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DD FORM 254, APR 2018

NEEDS DD67

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

CONTRACT SECURITY CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

(The requirements of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) apply to all security aspects of this effort involving classified information.)

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RETURN COMPLETED FORM AS DIRECTED IN THE INSTRUCTIONS.

1. CLEARANCE AND SAFEGUARDING

2. THIS SPECIFICATION IS FOR: (X and complete as applicable.)

3. THIS SPECIFICATION IS: (X and complete as applicable.)

a. ORIGINAL (Complete date in all cases.)

b. REVISED (Supersedes all previous specifications.)

4. IS THIS A FOLLOW-ON CONTRACT?

If yes, complete the following:

Classified material received or generated under

5. IS THIS A FINAL DD FORM 254?

If yes, complete the following:

6. CONTRACTOR (Include Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code)

7. SUBCONTRACTOR(S) (Click button if you choose to add or list the subcontractors -- but will still require a separate DD Form 254 issued by a prime contractor to each subcontractor)

8. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE (Click button to add more locations.)

10. CONTRACTOR WILL REQUIRE ACCESS TO: (X all that apply. Provide details in Blocks 13 or 14 as set forth in the instructions.)

e. NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION:

11. IN PERFORMING THIS CONTRACT, THE CONTRACTOR WILL: (X all that apply. See instructions. Provide details in Blocks 13 or 14 as set forth in the instructions.)

12. PUBLIC RELEASE

Any information (classified or unclassified) pertaining to this contract shall not be released for public dissemination except as provided by the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) or unless it has been approved for public release by appropriate U.S. Government authority. Proposed public releases shall be submitted for review and approval prior to release to the appropriate government approval authority identified here with at least office and phone contact information and if available, an e-mail address. (See instructions)

13. SECURITY GUIDANCE

The security classification guidance for classified information needed for this effort is identified below. If any difficulty is encountered in applying this guidance or if any other contributing factor indicates a need for changes in this guidance, the contractor is authorized and encouraged to provide recommended changes; to challenge the guidance or the classification assigned to any information or material furnished or generated under this contract; and to submit any questions for interpretation of this guidance to the official identified below. Pending final decision, the information involved shall be handled and protected at the highest level of classification assigned or recommended.

(Fill in as appropriate for the classified effort. Attach, or forward under separate correspondence, any documents/guides/extracts referenced herein. The field will expand as text is added. When removing any expanded text area, use delete key or backspace key, then click out of the text field for it to shrink after the text has been deleted. Also allows for up to 6 internal reviewers to digitally sign. See instructions for additional guidance or use of the fillable PDF.)

List of Attachments (All Files Must be attached Prior to Signing, i.e., for any digital signature on the form)

14. ADDITIONAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Requirements, in addition to NISPOM requirements for classified information, are established for this contract.

If Yes, identify the pertinent contractual clauses in the contract document itself, or provide an appropriate statement which identifies the additional requirements. Provide a copy of the requirements to the CSO. The field will expand as text is added or you can also use item 13. When removing any expanded text area, use delete key or backspace key, then click out of the text field for it to shrink after the text has been deleted. (See instructions for additional guidance or use of the fillable PDF.)

15. INSPECTIONS

Elements of this contract are outside the inspection responsibility of the CSO.

If Yes, explain and identify specific areas and government activity responsible for inspections. The field will expand as text is added or you can also use item 13. When removing any expanded text area, use delete key or backspace key, then click out of the text field for it to shrink after the text has been deleted. (See instructions for additional guidance or use of the fillable PDF.)

16. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING ACTIVITY (GCA) AND POINT OF CONTACT (POC)

17. CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURES

Security requirements stated herein are complete and adequate for safeguarding the classified information to be released or generated under this classified effort. All questions shall be referred to the official named below. Upon digitally signing Item 17h, no changes can be made as the form will be locked.

18. REQUIRED DISTRIBUTION BY THE CERTIFYING OFFICIAL

9.0.0.2.20120627.2.874785 DD 254, "DoD Contract Security Classification Specification"

700 Army Pentagon Washington, DC 20310 703-545-1803

109 Army Pentagon Washington, DC 20310 Enter general unclassified description of this procurement.: The analyses result in the development of cost databases, cost-estimating relationships (CERs), cost models based on traditional and non-traditional (i.e. machine learning) methods, and specialized research to support the estimation of life cycle costs or economic analyses. The training includes commodity specific cost analysis training, training on developed cost models or methods, as well as general cost analysis training to enhance ODASA-CE cost analysis skills. Performed services will be in accordance with current Department of Defense (DoD) and Army regulations, pamphlets, or letters of instruction (LOI) regarding cost analysis.

This effort is to provide the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Cost and Economics (ODASA-CE) support for the Automated Cost Databases (ACDBs) for Missiles and Munitions (M&M), Wheeled and Tracked Vehicles (WTV), Aviation, and, C4ISR, cost research and cost studies as it relates to the M&M, WTV, Aviation, and the C4ISR ACDB, specialized cost studies in the areas of data science/machine learning, function point counting services, as well as commodity and cost training to enhance the cost analysis skills of the ODASA-CE.

Specific ACDB services include the following: updating each of the commodity ACDBs, developing new and/or improving cost models and cost methods based on commodity ACDB data, conducting cost analysis research by commodity and/or across all commodity data, and implementing training by commodity. The ACDB for each commodity (currently broken out as M&M, WTV, Aviation, and C4ISR) provides actual costs for systems in accordance with the corresponding Work Breakdown Structure (typically MIL-STD 881) and Army Cost Element Structure (see Army Cost Analysis Manual for definitions). Specialized research includes studies on available cost data employing both traditional and non-traditional cost estimating techniques such as machine learning, where applicable. Specific training services include training on cost analysis topics such as implementing machine learning in DoD cost analysis efforts, life cycle cost estimating considerations for the Cloud, and other training offerings that build on statistic skills and/or data science or programming skills with a focus on cost analysis.

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1.6.7.1 PHYSICAL Security. The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.6.7.2 Key Control. N/A

1.6.7.3. Lock Combinations. N/A

1.6.7.4 Conservation of Utilities. N/A

1.6.7.5 Antiterrorism Operations Security (AT/OPSEC): Contractor shall fulfill all AT/OPSEC requirements included herein, and any applicable Army publications and policies for antiterrorism (AT) and other related protection matters to include, but not limited to: AT, operations security (OPSEC), information assurance (IA), physical security, law enforcement, intelligence, foreign disclosure.

1.6.7.5.1 AT Level I Training. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the contracting officer representative (COR) within 30 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil.

1.6.7.5.2 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements conducted by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements 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.

1.6.7.5.3 iWATCH Training. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity Antiterrorism Officer (ATO)). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance, with the results reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award.

1.6.7.5.4 Access to Government Information Systems (IS). All contractor employees with access to a government information system must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services and must successfully complete the DoD Information Assurance Awareness training prior to access to the IS and then annually thereafter.

1.6.7.5.5 OPSEC Training. Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of employees commencing performance on this contract. All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training.

1.6.7.5.6 Information assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) training. All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working in IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within six months of employment.

1.6.7.5.7 Handling or Access to Classified Information. Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret”. The Contractor shall ensure the employee complies with the DoD Security Agreement (DD Form 441), and the NISPOM rule at 32 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 117, effective 24 Feb 2021. The NISPOM is the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual to which contractors must implement and comply.

1.6.8 Special Qualifications: N/A

1.6.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 42.5. The KO, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the Contracting Officer will explain to the Contractor how the Government views the Contractor's performance, and the Contractor will explain to 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.

1.6.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): 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, and specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinates availability of government furnished property, if any, 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 cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the contract or task orders.

1.6.11 Program Manager (PM): The contractor shall provide a program 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. The PM and alternate are considered key personnel by the government. The PM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The PM or alternate shall be available between the hours 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons. A Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance is required. Qualifications are listed below.

1.6.11.1 The minimum Qualifications for the Program Manager are:

Minimum of ten (10) years of management and supervisory experience, which including cost experience and cost research projects within the Department of Defense working with Major Acquisition Programs or equivalent. A bachelor's or postgraduate degree in engineering, scientific, or technical disciplines from an accredited college or university is required with at least 24 semester hours in mathematical, engineering and/or quantitative analysis courses. Additionally, familiarity with defense department data sources (e.g., cost and software data reporting in both legacy formats and Flexfiles, earned value management, joint capability integration development system, etc.), the Army Cost Element Structure, the Military Standard 881, Army PEO command organizational structures, and the current ACDB software (hosted on CADE) are required. The PM also requires a Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance.

1.6.12 Subject Matter Expert (SME): The contractor shall provide a commodity subject matter expert for each ACDB commodity (currently broken out as M&M, WTV, Aviation, and C4ISR). The commodity SME shall apply knowledge of the specific commodity and technologies to advise the cost team in the application of cost, schedule, and technical data. For the Army C4ISR commodity area, sub-commodity program system types are defined as Airborne EO/IR Laser Sensors, Ground EO/IR Laser Sensors, Airborne and Ground Radars, RF Electronic Warfare, Ground Soldier Systems, Communications Systems, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and laser rangefinders and designators.

1.6.12.1 The minimum Qualifications for the SME are: A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a math, statistics, engineering, economics or related discipline, from an accredited college or university. A professional certification in cost analysis from DAWIA or ICEAA is preferred. A minimum of 10 years of experience in cost analysis with at least 8 years of experience in the weapon system/C4ISR commodity in which the SME will provide authoritative input. The SME shall have knowledge and experience with historic and current DoD programs and technologies, and industry and technological commodity-specific trends. The SME shall have familiarity with defense department data sources (e.g., cost and software data reporting in both legacy formats and Flexfiles, earned value management, joint capability integration development system, etc.), as well as the Army Cost Element Structure, and the Military Standard 881. Advanced degrees cannot be substituted for years of experience.

1.6.13. Senior Cost Analyst/Researcher: The Contractor shall provide Senior Cost Analysts who will apply knowledge of DoD acquisition processes or equivalent, and analytical methods or techniques to gather, analyze, and evaluate M&M, WTV, Aviation, and C4ISR data and develop cost analysis products. The Senior Cost Analyst devises solutions to problems relating to improvements of cost estimating techniques. The Senior Cost Analyst may perform special cost studies for each, or across all, commodities at the tasking of COR.

1.6.13.1 The minimum Qualifications for Senior Cost Analyst/Researcher are:

Must have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in performing cost analysis functions in direct support of DoD Acquisition programs or equivalent projects. A bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, or engineering field is required with at least 24 semester hours in mathematical, statistical, engineering and/or quantitative analysis courses. Familiarity with defense department data sources (e.g., cost and software data reporting in both legacy formats and Flexfiles, earned value management, joint capability integration development system, etc.), the Army Cost Element Structure, and the Military Standard 881 are required. The Senior Cost Analyst/Researcher must also have demonstrated capability in cost analysis (parametric and non-parametric), statistics, and cost modeling, and a familiarity with the Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT) software package. A professional certification in cost analysis from Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) or International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA) is preferred.

1.6.14 Senior Analyst/Principal Analyst: The contractor shall provide a Senior Analyst/Principal Analyst who will apply knowledge of DoD acquisition processes as well as knowledge of statistics, data science/machine learning, and/or technical knowledge of the cloud to provide analytical support, studies, and training to ODASA-CE to enhance cost estimating skills.

1.6.14.1 The minimum Qualifications for Senior Analyst/Principal Analyst are:

A bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, data science, computer science, or engineering field is required with at least 24 semester hours in mathematical, statistical, engineering and/or quantitative analysis courses, and a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience utilizing statistics, data science, or machine learning with at least five (5) years in a cost estimating environment. Demonstrated experience with DoD Acquisition and defense department data sources (e.g., cost and software data reporting in both legacy formats and Flexfiles, earned value management), and hands-on experience and proficiency with computer programming such as R or Python are required. A professional certification in cost analysis from DAWIA or ICEAA is preferred. If acting as a function point counter, a function point certification such as the International Function Point Users Group (IFPUG) Certified Function Point Specialist (CFPS), or equivalent, is required.

1.6.15 Jr. Cost Analyst/Data Analyst and Journeyman Cost Analyst: The Contractor shall provide a Jr. Cost Analyst/Data Analyst and Journeyman Cost Analyst who will apply knowledge of DoD acquisition processes or equivalent, and analytical methods or techniques to gather, analyze, and evaluate commodity data and/or develop cost analysis products. The Jr. Cost Analyst and Journeyman Cost Analyst formulates conclusions and proposes researched solutions to problems relating to improvement of cost estimating effectiveness.

1.6.15.1 The minimum Qualifications for Jr. Cost Analyst/Data Analyst are:

Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience in performing cost analysis functions in direct support of DoD Acquisition programs or equivalent projects. The minimum Qualifications for a Journeyman Cost Analyst is a minimum of (3) years of experience performing cost analysis functions in direct support of DoD Acquisition programs or equivalent. A bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, or engineering field is required with at least 24 semester hours in mathematical, statistical, engineering and/or quantitative analysis courses. Familiarity with defense department data sources (e.g., cost and software data reporting in both legacy formats and Flexfiles, earned value management, joint capability integration development system, etc.), the Army Cost Element Structure, and the Military Standard 881 are required. Demonstrated capability in cost analysis (parametric and non-parametric), statistics, cost modeling, and familiarity with the Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT) software are required.

1.6.16 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.

1.6.17 Contractor Travel: Contractor will be required to travel CONUS, OCONUS, and within the National Capitol Region during the performance of this contract to attend meetings, conferences, and training. All travel requires Government prior approval/authorization by the COR/Program Manager and notification to the COR. Travel costs shall be paid only when authorized by the Government as prescribed by FAR 31.205-46 and the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). See JTR Appendix E3, Part 3, Government Contractors/Contractor Employees Travel for other information concerning Contractor access to certain Government transportation programs.

1.6.18 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. If specified in the task order, the Government may require the contractor to return data at the end of the contract. 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 under the applicable provisions of this contract.

1.6.19 Phase-In/Phase-Out Plans

The Contractor’s submitted and approved Phase-In and Phase-Out plans will be incorporated into this PWS by modification.

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