19AQMM23R0112 Nov 6 2023.pdf

19AQMM23R0112

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24 & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

19AQMM23R0112

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

11/06/2023

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

Shayani Mukherjee

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

571-345-2419

c. EMAIL mukherjees1@state.gov

8. OFFER DUE DATE / LOCAL

TIME

01/05/2024

05:00 ET

CODE LMAQM

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT (A/LM/AQM)

PO BOX 9115, ROSSLYN STATION

US DEPARTMENT OF STATE

ARLINGTON, VA 22219

9. ISSUED BY UNRESTRICTED OR X SET ASIDE: 1.00 % FOR

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

X 8(A)

NAICS: 561611

SIZE STANDARD:

10. THE ACQUISITION IS

SEE

SCHEDULE

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS

RATED ORDER UNDER DPAS

(15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

RFQ IFB X RFP

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

DSCAPCODE15. DELIVER TO

OFC OF INVESTIGATION AND

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (DS/DSS/ICI)

1400 Wilson Boulevard Suite 100 ATTN Counterintel and Terrorism

CODE16. ADMINISTERED BY

FACILITY

CODE

Contact UEI:

Telephone No.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES CENTER, CHARLESTON,

SOUTH CAROLINA

PO BOX 150008; Fax To: 1-866-483-3436

ATTN: OFFICE OF CLAIMS

CHARLESTON, SC 29415-5008

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER SEE ADDENDUM

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS

CHECKED

19. ITEM NO. 20. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

21. QUANTITY 22. UNIT 23. UNIT PRICE 24. AMOUNT

See Line Items Section

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN ____ COPIES TO

ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH

OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE

TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _____________________________ OFFER

DATED _________________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5)

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN,

IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) Shayani Mukherjee

31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 02/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

CGFS // CGFS

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: _________________________________

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

PARTIAL FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 02/2012) BACK

Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

19AQMM23R0112

Contract Number: Title: Vetting and Linguistic TPC Support

Date of Solicitation:

11/06/2023

Line Item No.

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost

001 LABOR - Base Year See Pricing Schedule for more information regarding labor categories. Third Party Contractors Requirement for Vetting and Linguistic Support. Refer to: IDIQ and all attachments for further details. Labor categories, fully burdened labor rates and additional hour rates will be determined at the task order level for the base year. Fully burdened firm fixed price negotiated hourly wage rates (by labor category/ job series) to include bonuses, benefits, profit, fee, G & A and other factors that impact base pay. Overtime rates must be fully burdened as well. This CLIN applies to all base year positions in the pricing schedule.

Type of Contract Pricing: OTH

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BASE PERIOD

002 Base Year Travel (Cost Only) Not to Exceed Amount will be Determined on Task orders basis Cost that can be identified specially with a final cost objective that the contractor does not treat as a direct material cost or a direct labor cost.

Type of Contract Pricing: OTH

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BASE PERIOD

003 Base Year Visa, Passport, and other miscellaneous costs (ODC) including DBA Insurance

DBA Insurance will be its own CLIN on the Rosslyn Task Order Not to Exceed Amount will be Determined on Task orders basis Cost that can be identified specially with a final cost objective that the contractor does not treat as a direct material cost or a direct labor cost. ODC consists of anything other than labor, travel and danger pay on this contract.

Type of Contract Pricing: OTH

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BASE PERIOD

004 Base Year Hardship and Danger Pay - (35% of hourly pay each 70% total, up to eight hours a day five days a week) Type of Contract Pricing: LH

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BASE PERIOD

101 LABOR - Option Year 1 See Pricing Schedule for more information regarding labor categories. Third Party Contractors Requirement for Vetting and Linguistic Support. Refer to: IDIQ and all attachments for further details. Labor categories, fully burdened labor rates and additional hour rates will be determined at the task order level for the option year one. Fully burdened firm fixed price negotiated hourly wage rates (by labor category/job series) to include bonuses, benefits, profit, fee, G & A and other factors that impact base pay.

Overtime rates must be fully burdened as well. This CLIN applies to all option year one positions in the pricing schedule.

Type of Contract Pricing: OTH

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Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

19AQMM23R0112

Contract Number: Title: Vetting and Linguistic TPC Support

Date of Solicitation:

11/06/2023

Line Item No.

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost

102 Option Year One Travel (Cost Only) Not to Exceed Amount will be Determined on Task orders basis Cost that can be identified specially with a final cost objective that the contractor does not treat as a direct material cost or a direct labor cost.

Type of Contract Pricing: OTH

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103 Option Year One Visa, Passport, and other miscellaneous costs (ODC) including DBA Insurance

DBA Insurance will be its own CLIN on the Rosslyn Task Order Not to Exceed Amount will be Determined on Task orders basis Cost that can be identified specially with a final cost objective that the contractor does not treat as a direct material cost or a direct labor cost. ODC consists of anything other than labor, travel and danger pay on this contract.

Type of Contract Pricing: OTH

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104 Option Year One Hardship and Danger Pay - (35% of hourly pay each 70% total, up to eight hours a day five days a week) Type of Contract Pricing: LH

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201 LABOR - Option Year 2 See Pricing Schedule for more information regarding labor categories. Third Party Contractors Requirement for Vetting and Linguistic Support. Refer to: IDIQ and all attachments for further details. Labor categories, fully burdened labor rates and additional hour rates will be determined at the task order level for the option year two. Fully burdened firm fixed price negotiated hourly wage rates (by labor category/job series) to include bonuses, benefits, profit, fee, G & A and other factors that impact base pay.

Overtime rates must be fully burdened as well. This CLIN applies to all option year two positions in the pricing schedule.

Type of Contract Pricing: OTH

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202 Option Year Two Travel (Cost Only) Not to Exceed Amount will be Determined on Task orders basis Cost that can be identified specially with a final cost objective that the contractor does not treat as a direct material cost or a direct labor cost.

Type of Contract Pricing: OTH

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203 Option Year Two Visa, Passport, and other miscellaneous costs (ODC) including DBA Insurance

DBA Insurance will be its own CLIN on the Rosslyn Task Order

Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

19AQMM23R0112

Contract Number: Title: Vetting and Linguistic TPC Support

Date of Solicitation:

11/06/2023

Line Item No.

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost

Not to Exceed Amount will be Determined on Task orders basis Cost that can be identified specially with a final cost objective that the contractor does not treat as a direct material cost or a direct labor cost. ODC consists of anything other than labor, travel and danger pay on this contract.

Type of Contract Pricing: OTH

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date FOB:

204 Option Year Two Hardship and Danger Pay - (35% of hourly pay each 70% total, up to eight hours a day five days a week) Type of Contract Pricing: OTH

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301 LABOR - Option Year 3 See Pricing Schedule for more information regarding labor categories. Third Party Contractors Requirement for Vetting and Linguistic Support. Refer to: IDIQ and all attachments for further details. Labor categories, fully burdened labor rates and additional hour rates will be determined at the task order level for the option year three. Fully burdened firm fixed price negotiated hourly wage rates (by labor category/job series) to include bonuses, benefits, profit, fee, G & A and other factors that impact base pay.

Overtime rates must be fully burdened as well. This CLIN applies to all option year three positions in the pricing schedule.

Type of Contract Pricing: OTH

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302 Option Year 3 Travel (Cost Only) Not to Exceed Amount will be Determined on Task orders basis Cost that can be identified specially with a final cost objective that the contractor does not treat as a direct material cost or a direct labor cos Type of Contract Pricing: OTH

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303 Option Year Three Visa, Passport, and other miscellaneous costs (ODC) including DBA Insurance

DBA Insurance will be its own CLIN on the Rosslyn Task Order Not to Exceed Amount will be Determined on Task orders basis Cost that can be identified specially with a final cost objective that the contractor does not treat as a direct material cost or a direct labor cost. ODC consists of anything other than labor, travel and danger pay on this contract.

Type of Contract Pricing: OTH

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304 Option Year Three Hardship and Danger Pay - (35% of hourly pay each 70% total, up to eight hours a day five days a week) Type of Contract Pricing: OTH

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Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

19AQMM23R0112

Contract Number: Title: Vetting and Linguistic TPC Support

Date of Solicitation:

11/06/2023

Line Item No.

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost

401 LABOR - Option Year 4 See Pricing Schedule for more information regarding labor categories. Third Party Contractors Requirement for Vetting and Linguistic Support. Refer to: IDIQ and all attachments for further details. Labor categories, fully burdened labor rates and additional hour rates will be determined at the task order level for the option year three. Fully burdened firm fixed price negotiated hourly wage rates (by labor category/job series) to include bonuses, benefits, profit, fee, G & A and other factors that impact base pay.

Overtime rates must be fully burdened as well. This CLIN applies to all option year four positions in the pricing schedule.

Type of Contract Pricing: OTH

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402 Option Year 4 Travel (Cost Only) Not to Exceed Amount will be Determined on Task orders basis Cost that can be identified specially with a final cost objective that the contractor does not treat as a direct material cost or a direct labor cos Type of Contract Pricing: LH

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403 Option Year Four Visa, Passport, and other miscellaneous costs (ODC) including DBA Insurance

DBA Insurance will be its own CLIN on the Rosslyn Task Order Not to Exceed Amount will be Determined on Task orders basis Cost that can be identified specially with a final cost objective that the contractor does not treat as a direct material cost or a direct labor cost. ODC consists of anything other than labor, travel and danger pay on this contract.

Type of Contract Pricing: LH

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404 Option Year Four Hardship and Danger Pay - (35% of hourly pay each 70% total, up to eight hours a day five days a week) Type of Contract Pricing: LH

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Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form 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

52.252-1 - Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

[Insert one or more Internet addresses] (End of provision) Clause Title Fill-ins

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

52.202-1 Definitions (Jun 2020)

52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984)

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (May 2014)

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (Jun 2020)

52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper

Activity (May 2014)

52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (May 2014)

52.203-12 Limitation On Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Jun 2020)

52.204-2 Security Requirements (Mar 2021)

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (May

2011)

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011)

52.207-3 Right of First Refusal of Employment (May 2006)

52.215-19 Notification of Ownership Changes (Oct 1997)

52.222-1 Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes (Feb 1997)

52.222-29 Notification of Visa Denial (Apr 2015)

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2011)

52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program (Jun 2011)

52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984)

52.224-2 Privacy Act (Apr 1984)

52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a

Diplomatic or Consular Mission Outside the United States (May 2020)

52.228-3 Workers' Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act) (July 2014)

52.228-4 Workers' Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance Overseas (Apr 1984)

Clause Title Fill-ins

52.229-6 Taxes-Foreign Fixed-Price Contracts (Feb 2013)

52.232-7 Payments under Time-and-Materials and Labor Hour Contracts (Nov 2021)

52.232-9 Limitation on Withholding of Payments (Apr 1984)

52.232-11 Extras (Apr 1984)

52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984)

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984)

52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991)

52.242-13 Bankruptcy (July 1995)

52.243-3 Changes-Time-and-Material or Labor-Hours (Sept 2000)

52.244-2 Subcontracts (Jun 2020)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023)

52.245-1 Government Property (Sep 2021)

52.245-9 Use and Charges (Apr 2012)

52.247-63 Preference for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers (June 2003)

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991)

652.209-79 Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax

Liability or a Felony Criminal Conviction under any Federal Law.

(DEVIATION)

652.225-70 ARAB LEAGUE BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL (AUG 1999)

652.225-71 SECTION 8(a) OF THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1979, AS

AMENDED (AUG 1999)

652.229-71 PERSONAL PROPERTY DISPOSITION AT POSTS ABROAD (AUG

1999)

652.232-72 LIMITATION OF FUNDS (AUG 1999)

652.243-70 NOTICES (AUG 1999)

52.222-24 Preaward On-Site Equal Opportunity Compliance Evaluation (Feb 1999)

52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance (Apr 1984) (a) has: "X"

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (May 2001)

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (May 2014)

52.243-2 Changes-Cost-Reimbursement (Aug 1987)

Clause Title Fill-ins

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Nov 2021)

52.249-14 Excusable Delays (Apr 1984)

652.216-71 PRICE ADJUSTMENT (AUG 1999)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform

Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Jun 2020)

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep

2023)

52.222-46 Evaluation of Compensation for Professional Employees (Feb 1993)

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990)

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 accordance 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.

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:

$10,000.00

The maximum for this indefinite quantity contract (including options) shall be any quantity or combination of supplies and services not equal to or exceeding: $99,000,000.

(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 Department 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 pursuant 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 miscellaneous expenses, such as tolls and parking fees, incurred in the performance of tasks authorized under this contract, 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 authorized 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 contingent 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 compensation plan or policy, or employer/employee agreement, pursuant to FAR 31.205-6(f) (Bonuses and Incentive 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 relationship 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 productive 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 employee 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 returns to the place of performance after an absence from the place of performance, the number of days served resumes on the day of return. For example, if an eligible employee served 30 calendar days in the place of performance 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 performance and conclude on the day of departure from the place of performance, unless such departure is to another 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 - ADDITIONAL HOURS

Offerors are to complete the Excel Workbook titled "Pricing Workbook" and submit it for evaluation per instructions in Section L.

Additional hours are not utilized, but may be necessary should the Government require a surge in service to support the mission. Note that this is not an exact number and at the time of award and during transition the number of personnel may increase or decrease based on program needs. See Section J Attachment 2 Position Breakout for Number Personnel by position location, clearance and language requirements.

Additional hours are to be same as the estimated hourly rate in attachment 1 Pricing Schedule. There will be no overtime on this contract.. Any work hour above the normal work week at the domestic or the overseas location(s) will be charged as at the additional hourly rate. The contractor needs to get COR approval for any work that will be charged at the additional hourly rate prior to work being performed.

C-001 - STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) is charged with providing a safe and secure environment for U.S. Government (USG) personnel 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, coordination and evaluation of security programs, budgetary planning, and interaction with other departmental bureaus and U.S.

Government agencies.

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 protection 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 interpreting, 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 experienced intelligence professionals. TOP SECRET / SCI-cleared intelligence analysts will enhance our efforts in this regard to more timely analyze and evaluate information.

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 personnel shall support the operational management of the Regional Security Officer and/or his designee

1.2.2 The Contractor shall also provide security-related support to assigned Regional Security Offices, including assisting with vetting 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.

Government 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 investigative findings.

1.2.3 Counterintelligence 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.

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

1.2.4.1 Recruiting, screening, and selecting highly qualified personnel.

1.2.4.2 Planning and managing required travel.

1.2.4.3 Ensuring personnel possess and maintain required security clearances.

1.2.4.4 Properly submitting required deliverables and invoices.

1.2.4.5 Ensuring compliance with requirements of this contract.

1.3 SCOPE

1.3.1 The positions supporting vetting or investigations hours and work week would be determined by the task order location. In overseas locations the work schedule may require flexibility and could be 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.

1.3.2 Vetting Support: The positions will support the vetting of local staff. The vetting unit directly supports the RSO office at Diplomatic Posts by biometric enrollment of local national employees and job applicants. The until will also conduct analysis of information derived from biometric enrollments and other sources.

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

1.3.3.1 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).

1.3.3.2 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 computer, keyboard, Microsoft Office suite of software programs, and in written notes in English or the target language(s).

1.3.3.4 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).

1.3.3.4 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.

1.3.4 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.

1.3.5 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).

2.0 STAFFING SUPPORT

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 Staffing Support in Attachment 1):

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

a.

• 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

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 Contracting 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 during the performance of this TO/contract, compliance with the procedures of FAR Part 45 is required. 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 insurance.

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 construct shall be necessary.

C.3.5 Passports, Visas, Travel Health and Insurance The contractor is responsible for obtaining all travel documents, foreign currency, travel medical 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. Recommendations and tips on traveling abroad can be found at the DOS website, http:// 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 personnel 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 arrangements. 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 telephone 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.3.5.6 ACCOMODATION:

i. Depending on assignment, all lodging is arranged on the Embassy Compound. Housing is assigned upon receipt of an eCountry Clearance (eCC). Depending on assignment, Third Party Contractors can expect to be assigned to single Containerized Housing Units (CHUs) for their entire tour; and shared accommodations, only when necessary.

ii. Depending on assignment, sheets, blankets, pillows and towels are provided. Rooms are cooled/heated using split unit ACs, but may be cool at night during winter months.

C.3.5.7 TRAVEL

Contractor may/shall be required to attend:

1. i. CT650 Foreign Affairs Counter-Threat (FACT) Course,

ii. CT401 Counter Threat Awareness Training (Online),

iii. FT610 Iraq Familiarization

iv. SECCUS required training

Contractor is to submit flight itineraries for country clearance no later than 21 days prior to departure. In cases when the request is issued with less than 30 days’ notice, the contractor shall be responsive to government requirements. Contractor support staff shall not travel without country clearance. Once clearance is obtained from Post, the contractor must notify and seek concurrence from the Project Manager RSO for any changes or substitutions.

Travel (Augmenting Base Contract Language)

a. Travel is a significant requirement and Joint Travel Federal 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 Joint Travel Federal Regulation supersedes the information contained in this requirement. The contractor shall manage high volume, cost effective international travel with frequent changes. Contractor shall manage travel in a responsible 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 international travel with frequent changes. Travel shall be managed in a responsible manner with the goal of minimizing travel costs.

b. The U.S. Government will reimburse the contractor for the allowable travel costs incurred by the contractor in performance of the TO and determined to be in accordance with FAR Part

c. 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.

d. The contractor shall comply with the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) regarding airfare. 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.

e. 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.

Travel Costs (including foreign travel)

a. Contractor personnel could be required to travel to support the requirements of a task order. Long distance and local travel could be required both in the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS). For those TOs requiring travel, the Contractor shall include estimated travel requirements in the proposal. The Contractor shall then coordinate specific travel arrangements with the individual TO COR to obtain advance, written approval for the travel about to be conducted. The Contractor’s request for travel shall be in writing and contain the dates, locations and estimated costs of the travel.

b. If any travel arrangements cause additional costs to the TO that exceed those previously negotiated, written approval by TO modification issued by the TO CO is required, prior to undertaking such travel.

c. The Contractor shall, to the maximum extent practicable, minimize overall travel costs by taking advantage of discounted airfare rates available through advance purchase. Charges associated with itinerary changes and cancellations under non-refundable airline tickets are reimbursable as long as the changes are driven by the work requirement. Travel performed for personal convenience or daily travel to and from work at the Contractor's facility or local Government facility (i.e., designated work site) shall not be reimbursed hereunder. Costs associated with Contractor travel shall be in accordance with FAR Part 31.205-46, Travel Costs.

Contractor’s Employees Identification

a. During the period of the TO, the rights of ingress and egress to and from any office for Contractor’s personnel shall be made available as deemed necessary by the Government. All Contractor employees, whose duties under this TO require their presence at any Government facility, shall be clearly identifiable by a distinctive badge furnished by the Government. In addition, corporate identification badges shall be worn on the outer garment at all times. Obtaining the corporate identification badge is the sole responsibility of the Contractor. All prescribed information shall immediately be delivered to the appropriate Government Security Office for cancellation or disposition upon the termination of employment of any Contractor personnel. All on-site Contractor personnel shall abide by security regulations applicable to that site.

b. TO performance may require contractor personnel to attend meetings with government personnel and the public, work within government offices, and/or utilize government email. Contractor personnel must take the following actions to identify themselves as non-federal employees:

1. Use an email signature block that shows name, the office being supported and company affiliation (e.g. #John Smith, Office of Human Resources, ACME Corporation Support Contractor#);

2. Clearly identify themselves and their contractor affiliation in meetings;

3. Identify their contractor affiliation in Departmental e-mail and phone listings whenever contractor personnel are included in those listings; and

4. Contractor personnel may not utilize Department of State logos or indicia on business cards.

c. Impersonation as a Government Officer by a Contractor Employee. It is extremely important that the contractor heed the following:

“Whoever falsely assumes or pretends to be an officer or employee acting under authority of the United States or any department, agency or officer thereof, and acts as such, or in such pretended character demands or obtains any money, paper, document, or thing of value, shall be fined under this title (18 USC 912) or imprisoned not more than three years, or both. “ Further, any contractor serving under this TO shall not depict, infer or allow themselves to be depicted or inferred as Federal Government Workers. They will identify themselves as contractor personnel in all correspondence, be it verbal or written. Failure to follow this instruction shall be cause for immediate removal of offending personnel from the TO and replacement shall be at no charge to the U.S. Government.

d. Contracted support staff may refer to themselves as RSO contract staff or RSO support contractors. They shall not introduce themselves as private security consultants or representatives of commercial or private enterprise.

e. Interrelationships of Contractors If applicable, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), shall be signed by all Contractor employees assigned to perform services under this contract prior to any work commencing on a TO.

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. Contractor personnel’s attitude, courtesy, and job knowledge are influential in creating a favorable image. Contractor personnel must have the ability to communicate across cultures in order to develop and present technical information to foreign audiences in order to improve their understanding 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 attention 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 cultural 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 prohibited unless specifically authorized.

Contractor support staff shall follow Post security guidance…