JSOU_NCR_Conference_Facility_-_Statement_of_Requirements_(2015).docx

STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS

The Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) requires a conference facility in the Washington D.C. area for nine (9) events from January 2015 to September 2015. This includes three (3) Combating Terrorist Networks Interagency Seminars (CbTNIS), two (2) Combating Terrorism Executive Interagency Seminars (CbTEIS), and four (4) USSOCOM Staff Education Program – National (USEP-N) courses.

To conduct the CbTNIS, the facility must meet the following conditions:

1. Available from 3-6 March 2015, 9-12 June 2015, and 25-28 August 2015.

2. Less than 45 minute drive from Crystal City and the Pentagon to accommodate the schedules of local speakers with limited availability.

3. One large dedicated executive level classroom or conference room with chairs arranged in a “U” shape around a conference table that facilitates lecture/seminar style instruction for up to 40 people.

4. Break area capable of accommodating up to 45 people.

5. The capability to receive classified material at the SECRET level through the postal system, safely store it for up to one week prior to the course, and then transmit it via the postal system at the conclusion of the course.

6. The ability to facilitate the presentation of classified material at the SECRET level.

7. Audiovisual equipment for the classroom capable of projecting both classified and unclassified PowerPoint presentations.

8. Dedicated audiovisual support technician.

9. Copier support.

10. At least four terminals with internet access for use by attendees during breaks and the lunch period.

11. Dedicated and readily available parking for up to 45 vehicles.

12. Efficient access control that facilitates student flow in the morning and during the lunch period.

To conduct the CbTEIS, the facility must meet the following conditions:

1. Available from 8-9 April 2015 and 29-30 July 2015.

2. Less than 45 minute drive from Crystal City and the Pentagon to accommodate the schedules of local speakers with limited availability.

3. One large dedicated classroom or conference room with chairs arranged in a “U” shape around a conference table that facilitates lecture/seminar style instruction for up to 30 people.

4. Break area capable of accommodating up to 45 people.

5. The capability to receive classified material at the SECRET level through the postal system, safely store it for up to one week prior to the course, and then transmit it via the postal system at the conclusion of the course.

6. The ability to facilitate the presentation of classified material at the SECRET level.

7. Audiovisual equipment for the classroom capable of projecting both classified and unclassified PowerPoint presentations.

8. Dedicated audiovisual support technician.

9. Copier support.

10. At least four terminals with internet access for use by attendees during breaks and the lunch period.

11. Dedicated and readily available parking for up to 45 vehicles.

12. Efficient access control that facilitates student flow in the morning and during the lunch period.

To conduct the USEP-N, the facility must meet the following conditions:

1. Available from 27-30 January 2015, 10-13 March 2015, 16-19 June 2015, and 15-18 September 2015.

2. Less than 45 minute drive from Crystal City and the Pentagon to accommodate the schedules of local speakers with limited availability.

3. One large dedicated classroom or conference room with chairs arranged in a “U” shape around a conference table that facilitates lecture/seminar style instruction for up to 20 people.

4. Break area capable of accommodating up to 45 people.

5. The capability to receive classified material at the SECRET level through the postal system, safely store it for up to one week prior to the course, and then transmit it via the postal system at the conclusion of the course.

6. The ability to facilitate the presentation of classified material at the SECRET level.

7. Audiovisual equipment for the classroom and breakout room capable of projecting both classified and unclassified PowerPoint presentations.

8. Dedicated audiovisual support technician.

9. Copier support.

10. At least four terminals with internet access for use by attendees during breaks and the lunch period.

11. Dedicated and readily available parking for up to 45 vehicles.

12. Efficient access control that facilitates student flow in the morning and during the lunch period.

Statement of Work/Statement of Objectives

SECURITY.

Security: Security will be in accordance with the attached DD254. Contractor team individual(s) supporting this task will be cleared at the SECRET level at the start of the task. Contractor will be authorized to courier classified information up to the “Secret” level in performance of official duties upon approval of and designation by the COR.

The contractor shall insure requirements for safeguarding classified information and classified materials, for obtaining and verifying personnel security clearances, for verifying security clearances and indoctrination of visitors, for controlling access to restricted areas, for protecting government property, and for the security of automated and non-automated management information systems and data are fulfilled. The contractor's management system shall prevent unauthorized disclosure of classified and sensitive unclassified information. The government shall be immediately notified if any security incident or any indication of a potential unauthorized disclosure or compromise of classified or sensitive unclassified information.

The contractor shall provide security management support. Typical efforts include, but are not limited to, performing classified document control functions, classified materials inventories, program access requests, preparing and monitoring personnel indoctrination and debriefing agreements, and maintaining and using security-related databases.

COURSE CANCELLATIONS.

Course cancellations and change of dates for courses do occur for various reasons. The contractor shall be provided with notice 14 calendar days in advance to negotiate a change in course dates or a cancellation without incurring cost to the government. Additionally, unforeseen circumstances, such as a force majeure (i.e. storms, floods, and earthquakes) that would cause the cancellation of a course that would cause the cancellation of a course in the less than dictated time period of 14 calendars days would not cause the government to incur the cost of the cancelled course.