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DJA-17-AHDQ-R-0068

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DATE

07/13/2017

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a. NAME daniel.cordes@atf.gov

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(O) 202-648-9111 (F) 2026489654

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Daniel R. Cordes 99 New York Ave. NE Washington, DC 20226

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ATF National Center for Explosives Training & Research Corporal Road Bldg. 3756 Redstone Arsenal Huntsville, AL 35898

William M. Joa

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Graduate Level Distance Learning Courses.

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Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

1 Solicitation/Contract Form 2 Commodity or Services Schedule

Section B Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs 3 Contract Clauses

Section C Descriptions and Specifications Section G Contract Administration Data

ATF-14 ELECTRONIC INVOICING

ATF-16 QUARTERLY CONTRACTOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LIABILITY INQUIRIES

ATF-17 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF DELAYS

ATF-19 AUTHORITY TO OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT

ATF-22 CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION AND DISCLOSURE

ATF-29 STATEMENT OF WORK / SPECIFICATIONS (Continued) Section H Special Contract Requirements (ATF & DOJ Clauses) ATF-47 Contractor Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements Prohibiting or Restricting Reporting of Waste, Fraud, and Abuse - Award (DEVIATION 2015-02) (March 2015) ATF-41 Department Policy on Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking ATF-46 Corporate Representation Regarding Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law or Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability - Award (DEVIATION 2015-02) (March 2015) 2852.223-70 Unsafe Conditions Due to the Presence of Hazardous Material (June 1996) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug 1996) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (June 2016) 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (May 2014) 52.202-1 Definitions (Nov 2013) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)

4 List of Attachments 5 Solicitation Provisions

ATF-44 Contractor Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements Prohibiting or Restricting Reporting of Waste, Fraud, and Abuse - Solicitation (DEVIATION 2015-02) (March 2015) 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (Apr 2016) ATF-43 Corporate Representation Regarding Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law or Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability - Solicitation (DEVIATION 2015-02) (March 2015) 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2015) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sept 2006) Section L Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Jul 2013) Section M Evaluation Factors for Award

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Section 2 - Commodity or Services Schedule

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 BASE PERIOD

Propose on a Per Student Per Course Basis:

The Government assumes that all courses will be offered at the same price.

The contractor shall provide All courses/materials/certificates/degrees required along with the following courses:

1.Methods in Fire and Explosion Investigation NFPA 921/1033 2.Fire Dynamics in Forensic Investigations

3. Criminalistics and Evidence Analysis.

4.The Law and Expert Evidence 5.Advanced Fire Dynamics in Forensic Investigations 6.Computer Fire Modeling 7.Advanced Computer Fire Modeling 8.Basic Electrical Theory and Failure Analysis in Forensic Fire Investigations

9. Advanced Electrical Theory and Failure Analysis in Forensic Fire Investigations.

10.Chemistry of Explosives, Pyrotechnics, and Hazardous Materials 11.Forensic Ordnance Identification & Recognition 12.Explosives/Arson Laws and Regulations 13.Blast Injuries and Effects

Line Period of Performance: 08/01/2017 - 07/31/2018

1.000000 EA $____________ $___________________

2002 Option Period One

Propose on a Per Student Per Course Basis:

The Government assumes that all courses will be offered at the same price.

The contractor shall provide All courses/materials/certificates/degrees required along with the following courses:

1.Methods in Fire and Explosion Investigation NFPA 921/1033 2.Fire Dynamics in Forensic Investigations

3. Criminalistics and Evidence Analysis.

4.The Law and Expert Evidence 5.Advanced Fire Dynamics in Forensic Investigations 6.Computer Fire Modeling 7.Advanced Computer Fire Modeling 8.Basic Electrical Theory and Failure Analysis in Forensic Fire Investigations

9. Advanced Electrical Theory and Failure Analysis in Forensic Fire Investigations.

10.Chemistry of Explosives, Pyrotechnics, and Hazardous Materials 11.Forensic Ordnance Identification & Recognition 12.Explosives/Arson Laws and Regulations 13.Blast Injuries and Effects

Line Period of Performance: 08/01/2018 - 07/31/2019

1.000000 EA $____________ $___________________

3003 Option Period 2

Propose on a Per Student Per Course Basis:

The Government assumes that all courses will be offered at the same price.

The contractor shall provide All courses/materials/certificates/degrees required along with the following courses:

1.Methods in Fire and Explosion Investigation NFPA 921/1033 2.Fire Dynamics in Forensic Investigations

3. Criminalistics and Evidence Analysis.

4.The Law and Expert Evidence 5.Advanced Fire Dynamics in Forensic Investigations 6.Computer Fire Modeling 7.Advanced Computer Fire Modeling 8.Basic Electrical Theory and Failure Analysis in Forensic Fire Investigations

9. Advanced Electrical Theory and Failure Analysis in Forensic Fire Investigations.

10.Chemistry of Explosives, Pyrotechnics, and Hazardous Materials 11.Forensic Ordnance Identification & Recognition 12.Explosives/Arson Laws and Regulations 13.Blast Injuries and Effects

1.000000 EA $____________ $___________________

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Line Period of Performance: 08/01/2019 - 07/31/2020

4004 Option Period Three

Propose on a Per Student Per Course Basis:

The Government assumes that all courses will be offered at the same price.

The contractor shall provide All courses/materials/certificates/degrees required along with the following courses:

1.Methods in Fire and Explosion Investigation NFPA 921/1033 2.Fire Dynamics in Forensic Investigations

3. Criminalistics and Evidence Analysis.

4.The Law and Expert Evidence 5.Advanced Fire Dynamics in Forensic Investigations 6.Computer Fire Modeling 7.Advanced Computer Fire Modeling 8.Basic Electrical Theory and Failure Analysis in Forensic Fire Investigations

9. Advanced Electrical Theory and Failure Analysis in Forensic Fire Investigations.

10.Chemistry of Explosives, Pyrotechnics, and Hazardous Materials 11.Forensic Ordnance Identification & Recognition 12.Explosives/Arson Laws and Regulations 13.Blast Injuries and Effects

Line Period of Performance: 08/01/2020 - 07/31/2021

1.000000 EA $____________ $___________________

5005 Option Period Four

Propose on a Per Student Per Course Basis:

The Government assumes that all courses will be offered at the same price.

The contractor shall provide All courses/materials/certificates/degrees required along with the following courses:

1.Methods in Fire and Explosion Investigation NFPA 921/1033 2.Fire Dynamics in Forensic Investigations

3. Criminalistics and Evidence Analysis.

4.The Law and Expert Evidence 5.Advanced Fire Dynamics in Forensic Investigations 6.Computer Fire Modeling 7.Advanced Computer Fire Modeling 8.Basic Electrical Theory and Failure Analysis in Forensic Fire Investigations

9. Advanced Electrical Theory and Failure Analysis in Forensic Fire Investigations.

10.Chemistry of Explosives, Pyrotechnics, and Hazardous Materials 11.Forensic Ordnance Identification & Recognition 12.Explosives/Arson Laws and Regulations 13.Blast Injuries and Effects

Line Period of Performance: 08/01/2021 - 07/31/2022

1.000000 EA $____________ $___________________

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), National Center for Explosives Training and Research (NCETR) has a requirement to acquire Graduate Level Distance Learning Courses.

Section B Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

SECTION B – CONTINUATION BLOCK

B.1 SUPPLIES / SERVICES BEING PROCURED

This Statement of Work (SOW) is for graduate level distance learning courses in fire and explosives related forensic science leading to the issuance of a Graduate Certificate or Certificate of Completion by a fully accredited college/university in support of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) arson and explosives training programs.

B.2 CONTRACT TYPE

This will be a single award, firm fixed price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a twelve (12) month Base Period and four (4) twelve (12) month Option Periods. The Government expects to award only one (1) contract.

B.3 SCHEDULE

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BASE PERIOD: 08/01/2017 thru 07/31/2018

OPTION YEAR ONE: 08/01/2018 thru 07/31/2019

OPTION YEAR TWO: 08/01/2019 thru 07/31/2020

OPTION YEAR THREE: 08/01/2020 thru 07/31/2021

OPTION YEAR FOUR: 08/01/2021 thru 07/31/2022

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Section 3 - Contract Clauses

A.1 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (Jan 2017)

The terms and conditions for the following clauses are hereby incorporated into this solicitation and resulting contract as an addendum to FAR clause 52.212-4.

Clauses By Reference

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.acquisition.gov

Clause Title Fill-ins (if applicable)

52.216-25 Contract Definitization (Oct 2010)

52.216-24 Limitation of Government Liability (Apr 1984)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (Jan 2017)

52.232-1 Payments (Apr 1984)

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(Aug 2011)

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (May 2014)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To

Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Apr 2014)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015)

Clauses By Full Text

Section C Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

Graduate Level Distance Learning Courses

In Support Of

ATF’s Arson and Explosives Training Programs

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1. GENERAL

This Statement of Work (SOW) is for graduate level distance learning courses in fire and explosives related forensic science leading to the issuance of a Graduate Certificate or Certificate of Completion by a fully accredited college/university in support of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) arson and explosives training programs.

1.1 BACKGROUND

ATF is a primary Federal Law Enforcement agency with fire and explosives related jurisdiction responsible for administering and en-forcing criminal and regulatory provisions of Federal law. In order to carry out this primary mission, ATF maintains a cadre of highly trained special agents who are classified as Certified Fire Investigators (CFI) and Certified Explosives Specialist (CES).

ATF CFI personnel are responsible for conducting investigations involving violations of federal arson laws; conducting forensic scene examinations and investigations of fire incidents to determine origin and cause; identification, collection, analysis and preservation of evidence; providing expert witness testimony in state and federal jurisdictions regarding the origin and cause of fires; and providing technical support to other Federal, state and local agencies regarding the investigation and forensic reconstruction of fire scenes. ATF CFI personnel complete a rigorous two-year training and certification program that includes formal courses, independent study and re-search, graduate level course work in fire forensics, and practical field experience, which is closely evaluated by a senior CFI mentor during the two-year training process. The majority of the formal training courses are sponsored by ATF and are delivered by the Fire Investigation and Arson Enforcement Division (FIAED) at the National Center for Explosives Training and Research (NCETR) loc-ated on Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama. The expected outcome of the CFI two-year candidacy program is to provide the spe-cial agents with enhanced investigative capability based on training in scientific and technical aspects of fire forensics, fire dynamics and fire science.

ATF CES personnel are responsible for conducting investigations involving violations of federal explosives laws and regulations; con-ducting investigations of explosions, both accidental and intentional; maintaining proficiency with the safe handling and disposal of explosives materials; and providing technical support to other Federal, State, and local agencies regarding explosives and destructive devices. The CES program requires special agents to complete a two-year training program that includes formal training courses, in-dependent study, and graduate level course work coupled with practical field experience. The majority of the formal training courses are sponsored by ATF and are delivered at the National Center for Explosives Training and Research (NCETR) located on Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama. The expected outcome of the CES two-year candidacy program is to provide the special agents with enhanced investigative capability based on training in scientific and technical aspects of explosives technology, applications, and ef-fects.

In 2015, the FIAED added a 15 credit hour academic component requirement to the CFI training curriculum. The academic compon-ent requirement includes graduate level coursework in fire forensics, fire science, fire dynamics, computer fire modeling, arson law and expert evidence, NFPA 921/1033 methodology, electrical aspects of fire investigation, and building construction. The result of this academic component is the receipt of a Graduate Certificate or Certificate of Completion in Forensic Science. The specific train-ing requirements for the two-year CFI certification training program is outlined in ATF Order 3333.1A, Certified Fire Investigator Program.

In 2012, the ATF Certified Explosives Specialist (CES) Program added the certification requirement for CES candidates to complete 12 credit hours of explosives engineering course work resulting in the receipt of a Graduate Certificate in Explosives Engineering or Explosives Technology. This requirement is outlined in ATF Order 3323.1A, Certified Explosives Program. In addition to the cur-rent courses required in the CES program, the Explosives Enforcement and Training Division (EETD) is currently requiring a cadre of CES personnel to attain forensic science focused explosives academic credentialing to compliment the highly specialized subject mat-ter expertise required by ATF CES personnel. The additional forensic science based coursework consists of criminalistics and evid-ence analysis, chemistry of pyrotechnics, chemistry of explosives, advanced ordnance, explosives laws and regulations, law and expert evidence, NFPA 921/1033 methodology, advanced electronics, and destructive device exploitation/determination.

This contract will be written and administered as an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with the issuance of Firm Fixed Price Task Orders. Therefore, each Task Order will be individually funded.

1.2 SCOPE

This contract provides graduate level distance learning in Forensic Science (Fire and Explosives Investigation) courses to ATF CFI and CES personnel. The courses must lead to the issuance of a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Science. The program must be able to award the certificate at the graduate level for personnel who possess an undergraduate or higher level of education. If the employee does not possess an undergraduate degree, a Certificate of Completion must be awarded. The tuition rates must remain the same for the period of performance of this contract and any discount will be based on the total number of students registered.

The university must be accredited by one of the listed regional accrediting authorities:

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• Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

• New England Association of Schools and Colleges

• Northwest Accreditation Commission /Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

• Western Association of Schools and Colleges

• Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

• Forensic Science Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC)

1.3 OBJECTIVE(S)

The objective of this requirement is to provide ATF CFI and CES personnel with an academic credential resulting from the successful completion of formal graduate level distance education courses covering fire forensics, fire science, fire dynam-ics, arson law and expert evidence, NFPA 921/1033 methodology, electrical aspects of fire investigation, building con-struction, criminalistics, chemistry of pyrotechnics, chemistry of explosives, advanced ordnance, explosives laws and reg-ulations, law and expert evidence, advanced electronics, and destructive device exploitation/determination. The desired credential is a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Science or Completion Certificate in Forensic Science, with an option to continue in an established program leading to Masters of Science degree in Forensic Science.

2. REQUIRED TASKS

The fully accredited college/university contractor shall provide all services necessary to perform the tasks outlined in this Statement of Work (SOW).

2.1 The contractor shall provide specific graduate level distance learning courses in fire and explosive related forensic sci-ence topics that lead to the issuance of either a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Science or Certificate of Completion in Forensic Science to a cohort of ATF special agents (See 2.5), which includes CFI and CES personnel.

The following five core graduate level courses are required in support of ATF’s CFI training program:

1. Methods in Fire and Explosion Investigation NFPA 921/1033. This course shall include, but not limited to, the following topics: Investigative methodology and investigation planning, legal considerations, safety, fire science, fire patterns, building construction and systems, origin determination, interviewing, investigation documentation, physical evidence collection, fire related human behavior, explosions, fire and explosion deaths and injuries, electricity, accidental fires, incendiary fires, vehicle fires, wildfire investigations, management of major investigations, qualifications for fire investigation, case studies, and emer-ging trends in scientific testing and research.

2. Fire Dynamics in Forensic Investigations. This course shall include, but not limited to, the following topics: The funda-mentals of how chemistry, fire science, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer interact to influence fire behavior. Introductory level fire dynamics with an emphasis on how it can be applied to fire and explosion investigations. Combustion, fire chem-istry, products of combustion, heat transfer, ignition, flame spread, burning rates, fire plumes, fuel/air explosions, compartment fire dynamics, ventilation limited fires, fire toxicity, introduction to computer fire models and the use of fire dynamics with the framework of the scientific method when applied to fire scene investigations.

3. Criminalistics and Evidence Analysis. This course shall include, but not limited to, the following topics: Crime scene in-vestigation techniques and tools; analysis, operation, and function of the forensic laboratory; application of scientific concepts;

instrumentation and microscopy; use of physical evidence; and guidelines for quality control/assurance and accreditation in the gathering of evidence.

4. The Law and Expert Evidence. This course shall include, but not limited to, the following topics: Overview of how the law and the law of evidence affects the work of the forensic scientist. The legal process from the beginning of a case, most of-ten the crime scene, through the legal process including the trial, appeals, and motions for a new trial. It shall include at each stage the legal doctrines of interest to the forensic scientist such as chain-of-custody, work product privileges, laying the proper foundation, exhibits, and the standards necessary to obtain a new trial.

5. Advanced Fire Dynamics in Forensic Investigations. This course shall include, but not limited to, the following topics: Advanced concepts in fire dynamics such as ventilation effects and the application of fire dynamics principles to investigations.

2.2 The contractor shall make at least one offering of each of the above courses available to cohorts of ATF Special Agent/CFI per-sonnel during a consecutive four-semester period and must be willing to work with ATF in scheduling courses to fit the agency train-ing mission.

2.3 The contractor shall make the following courses available as part of the track for completion of a Master’s Degree in Forensic Sci-ence for ATF Special Agent/CFIs following completion of the Certificate in Forensic Science

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1. Computer Fire Modeling. This course shall include, but not limited to, the following topics: Introductory level, non-calculus based instruction on how to create and run basic fire models and their appropriate uses and limitations with an emphasis on forensic applications. The course shall include basic conservation equations, Cartesian coordinate systems, use of spreadsheets to create file models, instillation and execution of the Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS), writing of code to create an FDS model, and techniques for modeling fire scenes and verification/validation of fire modeling use.

2. Advanced Computer Fire Modeling. This course shall include, but not limited to, the following topics: Creating and use of fire models with a Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) to assist with fire investigations and trial. This course shall include advanced meshing techniques, modeling of wind and other ventilation sources, using model output to diagnose problem areas, and how to conduct sensitivity analysis of computer fire model results.

3. Basic Electrical Theory and Failure Analysis in Forensic Fire Investigations. This course shall include, but not limited to, the following topics: Basic electrical failure analysis and familiarization with how electricity, electrical ap-pliances, and electrical devices can be potential ignition sources. This course must include electrical theory, elec-trical wiring techniques, circuit protection, appliance protection, identification of electrical melting on conductors, scene investigation methodology, current research topics, and NFPA 921 considerations.

4. Advanced Electrical Theory and Failure Analysis in Forensic Fire Investigations. This course shall include, but not limited to, the following topics: Electrical Charge, Coulomb’s Law, electric potential, electric and magnetic fields, electrostatic discharge, electromagnetic induction, Faraday’s Law, Lentz’s Law, transformers, three-phase systems, motors, power systems, and thermal degradation of insulation.

2.4 The following three core graduate level courses are required in support of ATF’s CES training program:

1. Criminalistics and Evidence Analysis. This course shall include, but not limited to, the following topics: Crime scene investigation techniques and tools; analysis, operation, and function of the forensic laboratory; application of scientific concepts; instrumentation and microscopy; use of physical evidence; and guidelines for quality control/ assurance and accreditation in the gathering of evidence

2. The Law and Expert Evidence. This course shall include, but not limited to, the following topics: An overview of how the law and the law of evidence affects the work of forensic scientist. The legal process from the beginning of a case, most often the crime scene, through the legal process including the trial, appeals, and motions for a new trial.

It shall include at each stage the legal doctrines of interest to the forensic scientist such as chain-of-custody, work product privileges, laying the proper foundation, exhibits, and the standards necessary to obtain a new trial.

3. Chemistry of Explosives, Pyrotechnics, and Hazardous Materials. This course shall include, but not limited to, the following topics: Basic familiarization of the chemistry of explosives, pyrotechnics, improvised explosives and hazardous materials through a combination of traditional classroom presentations, online courses, and hands on laboratory experiments. Chemistry and history of explosives, pyrotechnics, hazardous material, improvised explos-ives, clandestine laboratories producing illicit substances, clandestine laboratory safety and exploitation, field detec-tion and characterization of improvised explosives materials, synthesis of improvised explosives materials and con-trolled substances, thermal susceptibility testing of explosives, neutralization and render safe of improvised explos-ives material, hypergolic reactions, current threat briefing, forensic analytical techniques, and GHS hazard informa-tion.

2.5 The following courses must be offered for consideration as electives for completion of the Graduate Certificate or Certificate of Completion by ATF CES personnel.

1. Forensic Ordnance Identification & Recognition. This course shall include, but not limited to, the following top-ics: The fundamentals of a practical deductive process used to identify unknown military ordnance, as well as, the safety precautions that shall be applied in order to minimize associated hazards. The course shall focus on the identifiable construction features associated with how a munition is designed to function.

2. Methods in Fire and Explosives Investigation NFPA 921/1033. This course shall include, but not limited to, the following topics: Investigative methodology and investigation planning, legal considerations, safety, fire science, fire patterns, building construction and systems, origin determination, interviewing, investigation documentation, physical evidence collection, fire related human behavior, explosions, fire and explosion deaths and injuries, electricity, acci-dental fires, incendiary fires, vehicle fires, wildfire investigations, management of major investigations, qualifications for fire investigation, case studies, and emerging trends in scientific testing and research.

3. Explosives/Arson Laws and Regulations. This course shall include, but not limited to, the following topics: An overview and examination of the Federal arson/explosives statutes through analysis of interstate commerce issues, scrutiny of expert witnesses, and Fourth Amendment protections. In addition, an examination of the controls over explosives including the comprehensive regulations that govern those individuals who possess explosives materi-als, as well as, licensing marking, safe storage, and classification of explosives.

4. Blast Injuries and Effects. This course shall include, but not limited to, the following topics: A comprehensive view

DJA-17-AHDQ-R-0068 Page 10 of 36 into the nuances of explosives effects on the human body. Specifically, the primary, secondary, tertiary, and qua-ternary blast effects on the lungs, the cardiovascular system, neurological functions, integumentary systems, long bone extremities, otic, and ophthalmic. The appropriate triage measures and means to quickly treat the most seri-ous life threatening conditions of victims to mass casualty explosive events. Provide the opportunity to research a focus area of interest related to casualties of explosives events.

2.6 The contractor shall make at least one offering of each of the above courses available to cohorts of ATF Special Agent/CES per-sonnel during a consecutive four-semester period and must be willing to work with ATF in scheduling courses to fit the agency train-ing mission.

2.7 The contractor must have flexibility regarding unscheduled events. The contractor shall be capable of working with special agents who may be unable to meet deadlines due to unscheduled events with as little as a one-day notice. The contractor shall provide the special agent a reasonable amount of time to complete assignments, prior to the start of the subsequent semester.

2.8 The contractor must be willing to work with the Explosives Enforcement and Training Division and the Fire Investigation and Ar-son Enforcement Division personnel in the development of additional advanced level courses deemed necessary to meet ATF’s ex-panding and/or changing training needs.

3. DELIVERABLES

The contractor shall ensure the accuracy, functionality, completeness, professional quality, and overall compliance with government guidelines/requirements of the deliverables. Written documents shall be concise, succinct and clearly written. The successful offeror shall provide all course work, materials, and course related documents along with the furnishing of earned Graduate Degrees and/ or Certificates of Completion

4.0 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

It is the contractor’s responsibility to; provide sufficiently educated/trained staff to perform the requirements of this contract and; to ensure an adequate level of support is maintained at all times.

5.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The place of performance will be based as Online Graduate Level Distance Learning.

6.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The performance of this requirement is a one-year base period with four one-year option periods (for a total of 60 months if all options are exercised) as follows:

Base Period August 1, 2017 – July 31, 2018

Option Period One August 1, 2018 – July 31, 2019

Option Period Two August 1, 2019 – July 31, 2020

Option Period Three August 1, 2020 – July 31, 2021

Option Period Four August 1, 2021 – July 31, 2022

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7.0 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

7.1 TRAVEL

Not anticipated, but may require occasional travel for course development or planning meetings, etc.

7.2 SECURITY

It is anticipated that no background checks are required. However, ATF’s Security Office will make final determinations.

Section G Contract Administration Data

The resultant contract will be administered by:

Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Logistics Acquisition Division 99 New York Avenue NE Washington, D.C. 20226

POC: Daniel Cordes, Contract Specialist Email: Daniel.Cordes@atf.gov Phone: 202-648-9111

Contractor POC:

TBD

CONTRACTING OFFICERS REPRESNTATIVE (COR)

Kelly Wilkerson National Center for Explosives Training and Research Email: Kelly.Wilkerson@atf.gov Phone: 301-523-5972

Scope of Specific COR Responsibilities This designation is limited to the responsibilities and authorities contained below and does not confer authority to grant any deviation from contract provisions. The COR shall be careful to ensure that he or she does not alter the terms and conditions of the contract. The specific responsibilities of the COR may include:

Pre Award:

1. Develop contract specifications or statement of work;

2. Assist in market research and technical evaluation of prospective contractors;

3. Coordinate actions relating to funding and scope of work;

Post Award:

1. Maintain the COR file;

2. Maintain a list of cleared contractor personnel;

3. Document in writing technical instructions to the contractor;

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4. Review and submit recommendations to the Contracting Officer on subcontracts if applicable;

5. Monitor the contractor’s performance to assure that it is strictly within the scope of the contract;

6. Promptly review reports, approve and keep adequate inspection and testing reports;

7. Accept deliverables;

8. Refer matters that may affect the contract to the Contracting Officer;

9. When the contractor is known to be behind schedule, inform the Contracting Officer with the reasons; coordinate corrective ac-tion necessary to restore the contract schedule with the Contracting Officer;

10.Furnish the Contracting Officer a copy of Governmental/contractor reports and correspondence;

11.Request the Contracting Officer authorize Governmental-furnished property and furnish the Contracting Officer with descrip-tion of Government-furnished property or contractor-acquired property;

12.Monitor contractual spending;

13.Review contractor invoices to ensure that they reflect accordingly to work completed and deliverables received in accordance to the requirements of the contract. Certify acceptance under the contract. Submit invoice to the Financial Management Division, and provide a copy of the accepted contractor invoice to the Contracting Officer;

14.Formally request the Contracting Officer issue Government desired changes in the work or services, and delivery schedule in written modifications before the contractor proceeds with changes;

15.Report suspected fraud, bribery, conflicts of interest, and other improper conduct to the Contracting Officer;

16.Forward to the Contracting Officer any contractor requests for public release of information regarding work being performed under the contract;

17.Notify the Contracting Officer of any inventions developed by the contractor during the performance of the contract;

18.When required, furnished the Contracting Officer with a formal for request for contract termination;

19.Upon expiration of the contract attest in writing that the contractor has completed performance under the contract, has delivered all requirements and all goods and services are accepted;

20.Certify that the contractor employees have followed the appropriate checkout procedures when contractor personnel no longer require access to ATF facilities (when applicable). The COR must ensure that the contractor completes the separation checklist for their personnel, and submits it to the COR. The COR will certify it, maintain the original in the COR file and provide a copy to the Contracting Officer;

21.Submit annual and final performance evaluation reports of contractor performance as required in the applicable past perform-ance database. A notice of satisfactory or unsatisfactory completion should be included with the final performance evaluation report.

ATF-14 ELECTRONIC INVOICING

ELECTRONIC INVOICING (Revised October 27,2008)

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) encourages contractors to invoice electronically. Invoicing electron-ically saves time, money, and physical storage space for both the Government and the contractor.

Each invoice must be a proper invoice in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 32.905(b). The contractor may sub-mit a combined invoice with each ATF contract/order number. The invoice must clearly identify the specific Contract Line Item (CLIN) or item number for which the contractor is seeking payment under the contract/order. If the invoice covers multiple CLINs or item numbers, the invoice must clearly identify specific amounts and activity applicable to each.

Electronic invoices must be submitted to the ATF Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)/POC named in Section G/Section

3.3 of this contract and Financial Management Division (FMD), Finance.Branch@ATF.gov. Electronic invoices will serve as the offi-cial original copy. The e-mail subject line must contain the name of the ATF COR/POC named in Section G/Section 3.3 of the oblig-

DJA-17-AHDQ-R-0068 Page 13 of 36 ation document, the Order/Award number, the Invoice number and Vendor name (i.e.: John Doe_DJAxxxxxxxxx_Invoice #xxx_ABC, Inc.). ATF will return to the vendor any invoices that do not contain the correct subject line information.

Contractors who are unable to submit electronic invoices may mail their invoices to the COR/POC named in Section G/Section 3.3 of this contract and FMD address provided below:

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives Attn: Finance Branch EXPEDITE CONTRACT INVOICE 99 New York Avenue, NE Mail Drop 4S-288 Washington, DC 20226

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ATF-16 QUARTERLY CONTRACTOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LIABILITY INQUIRIES

QUARTERLY CONTRACTOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LIABILTY INQUIRIES (Revised December 18,2013)

ATF contractors are required to provide quarterly contractor accounts payable liabilities. These quarterly submissions require contract-ors to update information on unpaid bills and non-invoiced activity.The quarterly submissions must be received by these dates:

December 10th for the quarter ending December 31; March 10th for the quarter ending March 31; June 10th for the quarter ending June 30th; and September 10th for the quarter ending September 30th.The information will be used for the preparation of ATF's Fin-ancial Statements purpose only.

The contractor will use the ATF's internet websites listed below to access the Periodic Vendor Query Instructions and Vendor Query Spreadsheet to submit their quarterly submissions. The contractor must fill in the columns as requested in the Periodic Vendor Query Instructions, along with the name/title and date in the Vendor Query Attachment Worksheet. The contractor's company name alone has to be entered in the subject line of the e-mail and submit this information to VEInquiry@ATF.gov and the ATF Contracting Of-ficer's Representative (COR)/Point-of-Contact (POC) named in Section G of this contract.

Business Opportunities Page: http://www.atf.gov/content/contact-us/business-opportunities Vendor Query Instructions: http://www.atf.gov/content/contact-us/business-opportunities/vendor-query-instructions Excel Spreadsheet: http://www.atf.gov/files/about/business-opportunities/documents/vendor-query-template.xls

Contractors who are unable to submit this information via e-mail, must have this information mailed and received by the due dates stated above to the ATF COR/POC named in Section G of this contract and ATF's Accounting Branch at the address provided below:

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF) Attn: Accounting Branch Expedite Quarterly Contractor Inquiries 99 New York Avenue, NE Mail Drop 4S-288 Washington, DC 20226

Failure to provide this information within the specific time may result in delays of invoice payments or reflect negatively in the con-tractor's performance evaluation, as specified in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 42.1501.

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ATF-17 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF DELAYS

NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF DELAYS (Revised July 19, 2007)

In the event the Contractor encounters difficulty in meeting performance requirements, or when he anticipates difficulty in complying with the contract delivery schedule or completion date, or whenever the Contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential situ-ation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of the contract, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer's Representative COR(s), in writing, giving pertinent details; provided, however, that this date shall be information only in character and that this provision shall not be construed as a waiver by the Government of any delivery schedule or date, or any rights or remedies provided by law or under this contract.

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ATF-19 AUTHORITY TO OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT

AUTHORITY TO OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT (Revised July 19, 2007)

The Contracting Officer is the only individual who can legally commit or obligate the Government to the expenditure of public funds.

No cost chargeable to the proposed contract can be incurred before receipt of a fully executed contract or specific authorization from the Contracting Officer.

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ATF-22 CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION AND DISCLOSURE

CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION AND DISCLOSURE (Revised April 3, 2008)

The Contractor agrees, in the performance of this contract, to keep all information contained in source documents or other media fur-nished by the Government in the strictest confidence. The Contractor also agrees not to publish or otherwise divulge such information in whole or in part, in any manner or form, nor to authorize or permit others to do so, taking such reasonable measures as are neces-sary to restrict access to such information while in the Contractor s possession, to those employees needing such information to per-form the work provided herein, e.g., on a need to know basis. There shall be no dissemination or publication, except within and between the Contractor and any subcontractors, of information developed under this contract or contained in the reports to be fur-nished pursuant to this contract without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer. No news release (including photographs and films, public announcements, denial or confirmation of same) on any part of the subject matter of this contract or any phase of any program hereunder shall be made without the prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor is prohibited from re-leasing to any source, other than the sponsoring activity, any interim, draft and final reports or information pertaining to services per-formed under this contract until report approval or official review has been obtained. Furthermore, the contractor shall insure that the cover of all interim, draft and final reports contain the following statement:"The view, opinions, and/or findings contained in this re-port are those of the author(s) and should not be construed as an official Government position, policy or decision, unless so designated by other documentation."

The Contractor agrees to immediately notify in writing the Contracting Officer named herein, in the event that the Contractor determ-ines or has reason to suspect a breach of this requirement. The Contractor agrees to insert the substance of this clause in any consultant agreement or subcontract hereunder.

(a)Confidential information, as used in this clause, means (1) information or data of a personal nature proprietary about an individual, or (2) information or data submitted by or pertaining CONFIDENTIALITY to an institution or organization, or (3) information or data pertaining to a law enforcement investigation or operation.

(b)In addition to the types of confidential information described in (a) (1), (2) and (3) above, information which might require special consideration with regard to the timing of its disclosure such as draft budget and strategic plans, studies or research, audits, etc.

(c)The Contracting Officer and the Contractor may, by mutual consent, identify elsewhere in this contract specific information and/or categories of information which the Government will furnish to the Contractor or that the Contractor is expected to generate which is confidential. Similarly, the Contracting Officer and the Contractor may, by mutual consent, identify such confidential information from time to time during the performance of the contract. Failure to agree will be settled pursuant to the Disputes clause.

(d)If it is established that information to be utilized under this contract is subject to the Privacy Act, the Contractor will follow the rules and procedures of the disclosure set forth in the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a, and implementing regulations and policies, with respect to systems of records determined to be subject to the Privacy Act.

(e)Confidential information, as defined in (a)(1) and (2) above, shall not be disclosed without the prior written consent of the individu-al, institution, or organization. Confidential information, as defined in (a)(3) shall not be disclosed without the prior written consent of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF).

(f) Whenever the Contractor is uncertain with regard to the proper handling of material under the contract, or if the material in ques-tion is subject to the Privacy Act or is confidential information subject to the provisions of this clause, the Contractor shall obtain a written determination from the Contracting Officer prior to any release, disclosure, dissemination, or publication.

(g)The provisions of paragraph (e) of this clause shall not apply when the information is subject to conflicting or overlapping provi-

DJA-17-AHDQ-R-0068 Page 15 of 36 sions in other Federal, State, or local laws.

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ATF-29 STATEMENT OF WORK / SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)

STATEMENT OF WORK / SPECIFICATIONS (Continued) (March 23,2009)

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work (SOW) / Specifications and all Section J attachments (as applicable).

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Section H Special Contract Requirements (ATF & DOJ Clauses)

ATF-47 Contractor Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements Prohibiting or Restricting Reporting of Waste, Fraud, and Abuse - Award (DEVIATION 2015-02) (March 2015)

Contractor Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements Prohibiting or Restricting Reporting of Waste, Fraud, and Ab-use – Award (DEVIATION 2015-02) (March 2015)

By accepting this award or order, the contractor certifies that it does not require employees or contractors of the contractor seeking to report fraud, waste, and abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such em-ployees or contractors from lawfully reporting waste, fraud, and abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

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ATF-41 Department Policy on Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking

(a) DEPARTMENT POLICY ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING (January 8, 2015)

It is the Department’s policy to enhance workplace awareness of and safety for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalk-ing.