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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

LOCAL EXCHANGE ACCESS (LEC)

NAVAL AIR STATION MERIDIAN, MISSISSIPPI

SCOPE

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) establishes the requirements for leased local exchange access, commercial network service, supporting subscriber service for the Meridian area Naval Complex consisting of Naval Air Station (NAS) Meridian.

As used herein, the term Contractor is defined as the Prime Contractor and any resultant Subcontractor(s). The Prime Contractor shall ensure that any subcontractor(s) comply with the terms and conditions of this document.

1. NAS Meridian Telephone Exchange Access Service Requirements

1.1. This PWS provides the requirements for Local Exchange access, carrier commercial network Service path/interface to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). To support plain old telephone lines POTS.

Base Communications Office Meridian 255 Rosebraun Ave STS 249 Naval Air Station Meridian Meridian, MS 39809

The Navy will be able to modify the quantity and type of connectivity services provided by the Contractor at any time during the contract period. Present inventory counts on all schedules are not inclusive.

1.2. The Period of Performance (POP) shall be for 1 base year.

BASE – 01 APR 2026 to 31 MAR 2027

1.3. The Contractor shall be able to provide complete, reliable and operational services which include plans and goals, engineering, implementation, testing, maintenance, escalation and trouble reporting and monthly customer billing.

1.4. Plans and Goals: The Contractor shall ensure the plans and goals maintain current services, ensure telecommunications facilities are in place, and are reliable and operational. The contractor shall adhere to telecommunication policies, procedures and regulations, customer growth, technology, and contingency plan.

1.5. Engineering: This refers to computer engineering and systems engineering to enhance telecommunication systems. It includes work ranges of circuit design, overseeing the installation of telecommunications equipment and facilities, such as complex electronic switching systems, copper wire telephone facilities, fiber optics cabling, and IP data systems, for conventional communications and process information. Telecommunication engineers are involved across all aspects of service delivery, from carrying out feasibility exercises and determining connectivity to preparing detailed, technical and operational documentation. Telecommunication engineers are also responsible for overseeing the company's records of equipment and facility assets.

1.6. Implementation: The Contractor shall ensure the execution of telecommunication plans and services, methods, designs, systems and systems specifications, standards, policies and regulations are workable and accomplished.

1.7. Testing: The Contractor shall ensure proper testing of the network and combination of voice, video and data communications are operational and meet product specifications, network specifications, telecommunications, and customer requests.

1.8. Maintenance: The Contractor shall ensure to keep the network and telephone system operating properly, including periodic testing, repairs and upgrades. Also, the Contractor shall periodically perform inspection, cleaning, adjusting and repair to eliminate problems before they affect service.

1.9. Escalation and trouble reporting: The Contractor shall provide procedures for trouble reporting, potential problems or actual issues (outages degrade of service, customer complaints) and shall provide a list of Point of Contacts (POCs) in the event above mentioned issues escalate.

1.10. Automatic Number Identification (ANI) for caller ID.

a. The long-distance service shall be GSA Schedule 70 (HC101318A0004).

b. BLOC - Prevent the addition of unauthorized third party, non-regulated, non-toll, miscellaneous category recurring charges to customer’s accounts.

1.11. Commercial Subscriber Lines

· Number of commercial subscriber lines: See Appendix C inventory summary

· See attached spreadsheet. Meridian Inventory.

2. General Requirements

2.1. Specific Dialing Capabilities

a. Emergency 911 (E911) Services - The Contractor shall provide access to 911 network services provided by the local city emergency services organization. Emergency service assistance shall be provided for the deaf.

b. DID/DOD Two-Way Trunks

· Trunks configured Local Exchange Digital ISDN PRI DID/DOD

· ISDN PRI Trunks: 2 each

· PRI”D” channels: 2 each

c. DID / DOD Numbers

· DID/DOD Number 0

· DID/DOD Number range:

d. Additional Commercial services

· Analog commercial Subscriber lines: 2

· Basic Rate Interface ISDN lines: 2

· Point-to-Point DS1 circuit: 2

· Current dialing restrictions apply

e. The Contractor shall provide local exchange, long distance, and international operator access/assistance.

f. The Contractor shall provide local directory assistance via access to 411 and long-distance directory service to NPA-555-1212. The local call area shall remain unchanged from the present area boundaries.

2.2. Support Services

a. The Contractor shall provide continuous 24 hours, 7 days a week network assistance and support (operation and maintenance).

b. The contract shall identify at one primary and one alternate single point-of-contact (POC) for technical support.

c. The Contractor shall describe in writing their trouble reporting and escalation procedure, including telephone numbers to be used in reporting troubles 24/7 and a single point-of-contact to serve as the trouble management coordinator.

d. The Contractor shall provide to the Government a list of management personnel contacts to be used by the Government POC in an escalation process in situations where troubles are not likely to be corrected within an acceptable time frame, reference paragraph 2.2.1.

e. The trouble management coordinator shall provide progress reports to the Government POC throughout problem resolution efforts. Government POC will determine the number of progress reports required.

f. Miscellaneous support service and charges may be required to support mission requirements such as late fees, taxes, DSL (internet) charges, directory assistance; additional lines and\or numbers, moves and changes.

g. The Contractor shall adhere to International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards for connectivity services.

2.3. The Government’s definition of catastrophic, major and minor outages and remedial service required response time for each are as follows:

2.4. Level of Support

The Contractor is responsible for dispatching the appropriate level of support required to successfully respond to the outage for diagnosis and repairs as described in paragraph 2.2.3 of this document. At any level, the response time shall not exceed that set forth in paragraph 2.2.1 of this document.

2.5. Diagnosis and Repairs

The Contractor shall diagnose and repair outages. A diagnosis report shall be provided to the Government Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) as soon as available, no later than 1 hour from the time the technician reports on-site. The diagnosis report, at a minimum, shall include a definition of the problem and an estimated repair timeframe. The response time for each level of outage is provided in paragraph 2.2.1 of this document. At the end of the repair window, the contractor shall provide the Government TPOC with a written status report summarizing the problem and repairs made.

2.6. Re-sale of Existing Service

If there will be an initial re-sale of existing service, the service support shall be supplied consistently with the existing providers’ normal procedures until such time that services are directly supplied from (transitioned to) the resellers network. When services are transitioned to the new contract provider, all service requests shall be met within the response time frame in 2.2.1. There are no provisions for resale of services.

2.7. Support Service Fees

The Contractor shall include fees for support services in the monthly recurring charges, for the Telephone Exchange Access Services, at no additional cost to the Government. Connectivity services shall adhere to International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards.

3. Standards

3.1. The Contractor shall adhere to the following:

a. The Contractor shall conform to, and be compliant with, established ITU and ANSI standards.

b. When performing work for the Government, the Contractor employs only qualified Telecommunications Technicians with experience in the telecommunications field for the specified work.

c. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining personnel, who are fully qualified, certified, and competent, to perform the specified telecommunications services both on an emergency and routine basis during the established contract period.

d. The Contractor shall keep areas in a clean, neat, and safe condition always.

e. Contractor equipment approved by the Government for connection to the Base Telecommunications network(s), including all wiring and connectors, shall be tested using approved telecommunications, ITU, and/or ANSI standards.

f. Materials provided under this contract, including additional features, optional equipment, and basic software, shall be commercially available as an off-the-shelf item requiring no further development and shall have been fully tested, approved, or demonstrated in the commercial or Government marketplace to meet the intended usage.

4. The Contractor shall staff, provide, and maintain, at its own expense, during the entire performance of the contract, the appropriate insurance coverage in accordance with “Insurance Work on a Government Installation” clause Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Reference 52.228-5.

5. All personnel, vehicles, labor, tools, materials, supplies, test equipment, diagnostics, manuals, schematic drawings, facilities, and major/minor components required by the Base Communications Office (BCO) for telephone exchange access services and telecommunications support under the terms of this contract shall be furnished by the Contractor.

6. All Contractor personnel are required to conform to base regulations and concerns (i.e.).

· Designated routes

· Parking regulations

· Base vehicle speed limits

· Automotive liability insurance

· Excavation permits

· Cell phone usage while on base

· Base access requirements/regulations

6.1. The Contractor will correctly label all demarcation points/cables with a clearly defined and readable tag to include but not limited to circuit ID and number.

6.2. Conditions Found:

a. If while performing services there are conditions found that require repair/replacement and directly tie to this scope of work, the contractor shall submit a Condition Found Report to the COR and the Contracting Officer. Condition Found Report shall identify the conditions with a statement identifying the discrepancy and proposed remedy along with a full price quote of required additional service. No additional service shall take place prior to Contracting Officer approval.

b. If COR or Contracting Officer determines the Condition Found does not warrant additional services, contractor shall continue with original scope of work.

7. CANCELLATION/OTHER CONDITIONS

7.1. This contract may be cancelled in whole or in part with a 30-day written notice from the Contracting Officer. If this tasking is cancelled, the U.S. Government shall be liable only for payment of services received before the effective date of the termination.

7.2. The contractor must be aware of contingencies. Due to the emergent nature of exercise and real-world communications requirements and schedules, adjustments in the amount of labor, overtime and other resources needed to complete the task may be required.

7.3. This contract order may be terminated in whole or in part with a 30-day written notice from the Contracting Officer. In the event of such cancellation or if the Government should decide not to exercise an option period, under no circumstances shall the Government be liable for proposal costs, administrative costs, severance, overhead, profit, or any other cost subsequent to the effective date of the whole/partial cancellation of non-exercise of option period. The Government will be liable only for payment for services received before the effective date of the whole/partial cancellation or non-exercise of option period.

8. Special Access

8.1. Some work areas are controlled access areas that require an escort of all Contractor personnel. Access will be approved and controlled by Station Point of Contact (POC) and NAS Meridian Base Communications Officer. Prior contact will be required before access is granted to contractor personnel. A list of all contractor personnel needed on each job will be submitted to station POC prior to start of work in a controlled access area.

8.2. All contractor personnel will require a picture ID to gain access to the NAS Meridian. Contract personnel will be required to always have a company ID card with picture in plain view when onboard the NAS Meridian.

8.3. All Contractor-owned or private transportation vehicles go to and from the bases.

8.4. NAS Meridian may be subject to search each day to gain access to the NAS Meridian.

8.5. All Contractor personnel will be required to sign in and out of the logbook provided by the Government in the BCO and all switch area locations.

9. Setup and Configuration Requirements Summary

9.1. Dialing Capabilities

a. Emergency (911) service

b. National Relay service

c. Existing toll free 800

d. Local exchange

e. Long distance

f. Local operator

g. International operator

h. Local directory service

i. Long distance directory service

j. Local calling area unchanged boundaries

k. Current dialing restrictions apply

l. Suicide Prevention (988) service

9.2. Outside Cable Plant Requirements

The Navy owned outside infrastructure is the responsibility of BCO Meridian to maintain and to ensure maintenance is performed and installed properly.

10. Security Requirements

10.1. Physical Security

The Contractor shall comply with physical security standards for a Level One restricted area per OPNAVINST 5530.14 for the protection of the BCO and supporting structures and facilities.

The Contractor shall also comply with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 which states:

The implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12(HSPD-12) has extended the basic investigative requirement to un-cleared contractors. These people must, under HSPD-12, receive at least a NACI level investigation. Therefore, agency discretion with regard to the investigation of this population has been greatly reduced.

10.2. Physical Access: The Contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for access badges and lock and key control for assigned spaces. The NCTAMS LANT DET Meridian Security Officer maintains access and lock and key control for all BCO Meridian buildings.

10.3. The Contractor shall sign for assigned keys as appropriate, with coordination provided by the COR. All contractor personnel shall comply with BCO Meridian End Office Switch Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) OSCAR 14: ACCESS FOR BCO GULF PORT RESTRICTED AREA.

10.4. Identification and Vehicle Passes

The Contractor shall comply with the NAS Meridian and BCO MERIDIAN/NCTAMS LANT / DoD regulations for obtaining personnel identification and vehicle passes. Certifications of need for access to the base and assigned buildings may be coordinated with the COR. The DBIDS program is the program for accessing government installations. The program will manage commercial vendors, contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers, and service providers (vendors/contractors) with access on base. The contractor is responsible for adhering to the DBIDS requirements.

10.5. Base Level Information Infrastructure and Contingency/Emergency Support The BCO Meridian Base Level Information Infrastructure (BLII) is the primary means for the transfer of voice and digital information between and among Navy activities and other officially authorized DOD and U.S. Federal entities operating on, or within, the immediate vicinity of, Department of Defense/U.S. Government installations supported by BCO Meridian. The BLII also provides connectivity for shore-based activities to long haul and tactical fleet telecommunications gateways. Details of contingency and emergency support required are provided in sections 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, and 5.4.

10.6. Support Fleet/Joint Exercises/VIP Visits

Base Communications Office (BCO) Meridian provides telecommunications services and support to meet emergency requirements such as military exercises and contingencies; Fleet visits to the Meridian Operating Areas; support of VIP visit requirements; and natural or manmade disasters. These exercise or emergency conditions may require the Contractor to maintain normal operations while supporting the contingency event. The Contractor shall support Fleet, Joint exercises, and VIP visits conducted in the BCO Meridian region while maintaining normal operations as required by the Government. The Government will notify the Contractor of exercise schedules as BCO Meridian is notified. The Contractor shall provide exercise support requirements requested by the government. Mission support includes tasks described in Section 5.2 Provide Emergency and Disaster Support.

10.7. Provide Emergency and Disaster Support

The Contractor shall provide telecommunications support services in the event of emergencies and natural or manmade disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, fire, or emergency rescue efforts. This may require coordination with other providers. Emergency support includes tasks such as the following:

a. Attend coordination meetings

b. Evaluate and determine support requirements

c. Design and engineering required repairs

d. Repair or replace telecommunications equipment

e. Conduct and coordinate operational tests

f. Perform installation QC

g. Place requested services online

h. Provide after-action reports

10.8. Emergency and Disaster Support Response Times

Once notified (i.e., cellular phone), the Contractor shall be at the scene of the emergency within the following time frames:

Normal Hours Outside Normal Hours 7:00am – 5:00pm 5:01pm-6:59am NAS Meridian 1 hour 2 hours

10.9. Develop an Emergency Restoration Plan

Emergency events such as hurricanes or tornadoes could cause extensive damage to the BLII. If the repairs required to fully restore all customer service exceed the available capacity of the BLII, the Contractor shall develop an emergency restoration plan to restore services in priority order as defined by the Government until BLII capacity is exhausted. After the emergency or disaster is over, the Contractor shall evaluate the impact on the BLII and make recommendations via a proposal as to how to restore full service to all customers. The BLII shall be operated in a degraded mode until the proposed solution is funded and work performed.

11. Specific Requirements

11.1. Facilities and Upgrades

It is the responsibility of BCO Meridian to provide a secure operational telecommunications environment 24 hours per day for 7 days a week on (24/7). The BCO is responsible for ensuring continual enhancement of the telecommunications infrastructure while making sure customers receive outstanding, responsive, and reliable support as changes are rapidly occurring in the telecommunications arena.

Therefore, the Contractor shall, on a continuous 24/7 basis, be able to provide facilities (fiber, copper, and switching equipment) including hardware and software upgrades that are continually required of technology-based solutions and customer requirements.

The Contractor shall provide and keep telephone networks technically updated and operationally maintained. The contractor will administer its network to ensure provision of acceptable telecommunications on a continuous 24/7 basis as required by the Government.

The Contractor shall keep and maintain facilities and dial tone services to NAS Meridian on a continuous 24/7 basis as required by the Government. Service address in this PWS refers to location of the contractor point-of-presence (POP)/demarcation (DEMARC).

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, and technical expertise necessary to perform comprehensive telecommunications infrastructure modernization. The contractor must demonstrate the ability to upgrade, maintain, and secure critical communication consoles radio interfaces, and secure, and resilient network capabilities (e.g., VPN, fiber optic) to improve overall network reliability and performance.

· The Contractor shall deliver modernized telecommunications services utilizing industry best practices, such as cloud integration, AI-driven network management, and software-defined networking, to enhance communication resilience and data flow efficiency.

11.2. Billing

The contractor will be responsible for providing charges to the correct customer and vendor. The Government is only responsible for contractual billing with the contractor and not charges occurred with sub-contractors requested by the contractor for telecommunications services and equipment.

The Government shall receive a detailed monthly bill from the contractor. In the event of adjustments for the service established or discontinued in any billing period, the charge will be prorated to the number of days based on a 30-day month.

11.3. Trouble Reporting

The contractor shall establish accurate and reliable procedures for trouble reporting to the Government as stated in Section 2.2 Support Services. The contractor must be able to identify phone numbers/circuit IDs and associated locations. The contractor shall provide status and completion of trouble repair to the designated Government POC. The required time of responding and completing any repair is the responsibility of the contractor regardless of if second- and third-party vendors are involved in resolving trouble report.

11.4. Contractor Personnel and Security Requirements

The Contractor shall provide personnel who are qualified to perform the work described in this PWS. Contractor personnel shall be United States citizens, and shall be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

11.5. Physical Security

a. Some work areas are controlled access areas that require an escort of all Contractor personnel. Access will be approved and controlled by station Point of Contact (POC) and NAS Meridian Security Officer. Prior contact will be required before access will be granted to Contractor personnel. A list of all Contractor personnel needed for each job will be submitted to NCTAMS LANT BCO COR, for validation and submission to station POC for approval, prior to start of work in a controlled access area.

b. All Contractor personnel shall be required to always have a company ID card with picture in plain view when onboard the Government facility.

c. All Contractor personnel shall be required to conform to all base regulations, to include designated routes, parking regulations, base vehicle speed limits, automotive liability insurance, excavation permits, use of cellular, mobile, radio phones, photographing base facilities, infrastructure, restricted areas, and prohibited items.

d. All Contractor-owned or private transportation vehicles entering Government installations shall be subject to search at any time.

e. All Contractor personnel shall be required to sign in and out of the Visitor Logbook provided by the Government in the BCO and all switch area locations.

f. The Contractor shall comply with physical security standards for a Level One and Two restricted areas per OPNAVINST 5530.14 and NCTAMSLANTINST 5530.14 (series) for the protection of the BCO and supporting structures and facilities.

g. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR for access badges for assigned spaces.

h. The Contractor shall comply with the host and NCTAMS LANT regulations for obtaining personnel identification and vehicle passes. Certifications of need for access to the base and assigned buildings will be coordinated with the NCTAMS LANT COR.

i. All Contractor employees shall be provided a security briefing covering site access control procedures, prohibited items in restricted/controlled spaces, and action to be taken in the event of emergency situations (fire, bomb threat, and active shooter) and antiterrorism.

j. During the on-going performance of the contract, if any Contractor personnel are identified by the COR as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population the Contractor shall take appropriate steps to remove and replace such personnel. The Contractor shall not be reimbursed for costs associated with such removal, including the costs for replacement of personnel.

k. The Contractor shall comply with physical security standards for a Level One restricted area per OPNAVINST 5530.14 and NCTAMSLANT Access Memo dated 7 December 2017 for the protection of the BCO and supporting structures and facilities. The Contractor shall also comply with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 which states:

The implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) has extended the basic investigative requirement to un-cleared Contractors. These people must, under HSPD12, receive at least a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) level investigation. Therefore, agency discretion regarding the investigation of this population has been greatly reduced.

10.6 Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS)

The Contractor shall be required to enroll in the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) for Base Access. Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) increases installation security and communications by receiving frequent database updates on changes to personnel/credential status, law enforcement warrants, lost/stolen cards, and force protection conditions. The system provides continuous vetting anytime the DBIDS card is scanned at an installation entry point.

If you currently have a Navy Commercial Access Control System (NCACS) card, the following is required to get a DBIDS credential:

· Present your NCACS Card and a completed copy of the SECNAV FORM 5512/1 to the base Visitor Control Center (VCC) representative.

· The VCC will retrieve your information in the computer, ensuring all information is current and correct.

· Once your information is validated, a temporary DBIDS credential is provided.

· Your temporary credential will have an expiration date, prior to which you will need to obtain your permanent DBIDS credential (~ 180 days).

· For each additional U.S. Navy installation to which you need access, the first time you visit you only need to bring your DBIDS credential and statement of purpose for base access when arriving at the Visitor Control Center.

· The representative will enter base access authorization and then you may proceed to work.

· If you do NOT have an NCACS Card, the following is required to obtain a DBIDS credential:

· Present a letter or official document from my government sponsoring organization that provides the purpose for your access.

· Present valid identification, such as a passport or Real ID Act-compliant state driver’s license. • Present a completed copy of the SECNAV 5512/1 form to obtain your background check.

· Upon completion of the background check, the Visitor Control Center representative will complete the DBIDS enrollment process, which includes your photo, fingerprints, base restrictions, and several other assessments; after all this is done, you will be provided with your new DBIDS credential. • You may now proceed to work.

FOR ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ABOUT OBTAINING A DBIDS CARD, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BASE VISITOR CONTROL CENTER OR https://www.cnic.navy.mil/om/dbids.html.

10.7 Access to Federal Facilities

Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12; Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors, mandates Government-wide standard for secure and reliable forms of identification issued by the Federal Government to its employees and/or Contractors (including Contractor employees) for gaining physical access to Federally controlled facilities and logical access to Federally controlled information systems. HSPD-12 directs the Department of Commerce to develop a Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) publication to define such a common identity credential. Under this clause, and its implementing directives, Contractor and Contractor employees working at a federally controlled base, facility, or activity performing under this contract shall meet HSPD-12 and FIPS credentialing standards for issuance of the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card. When access to a base, facility, or activity is required, Contractor employees shall in-process with the Navy Command Security Manager prior to start of contract and shall out-process prior to their departure at the completion of the individual’s performance under the contract. In-processing/Out-processing will be coordinated through the COR/ACOR. To obtain a DBIDS credential and obtain base access; Contractor shall acquire DoD sponsorship via the COR/ACOR, have a thorough identity check, be properly vetted, and have a legitimate reason for base access. Identity checks require a passport or a Real ID Act compliant state driver's license. Vetting occurs when the individual's background check/investigation and identification are compared against authoritative criminal justice data bases and favorably adjudicated, and the individual has a letter or official document (Sponsorship Letter or SECNAV Form 5512-1) from the sponsoring organization (NCTAMS LANT) which articulates the reason for access. When the above criteria are satisfactorily met, DBIDs credentials are issued.

10.8 Contractor Suitability Background Investigation Requirements

DoD security policy requires that all positions be given a sensitivity value based on level of risk factors to ensure appropriate protective measures are applied. Government sponsor recognizes Contractor position sensitivity as Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk requiring a Suitability Tier 2/Tier 2S background investigation. Duties involve Key Resources, publically or privately controlled, essential to the minimal operations of the Government; Government service delivery, including customer service; requiring integrity or efficiency of the service; and activities demanding a significant degree of public trust (Government programs or operations).

At a minimum, each Contractor employee shall be a US citizen and have a favorably completed Tier 2/2S to obtain a favorable suitability determination to work on contract. Each Contractor employee assigned to work on this contract shall be required to provide and/or complete: • Employee Profile Sheet for eQuip processing (Full Name, SSN, DOB, and POB, Contact Information (work number and email address)

· CVF Form - Citizenship Verification Form (signed/dated by the Company Facility Security Officer/Representative)

· Two identity source documents, at least one which is a valid Federal or State Government issued picture identification,

· SF-85P Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions (or equivalent OPM investigative product)

· FD-258 Applicant Fingerprint Cards (or an electronic fingerprint submission)

· Originally Signed Release Statements

The Contractor shall be responsible for completing and adhering to the Navy Command Security Contractor Security Vetting Process to ensure the correct security vetting happens prior to Contractors reporting to work and providing required "access" in performance of contract duties. Failure to provide the required documentation for at least 30 days after the start of the contract may result in delaying the individual’s start date.

Regardless of their duties, all Contractor employees shall in-process with the Navy Command's Security Manager prior to start of contract and shall out-process prior to their departure at the completion of the individual's performance under the contract. In-processing/Out-processing will be coordinated through the COR/ACOR. The Contractor shall ensure an active continuous evaluation program for the continuous evaluation of personnel suitability eligibility or assignment to contract duties. Contractor shall inform the COR/ACOR via email within 24hours and submit a written electronic report within five (5) business days of incidents of misconduct by its employees that violate the laws of the United States.

10.9 Interim Access

The Navy Command's Security Manager may authorize issuance of interim suitability determination upon a favorable review of the investigative questionnaire and advance favorable fingerprint results. When the results of the investigation are received, and a favorable determination is not made, the Contractor employee working on the contract under interim access will be denied approval to continue to work on contract.

10.10 Denial or Termination of Access

The potential consequences of any requirement under this clause including denial or termination of physical or system access in no way relieves the Contractor from the requirement to execute performance under the contract within the timeframes specified in the contract. Contractors shall plan in processing their employees and Sub-Contractor employees. The Contractor shall insert this clause in all subcontracts when the Sub-Contractor is permitted to have unclassified access to a federally controlled facility, federally controlled information system/network and/or Government information, meaning information not authorized for public release.

10.11 Access to DoD/DoN IT Systems

Access to DoD/DoN IT Systems is not required under the contract.

10.12 Contractor’s Security Representative

The Contractor shall designate an employee to serve as the Contractor’s Security Representative. Within three (3) workdays after contract award, the Contractor shall provide to the requiring Navy Command Security Manager and the Contracting Officer, in writing, the name, title, address and phone number for the Contractor’s Security Representative. The Contractor’s Security Representative shall be the primary point of contact on any security matter.

10.13 Identification, Security Requirements and Vehicle Passes

Daily Base Access: The Contractor shall comply with the NAS MERIDIAN and NCTAMSLANT regulations for obtaining personnel identification and vehicle passes. Certifications of need for access to the base and assigned buildings may be coordinated with the COR.

11 Safety and Environmental Plan

The Contractor shall comply with Federal, State, local and base regulations pertaining to the environment, including but not limited to, water, air, solid waste, and noise pollution.

12 OSHA

Compliance with OSHA and other applicable laws and regulations for the protection of employees is exclusively the obligation of the Contractor. Further, the Government will assume no liability or responsibility for the Contractor’s compliance or noncompliance with such requirements, except for the aforementioned responsibility to make corrections according to approved plans of abatement subject to base-wide priorities.

13 Dialing Capabilities

(a) Emergency (911) service - LEC provided

(b) National Relay service - LEC provided

(c) Existing toll free 800 – LEC provided

(d) Local exchange - LEC provided

(e) International operator - Government FTS contract provided

(f) Local calling area unchanged boundaries - LEC provided

(g) FTS long-distance services - Government FTS contract provided

(h) Current dialing restrictions apply - LEC provided

14.0 Support Services

(a) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

(b) 99.999% reliability

15.0 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

15.1 STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR; Contractor personnel shall present a neat, clean and professional appearance as generally observed in a professional setting and shall adhere to the US Navy’s no smoking policy. Smoking is allowed only in designated areas where it does not compromise the rights of non-smokers

15.2 PERSONNEL REMOVAL; Government rules, regulations, laws, directives, and requirements which are issued during the contract term relating to law and order, installation administration, and security on the installation shall be applicable to all contractor employees or representatives who enter the installation. Violation of such rules, regulations, laws, directives, or requirements may result in the command removing personnel from the base. Removal of employees does not relieve the contractor from the responsibility for the work defined in this contract.

15.3 REMOVAL BY INSTALLATION COMMANDER; The Installation Commander may bar an individual from the installation for conduct determined to be contrary to good order, discipline, or installation security.

15.4 REMOVAL BY CONTRACTING OFFICER; The Contracting Officer may require the contractor to remove any employee, working under this contract, for reason of misconduct or security. Contractor employees shall be subject to removal from the premises upon determination by the Contracting Officer that such action is necessary in the interests of the government.

15.5 GENERAL/MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION (Informational Purposes Only);

15.5.1 Identification of Employees: The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing identification cards to its employees as may be approved and directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The Contractor shall require its employees to display this identification at all times. Upon release of any employee, the Contractor shall immediately take procession of the prescribed identification card.

15.5.2 Transportation: The contractor shall provide contractor-owned vehicle/transportation for use during working hours. Only contractor’s employees who possess a valid U.S. motor vehicle operator’s identification card shall operate the vehicle. All contractor motor vehicle operators must comply with traffic safety program set forth in OPNAV Instruction 5100.12.

15.5.3 The Secretary of the Navy has determined that the illegal possession and use of drugs and paraphernalia by civilian and contract employees in the military setting contributes directly to military drug abuse and undermines command efforts to eliminate drug abuse among military personnel. The policy of the Department of the Navy, including the Marine Corps, is to deter and detect drug offenses by civilian and contract employees on military installations. Measures to be taken to identify drug offenses on military installations, and to prevent introduction of illegal drugs and paraphernalia include routine, random inspections of vehicles and personal possessions on entry or exit, with drug detection dog teams, when available. Where there is probable cause to believe that a civilian or contract employee on board a Naval or Marine Corps installation has been engaged in use, possession, or trafficking of drugs, that employee may be restricted or detained for the period necessary until that employee can be removed from the installation or can be turned over to local law enforcement authorities having jurisdiction, as appropriate. When illegal drugs are discovered during an inspection or search of a vehicle operated by a civilian or contract employee, the employee and vehicle may be detained for a reasonable period of time necessary to turn the employee and the vehicle over to appropriate civil law enforcement officials; action may be taken to suspend, revoke, or deny installation driving privileges. Implicit with the acceptance of this contract is the Contractor’s agreement to comply with Federal statues, laws, and regulations, including those regulations issued by the commander of the military installation.

15.0 Points of Contact

Contracting Officer Representative

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BCO Southeast Region Division Head

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