Amendment_4_-_H92239-19-R-0002-0004.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to perform the follow ing functions:

1. Provide Government responses to industry questions received in response to Amendment 0001, and incorporate the respective changes to the solicitation. All added revisions are highlighted for ease of read. Due to the criticality of the timelines associated w ith this requirement, the Government is not accepting any additional questions;

2. Incorporate FAR Clause 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions;

3. and issue notif ication that the NAICS Code Appeal has been denied, and remains 611519 for this Solicitation.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 83

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 15-Apr-2019

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X H9223919R0002

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

13-Mar-2019

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE

DATE

15-Apr-2019

CODE

HQ US ARMY SPECIAL OPERATIONS CMD, DCSC

ATTN: AOCO (CONTRACTING)

BLDG E-2929

DESERT STORM DRIVE

FORT BRAGG NC 28310

H92239 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

SUBCLIN 0003AF

The CLIN description has changed from Point Sitters to Observer/Controller Point Sitters.

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

The Contractor shall provide Point Sitters as specified within the Performance Work Statement.

To:

The Contractor shall provide Observer/Controller Point Sitters as specified within the Performance Work Statement.

SUBCLIN 0003AK

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

The Contractor shall provide Category I role players with a 3 level in the target language proficiency, as specified within the Performance Work Statement, para. 5.5.1.

To:

RESERVED - The Contractor shall provide Category I role players with a 3 level in the target language proficiency, as specified within the Performance Work Statement, para. 5.5.1.

SUBCLIN 0003AL

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

The Contractor shall provide Category I-A role players with a 2 level in the target language proficiency, as specified within the Performance Work Statement, para. 5.5.2.

To:

RESERVED - The Contractor shall provide Category I-A role players with a 2 level in the target language proficiency, as specified within the Performance Work Statement, para. 5.5.2.

SUBCLIN 0003AM

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

The Contractor shall provide Category II role players with a 3 level in the target language proficiency, as specified within the Performance Work Statement, para. 5.5.3.

To:

RESERVED - The Contractor shall provide Category II role players with a 3 level in the target language proficiency, as specified within the Performance Work Statement, para. 5.5.3.

SUBCLIN 1003AF

The CLIN description has changed from Point Sitters to Observer/Controller Point Sitters.

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

The Contractor shall provide Point Sitters as specified within the Performance Work Statement.

To:

The Contractor shall provide Observer/Controller Point Sitters as specified within the Performance Work Statement.

SUBCLIN 1003AK

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

The Contractor shall provide Category I role players with a 3 level in the target language proficiency, as specified within the Performance Work Statement, para. 5.5.1.

To:

RESERVED - The Contractor shall provide Category I role players with a 3 level in the target language proficiency, as specified within the Performance Work Statement, para. 5.5.1.

SUBCLIN 1003AL

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

The Contractor shall provide Category I-A role players with a 2 level in the target language proficiency, as specified within the Performance Work Statement, para. 5.5.2.

To:

RESERVED - The Contractor shall provide Category I-A role players with a 2 level in the target language proficiency, as specified within the Performance Work Statement, para. 5.5.2.

SUBCLIN 1003AM

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

The Contractor shall provide Category II role players with a 3 level in the target language proficiency, as specified within the Performance Work Statement, para. 5.5.3.

To:

RESERVED - The Contractor shall provide Category II role players with a 3 level in the target language proficiency, as specified within the Performance Work Statement, para. 5.5.3.

SUBCLIN 1003AN

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

The Contractor shall provide Category III role players with a 4 or 5 level in the target language proficiency, as specified within the Performance Work Statement, para. 5.5.4.

To:

RESERVED - The Contractor shall provide Category III role players with a 4 or 5 level in the target language proficiency, as specified within the Performance Work Statement, para. 5.5.4.

SUBCLIN 2003AF

The CLIN description has changed from Point Sitters to Observer/Controller Point Sitters.

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

The Contractor shall provide Point Sitters as specified within the Performance Work Statement.

The Contractor shall provide Observer/Controller Point Sitters as specified within the Performance Work Statement.

SUBCLIN 3003AF

The CLIN description has changed from Point Sitters to Observer/Controller Point Sitters.

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

The Contractor shall provide Point Sitters as specified within the Performance Work Statement.

To:

The Contractor shall provide Observer/Controller Point Sitters as specified within the Performance Work Statement.

SUBCLIN 3003AK

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

The Contractor shall provide Category I role players with a 3 level in the target language proficiency, as specified within the Performance Work Statement, para. 5.5.1.

To:

RESERVED - The Contractor shall provide Category I role players with a 3 level in the target language proficiency, as specified within the Performance Work Statement, para. 5.5.1.

SUBCLIN 3003AL

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

The Contractor shall provide Category I-A role players with a 2 level in the target language proficiency, as specified within the Performance Work Statement, para. 5.5.2.

To:

RESERVED - The Contractor shall provide Category I-A role players with a 2 level in the target language proficiency, as specified within the Performance Work Statement, para. 5.5.2.

SUBCLIN 3003AM

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

The Contractor shall provide Category II role players with a 3 level in the target language proficiency, as specified within the Performance Work Statement, para. 5.5.3.

To:

RESERVED - The Contractor shall provide Category II role players with a 3 level in the target language proficiency, as specified within the Performance Work Statement, para. 5.5.3.

SUBCLIN 3003AN

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

The Contractor shall provide Category III role players with a 4 or 5 level in the target language proficiency, as specified within the Performance Work Statement, para. 5.5.4.

RESERVED - The Contractor shall provide Category III role players with a 4 or 5 level in the target language proficiency, as specified within the Performance Work Statement, para. 5.5.4.

SUBCLIN 4003AF

The CLIN description has changed from Point Sitters to Observer/Controller Point Sitters.

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

The Contractor shall provide Point Sitters as specified within the Performance Work Statement.

To:

The Contractor shall provide Observer/Controller Point Sitters as specified within the Performance Work Statement.

SUBCLIN 4003AK

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

The Contractor shall provide Category I role players with a 3 level in the target language proficiency, as specified within the Performance Work Statement, para. 5.5.1.

To:

RESERVED - The Contractor shall provide Category I role players with a 3 level in the target language proficiency, as specified within the Performance Work Statement, para. 5.5.1.

SUBCLIN 4003AL

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

The Contractor shall provide Category I-A role players with a 2 level in the target language proficiency, as specified within the Performance Work Statement, para. 5.5.2.

To:

RESERVED - The Contractor shall provide Category I-A role players with a 2 level in the target language proficiency, as specified within the Performance Work Statement, para. 5.5.2.

SUBCLIN 4003AM

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

The Contractor shall provide Category II role players with a 3 level in the target language proficiency, as specified within the Performance Work Statement, para. 5.5.3.

To:

RESERVED - The Contractor shall provide Category II role players with a 3 level in the target language proficiency, as specified within the Performance Work Statement, para. 5.5.3.

SUBCLIN 4003AN

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

The Contractor shall provide Category III role players with a 4 or 5 level in the target language proficiency, as specified within the Performance Work Statement, para. 5.5.4.

RESERVED - The Contractor shall provide Category III role players with a 4 or 5 level in the target language proficiency, as specified within the Performance Work Statement, para. 5.5.4.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

ARMY SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES TRAINING SUPPORT SERVICES

UNITED STATES ARMY JOHN F. KENNEDY SPECIAL WARFARE CENTER AND SCHOOL

Part I

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide training support and role players to conduct training exercises. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. The Contractor, in turn, shall be accountable to the Government for Contractor or subcontractor personnel.

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 role player support as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions of the contract and consistently with the established standards in this PWS and contract.

1.2. Background: This contract was initiated in 2002, following the loss of active duty role player support to the Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC) and the lack of manpower required to increase the throughput of the course. The original contract provided a combination of role player, base station communications, logistics, and observer/controller direct support to training exercises conducted by the 1st Battalion. The contract was renewed in 2008, and the contract model was transferred from U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) - Contracting to be executed by the Program Executive Office for Simulations, Training, and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) through the Warfighter Focus contract. This contract was put into place to allow other organizations to contract "over and above" the base contract and to minimize administrative costs. Subsequently, nine other contracts were added to the original base contract in an effort to consolidate training support within one umbrella contract. In 2009, the contract was greatly expanded to include opposing forces (OPFOR) and Guerilla role players due to the loss of the availability of other ARSOF organizations to support training. In 2012, additional previously separate contracts were consolidated from multiple enduring requirements in order to increase contracting efficiencies wherever possible. This contract includes previously authorized but separate contract requirements to include: SFQC Training Support, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Support, 18A Cultural Adaptive Response Training (CART), 18A Advanced Special Operations (ASO), Psychological Operations (PSYOPS) Training Support, Civil Affairs (CA) Training Support, and Range 37 and Camp Mackall Support. The purpose of the Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) Training Support contract is to provide role player and direct support to field and situational training exercises in all ARSOF courses.

1.3. Objectives: ARSOF Training Support provides exercise management, role player, subject matter expertise and training support for assessment, selection, and training conducted by 1st Special Warfare Training Group (SWTG) (Airborne). Training support is for field and situational training exercises and provides the depth and realism necessary to portray an adaptable training environment that focuses on achieving a desired outcome. This approach to training builds initiative, adaptability, and self-confidence of the students.

1.3.1. Provide in-role instruction during training events by subject matter experts. Subject matter expert role players must have operational experience coupled with years of instructor experience before they are capable of effectively teaching in role. This type of role play instruction allows for a free-play exercise that is reactive to the performance of the student and allows them a guided experiential learning event to unfold so that each exercise becomes a unique learning environment specifically suited to the performance and capabilities of the student.

1.3.2. Provide basic role player support to training events. Professional role player support is critical to human terrain assessment and training events. These events require role players that understand the scenario, are capable of reacting to a wide variety of responses from candidates or students, and can then adjust appropriately depending on the desired outcome of the learning event. Role players must understand how to engage students at the appropriate level of intensity and then adjust responses based on the performance of the student. Experienced role players understand the intent, mechanics, and flow of each exercise. This knowledge allows for instructors to be fully engaged in the instruction rather than dedicating hours to directing backside support resulting in dozens of supervisory hours saved during the execution of each exercise.

1.3.3. Provide Observer/Controller subject matter experts to augment instructors during training.

1.3.4. Provide support elements for Range 37 and Camp Mackall. The Exercise Support Cell provides direct support to training through numerous activities, i.e. general maintenance and repairs, building of training aids, basic industrial skills to include carpentry, wood working, metal working, etc.

1.3.5. Provide management for all contracted personnel for exercise role player support as well as support elements.

Contracted managers are crucial to the successful support of this contract due to the complexity of multiple simultaneous events and support activities. Manager must be flexible and adapt to changing requirements as the Program of Instruction is adapted to the contemporary operational environment.

1.4. Scope: This contract supports the United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (USAJFKSWCS) requires training support for SF, CA, PSYOPS Qualification Courses, and other ARSOF courses.

1.5. Period of Performance: The period of performance shall consist of a 30-day Phase-in period, an 11-month Base period, and four (4) additional ordering periods. See Technical Exhibit 8 for a list of Course Enclosures to identify tentative exercise schedules.

1.6. General Information.

1.6.1. Quality Control: Quality Control is the responsibility of the Contractor, as the Contractor is responsible for the delivery of quality services/supplies to the Government (see FAR 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements). The Contractor shall establish and maintain a comprehensive and detailed Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure the requirements of the contract are provided as specified. One copy of the Contractor's QCP shall be provided to the Group COR, not later than ten (10) working days following notification of award. The plan shall include, at a minimum:

1.6.1.1.2. An inspection system covering all the performance evaluation attributes and must specify the areas to be inspected on both a scheduled or unscheduled basis, how often inspections will be accomplished, and the title of the individual(s) who will perform the inspection.

1.6.1.1.3. The methods for identifying and preventing defects in the quality of service performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable.

1.6.1.1.4. On-site records of all inspections conducted by the Contractor and necessary corrective action taken.

These records shall be made available to the Government at any time they are requested during the term of the contract.

1.6.2. Quality Control Program: The Government is committed to a highly interactive relationship between quality control by the Contractor and quality assurance by the government recipient of services. This relationship shall be achieved through an effective Prevention Based Quality Control Program dedicated to ensuring the best possible products and services to end users. The Contractor shall provide their final written Quality Control Plan (QCP) no later than (NLT) ten (10) working days following notification of award and within five (5) days of any proposed changes.

1.6.2.1. The Contractor’s quality program shall demonstrate its prevention-based outlook by meeting the objectives stated in the PWS throughout all areas of performance. The QCP shall be developed to specify the Contractor’s responsibility for management and quality control actions to meet the terms of the contract. The QCP as a minimum shall address continuous process improvement; procedures for scheduling, conducting and documentation of inspection; discrepancy identification and correction; corrective action procedures to include procedures for addressing Government discovered non-conformances; procedures for root cause analysis to identify the root cause and root cause corrective action to prevent re-occurrence of discrepancies; procedures for trend analysis; procedures for collecting and addressing customer feedback/complaints.

1.6.2.2. The Contractor shall provide, all reports generated as a result of the Contractor’s quality control efforts. This shall include any summary information used to track quality control, including any charts/graphs.

1.6.2.3. The Contractor’s QCP shall be incorporated into and become part of this contract after the plan has been accepted by the Contracting Officer (KO). Proposed changes made after KO acceptance shall be submitted in writing through the COR to the KO for review and acceptance prior to implementing any revision. The Contractor’s QCP shall be maintained throughout the life of the contract and shall include the Contractor’s procedures to routinely evaluate the effectiveness of the plan to ensure the Contractor is meeting the performance standards and requirements of the contract.

1.6.3. Contractor Discrepancy Report (CDR): When the Contractor's performance is unsatisfactory, a CDR will be issued. The Contractor shall reply in writing within five (5) work days from the date of receipt of the CDR, giving the reasons for the unsatisfactory performance, corrective action taken, and procedures to preclude recurrence.

1.6.4. Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the Contractor's performance and performance quality under this contract based on the Inspection of the Services Clause(s). The Government will record all surveillance observations. When an observation indicates unacceptable performance or performance quality, the COR will request the Contractor's representative to initial the observation. Contractor personnel shall be subject to impromptu and scheduled physical inspections throughout the term of the contract.

1.6.4.1 The Government reserves the right to request that action be taken if a contractor-employee is determined to be a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of the installation and its population. If any of the aforementioned conditions occur, the Government will notify the Contractor, and request the contractor-employee be immediately removed from the contract until the issue can be resolved and corrective action is taken.

1.6.5. Property Management: The Contractor shall follow regulations for Property Management and accountability in accordance with (IAW) FAR clause 52.245-1 Government Property.

1.6.6. Recognized Federal Holidays: The Contractor is normally not required to perform services on recognized federal holidays. However, the requirement is subject to mission execution requirements. The Contractor shall work on the days the Government is scheduled to work.

1.6.6.1. When an unforeseen installation closure occurs on a regularly scheduled day of work, the Contractor will have reschedule the work so it is performed subject to mission execution requirements

1.6.7. Hours of Operation: The Contractor shall be responsible for all contractor-personnel provisions necessary throughout the exercise with the understanding that the “training day” will vary in length. Due to these variations, contracted exercise support should be contracted on a daily basis in order to minimize costs. Most training days will exceed a normal eight-hour workday and should be considered to be 12 hours in duration. Training days are calculated at 12 hours per day to allow ample flexibility in the schedule and to allow time to conduct administrative tasks such as issue and turn in of equipment, accountability, and after action reviews (AARs). The Contractor shall 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 to successful performance under this contract.

No overtime or compensatory time is authorized. Contractor personnel shall not exceed a 40 hour work week;

flexible work schedule may be considered.

1.6.7.1. Because some of the training must be conducted during hours of limited visibility, some duty days may be split with work performance during the hours of daylight and night time hours. The length of the training day is dependent on the specifics of the training scenario and other unforeseeable contingencies. These requirements necessitate a considerable degree of flexibility on the part of the Contractor with regard to employee workload scheduling. Duty hours will include weekends and federal holidays during the exercise. Meal times and length shall also vary depending upon role player and student interaction.

1.6.8. Place of Performance: All training will take place in central North Carolina, in and around Camp Mackall and Fort Bragg with the exception of infiltration of students during select exercises. During infiltration, students may be required to travel through states surrounding North Carolina; including South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Virginia; in order to simulate long infiltration routes and corridors. During this portion of the exercise, Government and contracted personnel will supervise and control safe movement of the students until they arrive in their designated exercise area of operations. Although personnel will be required to travel long distances during these exercises there will be no travel expenses authorized and transportation will be provided by the Government.

1.6.9. Security Requirements: The Contractor must have a valid Facility Clearance Level at the SECRET level upon contract award. Personnel shall have a SECRET clearance at the start of the contract period of performance IAW the DD254, and must maintain the level of security required for the duration of the contract. The security requirements are in accordance with the attached DD254. Contractor personnel shall comply with all applicable security and safety regulations, guidance, and procedures, including local, referenced in this PWS and in effect at the work sites.

All personnel must meet requirements IAW DODD 8570.

1.6.10. Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, the Contractor shall secure Government equipment and classified material or classified Information Technology/ Information Management items in accordance with existing U.S. Army, USASOC, and USAJFKSWCS security procedures.

1.6.11. Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys 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. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the QCP. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the KO and COR.

1.6.11.1. The Contractor shall sign for any keys provided by the Government and establish and implement methods of ensuring Government keys are not lost or used by unauthorized persons. No Government issued keys shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall immediately report the occurrence of any lost or duplicated keys to the COR. The Contractor may be held financially responsible for issues regarding misuse of Government-furnished keys under the “Disputes” clause of the contract.

1.6.12. General Requirements.

1.6.12.1. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to effectively carry out all contract requirements. They shall have a command of both the written and spoken English language to properly clearly, and effectively communicate in person or via electronic devices (telephone or Email) with co-workers, customers, and the general public.

1.6.12.2. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be U.S. citizens unless the provisions of Army Regulation 25-2, Information Assurance have been fully completed and approval has been granted by the Government for the non-U.S. citizen to perform the required support.

1.6.12.3. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all personnel performing work under this contract possess and maintain current Information Assurance Technician Level I professional certification during the execution of this contract.

1.6.12.4. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: All contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access, local security policies and security procedures provided by the Security Manager Government representative.

Contractor personnel shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense (DoD), HQ Department of Army or local policies. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by this contract, should the Force Protection Condition at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor and subcontractor security matters or processes.

1.6.12.5. Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas 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 is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at.

1.6.12.6. iWATCH Training: The Contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity Anti-Terrorism Officer). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 15 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award.

1.6.12.7. Access to Government Information Systems: All contractor employees with access to a government information system must be registered in the Army Training Certification Tracking System at commencement of services, and must successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the information system and then annually thereafter.

1.6.12.8. OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure/Plan: The Contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/ Plan within 90 calendar days of contract award, to be reviewed and approved by the responsible Government OPSEC officer, per AR 530-1, Operations Security. This SOP/ Plan will include the government's critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it.

In addition, the contractor shall identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator. The contractor will ensure this individual becomes OPSEC Level II certified per AR 530-1.

1.6.12.8.1. OPSEC Training: Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new Contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within ten (10) calendar days of their reporting for duty. All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training.

1.6.12.9. Information Assurance (IA)/ Information Technology (IT) training: All Contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter.

1.6.12.10. Classified Information: Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret” and requires contractors to comply with— (1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M); any revisions to DOD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the Contractor.

1.6.12.11. Driver and Operator Licensing and Certification. In accordance with AR 600-55, The Army Driver and Operator Standardization Program, DOD contractor employees assigned to operate Government-owned or https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at

Government-leased equipment in the performance of their contract will be in compliance with the licensing requirements of the State and local motor vehicle laws and certified, by the contractor and at the contractor’s expense, as being fully qualified to operate the equipment which they are assigned. They will not be issued an OF 346 or DA Form 5984–E. The prime contractor must document all operator qualifications and provide this documentation (commercial drivers’ license (CDL) if required for operating equipment) to the COR and administrative contracting officer prior to the contract employee engaging in equipment operation. Contract employees must also complete the Army’s Accident Avoidance Course or a similar course produced by the contractor and approved by the local Government administrative contracting office. The COR and administrative contracting officer will retain this documentation. The COR/ACOR may be required to provide sponsorship for AKO accounts for the purpose of online training and certification.

1.6.13. Contractor Personnel Security.

1.6.13.1. All assigned Contractors must sign a letter of non-disclosure and have a minimum of a Special Agreement Check FBI FP (SAC). All assigned personnel must be able to comprehend English in both written and verbal form.

All tasks shall be conducted in full compliance with Department of Defense, U.S. Army, and Fort Bragg Installation security regulations.

1.6.13.2. All Contracted personnel working on the installation will be screened by Government designated personnel as a standard practice in accordance with U.S. Army Memorandum, dated 19 DEC 2011. “The Procedures and Guidance for Contract Role-Players Counterintelligence Focused Security Review Program” (FOUO), or more current guidance when published. The Government will review each role player’s background and determine if the role player shall be given access to the installation.

1.6.13.3. The Contractor shall collect and maintain an identification information page for each contracted employee:

• Last Name, First Name, Middle Name

• Social Security Number

• Address

• Telephone and Cell Phone Numbers

• Email Addresses

• Date and Place of Birth

• Driver’s license or passport number

• Resident Alien Number (if applicable)

• Current and valid work permit

• Certification of E-Verify clearance

• Recent photograph (within 6 months)

• Name and contact information for two references

• Results of any contractor conducted background checks

• Proposed start date and proposed length of employment

1.6.13.4. All Contractor personnel must have proof of United States (U.S.) citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S., if not a U.S. citizen.

1.6.13.5. The Contractor shall pre-screen applicants using the E-verify Program (http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Contractor shall ensure that all applicants have two (2) valid forms of government issued identification. The Contractor shall certify that all contracted personnel passed the E-Verify screen and that the Contractor possesses the results.

1.6.13.6. Signed authorization from all contractor personnel giving the U.S. military and law enforcement personnel permission to conduct further background and security checks.

1.6.13.7. Contractor-conducted security review including, at a minimum, the following basic areas for ALL personnel supporting this contract:

• Pending criminal or civil charges http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

• Felony arrest record

• Alcohol related arrest within the last five (5) years

• Any involvement in hate crimes

• Involvement in any group or organization that espouses extra-legal violence as a legitimate means to achieve an end or the overthrow of the U.S. Government - dual or multiple citizenships

• Illegal use, possession, or distribution of narcotics or other controlled substances

1.6.13.8. The Contractor shall provide an EXCEL spreadsheet roll-up document that includes all Contractor personnel. The spreadsheet shall be provided to the COR NLT than 30 days after contract award and shall be updated and provided to the COR during the first week of each quarter. The EXCEL spreadsheet shall include:

• Last name, First name, Middle name

• Additional alias names or spellings

• Social Security Number

• Address

• Date of Birth

• Place of Birth

• Driver’s License State and Number

• Passport Number

• Resident Alien Number

Once information is received, each Contractor employee will be subject to a National Intelligence Agency Check (NIAC) or other security screenings. If requested, contractor personnel shall submit to additional background checks and/ or counter-intelligence (CI) background screening to be administered by authorized Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID), US Army INSCOM/ 902d MI Group, Federal Bureau of Investigation, or State law enforcement officials.

1.6.13.9. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Installation operational security and counter intelligence/ force protection regulations, to include submission of all employees’ names and Social Security numbers or Green Card/ other authorization numbers to Military Police and/ or CID authorities as required.

1.6.13.10. Additional Security Requirements. For all classified exercises, clearances for all personnel will be passed via the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) to USAJFKSWCS. To pass the request via JPSAS, the FSO will need the following information:

• SMO Code: W1E0AA

• Reason for Visit: (contract number, TBD at award)

• POC: COR

• POC Phone: 910-432-5194

• Dates of Visit: Listed in Enclosures

1.6.14. Security of Classified Items, Systems and Information.

1.6.14.1. The Contractor shall obtain and maintain a Secret Facility Clearance (FCL) upon the start of the contract performance.

1.6.14.2. Program Manager, Site Managers, Pineland North/South Area Managers, Pineland Lane Managers, COMMO personnel, G-Chiefs, Language CAT II/ III, Exercise Support Cell personnel, and Training Management Office personnel shall have access to Government classified material required for performance of this contract and may be required to have a SOFNetU account. Individuals requiring access to SOFNetU will be designated by the COR/ACOR. As such, these contractor personnel providing support under this contract shall possess a current and valid security clearance at the SECRET level.

1.6.14.3. Classified material required by the Contractor for performance of tasks iterated throughout this PWS shall be stored in appropriate classified containers provided by the Government for that purpose. Project sensitive waste shall be disposed of in lockable bins provided by the Government for that purpose. Use of Government-furnished network access shall adhere all applicable OPSEC and current security policies.

1.6.14.4. The Government will be immediately notified if any security incident or any indication of a potential unauthorized disclosure or compromise of classified or sensitive unclassified information.

1.6.14.5. The Contractor shall control all documents, references, and other written material provided by USAJFKSWCS on a strict need-to-know basis. All such documents, references and other such material shall be returned to USAJFKSWCS personnel at the end of the exercises. No copies shall be made of any portion of this material without the express written consent of the COR. Any documents generated during this contract whether in electronic format or as written material shall be returned to the Government at the completion of each exercise. No archive copies of any material shall be retained by the Contractor without the express written consent of the COR and approval of the KO.

1.6.14.6. National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and terrorist threat data base screening required. All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are not in possession of a current Common Access Card (CAC) will be vetted by the local security office to determine fitness and eligibility for access IAW DTM 09-012, paragraph 2.b(4) to include but not limited to an NCIC and Terrorist Database screening. The Vendor will ensure that the government has sufficient biographical information to conduct said screening including, but not limited to the person's name, date of birth, and social security number.

1.6.14.7. Before CAC issuance, the Contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NAC-I) 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 NAC-I at the Office of Personnel Management.

1.6.14.8. The Contractor shall comply with DoDI 5200.46, dated 9 Sep 14, DoD Investigative and Adjudicative Guidance for Issuing the Common Access Card (CAC). When eligibility is denied, revoked, contract completion, or contractor fails to maintain the DODI Basic Adjudication Standards or Supplemental Adjudication Standards listed within, CACs will be recovered by the Contractor and will immediately be rendered inoperable and returned to the COR or the local Real-time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) site and the turn-in receipt forwarded to the COR. In addition, agencies' physical and logical access systems will be immediately updated to eliminate the use of a CAC for access. The Contractor shall report departed employees and the dates their CAC were returned to the COR or RAPIDS site as of the last day of the month on a monthly basis IAW SOFARS Clause 5652.242-9002. The report will include the names and circumstances of those departed employees whose CAC was not retrieved. Negative reports are required.

1.6.14.9. Contract personnel shall be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials. All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR and/or the facility security office for access when required. (Use when security clearances are not required, i.e. facility repair or construction)

1.6.14.10. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring security documentation is completed by applicants. The Contractor shall facilitate the security screening process for CRPs (U.S./non-U.S. citizens who do not require a security clearance and/ or access to classified information) by ensuring the applicants complete the required security documentation (Privacy Act Advisement, SF 85P, Fingerprint Cards, OFI Form 86C Special Agency Check (SAC), Intelligence Security Questionnaire, and a National Intelligence Agency Spreadsheet). The Contractor is responsible for translation services required for non-English speaking/ writing applicants for assistance in completing the security screening packets. A blank security CI-screening packet will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Office upon request. For Linguist support, the Contractor must acquire a Personnel Security Investigation Center of Excellence (PSI-CoE) Personnel Security Investigation Portal (PSIP) account to submit the required background investigations. An initial list of applicants must be provided to the COR later than 7 business days after the initial contract award to start the CI-focused security screening process.

1.6.15. Special Qualifications.

Guerilla-Chief (G-Chief) Qualifications. The contract personnel performing the G-Chief functions shall be ex- Special Forces Non-Commissioned Officer (NCOs) of Sergeant First Class or higher, Warrant or Commissioned Officers who are subject matter experts on all aspects of unconventional warfare (UW). Personnel performing G- Chief duties require a SECRET clearance.

1.6.16. Other Qualifications:

1.6.16.1. Outstation Communications Support Qualifications. The Contractor shall be able to communicate using Special Forces communications techniques IAW applicable field manuals, SMTP 18E30, SAVSERSUP6 and the USAJFKSWCS Base Station SOP. The Contractor shall be able to operate and participate in communications nets using long, medium, and short-range high frequency (HF) communications, automated link establishment (ALE), Special Mission Radio System (SMRS), satellite communications (SATCOM), single channel ground to air radio system (SINGARS) (very high frequency [VHF]), and emerging radio systems as fielded and employed in SFQC.

The Contractor shall be able to communicate with the Joint Base Station (JBS) series, AN/ TSC-135 using all aspects of computer-automated functions of the JBS and the SOF Deployable Node (SDN) series of base station equipment suites. Former military personnel with an MOS of 18E, 31C, 98H, 72E, 74C, as well as civilian experience through equipment manufacture companies, may have the basic knowledge to communicate with the required systems, but will still require additional training to meet qualifications and operational requirements.

Personnel performing Outstation Communication Support duties require a SECRET clearance.

1.6.16.2. Re-Supply (Log Runner) Personnel Qualifications. The Contractor shall be able to locate several base camps in daylight and darkness within a compressed period of time. The Contractor shall transport, issue, and receive ammunition and supplies. The Contractor shall be trained in transportation and handling of hazardous materials to include ammunition, pyrotechnic materials, batteries, and compressed gas (propane), and compressed oxygen. The Contractor shall lift repetitive loads of up to 70 pounds (two-man lift) or 45 pounds (one-man lift) in loading, unloading and short carrying operations. The Contractor shall possess a valid driver’s license, liability insurance, and be able to drive Army Motor Vehicles to include General Services Administration (GSA) 15-passenger van, 1/2 and 3/4 ton two-wheel and four-wheel drive trucks and cargo vans and their civilian equivalents on and off-road under all weather conditions. Security clearance is not required for personnel performing exercise re-supply support.

1.6.16.3. Ambassador Qualifications. The contract personnel performing the Ambassador functions shall be a former United States Ambassador, Deputy Ambassador, Chief of Mission, Deputy Chief of Mission, Charge d’Affaires, senior level Foreign Service Officer, or senior level Career Diplomat who are subject matter experts on all aspects of the State Department mission in foreign countries. Personnel performing Ambassador role player duties require a SECRET clearance.

1.6.16.4. Observer/Controllers (O/C) Qualifications. The contract personnel performing the Observer/Controller functions in support of the Special Forces Qualification Course shall be ex-Special Forces Non-Commissioned Officer (NCOs) of Sergeant First Class or higher, Warrant or Commissioned Officers who are subject matter experts on all aspects of unconventional warfare (UW). The contract personnel performing the Observer/Controller functions in support of the Civil Affairs Qualification Course shall be ex-Civil Affairs Non-Commissioned Officer (NCOs) of Sergeant First Class or higher, or Commissioned Officers who are subject matter experts on all aspects of Civil Affairs (CA).