Attachment 1 - FMS PWS.pdf

Contract: TBD Date: 13 January 2023

561 WEAPONS SQUADRON

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

FOREIGN TACTICS, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCEDURES MANUAL PRODUCTION

Contract Number: TBD

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 Objectives

1.2 Scope

1.3 Expertise

2. TASK REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Task 1 - Foreign Tactics Manual Production

2.2 Task 2 – Conference and Working Group Support

3. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

3.1 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

3.2 Performance Objectives

3.3 Deliverable

4. GOVERNEMENT FURNISHED ITEMS

4.1 Government Provided Facilities

4.2 Government Provided Equipment

4.3 Government Provided Services

5. TRAVEL

5.1 Trip Requests

5.2 Trip Reports

6. SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES

6.1 General Security Responsibilities

6.2 Clearances

6.3 Access to Classification Information

6.4 Data Security

6.5 Information Security

6.6 Personnel Security

7. ADMINISTRATIVE CONSIDERATION

7.1 Contractor Appearance

7.2 Safety Requirements

7.3 Meetings

7.4 Place of Performance

7.5 Duty Hours

7.6 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

7.7 Terminated/Departing Contractor Employees

SECTION 1: DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1. Overview. The 561 Weapons Squadron (WPS) at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada is responsible for producing Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for release to the United States and foreign entities.

1.1 Objectives.

1.1.1. Foreign Tactics Manuals Production. The Contractor shall provide non-personal services to produce foreign tactics manuals, tactics-related documents, and Subject Matter Expert (SME) expertise for allied nations in phase with the United States Air Force’s (USAF) tactics manual revision cycle, typically every two to three years as approved by HQ MAJCOM Weapons and Tactics Branch, over the contract period. This includes producing any time-sensitive Flash Bulletin or Tactics Bulletin updates to manuals, as applicable.

1.1.2.Contractor Requirements. The Contractor shall provide non-personal services to enhance foreign tactics manuals production. These services may include but are not limited to SME in support of AFTTP working groups, tactics manual review working groups, and training support.

1.2 Scope. The 561 WPS has a requirement for services and production of foreign tactics manuals and tactics-related documents. The requirement is to produce foreign tactics manuals for approximately 42 countries and 25 Mission Design Series (MDS). This equates to approximately 366 TTP manuals stated previously in para 1.1.1. For a collective of MDS manuals refer to para 1.3.1. All manuals produced shall use US TTPs and follow Secretary of the Air Force disclosure guidance. The Contractor shall also produce foreign manuals for some aircraft not in US inventory by using their expertise to compile US TTPs based on capabilities and weapons tested through exercises, real-world contingency operations, and test/evaluation data documents.

1.2.1. For the purpose of this contract, the 561 WPS is defined as the US Government and the Contractor is those who are selected by USG to perform stated work outlined in the PWS.

1.3 Expertise. The Contractor shall possess current work experience and/or a foundation of knowledge regarding current Department of Defense (DOD) weapons technology and employment, US tactics manuals, foreign military sales, and foreign disclosure policies.

1.3.1. The following expertise is required for all tasks (one contractor may fulfill multiple expertise areas):

1.3.1.1. Advanced Fighter Aircraft

1.3.1.2. Legacy Fighter Aircraft

1.3.1.3. Mobility Aircraft

1.3.1.4. Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance Concepts and Aircraft

1.3.1.5. Command and Control Elements and Aircraft

1.3.1.6. Unmanned Aircraft

1.3.1.7. Weapons Employment

1.3.1.8. Rotary Aircraft

1.3.1.9. Joint All Domain Command and Control

1.3.1.10. Mission Commander and Mission Planning Concepts

1.3.1.11. Foreign Disclosure Representative (FDR)

SECTION 2: TASK REQUIREMENTS

2. Overview. All tasks done by the Contractor shall be in support of foreign tactics manual production. All documents, text, graphics, and information produced by the Contractor shall be properly sourced for all categories of information IAW DAFMAN 16-201 and the processes outlined in IAW DAFMAN 16-101.

2.1. Task 1 – Foreign Tactics Manual Production. The Contractor shall prepare, create, edit, produce, and archive foreign tactics manuals and tactics-related documents to fulfill 561 WPS and Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs (SAF/IA) division requirements.

2.1.1. 561 WPS will coordinate with Headquarters Air Combat Command International Affairs Security (HQ ACC/IAS) to forecast annual foreign manual production, requirements, and funding. 561 WPS will provide Contractor with access to projected schedule based off US AFTTP rewrite conference schedule.

561 WPS will provide Contractor access to disclosure guidance required for tasking.

2.1.2. The Contractor shall create an aircraft system and equipment list, complete with information sources and approved by the respective Air Force Security and Cooperation (AFSAC) country case manager for the specific country and aircraft prior to commencing production.

2.1.2.1. The primary source for equipment list information will be applicable industry documents, Technical Orders (TO), Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) and AFSAC country case managers. Equipment lists may require significant independent research on behalf of the Contractor to include, but not limited to the following: coordinating with weapons system programs office (SPO), contacting the equipment manufacturer; reviewing and incorporating current information sources; and assembling and reading all

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals, technical orders, and user handbooks on country-specific equipment, avionics systems, and weapons system capabilities, if necessary. Citations for equipment list information must be annotated on the document provided by the 561 WPS.

2.1.3. The Contractor shall produce the draft manuals and/or bulletins in accordance with the Chief of FMS or designated representative. The 561 WPS will designate which tactics manuals and supporting documents each country/aircraft will receive. The Contractor shall review any text, figures, animations, tables, videos, and additional files to ensure accuracy and adherence to all foreign disclosure guidance, to include, but not limited to, the current Delegation of Disclosure Authority Letters (DDL), CSAF tactics disclosure policies, security classification guides (SCGs), Intelligence Community policies, and equipment lists.

Contractor will recreate tables, graphics, text, animation, and/or figures as dictated by USG.

2.1.3.1. The Contractor shall ensure compliance and identify any potential disclosure issues before submitting the draft copy. The Contractor shall ensure all non-delegated information (Category 8 IAW DAFMAN 16-201, non-USAF TTPs, etc.) is either approved by the Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO), from the original sourced classifying agency, or sourced to an authoritative REL reference for the respective country. This information will be tracked as directed by the USG. The Contractor will utilize the USG approved FDR worksheet, ensuring all sources for non-delegated information has been coordinated and vetted for disclosure prior to submission of the draft document.

2.1.3.1.1. The Contractor FDR will coordinate release of non-delegated information for each FMS tactics manual effort. They will utilize USG controlled disclosure records and internal tracking documentation. The FDR will utilize SME expertise to provide disclosure coordination and assistance to include, but not limited to, coordinating with outside agencies, drafting USAF DDLs and other disclosure guidance, and resourcing data to releasable sources.

2.1.4. The Contractor shall create a Summary Report for every foreign tactics manual order. The report template will be provided by the 561 WPS and shall include but not limited to: number of pages/figures, summary of changes to include all significant modifications from the source documents, classification source list, country-specific notes or correspondence with background information, list of threat systems and weapons approved for release and included in manuals, source document publication dates, and list of outside agencies coordinated with.

2.1.5. The Contractor shall produce and provide the following items to the 561 WPS for acceptance of the draft document files. All of the following will be complied in one electronic folder for each country/platform on the applicable computer system. The Contractor shall send an email to the 561 WPS/FMS email box to confirm all required files are uploaded and ready for quality assurance checks and FDO review.

2.1.5.1. Draft Manual(s). This document will identify/annotate all differences from previous manual edition and/or US TTP source, show sources for added text, and annotated specific reasons for all content changes. All information in draft manual that is not verbatim from US TTP shall be annotated showing source, date, and location. Draft manuals shall be the Contractors best effort at a final product, i.e., all formatting, images, text will be complete. The Contractor shall ensure the acronym and glossary lists are current based on approved DOD publications and that all multi-media functions and meets the 561 WPS Style Guide standards.

2.1.5.2. Aircraft systems and equipment list outlined in paragraph 2.1.2.

2.1.5.3. Summary Report outlined in paragraph 2.1.4.

2.1.5.4. Source folder with all source documents (i.e., US TTPs, AFIs, DAFMANs, emails, press releases, handbooks, slideshows, etc.) in electronic format that were used to compile the foreign tactics manuals and determine releasability.

2.1.5.5. Additional files that will be sent to the country in support of the tactics manual program.

2.1.6. The Contractor shall produce the final manuals by incorporating all changes required by the FDO and Program Analysts. The Contractor shall email the 561 WPS/FMS email box to confirm that final manuals are ready for shipment and uploaded online.

2.1.7. At the discretion of the USG:

2.1.7.1. The Contractor shall produce multiple final versions of the same manuals with different banner markings.

2.1.7.2. The Contractor shall produce a color, two-sided hard (paper) copy of the required documents.

2.1.7.3. The Contractor shall produce a final CD/DVD-ROM with required documents on any network necessary.

2.1.7.4. The Contractor shall produce and prepare all manuals and CD/DVD- ROM for shipment per USG directions.

2.1.8. The 561 WPS will ship the documents via approved and documented transportation plans, or USG policies. The USG will provide all shipping materials, to the Contractor.

2.1.9. The Contractor shall coordinate with 561 WPS Webmaster to ensure the 561 WPS/FMS webpages are updated with the most current files. The Contractor shall upload the final 561 WPS approved documents to the appropriate network and update links and information on the respective country-specific webpage. The Contractor will document quarterly quality assurance inspections, ensuring all manual linked contents are functional totaling 100% quality assurance check annually. The Contractor will provide documentation of this action to the COR on a quarterly basis.

2.1.9.1. The Contractor will be proficient in utilizing the current USG TTP repository along with any future HTML/Wiki based or other capabilities for the distribution of FMS tactics manuals and related products.

2.1.10. The Contractor shall archive all electronic document files for all foreign tactics manuals or bulletins in accordance with USG guidance. These documents will include all electronic files used including all draft copies with comments, final copies, and all documents submitted in accordance with paragraph 2.1.5.

2.1.11. The Contractor shall identify any Flash Bulletin or Tactics Bulletin that is applicable to foreign tactics manuals. The Contractor shall prepare, edit, produce, and archive any bulletins for release upon USG approval. The process will follow the same as manual review and all require at a minimum for draft acceptance: the draft document, separate ones for each country/system; a summary report with all countries/systems affected; and source folder. The FDO review, production of final documents, and archive process will be the same.

2.2. Task 2 – Conference and Working Group Support. The Contractor shall support any foreign tactics review conferences/working groups, US TTP working groups, coalition, and US exercise(s), and/or training(s) related to foreign manual production, as directed by the USG. The goals shall be to stay up to date on current tactics and meet with contractors to understand new equipment capabilities.

2.2.1. All conferences or working groups will be vetted, approved, and coordinated through the USG. The USG will determine schedule.

2.2.2. All TDYs require approval by the USG prior to Contractor making reservations. Any financial costs incurred prior to approval shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. TDYs will follow Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) IAW section 5.

2.2.3. The Contractor shall create all products and conduct preparation for conference or working groups. This includes preparing required equipment, documents, visual presentations, and/or all other briefing materials. All products will be vetted by the USG prior to release to authorized parties.

2.2.4. The subject matter presented at any conference or working group will be at the discretion of the USG or designated representative.

2.2.5. Requirements for Lead Contractor AFTTP Working Groups:

Requirement Timeline Meet with Lead FDO Approx. 35 days prior to Rewrite

Conference Attend Pre-Conference Model Manager Training

Approx. 30 days prior to the Rewrite Conference

Attend Rewrite Conference Welcome Brief Day 1 of Rewrite Conference Attend Rewrite Conference to provided USG w/potential impact for FMS manuals

During the week of Rewrite Conference

Provide FMS inputs for consideration to MM based off established community timelines

During the “Community Review” period only

2.2.6. Contractors will not:

2.2.6.1. Give input during the rewrite conference that solely benefits the writing of FMS manuals.

2.2.6.2. Participate in US funded AFTTP rewrite conferences performing duties equivalent to a member of the delegation including directly rewriting paragraphs, tables, figures, and videos within cover to cover of any such manual.

2.2.7. Any deviation from stated conference requirements must be approved by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to include a signed Memorandum of Record.

2.2.8. Deviate from standard USAF chain of command to elevate issues. The first USG representative to be notified of issues is the COR.

SECTION 3: CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

3. Contractor Qualifications.

3.1. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

3.1.1. All Contractors shall have current work experience (within the last 5 years) in or with the defined areas of subject matter expertise list in 1.3.1.

3.1.2. All Contractors shall have direct work experience or familiarity with DOD security cooperation programs and applying foreign disclosure policies to US foreign military sales programs.

3.1.3. All Contractors shall possess expert proficiency (knowledge and ability) in computer programs that include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, SharePoint, Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat Professional, graphics software and cloud-based platforms.

3.1.4. All Contractors shall have familiarity with foreign disclosure police regarding controlled military or intelligence information as defined in DAFMAN 16-201. This includes familiarity with CSAF tactics disclosure policy, national disclosure policy, and coordinating disclosure decisions with Intelligence Community entities (i.e., NASIC, MSIC, ONI, etc.).

3.1.4.1. All Contractors will maintain currency and Air Force MAJCOM level Foreign Disclosure training not to exceed 24 months.

3.1.5. All Contractors shall have the ability to create/prepare/conduct/deliver complex oral and written briefs, reports, papers, instruction to audiences from the tactical level to HHQ staff. All Contractors shall have excellent analytical, speaking, and writing skills.

3.1.6. All Contractors shall have experience and maintain current training with derivative classification, security markings, and sourcing information.

3.1.7. At least two (2) Contractor shall have at least five (5) years of operational advanced fighter aircraft employment experience. At least one (1) Contractor shall have three (3) years of operational 5th generation aircraft employment experience.

Weapons Officer qualification/experience highly desired.

3.1.8. At least two (2) Contractors shall have at least five (5) years of operational legacy fighter aircraft employment experience. Weapons Officer qualification/experience is highly desired.

3.1.9. At least two (2) Contractor shall have at least five (5) years of operational mobility employment experience. Weapons Officer qualification/experience is highly desired.

3.1.10. At least one (1) Contractor shall have at least five (5) years of operational intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance experience. Weapons Officer qualification/experience is highly desired.

3.1.11. At least one (1) Contractor shall have at least five (5) years of operational command and control employment experience. Weapons Officer qualification/experience is highly desired.

3.1.12. At least one (1) Contractor shall have at least five (5) years of operational unmanned aircraft employment experience.

3.1.13. At least one (1) Contractor shall have at least five (5) years of operational rotary wing aircraft employment experience. Weapons Officer qualifications/experience is highly desired.

3.1.14. At least one (1) Contractor shall have direct intelligence foreign disclosure experience to include Defense Intelligence Agency’s foreign disclosure certification.

3.1.15. At least one (1) Contract shall have (2) years of graphics artist experience.

3.2. Performance Objectives.

Performance

Objective PWS Paragraph Performance Threshold

Produce Equipment Lists

2.1.2 0 errors per task; no unauthorized equipment; list sources properly and approved by SAF/IA Produce Draft

Manuals

2.1.3 5 errors per task; all required products complete; all disclosure issues identified; all changed annotated Produce Summary

Report

2.1.4 0 errors per task; no missing information Produce products for acceptance of

2.1.5 0 errors per task; all required products complete; on time draft files w/ FDR worksheet

Email correspondence

2.1.5 & 2.1.6 0 errors per task

Produce Final Manuals

2.1.6 0 errors per task; all inputs incorporated; on time

Produce hardcopy manuals/CDs

2.1.7 0 errors per task; proper content of files; on time

Upload files to network, update website

2.1.9 0 errors per task; all files uploaded;

all links updated; on time

Archive FMS source/final files

2.1.10 0 errors per task; files archived properly; on time

Conference and Working Group

Support

2.2 0 errors per task

3.3. Deliverables.

Deliverable PWS Paragraph Due Date

Product for acceptance of draft files

2.1.5 45 business days after tasking from USG

Final Products 2.1.6 15 business days after FDO review complete

Hardcopy manuals/CDs 2.7.7 5 business days after final products approved by USG, as directed Website updated 2.1.9 30 business days after final products approved by USG Archive Products 2.1.10 30 business days after final products shipped Trip Request 5.1 NLT 30 business days prior to travel date Trip Report 5.2 5 business days after return from travel

SECTION 4: GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS

4. Overview. The USG will provide, without cost to the Contractor, the property, facilities, and/or services listed below to support all tasks outlined in this contract. The Contractor shall inventory, maintain, and control all government furnished items and notify the government of any damage to or loss of government property within three (3) business days of damage/loss/theft. If there is damage incurred by the Contractor, the Contractor shall reimburse for lost or damaged items. Contractor personnel supporting this requirement by the end of the performance period in condition in which they were issued except normal wear and tear.

4.1. Government Provided Facilities. The USG will provide facilities with desks, workspaces, utilities, electrical power hookups, network connectivity, and telephone access.

4.2. Government Provided Equipment. The government will provide all computer equipment, and software. This includes, pre-approved administrative supplies, computer, printers, scanner, shredders, fax machine, CD/DVD-ROM writer, copier, and current ACC-accepted versions of software necessary to maintain compatibility with the USG.

4.3. Government Provided Services. The USG will provide

utilities/maintenance/repair of work facilities and Information Technology (IT) support for all provided equipment.

SECTION 5: TRAVEL

5. Overview. The Contractor may be required to travel to attend meetings in support of tasks listed above to fulfill PWS requirements. All trips will be in accordance with regulatory requirements and actual travel will be vetted, coordinated, and approved by the USG and the Contract Officer Representative (COR) in writing. Local travel to attend meetings within the local city, or base of assignment/commuting vicinity shall be considered a cost of doing business and shall not be reimbursed. All travel will be approved by the USG prior to making any reservations. Any financial costs incurred prior to approval will be the responsibility of the Contractor. Travel and/or per diem rates shall be based on the JTR and FAR Part 31.205.

5.1. Trip Requests. The Contractor shall submit annual trip requests in support of foreign tactics manual production to the USG prior to the start of the funding approval in June. If an unplanned trip is requested by the Contractor, they shall submit a formal request in writing to the USG NLT 30 days prior to start of travel. The formal request shall include a trip cost estimate.

5.2. Trip Reports. The Contractor shall submit a trip report for all travel that details task progress, inputs, and/or contributions made by the Contractor. If the trip is longer than one (1) week, the Contractor shall provide weekly update reports until the project is completed.

SECTION 6: SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES

6.1. General Security Responsibilities. The Contractor shall ensure that their employees follow the general procedures, to include any required training, governing physical and information security described in the various DOD and USAF Instructions along with the USG Operating Instructions. Personnel will be responsible for the physical security of the facility, their area, and government furnished equipment.

6.2. Clearances. The Contractor must possess and maintain a current DOD Security Clearance at the TOP SECRET/SCI level. The Contractor shall have the ability to gain access to SPECIAL ACCESS REQUIRED information.

6.3. Access to Classification Information. All Contractor personnel employed by or responsible to the Contractor for the performance of work shall have at least an adjudicated SECRET clearance and acknowledge and sign the SF 132, Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to being granted access to classified information. All Contractors fulfilling duties outlines in 3.1.7 through 3.1.15 will have at least an adjudicated TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility.

6.3.1. All Contractor personnel shall attend USG monthly training when notified their attendance is requested by the unit. They shall also complete required ADLS training, per DD-254, and to include but not limited to, Derivative Classification, Marking Classified Information, Identifying and Safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information, Force Protection, and Protecting Sensitive Information Unauthorized Disclosure. Contractor personnel shall also maintain current USAF Cyber Awareness training and any other DOD/USAF-directed training. The USG will notify the Contractor in writing of any additional required training.

6.3.2. The USG retains the right to request removal of the Contractor’s employee(s) regardless of clearance or adjudication status, whose actions clearly conflict with the interest of the USG. A senior employee of the Contractor must escort the employee of the Contractor, within two (2) hours of notification, where removal is required from USG facility. The escort shall ensure that all security and exit procedures are followed and that no government property is removed from the facility. Contractors removed from this contract for security reasons or violations of Standards of Conduct shall not be eligible for reinstatement to this contract or any other USG contract. The Senior Contractor employee will ensure terminated/departing employee will complete out-processing check list (debrief, CAC turn in, etc.) within one (1) business day or as agreed upon with USG.

6.4. Data Security. Work performed may entail accessing, processing, analyzing, or storing data on individuals and organizations that are or could be considered Controlled Unclassified Information. All Contractors are required to maintain security, processing, storage, and disposal systems and safeguards sufficient to ensure that it and the USG meets the requirements of all privacy laws, regulations, and agreements. Contractor and its professional staff shall take steps to ensure that the intent of this section is enforced at all times through appropriate qualification standards for all contractor personnel and through adequate training and quality assurance procedures.

6.4.1. Contractor must release all required deliverables and data, or other works developed under this contract in accordance with the contract terms. All data collected and remaining in the custody of the Contractor at the close of any a contract that permits identification of an individual or entity described in the data, or an individual supplying it, must be delivered to the designated government representative or destroyed. No copies or parts of data, derivative files (encrypted and/or individually identifiable) may be kept by the Contractor.

6.5. Information Security. Where USG Information Systems (IS) access will be provided to the Contractor as part of the Government Furnished Property and Equipment, the Contractor shall abide by the USG IS security policy and procedures, particularly in obtaining access and systems usage. Contractor employees failing to adhere to the USG information security policy and procedures will result in the denial of IS access, removal from the network and system access, and removal from the contract.

6.5.1. The USG security representative will document violations of local IS security policy, such as, password sharing, performing personal work, file access violations or browsing files outside the scope of the contract. The unit security officer shall give each documented letter of noncompliance to the COR. After two letters of noncompliance, the Contractor shall remove the documented Contractor employee(s) from the contract. Egregious violations will result in immediate removal.

6.5.2. The USG’s host unit information systems security officer will maintain information systems and information security oversight. All systems used for this contract will be certified, accredited and secured in accordance with USAF information systems security, instructions, directives, policies, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), and guidance (OMB A-130, NIST 800-18), and AFI 33- 201.

6.5.3. If required, USG security officials will be allowed unrestricted access to Contractor facilities to conduct security site surveys and to perform duties associated with IS security and information security oversight.

6.5.4. At the USG’s request, the Contractor must return all information provided by the USG or developed for the USG by the Contractor. Sensitive information (working papers, copies, etc.) must be disposed of by shredding with a USG-approved shredder (pulp or extremely fine shred).

6.5.5. The Contractor shall ensure compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA), Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

Circular A-130, appendix III, National Institute of Standards and Technology guidelines, and all Air Force instructions, directives, and policies.

6.6. Personnel Security. The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government employee if the employment of that person would create a conflict of interest, nor shall the Contractor employ any person who is an employee of the DOD, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval in accordance with DOD 5500-7. In addition, the Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the DOD, if such employment would be contrary to the policies contained in AFI 64-106.

6.6.1. The Contractor must possess a facility clearance at the classification level of TOP SECRET, with a National Agency Check (current personnel clearances are desired). The Contractor shall apply for personnel security clearances withing 10 business days after receipt of the facility clearance or upon contract award notification. The Contractor shall sign an agreement stipulating the security requirements of this contract as provided for in AFI 31-601. The Contractor shall comply with DOD 5220.22-M, Industrial Security Manual.

6.6.2. Prior to the start of the first operational performance period, the Contractor must ensure that sufficient personnel have appropriate security clearances to meet and maintain requirements specified. The Contractor must provide sufficient information to their local Defense Security Service office to obtain favorable National Agency Check investigations for its employees for entrance to restricted areas.

6.6.3. The Contractor is required to comply with all security regulations and directives identified herein, and other security requirements as are shown elsewhere in this contract. Contractor shall comply with DD Form 254, DOD Contract Security Classification Specification, attached to this contract. Only those persons who have a “need to know” in accordance with the performance of work under this contract will be given access to classified information or material.

SECTION 7: ADMINISTRATIVE CONSIDERATIONS

7. Administrative Considerations.

7.1. Contractor Appearance. The Contractor and all employees must wear distinctive logo shirts and/or badges clearly designating them as contract employees and not US Government Service employees.

7.2. Safety Requirements. The Contractor shall conform and comply with all safety requirements contained in the contract for all activities related to the accomplishment of the work and take such additional immediate precautions as the contracting officer may reasonably require for safety and mishap prevention purposes. Provide protection to USG property to prevent damage during the period the property is under the control or in possession of the Contractor.

7.2.1. Cleanliness standards will be implemented to ensure that all safety hazards are removed. All personal and group trash receptacles will be emptied at the end of the week into a large outside receptacle provided by the USG.

7.3. Meetings. The Contractor shall participate in a quarterly production meeting hosted by the USG. The USG will coordinate the details of this meeting, including an agenda of main topics, with the Contractor NLT 10 business days prior to the meeting.

7.3.1. The Contractor shall participate in meetings deemed necessary for production as directed by the USG.

7.4. Place of Performance. The Contractor shall be located in building 1114, or in a facility commensurate with the required security apparatus at Nellis Air Force Base to perform and accomplish tasks identified in this task order. Telework will be permitted on a case-by-case basis with coordination with the Contractor supervision, USG supervision, and COR.

7.5. Duty Hours. Core duty hours are set by the USG, current core hours are 0900- 1500, Monday through Friday. Federal Holidays will be observed, and core hours are at the discretion of the USG Commander and subject to change. The Contractor may be asked to work outside of the core hours in direct support of FMS production efforts, as requested by the USG.

7.6. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. The COR will develop, implement, and participate in a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The purpose is to describe the systematic methods used to measure performance and to identify the reports required and the resources to be employed. The QASP provides a means for evaluating whether the Contractor is meeting the performance standards identified in the PWS.

7.6.1. The Contractor shall set forth the staffing and procedures for self-inspecting the quality, timeliness, responsiveness, customer satisfaction, and other performance requirements in the PWS. As notified in writing, the Contractor, COR, and USG will meet annually to review Contractor self-inspection documentation.

7.6.2. The Contractor shall utilize its internal quality control system to assess and report their performance to the designated USG representative.

7.7. Terminated/Departing Contractor Employees. The following is required for terminated and departing Contractor employees:

7.7.1. Senior Contractor will notify CORs within one (1) business day of contractor notification of termination/departure. Best practice is 30 days, to accommodate all security departure procedures.

7.7.2. Senior Contractor will ensure terminated/departing contractor completes all out-processing actions as required from the USG. The contract employee in question will be required to have written acceptance from the USG that all out-processing were completed in a satisfactory manner.

7.7.3. Senior Contractor will escort terminated/departing contractor off base and will confirm official departure via email to CORs.