Attachment 1 Final PWS CENTAM GUARDIAN 24 Soto Cano Line-Haul 2FEB 24 (V3).pdf

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) [410th CSB TEMPLATE] Version 1

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CENTAM GUARDIAN 24

Line Haul Service Honduras

2 March – 26 April 2024

Updated as of 2 FEB 2024

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract under which the personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. The United States (U.S.) Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the Contractor’s employees performing the tasks herein. Such contract employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn shall be responsible to the U.S. Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, pressure washers, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Line Haul and Custom broker Services as defined in this PWS except for those items specified as government furnished property (GFP) and government furnished services (GFS).

The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: Services are to support exercise CENTAM GUARDIAN 24.

1.3 Objectives: The Contractor shall provide line haul and custom service.

1.4 Scope: Contractor shall provide non-personal services The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Contractor line haul services with drivers to transport supplies, materials, equipment, and containers safely and expeditiously to include where the Contractor shall coordinate with Soto Cano AB, JTF-B J-4 to accurately process all required entry passes documentation for deployment and redeployment before equipment arrival. The Contractor shall accomplish all services in coordination with the COR/KO as defined in this PWS except for those items specified as government furnished property (GFP) and government furnished services (GFS). The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract. The Contractor shall pick up and deliver containers and equipment starting no earlier than 0700 hrs with last delivery NLT 1700 hrs. The containers and equipment shall be delivered to the locations described in Attachment 1 - Required Equipment And Locations For Deployment And Re-

Deployment, Honduras.

1.5 Period of Performance: Shall be from 2 March to 26 April 2024.

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): Reserved

1.6.1.1The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. Reserved

1.6.1.2 The Quality Control Plan shall address as a minimum:

1.6.1.2.1 Inspection Program. Included shall be a quality control inspection program covering all general and specific tasks included in the contract scope of work. It shall specify tasks or areas to be inspected on a scheduled or unscheduled basis, the manner in which inspections are to be conducted, the titles of the individuals who will perform the inspections, and the percentage of the work that will be inspected on a recurring basis. In developing this inspection program, the Contractor shall identify the key activities and

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1.6.1.2.2 Deficiency Identification. The QCP shall include a method of identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable as defined in the PRS.

This shall contain processes for corrective action without dependence upon Government direction.

1.6.1.2.3 Deficiency Correction. The program shall contain process control and process performance measurement procedures that shall include how the Contractor shall implement preventive corrective actions. The Contractor shall demonstrate that it has designed quality into the delivery of services thereby mitigating the risk(s) associated with delivery of deficient or nonconforming services.

1.6.1.2.4 Documentation and Enforcement. The QCP shall include a method of documenting and enforcing quality control operations of both prime contractor and subcontractor work; including inspection and testing.

1.6.1.2.5 Trend Analysis. The QCP shall include a method of performing trend analysis and assessments through the use of metrics.

1.6.1.2.6 Surveillance Methods. The QCP shall contain specific surveillance techniques for all contract services. The surveillance methods shall be comprehensive and adaptable to the reporting system of the plan.

1.6.1.2.7 Operations Security (OPSEC) SOP/Plan Requirements : Reserved.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance (QA): The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with (IAW) the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed IAW the performance standards and contract quality requirements are met. Contract quality requirements” means the technical requirements in the contract relating to the quality of the product or service and those contract clauses prescribing inspection, and other quality controls incumbent on the contractor, to ensure the product or service conforms to the contractual requirements. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, the performance threshold, and deductions, if applicable.

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: Work SHALL be performed on U.S. federally recognized holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. When a U.S. holiday occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday, respectively.

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

Juneteenth Day

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The Contractor shall provide support between the hours of 0700 to 1700, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must, 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 the above reasons.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Soto Cano AB, Fuerzas Especiales Navales (BFEN) Puerto Castilla, Primer Batallon de Fuerzas Especiales La Venta, Septimo Batallon de Infanteria Cucuyagua and Comayagua, Honduras.

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1.6.6 Type of Contract: The Government anticipates the award of a [Firm Fixed Price] type contract.

This is a [Firm Fixed Price] type contract.

1.6.7 Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures:

1.6.7.1 FPCON: : In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes of clause of contract, should the US Government Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual installation change, the

Government may require changes in contractor security matters or process in accordance with DoDI 2000.16.

During FPCONs Charlie and Delta, only contract services that have been deemed “mission essential” by the

Government will continue. Contract services will resume when the FPCON is reduced to Bravo or lower.

1.6.7.2 Physical Security: The 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 IAW Army Regulation (AR) 190-13, “The Army

Physical Security Program.”

1.6.7.3 Escorts: The Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract shall be escorted at all times by host nation security personnel or by an individual designated by the

Contracting Officer Representative (COR) while accessing U.S. facilities or activities.

1.6.7.4 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: Reserved

1.6.7.5 Background Checks: The Contractor shall ensure contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract have passed a security check conducted by the Host

Nation Police Department of their residence or the State Police Department of their U.S. residence.

Security checks that have been completed as part of a personnel security clearance background investigation, or a previous background check that was a condition of employment, meet this requirement.

Documentation of these checks will be made available to the KO or COR within 10 days of request. The

Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract if a background security check reveals an employee is a security risk. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract.

If the Government determines additional background checks are required, at a minimum, and upon request from the Government, the Contractor shall provide to the KO or COR, the following information on any contractor or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract: (Deliverable #1)

• Full birth name

• Married name (if applicable)

• SSN or local equivalent (ID card number)

• Date of birth

• Place of birth (city, country)

1.6.7.5.1 Background Check Notification Requirements: If a background check on any employee or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract, whether the check was conducted as a condition of employment or as part of the contract with the Government, reveals any information from any source (including host country law enforcement) of criminal activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees, the Contractor shall notify the KO and COR of that information within 24 hours. The Contractor shall make notification of:

(1) Traffic violations, other than parking, will be reported to the KO or COR only if the contract is for drivers for the Government.

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(2) Any suspicious activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees the Contractor believes may pose a risk to U.S. or host nation national security or imminent risk of deadly bodily harm to any person; and

(3) Any actions taken against Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees pursuant to this requirement.

1.6.7.5.2 Remedies. In addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contractor’s failure to comply with the requirements of this paragraph my result in requiring the Contractor to remove a

Contractor employee or employees from the performance of the contract.

1.6.7.5.3 Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this paragraph and the preceding paragraph in all subcontracts.

1.6.7.6 Uncleared Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Credentialing and Access Procedures

1.6.7.6.1 Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Eligible Requirements Reserved

1.6.7.6.1.1 Federal Installation/Facility Access): Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The employee performing services under this contract 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, Security Office or the host nation equivalent.

1.6.7.6.2. Contractor Non CAC Eligible Requirements for DOD Facility and Installation Access):

Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and

Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations. The employee performing services under this contract shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to the installation

Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office.

1.6.7.7 Employment Eligibility The Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract in the U.S. or its territories have been pre-screened for employment eligibility using the E-verify Program on the Department of Homeland Security website http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. Personnel that have not met the employment eligibility requirement on this website are not authorized to perform services under this contract. Verification of the eligibility check will be made available to the KO or COR within 7 days of request. This requirement is not in lieu of and does not relieve the Contractor from the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Forms for employment of personnel.

1.6.7.8 Access to Government Information Systems Reserved

1.6.7.9 Key Control: Reserved

1.6.7.10 Lock Combinations: Reserved

1.6.8 Post Award Conference/Contract Periodic Progress Meetings: Reserved

1.6.9 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: ensure the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

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Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.10 Key Personnel: Provide the name of the Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager, who shall act for the Contractor when the Contract Manager is absent within five (5) days of period of performance start date. (Deliverable #3)

Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below: Reserved.

Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager: Reserved

1.6.11 Special Qualifications or Certifications: Reserved

1.6.11.1 IA/IT Training Certification

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: Reserved

1.6.12.1 Badging of Contractor Employees If required by the Government, contract personnel and all associated subcontractors employees accessing U.S. facilities or activities, shall present a valid picture ID provided by the Government while accessing Government owned or contracted facilities and shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. If applicable, Government issued access badges will not be worn outside designated facility where visible to the general public. Contractor personnel shall return all

U.S. Government issued identification to appropriate U.S. Government authorities within 5 day of the end of their contractual duties.

1.6.12.2 Uniform: The Contractor shall provide a standard uniform for all Contractor and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract, and ensure they wear the uniform during appointed duty hours. The uniform may consist of the same type and color shirt and slacks for all workers. Company logo is optional.

1.6.13 Contractor Travel: Reserved

1.6.14 Other Direct Costs (ODC): Reserved

1.6.15 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.6.16. Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. Neither the Contractor, nor Contractor personnel, shall divulge, nor release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this work statement, except to authorize Government personnel or upon written approval of the KO. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this

PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall apply, and shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United

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1.6.16.1 Non-Disclosure Statements: Reserved

1.6.16.2 Advertisement and Social Media: Reserved

1.6.16.3 INFORMATION ASSURANCE: At no time will the Contractor or associated sub-contractor employees transmit government documents or information over using methods that do not meet the security requirements specified in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication

(SP) 800-171, "Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and

Organizations" such as personal electronic mail accounts, public digital data storage sites (cloud storage), social media platforms or instant messaging. Approved government sites such as U.S. Army Aviation and

Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (ARMDEC) Safe Exchange at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/About.aspx, or All Partners Access Network (APAN) at https://community.apan.org/, or other transmission means determined by the government must be used.

1.6.17 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Reserved

1.6.18 Phase-in/Phase-Out (PIPO) Period: Reserved

1.6.19 General Training Requirements:

1.6.19.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training Reserved

1.6.19.2 OPSEC Awareness If the Contractor, or a subcontractor, or employees of either disclose any information that disrupts or harms the Government's operations or activities, then the Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. By way of example, personnel shall not sketch or take photos of government facilities or activities, unless related to service to be provided. All government paper products and removable digital storage material that is received, generated, or stored during the contract will be destroyed completely when no longer needed to preclude recognition of information.

1.6.19.3 Information Assurance (IA) Training Reserved

1.6.19.4 Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training Reserved

1.6.19.5 Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP Training Reserved

1.6.19.6 iWATCH Training Reserved

1.6.19.7 OPSEC Training Reserved

1.6.20 Overseas Training Requirements: Reserved

1.6.20.1 Antiterrorism (AT) Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Reserved

1.6.20.2 SERE Training: Reserved

1.6.21 Foreign (OCONUS) Requirements: Reserved

1.6.21.1 Theater and Country Clearance Requirements: Reserved

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1.6.21.2 Vetting: Reserved

1.6.21.3 Installation Access to DOD Facility or Host Nation Installation: Contractor and all subcontractor employees performing services under this contract shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) (U.S. citizen and residents only), and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and areas commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the COR or KO), and status of forces agreements or other diplomatic agreements. The employee performing services under this contract shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, Security Office, or host nation equivalent.

1.6.21.4 Host Nation Installation Access with No DOD Facility: Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures. The employee performing services under this contract 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, Security Office or the host nation equivalent.

1.6.21.5 Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Samples: Reserved

1.6.21.6 Medical Travel Requirement Reserved

1.6.22 Synchronized Pre-deployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT) Reserved

1.6.22.1 The COR or KO will approve all employees in the SPOT database and a Letter of Authorization

(LOA) is generated to the Contractor on each employee. The signed LOA is required prior to travel to, from, or within the USSOUTHCOM AOR. The LOA will identify any additional authorizations, privileges, or Government support to which Contractor personnel are entitled under this contract. The LOA will be regenerated by the Contractor upon expiration of the LOA. Changes to the status of individual personnel relating to their in-theater arrival date and their duty location, to include closing out the trip with their proper status (e.g., mission complete, wounded, ect.) shall be annotated within the SPOT database in accordance with the timeliness established in the SPOT business rules. Information and standards for the

SPOT system is posted on the U.S. Government Foreign Clearance Guide website at https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm for the country of employment. Access to SPOT is https://spot.dmdc.mil.

1.6.23 Safety: The following provides information pertaining to Safety and Accident Prevention:

1.6.23.1 (OCONUS - Host Nation) Safety Laws and Regulations: The Contractor shall comply with

FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention (November 1991), the references contained therein (e.g. U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1)), and applicable Host Nation

Safety Laws and Regulations.

The requirements under FAR 52.236-13 and specifically of the EM 385-1-1 include, but are not limited to the following:

(a) Before initiation of work at the job site, an Accident Prevention Plan, written by the Contractor for the specific work and hazards of the contract and implementing in detail the pertinent requirements of EM 385-

1-1; will be reviewed for acceptance by designated Government personnel ({Deliverable # 1}). Specific requirements for development of the Accident Prevention Plan are found in 01.A and Appendix A of EM

385-1-1. EM 385-1-1 is available online at www.usace.army.mil.

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(b) Before beginning each activity involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous project operations or where a new work crew or subcontractor is to perform work, activity hazard analysis (AHA) shall be prepared by the Contractor performing the work activity (See paragraph 01.a.09 of

EM 385-1-1);

(c) The Contractor shall require subcontractors to submit their plan of operations showing methods they propose to use in accomplishing major phases of work;

(d) The Contractor shall discuss the plans in conferences convened by the Contracting Officer prior to starting work on each major phase of operation. Plans shall include all pertinent information such as layout of haul roads, access roads, storage areas, electrical distribution lines, methods of providing minimum exposure to overhead loads, and methods of access to work areas. The plan for accomplishing the initial work phase shall be submitted within fifteen (15) calendar days after award of the contract. Plans for subsequent major phases of work shall be submitted no later than fifteen (15) calendar days prior to initiation of work on each major phase; and

(e) In all areas where construction, demolition, alteration, building, or similar related activities take place, the Contractor shall have the following minimum personal protective clothing and equipment requirements in place for any person working on or visiting the site:

(i) Short sleeve shirt;

(ii) Long trousers;

(iii) Steel-toed safety boots;

(iv) Hard hat.

1.6.23.1.1 In addition to other requirements for accident prevention specified in this contract, the

Contractor shall comply with all Federal and State requirements governing safety and health protection on construction sites and other applicable occupational safety codes.

The Contractor shall indicate its plan for compliance considering conditions of the work described by the design, technical proposal, operational activities of the Government or others in the area of the work, identification of the coordinator, and implementation of all other accident prevention provisions of this contract.

1.6.23.1.2 The Contractor shall complete and provide safety notifications required by Honduras and will provide documented proof to the Contracting Officer via the COR, no later than {7 of days} ({Deliverable

#2}) that such notifications were made.

1.6.24 Environmental Compliance: The following provides information on Environmental Compliance.

1.6.24.1 Environmental Compliance Plan and Program:

“The Contractor shall ensure that all of its operations and activities conform to the (Host Nation) environmental policy requirements. The Contractor shall ensure that all contract personnel have received appropriate levels of training in the handling, use, storage, and disposal of hazardous material. In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor controlled activities on Host nation installations are conducted in accordance with the Host Nation Spill Prevention and Response Plan, Solid Waste Policy, Final Governing Standards, and applicable (Honduras) environmental laws/standards.

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PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. Definitions: Although not inclusive of every term used within this PWS, the following provides a list of definitions used throughout this PWS and commonly used in the acquisition field.

2.1.1 Area of Responsibility. The U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) area of responsibility

(AOR) includes the geographic areas of Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Falkland Islands, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Mayotte, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Maarten, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

2.1.2. Contractor. The total contractor organization or a separate entity of it; such as an affiliate, division, or plant that performs its own purchasing.

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.

2.1.4. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). An individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

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. Foreign National. A foreign national is not a U.S. citizen. Green card holders are also identified as foreign nationals. A foreign national is further categorized as either a third country national or a local national based on the person’s citizenship and location of performance of duty.

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

2.1.9. Local National. Local nationals are foreign nationals who are citizens of the country where the performance of duty will occur.

2.1.10. Performance Work Statement (PWS). A statement of work for performance-based acquisitions that describes the required results in clear, specific, and objective terms with measurable outcomes.

2.1.11. Physical Security. Protection of the perimeter area, government property, and assets that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.12. Quality Assurance. The various functions, including inspection, performed by the government to determine whether a Contractor has fulfilled the contract obligations pertaining to quality and quantity.

2.1.13. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). A plan describing how the agency will survey, observe, test, sample, evaluate and document the Contractor’s performance in meeting critical performance standards identified in the contract.

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2.1.14. Quality Control (QC). Tasks performed by the Contractor to improve the quality of the organization’s output.

2.1.15. Shall. An imperative command; has a duty to or is required to. Denotes that a regulation must be followed unless the contracting officer has obtained a deviation.

2.1.16. Subcontractor. Any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor.

2.1.17. Third Country National. Third country nationals are foreign nationals who are not citizens of the country where the performance of duty will occur.

2.1.18. Work Day. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the

2.1.19. Work Week. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2 Acronyms: Although not inclusive of every term used within this PWS, or that may be included in an acquisition, the following provides a list of acronyms commonly used in the acquisition field.

AFFSSIR Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Samples

ALMS Army Learning Management System

ANSI American National Standards Institute

AOR Area of Responsibility

AR Army Regulation

ATCTS Army Training Certification Tracking System

AT Anti-Terrorism

CAC Common Access Card

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CI Counter Intelligence

CLIN Contract Line Item Number

CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii)

COR Contracting Officer Representative

DD Form 254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List

DNA Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)

DOD Department of Defense

DODD Department of Defense Directive

DODI Department of Defense Instruction

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation

FHP Force Health Protection

FCG Foreign Clearance Guide

FN Foreign National

FY Fiscal Year

GFE Government Furnished Equipment

GFP Government Furnished Property

GFS Government Furnished Services

IA Information Assurance

IAW In Accordance With

IT Information Technology

JPAS Joint Personnel Adjudication System

JTR Joint Travel Regulation

KO Contracting Officer

LN Local National

LOA Letter of Authorization

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NCIC-III National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index

NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology

ODC Other Direct Costs

OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest

OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii)

ODC Other Direct Costs

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

OPSEC Operation Security

PIPO Phase In/Phase Out

PRS Performance Requirements Summary

PWS Performance Work Statement

QA Quality Assurance

QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

QCP Quality Control Program

RA Requiring Activity

SCR Service Contract Reporting

SOP Standard Operating Procedures

SPOT Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker

TCN Third Country National

TE Technical Exhibit

TSDB Terrorist Screening Data Base

U.S.C. United States Code

USSOUTHCOM United States Southern Command

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PART 3

Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), Government Furnished Property (GFP), and Government

Furnished Services (GFS)

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services: “Reserved”

3.2 Facilities: “Reserved”

3.3 Utilities: “Reserved”

3.4 Equipment: “Reserved”

3.5 Materials: “Reserved”

3.6 Common Access Cards (CAC): “Reserved”

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PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform services as described in the PWS and associated contract documents, except for those items specified in Part 3 Government Property and

Services.

4.2 Facility Security Clearance: “Reserved”

4.3. Materials: The Contractor shall provide all necessary maintenance, fuel, and oil for all bobtails, all-terrain 10K forklift with extended forks (Variable Reach), pressure washers and any other equipment required for the performance of this contract.

4.4. Equipment: The Contractor shall provide all equipment referenced in Attachment 1 IAW the dates and quantities. This includes all safe working load ramps, bobtails, flatbeds, lowboys, all-terrain 10K forklift with extended forks (Variable Reach) with extended forks, and all tie-down equipment and straps to secure cargo while in transit, with all necessary blocking and bracing equipment to support equipment dimension list as indicated in Attachment 1 and Attachment 2 - UDL.

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PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5 Specific Tasks: Contractor shall provide non-personal services The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Contractor line haul services with drivers to transport supplies, materials, equipment, and containers safely and expeditiously to include where the Contractor shall coordinate with Soto Cano AB, JTF-B J-4 to accurately process all required entry passes documentation for deployment and redeployment before equipment arrival. The Contractor shall accomplish all services in coordination with the COR/KO as defined in this PWS except for those items specified as government furnished property (GFP) and government furnished services (GFS). The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract. The Contractor shall pick up and deliver containers and equipment starting no earlier than 0700 hrs. with last delivery NLT 1700 hrs. The containers and equipment shall be delivered to the locations described in Attachment 1 - Required Equipment and Locations for Deployment and Re-

Deployment, Honduras.

5.1. Basic Services. The Contractor shall pick up and deliver containers and equipment starting no earlier than 0700 hrs. with last delivery NLT 1700 hrs. The containers and equipment shall be delivered to the locations described in Attachment 1 - Required Equipment and Locations for Deployment and Re-

Deployment, Honduras.

5.1.1 Period of Performance (POP): The POP is extended from 2 Mar - 26 April to help facilitate all Base and Port access requirements for JTF-B AB, Septimo Batallon de Infanteria Cucuyagua, Primer Batallon de Fuerzas Especiales La Venta, Puerto Cortez, and Puerto Castilla in a timely manner to have equipment delivered NLT 18 March. This would require that the contract is awarded, Custom agent documents are provided and accepted, all truck drivers have been sourced and driver licenses and records have been obtained and submitted it proper authorities and approved pass access provided prior to equipment being picked up for delivery.

5.2. Tasks consist of the following:

5.2.1. Line-haul Services:

5.2.1.1. Work Schedule:

(a) STD: The Contractor shall be available to deliver equipment and containers as required seven (7) days a week in coordination with the COR or KO, except when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.1.2. Base Access:

(a) STD: The Contractor is required to gain access to Soto Cano Air Base through J4 for base passes for deployment and redeployment before execution to pick-up and drop off all cargo that is required. The Contractor shall contact the COR NLT ten (10) days prior to initial and final movement for detailed information about the procedures and required documentation for gaining access to Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.1.3. The Contractor shall provide uninterrupted line-haul service:

(a) STD: In the event of maintenance breakdown, the Contractor shall have back-up vehicles on-site within four (4) hours of the breakdown.

AQL: No more than three (3) deficiencies throughout the period of performance.

5.2.1.4. The Contractor shall provide the COR status reports:

(a) STD: The Contractor shall update the COR every four (4) hours AND at the end of the day in reference to the location and status of the cargo while it is in transit by text message using WhatsApp and by email.

In addition, the Contractor shall immediately report accidents or incidents involving vehicles under this contract, including accidents with injuries or resulting in the damage or loss of U.S. Government property.

(Deliverable #3).

5.2.1.5. Line Haul, Puerto Cortez Deployment:

(a) STD: The Contractor shall pick up cargo from Puerto Cortez, Honduras on/about 26 MARCH 2024 and delivery to Puerto Castilla on/about 27 MARCH 2024. Vessel ETA is 25 MARCH 2024. Packing

List will be due to the line haul carrier NLT 14 March 2024.

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AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.1.6. Line Haul, Port of Cortez Redeployment:

(a) STD: The Contractor shall pick up cargo from Puerto Castilla on/about 17 April 2024 and delivery to Puerto Cortez, Honduras NLT 18 APRIL 2024 Vessel ETA is 23 APRIL 2024. Packing List will be due to the line haul carrier by NLT 9 April 2024.

5.2.2. Customs Clearance:

5.2.2.1. All dates are approximate. No cargo will move until after cargo is Customs cleared by the

Husbandry, Contractor’s customs broker, and COR for any locations.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR to schedule pick-up and drop off cargo at all locations.

5.2.2.2. The Customs Broker:

5.2.2.3. The customs broker shall complete all import / export documents for the country of Honduras due to the length of this deployment.

(a) STD: All documentation shall be completed NLT three (2) weeks prior to execution of line-haul from

Port of Cortez, Honduras. Pre-clearing cargo for Honduras customs office is required.

5.2.2.4. Any problem with documentation shall be corrected before execution. Any problems, questions, or concerns shall be addressed during that time with the COR and the J4 at Soto Cano AB, Honduras.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall correct any errors in documentation prior to execution, and address all issues, questions, or concerns with the COR immediately upon identification.

5.2.2.5.

The broker shall coordinate with the J4 in Soto Cano AB, Honduras.

(a) STD: Coordination shall be made fifteen (15) Days before the cargo is picked up from Puerto Cortez, Honduras. The Contractor shall provide one (1) customs broker in Honduras.

5.2.2.6. The Contractor shall provide all documentation.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall provide the J4, COR, and KO copies of all documentation and invoices if requested with no delays. (Deliverable #4)

5.2.2.7. The Contractor shall coordinate with an authorized Customs broker for Honduras.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall accurately process all required customs documentation for Puerto of Cortez for deployment and redeployment, and ensure all documentation is correct on driver information to obtain access to the Port of Cortez throughout the customs process.

(b) STD: The Contractor’s customs broker shall work directly with the J4 at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, COR, and KO during the entire deployment and redeployment process of this contract. Any issues with any documentation shall be corrected by the Contractor’s customs broker, with no delay. The

Contractor and its customs broker shall follow all guidelines from J4 at Soto Cano Air Base. Any problems, questions, or concerns should be addressed during that time with the COR, KO, and the J4 Soto Cano Air

Base, Honduras customs. The Contractor shall provide their customs broker information for deployment and redeployment so that the J4 and COR can speak or visit directly with the customs broker.

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(c) STD: The Contractor’s customs broker shall provide the J4, COR, and KO copies of all custom documentation and invoices if requested with no delays. (Deliverable #4)

(d) STD: The Contractor’s customs broker shall send an official email to J4 at Soto Cano Air Base to request Exoneration Letters for deployment and redeployment in coordination with the COR once contract is awarded.

(e) STD: Entry and Exit Fees at the port for the Contractor’s truck/personnel to drop off and pick up cargo for deployment and redeployment shall be handled and paid for by the Contractors customs broker, with reimbursement from the Contractor for seaport deployment and redeployment.

5.2.2.8. The Contractor shall ensure containers on chassis have Weight Certificates.

(a) STD: All containers on chassis shall have weight certificates completed at Port of Cortez for redeployment.

5.2.2.9. The Contractor shall be responsible for fumigation fees.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall provide fumigation at the Port of Cortez, Honduras.

5.2.2.10. The Contractor shall be responsible for X-ray expenses.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall provide X-rays at the Port of Cortez, Honduras at no additional cost to the

Government.

5.2.2.11. The Contractor shall be responsible for replacing cut or tampered seals.

(a) STD: If U.S. Government seals are tampered with or cut at any time before embarkation or upon debarkation, they shall be replaced with new ones immediately for deployment and redeployment. This will be coordinated and paid for by the Contractor’s Customs broker and with reimbursement from the

Contactor.

5.2.2.12. Contractor shall coordinate with the J4 Customs, COR and with the Port Authority at the SPOE

Puerto Cortez and shall provide four (4) pressure washers, 4000 PSI or equivalent with attachments to the water source or provide a water truck with operators for vehicle and or equipment wash down prior to

Cargo Inspection for Re-deployment.

5.2.3. Vehicles, Drivers, and Equipment.

5.2.3.1. The Contractor shall provide all vehicles and equipment required for performance of this contract.

(a) STD: All primary movers, lowboys, and flatbed trailers shall be in good mechanical condition and fully operational. Vehicles will not be more than ten (10) years old unless approved by the US Government.

5.2.3.2. Vehicles and equipment shall be in compliance with Honduran vehicle and transportation regulations and laws during the period of contract performance.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall only use vehicles and equipment that are in compliance with Host Nation laws and regulations.

5.2.3.3. The Contractor shall secure all cargo while in transit.

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(a) STD: The Contractor shall provide proper equipment to secure cargo while in transit.

5.2.3.4. The Contractor shall ensure operators and drivers are licensed and capable of safely operating vehicles and machinery used for performance of this contract.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall ensure that no employee is under the effects of alcohol or drugs eight (8) hours prior to and during the performance of their duties. Any driver suspected of reporting for duty under the effects of alcohol or drugs shall be reported immediately to the KO and will not be allowed to perform their duties.

5.2.3.5. The Contractor shall inspect all vehicles and equipment prior to deployment and redeployment and report deficiencies to the COR.

(a) STD: Prior to deployment and redeployment, the Contractor and the COR may conduct a joint vehicle inspection to ensure physical and mechanical condition of the vehicle(s) and equipment satisfies the US

Government’s needs, safety requirements, and applicable Host Nation transportation laws. (Deliverable

#5)

5.2.3.6. The COR will consider all terms and conditions within this contract, Honduran Law, and “US

Safety Standards” as a guide for accepting and/or rejecting vehicles.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall remedy all vehicle defects the COR deems to be a safety hazard immediately upon notification.

5.2.3.7. Insurance: In the event of an accident, the Contractor is solely responsible for all damages to its property and/or any damage to a third party. The US Government assumes no liability for damages or injuries.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall provide FULL COVERAGE insurance for their drivers and vehicles as may be required by Honduran law and as stated in FAR clause 52.228-8, Liability and Insurance - Leased Motor

Vehicles.

5.2.3.8. The Contractor shall ensure all drivers present a neat appearance.

(a) STD: Drivers shall present a neat appearance. Clothing shall be kept clean and neat (i.e. no debris, dirt, mud, stains, rips, tears, or holes) as practicable considering work conditions.

AQL: No more than fifteen (15) deficiencies throughout the period of performance.

5.2.3.9. The Contractor shall provide drivers for the performance of this contract.

(a) STD: Drivers must have a safe driving record and have fewer than three (3) moving violations and fewer than four (4) accidents within one (1) year and must be licensed and insured. Driver’s records shall be made available to the KO/COR upon request.

5.2.3.10. The Contractor shall ensure all drivers report to work on-time.

(a) STD: Drivers shall report for work on time as per hours specified on schedule or as coordinated with the

KO or COR. The Contractor shall provide a qualified replacement driver, if necessary, within four (4)

Hours.

5.2.3.11. The Contractor shall be familiar with Honduran road networks.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall ensure all drivers have knowledge of Honduran road networks and specific knowledge of engagement routes as coordinated with the COR.

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5.2.3.12. The Contractor shall provide all-terrain 10K forklift with extended forks (Variable Reach) at each location for loading and unloading IAW the PWS, Attachment 1 and 2.

(a) STD: The Contractor shall provide all-terrain 10K forklift with extended forks (Variable Reach).

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.2.1. Service Contract Reporting (SCR): RESERVED

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

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

6.1.1 DOD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines

6.1.2 AR 190-13, The Army Physical Security Program

6.1.3 Army Directive 2014-05, Policy and Implementation Procedures for CAC Credentialing Access for

Uncleared Contractors

6.1.4 DOD 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual

6.1.5 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

6.1.6 Joint Travel Regulation (JTR)

6.1.7 AR 735-5, Policies and Procedures for Property Accountability

6.1.8 DODD 8570.01, Information Assurance Training Certification and Workforce Management

6.1.9 DOD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program

6.1.10 AR 25-2, Information Assurance

6.1.11 DODI 3020.41, Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany the U.S. Armed Forces

6.1.12 USSOUTHCOM SC Regulation 40-501, Medical Suitability Screening Regulation

6.1.13 DODI 2000.16 DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Program

5.2.3.13 Insurance. Defense Base Act (DBA) Workers' Compensation Insurance. The Contractor shall acquire, by means of an insurance policy or a self-insurance program, workers’ compensation coverage required by the DBA. This applies to any contractor, either from Honduras or from any other country. Contractor shall submit a copy of the insurance policy to the KO no later than 7 days after contract award.