DRAFT PWS Environmental Character.6-26.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

418th CSB Vs 1 202108

Environmental Characterization for Test Operations

U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground

21 June 2023

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal service contract under which the personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. The United States

(U.S.) Government shall not exercise supervision or control over the Contractor’s employees performing the tasks herein. Such contract employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn shall be responsible to the U.S. Government.

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 scientific and technical services consistent with the support of Test and Evaluation as defined in this PWS except for those items specified as government furnished property (GFP) and government furnished services (GFS). The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: The four-year (2-year base contract with 2-year option) scientific and technical analysis of test and evaluation ranges and natural environments for the Army requires doctorate-level expertise in geological, soil science, natural environment characterization, and terrain analysis. The research, development, and test support efforts described within the Specific Tasks section of this Performance Work

Statement are primarily intended to further advance knowledge of Army test and evaluation ranges to support test and evaluation activities performed at by the Yuma Test Center (YTC), the Cold Regions Test

Center (CRTC), and the Tropic Region Test Center (TRTC). The scientific and technical analysis of Army test and evaluation ranges requires expertise in scientific knowledge areas of soil, terrain, hydrology, soil dust properties, geophysics, meteorology, biology, and optical systems as related to a wide range of test and evaluation activities.

1.3 Objectives: Major contract objectives by priority are to: (1) develop Degraded Visual Environments

(DVE) characterization software that joins data from the Open Dual Entrance Coaxial (ODEC) probe equipment and electrical optical / infrared (EO/IR) camera systems viewing of visual acuity boards to objectively characterize degraded visual environments; (2) develop Extreme Natural Environments Test

Center website that provides relevant environmental information to people within the Army acquisition community on Army Test and Evaluation Command Test (ATEC) test centers’ environments compared to analogous military theater locations; (3) conduct an analysis of CRTC to determine analogous environmental and soil conditions to locations in northeastern and eastern Europe; (4) conduct an analysis of TRTC to determine analogous environmental and soil conditions to locations in southeast Asia; (5) digitize, tag, and make searchable all scientific research documents from previous environmental and soil research contracts at YTC/CRTC/TRTC; (6) perform 3D Point Cloud modeling of range locations at YTC, CRTC, and TRTC to enhance testing support of ground and air systems and provide data for modeling and simulation efforts; (7) perform an analysis of CRTC’s current automotive courses and usable land areas and provide recommendations for future automotive durability course alignments that represent typical artic locations in northeastern and eastern Europe; (8) perform an analysis of TRTC’s current automotive courses and usable land areas and provide recommendations for future automotive durability course alignments that represent typical jungle automotive trails in southeast Asia; (9) Perform hyperspectral imaging and soil analysis across YTC for 6 locations on YPG ranges and determine how various concentrations of surface and sub-surface soil mineral and chemical compositions affect Radio Frequency and Hyperspectral sensors on autonomous systems for electromagnetic frequencies 1 kHz to 40 GHz.; (11)

YTC Patton Hilly Trails Durability Course Relocation; (12) Perform environmental and soil research at

YPG test centers to enhance YPG test capabilities across multiple test support divisions.

1.4 Scope: The Contractor will conduct all service activities required to produce all deliverables identified within the Specific Tasks section of this contract. Services required for the accomplishment of specified tasks include labor from doctorate level scientists and research assistants who are educated and experienced in the fields of climate, weather, soils, geology, and optical systems. Services required for the coordination of logistical and administrative activities of each project include labor from project coordinators experienced in managing multi-project contracts respective of international organizations with technical reports and data intensive deliverables. The contractor shall accomplish all stated objectives through the distribution of all identified deliverables within the Specific Tasks section of this contract. YPG will provide the funding for all technical services provided by the Contractor.

1.5 Period of Performance: This period of performance is for a 24-month base period and a 24-month option period. Completion of deliverables and objectives with deliverable dates beyond the 24-month base period will be subject to available funding and execution of the option period.

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain a QCP and program 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 for its internal use to ensure that it performs and delivers high-quality service. The contractor’s QCP is the means by which the contractor ensures all work complies with the requirements of the contract. The QCP identifies and corrects potential and actual problem areas throughout the entire scope of the contract.

The services and deliverables of this contract are scientific in nature and as such shall, when applicable, include all methodologies and research references used to collect and analyze data. All key deliverables generated and distributed to the government will undergo a 14-calendar day review period prior to acceptance. Any discrepancies with the key deliverables must be adjudicated within 30 days of notification from the COR. The adjudication process will be administered by the COR between the YPG appointed project managers and the contractor’s organization appointed representative.

1.6.1.1 The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The QCP shall be submitted within thirty (30) days of contract award.

After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s (KO) acceptance in writing of 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.

1.6.1.2 The Quality Control Plan shall address as a minimum:

1.6.1.2.1 Inspection Program. Included shall be a quality control inspection program covering all general and specific tasks included in the contract scope of work. 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. In developing this inspection program, the Contractor shall identify the key activities and associated characteristics in each process that have a significant influence on specific services and provide for methods for evaluation of the selected characteristics.

1.6.1.2.2 Deficiency Identification. The QCP shall include a method of identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable as defined in the PRS.

This shall contain processes for corrective action without dependence upon Government direction.

1.6.1.2.3 Deficiency Correction. The program shall contain process control and process performance measurement procedures that shall include how the Contractor shall implement preventive corrective actions. The Contractor shall demonstrate that it has designed quality into the delivery of services thereby mitigating the risk(s) associated with delivery of deficient or nonconforming services.

1.6.1.2.4 Documentation and Enforcement. The QCP shall include a method of documenting and enforcing quality control operations of both prime contractor and subcontractor work; including inspection and testing.

1.6.1.2.5 Trend Analysis. The QCP shall include a method of performing trend analysis and assessments through the use of metrics.

1.6.1.2.6 Surveillance Methods. The QCP shall contain specific surveillance techniques for all contract services. The surveillance methods shall be comprehensive and adaptable to the reporting system of the plan.

1.6.2 Operations Security (OPSEC) SOP/Plan Requirements: The Contractor shall implement and maintain an OPSEC program for preventing the disclosure of critical information or sensitive information which could jeopardize the Government’s ability to execute its mission or to adequately protect its personnel and/or equipment. The Contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/plan within 90 calendar days of contract award to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting

Officer (KO) to be reviewed and approved by the Government OPSEC Officer on the supporting installation. The SOP must contain a training plan that includes an initial OPSEC brief, continuous awareness, and annual OPSEC training. Awareness/training includes, but not limited to information disclosure via letters, conversations, photographs, resumes, electronic mail (e-mail), Social media/networking sites, dissemination of information and documents disposal. OPSEC Program shall fully comply with the provisions of AR 530-1, Operations Security.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance (QA): The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with (IAW) the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed IAW the performance standards and contract quality requirements are met. Contract quality requirements means the technical requirements in the contract relating to the quality of the product or service and those contract clauses prescribing inspection, and other quality controls incumbent on the contractor, to ensure the product or service conforms to the contractual requirements. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, the performance threshold, and deductions, if applicable.

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: It is at the discretion of the contractor whether work will be performed on the days listed below.

New Year’s Day Labor Day

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day

President’s Day Veteran’s Day

Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day

Independence Day Christmas Day

Juneteenth Day

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 0630 to 1700 Monday through Thursday, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must, 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.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at contractor facilities, government facility and range locations at YTC, CRTC, and TRTC.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The government will award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), subject to availability of funds.

1.6.7 Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures:

1.6.7.1 FPCON: In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes of clause of contract, should the US Government Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual installation change, the

Government may require changes in contractor security matters or process in accordance with DoDI 2000.16.

During FPCONs Charlie and Delta, only contract services that have been deemed “mission essential” by the

Government will continue. Contract services will resume when the FPCON is reduced to Bravo or lower.

1.6.7.2 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information, and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured IAW Army Regulation (AR) 190-13, “The Army

Physical Security Program.”

1.6.7.3 Escorts: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract will not require escorts at YPG

Test Centers if they have been vetted through the Directorate of Emergency Services at YPG prior to entry on YPG. All contractor personnel must give a daily summary of activities prior to executing daily events and ensure access to locations is appropriately coordinated through range control. The COR will provide a designated government employ to the contractor to coordinate activities. Those required to operate a motor vehicle must have a valid Driver’s License, proof of motor vehicle insurance and registration. All personnel assigned to services at YPG must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. Contactor personnel, subcontractor personnel, or any representatives of the contractor entering Yuma Proving Ground must abide by all security regulations. Contract personnel and property shall be subject to search and seizure upon entering the confines of the installation, while on the installation, and upon leaving the confines of the installation.

It is not anticipated that the contractor will require access to any controlled information classified higher than

“Controlled Unclassified Information”.

1.6.7.4 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract will not have access to information that is deemed classified as “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top

Secret”. If the need arises within the performance of the contract that the contractor will be given access to classified information, the Contractor will ensure the employee complies with the Security Agreement (DD

Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DOD 5220.22-M), and any revisions to DOD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the Contractor.

1.6.7.4.1 The contractor shall follow DOD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause

52.223-6, Drug-free Workplace. The contractor shall conduct drug tests when there is a reasonable suspicion that an employee uses illegal drugs. The drug testing shall be at the contractor’s expense.

Positive drug test results shall be made available to both the KO and COR within 24 hours of known test results. Records of drug testing shall be made available to the COR.

1.6.7.5 Background Checks: The Contractor shall ensure contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract have passed a security check conducted by the State

Police Department of their U.S. residence. Security checks that have been completed as part of a personnel security clearance background investigation, or a previous background check that was a condition of employment, meet this requirement. Documentation of these checks will be made available to the KO or

COR upon request. The Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract if a background security check reveals an employee is a security risk. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. If the Government determines additional background checks are required, at a minimum, and upon request from the Government, the Contractor shall provide to the KO or COR, the following information on any contractor or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract:

• Full birth name

• Married name (if applicable)

• SSN or local equivalent (ID card number)

• Date of birth

• Place of birth (city, country)

1.6.7.5.1 Background Check Notification Requirements: If a background check on any employee or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract, whether the check was conducted as a condition of employment or as part of the contract with the Government, reveals any information from any source (including host country law enforcement) of criminal activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees, the Contractor shall immediately notify the KO and COR of that information. The Contractor shall make notification of:

(1) Traffic violations, other than parking, will be reported to the KO or COR only if the contract is for drivers for the Government;

(2) Any suspicious activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees the Contractor believes may pose a risk to U.S. or host nation national security or imminent risk of deadly bodily harm to any person; and

(3) Any actions taken against Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees pursuant to this requirement.

1.6.7.5.2 Remedies. In addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contractor’s failure to comply with the requirements of this paragraph my result in requiring the Contractor to remove a

Contractor employee or employees from the performance of the contract.

1.6.7.5.3 Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this paragraph and the preceding paragraph in all subcontracts.

1.6.7.6 Uncleared Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Credentialing and Access Procedures

1.6.7.6.1 Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Eligible Requirements: 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. Contractor personnel shall return CAC to appropriate U.S.

Government authorities within 5 days of the end of their contractual duties.

1.6.7.6.1.1 Federal Installation/Facility Access: Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The employee performing services under this contract shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of

Emergency Services, Security Office or the host nation equivalent.

1.6.7.6.2. Contractor Non-CAC Eligible Requirements for DOD Facility and Installation Access:

Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and

Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations. The employee performing services under this contract shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to the installation

Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office.

1.6.7.7 Employment Eligibility: The Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract in the U.S. or its territories have been pre-screened for employment eligibility using the E-verify Program on the Department of Homeland Security website http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. Personnel that have not met the employment eligibility requirement on this website are not authorized to perform services under this contract. Verification of the eligibility check will be made available to the KO or COR upon request. This requirement is not in lieu of and does not relieve the Contractor from the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Forms for employment of personnel.

1.6.7.8 Access to Government Information Systems: All Contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract who have access to a government information system must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services and must successfully completed the DoD Information Assurance Awareness training prior to access to the information system and then annually thereafter.

1.6.7.9 Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. Contractor shall not duplicate keys provided by the Government. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas.

1.6.7.9.1 The Contractor shall report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the KO and the

COR (and physical property manager, if applicable) within two (2) hours or the next business day if after hours and to request key or lock(s) replacement. This notification and request for key(s) and lock replacement shall be submitted in writing. The total cost of the replacement may be at the Contractor’s expense.

1.6.7.9.2. Only authorized Contractor personnel shall use Government issued key(s) and/or key card(s).

Contractor personnel shall follow security access requirements when entering secure areas. Contractor shall receive appropriate security clearance approval to allow visitor(s) access in secure areas.

1.6.7.10 Lock Combinations: Reserved

1.6.8 Post Award Conference/Contract Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend the post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW Federal

Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The KO, COR, with other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the contractor of how the government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.9 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: ensure the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor

Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.10 Key Personnel: The following contractor personnel are considered key personnel by the government: The Contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate, who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer Contract Manager and alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Contract Manager or alternate shall be available between 0630-1700 Monday-

Thursday.

Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

a) Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager: The Contract Manager and Alternate

Contractor Manager will be qualified for the position based upon the designation by a signed letter/memorandum from the contractor’s organizational legal authority / president NLT 10 calendar days after award notification. Each scientific research objective will have a designated Project Manager that will have authority to coordinate research activities with YPG government representatives and the COR.

Coordination activities will be limited to all activities within the designated scope and timeline of each of the projects. Any changes to the scope, cost, or timeline must be agreed upon by the Contract Manager and the Contracting Officer and addressed in official contract modifications prior to becoming official.

b) Scientist IV / Senior Engineer: The Scientist IV / Senior Engineer will be qualified for the position based upon the designation by a signed letter/memorandum from the contractor’s organizational legal authority / president NLT 10 calendar days after award notification. The Scientist IV / Senior

Engineer must have executive level consultation experience and serve as the lead advisor for projects requiring advanced scientific research services. Provides expert-level analysis of customer consultation needs, technical issues, and strategies for solutions. Responsible for directing very large and complex projects and leads the project management team. Assigns and directs the efforts of professional and administrative staff in conducting projects to the customer’s requirements. Must have a Doctoral degree in the field of environmental or soil sciences or related functional disciplines required within the PWS.

1.6.11 Special Qualifications or Certifications: Reserved

1.6.11.1 IA/IT Training Certification: Reserved

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: Contractor employees shall identify themselves as

Contractor personnel and shall avoid representing themselves as Government employees. This identification includes meeting attendance, answering Government telephones, email communications, and working in other situations where Contractor status is not obvious. Contractor personnel identification shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges, name tags, lanyards, etc. Contractor employees may be required to obtain Government badges or identification in the performance of this service.

1.6.12.1 Badging of Contractor Employees: If required by the Government, contract personnel and all associated sub-contractor’s employees accessing U.S. facilities or activities, shall present a valid picture ID provided by the Government while accessing Government owned or contracted facilities and shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. If applicable, Government issued access badges will not be worn outside designated facility where visible to the general public. Contractor personnel shall return all

U.S. Government issued identification to appropriate U.S. Government authorities within 5 days of the end of their contractual duties.

1.6.12.2 Uniform: The Contractor shall provide a standard uniform requirement for all Contractor and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract, and ensure they wear the uniform during appointed duty hours. The uniform must consist of appropriate field attire (long sleeve shirt, durable pants, closed toe shoes designed for rugged terrain or appropriate shoes for the environment, and a shirt or lanyard with the identifying the contractor’s company affiliation.

1.6.13 Contractor Travel: Contractor shall be required to travel to YPG test centers during the performance of this contract to attend meetings and perform field work necessary for the accomplishment of contract requirements. The Contractor may be required to travel to off-site to ship equipment to these locations in support of this PWS. Contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR 14-days prior to travel. The

Government anticipates 10 trips to the test centers will be required to support this contract per year.

1.6.14 Other Direct Costs (ODC): The purchase and rental of specialized scientific equipment and materials may be essential to perform requirements of this contract. All expenses related to the purchase or rental of equipment will not be compensated within this contract and should be considered as overhead operating costs or non-reimbursable organizational expenditures. The shipping of scientific equipment, computers, sensors, and electronic components related to Specific Task deliverables may be required. All expenses related to the shipping of materials to support this contract requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR. All travel requirements identified in the “Contractor

Travel” section of this contract requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR.

All “Other Direct Costs” identified in this paragraph must be verified by invoice or cost estimate to the

Government for approval/authorization and will be provided by a notification to the COR. Once approved the contractor is authorized expenses related to that approved requirement with a 5% maximum increase of variance in final cost. Expenditure receipts identifying the total expenditure of all authorized “Other Direct

Costs” that are associated with each project identified in the Specific Task section of this contract are required NLT 30 days upon completion of the respective project.

1.6.15 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract 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.

1.6.16. Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. Neither the Contractor, nor Contractor personnel, shall divulge, nor release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this work statement, except to authorize Government personnel or upon written approval of the KO. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this

PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall apply, and shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United

States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

1.6.16.1 Non-Disclosure Statements: Reserved

1.6.16.2 Advertisement and Social Media: The Contractor shall NOT post information to public website or social media locations, personal or professional, that in any way disclose names, locations, hotel data, participants, discussions, pictures, etc. before, during or after the contract period of performance without the express consent of the Government. The use of propaganda violates DOD Commercial Use of Imagery

Guidelines stated at (http://www.defenseimagery.mil/products/DODimagery/commercialuse.html). The

Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any marketing tools to include its company website unless approved by the YPG

Security Office and Public Affairs Office. Only information that has been determined to be “Available for

Public Release” may be published.

1.6.16.3 INFORMATION ASSURANCE: At no time will the Contractor or associated sub-contractor employees transmit government documents or information over using methods that do not meet the security requirements specified in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication

(SP) 800-171, "Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and

Organizations" such as personal electronic mail accounts, public digital data storage sites (cloud storage), social media platforms or instant messaging. Approved government sites such as U.S. Army Aviation and http://www.defenseimagery.mil/products/dodimagery/commercialuse.html

Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (ARMDEC) Safe Exchange at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/About.aspx, or All Partners Access Network (APAN) at https://community.apan.org/, or other transmission means determined by the government must be used.

1.6.17 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI):

(a) Work under this contract may create a future organizational conflict of interest (OCI) in the way of unequal access to information that could prohibit the Contractor from competing for, or being awarded future Government contracts. It is not the intention of the YPG Mission and Installation Contracting

Command to foreclose a vendor from a competitive acquisition due to a perceived OCI. YPG MICC

Contracting Officers are fully empowered to evaluate each potential OCI scenario based upon the applicable facts and circumstances. The final determination of such action may be negotiated between the impaired vendor and the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer's business judgment and sound discretion in identifying, negotiating, and eliminating OCI scenarios should not adversely affect the [insert

RCO/location here]’s policy for competition. The YPG MICC is committed to working with potential vendors to eliminate or mitigate actual and perceived OCI situations, without detriment to the integrity of the competitive process, the mission of the YPG MICC, the Army, or the legitimate business interests of the vendor community.

(b) Mitigation plans. The Contractor shall review its OCI mitigation procedures to avoid any potential

OCI created by performance under this contract. The Contractor shall submit the reviewed OCI mitigation plan to the Contracting Officer no later than thirty (30) days after award. The YPG MICC reserves the right to reject a mitigation plan, if in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, such a plan is not in the best interests of the YPG MICC or the Army. Additionally, after award, the YPG MICC will review OCI mitigation plans, as needed, in the event of changes in the vendor community due to mergers, consolidations, or any unanticipated circumstances that may create an unacceptable organizational conflict of interest.

(c) Potential Organizational Conflict of Interest. The following provides examples of situations where mitigation plans may or may not be required by the YPG MICC. These examples are not intended to be all inclusive.

(1) Unequal access to information. Access to "nonpublic information" as part of the performance of an

Army contract could provide the Contractor a competitive advantage in a later competition for another

Army contract. Such an advantage could easily be perceived as unfair by a competing vendor who is not given similar access to the relevant information. If the requirements of the Army procurement anticipate the successful vendor may have access to nonpublic information, the successful vendor should be required to submit and negotiate an acceptable mitigation plan. Alternatively, the "nonpublic information" may be provided to all vendors.

(2) Biased ground rules. A Contractor in the course of performance of an Army contract has in some fashion established important "ground rules" for another Army contract, where the same Contractor may be a competitor. For example, a Contractor may have drafted the statement of work, specifications, or evaluation criteria of a future Army procurement. The primary concern of the Army in this case is that a

Contractor so situated could slant key aspects of procurement in its own favor, to the unfair disadvantage of competing vendors. If the requirements of the Army procurement anticipate the Contractor may have been in a position to establish important ground rules, including but not limited to those described herein, the

Contractor should be required to submit and negotiate an acceptable mitigation plan.

(3) Impaired objectivity. A Contractor in the course of performance of an Army contract is placed in a situation of providing assessment and evaluation findings over itself, or another business division, or subsidiary of the same corporation, or other entity with which it has a significant financial relationship.

The concern in this case is that the Contractor's ability to render impartial advice to the Army could appear to be undermined by the Contractor's financial or other business relationship to the entity whose work product is being assessed or evaluated. In these situations, a "walling off" of lines of communication may well be insufficient to remove the perception that the objectivity of the Contractor has been tainted. If the requirements of the Army procurement indicate that the Contractor may be in a position to provide evaluations and assessments of itself or corporate siblings, or other entity with which it has a significant financial relationship, the affected Contractor should provide a mitigation plan that includes recusal by the vendor from the affected contract work. Such recusal might include divestiture of the work to a third party vendor.

(d) The Contractor shall provide information which concisely describes all relevant facts concerning any past, present, or currently planned interest (financial, contractual, organizational, or otherwise), relating to the work to be performed and bearing on whether the offeror or Contractor has a possible OCI.

(e) If the Contractor does not disclose any relevant facts concerning an OCI, the Contractor, by signing the contract, warrants that to its best knowledge and belief no such facts exist relevant to possible OCI.

(f) Remedies for nondisclosure. The following are possible remedies should a Contractor refuse to disclose, or misrepresent, any information regarding a potential OCI:

(1) Refusal to provide adequate information may result in disqualification for award.

(2) Termination of the contract, if the nondisclosure or misrepresentation is discovered after award.

(3) Disqualification from subsequent YPG MICC contracts.

(4) Other remedial action as may be permitted or provided by law or in the resulting contract.

1.6.18 Phase-in/Phase-Out (PIPO) Period: Reserved

1.6.19 General Training Requirements:

1.6.19.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: Contractor personnel traveling outside the continental

United States shall complete AT Level I Training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or 30 calendar days after employment of new personnel, all Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies.

The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR or KO within 10 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. For Common Access Card (CAC) holders, AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil, course number “JS-US007-14”. For non-CAC holders, AT

Level I awareness training is available at http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html (this standalone version is intended for non-CAC users without a JKO account only). Training must have been completed within the last 12 months and maintained yearly thereafter. If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor will coordinate with the local AT Officer at their assigned location for classroom training by a Level 2 trained AT Officer and a copy of either the training certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the AT Officer will be maintained by the Contractor. Verification of the training will be provided to the COR or KO within 10 calendar days after completion of the training.

1.6.19.2 OPSEC Awareness: If the Contractor, or a subcontractor, or employees of either disclose any information that disrupts or harms the Government's operations or activities, then the Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. By way of example, personnel shall not sketch or take photos of government facilities or activities, unless related to service to be provided. All government paper products and removable digital storage material that is received, generated, or stored during the contract will be destroyed completely when no longer needed to preclude recognition of information.

1.6.19.3 Information Assurance (IA) Training: Contractor employees, including subcontractors, requiring access to Government information systems shall complete the DOD IA Cyber Awareness Training. All employees working government information technology (IT)/IA functions must comply with DOD and

Army training requirements per DOD Directive (DODD) 8570.01, Information Assurance Training

Certification and Workforce Management, DOD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce

Improvement Program, and AR 25-2, Information Assurance, within 30 days of employment. Training is available at https://ia.signal.army.mil/DODIAA/default.asp.

1.6.19.4 Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training: All Contractor employees and subcontractor employees requiring access to Government information systems must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All employees working government IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in Per DoD 8570.01, DOD 8570.01-M, and AR 25-2, within 30 days of employment. Training is available at https://ia.signal.army.mil/DoDIAA/default.asp.

1.6.19.5 Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP Training): Within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or 30 calendar days after employment of new personnel, all Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract and require a security clearance, shall complete TARP training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the Government Representative within

10 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. TARP training is available at the Army Learning Management System (ALMS) https://www.lms.army.mil/.

Training must have been completed within the last 12 months and maintained3 yearly thereafter. If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor will coordinate with the local Counter Intelligence (CI)

Officer at their assigned location for classroom training and a copy of either the training certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the CI Officer will be maintained by the Contractor. Verification of the training will be provided to the Contracting Officer (KO) or Contracting Officer Representative (COR) within 10 calendar days after completion of the training.

1.6.19.6 iWATCH Training: The Contractor will ensure that all Contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract have been briefed on the iWATCH Program, or equivalent for their supporting DoD Agency, within 30 days of employment under the contract. The

Contractor will coordinate with the supporting DoD Agency AT Officer through the COR or KO for the briefing. This training will be updated as required by the supporting installation AT policies. A copy of the training attendance will be maintained by the Contractor and made available to the COR or KO upon request.

1.6.19.7 OPSEC Training: All Contractor employees and sub-Contractor employees performing services under this contract will complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of employment under this contract. OPSEC Level I training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil, course number “EUC-ECJ6-

110-N-LB”. Training must have been completed within the last 12 months and maintained yearly thereafter. If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor will coordinate with the local

OPSEC Officer at their assigned location for classroom training by a Level 2 trained OPSEC Officer and a copy of either the training certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the OPSEC Officer will be maintained by the Contractor. Verification of the training will be provided to the COR or KO upon request.

1.7 Environmental Compliance

1.7.1 Compliance with Environmental Laws and Regulations: Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws, statutes, regulations, executive orders, permits, Army regulations (with supplements), as well as Major Subordinate Command (MSC) and installation regulation, policy, Host Tenant Agreement, Interagency Service Support Agreement, or Status-of-Forces Agreement.

Contractor shall immediately report any conflicts between applicable federal, state, local environmental https://ia.signal.army.mil/DoDIAA/default.asp https://ia.signal.army.mil/DoDIAA/default.asp laws, statutes, executive orders, and provisions of Army Regulation 200-1, and any specifications within this contract to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

1.7.2 Compliance with Green Procurement Requirements: Contractor shall follow Federal EPA

Comprehensive Procurement guidelines (www.epa.gov/cpg) and Army Contracting Command Quick

Guide (https://acc.aep.army.mil/accapps/ACCMAP/Documents/Quick-Guide-for-Sustainable-

Procurement.docx) for acquisition of building materials and products and select materials that have a long life cycle; the least toxic materials; recyclable materials; materials that are resource-efficient; materials with the maximum recycled content; materials harvested on a sustained yield basis; and products causing the least pollution during their manufacture, use, and reuse.

1.7.3. Compliance with License and Certification Requirements: Contractor shall obtain all license and certification required by Federal, State, and Local environmental laws and regulations necessary to adhere to the specifications of this contract. The Contractor shall submit all plans, notifications, reports, submittal documents, and fees required by Federal, State, and Local environmental laws and regulations to the appropriate Federal, State, and Local authority and/or agency as necessary to adhere to the specification of this contract.