MFSS_II_DRAFT_PWS.pdf

DRAFT PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

MEDICAL FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES II

24 February 2017

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION:

This is a non-personal services contract to provide medically-related project and program support services including general project support services, facility operations & maintenance, facility support services, project development services, quantity verification and analysis services, commissioning, occupancy support services, and facilities system support in support of customers for Department of Defense (DoD) and other designated Federal agencies within the contiguous United States (U.S.), to include Alaska, Hawaii, and other U.S. territories, and outside the

Contiguous United States such as, Korea, Japan, Germany and Italy in support of U.S. Government medically-related activities.

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES/INTRODUCTION:

The contractor shall provide all personnel, services, equipment, and transportation required to perform project support services for DoD and other designated Federal agencies.

1.1.1 The Contractor shall provide project support services for various DoD medical facilities and related ancillary facilities. These services may be provided in a variety of functional areas including, but not limited to: inpatient facilities support; clinical area support; ancillary support areas such as warehousing, power plants, transition and space planning.

1.1.2 Project support may include, but not be limited to: general project support services, facility operations & maintenance support, facility support services, project development support services, commissioning to include quantity verification and analysis services, occupancy support services, and facilities system support as outlined below. For all of these services the personnel are not required to report to a professional engineer within the organization. Duties extensively require coordination skills and contractual compliance requirements are incidental in nature. Technical requirements of a professional engineering nature in support of this program shall be prosecuted utilizing Architectural and Engineering (A/E) contracts. 1.1.3 General Project Support Services including facilities management, project management and quantity verification and analysis coordination. For all of these services, the personnel are not required to report to a professional engineer within the organization and will not be making judgments assessing contractual compliance. Technical professional engineering requirements in support of this program shall be executed utilizing separate A/E contracts. Services will be management duties, but are not limited to the following: Project Management Assistance, Quantity Verification and Analysis Services, Technical

Coordination Support, and Project Development Scheduling Support.

1.1.4 Facility operations and maintenance support. Examples of these services include: Real Property Inventory

Equipment (RPIE), Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) System Inspection & Functional Evaluation, and

Operational Systems Functional Review Assistance.

1.1.5 Facility Support Services including facilities coordination. Services will include property and facilities management support, scheduling quality control software support services, and computer and facilities management systems. For all of these services, the personnel are not required to report to a professional engineer within the organization and will not be making judgments assessing contractual compliance. Technical professional engineering requirements in support of this program shall be executed utilizing A/E contracts. Examples of these services include: Space Schematics/Flow Concepts, Space Equipment Configuration Support, Functional Operations

Support, Contingency Operations Support, and Transition Operations Support.

1.1.6 Project Development Support Services including facility coordination support. For all of these services, the personnel are not required to report to a professional engineer within the organization and will not be making judgments assessing the construction contractor’s contractual compliance. Technical professional engineering requirements in support of this program shall be executed utilizing A/E contracts.

1.1.6.1 Project Documentation Preparation Support- Assisting government authorities in the process of the development, implementation and finalizing activities across all or part of project process groups. Collecting and distributing project-related information to applicable parties. A/E functions are not a part of this requirement as provided services relate to administrative functions.

1.1.6.2 Joint Commission Statement of Condition Plan for Improvement (PFI) Development & Update Support.

1.1.6.3 Project/Program Preliminary Scheduling and Phasing Support – Once the project management plan is published, assisting government authorities in the documentation and tracking of project schedule activity.

1.1.7 Commissioning - The process for achieving, validating and documenting that the performance of the total unit, building, and/or its systems meet the functional needs and requirements of the owner and to ensure the facilities/systems are operating as efficiently as possible including:

1.1.7.1 Initial Commissioning – Verifies that systems and assemblies operate in a manner that will achieve the

Owner’s Project/Quality requirements and assures the operational requirements are met for new construction and facility modernization/repair/renewal efforts.

1.1.7.2 Continuous Commissioning (CC) - The objective is to maintain building performance throughout the useful life of the facility. Systems, assemblies, equipment and components will tend to shift from their as-installed conditions over time. In addition, the needs and demands of facility users typically change as a facility is used.

Continuous Commissioning allows for the continued adjustment, optimization and modification of building systems to meet specified requirements.CC activities also include issues resolution, seasonal testing, etc.

1.1.8 Occupancy Support Services. Examples include: Occupancy/Transition Coordination, Maintenance and

Operational Programming Support, Start-up Assistance, Record Drawings Modification & Update, Warranty

Review, and Post-Occupancy Evaluation Support.

1.1.9 Facilities System Support for computer and facilities management systems and databases. Examples include:

Standard Electronic Processing System (SEPS), Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS), MAXIMO

Asset Management software, and General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS).

1.2 STAFFING:

1.2.1 The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel with the appropriate background and skill level needed to perform all task order requirements and schedule specified in any task order issued as part of this basic contract.

The Contractor shall identify staffing requirements using the labor categories identified in your labor work sheet as awarded as part of the contract. There is no limitation on the use of employees with qualifications exceeding those listed. The minimum qualification standards for labor categories are set forth below. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring that personnel are properly qualified (i.e., have the necessary certifications) to certify any work requiring certification. The required labor categories are as follows:

1.2.1.2 Project Management (Levels I and II): Responsible for planning and operational management support assistance of one or more project support projects having objectives and execution requirements ranging from simple to complex. Assists in the responsibility for establishing an organizational structure for the project team;

establishing/monitoring project schedule and budget; and ensuring programmatic and coordination requirements are met. Assists in providing expertise in development of applicable task execution methods; implementation of best business practices; and facilitation of required training, organizational development and work process implementation. Assists in performing periodic reviews of selected organizational structures to evaluate performance relative to project objectives. Assists in continuously evaluating business strategies and work methods to ensure constant project focus on client requirements. Assists in serving as interface with the customer(s), ensuring prompt response to stated concerns, but maintaining project coordination for the Scope of Work’s actual requirements.

1.2.1.2.1 Minimum qualifications:

Project Manager Assistant Level I - Bachelor degree with five (5) years’ experience, or 15 years’ experience directly related to assigned tasks/discipline.

Project Manager Assistant Level II - Bachelor degree and 10 years or more experience.

1.2.1.3 Functional Specialist (Levels I, II and III): Responsible for assisting in the assessment of a particular project/task organization’s work coordination challenges, utilizing knowledge gained through similar, prior engagements. Contributes his/her expertise in the required functional areas to the execution planning of a particular project/task, leveraging his/her “prior engagement” knowledge in the impact assessment of industry trends;

policies/codes/standards requirements; and/or operational methodologies. Assists in conducting coordination activities in support of the project team’s objectives. The Contractor may be required to assist in providing functional specialists with expertise in various fields to include, but not be limited to: CAD, DMLSS and/or

GFEBS, facilities management support, health facility configuration support, nursing methods analysis support, quality coordination support, and safety and transition coordination support.

1.2.1.3.1 Minimum qualifications:

Functional Specialist Level I - Bachelor degree with 2 years experience, or 5 years experience directly related to assigned tasks/discipline.

Functional Specialist Level II - Bachelor degree with 5 years experience, or 10 years experience directly related to assigned tasks/discipline.

Functional Specialist Level III - Bachelor degree with 10 years experience, or 20 years experience directly related to assigned tasks/discipline.

1.2.1.4 Quantity Verification and Analysis Support (Levels I and II): Personnel under this labor category shall assist in ensuring project coordination activities and requirements are conducted with all hospital clinical and operational staffs, contractors and other relevant personnel in the execution of projects. Additional duties include materials quantity verification, computing quantities, the application of cost factors in determining project costs, verification and analysis of satisfactory completion of required tests, certifications, permit requirements, system and equipment testing; and preparation of reports upon completion of a repair, maintenance, and/or construction projects.

Minimum requirements include ASHE Healthcare Construction Certification (HCC) training, or an equivalent medical coordination type course, or have as a minimum, two years experience in working coordination issues within an active healthcare environment.

1.2.1.4.1 Minimum qualifications:

Quantity Verification and Analysis Representative Level I – 2 or more years demonstrated specialized experience in job description area and completion of ASHE Healthcare Construction Certification (HCC) training, or 5 years or more demonstrated specialized experience in job description area.

Quantity Verification and Analysis Representative Level II - Bachelor degree and completion of ASHE Healthcare

Construction Certification (HCC) training, or 10 or more years demonstrated specialized experience in job description area.

1.2.1.5 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government: Program

Manager, Quality Control (QC) Manager, and Safety Manager. The contractor shall provide a program manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and alternate who shall act for the contractor when the Program Manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer (KO).

The program manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The project manager and alternate shall be available between the hours of 0800 to

1700, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays. Qualifications for all key personnel shall be sufficient to meet the requirements of the task order as well as demonstrate the personnel roles and responsibilities.

1.2.2 Contractor Key Personnel Replacement: The Contractor shall notify the Government of any key personnel changes. For temporary and/or permanent replacement of Key Personnel (Program Manager, QC Manager and

Safety Manager), the Contractor shall provide a resume for each individual to the KO. Resumes shall be provided at least two weeks (or as mutually agreed upon) prior to making any personnel changes. The Government reserves the right to disapprove any changes that are not in the best interest of the Government. Any replacement personnel shall have equal or better qualifications than the individual being replaced.

1.2.3 Conflict of Interest: The Contractor shall not employ, hire, or contract with employees of the United States

Government or the DoD, either military or civilian, if such employment would create a conflict of interest. The

Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the DoD, unless such person receives prior approval, in writing, from the KO or designated representative.

1.2.4 Conduct of Personnel: The KO or designated representative may require the Contractor to remove from the job site any employee working under this contract for reasons of misconduct, security violations, or found to be or suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other incapacitating agent. Contractor employees shall be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the KO that such action is in the best interests of the

Government. Such removal from the job site or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform the services as required by this contract.

1.2.5 Training: The Contractor shall develop a training program ensuring Contractor personnel are trained, certified, and/or licensed to accomplish the requirements of this contract. This training does not relieve the Contractor from ensuring that Contractor personnel are qualified to perform their assigned tasks when they begin employment under this contact. The Contractor shall maintain records of all scheduled and completed training. Unless identified as an emerging training requirement, or otherwise designated by the Government, all training and costs associated with required training are the responsibility of the Contractor with no additional cost to the Government.

1.3 SCHEDULE:

When initiated by a task-specific Request for Proposal, the Contractor shall provide a detailed schedule that reflects the requirements of the task-specific scope of work. At a minimum, the task-specific schedule shall provide sufficient detail to delineate major tasks, government –provided information due dates, any periods for government review, and interim and final deliverable due dates. Activities and document submittals shall be in accordance with the task-specific schedule as approved by the KO.

1.4 LOCATION:

The work will require the Contractor to have a current capability to respond to multiple requests for work at diverse locations within the contiguous United States, to include Alaska, Hawaii, and other U.S. territories, and Outside the

Contiguous United States such as, Korea, Japan, Germany and Italy in support of U.S. government medically-related activities.

1.5 QUALITY:

The contractor shall maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with the contract terms and conditions. The Government will provide quality assurance.

1.5.1 Quality Control: Quality control procedures must adhere to industry standards for logistical support within a hospital or clinic setting. The contractor shall implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. Provide a copy of the site specific QC Plan within 30 calendar days after contract award to the KO or designated Government official. Provide task order specific QC plans within the time frame outlined in the individual task order(s).

1.5.2 Quality Assurance (QA): 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 must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards, see

Appendix 1 for the performance standards. This plan defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the maximum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6 RECOGNIZED FEDERAL HOLIDAYS:

Recognized holidays for employees covered by the Service Contract Act (SCA) are outlined in the applicable wage determination and will be provided at the task order level. Unless otherwise specified in the individual task orders/wage determinations, contractor employees will not be required to work on the following Holidays:

New Year’s Day Labor Day

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day

President’s Day Veteran’s Day

Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day

Independence Day Christmas Day

Contractor employees working at locations outside the Contiguous United States such as, Korea, Japan, Germany and Italy may be required to observe nationally recognized holidays other than those listed above.

1.7 HOURS OF OPERATION/PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

The contractor is responsible for performing the services required under this contract during the operational hours and location as specified in the individual task orders. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the work force are essential.

1.7.1 Work in excess of scope: Should requests be received for work that may be beyond the scope of a task order, the Contractor will immediately contact the KO. Should an expanded or decreased SOW result from this or any other condition following notice to precede, the KO will provide written direction to the Contractor and an equitable contract adjustment will be made.

1.8 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE, GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS, and PERSONAL SERVICES:

The activities performed by the contractor’s employees shall be limited to those authorized in this PWS. Contractor employees must not perform functions or tasks that are considered inherently governmental as defined in the Federal

Acquisition Regulation (FAR) at Part 7.5, or perform functions or tasks that are “closely associated with inherently governmental functions,” unless authorized in this PWS. Furthermore, as proscribed by FAR Part 37.104, the contractor’s employees must not perform functions or tasks that are personal services, or perform authorized functions or tasks in a manner that would be construed to be performance of personal services. Specifically, the contractor’s employees must not perform functions or tasks that require relatively continuous supervision, direction and control of a government officer thereby creating the appearance of an employer-employee relationship.

1.9 FILES:

The Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate files of documentation, records, copies of original results and reports, verified original data, corrected data, and corrected supporting final report required under the terms of the contract. The Contractor shall not allow access to the files by any Government agency, non-Government agency, or individual unless specifically authorized by the KO or designated representative. Files shall be made available to the KO or designated representative upon request. All files will become the property of the Government and shall be turned over to the KO or designated representative at the completion or termination of this contract. All briefings, reports, and other files produced by the Contractor for the Government under the terms of this contract shall be property of the Government.

1.9.1 Records: The contractor must be responsible for creating, maintaining, and disposing of only those government required records that are specifically cited in this PWS or required by the provisions of a mandatory directive listed in section 10, Applicable Publications and Forms. If requested by the government, the contractor must provide the original record or a reproducible copy of any such record within five working days of receipt of the request.

2.0 DEFINITIONS:

2.1 CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO): The only Government employee authorized to make changes in the contract or to verify payments.

2.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR): The COR is the Government employee tasked with the day-to-day operation of the contract but who is not authorized to make changes or issue funds.

3.0 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES:

In accordance with the “Government Property (Fixed-Price Contracts)”, the Government will provide certain materials for exclusive use by the Contractor as deemed appropriate for the Contractor to perform the requirements of each task order. The Government makes no representation that the materials furnished by the Government are completely sufficient to accomplish the requirements of a particular task order. Government materials necessary for the performance of requirements of a task order which have not been previously delivered to the Contractor will be provided when a task order is issued. The Contractor shall check the items furnished for adequacy and accuracy prior to utilization. The Contractor is not authorized to distribute Government-supplied materials without the express approval of the Contracting Officer. Any inconsistencies between this Part 3 and the FAR clauses in this contract on government furnished property shall be resolved in favor of the FAR clauses.

If GFP is provided, it will be stated in the individual Task Order and will be accounted for in accordance with the approved property management plan (PMP) and any site specific addendum to the PMP. If property is acquired by the Contractor under Task Order in the performance of the work, the Contractor acquired property (CAP) will also be accounted for in the same manner.

Upon completion or termination of the contract, the Contractor shall promptly perform and report to the Property

Administrator contract property closeout, to include reporting, investigating and securing closure of all loss, damage, destruction, or theft cases; physically inventorying all property upon termination or completion of this contract; and disposing of items at the time they are determined to be excess to contractual needs.

3.1 PROPERTY: The Contractor shall use Government property, either furnished or acquired under this contract, only for performing this contract, unless otherwise provided for in this contract or approved by the KO.

3.1.1 Joint inventory for Government Furnished Property Provided under Task Orders:

Prior to start of a task order, the losing and gaining Contractors, in conjunction with the KO or designated representative and other Government personnel deemed necessary, shall jointly inventory the property to be furnished to the gaining Contractor, to determine the exact condition and serviceability of Government furnished property.

3.1.2 Upon completion of the inventory, the gaining Contractor shall then certify the findings of this inventory, assume accounting responsibility, and shall be hand receipted the property from the Contract Administrator. All property receipted to the incoming Contractor shall be controlled and maintained as required by this contract.

3.1.3 The Contractor shall furnish a written statement to the Property Administrator containing all relevant facts, such as cause or condition and a recommended course(s) of action, if overages, shortages, or damages and/or other discrepancies are discovered upon receipt of Government-furnished property.

3.1.4 Inventory procedures for property accountability will be in accordance with the contractors approved PMP, the

FAR and all other applicable regulations and publications.

3.2 ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY:

Part 45 and 52.245-1 of the FAR set forth the basic requirements to be observed by Contractors in establishing and maintaining control over Government property provided pursuant to the terms of this contract.

3.2.1 Property Control Plan: The Contractor shall establish a Contractor’s Property Management Plan in accordance with voluntary consensus standards and/or industry-leading practices and standards for Government property management except where inconsistent with law or regulation, FAR Part 45 and FAR 52.245-1 to control, use, protect, preserve, repair and maintain all Government property specified in this contract. During the period of performance, the Contractor shall disclose any significant changes to their property management system to the

Property Administrator prior to implementation. The plan shall be in writing and maintained (retained) by the

3.2.1.1 Contractor and made available to the Property Administrator and Contract Administrator for review not later than the contract start date.

3.2.1.2 The Contractor shall periodically perform, record, and disclose physical inventory results for all GFP provided to them for use. Inventories shall be performed as stated in their PMP. The Contractor shall account for durable, expendable and non-expendable GFP.

3.2.1.3 The Contractor when requesting approval to purchase replacement property, shall furnish a copy of the signed receipted turn-in document at time of request and provide the Property Administrator with a copy of the documentation and purchase request prior to purchasing replacement items. All other changes to property shall be routed through the COR to the Property Administrator and Contract Administrator for approval.

3.2.2 Reporting of Government Property: The Contractor shall submit an annual report using DD Form 1662 (DoD

Property in the Custody of Contractors) for all Government property on hand as of 30 September of each year. The report shall be submitted to the Property Administrator no later than 15 October following the close of the period of which the report is made. The Government will provide unit acquisition costs for any GFP transferred to the contractor where relevant information is not available.

3.2.3 Loss, Damage, Destruction or Theft of Government Property: Loss, damage, destruction, or theft. Unless otherwise directed by the Property Administrator, the Contractor shall investigate and promptly furnish a written narrative of all incidents of loss, damage, destruction, or theft to the property administrator as soon as the facts become known or when requested by the Government.

3.3 GOVERNMENT WORKPLACE:

If extended presence at the Government installation is required by the Task Order, Government workspace and other office support (to include phones, computers, office furniture, office supplies and utilities) will be furnished by the

Government at no cost to the contractor unless otherwise indicated in the task order scope of work. Contractor employees will be badged by the installation and shall wear badges at all times when on the Government

Installation. The Government reserves the right to remove from the job site any contractor employee whose continued employment is inconsistent with the interest of military security or who is otherwise impaired or incompetent. Normal duty schedules shall be 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Other schedules may vary depending on the needs of the client. Contractor employees shall conform to all Government laws, regulations and policies in effect at the installation where they are performing contracted services. The Government anticipates work to be performed at various DoD medical facilities in the contiguous United States (U.S.), to include Alaska, Hawaii, and other U.S. territories, and outside the Contiguous United States such as, Korea, Japan, Germany and Italy in support of U.S. Government medically-related activities.

4.0 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4.1 GENERAL:

The Contractor shall furnish all property and services not specifically identified in Section 3 as Government furnished, but which are necessary to perform the requirements of this contract (i.e., office equipment such as copiers, computers, fax machines, and furnishings). The Contractor shall manage the total work effort associated with work under this contract. Included in this function is a full range of management duties including, but not limited to, scheduling, report preparation, establishing and maintaining records, and coordination control. The

Contractor shall provide a staff of personnel with the necessary management expertise to assure the performance of the work in accordance with sound and efficient management practices.

4.2 SPECIFIC TASKS:

Specific tasks under this contract within the period of time specified in the individual task orders to be issued, and will deliver the submittals in accordance with the schedule of deliverables in each individual task order.

4.3 CONTRACTOR MAN-HOUR REPORTING:

The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure

Army data collection site where the Contractor will report ALL Contractor manpower (including sub-contractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address https://cmra.army.mil/. The required information includes: (1) Contracting Office, KO, COR; (2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number; (3)

Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period; (4) Contractor name, address, phone number, email address, identity of Contractor employee entering data; (5) Estimated direct labor hours (including sub-Contractors);

(6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub-Contractors); (7) Total payments

(including sub-Contractors); (8) Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by

Contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each sub-Contractor if different); (9) Estimated data collection cost;

(10) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the

Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the Contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information); (11) Locations where Contractor and sub-Contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the

United States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website); (12) Presence of deployment of contingency contract language; and (13) Number of Contractor and subcontractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country). As part of its submission, the

Contractor will also provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement.

Reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending September 30 of each

Government fiscal year and shall be reported by 31 October of each calendar year.

4.4 TASK ORDER DELIVERY SCHEDULE:

The Contractor is to complete all work and services under this contract within the period of time specified in the individual task orders to be issued, and will deliver the submittals in accordance with the schedule of deliverables in each individual task order.

4.5 DELIVERABLES:

Deliverables are required as part of both the basic contract and any subsequent task order. Deliverable requirements are as follows:

4.5.1 Basic Contract Deliverables:

4.5.1.1 Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (AAPP). The Contractor shall submit an AAPP prior to any site visits.

Site visits will not take place until the AAPP has been accepted by the KO.

4.5.1.2 Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The Contractor shall submit an APP. No work will be permitted on site until the APP has been accepted by the KO.

4.5.1.3 Monthly Status Reports: The Contractor shall submit monthly progress reports for each assigned task to the

Government representative for that task. The report shall include an executive summary of the work completed during the reporting period, the status of ongoing projects as well as other information deemed appropriate. The report may be submitted in electronic format.

4.6 TASK SPECIFIC DELIVERABLES:

4.6.1 Task-Specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP): TBD

4.6.2 Task Specific QC Plan: TBD

4.6.3 Task Specific Minutes: The Contractor shall prepare minutes of all conferences, meetings, and telephone conversations in connection with the Task Order and distribute copies to all parties. Security, public disclosure, records, correspondence, and monthly reports shall follow the guidelines and requirements provided in the basic contract.

5.0 TRAVEL: All Government required travel in performance of any approved task order will be included in the task order proposal price based upon the provisions of the FAR and JFTR.

6.0 DEFENSE BASE ACT INSURANCE: When required for individual delivery orders, the Contractor shall provide workers’ compensation insurance in accordance with the Defense Base Act (DBA) for all U.S. citizens or persons hired in the U.S. who will be working at overseas locations. DBA insurance is not required for local nationals or third country nationals. The Contractor shall provide proof of insurance to the Contracting Office with

14 calendar days after award. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has entered into a contract with CNA

Insurance to provide all Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance to USACE contractors and subcontractors at a contracted fixed rate. CNA Insurance is utilizing Rutherfoord International as their managing broker.

7.0 GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT:

Contractor Firm(s) shall only accept instruction from the KO or the identified duly appointed representative regarding this contract. Coordination of routine technical matters with USACE personnel shall be accomplished through the KO or the duly appointed representative.

8.0 PUBLICATIONS:

8.1 APPLICABLE REGULATIONS/DOCUMENTS:

The following regulations/documents applicable to this contract are listed below. The documents have been coded as mandatory (M) or advisory (A). The Government will make the initial set of required publications available upon request. The contractor shall be responsible for updating publications necessary for performing this contract once the

Government has provided the initial set of publications. Supplements or amendments to these mandatory publications may be issued during the life of the contract. Supplements and amendments to mandatory publications shall be considered to be in full force and effective immediately upon receipt by the Contractor.

8.2 MANDATORY PUBLICATIONS:

The contractor shall comply with the mandatory publications as amended, supplemented, or superseded.

8.3 ANTI-TERRORISM OPERATIONS SECURITY (AT OPSEC) REQUIREMENTS:

8.3.1 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. This standard language text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. Proposed language:

"All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or

Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements 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."

8.3.2 iWATCH and/or CorpsWatch Training. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. Proposed language: "The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH, Corps Watch, or See Something, Say

Something program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after contract award."

8.3.3 Will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas. The contractor will coordinate with the COR and/or the facility security office for access when required. (Use when security clearances are not required, i.e. facility repair or construction). Proposed language:

"All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas."

8.3.4 Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program. Proposed language: "The Contractor must pre-screen

Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award."

9.0 APPENDICES:

9.1 APPENDIX 1 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY:

http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

Performance Requirements Summary metrics to be utilized are minimum contractor performance requirements.

Conformance with these measures will be evaluated during the performance period.

9.1.1 Metric: Monitoring the remediation contractor's progress and progress reporting.

Goal: The CEHNC QA Representative shall review the remediation contractor's submitted schedule for practicality, adequacy in identifying work activities, and inclusion of approved changes. If the contractor falls behind schedule, all facts concerning the progress, delays (excusable and controllable), laxity on the part of the remediation contractor, estimated time due for extension of contract period, and revised estimate of completion date shall be reported in writing to the Huntsville Center. The results of this performance shall be documented on a monthly report submitted by the contractor to the COR.

9.1.2 Metric: Monitoring and acting on deficiencies of the contractor's site specific Quality Control Plan and the site specific Safety and Health Plan.

Goal: The CEHNC QA Representative shall review and approve the contractor's site specific Quality Control Plan and the site specific Safety and Health Plan IAW the provisions of the basic contract. Findings and subsequent correct actions shall be documented on a monthly report submitted by the contractor to the COR.

9.1.3 Metric: Being continually on the alert for deficiencies in the contractor's performance.

Goal: Immediate action is required when deficiencies are noted. The COR shall be promptly informed by the customer if the contractor refuses to correct a deficiency. A complete record of the facts relating to the deficiencies and efforts to correct them shall be made and documented on a monthly report submitted by the contractor to the

COR.

9.1.4 Metric: Reporting

Goal: The contractor shall submit a monthly report to the COR showing performance data for the previous month.

The contractor can only be late on one report over the life of the 12-month performance period.