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Performance Work Statement

Security Training Directorate Institutional Accreditation

3/25/2024 Comment by Glorioso, Katherine E (Kaye) CIV DCSA ST (USA): @Bok, Christine A CIV DCSA CDSE (USA) Please update to the last date the PWS was revised.

Performance Work Statement Security Training Directorate Institutional Accreditation

Part 1 General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide support services to the Security Training (ST) Directorate in continuing accreditation of Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) and National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) academic institutions. The Government shall not exercise direct 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.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform Institutional Accreditation for ST as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2. Background: Per DoD Manual 3115.11 “DoD Intelligence and Security Training Standards”, dated March 24, 2015, revised on October 29, 2020, all DoD training institutions must be accredited through a U.S. Secretary of Education-recognized accrediting agency. The Council on Occupational Education (COE) is cited as such an institution in this manual. CDSE has been in compliance with this DoD requirement and been accredited by COE since 2003. NCCA has been accredited by COE since 2019. COE is used by many other non-degrees granting DoD institutions such as, but not limited to, Joint Military Intelligence Training Department (JMITC), Joint Military Attaché School (JMAS), Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center, and National Geospatial Intelligence College. It is critical the accrediting institution, such as COE, has demonstrated experience in working with federal agencies and organizations.

The ST mission centers (CDSE and NCCA) provide security products and services to ensure maximal human performance in credibility assessment, industrial security, information security, insider threat, personnel security, physical security and special access program missions through training, education, quality assurance and research. The accreditation demonstrates ST’s compliance with third-party standards and DoD requirements. The accreditation also demonstrates a level of accomplishment and ability that the DoD and industry workforce require from their training institutions. Loss or lapse of institution accreditation not only impacts institution and program integrity, but it also puts the institution in non-compliance with DoD requirements and deletes an essential resource for DoD and federal government-wide training. Comment by Glorioso, Katherine E (Kaye) CIV DCSA ST (USA): @Bok, Christine A CIV DCSA CDSE (USA) Some of the spacing is single and some is double. I do not have a preference as long as it is consistent throughout the document. Please update to your preference.

1.3. Objectives: Provide ST with guidance and assistance in the achievement, maintenance, and/or sustainment of ST institutional accreditation.

1.4. Scope: The Contractor shall provide accreditation consulting and administrative services for completing and complying with institutional accreditation requirements in order to achieve, maintain, and/or sustain ST institutional accreditation.

Services include:

· Consulting and guidance on the development, submission, and follow-up review of institutional annual reports demonstrating ST compliance with institutional accreditation conditions and standards.

· Consulting and guidance on the development and submission of institutional self-studies demonstrating ST compliance with institutional accreditation conditions and standards of accreditation.

· Guidance for the set-up and facilitation of accreditation team visits.

· Report detailing the accreditation team findings as related to ST programs and services and their compliance with institutional accreditation conditions and standards of accreditation.

· Directions and format for ST use in preparation of a formal response to the accreditation team report sent to the Commission.

· Consulting and guidance for institutional reporting and follow-up of substantive changes.

· Relevant fees.

· Assistance in creating user accounts and guidance in the use of My Council Portal.

1.5. Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for a one (1) Base Year of 12-months and four (4) 12-month option years. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

· Base Year: 07/01/2024-06/30/2025

· Option Year 1: 07/01/2025-06/30/2026

· Option Year 2: 07/01/2026-06/30/2027

· Option Year 3: 07/01/2027-06/30/2028

· Option Year 4: 07/01/2028-06/30/2029

1.6. General Information:

1.6.1. Quality Control: The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program, including a Quality Control Plan (QCP), to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. A QCP shall be delivered 30 days after receipt of order.

After acceptance of the QCP the Contractor shall receive the Contracting Officer (KO)’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his quality control system.

1.6.2. Quality Assurance: The Government shall evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3. On-Site Working Conditions, Holidays, and other Closures:

1.6.3.1. DCSA facilities are smoking restricted workplaces. Due to the nature of the work, facilities, and requirements, Contractor staff may only smoke outside in designated smoking areas.

1.6.3.2. The Government expects the Contractor will establish normal operating hours under this contract between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) Monday through Friday. The Contractor’s Program Manager (PM) and the Governments Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) shall consult and coordinate on any proposed alternate work schedules that may be arranged depending on the operational tempo/needs of the mission.

1.6.3.3. Government personnel observe the following days as holidays and the Government facilities will be closed and unavailable to Contractor personnel on the following days:

*If the date falls on a Saturday, the Government holiday is the preceding Friday. If the date falls on a Sunday, the Government holiday is the following Monday.

1.6.3.4. In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government observes the following days:

· Any other day designated by Federal Statute

· Any other day designated by Executive Order

· Any other day designated by the President’s Proclamation

1.6.3.5. It is understood and agreed between the Government and the Contractor that observance of such days by Government personnel shall not otherwise be a reason for an additional period of performance, or entitlement of compensation except as set forth within the contract. In the event the Contractor's personnel work during the holiday, they may be reimbursed by the Contractor, however, no form of holiday or other premium compensation will be reimbursed either as a direct or indirect cost, other than their normal compensation for the time worked.

1.6.3.6. When the Federal, State, Local or other Governmental entity grants excused absence to its employees, assigned Contractor personnel may also be dismissed. The Contractor agrees to continue to provide sufficient personnel to perform critical tasks already in operation or scheduled, and must be guided by the instructions issued by the KO or COR.

1.6.3.7. If Government personnel are unavailable due to furlough or any other reason, the Contractor must contact the KO or the COR to receive direction. It is the Government's decision as to whether the contract price/cost will be affected. Generally, the following situations apply:

1.6.3.7.1. Contractor personnel who are able to continue contract performance (either on-site or at a site other than their normal workstation), must continue to work and the contract price shall not be reduced or increased.

1.6.3.7.2. Contractor personnel who are not able to continue contract performance (e.g., support functions) may be asked to cease their work effort. This may result in a reduction to the contract.

1.6.3.8. It is understood and agreed between the Government and the Contractor that in the event Contractor personnel wish to attend ST social events, such as the annual picnic, holiday parties, etc., they must co- ordinate their work schedules with the COR and obtain approval of their company’s supervisor prior to the event. The Government is not responsible for reimbursing any expenses to the Contractor for attending any ST social event.

1.6.4. Hours of Operation: The Contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday except 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 performance work statement 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.

1.6.5. Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the contractor facility. Site visits may take place at 938 Elkridge Landing Road, Linthicum, MD 21090, 131 Rebecca Lane, Slippery Rock, PA 16057, and/or at 7540 Pickens Ave, Ft. Jackson, SC 29207.

1.6.6. Type of Contract: The Government will award a Firm-Fixed-Price.

1.6.7. Security Requirements: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) / Receive, Store, or Generate Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI): Contractor will be provided and will abide by DoD Regulation 5400.7, DoD Freedom of Information Act Program, and DoD 5200.01-M, Information Security Program. Guidance provided under separate cover. In accordance with DoD Instruction 5200.48 (DoDI 5200.48) dated March 6, 2020, Contractors are required to ensure all personnel receive and complete Initial and Annual Refresher CUI education and training and maintain documentation of this training for audit purposes. Initial and Annual Refresher CUI security education, training and awareness on the required topics identified in Section 2002:30 of Title 32 CFR, including protection and management of CUI, to DoD personnel and contractors through the Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE).

1.6.8. Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements:

· The contractor shall comply with OPSEC requirements contained in the contract, addendum thereto, or identified herein. The contractor will comply with all security and OPSEC policies, directives, instructions or mandates as directed. OPSEC and other security guidance issued to the Prime Contractor shall also apply to subcontractors working on this effort.

· The contractor will ensure compliance with the Agency’s OPSEC Policy Statement, Critical Information and Indicators List (CIL), and unclassified document destruction procedures. Items of critical information are those facts, which individually, or in the aggregate, reveal sensitive details about the mission, operation, etc., and thus require protection from adversarial collection or exploitation.

· Include OPSEC as part of the security awareness program. The contractor shall be familiar with OPSEC and will be required to take government furnished initial and annual refresher OPSEC training and will be reminded of their continued responsibility to protect sensitive information as directed by DoDM 5205.02. Sensitive unclassified information includes, but is not limited to, agency identified critical information, legacy “For Official Use Only” (FOUO), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Privacy Act of 1974, Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Department of Defense Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (DoD UCNI) and company proprietary information.

· The contractor shall take the necessary precautions to ensure employees with access to the sensitive and critical information are instructed not to disclose or disseminate any information relating to the conduct and performance of the contract to any individual not authorized to perform on this contract. Assigned personnel shall be knowledgeable of the designated critical information and measures in place to protect it.

· For programs protected by a Program Protection Plan (PPP) and have identified Critical Program Information (CPI) and/or Critical Technologies Information (CTI), must be identified and protected in accordance with DoD Instruction 5200.39, CPI Identification and Protection within RDT&E. The contractor shall ensure that any program with CPI or CTI has the corresponding supplements and associated plan, such as an OPSEC plan, approved and in effect in support of the PPP.

· The contractor shall comply with OPSEC content review policies within the Agency. A content review is an evaluation of all information, to include all CUI, intended for release outside the control of the organization or release to the public. OPSEC focuses on identifying and protecting the organization’s unclassified information that may individually or in the aggregate lead to the compromise of classified information and sensitive activities. The contractor will ensure that these reviews are conducted according to agency guidance in accordance with mandates from DoDD 5205.02E, DoD OPSEC Program, DoDM 5205.02-M, DoD OPSEC Program Manual, DoDI 5230.09, Clearance of DoD Information for Public Release, DoDI 5230.29, Security and Policy Review of DoD Information for Public Release, DoDI 5400.04, Provision of Information to Congress, DoDM 5400.07, DoD FOIA Program, and DoDI 8170.01, Online Information Management and Electronic Messaging.

· Further OPSEC guidance may be obtained by the Prime contractor contacting the OPSEC PM by group e-mail: dcsa.quantico.dcsa-hq.mbx.operations-security@mail.mil.

· All programs and materials developed at government expense during the performance period of this contract are the property of the US Government.

· Access to General Protection/Security Policies and Procedures. All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees stationed or assigned on a US Government facility shall comply with applicable installation, facility access procedures and local security policies (provided by the US Government security personnel). The contractor workforce shall comply with all personal identification verification requirements as directed by DCSA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause in this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the US Government may require changes in the contractor security processes or procedures.

· Contractors requiring access to US Government Information Technology (IT) systems must adhere to all US Government requirements. All contractor employees and any associated subcontractor employees shall annually complete the DoD Information Assurance Training and sign an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). The training certificate and AUP must be provided to the designated personnel at US Government facilities before issuance of network access and annually thereafter.

· Contactor employees shall abide by US Government Security Regulations and Security Standard Operating Procedures when working on-site at US Government facilities/installations and shall annually attend Government mandatory training including Operational Security, Security Awareness, Subversion and Espionage, Ethics and Prevention of Sexual Harassment, and any/all other training as directed by the US Government.

· Contractor personnel shall utilize US Government or official company e-mail for transmitting official US Government business. Official US Government business shall NOT be transmitted via personal, private, and/or commercial e-mail accounts, i.e., YAHOO, HOTMAIL, GMAIL, JUNO, AOL, COMCAST, KNOLOGY, VERIZON, etc.

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

1.6.9.1. Key Control: (Not applicable) The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards 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.

1.6.9.1.1. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the KO, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

1.6.9.1.2. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the KO.

1.6.9.2. Lock Combinations: (Not applicable) 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. These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s QCP.

1.6.9.3. Special Qualifications: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use.

The following training is required for contractor personnel: (Not applicable)

· DoD Cyber Awareness Challenge (CAC) Training: All contractor personnel, to include subcontractor personnel, requiring access to DoD Information Technology (IT) resources shall complete the DoD CAC training in accordance with DoDD 8140.01. Comment by Glorioso, Katherine E (Kaye) CIV DCSA ST (USA): @Bok, Christine A CIV DCSA CDSE (USA) In the previous pages, there were no spaces between bullets, but in the this paragraph there are. I do not have a preference as long as it is consistent throughout the document. Please update to your preference.

· Operations Security (OPSEC) Awareness Training: All contractor personnel shall complete OPSEC Awareness training in accordance with DoDM 5205.02.

· Intelligence Oversight Awareness Training: All contractor personnel working in DoD facilities shall complete Intelligence Oversight training in accordance with DoDD 5148.13 and DCSAI 19-1. Insider Threat Awareness Training: Contractor personnel granted eligibility for access to classified information or eligibility to hold a sensitive position shall complete this training in accordance with DoDD 5205.16.

· Privacy Act and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Training: Contractor personnel performing activities associated with maintaining a system of records on behalf of a DoD component shall complete PII training in accordance with DoDI 5400.11, DoD 5400.11-R, and OMB Circular A-130.

· Unauthorized Disclosure of Classified Information Training: DoD contractor personnel requiring access to classified information shall complete Unauthorized Disclosure of Classified Information training in accordance with DoDD 5210.50.

· Information Security Training: DoD Contractor personnel with access to classified information who work at a DoD facility shall complete Information Security training in accordance with DoDM 5200.01, Volume 3.

· Preventing Workplace Violence Training: Contractor personnel shall complete Preventing Workplace Violence training in accordance with DoDI 1438.06 and DSSR 11-851.

· Derivative Classification Training: Contractor personnel with access to classified information shall complete Derivative Classification training in accordance with Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (USDI) Memorandum Subject: Derivative Classification Training dated 31 Jan 2019.

· Cybersecurity Training and Certification: Contractor personnel performing cybersecurity functions as defined in DoDD 8140.01 shall complete Cybersecurity training and obtain certifications prior to commencement of duties in accordance with DoDM 8140.03 and DFARS 252.239-7001 Information Assurance Contractor Training and Certification. Delivery method is https://public.cyber.mil or as specified by the COR, if/when cybersecurity training is applicable.

· Antiterrorism Level I Training: Contractors requiring routine physical access to a Federally- controlled facility or military installation shall complete Antiterrorism Level I training in accordance with DoDI O-2000.16, Volume 1 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors.

· DoD Mandatory Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Training: Contractor personnel with access to controlled unclassified information shall complete CUI training in accordance with DoDI 5200.48.

· Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting (CIAR) Training: All DCSA contractor personnel shall complete CIAR training in accordance with DoDD 5240.06.

· Prevention of Sexual Harassment Training (Highly recommended; Not required): To facilitate and ensure compliance with DCSAI 08-14, Contractor personnel may complete Prevention of Sexual Harassment training in accordance with DoDI 1020.04.No Fear Act/Whistleblower Protection Training: Contractor personnel are required to complete No Fear Act/Whistleblower Protection training in accordance with the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act (No FEAR Act) of 2002 (Public Law No. 107-174).

· The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the KO. This training shall be completed and reported to the COR within 30 calendar days of contract assignment and annual refresher training for the remaining contract duration, except for the No Fear Act/Whistleblower Protection Training which is required every two years. The Cybersecurity Training and Certification is the only training exempt from the 30 days and annual refresher requirements as it is a one-time certification prior to commencement of duties.

1.7. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with FAR subpart 42.5. The KO, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings, the KO will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.7.1. Contracting Officer’s Representative: The COR will be identified by a separate, appointment 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 KO 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.

1.7.2. Key Personnel: The Contractor shall provide a contract 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 KO. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.7.3. Contractor Manpower Reporting: The Contractor shall report ALL Contractor labor hours (including Subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the DCSA via a secure data collection site. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: https://www.sam.gov. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at: https://www.sam.gov (see FAR Clause 52.204-14 – Service Contract Reporting Requirements).

1.7.4. Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract 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. When visiting the ST sites, contractors will be required to obtain and wear visitor badges.

1.7.5. Contractor Travel: Per accreditation reaffirmation process and substantive changes processes, the contractor will have to travel to Linthicum, MD, Slippery Rock, PA, and/or Ft. Jackson, SC, to review ST reports and documentations to interface with relevant personnel. Travel costs are a line item in the CLIN structure of this contract. Reimbursement of transportation, lodging, meals, and incidental expenses are allowable subject to the limitations contained in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 31.205-46 and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR.

All travel within 100 miles of the National Capital Region is included in the price of this contract. When movement of contractor personnel is required locally (i.e., Metro) costs will be borne by the contractor. The Government will reimburse the contractor for all other travel outside the 100-mile limitation that was authorized in advance by the KO, for reasonable travel related expenses.

The contractor shall be reimbursed for actual allowable, allocable, and reasonable travel costs incurred during performance of this effort in accordance with the FAR 31.205-46 "Travel Costs." Requests for approval of costs in excess of maximum per diem rates in accordance with the procedures contained in FAR 31.205-46(a)(3) must be submitted to the KO for final approval prior to commencement of travel.

1.7.6. Other Direct Costs: (Not applicable)

1.7.7. Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications, or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.7.8. Phase In/Phase Out Period: To minimize any decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall have personnel on board, during the thirty (30) day phase in/ phase out periods. During the phase in period, the Contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements in order to commence full performance of services on the contract start date.

Version October 2023

Part 2 Definitions and Acronyms

2. Definitions and Acronyms:

2.1. Definitions:

2.1.1. Contractor. An offeror, supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. Contracting Officer. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

2.1.3. Contracting Officer’s Representative. An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the Contracting Officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4. Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the PWS.

2.1.5. Deliverable. Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6. Key Personnel. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7. Physical Security. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8. Quality Assurance. The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance.

2.1.10. Quality Control. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11. Subcontractor. One that enters into a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the Subcontractor.

2.1.12. Workday. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.13. Work Week. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. Acronyms:

Part 3 Government Furnished Property, Equipment and Services

3. Government Furnished Items and Services:

3.1. Services: The Government will provide relevant information required for annual reports, self-studies, accreditation team visits, and substantive changes reporting. This includes DoD policies, procedures, and any other relevant documentation required to support responses and further demonstrate compliance with accreditation standards.

3.2. Facilities: The Government will provide the accreditation visiting team with a workroom to review exhibits, hold team conferences, write reports, and take periodic breaks. This space is provided as the visiting team ensures ST has conducted an extensive self-study, and it reflects an accurate assessment of the institution based on the institution’s mission.

3.3. Utilities: (Not applicable)

3.4. Equipment: (Not applicable)

3.5. Materials: (Not applicable)

Part 4 Contractor Furnished Items and Services

4. Contractor Furnished Items and Responsibilities:

4.1. General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities, and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

4.2. Clearance: (Not applicable)

4.3. Materials: The Contractor shall provide access to any organization website and - portals or any other suitable medium supporting ST efforts to achieve, maintain, and/or sustain institutional accreditation. Alternate arrangements must be provided should the website, portal, or any other suitable medium become unavailable.

4.4. Equipment: (Not applicable)

Part 5 Specific Tasks

5. Specific Tasks:

5.1. Basic Services: The Contractor shall provide guidance for the continuous improvement of institutional education offerings and related activities thus ensuring the accreditation process and conferral validates achievement of learning and program objectives.

5.2. Tasks: Contractor shall provide the following service: Institutional Accreditation consultation and administrative services for ST IAW Department of Defense (DoD) Manual 3305.13, “DoD Security and Accreditation and Certification” dated March 14, 2011, revised April 26, 2018, and DoD Manual 3115.11, “DoD Intelligence and Security Training Standards”, dated March 24, 2015, revised October 29, 2020, requiring all DoD training institutions to be accredited through a U.S. Secretary of Education-recognized accrediting agency.

Part 6 Applicable Publications

6. Applicable Publications (Current Editions):

6.1. The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures.

6.1.2. Department of Defense (DoD) Manual 3305.13, “DoD Security and Accreditation and Certification” dated March 14, 2011, revised on April 26, 2018.

6.1.3. DoD Manual 315.11, “DoD Intelligence and Security Training Standards, dated March 24, 2015, revised October 29, 2020.

Part 7 Technical Exhibit Listing

7. Technical Exhibit List:

7.1. Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary (Not applicable)

7.2. Technical Exhibit 2 – Deliverables Schedule

7.3. Technical Exhibit 3 – Estimated Workload Data (Not applicable) Technical Exhibit 2: Deliverables Schedule (This technical exhibit lists any reports or documentation that is required as a deliverable to include the frequency, # of copies, medium/format and who/where it is to be submitted. A deliverable is anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-physical things such as meeting minutes. Note: All PWS deliverables should be included in this exhibit.)

Report from site visit team detailing findings, observations, and institutional deficiencies as related to conditions and standards statement paragraph number, PWS paragraph 5.2.

Rhonda Meehan rhonda.l.meehan.civ@mail.mil

COR

Christine Bok Christine.a.bok.civ@mail.mil