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8 Cooks Augmentee Services 26 February 2026

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL: This is a personal services contract to provide Cook and administrative services in support of the installation food service program that supports the warfighter with flexible, efficient and cost-effective service. The service outlined in this requirement encompasses dining facility food preparation, serving meals, maintaining self-service items, ice, and beverages during designated meal periods, sanitation of cooking equipment and kitchen areas.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide a total of seven (7) Cooks Type I (Line cooks) & one (1) Type II Cook (Supervisor). Contractors shall provide all transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform cook augmentation that supports the Warfighter with flexible, efficient and cost-effective service as defined in this PWS except for those items specified as government furnished property (GFP) and government furnished services (GFS). The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: The LaRochelle Dining Facility is chronically understaffed due to 92G (Culinary Specialists) manning shortages. Due to this, the DFAC is opting to augment with cook civilian professionals. The augmentation of personnel will allow the DFAC to remain fully staffed and will allow the 92G population the time to prioritize their warfighting function and administrative duties.

1.3 Objectives: The objective of this contract is to provide quality cooks augmentation that supports the warfighter with flexible, efficient, and cost-effective contracted food service support.

1.4 Scope: Contractor shall transition food service support operations and be fully staffed with qualified personnel that meet or exceeded the qualifications stated in this PWS. The Contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, and personnel, except for Government Furnished Property (GFP) to perform actives that comprise the Cook Augmented Services of an Army Dining Facility. It includes, but is not limited to preparing and serving food, along with maintain self-service items, ice and beverages during designated meal period. Also included is the performance of related sanitation functions, in the DFAC. They promulgate both existing and maturing concepts, responsibilities, policy, and implementing procedures. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.5 Period of Performance: 01 April 2026 to 01 October 2026.

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain a QCP and program to ensure all work described in this contract is performed at or above the standard defined in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). The QCP is developed by the contractor for its internal use to ensure that it performs and delivers high-quality service. The contractor’s QCP is the means by which the contractor ensures all work complies with the requirements of the contract. The QCP identifies and corrects potential and actual problem areas throughout the entire scope of the contract.

1.6.1.1 The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The QCP shall be submitted within thirty (30) days of contract award. After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s (KO) acceptance in writing of proposed changes to the QC procedures. The contractor shall submit QCP changes within five (5) days to the KO and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review and approval prior to implementation.

1.6.1.2 The Quality Control Plan shall address as a minimum:

1.6.1.2.1 Inspection Program. Included shall be a quality control inspection program covering all general and specific tasks included in the contract scope of work. It shall specify tasks or areas to be inspected on a scheduled or unscheduled basis, the manner in which inspections are to be conducted, the titles of the individuals who will perform the inspections, and the percentage of the work that will be inspected on a recurring basis. In developing this inspection program, the Contractor shall identify the key activities and associated characteristics in each process that have a significant influence on specific services and provide for methods for evaluation of the selected characteristics.

1.6.1.2.2 Deficiency Identification. The QCP shall include a method of identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable as defined in the PRS. This shall contain processes for corrective action without dependence upon Government direction.

1.6.1.2.3 Deficiency Correction. The program shall contain process control and process performance measurement procedures that shall include how the Contractor shall implement preventive corrective actions. The Contractor shall demonstrate that it has designed quality into the delivery of services thereby mitigating the risk(s) associated with delivery of deficient or nonconforming services.

1.6.1.2.4 Documentation and Enforcement. The QCP shall include a method of documenting and enforcing quality control operations of both prime contractor and subcontractor work; including inspection and testing.

1.6.1.2.5 Trend Analysis. The QCP shall include a method of performing trend analysis and assessments through the use of metrics.

1.6.1.2.6 Surveillance Methods. The QCP shall contain specific surveillance techniques for all contract services.

The surveillance methods shall be comprehensive and adaptable to the reporting system of the plan.

1.6.2 Operations Security (OPSEC) SOP/Plan Requirements : The Contractor shall implement and maintain an OPSEC program for preventing the disclosure of critical information or sensitive information which could jeopardize the Government’s ability to execute its mission or to adequately protect its personnel and/or equipment.

The Contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/plan within 90 calendar days of contract award to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer (KO) to be reviewed and approved by the Government OPSEC Officer on the supporting installation. The SOP must contain a training plan that includes an initial OPSEC brief, continuous awareness, and annual OPSEC training. Awareness/training includes, but not limited to information disclosure via letters, conversations, photographs, resumes, electronic mail (e-mail), Social media/networking sites, dissemination of information and documents disposal. OPSEC Program shall fully comply with the provisions of AR 530-1, Operations Security.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance (QA): The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with (IAW) the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed IAW the performance standards and contract quality requirements are met. Contract quality requirements” means the technical requirements in the contract relating to the quality of the product or service and those contract clauses prescribing inspection, and other quality controls incumbent on the contractor, to ensure the product or service conforms to the contractual requirements. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, the performance threshold, and deductions, if applicable.

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The contractor is required to work the following holidays throughout the Period of Performance.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day Juneteenth

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours 0530 to 1430 Monday through Friday, except when the DFAC is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The schedule will be posted monthly by the Food Program Management. Service hours for breakfast meals are 0745 to 0915. Service hours for lunch meals are from 1130 to 1300. These hours are subject to change based upon supported unit requirements. Usually, this change occurs at short notice. In most instances there shall be a minimum of four (4) hours’ advance notice provided by the Government. Expected days of service for the facility will be 110 days for the POP. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must, at all times, maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. The contractor personnel are mission essential personnel. The contractor shall have a plan to operate during inclement weather.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at LaRochelle Dining Facility, BLDG 7481, Bad Toelz Rd. Fort Carson, Colorado.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: Firm-fixed type contract.

1.6.7 Security Requirements:

1.6.7.1 Access and general protection/security policy and procedures: Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office.

Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204‐9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes. The Contractor shall sign a Contractor Visitor Group Security Agreement IAW Fort Carson local policy. The Agreement will outline responsibilities in the following areas: Contractor security supervision; Standard Practice Procedures; access, accountability, security education; periodic security reviews; and other responsibilities, as required.

1.6.7.2 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information, and property provided for contractor use at LaRochelle DFAC. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured IAW Army Regulation (AR) 190-13, “The Army Physical Security Program.”

1.6.7.3 Escorts: RESERVED.

1.6.7.4 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: As Determined by AT/OPSEC Review, Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall follow all security procedures. The Contractor, as a general rule, shall not have access to classified information; however, should classified documents fall into the possession of the Contractor, the Contractor shall immediately contact the COR for disposition instructions.

1.6.7.4.1 (As Determined by AT/OPSEC Review): The contractor shall follow DOD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.223-7004, Drug-free Work Force. The contractor shall conduct drug tests, ensuring all top secret cleared contractor employees are tested at least once per year, each year of the contract, as well as when there is a reasonable suspicion that an employee uses illegal drugs. The drug testing shall be at the contractor’s expense. Positive drug test results shall be made available to both the KO and COR within 24 hours of known test results. Records of drug testing shall be made available to the COR.

1.6.7.5 Background Checks The Contractor shall ensure contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract have passed a security check conducted by the State Police Department of their U.S. residence. Security checks that have been completed as part of a personnel security clearance background investigation, or a previous background check that was a condition of employment, meet this requirement.

Documentation of these checks will be made available to the KO or COR upon request. The Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract if a background security check reveals an employee is a security risk. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. If the Government determines additional background checks are required, at a minimum, and upon request from the Government, the Contractor shall provide to the KO or COR, the following information on any contractor or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract:

• Full birth name

• Married name (if applicable)

• SSN or local equivalent (ID card number)

• Date of birth

• Place of birth (city, country)

1.6.7.5.1 Background Check Notification Requirements: If a background check on any employee or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract, whether the check was conducted as a condition of employment or as part of the contract with the Government, reveals any information from any source (including host country law enforcement) of criminal activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees, the Contractor shall immediately notify the KO and COR of that information. The Contractor shall make notification of:

(1) Traffic violations, other than parking, will be reported to the KO or COR only if the contract is for drivers for the Government;

(2) Any suspicious activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees the Contractor believes may pose a risk to U.S. or host nation national security or imminent risk of deadly bodily harm to any person; and

(3) Any actions taken against Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees pursuant to this requirement.

1.6.7.5.2 Remedies. In addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contractor’s failure to comply with the requirements of this paragraph my result in requiring the Contractor to remove a Contractor employee or employees from the performance of the contract.

1.6.7.5.3 Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this paragraph and the preceding paragraph in all subcontracts.

1.6.7.6 Uncleared Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Credentialing and Access Procedures

1.6.7.6.1 Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Eligible Requirements Before CAC issuance, the Contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05. The Contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DOD facility and access, via logon, to DOD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DOD network using DOD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access to multiple DOD facilities or multiple non-DOD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DOD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management. Contractor personnel shall return CAC to appropriate U.S. Government authorities within five (5) days of the end of their contractual duties.

1.6.7.6.1.1 Federal Installation/Facility Access Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The employee performing services under this contract shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, Security Office or the host nation equivalent.

1.6.7.6.2. Contractor Non CAC Eligible Requirements for DOD Facility and Installation Access Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National

Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

1.6.7.7 Access to Government Information Systems: All Contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract who have access to a government information system must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services and must successfully completed the DoD Information Assurance Awareness training prior to access to the information system and then annually thereafter.

1.6.7.8 Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons.

NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. Contractor shall not duplicate keys provided by the Government.

The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan.

Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas.

1.6.7.8.1 The Contractor shall report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the KO and the COR (and physical property manager, if applicable) within two (2) hours or the next business day if after hours 1700 MST and to request key or lock(s) replacement. This notification and request for key(s) and lock replacement shall be submitted in writing. The total cost of the replacement may be at the Contractor’s expense.

1.6.7.8.2. Only authorized Contractor personnel shall use Government issued key(s) and/or key card(s). Contractor personnel shall follow security access requirements when entering secure areas. Contractor shall receive appropriate security clearance approval to allow visitor(s) access in secure areas.

1.6.7.9 Lock Combinations: Contractor shall establish and implement methods to ensure all lock combinations are protected from unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure lock combinations are changed when personnel with access to the combinations no longer have a need to know IAW local security procedures and policies IAW the Food Service SOP. These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s QCP.

1.6.8 Post Award Conference/Contract Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend the post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The KO, COR, with other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the contractor of how the government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.

These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.9 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: ensure 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 with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.10 Key Personnel: The following contractor personnel are considered key personnel by the government. Line Cooks. The Contractor shall provide a project manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work.

The name of this person and an alternate, who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer prior to start of contract performance. The Contract Manager and alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Contract Manager or alternate shall be available between 0530 and 1430 Monday through Friday.

Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

a) Head Cook: The Cook II will serve as the shift leader and should be proficient in and must be able to supervise and train in all aspects of food safety, food preparation IAW TM 10-412, cooking and serving, must know and be able to teach the proper use of recipes, utensils, equipment, cleaning procedures, receipt and storage of subsistence and product usage. shall be responsible for directing work, supervising employees, oversight of sanitation, clean as you go, and coordinating schedules with the Military Dining Facility Manager and is responsible to ensure performance in each facility (to include Cook I meets the performance work statement standards. Responsible for assigning duties, filling in and completing the production schedule (DA 3034) to include carrying leftovers to the next meal/days production schedule, highlighting the leftovers, recording data on a risk management data log for cooking and serving (DA Form 7458/7459), performing corrective measures when necessary, and recording data on a cooling cooked items temperature chart IAW TB MED 530 & TM 4-41.11, paragraph 3-53c. Must have Current 40-hour Sanitation Certification; ServeSafe Course (within 4 years)

b) Cook: The Cook will be proficient with cooking methods, food preparation IAW TM 10-412, setting up lines for meal service, portion control while serving and preparing, and operation, cleaning, and sanitation of cooking equipment. The major duties of the Cook I are to prepare, cook and serve meals, set up the serving lines to include the salad bar area, clean as you go and sanitize cooking equipment.

The Cook I must be able to prepare a variety of foods using recipes, both in small and large quantities, while applying food protection and sanitation measures. The Cook I must know how to use dining facility equipment and utensils following basic safety and sanitation rules. Shall follow guidance on the DA form 3034 The contractor will progressively cook food items to avoid waste and safeguard foods within the temperature danger zone. Must have Current 40-hour Sanitation Certification;

ServeSafe Course (within 4 years).

c) 1.6.11 Special Qualifications or Certifications: All personnel must have Current 40-hour Sanitation

Certification; ServeSafe Course (within 4 years).

1.6.11.1 IA/IT Training Certification: RESERVED

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractor personnel and shall avoid representing themselves as Government employees. This identification includes meeting attendance, answering Government telephones, email communications, and working in other situations where Contractor status is not obvious. Contractor personnel identification shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges, name tags, lanyards, etc. All contractor personnel will be required to wear a badge that is provided to them by the 10th Group Security Office.

1.6.12.1 Badging of Contractor Employees If required by the Government, contract personnel and all associated subcontractors employees accessing U.S. facilities or activities, shall present a valid picture ID provided by the Government while accessing Government owned or contracted facilities and shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. If applicable, Government issued access badges will not be worn outside designated facility where visible to the general public. Contractor personnel shall return all U.S. Government issued identification to appropriate U.S. Government authorities within five (5) days of the end of their contractual duties.

1.6.12.2 Employee Health, Hygiene, and Dress Code: The Contractor shall provide a standard uniform for all Contractor and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract and ensure they wear the uniform during appointed duty hours. The uniform may consist of the same type and color shirt and slacks for all workers.

The contractor shall follow the requirements for health, personal hygiene, and uniforms IAW the regulatory guidance in TB MED 530 & TM 4-41.11, Paragraph 2-2 /NAVMED P-5010-1/AFMAN 48-147 IP pg.25 for contractor employees. The Contractor shall provide each employee an identification (ID) badge, which includes at a minimum, the Company Name, Employee Name and a color photo of the employee. ID Badges for Key Personnel shall also indicate their job title. ID Badges shall be worn 100% of the time during which the employee is performing work under this contract. Each Contractor employees shall wear the

ID Badge in a conspicuous place on the front of exterior clothing and above the waist except when safety or health reasons prohibit. The Contractor shall be responsible for collection of ID Badges upon completion of the contract or termination of employee. A listing of issued identification cards shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer Representative prior to the contract performance date and updated as needed to reflect Contractor personnel changes. 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 shall also ensure that CPARS Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

The Contractor shall ensure employees wear an approved government uniform per AR 670-1. The uniform consists of smock or chef jacket unisex, trousers unisex, undershirt, undergarments, headgear, and, non-slip, closed toed footwear. The Contractor shall submit uniform to the government prior to the beginning the contract to determine acceptability. Employees shall wear a clean and complete uniform when working IAW TB MED 530 & TM 4-41.11 food employees shall wear clean outer clothing to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. Uniforms and aprons shall be white or light pastel in color, in good repair, freshly laundered and pressed, well fitting, and color coordinated. Senior cook shall wear distinctively colored clothing and Chef’s cap. Shoes clean and of sturdy construction and shall cover the foot. Employees wear socks or hose as appropriate. Contractors shall provide uniforms to employees. Contractor personnel shall present a clean, neat and professional appearance. Personnel shall comply with sanitation and food safety standards IAW TB MED 530 & TM 4-41.11 and USASOC Regulation 40-25. Employees shall smoke only in smoking designated areas.

1.6.13 Contractor Travel: Reserved.

1.6.14 Other Direct Costs (ODC): Reserved.

1.6.15 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract.

All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.6.16. Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. Neither the Contractor, nor Contractor personnel, shall divulge, nor release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this work statement, except to authorize Government personnel or upon written approval of the KO. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall apply, and shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

1.6.16.1 Non-Disclosure Statements: The Contractor shall provide signed non-disclosure agreements to the Government prior to commencement of work under the contract. Disclosure of information by Contractor personnel may result in Contractor personnel removal from performance of duties under this contract.

1.6.16.2 Advertisement and Social Media: The Contractor shall NOT post information to public website or social media locations, personal or professional, that in any way disclose names, locations, hotel data, participants, discussions, pictures, etc. before, during or after the contract period of performance without the express consent of the Government. The use of propaganda violates DOD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines stated at (http://www.defenseimagery.mil/products/DODimagery/commercialuse.html). The Contractor shall not cite any http://www.defenseimagery.mil/products/dodimagery/commercialuse.html information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any marketing tools to include its company website.

1.6.16.3 INFORMATION ASSURANCE: At no time will the Contractor or associated sub-contractor employees transmit government documents or information over using methods that do not meet the security requirements specified in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171, "Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations" such as personal electronic mail accounts, public digital data storage sites (cloud storage), social media platforms or instant messaging. Approved government sites such as U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (ARMDEC) Safe Exchange at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/About.aspx, or All Partners Access Network (APAN) at https://community.apan.org/, or other transmission means determined by the government must be used.

1.6.17 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): 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., cost or 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 Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall 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.

1.6.18 Phase-in/Phase-Out (PIPO) Period: To minimize any decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall have personnel on board, during the 5-day phase-in/ phase out periods. During the phase in period, the Contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements in order to commence full performance of services at the end of the phase-in period.

1.6.19 General Training Requirements:

1.6.19.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: The Contractor shall complete AT Level I Training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or 30 calendar days after employment of new personnel, all Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR or KO within ten (10) calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. For Common Access Card (CAC) holders, AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil, course number “JS-US007-14”. For non-CAC holders, AT Level I awareness training is available at http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html (this standalone version is intended for non-CAC users without a JKO account only). Training must have been completed within the last 12 months and maintained yearly thereafter. If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor will coordinate with the local AT Officer at their assigned location for classroom training by a Level 2 trained AT Officer and a copy of either the training certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the AT Officer will be maintained by the Contractor. Verification of the training will be provided to the COR or KO within ten (10) calendar days after completion of the training.

1.6.19.2 OPSEC Awareness: If the Contractor, or a subcontractor, or employees of either disclose any information that disrupts or harms the Government's operations or activities, then the Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. By way of example, personnel shall not sketch or take photos of government facilities or activities, unless related to service to be provided. All government paper products and removable digital storage material that is received, generated, or stored during the contract will be destroyed completely when no longer needed to preclude recognition of information.

1.6.19.3 Information Assurance (IA) Training): Contractor employees, including subcontractors, requiring access to Government information systems shall complete the DOD IA Cyber Awareness Training. All employees working information technology (IT)/IA functions must comply with DOD and Army training requirements per DOD Directive (DODD) 8570.01, Information Assurance Training Certification and Workforce Management, DOD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, and AR 25-2, Information Assurance, within 30 days of employment. Training is available at https://ia.signal.army.mil/DODIAA/default.asp.

1.6.19.4 Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training): All Contractor employees and subcontractor employees requiring access to Government information systems must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in Per DoD 8570.01, DOD 8570.01-M, and AR 25-2, within 30 days of employment. Training is available at https://ia.signal.army.mil/DoDIAA/default.asp.

1.6.19.5 Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP Training): Within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or 30 calendar days after employment of new personnel, all Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract and require a security clearance, shall complete TARP training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR within ten (10) calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. TARP training is available at the Army Learning Management System (ALMS) https://www.lms.army.mil/. Training must have been completed within the last 12 months and maintained yearly thereafter. If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor will coordinate with the local Counterintelligence (CI) Officer at their assigned location for classroom training and a copy of either the training certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the CI Officer will be maintained by the Contractor.

Verification of the training will be provided to the Contracting Officer (KO) or Contracting Officer Representative (COR) within ten (10) calendar days after completion of the training.

1.6.19.6 iWATCH Training: The Contractor will ensure that all Contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract have been briefed on the iWATCH Program, or equivalent for their supporting DoD Agency, within 30 days of employment under the contract. The Contractor will coordinate with the supporting DoD Agency AT Officer through the COR or KO for the briefing. This training will be updated as required by the supporting installation AT policies. A copy of the training attendance will be maintained by the Contractor and made available to the COR or KO upon request.

1.6.19.7 OPSEC Training): All Contractor employees and sub-Contractor employees performing services under this contract will complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of employment under this contract.

OPSEC Level I training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil, course number “EUC-ECJ6-110-N-LB”. Training must have been completed within the last 12 months and maintained yearly thereafter. If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor will coordinate with the local OPSEC Officer at their assigned location for classroom training by a Level 2 trained OPSEC Officer and a copy of either the training certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the OPSEC Officer will be maintained by the Contractor. Verification of the training will be provided to the COR or KO upon request.

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PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. Definitions:

2.1.1. Contractor. The total contractor organization or a separate entity of it; such as an affiliate, division, or plant that performs its own purchasing.

2.1.2. Contracting officer (KO). A person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

2.1.3. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). An individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

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

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

2.1.6. 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 PWS. 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.

2.1.7. Performance Work Statement (PWS). A statement of work for performance-based acquisitions that describes the required results in clear, specific, and objective terms with measurable outcomes.

2.1.8. Physical Security. Protection of the perimeter area, government property, and assets that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.9. Quality Assurance. The various functions, including inspection, performed by the government to determine whether a Contractor has fulfilled the contract obligations pertaining to quality and quantity.

2.1.10. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). A plan describing how the agency will survey, observe, test, sample, evaluate and document the Contractor’s performance in meeting critical performance standards identified in the contract.

2.1.11. Quality Control (QC). Tasks performed by the Contractor to improve the quality of the organization’s output.

2.1.12. Shall. An imperative command; has a duty to or is required to. Denotes that a regulation must be followed unless the contracting officer has obtained a deviation.

2.1.13. Subcontractor. Any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor.

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

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

2.2 Acronyms:

ALMS Army Learning Management System ANSI American National Standards Institute AOR Area of Responsibility AR Army Regulation ATCTS Army Training Certification Tracking System AT Anti-Terrorism AQL Acceptable Quality Level CAC Common Access Card CFR Code of Federal Regulations CI Counter Intelligence CLIN Contract Line Item Number CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative DD Form 254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFAC Dining Facility DOD Department of Defense DODD Department of Defense Directive DODI Department of Defense Instruction FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FHP Force Health Protection FCG Foreign Clearance Guide FY Fiscal Year GFE Government Furnished Equipment GFP Government Furnished Property IA Information Assurance IAW In Accordance With IT Information Technology JPAS Joint Personnel Adjudication System JTR Joint Travel Regulation KO Contracting Officer LOA Letter of Authorization NCIC-III National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology ODC Other Direct Costs OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration OPSEC Operation Security PIPO Phase In/Phase Out PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QCP Quality Control Program RA Requiring Activity SCR Service Contract Reporting SOP Standard Operating Procedures SPOT Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker STD Standard TE Technical Exhibit TSDB Terrorist Screening Data Base U.S.C. United States Code

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

3.1 Government Furnished Property

3.1.1 The Government will furnish facilities, equipment, and the initial quantity of expendable/ durable supplies along with services specified in this section. Specified facilities, equipment, and supplies and services shall only be used in the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall not be responsible for "fair wear and tear" of specified facilities, equipment, and supplies. The Contractor shall accept and account for all GFP listed in this contract. The contractor shall submit their Property Management System (PMS) procedures at least thirty (30) days after. The PMS shall contain the intricate details of the inner workings of the contractor’s Property Management System and how it will meet the ten (10) established outcomes (i.e. Acquisition, Receipt (includes Identification), Records, Physical Inventory, Subcontractor Control, Reports, Relief of Stewardship Responsibility/Liability, Utilization (includes Consumption, Movement, and Storage), Maintenance and Property Close-Out (includes Disposition). This written document is known as the contractor’s Property Management System procedures. These procedures are used by the contractor’s operational personnel as their daily standard operating procedure (SOP) for the management of Government Property. The contractor’s Property Management System procedures are working document(s) that may require updates as processes change; however, a contractor cannot change its procedures unilaterally. Proposed changes to the contractor’s processes shall be submitted to the Property Administrator for review/concurrence prior to the implementation of the changes.

3.1.2 A joint inventory of Government-furnished property must be completed within the timeline outlined in the Government approved transition plan. Items of equipment missing or not in working order shall be recorded and the COR shall be notified in writing. The Contractor and the Government representative shall jointly determine the working order and condition of all equipment and document their findings. Rejection of GFP by the Contractor shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility in performance of this contract, but will relieve the Government from the obligation of providing the same or similar GFP at a future date. The Contractor shall not use property provided by the Government for any purpose other than the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall conduct 100% inventories of Government property at a minimum, annually, IAW Contractor’s approved property management procedures and provide results IAW the DFARS PGI 245.103-72 format.

3.1.2.1 Final Inventory. At the completion of the contract, the Contractor and Government representative(s), shall conduct a joint inventory.

3.1.3 The contractor shall not mark, affix any decals, emblems or signs portraying the contractor's name on Government property. The contractor shall not remove GFP from the Installation or other supported areas without written approval of the KO.

3.1.4 The contractor shall track and maintain warranty records for all contractor property and supplies for use under this contract – both Government furnished and contractor acquired. The contractor shall enforce all warranties when applicable. The contractor shall ensure no unnecessary expenditure of Government funds, either direct or through cost reimbursement, for repair or maintenance of warranted items. The contractor shall inform the Government of difficulties encountered in the enforcement of warranties and of instances in which the costs of enforcement would exceed the benefits derived. The contractor will not be responsible for normal “wear and tear” of specified facilities, equipment, and supplies.

3.1.5 The contractor shall not modify or cannibalize, any GFP/CAP without prior written approval of the KO.

3.1.6 The Government may choose to withdraw or replace GFP at any time during the contract. The KO will provide a written 30-day notice of the impending withdrawal of GFE for use on this contract and provide direction to the contractor as to the method(s) by which the Government may replace GFP. The contractor shall ensure all IT equipment is purged of proprietary data prior to turn-in or disposal IAW the PLCO/KO.

3.1.7 Contractor may be held liable for the loss, damage or destruction of Government property in event of negligence or willful misconduct. The utmost care will be given to the preservation of Government property. The contractor will implement a system in which employees can report fraud waste and abuse to their supervisors without fear of retribution. Contractor will also brief all employees on the procedures for reporting via the Governmental programs.

3.1.8 Loss of any sensitive item will indicate a material weakness in the contractor’s method of accounting for equipment and will revoke the Government’s assumption of risk.