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Performance Work Statement (PWS) US Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) Global Positioning Integration and Advanced Navigation Systems

(GPINS)

31 MAY 2025

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal service contract under which the personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. The United States (U.S.) Government shall not exercise supervision or control over the Contractor’s employees performing the tasks herein. Such contract employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn shall be responsible to the U.S. Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Global Positioning Integration and Advanced Navigation Systems (GPINS) as defined in this PWS except for those items specified as government furnished property (GFP) and government furnished services (GFS). The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: The GPINS developmental and operational test efforts for the USAYPG test mission requires the Contractor to be responsible for maintaining up-to- date requirements for the application of GPS based instrumentation systems, conducting research necessary to remain on the leading edge of GPINS instrumentation systems and their application to range instrumentation or operational navigation systems. These efforts may include, but not be limited to, the application of GPS radio frequency countermeasure applications.

1.3 Objectives: The contractor will provide field support and expertise for state-of-the-art GPS tracking systems and to develop systems for new Systems Under Test (SUT). These GPS tracking systems will be capable of providing data solutions in support of testing to facilitate accurate real-time and post-processed GPS solution.

1.4 Scope: Contractor shall provide non-personal services and maintenance support of GPS tracking systems to include, but not limited to, aircraft systems, air delivery (AD) loads, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), ground vehicle systems, man-portable systems, and radar tracking spheres.

The contractor shall accomplish data transfer to customers at the test specified data rate, if one is not specified, a standard rate will be provided.

1.5 Period of Performance: Please refer to the contract schedule for the contract’s period of performance.

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain a QCP and program to ensure all work described in this contract is performed at or above the standard defined in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). The QCP is developed by the contractor for its internal use to ensure that it performs and delivers high-quality service. The contractor’s QCP is the means by which the contractor ensures all work complies with the requirements of the contract. The QCP identifies and corrects potential and actual problem areas throughout the entire scope of the contract.

1.6.1.1 The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The QCP shall be submitted within thirty (30) days of contract award. After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s (KO) acceptance in writing of proposed changes to the QC procedures. The contractor shall submit QCP changes within five (5) days to the KO and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review and approval prior to implementation.

1.6.1.2 The Quality Control Plan (QCP) shall address as a minimum:

1.6.1.2.1 Inspection Program. Included shall be a quality control inspection program covering all general and specific tasks included in the contract scope of work. It shall specify tasks or areas to be inspected on a scheduled or unscheduled basis, the manner in which inspections are to be conducted, the titles of the individuals who will perform the inspections, and the percentage of the work that will be inspected on a recurring basis. In developing this inspection program, the Contractor shall identify the key activities and associated characteristics in each process that have a significant influence on specific services and provide for methods for evaluation of the selected characteristics.

1.6.1.2.2 Deficiency Identification. The QCP shall include a method of identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable as defined in the PRS. This shall contain processes for corrective action without dependence upon Government direction.

1.6.1.2.3 Deficiency Correction. The program shall contain process control and process performance measurement procedures that shall include how the Contractor shall implement preventive corrective actions. The Contractor shall demonstrate that it has designed quality into the delivery of services thereby mitigating the risk(s) associated with delivery of deficient or nonconforming services.

1.6.1.2.4 Documentation and Enforcement. The QCP shall include a method of documenting and enforcing quality control operations of both prime contractor and subcontractor work, including inspection and testing.

1.6.1.2.5 Trend Analysis. The QCP shall include a method of performing trend analysis and assessments through the use of metrics.

1.6.1.2.6 Surveillance Methods. The QCP shall contain specific surveillance techniques for all contract services. The surveillance methods shall be comprehensive and adaptable to the reporting system of the plan.

1.6.2 Operations Security (OPSEC) SOP/Plan Requirements: The Contractor shall implement and maintain an OPSEC program for preventing the disclosure of critical information or sensitive information which could jeopardize the Government’s ability to execute its mission or to adequately protect its personnel and/or equipment. The Contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/plan within 90 calendar days of contract award to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer (KO) to be reviewed and approved by the Government OPSEC Officer on the supporting installation. The SOP must contain a training plan that includes an initial OPSEC brief, continuous awareness, and annual OPSEC training. Awareness/training includes, but not limited to information disclosure via letters, conversations, photographs, resumes, electronic mail (e-mail), Social-media/networking sites, dissemination of information and documents disposal. OPSEC Program shall fully comply with the provisions of AR 530-1, Operations Security.

1.6.3 Quality Assurance (QA): The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with (IAW) the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed IAW the performance standards and contract quality requirements are met. Contract quality requirements” means the technical requirements in the contract relating to the quality of the product or service and those contract clauses prescribing inspection, and other quality controls incumbent on the contractor, to ensure the product or service conforms to the contractual requirements. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, the performance threshold, and deductions, if applicable.

1.6.4 Recognized Holidays: The contractor may be required to perform services on holidays in support of testing.

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

1.6.5 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 6:00 AM or 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM or 5:00 PM MST Monday through Thursday, 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 PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. The Contractor is required to manage their work schedule to meet test mission requirements. Significant fluctuations in workload will occur.

1.6.5.1 Overtime: The use of overtime is authorized under this contract. All overtime shall be approved in accordance with the USAYPG Overtime SOP. The contractor shall present approval documentation when requested by the COR or Contracting Officer. The contractor will submit the overtime on the bi-weekly pay period reports.

1.6.6 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at USAYPG, Yuma, Arizona. Additional work may be required at other CONUS and/or OCONUS locations in support of the PWS. Examples include but are not limited to: Artic Regions Test Center (ARTC) located at Fort Greeley, Alaska, and out-of-country requirements in support of Tropic Regions Test Center (TRTC) in Panama and Suriname.

1.6.7 Type of Contract: The Government anticipates the award of a Cost-Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract. This is a CPFF type contract.

1.6.8 Security Requirements:

1.6.8.1 Access and general protection/security 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.

1.6.8.2. 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 IAW Army Regulation (AR) 190-13, The Army Physical Security Program. These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s QCP. The Contractor shall be liable for any damage to, or loss of, privately-owned property as a result of negligence on the part of the Contractor or its employees during accomplishment of work required under this contract. The Government will not affect repairs to privately- owned property under the terms of this contract. Consequently, any repair made to privately-owned property by the Contractor shall be at the Contractor’s risk and expense and will not be a liability to the Government.

1.6.8.3 Escorts: YPG contractors currently assigned to USAYPG are eligible to be a foreign escort.

The contractor personnel assigned to this duty will be responsible for staying current on foreign escort training and to familiarize themselves with the reporting responsibilities of foreign visitor activity under provisions of AR 381-12, para 3-1.h.

1.6.8.4 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: Contractor key personnel performing work under this contract are required to have an active personnel security clearance at the Secret level in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) at time of the proposal submission and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are IAW with the attached DD Form 254, “Department of Defense (DOD) Security Classification Specification”. The Contractor shall ensure that contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements when the employee has access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret.” The Contract will ensure the employee complies with the Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DOD 5220.22- M), and any revisions to DOD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the Contractor.

1.6.8.4.1 The contractor shall follow DOD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.223-7004, Drug-free Work Force. The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to remove from the job site, any employee, working under this contract for reason(s) of misconduct, security, or found to be or suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other incapacitating agent. Contractor employees shall be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the Contracting Officer that such action is necessary in the interest of the Government. In accordance with local directives and 18 U.S.C. 1382 (1972), the Commander has the authority to bar individuals from the installation. The removal from the job site or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform the services as required by this contract. Drug testing shall be at the contractor’s expense. Positive drug test results shall be made available to both the KO and COR within 24 hours of known test results. Records of drug testing shall be made available to the COR.

1.6.8.5 Background Checks: The Contractor shall ensure contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract have passed a security check conducted by the State Police Department of their U.S. residence. Security checks that have been completed as part of a personnel security clearance background investigation, or a previous background check that was a condition of employment, meet this requirement. Documentation of these checks will be made available to the KO or COR upon request. The Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract if a background security check reveals an employee is a security risk. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. If the Government determines additional background checks are required, at a minimum, and upon request from the Government, the Contractor shall provide to the KO or COR, the following information on any contractor or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract:

• Full birth name

• Married name (if applicable)

• SSN or local equivalent (ID card number)

• Date of birth

• Place of birth (city, country)

1.6.8.5.1 Background Check Notification Requirements: If a background check on any employee or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract, whether the check was conducted as a condition of employment or as part of the contract with the Government, reveals any information from any source (including host country law enforcement) of criminal activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees, the Contractor shall immediately notify the KO and COR of that information. The Contractor shall make notification of:

(1) Traffic violations, other than parking, will be reported to the KO or COR only if the contract is for drivers for the Government.

(2) Any suspicious activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees the Contractor believes may pose a risk to U.S. or host nation national security or imminent risk of deadly bodily harm to any person; and

(3) Any actions taken against Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees pursuant to this requirement.

1.6.8.5.2 Remedies. In addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contractor’s failure to comply with the requirements of this paragraph my result in requiring the Contractor to remove a contractor employee or employees from the performance of the contract.

1.6.8.5.3 Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this paragraph and the preceding paragraph in all subcontracts.

1.6.8.6 Uncleared Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Credentialing and Access Procedures

1.6.8.6.1 Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Eligible Requirements: 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 of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DOD facility and access, via logon, to DOD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DOD network using DOD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access to multiple DOD facilities or multiple non-DOD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DOD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management. Contractor personnel shall return CAC to appropriate U.S. Government authorities within five (5) days of the end of their contractual duties.

1.6.8.6.1.1 Federal Installation/Facility Access: Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The employee performing services under this contract shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, Security Office or the host nation equivalent.

1.6.8.6.2 Contractor Non CAC Eligible Requirements for DOD Facility and Installation Access:

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

1.6.8.7 Access to Government Information Systems: All Contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract who have access to a government information system must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services and must successfully completed the DoD Information Assurance Awareness training prior to access to the information system and then annually thereafter.

1.6.8.8 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. Contractor shall not duplicate keys provided by the Government. 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 key control report is due within 30 calendar days of the start of the contract and annually to the COR.

1.6.8.8.1 The Contractor shall report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the KO and the COR (and physical property manager, if applicable) within two (2) hours or the next business day if after hours and to request key or lock(s) replacement. This notification and request for key(s) and lock replacement shall be submitted in writing. The total cost of the replacement may be at the Contractor’s expense.

1.6.8.8.2. Only authorized Contractor personnel shall use Government issued key(s) and/or key card(s). Contractor personnel shall follow security access requirements when entering secure areas.

Contractor shall receive appropriate security clearance approval to allow visitor(s) access in secure areas.

1.6.8.9. Lock Combinations: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods to ensure all lock combinations are protected from unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure lock combinations are changed when personnel with access to the combinations no longer have a need-to-know IAW local security procedures and policies. These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s QCP.

1.6.9 Post Award Conference/Contract Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend the post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The KO, COR, with 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.

1.6.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): 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: ensure 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.

1.6.11 Key Personnel: The following contractor personnel are considered key personnel by the government: President and Vice President. 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 Contracting Officer prior to start of contract performance. The Contract Manager and 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 as reflected in paragraph 1.6.5.

Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

a) President and Vice President: Has attained a bachelor’s degree in management or Technical related field of study to the work being performed in the contract.

Management experience in directing an organization’s operations including managing budgets, business plans and employees. Established policies while assessing various options and selecting the best course of action. Able to discuss issues and negotiate with direct subordinates while explaining their decisions and policies to those both outside and within the organization.

1.6.12 Special Qualifications or Certifications: Twenty or more years of electronics experience in maintenance and repair. Eleven or more years in research and development experience.

1.6.12.1 IA/IT Training Certification: All Contractor employees and subcontractor employees supporting IA/IT functions must be certified upon contract award as directed in DoD 8570.01-M, DFARS 252.239.7001, and AR 25-2. Baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M must be completed upon contract award.

1.6.13 Identification of Contractor Employees: Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractor personnel and shall avoid representing themselves as Government employees. This identification includes meeting attendance, answering Government telephones, email communications, and working in other situations where Contractor status is not obvious.

Contractor personnel identification shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges, name tags, lanyards, etc. The Contractor shall procure at the Contractor’s expense and issue identification badges to their employees that are to be worn in a conspicuous place on exterior clothing (badge is not to be worn loose in situations where it poses a safety hazard). The badge shall display the employee’s picture (recent color photo), last name, first name, and job title. It shall also bear the company’s name and logo.

1.6.13.1 Badging of Contractor Employees: If required by the Government, contract personnel and all associated subcontractor’s employees accessing U.S. facilities or activities, shall present a valid picture ID provided by the Government while accessing Government owned or contracted facilities and shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. If applicable, Government issued access badges will not be worn outside designated facility where visible to the general public. Contractor personnel shall return all U.S. Government issued identification to appropriate COR or U.S. Government authorities within five (5) days of the end of their contractual duties.

1.6.13.2 Uniform: Contractor employees are not required to wear uniforms; however, they shall be dressed appropriately for a professional workplace.

1.6.14 Contractor Travel: Contractor shall be required to travel CONUS and/or OCONUS during the performance of this contract to attend meetings, conferences, training and to support the test customer. The Contractor may be required to travel to off-site locations and to ship equipment to these locations in support of this PWS. Contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires notification to the COR prior to travel and COR and KO approval/authorization. The Government anticipates an average of 5 trips per year required to support this contract.

1.6.15 Other Direct Costs (ODC): A Procurement Plan shall be provided to the KO at least ten

(10) workdays prior to full performance. The KO will review for approval within thirty (30) calendar days after submission. It shall explain in detail how the services, parts, supplies, materials, equipment and travel will be invoiced to the Government. The plan shall include procedures to ensure that maximum effort is made to control costs and promote competition while purchasing parts, supplies, materials, equipment, and subcontracted services. The ODC purchase requests will be approved by the KO for materials above the micro purchase limit and travel requests for purchases against their respective recoupment accounts. The Test Officer (TO) or designated funds custodian for purchases against their respective direct accounts.

1.6.15.1 Reimbursement Ratio: The Contractor shall manage the contractor workforce to maintain a direct labor cost reimbursement rate as designated by guidance provided from the COR’s Office.

Target goals may range between 60-80 percent (see definition of Direct and Indirect Labor Costs).

1.6.16 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government.

These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.6.17 Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. Neither the Contractor, nor Contractor personnel, shall divulge, nor release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this work statement, except to authorize Government personnel or upon written approval of the KO. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall apply and shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.)

Section 552a.

1.6.17.1 Non-Disclosure Statements: The Contractor shall provide signed non-disclosure agreements to the Government prior to commencement of work under the contract. Disclosure of information by Contractor personnel may result in Contractor personnel removal from performance of duties under this contract.

1.6.17.2 Advertisement and Social Media: The Contractor shall NOT post information to public website or social media locations, personal or professional, that in any way disclose names, locations, hotel data, participants, discussions, pictures, etc. before, during or after the contract period of performance without the express consent of the Government. The use of propaganda violates DOD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines stated at (http://www.defenseimagery.mil/products/DODimagery/commercialuse.html). The Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any marketing tools to include its company website.

1.6.17.3 Information Assurance: At no time will the Contractor or associated sub-contractor employees transmit government documents or information over using methods that do not meet the security requirements specified in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171, "Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations" such as personal electronic mail accounts, public digital data storage sites (cloud storage), social media platforms or instant messaging. Approved government sites such as U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (ARMDEC) Safe Exchange at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/About.aspx, or All Partners Access Network (APAN) at https://community.apan.org/, or other transmission means determined by the government must be used.

1.6.18 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): 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.

1.6.18.1 ATEC requires the Contractor to have the ability to conduct both developmental testing and operational testing without mitigation of potential OCIs. Title 10, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2399 prohibits the involvement of a defense contractor, or a person employed by such contractor in the operational test and evaluation of that contractor’s systems and equipment.

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Consequently, all parties must be particularly sensitive to potential, actual, or perceived organizational conflicts of interest where system contractors are, or appear to be, involved in the operational testing and evaluation of their own equipment or systems, including involvement as a test support contractor. Such involvement is strictly prohibited. As operational and developmental testing may occur simultaneously during the same test event, statutory violations can result. As a consequence, contractors which support prime contractors or affiliates executing developmental programs to include major defense acquisition programs will be precluded from the award of contracts to support ATEC’s operational and testing and evaluation mission.

The Contractor acknowledges that is cognizant of Title 10, U.S.C., Section 2399 and FAR 9.5 and agrees that it will avoid conflicts of interest and, to the maximum extent possible, the appearance of conflict of interest, in accordance with the principles set forth in the statute, the FAR, and ATEC’s conflict policy. The contractor also acknowledges that statutory operational testing and evaluation conflicts of interest arising under Title 10 U.S.C., may not be mitigated or “firewalled” using the FAR 9.5 procedures.

1.6.19 Phase-in/Phase-Out (PIPO) 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 at the end of the phase-in period.

1.6.20 General Training Requirements: During the course of the contract the Government may mandate training for all personnel on the installation. This training may be computer based or instructor-based training as requirements are passed down. Contractor employees will be expected to participate with these training requirements and report compliancy to the COR office.

Contractor attendance at classes conducted during YPG Safety Week are considered incidental to the necessary training of Government employees.

1.6.20.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: The Contractor shall complete AT Level I Training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or 30 calendar days after employment of new personnel, all Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract 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 applies.

The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR or KO within ten (10) calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. For Common Access Card (CAC) holders, AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil, course number “JS-US007- 14”. For non-CAC holders, AT Level I awareness training is available at http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html (this standalone version is intended for non-CAC users without a JKO account only). Training must have been completed within the last 12 months and maintained yearly thereafter. If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor will coordinate with the local AT Officer at their assigned location for classroom training by a Level 2 trained AT Officer and a copy of either the training certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the AT Officer will be maintained by the Contractor. Verification of the training will be provided to the COR or KO within ten (10) calendar days after completion of the training.

1.6.20.2 OPSEC Awareness: If the Contractor, or a subcontractor, or employees of either disclose any information that disrupts or harms the Government's operations or activities, then the Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. By way of example, personnel shall not sketch or take photos of government facilities or activities, unless related to service to be provided.

All government paper products and removable digital storage material that is received, generated, or stored during the contract will be destroyed completely when no longer needed to preclude recognition of information.

1.6.20.3 Information Assurance (IA) Cyber Awareness Training: Contractor employees, including subcontractors, requiring access to Government information systems shall complete the DOD IA Cyber Awareness Training. All employees working information technology (IT)/IA functions must comply with DOD and Army training requirements per DOD Directive (DODD) 8570.01, Information Assurance Training Certification and Workforce Management, DOD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, and AR 25-2, Information Assurance, within 30 days of employment. Training is available at https://ia.signal.army.mil/DODIAA/default.asp.

1.6.20.4 Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training: All Contractor employees and subcontractor employees requiring access to Government information systems must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All employees working in IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in Per DoD 8570.01, DOD 8570.01-M, and AR 25-2, within 30 days of employment.

Training is available at https://ia.signal.army.mil/DoDIAA/default.asp.

1.6.20.5 Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP Training): Within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or 30 calendar days after employment of new personnel, all Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract and require a security clearance, shall complete TARP training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR within ten (10) calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. TARP training is available at the Army Learning Management System (ALMS) https://www.lms.army.mil/. Training must have been completed within the last 12 months and maintained yearly thereafter. If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor will coordinate with the local Counter Intelligence (CI) Officer at their assigned location for classroom training and a copy of either the training certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the CI Officer will be maintained by the Contractor. Verification of the training will be provided to the Contracting Officer (KO) or Contracting Officer Representative (COR) within ten (10) calendar days after completion of the training.

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1.6.20.6 iWATCH Training: The Contractor will ensure that all Contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract have been briefed on the iWATCH Program, or equivalent for their supporting DoD Agency, within 30 days of employment under the contract. The Contractor will coordinate with the supporting DoD Agency AT Officer through the COR or KO for the briefing. This training will be updated as required by the supporting installation AT policies. A copy of the training attendance will be maintained by the Contractor and made available to the COR or KO upon request.

1.6.20.7 OPSEC Training: All Contractor employees and sub-Contractor employees performing services under this contract will complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of employment under this contract. OPSEC Level I training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil, course number “EUC-ECJ6-110-N-LB”. Training must have been completed within the last 12 months and maintained yearly thereafter. If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor will coordinate with the local OPSEC Officer at their assigned location for classroom training by a Level 2 trained OPSEC Officer and a copy of either the training certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the OPSEC Officer will be maintained by the Contractor.

Verification of the training will be provided to the COR or KO upon request.

1.6.21 Safety: The Contractor shall safeguard and maintain all Government property as well as provide for the safety and well-being of personnel employed in support of this contract. The Contractor shall comply with USAYPG Safety Regulation 385-1, USAYPG Safety and Occupational Health Program and all USAYPG Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, Local and Army safety regulations. If the Government elects to conduct an investigation of the accident, the Contractor shall cooperate fully and assist Government personnel until the investigation is completed.

1.6.21.1 Safety Plan: The Contractor shall develop and implement a safety program for all its employees. The Safety Plan shall be submitted to the COR within 30 days from award for review and approval by the USAYPG Safety Office. As a minimum, the Safety Plan shall address:

(1) Purpose

(2) Company policy regarding accident/injury prevention

(3) Responsibilities

(4) Administration

(5) OSHA requirements

(6) Injury and accident report procedures

(7) Hazard communication information, if applicable

(8) Inspections and records

(9) Education and training to include safety meetings. Copies of all safety meeting minutes shall be provided to the COR.

(10) Incentive awards program for safety and suggestions, if any

(11) Fall protection plan

1.6.21.2 Safety Compliance: The Contractor shall comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

1.6.21.3 Health and Safety: The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable regulations pertaining to the health and safety of all employees during the execution of work and shall hold the Government harmless for any action on the Contractor’s part or that of the Contractor’s employees or subcontractors which may result in illness, injury, or death.

1.6.21.4 Accident Reporting: The Contractor’s Program Manager shall immediately report all employee accidents, injuries or occupational illnesses, regardless of the severity, to the COR, KO, and the USAYPG Safety Office. The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of accidents resulting in traumatic injury or death and accidents resulting in damage to Government property, supplies, and equipment.

1.6.22 Environmental Requirements:

The contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, Local Laws and regulations and utilize standard industry practices for avoiding adverse environmental impacts. These requirements include, but are not limited to, 32 CFR Part 651 (Environmental Analysis of Army Actions) and the Environmental Handbook for the YPG Workforce. The Contractor shall ensure that all activities performed by its personnel, subcontractors and suppliers are executed in accordance with such authorities. The Contractor shall obtain all permits, licenses, approvals, and/or certificates required or necessary to accomplish environmental work. When the work to be performed requires facility clearances, such as digging or drilling permits, the Contractor shall obtain such clearances and/or permits in accordance with all local and installation requirements and with the assistance of the installation point(s) of contact, prior to any such work being initiated. All spills should be reported to the YPG Fire Department and the Environmental Science Division (ESD) spill phone (928-920-1736 within 24 hours. The contractor shall develop and submit an Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) to the KO and COR for review and approval within 30 calendar days after contractor award. Best Management Practices where applicable shall be identified and implemented to offset adverse environmental impacts.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. Definitions: For the purpose of this contract, the following definitions will apply.

2.1.1. Contractor. The total contractor organization or a separate entity of it, such as an affiliate, division, or plant that performs its own purchasing.

2.1.2. Contracting officer (KO). A person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

2.1.3. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). An individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

2.1.4. Contractor Acquired Property. Property purchased or fabricated by a contractor for use on a contract to which the Government has title but has not performed receipt and acceptance. CAP is usually generated on Cost Type and Time and Material contracts where the Government has title to property that is fabricated or purchased for use on the contract

2.1.5. Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

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

2.1.7. Direct Labor Cost. Costs which can be directly associated to the preparation, conduct, teardown, and data processing of a specific test. These costs are billed directly to the appropriate customer using established labor rates.

2.1.8. Government Furnished Property (GFP). Property in the possession of or acquired by the Government and subsequently furnished to the Contractor for performance of a contract.

2.1.9. 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.

2.1.10. Indirect Labor Cost. Costs which are incurred in the general support of all tests, but which cannot be directly associated to any one specific test or group of tests.

2.1.11. Performance Work Statement (PWS). A statement of work for performance-based acquisitions that describes the required results in clear, specific, and objective terms with measurable outcomes.

2.1.12. Physical Security. Protection of the perimeter area, government property, and assets that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.13. Quality Assurance. The various functions, including inspection, performed by the government to determine whether a Contractor has fulfilled the contract obligations pertaining to quality and quantity.

2.1.14. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). A plan describing how the agency will survey, observe, test, sample, evaluate and document the Contractor’s performance in meeting critical performance standards identified in the contract.

2.1.15. Quality Control (QC). Tasks performed by the Contractor to improve the quality of the organization’s output.

2.1.16. Shall. An imperative command; has a duty to or is required to. Denotes that a regulation must be followed unless the contracting officer has obtained a deviation.

2.1.17. Subcontractor. Any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor.

2.1.18. Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE). Any system or device used to evaluate the operational condition of an end item or subsystem thereof or to identify and/or isolate any actual or potential malfunction. TMDE includes diagnostic and prognostic equipment, semiautomatic and automatic test equipment (with issued software), and calibration test or measurement equipment.

2.1.19. Workday. The number of hours per day the…