19AQMM18R0323-0002.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE RATING

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

10/04/2018

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

LMAQMCODE

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

(A/LM/AQM)

PO BOX 9115, ROSSLYN STATION

US DEPARTMENT OF STATE

ARLINGTON, VA 22219

Khoa D Tran

NAME

703-875-5854

TEL.

TranKD@state.gov

EMAIL

6. ISSUED BY CODE7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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CONTACT DUNS

CODE FACILITY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, country, state and ZIP Code) (X)

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

09/11/2018

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X XThe above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended, Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods: (a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning __1__copies of the amendment;(b)By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.X

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The purpose of Amendment 0002 is for the following:

1) Section H-006 of the Solicitation is updated to delete "Uncleared firms will not be eligible to bid on this effort."

2) Section L-003 of the Solicitation is updated to change "successful offerors" to "successful Offeror" and "contract award" to "contract performance."

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Khoa D Tran

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED

By (Signature of Contracting Officer)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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001 LABOR - Base Year 1.00 0.00

1.00 LT

INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT

Deputy Program Manager Estimated FTE - 2 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Counterintelligence Support Specialist Estimated FTE - 7 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Investigative Assistant Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Intelligence Analyst Estimated FTE - 1 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Linguist (US Citizen) Estimated FTE - 23 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Linguist (Local National) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Security Liaison/Cultural Adviser (US Citizen) Estimated FTE - 16 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Security Liaison/Cultural Advisor (Local National) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

VETTING SUPPORT

Deputy Program Manager Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Intelligence Analyst Estimated FTE - 5 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Vetting Technical Support Specialist Estimated FTE - 3 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Vetting Administrative Assistant Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Counterintelligence Support Specialist Estimated FTE - 2 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Linguist (US National) Estimated FTE - 17 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

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Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

19AQMM18R0323

Contract Number: Title: Vetting and Linguistics Date of Solicitation:

10/04/2018

Line Item No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost

Linguist (Local National) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Vetting Specialist Estimated FTE - 20 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Database Manager Estimated FTE - 1 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

DOMESTIC SUPPORT

Program Manager Estimated FTE - 1 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Deputy Program Manager Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Intelligence Analyst (Entry Level) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Junior Identity Intelligence Specialist Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Mid-level Identity Intelligence Specialist Estimated FTE - 1 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Senior-level Identity Intelligence Specialist Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Vetting Specialist (Overseas Deployment/Limited hours) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Vetting Administrative Specialist (Overseas Deployment/Limited Hours) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Mid-level Identity Intelligence Specialist (Overseas deployment/Limited Hours) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Linguist - Various (Overseas Deployment/Limited hours) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

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Contract Number: Title: Vetting and Linguistics Date of Solicitation:

10/04/2018

003 Visa, Passport, and other miscellaneous costs (ODC) 1.00 0.00

1.00 LT

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101 LABOR - Option Year 1 1.00 0.00

1.00 LT

INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT

Deputy Program Manager Estimated FTE - 2 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Counterintelligence Support Specialist Estimated FTE - 7 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Investigative Assistant Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Intelligence Analyst Estimated FTE - 1 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Linguist (US Citizen) Estimated FTE - 23 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Linguist (Local National) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Security Liaison/Cultural Adviser (US Citizen) Estimated FTE - 16 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Security Liaison/Cultural Advisor (Local National) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

VETTING SUPPORT

Deputy Program Manager Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Intelligence Analyst Estimated FTE - 5 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Vetting Technical Support Specialist Estimated FTE - 3 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Vetting Administrative Assistant Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Counterintelligence Support Specialist

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Solicitation Number:

19AQMM18R0323

Contract Number: Title: Vetting and Linguistics Date of Solicitation:

10/04/2018

Estimated FTE - 2 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Linguist (US National) Estimated FTE - 17 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Linguist (Local National) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Vetting Specialist Estimated FTE - 20 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Database Manager Estimated FTE - 1 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

DOMESTIC SUPPORT

Program Manager Estimated FTE - 1 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Deputy Program Manager Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Intelligence Analyst (Entry Level) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Junior Identity Intelligence Specialist Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Mid-level Identity Intelligence Specialist Estimated FTE - 1 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Senior-level Identity Intelligence Specialist Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Vetting Specialist (Overseas Deployment/Limited hours) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Vetting Administrative Specialist (Overseas Deployment/Limited Hours) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Mid-level Identity Intelligence Specialist (Overseas deployment/Limited Hours) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Linguist - Various (Overseas Deployment/Limited hours) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

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103 Visa, Passport, and other miscellaneous costs (ODC) 1.00 0.00

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201 LABOR - Option Year 2 1.00 0.00

1.00 LT

INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT

Deputy Program Manager Estimated FTE - 2 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Counterintelligence Support Specialist Estimated FTE - 7 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Investigative Assistant Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Intelligence Analyst Estimated FTE - 1 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Linguist (US Citizen) Estimated FTE - 23 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Linguist (Local National) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Security Liaison/Cultural Adviser (US Citizen) Estimated FTE - 16 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Security Liaison/Cultural Advisor (Local National) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

VETTING SUPPORT

Deputy Program Manager Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Intelligence Analyst Estimated FTE - 5 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Vetting Technical Support Specialist Estimated FTE - 3

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Solicitation Number:

19AQMM18R0323

Contract Number: Title: Vetting and Linguistics Date of Solicitation:

10/04/2018

Vetting Administrative Assistant Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Counterintelligence Support Specialist Estimated FTE - 2 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Linguist (US National) Estimated FTE - 17 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Linguist (Local National) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Vetting Specialist Estimated FTE - 20 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Database Manager Estimated FTE - 1 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

DOMESTIC SUPPORT

Program Manager Estimated FTE - 1 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Deputy Program Manager Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Intelligence Analyst (Entry Level) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Junior Identity Intelligence Specialist Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Mid-level Identity Intelligence Specialist Estimated FTE - 1 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Senior-level Identity Intelligence Specialist Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Vetting Specialist (Overseas Deployment/Limited hours) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Vetting Administrative Specialist (Overseas Deployment/Limited Hours) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Mid-level Identity Intelligence Specialist (Overseas deployment/Limited Hours)

Linguist - Various (Overseas Deployment/Limited hours) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

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203 Visa, Passport, and other miscellaneous costs (ODC) 1.00 0.00

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301 LABOR - Option Year 3 1.00 0.00

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INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT

Deputy Program Manager Estimated FTE - 2 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Counterintelligence Support Specialist Estimated FTE - 7 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Investigative Assistant Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Intelligence Analyst Estimated FTE - 1 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Linguist (US Citizen) Estimated FTE - 23 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Linguist (Local National) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Security Liaison/Cultural Adviser (US Citizen) Estimated FTE - 16 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Security Liaison/Cultural Advisor (Local National) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

VETTING SUPPORT

Deputy Program Manager Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

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Solicitation Number:

19AQMM18R0323

Contract Number: Title: Vetting and Linguistics Date of Solicitation:

10/04/2018

Intelligence Analyst Estimated FTE - 5 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Vetting Technical Support Specialist Estimated FTE - 3 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Vetting Administrative Assistant Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Counterintelligence Support Specialist Estimated FTE - 2 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Linguist (US National) Estimated FTE - 17 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Linguist (Local National) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Vetting Specialist Estimated FTE - 20 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Database Manager Estimated FTE - 1 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

DOMESTIC SUPPORT

Program Manager Estimated FTE - 1 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Deputy Program Manager Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Intelligence Analyst (Entry Level) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Junior Identity Intelligence Specialist Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Mid-level Identity Intelligence Specialist Estimated FTE - 1 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Senior-level Identity Intelligence Specialist Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Vetting Specialist (Overseas Deployment/Limited hours) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Vetting Administrative Specialist (Overseas Deployment/Limited Hours) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Mid-level Identity Intelligence Specialist (Overseas deployment/Limited Hours) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Linguist - Various (Overseas Deployment/Limited hours) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

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INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT

Deputy Program Manager Estimated FTE - 2 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Counterintelligence Support Specialist Estimated FTE - 7 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Investigative Assistant Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Intelligence Analyst Estimated FTE - 1 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Linguist (US Citizen) Estimated FTE - 23 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Linguist (Local National) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Security Liaison/Cultural Adviser (US Citizen) Estimated FTE - 16 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Security Liaison/Cultural Advisor (Local National) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

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Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

19AQMM18R0323

Contract Number: Title: Vetting and Linguistics Date of Solicitation:

10/04/2018

VETTING SUPPORT

Deputy Program Manager Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Intelligence Analyst Estimated FTE - 5 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Vetting Technical Support Specialist Estimated FTE - 3 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Vetting Administrative Assistant Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Counterintelligence Support Specialist Estimated FTE - 2 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Linguist (US National) Estimated FTE - 17 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Linguist (Local National) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Vetting Specialist Estimated FTE - 20 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Database Manager Estimated FTE - 1 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

DOMESTIC SUPPORT

Program Manager Estimated FTE - 1 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Deputy Program Manager Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Intelligence Analyst (Entry Level) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Junior Identity Intelligence Specialist Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Mid-level Identity Intelligence Specialist Estimated FTE - 1 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Senior-level Identity Intelligence Specialist

Vetting Specialist (Overseas Deployment/Limited hours) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Vetting Administrative Specialist (Overseas Deployment/Limited Hours) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Mid-level Identity Intelligence Specialist (Overseas deployment/Limited Hours) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

Linguist - Various (Overseas Deployment/Limited hours) Estimated FTE - 0 Labor Rate: $_____/HR

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Identifier Title Date Number of Pages

1 Attachment 1 - Current Position Descriptions 09/08/2014 52 2 Attachment 2 - Past Performance Contract Profile 09/09/2014 1 3 Attachment 3 - Past Performance Survey 09/09/2014 4 Attachment 4 - Pricing Workbook 10/20/2014 5

B-001 GENERAL

This is a nonpersonal services contract, as defined by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 37.101. The DoS Office of Acquisition Management (A/LM/AQM) will issue Time-and-Materials Labor-Hours TOs in accord-ance with FAR Part 16.5 and the procedures set forth in Sections G, H and I.

B-002 TYPE OF CONTRACT

This single award is an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity, Time-and-Materials Labor-Hours contract, with fixed prices.

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Solicitation Number:

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Contract Number: Title: Vetting and Linguistics Date of Solicitation:

10/04/2018

B-003 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNTS (NOV 2008)

Per FAR 52.216-22 “INDEFINITE QUANTITY,” the minimum for this indefinite quantity contract shall be any quantity or combination of supplies and services equal to the amount set forth below:

$15,000,000.00

The maximum for this indefinite quantity contract (including options) shall be any quantity or combination of supplies and services not equal to or exceeding: $TBD.

(End of Clause)

B-008 TRAVEL COSTS (Time-and-Materials/Labor-Hour)

(a) Except as otherwise provided herein, the Contractor shall be reimbursed for its reasonable actual travel costs in accordance with its usual accounting practices consistent with FAR Subpart 31.2, specifically FAR 31.205-46. Travel must be directly related to and required for performance of this contract, and authorized in advance and in writing by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). In no event shall costs associated with employee commuting be reimbursable as a direct cost under this contract.

(b) Travel costs shall not be burdened with any indirect costs unless specifically allowable in accordance with the Contractor's usual accounting practices consistent with FAR Subpart 31.2. In no event shall travel costs be burdened with fee/profit.

(c) The Contractor shall include a breakout of all authorized travel expenses as an attachment to his invoices.

Administrative support (coordination of travel arrangements, etc.) will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

(d) Should any Contractor personnel be requested to perform in any area which has been determined by the De-partment of State to be a hazardous duty area, hazardous duty premium pay if and to the extent requested and allowed, will be payable at the same rate as would be given to Department of State direct-hire employees pursu-ant to Chapter 650 of the U.S. Department of State Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians, Foreign Areas).. Hazardous duty premium pay shall not be burdened with any indirect costs (e.g., overhead, G and A) or fee/profit.

(e) When local travel between the Contractor employee's regular place of performance and other locations is specifically authorized by the COR, transportation expenses shall be allowable costs under this contract. For the purposes of this clause, local travel means travel within a 50 mile radius of the Contractor employee's regular place of performance and does not include daily commuting or associated costs.

(f) For travel where use of a personal automobile has been specifically authorized by the COR, reimbursement shall be computed on the basis of actual miles traveled from starting point to destination. Other related miscel-laneous expenses, such as tolls and parking fees, incurred in the performance of tasks authorized under this con-tract, will be reimbursed. Car rentals require advance approval by the COR and will be authorized only when consistent with good business practice. Allowable costs shall not exceed the actual cost of renting a compact automobile (a maximum of one for four Contractor personnel), unless extenuating circumstances (e.g., excess baggage) require other arrangements and subsequent COR approval is obtained.

(g) The Government will reimburse the Contractor for Contractor employee's travel time to or from other au-thorized work locations; except that for labor categories which are exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA), a reimbursement will be allowed only for travel during the employee's regular working hours. The Contractor will not be reimbursed for time spent in stand down or temporary layovers for the convenience of the Contractor by FLSA exempt contractor employees except as authorized by the Federal Travel Regulations.

(h) The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all personnel who will be required to travel outside the United States have current and valid passports. The Contractor shall also be responsible for obtaining any visas required for travel to foreign countries under this contract. The Contractor shall make no direct labor charges for obtaining/maintaining passports and/or visas.

(end of clause)

B-010 POST HARDSHIP DIFFERENTIAL PAY AND DANGER PAY

Post Hardship Differential Pay and Danger Pay, which are forms of incentive compensation, will be generally allowable. If incurred, they shall be allocated separately. However, Government payment of such costs is con-tingent on the Contractor meeting all of the following requirements:

a) Paying Post Hardship Differential Pay and Danger Pay is part of the Contractor’s established incentive com-pensation plan or policy, or employer/employee agreement, pursuant to FAR 31.205-6(f) (Bonuses and Incent-ive Compensation).

b) Payment of such costs is otherwise consistent with FAR Part 31.

c) Payment will be made only for areas identified as Post Hardship Differential Pay areas and/or Danger Pay areas in Section 920 of the Department of State Standardized Regulations (DSSR).

d) Payment will be made only for eligible employees. “Eligible employees” are employees:

• whose country of citizenship is not in the place of performance; and

• whose primary residence is in an area not identified in Section 920 of the DSSR, or an area identified in Section 920 of the DSSR with an applicable DSSR percentage that is less than the respective applicable DSSR percentage for the place of performance.

e) Payment for a given workweek for an eligible employee will not exceed the dollar amount resulting from multiplying the applicable DSSR percentage by the employee’s basic compensation for the given workweek.

f) The applicable DSSR percentage will be the DSSR percentage effective at the time of performance.

g) An eligible employee’s basic compensation for a given workweek is the dollar amount attributable to the employee as a result of the employee’s productive hours and paid-time-off (e.g., sick, vacation, holiday) hours for the given workweek. It is the employee’s base salary/unloaded compensation for the given workweek.

However, such compensation must:

• benefit the contract; and/or

• be an equitable amount that is necessary to the overall operation of the business, although a direct relation-ship to any particular cost objective (e.g., contract) cannot be shown.

h) The number of hours included in an eligible employee’s basic compensation for a given workweek cannot exceed the number of hours in the employee's normal workweek. A normal workweek is defined as 40 hours.

i) Basic compensation will consist of actual incurred base salary/unloaded compensation.

j) An eligible employee may receive Post Hardship Differential Pay and Danger Pay during paid-time-off only when the employee takes paid-time-off in the place of performance or in another Post Hardship Differential Pay and Danger Pay area, respectively. When an eligible employee takes paid-time-off in another Post Hardship Differential Pay and/or Danger Pay area, payment will be based on the applicable DSSR percentage(s) for the place of performance.

k) Payment of Post Hardship Differential Pay for an eligible employee will not commence until the eligible employee has served 42 calendar days in the place of performance. Payment will commence on the first pro-ductive or non-productive day after day 42, and not be retroactive for the previous days. The 42 calendar days are not required to be consecutive, and “served” consists of productive time, paid-time-off, and time otherwise spent in the place of performance.

l) Payment of Post Hardship Differential Pay for an eligible employee will conclude when the eligible em-ployee departs the place of performance, unless such departure is to another Post Hardship Differential Pay area during paid-time-off.

m) For Post Hardship Differential Pay, when an eligible employee has not yet served 42 calendar days and re-turns to the place of performance after an absence from the place of performance, the number of days served re-sumes on the day of return. For example, if an eligible employee served 30 calendar days in the place of per-formance and departed the place of performance for 14 days, the day of return (day 44) will be considered day 31 of days served.

n) Payment of Danger Pay for an eligible employee will commence on the day of arrival in the place of per-formance and conclude on the day of departure from the place of performance, unless such departure is to an-other Danger Pay area during paid time off.

B-011 DEFENSE BASE ACT INSURANCE

Effective July 22, 2012, DoS does not have a Department-wide contract for DBA insurance. Contractors may continue using DBA policies until they expire. Contractors requiring new DBA insurance may purchase new insurance policies directly from any DOL approved insurance provider. Approved providers can be found at the Department of Labor website http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lscarrier.htm. Proof of DBA Insurance shall be provided to the Contracting Officer not later than 30 days after award.

B-012 BASE YEAR PRICING TABLES AND INSTRUCTIONS

The following table represents the Government’s best estimate of staffing requirements for the Base Year of the contract. Contracted personnel typically work 10hrs/day, 6 days/week. Offerors are to complete the Excel Workbook titled "Pricing Workbook" and submit it for evaluation per instructions in Section L. Historically, supplemental hours are not utilize, but may be necessary should the Government require a surge in service to support the mission.

Labor Category Number of Personnel Estimated Number of

Hours per Year

Total Hours

INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT

Deputy Program Manager 2 3,120 6,240

Counterintelligence Support Specialist 7 3,120 21,840

Intelligence Analyst 1 3,120 3,120

Linguist (US Citizen) 21 3,120 65,520

Linguist (US Citizen) - Dari 2 3,120 6,240

Security Liaison/Cultural Advisor (US Citizen) 16 3,120 49,920

VETTING SUPPORT

Database Manager 1 3,120 3,120

Intelligence Analyst 5 3,120 15,600

Vetting Technical Support Specialist 3 3,120 9,360

Counterintelligence Support Specialist 2 3,120 6,240

Linguists (US Citizen) 17 3,120 53,040

Vetting Specialist 20 3,120 62,400

DOMESTIC SUPPORT

Program Manager 1 3,120 3,120

Mid-level Identity Intelligence Specialist 1 3,120 3,120

Total 99 299,520

C-001 STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) is charged with providing a safe and secure environment for U.S. Government (USG) per-sonnel working under Chief of Mission authority. In support of this mission, DS provides policy and program support, advice, and guidance to senior DS management and Regional Security Offices worldwide. DS support includes strategic operational planning, co-ordination and evaluation of security programs, budgetary planning, and interaction with other departmental bureaus and U.S. Govern-ment agencies.

C.1.1 BACKGROUND

The mission of Regional Security Offices (RSOs) is to provide a secure environment for the conduct of U.S. diplomacy and the pro-tection of Americans and American interests in their respective regions. RSOs manage a wide array of security programs and provide a multitude of security-related services designed to maximize protection of Chief of Mission (COM) personnel, facilities, and sensitive information. This mission, as well as the overall U.S. diplomatic mission, requires frequent coordination and interaction with host country officials and local national personnel. To facilitate communications and security operations, the U.S. Department of State (DOS), Bureau of Diplomatic Security requires the services of a contractor to perform language- related services, including interpret-ing, translating and transcription. With the security threats escalating worldwide, intelligence, information, and analysis become more critical to our security operation. RSO requirements are expanding to conduct all-source analysis from various indigenous threat streams and collectors. Pervasive and complex threats require all-source intelligence analysis by highly skilled, cleared and experi-enced intelligence professionals. TOP SECRET//SCI-cleared intelligence analysts will enhance our efforts in this regard to more timely analyze and evaluate information.

C.1.2 OBJECTIVE

1.2.1 U.S. diplomatic mission requires frequent coordination and interaction with host country officials and local national personnel.

To facilitate communications and security operations, the U.S. Department of State (DOS), Bureau of Diplomatic Security requires the services of a contractor to perform language-related services, including interpreting, translating and transcription. All Contractor per-sonnel shall support the operational management of the Regional Security Officer and/or his designee

C.1.2.2 The Contractor shall also provide security-related support to assigned Regional Security Offices, including assisting with vet-ting of U.S. citizens, third country nationals, and local nationals supporting the Embassy. Contractor personnel deployed under this contract shall assist with various steps of the background and suitability investigation process, check applicants through U.S. Govern-ment databases, and obtain biometrics data of individuals applying for access to the Embassy. Contractor personnel shall also conduct interviews of applicants, ensure applicants properly complete all necessary documents, and complete written reports summarizing in-vestigative findings.

C.1.2.3 There have been an increasing number of “Green-on-Blue” attacks in the last several years. These attacks coupled with coun-terintelligence threats by insider activity from nationals working or doing business with the Mission which requires a more robust and dedicated insider threat and vetting program. This program requires augmentation of SECRET-cleared linguists and translators to oversee and ensure the integrity of the polygraph examinations.

C.1.2.4 To augment RSO operations and programs the Contractor shall support this purpose by;

C.1.2.4.1 Recruiting, screening, and selecting highly-qualified personnel.

C.1.2.4.2 Planning and managing required travel.

C.1.2.4.3 Ensuring personnel possess and maintain required security clearances.

C.1.2.4.4 Properly submitting required deliverables and invoices.

C.1.2.4.5 Ensuring compliance with requirements of this contract.

C.1.3 SCOPE

C.1.3.1 Provide language-related support to assigned Regional Security Offices worldwide. Target languages and security require-ments for each of the anticipated positions, but not limited to, are identified below in Section 2.0. Services include interpreting, trans-lating transcription, validation, and summarizing, as defined below:

C.1.3.1.1 Interpret: To render spoken words orally and simultaneously or consecutively from the target language(s) into English, or to render spoken words from English into the target language(s).

C.1.3.1.2 Translate: To render the spoken or written word of one language(s) into the written form of another language(s), then save the results on a Government-owned computer diskette or other storage media and/or in printed format, successfully using the com-puter, keyboard, Microsoft Office suite of software programs, and in written notes in English or the target language(s).

C.1.3.1.3 Transcribe: To render the spoken word of a language(s) into the written form of the same language(s), then save the result on a Government-owned computer or electronic media and/or in printed format, successfully using the computer, keyboard, Microsoft Office suite of software programs, and in written notes in English and/or the target language(s).

C.1.3.1.4 Validate: To review a translation or transcription conducted by someone other than the individual performing the original translation, transcription, or the quality control review of the specified original work in order to attest to the accuracy of the final work.

C.1.3.2 The positions supporting Investigations as linguists require up to twelve (12) hours a day, Monday through Friday and on Saturdays as needed/requested by the RSO (the work schedule must be flexible and is subject to change with short notice, occasionally requiring late evening work). Provide consecutive interpretation of conversations back and forth between target language and English for periods of up to four (4) hours at a time.

C.1.3.3 In addition, personnel may have related collateral duties specific to their assignment. Such duties may include liaison with host country officials, administrative office support, escorting un-cleared personnel, and assisting with the issuance of Embassy access badges.

C.1.3.4 The contractor shall provide, training management, mentors & advisory personnel. The contractor shall be responsive to meet the personnel needs of the RSO's operations in the US Mission(s).

C.2.0 STAFFING SUPPORT

C.2.1 The Contractor shall provide personnel to fill required positions as requested herein. While roles, responsibilities, and work product requirements and priorities may change over time in response to a fluid environment, tasks and functions broadly will likely include, but not be limited to filling the following positions (see Position Description in Attachment 1):

Labor Catergories Requirement Location Clearance Language

INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT

Deputy Program Manager 1 Baghdad Top Secret

Counterintelligence Support Specialist 5 Baghdad Top Secret

Intelligence Analyst 1 Baghdad Top Secret

Security Liaison/Cultural Advisor 8 Baghdad Top Secret Arabic/English

Linguist 7 Baghdad Top Secret Arabic/English

Counterintelligence Support Specialist 2 Erbil Top Secret

Security Liaison/Cultural Advisor 8 Erbil Top Secret Arabic/English

Deputy Program Manager 1 Kabul Top Secret/SCI

Linguist 16 Kabul Top Secret Dari/

Pashto/

Nepali/English

VETTING SUPPORT

Database Manager 1 Baghdad Secret

Intelligence Analyst 4 Baghdad Top Secret

Linguist 7 Baghdad Secret Arabic/Engligh

Vetting Specialist 10 Baghdad Secret

Linguist 3 Basra Top Secret Arabic/Engligh

Vetting Specialist 3 Basra Secret

Vetting Technical Support Specialist 1 Erbil Top Secret

Counterintelligence Support Specialist 2 Erbil Top Secret

Linguist 7 Erbil Secret Arabic/Kurd-ish/English

Vetting Specialist 7 Erbil Top Secret/SCI

Intelligence Analyst 1 Kabul Top Secret

Vetting Technical Support Specialist 2 Kabul Top Secret

DOMESTIC SUPPORT

Program Manager 1 Arlington, VA Top Secret

Mid-Level Identity Intelligence Specialist 1 Arlington, VA Top Secret/SCI

C.2.2 The Contractor shall provide a listing of the proposed staffing to the Contracting Officer in order to seek Sponsor Letters for their VISA applications. The following information is required:

• Full Name (First Middle Last)

• Title and Organization

• Passport Number

• Passport Issue Date

• Passport Expiration Date

Date of Birth

• Place of Birth (State, County)

• Date of Travel

C.2.2.1 For those staff members point of deployment is other than Washington D.C., the VISA process must follow that host country’s Embassy’s requirements. The Program Office or Con-tracting Officer Representative (COR) will assist with those personnel in retrieving the Sponsor Letter.

C.3.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MATERIAL AND SERVICES

C.3.1 The contractor shall furnish material and services required for performance under this contract. In the event the Contractor is required to purchase property under the ODC CLIN dur-ing the performance of this TO/contract, compliance with the procedures of FAR Part 45 is re-quired. If applicable, or if warranted, a written list by the COR shall be provided that identifies contractor acquired equipment. Procurement of any equipment without specific instruction from the COR shall be considered unauthorized and unallowable.

C.3.2 Contractor shall be required to provide requisite DBA, health, medical, and dental insur-ance.

C.3.3 Daily meals shall not be a Government reimbursed cost. Contractor shall be responsible to pay for their own meals.

C.3.4 Contractor shall be responsible to provide transportation for fully qualified candidates selected for deployment to and from their declared Home of Record (HOR) to the point where Government provided transport shall be provided. Depending on assignment, R&R cost con-struct shall be necessary.

C.3.5 Passports, Visas, Travel Health and Insurance The contractor is responsible for obtaining all travel documents, foreign currency, travel medic-al care, and insurance for contractor personnel. This includes passports, visas and visa photos;

foreign country entry and exit fees; commissions for conversion of currency; recommended or required medical exams, inoculations or vaccinations, travel medicine or insurance; and travel health care expenses incurred overseas including emergency services such as hospitalization, medical evacuation, and repatriation of remains of deceased contractor personnel. Cost shall be reimbursable using ODC CLIN.

C.3.5.1 The contractor shall ensure that contractor staff are familiar with country-specific entry/exit requirements and conditions that could affect their travel status or health. Recom-mendations and tips on traveling abroad can be found at the DOS website, ht-tp://travel.state.gov.

C .3.5.2 All contractor personnel required to travel abroad in performance of their duties must have a valid U.S. passport and country visa. The contractor shall ensure that contractor person-nel have all required documentation for foreign travel. The contractor shall be responsible for the timely issuance and renewal of all passports and visas.

C.3.5.3 Country clearance from Post is required prior to travel and obtained by the COR. The contractor shall provide to the COR the following prior to making any deployment arrange-ments. Contractor Staff MUST BE CLEARED FIRST BEFORE DEPLOYMENT.

C.3.5.3.1 Required Information for Approval:

i. Name: [first and last name]

ii. Agency/Organization:

iii. Employment Type:

iv. Email address: [personal and official email address]

v. Phone number: [with country code, US is “1”]

vi. Country of Birth:

vii. Passport Number:

viii. Passport Type:

ix. Clearance Level:

x. Emergency Contact: Provide full name and contact information (email and tele-phone number), C.3.5.3.2 Additional Information: You must include the following information:

i. Gender

ii. Name and phone number of hotel at transit point.

iii. Confirmation of visa

C.3.5.4 LOGISTICS: Visas, Air Travel, and Travel Orders

i. Departing flight information must be listed under Carrier Information.

ii. Visas are required prior to arrival for all travelers regardless of transit points.

iii. Host country Embassy in Washington will issues visas.

iv. Contractors must bring a copy of their Contract/Task Orders/authorization with them as well as eCountry Clearance.

v. Depending on assignment, contractor should coordinate with COR and Post for arrivals.

C.3.5.5 MEDICAL

i. Depending on assignment, if not being in-processed for this eCC via OIP and you were not issued a medical clearance through the State Department-approved medical clearance office, you must submit your medical clearance via email to appropriate post Health Unit.

ii. Third Party Contractors who are not authorized to use the Post’s Health Unit services must list medevac coverage and health insurance. This must be stated on the eCC. If there is a change of contract, the traveler must notify the Health Unit at post before the new contract takes effect.

iii. Depending on assignment, Third Party Contractors who will not be using the Post Health Unit services must list the name and phone number of the in country medical point of contact.

C.4.0 TRAVEL

C.4.1 Travel is a significant requirement and Federal Travel Regulation will be followed and offered to 3rd party contractors performing under this requirement. If any of this section or travel related guidance in this requirement contradicts Federal Travel Regulation supersedes the information contained in this requirement. The contractor shall manage high volume, cost ef-fective international travel with frequent changes. Contractor shall manage travel in a respons-ible manner with the goal of minimizing overall travel costs. Travel is a significant requirement.

The contractor shall provide cost effective management of high volume, high dollar value inter-national travel with frequent changes. Travel shall be managed in a responsible manner with the goal of minimizing travel costs.

C.4.1.1 The U.S. Government will reimburse the contractor for the allowable travel costs in-curred by the contractor determined to be in accordance with FAR Part 31 in performance of the Contract. The contractor must comply with Federal Travel Regulations (FTR). Contractor is not eligible for government airfares, however, the contractor is required to use U.S. flag air carrier service unless a statutory exception is documented in accordance with 41 CFR Part 301-10.136, Part 301-10.137 or Part 301-10.138, or FAR Subpart 47.403.

C.4.1.2 The contractor shall comply with the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) regarding air-fare. On flights over 14 hours, the U.S. Government will reimburse per diem for an optional rest/preparation period up to 24 hours en-route or upon arrival at the outbound destination. In lieu of a rest stop, the government will reimburse a day pass at a business class lounge.

C.4.1.3 Hotel reservations are generally coordinated by Post and paid by contractor personnel.

Post generally arranges local transportation to and from the airport and between the hotel and the training venue.

C.5.0 APPEARANCE AND CONDUCT

C.5.1 Contractor support staff represents the contractor, the U.S. Department of State, RSO, as well as the American people. Contractor personnel will interface with American and foreign government officials and senior Partner Nation law enforcement personnel. Contractor support staff shall have the highest level of integrity, respect, and cross-cultural sensitivity. Professional conduct is required at all times.

C.5.2 The U.S. Government considers a favorable image a major asset to its mission. Contract-or personnel’s attitude, courtesy, and job knowledge are influential in creating a favorable im-age. Contractor personnel must have the ability to communicate across cultures in order to de-velop and present technical information to foreign audiences in order to improve their under-standing of law enforcement strategies, policies, and operations of the U.S. Government and its partners. Contractor staff shall assist foreign partners and institutions with the development of their capabilities and capacities – for mutual benefit – to address U.S. national or shared global security interests.

C.5.3 Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance at all times, paying particular atten-tion to their personal hygiene, bearing, clothing and equipment. Small post-type earrings on ear lobes are acceptable. Other earrings or visible body piercing are prohibited. All tattoos must be covered while performing instructional duties and during RSO-sponsored professional or cultur-al exchange.

C.5.4 Local Culture and Laws

C.5.4.1 Travel and sightseeing are at individual expense and use of Post resources is prohib-ited unless specifically authorized. Contractor support staff shall follow Post security guidance regarding contact with foreign nationals and locally engaged staff. Personal activities will occur outside official duty time.

C.5.4.1.1 Failure to comply with Post security protocols is cause for immediate curtailment.

C.5.4.1.2 Contractor support staff are bound by the laws of the United States, the Partner Na-tion, and all other countries through which they transit. The misuse of alcohol and the use of il-legal drugs are prohibited. Respect for the local population, culture, and customs must be ob-served at all times. Solicitation of any kind is strictly prohibited.

C.5.5 Disorderly Conduct

C.5.5.1 Use of abusive or offensive language, quarreling, intimidation, and fighting are con-sidered unacceptable performance. Participation in disruptive activities that interfere with nor-mal and efficient operations is also considered unacceptable performance and shall be grounds for immediate curtailment at the contractor expense. Disruptive activities include making derog-atory public comments about the U.S. Government, the State Department, or foreign partners.

Contractor personnel curtailed for disorderly conduct or for failure to comply with limitations and requirements herein are unsuitable for future deployment. The Contractor shall be respons-ible for maintaining satisfactory standards of employee competency, conduct, appearance and integrity and shall be responsible for taking such disciplinary action with respect to his employ-ees as may be necessary. The Contractor is also responsible for ensuring that his employees do not disturb papers on desks, open desk drawers or cabinets, or use Government telephones ex-cept as authorized.

C.5.5.2 Depending on assignment, curtailments due to employee failure to meet standards or conduct, failure to perform, or voluntary curtailment, to include resignation by the employee, that results in a tour of duty less than the 1 contract year (313 days) may result in reimburse-ment of all benefits authorized based on the agreed upon 1 year tour (i.e. R&R costs) and may result in employee demobilization costs to borne by the contractor as deemed non-reimbursable.

C.5.5.2.1 If removal of a Contractor employee is required, the Contractor shall take full re-sponsibility and bear all expenses connected with removing and promptly replacing the employ-ee, including travel, transportation and shipping costs, severance pay, local labor or temporary hires incurred prior to replacement employee’s arrival at post, etc.

C.5.5.2.2 The host Government has the right under international law to require removal of any person assigned to a diplomatic mission, and is not required to justify or to state reasons for de-claring an individual persona non grata. In such cases, where none of the above-enumerated causes for removal concurrently apply, the employee’s removal will be considered, for purposes of determining responsibility for transportation and shipment of effects, a removal for the con-venience of the Government.

C.5.5.2.3 All contractor personnel when at a Foreign Service Mission are subject to the admin-istrative control of the United States Ambassador or Principal Officer of that mission. If that re-sponsible official determines that it is in the best interest of the Government for a contract indi-vidual to be removed from that post, that individual must depart as quickly as transportation will allow.

C.5.5.3 The Contractor shall maintain discipline at the site and at all times take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unlawful, riotous or disorderly conduct by or amongst those em-ployed at the site and for the preservation of peace and protection of persons and property in the neighborhood of the project against the same. The Contracting Officer may require the Con-tractor, at the Contractor’s expense, remove any employee that the Contracting Officer deems incompetent, careless, insubordinate or otherwise objectionable, or whose continued employ-ment on the project is deemed by the Contracting Officer to be contrary to the Governments in-terests.

C.5.5.3.1 The COR may, by written notice to the Contracting Officer, direct the removal and/ or replacement of Contractor personnel. A Contractor employee may be removed from duty for cause (misconduct, DS determination of unsuitability for sensitive duties and/or loss of person-nel security clearance, or unsatisfactory performance). Upon written notice from the Contract-ing Officer, the contractor shall remove the offending employee and the Contractor shall find a suitable/qualified replacement.

C.5.5.3.2 The government retains the right to direct the replacement or removal from post of any worker who fails to comply with all appropriate regulations or whose conduct is embarrass-ing or otherwise damaging to the United States’ interests. A determination to remove a contract-or employee due to misconduct or unsuitability may involve, but is not limited to, the following types of misconduct:

a) Neglect of duty, unsatisfactory performance, unreasonable delays or failure to carryout as-signed tasks

b) Conducting personal affairs during official time

c) Refusing to render assistance or cooperate in upholding the integrity of the objectives of this TO/Contract.

d) Falsification or unlawful concealment, removal, mutilation or destruction of any docu-ment or record, or concealment of material facts by willful omissions from documents or re-cords.

e) Disorderly conduct, use of abusive or offensive language(s), quarreling, intimidation by words or actions, or fighting. Participation in disruptive activities that interfere with the normal efficient operation of the worksite.

f) Theft, vandalism, immoral conduct, or any other criminal action under U.S. or host coun-try law.

g) Selling, consuming or being under the influence of drugs, or other illegal substances which produce similar effects.

h) Abuse of alcohol.

i) Improper use of credentials.

j) Any evidence of that would indicate that the individual is guilty of security violations in-cluding restricted or prohibited market dealings, currency manipulation, violations of the post contact policy regarding criteria country nationals, espionage, or treason.

k) Noncompliance with post security policy.

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