BELVSC -24 - Ft. Belvoir Jewish Rabbi PWS -- 2024 (March 2024)(Revision)(28 March 2024).pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Ft. Belvoir Jewish Rabbi Services

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

CLERGY/ JEWISH RABBI SERVICES

1.0 INTRODUCTION.

1.1 The Government requires JEWISH RABBI SERVICES in support of the worshipping and religious needs of the Service Members, their families and civilians serviced by U.S. Army Garrison (USAG)

Fort Belvoir. The purpose of this Performance Work Statement (PWS) is to identify the requirements/deliverables the contractor Rabbi must fulfil to adequately serve the identified community. The contractor provides professional Jewish denominational services as requested by the

USAG Belvoir Religious Support Office in consultation with the members of the Jewish Worshipping congregation.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK.

2.1 This is a Non-Personal Services Contract between the Fort Belvoir Religious Support Office

(RSO) and an independent contractor Rabbi to deliver specific requirements and deliverables to the Fort Belvoir Jewish Congregation. This Performance Work Statement defines the requirements/deliverables of the contractor Rabbi; ensuring the individual free exercise of religion for military personnel, family members, and authorized personnel; a statutory requirement under Title X, United States Code.

2.2 This contract includes all functions, tasks and responsibilities normally performed by a Jewish

Rabbi. The Jewish Rabbi shall conduct Jewish religious worship services and ministrations sufficiently educated in Jewish Law (Halakha) and tradition to teach and possessing the skills, knowledge, training and certifications, such as Semikhah, necessary to perform the tasks described herein. The Jewish Rabbi must be in good standing with their religious endorsing agent or equivalent, knowledgeable of the Jewish faith, beliefs, and traditions and able to provide services to meet the guidelines set by the Torah for Military Services. The Jewish

Rabbi shall be experienced and fully qualified to perform the required services without any supervision or direction by Government personnel. All services under this contract are to be performed by a Jewish Rabbi who meets the qualification requirements outlined in paragraph 6 below.

2.3 This contract does not create an employer-employee relationship between the Government and

Contractor Rabbi, as well as any corporation, partnership, business association, other party or legal entity with which the Contractor Rabbi may be associated. The Government assumes no responsibility for costs incurred for services performed by the contractor Rabbi that are not included in this contract. There are no provisions for lodging, employee benefits, medical care, retirement or Workmen's Compensation Insurance. Payment will be made monthly on a per service basis.

2.4 The Contractor Rabbi shall provide support for those services for which no RSO, Unit Ministry

Team (UMT) members (Chaplains and Religious Affairs Specialists), Department of the Army

(DA) Civilians, or volunteers can provide. The contract cannot duplicate duties required or provided by these entities as contracted services are an exception to policy.

2.5 The Contractor Rabbi shall serve the greater Fort Belvoir Jewish community.

2.6 This contract is not a fulltime position with a standard 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through

Friday-type work environment. Workdays and hours may vary according to the approved

Calendar of Events, tasks outlined in the CLINs and the time of meetings. Many of the tasks will require holiday, evening, and weekend hours.

2.7 No UMT member, military member, DA Civilian, fellow contractor or volunteer can supervise or direct the Contractor Rabbi or control the method by which he/she performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances will a work schedule be prepared for the Contractor Rabbi or the impression be given that the Contractor Rabbi is an employee of the Government. It is the responsibility of the Contractor Rabbi to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, give the impression of personal services or portray his/her position as that of an employee.

2.8 Under no circumstances shall the Contractor Rabbi provide direction to a Religious Affairs

Specialist (RAS), general military member, a DA Civilian, fellow contractor or volunteer, nor shall he/she represent the Federal Government, U.S. Armed Forces, or the local Jewish congregation in any official capacity.

2.9 The services of a Jewish Rabbi fall under the Ft. Belvoir Chaplain’s Religious Support Program as defined in the Command Master Religious Program (CMRP). The mission of the Chaplain’s

Religious Support Program is to provide military religious support activities that meet the religious requirements of Soldiers, Families, and authorized civilians. The primary goal of the

Chaplains’ Religious Support Program is to ensure the free exercise of religious preference which is a statutory requirement under Title X, United States Code. Jewish services, such as worship services, rites, and other celebrations, are Essential Elements of Religion, and required to be provided under Title X. As a non-personal services Contractor Rabbi, the Jewish Rabbi is not a member of the Commander’s Staff or Command Chaplain’s Staff.

2.10 The Contractor Rabbi shall adhere to all security and weather warnings and notifications. In the event that inclement weather causes the cancellation and/or postponement of an event, the

Contractor Rabbi will not be penalized.

2.11 Services provided shall be conducted in accordance with Army Regulation 165-1 Army

Chaplain Corps Activities.

3.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. The Government contemplates a contract for 15 April 2024 – 14

April 2028, with 3 option years off of the base.

3.1 Base Year: date of award plus 12 months

3.2 Option Year I: end of base plus 12 months

3.3 Option Year II: end of previous option plus 12 months

3.4 Option Year III: end of previous option plus 12 months

4.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE.

4.1 Place of Performance is at Government facility at Ft. Belvoir:

4.1.1 Belvoir Chapel, Building 1028.

4.1.2 Other RSO office or event locations located on Ft. Belvoir in accordance with published religious worship and observance schedules.

5.0 REQUIREMENTS/PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (TASKS).

5.1 General. (Tasks common to the below enumerated tasks/CLINs)

5.1.1 Contractor Rabbi shall attend planning and coordination meetings and provide necessary input for services.

5.1.2 The contractor Rabbi is to provide the Essential Elements of the Religious Services

(EERS) that are core and essential for planning and conducting all of the activities in the Jewish religious program, to include: worship at weekly Friday evening services and specified Saturday morning services; worship at Jewish holiday services; the conduct or supervision of religious education as it is determined to be an EERS; and ministry for life-cycle events, pastoral care, and counseling that is specific to Jewish ecclesiastical requirements.

5.1.3 The Contract Rabbi shall coordinate worship services, educational classes, life-cycle events, pastoral care, and counseling with the RSO, the Jewish Activities Coordinator

(JAC), and the Fort Belvoir Jewish Congregation Council (FBJCC) as needed.

5.1.4 The contractor Rabbi provides professional Jewish services and provides other specialized services as per the dictates of the Jewish religion.

5.1.5 The Contract Rabbi shall recruit and certify subcontractors qualified to conduct scheduled year-round services when the Contractor Rabbi will be absent; and recruit an experienced and qualified professional Cantor to support the Rabbi in the conduct all of the annual Jewish High Holy Day services.

5.1.6 The Contract Rabbi shall maintain adequate records of worship functions, classes taught, special ministrations made, and answer inquiries about the Jewish worship program.

5.1.7 The Contract Rabbi shall regard personal information on all applicants, volunteers, and participants as confidential. The Contractor Rabbi shall comply with all privacy and confidentiality laws and regulations. As required by public laws and military regulations, the Contractor Rabbi shall divulge information of illegal activities to the proper authorities. This paragraph shall apply to any subcontractor.

5.1.8 Safeguard privileged communication (DFARS 252.204-700 Disclosure of Information and DFARS 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product).

Communication may be considered confidential and protected under the relationship between clergy and parishioner. In the event the Contractor Rabbi, or subcontractor inadvertently or unintentionally receives or overhears intended privileged communication, they shall protect such information.

5.1.9 The Contract Rabbi shall present a neat, well-groomed appearance appropriate for religious worship services and other activities identified in this PWS while performing under this contract.

5.1.10 The Contract Rabbi shall behave in a professional manner befitting US military religious support activities. The Contractor Rabbi shall demonstrate dignity and respect, keeping in harmony with the values and norms of the Army Chaplain Corps.

The Contractor Rabbi shall refrain from using offensive language such as swearing, cursing, disparaging language, and other such communications.

5.2 Tasks/ Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINS)

5.2.1 The Contractor Rabbi shall provide Pastoral Services at the request of the Garrison or Deputy

Garrison Chaplain or through their designee in the Jewish Congregation (e.g., the Jewish

Activities Coordinator) or members of the Jewish community needing religious assistance who fall under the purview the Religious Support Office.

5.2.2 All tasks are scheduled and ultimately directed by the Senior Chaplains or their designees

(Garrison & Deputy Garrison Chaplains, community chaplain, or other designees) and are subject to change within reasonable notification. Notification is typically given two weeks prior to the event. In the instance of critical unforeseen events (e.g., a funeral) then building usage may shift event venues and schedules within a few days prior to an event execution.

5.2.3 The contractor Rabbi may utilize a subcontractor on occasion according to the specification in section 10 of this Performance of Work Statement.

5.3 Specific Tasks

5.3.1 Task 1 (CLIN 001—Friday Jewish Service) - Conduct Friday evening worship service:

Includes Sermon and normal Friday evening service, and Kiddush at Oneg that follows service. (52 Units total)

5.3.1.1 The Contractor Rabbi shall conduct weekly Jewish Services meeting the guidelines set by the Torah for the Military Services.

5.3.1.2 The Contractor Rabbi shall conduct 52 weekly services.

5.3.1.3 The weekly service shall begin at 1900 on Fridays or in accordance with the CMRP.

The Contractor Rabbi shall conduct services at locations specified in the CRMP or as published in the Religious Support Office (RSO) calendar.

5.3.1.4 Service duration shall be commensurate with the type of service being conducted..

5.3.1.5 The Contractor Rabbi shall arrive sufficiently early to prepare site for services. The

UMT will inform the Contractor Rabbi if the site needs to be restored to its original configuration upon completion of the service.

5.3.2 Task 2 (CLIN 002 – High Holy Day and other Holiday Services) – Conduct High Holy

Day Services: Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashanah, Simchat Torah, Sukkot, Chanukah, Purim, Shavuot, Tisha B’Av, Passover Seder, et. al., as determined by the Jewish Community (13

Units Total)

5.3.2.1 The Contractor Rabbi shall conduct High Holy Day and other Holiday services meeting the guidelines set by the Torah for the Military Services.

5.3.2.2 Service duration shall be commensurate with the type of service being conducted.

5.3.2.3 The Contractor Rabbi shall arrive sufficiently early to prepare site for services. The

UMT will inform the Contractor Rabbi if the site needs to be restored to its original configuration upon completion of the service..

5.3.3 Task 3 (CLIN 003 – Saturday Jewish Service) – Conduct monthly Saturday Morning services; Shacharit, Torah Service, Sermon, Musaf, and Prayers at fellowship gathering following the service (12 Units total)

5.3.4 Task 4 (CLIN 004 – Support to Jewish Congregants) - Conduct Shivah home and memorial service for death of a Fort Belvoir Jewish Community member, and visit infirmed Fort Belvoir

Jewish Community members at home or in the hospital for religious support, and perform marriage ceremonies, as needed (12 Units Total)

5.3.5 Task 5 (CLIN 005 – Religious Education) Provide instruction in any aspect of the Jewish faith for adults or children including guidance and preparation for B'nai Mitzvah candidates, and their parents. (25 Units Total).

5.3.6 Task 6 (CLIN 006—Monthly Congregation Council Meetings) – Participate personally or virtually with Monthly FBJCC meetings. Meet personally or virtually with members of FBJCC to plan and provide guidance for activities, religious services, and identify requirements of the

Fort Belvoir Jewish Community, (12 Units total).

5.3.7 Task 7 (CLIN 007 – Manpower Report) – File contractor manpower report as follows (1

Unit Total).

5.3.7.1 The Contractor Rabbi must submit a monthly invoice in Wide Area Work Flow. The contractor Rabbi is responsible for submitting their own invoices not the Contracting

Officer or Fort Belvoir RSO.

6.0 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS.

6.1 Contractor Rabbi shall possess ecclesiastical endorsement from an authorized Jewish endorsing authority, observing standards set forth in DoDI 1304.28 Guidance for the Appointment of

Chaplains for the Military Departments, current edition. The Contractor Rabbi shall provide certification of endorsement which identifies contractor Rabbi’s ecclesiastical credentials. The

Contractor Rabbi shall maintain endorsement for the duration of the contract.

6.2 The contractor Rabbi shall be sufficiently educated in Jewish Law (Halakha) and tradition to teach and possessing the skills, knowledge, training and certifications, such as Semikhah, necessary to perform the tasks described herein.

6.3

6.4 The Contractor Rabbi must provide a resume and documentation to substantiate personal qualifications. Although a specific degree is not mandatory, any credentials pertaining to this position, training, and experience is considered in the award of this contract.

6.5 Be a person of faith, ordained by an endorsing agency, recognized by the Department of

Defense, and committed to the Ft. Belvoir Jewish community and familiar with the broad spectrum of Jewish tradition and practice. This position requires maturity, responsibility, integrity, flexibility, interpersonal communication skills, organization and management skills.

6.6 Must have the ability to work with the FBJCC and a demonstrated flexibility in serving the full spectrum of Jewish traditions and beliefs (e.g., Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, and

Reconstructionist), and a proven record of commitment to and serving a community of Active, Reserve, Retired Military, and their dependents.

7.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (GFE/GFP).

7.1 Performance is at a Government Facility. Therefore, FAR Part 45.000(b)(5) applies. The

Contractor Rabbi shall be given access to workable office space, file cabinets, copiers, telephones and access to a government networked computer in order to perform the requirements of this contract. Access to networked computers will be dependent upon the

Contractor Rabbi completing government requirements, being issued a Common Access Card

(CAC), and obtaining and maintaining a DOD Global email account.

7.2 Building keys will be issued under the provision of RSO key control procedures. The contractor Rabbi shall have access to the chapels and designated office facilities during normal duty hours and for those RSO activities he/she supports that fall outside of that time frame. The

Contractor Rabbi is not responsible for providing building or room access for anyone other than themselves, unless it is in direct support of this contract. The Contractor Rabbi does not supervise the building or monitor other groups in the building when UMT staff is absent. The

Contractor Rabbi is responsible for securing doors that they have opened or used. The

Contractor Rabbi is not responsible to ensure that building is secured at the close of a normal business day.

8.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENT. The contractor Rabbi shall comply with all installation security requirements. The Contractor Rabbi shall submit to the COR his/her name and address of each subcontractor working under this contract ten (10) calendar days prior to the start of work, and fill out questionnaires or other forms required for security purposes in accordance with the Industrial

Security Manual, DoD 5220.22-M.

8.1 AT Level I Training. The contractor Rabbi, including subcontractors, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled-access areas will complete AT Level I awareness training within 45 calendar days after the contract start-date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The Contractor Rabbi will submit certificates of completion for each affected contractors and subcontractors employee to the

COR or to the KO, within 7 calendar days after training is completed. AT Level I awareness training is available online at https://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html.

8.2 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. The Contractor Rabbi and all associated subcontractors will comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation/facility access and local security policy and procedures (provided by

Government representative). The Contractor Rabbi will also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation-access requirements to be accomplished by the installation provost marshal office, director of emergency services, or security office. The

Contractor Rabbi must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA, and 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 iWATCH Training. The Contractor Rabbi and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity

ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 5 calendar https://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award.

8.4 OPSEC Training. New employees must be trained within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter. OPSEC Awareness for Military Members, DoD Employees and Contractors is available at the following website:

https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/index.htm.

9.0 BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS.

9.1 In accordance with Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 1402.5, each individual working with children under the age of 18 in conjunction with this contract must successfully complete the criminal history background check. Failure to complete the criminal history background check shall result in termination of the contract. (Background check will be completed at government expense and will be accomplished after award of the contract.)

9.2 Anyone (contractor Rabbi or sub-contractor) working under this contract who has contact with children under 18 years of age shall be screened with the appropriate background checks as governed by the Army Directive 2014-23 "Conduct of Screening and Background Checks For

Individuals Who Have Regular Contact With Children in Army Programs", dated 10 September

2014. A copy of the Army Directive can be found at http://www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/ad2014_23.pdf. The background check requirements for

Contractors can be found in Enclosure 3 - Screening and background checks for appropriated and non-appropriated fund personnel, military personnel, foreign national employees overseas, and contractors.

9.3 Background checks will be initiated and paid for by the Government. The cost for the preemployment screening is the responsibility of the Contractor Rabbi. The Commander

Designated Entity (COE) at the Installation supports IMCOM by coordinating, submitting and tracking child related background checks. They also review and compile the results to identify whether they contain derogatory information to be passed on for a suitability determination. The

COE will advise and assist CONTRACTOR Rabbi and sub- CONTRACTOR completing all required documents required for the background check process. COE contact information will be provided upon contract award.

9.4 The following is a list of the required screenings per the Army Directive 2014-23.

9.4.1 REGULAR/RECURRING contact with children: Definition: Contact with children more than an average of one (1) day a week for three (3) or more months OR daily for a period of one month or longer.

9.4.1.1 Required screening: Pre-employment screening: I) Application, 2) Interview, 3)

Reference check, 4) Statement of Previous Arrest or Charge, 5) Assessment of individual's eligibility, qualifications, temperament and suitability for work with https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/index.htm children, 6) Tentative offer of employment (Proponent: Contractor is responsible organization);

9.4.1.2 Preliminary investigation: I) Installation Record Check (if applicable), 2) FBI

Fingerprint check, and 3) Local Civilian Law Enforcement Check (Proponent:

Government/Commander Designated Entity is responsible organization).

9.4.1.3 CNACI - Child Care National Agency Check and Inquiries (Proponent:

Government/Commander Designated Entity is responsible organization). The CNACI will be initiated after successful completion of the preliminary investigation. If deemed appropriate by the local Garrison Commander, a contractor can start working under

Line Of Sight Supervision (LOSS) after successfully completing the preliminary investigation. If LOSS is not feasible, favorable CNACI results are required BEFORE the contractor can start working under this contract.

9.4.2 SHORT TERM/OCCASIONAL contact with children: Definition: Contact with children that does not fall under the definition of Regular/Recurring contact.

9.4.3 Required screening: Pre-employment screening: I) Application, 2) Interview, 3) Reference check, 4) Statement of Previous Arrest or Charge, 5) Assessment of individual's eligibility, qualifications, temperament and suitability for work with children, 6) tentative offer of employment (Proponent: Contractor is responsible organization).

9.4.3.1 Preliminary investigation: 1) Installation Record Check (if applicable), 2) FBI Fingerprint check, and 3) Local Civilian Law Enforcement Check (Proponent:

Government/Commander Designated Entity is responsible organization).

9.4.3.2 An employee must successfully complete the required screening and preliminary investigation BEFORE working under this contract.

9.4.4 No person, regardless of circumstances, will be approved to work with children if the individual has been convicted of a sexual offense, a drug felony, a violent crime or a criminal offense involving a child or children. If the background check investigation reveals any other derogatory information a suitability determination has to be made by the Army. The adjudication of derogatory information is processed through an Army

Program Review Board (PRB). Further details about the adjudication process can be found in Enclosure 6 of the AD 2014-23. At any time a Contractor can decide not to proceed with the PRB process.

9.4.5 Additional information on the background check process can be found at:

http://www.opm.gov/investigations/background-investigations.

9.5 Re-verification (IRC and FBI fingerprint check) is required every 5 years.

10.0 SUBCONTRACTING.

10.1 The Contractor Rabbi may provide a qualified sub-contractor for performance of specific

CLINS, provided the subcontractor cleared an Installation Records Check, and is approved by the

Senior Pastor of the supported congregation or their designee. In such cases, the sub-contractor shall have no claim whatsoever against the Government for services rendered. The price to be paid the sub-contractor shall be a matter entirely between the contractor Rabbi and the sub-contractor. The RSO shall hold the sub-contractor to the same standards as the contractor Rabbi, per this performance of work statement.

10.2 Although the prime contract may sub-contract according to the criteria listed in point

10.1, the prime contractor must provide 75% of Rabbi services directly. Any prime contractor seeking the Rabbi contract must be fully capable of providing the services as specified in his or her own person to be qualified to hold this contract.

11.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE. The Government shall evaluate the Contractor Rabbi’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor Rabbi 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).

12.0 PERFORMANCE REVIEW. The Senior Chaplain, will complete performance reviews of the

Contractor Rabbi performance and submit to the COR for the Contactor File using these tools:

12.1 The Senior Chaplain’s Contractor Monthly Performance Report, submitted by the 5th day of the following month.

12.2 Senior Chaplain’s Contractor Quarterly Evaluation, submitted by the last day of the corresponding quarter.

13.0 DELIVERABLES.

13.1 The Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) will specify the required deliverables to be performed. The Contractor Rabbi cannot be given additional requirements without an amendment to this contract. The Contractor Rabbi cannot add additional requirements to the contract on his/her own accord.

13.2 The contractor Rabbi shall provide certificates of sacramental rites to the Community Chaplain or the Jewish coordinator for file:

13.2.1 Marriage counseling

13.2.2 Marriage certifications

13.3 The Contractor Rabbi shall submit an invoice to the COR by Close of Business (COB) on the

5th of every month. The invoice shall include:

13.3.1 Vendor’s name

13.3.2 Contract number

13.3.3 CLINs provided and quantity of each

13.3.4 Quantities of Occurrences Used & Occurrences Remaining

13.3.5 Explanation of CLINs service provided such as the nature of the service; contractor

Rabbi shall comply with PII protection protocols.

13.3.6 Date of invoice

13.3.7 Dates of service

13.3.8 Total cost per service type

13.3.9 Total of invoice

14.0 TRAVEL.

14.1 Local Vicinity: Travel within the local vicinity is required. Travel reimbursements for local vicinity travel are not authorized.

15.0 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). The Government will provide a

COR who will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor Rabbi performs the technical requirements of the contract;

perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor Rabbi concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor Contractor Rabbi's performance and notify both the KO and Contractor

Rabbi of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property and provide site entry to Contractor Rabbi. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the

Contractor Rabbi, 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.

16.0 SERVICE CONTRACT 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 Rabbi will report ALL contractor Rabbi manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The contractor Rabbi is required to completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address: http://beta.SAM. The required information includes: (1) Contracting Office, Contracting Officer; (2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number; (3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period; (4)

Contractor Rabbi name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of contractor employee entering data; (5) Actual direct labor hours (including sub-contractors); (6) Actual 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 the contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each sub-contractor if different); (9) Actual data collection cost; (10) Organization 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 the 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 or contingency contract language; and (13) Number of contractor and sub-contractorsdeployed in theater this reporting period (by country). As a part of its submission, the contractor will also provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. Reporting period with be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending

September 30 of each government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year. The Contractor Rabbi may use a direct XML data transfer to the database service or fill in the fields on the website. The XML direct transfer is a format for transferring files from a contractor’s systems to the secure web site without the need for separate data entries for each required data field.