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Scope of Work for Fiscal Year (FY) 27 Requirement to support the Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) Program Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC)

1. CONTRACT PROCUREMENT OBJECTIVE AND OVERVIEW

The purpose of this contract is to provide a full range of environmental consulting services (ECS) in support of the Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) program under NAICS Code 541620, Environmental Consulting Services. The services required by this contract will be provided for the customers of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division. However, work can be awarded for projects located outside of the geographical boundary with approval from higher.

The contractor shall provide support related to requirements of the Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP) statute (10 USC 2700 et seq.), including the Installation Restoration Program (IRP), Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP), and Building Demolition and Debris Removal (BD/DR) program categories. This support encompasses activities governed by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) (42 USC 9601 et seq.), Executive Orders (EOs) 12580 and 13016, and the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP). Additionally, the contractor shall support projects executed under applicable Department of Defense (DoD) and Army policies, other related Federal Programs, and projects entirely governed by State-active or State-only cleanup programs, as well as State/Local specific regulations and Applicable or Relevant and Appropriate Requirements (ARARs) in managing and executing the Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) Program.

The USACE Contracting Officer (KO) or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will provide the contractor with any site-specific information upon issuance of each task order.

Each task order will define the performance requirements of the contractor. Task orders may require but will not be limited to any combination of the requirements stated in Section 3 below.All task orders issued under this Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) shall be performance-based task orders as in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 37.6. Performance-based task orders, with a tailored task order specific Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), will be issued IAW FAR 37.102 against the awarded contract unless the required approval is received in accordance with AFARS 5137.170-2.

Task orders will use performance-based work statements (PWSs). A PWS structures all aspects of an acquisition around the purpose of the work to be performed and does not dictate how the work is to be accomplished. It is written to ensure that contractors are given the freedom to determine how to meet the Government’s performance objectives and provides for payment only when the results meet or exceed these objectives. It maximizes contractor control of work processes and allows for innovation in approaching various work requirements. A PWS emphasizes performance that can be contractually defined so that the results of the contractor’s effort can be measured in terms of technical and quality achievement, schedule progress, or cost performance. The goal of Performance-Based Acquisition (PBA) is to:

Save money by reducing contract costs from elimination of unnecessary effort, through innovation by the contractor, and by reducing Government surveillance.

Enable Government to shift its emphasis from processes to outputs.

Hold contractors accountable for the end results.

Ensure that contractors are given the freedom to determine how to meet

Government’s performance objectives.

In accordance with FAR Subparts 2.101 and 7.5, the contractor shall not perform any inherently governmental functions under this contract or any resulting task orders. The contractor's role is strictly limited to providing technical assistance, advisory services, data collection, and technical facilitation. The Government retains all final decision-making authority, policy direction, regulatory negotiation responsibilities, and financial or baseline approvals.

2. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

The contractor, operating as an independent contractor and not as an agent of the Government, shall provide all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment to perform all work identified in each individual task order. The contractor may be required to perform work under multiple task orders at different sites simultaneously. The contractor shall be cognizant of all appropriate laws, regulations, and guidance. The contractor shall ensure that all work activities performed by their personnel, subcontractors and suppliers are executed as required by these laws and regulations. Any incident of noncompliance noted by the contractor shall immediately be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer (KO) and/or the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) by written notice. Nothing in this contract relieves the contractor of responsibility to comply with these laws and regulations. Any conflicts between laws/regulations and contract/task order requirements shall be brought to the attention of the KO and/or COR immediately.

To mitigate organizational dependency risk and enforce appropriate operational boundaries, individual task orders issued under this SATOC shall incorporate the following guiding principles as applicable:

Decision Authority & Baseline Controls: USACE retains sole authority for all final project decisions, including the approval of milestones, scope baselines, regulatory agreements, and funding obligations. The Contractor shall provide independent technical analysis, data, and draft deliverables to support USACE decision-making, without exercising inherently governmental functions.

Public Communication: While contractors may provide logistics, draft presentation materials, and secure venues for public meetings or Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) sessions, USACE personnel or Public Affairs Officers (PAOs) shall lead all official public engagements and serve as the sole authorized spokespersons.

Government Data Ownership: All databases, geospatial layers, and documentation generated under individual task orders are the immediate property of the Government. Deliverables must be uploaded to and hosted on government-owned or government-controlled platforms (e.g., FUDSMIS, FUDSDocs) to avoid proprietary "vendor lock-in."

Non-Personal Services Guardrails: The government shall not directly supervise or direct the daily tasks of contractor personnel. Contractor staff must remain under the direct management of the prime contractor's designated supervisor.

Operational Transitions: Individual task orders may include task-specific transition requirements to ensure that records, analytical history, and system configurations are successfully returned to USACE or handed over to a successor entity upon completion.

3. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The contractor shall be capable of performing comprehensive support to the Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) Program. Support includes maintaining and updating the FUDSMIS database, ensuring project documentation is current, and supporting Project Managers in developing and revising Project Management Plans and Site Management Action Plans. The Contractor shall assist with records management and the preparation, review, and coordination of key project documents. Additionally, the Contractor will manage document uploads to the FUDS Documents portal and assist with the Cost-to- Complete estimate process. The Contractor shall also identify and implement efficiencies and streamlining measures, such as developing templates for frequently used requirements, and provide concrete actions for the Program to achieve these improvements.

Further, the Contractor shall support the FUDS Program logistics and community relations efforts. This includes providing technical and logistical support for Project Delivery Team (PDT) and public meetings by preparing agendas, materials, securing equipment and locations, attending meetings, coordinating with the Corporate Communications Office (CCO) and/or Public Affairs Office (PAO) on inquiries, and recording minutes and action items. The Contractor will assist community outreach through reviewing and updating Community Relations Plans, preparing site descriptions and maintaining project webpages, drafting fact sheets, and translating materials between English and Spanish as needed. The Contractor will prepare meeting materials such as but not limited to agendas, notices, presentations, minutes and transcripts, draft and mail correspondence to landowners, and draft, disseminate, collect and track Rights of Entry (ROEs), maintaining accurate property owner databases and coordinating with the respective Real Estate Branch. Other support includes drafting and placing newspaper notices for project milestones, securing meeting venues and audiovisual equipment, and planning evacuations including lodging, transportation, and care for displaced residents.

The Contractor shall assist with Administrative Record and Information Repository requirements by identifying repository locations, preparing and distributing binders/digital information, ensuring documents are posted on project websites and FUDSDocs. The Contractor will coordinate Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) solicitations and reassessments, conduct audits of RAB requirements, assist with assessment and documentation requirements for the establishment and/or adjournment of RABs, and plan, facilitate, and document RAB meetings, including public announcements and timely submission of meeting minutes. Additionally, the Contractor shall ensure all materials comply with Section 508 accessibility requirements.

Activities the contractor shall be capable of conducting are, but not limited to:

Develop and maintain fact sheets for properties and projects.

Create and quality control (QC) cost-to-complete estimates.

Formulate and implement the state management action plan.

Prepare Post Record of Decision (ROD) document and perform all related public engagement functions.

Assist with Defense Site Management Office Agreement (DSMOA) input and review.

Support Military Munitions Response Site Prioritization Protocol (MRSPP) sequencing.

Update MRSPP scores and Relative Risk Site Evaluation (RRSE) scores.

Prepare closure documents and response complete letters.

Draft, disseminate and collect right of entry (ROE) letters and related correspondence.

Locate and verify ownership for parcels associated with each project.

Track ROEs for all projects to ensure compliance and documentation.

Conduct research to support Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.

Upload new and legacy documents to the Formerly Used Defense Sites

Management Information System (FUDSMIS) (or current system for document storage) as they are identified.

Complete FUDSMIS comments, Record in Place (RIP) strategy, and Land Use Controls (LUCs) updates within FUDSMIS.

Assist with Headquarter metrics, such as development of documentation and/or research, status tracking

Attend quarterly line-item reviews with district personnel and the respective design center, either virtually or in person.

Draft and disseminate Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) solicitations, reassessments and questionnaires

Prepare retrospective reviews of project contracts Review in-house and contractor documents for grammatical accuracy and technical soundness.

Review Interim Risk Management (IRM) letters for content and clarity.

Upload IRM letters and maps to FUDSDOCS or current system of use.

Prepare and Update Land Use Control Implementation Plans (LUCIPS) Implement LUCs and perform LUCs operation and maintenance functions, such as but not limited to, mailing and/or distributing educational awareness materials, updating educational awareness content and letters, maintaining and updating website content.

Perform LUC operation and maintenance in accordance with LUCIPs.

Attend FUDS training sessions as required to maintain proficiency.

Assist with Inventory Project Report (INPR) amendments, including preparation and historical documentation support.

Create/update Administrative Record and/or Information Repository Create/update maps for projects and properties Maintain GIS data layers Assist and perform with five-year reviews (site visits, review of documentation, prepare FYR, etc.)

Prepare and assist with State Management Action Plan (SMAP) Assist and prepare annual MRSSP sequencing

4.0 SUBMITTALS

Site work shall not commence on a project until the Government, the Project Manager (PM), COR and other appropriate management personnel, as required, have approved all of the site-specific submittals required for each specific task order to include Insurance Certificates and Payment and Performance Bonds, if applicable. Required submittals will be identified within each task order. The following are standard submittals for all task orders unless otherwise specified:

4.1 Work Plan

The contractor is responsible for preparing the appropriate planning document for each individual task order that complies with the EPA or other lead regulatory agency regulations, USACE guidance, and EPA guidance.

4.2 Health and Safety

Site-specific health and safety submittals including an activity hazard analysis, safety monitoring, practices, procedures, and equipment are required in accordance with each task order.

4.3 Record Keeping

The contractor shall create and maintain in one location written (in bound, numbered logbook) and electronic records sufficient to recreate each sampling, analytical, testing and monitoring event, and shall make these records available to the Government upon request. The contractor shall maintain records of, and derived from, all activities outlined in the appropriate portion of the Quality Program Plan (QPP) supporting the generation of these sampling and analysis records. The contractor shall also retain written calculations using information obtained from sampling, analysis monitoring, and testing activities, to include all raw data. All information shall be provided to the government upon request.

4.4 Compliance with Federal, State, and USACE Regulations

USACE has a varied customer base with unique environmental approaches and requirements. Most USACE environmental work falls under EPA environmental regulations covered by CERCLA or RCRA, or other state-level programs. As such, each project’s lead regulatory agency must be identified, and any unique requirements accommodated. In general, all programs mandate the preparation of planning documents to assure the fieldwork and chemical data quality are supportive of the intended use of the data and final decisions being made.

4.5 Conference/ Meeting Notes

The contractor shall be responsible for taking notes and preparing the reports for all conferences/meetings. Conference/meeting notes shall be prepared in typed form and the original furnished to the Government in accordance with each individual task order for concurrence and distribution to all attendees. This report shall include at a minimum:

The date and place the conference was held with a list of attendees.

The list of attendees shall include name, organization, and telephone number.

Comments made during the conference and decisions affecting criteria changes shall be recorded in the basic conference notes; and Conference notes should document any augmentation of written comments.

4.6 Technical and Regulatory Reports

Technical and regulatory reports shall be prepared and submitted by the contractor to the PM for each project. All reports shall have a title page/header identifying the Contract and task order number; contractor name; project name; location of project;

report type; and date of submittal. The task order statement of work will further specify the submittals for each project. The submittal requirements may vary with the project or site.

4.7 Project Schedule

The contractor shall prepare a project schedule for each individual task order. The schedule should show the proposed sequence to perform the work and dates contemplated for starting and completing all scheduled activities. Provide a schedule that is a forward planning, as well as a project monitoring tool. The schedule will be approved by the USACE Project Manager/COR. The status of activities in the schedule will be updated by the contractor to reflect the actual status. The schedule status will be included with contractor Progress Reports as specified in the task order. The Progress Report shall discuss target and actual completion dates for each element of activity including project completion and provide an explanation of any deviation from the milestones in the work plan schedule and how project execution will be adjusted so that milestone deviations do not have an adverse impact on project completion and attainment of all project objectives. The progress report should also identify any potential future risks to schedule identified during the reporting period and provide preliminary approaches to mitigate the risks. Where applicable, the contractor shall establish and prepare a payment milestone schedule for each individual task order. This milestone schedule shall be approved by the Project Manager/COR.

4.8 Partial Submittals

Partial submittals will not be accepted without prior approval from the COR as appropriate for the submittal involved.

4.9 Revisions and Addenda

Prior to Government approval, review comments shall be incorporated by revising and reissuing affected pages. If major revisions are necessary, the entire document shall be resubmitted. Addenda sheets may be used to make minor changes affecting only a few pages. The affected pages shall have the revision number and date of correction on the bottom right corner of the page. Any changes to the work plan shall be submitted under a cover sheet with a list of pages that have been revised. The revised pages the contractor issues shall cover any additions or changes to the plans or reports. The addendum for the project plan shall be issued prior to the commencement of work for that phase.

4.10 Review of Progress and Technical Adequacy

At any appropriate time, representatives of the KO may review the progress and technical adequacy of the contractor’s work. Such review shall not relieve the contractor from performing all contract requirements, except as may be waived by written instructions.

4.11 Distribution

The contractor is responsible for reproduction and distribution of all documents according to each individual task order. Documents shall be mailed via regular mail, a carrier service that will provide overnight service (if necessary), or they will be faxed/emailed, as specified in the task order. All work products are products of the Government.

4.12 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

As applicable, all field activities, monitoring, operations and maintenance activities and health and safety documents required by each individual task order shall comply with all applicable local, state, federal and/or DoD guidance and regulations.

5. PROJECT PERSONNEL

5.1 The contractor shall provide qualified personnel to successfully complete each individual task order. Personnel shall meet the following minimum qualifications.

Program Manager The contractor shall designate one (1) individual as the Program Manager that serves as a single point of contact for coordination of program issues with USACE. The Program Manager shall be responsible for the overall management of the contract including cost, schedule and technical quality. The Program Manager shall be competent, experienced and knowledgeable in the full range of activities as identified in the individual task order. The Program Manager shall take immediate corrective action when performance is not acceptable to USACE. The Program Manager shall oversee the development and implementation of record keeping, administrative and QC programs. The Program Manager shall be an employee of the prime contractor; have a college degree in engineering, construction management, geology, chemistry, or related field; and have a minimum of five (5) years as a Program Manager.

Project Manager(s) For each task order, the contractor shall designate a Project Manager (PM). The Program Manager may act as the Project Manager, with approval of USACE, if execution is sufficiently limited. The Project Manager shall be the single point of contact for the task order and shall be responsible for the management and execution of the Task order in accordance with the approved performance work statement, approved work plans, and all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The contractor shall also maintain close communication and coordination with USACE for the duration of the project, including weekly and/or monthly progress and detailed cost reporting.

Individuals proposed as Project Managers shall be employees of the Prime contractor, have a college degree in engineering, construction management, geology, chemistry, or related field, and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in Project Management.

Scientist The Scientist is responsible for supporting and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and internal requirements across all scientific and compliance-related activities within the task order. The Scientist must possess professional knowledge, a thorough understanding and practical experience with relevant regulations and standards related to compliance, quality assurance, and scientific data management.

This includes familiarity with federal, state, and local compliance frameworks as they apply to the organization’s operations. The Compliance Scientist shall have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline such as biology, chemistry, environmental science, or a related field, and a minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or a related scientific role. The position requires strong analytical skills and experience in preparing and reviewing compliance documentation, supporting audits and assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure regulatory adherence.

GIS Specialist The GIS Specialist is responsible for supporting geospatial data management and analysis to ensure accurate and compliant application of geographic information systems within the task order. The GIS Specialist must possess professional knowledge, a thorough understanding, and practical experience with relevant GIS technologies, spatial data standards, and regulatory requirements related to geospatial data accuracy, quality assurance, and data integration. This includes expertise in federal, state, and local geospatial data policies and their application to project deliverables. The GIS Specialist shall have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in geography, geomatics, environmental science, computer science, or a related field, and a minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in GIS data analysis, mapping, and spatial database management. The position requires proficiency in GIS software platforms such as ArcGIS or QGIS, strong analytical skills, and the ability to prepare, review, and maintain geospatial data products.

5.2 Multi-Disciplined Technical Staff

The KO may request the resumes of any of these personnel or other personnel to verify that they meet the requirements before Task Order award.

6. SECURITY

The contractor shall meet the security requirements as prescribed in each individual task order. This may include but not limited to:

6.1 General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime contractor (“contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures.

The contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

6.2 Antiterrorism (AT) Level I training: All contract personnel requiring routine access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas, or requiring network access shall complete initial and annual refresher AT Level I awareness training. Online AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jko.jten.mil/ (website subject to change).

6.3 Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the

RA.

6.4 Contract personnel requiring a common access card (CAC): Contract personnel will be issued a common access card (CAC) only if duties involve one of the following:

(1) both physical access to a DoD facility and access to DoD information systems or networks; (2) remote access to a DoD information system or 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. Before CAC issuance, contract personnel must have, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated Tier 1 investigation or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with applicable Army regulations and Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12). At the discretion of the RA, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of a fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled Tier 1 investigation with the National Background Investigations Bureau. The RA provides contract personnel with additional information and forms to initiate the CAC issuance process, and/or to initiate background investigations, when required. Contract personnel shall complete these processes within established timelines to avoid delays.

6.5 Security requirements for contract performance outside the US: For contract performance requirements that involve services or delivery in a foreign country, the contractor shall comply with the requirements of DFARS clause 252.225-7043. For performance requirements that involve contract personnel accompanying or supporting US Armed Forces deployed outside the US, the contractor shall comply with the requirements of DFARS clause 252.225-7040. Contract personnel accessing DoD or other federal facilities outside the US shall comply with applicable Status of Forces Agreements and Geographic Combatant Command requirements. Prior to contract personnel traveling outside the US, the contractor shall provide documentation of AT, OPSEC, and other required training to the Government representative. Additionally, contract personnel shall comply with requirements specified in the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide, including country and theater clearance processes.

6.6 Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

6.7 Contract personnel requiring access to Government information systems: All contract personnel with access to a government information system (including USACE business systems and CAC-enabled websites) shall comply with applicable DoD and Army regulations, and shall use the organization's UserID-Password Administration and Security System (U-PASS) at commencement of services to request network user accounts. Contract personnel shall complete DoD Information Assurance Awareness training prior to accessing information systems, and annually thereafter.

6.8 Contracts requiring a formal OPSEC program: The contractor shall develop an OPSEC SOP/Plan within 90 days of contract award. The OPSEC SOP/Plan shall be reviewed and accepted by the RA OPSEC Officer. This plan will include a process to identify critical information, where it is located, who is responsible for it, how to protect it, and why it needs to be protected. In accordance with Army and DoD regulations, the contractor shall have a certified Level II OPSEC coordinator, who shall ensure OPSEC compliance during contract performance.

6.9 Training requirements for the protection of sensitive information: All contract personnel with access to critical information (as identified in the RA's OPSEC Program) shall complete initial and annual refresher OPSEC Level I Awareness training, which is available at the following websites: https://www.iad.gov/ioss/, or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html (websites subject to change). All contract personnel with access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) shall complete initial and annual refresher CUI training in accordance with applicable Army policy.

6.10 Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) requirements: All contract personnel performing IA/IT services must comply with DoD training and certification requirements specified in DoD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, and maintain required background investigations specified in RA policy. Contract personnel shall provide the Government representative with documentation of certification(s) prior to performing on the contract. In accordance with applicable DoD, Army, and USACE regulations, the contractor shall ensure that all information systems (IS) and platform information technology (PIT) systems developed and/or supported under this contract comply with cybersecurity and architectural requirements, including, but not limited to: security technical implementation guides (STIG)(e.g., the current version of the Application Security and Development STIG, and the internet access point (IAP) demilitarized zone (DMZ) STIG), and the use of security controls developed under the risk management framework documentation for the system or platform. The contractor shall address questions regarding these provisions to the Government representative, who will coordinate between the contractor and the USACE Chief Information Officer (CIO).

6.11 Contracts requiring handling or access to classified information: The prime contractor shall have a Facility Clearance (FCL) at the appropriate level prior to performance on the contract; the RA will sponsor the prime contract company in obtaining the FCL. All cleared contract personnel shall comply with the FCL requirements, as well as applicable laws and regulations regarding contractor access to national security information. For classified contracts, the RA will generate the DD Form 254, which will be attached to the contract.

6.12 Threat Awareness Reporting Program: All contract personnel who maintain an active security clearance shall receive initial and annual refresher training on the Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (commonly referred to as “TARP”), provided by a Counterintelligence Agent. As determined by the servicing Counterintelligence Agent for the RA, contract personnel may complete web-based TARP training.

6.13 Escorting in classified and/or sensitive areas: In accordance with applicable regulations, all contract personnel who do not possess the appropriate security clearance or access privileges will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified information or operations, sensitive information or activities, or restricted areas.

6.14 Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements.

Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

6.15 Contracts requiring armed security guards: All contract personnel performing contract security guard duties shall comply with the Individual Reliability Program in accordance with AR 190-56 (The Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program), as well as applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility policies and procedures regarding storing weapons and ammunition in accordance with AR 190- 11 (Physical Security of Arms Ammunition, and Explosives).

6.16 Contracts requiring delivery of food and water: The supplies delivered under this contract shall be transported in delivery conveyances maintained to prevent tampering with and/or adulteration or contamination of the supplies, and if applicable, equipped to maintain a prescribed temperature. All delivery vehicles and storage locations are subject to inspection at any time by the COR, Post Veterinarian, law enforcement officers, or other RA representatives authorized to conduct such inspections. When the sanitary conditions of the delivery conveyance have led, or may lead to product contamination, adulteration, constitute a health hazard, the delivery conveyance is not equipped to maintain prescribed temperatures, or the transport results in product “unfit for intended purpose,” supplies tendered for acceptance may be rejected without further inspection. As the holder of a contract with the DoD, the contractor shall ensure that all products and/or packaging have not been tampered with or contaminated. The contractor shall ensure all delivery conveyances are always locked or sealed, except when actively loading or unloading. Unsecured vehicles shall not be left unattended. All incoming truck drivers shall provide adequate identification upon request. In the event of an identified threat to a delivery location, or a heightened force protection/Homeland Security threat level, the contractor may be required to adjust delivery routes to minimize vulnerability risks and enable direct delivery to DoD facilities.