Staff Augmentation PWS Revised.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

REVISED PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Staff Support Services United States Army Central (USARCENT)

Part I General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Staff Support Services.

The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. The Contractor, in turn, shall be accountable to the Government for Contractor or subcontractor personnel.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Staff Augmentation to U.S. Army Central, as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions of the contract and consistently with the established standards in this PWS and contract.

1.1.1. Agency Mission: United States Army Central conducts shaping operations in the United States Central Command Area of Responsibility (AOR) to deter adversaries in order to reassure and enable regional partners while sustaining ongoing United States operations in established Combined Joint Operating Areas. Concurrently, United States Army Central transitions forces and capabilities in the AOR for roles anticipated in the next decade of the 21st Century.

1.1.2. Project Background: This contract shall provide staff support services to the following US Army Central Command Staff Sections: G1, G2, G4, PAO, and HQBN U.S. Army Central (USARCENT) are responsible for establishing logistics, personnel policy, and procedures for all Classes of Supply (less Medical and Communications Security (COMSEC)), as well as human resources services and operations.

USARCENT supervises the execution of logistics policy, programs, and procedures and supervises the execution of human resources policy, programs, and procedures in support of all land forces in Theater, commensurate with Army Service Component Command (ASCC) Title 10 and Army Support to Other Services (ASOS) responsibilities.

USARCENT Operational Sustainment also prepares logistical and personnel plans to support contingencies and coordinates/oversees Army Prepositioned Stock (APS) and Theater Reserve/Operational Stocks for Southwest Asia (SWA). USARCENT G-5, Strategic Plans and Policy, is responsible for developing Army component service strategies, policies, plans, and requirements planning to support United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA), and Interagency objectives in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility (AOR).

The USARCENT G-5 prepares and maintains Operational Plans (OPLAN), Contingency Plans (CONPLAN), and bi/multi- lateral plans, coordinates planning, policy, and program matters with USCENTCOM, other Service Components, HQDA, and others, and assists in the development of USCENTCOM strategy, plans, and policies.

• G1: The G1 is responsible for all personnel matters for the Soldiers and Civilians within the command. The G1's mission is to develop and implement policies and programs that build and sustain personnel readiness.

• G2: The G2 requires contractor support for a variety of intelligence-related functions that are essential for mission success. This support encompasses the full spectrum of the intelligence cycle, from collection to dissemination, and requires expertise in multiple intelligence disciplines.

• G4: The G4 requires contractor to provide support for Operational Contract Support acquisition analysis, contract integration, and command contract portfolio management.

Support for logistics operations to include supply management, munitions management, maintenance management, transportation management and logistics planning.

• PAO: The Public Affairs Office (PAO) is responsible for planning and executing the command's public affairs programs. The PAO's mission is to keep the American people and the force informed about the command's activities and to build and maintain public trust and support. This is achieved through proactive media engagement, community outreach, and internal information programs.

• HQBN: A Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion (HHBN) or Headquarters Battalion (HQBN) is a unit found in the U.S. Army. Its primary mission is to provide administrative services, logistical support, and training for the personnel assigned to the higher headquarters it supports, such as a division or a base. This enables the headquarters staff to focus on their primary mission of command and control.

1.2. Objective: The Contractor shall provide uninterrupted and fully functioning critical administrative operations to support the USARCENT mission. The Contractor shall support USARCENT Operational, Sustainment, Strategic Plans and Policies on all matters pertaining to the USCENTCOM AOR. The Contractor shall provide subject matter experts (SME) for operational planning in support of full spectrum operations in support of USARCENT Operations coordinating requirements, sourcing, and strategic movement of Army units for operations in the USCENTCOM AOR.

1.3. Scope: To support the USARCENT Operational, Sustainment, Strategic Plans and Policies missions, the following skill sets and functional expertise are required:

• Ammunition Item Manager

• Current Operations Specialist

• All Source Intelligence Analyst

• Contractor Special Security Representative

• Contractor Special Security Representative

• Human Resources Plans and Operations Specialist

• Civilian Payroll Specialist

• Web Developer

• Program Manager

• Suitability Specialist

• Program Analyst

• Operation Contract Support Specialist

• Munitions Specialist

• Supply Specialist

• Maintenance Specialist

• Transportation Specialist

• Contracts Requirements Review Manager

• Logistics Operations Manager/Multinational Logistics Operations Manager

• Joint Operations Plans and Execution System (JOPES) Technical Support Manager

• Administrative Specialist

• Senior Strategic and Operational Logistics Planner

• Joint Operations Logistics Planners

• Joint Exercise Planners

• Senior Operations Research and Systems Analyst (ORSA)

• Operations Research and Systems Analyst (ORSA)

• Senior Strategic and Operational Logistics Planner

• Human Resources Specialist

• Human Resources Military Technician

• Senior Strategic Planner

• Logistics Operations/Analyst Manager

• Operations Contract Support (OCS) Planners

• Funds Recovery Team Analysts

• Logistics Operations Manager DMC/Supply and Service Mortuary Affairs

• Asset Visibility Manager

1.3.1. The Contractor shall ensure that personnel accessing information systems are current and properly trained in accordance with DOD 8570.01-M or the DOD Directive (DoDD) 8140.01, “Cyberspace Workforce Management and other applicable DoD guidelines, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program. The Contractor shall meet the applicable information assurance, baseline certification and requirements to include:

1.3.1.1. DOD-approved information assurance workforce certifications appropriate for each category and level as listed in the current version of DOD 8570.01-M or the DoDD 8140.01, “Cyberspace Workforce Management or other applicable DoD guidelines.

1.3.1.2. Appropriate computing environment operating system certification for information assurance technical positions as required by DOD 8570.01-M or the DoDD 8140.01, “Cyberspace Workforce Management or other applicable DoD guidelines.

1.3.2. The Contractor shall provide the certificates supporting the information assurance certification and status of personnel performing information assurance functions through Army Training and Certification Tracking System.

1.3 Period of Performance:

1.4.1. The base period of performance (PoP) shall be a one-year period.

1.4.3. The first 60 days of the PoP for the base period shall be considered a transition period.

During this time, the Contractor shall identify and assign personnel for this effort, ensure personnel have the proper security clearances and certification, complete Individual Replacement Deployment Operations (IRDO), obtain entry Visa and sponsorship, etc.

1.4.4. The Contractor shall have no more than 60 calendar days from the date the base period PoP begins to have Contractor personnel on the ground to fill the positions identified in this PWS.

1.4.5. These positions are located at USARCENT Headquarters, Shaw Air Force Base (AFB).

1.5. Quality Control: Quality Control is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain a Quality Control Program (QCP) to ensure all work described in this contract is performed at or above the standard defined in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). The contractor shall develop the QCP to ensure that it performs and delivers high-quality service and products, and shall contain processes, procedures, planning, and all other documentation and data necessary to provide an efficient and effective quality system based on the Contractor’s internal auditing system. The final QCP shall be submitted to the Government for review and approval within 60 calendar days of contract award. It shall include methods of documenting and enforcing quality control operations of both prime contractor and or subcontractor work; including inspection and testing.

1.5.1. The Contractor shall submit their QC Plan within seven (7) calendar day of contract award. After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s (KO) acceptance in writing or any proposed changes to the QC procedures. The contractor shall submit QCP changes within five (5) workdays to the KO and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review and approval prior to implementation. The Quality Control Plan shall address as a minimum:

1.5.2. Inspection System. The contractor shall develop, implement and maintain a system to inspect their services as well as their subcontractor services and products to ensure compliance with PWS requirements, and applicable laws and regulations. It shall specify tasks or areas for inspection on a scheduled or unscheduled basis, the manner of inspection, the titles of the individuals who will perform the inspections, and the percentage of the work they will inspect on a recurring basis.

1.5.3. Inspection Files. The contractor shall document all inspections conducted, and the necessary corrective and preventive actions taken.

1.5.4. Deficiency Identification, Prevention and Correction. The QCP shall include a method of identifying and preventing deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable as defined in the PRS, without dependence upon Government direction. The contractor shall identify and prevent defects in quality of products and services performed before the level becomes unacceptable and before the Government receives them.

The QCP at a minimum shall address process control and continuous process improvement; procedures for scheduling, conducting and documentation of inspection; discrepancy identification; procedures for root cause analysis; corrective and preventive action procedures to include procedures for addressing Government discovered non-conformances; procedures for trend analysis; and procedures for collecting and addressing customer feedback/complaints. The QCP shall document process control and process performance and 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.

1.5.5. The contractor shall keep records on-site of all inspections conducted by the Contractor and necessary corrective action taken. These documents shall be available for inspection by the Government during the term of the contract.

1.5.6. The QCP shall contain methods of communication (direct and indirect) with the Government regarding performance of the contract. Communication shall include regular and formal meetings with the Government for review and analyses of key process indicators, analysis of process deficiencies, and problem resolution.

1.5.7. Upon request from the COR, the Contractor shall provide all reports generated because of the Contractor’s quality control efforts. This shall include any summary information used to track quality control, including any new charts and graphs.

1.6. Non-Conformance Report (NCR). When the Contractor’s performance is unsatisfactory, the KO will issue an NCR. The KO will use an NCR whenever necessary in the administration of the contract to document nonconforming performance formally. The Contractor shall reply in writing within five (5) workdays from the date of receipt of the NCR, giving the reasons for the unsatisfactory performance, corrective action taken, and procedures to preclude recurrence.

1.7. Quality Assurance: The COR will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the COR must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines steps for applying the performance standards, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s). When an observation indicates defective performance, the COR will require the Contractor or designated on-site representative to initial the observation to acknowledge the defective performance. The acknowledgement of the observation does not necessarily constitute Contractor concurrence with the observation, only that the Contractor is aware of the defective performance.

1.8. Recognized Federal Holidays: The Contractor is not required to perform services on recognized federal holidays. The Contractor shall not perform services on recognized federal holidays. The recognized federal holidays include:

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

1.8.1. When a holiday occurs on a Saturday, the Government grants Federal employees the previous Friday as the holiday observance. When a holiday occurs on a Sunday, the Government grants Federal employees the following Monday as the holiday. The contractor shall work on the days the Government is scheduled to work.

1.8.2 When an unforeseen installation closure occurs on a regularly scheduled day of work, the Contractor will have the following options:

1.8.2.1. Reschedule the work so the contract employee perform on the following day unless the following day falls on a weekend.

1.8.2.2. Reschedule the work on any mutually agreed upon day.

1.8.3. Workload of Operation: The Contractor shall be responsible for providing services based on the workload described below:

The chart representing the minimum number of full time equivalents (FTE) required from the Contractor to satisfy the immediate requirements delineated in the PWS will be provided as a Technical Exhibit to the PWS. Current FTE location is Shaw AFB, South Carolina.

1.8.3.1. Labor hours required per FTE are 40 hours per week at Shaw AFB.

1.8.4. Hours of Operations: Contractor personnel shall perform duties not to exceed the weekly totals in paragraphs 1.8.3.1. Contractor employees are expected to have personnel in the office during listed core working hours.

1.8.4.1. Core hours for Shaw AFB, SC (CONUS); total of 40 hours per week (excluding holidays):

Monday-Friday, 08:00-16:30 with 30-minute unpaid lunch (Eastern Standard/Daylight Time)

1.8.4.2. Working outside of these hours must be requested, in writing and in advance, and approved by the COR and KO. Any request to deviate from core hours must include the employee’s name, position, reason for deviation, and proposed hours. These requests will not result in exceeding the maximum number of hours per week.

1.8.4.3. If the mission dictates the need for a contractor employee to work outside of core hours, the employee and the COR will be notified, in advance of the deviation from core hours.

1.8.5. Place of Performance: Contractor shall have routine access to Government-controlled facilities. Contractor personnel shall perform required tasks at the locations CONUS and OCONUS, if forward, as specified in the PWS.

1.8.5.1 USARCENT will provide necessary workspace and conference room access as necessary to conduct meetings and presentations. This applies to all objectives and tasks identified in Section Five (5).

1.8.5.2. The Contractor shall, at all times, maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the government facility/ installation is not closed. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the work force are essential.

1.8.5.3. Unscheduled gate closures by the security police may occur at any time causing all personnel entering or exiting a closed installation to experience a delay. This cannot be predicted or prevented. Contractors are not compensated for unexpected closures or delays.

Vehicles operated by contractor personnel are subject to search pursuant to applicable regulations. Any moving violation of any applicable motor vehicle regulation may result in the termination of the contractor employee’s installation driving privileges.

1.8.5.4. The Contractor’s employees shall become familiar with and obey the regulations of the installation including fire, traffic, safety, and security regulations while on the installation.

Contractor employees should only enter restricted areas when required to do so and only upon prior approval. All contractor employees shall carry proper identification with them at all times.

The contractor shall ensure compliance with all regulations and orders of the installation, which may affect performance.

1.8.5.5. Contractor hours worked will be submitted and validated by the COR on a weekly basis by the project lead. Work hours should be consolidated in a single report submitted via email.

1.8.5.6. Meal breaks are not included in the specified number of hours per week for Contractor personnel.

1.8.5.7. The Contractor shall submit a written request to the COR requesting authorization to exceed the maximum number of hours per week prior to exceeding the maximum hours allowed. The COR will validate the requirement for overtime and will send the written request to the Contracting Officer for approval.

The written request shall at a minimum include by name the specific personnel authorization is being requested for, the dates and the reason or requirement that the personnel be granted authorization to exceed the maximum number of hours per week. Failure of the Contractor to receive Contracting Officer approval for each instance of a Contractor’s personnel to work in excess of the maximum number of hours per-week may result in the Government denying reimbursement for any and all hours in excess of the maximum number of hours per week.

1.8.5.8. Continuity of Operations during Emergency Situations. Contractor may be expected to telework for the duration of an emergency pursuant to: a) Component policy; b) a pandemic; or

c) when the regular worksite is closed or closed to the public due to natural or manmade emergency situations.

1.8.5.9. For Shaw AFB, SC (CONUS) employees the contractor will perform and accomplish all work under this contract at the Headquarters (HQ) United States Army Central (USARCENT) located in Building 1947, Patton Hall, 1 Gabreski Drive, Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), South Carolina 29152.

1.9. Security Requirements:

1.9.1. Security Clearance:

Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall possess the security clearances specified in PWS section 1.9.5.7 under Table 1 and must maintain the level of security required for the duration of the contract. Contractor personnel shall comply with all applicable security and safety regulations, guidance, and procedures, including local, referenced in this PWS and in effect at the work sites. All personnel must meet requirements IAW DODD 8140.01. For more information, please visit http://www.dcsa.mil. The contractor will keep Personnel Security Clearances to an absolute minimum based on contractual needs.

1.9.1.1. Originate the request through your Contractor Company Facility Security Officer (FSO) based on bona fide contractual occupational requirement.

1.9.1.2. Contractor personnel shall have a favorable investigation in accordance with their designated position sensitivity level using the Position Designation Tool (PDT), as per AR 380-67, paragraph 3-4, no later than five (5) days after contract award.

1.9.2. Common Access Card Issuance:

1.9.2.1 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 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 http://www.dss.mil/ 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.

1.9.2.2 All Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC). The contractor shall wear the CAC at all times, when performing work under this contract, to include attending government meetings and conferences. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, Contractor personnel shall wear their CACs in a conspicuous place on the front of exterior clothing and above the waist, except when safety or health reasons prohibit such placement or when being used for computer access. Reference CAC Issuance and Revocations: DoDI 5200.46, September 9, 2014.

1.9.2.3 Contractor personnel shall be required to obtain a CAC at least ten (10) workdays after commencement of contract award.

1.9.2.4 The Contractor shall develop, maintain, and provide to the COR an updated roster which shall include names and positions of all Contractor personnel as well as indicating which employees were issued CAC or other forms of government identification cards. The Contractor shall submit initial roster to the COR within ten (10) calendar days after commencement of base period of performance and within five (5) calendar days of any changes.

1.9.2.5 The Contractor shall immediately report any lost CAC or government issued identification cards to the COR and Military and/or DOD police agencies. The Contractor shall immediately collect the CAC and other government issued forms of identification upon termination of employee, or at the end of the contract performance period. The CAC and other government issued forms of identification shall be returned to the COR within one (1) hour of employee termination, or at the end of contract performance period, whichever comes first. The Government may delay final payment if Contractor fails to comply with these requirements.

1.9.3 National Industrial Security Program (NISP).

1.9.3.1 (Applicable for contracts that require access to information classified as Confidential, Secret or Top Secret). Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements.

These clauses apply to the extent that the contract involves access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret”. The contractor shall comply with (1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (32 CFR part 117); (2) any revisions to that manual, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor. The Contractor shall develop and maintain a Contractor’s security program that shall address as a minimum:

1.9.3.2. Initial and Annual Operations Security (OPSEC) awareness training IAW AR 530-1.

Contractor’s Operations Security and new contract employees Level I OPSEC training requirement completion within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter.

1.9.3.3. Receiving, storing, disseminating, transmitting, transporting, and protecting items classified as CONFIDENTIAL or SECRET by the Government, including the use of courier cards. In-processing and out-processing Contractor personnel for security matters. Obtaining contractor personnel security clearances.

1.9.3.4. Documenting and reporting actual and potential security problems. Initiating proper procedures to correct documented problems and implementing corrective procedures in the Contractor's security program. Filing Classified Documents. The contractor shall maintain all Government-furnished classified and unclassified files in existence at the contract performance start and those generated under this contract in accordance with AR 25-400-2 or other applicable regulations.

1.9.3.5. The Contractor shall transfer all files to the KO or designated representative upon completion of the contract period or last day of contract performance, whichever comes first.

Such files are the property of the U.S. Government. The Contractor shall provide security of classified documents in accordance with AR 380-5 and DoDM 5200.01 Volume 3.

1.9.3.6 Physical Security Plan. This portion of the Contractor’s security program shall address physical security aspects associated with contract performance and describe how the Contractor shall prevent unauthorized access, vandalism, pilferage, larceny, sabotage, and arson directed toward Contractor-controlled facilities and Government Furnished Property (GFP). The following regulations shall apply when developing the physical security plan: ARs 190-11, 190- 13, and 190-51, DODD 4500.9, and DODI 5100.76 and DOD 5220.22-M. The Contractor shall develop and implement a physical security plan in accordance with AR 190-13 and present it to the COR NLT 30 days after contract award.

1.9.3.7. Key Control. The Contractor shall include in the physical security section of the Contractor’s security program a key control plan IAW applicable regulations, policies and directives ensuring keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. The key control plan shall include requirements of AR 380-5, if classified materials are being stored. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. The contractor shall not duplicate any keys issued to the contractor by the Government. 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 COR.

1.9.3.8. In the event keys are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the KO, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks. However, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the Government replaces the key, the Government will deduct the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, the Government will replace all locks and keys for that system and deduct the total cost from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

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

1.9.3.10. Lock Combinations. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that they do not reveal any lock combinations to any unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that employees change all lock combinations 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 security program.

1.9.4. Information Security Plan.

The Contractor shall develop and implement an Information Security Plan IAW 380-67, and AR 380-5, for the control of classified information. The Contractor’s information security program shall include applicable provisions of AR 380-series regulations.

1.9.5. Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT): The Contractor employees working IA/IT functions shall comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DoDD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2. During first month of task order execution.

1.9.5.1. All Contractor personnel with access to Government information systems and networks shall successfully complete all required initial and annual IA awareness training as specified in AR 25-2 and as specified by the Government requiring activity. Certificates are required and turned in to the COR during the first month of task order execution. Training is available at https://cs.signal.army.mil/login.asp

1.9.5.2. Contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing work under this contract having access to Government information systems and networks, shall create a user account and profile in the Army Training and Certification Tracking System. Use website (ATCTS) at https://atc.us.army.mil, in the unit container managed by the COR. Certificates of successful completion of IA training, Acceptable Use Policies (AUP), applicable baseline and computing environment certifications, and continuing professional education credits, as required by DoD 8570.01-M, shall be uploaded to the ATCTS and provided to the COR for continuous compliance monitoring and reporting.

https://cs.signal.army.mil/login.asp https://atc.us.army.mil/

1.9.5.3. The Contractor shall ensure that all contractor employees and subcontractor employees requiring IA awareness training complete the training during the first month of task order execution and annually thereafter for the duration of this contract.

1.9.5.4. Information Assurance Workforce Certification. DFARS clause 252.239-7001 (Information Assurance Contractor Training and Certification) applies to this contract. This contract is subject to the mandates of DOD 8570.01-M, which establishes baseline technical and management IA skills for personnel performing IA functions within DOD. Functions spanning multiple levels require certification of the highest-level function. Contractor personnel performing functions in multiple categories or specialties shall hold certifications appropriate to the functions performed in each category or specialty.

1.9.5.5. The Contractor shall ensure its IA workforce members have the baseline certifications corresponding to their IA functions, as defined in Chapters 3, 4, 5, 10, and 11, and Appendix 3 of DoD 8570.01-M at work performance start date. Contractors shall obtain all required Computing Environment (CE) certificates within 6 months of engagement. The IAT Level II baseline certification is the minimum requirement for unsupervised privileged access. The Contractor shall ensure that all employee certifications remain active and must renew prior to expiration.

1.9.5.6. The Contractor shall ensure to release all employee IA certifications to the Department of Defense through the Army Training & Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) at

1.9.5.7. Table 1 reflects the Personnel Security (IT Level) and IA Workforce Specialty requirements, aligning the IA functional responsibilities and access levels to the contract tasks; in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M. Current IA personnel will have 6 months to comply with all IT level and IA Workforce Specialty requirements. However, new hires will have certification upon hire.

Table 1: USARCENT Staff Augmentation Contract Workload Estimate and Security Clearance Requirements

Location Position Description Hours Each FTE FTE (Positons) Total Hours Security Clearance

Shaw AFB, SC

(G2) Current Operations Specialist 2080 2 4160

SECRET

(G2) All Source Intelligence Analyst 2080 3 6240

TOP SECRET

(G2) Contractor Special Security Representative

2080 1 2080

TOP SECRET

(G2) Foreign Disclosure Representative

2080 1 2080

SECRET (TOP SECRET

PREFERRED)

(G1) Human Resources Plans and Operations Specialist

2080 1 2080

SECRET

(G1) Civilian Payroll Specialist 2080 1 2080

SECRET

(PAO) Web Developer 2080 1 2080

SECRET

(HQBN) Program Manager 2080 1 2080

SECRET

(HQBN) Suitability Specialist 2080 1 2080

SECRET

(G4) Program Analyst 2080 1 2080

SECRET

(G4) Operation Contract Support Specialist

2080 4 8320

SECRET

(G4) Munitions Specialist 2080 2 4160

SECRET

(G4) Supply Specialist 2080 1 2080

SECRET

(G4) Maintenance Specialist 2080 1 2080

SECRET

(G4) Transportation Specialist 2080 1 2080

SECRET

1.9.5.8 Non-Government-owned computing systems or devices. The Contractor shall comply with AR 25-1 and AR 25-2. The Contractor shall not install or connect non-Government-owned computing systems or devices to Government networks without the COR’s coordinating and obtaining proper authorization from the appropriate Information System Security Manager (ISSM), ensuring that all software has a Government Certificate of Networthiness. Non- Government-owned computing systems or devices include, but are not limited to, personal or contractor-owned thumb drives (e.g., memory sticks, flash drives). Additionally, Universal Serial Bus (USB) drives, jump drives, pen drives, removable or external hard drives; Personal Digital Assistants (PDA), PC Cards/Express Cards, MP3 players, cell phones, digital media, floppy disks, compact disc (CD)/digital video disk (DVD) burners, optical recordings, photo flash cards, laptops, or any devices that can store data.

1.9.5.9 Protection of Sensitive Unclassified Data.

1.9.5.9.1 Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Include DFARS clause 252.204-7012, which requires the contractor to comply with NIST 800-171. 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.

1.9.5.9.2 The Contractor shall ensure the protection of any sensitive information, including, but not limited to, Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and For Official Use Only (FOUO), proprietary, and Law Enforcement Sensitive information residing on Mobile Computing Devices (MCD). For more information, visit https://www.dodcui.mil/. Additionally, other external media is protected in accordance with current Data at Rest (DAR) guidelines and requirements. The Contractor shall use an authorized, approved, and prescribed DAR solution. The MCDs include, but are not limited to, laptop, netbook, notebook, or tablet computers, and Blackberry or equivalent devices. External media include optical disk media such as CDs, DVDs, USB drives (also referred to as flash or thumb drives) (when authorization to use them is restored), floppy disks, and other portable digital storage devices. Guidance for protecting DAR information appears in DoD Policy Memorandum, 3 Jul 07, subject Encryption of Sensitive Unclassified Data at Rest on Mobile Computing Devices and Removable Media and in DOD Component implementing instructions.

1.9.6. 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.

1.10. Anti-Terrorism Program

1.10.1. Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract that require access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after commencing performance under this contract. The Contractor shall submit employee certificates of completion within 30 calendar days after completion of the training. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/login/Login.jsf

1.10.1.1. iWATCH Training: The Contractor shall brief all personnel performing work under this contract on the local iWATCH program [training standards provided by the requiring activity Anti-Terrorism Office (ATO)]. The contractor will use the locally developed training to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. Additionally, contract employees will complete this training and submit to the COR within 30 calendar days of contract award. New employees shall complete the training within 10 calendar days of commencing performance of work under this contract, with the results reported to the COR NLT 15 calendar days.

1.10.1.2. iWatch is simply common awareness. Contract employees can be good sources of information. iWatch training would include organization instructions on “things to look for” and a phone number to call in case the contract employees have information regarding possible https://www.dodcui.mil/ https://www.dodcui.mil/ https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/login/Login.jsf terrorist or criminal activities. Providing contractors with awareness materials such as the iWatch brochure or wallet card is a cost-effective alternative to training. The card describes suspicious activity and can be modified to include the COR in reporting procedures. Samples of the iWatch brochure and posters are available on the Antiterrorism Enterprise Portal (ATEP) at https://army.deps.mil/army/sites/PMG/prog/ATEP/iWATCH%20Army/Forms/AllItems.aspx and https://www.army.mil/e2/c/downloads/287489.pdf

1.10.2. 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.

1.10.3 Contractor Employees Requiring Access to Government Information Systems: Contractor shall have access to Government-controlled information systems during performance of work under this contract. All contractor employees and associated subcontractors who require access to a government information system will register in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of support services and must successfully complete the DoD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the information systems. Training shall be required annually after the initial training. Completion certificates shall be submitted to the COR within fifteen (15) calendar days from date of commencing performance under this contract.

1.10.4. For contractors authorized to accompany the force. DFARS Clause 252.225-7040, Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States, shall be used in solicitations and contracts that authorize contractor personnel to accompany US Armed Forces deployed outside the US in contingency operations; humanitarian or peacekeeping operations; or other military operations or exercises, when designated by the combatant commander. The clause discusses the following AT/OPSEC related topics: required compliance with laws and regulations, pre-deployment requirements, required training (per combatant command guidance), and personnel data required.

1.10.5. AT Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas. This standard language required US based contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees to make available and to receive Government provided area of responsibility (AOR)-specific AT awareness training as directed by AR 525-13. Specific AOR training content is directed by the combatant commander, with the unit ATO being the local point of contact.

https://army.deps.mil/army/sites/PMG/prog/ATEP/iWATCH%20Army/Forms/AllItems.aspx http://www.army.mil/e2/c/downloads/287489.pdf

1.11. Safety:

The contractor shall perform work in a safe manner as required by OSHA Safety and Health Requirements. Provide a verbal notification to the KO and COR as soon as possible of each occurrence of damage to Government property or an accident resulting in death, injury, occupational disease, or adverse environmental impact. Provide a completed copy of required Accident Investigation Reports to the KO and COR within five calendar days of each occurrence.

1.11.1. Environment and OSHA:

The Contractor shall comply with all local, state, and Federal environmental and occupational safety laws, rules, and regulations. Any apparent conflict between compliance with such local, state and Federal laws, rules and regulations, and compliance with the requirements of the contract shall be immediately brought to the attention of the KO and/or the COR final resolution.

The Contractor shall notify the KO and COR in writing in addition to any verbal notification of such conflicts. The Contractor shall be liable for all fines, penalties, and costs, which result from violations of, or failure to comply with, all such local state, or Federal laws, rules, and regulations. All unsafe acts or conditions fostered by the Contractor or Contractor personnel may be grounds for the KO or COR, to halt all Contractor performance with a commensurate deduction of monies due the Contractor until the contractor corrects the unsafe conditions. The Contractor shall take due caution not to endanger personnel during performance of this contract.

Upon discovery of any hazard such as, but not limited to, fire, or large fuel spill, the Contractor shall immediately notify the KO or COR.

1.12. Organizational Conflict of Interest: The contractor shall not employ any person or perform a contract in a situation where the existence of conflicting roles may bias the contractor's judgement or prevent unfair competitive advantage in accordance with Organizational Conflict of Interest Rules in FAR 9.5. The provisions of FAR Subpart 9.5, Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest, concerning organizational conflicts of interest govern this contract.

1.12.1. Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may not 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.). In addition, Contractor and subcontractor shall not 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 KO will determine acceptability of the Contractor’s mitigation plan solely at their discretion. In the event that the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be avoided or mitigated in a satisfactorily manner, 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.

1.12.2. Organizational Conflicts of Interest Examples. The following examples illustrate situations in which organizational conflicts of interest may arise. These examples are not all inclusive.

1.12.3 Biased Ground Rules. This type of conflict may arise in situations where a company sets the ground rules for a future competition. For example, when a Contractor develops requirements then competes to provide products or services to satisfy those requirements, thus obtaining a competitive advantage.

1. 12.4 Impaired Objectivity. This type of conflict may exist where a Contractor’s obligations under a contract require objectivity, but another role of the Contractor casts doubt on its ability to be truly objective. An example of this type of conflict is where a Contractor’s work under one contract entails evaluating itself, its affiliates, or its partners under the same or a separate

1. 12.5 Unequal Access to Information. This type of conflict may arise when a Contractor has access to nonpublic or proprietary information as part of its performance under a contract that gives it an unfair advantage in a competition for a later contract.

1.12.6. General. Although not the intent of this contract, Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive or have access to proprietary or source selection information or perform evaluation services, which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. In this regard, the Contractor is responsible for identifying any actual or potential organizational conflicts of interest to the KO that arise as the result of performance under this contract. To avoid or mitigate a potential conflict related to performance under this contract, the KO will impose appropriate constraints such as the constraints discussed below. Since it is impossible to foresee all of the circumstances that might give rise to organizational conflicts of interest, the constraints discussed below are not all inclusive and the KO may impose constraints other than, or in addition to, the constraints listed below.

1.12.6.1. The Contractor agrees that if it provides systems engineering and technical guidance for systems and programs under a contract or delivery order, but does not have overall contractual responsibility, it will not be allowed to be awarded a contract or task or delivery order to supply the system or any of its major components or be a subcontractor or consultant to a supplier of the system or any of its major components (FAR 9.505-1).

1.12.6.2. The Contractor agrees that if it prepares specifications for non-developmental items or assists in the preparation of work statements for a system or services under a contract or contract or delivery order, it will not be allowed to furnish these items, either as a prime Contractor, a subcontractor or as a consultant (FAR 9.505-2).

1.12.7. Definitions.

1.12.7.1. The term “Contractor” herein used in section 1.6.16., Organizational Conflict of Interest, means: (a) the organization (hereinafter referred to as "it" or "its") entering into this agreement with the Government; (b) all business organizations with which it may merge, join or affiliate now or in the future and in any manner whatsoever, or which hold or may obtain, by purchase or otherwise, direct or indirect control of it; (c) it’s parent organization, if any and any of its present or future subsidiaries, associates, affiliates, or holding companies, and; (d) any organization or enterprise over which it has direct or indirect control now or in the future.

1.12.7.2. The term "proprietary information" for purposes of section 1.6.16., Organizational Conflict of Interest, means any information considered so valuable by its owners that it is held secret by them and their licenses. The owner voluntarily furnish the Information without limitations on its use, or which is available without restrictions from other sources, is not considered proprietary.

1.12.7.3. The Contractor agrees that it shall neither evaluate nor advise the Government with regard to its own products, services, or activities. This includes participating in any way in the conduct of inspections, reviews, or audits of any type that relate to the work performed under this contract. (FAR 9.505-3).The Contractor will objectively evaluate or advise the Government concerning products or activities of any prospective competitors (FAR 9.505-3).

1.12.7.4. The Contractor agrees that if it gains access to proprietary information of other companies, it will exercise diligent effort to protect such proprietary information from unauthorized use or disclosure (FAR 9.505-4). In addition, the Contractor agrees to protect the proprietary information of other organizations disclosed to the Contractor during performance of this contract with the same caution that a reasonably prudent Contractor would use to safeguard highly valuable property.