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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

GUARDIAN ANGEL SECURITY SERVICES

Camp Marmal, Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan

1 September 2020

Periods of Performance

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1. General. This requirement is to provide United States Forces – Afghanistan (USFOR-A) with private security service protection. The contractor will provide protective service teams or individuals, otherwise known as Guardian Angels (GA) assigned to protect Department of Defense (DoD) military and civilian personnel as they execute Train, Advise and Assist (TAA) missions. Effective discipline, training, and oversight of United States Government (USG) contracted Private Security Companies (PSC) build the confidence of the local population, reduce the risk of civilians and civilian activities becoming military targets, and support the restoration of the rule of law. In order to accommodate this objective, this performance work statement provides a full spectrum of private security functions in support of Train, Advise and Assist operations/missions, other significant military operations or exercises on Camp Marmal, Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan Area of Responsibility (AOR) to include Temporary Duty (TDY) locations in support of TAA mission requirements.

1.2. Description of Services. Period of Performance is for (1) Base Year of 12 months and two (2) 12 month option years. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, weapons, equipment, consumables, transportation, logistical support, management, command and control to provide a continuous and responsive protective security services program to safeguard designated DoD military and DoD civilian personnel through the use of specialized, tailored security teams. GAs are not, under any circumstances, to be involved in or engage in offensive operations or use tactics that provide the appearance of offensive operations, take part in combat or combat-like activities such as a quick reaction force, reconnaissance patrolling, cordon and search operations, acting as an observer or spotter for indirect fire operations, and route clearance operations, perform activities that require discretionary judgment that commit the US Government to a course of action. GAs are limited to securing “entitled personnel” as defined as DoD military, DoD civilian personnel (including DoD employed linguists), and contractors employed under a DoD contract, in an effort to ensure no threat presence, or if a threat is present, neutralize the threat acting in self-defense. Overall, the contractor is limited to a defensive response to hostile acts and demonstrated hostile intent. The Contractor shall provide protective services for DoD military and DoD civilian personnel in either a static guard position or GA dismounted, mounted or travel status. Duties will involve protection of DoD military and DoD civilian personnel from hostile acts and hostile intent demonstrated by hostile actor while positioned at/ during travel to/ while visiting/ from Train, Advise and Assist (TAA) sites and while engaged in the performance of duties at training or advising sites, unless otherwise prohibited by law or this performance work statement.

1.3. Background. TAAC-Air mission is to Train, Advise, and Assist in building the Afghanistan Air Force. As a result, Advisors within TAAC-Air requires protection while completing their duties with their Afghan counterparts inside and outside of coalition controlled areas.

1.4. Objectives. GAs will perform duties for entitled personnel in support of the TAAC-Air mission.

1.5. Scope. Services include GA security, Airborne GA security, ECP operations, Tower security operations, Escort of Vehicles and personnel while on the base, Tactical Operations Center (TOC) and internal base security.

1.6. Locations. Primary assigned location is Camp Marmal and AOD Balkh, an Afghan Air Force base, both located at Camp Marmal.

1.6.1. Airborne GAs: Security services performing Airborne GA duties will provide protection of entitled personnel around and onboard aircraft both on the ground and inflight in the Afghanistan AOR and provide security at off airport locations as dictated by flight schedule or in the event of unscheduled stopovers.

1.6.2. TDY Locations. Security services will provide security support to entitled personnel at TDY locations in the Afghanistan AOR. Locations include, but not limited to, Kabul, Kandahar, Mazar-e Sharif, Herat, Shindand and Shorab. Other TDY locations will be dictated by TAAC-Air mission needs and directed by the contracting officer representative (COR) in coordination with the contractor.

1.6.3. Other Permanent Locations. Security services will be flexible to relocate as needed in support the TAAC-Air mission to other permanent locations. While assigned away from the primary assigned location, GAs will be directed by the local BDOC or TOC to support the local mission. Additionally, the USG will continue to provide all required support as directed in this contract. Other permanent locations include, but not limited to, Kabul, Kandahar, Mazar-e Sharif, Herat, Shindand and Shorab. Other permanent locations will be dictated by TAAC-Air mission needs and directed by the contracting officer representative (COR) in coordination with the contractor.

PART 2

SPECIFIC TASKS

2.1. Security Requirements. The work performed will provide various security services as defined within this PWS.

2.1.1. Key Personnel. Below is a list of the Key Personnel positions that are further defined throughout this Performance Work Statement:

· Site Lead

· Shift Supervisor

· Scheduler

· Guardian Angel (GA)

· Airborne Guardian Angel (AGA)

· Tactical Operation Center (TOC)

· Entry Control Points (ECPs)

2.1.2. Workforce Requirements. There are multiple personnel classifications required in order to meet the performance specifications of this PWS, including a requirement for site leaders, shift supervisors and administrative assistances/schedulers to have secret security clearances. In accordance with the Presidential Decree Number 66, dated 29 August 2015, signed by Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, titled concerning the authorization of security contracts with Private Security Companies states, "The armed Private Security Companies and their personnel cannot be from Afghanistan neighboring countries." Reference PWS 2.5 for further clarification.

2.2. English Proficiency. Contractor shall employ only persons who have the proficient ability to speak, read, write and understand English. The Contractor shall only employ individuals fluent in conversational English at a level necessary to give, receive situational reports and accurately expresses the required tactical information.

2.3. Guardian Angel (GA) Services. As required, the contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, weapons, equipment, consumables, transportation, logistical support, management, command and control to provide a continuous and responsive protective security services program to safeguard “entitled” personnel through the use of specialized, tailored security teams. GAs are not, under any circumstances, to be involved in or engage in offensive operations or use tactics that provide the appearance of offensive operations, take part in combat or combat-like activities such as a quick reaction force, reconnaissance patrolling, cordon and search operations, acting as an observer or spotter for indirect fire operations, and route clearance operations, perform activities that require discretionary judgment that commit the US Government to a course of action. GAs are limited to securing “entitled personnel” as defined by HQ RS SOP 00331 Theatre Force Protection Annex B, in an effort to ensure no threat presence, or if a threat is present, neutralize the threat acting in self-defense. Overall, the contractor is limited to a defensive response to hostile acts and demonstrated hostile intent.

2.3.1. The Contractor shall provide protective services for “entitled” personnel in either a static guard position or GA dismounted, mounted or travel status (both ground and air). Duties will involve protection of “entitled” personnel from hostile acts and hostile intent demonstrated by hostile actor while positioned at/ during travel to/ while visiting/ from Train, Advise and Assist (TAA) sites and while engaged in the performance of duties at training or advising sites, unless otherwise prohibited by law or this performance of work.

2.3.2. The Contractor shall provide GAs to transport Afghan Air Force weapons between the Afghan Air Force facilities and weapons maintenance facilities to facilitate weapons inspections and repairs.

2.4. Airborne Guardian Angel (AGA) Services. As required, the contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, weapons, equipment, consumables, transportation, logistical support, management, command and control to provide a continuous and responsive protective security services program to safeguard designated “entitled” personnel through the use of specialized, tailored security teams. AGAs are not, under any circumstances, to be involved in or engage in offensive operations or use tactics that provide the appearance of offensive operations, take part in combat or combat-like activities such as a quick reaction force, reconnaissance patrolling, cordon and search operations, acting as an observer or spotter for indirect fire operations, and route clearance operations, perform activities that require discretionary judgment that commit the US Government to a course of action. AGAs are limited to securing “entitled personnel” as defined as by HQ RS SOP 00331 Theatre Force Protection Annex B, in an effort to ensure no threat presence, or if a threat is present, neutralize the threat acting in self-defense. Overall, the contractor is limited to a defensive response to hostile acts and demonstrated hostile intent.

2.4.1. The Contractor shall provide protective services for “entitled” personnel in either GA dismounted, mounted or travel status both ground and air. Duties will involve protection of “entitled” personnel from hostile acts and hostile intent demonstrated by hostile actor while positioned at/ during travel to/ while visiting/ from Train, Advise and Assist (TAA) sites/aircraft and while engaged in the performance of duties at training or advising sites, unless otherwise prohibited by law or this performance work statement.

2.4.2. AGAs will serve as ground GAs as directed when there is no need to perform AGA flight as dictated by the flight schedule.

2.5. Contractor Qualifications: For its GA, AGA force, the Contractor shall recruit employees which are defined as “Resolute Support Mission – Afghanistan Contributing Countries,” except for those required to meet the security clearance requirements listed in Para. 2.1.2. RSMA, GAs, and AGAs shall be recruited from one of the following countries: United States, Italy, Germany, Georgia, Turkey, Romania, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Poland, Armenia, Mongolia, Netherlands, Denmark, Croatia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Hungary, Albania, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Norway, Macedonia, Slovakia, Finland, Sweden, Latvia, Lithuania, Spain, Montenegro, Austria, New Zealand, Portugal, Ukraine, Slovenia, Estonia, Greece, Iceland, Luxembourg.

2.5.1. Physical Abilities Common to All Armed Contract Personnel

2.5.1.1. Must be 21 years of age or older (supervisory personnel must be 25 years or older.)

2.5.1.2. Must be able to perform the following physical tasks

(1) Drag, carry, lift, and/or pull a person to safety.

(2) Use physical force to detain a subject or prevent unauthorized entry.

(3) Prolonged standing and/or sustained patrol on foot or in a vehicle.

(4) Sustained pursuit of suspect on foot.

(5) Dodging, crawling, climbing, and/or rapid ascent of stairs.

(6) Perform the above wearing duty equipment and/or personal protective equipment under adverse environmental conditions.

(7) Performing the above requires—

(a) The ability to be stable with regard to consciousness and the control of voluntary motor functions and have the functional capacity to respond appropriately to routine and emergency situations of the job.

(b) The ability to maintain mental alertness, deductive, and inductive reasoning, memory, and reliable judgment.

(c) The ability to identify colors and read placards and street signs or see and respond to imminently hazardous situations in less than standard visual lighting conditions. The ability to temporarily perform minimum required duties in the event eyeglasses are broken or displaced by emergency activity.

(d) The ability to verbally communicate effectively under noisy circumstances with a potential for voice obstruction by Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

(e) The ability to distinguish low intensity voice sounds from background noise in order to respond to imminently hazardous situations.

(f) The ability to work in closed or confined spaces.

(g) The ability to judge distances closer than 13-feet demonstrated, either by testing of depth perception or by a practical field test.

(i) The ability to direct traffic or perform crowd control.

(j) The ability to maintain balance under adverse conditions, weight loads, and at above ground heights, and maintain body flexibility

(k) The ability to properly and effectively wear or use PPE, including that used to prevent exposure to chemical, biological, or radiological agents.

(l) Acuity of senses and ability of expression sufficient to allow essential, accurate communication by written, spoken, audible, visible, or other signals while using required personal protective or other equipment.

(m) Adequate motor power, dynamic strength, range of motion, neuromuscular coordination, stamina, gross body coordination, and dexterity.

(n) Must pass an Annual Physical Ability Test per Appendix D-1 Army Regulation (AR) 180- 56

2.5.1.3. GA, AGA, TOC, and ECP security personnel must be able to perform the following tasks in extreme conditions:

(1) Operate both as a member of a team and independently at incidents of uncertain duration.

(2) Spend extensive time outside exposed to the environmental elements.

(3) Perform physically demanding work in hot (in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit) and humid (up to 100 percent humidity) atmosphere while wearing duty equipment and/or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which may significantly impair body-cooling mechanisms.

(4) Experience frequent transition from hot to cold and from humid to dry atmospheres.

(5) Work, including walking, running, standing, pulling, and pushing in wet, icy, or muddy areas.

(6) Perform a variety of tasks on slippery, hazardous surfaces, such as on icy pavement, wet grass, or leaves.

(7) Work in areas where sustaining traumatic or thermal injuries are possible.

(8) Face exposure to infectious agents, such as Hepatitis B or Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

(9) Wear PPE weighing approximately 30 pounds while performing emergency tasks.

(10) Perform physically demanding work while wearing a protective mask or respirator, which increases the resistance of inhalation and reduces the efficiency of air exchange.

(11) Perform complex tasks during life-threatening emergencies.

(12) Work for long periods of time (up to the limits allowed by applicable labor law), requiring sustained physical activity and intense concentration.

(13) Make life or death decisions during emergency conditions.

(14) Be exposed to grotesque sights and smells associated with major trauma and burn victims.

(15) Make rapid transitions from rest to near maximum exertion without warm-up periods.

(16) Freedom from frequent episodes of pain or inability to perform work or sudden incapacitation that would interfere with assigned duties.

(17) Operate in environments of high noise, poor visibility, limited mobility, above- ground heights, and in closed or confined spaces.

(18) Use manual and power tools in the performance of duties.

(19) Rely on sense of sight, hearing, smell, and touch to help determine the nature of the emergency; maintain personal safety; and make critical decisions in a confused, chaotic, and potentially life-threatening environment throughout the duration of the operation.

(20) Employ and/or manipulate and accurately engage with various assigned weapons systems, radios, flashlights, less lethal implements, etc. while moving and communicating under all the above conditions.

2.5.2. CONTRACT PERSONNEL

For its GA, AGA, and ECP security personnel, the Contractor shall recruit employees which are defined as “Resolute Support Mission – Afghanistan Contributing Countries.” RSMA and GAs to include AGAs shall be recruited from one of the following countries: United States, Italy, Germany, Georgia, Turkey, Romania, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Poland, Armenia, Mongolia, Netherlands, Denmark, Croatia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Hungary, Albania, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Norway, Macedonia, Slovakia, Finland, Sweden, Latvia, Lithuania, Spain, Montenegro, Austria, New Zealand, Portugal, Ukraine, Slovenia, Estonia, Greece, Iceland, Luxembourg.

2.5.2.1. U.S. EXPAT (Site Lead, Scheduler/Assistant Site Lead, Shift Supervisors, AGA Shift Supervisor, and TOC). The contract leadership, including the site leads, shift supervisors, administrative assistances/schedulers and a minimum of 10% of the guard force at each performance location must be a citizen of the United States, maintain an active U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance and meet, at a minimum, the following requirements:

· Minimum 25 years of age.

· Shall be fluent in English speaking, reading, and writing.

· Shifts shall be limited to 12 hour shifts not more than 6 days per week (72 hours). Up to 24 additional hours per week are authorized to include time to receive weapons, daily mission brief, post and relief as well as training recertification unless otherwise directed by the PCO, ACO, or government authority. GAs may be requested for after hour’s missions which require oversite.

· Must possess a Military or Law Enforcement background. Must have received an honorable discharge as verified by a U.S. Military Form DD 214. Personnel who have been discharged with characterization of “General under other than honorable’, “Bad Conduct”, or “Dishonorable” are disqualified from this position.

· Must be able to qualify on primary U.S. military weapons (M4/M16 and M9 or NATO equivalent). Contractor personnel shall have the ability to qualify on any Non-Lethal Weapons (NLW) that is recommended by the coalition forces, through proper training.

· Shall be able to physically perform GA security services, up to 12 hours in austere conditions to include extreme heat, cold, wind, dust, rain, or snow, while donning all required personal protective gear (in upwards of 30 lbs.).

· Shall be a U.S. citizen and possess an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

2.5.2.2. Site Lead Qualification Requirements (U.S. EXPAT)

· Shall be fluent in English speaking, reading and writing.

· Shall be a U.S. citizen.

· Shall possess an active U.S. Secret or Top Secret Clearance.

· Prior experience as officer, warrant officer or senior non-commissioned officer with at least three years of experience at the U.S Military pay grade of E7 or higher, or team leader in armed forces, police, or private security company in a contingency area.

· Must possess experience of not less than ten (10) years total with at least 7 years of Military background and the remaining can be either military, police, and/or PSC. Must have received an honorable discharge and shall provide evidence of honorable discharge (form DD356) or release from active duty with honorable character of service (form DD-214) (U.S. Military).

· Must have demonstrated proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite software to include Outlook, Power Point, Excel, Word, and Internet Explorer.

· Oversee the GA, AGA, TOC mission, and FOB security operations.

· Shall be able to physically perform Site Lead security services, up to 12 hours in austere conditions to include extreme heat, cold, wind, dust, rain, or snow, while donning all required personal protective gear (in upwards of 30 lbs.)

· Integrates with J2, J3, and coordinate with military and government personnel to maintain awareness of threat information and military/government activities affecting GAs and security teams within an area of operations. When appropriate, disseminate information or recommend GA mission cancellation or modification to the appropriate government authority in order to prevent incidents.

· Shall serve as the lead during contingencies, normal operations, and real world events to protect Kandahar Airfield personnel.

2.5.2.3. Shift Supervisor Qualification Requirements (U.S. EXPAT)

· Shall be fluent in English speaking, reading and writing.

· Prior experience with personnel management as a military officer, warrant officer, senior non-commissioned officer, or senior Law Enforcement official with at least four (4) years of experience leading personnel in the armed forces, law enforcement, or in the private security sector in a contested/deployed environment. If prior military, must have received an honorable discharge as verified by a form DD-214 (U.S. Military).

· Must be able to account for all assigned weapons, radios, optics and other sensitive items for their shift, 100% of the time, and report accordingly on a daily basis to the COR.

· In charge of signing out all sensitive items, to include weapons and ammunition, at the start of each shift.

· Must be able to coordinate and schedule preventative maintenance services and repairs for all assigned weapons, vehicles and radios.

· Shall oversee the scheduling of daily GA mission, and assist the administrative assistance/scheduler, to ensure requirements are met at all times, and shall ensure an adequate GA workforce is available in order to meet the aforementioned requirements.

· Must have proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite software to include Outlook, Power Point, Excel, Word, and Internet Explorer.

· Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license.

· Able to obtain an operator’s license on military tactical vehicles.

· Must meet all GA requirements.

2.5.2.4. Scheduler, Assistant Site Lead Qualification Requirements (U.S. EXPAT)

· Shall be fluent in English speaking, reading and writing.

· Shall be a U.S. citizen.

· Shall possess an active U.S. Secret or Top Secret Clearance.

· Prior experience as officer, warrant officer or senior non-commissioned officer with at least three years of experience at the U.S Military pay grade of E7 or higher, or team leader in armed forces, police, or private security company in a contingency area.

· Must possess experience of not less than ten (10) years total with at least 7 years of Military background and the remaining can be either military, police, and/or PSC. Must have received an honorable discharge and shall provide evidence of honorable discharge (form DD356) or release from active duty with honorable character of service (form DD-214) (U.S. Military).

· Must have demonstrated proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite software to include Outlook, Power Point, Excel, Word, and Internet Explorer.

· Oversee the GA, AGA, TOC mission, and ECP security operations.

· Shall be able to physically perform Site Lead security services, up to 12 hours in austere conditions to include extreme heat, cold, wind, dust, rain, or snow, while donning all required personal protective gear (in upwards of 30 lbs.)

· Integrates with J2, J3, and coordinate with military and government personnel to maintain awareness of threat information and military/government activities affecting GAs and security teams within an area of operations. When appropriate, disseminate information or recommend GA mission cancellation or modification to the appropriate government authority in order to prevent incidents.

· Shall serve as the lead during contingencies, normal operations, and real world events to protect Kandahar Airfield personnel.

2.6. Tactical Operation Center (TOC) Qualification Requirements (U.S. EXPAT) The primary purpose of the Tactical Operations Center is to provide the military and other government agencies with a central point of contact for monitoring and/or coordination of GA activities in an area of combat operations or other significant military operations. As specified in the contract, the TOC may serve as a central point of contact, at the operational, tactical, or installation level, which allows military commanders and similar government civilian personnel to gain awareness of, track, and coordinate the day-to-day movements and activities of GA personnel.

As specified in the contract, the Contractor will establish, staff, and operate a TOC for the purpose of maintaining situational awareness over and relaying information and direction to GA teams. The operations center will include the communications equipment and information technology sufficient to perform the functions assigned in the contract. Forms of monitoring may include, but are not limited to, electronic, video, and personnel reporting. The operations center will maintain operational capability 24 hours per day, seven days per week with on duty personnel strength adequate to perform the situational awareness and information sharing mission as specified in the contract.

As specified in the contract, the TOC may be required to provide constant monitoring of GA activities, share and receive relevant threat information with government counterparts, maintain awareness of military and other government activities that have the potential to impact GA operations, and share information about GA activities with military and other government agencies, in order to de-conflict GA and government activities, reduce the potential for fratricide, and improve the military’s ability to provide support to GA personnel should they become engaged in hostilities. Members of the TOC may be required to provide status reports, issue emergency notifications/warnings, and coordinate with other contractor and government agencies. As specified in the contract, the TOC may be required to function as a central point of contact for military and government authorities, through which directions, such as GA mission cancellation or modification, may be passed to specific GAs and GA teams. The Contractor shall provide any needed personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision, as specified by the Contracting Officer, to perform the support functions under this PWS.

TOC Requirements. The contractor shall establish an operation center to liaise with and receive operational and tactical tasks to support mission scheduling, planning, and execution and to manage the operational, logistical, communications, and reporting requirements of GAs, AGAs, and Static Guards. The operation center must contain at least one U.S. Secret cleared employee on duty 24/7 to coordinate threat intelligence and conduct planning with Combined Joint Coalition Land Component Command (C/JCLC) as specified at the contract level. The operation center shall be responsible for accounting for contractor personnel on a daily basis. The accountability report will be provided in the format and time/date(s) specified by the government.

· Provide security-related information from the military force protection officer to appropriate GA personnel;

· Transmit security related information collected by GA personnel to the military force protection officer;

· Provide daily accountability of all GA guard force personnel to the COR;

· Maintain inventory and accountability of all GA weapons at that installation and provide regular inventory reports to the COR, as specified in the contract;

· Maintain accountability for all GA vehicles, as specified in the contract;

· Collect and develop reports and products pertaining to GA operations as required in orders, directives, guidance, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), or as specified in the contract;

· Prepare, maintain, and process Serious Incident Reports (SIR) from the contractor to the COR and military force protection officer

· Share FOUO level intelligence information relevant to private security services and pass tactical information from GA personnel to military intelligence and analysis centers.

· Coordinate with military and government personnel to maintain awareness of threat information and military/government activities affecting GAs and Mobile Security/PSS teams within an area of operations. When appropriate, disseminate information or recommend GA mission cancellation or modification to the appropriate government authority in order to prevent incidents.

· Receive movement requests from GAs and disseminate to appropriate battlespace owners for approval/disapproval. Provide positive confirmation of mission approval/disapproval to the GA.

· Maintain situational awareness of GA movements and ensure military forces are aware of GA movements in their operational area.

· Provide a central point of contact for GA personnel requesting military assistance. Assistance requests include but are not limited to support from military Quick Reaction Force (QRF) and medical evacuation (MEDEVAC).

· Facilitate communication between GA teams and military forces.

· Track GA movement through a real-time tracking system using global positioning system which includes a communications link with the Reconstruction Operation Center (ROC) if assistance is needed (e.g., Tapestry or similar Blue- Force Tracker compatible systems.)

· Maintain situational awareness of GAs operating and moving within an assigned operational area, including tracking GAs entering, transiting, and departing the assigned area.

2.6.1. TOC Qualifications. TOC center manages operations center personnel, coordinates with military and government counterparts on matters that relate to GA activities, coordinates threat intelligence and conducts planning with Intelligence, Operations, and Force Protection personnel (J2, J3 and J3 Force Protection) as appropriate. Responsible for accounting for Contractor’s personnel on a daily basis. The Contractor personnel accountability will be provided in the format and time specified by the government. Responsible for ensuring that the Operations Center, as an organization, fulfills its duties as specified in the contract and as applicable in section 2.5 of this PWS. The TOC is considered key personnel and shall possess the following qualifications:

· Shall be a level 2+ in English. See Attachment 0008 – ILR.

· Shall be a U.S. citizen.

· Shall possess an active U.S. Secret or Top Secret Clearance.

· Prior experience as officer, warrant officer or senior non-commissioned officer with at least three years of experience at the U.S Military pay grade of E5 or higher, or team leader in armed forces, police, or private security company in a contingency area.

· Must possess a Military background of not less than four (4) years. Must have received an honorable discharge and shall provide evidence of honorable discharge (form DD356) or release from active duty with honorable character of service (form DD-214) (U.S. Military). Must have demonstrated proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite software to include Outlook, Power Point, Excel, Word, and Internet Explorer.

2.7. Entry Control Point (ECP) Qualification Requirements (RSMA)

· Shall be fluent in English speaking, reading and writing.

· Prior experience with personnel management as a military officer, warrant officer, senior non-commissioned officer, or senior Law Enforcement official with at least four (4) years of experience leading personnel in the armed forces, law enforcement, or in the private security sector in a contested/deployed environment. If prior military, must have received an honorable discharge as verified by a form DD-214 (U.S. Military).

· Must be able to account for all assigned weapons, radios, optics and other sensitive items for their shift, 100% of the time, and report accordingly on a daily basis to the COR.

· In charge of signing out all sensitive items, to include weapons and ammunition, at the start of each shift.

· Must be able to perform command and control for FOB contingencies and exercises.

· Shall oversee TOC ISR platforms, access to CINTRIX, and SIPR accounts.

· Must have proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite software to include Outlook, Power Point, Excel, Word, and Internet Explorer.

· Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license.

· Able to obtain an operator’s license on military tactical vehicles.

· Must meet all GA requirements.

2.8. Guardian Angel (GA) Qualification Requirements (RSMA)

· Shall be fluent in English speaking, reading and writing.

· Must have demonstrated competence/performed as armed law enforcement, Executive Protection/VIP Protection, or prior military service for a minimum of 2 years as verified on prior employment transcripts.

· Must have certified as a Guardian Angel IAW the RS GA requirements as defined in Part 3 (of this PWS), RS SOP 00333 and RS SOP 00393.

· Must remain familiar with all applicable Resolute Support SOPs.

· Must possess a valid driver’s license.

· Able to obtain an operator’s license on military tactical vehicles.

· Minimum 21 years of age.

· Shall be fluent in conversational English at a level necessary to give and receive situational reports. Shall have the proficient ability to read and write English.

· Shall be eligible for a NATO/RSMA security clearance.

· Shall be a citizen of a RSMA contributing country excluding Afghanistan.

· Shifts shall be limited to 12 hour shifts not more than 6 days per week to perform Guardian Angel services (72 hours). Up to 24 additional hours per week are authorized to include time to receive weapons, daily mission brief, post and relief as well as training recertification unless otherwise directed by the PCO, ACO, or government authority.

· Must possess a Military, Para-Military or Law Enforcement background. Must have received an honorable discharge (or equivalent) as verified by a comparable national service document for discharge from military services.

· Must be able to qualify on assigned primary weapon system as described in Part 3, Contractor personnel shall have the ability to qualify on any Non-Lethal Weapons (NLW) that is recommended by the coalition forces, through proper training. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will define any special weapons qualifications.

· Shall be able to physically perform GA security services, up to 12 hours, in austere conditions, to include extreme heat, cold, wind, dust, rain, or snow, while donning all required personal protective gear (in upwards of 30 lbs.)

2.9. Airborne Guardian Angel (AGA) Shift Supervisor Qualification Requirements (U.S. EXPAT)

· Shall be fluent in English speaking, reading and writing.

· Prior experience with personnel leadership/management as a military officer, warrant officer, senior non-commissioned officer or senior Law Enforcement Official with at least six (6) years of experience at the paygrade of (E7] or higher) leading personnel in the armed forces, law enforced, or private security company in a contingency area, must have received an honorable discharge as verified by a form DD-214 (U.S. Military)

· Must have experience managing service contracts performed CONUS or OCONUS for a minimum of three (3) years.

· Must possess a Military or Civilian Law Enforcement background of not less than six (6) years.

· Preferred to have experience as a military helicopter crew member as this supervisor will be managing GAs serving onboard military aircraft training missions.

· Must have proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite software to include Outlook, Power Point, Excel, Word, and Internet Explorer.

· Must meet all Shift Supervisor and GA requirements.

· Must be able to qualify on assigned primary weapon system as described in Part 3, Contractor personnel shall have the ability to qualify on any Non-Lethal Weapons (NLW) that is recommended by the coalition forces, through proper training. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will define any special weapons qualifications.

· Shall be able to physically perform GA security services, up to 12 hours, in austere conditions, to include extreme heat, cold, wind, dust, rain, or snow, while donning all required personal protective gear (in upwards of 30 lbs.)

2.10. Airborne Guardian Angel (AGA) Qualification Requirements (RSMA)

· Shall be fluent in English speaking, reading and writing.

· Must have demonstrated competence/performed as armed law enforcement, Executive Protection/VIP Protection, or prior military service for a minimum of 2 years as verified on prior employment transcripts.

· Must have certified as a Guardian Angel IAW the RS GA requirements as defined in Part 3 (of this PWS), RS SOP 00333 and RS SOP 00393.

· Must remain familiar with all applicable Resolute Support SOPs.

· Must possess a valid driver’s license.

· Able to obtain an operator’s license on military tactical vehicles.

· Minimum 21 years of age.

· Shall be fluent in conversational English at a level necessary to give and receive situational reports. Shall have the proficient ability to read and write English.

· Shall be eligible for a NATO/RSMA security clearance

· Shall be a citizen of a RSMA contributing country excluding Afghanistan

· Shifts shall be limited to 12 hour shifts not more than 6 days per week to perform Guardian Angel services (72 hours). Up to 24 additional hours per week are authorized to include time to receive weapons, daily mission brief, post and relief as well as training recertification unless otherwise directed by the PCO, ACO, or government authority.

· Shall comply with requirements of AR95-20 and viewed as non-crewmembers.

· Shall maintain an annual FAA Third Class or military Class III flight physical annually.

· Must possess a Military, Para-Military or Law Enforcement background. Must have received an honorable discharge (or equivalent) as verified by a comparable national service document for discharge from military services.

· Must be able to qualify on assigned primary weapon system as described in Part 3, Contractor personnel shall have the ability to qualify on any Non-Lethal Weapons (NLW) that is recommended by the coalition forces, through proper training. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will define any special weapons qualifications.

· Shall conduct aircraft egress training prior to performing duties on aircraft.

· Shall conduct familiarization training of crew served weapons on board aircraft and be able to operate them in extremis.

· Shall be able to physically perform GA security services, up to 12 hours, in austere conditions, to include extreme heat, cold, wind, dust, rain, or snow, while donning all required personal protective gear (in upwards of 30 lbs.).

PART 3

GENERALTRAINING REQUIREMENTS

3.1. Weapons and Weapons Training. This section is required for all employees who are required to be armed under the scope of this contract and/or personnel who have been granted authorization to be armed for self-defense. Before assuming duties, each employee must be granted arming authorization per applicable CENTCOM and subordinate command arming Operations Orders (OPORDs) and Fragmentation Order (FRAGOs) which will be specified at the contract level. The Contractor shall conduct mandatory weapon safety training and ensure training remains current during the period of arming authorization. The Contractor shall renew safety training not less often than every six (6) months after initial completion. Additionally, weapons qualifications and rules for the use of force/law of armed conflict training will be provided by the Contractor. In accordance with USCENTCOM OPORD 05-02, Annex C, Appendix 8, this training remains valid for only 12 months and must be re-accomplished annually. Contractor must ensure training does not expire during the period of arming authorization. Any lapse in required training will void arming authorizations and require the resubmission of a new arming authorization request. The Contractor will also assure that the following training has been conducted and documented for each person working for the Contractor or as a subcontractor.

3.1.1. Armed contractors shall possess or use weapons or ammunition in accordance with USFOR-A 20-091 dated March 2020 and all Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) laws. Armed contractors shall be required to be qualified and proficient operators of their assigned weapon(s) prior to arrival in country. Weapons training will be documented on weapons qualification forms IAW Attachment 3 to USFOR-A 20-091. Non-U.S. and Non – Standard weapons shall be requested IAW Attachment 2 to USAFOR-A 20-091. Unsatisfactory employee qualification results shall be reported to the COR.

3.1.2. All required training shall remain current during the period of arming authorization and rifle/pistol weapons safety training shall be renewed every six (6) months after initial completion. Weapons qualifications and rules for the use of force/law of armed conflict training are valid for 12 months. Contractors shall ensure training does not expire during the period of authorization. Any lapse in required training shall void arming authorization and require the resubmission of a new arming authorization request.

3.1.3. While on duty and armed, each Contractor shall maintain positive control of his/her assigned weapons. Any loss of control of an individual’s assigned weapon will be seen as negligence and be handled with the highest level of severity and seriousness. Any loss of control or accountability of weapons, or any sensitive item, must be immediately reported to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and/or Force Protection Commander. The Government may deal with these infractions in accordance with Paragraph 10.4.4.

3.1.4. Armed contractor authorization to possess weapons and ammunition may be suspended or revoked for noncompliance with US or GIRoA laws and/or DOD mandates, including during the period of investigation following an incident or allegation.

3.1.5. Contractor employees are subject to General Order 1 and shall not consume alcoholic beverages or any intoxicating or judgment impairing medication (prescription or otherwise) or other substance while armed or within eight (8) hours before any scheduled arming. The Contractor shall test for illegal drugs and intoxicating substances to ensure the standards of this PWS are upheld. The Contractor shall perform random drug testing on not less than 10% of the workforce no less than quarterly at no additional cost to the Government.

3.1.6. The contractor shall ensure arming suitability for their employees. All employees have a mandatory obligation to report any change in their arming suitability to their immediate supervisor. Cause for personnel not suitable to bear arms include; substance abuse or under the influence of any mind altering/impairing substance, emotional distress to include suicidal thoughts or other situations where employee is not physically, emotionally or mentally fit to make sound judgment required to carry a lethal weapon.

3.1.7. Government Provided Range Access. The Contractor shall coordinate on a monthly basis range access with the COR. Range access is limited and will require extensive forewarning to allow the government to coordinate for Contractors to gain access to ranges at each performance location. Range access will be provided only for weapons that are required for contract performance.

3.1.8. Lautenberg Amendment and Possession of Firearms. All Contractor personnel supporting this task must be legally authorized to carry, possess, train with, and employ firearms and ammunition. The Lautenberg Amendment prohibits any person convicted of a crime of domestic violence from possessing firearms. Therefore, no individual convicted of such a crime will be employed under this contract.

3.1.8.1. A DD Form 2760 “Qualification to Possess Firearms and Ammunition” must be maintained in Civilian Arming Authorization Management System (CAAMS) as a part of each employee’s arming packet and must be fill IAW the instructions on the DD Form. A valid DD 2760 is required for all armed GAs and employees under this contract.

3.2. RESERVED

3.3. RESERVED

3.4. RESERVED

3.5. Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC) and Rules for the Use of Force (RUF). In accordance with currently published RUF the term used applies to personnel who are authorized to use force to accomplish their mission of self-defense to prevent life threatening offenses again DoD military, DoD civilian personnel (including DoD employed linguists, and U.S. citizens employed under a DoD contract. The Contractor personnel shall be trained regarding LOAC and RUF, in accordance with CAAMS Arming Process. The Contractor shall obtain a signed written acknowledgement from each of their employees that they have been briefed on LOAC and RUF and understand the differences between ROE and RUF, namely that RUF controls the use of weapons by Contractors employed by the United States Government and that the Contractor may NOT use ROE at any time for use of force decisions, except in cases of self-defense and the defense of the lives of those they are tasked with providing protection. The Contractor shall brief RUF to all shift employees at every shift and shall provide refresher LOAC training to its employees every six months. In particular, LOAC training will include restrictions on firing on persons who have surrendered or are out of combat due to wounds/injuries. The Contractor shall train on rendering first aid and contacting medical response units to obtain medical care for wounded, safety permitting. The Contractor shall train Contractor employees on the requirement to report all escalation of force incidents. The Contractor shall train all employees that they shall comply with the provisions of the Geneva Convention Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War, August 12, 1949 (http://www.ohchr.org/EN/ProfessionalInterest/Pages/TreatmentOfPrisonersOfWar.aspx/Pages/TreatmentOfPrisonersOfWar.aspx). A copy of the Geneva Convention Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War, August 12, 1949 must be given to all employees authorized to carry weapons on this contract at any tier. The Contractor shall furnish the COR the status of all completed training.

3.2.1. In addition to the RUF and ROE training, the Contractor, and its subcontractors at all tiers, shall monitor and report all activities of its armed employees that may violate RUF and/or otherwise trigger reporting requirements as serious incidents. Violations of the RUF include:

(1) Taking a direct part in hostilities or combat actions, other than to exercise self-defense or direct protection of advisor;

(2) Failing to cooperate with Coalition or Host Nation forces;

(3) Using Deadly force, other than in self-defense or direct protection of advisor;

(4) Failing to use a graduated force approach;

(5) Failing to treat local civilians with humanity or respect; or

(6) Detaining local civilians, other than in self-defense or as reflected in the contract terms.

3.2.2. Signature of Acknowledgement. In accordance with CAAMS Army Process, Contractors shall maintain records of Signature of Acknowledgement from all persons authorized to carry a weapon. Statement will read: "I understand the Rules for the Use of Force (RUF), the difference between the RUF and the Rules of Engagement (ROE), of the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC), and that the use of a firearm creates a potential for criminal and civil liability under US/Host nation laws".

3.2.3. RESERVED

3.2.4. RESERVED

3.2.5. Tactics Techniques and Procedures. Contractors will provide quarterly refresher training in the tactics techniques and procedures appropriate to the particular duty position and contract. Training references are included in the list or reference materials incorporated in this PWS.

3.2.6. Driver’s Training. A Master Driver (MD) will be responsible for the Contractor’s drivers training and certification program. The MD should have least three (3) years of personal security operator experience and provide proof to the Contractor of certification as a driver instructor. The MD’s certification should cover the concepts and principles of defensive driving, evasive driving, forward and reverse 180 degree turns, mobile and static ramming, offensive driving (front and rear contacts), route selection and planning, route mapping, braking, etc. They must have experience armored vehicles and the ability to adapt training requirements and driving tactics to the changing threat environment. The MD must have demonstrated skills and experience as a formal trainer and management skills commensurate with those expected of an officer, warrant officer or senior NCO (NATO code OR-7 or higher).

3.2.7. Combating Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) Training. The Contractor shall conduct CTIP training in accordance with FAR 52.222-50(h) within ten (10) days after contract award and within seven (7) days of an employee arriving to the performance location.