Attachment_J-11_NSB.HIG.1.pdf

UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT SERVICES

TASK ORDER STATEMENT OF WORK (TOSOW)

HIGH-VALUE DETAINEE INTERROGATION GROUP (HIG)

Subject Matter Expert Services

Version 3

Task Order NSB/HIG-1

Authored by:

Marian Williams

Federal Bureau of Investigation

COR CONTACT INFORMATION

Task Lead Name Marian N. Williams

Work Phone Number 571-350-7219

Branch/Division/Section/Unit NSB/HIG

Mobile Phone Number

Fax Number 571-350-7286

E-mail Marian.Williams@ic.fbi.gov

Address

Liberty Park

Mail Stop: 801 FL - HIG

Attn: Marian Williams

935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Washington, DC 20535

SOW CHANGE HISTORY

Date Version Change Description

12/30/14 1.0 Initial Release

Table of Contents

1.0 BACKGROUND

2.0 OBJECTIVES

3.0 SCOPE

4.0 TASKS

5.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

6.0 CONTRACT TYPE

7.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

8.0 SME LABOR CATEGORY AND HOURS

9.0 SECURITY

8.0 DELIVERY/DELIVERABLES

9.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

10.0 TRAVEL

11.0 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

12.0 QUALIFICATIONS

13.0 PERFORMANCE METRICS

APPENDIX A: ACRONYMS

1.0 BACKGROUND

Chartered by the National Security Council, the mission of the High-Value Detainee

Interrogation Group (HIG) is to deploy the nation’s best available interrogation resources against terrorism detainees identified as having information regarding terrorist attacks against the United

States and its allies. To help accomplish tasks related to this mission, the HIG must coordinate and sponsor interrogation research activities to strengthen U.S. interrogation practices, approaches and strategies in partnership with other government agencies and private and public academic institutions. The HIG therefore seeks the advice and consultation of subject matter experts with background and expertise in science relevant to intelligence interviewing, interrogations, and debriefings.

2.0 OBJECTIVES

The objective of this Task Order is to acquire consultant SMEs to support HIG research and training activities. HIG research and training activities support HIG operations. HIG training and research also are shared with and disseminated to other US law enforcement and IC agencies and offices in order to increase the effectiveness of US interrogations.

3.0 SCOPE

The contractor shall provide personnel with background and expertise in science relevant to intelligence interviewing, interrogations, and debriefings.

4.0 TASKS

4.1 SME Support for Research and Training

As SMEs with expertise in science relevant to intelligence interrogations, interviews, and debriefings, the Contractor personnel shall assist the HIG in training based on sound science.

Contractor personnel shall also assist in the preparation and production of research dissemination products.

Services: The Contractor personnel shall advise the HIG on science relevant to HIG operations and training, assist in the development of training materials (to include scenario writing) and other research products. Contractor personnel shall leverage their professional networks to increase the impacts of HIG research and training where possible.

Support: HIG personnel will develop schedules and identify topic areas for research and training. The Contractor personnel shall coordinate their activities with HIG research and training personnel.

4.2 HIG Consultation and Communication

The contractor and SMEs shall consult on a regular basis with HIG personnel, including management, within the Mobile Interrogation Teams, Training, and

Research Units.

SMEs shall meet with other US government agencies’ representatives concerned with intelligence interviewing methods and policies, and with other US government policy-makers and government agencies whose activities may impact intelligence interviewing, interrogations, or debriefings.

The contractor and/or SMEs shall attend key meetings, as designated by HIG senior management, on behalf of the HIG.

5.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Task Order Period of Performance

From: Date of Award To: 12-months commencing upon Task Order execution and includes four 12-month option periods thereafter.

6.0 CONTRACT TYPE

This task order shall be priced as: Firm Fixed Price

7.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Place of Performance Date

1. Vienna, VA – HIG Facility Award date

2. Upon request, SMEs shall travel to FBI Offices, FBI off-sites, and other Intelligence organizations. The duration of travel will be determined prior to initiation of travel.

Award Date.

The duration of travel will be determined prior to initiation of travel.

3. Upon request, SMEs shall travel to meetings held at US and various international universities. The duration of travel will be determined prior to initiation of travel.

Award Date

The duration of travel will be determined prior to initiation of travel.

8.0 SME LABOR CATEGORY AND HOURS

SME Labor Category Number of Positions Annual Hours Core Operating Hours

SME V*

11 2,481 across all 11 positions

08:00 am – 04:30 pm

*Task Order modifications may require SMEs at Levels III or IV as determined by the requirements of day-to-day tasks as required by the HIG. The majority of the SMEs will be Level V.

9.0 SECURITY

Unique Security Requirements

Performance under this Agreement requires a security clearance of TOP SECRET as determined on a case by case basis, depending on the nature of the meetings or pre-operational briefings.

Additionally, SCI access may be required on a case by case basis. The FBI will evaluate and process SCI access as needed. The FBI may require a SME to undergo a polygraph examination.

Contractors and contractor personnel (SMEs) are subject to FBI, HIG, and facility policy as required. The FBI reserves the right to revoke access to information, facilities, or property where such access is no longer consistent with the FBI’s mission and responsibilities. Knowing, willful, or negligent disclosure of FBI information to unauthorized persons, without prior written

FBI approval, may subject the violator to appropriate penalties and sanctions under the law.

SMEs identified as foreign nationals shall be indicated as to the level of classification needed to perform tasks. On a limited individual case by case basis, foreign national SMEs may be required to obtain a special access clearance. Any foreign national contracted to support this effort will not be given access to any controlled products or related services at the customer site and there will be no collaboration between the individual and the FBI related to the development of interrogation methodology.

Work or tasking of an UNCLASSIFIED nature may be performed at the Contractor’s facility, at the SME’s home location, or other locations as necessary in order to meet the 24/7 telephone and email connectivity requirement specified. Work or tasking of a CLASSIFIED nature must be pre-approved in accordance with security policy and protocol as specified by the Government

Security Officer and shall be performed at an accredited Contractor or Government facility or other location in accordance. All Contract personnel shall be required to sign Non-Disclosure

Agreement forms, Security Acknowledgement and Consent forms, and FBI Information and

Technology Systems User forms. These forms include, but are not limited to, FD-835, FD-857, FD-868, FD-889, and FD-1001.

8.0 DELIVERY/DELIVERABLES

Monthly Status Reports (MSR)

In addition to the requirements of the MSR as outlined in the master contract, this task order requires the following on the MSR:

1. Documentation of all assistance provided to the HIG

2. Summary of advice and consultation services provided

3. Monthly travel activities and copies of expense reports

9.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

The FBI will make reasonable space and support available to the SME as necessary to perform the tasks under this agreement. This includes: office space, office equipment (including copier and fax machines), access to FBI computer systems, radio and communications equipment, personal safety equipment, or any other materials and equipment determined by the FBI as necessary to perform the requirements of this contract. FBI facilities and equipment shall only be used in connection with official performance of the requirements herein. If necessary, the

SME shall be permitted to use a contractor-owned laptop upon prior approval by the COR.

All equipment and supplies remain the property of the Government and shall not be removed from government facilities.

10.0 Travel

Upon request, SMEs shall travel to the HIG office, FBI Offices, other Intelligence organizations’ offices, and to meetings or conferences at US or international universities. The duration of travel will be determined prior to initiation of travel

11.0 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

11.1 Key Personnel / Continuity of Operations (COOP)

The HIG does not anticipate any contract personnel needed in the event of a COOP.

11.2 Performance Required Beyond Standard Workday

The HIG may request SMEs to work non-standard days and/or hours depending on the nature of tasks needed.

11.3 Special Clauses

N/A

12.0 QUALIFICATIONS

12.1 Educational Requirements

At a minimum, SMEs shall possess a B.A. or B.S. degree in a science related to intelligence interrogations, interviews, and debriefings with additional experience background described below. Level V SMEs shall possess at least an M.A. or M.S. degree in a science related to intelligence interrogations, interviews, and debriefings.

12.2 Experience Requirements

Level V SMEs shall possess at least 20 years of experience in intelligence interrogations, interviews or debriefing, including 15 years of specialized experience. Additional education may be substituted for years of experience.

Level IV SMEs must have at least 15 years of experience in fields relevant to intelligence interrogations, interviews or debriefing, Level III SMEs must have 5-10 years of experience in intelligence interrogations, interviews, or debriefing, The above experience requirements may be waived on a case by case basis with prior approval from the COR.

13.0 PERFORMANCE METRICS

The contractor shall develop and submit a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for this task order which outlines the performance standards, surveillance methods, metrics and penalties/rewards. The following shall be included in the QASP.

The following four criteria will be used to assess the quality of tasks performed and deliverables submitted in this task order:

The contractor’s overall performance on this task order as well as staffing and replacing personnel.

The Contractor response to urgent communications within 1 hour 90% of the time.

The Contractor response to routine communications within 8 hours 90% of the time.

The Contractor’s submission of deliverables in a timely manner and corrections required by the government on written documents within 10 working days.

APPENDIX A: ACRONYMS

Acronym Description

TO Task Order

HIG High-Value Detainee Interrogation Group