CAPABILITY STATEMENT FOR MARKET RESEARCH 15 April 2024.pdf

****CAPABILITY STATEMENT FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY****

TITLE: Construction Site Security Monitoring for BU2500M Conversion of Building 2860 Secure Working Area

1. AGENCY: United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Japan District

2. NAICS: 561612: Security Guards and Patrol Services

3. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan

4. ACQUISITION INFORMATION: The purpose of this requirement is to provide temporary construction security infrastructure, equipment, and services as well as construction security surveillance services to support secure construction projects in accordance with (IAW) the Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 and Department of Defense (DoD) policies. The Contractor shall be capable of providing a turn-key construction security and construction security monitoring program which shall include all aspects of physical, personnel, technical, and procedural security as required for supported secure projects to fully comply with all regulations and ensure successful accreditation of the secure facility. Contract scope shall include the full range of construction security program management, administrative, construction surveillance operations, including demobilization and closeout. The scope of this contract also includes subject matter expertise on construction surveillance, technical surveillance, Temporary Electronic Security System (TESS) design, installation, and operation. Construction security monitoring services personnel shall include Site Security Manager (SSM), Construction Surveillance Technicians (CSTs) and Cleared American Guards (CAGs), as well as administrative support to manage all aspects of the construction security program. The contractor will also be responsible for ensuring necessary construction security infrastructure is on site. This infrastructure shall include but not be limited to personnel and vehicle screening equipment, closed-circuit television (CCTV), intrusion detection system (IDS), as well as temporary utilities to support these systems. Construction security surveillance support equipment shall include but not be limited to items such as personnel badging equipment and supplies, biometric iris scanner system, as well construction surveillance supplies such as cameras, locks, tools, notebooks, and Automated Data Processing (ADP) equipment as required to process and record construction security surveillance activities and events.

5. CAPABILITY STATEMENT

Does the Offeror have an active TOP SECRET Facility Security Clearance (FCL) from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)

Yes ____________ No ____________

If not, does the firm have a current, active FCL at another level? Has the firm ever had a TOP SECRET FCL and, if so, when

Has the firm performed similar construction oversight projects in the past? If so, at what clearance level and when were the projects performed? A separate project list can be provided, if desired.

Does the offeror have the capability to provide the necessary construction security infrastructure to the site location in Okinawa, Japan? The construction security infrastructure shall include but not be limited to personnel and vehicle screening equipment, closed-circuit television (CCTV), intrusion detection system (IDS), as well as temporary utilities to support these systems.

Construction security surveillance support equipment shall include but not be limited to items such as personnel badging equipment and supplies, biometric iris scanner system, as well construction surveillance supplies such as cameras, locks, tools, notebooks, and Automated Data Processing (ADP) equipment as required to process and record construction security surveillance activities and events.

Personnel For each of the below positions, please review and list the number of personnel in your firm that can perform the work based on the requirements noted. For purposes of this announcement, assume that use of CCTV will be limited. This will be for information purposes only.

Project Manager ___________________________________

- The PM is the single focal point of contact for the Government and all contract activities related to construction security and shall be responsible for implementing all aspects of the construction security program. The PM shall be responsible for all matters related to processes, operations, schedules, logistics, reporting, briefing and any other administrative matters.

- The PM shall have at least 10 years of experience in at least one of the following areas of expertise: Program Management-Security field, Construction security surveillance, Technical Surveillance Countermeasures, Industrial or Government security involving counterintelligence, construction quality assurance, or hands on supervisory construction experience. PM shall have a minimum 3 years of experience managing DOD or other Federal Government Construction security program and a minimum 2 years of experience managing construction security program. The PM's experience shall include the completion of a minimum of one similar project completed within past 5 years.

- The PM shall be a U.S. Citizen.

Site Security Manager ___________________________________

- The SSM acts as the single point of contact regarding security on the project or construction site and is responsible for implementing all aspects of the Construction Security Plans (CSP). The SSM shall maintain direct contact with the Government SSM and COR who will be responsible for project security. All security policy decisions shall be approved by the COR.

- The SSM shall be a U.S. citizen possessing a TOP SECRET (TS) personnel security clearance (PCL). The SSM must possess the TSPCL and maintain this eligibility throughout the duration of the secure construction project.

- The SSM is the designated lead for construction site security and is the primary point of contact for coordinating and overseeing all facets of site-specific security for this project.

The SSM will be available 24/7 from start to finish of this project. When the SSM is not physically on-site during the workday, the SSM will designate someone as the Site Security lead in his/her absence.

- SSM will be trained in accordance with the Department of State Office (DoS), Office of Overseas Building (OBO) SE641/SE601 training; or have successfully completed a Department of Defense (DoD) ICD/ICS 705 training course and obtained a certificate of successful completion within the past 3 years. In lieu of formalized DoD/DoS standardized training, the minimum standard of acceptance is having served as an SSM or Site Security Coordinator (SSC) for a period of no less than 5 years, on projects within similar size and scope. ~$10M to $60M dollar construction projects located CONUS or OCONUS. A combination of SSM and Site Security Coordinator (SSC) roles will be acceptable, granted they are concurrent or have a break of no less than 12 months between positions.

- The SSM position is deemed a critical role to the secure project and thus, waivers or exceptions will not be granted.

- The SSM may also concurrently fill the Contractor’s PM position and be responsible for the overall management and coordination of the contract performance with the Government. If this is the case, the PM portion of his/her job shall not exceed more than half of their total hours.

- The SSM shall receive and implement orders or special instructions from the COR, or the Accrediting Official (AO) concerning matters which affect the security operations of the site.

- The SSM shall develop Standard Operating Procedures and Special Instructions governing the construction surveillance function. These operating procedures shall be in accordance with the ICD 705, the DoD 5105.22-M-Volumes 1, 2, 3 as applicable and the CSPs.

- The SSM shall ensure the security integrity of the construction site (hereafter referred to as the "site").

- The SSM shall develop and implements the CSPs in coordination with the COR.

- The SSM shall conduct daily and periodic security inspections to ensure compliance with the CSPs.

- The SSM shall documents security violations or deviations from the CSPs and notify the

Government for disposition. Security violation reports shall be submitted in Microsoft excel format and shall at a minimum identify the project name/number, date, month and year along with time of action. The incident shall be categorized with the type of infraction "'violation or deviation" and shall be signed by the SSM. Security violation reports shall be submitted to the Government on a weekly basis including weeks with no incidents. If there are no reportable incidents during a reporting period, the report shall be annotated as such.

- The SSM shall implement procedures to deny unauthorized site access.

- The SSM shall work with the construction contractor to ensure security of the construction site and compliance with the requirements set forth in this document.

- The SSM shall notify the COR if any construction requirements cannot be met along with viable proposed courses of action to rectify the situation. The COR will provide guidance on final resolution.

- The SSM shall ensure that processes are in place and responsible that all persons, packages, boxes, crates, vehicles, or other means of introducing material onto the secure areas are inspected for questionable or prohibited items.

Construction Surveillance Technicians (CST) ___________________________________

- CSTs monitor, observe, and interact with the construction workers as they accomplish their various tasks to preclude the introduction of electronic, electrical, mechanical, or any other type of hostile surveillance monitoring devices into finished construction.

- CSTs shall be responsible for screening all equipment, materials, and furnishings destined for use in the controlled construction area, using methods of examination as outlined in the CSPs and approved by the government.

- CSTs shall be U.S. Citizens and shall possess a TOP SECRET (TS) personnel security clearance (PCL). CSTs must possess the TS PCL and maintain this eligibility throughout the duration of the secure construction project.

- CSTs will be trained in accordance with the Department of State Office (DoS), Office of Overseas Building (OBO) SE630 training; or have successfully completed a Department of Defense (DoD) ICD/ICS 705 training course and obtained a certificate of successful completion, within the past 5 years. In lieu of formalized DoD/DoS standardized training, the minimum standard of acceptance is having served as a CST for a period of no less than 3 years, on projects with similar size and scope. ~$10M to $60M dollar construction projects located CONUS or OCONUS.

- CSTs shall have at least 5 years experience in at least one of the following areas of expertise: Construction security surveillance, Technical Surveillance Countermeasures, Industrial or Government security involving counterintelligence, construction quality assurance, or hands on supervisory construction experience.

- The CST position is deemed a critical role to the secure project and thus, waivers or exceptions will not be granted. In coordination with the SSM and COR, the contractor will determine the number of cleared CSTs to adequately cover security monitoring requirements.

- CSTs shall be trained in the operation of the proposed inspection equipment.

- CSTs shall be knowledgeable of all construction disciplines, to include civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering principles. In addition, they:

o Shall be capable of reading and analyzing designs drawings and specifications and recognizing the architect’s intent.

o Shall be capable of analyzing designs and structural complexities, which are intended to mask an ulterior purpose not intended by the architect.

o Shall have knowledge of Technical Surveillance Countermeasures, construction principles, and the types of devices used by hostile and friendly intelligence services for the purpose of clandestine surveillance.

o Shall become thoroughly knowledgeable of security procedures and the level of security required in various parts of the facility under construction.

o Shall be able to write detailed reports in English and complete the analyses of issues, findings, and security situations which require staff action.

o Shall be capable of independent decision making, possess a high degree of individual initiative, and be able to function with minimal supervision.

o Shall maintain daily logs during their tour of duty, which will be submitted to the SSM.

o CSTs shall maintain all required documentation of inspections, security violations, and incidents. CST’s shall maintain logs and upload any photographs taken on a daily basis.

o The number of CST personnel shall be adjusted to meet individual task and surveillance requirements.

o In addition to the above, the Lead CST shall meet the following minimum requirements: Possess minimum 10 years experience in at least one of the following areas of expertise: Construction security surveillance, Technical Surveillance Countermeasures, Industrial or Government security involving counterintelligence, construction quality assurance, or hands on supervisory construction experience.

The Lead CST shall have completed the Department of State (DoS) Construction Surveillance Technician Course SE630. Lead CST shall have a minimum 3 years experience performing as Lead CST.

Cleared American Guards (CAGs) ___________________________________

- CAGs are professionally trained, and protect the security integrity of the construction site, and protection of building materials, furniture, fixtures, and other items.

- CAGs shall control access of personnel materials at the Construction Site. Specifically, CAGs shall ensure the security integrity of the construction site, the Secure Storage Area (SSA), and construction materials.

- CAGs shall be U.S. Citizens and possess a SECRET (S) personnel security clearance (PCL). Personnel occupying the CAG position must possess and maintain the SECRET PCL throughout the duration of the secure construction project.

- CAGs will be trained in accordance with the Department of State Office (DoS), Office of Overseas Building (OBO) SE620 training; or have successfully completed a Department of Defense (DoD) ICD/ICS 705 training course and obtained a certificate of successful completion, within the past 5 years. In lieu of formalized DoD/DoS standardized training, the minimum standard of acceptance is having served as a CAG a period of no less than 12 months, on projects with similar size and scope. ~$5M to $75M dollar construction projects located CONUS or OCONUS.

- The CAG position is deemed a critical role to the secure project and thus, waivers or exceptions will not be granted. In coordination with the SSM and COR, the contractor will determine the number of cleared CAGs to adequately cover security monitoring requirements.

- CAGs shall perform access control functions at all vehicle and pedestrian entrances to the site during construction site hours, to be determined, estimated to be 0800 – 1700, Monday through Saturday. These activities include but are not limited to:

o Screening all workers, vehicles, and equipment entering or exiting the site.

o Denying introduction of prohibited materials such as explosives, weapons, electronic devices, or other items as specified by the SSM or designee.

o Conducting random inspections of all site areas to ensure no prohibited materials have been brought on to the site. All suspicious materials or incidents shall be brought to the attention of the SSM or CST.

o Monitor the CCTV and intrusion detection system (IDS). CCTV monitoring shifts shall be no longer than 2 hours.

o Perform other security related duties as required by the SSM or his/her designee such as roving patrols, personnel, and vehicle escorts.

o The CAGs shall control access at the Access Control Facility (ACF) o The CAGs shall control access at the Vehicle Gate.

o The CAGs shall control access to the Secure Storage Area (SSA).

o The CAGs shall control access to the Secure Work Area (SWA).

- In addition to the above, the Lead CAG shall meet the following minimum requirements:

Possess minimum 10 years experience in at least one of the following areas of expertise:

Law Enforcement, Technical Surveillance Countermeasures, Industrial or Government security, or hands on supervisory CAG experience. The Lead CAG shall have completed the DoS Cleared American Guard SE620 course. Lead CAG shall have a minimum 3 years experience performing as Lead CAG for CONUS and/or OCONUS projects. The Lead CAG experience shall include experience on a project at least $10mm as a Lead CAG within past 5 years.