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This solicitation requests proposals for an Employee Assistance Program. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is seeking EAP services including work-life assistance for approximately 5,100 employees, training, critical incident response, and optional peer support training and on-site clinical support. The base period of performance is March 1, 2023 through February 29, 2024 with four optional one-year extensions. Proposals are due by January 31, 2023 and should include separate technical and price volumes. Offerors must submit references from past clients to be contacted directly by the contracting specialist.
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15A00023Q00000019 Page 1 of 34
SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24 & 30
1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF
5. SOLICITATION NUMBER
15A00023Q00000019
2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE
DATE
4. ORDER NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE
DATE
01/20/2023
7. FOR SOLICITATION
INFORMATION CALL:
a. NAME
Cameron.Davis@ATF.gov
b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)
(O) 2026489011 (F) 2026489654
8. OFFER DUE DATE / LOCAL
TIME
01/31/2023 12:00
CODE 15A000
ATF - ACQUISITIONS BRANCH
Cameron Davis 99 New York Ave. NE Washington, DC 20226
9. ISSUED BY X UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR
SMALL BUSINESS
HUBZONE SMALL
BUSINESS
SERVICE-DISABLED
VETERAN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS
WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)
ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM
EDWOSB
8(A)
NAICS: 541612
SIZE STANDARD: $41,500,000
10. THE ACQUISITION IS
SEE
SCHEDULE
11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINATION
UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED
NET 30
12. DISCOUNT TERMS
13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A
RATED ORDER UNDER DPAS
(15 CFR 700)
13b. RATING
RFQ IFB X RFP
14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION
CODE15. DELIVER TO
SEE SCHEDULE
CODE 15A00016. ADMINISTERED BY
ATF - ACQUISITIONS BRANCH
Cameron Davis 99 New York Ave. NE Washington, DC 20226
(O) 2026489011
(F) 2026489654 Cameron.Davis@ATF.gov
FACILITY
CODE
CODE
TELEPHONE NO.
17a. CONTRACTOR/
OFFEROR
A404040CODE18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY
ATF - Finance Branch 99 New York Avenue NE, #4.S-288 Washington, DC 20226
(O) (202) 648-7860 Finance.Branch@ATF.gov
17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN
OFFER SEE ADDENDUM
18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS
CHECKED
19.
ITEM NO.
20.
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
21.
QUANTITY
22.
UNIT
23.
UNIT PRICE
24.
AMOUNT
ATF POC:
Cameron Davis Cameron.Davis@atf.gov Firm Fixed Price
See Continuation Sheet(s) (Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)
25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)
X 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA X ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED
27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED
X 28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN 1 COPIES TO
ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH
OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.
29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _____________________________ OFFER
DATED _________________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5)
INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN,
IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:
30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)
30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT)
Julie N. Truong
31c. DATE SIGNED
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION
PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE
STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)
Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212
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19.
ITEM NO.
20.
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
21.
QUANTITY
22.
UNIT
23.
UNIT PRICE
24.
AMOUNT
32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN
RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: _________________________________
32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT
REPRESENTATIVE
32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT
REPRESENTATIVE
32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT
REPRESENTATIVE
32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE
PARTIAL FINAL
33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED
CORRECT FOR
COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL
36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER
38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY
41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)
41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE
42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)
42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS
STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK
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Table of Contents
Section Description Page Number
1 Solicitation/Contract Form 2 Commodity or Services Schedule 3 Contract Clauses
3.3 ATF Points of Contact
ATF-04 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION (BI) REQUIREMENTS (May 2010, Revised October 31, 2019)
ATF-10 CONTRACTOR-ACQUIRED INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
ATF-11 ATF IDENTIFICATION (ID) MEDIA
ATF-14 ELECTRONIC INVOICING
ATF-17 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF DELAYS
ATF-18 REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
INFORMATION
ATF-19 AUTHORITY TO OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT
ATF-21 ALL ITEMS TO BECOME THE PROPERTY OF THE GOVERNMENT
ATF-22 CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION AND DISCLOSURE
ATF-23 PRIVACY OR SECURITY SAFEGUARDS
ATF-24 COMPUTER SECURITY
ATF-25 OBSERVANCE OF LEGAL HOLIDAYS / FEDERAL NON-WORK DAYS (Revised June 2021) ATF-31 KEY PERSONNEL (April 16, 2010 - Revised on March 31, 2022)
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) ATF-47 Contractor Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements Prohibiting or Restricting Reporting of Waste, Fraud, and Abuse - Award (DEVIATION 2015-02) (March 2015) ATF-51 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR (March 9, 2021) ATF-52 INDEMNIFICATION CLAUSE (May 2021)
ATF-53 WHISTLEBLOWER INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYEES OF DOJ CONTRACTORS,
SUBCONTRACTORS, GRANTEES, SUBGRANTEES OR PERSONAL-SERVICES
CONTRACTORS (March 2021) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Jun 2020) 52.232-1 Payments (Apr 1984) 52.232-8 Discounts For Prompt Payment (Feb 2002) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2022) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)
4 List of Attachments 5 Solicitation Provisions
52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020) ATF-43 Corporate Representation Regarding Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law or Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability - Solicitation (DEVIATION 2015-02) (March 2015) ATF-44 Contractor Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements Prohibiting or Restricting Reporting of Waste, Fraud, and Abuse - Solicitation (DEVIATION 2015-02) (March 2015) 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sept 2006) 2852.233-70 Protests Filed Directly with the Department of Justice (Jan 1998)
4.1 QUOTATION INSTRUCTIONS
52.217-4 Evaluation of Options Exercised at the Time of Contract Award (June 1988) 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990)
5.1 EVALUATION CRITERIA AND RATINGS
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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 Employee Assistant (EAP) Work Life Base Year 5100 employees
Base Year
PSC: R499
Line Period of Performance: 03/01/2023 - 02/29/2024
Base Period
1 LT $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0002 EAP Training
Base Year
PSC: R499
Line Period of Performance: 03/01/2023 - 02/29/2024
Base Period
1 LT $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0003 Critical Incident Response (Onsite)
Base Year
PSC: R499
Line Period of Performance: 03/01/2023 - 02/29/2024
Base Period
1 LT $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0004 Peer Support Training -Optional
Base Year
PSC: R499
Line Period of Performance: 03/01/2023 - 02/29/2024
Base Period
1 LT $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0005 Onsite Clinician- Optional
Base Year
PSC: R499
Line Period of Performance: 03/01/2023 - 02/29/2024
Base Period
1 LT $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0006 Employee Assistant (EAP) Work Life Base Year 5100 employees
Option Year 1
1 LT $________ $_________________
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PSC: R499
Line Period of Performance: 03/01/2024 - 02/28/2025
Option Period
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0007 EAP Training
Option Year 1
PSC: R499
Line Period of Performance: 03/01/2024 - 02/28/2025
Option Period
1 LT $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0008 Critical Incident Response (Onsite)
Option Year 1
PSC: R499
Line Period of Performance: 03/01/2024 - 02/28/2025
Option Period
1 LT $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0009 Peer Support Training -Optional
Option Year 1
PSC: R499
Line Period of Performance: 03/01/2024 - 02/28/2025
Option Period
1 LT $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0010 Onsite Clinician- Optional
Option Yar 1
PSC: R499
Line Period of Performance: 03/01/2024 - 02/28/2025
Option Period
1 LT $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0011 Employee Assistant (EAP) Work Life Base Year 5100 employees
Option Year 2
PSC: R499
Line Period of Performance: 03/01/2025 - 02/28/2026
Option Period
1 LT $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0012 EAP Training
Option Year 2
PSC: R499
Line Period of Performance: 03/01/2025 - 02/28/2026
Option Period
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ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0013 Critical Incident Response (Onsite)
Option Year 2
PSC: R499
Line Period of Performance: 03/01/2025 - 02/28/2026
Option Period
1 LT $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0014 Peer Support Training -Optional
Option Year 3
PSC: R499
Line Period of Performance: 03/01/2025 - 02/28/2026
Option Period
1 LT $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0015 Onsite Clinician- Optional
Option Yar 2
PSC: R499
Line Period of Performance: 03/01/2025 - 02/28/2026
Option Period
1 LT $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0016 Employee Assistant (EAP) Work Life 5100 employees
Option Year 3
PSC: R499
Line Period of Performance: 03/01/2026 - 02/28/2027
Option Period
1 LT $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0017 EAP Training
Option Year 3
PSC: R499
Line Period of Performance: 03/01/2026 - 02/28/2027
Option Period
1 LT $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0018 Critical Incident Response (Onsite)
Option Year 3
PSC: R499
Line Period of Performance: 03/01/2026 - 02/28/2027
Option Period
1 LT $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0019 Peer Support Training -Optional
Option Year 4
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PSC: R499
Line Period of Performance: 03/01/2026 - 02/28/2027
Option Period
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0020 Onsite Clinician- Optional
Option Year 4
PSC: R499
Line Period of Performance: 03/01/2027 - 02/28/2028
Option Period
1 LT $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0021 Employee Assistant (EAP) Work Life 5100 employees
Option Year 3
PSC: R499
Line Period of Performance: 03/01/2027 - 02/28/2028
Option Period
1 LT $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0022 EAP Training
Option Year 4
PSC: R499
Line Period of Performance: 03/01/2027 - 02/28/2028
Option Period
1 LT $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0023 Critical Incident Response (Onsite)
Option Year 4
PSC: R499
Line Period of Performance: 03/01/2025 - 02/28/2026
Option Period
1 LT $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0024 Peer Support Training -Optional
Option Year 4
PSC: R499
Line Period of Performance: 03/01/2027 - 02/28/2028
Option Period
1 LT $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0025 Onsite Clinician- Optional
Option Year 4
PSC: R499
Line Period of Performance: 03/01/2027 - 02/28/2028
Option Period
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
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4007 Travel
NTE
PSC: R499
Line Period of Performance: 03/01/2023 - 02/28/2028
Option Period
0 LT $________ $_________________
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Section 3 - Contract Clauses
A.1 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)
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)
52.246-4 Inspection of Services-Fixed-Price (Aug 1996)
52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To
Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Jun 2020)
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial
Services (Nov 2021)
52.232-1 Payments (Apr 1984)
52.232-8 Discounts For Prompt Payment (Feb 2002)
52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013)
52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug 1996)
52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991)
Clauses By Full Text
3.3 ATF Points of Contact
Contract Specialist (CS): Cameron Davis (Cameron.Davis@ATF.gov), 202.648.9011 Contracting Officer (CO): Julie Truong (Julie.Truong@ATF.gov), 202.648.9015 CO's Representative (COR): Muskuda Bangura (Muskuda.Bangura@ATF.gov), 202.648.8788
ATF-04 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION (BI) REQUIREMENTS (May 2010, Revised October 31, 2019)
Candidate Screening
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A. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all potential Contractor employees (Candidates) assigned hereunder undergo ATF's personnel security process to determine their eligibility for access to ATF information, information technology (IT) systems, and/or unescorted access to ATF facilities.
B. The personnel security process will be conducted by or under the auspices of the Personnel Security Division (PSD), Office of Professional Responsibility and Security Operations, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). It is the responsibility of the Contractor to provide a Personnel Security Package to the Candidate to complete. Once completed, the Candidate must return the Package to the Contractor so that the Candidate may be screened by the Contractor.
C. The Contractor will conduct the Candidate screening by reviewing each completed form submitted by the Candidate. The Contractor will make a preliminary determination whether the Candidate possesses a personal history that is in compliance with ATF's Agency Specific Qualifications (ASQs).
1. If the Contractor has questions or concerns regarding the Candidate's responses to questions on any of the forms, the Contractor must discuss the responses with ATF's assigned Contracting Officer (CO)/Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to determine whether ATF will accept the Candidate's Personnel Security Package for processing.
2. If the Contractor believes that the Candidate's responses are/will not be in compliance with one or more ASQs, the Contractor will remove the Candidate from consideration and, if warranted, identify a replacement Candidate.
D. Agency Specific Qualifications (ASQs). ASQs are requirements established by Federal mandates, Department of Justice (DOJ) regulations or policies, and/or ATF regulations or policies that Candidates must be in compliance with prior to being granted access to ATF information, IT systems, and/or unescorted access to ATF facilities. ASQs include:
1. Drug Policy. ATF applies a specific policy to the Candidate's past and present illegal drug activities to determine whether the Candidate is in compliance with this ASQ. This internal policy is applied to the Candidate's responses on ATF F 8620.12, Drug Activity Questionnaire, completed as part of the Personnel Security Package.
a) Candidates currently involved in illegal drug activities or substance abuse are ineligible for hiring.
b) Past involvement in illegal drug activities or substance abuse may disqualify the Candidate if activities were more than minimal and limited.
2. Financial Interests in Regulated Industries. Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 3801.107 states, “…no employee of the ATF, or spouse or minor child of an ATF employee, shall have, directly or indirectly, any financial interest, including compensated employment, in the alcohol, tobacco, firearms or explosives industries." (This includes being listed as a responsible person on a Firearms License or an Explosives License or Permit.) This regulation is applied to the Candidate's responses on ATF F 8620.44, Licensing Questionnaire, completed as part of the Candidate's Personnel Security Package, and ATF licensing records to determine if the Candidate is in compliance with this ASQ.
a) The Candidate, his/her spouse, or his/her minor child who has a financial interest in a firearms or explosives entity must surrender the license/permit and/or the financial interest in the business prior to the Candidate entering on duty.
b) A determination by ATF’s Office of Chief Counsel will be made regarding financial interest held by the Candidate, his/her spouse, or his/her minor child in the alcohol and tobacco industries once the Candidate enters on duty.
3. Financial Responsibilities. The DOJ provides specific regulations and policies relating to a Candidate's financial obligations and delinquent debts. These regulations and policies are applied to the Candidate’s responses on ATF F 8620.28, Financial History Questionnaire (completed as part of the Personnel Security Package), credit reports/financial data obtained by ATF, and the sensitivity level of the position for which the Candidate is being considered to determine if the Candidate is in compliance with this ASQ.
a) A Candidate who is currently delinquent more than 120 days with any debt, must provide to the Contractor evidence of resolution by timely submitting proof of payment, proof of participation in or compliance with a payment plan, or proof of a legal remedy.
b) A Candidate who declines to provide evidence of resolution will disqualify the Candidate from eligibility consideration.
4. Prohibited Persons. ATF applies a specific policy to Candidates relating to an individual's prohibition from possessing or receiving firearms, explosives, and/or ammunition. This policy, based on the prohibitions outlined in the Gun Control Act (18 U.S.C.
Chapter 44) and Importation, Manufacture, Distribution, and Storage of Explosives Materials (18 U.S.C. Chapter 40), is applied to the
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Candidate's responses to ATF F 8620.57, Prohibited Persons Questionnaire (completed as part of the Personnel Security Package).
ATF will conduct law enforcement and court record checks to determine whether the Candidate is in compliance with this ASQ.
a) Federal law states that it is unlawful for a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or has a qualifying order of protection against him/her to possess a firearm or ammunition. The law also prohibits these persons from shipping, transporting, or receiving firearms and/or ammunition.
b) Federal law prohibits the possession of firearms, ammunition, and explosives by a person who has been convicted of a crime punishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding one year; is a fugitive from justice; is an unlawful user of, or addicted to, a controlled substance; has been adjudicated as a mental defective or committed to a mental institution; is an alien illegally or unlawfully in the United States; is an alien who has been admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa (with certain exceptions); has been discharged from the military under dishonorable conditions; or has renounced his/her U.S. citizenship.
c) Federal law prohibits the receipt of firearms and ammunition, and the receipt or possession of explosives, by a person who is under indictment for a crime punishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding one year.
5. Residency and Citizenship Requirements. The DOJ has specific requirements relating to a Candidate's residency status and citizenship, including that non-U.S. citizens shall not be authorized access to IT systems. Compliance with this ASQ is determined by identifying the Candidate's residency status and citizenship through review of the Candidate's responses to ATF F 8620.58, Residency and Citizenship (completed as part of the Personnel Security Package); review of the Candidate's Personally Identifiable Information (PII); determination regarding the type of position applied for by the Candidate; and verification whether the Candidate requires computer access.
a) Residency Requirements. For 3 of the last 5 years, the Candidate must have either resided in the United States, worked for the United States in a foreign country in a Federal or military capacity, and/or been a dependent of a Federal or military employee in a foreign country. (The 3 years do not need to be consecutive; they may be cumulative during the past 5 years.)
b) Citizenship Requirements. The Candidate must be able to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof that he/she is a foreign national legally permitted to reside in the U.S. in order to work on an ATF contract and gain access to ATF information and/ or unescorted access to ATF facilities. (Acceptable Department of Homeland Security Credentials to prove immigrant status or employment authorization are listed on Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.)
1) Foreign nationals' country of citizenship must be listed on the U.S. Collective Defense Arrangement Agreement approved countries list as defined by the Federal Investigative Standards or superseding regulations.
2) Candidates who are non-U.S. citizens may not be authorized access to or assist in the development, operation, management or maintenance of ATF IT systems, unless temporary eligibility has been approved by the ATF Director, with concurrence of the DOJ Chief Information Officer and the Department Security Officer.
6. Selective Service. Although there are a few exceptions, the Military Selective Service Act requires all male U.S. citizens born after December 31, 1959 who are 18 years old, but not yet 26 years old, to register with the Selective Service. Male Candidates should access https://www.sss.gov/ to verify that they are registered with the Selective Service. This requirement is applied to male Candidates' responses on Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration for Federal Employment. ATF will also conduct a Selective Service query to determine whether the Candidate is in compliance with the Selective Service Laws and this ASQ.
7. Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12. This Directive sets forth policy regarding completion of a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) check prior to the Candidate being provided a federally-issued identification card for access to a Federal building and access to Government IT systems.
a) There is not a PIV check form in the Candidate's Personnel Security Package. ATF personnel will conduct the PIV check at a later date.
b) When requested by an ATF representative, the Candidate must be able to present (in person for viewing) two forms of original, unexpired government-issued identification in accordance with HSPD 12 requirements (e.g., raised seal birth certificate or current passport, along with a current driver's license or state-issued photo identification card). Copies of the forms of identification and/or unexpired documents are not acceptable.
c) The Contractor should advise the Candidate to locate the necessary forms of identification and/or documents in advance to assist in timely completing this part of the personnel security process.
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E. Contractor's Preliminary Determination of Employment Eligibility. The Contractor must make a preliminary determination whether the Candidate is in compliance with the ASQs after reviewing the Candidate's completed Personnel Security Package.
1. When a Contractor determines that a Candidate is not in compliance with one or more of the ASQs, the Contractor should not submit the Candidate's Personnel Security Package for personnel security processing and should identify a new Candidate for consideration.
2. When a Contractor makes an initial determination that the Candidate is in compliance with the ASQs, the Contractor should follow the below guidance relating to the E-Verify Program, Tentative Employment Offer, and Employment References. Once the Contractor completes these responsibilities, the Contractor shall submit the Candidate's Personnel Security Package to the CO/COR.
F. E-Verify Program. Once the Contractor makes a preliminary determination that the Candidate is in compliance with ATF ASQs, the Contractor must access the Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify Program to verify the Candidate's U.S.
employment eligibility, regardless of the Candidate's citizenship status. If the Candidate's employment eligibility cannot be verified by the Contractor, the Candidate's Personnel Security Package shall not be forwarded to the CO/COR.
1. Contractors must register for access to the E-Verify Program on-line at https://www.vis-dhs.com/employerregistration/. This website provides instructions to employers on completing a Memorandum of Understanding required for official registration in the E- Verify Program.
2. Contractors requesting additional information about the Program can visit the E-Verify website at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify or call the E-Verify Program office at 1-888-464-4218.
G. Tentative Employment Offer or Confirmation that Employee is Already Employed by the Contractor. The Contractor must submit a copy of the Candidate's tentative offer of employment or documentation which shows that the Candidate is already employed by the Contractor with the completed Personnel Security Package to the CO/COR.
H. Notification of Candidate Employment Reference Checks. The Contractor shall inform the Candidate that prior to being approved for access, ATF will conduct Employment Reference Checks for all of the Candidate's employments during the past 2 years if the Candidate is being submitted for a Temporary Eligibility determination. In addition, Contractors shall advise Candidates that employment records may be reviewed for all employments during the past 5 years if a background investigation (BI) is conducted.
I. Personnel Security Processing. Upon completion of the Candidate screening, the Contractor shall forward the Personnel Security Package to the CO/COR. The CO/COR will review the entire Package for completeness. The CO/COR will then forward the Personnel Security Package, along with a completed PSD Request Package to the PSD via email at PSDSubmitPSR@atf.gov or hard copy to 99 New York Avenue, Suite 1.E-300, Washington, DC 20226 for processing.
1. Costs and fees associated with the Candidate screening (including fingerprinting) incurred by the Contractor or Candidate, will not be reimbursed by the Federal government.
2. If a full BI is required, it may be a lengthy process to complete, depending on the complexity of the BI.
3. To the extent practicable, the Contractor is encouraged to fill all positions with Candidates who have a current favorably adjudicated Federal BI that meets or exceeds the level of investigation required for the position. This may allow reciprocity of the Candidate's prior BI which could expedite the personnel security process.
J. Pre-Employment Screening (PES). The PSD will conduct a pre-employment screening (PES) on all Candidates, including those being considered for reciprocity. This screening is a thorough review, and expanded analysis if necessary, of the Candidate's compliance with the Federal requirements and ASQs.
1. A favorable PES determination must be made in order to continue with the personnel security process.
2. If an unfavorable PES determination is made, the personnel security process will be terminated; the CO/COR will be notified; and the Contractor may be requested to submit another Candidate for consideration.
K. Adjudication of the Candidate's BI. Once the BI has been completed, the PSD will adjudicate the BI by applying the suitability standards under 5 CFR, Part 731, Federal adjudicative guidelines and ASQs. The PSD will then make a favorable or unfavorable adjudicative determination whether to grant the Candidate access to ATF information, IT systems, and/or unescorted
15A00023Q00000019 Page 13 of 34 access to ATF facilities. The PSD will advise the CO/COR who, in turn, will advise the Contractor of ATF's adjudicative determination.
L. Authorized Access to ATF Information, IT Systems, and/or Unescorted Access to ATF Facilities. A Candidate shall not be granted access to unclassified sensitive ATF information, IT systems, and/or unescorted access to ATF facilities until a favorable adjudicative determination has been made or a temporary eligibility has been approved by the PSD.
Request for Temporary Eligibility to Hold a Sensitive Position
A. Conditions for Requesting Temporary Eligibility. To satisfy urgent ATF staffing needs, the CO/COR may request temporary eligibility of the mandatory pre-employment BI for a Candidate requiring access to ATF information, IT systems, and/or unescorted access to ATF facilities.
B. Submitting a Request for Temporary Eligibility. After justifying the need for temporary eligibility and obtaining all of the necessary approvals, the CO/COR will prepare an ATF F 8620.69, Request for Temporary Eligibility to Hold a Sensitive Position, and submit it along with the completed ATF Forms 8620.33, Employment Reference, for each of the Candidate's employments during the past 2 years. The CO/COR is responsible for conducting all reference checks unless a CO/COR receives prior approval from the PSD to designate another individual to conduct the reference checks.
C. Advantages/Disadvantages of Obtaining Temporary Eligibility. An approved temporary eligibility will allow the Candidate to begin the ATF assignment prior to the completion of the BI. However, if derogatory information develops during the course of the Candidate's BI, access to ATF information, IT systems, and/or unescorted access to ATF facilities will be rescinded.
The Contractor may be requested to submit another Candidate for consideration.
Reciprocity A. Criteria for Applying Reciprocity. In accordance with Executive Order 13488 and guidance from the Office of Personnel Management, ATF may apply reciprocity to a prior favorably adjudicated Federal BI. In order for reciprocity to be applicable, all of the following criteria must be met:
1. The Candidate is a current ATF employee, an applicant for an ATF position, or being considered for a non-ATF personnel position.
2. A favorably adjudicated BI was conducted and meets or exceeds the position sensitivity level of the investigation required for the position. However,
a. The prior investigation must have been completed within the past 5 years; or
b. If the Candidate has an active security clearance (regardless of level), the investigation must have been completed within the past 7 years.
3. The Candidate has not had a break in Federal service of 24 months or more.
4. The favorable adjudication was based on the criteria in 5 CFR 731, or equivalent.
5. No new issues have been identified since the favorable adjudication.
6. Issues identified in the prior BI are compatible with the core duties of the new position, suitability standards, adjudicative guidelines, ASQs, and ATF's mission.
B. Personnel Security Process When Applying Reciprocity. If reciprocity is applicable:
1. The Candidate’s Personnel Security Package must still be submitted to allow the PSD to conduct a pre-employment screening;
and
2. A Request for Temporary Eligibility to Hold a Sensitive Position will not be processed.
Denial or Disapproval of Access to ATF Information, IT Systems, and/or Unescorted Access to Facilities
A. Notification to CO/COR. In the event that a Candidate is denied or disapproved for access to ATF information, IT systems, and/or unescorted access to ATF facilities due to issues found during the BI, the PSD will notify the CO/COR.
B. Notification to Contractor. The CO/COR will notify the Contractor when a Candidate's access is denied or disapproved; and the CO/COR may request that the Contractor provide another Candidate for consideration.
Privacy Act Requests
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A. Request for Copy of a BI File. Once the PSD makes a favorable or unfavorable adjudicative determination, a Candidate may receive a copy of his/her BI file by submitting a written Privacy Act request. The request must be addressed to the Disclosure Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, 99 New York Avenue, NE, Suite 4E-301, Washington, DC 20226.
B. Monetary Costs Associated with Privacy Act Request. It is the responsibility of the Candidate to assume all monetary costs associated with such request.
Escorted Access in ATF Facilities
A. Determination That Only Escorted Access in ATF Facilities is Required. In those instances, where the Contractor believes that its employees will only require escorted access in ATF facilities and will not need unescorted access to ATF facilities, or access to any unclassified sensitive ATF information or IT systems, the Contractor shall notify the CO/COR. The CO/COR will then apprise the PSD of the Contractor's initial determination and provide the reasons for the determination. The PSD, in consultation with the CO/ COR, will make the final determination whether the personnel security process will be conducted on the Candidate.
B. Police Check Inquiries for Candidate's with Escorted Access in ATF Facilities. When the PSD determines that the Candidate will only require escorted access to ATF facilities and/or ATF construction sites, or will only be provided with access to low risk, non-sensitive ATF information (e.g., information that does not adversely affect the conduct of Federal programs or the privacy to which individuals are entitled), the Candidate will undergo a criminal history check in lieu of the personnel security process.
1. ATF's Physical Security Programs Branch or the respective ATF field division/office is responsible for conducting police check inquiries and making a favorable or unfavorable determination whether to grant the Candidate escorted access to ATF facilities.
2. A police check inquiry is a separate procedure from the personnel security process and cannot be used as a substitution for the process; or as a temporary measure to grant access prior to the completion of the personnel security process.
Non-Disclosure Agreement for Access to Unclassified Sensitive Information
A. Agreement to Safeguard Unclassified Sensitive ATF Information. All Candidates are required to formally acknowledge their obligation to safeguard unclassified sensitive ATF information and their understanding of the penalties imposed for making an unauthorized disclosure of such information.
B. Acknowledgement of Agreement. Candidates make this acknowledgement promptly after entering on duty by completing a certification through ATF's Justice Talent Management System (JTMS) or completing ATF F 8800.6, Non-Disclosure Agreement for Access to Unclassified Sensitive Information.
Eligibility to Access Classified National Security Information (NSI)
A. Addendum to Contract to Authorize Access to Classified NSI. This Contract, in and of itself, does not authorize a Candidate access to classified NSI. However, if an addendum (A1) is included with this Contract, access to classified NSI may be authorized at the level outlined in the addendum.
B. Contract Modification to Include Access to Classified NSI. If the Contractor, CO or COR believe that access to NSI is required after the contract is awarded, the PSD will assess the requirements and determine if access to NSI is required and at which level (Secret, Top Secret, or Top Secret – Sensitive Compartmented Information). If the PSD determines that access to NSI is required, the contract must be modified to incorporate the addendum (A1) depending on the required access level.
Periodic Reinvestigations
A. Contractor Personnel Must Undergo Periodic Background Reinvestigations. In accordance with the Federal Investigative Standards and the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Contractor Security Requirements, DOJ 1700.01, once under contract with ATF, Contractor personnel are required to undergo a periodic background reinvestigation every 5 years.
B. Notification When Periodic Reinvestigation is Due. All ATF Contractor personnel will be contacted directly and/or through the ATF CO/COR by the PSD when they are due for their reinvestigations. Contractor personnel must comply with all reinvestigation requirements and requests.
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C. Failure to comply with reinvestigation requirements may result in termination of access to ATF information, IT systems and/or facilities and therefore have a negative effect on the individual's ability to provide services to ATF.
Continuous Evaluation
A. Contractor personnel may be submitted into continuous evaluation (CE) programs (i.e., Federal Bureau of Investigation's Rap Back, Office of Director of National Intelligence, or any other Federally approved program). CE allows agencies to continuously monitor contractor personnel for criminal activities, civil actions and/or other conduct that may raise concerns regarding the contractor personnel's continued suitability for contract employment with ATF.
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ATF-10 CONTRACTOR-ACQUIRED INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
In accordance with the clause entitled "Insurance - Work on a Government Installation" in Section I, insurance of the following kinds and minimum amounts shall be provided and maintained during the period of performance of this contract:
(a) Worker's compensation and employer's liability. The contractor shall, as a minimum, meet the requirements specified at FAR 28.307-2(a).
(b) General liability. The contractor shall, as a minimum, meet the requirements specified at FAR 28.307-2(b).
(c) Automobile liability. The contractor shall as a minimum, meet the requirements specified at FAR 28.307-2(c).
ATF-11 ATF IDENTIFICATION (ID) MEDIA
Contractor personnel who successfully complete the background investigation will be issued ATF Identification (ID) MEDIA and those assigned to provide services in the ATF Headquarters building or other ATF facilities will be issued an electronic access card.
ID Media and Access Control Cards are the property of the United States Government (ATF) and must be accounted for at all times.
It is the responsibility of the contract manager and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to ensure that the ID Media and access card of any employee who leaves the contract is recovered and immediately returned and forwarded or delivered to the ATF Physical Security Programs Branch.
If ID MEDIA or access cards are lost, stolen, or not recovered, the contractor is liable for replacement costs.In addition, payroll, or other monies due individuals may be held until ID media is returned or otherwise accounted for by separating individuals, or the result of an appropriate investigation. The COR shall initiate appropriate loss/theft reports to document the event. Copies of the required reports shall be provided to the Physical Security Programs Branch and the Office of Inspection.
ATF-14 ELECTRONIC INVOICING
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) encourages contractors to invoice electronically.
Invoicing electronically 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 submit 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 official, 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 obligation 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.
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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
ATF-17 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF DELAYS
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 situation 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.
ATF-18 REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESS TO LAW-ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE INFORMATION (Revised July 19, 2007)
(a) Duplication or disclosure of the data and other information to which the Contractor will have access as a result of this contract is prohibited. It is understood that throughout performance of this contract, the Contractor will have access to confidential and sensitive data, which is either the sole property of the Government or is the sole property of other than the contracting parties. The Contractor and its subcontractor(s) (if any) agree to maintain the confidentiality of all data to which access may be gained throughout the contract performance, whether title thereto vests in the Government or otherwise. The Contractor and its subcontractor(s) (if any) agree to not disclose said data, any interpretations and/or translations thereof, or data derivatives, to unauthorized parties in contravention of these provisions, without the prior written approval of the Contracting Officer or the party in which title thereto is wholly vested.
Subcontractors are subject to the same stipulations and may be held responsible for any violations of confidentiality.
(b) The Contractor agrees that each Contractor employee, prior to and as a pre-condition for employment relating to the subject matter of this order, will be required to execute a Nondisclosure Agreement as provided. The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with the original copy of this form signed by each employee prior to the employee's start date on the contract.
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ATF-19 AUTHORITY TO OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT
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.
ATF-21 ALL ITEMS TO BECOME THE PROPERTY OF THE GOVERNMENT
Title to all source data and materials furnished by the Government, together with all plans, designs, reports, materials, programs and documentation thereof and all other items pertaining to the work and services to be performed under orders pursuant to this contract shall become and remain with the Government upon completion.The Government shall have the full right to use each of these for
15A00023Q00000019 Page 17 of 34 its purposes without compensation or approval on the part of the Contractor.The Government shall have access to and the right to make copies of the above mentioned items.All proprietary information, programs, etc. shall be indicated as such in the Contractor s proposal.The identification of information, programs, etc. as proprietary or confidential is for information purposes only and shall not be binding on the Government to prevent disclosure of such information.The offeror is advised that such information may be subject to release upon request pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552).
ATF-22 CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION AND DISCLOSURE
The Contractor agrees, in the performance of this contract, to keep all information contained in source documents or other media furnished 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 necessary to restrict access to such information while in the Contractor s possession, to those employees needing such information to perform 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 furnished pursuant to this contract without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer (CO). 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 CO. The Contractor is prohibited from releasing to any source, other than the sponsoring activity, any interim, draft and final reports or information pertaining to services performed under this contract until report approval or official review has been obtained. Furthermore, the contractor shall ensure that the cover of all interim, draft and final reports contains the following statement: "The view, opinions, and/or findings contained in this report 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 CO named herein, if it determines or has reason to suspect a breach of this requirement. The Contractor also 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 concerning the timing of its disclosure such as draft budget and strategic plans, studies or research, audits, etc.
(c) The CO 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 CO 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 individual, 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 regarding the proper handling of material under the contract, or if the material in question 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 CO prior to any release, disclosure, dissemination, or publication.
(g) The provisions of paragraph (e) of this clause shall not apply…
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