A2 - Performance Work Statement (PWS) 12122025.pdf

Performance Work Statement

Revised 12 December 2025

Security Escort Support Services

Building 10577

General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Security Escort Services for building 10577 at the Space Launch Delta 30 (SLD 30) headquarters facility Vandenberg SFB, CA.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, supplies, materials, transportation, supervision, and support necessary to provide unarmed but appropriately cleared security escorts for Contractors installing IT components inside the B10577 SCIF Restricted Areas on Vandenberg SFB, CA.

1.2 Background: SLD 30 has a separate contract to remove old IT cabling and install new replacement cabling with associated network switching and end client devices. The contract efforts occur primarily during the normal duty hours, Monday through Friday 0730 to 1630hrs.

The installation will occur in the first floor comm room B104, the 2nd and 3rd floor C-Wing, and the 2nd floor B201. This contract shall provide TS/SCI cleared escorts able to escort the IT Contractor during their IT removal and installation efforts in B10577.

1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, supplies, materials, transportation, supervision, and support necessary to provide unarmed but appropriately cleared security escorts for IT Contractors inside the SCIF Restricted Areas in B10577 at Vandenberg SFB. The support includes providing daily coordination between the IT Contractor and the host installation security.

The security plan is to have the escorts provide security oversight contractor installing crews.

Most work will require one (1) or two (2) security escorts provided by the Contractor on given days during the period of performance. The Contractor will be given at least two weeks’ notice of the IT Contractor’s schedule so they may ensure adequate oversight is made available. Estimated total number of productive hours required is 4,400 hours covering 58 weeks of the SCIF renovation project.

1.4 Contractor Requiring Escort: DH Technologies, Inc.

1.5 Place of Performance: Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. Location is B10577 Nebraska Ave, on VSFB California. Escort will be for 1st floor room B104 (this is not a SCIF, but a secured comm room that requires escorts); 2nd and 3rd floor C-Wing SCIF, and 2nd floor B201.

1.6 Period of Performance: Work will be performed approximately from 12 January 2026 to 1 July 2027. Work will be performed 5 days a week for 8 hours each day in support of the IT Contractor. The specific weeks that security escort services will be required will be communicated by the Government’s designated point of contact at least two weeks in advance of need.

1.7 General Information

1.7.1 Hours of Operation: The Contractor is responsible for Escorting IT Contractors, 07:30 AM PST to 16:30 PM PST, Monday through Friday (8 work hours a day with a 30 minute lunch), except recognized 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. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.7.2 Recognized Federal Holidays: The Contractor is not required to perform services on recognized federal holidays unless otherwise provided specific written authorization by the CO to work special hours.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day Washington’s Birthday Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth National Independence Day Christmas Day Independence Day

1.7.3 Security Requirements: At all times while on Vandenberg SFB premises, Contractor employees shall comply with Vandenberg SFB security requirements imposed by the Installation Commander. The Contractor shall obtain all necessary passes, decals, badges, or other items required for access to perform contract services at Vandenberg SFB. The Contractor shall be responsible for accountability of all such media issued to Contractor personnel and these media shall be surrendered to the 30 Security Forces Squadron (30 SFS) Pass and Registration Section upon completion or termination of the contract or upon termination of an individual’s employment with the Contractor. The Contractor shall comply with all VSFB policies regarding entry to the installation, rules of the road, contingency operations compliance, and photography prohibitions. Contractor employees are authorized entry to the installation only for the purpose of work under this contract, and are not authorized in other facilities or areas without prior Government authorization. Due to safety/security requirements, Contractor personnel shall be required to fluently speak, understand, read, and write English.

1.7.3.1 Main Base Access: Current security access restrictions at the Santa Maria Gate (Main Base Entry Gate) require all Contractor vehicles (which are the size of a standard bread delivery truck or larger) to enter only through the Lompoc Gate (located at the intersection of Santa Lucia Road and Pine Canyon Road). There is a vehicle check pull-off area at that gate and the contractor will be required to submit to a vehicle search prior to gaining entry to the base.

Contractor should plan and allow for delays as a result of in-place security procedures.

1.7.3.2 Base Access Letter: To request base access, the Contractor shall send a letter to the Contracting Officer. The letter must be on company stationery and shall include Contractor’s company address and telephone number, the contract number, names of the Contractor Program (On-site) Manager and Contractor Security Manager, and their alternates, requiring access to Vandenberg SFB, their social security numbers, and duty hours. After approval, this letter will be maintained on file with Security Forces at the Visitor’s Control Center, Building 17596.

Contractor shall provide this letter at the pre-performance conference and submit updated letters as changes occur. Entry requirements are subject to change, without notice, due to installation and world situations.

1.7.3.3 Contractor Personnel: Upon employment, and after the Contractor’s base access letter is on file with the Security Forces, all Contractor employees shall apply for vehicle passes and individual identification badges at the Vandenberg SFB 30 SFS, Visitor’s Control Center, Building 17596. Passes may be picked up Monday through Friday prior to 13:30 PM PST. No appointment is necessary. The Contractor shall surrender all passes and identification badges to the 30 SFS on the first workday following completion or termination of the contract or Contractor’s employee’s employment.

1.7.3.4 Security Manager: Upon contract award, the Contractor shall designate, in writing to the Contracting Officer, a Security Manager who shall be the Contractor’s point of contact for all security matters. Within five (5) working days of contract award, the Contractor’s Security Manager shall contact the Bldg 10577 Security Manager for assistance in accomplishing Contractor personnel security requirements.

1.7.3.5 Contractor personnel are required to attend security and OPSEC orientation. Contractor shall schedule initial and annual refresher training (for all assigned Contractor personnel) through the B10577 SLD 30 Security Manager.

1.7.3.6 All Contractor personnel shall be thoroughly briefed by the Security Manager on established security requirements and procedures as stipulated Department of the Air Force Instruction 31-101 (DAFI 31-101) Physical Security Program.

1.7.3.7 The contractor shall brief all personnel that they shall immediately leave any area upon notification by the Contracting Officer, COR, constituted authority, or the Security Forces, when directed, as occasional operational requirements, real world activities, or emergencies dictate.

1.7.3.8 The SLD 30 Security Manager is the source for the necessary forms and will provide instructions for receiving, preparing, and processing these forms. Appointments will be scheduled within two weeks of request.

1.7.3.9 Each eligible employee shall report to the SLD 30 Security Manager for processing of Unescorted Entry Authorization Certificate. The SLD 30 Security Manager will schedule appointments for issuance of badges.

1.7.3.10 The Contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified to the Contractor by the 30 SFS as potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of the installation and its population. Due to safety/security, all Contractor personnel shall be able to fluently speak, read, and write English.

1.7.3.11 Intentionally left blank.

1.7.3.12 Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use.

1.7.3.13 Intentionally left blank.

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

1.7.4 Special Qualifications: The security escort provider must comply with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 31-101, AFI 31-601, 30 Space Wing Integrated Defense Plan (IDP), local security requirements, and must possess a valid facility clearance at the Top Secret/SCI level issued by the Defense Security Service (DSS). The security escort must have a valid Top Secret/SCI security clearance and meet all of the requirements for unescorted access into the Restricted Area as well as the installation in accordance with the IDP. Security Escorts will have to complete Physical Security & Escort Training per AFI 31-101 and IDP before being processed for an Automated Entry Control Card (AECC) by the unit security manager. The security escort provider will enter into an appropriate Visitor Group Security Agreement with the 30th Space Wing IAW AFI 31-601 requirements. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring all Contractor employees performing work on VSFB possess and maintain applicable/current certification(s), license(s), and permit(s) to perform required services on VSFB, CA. The contractor shall meet all guidelines pertaining to TS/SCI such as ICD 705 and DoDM 5105 V 1-3.

1.7.5 Post-Award Conference/Management & Technical Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference/management/technical meetings convened by the Contracting Activity/with the authorization of the Contracting Officer to review security requirements and meet Government/Construction Contractor Point of Contact (POC). The Contracting Officer and Government personnel authorized by the Contracting Officer may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance or to provide the Contractor with the escort requirements for the day. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.7.6 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: assure that 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 Contracting Officer 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.

1.7.7 Contractor Personnel: The Contractor shall identify a Project Manager who shall be responsible for the 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. The Project Manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Project Manager or alternate shall be available during normal business hours.

1.7.7.1 Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognizable. This may be accomplished by wearing distinctive clothing bearing the name of the company or by wearing appropriate badges that contain the company name and employee name.

1.7.7.2 Contractor personnel shall comply, and ensure that Sub-Contractor personnel comply, with current federal, state, local, Department of Defense (DoD), and Air Force regulations, plans, and policies including all applicable parts of the Air Force Occupational Safety and Health Standard (AFOSH) and United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

1.7.7.3 The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government if the employment of that person would create a conflict of interest, nor shall the Contractor employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval in accordance with (IAW) DoD 5500.7-R, "Joint Ethics Regulation (JER)", "Standards of Conduct," Dated August 1993.

1.7.8 Identification of Contractor Employees: All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Contractor personnel will be required to obtain and wear badges in the performance of this service.

1.7.9 Loss of Damage: The Government will not be liable for any loss or damage to the Contractor’s property or for expenses incidental to such loss or damage unless caused by the Government.

Part 2 Specific Tasks

2. Specific Tasks:

2.1 Security Escort Services.

2.1.1 Comply with Air force Instruction (AFI) 31-101, AFI 31-601, 30 SW Integrated Defense Plan (IDP), and local security requirements.

2.1.2 Possess a valid Facility Clearance at the Top Secret/SCI level issued by the Defense Security Service (DSS).

2.1.3 Ensure all escorts have a valid Top Secret/SCI security clearance and meet all of the requirements for unescorted access into a Restricted Area.

2.1.4 Complete Physical Security & Escort Training per AFI 31-101 Integrated Defense.

2.1.5 Have all escorts processed for both a DBIDS and AECC badge and SCIF ID Badge. This requires the following:

2.1.5.1 The Contractor shall fill out Sections 1 of the 30SW Form 539 and submit to the 30SW PM for processing.

2.1.5.2 The Contractor shall develop and submit a base access memo to the visitor center listing all personnel requiring a DBIDs card. All escorts requiring an AECC badge must first acquire a DBIDS card even if they already have access to base. The base access memo shall be on official company letter head paper. A template will be provided.

2.1.6 Provide escorts in support of operations of the Prime Contractor installing IT architecture in B10577 during normal hours of operation not to exceed eight (8) work hours per day with a 30 minute lunch, Monday through Friday, and as needed based on pre-coordinated request. Any requests for escorts outside of standard times will be coordinated 48 hours in advance.

2.1.7 Maintain the flexibility to plus up and/or scale down labor in support of para 2.1.6 as required by the Construction Contractor’s work effort.

2.2 Labor Data. The Contractor shall submit a record of labor hours performed on a bi-monthly basis to Contract Officer Representative (COR) and the SLD 30 Program Manager. The invoice submitted in WAWF should be supported by the following data/spreadsheet: labor breakdown for each week that shows the actual labor hours per day for each escort. All costs including G&A, overhead, management, etc. for the contract must be reflected in the labor hour rate.

2.3 Invoicing. The Contractor shall invoice electronically to the Defense Finance Accounting Service (DFAS) utilizing the iRAPT application on the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) e- Business Suite website (www.wawf.eb.mil) within five (5) working days of the month. The Contractor shall notify the POCs identified in the WAWF clause of the contract upon submittal of invoice for processing. The Contractor shall provide supplemental documentation with each monthly invoice to be uploaded in iRAPT. Supplemental files shall include work orders issued and other documentation that was generated for each task (inspection records). Supplemental files are used to validate the pricing for the monthly invoicing.

3. DD254.

The DD form 254 specifies overarching security requirements and contractor access to classified information. All contractor personnel supporting classified work efforts must be able to obtain and maintain the applicable security eligibility/access. All contractor personnel shall be able to access material up to and including TS/SCI, as identified with their respective PWS task. The contractor will need access to COMSEC, Restricted Data, Formerly Restricted Data, SAP.

Part 3 Service Summary (SS) Items

The SS identifies the key performance objectives for the services and the associated performance thresholds that must be attained by the Contractor, and over which the Government will exercise surveillance. The omission of any PWS or contract requirement from the SS shall not be construed as a waiver by the Government to enforce the performance of that requirement by Contractor or a waiver of any rights or remedies by the Government against Contractor for non-performance of that requirement. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective PWS Reference Performance Threshold (This is the maximum error rate)

1 Provide Security Escort Services IAW this PWS

Part 2 No more than two (2) valid customer complaints

2 Comply with the permits, regulations, directives, plans or any other compliance operating documents governing VSFB

Para 1.7.6 Zero (0) Significant Notice of Violations from the Regulatory Agency Inspector

Method of Surveillance:

Validated Customer Complaint: Complaints must be validated.

Part 4 Deliverables Schedule

DELIVERABLE FREQUENCY # OF COPIES MEDIUM/FORMAT SUBMIT TO

Certification(s), License(s), & Permit(s)

With proposal and anytime there is a change.

1 1 digital copy (Adobe PDF)

Contracting Officer

Key Personnel Designation

At contract award and anytime there is a change.

1 1 digital copy (Adobe PDF)

Contracting Officer

Labor Data Bi-Monthly 2 Digital copy (Microsoft Excel)

COR & 30 CES

Project Manager

Invoice(s) NLT 5th business day of every month

1 WAWF https://wawf.eb.mil

Part 5 Estimated Workload Data

Escorted Area Times # weeks # days # hours # Escorts Total Hours

Design 8 weeks 8 40 320 2 640

Cable Demo 12 Weeks 12 60 480 2 960

Cable Install 6 months 24 120 960 2 1920

Sever Host Install/Config 6 30 240 1 240

IT install 2 months 8 40 320 2 640

TOTAL 58 4400