OPSEC Support - PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT Word Doc FINAL.pdf

United States (U.S.) Army Special Operations Command (USASOC)

Operations Security (OPSEC) and Force Protection Program Support

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

09April 2026

Table of Contents

Contents

1. General

1.1. Requirement

1.2. Background

1.3. General Information

2. Definitions

2.1. Definitions

2.2. Applicable Documents

3. Scope

3.1. OPSEC and Force Protection Specialist

4. Personnel Qualifications

4.1. Security Requirements

4.2. Technical Experience/Competence for OPSEC and Force Protection Personnel

4.3. General Technical Experience/Competencies for all SMEs

5. Specific Duties/Tasks

5.1. Contractor shall provide support as OPSEC Project Lead and Assistant to include, but not limited to:

5.2. Secondary Support. Contractors will also provide support to the unit’s Force Protection Program that may include AT, PHYSEC, MA, InT, and EM programs as a secondary. The contractors will provide support to the Force Protection program based on the directions from the Force Protection entity within the unit they are assigned to

6. Government Furnished Resources

6.1. Facilities, Equipment, Supplies, and Services

6.2. Access to Records

6.3. Information Sources

7. Government Property

7.1. Definitions

7.2. Contractor's Property Management System

7.3. Government Furnished Information

7.4. Authorization for Contractor-Acquired Property (CAP)

7.5. Reporting and Record-Keeping

7.6. Applicable Regulations

7.7. Physical Inventories

7.8. Incidental Property

8. Contractor Furnished Items and Services

8.1. Personal/Contractor-Owned Property

9. Service Contract Reporting (SCR)

1. General

The contractor shall provide OPSEC and Force Protection Program Support to U.S.

Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) and their subordinate at unit locations.

1.1. Requirement

The Contractor shall provide all direct labor, supervision, and administrative requirements to provide subject matter expert (SME) contract support to USASOC Headquarter (HQ), U.S. John F. Kennedy and Warfare Center and School (USAJFKSWC), and 75th Ranger Regiment.

1.2. Background

The OPSEC program is a Department of Defense (DoD) mandated program.

Army Regulation (AR) 530-1 establishes the standard for the program and governs Army OPSEC requirements. The program is designed to protect uniformed service members, civilian employees, family members, facilities, and equipment in all locations and situations from overt compromise. The contractors will also provide support to the unit’s Force Protection (FP) Program to include the Anti-terrorism (AT), Physical Security (PHYSEC), Mission Assurance (MA), Insider Threat (InT), and Emergency Management (EM) programs as a secondary.

USAJFKSWC G3 is the supported agent for any contract efforts relating to their OPSEC and Force Protection Program and is designated as the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR).

75th Ranger Regiment G3 is the supported agent for any contract efforts relating to the OPSEC and Force Protection Program is designated as the COTR.

USASOC G34 is the supported agent for any contract efforts relating to the OPSEC and Force Protection Program is designated as the COTR.

1.3. General Information

1.3.1. Quality Control (QC)

The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective QC program to ensure services are performed in accordance with (IAW) this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s QC program is the means by which a contractor assures the Government that the work complies with the requirements of the contract. The initial document shall be submitted within 10 days after contract award IAW contract data requirements list (CDRL) A001. The contractor shall submit a comprehensive written QC plan to the Contracting Officer (KO) and COR within five (5) business days when changes are made. After acceptance of the QC plan, the contractor shall receive the KO or COR’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to the QC plan.

1.3.2. Quality Assurance (QA)

The Government will evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract IAW the QASP and the Performance Requirements Summary.

This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed IAW the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.3.3. Recognized Holidays

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

1.3.4. Hours of Operation

Business hours will typically be Monday to Friday from 0730 – 1630, but may flex at each location dependent on the COTR and current operations. Work weeks will not exceed 40 hours. 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 Federal holidays, local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.3.5. Work Schedule

Due to operations tempo, the work schedule may be altered from day to day. This may require contract personnel to work more than an eight (8) hour shift per day or weekend shifts. The Contractor’s Program Lead shall ensure the contract employee does not exceed a 40-hour workweek.

Work is performed in a setting in which there is regular and recurring exposure to moderate discomfort and unpleasantness such as those encountered when inspecting or assessing facilities. Incumbent may be required to wear Government provided protective clothing or gear (ear plugs and hard hats) when conducting certain inspections and / or assessments.

The Contracting Officer and/or COR may authorize Contractor personnel telework agreement(s) in support of this contract. Contractor personnel and/or associated subcontractor personnel requesting and/or requiring a telework agreement shall obtain prior written approval from the Prime Contractor’s PM; whereas, the Prime Contractor’s PM shall then obtain prior written approval from the Contracting Officer and concurrence from the COR.

The Contractor shall ensure that their Telework policy is consistent with all aspects of the USASOC’s Telework Policy, prior to approving telework for Contractor, and/or associated Subcontractor personnel, supporting this effort. Telework, if authorized, shall be considered as onsite support.

1.3.6. Places of Performance

The contractor will provide SMEs for on-site day-to-day support in the quantities and disciplines and at the locations indicated below.

The contractor shall provide sufficient SMEs for on-site day-to-day OPSEC and Force Protection support at the following locations:

• Headquarter, USASOC, Fort Bragg, NC

• HQ, SWCS, Fort Bragg, NC

• HQ, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, GA

1.3.7. Security Requirements:

Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have a secret security clearance at time of the proposal submission and must acquire and maintain the level of security outlined in the DD254 throughout the life of the contract. Upon contract award the contract personnel must be submitted for a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) this person will be required to maintain a TS/SCI the life of the contract. The contractor must have and maintain a Top Secret Facility Clearance throughout the life of the contract.

1.3.7.1. Physical Security

The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information, and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.3.7.2. Key Control

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 QC Plan. 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.

In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the KO or COR, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform rekeying. 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.

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 or COR.

1.3.7.3. Lock Combinations.

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

These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s QC Plan.

1.3.8. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings

The Contractor, after receipt of written Government notification, agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (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 and/or COR will apprise the contractor of how the Government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government. Quarterly progress/status reports are completed by each site and submitted to the COR. These reports are based on the PWS requirements to ensure continued compliance.

1.3.9. Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

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

assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the 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, specifically increases (changes) in cost, schedule or performance.

1.3.10. Key Personnel

The Program Lead shall be responsible for the performance of the work under the contract. The name of this person and an alternate, who shall act for the contractor when the Program Lead is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO and COR. The Program Lead or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Program Lead or alternate shall be available between 0800 and 1700, Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.3.11. 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. All correspondence and email signature blocks shall include the name of the Contract Company that employs each SME. Contractors must also ensure that all documents or reports produced are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.3.12. Contractor Travel

Contractor will be required to travel occasionally in contiguous U.S (CONUS) during the performance of this contract to attend meetings, conferences, and training and provide Program Assessment services.

The contractor may be required to travel to off-site training locations.

Contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR.

The COR/COTR will direct, in writing, all contractor travel for program support, assistance visits, coordination, briefings and discussions at offpost CONUS locations. Travel costs will be paid on a reimbursable basis after review and approval by the COR. Invoices and applicable trip documents shall be provided to the COR no later than five (5) business days after completion of the trip.

1.3.13. Data Rights

The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract.

1.3.14. Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI)

The provisions of FAR Subpart 9.5, Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest, concerning OCIs govern this contract. 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.

1.3.15. Phase In/Phase Out Period

A transition period is scheduled for a one-week period immediately following the scheduled contract start date (Phase-In) and a two-week period prior to the contract end date (Phase-Out) to allow for an orderly contract transition. In order to maximize the effectiveness of the transition process, an initial meeting between the Government’s representatives and contractor’s Contract Manager shall be conducted to address Phase-In or Phase-Out, as appropriate. The contractor shall be available to meet with the Government at all times during the PhaseIn/Out periods. At the contract end, in the event the incumbent contractor is also the successor contractor, these meetings will not be waived, since the orderly transition from one work specification to another shall also require significant contractor and Government management involvement in the transition process.

1.3.15.1. Phase In

The contractor shall coordinate with the COR for the following:

1.3.15.1.1. Observation of Government personnel performing like requirements.

The incoming contractor shall ensure that its Phase- In processes do not hinder or interfere with normal operations and that maximum effort is made to avoid loss of productivity.

1.3.15.1.2. The incoming contractor shall: observe operations of the Government’s work force, interview work force personnel off-site, secure insurance, required certifications, required clearances, and license documents needed to accomplish all contract requirements. Any and all required proof of insurance, certificates, etc. shall be provided to the Government at the pre-work conference.

1.3.15.1.3. Only those contract employees identified for

performance under this contact and with the appropriate security clearance will be allowed to observe operations.

1.3.15.2. Phase out.

During the Phase-Out period the incumbent contractor shall coordinate and allow the successor contractor’s key personnel to observe contract operations during all facets of contract performance. The contractor shall not defer any requirements for the purpose of avoiding responsibility and transferring workload to the successor contractor or the organic Government workforce.

1.3.16. Other Information

The contractor will utilize the wide area work flow system to provide monthly cost invoices to the USASOC COR for approval.

1.3.16.1. Alert / Emergency Notification System Registration The contractor shall require the employee to register in the unit alert / emergency notification system with the unit, dependent on current unit alert / emergency notification procedures. All contractors shall adhere to alert / emergency notification requirements at their location.

The health and safety of the total force (Service Member, Civilian, and Contractors) is essential to mission success. In the event of a declared DoD public health emergency or pandemic, all contractor personnel performing or traveling under performance of this contract are required to follow the latest issued DoD, state, and local guidance regarding Force Health Protection and Public Health. The KO must approve any reasonable change in contract performance that results from following the latest health protection guidance. Published health protection guidance may include but is not limited to, workplace access restrictions, social distancing, personal protective equipment, Contractor Restriction of Movement, Reporting requirements, and Screening/Testing/Quarantining requirements.

2. Definitions

2.1. Definitions

2.1.1. Contractor

A supplier or vendor having a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. KO

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. COR.

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-physical things such as meeting minutes.

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. QA

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

2.1.9. QA Surveillance Plan (QASP).

An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10. QC

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. Work Day

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

2.1.13. Work Week

Is defined as Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. Applicable Documents

• AR 530-1, Operations Security

• AR 25-2, Army Cybersecurity

• DoDD 8140.01, Cyberspace Workforce Management

• DoD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program

• DoD 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual

• AR 710-4 Inventory Management, Property Accountability

Applicable AT documents include:

• DoD Instruction (DoDI) 2000.12, AT Program

• DoDI O-2000.16, Volume 1, DoD AT Program Implementation: DoD AT

Standards

• United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Directive 525-4, Antiterrorism.

• AR 525-13, Antiterrorism

• USASOC Directive 525-13, Antiterrorism.

• CJCSI 5261.01G, Combating Terrorism Readiness Initiatives Fund

Applicable PS documents include:

• DoD 5200.08-R, Physical Security Program

• AR 190-13, The Army Physical Security Program

• AR 190-51, Security of Unclassified Army Resources (Sensitive and

Nonsensitive)

• AR 190-11, Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives

Applicable MA documents include:

• DoD Directive (DoDD) 3020.40, Mission Assurance (MA)

• DoDI 3020.45, MA Construct

Applicable InT documents include:

• DoDI 5205.16, The DoD Insider Threat Program

• DoDI O-5240.26, Countering Espionage, International Terrorism, and the

Counterintelligence (CI) Insider Threat

• HQDA EXORD 002-20 Army Insider Threat Program, Operations and

Reporting.

Applicable EM documents include:

• AR 525-27, Army Emergency Management Program

• DA PAM 525-27, Army Emergency Management Program

• DoDI 6055.17, DOD EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (EM) PROGRAM

3. Scope

The scope of each requirement is defined below.

3.1. OPSEC and Force Protection Specialist

Serve as the OPSEC and Force Protection Subject Matter Expert (SME). All contractors must be OPSEC Level II trained with a certificate signed by Army Operations Security Support Elements (OSE) or equivalent within six (6) months of the contract award, preferably all contractors is OPSEC Level II certified before accepting the position. All contractors will also required to be Army Antiterrorism Officer Basic Course certified within the last three years. The contractors shall provide analytical and technical support in the development, coordination and implementation of the OPSEC and Force Protection Programs.

Develops OPSEC and Force Protection documents such as program plans, standard operating procedures (SOP), policy, directives, and training and awareness briefings. Provides OPSEC and Force Protection Education and Awareness throughout the assigned command. The SME assist in the review of all documents submitted for public release. The SME is the unit’s point of contact for the OPSEC measure of the Commercial Unclassified Waste Disposal for their Command where a contract exist.

4. Personnel Qualifications

The personnel selected for this requirement must meet the following criteria:

4.1. Security Requirements.

4.1.1. Security Clearance

Coordinator providing support under this contract shall possess a valid TS/SCI security clearance based on a current investigation and maintain eligibility for TS/SCI clearance. The attached DD Form 254 outlines the contract security classification specifications to support the effort on this contract. Persons with a SECRET clearance based on a current investigation who have been determined to be eligible for a TS/SCI clearance may be hired pending receipt of a final TS/SCI clearance. A valid TS/SCI clearance is one where the investigation has not expired, or if expired, a periodic reinvestigation (PR) was submitted prior to the investigation expiration date. Contractor employees with expired investigations will require a Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office Interim TS/SCI Letter of Consent, based on an investigation submitted by their Facility Security Officer (FSO).

The contractor will submit personal security clearance information to the Security Officer, Headquarters USASOC and local/assigned security offices and maintain current security clearances for contractor personnel on file with that office.

Security badges will be issued to on-site contract personnel for the period of performance of this contract. Badges will be signed for and safeguarded IAW the USASOC or local security regulations, policies, and SOPs. All badges will be turned in upon early termination of an individual or upon completion of the contract period.

Contractors will require access to Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet), Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet), Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications Systems (JWICS), and other similar networks that are required to meet the mission of the unit they are assigned to. Contractors will only use computer systems only at Government facilities.

Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). For all OPSEC and Force Protection coordinators a final (not interim) TOP SECRET clearance, granted by a competent authority based on a T5 Investigation (SSBI) is required. The contractor will require access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) materials; SCI security requirements apply. Access to INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION requires a current final (not interim) eligibility at the appropriate level. Due to the sensitive nature of the end user and its mission, the contractor FSO is responsible to report all Foreign Travel and / or Contract with Foreign Nationals to the User Organization Special Security Officer within 72 hours. The Company Facility Security Officers will be required to acquire an ACAVS account for all Army SCI contracts. Guidance may be requested from the SCI Contract Monitor.

4.1.2. Access to Government Information Systems

All contract employees with access to a Government information system must be registered in the Army Training Certification Tracking System

(ATCTS) at commencement of services and must successfully complete the DoD IA Awareness training prior to access to the information system and then annually thereafter.

Contractors will be authorized to courier classified information up to TS/SCI in performance of official duties upon approval of and designation by the COR, and/or Special Security Office.

The Government will provide properly cleared personnel access to both unclassified and classified materials needed in the performance of the tasks described, as appropriate. Classified material will be safeguarded IAW the USASOC security regulations, policies, and SOPs.

Classified documents required for performance of tasks will be stored in appropriate classified containers provided by the Government for that purpose. Project sensitive material will be disposed of IAW the USASOC security regulations, policies, and SOPs.

4.1.3. 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, if a COR is not assigned, within 60 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I Awareness training is available at the following website:

http://jko.jten.mil.

4.1.4. Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures

Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

4.1.5. For Contractors Requiring Common Access Card (CAC)

Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) 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 (1) 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 six (6) months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management.

4.1.6. For Contractors to Maintain and Recover a CAC

Contractor shall comply with DoDI 5200.46, dated 9 Sep 14, DoD Investigative and Adjudicative Guidance for Issuing the 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.

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 Special Operations Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement 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.

4.1.7. iWATCH Training

The vendor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the Government requiring activity AT Officer). This locally 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 or the designated security office. Training shall be completed within 60 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees' commencing performance with the results reported to the

COR no later than 90 days after contract award and new employees' commencing performance.

4.1.8. Access to Government Information Systems

All contract employees with access to a government information system must be registered in the ATCTS at commencement of services and must successfully complete the DoD IA Awareness training prior to access to the information system and then annually thereafter.

4.1.9. Requirement for OPSEC Training

Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contract employees must complete OPSEC Level I training within 30 calendar days of reporting for duty. All contract employees must complete annual OPSEC Awareness Training.

4.1.10. 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. All contractor employees working in IA/IT functions must comply with DoD, Army, USSOCOM, and USASOC training requirements in DoDD 8140.01, DoD 8570.01-M, AR 25-2 and published USSOCOM and USASOC requirements within 180 calendar days of employment.

4.1.11. Handling / Access to Classified Information

The contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements for access to information classified "Confidential," "Secret," or "TS." The contractor must execute a DoD Security Agreement (DD Form 441), IAW the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M) and any revisions to DoD 5220.22-M (Note: A DD Form 254 will be required for any contract that requires access to classified information and/or a security clearance.)

4.1.12. NCIC and Terrorist Threat Database Screening Required

All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are not in possession of a current CAC will be vetted by the local security office to determine fitness and eligibility for access IAW DoD 5200.08-R, to include, but not limited to, an NCIC III 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.

4.1.13. Contractor to Obtain a Facility Clearance and Individual Clearances at the Appropriate Level The contractor must obtain a Facility Clearance at the appropriate level (IAW DoD 5220.22-M) prior to the start of the contract awarded period of performance. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have the required security clearance at the appropriate level at the start of the period of performance. Security clearances and facility clearance requirements are required to be maintained for the life of the contract IAW the DD254 attached to the contract.

4.1.14. Pre-Screen Applicants using E-Verify Program

The contractor must pre-screen applicants using the E-verify Program (http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The contractor must ensure that the applicant has two valid forms of Government issued identification.

4.1.15. Will 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 Vendor will 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)

4.1.16. Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Include DFARS clause 252.204-7012, which requires the contractor to comply with NIST 800171. Also include DFARS provision 252.204-2019 into solicitations.

Acquisition officials should follow procedures outlined in DFARS 204.73 and verify vendors have an adequate NIST SP 800-171 summary assessment score within the Supplier Performance Risk System (within PIEE). If the score doesn’t show a medium- or high-level assessment with a score of 110 or better (as described in the “NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology”), include clause 252.204-7020 and obtain the vendor’s “system security plan” and “plan of action” for NIST SP 800-171 verification and assurance by Army security officials.

4.1.17. Threat Awareness Reporting Program. For all contractors with security clearances. Per AR 381-12 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), contractor employees must receive annual TARP training by a CI agent or other trainer as specified in 2-4b.

4.2. Technical Experience/Competence for OPSEC and Force Protection Personnel Personnel selected to provide support to the OPSEC and Force Protection Program contract must possess the following skills, technical experience and competence.

Highly desirable for the individual to have a Special Operations Forces (SOF) background and knowledge of SOF operations. Types of operational background include assignments in special operations tactical units (Company, Battalion, Group, and Regiment), SOF assignments in the G-3 Operations Directorate on a General Staff, or assignments in J-3 Operations Directorate within USSOCOM and Joint Special Operations Task Force levels.

Have served as an OPSEC Officer/point of contact (Government) or as an OPSEC Coordinator or closely work with OPSEC Program Manager (PM) (Contractor) to a Group/Regiment/Brigade size or larger unit in the last five (5) years.

Have served as an secondary point of contact for multiple aspects of the unit’s Force Protection Program that may include AT, PHYSEC, MA, InT, and EM programs as a secondary.

Each contract employee shall possess recent experience conducting OPSEC and Force Protection program management and training.

Have successfully completed or be willing to complete the Department of the Army approved OPSEC Level II Program Manager course.

Have successfully completed or be willing to complete the Department of the Army approved Anti-terrorism Basic Officer course within the last three years.

4.3. General Technical Experience/Competencies for all SMEs.

4.3.1. IT

All SMEs must be competent in the operation of personal computers and Microsoft Office software applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and website/portal management as an operator.

4.3.2. Oral and written communication

All SMEs must possess strong oral and written communication skills.

SMEs will be required to communicate effectively through multiple means, including electronic mail, written memorandums, phone calls, and face-to-face interaction.

5. Specific Duties/Tasks

5.1. Contractor shall provide support as OPSEC Project Lead and Assistant to include, but not limited to:

• Assisting the Government by interpreting the OPSEC policies of DoD, USSOCOM, HQDA, and USASOC.

• Supporting the assigned unit in formulating concepts, drafting policies and guidance, and implementing the OPSEC Program.

• Ensuring the integration of OPSEC with the associated disciplines.

• Conducting and assisting pre-deployment, initial and annual OPSEC training

• Supporting subordinate units with their OPSEC programs, training and planning assistance, as needed and requested.

• Assisting in the drafting and implementation of pre-deployment, initial and annual OPSEC Training for units and individuals. Coordinating specialized OPSEC training as required. Maintaining OPSEC training records for units and individuals.

• Coordinating the assigned units OPSEC Working Group.

• Attending required OPSEC related committees, panels and external forums to obtain recent developments which will be provided to the Government for an implementation decision. Contract employees will be clearly identified as a contractor while in attendance.

• Participating in OPSEC related assistance when an installation Crisis Action

Team is established upon request.

• Providing input on the OPSEC impact of emerging concepts and technologies.

• Researching relevant OPSEC sites on the NIPRNet and SIPRNet.

• Incorporating information and sites into the OPSEC portal. Ensuring the timely updating of data on the OPSEC web pages.

• Conducting special OPSEC studies and research to identify emerging technology in OPSEC equipment and training.

• Scheduling, coordinating and arranging surveys and assessments at facilities and activities in CONUS and OCONUS. Conducting OPSEC program assessments at least once every three years, or as required. Conducting Staff Assistant Visits and Organized Command Inspections as requested and directed.

• Respond to requests for data and/or information pertaining to the OPSEC programs from the USASOC OPSEC PM.

• The Contractor shall submit a monthly progress and status report, IAW CDRL A002, detailing summary level information on near-term task(s) and issues that required COTR/PM attention.

• The Contractor shall submit a trip/travel report IAW CDRL A003.

5.2. Secondary Support. Contractors will also provide support to the unit’s Force

Protection Program that may include AT, PHYSEC, MA, InT, and EM programs as a secondary. The contractors will provide support to the Force Protection program based on the directions from the Force Protection entity within the unit they are assigned to.

6. Government Furnished Resources

6.1. Facilities, Equipment, Supplies, and Services

The Government will provide access to facilities and workspace. One at each location to contractors to include computer workstations with access to classified and unclassified local area network, copiers, fax, and secure and non-secure telephones. Additionally, USASOC will provide the necessary office supplies required for task execution at each of the primary Government sites.

6.2. Access to Records.

The Government will provide access to prior data records, phone books, and other contact data as required to complete the stated tasks related to the OPSEC and Force Protection Program.

6.3. Information Sources.

The Government will provide appropriate information to assist in the support of stated tasks.

7. Government Property This section outlines the policies and procedures for all Government property, which includes both Government-furnished and Contractor-acquired property.

7.1. Definitions

• Government Property: All property owned or leased by the Government, including material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property. It does not include intellectual property and software.

• Government Furnished Property (GFP): Property in the possession of or directly acquired by the Government and provided to a contractor for contract performance.

• Contractor-Acquired Property (CAP): Property acquired, fabricated, or otherwise provided by the contractor for contract performance and to which the Government has title.

• Contractor Inventory: Excess contractor-acquired property, government-furnished property, and any property the Government is obligated or has the option to take over.

7.2. Contractor's Property Management System

The Contractor shall establish and maintain a system for managing and tracking all Government property in accordance with FAR 52.245-1(f). This system must create and maintain accurate records of all Government property accountable to the contract. No later than 60 days after contract award, the Contractor shall submit its Property Management System procedures in accordance with FAR 52.245-1(f) and as supported by CDRL DI-MISC-80508B. Any changes to the Property Management System must be concurred by the Government Property Administrator prior to implementation. The Contractor is not held liable for loss or damage to Government property, except as specified in FAR 52.245-1(h), Contractor Liability for Government Property.

7.3. Government Furnished Information

When GFP is provided, the Government will furnish the following data to the contractor for accountability:

1. The name, part number and description, manufacturer, model number, and National Stock Number.

2. Quantity/unit of measure.

3. Unit acquisition cost.

4. Unique-item identifier or equivalent.

5. A statement as to whether the property is furnished in an “as is” condition with instructions for physical inspection.

7.4. Authorization for Contractor-Acquired Property (CAP)

The Contractor shall obtain prior written authorization from the Contracting Officer (KO) for any CAP purchased. For each purchase, the Contractor must provide either three cost estimates or a justification for a sole source to the KO for review and approval.

7.5. Reporting and Record-Keeping

• PIEE Reporting: The Contractor shall utilize the Property Transfer function within the Government Furnished Property (GFP) Module of the Procurement

Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) to report the receipt, transfer, or shipment of GFP within 7 days. The contractor shall also utilize the CAP PreScreening function for any contractor inventory.

• Inventory Reports: The Contractor shall submit a Government Property Inventory report in accordance with [PLACEHOLDER: A00X] of the CDRL. The initial report is due [PLACEHOLDER: XX days] post-award and [PLACEHOLDER: XXXX] thereafter.

• Plant Clearance: At contract closeout, any remaining Government property shall be submitted in the Plant Clearance function of the GFP Module in PIEE. The Contractor is responsible for any required demilitarization and for transportation and shipping costs when disposition instructions are provided, unless the property is transferred to another organization.

7.6. Applicable Regulations

The following regulations are incorporated by reference:

• DFARS 252.245-7003: Contractor Property Management System Administration

• DFARS 252.245-7005: Management and Reporting of Government Property

• FAR 52.245-1: Government Property

• FAR 52.245-9: Use and Charges

7.7. Physical Inventories

The Contractor shall conduct a physical inventory of all Government property at least every three years. Classified or sensitive property must be inventoried annually.

7.8. Incidental Property

Incidental property is Government property that is provided to the contractor for use at a Government site or installation and which remains accountable to the Government.

• Usage: The Contractor shall only use this property for performing work under this contract. Modifications, alterations, or cannibalization of property are prohibited.

• Loss or Damage: The Contractor shall immediately notify the COR if property is received in a condition not suitable for its intended use. The Contractor shall investigate and report all incidents of property loss to the COR within [PLACEHOLDER: XX hours].

• Liability: If loss or damage to incidental property is a direct result of Contractor negligence, the Contractor’s invoice may be reduced by the amount of the damage/loss as directed by the KO.

• Inventory: The Contractor is required to conduct a physical inventory of all incidental property [PLACEHOLDER: add frequency] and submit a report of incidental property in their possession.

8. Contractor Furnished Items and Services Any items and service not provided by the Government, shall be provided by the contractor for the performance of the contract.

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8.1. Personal/Contractor-Owned Property

The Contractor shall ensure that personal property or contractor-owned property brought on any Government installation is clearly marked as such to preclude misidentification as Government property. The Contractor shall ensure that all personal property or Contractor-owned property is removed from all Government installations at the end of the performance period. Use of personal computer equipment is not approved for Government work.

9. Service Contract Reporting (SCR)

The Contractor is required to input manpower data during the period of performance not to exceed a 12-month period ending September 30. This is an annual requirement. The data shall be entered into the System for Award Management (SAM) at any time during the period of performance. The website for this action and additional information is https://sam.gov

The Contractor shall report all contractor labor hours required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Special Operations Mission Training Center via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: https://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://sam.gov

1.3.16. Other Information

2.2. Applicable Documents