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Performance Work Statement

Office of Counterintelligence Strategic Engagement Support Services, Counterintelligence and Insider Threat Directorate 4 November 2024

Performance Work Statement Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency Counterintelligence and Insider Threat Directorate Office of Counterintelligence Strategic Engagement Support Services

Part 1 General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide strategic engagement support services to the Mission Management Branch (MMB) in the Office of Counterintelligence (OCI). The Government must not exercise direct supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers must be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform strategic engagement support services as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as Government Furnished Property (GFP) and services. The Contractor must perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2. Background: The MMB provides dedicated support managing the Critical Technology Identification Program between OCI and the 11 combatant commands. MMB ensures that requirements developers and end users of cleared contractor developed technology are included in the threat identification, assessment, and countering of foreign intelligence entity collection. MMB also provides sustained effort towards planning and coordinating with the US Government (USG) and foreign allies. Lastly, MMB conducts long-term coordination between The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and the multitude of National Counterintelligence (CI) officers within the National Counterintelligence and Security Center.

1.3. Objectives: Provide CI and strategic engagement subject matter expert (SME) support to multi-agency coordination, the identification of long-term collaboration opportunities, and the development of decision briefings including recommended courses of action (COA).

1.4. Scope: The Contractor will provide in-depth strategic/operational planning expertise for the development and enhancement of CI support to Department of Defense (DoD) and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Additionally, the Contractor will analyze and develop strategies to respond to state based and global terrorist threats to include an understanding of their efforts, intentions and methodologies in targeting the DoD and DIB for intelligence purposes.

1.4.1. Provides input to briefings, transitioning concepts to execution and assisting in the coordination of joint operational planning in support of operations.

1.4.2. Identifies, establishes, and maintains critical relationships between DCSA and DoD, Intelligence Community (IC), and USG agencies to further the mission of DCSA and support the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).

1.4.3. Provides expert knowledge of U.S. Combatant Commands (CCMD) and Joint Staff planning processes to assist DCSA in the development of priorities.

1.4.4. Provides input for the development of Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs), Concepts of Operation (CONOPS), COAs, and other related documents.

1.4.5. Provides input to address shortfalls, prioritize, and validate requirements and be prepared to modify development planning efforts based on the changing information environment.

1.4.6. Conducts research of current and emerging threats to U.S. critical infrastructure and key resources.

1.4.7. Participates and contributes to planning, policy development, strategy, and compliance meetings relevant to CI and IC coordination.

1.4.8. Provides expert input to Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy (DOTMLPF-P) reviews relevant to the Defense CI Enterprise.

1.5. Period of Performance (POP): The PoP is for a one-year base period plus four one-year option periods, with a potential six-month extension of support services.

1.6. General Information:

1.6.1. Quality Control: The Contractor must develop and maintain an effective quality control program, including a Quality Control Plan (QCP), to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The Contractor must develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s quality control program will assure the Contractor that work complies with the requirement of the contract. The contractor will deliver the QCP within 30 days after contract award. The QCP must be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) within five working days when changes are made thereafter (A001). After acceptance of the QCP, the Contractor must receive the KO’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his quality control system.

1.6.2. Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3. On-Site Working Conditions, Holidays and other Closures:

1.6.3.1. DCSA facilities are smoking restricted workplaces. Due to the nature of the work, facilities, and requirements, Contractor staff may only smoke outside in designated smoking areas.

1.6.3.2. The Contractor must establish a routine eight-hour per day work schedule under this contract, with COR hours being between 7:00am and 3:00pm, Eastern Time (ET) Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor’s Program Manager (PM) and the Governments COR must consult and coordinate on individual routine schedules, as well as any proposed alternate work schedules that may be arranged depending on the operational tempo/needs of the mission.

1.6.3.3. Government personnel observe the following days as holidays and the Government facilities will be closed and unavailable to Contractor personnel on the following days:

The Contractor is responsible for knowing the details of the federal holidays and when the holiday is observed (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/). Federal law (5 U.S.C. 6103) establishes the public holidays. Please note that most Federal employees work on a Monday through Friday schedule. For these employees, when a holiday falls on a nonwork day— Saturday or Sunday—the holiday usually is observed on Monday (if the holiday falls on Sunday) or Friday (if the holiday falls on Saturday).

1.6.3.4. In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government may observe the following days based on the stipulations and guidance provided:

· Any other day designated by Federal Statute

· Any other day designated by Executive Order

· Presidential Inauguration Day*

· Any other day designated by the President’s Proclamation *Government personnel in the Washington, D.C., area is entitled to a holiday on the day a President is inaugurated (January 20 following a Presidential election). Government personnel are entitled to this holiday if they are employed in-

· The District of Columbia;

· Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties in Maryland;

· Arlington and Fairfax Counties in Virginia; and

· The cities of Alexandria and Falls Church in Virginia.

When Inauguration Day is moved to January 21st because January 20th falls on Sunday, Government personnel in the Washington, D.C., area who would otherwise work on Monday, January 21st, are entitled to a holiday on that day.

1.6.3.5. It is understood and agreed between the Government and the Contractor that observance of such days by Government personnel must not otherwise be a reason for an additional period of performance, or entitlement of compensation except as set forth within the contract. In the event the Contractor's personnel work during the holiday, they may be reimbursed by the Contractor, however, no form of holiday or other premium compensation will be reimbursed either as a direct or indirect cost, other than their normal compensation for the time worked

1.6.3.6. When the Federal, State, Local or other Governmental entity grants excused absence to its employees, assigned Contractor personnel may also be dismissed. The Contractor agrees to continue to provide sufficient personnel to perform critical tasks already in operation or scheduled, and must be guided by the instructions issued by the KO or COR.

1.6.3.7. If Government personnel are unavailable due to furlough or any other reason, the Contractor must contact the KO or the COR to receive direction. It is the Government's decision as to whether the contract price/cost will be affected. Generally, the following situations apply:

1.6.3.7.1 Contractor personnel who can continue contract performance (either on-site or at a site other than their normal workstation), must continue to work and the contract price must not be reduced or increased.

1.6.3.7.2 Contractor personnel who are not able to continue contract performance (e.g., support functions) may be asked to cease their work effort. This may result in a reduction to the contract.

1.6.3.8. It is understood and agreed between the Government and the Contractor that in the event Contractor personnel wish to attend DCSA social events, such as the annual picnic, holiday parties, etc., they must co- ordinate their work schedules with the COR and obtain approval of their company’s supervisor prior to the event. The Government is not responsible for reimbursing any expenses to the Contractor for attending any DCSA social event.

1.6.4. Hours of Operation: The Contractor must establish a routine eight-hour per day work schedule under this contract, with COR hours being between 7:00am and 3:00pm, Eastern Time (ET) Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor must always maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this performance work statement when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor must keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.5. Place of Performance: The primary place of performance on this contract is Russel Knox Building, Quantico, VA. The government expects personnel will travel between 10% to 20% of the time to Pentagon, Arlington, VA; College Park, MD; Bethesda, MD; or other government sites within the National Capital Region to participate in meetings, conferences, or perform certain tasks as required. Situational telework may be authorized by the COR on an ad hoc basis for performance of the tasks in this PWS may be accomplished via preapproved telework agreements. In the event of a local or national emergency, operations may be moved to another government facility or additional telework may be authorized. Ad hoc telework must be preapproved by COR and Government Technical Monitor (GTM).

1.6.6. Type of Contract: The Government anticipates awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price contract.

1.6.7. Security Requirements

1.6.7.1. The Contractor shall possess and maintain a TOP SECRET facility clearance granted by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). The Contractor's employees, performing work in support of this contract must be US Persons and require TOP SECRET security clearance/eligibility with SCI eligibility determination based on a favorably adjudicated T5 or T5R with SCI eligibility; be within investigation scope and/or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation (CE) / Continuous Vetting (CV) prior to contract performance and throughout the life of the contract to include all potential option years identified in this PWS.

1.6.7.2. The DD 254 shall be completed within the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency National Industrial Security Program (NISP) Contracts Classification System (NCCS) (https://tesseract.cloud.dcsa.mil/nccs) at contract award. The DD 254 will be housed within the NCCS through the life of the contract. The Contractor shall be required to be registered within NCCS at time of award to gain access to the DD 254. It is incumbent upon the Contractor to ensure that the necessary security paperwork is submitted in sufficient time to enable each individual to be cleared prior to beginning work on this contract. In the event that the NCCS is superseded by another System Of Record, the same requirements apply. The DCSA KO will maintain the DD254 in the Official DCSA Contracts Records. The Contractor is required to maintain a copy in their records and to ensure distribution to their Cognizant Security Office. Subcontracting on this effort requires an approved Subcontracting Plan and if approved, contractor shall provide copies of all Subcontract DD254s to the GCA and Contracting Officer. For accesses which require prior written authorization from the GCA, Contracting Officer (KO), the contractor shall submit a DRAFT SUBCONTRACT DD254 to the GCA and Contracting Officer for review and concurrence with coordination of the DCSA Industrial Security Program Manager.

1.6.7.3. Contractor personnel performing or assigned under this contract must be U.S. persons. Security Classification Guide requests should be presented to the Government Sponsor, if required, subsequent to contract award. All classified information received or generated under this contract is the property of the U. S. Government. The U. S. Government shall provide disposition instructions. No release of classified information or controlled unclassified information under this contract is authorized. All requirements for control and accounting of original documentation and copies apply. All applicable provisions of the NISPOM and its supplements and 32 CFR, part 117 apply. Any classified information shall be transmitted IAW DOD Manual 5200.01, Volumes 1-3. DOD Information Security Program Regulations. The contractor shall adhere to 32 CFR Part 117.18 (NISPOM), which applies to non-DoD IT systems.

1.6.7.4. Within 10 days of contract award, prime contractor shall submit a Visit Authorization Request (VAR) to DCSA Security Office to validate that all management, supervisory, and other personnel assigned to this contract meet the clearance requirements. Failure to provide security eligibility information shall delay and/or deny the individual access to DCSA, and DoD facilities and information. It is the responsibility of the Prime Contractor to maintain either an owning or servicing relationship in DISS with all personnel supporting this contract, this includes Prime contractor personnel, subcontractor personnel, and any consultants. All Visit Authorization Requests (VARs) submitted to the host government locations must be sent via the Defense Industrial System for Security (DISS) and *must* come from the Prime Contractor's SMO in DISS. For visits to DCSA, Collateral and SCI Visit Authorization Requests should be sent to SMO DCSAHQSEC.

1.6.7.5. In accordance with Security Executive Agent Directive (SEAD) 3 all covered individuals who have been granted eligibility or hold a sensitive position shall report as required in this directive to DCSA and must be favorably adjudicated, by Adjudication and Vetting Services (AVS) formerly known as DoD CAS.

1.6.7.6. Contractor is not authorized to subcontract on this effort without an approved subcontracting plan with written GCA/COR authorization.

1.6.7.7. All Common Access Cards (CACs), building access badges, and parking passes must be returned immediately at the end of the period of performance date.

1.6.7.8. The Contractor shall comply with (1) Security Agreement (DD Form 441/DD Form 441-1), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoD 5220.22-M and any revisions and (2) 32 CFR, Part 117.Provisions of the Privacy Act apply to all records and reports maintained by the contractors.

1.6.7.9. All programs and materials developed at government expense during the performance period of this contract are the property of the US Government.

1.6.7.10. Prior to granting an employee access to classified information and/or materials, the contractor shall brief employees with regard to their obligation to comply with the NISPOM, to include any changes and/or amendments, and 32 CFR, Part 117. The contractor’s employees shall be debriefed when access to the material is no longer needed or is terminated. A list of all employees who have had access to classified information during the period of this contract shall be maintained by the contractor company and be available for Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency inspection.

1.6.7.11. Access to General Protection/Security Policies and Procedures. All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees stationed or assigned on a US Government facility shall comply with applicable installation, facility access procedures and local security policies (provided by the US Government security personnel). The contractor workforce shall comply with all personal identification verification requirements as directed by DCSA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause in this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the US Government may require changes in the contractor security processes or procedures.

1.6.7.12. Contractors requiring access to US Government Information Technology (IT) systems must adhere to all US Government requirements. All contractor employees and any associated subcontractor employees shall annually complete the DoD Information Assurance Training and sign an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). The training certificate and AUP must be provided to the designated personnel at US Government facilities before issuance of network access and annually thereafter.

1.6.7.13. Contactor employees shall abide by US Government Security Regulations and Security Standard Operating Procedures when working on-site at US Government facilities/installations and shall annually attend Government mandatory training including Operational Security, Security Awareness, Subversion and Espionage, Ethics and Prevention of Sexual Harassment, and any/all other training as directed by the US Government.

1.6.7.14. Common Access Cards (CACs) are authorized for contractor employees that work on-site at DCSA Government facility. CACs are the property of the US Government and shall be giving to the Contractor Facility Security Officer upon termination of employment with the company, expiration of the CAC, replacement of a CAC, or upon contract completion. The FSO shall immediately return the CACs to the DCSA Government Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative. The loss of a CAC shall be reported on the first business day following the discovery of the lost CAC to your chain of command and to the issuing agency. Unauthorized possession of a CAC can be prosecuted criminally under section 701, title 18, United States Code. Photocopying of US Government Identification (CAC) is a violation of Title 18, US Code Part 1, Chapter 33, Section 01 and punishable by both fine and imprisonment. Although the asking for military/government identification is totally permissible by commercial establishments, there is a prohibition on duplication of government identification. A state issued driver license or other form of photo identification should be provided to be photocopied if an establishment insists on a photocopy of the traveler’s identification. Contractor is required to ensure that all employees are aware of this law.

1.6.7.15. Contractor personnel shall utilize US Government or official company e-mail for transmitting official US Government business. Official US Government business shall NOT be transmitted via personal, private, and/or commercial e-mail accounts, i.e., YAHOO, HOTMAIL, GMAIL, JUNO, AOL, COMCAST, KNOLOGY, VERIZON, etc.

1.6.7.16. Contractor is prohibited from using reference to this contract, classification, clearances, accesses (collateral and/or SCI), even by unclassified acronyms, in advertisements, websites, capabilities fliers, promotional efforts, or recruitment of employees.

1.6.8. Training: The following training is required for contractor personnel:

· DoD Cyber Awareness Challenge (CAC) Training: All contractor personnel, to include subcontractor personnel, requiring access to DoD Information Technology (IT) resources must complete the DoD CAC training in accordance with DoDD 8140.01.

· Operations Security (OPSEC) Awareness Training: All contractor personnel must complete OPSEC Awareness training in accordance with DoDM 5205.02.

· Intelligence Oversight Awareness Training: All contractor personnel working in DoD facilities must complete Intelligence Oversight training in accordance with DoDD 5148.13 and DCSAI 19-1.

· Insider Threat Awareness Training: Contractor personnel granted eligibility for access to classified information or eligibility to hold a sensitive position must complete this training in accordance with DoDD 5205.16.

· Privacy Act and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Training: Contractor personnel performing activities associated with maintaining a system of records on behalf of a DoD component must complete PII training in accordance with DoDI 5400.11, DoD 5400.11-R, and OMB Circular A-130.

· Unauthorized Disclosure of Classified Information Training: DoD contractor personnel requiring access to classified information must complete Unauthorized Disclosure of Classified Information training in accordance with DoDD 5210.50.

· Information Security Training: DoD Contractor personnel with access to classified information who work at a DoD facility must complete Information Security training in accordance with DoDM 5200.01, Volume 3.

· Preventing Workplace Violence Training: Contractor personnel must complete Preventing Workplace Violence training in accordance with DoDI 1438.06 and DSSR 11-851.

· Derivative Classification Training: Contractor personnel with access to classified information must complete Derivative Classification training in accordance with Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (USDI) Memorandum Subject: Derivative Classification Training dated 31 Jan 2019.

· Antiterrorism Level I Training: Contractors requiring routine physical access to a Federally- controlled facility or military installation must complete Antiterrorism Level I training in accordance with DoDI O-2000.16, Volume 1 and DFARS 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors.

· DoD Mandatory Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Training: Contractor personnel with access to controlled unclassified information must complete CUI training in accordance with DoDI 5200.48.

· Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting (CIAR) Training: All DCSA contractor personnel must complete CIAR training in accordance with DoDD 5240.06.

· Prevention of Sexual Harassment Training (Highly recommended; Not required): To facilitate and ensure compliance with DCSAI 08-14, Contractor personnel may complete Prevention of Sexual Harassment training in accordance with DoDI 1020.04.

· No Fear Act/Whistleblower Protection Training: Contractor personnel are required to complete No Fear Act/Whistleblower Protection training in accordance with the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act (No FEAR Act) of 2002 (Public Law No. 107-174).

· GSA Drivers' Training: DoD contractor personnel are required to take GSA's The World's Most Effective Drivers' Training Method every two years. This training can be found at: www.improvlearning.com/gsa/

The Contractor must submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the KO (A002). This training must be completed and reported to the COR within 30 calendar days of contract assignment and annual refresher training for the remaining contract duration, except for the No Fear Act/Whistleblower Protection Training which is required every two years.

1.6.9. Non-disclosure Agreement (A003): In performance of this contract, the Contractor may have access to CUI and other sensitive, non-public information. The Contractor agrees (a) to use and protect such information from unauthorized disclosure IAW Department of Defense Instruction 8582.01, Security of Unclassified DOD Information on Non-DoD Information Systems, June 6, 2012; (b) to use and disclose such information only for the purpose of performing this contract and to not use or disclose such information for any personal or commercial purpose; (c) to obtain permission of the Government Program Manager before disclosing/discussing such information with a third party; (d) to return and/or electronically purge, upon Government request, any non-public, sensitive information no longer required for Contractor performance; and (e) to advise the Government Program Manager of any unauthorized release of such information. The Contractor must have its employees assigned to this contract execute a non-disclosure agreement for delivery to the Government. The Government will require Contractor personnel to sign a non-disclosure statement to protect non-public information in the possession of the Government. Non-disclosure agreements must be signed by all Contractor employees performing work supporting the contract effort and forward to the KO and COR, prior to the commencement of work.

1.6.10. Post Award Orientation Meeting: At a minimum, the Contractor, KO and COR will attend a post award orientation meeting via teleconference within five business days of contract award. The meeting will be convened by the contracting activity IAW FAR 42.5. Names of additional Contractor attendees must be submitted to the COR and the KO via email prior to the post award orientation meeting.

1.6.11 Quarterly Program and Meetings Review Brief and Presentation (A004): The KO, COR, and other Government personnel (as determine appropriate by the COR and the KO) will meet quarterly at the primary place of performance, or using other approved teleconference capabilities, with the Contractor’s PM (other Contractor personnel are permitted to attend but attendance must be coordinated with the COR) to review the Contractor’s performance. The Contractor must coordinate and schedule the meeting for all required/approved attendees. The Contractor must be prepared to present on topics related to performance, achievements, and issues associated with the work performed under this effort. The Contractor must present their performance as compared against the performance standards established in the contract. The COR, in conjunction with the KO (or assigned CS), will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor must apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Material the Contractor plans to present or discuss with during the meeting must be submitted to the COR at least five (5) business days in advance of the meeting. The Government may request additional reports independent of the meetings to address management issues. The Contractor must provide meeting minutes within five (5) business days after the conclusion of the scheduled meeting. To the extent practical, the meeting minutes should be a recap of the meeting, discussion, and include any attachments. These quarterly program review meetings must be at no additional cost to the Government. Quarterly Contract Review Brief and Presentation may include, at minimum, the following tasks:

a) Detailed brief on topics related to performance, achievements, and issues associated with the work performed under this effort.

b) Provide all the data normally provided for within the Monthly Status Report as compared against the performance standards established in the contract. Each performance standard should be reported.

c) Reconciliation of deliverables required against deliverables received

d) Summary of current priorities and future tasks

e) Meeting Minutes to include a list of attendees, topics discussed, actions agreed to, open items and the date of the next meeting.

1.6.12 Contracting Officer’s Representative: The COR will be identified by a separate, appointment letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of Government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially regarding changes in price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.13 Key Personnel: All Strategic Engagement SME/Contract Manager and Strategic Manager SME personnel are considered key personnel by the Government. The Government reserves the right to review resumes and conduct interviews of prospective candidates prior to the Contractor placing key personnel on the contract. The Contractor must provide a contract manager who must be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who must act for the Contractor when the manager is absent must be designated in writing to the KO. The contract manager or alternate must have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate must be available between the core hours of 8:00am and 3:00pm, ET, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons. Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

1.6.13.1 Strategic Engagement SME/Contract Manager: The Strategic Engagement SME/Contract Manager on this contract must possess the following required skills and experience:

· Minimum of 15 years of counterintelligence experience to include providing counterintelligence functional services to DoD entities or DoD contractors

· Experience with conducting or supporting counterintelligence investigations or counterintelligence inquiries

· Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Military Department Counterintelligence Organizations (MDCOs), Combatant Commands, and the National Counterintelligence and Security Center.

· Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the National-level, DoD, and MDCO policies that govern counterintelligence activities (E.O. 12333, DoD 5240 series, etc.)

· Demonstrated knowledge of state-based and global terrorist threats to DoD and DIB via experience in providing CI support to Research, Development, and Acquisition and Critical Infrastructure Protection.

· Minimum two years of experience managing contract personnel to successfully meet performance standards and achieve deliverables.

1.6.13.2 Strategic Engagement SME: Strategic Engagement SME on this contract must possess the following required skills and experience:

· Minimum of 15 years of counterintelligence experience to include providing counterintelligence functional services to DoD entities or DoD contractors

· Experience with conducting or supporting counterintelligence investigations or counterintelligence inquiries

· Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Military Department Counterintelligence Organizations (MDCOs), Combatant Commands, and the National Counterintelligence and Security Center.

· Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the National-level, DoD, and MDCO policies that govern counterintelligence activities (E.O. 12333, DoD 5240 series, etc.)

· Demonstrated knowledge of state based and global terrorist threats to DoD and DIB via experience in providing CI support to Research, Development, and Acquisition and Critical Infrastructure Protection

1.6.14 Contractor Manpower Reporting: The Contractor must report ALL Contractor labor hours (including Subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the DCSA via a secure data collection site. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: https://www.sam.gov. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data must be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at: https://www.sam.gov (see FAR Clause 52.204-14 – Service Contract Reporting Requirements).

1.6.15 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Contractor personnel must observe all local sign-in, badge wearing, and security requirements.

1.6.16 Contractor Travel: Contractor will be primarily limited to within the Northern Capital Region (NCR) during the performance of this contract to attend meetings, conferences, and training. The Contractor may be required to travel to other CONUS or OCONUS locations in support of this PWS. The Government will require contractors to travel to Hawaii, Japan, Korea, the United Kingdom, and/or Germany for meetings, conferences, or to perform other contract tasks as required. Reimbursement of transportation, lodging, meals and incidental expenses are allowable subject to the limitations contained in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 31.205-46 and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR.

1.6.16.1 All travel within 100 miles of the National Capital Region is included in the price of this contract. When movement of contractor personnel is required locally (i.e., Metro) costs will be borne by the contractor. The Government will reimburse the contractor for all other travel outside the 100-mile limitation that was authorized at least five business days in advance by the COR, for reasonable travel related expenses.

1.6.16.2 The Contractor is authorized to use GSA leased or government owned vehicles. The Contractor must have Liability insurance to use GSA leased or government owned vehicles and comply with all DoD and Agency requirements for use of a GOV. Contractor personnel are required to take GSA's The World's Most Effective Drivers' Training Method every two years. This training can be found at: www.improvlearning.com/gsa/.

1.6.16.3 The contractor must be reimbursed for actual allowable, allocable, and reasonable travel costs incurred during performance of this effort in accordance with the FAR 31.205-46 "Travel Costs." Travel requests must be routed through the GTM and COR, and submitted for final approval to the KO prior to commencement of travel (A005).

1.6.17 Personnel Substitutions: During the first 90 calendar days of performance, the Contractor must make no substitutions of personnel without the approval of the Contracting Officer, unless illness, death, or termination of employment necessitates the substitution. The Contractor must notify the COR as soon as possible after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required below. After the initial 90 calendar day period, the Contractor may propose a substitution. The Contractor must notify the COR in writing of any proposed substitution at least thirty (30) days in advance of the proposed substitution. The Contractor must provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor must, prior to making any substitution permanent, demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer, that the qualifications of the proposed substitute personnel is equal to or better than the qualifications of the personnel originally identified for the position. The Contracting officer will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days, after receipt of all required information, of the decision on proposed substitutions.

1.6.20 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to, or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR 9.5. The Contractor must notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and must promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.6.21 508 Compliance. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-220) requires that when Federal agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use information and communication technology (ICT), it shall be accessible to people with disabilities. Federal employees and members of the public who have disabilities must have access to, and use of, information and data that is comparable to people without disabilities.

Reports:

E208.1 General. Where an agency provides support documentation or services for ICT, such documentation and services shall conform to the requirements in Chapter 6.

602.1 General. Documentation that supports the use of ICT shall conform to 602.

603.1 General. ICT support services including, but not limited to, help desks, call centers, training services, and automated self-service technical support, shall conform to 603.

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Part 2 Definitions and Acronyms

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms:

2.1 Definitions:

2.1.1 Contractor. An offeror, supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2 Contracting Officer. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

2.1.3 Contracting Officer’s Representative. An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the Contracting Officer to administer the contract. Such appointment must be in writing and must state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4 Counterintelligence: Information gathered, and activities conducted to identify, deceive, exploit, disrupt, or protect against espionage, other intelligence activities, sabotage, or assassinations conducted for or on behalf of foreign powers, organizations, or persons, or their agents, or international terrorist organizations or activities.

2.1.5 Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.6 Deliverable. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.7 Key Personnel. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the performance work statement. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.8 Physical Security. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.9 Quality Assurance. The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.10 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance.

2.1.11 Quality Control. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service must meet contract requirements.

2.1.12 Subcontractor. One that enters into a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the Subcontractor.

2.1.13 Work Day. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.14 Work Week. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2 Acronyms:

Part 3 Government Furnished Property, Equipment and Services

3.0 Government Furnished Items and Services:

3.1 Services: The Government will provide equipment, information, and access to DCSA databases and systems. The equipment and access will be made available upon commencement of performance of assigned tasks within this contract after the contract award.

3.2 Facilities and Utilities: The Government will provide the necessary workspace and utilities for the contractor staff to provide the support outlined in the PWS, to include access to office, desk space, restrooms, and other items necessary to maintain an on-site office environment.

3.3 Equipment: DCSA will provide all necessary equipment to perform contract tasks identified in this PWS. The Government will provide Government furnished equipment (GFE) for use by the Contractor on The Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router Network, Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet), and Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communication System in the performance of this contract. The Contractor personnel will take and appropriately document any necessary training related to the use of DCSA equipment.

3.4 The Government will provide GFE laptops to Contractor personnel performing tasks outlined in this PWS in a situational telework status, as required. The Contractor will adhere to DCSA agency requirements regarding the use of GFE in a telework environment, to include the use of approved Virtual Private Network.

3.5 Materials: The Government will provide access to classified information, regulations, manuals, standard operating procedures and handbook on the SIPRNet.

Part 4 Contractor Furnished Items and Services

4.0 Contractor Furnished Items and Responsibilities:

4.1 General: The Contractor must furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this performance work statement.

4.2 Clearance: The Contractor must possess and maintain a TOP SECRET facility clearance granted by DCSA. The Contractor's employees, performing work in support of this contract must be US Persons and will require TOP SECRET security clearance/eligibility determination based on a favorably adjudicated T5 or T5R with SCI eligibility; be within investigation scope and/or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation / Continuous Vetting at the time of at time of the proposal submission, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract, to include all potential option years identified. The DD 254 must be completed within the, NISP Contracts Classification System (NCCS) at contract award. The DD 254 will be housed within the NCCS through the life of the contract. The Contractor must be registered within NCCS at time of award to gain access to the DD 254. It is incumbent upon the Contractor to ensure that the necessary security paperwork is submitted in sufficient time to enable everyone to be cleared prior to beginning work on this contract. If the NCCS is superseded by another System of Record, the same requirements apply. The DCSA KO will maintain the DD254 in the Official Contracts Records.

4.3 Contractor Reporting Requirements: All cleared commercial contractors supporting the Department of Defense or select Executive Branch departments and agencies, and operating under the auspices of Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 5105.42, the NISP and Title 32 CFR, Part 117, are required to report possible threats and vulnerabilities identified in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and Title 32 CFR, Part 117; the reportable incident must be entered into the Defense Information System for Security (DISS).

4.4 Additional Security Considerations: Contractor personnel performing or assigned under this contract must be U.S. persons. Security Classification Guide requests should be presented to the Government Sponsor, if required, after contract award. All classified information received or generated under this contract is the property of the USG. The USG will provide disposition instructions. No release of classified information or controlled unclassified information under this contract is authorized. All requirements for control and accounting of original documentation and copies apply. All applicable provisions of the NISPOM and its supplements and 32 CFR, part 117 apply. Any classified information must be transmitted IAW DOD Manual 5200.01, Volumes 1-3. DOD Information Security Program Regulations. The contractor must adhere to 32 CFR Part 117.18 (NISPOM), which applies to non-DoD IT systems. Within 10 calendar days of contract award, prime contractor must submit a Visit Authorization Request (VAR) to DCSA Security Office to validate that all management, supervisory, and other personnel assigned to this contract meet the clearance requirements. Failure to provide security eligibility information will delay and/or deny the individual access to DCSA, and DoD facilities and information.