Fort Polk MSC Bridge

THIS IS A Sources Sought Notice ONLY. The U.S. Government currently intends to award a contract for the Mission Support Services (MSC) Contract at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) Fort Polk, Louisiana on an SOLE SOURCE basis, but is seeking vendors that may be able to perform this requirement for a twelve (12) month period of 01 Apr 17-31 Mar 18. Accordingly, the U.S. Government highly encourages all interested businesses (large and small) to respond to this sources sought synopsis. In addition, small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantage Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business concerns), must describe their identifying capabilities in meeting the requirements at a fair market price, i.e., information which may help support a set-aside. The proposed action is to award a sole source Cost Type contract to Cubic Applications Incorporated for the U.S. Army Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) which is one of the U.S. Army's Combat Training Centers focused on providing a realistic, high-end collective training experience at the Brigade Combat Team (BCT) level with primary focus on training light infantry, air assault, airborne, and special operations units, including rangers. However, it is not uncommon for JRTC to host rotational exercises for U.S. Army motorized and mechanized formations, as well as selected units from the U.S. Marine Corps or U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force Close Air Support (CAS) and Air Mobility assets are closely integrated into virtually every rotational exercise. The statutory authority for the sole source procurement is 10 United States Code 2304(c)(1) as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Attached is the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). This notice does NOT constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does NOT commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the U.S. Government is NOT seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The U.S. Government will NOT pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will NOT be returned to the responder. A determination to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. However, if a competitive solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE). It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Governmentwide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The NAICS code(s) is/are: 611699 All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction, Size Standard $11.0 million. In response to this sources sought interested businesses may provide: Identify any condition or action that may have the effect of unnecessarily restricting competition with respect to this acquisition and identify alternatives or solutions. Also contact the MICC Advocate for Competition, Scott Kukes, at scott.d.kukes.civ@mail.mil or 210-466-2269, if you believe that this action is unreasonably restricting competition. Include the subject of the acquisition, this announcement, and the MICC POC information from the Sources Sought Synopsis. Provide the specific aspects that unreasonably restrict competition and the rationale for such conclusion. In response to this sources sought interested businesses are requested to provide the information in paragraphs 1-6 below NOT LATER THAN 2:00 pm (CST), 27 October 2016 via email to Ms. Tamera Butler, at tamera.s.butler.civ@mail.mil and Ms. Christine Stringer, at christine.stringer.civ@mail.mil. 1. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, identify business size (large business or a small business), and if applicable, a statement regarding small business status (including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code. 2. Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement as a prime contractor or not. Identify subcontracting, joint ventures or teaming arrangement that will be pursued, if any. 3. Information in sufficient detail regarding previous experience (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial), pertinent certifications, etc., that will facilitate making a capability determination. 4. Information to help determine if the requirement (item or service) is commercially available, including pricing information, basis for the pricing information (e.g., market pricing, catalog pricing), delivery schedules, customary terms and conditions, warranties, etc. 5. Identify how the Army can best structure these contract requirements to facilitate competition, including competition among small business concerns. 6. Recommendations to improve the Army's approach/specifications/draft PWS to acquire the identified items/services. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS PWS Paragraph Title Section 1 General Requirements 1.0 Scope 1.1 Mission 1.2 Rotational Training Unit 1.3 Standard Rotation Exercise 1.4 Special Rotational Exercise 1.5 Location 1.6 Personnel 1.7 Project Management 1.8 Conduct of Personnel 1.9 Meetings 1.10 Hours of Operation 1.11 Federal Holidays 1.12 Contract Transition (Phase-in/Phase-out) 1.13 Quality Control 1.14 Safety 1.15 Security 1.16 Vehicles 1.17 CMR Reporting Section 2 Definitions Section 3 Government Furnished Property 3.0 General 3.1 Contractor Responsibility 3.2 Facilities 3.3 Utilities 3.4 Equipment 3.5 Vehicles 3.6 Material 3.7 Emergency Services 3.8 Communications 3.9 Photocopier 3.10 Custodial Section 4 Contractor Furnished Property 4.0 General 4.1 Segregation or Comm. Property 4.2 Removal of Contractor property 4.3 Housekeeping Section 5 Requirements 5.0 RESERVED 5.1 Scenario Development 5.2 Joint Ops Center & AAR 5.3 Battle Simulation Center 5.4 Leadership Training Program 5.5 Rotational Video Support 5.6 Tactical Engagement Systems 5.7 Battlefield Effects 5.8 Role Playing 5.9 General Support 5.10 Mgt & Admin Support 5.11 Logistics 5.12 RSOI & Redeployment 5.13 3-353 Advise & Assist Battalion TE1 Government Furnished Property SECTION 1, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1.0 Scope. This Performance work statement (PWS) identifies the mission support requirements of the U.S. Army Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) at Fort Polk, Louisiana. It describes the tasks and functions required by the user and provides the contractor with information concerning the concept, expectations, and performance requirements of the JRTC's Mission Support Contract (MSC). 1.1 Mission Overview. The JRTC is one of the U.S. Army's Combat Training Centers that is focused on providing a realistic, high-end collective training experience at the Brigade Combat Team (BCT) level. The JRTC derives its mission from Army Regulation (AR) 350-50: "Combat Training Center Program." Instructions regarding the implementation of AR 350-50 are provided by various U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) and U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) supplemental regulations. Both Active and Reserve Component U.S. Army units participate in JRTC rotational exercises. The JRTC's primary focus is on training light infantry, air assault, airborne, and special operations units, including rangers. However, it is not uncommon for JRTC to host rotational exercises for U.S. Army motorized and mechanized formations, as well as selected units from the U.S. Marine Corps or U.S. Navy. U.S. Air Force Close Air Support (CAS) and Air Mobility assets are closely integrated into virtually every rotational exercise. The JRTC is also a critical element in the military's Joint National Training Center initiative which exists to train joint force units and headquarters. Furthermore, in the future, the Joint Readiness Training Center may be required to have the capacity to conduct standard CTC rotations simultaneously to an exportable training capability to either Power Projection Platforms or home station training sites in accordance with higher headquarters direction. 1.2 Rotational Training Units. The Rotational Training Unit (RTU) is typically a U.S. Army BCT of 3-5 maneuver battalions with all habitually supporting elements. Each rotation also typically includes an Area Support Group (ASG) or Corps Support Group (CSG) - and associated subordinate elements - in order to replicate support units from Units of Employment (UEx) and (UEy) levels of command. In addition, U.S. Army Special Operations Forces (SOF) are normally integrated into the rotational exercise. SOF elements are typically task organized around a U.S. Army Special Forces battalion headquarters with habitually supporting CA, PSYOPS, CI, and tactical HUMINT elements, 2 Operational Detachment B's (ODB's) and up to 8 Operational Detachment A's (ODA's). Occasionally, the RTU may have a U.S. Army Aviation Brigade and/or an Army Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB) in Direct Support of their operations. Also, it is not uncommon for an element of a sister service to be under the OPCON or TACON of, or in Direct Support of, the RTU. Examples include USMC conventional units at battalion or F company level, USN gunfire support, or USN/USAF SOF forces. The USAF routinely provides a variety of assets to provide CAS and Tactical Airlift support to the RTU throughout the duration of the rotational exercise. The exact RTU task organization for each rotational exercise remains at the discretion of the government and is normally identified at the rotational exercise Initial Planning Conference (IPC). The JRTC endeavors to conduct the IPC with the RTU approximately 210 days prior to the start of each rotational exercise. 1.3 Standard Rotational Exercises. The JRTC has historically hosted 10 rotational exercises each Fiscal Year (FY). These exercises are typically Full-Spectrum Force-On-Force (FOF) exercises based on any combination of full spectrum operations: Stability Ops Support Ops (SOSO) and Counter Insurgency (COIN) Ops. Standard rotations are typically 14 days in length. Standard rotations take place in a generic region with scenarios and OPFOR threats based on the contemporary operational environment (COE). RTU missions conducted during standard rotations are generally in direct alignment to the RTU's standard METL and training objectives. The Exercise Director provides JRTC P/EMC with general scenario and mission guidance at the rotational IPC. Final command approval of the exercise scenario and mission profile normally occurs at the rotational exercise In-Progress Review, conducted approximately 90 days prior to D-Day. The exact number of rotational exercises that will take place in any FY, as well as their duration, will fluctuate at the discretion of the government. Live Fire Exercises (LFX) are integrated into every rotational exercise. The LFX phase may begin as early as D-10 and continue through change of mission (COM) as discrete operations that are integrated into the fabric of the rotational exercise. Standard rotations will also typically include a Command Post Exercise (CPX) for three maneuver battalion subordinate to the RTU headquarters. During the FOF phase of rotational exercises, training is conducted on a continuous 24-hour per day basis in a free-play mode. Rotational training exercises are fully instrumented and be linked to units in the constructive exercise. In the future typical rotational support provided by the contractor may include additional requirements linked to the reduction in military personnel available for rotational support. 1.4 Special Rotational Exercises. Special rotations are modified standard rotations. The JRTC will schedule special rotations as required. These modified rotations include, but are not limited to, Mission Rehearsal Exercises (MRE), Mission Readiness Exercises (MRX), or exercises that are experimental in nature. Special rotations generally follow the same key event timeline as standard rotations. However, the scenario and mission profiles for special rotations are specially constructed to replicate the environment and conditions that the RTU is likely to encounter in a specific operational theater. Recent MRE/MRX examples include exercises in preparation for RTU deployment to Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Joint Guardian, and Operation Joint Forge. Special rotations frequently involve additional support requirements from the MSC. These additional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following: additional role players; cultural role players; subject matter experts; short notice scenario development adjustments; maneuver area preparation and recovery; MSC support at off-site locations, and fabrication of special props. Increased costs associated with special rotations are provided on a reimbursable cost-plus-award-fee basis. During special rotations, it is common for a Situational Training Exercise (STX) phase of 4-8 days to be added to the rotational exercise - increasing the duration of the total rotational exercise up to 21 days. During the STX phase of rotational exercises, training is normally conducted up to 18 hours per day. Both the STX and FOF phases of special rotations are fully instrumented. 1.4.1 Other unique rotational requirements. During the course of the contract specific training may require additions to paragraphs 1.3 or 1.4. These requirements shall be negotiated by specific modification and charged to the contract under separate CLINs. Requirements will be initially captured by modification and added to contract by attachment. Each modification shall have specific periods of performance noted. 1.5 Rotational Exercise Locations. While not bound by the following list, rotational exercises are typically conducted at or from the following locations: 1.5.1 FOF and STX phases: Within the Fort Polk Maneuver Training Area - to include the Fullerton and Peason Ridge/Horse's Head training areas; England Industrial Air Park (Alexandria, LA); and Camp Beauregard, LA. 1.5.2 LFX phase: Peason Ridge/Horse's Head portion of the Fort Polk Maneuver Training Area expanding to Fullerton and Stuttgart Gordon on occasions. 1.5.3 SOF: Within the Fort Polk Maneuver Training Area - to include the Fullerton and Peason Ridge/Horse's Head training areas; England Industrial Air Park (Alexandria, LA); Camp Beauregard, LA; Camp Shelby, MS; and the U.S. Army National Training Center (Fort Irwin, CA). 1.5.4 U.S. Air Force Close Air Support operations: originating from Barksdale AFB, LA. 1.5.5 U.S. Air Force Air Mobility operations: originating from Little Rock AFB, AK. 1.6 Personnel 1.6.1 Personnel involved in program management, Leader Training Program, scenario development, training analysis, and battle simulation should possess an in-depth and current understanding of the missions, functions, and structure of the Army's light infantry, airborne, air assault, and special operations forces. These personnel should also possess an in-depth and current understanding of U.S. Army and joint operational doctrine. In addition, these personnel should possess an in-depth and current understanding of relevant threat force doctrine and tactics. It is desired that these personnel possess military experience commensurate with their positions of assignment. 1.6.2 Military Education Levels (MEL). MEL's that are used in this part are defined within the following parameters. 1.6.2.1 Military Education Level (MEL) IV: must have attended one of the following: - CGSC (Army) - Air Command and Staff (USAF) - Marine Command and Staff (USMC) - Naval Command & Staff - Armed Forces Staff College (Joint) 1.6.2.2 Military Education Level (MEL) I: must have attended one of the following: - US Army War College - Naval War College - Air War College - Industrial College of the Armed Forces - National War College - American Defense College - War College Fellowship 1.6.3 Security Clearance Requirements. A Secret security clearance (or interim clearance) is required for unescorted access by all contractor personnel into the following JRTC facilities in order to perform duties associated with PWS requirements: Joint Operations Center; Battle Simulation Center; all After Action Theater control rooms and edit stations; and, the Shugart-Gordon MOUT Theater control room and edit stations. A Secret security clearance (or interim clearance) is required for all contractor personnel required to operate or maintain the following systems: Army Tactical Command and Control System (ATCCS); Army Battle Command System (ABCS); Digital After Action Review Tool (DAART); Digital Battle Staff Sustainment Trainer (DBST); Battle Simulation Trainer; and, the JRTC Instrumentation System (IS) and all its related components. The government reserves the right to identify positions and/or functions in which a Top Secret security clearance is required. The government also reserves the right to identify additional facilities and/or systems in which a security clearance is required for access. The contractor will provide the Contracting Officer with a "by name position" roster of cleared personnel fifteen work days prior to contract start date. The contractor will provide updates to the clearance roster of all personnel NLT the fifth working day at the beginning of each month. 1.6.4 Key and Essential Positions. The government has identified the following positions to be key and essential for contract performance. All contractor personnel assigned to these positions require a Secret level security clearance. The contractor shall notify the government in the event of a vacancy in any of these positions and shall provide the government with a current Key and Essential personnel roster with such frequency as the government may direct. Detailed employment qualification standards are left to the contractor's discretion. Education, experience, and background information provided below is intended to serve as the government's guide for contractor staffing decisions. The contractor will provide the Contracting Officer with a "by name position" roster and biographical background information for all Key and Essential personnel fifteen work days prior to contract start date. 1.6.4.1 Project Director - Program Manager. Military experience at the Brigade command level or above. MEL I Graduate. Project/program management experience in either the government or private sector at comparable levels of scope and responsibility as the JRTC MSC. 1.6.4.2 Assistant Project Director - Deputy Program Manager. Military or civilian experience at a level relevant to maintaining a thorough understanding of all facets of JRTC rotational exercises and PWS requirements. Project/program management experience in either the government or private sector at comparable levels of scope and responsibility as the JRTC MSC. 1.6.4.3 Leader Training Program (LTP) Brigade Coach. Military experience at the Brigade command level or above. Experience at the Joint Staff, Unified Command Staff, or Joint Task Force level. MEL I graduate. 1.6.4.4 LTP Battalion Coaches. Relevant military experience at the battalion level consistent with the LTP unit of assignment. MEL IV graduate. Experience as an Army Service School instructor/small group leader, or as a CTC OCT. 1.6.4.5 LTP Intelligence Coach. Relevant military experience at the brigade level. MEL IV graduate. Experience as an Army Service School instructor/small group leader, or as a CTC OCT. 1.6.4.6 LTP Combat Support Coach. Relevant military experience at the multi-functional brigade or combat arms brigade level. MEL IV graduate. Experience as an Army Service School instructor/small group leader, or as a CTC OCT. 1.6.4.7 LTP Information Operations Coach. Relevant military experience in Civil Affairs, Information Operations, Psychological Operations, or other appropriate functional areas. MEL IV graduate. Experience as an Army Service School instructor/small group leader, or as a CTC OCT. 1.6.4.8 LTP Operations NCO Coach. Relevant military experience at the brigade level. USASMA graduate. Experience as an Operations NCO at battalion and brigade level. Experience as an Army Service School instructor/small group leader, or as a CTC OCT. 1.6.4.9 Logistics Manager. Relevant logistics management experience in government or private sectors commensurate with PWS requirements. Specific emphasis is in the following areas: property management; purchasing; supply management; replacement and disposal programs; hazardous material management; facilities management; and, physical security program management. 1.6.4.10 Chief, Scenario Development. Relevant military experience at the combat arms brigade level or higher. MEL IV Graduate. Supervisory experience in exercise development, training management, or battle simulation commensurate with PWS requirements. 1.6.4.11 Chief, Joint Operations Center. Relevant military experience at the combat arms brigade level or higher. MEL IV Graduate. Supervisory experience in exercise development, training management, or battle simulation commensurate with PWS requirements. 1.6.4.12 Chief, Battle Simulation Center. Relevant military or civilian supervisory experience in the development and execution of combat simulation exercises at the BCT level IAW PWS requirements. MEL IV Graduate. 1.6.4.13 Chief, Battle Simulation Systems. Relevant military or civilian supervisory experience in the development and execution of combat simulation exercises at the BCT level IAW PWS requirements. BS degree in computer science or related field. 1.6.4.14 Chief, Battlefield Effects. Relevant military experience within the field artillery or ordinance branch. Relevant supervisory experience in managing all aspects of a distributed "special effects" operational program involving the use of standard and non-standard pyrotechnic devices IAW PWS requirements. 1.6.4.15 Chief, Role Play. Relevant military or civilian supervisory experience commensurate with management of all aspects of Role Play operations IAW PWS requirements. 1.6.4.16 Chief, Audio-Visual. Relevant professional education along with military or civilian supervisory experience commensurate with management of all aspects of Audio-Visual operations IAW PWS requirements. 1.6.4.17 Chief, Computer Help Desk. COMPTIA A+ certification. Microsoft Certified Engineer. Information Assurance Officer certification. 1.6.4.18 Chief, Tactical Engagement Systems. Relevant military or civilian supervisory experience commensurate with management of all aspects of Tactical Engagement Systems IAW PWS requirements. 1.6.4.19 TAFF Managers. Relevant military or civilian supervisory experience in exercise development, training management, or battle simulation commensurate with PWS requirements. 1.6.4.20 Scenario Development Writers. Relevant military or civilian experience in exercise development, training management, or battle simulation at the BCT level commensurate with PWS requirements. 1.7 Project Management. The Contractor shall perform continual project management and shall provide a Project Director - Program Manager who shall be physically on-site. The Project Director shall conduct overall management coordination and shall be the central point of contact with the Government for performance of all work under the Contract. A Contractor employee shall be designated to act for the Project Director when work is being performed outside of duty hours or during the Project Director's absence. The Contractor shall provide written, 48 hour advance notice of such Project Director Designation to the KO, and such designation is subject to approval by the KO. The Project Director and any individuals designated to act in that capacity shall have full authority to contractually bind the Contractor for prompt action on matters pertaining to execution of the Contract. 1.8 Conduct of Personnel. The Contractor shall be responsible for the performance and conduct of Contractor and subcontractor employees at all times. Personnel employed by the Contractor in the performance of this Contract, or any representative of the Contractor entering Ft Polk, shall abide by the installation security regulations. Violation of such rules, regulations, laws, directives, or requirements shall be grounds for removal (permanently or temporarily as the Government determines) from the work site. Removal of employees does not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility for the work defined in this Contract. The Contractor shall not employ for performance under this Contract any person whose employment would result in a conflict of interest with the Government's standards of conduct. 1.9 Meetings, Conferences, and Briefings. The Contractor shall attend, participate in, and furnish input to scheduled and unscheduled meetings, conferences, and briefings that relate to the contracted functions and services as required by the Government to provide effective communication and impart necessary information. These meetings include both on-site and off-site meetings, and the frequency may be weekly, monthly, or as otherwise required. The Project Manager or designated representative shall be required to attend meetings as required by the Government. Meeting attendees shall at times include Contractor managerial, supervisory, and other personnel knowledgeable of the subject matter (e.g., maintenance, supply, equipment readiness, services, and transportation). 1.10 Hours of Operation. Regular Duty Hours. The Contractor's regular duty hours shall be 0730 to 1600 Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. The Contractor shall ensure that service to customers is not interrupted during break and lunch periods. During rotational exercises the contractor shall provide fully qualified personnel on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week basis, to perform services and satisfy emergency requirements as directed by the KO. 1.11 Federal Holidays. All Government offices will be closed, except for minimum essential personnel required for in-house operations, during Federal holidays. Except as otherwise specified, the Contractor shall not schedule routine work on Federal holidays. When a scheduled service is required less than three times per week and the schedule for that work falls on a Federal holiday, the Contractor shall accomplish the work on the workday following or preceding the holiday. The ten Federal holidays per year are as follows: New Years Day, first day of January Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday, third Monday of January Presidents Day, third Monday of February Memorial Day, last Monday of May Independence Day, fourth day of July Labor Day, first Monday of September Columbus Day, second Monday of October Veterans Day, 11th day of November Thanksgiving Day, fourth Thursday of November Christmas Day, 25th day of December When such holidays fall on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be considered a holiday. When such holidays fall on a Sunday, the succeeding Monday will be considered a holiday. 1.12 Contract Transition. Phase-Out period is ninety (90) calendar days. The incumbent contractor shall continue to perform mission support tasks for the first 30 days of the phase-out. The final 60 days of phase-out period is characterized by the new contractor performing all mission support tasks while the incumbent contractor serves as a mentor. The incumbent shall reduce staffing to key personnel. During the final 60 day period GFP inventories shall be performed jointly (incumbent contractor, new contractor and the COR Office). 1.12.1 Phase-in/Phase-out Plans. The Contractor shall also establish and implement plans for an orderly phase-out of the contracted operations at the termination of this Contract. The Contractor's phase-out procedures shall not disrupt or adversely impact the day-to-day conduct of Government business. The Contractor's proposed plans (submitted during the solicitation stage) will become part of this contract and shall be utilized during the performance of the phase-out periods. 1.12.2 (Reserved) 1.12.3 Phase-Out Period. Ninety (90) calendar days prior to the completion of this Contract (to include option periods), an observation period shall occur, at which time management personnel of the incoming workforce may observe operations and performance methods of the incumbent Contractor. This will allow for orderly turnover of facilities (30 days after contract award), equipment, and records and will help to ensure continuity of service. The Contractor shall not defer any requirements for the purpose of avoiding responsibility or of transferring such responsibility to the succeeding Contractor. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with the succeeding Contractor and the Government so as not to interfere with their work or duties. During this phase-out period the contractor shall, at a minimum, approach the following issues: employee notification; retention of key personnel; turn-over of work-in-progress, inventories, and Government property; removal of Contractor property; data and information transfer; and any other actions required to ensure continuity of operations. 1.13 Quality Control. The Contractor shall be responsible for the quality of products and services provided under the terms of this Contract, to include those provided by subcontractors. To ensure that the requirements of this Contract are met, the Contractor shall implement an effective, economical Quality Control (QC) Program. 1.13.1 The Contractor shall develop a proactive QC Program for measuring and attaining quality of performance under this Contract. The Contractor's QC Program shall explain the manner in which the Contractor will ensure all Contract requirements are being accomplished in accordance with the specifications of this Contract and industry standards. A sustaining focus throughout the QC Program shall be the attainment of continuous quality improvement. The Program shall emphasize deficiency prevention over deficiency detection and shall incorporate the principles of International Standards Organization 9001 (Services Sector). The Contractor's QC Program and any services performed will be accepted by the KO only when in full compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.246-5 (Inspection of Services - Cost Reimbursement). 1.13.2 QC Plan (QCP). The Contractor shall maintain a Quality Control Plan describing the QC Program. The Contractor's proposed QC Plan (submitted during the Solicitation stage) will become part of this contract and shall be utilized during the performance of the contract. Throughout contract performance, the contractor shall submit any changes in the Quality Control Plan/Program to the KO (or designated representative) for approval a minimum of five working days prior to implementation. The plan shall address at a minimum the following elements: 1.13.2.1 Inspector Qualifications. The QCP shall include the names and minimum acceptable qualifications of firms or individuals tasked to perform inspections and the extent of their authority. Their functional role shall be depicted in an organization chart. 1.13.2.2 Test Methods. The plan shall discuss proposed test methods, including names and qualifications of technicians or qualified testing laboratories to be used. 1.13.2.3 The QC Program shall address all items listed in the PRS. 1.13.2.4 Inspection Program. Included shall be a QC Inspection Program covering all general and specific tasks included in ...