RFP 70RDAD20R00000017.pdf

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245 Murray Lane, SW, #0115 Dept. Operations Acquisition Div.

Office of Procurement Operations U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security

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08/06/2020 1000 ES

07/22/2020

202-447-5527Nolan Brown (No collect calls)

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1 53 ROCR-20-00028OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

Washington DC 20528-0115

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Washington DC 20528-0115 245 Murray Lane, SW, #0115 Dept. Operations Acquisition Div.

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This is a Request for Proposal for Conditions of Detention Subject Matter Expert in support of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL).

Period of Performance: 09/30/2020 to 09/29/2025

0001 Conditions of Detention Services. 280 HR

Period of Performance: 09/30/2020 to 09/29/2021 Continued ...

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

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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DATED

Janice Brinkley

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

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30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

OFFER

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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ITEM NO.

0002 Travel

NTE $15,000.00

Period of Performance: 09/30/2020 to 09/29/2021

0003 Conditions of Detention Services (SURGE) 160 HR

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 09/30/2020 to 09/29/2021

0004 Travel (SURGE)

NTE $15,000.00

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 09/30/2020 to 09/29/2021

1001 Option Period 1: Conditions of Detention Services. 280 HR

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 09/30/2021 to 09/29/2022

1002 Option Period 1: Travel

NTE $15,000.00

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 09/30/2021 to 09/29/2022

1003 Option Period 1: Conditions of Detention Services 160 HR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

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70RDAD20R00000017

(SURGE)

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 09/30/2021 to 09/29/2022

1004 Option Period 1: Travel (SURGE)

NTE $15,000.00

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 09/30/2021 to 09/29/2022

2001 Option Period 2: Conditions of Detention Services. 260 HR

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 09/30/2022 to 09/29/2023

2002 Option Period 2: Travel

NTE $15,000.00

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 09/30/2022 to 09/29/2023

2003 Option Period 2: Conditions of Detention Services 160 HR

(SURGE)

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 09/30/2022 to 09/29/2023

2004 Option Period 2: Travel (SURGE)

NTE $15,000.00

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 09/30/2022 to 09/29/2023

3001 Option Period 3: Conditions of Detention Services. 280 HR

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 09/30/2023 to 09/29/2024

3002 Option Period 3: Travel

NTE $15,000.00

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 09/30/2023 to 09/29/2024

3003 Option Period 3: Conditions of Detention Services 160 HR

(SURGE)

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NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

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70RDAD20R00000017

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Period of Performance: 09/30/2023 to 09/29/2024

3004 Option Period 3: Travel (SURGE)

NTE $15,000.00

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 09/30/2023 to 09/29/2024

4001 Option Period 4: Conditions of Detention Services. 280 HR

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 09/30/2024 to 09/29/2025

4002 Option Period 4: Travel

NTE $15,000.00

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 09/30/2024 to 09/29/2025

4003 Option Period 4: Conditions of Detention Services 160 HR

(SURGE)

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 09/30/2024 to 09/29/2025

4004 Option Period 4: Travel (SURGE)

NTE $15,000.00

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 09/30/2024 to 09/29/2025

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation No. 70RDAD20R00000017

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Government intends to award a Time and Materials contract using FAR Part 12.6 to the responsible Offeror whose Proposal conforming to this synopsis/solicitation will offer the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered.

(ii) The Request for Quotation (RFQ) or Reference Number is: 70RDAD20R00000017

(iii) This RFQ and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal

Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-97.

(iv) This acquisition is set aside for 100% Total Small Businesses. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 922140

- Correctional Institutions/Detention Centers.

(v) The Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINS), Description, Quantities, and Units of

Measure are:

See Schedule B Attachment (Schedule of CLINS and Statement of Work.) The anticipated date for contract award is on or about September 15, 2020.

(vi) The Contract shall provide for Conditions of Detention Subject Matter Experts for the

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

(CRCL).

(vii) The period of performance for this requirement is a base period of twelve months, and four, twelve-month option periods, not to exceed 60 months. The primary place of performance shall be the contractor’s office or place of residence. The Contractor shall also perform work onsite at locations to be determined by CRCL.

(viii) The provision at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-1, Instructions to

Offerors – Commercial applies to this acquisition. The following addendum has been attached to this provision: Offerors’ submissions shall include the following information: Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS); North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code; Contact Name; Contact Email Address;

Contact Telephone and Fax Number; Complete Business Mailing Address. Offerors shall submit the name and contact information of at least three relevant past performance references wherein they provided the same type and scope of service as required by this RFQ. References shall be for services provided within the last three years. Each Offeror shall submit their Technical Proposal and associated documents as a separate electronic attachment from the Pricing Proposal. The Pricing Proposal attachment shall include the completed Pricing Table in Schedule B Attachment.

(ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1) Technical Capability; 2) Past Performance, and 3) Price. Technical Capability and Past Performance are of descending order of importance. However, when combined, they are significantly more important than price. Price may become the determining factor for award as Proposals become more equal based on other factors. The Government will determine whether the price, inclusive of all options (including the options available under FAR 52.217-8), is fair and reasonable, and whether the price of the base period and all option periods (including the option(s) represented by FAR 52.217-8), in combination with the other evaluation criteria specified in the solicitation, represents the best value to the Government. The technical Proposal shall include details describing the contractor’s ability to provide the service requirements outlined in Attachment A and the Statement of Work. Technical Proposal shall not exceed twenty (20) pages not including cover pages and statements of qualifications and other documentation.

There are no page limitations to the price Proposal

(x) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items. The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website accessed through http://www.acquisition.gov.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause: None.

(xii) The provision at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

Additional FAR clauses applicable to this requirement are: The clause at 52.222- 3 Convict Labor, 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports, 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance, 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases;

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management.

(xiii) The following additional clauses are cited: FAR 52.202-1 Definitions, 52.203-3

Gratuities, 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees, 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures, 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights, 52.204-7 System for Award Management, 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications, 52.222-17 Non-Displacement of Qualified Workers, 52.222-50 Combat Trafficking in Persons, 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving, 52.227-14 Rights in Data – General, 52.232-18, Availability of Funds, 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations, 52.233-1 Disputes, 52.233-3 Protest after Award, 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim, 52.243-3 Changes – Time and Materials and Labor Hour, 52.246-6 Inspection – Time and Materials and Labor Hour, 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services, 52.217-9 Option to Extend Term of the Contract; HSAR 3052.204-http://www.acquisition.gov/

70 Security Requirements for Unclassified Information Technology Resources, 3052.204-71 Contractor Employee Access – Alt I, 3052.209-70 Prohibition on contracts with corporate expatriates, 3052.209-72 Organizational Conflict of Interest, 3052.215-70 Key Personnel or Facilities, 3052.242-72 Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative. Full text of FAR clauses and provisions incorporated by reference can be found at www.acquisition.gov and HSAR Clauses at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFHSARA.HTM

(xiv) Rating under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) – N/A.

(xv) Questions concerning this RFP must be received via email to the point of contact noted below no later than 10:00 a.m. EST on Friday, July 31, 2020. In order to receive responses to questions, offerors must cite the section, paragraph number, and page number. Offers are due no later than Friday, August 7, 2020 – 10:00 a.m. EST and must be submitted electronically (via email) to the individuals noted in section “xvi”. A separate solicitation document is not available.

(xvi) For more information regarding this RFQ please contact Janice Brinkley, Contracting

Officer, (202) 447-0884 / janice.brinkley@hq.dhs.gov , and Nolan Brown, Contract Specialist, (202) 447-7 / nolan.brown@hq.dhs.gov .

http://www.acquisition.gov/ http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFHSARA.HTM mailto:janice.brinkley@hq.dhs.gov mailto:nolan.brown@hq.dhs.gov

Schedule B Attachment

PRICING TABLE

Base Period of Performance

CLIN 0001: Conditions of Detention Expert Services

Description Estimated Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

Conditions of Detention Expert Services 280 Hours

Total

CLIN 0002: Travel

Description Estimated Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

Travel 4 Trips $15,000

CLIN 0003: SURGE Support

Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

SURGE Conditions of Detention Expert Services (Optional Line Item)

160 Hours

CLIN 0004: SURGE Travel

Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

SURGE Travel (Optional Line Item) 4 Trips $15,000

Total Base Period Price: _________________________

Option Period 1

CLIN 1001: Conditions of Detention Expert Services

Description Estimated Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

CLIN 1002: Travel

Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

CLIN 1003: SURGE Support

Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

SURGE Conditions of Detention Expert Services (Optional Line Item)

CLIN 1004: SURGE Travel

Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

Total Option Period 1 Price: _________________________

Option Period 2

CLIN 2001: Conditions of Detention Expert Services

Description Estimated Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

CLIN 2002: Travel

Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

CLIN 2003: SURGE Support

Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

SURGE Conditions of Detention Expert Services (Optional Line Item)

CLIN 2004: SURGE Travel

Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

Total Option Period 2 Price: _________________________

Option Period 3

CLIN 3001: Conditions of Detention Expert Services

Description Estimated Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

CLIN 3002: Travel

Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

CLIN 3003: SURGE Support

Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

SURGE Conditions of Detention Expert Services (Optional Line Item)

CLIN 3004: SURGE Travel

Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

Total Option Period 3 Price: _________________________

Option Period 4

CLIN 4001: Conditions of Detention Expert Services

Description Estimated Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

CLIN 4002: Travel

Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

CLIN 4003: SURGE Support

Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

SURGE Conditions of Detention Expert Services (Optional Line Item)

CLIN 4004: SURGE Travel

Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

Total Option Period 4 Price: _________________________

Total Price:

Period Price

Base Period

Option Period 1

Option Period 2

Option Period 3

Option Period 4

Grand Total

SECTION I – SUPPLIES OR SERVICE/PRICES

TASK ORDER TYPE

The Government anticipates awarding a single, Time and Materials (T&M) type contract.

PRICING

See Schedule B Attachment.

SECTION II – STATEMENT OF WORK

BACKGROUND

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL), is responsible for investigating complaints filed pursuant to 6 U.S.C. § 345 and 42 U.S.C. § 2000-ee-1, alleging abuses of civil rights, civil liberties, and racial and ethnic profiling by DHS employees and officials, as well as contractors used by DHS Components. CRCL’s Compliance Branch is responsible for investigating these complaints. CRCL is also charged with overseeing compliance with constitutional, statutory, regulatory, policy, and other requirements relating to the civil rights and civil liberties of individuals affected by DHS programs and activities.

SCOPE

The purpose of this contract is to obtain program support services from a conditions of detention subject matter expert (SME) to assist CRCL perform its investigatory and oversight functions. The selected subject matter experts will primarily assist CRCL in conducting investigations examining conditions of detention in immigration detention facilities used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which will include preparing reports related to the investigations. CRCL cannot accurately predict the locations nor the number of facilities that may require onsite reviews because it depends on the complaints received. The expert may also be asked to assist CRCL with other CRCL matters related to conditions of detention, including reviews initiated by DHS leadership, consulting with substantive work groups, providing training, and other activities as requested.

Conditions of Detention SME services are required to evaluate complaints received pursuant to 6 U.S.C. § 345 and 42 U.S.C. § 2000-ee-1 and to oversee compliance with constitutional, statutory, regulatory, policy, and other requirements related to civil rights and civil liberties. The expert will provide assistance related to activities that arise within CRCL’s authority, including, but not limited to research, analysis, and/or development of system-wide standards, policies, procedures, and training. Services include, but are not limited to, conducting reviews of DHS facilities, providing training related to their areas of expertise, and other activities and projects related to conditions of detention concerns, as tasked by CRCL, such as participating in work groups, developing or presenting briefings, and preparation of documents. In particular, the experts will also be required to prepare detailed reports regarding their observations and findings, as well as to provide recommendations based upon applicable correctional standards. CRCL cannot accurately predict the extent of the related activities required because it depends on the complaints received.

REQUIREMENTS/TASKS

The Contractor shall review, evaluate and report on conditions of detention issues and advise CRCL on how Department policies and practices impact various issues involving immigration detention facilities.

The Contractor personnel shall document their findings and recommendations in well written, comprehensive reports for each investigation or assignment. The Contractor personnel shall collaborate with CRCL as necessary to make edits to the written reports in order to fulfill CRCL’s needs, goals, and requirements.

The Contractor personnel shall provide CRCL with guidance on various violations of civil rights or civil liberties related to conditions of detention practices upon request, whether related to a CRCL investigation, or related to a broader CRCL issue or area of work. The Contractor personnel shall provide such guidance, whether planned or ad hoc, by telephone, email, formal report, or in person, as requested by CRCL. The guidance shall include, but not be limited to, discussions and assessments of individual cases, findings from onsite investigations, discussion of policies and practices, and any other relevant information that may arise during the course of an investigation or other aspects of CRCL’s oversight work.

CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

Qualified Personnel

The Contractor shall provide qualified conditions of detention consultants to perform the requirements specified in this Statement of Work.

Minimum Requirements for a Conditions of Detention Subject Matter Expert

The Contractor shall have a Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice or correctional management – or, in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or correctional management, a Master’s degree or other graduate degree in a related field.

The Contractor shall have at least 10 years hands-on experience, including five years of management experience, in an adult detention setting.

The Contractor shall have experience investigating, auditing, or otherwise evaluating detention facilities for adherence to applicable correctional standards.

The Contractor shall be experienced in objectively critiquing the actions of other officers or officials in a detention setting.

The Contractor shall have experience serving as a subject matter expert providing advice, guidance, or testimony on conditions of detention issues in a detention setting.

The Contractor shall have experience formulating recommendations or other steps to address issues, violations, or concerns identified as part of an investigation or other type of inquiry.

The Contractor shall be familiar with and have experience applying the American Correctional Association (ACA) Standards and other applicable standards.

The Contractor shall have knowledge and experience with the history, policies, and protocols of corrections standards in a detention setting and will be apprised of recent trends and developments in providing these services.

The Contractor shall have experience producing written reports that evaluate detention standards, systems, and actions present in detention facilities. This will include analysis of and application of standards and policy.

The Contractor shall demonstrate the ability to produce comprehensive reports that are well-written, clear, and cite relevant resources.

The Contractor shall demonstrate the ability to review large amounts of documentary evidence in short timeframes and provide oral briefings, written reports, and training under tight timelines.

The Contractor personnel must be able to travel to various locations nationwide to perform onsite investigations for several consecutive days and work efficiently and cooperatively under the direction of CRCL personnel.

ENHANCING FACTORS

The Contractor has more than 20 years of hands-on experience working in an adult detention setting.

The Contractor has more than 10 years of experience managing a corrections program in an adult detention setting.

The Contractor has demonstrated experience in a variety of types of detention settings and with a variety of populations. The variety could include working with adults and children, working in prisons, jails, or another type of facility, or working with other special populations.

4.3.4 The Contractor has experience working in immigration detention facilities.

4.3.5 The Contractor has conducted and published research and analysis regarding system-wide issues related to corrections or detention.

4.3.6 The Contractor has worked directly with the ICE National Detention Standards (NDS), Performance Based National Detention Standards (PBNDS), or other related policies governing conditions of detention in immigration detention.

4.3.7 The Contractor has reviewed and evaluated conditions standards and services provided in an immigration detention facility.

4.3.8 The Contractor has multiple key personnel who meet the minimum requirements in the statement of work.

EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION

Contractor employees visiting Government facilities shall wear an identification badge that, at minimum, displays the Contractor name, the employee’s photo, name, clearance-level and badge expiration date. Visiting Contractor employees shall comply with all Government escort rules and requirements. All Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractors when their status is not readily apparent and display all identification and visitor badges in plain view above the waist at all times.

EMPLOYEE CONDUCT

Contractor employees shall comply with all applicable government regulations, policies, and procedures (e.g. fire, safety, sanitation, environmental, protection, security, “off limits” areas, and possession of weapons) when visiting or working at government facilities. The Contractor shall ensure a professional appearance at all times and that their conduct shall not reflect discredit on the United States or the Department of Homeland Security.

REMOVING EMPLOYEES FOR MISCONDUCT OR SECURITY REASONS

The Government may, at its sole discretion, direct the Contractor to remove any Contractor employee from DHS facilities for misconduct or security reasons. Removal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to continue providing the services required under this contract.

The Contracting Officer will provide the Contractor with a written explanation to support any request to end services.

The Contractor shall not employ any person under this Task Order who is an employee of the United States Government if that employment would, or would appear to, cause a conflict of interest. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Technical Representative by telephone and in writing within 72 hours when a conflict of interest arises during the course of carrying out the duties of this Task Order.

KEY PERSONNEL

Before replacing any individual designated as Key by the Government, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer no less than 15 business days in advance, submit written justification for replacement, and provide the name and qualifications of any proposed substitute(s). All proposed substitutes shall possess qualifications equal to or superior to those of the Key person being replaced. The Contractor shall not replace Key Contractor personnel without acknowledgment from the Contracting Officer. The Conditions of Detention Consultant is designated as Key by the Government for this requirement.

NOTICE REGARDING APPEARANCE OF CONFLICT

The nature of the work under this contract includes circumstances where Contractor personnel will likely investigate allegations and/or complaints pertaining to medical care issues within DHS Components. Contractor personnel either currently providing work for a DHS Component that is the same or similar in scope to the requirement under this contract, or who have provided the same or similar work for a DHS Component in the three years prior to the start of this contract, are not eligible to perform services on this contract in order to prevent the existence or appearance of conflicting roles that might affect a contractor’s judgement.

The Contractor shall not employ any person under this contract who is an employee of the United States Government if that employment would, or would appear to, cause a conflict of interest. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Technical Representative by telephone and in writing within 72 hours when a conflict of interest arises during the course of carrying out the duties of this contract.

GENERAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall provide all written reports in electronic format with read/write capability using applications that are compatible with DHS Microsoft Office applications.

PROGRESS REPORTS

The Project Manager (Contractor) shall provide progress reports as needed to the Contracting Officer and COR via electronic mail. This report shall include a summary of all Contractor work performed, including an assessment of technical progress, written and analytical progress, schedule status, any travel conducted and any Contractor concerns or recommendations for the previous reporting period.

PROGRESS MEETINGS

The Contractor shall be available to meet with the COR or CRCL POC upon request to present deliverables, discuss progress, exchange information and resolve emergent problems and issues.

These meetings shall take place at the Government’s facility or via telephone or email.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All reports generated, documentation produced, and research conducted in the performance of this requirement shall be the property of DHS.

PROTECTION OF INFORMATION

Contractor access to information protected under the Privacy Act is required under this contract.

Contractor access to unclassified Security Sensitive Information and Law Enforcement Sensitive information will be required under this contract. This documentation will be provided to the Contractor in person, by mail, or by email. Contractor employees shall safeguard this information against unauthorized disclosure or dissemination in accordance with the law and Government policy and regulation.

The Contractor shall be required to submit a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement hereby incorporated as “Non-Disclosure Agreement.”

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED RESOURCES

The Contractor will be furnished with Security Sensitive information for review and analysis.

This documentation will be provided to the contractor in person, by mail courier, or by email.

The Contractor shall safeguard this information against unauthorized disclosure or dissemination. Further, the Contractor will be furnished with DHS Laptops.

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Contractor shall furnish all facilities, materials, equipment, and services necessary to fulfill the requirements of this contract, except for the Government Furnished Resources specified in this Statement of Work.

SECTION III – DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for work performed under this contract consists of a one-year base period of performance, and four (4) one-year optional periods of performance.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The place of performance for work performed under this contract shall be at the Contractor’s site or Contractor’s remote location.

DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall ensure, and that Government will review all draft and final deliverables to ensure accuracy, functionality, completeness, professional quality, and overall compliance with government policies, regulations, laws and directives. Written documents shall be concise and clearly written.

Final documentation deliverables shall be provided in hard and soft copy using MS Office applications. Daily, weekly and interim information deliverables and working-copy products may be provided by email or disk, as arranged with the COR.

The government will have ten (10) business days to accept or reject contract deliverables. If a deliverable is rejected and returned to the Contractor for revision, the Contractor shall provide the corrected deliverable within five (5) business days of notification of the request for revision.

All deliverables shall be submitted to the COR and assigned CRCL POC identified in this contract. A copy of the Monthly Performance Report shall be submitted to the COR and the Contracting Officer.

Deliverables The Contractor shall provide the deliverables identified in the table below in electronic format.

Electronic copies shall be delivered via email attachment or other media by mutual agreement of the parties. All electronic deliverables shall be prepared using Microsoft applications in formats selected by the Contractor. All deliverables shall be delivered via email to the COR, the Assigned CRCL POC and to the Contracting Officer, as indicated below. The Contractor’s deliverables shall not contain any identifiable corporate markings.

ITEM DELIVERABLE / EVENT DUE BY

1 Post Award Meeting 5 business days of date of award.

2 Progress Reports 3 business days following request.

ITEM DELIVERABLE / EVENT DUE BY

3 Draft Investigative Reports

COR CHECKPOINT Within 10 business days of receipt of assignment or completion of investigative work:

Contractor shall submit draft to COR and assigned CRCL POC for review. The Contractor and CRCL will discuss the draft report to ensure its accuracy. CRCL will furnish comments and edits to Contractor who shall be responsible for making changes to the draft.

The COR must be copied on all assignment correspondence.

Oral Briefings and Ad Hoc Reports or Project-related work

COR CHECKPOINT Due date to be determined by COR and/or assigned CRCL POC and Contractor.

5 Edits to Reports and Documents 5 business days after receipt of government comments.

Government Acceptance Period The COR and assigned CRCL POC will review deliverables prior to acceptance and provide the contractor with an e-mail that conveys acceptance or documented reasons for non-acceptance.

The COR or assigned CRCL POC will have ten (10) business days to review deliverables and provide notification of acceptance or rejection.

SECTION IV – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

POST-AWARD CONFERENCE

The Contractor shall attend a Post Award Conference with the CO and COR no later than 5 business days after the date of award. The purpose of the Post Award Conference, which will be chaired by the CO, is to discuss contracting objectives of this task order. The Post Award Conference will be held at the Government’s facility, located in Washington, DC or by conference call. The specifics of the meeting will be provided upon task order award.

TASK ORDER KICK-OFF MEETING

The Contractor shall attend a Task Order Kick-Off meeting with the COR and members of the Program Office no later than 5 business days after the date of award. The purpose of the Task Order Kick-Off meeting, which will be chaired by the COR, is to discuss the technical objectives of this task order. The Task Order Kick-Off meeting will be held at the Government’s facility, located in Washington, DC or by conference call. The specifics of the meeting will be provided upon task order award.

CONTRACTING OFFICER

The Contracting Officer is the only individual who can legally commit or obligate the Government for the expenditure of public funds and authorize revisions of the terms and conditions of this task order. The Contracting Officer shall authorize any such revision in writing.

The Contracting Officer is: Ms. Janice Brinkley Department of Homeland Security Office of Procurement Operations Telephone: (202) 447-0884 E-Mail: Janice.Brinkely@hq.dhs.gov

The Contract Specialist is: Mr. Nolan Brown Department of Homeland Security Office of Procurement Operations Phone: 202-447-5527 E-mail: Nolan.Brown@hq.dhs.gov

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

The Contracting Officer will designate in writing a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to assist in monitoring the work under this task order. The COR is responsible for the technical administration of the task order and technical liaison with the Contractor. The COR is not authorized to change the scope of work or specifications as stated in the task order, to make any commitments or otherwise obligate the Government or authorize any changes which affect the task order price, delivery schedule, period of performance, or other terms or conditions. The Contractor will receive a copy of the COR Appointment Letter outlining the roles and responsibilities of the COR.

The COR for this task order is: TBD

Note: The COR’s contact information will be provided at task order award.

mailto:Janice.Brinkely@hq.dhs.gov mailto:Nolan.Brown@hq.dhs.gov

SECTION V - INVOICE AND PAYMENT PROVISIONS

INVOICES

Invoices shall be prepared in accordance with FAR Clauses 52.232-1 Payments. In addition to invoice preparation as required by the FAR, the Contractor’s invoice shall include the following information:

a) Cover sheet identifying DHS;

b) Task Order Number;

c) Modification Number, if any;

d) DUNS Number;

e) Month services provided

f) CLIN and Accounting Classifications

The Contractor shall submit one invoice by the 5th day of each month.

Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) for each billed item:

a) Time and Materials and Labor Hour – Invoices shall be submitted no more than once per month and shall be received no later than the 5th of each month (or as otherwise approved by the COR) following the services provided. The Contractor shall indicate the associated CLIN, dollar amount invoiced, and service completed. All invoices shall include the current amount billed along with a cumulative amount billed and remaining balance.

The Contractor shall submit the invoice electronically to the address below:

E-mail: MGTInvoice.Consolidation@ice.dhs.gov

The Contractor shall simultaneously provide an electronic copy of the invoice to the following individuals at the addresses below:

a) ATTN: Office of Procurement Operations/Nolan Brown (Contract Specialist)

E-mail : Nolan Brown@hq.dhs.gov

b) ATTN: Office of Procurement Operations/Janice Brinkley (Contracting Officer)

E-mail : Janice.Brinkely@hq.dhs.gov

c) ATTN: Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties /TBD (COR)

E-mail : TBD mailto:MGTInvoice.Consolidation@ice.dhs.gov mailto:Nolan%20Brown@hq.dhs.gov mailto:Janice.Brinkely@hq.dhs.gov mailto:Tanya.Hill@hq.dhs.gov

SECTION VI – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT

All contractor and subcontractor personnel are required to complete a suitability/background investigation with the DHS Office of Security, Personnel Security Division.

The procedures outlined below shall be followed for the DHS Office of Security, Personnel Security Division (PSD) to process suitability/background investigations and suitability determinations, as required, in a timely and efficient manner.

Carefully read the security clauses in the contract. Compliance with the security clauses in the contract is not optional.

Contractor employees (to include applicants, temporaries, part-time and replacement employees) under the contract, requiring 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 suitability/background investigation to be conducted. All suitability/background investigations will be processed through the DHS Office of Security Office/PSD. Prospective Contractor employees shall submit the following completed forms to the DHS Office of Security Office/PSD. The Standard Form (SF) 85P will be completed electronically, through the Office of Personnel Management’s e-QIP SYSTEM.

The completed forms must be given to the DHS Office of Security Office/PSD no less than thirty

(30) days before the start date of the contract or thirty (30) days prior to entry on duty of any employees, whether a replacement, addition, subcontractor employee, or vendor:

a) Standard Form (SF) 85P, “Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions”

b) FD Form 258, “Fingerprint Card” (2 copies)

c) DHS Form 11000-6 “Conditional Access to Sensitive but Unclassified Information Non-

Disclosure Agreement”

d) DHS Form 11000-9, “Disclosure and Authorization Pertaining to Consumer Reports

Pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act”

Only complete packages will be accepted by the DHS Office of Security/PSD. Specific instructions on submission of packages will be provided upon award of the contract.

DHS may, as it deems appropriate, authorize and grant a favorable entry on duty (EOD) decision based on preliminary suitability checks. The favorable EOD decision would allow the employees to commence work temporarily prior to the completion of the full investigation. The granting of a favorable EOD decision shall not be considered as assurance that a full employment suitability authorization will follow. A favorable EOD decision or a full employment suitability determination shall in no way prevent, preclude, or bar DHS from withdrawing or terminating access to government facilities or information, at any time during the term of the contract. No employee of the Contractor shall be allowed unescorted access to a Government facility without a favorable EOD decision or suitability determination by the DHS Office of Security/PSD.

Limited access to Government buildings is allowable prior to the EOD decision if the Contractor is escorted by a Government employee. This limited access is to allow Contractors to attend briefings and nonrecurring meetings in order to begin transition work.

The DHS Office of Security/PSD shall be notified of all terminations/resignations within five (5) days of occurrence. The Contractor shall return to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) all DHS issued identification cards and building passes that have either expired or have been collected from terminated employees. If an identification card or building pass is not available to be returned, a report shall be submitted to the COR, referencing the pass or card number, name of individual to whom it was issued and the last known location and disposition of the pass or card.

When sensitive Government information is processed on Department telecommunications and automated information systems, the Contractor shall provide for the administrative control of sensitive data being processed. Contractor personnel must have favorably adjudicated suitability/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).

SECURITY OFFICE CONTACT

Office of Security/PSD Customer Service Support Washington, DC 20528 Telephone: (202) 447-5010 E-mailbox: officeofsecurity@hq.dhs.gov

NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

The Contractor shall submit an executed Non-Disclosure Agreement (Attachment B) for each individual performing under this contract. The Contractor shall submit copies of the Non- Disclosure Agreement to the Contracting Officer and COR prior to an individual beginning performance under this contract.

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

Information furnished under this contract may be subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Therefore, all items that are confidential to business, or contain trade secrets, proprietary, or personnel information must be clearly marked. Marking of items will not necessarily preclude disclosure when DHS or the Government determines disclosure is warranted by FOIA. However, if such items are not marked, all information contained within the submitted documents will be deemed to be releasable.

Any information made available to the Contractor by the Government must be used only for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this contract and must not be divulged or made known in any manner to any person except as may be necessary in the performance of the contract.

mailto:officeofsecurity@hq.dhs.gov

In performance of this contract, the Contractor assumes responsibility for protection of the confidentiality of Government records and must ensure that all work performed by its subcontractors shall be under the supervision of the Contractor or the Contractor’s responsible employees.

Each officer or employee of the Contractor or any of its subcontractors to whom any Government record may be made available or disclosed must be notified in writing by the Contractor that information disclosed to such officer or employee can be used only for a purpose and to the extent authorized herein, and that further disclosure of any such information, by any means, for a purpose or to an extent unauthorized herein, may subject the offender to criminal sanctions imposed by 18 USC 641.

Notification of consulting, teaching, speaking, and writing activities. Contractor employees shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative before engaging in consulting, teaching, speaking, or writing activities if:

• The information conveyed through the activity draws substantially on knowledge or official data that are nonpublic information as defined in 5 C.F.R. § 2635.703(b);

• The subject of the activity deals in significant part with work performed under the contract; or

• The subject of the activity deals in significant part with any ongoing or announced policy, program, or operation of the agency.

• Notice shall be provided at least seven days prior to engaging in the activity. The scope of the notification is not intended to include work in the expert’s area of expertise that does not derive from work done for DHS.

Disclosure of Information in Litigation. Contractor employees shall comply with 6 C.F.R. Part 5, Subpart C, including 6 C.F.R. §§ 5.44 and 5.49. Those regulations generally prohibit contractor employees from testifying in connection with litigation based upon information acquired in the scope and performance of their official Department duties, except as authorized by the Department.

NON-PERSONAL SERVICES

The services required under the contract constitute professional support services, which are essential to the mission but not otherwise available within. The Government will neither supervise Contractor employees nor control the method by which the Contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual Contractor employees. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to manage their employees and to guard against any actions that have the nature of personal services or give the perception of personal services. If the Contractor feels that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the Contractor’s further responsibility to notify the Contracting Officer immediately.

These services shall not be used to perform work of a policy/decision making or management nature. All decisions relative to programs supported by the Contractor will be the sole responsibility of the Government. Support services will not be ordered to circumvent personnel ceilings, pay limitations, or competitive employment procedures.

OTHER APPLICABLE CONDITIONS

Security

Contractor access to unclassified, but Sensitive Security Information (SSI) or Personally Identifiable Information (PII), may be required under this contract. Contractor staff members shall safeguard this information against unauthorized disclosure or dissemination. Contractor staff members are not required to have a security clearance; however, a background investigation and a suitability determination will be conducted on contractor personnel assigned to this contract.

Protection of Information Contractor access to sensitive but unclassified information is required under this SOW.

Contractor employees shall safeguard this information against unauthorized disclosure or dissemination in accordance with DHS MD 11042.1, Safeguarding Sensitive but Unclassified (For Official Use Only) Information. The Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor personnel having access to business or procurement-sensitive information sign a non-disclosure agreement (DHS Form 11000-6).

Contractor Employee Access Sensitive Information, means any information, the loss, misuse, disclosure, or unauthorized access to or modification of which could adversely affect the national or homeland security interest, or 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:

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);

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);

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 file://hqnas/SHARED/G-A/G-ACS/CAAT%20Team/TOOLBOX/TASK%20ORDER%20TOOLS/MASTER%20CATALOG%20Task%20Order.doc#Security person’s privacy or welfare, the conduct of Federal programs, or other programs or operations essential to the national or homeland security interest; and,…