 The inspections shall be a visual inspection and include inspecting both the interior and exterior of the home along with a visual inspection of the roof, if possible (from the ground-level). Inspectors shall only inspect the items on the established checklist (Technical Exhibit A).

5.2. The contractor shall provide inspectors that meet International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) or the proper applicable state/country/region certifications for each home inspection. All assessment personnel shall be trained, certified and in the assessment of multifamily facilities using national industry standard protocols.

5.3 The contractor shall identify no more than 3 personnel who will be provided access to the enterprise Military Housing (eMH) portal, https://www.emh.housing.navy.mil/ to download the inspection checklist required to perform the individual home inspections. Upon completion of the home inspections, the contractor is required to upload the completed checklist to include any associated documents into the designated location in the eMH portal for the government’s review and acceptance. Additional information is provided in Technical Exhibit A.

5.3.1 Upon completion of the inspections, the contractor shall provide an electronic portfolio summary report as well as an individual home summary for every home, a portfolio briefing of the findings, a PDF version of each home inspection, and a Portfolio summary report. The PDF and summary report is required to be uploaded into eMH by the contractor.

5.3.1.1 Upon issuance of a task order for inspections of an installation or geographic area, the contractor shall establish contact with the installation housing manager within 2 business days of being awarded the task order. The local installation housing office will be responsible for coordinating the inspection schedule with the tenants. The schedule will be provided to the contractor prior to the inspections commencing.