Attach-5-SOW Supplemental Attachment.docx

Attachment _____

Statement of Work (SOW) Supplemental Requirements (AFRL/PZL) 09 Nov 2021

The following paragraphs are also considered be a part of the SOW/PWS requirements and the Contractor is responsible for compliance to the same extent as the rest of the SOW/PWS.

1. Implementation of Disclosure of Information - In order to comply with DFARS 252.204-7000, Disclosure of Information, the following copies of the information to be released are required at least 50 days prior to the scheduled release date:

(a) One copy(ies) XXX Contracting Officer

(b) One copy(ies) to: XXX Program Manager

2. Key Positions and Minimum Qualifications

(a) Contractor personnel holding the position titles and having the qualifications listed below are considered essential to the work being performed under this contract:

and/or experience)

(b) The contractor shall notify the contracting officer before the departure of any individual in a key position and identify the proposed substitution. Any proposed personnel substitution that does not meet the minimum qualification requirements described above requires the prior written approval of the contracting officer.

3. Acknowledgement of Sponsorship -

(a) The contractor agrees that in the release of information relating to this contract such release shall include a statement to the effect that the project or effort depicted was or is sponsored by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL and DARPA).

(b) For the purpose of this clause "information" includes but is not limited to material presented in news releases articles manuscripts brochures advertisements still and motion pictures speeches presentations meetings conferences symposia etc.

(c) Nothing in the foregoing shall affect compliance with the requirements of the clause (if applicable) of this contract entitled "Security Requirements".

(d) The contractor further agrees to include this requirement in any subcontracts awarded as a result of this contract.

4. Packaging and Marking –

(a) All hardware deliverable contract items shall be packaged in accordance with established commercial practices.

(b) When special delivery and/or handling instructions are required, all boxes and/or crates must contain the following statement in plain sight and in bold letters: INSTRUCTION TO RECEIVING OFFICE - DO NOT OPEN; CONTENTS ARE SENSITIVE TO DAMAGE WHEN IMPROPERLY OPENED OR HANDLED. CONTACT THE RESPONSIBLE TECHNICAL PROJECT OFFICER IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT. CONTACT: XX

5. Program Manager – The Government Program Manager for this effort is XXX

6. Program Focal Points – The individuals listed below are identified as focal points for this contract. Principal Investigator: XXX; Technical Contract Manager: XXX; Alternate: XXX.

7. Implementation of Patent Rights Clause –

(a) “Interim or Final Invention Reports 1) listing the subject invention(s) and stating that all subject inventions have been disclosed, or 2) stating that there are no such inventions, shall be sent to both the Administrative Contracting Officer (insert “at the address located on the face of the contract” or name and address for the ACO) and to _______________________ (insert contact information, name/or position title, email, and phone number for person(s) at the procuring contract office who performs patent administration) within the timeframes specified in the Patent Rights clause of this contract.

(b) Contractors are highly encouraged to use DD Form 882, Report of Invention and Subcontracts, to submit these reports. The DD Form 882 may also be used for the notification of an award of any subcontract(s) for experimental, developmental or research work which contain a “Patent Rights” clause.

(c) All other notifications required by the contract shall also be sent to the addresses in paragraph (a). This provision also constitutes the request for the following information for any subject invention for which the contractor has retained ownership (1) the filing date, (2) serial number and title, (3) a copy of the patent application, and (4) patent number and issue date. Submittal shall be to (insert contact information for person(s) at the procuring contract office who will handle patent administration, e.g., name and/or position, email, phone numbers, etc.).

8. Information Regarding Non-US Citizens Assigned to this Project –

(a) Contractor employees requiring access to USAF bases, AFRL facilities, and/or access to U.S. Government Information Technology (IT) networks in connection with the work on this contract must be U.S. citizens. For the purpose of base and network access, possession of a permanent resident card (“Green Card”) does not equate to U.S. citizenship. This requirement does not apply to foreign nationals approved by the U.S. Department of Defense or U.S. State Department under international personnel exchange agreements with foreign governments. It also does not apply to dual citizens who possess US citizenship, to include Naturalized citizens. Any waivers to this requirement must be granted in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to providing access. Specific format for waiver request will be provided upon request to the Contracting Officer. The above requirements are in addition to any other contract requirements related to obtaining a Common Access Card (CAC).

(b) For purposes of paragraph (a) above, if an IT network/system does not require AFRL to endorse a contractor’s application to said network/system in order to gain access, the organization operating the IT network/system is responsible for controlling access to its system. If an IT network/system requires an U.S. Government sponsor to endorse the application in order for access to the IT network/system; AFRL will only endorse the following types of applications; consistent with the requirements above:

Any additional access restrictions established by the IT network/system owner apply.

9. Fundamental Research - Pursuant to DFARS 252.204-7000, Disclosure of Information, the exception allowing release in Paragraph (a)(3) is applicable to Statement of Work section(s)/task(s) _________, only as long as the work remains in the public domain, or is considered fundamental research and not sensitive or inappropriate for public release. Any time work progresses to the non-public domain, exceeds the scope of fundamental research, or you have reason to believe the work has become sensitive or inappropriate for release to the public, then this exception no longer applies.