Authentic8_-_Statement_of_Requirements.docx

STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS/WORK

FOR

OFFICE OF INVESTIGATIONS

NATIONAL TRAINING AND EMERGENCY OPERATIONS BRANCH

AUTHENTIC8 LICENSES ACQUISITION

Department of Health and Human Services Office of Management and Policy, Acquisition Division 330 Independence Ave SW Washington DC 20201

STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS/WORK

FOR

OFFICE OF INVESTIGATIONS

NATIONAL TRAINING AND EMERGENCY OPERATONS BRANCH

AUTHENTICATE 8 LICENSES ACQUISITION

1.0 Background:

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), consists of 6 components – Office of Audit Services (OAS), Office of Evaluation and Inspections (OEI), Office of Counsel to the Inspector General (OCIG), Immediate Office (IO), Office of Management and Policy (OMP), and the Office of Investigations (OI). OI’s responsibility is to conduct investigations of crimes and other actions involving Departmental funds, personnel and operations. NTEOB is responsible for providing training and equipment to HHS-OIG federal agents and mission support staff with the latest tools and techniques to fight health care fraud. NTEOB is committed to furthering organizational effectiveness by developing a better-trained, better-equipped workforce.

2.0 Scope:

OIG/OI/NTEOB would like to acquire 10 Authentic8 Toolbox licenses and access to the A8 Egress nodes for one year. NTEOB would also like options to purchase additional licenses in the current option period and in future option periods.

Authentic8 Silo is a secure virtual browser in the cloud which is designed to insulate and isolate web data. Silo is built fresh on launch and executes all web code in a secure and virtual manner. Toolbox is an add-on capability. This is used for intelligence/evidence collection and sensitive research. Toolbox allows for complete isolated browser sessions that allow users to route their web traffic over 170 egress points.

3.0 Requirement:

NTEOB will acquire 10 Authentic8 Toolbox licenses and access to the A8 Egress nodes for one year. NTEOB would also like options to purchase additional licenses in the current option period and in future option periods. This system will be used to enhance online undercover operations for HHS criminal investigations.

4.0 Period of Performance:

The period of performance shall be for 12 months with the option to extend for up to a total of three years. We would like to have the option to add additional licenses in the base period and during the option periods. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

5.0 Type of Contract:

The government will award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The Government reserves the right to award the tasks in the base period, but not necessarily all tasks in the option periods. The Government further reserves the right to add additional tasks as funding and requirements are made available to the Government.

6.0 Place of Performance:

Delivery of equipment will be made to:

Thomas Floersch

HHS/OIG/NTEOB

1220 Caraway Court Suite 1040 Largo, MD 20774

7.0 Contracting Officer Representative:

The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions:

1. Assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract

1. Perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance

1. Maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract Issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, and specifications

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 contract.

8.0 Constraints

8.1 Corrections/Changes:

The Government will advise the contractor of any issues/changes/corrections required within thirty (30) days of receipt hardware, software and/or support services. Once advised of the unacceptable device and/or support, the contractor shall make any identified corrections within 10 business day(s).

Errors in aspects of this acquisition identified by either party during the period of performance will be brought to the attention of the COR and a modification can be made without solicitation.

8.2 Invoice:

The Contractor shall invoice at least 45 days prior to the period of performance for FFP. The invoice shall include the period of performance covered by the invoice, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) and title, and Task Order number. All costs shall be reported by CLIN element monthly and cumulative totals (FFP).

8.3 General Acceptance Criteria:

General quality measures as set forth below will be applied to each work product received from the Contractor under this SOW.

1. Accuracy - Work products shall be accurate in presentation, technical content, and adherence to accepted elements of style.

2. Clarity - Work Products shall be clear and concise. Any/All diagrams shall be easy to understand and be relevant to the supporting narrative.

3. Consistency to Requirements - All work products must satisfy the requirements of this SOW.

4. Timeliness - Work Products shall be submitted on or before the due date specified in this SOW or submitted IAW a later scheduled date determined by the Government.

9.0 Deliverables and Deliverable Schedule

9.1 Deliverable Acceptance:

The following table below lists the deliverables and delivery dates:

Deliverable – Overall (Continued)

Silo Licenses 100 Toolbox License 100 Dark Web Licenses 10 Access to Global Egress Network 1 Custom Egress Location 1 Maintenance Fee/Services

Silo Licenses 150 Toolbox License 150 Dark Web Licenses 15 Access to Global Egress Network 1 Custom Egress Location 1 Maintenance Fee/Services

Silo Licenses 200 Toolbox License 200 Dark Web Licenses 20 Access to Global Egress Network 1 Custom Egress Location 1 Maintenance Fee/Services

9.2 Deliverables List

The contractor shall provide all deliverables to the Government. The COR shall provide acceptance for all deliverables. The deliverable requirements for this procurement are as follows:

Project Manager

9.3 Delivery Points of Contact (POC):

1. Primary Delivery POC

Name: Thomas Floersch Address: 1220 Caraway Court, Suite 1040 Largo, MD 20774 Telephone Number: 646-423-5938 Email Address: Thomas.Floersch@oig.hhs.gov

2. Alternate Delivery POC

Name: Carolyn Dockett-Butler Address: 1220 Caraway Court, Suite 1040 Largo, MD 20774 Telephone Number: 301-322-6166 Email Address: Carolyn.Dockett-Butler@oig.hhs.gov@oig.hhs.gov

No Government personnel, other than the Contracting Officer, shall have the authority to do other than clarify technical points or supply relevant information. Specifically, no requirements in these specifications may be altered as a result of such clarification or by anyone other than the Contracting Officer.

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