Attachment 2_Labor Category Descriptions.pdf

RFP 15JPSS22R00000040

Asset Forfeiture Investigation Support Services (AFISS)

Attachment 2

Labor Category Descriptions

The following labor categories will be ordered to meet the requirements contained in the Statement of Work. A description of each category of service included in the contract line items is provided in this attachment. The descriptions are inclusive of the tasks and services that will be performed and any performance information that has previously been used to successfully perform Asset Forfeiture Investigative Services and Support (AFISS) contract requirements.

Any key qualifications that are utilized to perform services are included as well. This information is provided to ensure that services are performed at an acceptable quality level and include an overview of the scope of services required. All specific requirements will be stated on each task order for services. The Contractor shall propose the best personnel to perform the required services taking the information in this attachment into consideration. The contractor shall provide resources with the capability to perform services in the area of law enforcement with specific investigative competency in Forfeiture, Domestic and Transnational Organized Crime, White Collar Crime, Financial/Money Laundering, Cyber Crimes, Drug, Illicit Trade Finance, or similar area of activity. The qualifications set forth under the labor category position descriptions are not intended to be requirements but to provide information relative to previous performance and industry standards.

The contractor’s staffing plan shall be used to determine the minimum acceptable qualifications for performance of contract services.

Partner/Officer

DOJ will require these services to support program management on orders that are of significant complexity and dollar amounts. The services involve the coordination of order services and interaction with the management on orders that require a large number of contractor resources in numerous locations. The services are to be performed by a member of the firm's executive or top management.

These services shall be required to be performed only if obligated on a task order.

Project Manager (PM)

The services are required to coordinate and manage large task orders that may contain a significant number of resources, locations and/or provide multiple services (e.g., custodial, and investigative).

Senior Financial Investigator (SFI)

The services require the use of working knowledge of current financial investigative techniques, including the use of commercial databases and other sources of information. The contractor organizes and conducts detailed examinations of information generated during complex financial criminal/civil investigations and information available through alternative sources for the purpose of conducting financial analyses of personal/business assets of targeted organizations/individuals. Performance includes the utilization of information obtained as a result of the financial analysis and preparation of documentation for use by law enforcement personnel pursuing civil and criminal forfeiture matters. The contractor shall provide individuals with experience planning, conducting, and participating in complex financial investigations with specialized experience in the area of Forfeiture, Organized Crime, White Collar Crime, Fraud, Drug, Money Laundering, or similar area of criminal activity. Performance requires travel to local establishments to obtain information, so a valid driver’s license is necessary. Individuals performing these services may need to speak to individuals that do not speak English as their first language.

Financial Investigator (FI)

Performs the same services as the SFI for lower complexity tasks and investigations.

Performance requires law enforcement experience including specialized experience in asset forfeiture or financial investigations. The services shall be performed using working knowledge of current financial investigative techniques, including the use of commercial databases and other sources of information. Performance requires travel to local establishments to obtain information, so a valid driver’s license is necessary. Individuals performing these services may need to speak to individuals that do not speak English as their first language.

Investigative Analyst (IA)

Performs investigative analyst services in support of Asset Forfeiture and/or financial investigations identified by the Agency’s Asset Forfeiture Program. Performance includes the coordination of tasks and services with the Government, or other AFISS contractors. Tasks and services include those necessary to develop the forfeiture processes and procedures associated with an on-going financial investigation. This support shall include the introduction of specific tools and techniques to analyze financial information

Seized Property Investigator (SPI)

The services are required to be performed with an expert level knowledge of law enforcement, seized assets, inventory management, and complex asset disposal methods. The contractor shall monitor asset management/tracking systems and coordinate updating of the status of forfeited assets. The contractor shall perform tasks and services necessary to manage and dispose of seized assets including firearms, ammunition, and explosives.

Legal Advisor (LA)

These services are usually ordered for shorter periods of performance or a more limited duration than the other services on the order. Tasks and services are performed to provide expert legal research, analysis, and writing on sophisticated asset forfeiture issues. The contractor shall provide training on various legal matters relating to asset forfeiture.

Performance includes preparation of complex legal documentation, and conducts analysis of facts, evidence, and legal authorities relating to forfeiture investigations and litigation.

Performance requires a Law degree and significant experience in litigating forfeiture-related cases.

Forensic Accountant (FA)

These services include task and services necessary to investigate and analyze all components of the financial infrastructure of criminals including syndicates, their methods of criminal money movements, and the professional money laundering infrastructure facilitating these movements.

Performance requires demonstration of intermediate to expert knowledge of complex financial investigations, audits, and or analysis in support of the federal government law enforcement or financial institutions.

Computer Forensics Examiner (CFE)

Performs task sand services to provide Federal entities with the application of investigation and analysis techniques to gather and preserve evidence from a particular computing device in a way that is suitable for presentation in a court of law. The contractor shall support Federal entities in combatting cyber forensics, to include the acquisition, chain of custody, and analysis of electronic evidence from computers, mobile devices, and other digital storage media.

Performance requires demonstration of intermediate to expert knowledge of computer forensics, processing, and analysis of electronic data and have a professional certification such as:

(a) ISFCE CCE - Certified Computer Examiner

(b) SANS CGFA - Forensic Analyst or GCFE- Forensic Examiner

(c) ISC(2) –CCFP - Certified Cyber Forensics Professional

And, one or more of the below certifications is also preferred:

(d) Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

(e) Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD)

(f) CompTIA Linux+ and CompTIA Server+

(g) Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)

Crypto-Currency SME (CCS)

Tasks and services performed include Cryptocurrency analysis, Blockchain analytics, Open Internet, including social media, Deep and Dark Web intelligence gathering and analysis, data analytics, and electronic evidence analysis related to cybercrime investigations. The contractor shall provide individuals that can perform the services required in one of the areas of SFI, LA, FA, or CFE and be a recognized expert in Virtual/Crypto-currency. The contractor shall also be required to develop training and certification for the Government on this specialized area.

Services performed shall demonstrate current industry practices in this emerging technology including obtainment of relevant, current training and certification. All orders placed for these services require a review and approval at the task order level from the COR.