Bliss Bridge PWS.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

SBS Contract: Support Base Services Joint Mobilization Site

Fort Bliss, Texas 31 March 2021 New contract Version 1.0

SBS Contract Performance Work Statement

SBS Contract– Ft Bliss Task Order New Task Order

Performance Work Statement

TABLE OF CONTENTS

C.1 GENERAL

C.1.1 SCOPE

C.1.2 BACKGROUND

C.1.3 PERSONNEL

C.1.4 SECURITY OF CLASSIFIED ITEMS, SYSTEMS, AND INFORMATION

C.1.5 REQUIRED OPERATIONAL PLANS

C.1.6 ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM

C.1.7 FIRE PREVENTION

C.1.8 EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES

C.1.9 VEHICLE REGISTRATION, LICENSING, AND OPERATION

C.1.10 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED-VEHICLES

C.1.11 HOURS OF OPERATION

C.1.12 RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS

C.1.13 CONSERVATION OF UTILITIES

C.1.14 REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTINGENCY PLAN

C.1.15 NATURAL DISASTER OR HAZARDOUS TRAINING CONDITIONS

C.1.16 IMPLEMENTING INSTRUCTIONS

C.1.17 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOPs)

C.1.18 PHASE-OUT PLAN OPERATIONS

C.1.19 ORGANIZATIONAL PLAN

C.1.20 TOBACCO CONTROL

C.1.21 UNPROGRAMMED REQUIREMENTS

C.1.22 RADIO FREQUENCY COORDINATION

C.1.23 LOST AND FOUND

C.1.24 SURGE INCREASE AND DECREASE REQUIREMENTS

C.2 DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

C.3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

C.4 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

C.5 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

C.5.3.1 Mobilization Branch, DPTMS

C.5.3.1.1 Mobilization Branch, DPTMS Operation Center Command Group C.5.3.1.2 Mobilization Branch, DPTMS Facilities Section C.5.3.1.3 Mobilization Branch, DPTMS Personnel Section C.5.3.1.4 Mobilization Branch, DPTMS Security/Information Management Section C.5.3.1.5 Mobilization Branch, DPTMS Operations/Readiness/Training Section C.5.3.1.6 Mobilization Branch, DPTMS Logistic Section

C.5.3.2 Installation DHR/AG C.5.3.2.1 Installation DHR/AG - AG Support Soldier Readiness Processing of the Soldier Resilience and Readiness Center (SRRC) C.5.3.2.2 Installation DHR/AG - Common Access Card (CAC) Processing C.5.3.2.3 Installation DHR/AG – Transition Services Operations (TSO) C.5.3.2.4 Not Used

C.5.3.3 Fort Bliss Training Center (Range Operations Branch) C.5.3.3.1 Fort Bliss Training Center (Range Operations Branch) - Davis Dome Range Control Technicians C.5.3.3.2 Fort Bliss Training Center (Range Operations Branch) – Base Camp Ranges/Operations (McGregor, Dona Ana, Oro Grande)

C.5.3.4 5th AR Training (Operations Support Brigade) C.5.3.5 Portable Latrine Service C.5.3.6 CRC Operations C.5.3.7 Not Used C.5.3.8 Reimbursable Section C.5.3.9 Ammo Distribution Section C.5.3.10 Training Support

C.1 GENERAL

C.1.1 SCOPE The contractor shall provide personnel, management, and any other items and services not government furnished necessary to perform the Fort Bliss Mobilization and ARFORGEN Support Services function as defined in this work statement. The preponderance of work will be performed on the Fort Bliss, TX installation. In addition to work on Fort Bliss, occasional TDY may be required for individual(s) in support of Pre-Mobilization Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) team visits to unit home stations prior to unit mobilization, as required per Reserve Component Mobilization Policy of the Secretary of Defense. The contractor shall perform to the standards and specification in the Support Base Services (SBS) contract and this task order. The Contract shall perform work in the following task areas:

Contract/Task Order Management

Task 1: Plans Task 2: Training Task 3: Mobilization Task 4: Reserved Task 5: Human Resources Task 6: Reserved Task 7: Material Management and Supply Task 8: Services Task 9: Reserved Task 10: Equipment Readiness and Maintenance Task 11: Billeting and Facilities Task 12: Information Management

The Task order for this Performance Work Statement (PWS) is primarily mission augmentation. However, a few functional areas require mission assumption and are identified in the PWS as 100% contractor staffed. The SBS task areas covered in this Task Order are listed in Technical Exhibit AC by functional area.

C.1.2 BACKGROUND INFORMATION

C.1.2.1 Task Order Requirement and Task Areas: This PWS is in support of the Fort Bliss Installation (designated as one of four Joint Mobilization Site, as one of six Primary Mobilization Force Generation Installation (pMFGI), as one of two active pMFGI, as one of eight Mobilization Training Centers, as one of twenty three Mobilization Stations) or other activated unit with responsibility for support services for Non-Governmental in Nature (GIN) tasks that exceed organic capabilities. The Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) and Army Transformation have caused major surges related to Active Component (AC) deployment/redeployment, restationing, Reserve Component (RC) mobilization/demobilization and administrative holdover support. Fort Bliss Installation covers 1,116,595 acres in Texas and New Mexico and the Task Order can encompass the entire area. See Technical Exhibit AB-1 (Fort Bliss Cantonment area Map), Technical Exhibit AB-2 (Fort Bliss McGregor Map), Technical Exhibit AB-3 (Training Lines Map), Technical Exhibit AB-4 (Meyer Range Complex Map), Technical Exhibit AB-5 (FOB Westbrook & Detainee Operations Training Map), Technical Exhibit AB-6 (Donna Ana Range Camp Map) and Technical Exhibit AB-7 (Oro Grande Map).

C.1.2.2 Task Order Administration In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the Contracting Officer has the sole authority to administer tasking, changes and approved aspects of the contract. Only the Contracting Officer can direct or approve a change that increases/decreases the scope of this contract. The Contracting Officer may discharge this authority through various duly appointed representatives, including, but not limited to a Project Manager Contracting Officer’s Representative (PM COR); Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR); Assistant Contracting Officer Representative (ACOR); a Property Administrator (PA); or Quality Assurance Evaluators (QAE); and other Government representatives associated with specific functions, such as Primary Hand Receipt Holder (PHR) and other accountable officers; the Installation Transportation Officer (ITO); and the Government Flight Representative (GFR).

C.1.2.3 Contractor Manpower Reporting. The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Department of the Army via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to fill in completely all required data fields using the following web address:

http://www.ecmra.mil, and then click on “Department of the Army CMRA” or the icon of the DoD organization that is receiving or benefitting from the contracted services.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government FY, which runs from October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2013. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk by clicking on “Send an email” which is located under the Help Resources ribbon on the right side of the login page of the applicable Service/Component’s CMR website at http://www.ecmra.mil. As part of its submission, the contractor shall also provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement.

C.1.2.4 Fort Bliss Structure Reserve Component (RC) soldiers resourced garrison staffs for mobilization and deployment purposes of forces during Operation Noble Eagle (ONE), Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), Operation New Dawn (OND) and other contingencies. These soldiers are assigned to Fort Bliss Garrison and other Garrison Directorate support base organizations. Support functions under this task order relate directly to mobilizing and deploying, redeploying, and demobilizing units processing through Fort Bliss. (Organizational Chart Technical Exhibit AD)

C.1.3 PERSONNEL

C.1.3.1 Project Management and Supervision

C.1.3.1.1 Management Objective The management objective is to allow the Contractor maximum flexibility to manage the program innovatively, performance, risks, subcontracts, and data to produce an end state and related readiness conditions that meets or exceeds the established standards and shall be staffed to accommodate fully the projected workload. Another objective is to maintain clear government visibility over program performance.

C.1.3.2 Designation of a Project Manager The Contractor shall have on site, on full contract performance start date, a Project Manager (PM), Deputy Project Manager (DPM) and Assistant Project Managers (APM) for each identified groups of functional areas due to the distance coverage of the installation: (1) Mobilization Branch, DPTMS, (2)Directorate of Human Resources (DHR)/Adjutant General (AG) to include Installation Soldier Resilience and Readiness Center, (3) Range Operations Branch Dona Ana\ Oro Grande (4) Range Operations Branch McGregor, (5) Operations Training Brigade\ CRC Operations. The PM and the leaders of the functional areas shall be on site every day during normal installation operating hours. Mission requirements may dictate extended hours to include weekends and holidays. Individual functional work area hours may differ. The PM, DPM and APM’s, shall be designated in writing, to the Contracting Officer on the contract start date to act as authorities to bind the Contractor’s firm for matters pertaining to this contract. The PM, DPM and APM shall have a minimum of five (5) years experience in the management of a similar or related multifunction operation. The PM or the alternate shall attend and brief status at the Mobilization and Deployment, DPTMS weekly staff call. The PM or alternate shall attend briefings, conferences, and other Government designated meetings as required. The Contractor may be required to conduct briefings and or facility tours on an as required basis (approximately 30+ a year). When possible, the Contracting Officer or designated representatives will give notification a minimum of three (3) calendar days, in advance for any briefings and or facility tours.

C.1.3.3 After Action Report. Every Friday, the Project Manager and or Deputy Project Manager and Assistant Project Managers shall submit an After Action Report (AAR) to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (Technical Exhibit AJ -1).

Report is to include “What went well? What went bad?” and any issues or concerns. The Assistant Project Managers shall submit to the Project Manager Contracting Officer’s Representative through the Project Manager.

C.1.3.4 Designation of Managers and Supervisors. The Contractor shall identify, in writing, to the Contracting Officer on contract performance start date, a roster of key personnel (managers, supervisors, and their alternates), for each functional area work center in this PWS.

C.1.3.4.1. If one or more of the key personnel, for any reason, becomes or is expected to become unavailable for work under this task order for a continuous period exceeding 30 work days, or is expected to devote substantially less effort to the work than indicated in the proposal or initially anticipated, the contractor shall, subject to the concurrence of the Contracting Officer (KO) or designated Contracting Officer Representative (COR), promptly replace personnel with personnel who possess equal, or better, qualifications as the original employee. All requests for approval of substitutions shall be in writing and provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions. The request must contain a resume for the proposed substitute and any other information requested by the KO or designated COR. The KO or designated COR must concur in writing with the change. If the KO or designated COR determines that suitable and timely replacement of Key Personnel who have been reassigned, terminated or have otherwise become unavailable for the task order work is not reasonably forthcoming or that the resultant reduction of productive effort would be so substantial as to impair successful completion of the task order, the KO may terminate the task order for default or for the convenience of the Government, as appropriate, or make an equitable adjustment to the task order to compensate the Government for any resultant delay, loss, or damage.

C.1.3.5 Contractor Employees

C.1.3.5.1 Definition of Contractor Employees. For the purpose of this contract, the term "Contractor employee(s)" applies to all Contractor employees and Subcontractor employees performing work on this contract. The Contractor shall furnish supervisory, administrative, and direct labor personnel to accomplish all work required.

C.1.3.5.2 Employee General Contractor employees shall be qualified, and have the appropriate qualifications, certifications, and or license under the requirements for tasks being performed under this contract prior to commencement of work. The Contractor shall maintain records of personnel qualifications, certifications, and licenses, which shall be available for government review upon request. The Contractor shall maintain the work force in such a manner to ensure that the employees remain fully qualified. The Contractor shall ensure that all contract personnel who are required, in performance of this contract, to interface with authorized patrons (Soldiers and civilians) and/or conduct transactions with government representatives (including, but not limited to, the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Representative, and commanders) are fluent in English and possess the capability to read and write in the English language to the extent necessary to perform their duties under this contract. Nothing in this requirement shall be construed to prohibit the Contractor’s personnel from conversing or communicating in languages other than English where such communication or conversation is not related to interaction with government personnel or authorized patrons or other relevant performance of work under this contract in which English fluency is required. The Contractor shall provide personnel who are physically capable of performing work.

This may include conditions of extreme temperatures (heat or cold), and blowing sand and dust. All contractor employees shall identify themselves as such in any correspondence such as e-mail and or at meetings.

C.1.3.5.3 The Government has the right to restrict the employment under the contract of any Contractor employee, or prospective Contractor employee, who is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, and general well being or operational mission of the installation or its population.

C.1.3.5.4 Contractor personnel shall present a neat and professional appearance and dressed appropriately for the work to be done (to include safety equipment and clothing). Contractor employees may not wear military uniforms or uniform pieces unless authorized and approved by the Contracting Officer and/or Contracting Officer’s Representative. The contract employees shall interact with all customers/personnel in a courteous and respectful manner through all forms of communication (i.e., telephonic, written, and /or personal inquiries). The contractor shall be easily recognizable which will be accomplished by wearing an appropriate identification badge in a conspicuous place on the exterior clothing containing the company name, contract number, employee's name, photograph, and expiration date. The Contractor shall furnish badges for his/her employees. The Contractor shall submit a sample badge to the government for approval 5 days after full contract performance start date. Upon termination of employment, employees shall return badges to Project Manager for destruction.

C.1.3.5.5 The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government if the employment of that person would create a conflict of interest or contract mission task supportability.

C.1.3.5.6 The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of Defense (DoD), either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval in accordance with the policies contained in DoDD 5500.7 and DoD 5500.7-R, the Joint Ethics Regulation, National Guard and US Army Reservists not on extended active duty are generally not considered employees of the Department of Defense, as defined under the policies contained in DoDD 5500.7 and DoD 5500.7-R..

C.1.3.5.7 The Contractor is cautioned that off duty active military personnel hired under this contract may be subject to Permanent Change of Station (PCS), change in duty hours, or deployment. Their absence at any time shall not constitute an excuse for nonperformance under this contract.

C.1.3.5.8 The Contractor shall furnish in writing to the Government on full task order performance start date the complete name of each employee by functional area engaged in performance of this contract (Technical Exhibit AJ -2). The Contractor shall submit additional identifying data as requested by the Government within two working days of receipt of the request. In the event of a change in employees, the Contractor shall advise the Contracting Officer Representative of the change and shall furnish in writing, within 24 hours prior to the change, the same information as stated above.

C.1.3.5.9 Employee Qualification Requirements Contractor personnel must meet the following requirements as appropriate:

C.1.3.5.9.1 All employees operating an assigned government vehicle must possess a valid state driver’s license, and complete the Army Traffic Safety Program, Accident Avoidance online course annually (https://www.us.army.mil/suite/designer), Army Traffic Safety Program, and Accident Avoidance Course for Army Motor Vehicle Drivers, Army POV 1-3). To access the ALMS, log in to AKO and select "My Training" or "My Education" from the Self Service drop-down menu, locate the ALMS box and click on the ALMS logo.

C.1.3.5.9.2 Possess a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. This requirement does not apply to laborer positions.

C.1.3.5.9.3 Be proficient and knowledgeable with Microsoft Office Applications (primarily Microsoft Word, Excel Spreadsheet and Windows graphical user interface), database systems, and web-based systems required for performing work in certain task areas. Some areas will require security clearance prior to use. (Technical Exhibit AL – DD FORM 254)

C.1.3.5.9.4 Have a working knowledge of U.S. Armed Forces rank structure and military unit relationships (e.g., Company, Battalion, Brigade, Division, etc.), as appropriate for task area performance.

C.1.3.5.9.5 Be able to work under stressful conditions and be physically able to demonstrate the training/support tasks to standard.

C.1.3.5.9.6 Have a working knowledge of mobilization/demobilization operations in accordance with (IAW) FORSCOM Regulation 500-3-1 thru 500-3-5, and Army Mobilization and Deployment Reference (AMDR) as appropriate for task area performance. Knowledge of Joint regulations is desired, but not a requirement.

C.1.3.5.10 Employee Training The government will provide introductory orientation concerning mobilization operations requirements in accordance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the mobilization station command. The government has the expectations that employees either are experienced in the proper field of expertise or trained by the contractor in the required military specialty prior to reporting to work.

C.1.3.5.10.1 Government or Army Unique Training. If available, the Government will obtain quotas for Government, Army, or Installation unique training that is deemed essential for Contractor employees performing work under this contract. See Technical Exhibit AE. However, the Government requires the Contractor to reimbursement the Government for tuition type costs of the training, which is reimbursed to the US Treasury General Fund or other government source as directed.

Notifications disapproving training requests or obtaining quotas will be provided to the Contractor. Government or Army unique training is defined as training that is only available in Government or Army service schools. Such training may be provided at the work site or at other Government designated locations. Government-furnished training will not be offered or provided for equipment/systems or similar items addressed in the initial contract. The Government will provide Army or Installation unique recertification training required for Contractor employees performing work under this contract. The contractor shall also be required to reimburse the Government for tuition type costs of this training.

C.1.3.5.10.2 All contractors employees under this contract that had or will have a Network access shall take the Network Security Focus training composed of: WNSF – Phishing Awareness v3.1, WNSF – Portable Electronics Devices and Removable Storage Media v2.0, WNSF – Safe Home Computing, WNSF – Personally Identifiable Information (PII) v2.0, DoD Information Assurance (IA) Awareness Training, Army G3 Computer Security Training, Thumb Drive Awareness and DoD Information Assurance (IA) Awareness Training and Social Networking v2.1. After the account is created, the following course must be completed to retain the account: DOD Cyber Awareness Training (yearly). Computer generated certificates shall be submitted to the Project Manager Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) within 24 hours after completion. All contractors shall participate in a yearly requirement of Anti-terrorism Level I Awareness training, which will be provided by the Organization or Agency or on line. Sign in rosters or certificates shall be submitted to the Project Manager COR within 24 hours after completion. All contractors who require the use of government vehicles or equipment shall take the Army Traffic Safety Program, Accident Avoidance Course, provided online course (https://www.us.army.mil/suite/designer), Army Traffic Safety Program, Accident Avoidance Course for Army Motor Vehicle Drivers, Army POV 1-3), and Preventive Maintenance Checks & Services (PMCS). All contractors’ employees will participate in Suicide Prevention and Operation Security (OPSEC training).

C.1.3.5.11 The Contractor shall not allow any employee who has possession of or who is under the influence of intoxication, mind altering, or performance altering substances to perform work under this contract. Refer to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause pertaining to maintenance of a "drug-free workplace" elsewhere in this contract for further requirements regarding substance abuse.

C.1.3.5.12 Antiterrorism / Force Protection:

C.1.3.5.12.1 All contractor employees requiring access to a Federally-controlled installation, facility and/or Federally-controlled information system(s) shall satisfy annual Antiterrorism Awareness Training in accordance with Army Federal Acquisition Regulation (AFARS) clause 5152.209-4000. Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following site:

http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html.

AT Level I training is an annual requirement with the 12 month period starting on the date of initial training and re-certification NLT the last day of the 12 month period.

C.1.3.5.12.2 All contractor personnel will abide by and participate in their assigned organization’s Antiterrorism and Force Protection plan. This will include the following programs:

(1) Bomb threat and fire evacuation drills.

(2) Participation based on guidance from the Contracting Officer’s Representative during installation wide

Antiterrorism and Force Protection exercises.

(3) Participation based on guidance from the Contracting Officer’s Representative during actual crisis management associated with increased Force Protection Conditions (FPCon) requirements and or during other significant events that cause an increase in security postures and or actions associated with implementing Continuity of Operation Planning.

C.1.3.5.12.3 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 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 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.

C.1.3.5.12.4 Screening: All contractors and sub-contractors will have local record checks conducted by pre-approved, reputable companies vetted through the contracting office. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) states a potential contractor must “have a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics.”

C.1.4 SECURITY OF CLASSIFIED ITEMS, SYSTEMS, AND INFORMATION

C.1.4.1 A favorable National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) investigation is required as a condition to access Federal facilities and information systems. A Secret Security Clearance will be an acceptable substitute for a NACI. Personnel who do not receive a favorable NACI will not be allowed to perform services under this contract. The contractor employee shall have a favorable National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) investigation completed five (5) days prior to the transfer of Government controlled computer networks or systems to the contractor. A (NACI) investigation may include, but is not limited to, police records, driving record, and credit history. Contractor personnel shall obtain and maintain a favorable background status during the term of employment. The personnel list (Technical Exhibit AJ -2) provided to the government and a completed SF85 for each contract employee will be utilized by Government personnel to accomplish the records check.

The Government retains the right to exclude any Contractor employee from performance of duties under this contract if his/her records check reveals sufficient information to consider that employee a security risk. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons shall not relieve the Contractor from performance of the services required under this contract.

C.1.4.2 Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254) Upon full contract performance, and before processing or handling classified materials, employees serving in positions requiring a SECRET security clearance shall have and maintain, at least, an Interim SECRET security clearance prior to commencement of any work. A copy of any Interim SECRET security clearance shall be provided to the Project Manager Contracting Officer and COR no later than two (2) days after contract award. A copy of each Final SECRET security clearance shall be provided to the Project Manager Contracting Officer and COR no later than two (2) days after it has been granted. The Contractor shall comply with the DD Form 254 when it is provided by the Contracting Officer to the Contractor. (Attachment 3 – DD FORM 254)

C.1.4.3 Protection and handling of “For Official Use Only” Information: Information currently and properly classified shall be withheld from mandatory release under the first exemption of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). “FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY” (FOUO) is applied to information that may be exempt under one or more of the other nine exemptions:

(1) Information which is currently and properly classified.

(2) Information which pertains solely to the internal rules and practices of the agency. This exemption has two profiles, “high” and “low.” The “high” profile permits withholding of a document which, if released, would allow circumvention of an agency rule, policy, or statute, thereby impeding the agency in the conduct of its mission. The “low” profile permits withholding, if there is no public interest in the document, and it would be an administrative burden to process the request.

(3) Information specifically exempted by a statute establishing particular criteria for withholding. The language of the statute must clearly state that the information will not be disclosed.

(4) Information, such as trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a company on a privileged or confidential basis, which, if released, would result in competitive harm to the company, impair the government’s ability to obtain like information in the future, or protect the government’s interest in compliance with program effectiveness.

(5) Intra–agency memoranda which are deliberative in nature; this exemption is appropriate for internal documents which are part of the decision making process and contain subjective evaluations, opinions and recommendations.

(6) Information, the release of which could reasonably be expected to constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of the personal privacy of individuals.

(7) Records or information compiled for law enforcement purposes that:

(a) Could reasonably be expected to interfere with law enforcement proceedings.

(b) Would deprive a person of a right to a fair trial or impartial adjudication.

(c) Could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy of others.

(d) Disclose the identity of a confidential source.

(e) Disclose investigative techniques and procedures.

(f) Could reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of any individual.

(8) Certain records of agencies responsible for supervision of financial institutions.

(9) Geological and geophysical information concerning wells

So, by definition, information shall be unclassified in order to be designated FOUO. If an item of classified information is declassified, it may be designated FOUO if it qualifies under one of the other exemptions of the FOIA. This means that information cannot be classified and FOUO at the same time. Therefore, classified documents containing FOUO information cannot bear an overall document marking of FOUO. However, portions or pages of a classified document, that contain only FOUO information will be marked as FOUO. Information that is declassified may be designated FOUO, only if it is believed to fit into one or more of the last eight exemptions (exemptions 2 through 9). Marking information FOUO does not automatically qualify it for exemption. Similarly, the absence of the FOUO marking does not automatically mean the information shall be released. Some types of records (for example, personnel records) are not normally marked FOUO, but may still be withheld under the FOIA. Requests for information shall be reviewed to determine if they actually qualify for an exception. Contractor employees may make these determinations for routine responses that do not require the exercise of judgment. All other inquiries, however, shall be forwarded to the Fort Bliss FOIA Officer.

C.1.4.3.1 Safeguarding FOUO Information during working hours Reasonable steps shall be taken to minimize risk of access by unauthorized personnel. After working hours, store FOUO information in unlocked containers, desks, or cabinets if Government or Government-contract building security is provided. If such building security is not provided, store the information in locked desks, file cabinets, bookcases, locked rooms, etc.

C.1.4.3.2 Marking FOUO Information and Portion Marking FOUO Information Subjects, titles and each section, part, paragraph, and similar portion of an FOUO document shall be marked to show that they contain information requiring protection. Use the parenthetical notation “(FOUO)” to identify information as For Official Use Only for this purpose. Place this notation immediately before the text.

C.1.4.3.3 Access to FOUO Information No person may have access to information designated as FOUO unless that person has been determined to have a valid need for such access in connection with the accomplishment of a lawful and authorized Government purpose. The final responsibility for determining whether an individual has a valid need for access to information designated as FOUO rests with the individual who has authorized possession, knowledge, or control of the information and not on the prospective recipient. Information designated as FOUO may be disseminated within the DoD Components and between officials of DoD Components and DoD contractors, consultants, and grantees to conduct official business for the Department of Defense, provided that dissemination is no further controlled by a Distribution Statement. DoD holders of information designated as FOUO are authorized to convey such information to officials in other Departments and Agencies of the Executive and Judicial Branches to fulfill a government function. If the information is covered by the Privacy Act, disclosure is only authorized if the requirements of DoD 5400.11-R are satisfied. Release of FOUO information to Congress is governed by DoD Directive 5400.4. If the information is covered by the Privacy Act, disclosure is authorized if the requirements of DoD 5400.11-R are also satisfied. DoD Directive 7650.1 governs release of FOUO information to the General Accounting Office

(GAO).

C.1.4.3.4 Transmission of FOUO Information FOUO information and material may be transmitted via first class mail, parcel post or, for bulk shipments, via fourth-class mail. Electronic transmission of FOUO information, e.g., voice, data or facsimile, e-mail, shall be by approved secure communications systems or systems utilizing other protective measures such as Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), whenever practical. FOUO information may only be posted to DoD Web sites consistent with security and access requirements specified in Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum dated December 1998, Subject: “Web Site Administration”.

C.1.4.3.5 Termination The originator or other competent authority, e.g., initial denial and appellate authorities, shall terminate "For Official Use Only" markings or status when circumstances indicate that the information no longer requires protection from public disclosure. When FOUO status is terminated, all known holders shall be notified to the extent practical. Upon notification, holders shall efface or remove the FOUO markings, however records stored in files, need not be retrieved solely for that purpose.

C.1.4.3.6 Disposal FOUO material may be destroyed by tearing each copy into pieces to preclude reconstruction, and placing them into regular trash containers. When local circumstances or experience indicates that this destruction method is not sufficiently protective of FOUO information, local authorities may direct other methods but must give due consideration to the additional expense balanced against the degree of sensitivity of the type of FOUO information contained in the record.

C.1.4.3.7 Unauthorized Disclosure The unauthorized disclosure of FOUO does not constitute an unauthorized disclosure of DoD information classified for security purposes. However, appropriate administrative action shall be taken to fix responsibility for unauthorized disclosure of FOUO whenever feasible, and appropriate disciplinary action shall be taken against those responsible. Unauthorized disclosure of FOUO information that is protected by the Privacy Act may also result in civil and criminal sanctions against responsible persons. The Military Department or other DoD Component that originated the FOUO information shall be informed of its unauthorized disclosure.

C.1.4.8 Network Access Network Access Contractor employees requiring access to government owned computer networks must submit proof of a background investigation by an approved outside agency, such as QUEST prior to being issued a user identification and password IAW AR 380-67 and AR 25-2. Steps for receiving Network access are:

All contractors under this contract needing Network access shall take the Network Security Focus training composed of the Information Assurance (IA) Awareness Training provided by ARMY IA and complete and sign the latest Fort Bliss

AUP.

Step 1. Obtain AKO (Army Knowledge Online) account. Your sponsor will be ACOR from the section you will be working in.

Step 2. Obtain and fill out DD Form 1172-2 (Application for Department of Defense Common Access Card

DEERS Enrollment). This form can be obtained on line by doing a Google search and using Adobe Reader to fill out the form. The form is also available at the corporate office with an example of how it should be filled out. It must be typed and you must sign or it will not be signed by the verifying authority. It must be signed by the following verifying authority.

Contracting Officers Representative in Building 1010 (West Fort Bliss), 915-568-1451

Step 3. Be entered into the Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS). One of the TASS Coordinators for the Mobilization and Deployment, DPTMS, must enter you into TASS.

Step 4. Obtain Common Access Card. After you entered into TASS proceed to either Building 500 (West Fort

Bliss) ID card section, or to Building 1011 (West Fort Bliss) ID card section 569-6888. Both locations can issue you a CAC identification card. At the same time, you must establish a Personal Identification Number (PIN).

Step 5. Complete Mobilization Branch, DPTMS security background check requirements.

1. Go to Building 1031, Chaffee Road on West Fort Bliss. Ask to speak with Mobilization Branch, DPTMS Security Section to check JPAS for you and determine if any security or background checks are necessary: Security Manages in Building 1031, Chaffee Road, 915-568-1347

2. Non-prior military will be required to be entered into the Joint Personnel Authentication

System (JPAS): A Security Worksheet must be filled and sent to Contractor Home Office or designated representative, to meet this requirement. The forms for these actions can be obtained from Contractors APM, Building 1010 Chaffee Road, West Fort Bliss. (915-443-6566)

3. All contractors (prior military and non-prior military) without any prior DoD investigation will also be required to fill out a SF85P (Questionnaire for Position of Trust) on line though E-QiP.

A Request for Personnel Security Action must be filled out and taken to the Mobilization and

Deployment Security Office (Second Floor BLDG 1031) to have the SF85P E-QiP initiated.

An email confirming your E-QiP has been initiated will be sent to the email address provided on the security worksheet. It will contain the link to the E-QiP website.

Once E-QiP is completed, ensure you: print out a paper "archival copy for your records press the "release to agency button then the last three pages of the SF85P (the signature pages) must be digitally signed/dated.

Schedule appointment for fingerprints through Mobilization Branch security section. Once scheduled go to BLDG. 116A Installation Security Office and they will then take your fingerprints.

Return to the Mobilization Branch Security Section with the archival copy of your E-QiP who will then review it and determine if a conditional access to the Ft Bliss network will be granted.

Upon a favorable determination of your E-QiP, Mobilization Branch Security Section will generate a memorandum to be given to Mobilization Branch IT Section, located at Building 1011, 915-203- 9569, who will guide you in completing the remaining requirements.

Step 6. Create a profile in the Army Training & Certification Tracking System (ATCTS). Without this profile, the Information Assurance Security Officer will not start the process of the account creation.

Step 7. After you obtain an AKO account and email address, you must complete the Information Assurance

Awareness Training and an IA test. Course must be completed on-line. YOU MUST TAKE THE 25 QUESTION IA TEST AND PRINT THE TEST PASSING CERTIFICATE (SCORE 70 OR ABOVE). NOT JUST DO THE TRAINING!

Go to https://ia.signal.army.mil/DoDIAA/default.asp:

Step 7a: The following courses must be completed prior to being granted network access:

Social Networking v2.1 WNSF – Phishing Awareness v3.1 WNSF – Portable Electronics Devices and Removable Storage Media v2.0 WNSF – Safe Home Computing WNSF – Personally Identifiable Information (PII) v2.0 Army G3 Computer Security Training

Thumb Drive Awareness

1. Go to https://iatraining.us.army.mil

2. Click ‘Courses’ on the top bar and then click the ‘Show All” box at the bottom.

3. Click on the arrow next to the desire course to expand the details

4. Click on the highlighted course and follow through until completion

5. Take the end of course test and save a copy of your certificate (certificates can be viewed by clicking ‘Display certificate’

6. Provide a copy of your certificate to your IMO/IASO/S6/G6

Step 7b: After the account is created, the following courses must be completed to retain the account:

DOD Cyber Awareness Training (yearly)

Step 8. Read, then digitally sign (by the use of your CAC & PIN) a Fort Bliss Network (NIPRNet) Acceptable

Use Policy (AUP). Contact Mobilization and Deployment Information Management, DPTMS and arrange to execute the AUP on a military computer with CAC card reader.

Step 9. Obtain and fill out SYSTEM AUTHORIZATION ACCESS REQUEST (SAAR) DD Form 2875 DTD

Aug 2009. Blank forms can be obtained from the Mobilization and Deployment Information Management. This form must be signed by the individual, the project manager or his representative, and one of the Information Assurance Security Officers (IASO) in the Mobilization and Deployment Information Management Section, DPTMS. The IASO will not sign until all previous steps are complete. The form may be filled out in advance prior to completing this step.

Step 10. Obtain Fort Bliss Network Access and email account. Go to the Mobilization and Deployment

Information Section, DPTMS to register and confirm your AKO, Fort Bliss email information and PIN. While there you must be able to log on and off the system. Once you have accomplished this, the process has been completed.

C.1.4.9 Security Plan The Contractor’s Physical Security Program and Plan, the Contractor’s Information Security Program and Plan, and National Industrial Security Program (NISP), shall form the basis of the Contractor’s Security Program.

C.1.4.9.1 Physical Security This plan shall address physical security associated with contract performance and shall be submitted within 30 days after task order performance start date (Technical Exhibit AJ-3). The Physical Security Plan shall describe how the Contractor shall prevent unauthorized access, vandalism, pilferage, larceny, sabotage, and arson directed toward Contractor controlled facilities and Government Furnished Property as specified. The Physical Security Plan shall also provide for internal safeguards for the security of Government Furnished Property. The following regulations shall apply when developing the Physical Security Plan: ARs 55-355, 190-7, 190-11, 190-13, and 190-51; FH Reg 420-1 Fire Regulations and FH Reg 420-5, Standards for Signs and Markings; Department of Defense (DOD) 4500.9-R, and Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 5100.76(D) and DODI 5220.22(D); Material Maintenance Division (MMD) Physical Security Plan. The

Contractor shall develop and implement a physical security plan in accordance with AR 190-13. The physical security plan shall include all Government Furnished Property furnished for this contract.

C.1.4.9.2 Information Security This plan shall address information security aspects associated with task order performance and shall be submitted within 30 days of the contract start date (Technical Exhibit AJ-4) to the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The Contractor shall develop and implement an Information Security Plan IAW AR 380-5, AR 380-67, AR 380-40, and U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) Supplement 1 to AR 380-5, for the control of classified information.

This plan shall include personnel security requirements related to handling and accessing classified information and control of all computer security and Communications Security (COMSEC) utilized within the scope of this contract. The Contractor’s information security program shall include applicable provisions of AR 380-series regulations, identified as mandatory standards in Section 7, Publications. The Contractor shall maintain, store and process sensitive and classified material IAW DOD 5220.22-M and AR 380-5.

C.1.4.9.2.1 Release of Information. The Contractor shall not release any news (including photographs and films, public announcements, or denial or confirmation of same) or Installation-related information of any subject matter within this Contract or any phase of any program herein to the media or any other unauthorized users without the prior written approval of the Fort Bliss Public Affairs Officer (PAO) or Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer. To the extent that the Contractor receives or is given access to proprietary data, data protected by the Privacy Act of 1974, or other classified or privileged technical, business, or financial information under this Contract, the Contractor shall treat and protect such information IAW any restrictions imposed on such information, including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 24.1 (Protection of Individual Privacy) and FAR 24.2 (Freedom of Information Act). Access includes the functions of records management, data handling, storage, electronic transmission, and physical distribution. As required by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative, the Contractor shall agree to enter into a written agreement with any firm whose proprietary data is used in conjunction with performance of this Contract. The Contractor shall furnish the KO or Designated Government Representative with executed copies of all such agreements, and refrain from using any proprietary information for any purpose other than for which it was provided (Technical Exhibit AJ-5). The Contractor shall agree that any data furnished by the Government to the Contractor shall be used only for performance under this Contract, and all copies of such data shall be returned to the Government upon completion of this effort. The Contractor shall agree not to reveal to third parties any data generated and/or reported to the Government in the performance of this effort.

C.1.4.9.2.2 Information Assurance Security Officer (IASO). Contractor is responsible for the safeguarding of all Automated Data Processing (ADP) IAW AR 25-2. An IASO shall be appointed within 30 Days after task order start date and update as required and shall enforce those procedures outlined in Army Regulations, DA Pamphlets, and Local Guidelines. Contractor shall submit the name of appointed individual to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative (Technical Exhibit AJ-6).

C.1.4.9.3 National Industrial Security Program (NISP) This plan shall address NISP aspects associated with contract performance and shall be submitted within 30 days after full task order performance start date (Technical Exhibit AJ-7). The Contractor shall implement and maintain a security program for control of personnel, property, and information, including, unclassified and classified materials, documents, and records. In addition, the Contractor’s security program shall include provisions for, but not limited to:

C.1.4.9.3.1 Receiving, storing, disseminating, transmitting, transporting, and protecting items classified as CONFIDENTIAL or SECRET for the Government at the government facility, including the use of courier cards.

C.1.4.9.3.2 Government furnished sensitive files in existence at the contract performance start date and those generated under this contract shall be maintained according to Army Regulation (AR) 25-400-2, Modern Army Record Keeping System, or other applicable regulations listed in Section C.5. Files shall be transferred to the Government upon completion of the retention period or last day of contract performance, whichever comes first. Such files are the property of the Government.

C.1.4.9.3.3 In-processing and out-processing Contractor personnel for security matters. The Contractor shall obtain gate passes for employees working on Fort Bliss, TX.

C.1.4.9.3.4 Obtaining Contractor personnel security clearances and interim clearances as required by the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and DD Form 254.

C.1.4.9.3.5 Documenting and reporting actual and potential security problems using the required forms that will be available through the Mob station command Liaison Officer.

C.1.4.9.3.6 Initiating proper procedures to correct documented problems and implementing corrective procedures in the Contractor's security program per Army, Force Protection regulations, directives, and/or guidance.

C.1.4.9.3.7 Personnel security requirements are set forth in Department of Defense (DD) Form 254, Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification. Requests for security clearance of SECRET shall be submitted to the Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office, ATTN: DISCO-A, P.O. Box 299, Columbus, OH 43216-5006.

C.1.4.9.3.8 The Contractor shall obtain the required facility clearance at the SECRET level, or obtain an interim facility clearance by start of the performance. The Project Management and other personnel requiring access to mobilization deployment and re-deployment plans shall possess SECRET or Interim SECRET security clearances prior to the full contract performance start date as required.