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70CDCR19R00000006
SECTION D
PACKAGING AND MARKING
D.1 Packaging and Marking
All information and/or correspondence submitted to the Contracting Officer or the COR shall be clearly marked and indicate the contract number.
D.2 Report Cover Sheet
Each report submitted by the Contractor via soft copy shall have a cover sheet containing the following information:
1. Name and Address of the COR
2. Contract Number
3. Name and Address of the Contractor
4. Title of Report
5. Report Number and Type
6. Period Covered by the Report
No report cover sheet is required for reports submitted via e-mail.
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[END OF SECTION D]
SECTION E
INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
E.1 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FAR 52.252-2 Feb 1998)
This contract incorporates the following clauses 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. Also, the full text can be accessed electronically at this internet address: https://acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.
| Clause Number |
| Clause Title |
| Date |
| 52.246-6 |
| Inspection -- Time-and-Material and Labor-Hour |
| May 2001 |
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[END OF SECTION E]
SECTION F
DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE
F.1 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FAR 52.252-2 Feb 1998) This contract incorporates the following clauses 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. Also, the full text can be accessed electronically at this internet address: https://acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.
Clause Number Clause Title Date
52.242-15 Stop Work Order Aug 1989
52.242-17 Government Delay of Work Apr 1984
F.2 Term of Contract The initial term of this contract shall be for a twelve (12)-month base period, consisting of a two (2)-month transition period and a ten (10)-month performance period.
The two (2)-month transition-in period shall ensure an orderly transition from the existing contract with no degradation of service. The transition-in period shall also provide the awardee adequate time to obtain the required contractor personnel security clearances, Entry on Duty (EOD) determination, facility space, staff that space and outfit applicable active participants with GPS devices in advance of day one of the start of contract performance. Contractor personnel shall be able to start work no sooner than the base period contract start date or the date the security clearance is granted (EOD), whichever is later.
This contract shall also contain four (4) one-year option periods. Offerors are required only to price the transition, base and option periods. Offerors shall not submit a price for the optional extension of services period in accordance with FAR 52.217-8.
The entire contract term including options shall not exceed 60 months (five years and six months) in duration.
F.3 Period of Performance The estimated period of performance of this contract is as follows:
Base Period – August 1, 2019 through July 31, 2020 (inclusive of 60 days of transition) Option Year 1 – August 1, 2020 through July 31, 2021 Option Year 2 – August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2022 Option Year 3 – August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2023 Option Year 4 – August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024
The period of performance are estimated dates only and as such may be adjusted at the time of contract award. Option periods of performance shall remain as twelve (12) months.
F.4 Place of Performance Performance shall take place within United States nationwide F.5 Contractor Evaluating Procedures Performance ratings will be input into the Contractor Past Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) as outlined in FAR 42.1502. The CPARS website is located: http://www.cpars.csd.disa.mil/cparsmain.htm
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SECTION G
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA
G.1 Contract Administration Notwithstanding the Contractor’s responsibility for total management responsibility during the performance of this contract, the administration of the contract will require maximum coordination between the ICE and the Contractor.
The individuals outlined in Section G will be the Government points of contact during the performance of this contract for their respective roles as identified herein:
To Be Designated at Time of Award
G.2 Contracting Officer’s Representative The following individual is designated and authorized by the CO to perform contract administration functions related to the technical performance of this contract.
To Be Designated at Time of Award
G.3 HSAR 3052.242-72 Contracting Officer’s Representative DEC 2003
(a) The Contracting Officer may designate Government personnel to act as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to perform functions under the contract such as review or inspection and acceptance of supplies, services, including construction, and other functions of a technical nature. The Contracting Officer will provide a written notice of such designation to the Contractor within five working days after contract award or for construction, not less than five working days prior to giving the contractor the notice to proceed. The designation letter will set forth the authorities and limitations of the COR under the contract.
(b) The Contracting Officer cannot authorize the COR or any other representative to sign documents, such as contracts, contract modifications, etc., that require the signature of the Contracting Officer.
G.4 Invoice Requirements In accordance with Section G, Contract Administration Data, invoices shall be submitted as follows:
Service Providers/Contractors shall use these procedures when submitting an invoice.
1. Invoice Submission: Invoices shall be submitted in a .pdf format monthly via email to:
Invoice.Consolidation@ice.dhs.gov
Each email shall contain only one (1) invoice and the subject line of the email will annotate the invoice number. The emailed invoice shall include the bill to address shown below:
DHS, ICE
Financial Operations - Burlington P.O. Box 1620
ATTN: ICE-ERO-FHQ-DMD
Williston, VT 05495-1620
Note: the Service Providers or Contractors Dunn and Bradstreet (D&B) DUNS Number must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov prior to award and shall be notated on every invoice submitted to ensure prompt payment provisions are met. The ICE program office identified in the task order/contract shall also be notated on every invoice.
2. Content of Invoices: Each invoice submission shall contain the following information:
(i) Name and address of the Service Provider/Contractor. Note: the name, address and DUNS number on the invoice MUST match the information in both the Contract/Agreement and the information in the SAM. If payment is remitted to another entity, the name, address and DUNS information of that entity must also be provided which will require Government verification before payment can be processed;
(ii) Dunn and Bradstreet (D&B) DUNS Number;
(iii) Invoice date and invoice number;
(iv) Agreement/Contract number, contract line item number and, if applicable, the order number;
(v) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, extended price and period of performance of the items or services delivered;
(vi) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;
(vii) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;
(viii) Remit to Address;
(ix) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and
3. Invoice Supporting Documentation. In order to ensure payment, the vendor must also submit supporting documentation to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) identified in the contract as described below. Supporting documentation shall be submitted to the COR or contract Point of Contact (POC) identified in the contract or task order with all invoices, as appropriate. See paragraph 4 for details regarding the safeguarding of information. Invoices without documentation to support invoiced items, containing charges for items outside the scope of the contract, or not based on the most recent contract base or modification rates will be considered improper and returned for resubmission. Supporting documentation requirements include:
(i). Firm Fixed Price Items (items not subject to any adjustment on the basis of the contractors cost experience, such as pre-established monthly guaranteed minimums for detention or transportation): do not require detailed supporting documentation unless specifically requested by the Government.
(ii). Fixed Unit Price Items (items for allowable incurred costs, such as detention and/or transportation services with no defined minimum quantities, stationary guard or escort services, transportation mileage or other Minor Charges such as sack lunches and detainee wages): shall be fully supported with documentation substantiating the costs and/or reflecting the established price in the contract and submitted in .pdf format.
(iii). Other Direct Charges:
The invoice shall include appropriate supporting documentation for any direct charge billed for reimbursement.
4. Safeguarding Information: As a contractor or vendor conducting business with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), you are required to comply with DHS Policy regarding the safeguarding of Sensitive Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Sensitive PII is information that identifies an individual, including an alien, and could result in harm, embarrassment, inconvenience or unfairness. Examples of Sensitive PII include information such as: Social Security Numbers, Alien Registration Numbers (A-Numbers), or combinations of information such as the individual¿s name or other unique identifier and full date of birth, citizenship, or immigration status.
As part of your obligation to safeguard information, the follow precautions are required:
Email supporting documents containing Sensitive PII in an encrypted attachment with password sent separately.
Never leave paper documents containing Sensitive PII unattended and unsecure. When not in use, these documents will be locked in drawers, cabinets, desks, etc. so the information is not accessible to those without a need to know.
Use shredders when discarding paper documents containing Sensitive PII.
Refer to the DHS Handbook for Safeguarding Sensitive Personally Identifiable Information (March 2012) found at http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/privacy/dhs-privacy-safeguardingsensitivepiihandbook-march2012.pdf for more information on and/or examples of Sensitive PII.
5. If you have questions regarding payment, please contact ICE Financial Operations at 1-877-491-6521 or by e-mail at OCFO.CustomerService@ice.dhs.gov.
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SECTION H
SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
H.1 HSAR 3052.215-70 Key Personnel or Facilities (DEC 2003)
(a) The personnel or facilities specified below are considered essential to the work being performed under this contract and may, with the consent of the contracting parties, be changed from time to time during the course of the contract by adding or deleting personnel or facilities, as appropriate.
(b) Before removing or replacing any of the specified individuals or facilities, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, before the change becomes effective. The Contractor shall submit sufficient information to support the proposed action and to enable the Contracting Officer to evaluate the potential impact of the change on this contract. The Contractor shall not remove or replace personnel or facilities until the Contracting Officer approves the change.
The Key Personnel or Facilities under this Contract:
Position Name Title Program Manager Transportation Coordinator Corporate Security Officer
H.2 HSAR 3052.204-71 Contractor Employee Access (SEPT 2012)
(a) Sensitive Information, as used in this clause, means any information, which if lost, misused, disclosed, or, without authorization is accessed, or modified, could adversely affect the national or homeland security interest, the conduct of Federal programs, or the privacy to which individuals are entitled under section 552a of title 5, United States Code (the Privacy Act), but which has not been specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive Order or an Act of Congress to be kept secret in the interest of national defense, homeland security or foreign policy. This definition includes the following categories of information:
(1) Protected Critical Infrastructure Information (PCII) as set out in the Critical Infrastructure Information Act of 2002 (Title II, Subtitle B, of the Homeland Security Act, Public Law 107-296, 196 Stat. 2135), as amended, the implementing regulations thereto (Title 6, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 29) as amended, the applicable PCII Procedures Manual, as amended, and any supplementary guidance officially communicated by an authorized official of the Department of Homeland Security (including the PCII Program Manager or his/her designee);
(2) Sensitive Security Information (SSI), as defined in Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1520, as amended, “Policies and Procedures of Safeguarding and Control of SSI,” as amended, and any supplementary guidance officially communicated by an authorized official of the Department of Homeland Security (including the Assistant Secretary for the Transportation Security Administration or his/her designee);
(3) Information designated as “For Official Use Only,” which is unclassified information of a sensitive nature and the unauthorized disclosure of which could adversely impact a person’s privacy or welfare, the conduct of Federal programs, or other programs or operations essential to the national or homeland security interest; and
(4) Any information that is designated “sensitive” or subject to other controls, safeguards or protections in accordance with subsequently adopted homeland security information handling procedures.
(b) “Information Technology Resources” include, but are not limited to, computer equipment, networking equipment, telecommunications equipment, cabling, network drives, computer drives, network software, computer software, software programs, intranet sites, and internet sites.
(c) Contractor employees working on this contract must complete such forms as may be necessary for security or other reasons, including the conduct of background investigations to determine suitability. Completed forms shall be submitted as directed by the Contracting Officer. Upon the Contracting Officer's request, the Contractor's employees shall be fingerprinted, or subject to other investigations as required. All Contractor employees requiring recurring access to Government facilities or access to sensitive information or IT resources are required to have a favorably adjudicated background investigation prior to commencing work on this contract unless this requirement is waived under Departmental procedures.
(d) The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to prohibit individuals from working on the contract if the Government deems their initial or continued employment contrary to the public interest for any reason, including, but not limited to, carelessness, insubordination, incompetence, or security concerns.
(e) Work under this contract may involve access to sensitive information. Therefore, the Contractor shall not disclose, orally or in writing, any sensitive information to any person unless authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. For those Contractor employees authorized access to sensitive information, the Contractor shall ensure that these persons receive training concerning the protection and disclosure of sensitive information both during and after contract performance.
(f) The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause in all subcontracts at any tier where the subcontractor may have access to Government facilities, sensitive information, or resources.
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ALTERNATE I (SEP 2012)
When the contract will require Contractor employees to have access to Information Technology (IT) resources, add the following paragraphs:
(g) Before receiving access to IT resources under this contract the individual must receive a security briefing, which the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) will arrange, and complete any nondisclosure agreement furnished by DHS.
(h) The Contractor shall have access only to those areas of DHS information technology resources explicitly stated in this contract or approved by the COTR in writing as necessary for performance of the work under this contract. Any attempts by Contractor personnel to gain access to any information technology resources not expressly authorized by the statement of work, other terms and conditions in this contract, or as approved in writing by the COTR, is strictly prohibited. In the event of violation of this provision, DHS will take appropriate actions with regard to the contract and the individual(s) involved.
(i) Contractor access to DHS networks from a remote location is a temporary privilege for mutual convenience while the Contractor performs business for the DHS Component. It is not a right, a guarantee of access, a condition of the contract, or Government Furnished Equipment (GFE).
(j) Contractor access will be terminated for unauthorized use. The Contractor agrees to hold and save DHS harmless from any unauthorized use and agrees not to request additional time or money under the contract for any delays resulting from unauthorized use or access.
(k) Non-U.S. citizens shall not be authorized to access or assist in the development, operation, management or maintenance of Department IT systems under the contract, unless a waiver has been granted by the Head of the Component or designee, with the concurrence of both the Department’s Chief Security Officer (CSO) and the Chief Information Officer (CIO) or their designees. Within DHS Headquarters, the waiver may be granted only with the approval of both the CSO and the CIO or their designees. In order for a waiver to be granted:
(1) There must be a compelling reason for using this individual as opposed to a U. S. citizen; and
(2) The waiver must be in the best interest of the Government.
(l) Contractors shall identify in their proposals the names and citizenship of all non-U.S. citizens proposed to work under the contract. Any additions or deletions of non-U.S. citizens after contract award shall also be reported to the contracting officer.
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H.3 REQUIRED SECURITY LANGUAGE FOR SENSITIVE /BUT UNCLASSIFED (SBU) CONTRACTS
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
H.3.1 GENERAL
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has determined that performance of the tasks as described in Contract TBD requires that the Contractor, subcontractor(s), vendor(s), etc. (herein known as Contractor) have access to sensitive DHS information, and that the Contractor will adhere to the following.
H.3.2 PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION
ICE will exercise full control over granting; denying, withholding or terminating unescorted government facility and/or sensitive Government information access for Contractor employees, based upon the results of a background investigation. ICE may, as it deems appropriate, authorize and make a favorable expedited pre-employment determination based on preliminary security checks. The expedited pre-employment determination will allow the employees to commence work temporarily prior to the completion of the full investigation. The granting of a favorable pre-employment determination shall not be considered as assurance that a favorable full employment determination will follow as a result thereof. The granting of a favorable pre-employment determination or a full employment determination shall in no way prevent, preclude, or bar the withdrawal or termination of any such access by ICE, at any time during the term of the contract. No employee of the Contractor shall be allowed to enter on duty and/or access sensitive information or systems without a favorable preliminary fitness determination or final fitness determination by the Office of Professional Responsibility, Personnel Security Unit (OPR-PSU). No employee of the Contractor shall be allowed unescorted access to a Government facility without a favorable pre-employment determination or full employment determination by the OPR-PSU. Contract employees are processed under the ICE Management Directive 6-8.0. The contractor shall comply with the pre-screening requirements specified in the DHS Special Security Requirement – Contractor Pre-Screening paragraph located in this contract, if HSAR clauses 3052.204-70, Security Requirements for Unclassified Information Technology (IT) Resources; and/or 3052.204-71, Contractor Employee Access are included in the Clause section of this contract.
H.3.3 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS
Contract employees (to include applicants, temporaries, part-time and replacement employees) under the contract, needing access to sensitive information, shall undergo a position sensitivity analysis based on the duties each individual will perform on the contract. The results of the position sensitivity analysis shall identify the appropriate background investigation to be conducted. Background investigations will be processed through the Personnel Security Unit. Prospective Contractor employees, whether a replacement, addition, subcontractor employee, or vendor employee, shall submit the following security vetting documentation to OPR-PSU, in coordination with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), within 10 days of notification by OPR-PSU of nomination by the COR and initiation of an Electronic Questionnaire for Investigation Processing (e-QIP) in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) automated on-line system.
1. Standard Form 85P (Standard Form 85PS (With supplement to 85P required for armed positions)), “Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions” Form completed on-line and archived by applicant in their OPM e-QIP account.
2. Signature Release Forms (Three total) generated by OPM e-QIP upon completion of Questionnaire (e-signature recommended/acceptable – instructions provided to applicant by OPR-PSU). Completed on-line and archived by applicant in their OPM e-QIP account.
3. Two (2) SF 87 (Rev. March 2013) Fingerprint Cards. (Two Original Cards sent via COR to OPR-PSU)
4. Foreign National Relatives or Associates Statement. (This document sent as an attachment in an e-mail to applicant from OPR-PSU – must be signed and archived into applicant’s OPM e-QIP account prior to electronic “Release” of data via on-line account)
5. DHS 11000-9, “Disclosure and Authorization Pertaining to Consumer Reports Pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act” (This document sent as an attachment in an e-mail to applicant from OPR-PSU – must be signed and archived into applicant’s OPM e-QIP account prior to electronic “Release” of data via on-line account)
6. Optional Form 306 Declaration for Federal Employment (This document sent as an attachment in an e-mail to applicant from OPR-PSU – must be signed and archived into applicant’s OPM e-QIP account prior to electronic “Release” of data via on-line account)
7. Two additional documents may be applicable if applicant was born abroad and/or if work is in a Detention Environment. If applicable, additional form(s) and instructions will be provided to applicant.
Prospective Contractor employees who currently have an adequate, current investigation and security clearance issued by the Department of Defense Central Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF) or by another Federal Agency may not be required to submit a complete security packet. Information on record will be reviewed and considered for use under Contractor Fitness Reciprocity if applicable.
An adequate and current investigation is one where the investigation is not more than five years old, meets the contract risk level requirement, and applicant has not had a break in service of more than two years.
Required information for submission of security packet will be provided by OPR-PSU at the time of award of the contract. Only complete packages will be accepted by the OPR-PSU as notified via the COR.
To ensure adequate background investigative coverage, contract support applicants must reside in the United States or its Territories. Additionally, applicants are required to have resided within the Unites States or its Territories for three or more years out of the last five (ICE retains the right to deem an applicant ineligible due to insufficient background coverage). This time-line is assessed based on the signature date of the standard form questionnaire submitted for the applied position. Applicants falling under the following situations may be exempt from the residency requirement: 1) work or worked for the U.S. Government in foreign countries in federal civilian or military capacities; 2) were or are dependents accompanying a federal civilian or a military employee serving in foreign countries so long as they were or are authorized by the U.S. Government to accompany their federal civilian or military sponsor in the foreign location; 3) worked as a contractor employee, volunteer, consultant or intern on behalf of the federal government overseas, where stateside coverage can be obtained to complete the background investigation; 4) studied abroad at a U.S. affiliated college or university; or 5) have a current and adequate background investigation (commensurate with the position risk/sensitivity levels) completed for a federal or contractor employee position, barring any break in federal employment or federal sponsorship.
The use of Non-U.S. citizens, including Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), is not permitted in the performance of this contract for any position that involves access to DHS /ICE IT systems and the information contained therein, to include, the development and / or maintenance of DHS/ICE IT systems; or access to information contained in and / or derived from any DHS/ICE IT system.
H.3.4 TRANSFERS FROM OTHER DHS CONTRACTS:
Personnel may transfer from other DHS Contracts provided they have an adequate and current investigation (see above). If the prospective employee does not have an adequate and current investigation a DHS 11000-25 with ICE supplemental page will be submitted to PSU to initiate a new investigation.
Transfers will be accomplished by submitting a DHS 11000-25 with ICE supplemental page indicating “Contract Change.”
H.3.5 CONTINUED ELIGIBILITY
If a prospective employee is found to be ineligible for access to Government facilities or information, the COR will advise the Contractor that the employee shall not continue to work or to be assigned to work under the contract.
The OPR-PSU may require drug screening for probable cause at any time and/or when the contractor independently identifies, circumstances where probable cause exists.
The OPR-PSU will conduct reinvestigations every 5 years, or when derogatory information is received, to evaluate continued eligibility.
ICE reserves the right and prerogative to deny and/or restrict the facility and information access of any Contractor employee whose actions are in conflict with the standards of conduct, 5 CFR 2635, or whom ICE determines to present a risk of compromising sensitive Government information to which he or she would have access under this contract.
H.3.6 REQUIRED REPORTING:
The Contractor will notify OPR-PSU, via the COR, of terminations/resignations of contract employees under the contract within five days of occurrence. The Contractor will return any ICE issued identification cards and building passes, of terminated/ resigned employees to the COR. If an identification card or building pass is not available to be returned, a report must be submitted to the COR, referencing the pass or card number, name of individual to whom issued, the last known location and disposition of the pass or card. The COR will return the identification cards and building passes to the responsible ID Unit.
The Contractor will report any adverse information coming to their attention concerning contract employees under the contract to the OPR-PSU, via the COR, as soon as possible. Reports based on rumor or innuendo should not be made. The subsequent termination of employment of an employee does not obviate the requirement to submit this report. The report shall include the employees’ name and social security number, along with the adverse information being reported.
The Contractor will provide, via the COR, a Quarterly Report containing the names of personnel who are active, pending hire, have departed within the quarter or have had a legal name change (Submitted with documentation) . The list shall include the Name, Position and SSN (Last Four) and should be derived from system(s) used for contractor payroll/voucher processing to ensure accuracy.
CORs will submit reports to psu-industrial-security@ice.dhs.gov
Contractors, who are involved with management and/or use of information/ data deemed “sensitive” to include ‘law enforcement sensitive” are required to complete the DHS Form 11000-6-Sensitive but Unclassified Information NDA for contractor access to sensitive information. The NDA will be administered by the COR to the all contract personnel within 10 calendar days of the entry on duty date. The completed form shall remain on file with the COR for purpose of administration and inspection.
Sensitive information is information not otherwise categorized by statute or regulation that if disclosed could have an adverse impact on the welfare or privacy of individuals or on the welfare or conduct of Federal programs or other programs or operations essential to the national interest. Examples of sensitive information include personal data such as Social Security numbers; trade secrets; system vulnerability information; pre-solicitation procurement documents, such as statements of work; and information pertaining to law enforcement investigative methods; similarly, detailed reports related to computer security deficiencies in internal controls are also sensitive information because of the potential damage that could be caused by the misuse of this information. All sensitive information must be protected from loss, misuse, modification, and unauthorized access in accordance with DHS Management Directive 11042.1 -DHS Policy for Sensitive Information and ICE Policy 4003, Safeguarding Law Enforcement Sensitive Information.”
Any unauthorized disclosure of information should be reported to ICE.ADSEC@ICE.dhs.gov.
H.3.7 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY
The contractor will agree that each employee working on this contract will successfully pass the DHS Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) program operated by USCIS to establish work authorization.
The E-Verify system, formerly known as the Basic Pilot/Employment Eligibility Verification Program, is an Internet-based system operated by DHS USCIS, in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. E-Verify represents the best means currently available for employers to verify the work authorization of their employees.
The Contractor must agree that each employee working on this contract will have a Social Security Card issued and approved by the Social Security Administration. The Contractor shall be responsible to the Government for acts and omissions of his own employees and for any Subcontractor(s) and their employees.
Subject to existing law, regulations and/ or other provisions of this contract, illegal or undocumented aliens will not be employed by the Contractor, or with this contract. The Contractor will ensure that this provision is expressly incorporated into any and all Subcontracts or subordinate agreements issued in support of this contract.
H.3.8 SECURITY MANAGEMENT
The Contractor shall appoint a senior official to act as the Corporate Security Officer. The individual will interface with the OPR-PSU through the COR on all security matters, to include physical, personnel, and protection of all Government information and data accessed by the Contractor.
The COR and the OPR-PSU shall have the right to inspect the procedures, methods, and facilities utilized by the Contractor in complying with the security requirements under this contract. Should the COR determine that the Contractor is not complying with the security requirements of this contract, the Contractor will be informed in writing by the Contracting Officer of the proper action to be taken in order to effect compliance with such requirements.
The following computer security requirements apply to both Department of Homeland Security (DHS) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations and to the former Immigration and Naturalization Service operations (FINS). These entities are hereafter referred to as the Department.
H.3.9 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
When sensitive government information is processed on Department telecommunications and automated information systems, the Contractor agrees to provide for the administrative control of sensitive data being processed and to adhere to the procedures governing such data as outlined in DHS IT Security Program Publication DHS MD 4300.Pub. or its replacement. Contractor personnel must have favorably adjudicated background investigations commensurate with the defined sensitivity level.
Contractors who fail to comply with Department security policy are subject to having their access to Department IT systems and facilities terminated, whether or not the failure results in criminal prosecution. Any person who improperly discloses sensitive information is subject to criminal and civil penalties and sanctions under a variety of laws (e.g., Privacy Act).
H.3.10 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY TRAINING AND OVERSIGHT
In accordance with Chief Information Office requirements and provisions, all contractor employees accessing Department IT systems or processing DHS sensitive data via an IT system will require an ICE issued/provisioned Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card. Additionally, Information Assurance Awareness Training (IAAT) will be required upon initial access and annually thereafter. IAAT training will be provided by the appropriate component agency of DHS.
Contractors, who are involved with management, use, or operation of any IT systems that handle sensitive information within or under the supervision of the Department, shall receive periodic training at least annually in security awareness and accepted security practices, systems rules of behavior, to include Unauthorized Disclosure Training, available on PALMS or by contacting ICE.ADSEC@ICE.dhs.gov. Department contractors, with significant security responsibilities, shall receive specialized training specific to their security responsibilities annually. The level of training shall be commensurate with the individual’s duties and responsibilities and is intended to promote a consistent understanding of the principles and concepts of telecommunications and IT systems security.
All personnel who access Department information systems will be continually evaluated while performing these duties. Supervisors should be aware of any unusual or inappropriate behavior by personnel accessing systems. Any unauthorized access, sharing of passwords, or other questionable security procedures should be reported to the local Security Office or Information System Security Officer (ISSO).
H.4 ICE Information Governance and Privacy Requirements Clause (JUL 2017) Guidance: In addition to FAR 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (APR 1984), 52.224-2 Privacy Act (APR 1984), FAR 52.224-3 Privacy Training (JAN 2017), and HSAR Clauses, the following IGP clause must be included in its entirety in all contracts. No section of this clause may be read as self-deleting unless the terms of the contract meet the requirements for self-deletion as specified in this clause.
H.4.1 A: Limiting Access to Privacy Act and Other Sensitive Information
(1) Privacy Act Information In accordance with FAR 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (APR 1984), and FAR 52.224-2 Privacy Act (APR 1984), if this contract requires contractor personnel to have access to information protected by the Privacy Act of 1974 the contractor is advised that the relevant DHS system of records notices (SORNs) applicable to this Privacy Act information may be found at www.dhs.gov/privacy. Applicable SORNS of other agencies may be accessed through the agencies’ websites or by searching FDsys, the Federal Digital System, available at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/. SORNs may be updated at any time.
(2) Prohibition on Performing Work Outside a Government Facility/Network/Equipment The Contractor shall perform all tasks on authorized Government networks, using Government-furnished IT and other equipment and/or Workplace as a Service (WaaS) if WaaS is authorized by the statement of work. Government information shall remain within the confines of authorized Government networks at all times. Except where telework is specifically authorized within this contract, the Contractor shall perform all tasks described in this document at authorized Government facilities; the Contractor is prohibited from performing these tasks at or removing Government-furnished information to any other facility; and Government information shall remain within the confines of authorized Government facilities at all times. Contractors may only access classified materials on government furnished equipment in authorized government owned facilities regardless of telework authorizations.
(3) Prior Approval Required to Hire Subcontractors The Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (Subcontractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under or relating to this contract. The Contractor (and any Subcontractor) is required to abide by Government and Agency guidance for protecting sensitive and proprietary information.
(4) Separation Checklist for Contractor Employees Contractor shall complete a separation checklist before any employee or Subcontractor employee terminates working on the contract. The separation checklist must verify: (1) return of any Government-furnished equipment; (2) return or proper disposal of sensitive personally identifiable information (PII), in paper or electronic form, in the custody of the employee or Subcontractor employee including the sanitization of data on any computer systems or media as appropriate; and (3) termination of any technological access to the Contractor’s facilities or systems that would permit the terminated employee’s access to sensitive PII.
In the event of adverse job actions resulting in the dismissal of an employee or Subcontractor employee, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) within 24 hours. For normal separations, the Contractor shall submit the checklist on the last day of employment or work on the contract.
As requested, contractors shall assist the ICE Point of Contact (ICE/POC), Contracting Officer, or COR with completing ICE Form 50-005/Contractor Employee Separation Clearance Checklist by returning all Government-furnished property including but not limited to computer equipment, media, credentials and passports, smart cards, mobile devices, PIV cards, calling cards, and keys and terminating access to all user accounts and systems
H.4.2 B: Privacy Training, Safeguarding, and Remediation
If the Safeguarding of Sensitive Information (MAR 2015) and Information Technology Security and Privacy Training (MAR 2015) clauses are included in this contract, section B of this clause is deemed self- deleting.
(1) Required Security and Privacy Training for Contractors Contractor shall provide training for all employees, including Subcontractors and independent contractors who have access to sensitive personally identifiable information (PII) as well as the creation, use, dissemination and/or destruction of sensitive PII at the outset of the employee’s work on the contract and every year thereafter. Training must include procedures on how to properly handle sensitive PII, including security requirements for the transporting or transmission of sensitive PII, and reporting requirements for a suspected breach or loss of sensitive PII. All Contractor employees are required to take the Privacy at DHS: Protecting Personal Information training course. This course, along with more information about DHS security and training requirements for Contractors, is available at www.dhs.gov/dhs-security-and-training-requirements-contractors. The Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) requires all individuals accessing ICE information to take the annual Information Assurance Awareness Training course. These courses are available through the ICE intranet site or the Agency may also make the training available through hypertext links or CD. The Contractor shall maintain copies of employees’ certificates of completion as a record of compliance and must submit an annual e-mail notification to the ICE Contracting Officer’s Representative that the required training has been completed for all the Contractor’s employees.
(2) Safeguarding Sensitive PII Requirement Contractor employees shall comply with the Handbook for Safeguarding sensitive PII at DHS at all times when handling sensitive PII, including the encryption of sensitive PII as required in the Handbook. This requirement will be flowed down to all subcontracts and lower tiered subcontracts as well.
(3) Non-Disclosure Agreement Requirement All Contractor personnel that may have access to PII or other sensitive information shall be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (DHS Form 11000-6) prior to commencing work. The Contractor shall maintain signed copies of the NDA for all employees as a record of compliance. The Contractor shall provide copies of the signed NDA to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) no later than two (2) days after execution of the form.
(4) Prohibition on Use of PII in Vendor Billing and Administrative Records The Contractor’s invoicing, billing, and other financial/administrative records/databases may not store or include any sensitive Government information, such as PII that is created, obtained, or provided during the performance of the contract. It is acceptable to list the names, titles and contact information for the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Representative, or other ICE personnel associated with the administration of the contract in the invoices as needed.
(5) Reporting Suspected Loss of Sensitive PII Contractors must report the suspected loss or compromise of sensitive PII to ICE in a timely manner and cooperate with ICE’s inquiry into the incident and efforts to remediate any harm to potential victims.
1. The Contractor must develop and include in its security plan (which is submitted to ICE) an internal system by which its employees and Subcontractors are trained to identify and report the potential loss or compromise of sensitive PII.
2. The Contractor must report the suspected loss or compromise of sensitive PII by its employees or Subcontractors to the ICE Security Operations Center (480-496-6627), the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and the Contracting Officer within one (1) hour of the initial discovery.
3. The Contractor must provide a written report to ICE within 24 hours of the suspected loss or compromise of sensitive PII by its employees or Subcontractors. The report must contain the following information:
a. Narrative or detailed description of the events surrounding the suspected loss or compromise of information.
b. Date, time, and location of the incident.
c. Type of information lost or compromised.
d. Contractor’s assessment of the likelihood that the information was compromised or lost and the reasons behind the assessment.
e. Names of person(s) involved, including victim, Contractor employee/Subcontractor and any witnesses.
f. Cause of the incident and whether the company’s security plan was followed and, if not, which specific provisions were not followed.
g. Actions that have been or will be taken to minimize damage and/or mitigate further compromise.
h. Recommendations to prevent similar situations in the future, including whether the security plan needs to be modified in any way and whether additional training may be required.
4. The Contractor shall provide full access and cooperation for all activities determined by the Government to be required to ensure an effective incident response, including providing all requested images, log files, and event information to facilitate rapid resolution of sensitive information incidents.
5. At the Government’s discretion, Contractor employees or Subcontractor employees may be identified as no longer eligible to access sensitive PII or to work on that contract based on their actions related to the loss or compromise of sensitive PII.
(6) Victim Remediation The Contractor is responsible for notifying victims and providing victim remediation services in the event of a loss or compromise of sensitive PII held by the Contractor, its agents, or its Subcontractors, under this contract. Victim remediation services shall include at least 18 months of credit monitoring and, for serious or large incidents as determined by the Government, call center help desk services for the individuals whose sensitive PII was lost or compromised. The Contractor and ICE will collaborate and agree on the method and content of any notification that may be required to be sent to individuals whose sensitive PII was lost or compromised.
H.4.3: C: GOVERNMENT RECORDS TRAINING, OWNERSHIP, AND MANAGEMENT
H.4.3 REC: C.1: Records Management Training and Compliance:
(a) The Contractor shall provide DHS basic records management training for all employees and Subcontractors that have access to sensitive PII as well as to those involved in the creation, use, dissemination and/or destruction of sensitive PII. This training will be provided at the outset of the Subcontractor’s/employee’s work on the contract and every year thereafter. This training can be obtained via links on the ICE intranet site or it may be made available through other means (e.g., CD or online). The Contractor shall maintain copies of certificates as a record of compliance and must submit an e-mail notification annually to the Contracting Officer’s Representative verifying that all employees working under this contract have completed the required records management training.
(b) The Contractor agrees to comply with Federal and Agency records management policies, including those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974. These policies include the preservation of all records created or received regardless of format, mode of transmission, or state of completion H.4.4 REC C.2: Records Creation, Ownership, and Disposition:
(a) The Contractor shall not create or maintain any records not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract using Government IT equipment and/or Government records or that contain Government Agency data. The Contractor shall certify in writing the destruction or return of all Government data at the conclusion of the contract or at a time otherwise specified in the contract.
(b) Except as stated in the Performance Work Statement and, where applicable, the Contractor’s Commercial License Agreement, the Government Agency owns the rights to all electronic information (electronic data, electronic information systems or electronic databases) and all supporting documentation and associated metadata created as part of this contract. All deliverables (including all data and records) under the contract are the property of the U.S. Government and are considered federal records, for which the Agency shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein. The Contractor must deliver sufficient technical documentation with all data deliverables to permit the agency to use the data.
(c) The Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, disseminate, or dispose of any government data/records or deliverables without the express written permission of the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative. The Agency and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. § 2701. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of the Agency or destroyed without regard to the provisions of the Agency records schedules.
H.4.5 D: DATA PRIVACY AND OVERSIGHT
Section D applies to information technology (IT) contracts. If this is not an IT contract, section D may read as self-deleting H.4.5 DATA D.1: Restrictions on Testing or Training Using Real Data Containing PII:
The use of real data containing sensitive PII from any source for testing or training purposes is generally prohibited. The Contractor shall use synthetic or de-identified real data for testing or training whenever feasible. ICE policy requires that any proposal to use of real data or de-identified data for IT system testing or training be approved by the ICE Privacy Officer and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in advance.
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