Draft PWS _ ARCENT G2 Intelligence Analyst Contract.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Intelligence Operations Support Services

USARCENT G2

Part I

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract designed to provide United States Army Central Command (USARCENT) Intelligence Directorate (G2) with multi-intelligence operations support services. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. The Contractor, in turn, shall be accountable to the Government for Contractor or subcontractor personnel.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform uninterrupted USARCENT G2 multi-intelligence operations support services as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions of the contract and consistently with the established standards in this PWS and contract.

1.1.1. Level of Support: USARCENT G2 requires journeyman and senior level Intelligence Analysts with a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance who shall support ARCENT G2 with intelligence analysis, production, future operations, and current intelligence operations in the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR). Given current operational mission demands USARCENT G2 requires that at a minimum two (2) of the full-time equivalents (FTEs) performing this requirement shall meet the qualifications for a Senior Intelligence Analyst described in PWS Section 1.15.6.1; however, it is up to the Offeror to determine the appropriate labor mix and level of experience for the analysts necessary to perform all the requirements in the PWS.

1.3. Background: The mission of USARCENT G2 is to provide intelligence support services regarding the USCENTCOM AOR to the commander and Staff of USARCENT. The USCENTCOM AOR and Combined Joint Operations Area (CJOA) consists of the following countries: Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Lebanon.

1.4. Objectives: To provide USARCENT G2 CJ2 with multi-intelligence operations support services.

1.5. Scope: The contractor shall support USARCENT G2 by aiding in the coordination, planning, and execution of intelligence collection operations, exploitation, dissemination and analytic support in coordination with other entities and agencies in USARCENT from a stateside location regarding the USCENTCOM AOR.

1.5.1. The contractor shall conduct collaboration across the ARCENT spectrum of intelligence analysis, planning, operations, training, exercises, and force management.

The contractor shall support the intelligence missions within the military decision making process (MDMP) and provide information used to integrate new members into the ARCENT staff. The required and consolidated effort of work supports the overall effort to mitigate the threat to forces assigned to the continental United States and overseas, specifically those assigned within CENTCOM AOR, to include preparing forces to deploy into the AOR. The contractor shall coordinate efforts across the ARCENT staff, respond to requests for intelligence information (RFI), and collaborate across the intelligence community on developing issues within the AOR.

1.5.2 The contractor shall support, but not replace Government military and civilian personnel. Contractor personnel supporting this effort shall be integrated, based on skill sets, into ARCENT’s intelligence operations and will coordinate with USARCENT G2 Headquarters, the Combined Joint Force Land Component Command Headquarters and subordinate units, Task Force Atlas, the Special Operations Joint Task Force (SOJTF) units in order to accomplish USARCENT G2 Intelligence priorities and taskings in accordance with guidance, policies, and mandates of USARCENT G2, US laws, International law, International agreements, and terms and conditions of the contract. The Contractor is responsible for providing management and administrative support and supervision for all contractor personnel.

1.6: The period of performance will be as follows:

Phase in – 10/12/2022 – 11/02/2022 (21 Days) Base – 11/03/2022 – 11/02/2023 – 11 Months OY1 – 11/03/2023 – 11/02/2024 – 12 Months OY2 – 11/03/2024 – 11/02/2025 – 12 Months

1.7. Quality Control: Quality Control is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure all work described in this contract is performed at or above the standard defined in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). The QCP is developed by the contractor to ensure that it performs and delivers high-quality service and products. And it shall include methods of documenting and enforcing quality control operations of both prime contractor and or subcontractor work; including inspection and testing.

1.7.1 The Contractor shall submit their QC Plan within thirty (30) days of contract award. After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s (KO) acceptance in writing or any proposed changes to the QC procedures. The contractor shall submit QCP changes within five (5) days to the KO and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review and approval prior to implementation. The Quality Control Plan shall address as a minimum:

1.7.2. Inspection System. The contractor shall develop, implement and maintain a system to inspect their services as well as their subcontractor services and products to ensure compliance with PWS requirements, and applicable laws and regulations. It shall specify tasks or areas to be inspected on a scheduled or unscheduled basis, the manner in which inspections are to be conducted, the titles of the individuals who will perform the inspections, and the percentage of the work that will be inspected on a recurring basis.

1.7.3. The contractor shall keep records on-site of all inspections conducted by the Contractor and necessary corrective action taken. These documents shall be available for inspection by the Government during the term of the contract.

1.7.4. Deficiency Identification, Prevention and Correction. The QCP shall include a method of identifying and preventing deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable as defined in the PRS [Technical Exhibit (TE) 1], without dependence upon Government direction. The contractor shall identify and prevent defects in quality of products and services performed before the level becomes unacceptable and before they are provided to the Government. The QCP at a minimum shall address process control and continuous process improvement; procedures for scheduling, conducting and documentation of inspection; discrepancy identification; procedures for root cause analysis; corrective and preventive action procedures to include procedures for addressing Government discovered non-conformances; procedures for trend analysis; and procedures for collecting and addressing customer feedback/complaints. The QCP shall document process control and process performance measurement procedures that shall include how the Contractor shall implement preventive corrective actions.

1.7.5. The QCP shall contain methods of communications (direct and indirect) with the Government regarding performance of the contract. Communication shall include regular and formal meetings with the Government for review and analyses of key process indicators, analysis of process deficiencies, and problem resolution.

1.7.6. Upon request from the COR, the Contractor shall provide, all reports generated as a result of the Contractor’s quality control efforts. This shall include any summary information used to track quality control, including any charts/graphs.

1.8. Contractor Discrepancy Report (CDR): When the Contractor's performance is unsatisfactory, a CDR will be issued. The Contractor shall reply in writing within five (5) work days from the date of receipt of the CDR, giving the reasons for the unsatisfactory performance, corrective action taken, and procedures to preclude recurrence.

1.9. Quality Assurance: The COR will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the COR must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s). When an observation indicates defective performance, the COR will require the Contractor or designated on-site representative to initial the observation to acknowledge the defective performance. The acknowledgement of the observation does not necessarily constitute Contractor concurrence with the observation, only that the Contractor has been made aware of the defective performance.

1.10.1. Federal Holidays: The Government will observe a day of no scheduled activity on all Federal Holidays:

1.10.2. When a holiday occurs on a Saturday, Federal employees are normally granted the previous Friday as the holiday observance. When a holiday occurs on a Sunday, Federal employees are normally granted the following Monday as the holiday. The contractor shall work on the days the Government is scheduled to work.

1.10.3 When an unforeseen installation closure occurs on a regularly scheduled day of work, the Contractor will have the following options:

1.10.3.1. Reschedule the work so it is performed the following day unless the following day falls on a weekend.

1.10.3.2. Reschedule the work on any day that is mutually satisfactory.

1.10.4. Hours of Operation: Contractor personnel supporting USARCENT G2 military operations shall provide continuous twelve hour (12) support between 6:00 AM - to 6:00 PM, from Monday through Friday, except when the Government facility is closed due to Federal Holidays, local or national emergencies, severe weather conditions, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor shall also provide support outside normal duty hours, to include weekends, as a result of mission support requirements. The Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the government facility is not closed for the above reasons. The Contractor may use flex scheduling and staggered work hours to provide adequate coverage. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

Limited overtime (OT) is authorized under this contract upon approval of the COR based on operational requirements.

1.10.5.Surge Capability: ARCENT G2 requires qualified contracted intelligence professionals to satisfy operational requirement, given current operational mission demands. Because the operational environment is fluid and may change, the number of contracted intelligence support may decrease or require a surge increase during the period of performance (PoP). The contractor shall be prepared to handle surges or reductions of up to 30% in intelligence support based on operational mission needs. Surge is defined as a short-term increase in services for up to 90 calendar days in duration to provide the capability for ARCENT G2 to react to immediate and unforeseen additional requirements in theater.

1.10.6. Place of Performance: The work/tasks to be performed under this contract shall be performed at the USARCENT Main Command Post (MCP), 1 Gabreski Drive, Shaw AFB, SC 29152. Contractor personnel shall be required to travel to other CONUS locations during the performance of this contract to attend meetings and conferences, see PWS Section 1.17 Contractor Travel.

1.11. Security Requirements:

1.11.1. Security Clearance: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall possess Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearances and shall maintain the appropriate level of security clearance for the life of the contract as a condition of employment.

1.11.1.2. Clearance Applications: Application for personnel security clearances shall be made to Defense Security Service, Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), 2780 Airport Drive, Suite 400, Columbus, OH, 43219-2268. The Contractor shall initiate security clearance action in accordance with Chapter two, NISPOM (DoD 5220.22-M). Contractor will ensure all clearances are forwarded to the USARCENT G2 Theater Special Security Officer (SSO) located at headquarters USARCENT G2 (HQ-USARCENT G2) via proper channels and in accordance with DoD security regulations and provisions.

1.11.2. Contractor personnel shall comply with all applicable security and safety regulations, guidance, and procedures, including local, referenced in this PWS and in effect at the work sites.

All personnel must meet requirements IAW DODD 8140.01. For more information please visit http://www.dss.mil. Personnel Security Clearances must be kept to an absolute minimum based on contractual needs.

1.11.3. Common Access Card Issuance:

1.11.3.1. All Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Common Access Card (CAC). Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05. The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or

(3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple Non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management.

1.11.3.2. The CAC or contractor identification badge shall be worn at all times, when performing work under this contract, to include attending government meetings and conferences. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, Contractor personnel shall wear the identification in a conspicuous place on the front of exterior clothing and above the waist, except when safety or health reasons prohibit such placement or when being used for computer access. Reference CAC Issuance and Revocations: DoDI 5200.46, September 9, 2014. Contractor personnel shall be required to obtain a CAC prior to the end of the phase-in period.

1.11.3.3. The Contractor shall immediately report any lost CAC or government issued identification cards to the COR and Military and/or DoD police agencies. The Contractor shall immediately collect the CAC and other government issued forms of identification upon termination of employee, or at the end of the contract performance period. The CAC and other government issued forms of identification shall be returned to the COR within one (1) hour of employee termination, or at the end of contract performance period, whichever comes first.

Payment may be delayed if Contractor fails to comply with these requirements.

1.11.4 National Industrial Security Program (NISP).

The Contractor shall implement and maintain a security program for control of personnel, property, and information, including, unclassified and classified materials, documents, and records. Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret” and requires Contractors to comply with—(1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M); any revisions to DOD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the Contractor. In addition, the Contractor’s security program shall include provisions for, but not limited to:

--Initial and Annual Operations Security (OPSEC) awareness training IAW AR 530-1. Operations Security, new contract employees shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter.

--Receiving, storing, disseminating, transmitting, transporting, and protecting items classified as

CONFIDENTIAL or SECRET by the Government, including the use of courier cards.

--In-processing and out-processing Contractor personnel for security matters.

--Obtaining Contractor personnel security clearances.

--Documenting and reporting actual and potential security problems.

--Initiating proper procedures to correct documented problems and implementing corrective procedures in the Contractor's security program.

--Filing Classified Documents. All Government-furnished classified and unclassified files in existence at the contract performance start date and those generated under this contract shall be maintained in accordance with AR 25-400-2 or other applicable regulations. Files shall be transferred to the KO or designated representative upon completion of the contract period or last day of contract performance, whichever comes first. Such files are the property of the U.S.

Government. The Contractor shall provide security of classified documents in accordance with AR 380-5 and DOD 5200.1-R, NISP Operating Manual.

1.11.5. Key Control. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated.

Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the COR.

In the event keys are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the KO, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the KO.

1.11.5.1. Lock Combinations. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations.

1.11.6. Information and Physical Security Plan: The Contractor shall develop and implement an Information Security Plan IAW AR 380-5 and AR 380-67 for the control of classified information. The Contractor’s information security program shall include applicable provisions of AR 380-series regulations.

1.11.7. Information assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) training: The Contractor employees working IA/IT functions shall comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within 180 days of employment.

1.11.8. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access, and local security policies and procedures (provided by Government representative). The Contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation

Provost Marshal Office, USARCENT G2 Theater Security Office or NATO/USARCENT G2 Theater Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA) and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes.

1.12. Anti-Terrorism Program:

1.12.1. Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract that require access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after commencing performance under this contract. The Contractor shall submit employee certificates of completion within 30 calendar days after completion of the training. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/login/Login.jsf

1.12.1.1. iWATCH Training: The Contractor shall brief all personnel performing work under this contract on the local iWATCH program training standards provided by the requiring activity Anti-Terrorism Office (ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award with the results reported to the COR NLT 45 calendar days after contract award. New employees shall complete the training within 10 calendar days of commencing performance of work under this contract, with the results reported to the COR NLT 15 calendar days.

1.12.1.2. iWatch is simply common awareness. Contract employees can be good sources of information. iWatch training would include organization instructions on “things to look for” and a phone number to call in case the contract employees have information regarding possible terrorist or criminal activities. Providing contractors with awareness materials such as the iWatch brochure or wallet card is a cost effective alternative to training. The card describes suspicious activity and can be modified to include the COR in reporting procedures. Samples of the iWatch brochure and posters are available on the Antiterrorism Enterprise Portal (ATEP) at https://army.deps.mil/army/sites/PMG/prog/ATEP/iWATCH%20Army/Forms/AllItems.aspx and https://www.army.mil/e2/c/downloads/287489.pdf

1.12.1.3. Contractor Employees Requiring Access to Government Information Systems:

Contractor shall have access to Government-controlled information systems during performance of work under this contract. All contractor employees and associated subcontractors who require access to a government information system shall be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of support services, and must successfully complete the DoD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the information systems.

Training shall be required annually after the initial training. Completion certificates shall be submitted to the COR within fifteen (15) calendar days from date of commencing performance under this contract.

1.13. Safety:

The contractor shall perform work in a safe manner as required by OSHA Safety and Health Requirements. Provide a verbal notification to the KO as soon as possible of each occurrence of damage to Government property or an accident resulting in death, injury, occupational disease, or adverse environmental impact. Provide a completed copy of required Accident Investigation Reports to the KO within five (5) calendar days of each occurrence.

1.13.1. The Contractor shall submit a site specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) IAW EM 385- 1-1, Appendix A including site specific Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) and SOPs for each definable feature of work or activity 30 days after contract award.

1.13.2. Environment and OSHA:

The Contractor shall comply with all local, state, and Federal environmental and occupational safety laws, rules, and regulations. Any apparent conflict between compliance with such local, state and Federal laws, rules and regulations, and compliance with the requirements of the contract shall be immediately brought to the attention of the KO and/or the COR final resolution.

The Contractor shall notify the KO and COR in writing in addition to any verbal notification of such conflicts. The Contractor shall be liable for all fines, penalties, and costs which result from violations of, or failure to comply with, all such local state, or Federal laws, rules, and regulations. All unsafe acts or conditions fostered by the Contractor or Contractor personnel may be grounds for the KO or COR, to halt all Contractor performance with a commensurate deduction of monies due the Contractor until such unsafe conditions are corrected. The Contractor shall take due caution not to endanger personnel during performance of this contract.

Upon discovery of any hazard such as, but not limited to, fire, or large fuel spill, the Contractor shall immediately notify the KO or COR.

1.14. Organizational Conflict of Interest: The contractor shall not employ any person or perform a contract in a situation where the existence of conflicting roles may bias the contractor's judgement or prevent unfair competitive advantage in accordance with Organizational Conflict of Interest Rules in FAR 9.5.

1.14.1. Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.14.2. Non-Disclosure Agreements. The Contractor shall obtain from each employee who has access to proprietary information under this contract, a written agreement which shall in substance provide that such employee shall not, during his/her employment by the Contractor or thereafter, disclose to others or use for their benefit, proprietary information received in connection with the work under this contract. The Contractor will educate its employees regarding the restrictions imposed by FAR 9.505-4, so that they will not use or disclose proprietary information or data generated or acquired in the performance of this contract, except as provided herein.

1.14.3. Training. The Contractor shall effectively educate its employees, through formal training, company policy, information directives and procedures, in an awareness of the legal provisions of FAR Subpart 9.5 and its underlying policy and principles, so that each employee will know and understand the provisions of that Subpart and the absolute necessity of safeguarding information from anyone other than the Contractor's employees who have a need to know, and the U.S.

Government.

1.14.4. Subcontracts. The Contractor agrees that it will include the provisions in paragraphs above and this paragraph in consulting agreements, teaming agreements, and subcontracts of all tiers, which involve access to information or the performance of services described in paragraph above. The use of these sections in such agreements, shall be read by substituting the word "consultant" or "subcontractor" for the word "Contractor" whenever the latter appears.

1.14.5. Remedies and Waiver.

1.14.5.1. For breach of any of the above restrictions or for non-disclosure or misrepresentation of any relevant facts required to be disclosed concerning this contract, the Government may terminate this contract for default, disqualify the contractor for subsequent related contractual efforts, and pursue such other remedies as may be permitted by law or this contract. If, however, in compliance with section 1.14., the Contractor discovers and promptly reports an organizational conflict of interest (or the potential thereof) subsequent to contract award, the KO may terminate this contract for convenience, if such termination is deemed to be in the best interest of the Government.

1.14.5.2. The parties recognize that this clause has potential effects, which will survive the performance of this contract, and that it is impossible to foresee each circumstance to which it might be applied in the future. Accordingly, the Contractor may at any time seek a waiver from the cognizant KO by submitting a full written description of the requested waiver and the reasons in support thereof (FAR 9.503).

1.15. General:

1.15.1. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all personnel performing work under this contract possess and maintain current certifications and security clearances as required in this PWS during the execution of this contract.

1.15.2. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to effectively carry out all contract requirements.

They shall have a command of both the written and spoken English language to properly clearly, and effectively communicate in person or via electronic devices (telephone or Email) with co-workers, customers, and the general public.

1.15.3. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be U.S. citizens unless the provisions of Army Regulation 25-2, Information Assurance have been fully completed and approval has been granted by the Government for the non-U.S. citizen to perform the required support.

1.15.4. All Contractor personnel shall not be added to or removed from the contract without written notice to the COR. If, for any reason, any of the personnel becomes, or is expected to become, unavailable for work under this contract for a continuous period exceeding 30 work days the contractor shall promptly replace personnel with personnel who possess the qualifications equal to or better than that of the original employee. The Contractor shall ensure all personnel terminated or released from employment under this contract are replaced within ten (10) work days of the termination.

1.15.5. Key Personnel: The Contractor shall provide a dual-hatted Site Lead (SL) Analyst and a dual-hatted Alternate Site Lead Analyst (ASL) who shall meet the qualifications of a Senior Intelligence Analyst under PWS Section 1.15.6.1., and be responsible for the performance of the work under this contract. The name of this person, and ASL, who shall act for the Contractor when the SL is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO at the post award conference. The SL or ASL are key personnel and shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The SL or ASL shall be available during the hours of operation stated in PWS section 1.10.4. Key personnel shall be on board during the twenty-one (21) day phase-in period.

1.15.6. Qualifications and Skills for Personnel:

1.15.6.1. Senior Intelligence Analysts, which includes the Site Lead, Alternate Site Lead, and at least three (3) additional Intelligence Analysts, typically work on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program, perform all functional duties independently, oversee the efforts of more junior members of the team, and have the following minimum qualifications:

a. Education – Master’s Degree in Social Science from a college that is accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or a Bachelor’s Degree accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education plus five (5) years working in a Social Sciences field related to Intelligence Analysis in lieu of the Master’s Degree.

b. Clearance – Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).

c. Experience.

i. Six (6) years of analytical experience at the tactical/operational level within DoD or equivalent Federal Government agencies (DHS, DOJ, DOS) and requires former DoD occupation specialties or Federal Government Agency equivalents of the following military occupation specialties: Army - 35F, 350F, 18F, 35D, 34A; USMC – 0204, 0210, 0211 - Counterintelligence/Human Intelligence (CI/HUMINT) Specialist, 0231 Intelligence Specialist;

U.S. Navy – Navy Intelligence Specialist; and USAF –1N7X1 Human Intelligence Specialist, 1N4X1 Intelligence Fusion Analysts.

ii. Two (2) years of experience working with Requirements Collection Management.

iii. Two (2) years of deployed experience in locations within the USCENTCOM AOR within the last fifteen (15) years. The two years of deployment experience need not be consecutive.

iv. Two (2) years’ experience operating as a member of a headquarters analytical team member.

v. Proficient in using basic computer applications to include MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and current information automation and dissemination knowledge management (KM) tools such as SharePoint or other KM tools

1.15.6.2. Journeyman Intelligence Analysts typically perform all functional duties independently and have the following minimum skills and qualifications:

a. Education – Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science from a college that is accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or an Associate’s Degree accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education plus three (3) years working in a Social Sciences field related to Intelligence Analysis in lieu of the Bachelor’s Degree.

b. Clearance – Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).

c. Experience.

i. Three (3) years of analytical experience at the tactical/operational level within DoD or equivalent Federal Government agencies (DHS, DOJ, DOS) and requires former DoD occupation specialties or Federal Government Agency equivalents of the following military occupation specialties: Army - 35F, 350F, 18F, 35D, 34A; USMC – 0204, 0210, 0211 - Counterintelligence/Human Intelligence (CI/HUMINT) Specialist, 0231 Intelligence Specialist;

U.S. Navy – Navy Intelligence Specialist; and USAF –1N7X1 Human Intelligence Specialist, 1N4X1 Intelligence Fusion Analysts.

ii. Proficient in using basic computer applications to include MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and current information automation and dissemination knowledge management (KM) tools such as SharePoint or other KM tools.

iii. Proficient in utilizing intelligence related automation to support analytical efforts and product development.

iv. Possesses a USCENTCOM Area of Operations and Area of Influence regional political/military science background.

1.15.7. Identification of Contractor Personnel: All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties, are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are government officials.

1.15.8. Contractor Personnel Appearance and Performance: It is essential that all Contractor personnel meet the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity. The Contractor shall ensure their personnel do not perform work under the influence of alcohol, illegal prescribed drugs or any other incapacitating agents. Contractor personnel shall be neatly groomed and dressed in business casual attire to present a professional appearance at all times.

1.15.9. Conduct of Personnel: The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to remove from the job site any employee working under this contract for reasons of misconduct, security, or found to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other incapacitating agents.

Contractor employees shall be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the Contracting Officer that such action is necessary in the interest of the Government. In accordance with (IAW) Joint Ethics Regulations, DOD 5500.7-R, and 18 U.S.C. 1382 (1972).

1.16. Government Authorities and Contractor Compliance: The Government reserves the right to bar from the job site any Contractor employee who endangers persons or property, or whose behavior is inconsistent with the conduct of the requirements, tasks and deliverables set forth in this PWS. In such cases, the KO or COR will advise the Contractor of the reason for barring the employee. The barring of such an employee from the job site shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient qualified personnel to adequately perform the tasks as set forth in this PWS.

1.17. Contractor Travel: Contractor personnel will be required to conduct temporary duty (TDY) for approximately 1 to 2 weeks per year, on one or more occasions. They will typically provide support to conferences and exercises. Travel may be CONUS or OCONUS and locations typically include USCENCOM HQ, Tampa, Florida, Fort Gordon, Georgia, Charleston, South Carolina, the National Capital Region (NCR), Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, and Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Contractors will be required to have a current Official (blue) passport at a minimum.

Contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JFTR), FAR 31.205-46, and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel will be reimbursed IAW JFTR. All travel requires advanced approval/authorization by the COR prior to travel, ten (10) work days prior to requested travel date.

1.17.1. Travel Templates. The Contractor shall produce a long distance travel request template, local travel log template, and a long distance trip report template. The templates shall be submitted to the COR within ten (10) days after contract award for approval.

The long distance travel request template shall include, at a minimum: Name, duty position, justification for travel, mode of travel, distance of travel, estimated time of travel, and POC of travel at the support site.

1.17.1.1. The Local Travel Log template shall include, at a minimum: Name, duty position, reason for travel, key personnel assisted (name, position, and phone number), significant activities accomplished during visit, follow-up requirements, recommendations/comments and signature block.

1.17.1.2. Long Distance Trip Report. Upon completion of long distance travel, a Long Distance Trip Report is required. Trip Reports shall be provided to COR within five (5) work days after travel has been completed. Additionally, all trip reports for the month will be rolled up into the monthly TSR. This report shall be submitted on the approved template and provide a synopsis of accomplishments performed during the travel period. The Contractor shall submit monthly invoices for reimbursement citing the appropriate CLIN. Each individual travel instance must be captured; copies of receipts, travel vouchers, etc. shall be attached to the invoice to support charges. Original receipts shall be maintained by the Contractor and made available to Government auditors upon request.

1.17.1.3. The long distance trip report template shall include at a minimum: Travelers name, position, reason for travel, mode of travel, duration of travel, destinations, organization visited, key personnel assisted (name, position, and phone number), significant activities accomplished, systems involved, discussion background, follow-up requirements, recommendations/ comments, and signature block.

1.18. Data Rights: The government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract to the extent permitted by the data rights clauses. The parties mutually acknowledge their understanding that this is the government’s intent. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this task order shall be government owned and are the property of the government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the contracting officer. All materials supplied to the government shall be the sole property of the government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other government rights.

1.19. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The post award conference will also be utilized to ensure contractor understands all Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) requirements. IAW AR 70-13 para 4.b. (1). The contracting office will hold periodic status or progress meetings with the contracting officer, the COR, the contractor, and other personnel as necessary (at least quarterly) to discuss problems, progress of the contract, and contractor performance. This meeting will be held at a mutually agreed location, or telephonically. The CORs must ensure that they receive copies of written minutes and other correspondence related to these meetings, including follow-up actions. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.20. Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The Contracting Officer will designate, in writing, a COR. The COR will have authority to take certain actions specifically provided and within the limitations prescribed in the designation. A copy of the designation will be furnished to the Contractor. In no event will the COR, by virtue only of his/her designation as such, empowered to execute or agree to any contract modification thereof. The Contracting Officer will retain the ultimate responsibility for the administration of the contract. Any discrepancy resulting from coordination with or advisement from the COR shall be addressed, in writing, to the Contracting Officer. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: Assures that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; performs inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintains written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issues written interpretations of technical requirements, including government drawings, designs, specifications; monitors Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies;

coordinates availability of government furnished property, and provides site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.20.1. The Contracting Officer will designate, in writing, an Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative(s). The Alternate COR will have authority to take certain actions specifically provided and within the limitations prescribed in the designation. A copy of the designation will be furnished to the Contractor. In no event will the Alternate COR, by virtue only of his/her designation as such, empowered to execute or agree to any contract modification thereof. The Contracting Officer will retain the ultimate responsibility for the administration of the contract.

The Alternate COR’s authority shall only be in effect during the absence of the COR. The COR or Alternate COR will accompany the contractor when TDY to OCONUS locations.

1.21. Phase-In/Phase-Out Periods:

1.21.1. Phase-In: To minimize any decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impact on additional services, the Contractor shall have all key personnel on board, during the twenty-one (21) day phase-in period. During the phase-in period, the Contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements, in order to commence full performance after the conclusion of phase-in. The Contractor shall obtain their CAC or other form of government identifications, and any specific government training, during the phase-in period.

1.22.2. Phase-Out: Prior to the completion of this contract, an observation period shall occur, at which time team management personnel of the incoming Contractor may observe operations.

This will allow for orderly turnover of facilities, equipment, and records and will help to ensure continuity of services. The outgoing Contractor is ultimately responsible for performing full services IAW the contract, during the phase-out period, and shall not defer any requirements for the purpose of avoiding responsibility or of transferring, such responsibility to the succeeding Contractor. The outgoing Contractor shall fully cooperate with the succeeding Contractor and the Government, so as not to interfere with their work or duties.

1.22.2.1. To minimize any decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the outgoing Contractor shall have all personnel on board during the phase-out period. The outgoing Contractor shall be prepared to transition the work load to the newly selected Contractor during the thirty (30) day phase-out period, which will occur at the end of the period of performance of the contractual effort.

1.22.2.2. Phase-Out Plan. The incoming Contractor shall develop a phase-out plan to affect a smooth and orderly transfer of contract responsibility to a successor. The plan shall fully describe the Contractor’s approach to the following issues, at a minimum: Inventories and turn-over of government property; removal of Contractor property; reconciliation of all property accounts;

turn-in of excess property; data and information transfer; clean-up of Contractor work areas; and security debriefings in accordance with AR 380-5 for incumbent personnel holding security clearances; and any other actions required to ensure continuity of operations. The Contractor shall provide the plan to the COR thirty (30) days before the phase-out period commences.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts, and to make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S.

Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor, as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL. Contractor and subcontractor employees performing working under this contract.

2.1.5. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

2.1.6. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-physical things, such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.7. FACILITY CLEARANCE. A facility clearance (FCL) is an administrative determination that, from a national security standpoint, a facility is eligible for access to classified information at the same or lower classification category as the clearance being granted. The FCL may be granted at the Confidential, Secret, or Top Secret level. The FCL includes the execution of a Department of Defense Security Agreement (DD Form 441). Under the terms of the agreement, the Government agrees to issue the FCL and inform the Contractor as to the security classification of information to which the Contractor will have access. The Contractor, in turn, agrees to abide by the security requirements set forth in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M) commonly referred to as the NISPOM.

2.1.8. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor employees who are critical for achieving PWS objectives.

Key personnel shall meet position qualification and experience requirements indicated in the

PWS.

2.1.9. LOCAL TRAVEL:…