Performance Work Statement (PWS) (Analytical Services).docx

PROCUREMENT SENSITIVE INFORMATION

(FAR 3.102)

SECTION C: DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

TITLE: Performance of Analytical Services Associated with Target Descriptions, Vulnerability, Survivability and Kinetic/Non-Kinetic Weapons Effectiveness Studies, Support to Current Operations, and Joint Live Fire (JLF) Program Efforts

C.1 SCOPE

C.1.1 Background. The Joint Technical Coordinating Group for Munitions Effectiveness (JTCG/ME) is a joint service group whose mission is to provide the Services effectiveness data for fielded nonnuclear munitions. The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Data and Analysis Center (DAC) supports the Army and the JTCG/ME with studies on the effectiveness of both fielded and developmental munitions. The JTCG/ME prepares and continuously updates Joint Munitions Effectiveness Manuals (JMEM) for airto-surface, surfacetosurface, antiair and other nonnuclear munitions systems (to include Non-Kinetic: Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS), Cyber, and Directed Energy (DE)) including management of joint service efforts (to include test, experiment, and analysis) for associated data bases in target vulnerability, weapon characteristics, delivery accuracy, and JLF program efforts. JTCG/ME is charged with establishing standardized procedures for important test factors such, as kill criteria, weapon lethalities, delivery accuracies, methodologies and data format for reporting new munitions effects into JMEM's for kinetic/non-kinetic weapon systems. Weapon effectiveness calculations require a number of inputs such as weapon characteristics, weapon delivery accuracy and target vulnerability to specific damage mechanisms.

C.1.2. The contract is concerned with 1) the description and vulnerability of enemy targets to various damage mechanisms associated with kinetic/non-kinetic weapons such as fragments, blast, conical shaped charges, linear shaped charges, selfforging fragments, armor piercing projectiles, high explosive projectiles, DE (High-Energy Laser (HEL) and High Power Microwave (HPM)), cyber capabilities (attack vectors), and others; 2) weapon system effectiveness analysis including: methodology, computer simulation, data analyses, model verification and validation, documentation of models, systems effectiveness analyses, tests and experiments for JLF program, and data base management systems; 3) the plan, conduct, and support of weapons effects tests, detailed experimental investigations, and combined theoretical/experimental studies; and 4) the general technical support to Current Operations, publications, databases, and reporting such as identification of data, materiel, and/or capabilities, preparation of documents and reports, development of database and/or techniques for testing and analysis of experiment data, and establishment of programmatic support to enable technical tasks.

C.1.3 Objective. The objective of this contract is to obtain support in the areas of target descriptions, target vulnerability analysis, target survivability analysis, kinetic/non-kinetic weapon system effectiveness and performance, data analysis, target disablement evaluation, component damage, warhead lethality, threat modeling, vulnerability/lethality methodology development (to include EMS, Cyber, and DE) and other areas including, but not limited to, tests and experiments support for JLF program. For the purpose of this documents, targets fall into one of five target types: facility, individual, virtual, equipment, or organization; and weapons fall into six weapon system types: surface, sub-surface, air, EMS, cyber, DE, and space.

C.2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS. Documents will be included in individual task orders as applicable.

C.2.1 Government Documents:

C.2.1.1 Army Regulation (AR) 25-2, Information Assurance, 4 April 2019.

C.2.1.2 AR 190-13, The Army Physical Security Program, 27 June 2019.

C.2.1.3 AR 380-10, Foreign Disclosure and Contacts with Foreign Representatives, 14 July 2015.

C.2.1.4 Aberdeen Proving Ground Regulation (APGR) 190-4 (Change 2); Military Police, Movement Control within the Installation. (This document will be provided to the contractor when required by an individual task order.)

C.3 REQUIREMENTS.

C.3.1 Tasks. The Contractor, as an independent contractor and not as an agent of the Government, shall provide the necessary resources (except those furnished by the Government) to accomplish tasks of the type set forth below:

C.3.1.1. Vulnerability Analysis and Assessments. The contractor shall:

C.3.1.1.1 Develop and provide drawings, target description, and computer models for a wide variety of vulnerability analyses, including details on all interior and exterior components, surfaces, and coating.

C.3.1.1.2 Provide detailed vulnerable area, kill, success, automate, and other probabilistic data on selected targets using Government-approved methodologies when considering a variety of damage mechanisms, with the analyses including, but not limited to, a realistic treatment of multiple hits as well as singlehit considerations.

C.3.1.1.3 Provide vulnerability assessments for selected targets using approved methodologies when matched against a variety of damage mechanisms.

C.3.1.1.4 Update existing target descriptions and models to incorporate new or revised target information, changing threat potentials, and any known advances in weapon technology.

C.3.1.1.5 Develop hypothetical, physically plausible models of generic target classes involving facility, individual, virtual, equipment, or organization that permit rapid perusal of the target class. The target classes considered include both armored and "soft" targets ashore, afloat, aloft, underwater, and virtual.

C.3.1.1.6 Develop recommendations for reduction of kinetic, cyber, and other threat vulnerability of domestic military equipment.

C.3.1.1.7 Apply vulnerability methodology and technology to enhance the survivability of domestic targets and weapon systems when exposed to various threats and damage mechanisms.

C.3.1.1.8 Conduct analyses of (a) livefire against simulated and actual targets to determine the penetration, exploitability, behind armor debris characteristics, and other vulnerability characteristics produced by production, development, and conceptual weapons; and (b) other non-kinetic virtual tests involving cyber capabilities.

C.3.1.1.9 Develop vulnerability methodology (i.e., algorithms from test data, etc.) that can be applied to existing and developmental vulnerability assessment codes or tools.

C.3.1.2 Effectiveness Analysis and Performance Assessments. The contractor shall:

C.3.1.2.1 Conduct sensitivity studies in order to evaluate the impact of parameters such as target descriptions, weapon characteristics, component contribution, and methodology on estimates of target vulnerability and weapons effectiveness. Weapons effectiveness estimation may also include estimation of collateral damage.

C.3.1.2.2 Continue analysis of actual combat data to produce both summary and systemspecific estimates of combat effectiveness.

C.3.1.2.3 Evaluate the psychological and psychophysical primary and secondary effects of various weapons, and estimate the contribution of these effects to system performance to include collateral damage. May also include analysis and evaluation of effectiveness of suppressive fire, collateral damage of the psychological effects or physical collateral damage from impacting near personnel.

C.3.1.2.4 Conduct experiments and analyze data from firings and attacks against various target components and subcomponents and computerize these data for increased utility.

C.3.1.2.5 Characterize and develop simulations for the assessment of item/system performance in a variety of standard and special scenarios to include the application of digitized terrain and virtual environments.

C.3.1.2.6 Develop methodology, test plans, data reduction procedures, data analysis and/or assess performance and effectiveness of US and foreign weapons and support systems (e.g., aviation, air defense, armor, infantry, artillery, mines and barriers, command, control communication, intelligence, EMS DE, cyber, space, submersibles, etc.). This could include, but not limited to, countermeasure influence (and countercountermeasure evaluations), evaluations of target acquisition, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) evaluations, cyber defense, and delivery accuracy evaluations.

C.3.1.3 Test and Experiment Conduct and Support. The contractor shall:

C.3.1.3.1 Plan and conduct specialized weapons effects tests to verify computergenerated estimates of weapon outputs and/or target response.

C.3.1.3.2 Conduct detailed experimental investigations of various detonation processes, cyber capabilities employing high-speed photographic techniques, including laser photography and digital instrumentation.

C.3.1.3.3 Conduct combined theoretical/experimental studies of various mechanical, electromechanical, cyber, and explosive components to arrive at component probability of effect (e.g., probability of kill given a hit (PK/H)), probability of success/automate, predict time-to-effect, and estimates of the performance capabilities of damaged components.

C.3.1.3.4 Prepare detailed plans for testing weapon systems.

C.3.1.3.5 Provide analysis and general support to testing programs.

C.3.1.3.6 Assess testinduced damage to targets and document in a standardized format.

C.3.1.3.7 Conduct and support vulnerability tests at remote locations.

C.3.1.3.8 Construct surrogate targets or components based on intelligence information or specifications.

C.3.1.3.9 Construct specialized test stands for munitions firing supporting and virtualized test environments for cyber capabilities (attack and defense) of targets during tests.

C.3.1.3.10 In the event the contractor proposes use of Government test facilities, the contractor shall provide, in individual task orders, a commitment from the range and identify mechanisms that authorize use. Capabilities required at the experimental facilities may include, but are not limited to:

C.3.1.3.10.1 Dynamic firing of rounds of caliber up to 40 millimeters.

C.3.1.3.10.2 Static detonation of shaped charges up to 120 millimeters.

C.3.1.3.10.3 Bare charge high-energy explosive weights up to 500 pounds.

C.3.1.3.10.4 Launch of fragment simulators (i.e., 0 to 10,000 grains at velocities of 0 to 14,000 feet per second).

C.3.1.3.10.5 Diagnostics including velocity screens, orthogonal x-rays (at least four channels), and behind plate catch and recovery media.

C.3.1.4 Support to Current Operations, Publications, Databases, and Reporting. The contractor shall:

C.3.1.4.1 Identify data, materiel and/or capability gaps and deficiencies for current operations through all available sources. Identify and perform analytical efforts directed at potential solutions. Provide recommendations to expedite solutions to the Warfighter.

C.3.1.4.2 Prepare and edit documents and reports encompassing both technical and target descriptions of specified targets, as well as discussion and results of the particular vulnerability analyses conducted against these targets.

C.3.1.4.3 Develop and improve techniques for the testing and analysis of vulnerability/lethality of weapon systems.

C.3.1.4.4 Prepare test reports.

C.3.1.4.5 Prepare and present briefings on the overall programs and specific test results.

C.3.1.4.6 Analyze experimental data on behind armor effects of munitions or projectiles.

C.3.1.4.7 Develop automated databases and database management systems for item and system performance data for CD-ROM and/or web-based applications for both local area and/or wide area networks (LAN and/or WANs).

C.3.1.4.8 Develop and prepare for publication, on CDROM and other electronic media, comprehensive effectiveness information (text, figures, tables, drawings, photographs, data and computational tools) for collections of weapons systems against targets.

C.3.1.4.9 Perform review and modification of electronic publications of the JTCG/ME, to allow for their release to foreign countries under foreign military sales (FMS) and information exchange agreements (IEA).

C.3.1.4.10 Develop, update and standardize methodologies, translate them into computational tools, and accomplish their integration into generalized computational environments. Make recommendations to enhance such tools for various factors such as efficiency, speed and accuracy, and develop simplified approximation tools as are used, for example, in computational partitions of CDROM publications and/or web-based applications.

C.3.1.4.11 Conduct and document various activities in support of verification and validation of methodologies and data.

C.3.1.4.12 Provide programmatic support to enable technical tasks to include but not limited to development and sustainment of databases, schedule, reports, metrics, strategic plans, mission area analysis, and analytical deliverables.

C.3.2. Meetings. The Contractor shall:

C.3.2.1 Participate in meetings when specified by the Government in individual task orders. These meetings may take place at, but not limited to, Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD; Naval Surface Warfare Center - Dahlgren, VA, Eglin Air Force Base, FL, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA, Naval Air Station - China Lake, CA or other locations specified by the Government in individual task orders.

C.3.2.2 Participate in technical meetings, including, as a minimum, project initiation meetings, design, test, or data reviews, meetings to discuss analytical requirements, meetings to support model verification and validation, meetings to present model or analysis results, and meetings with potential Government partners and customers.

C.3.2.3 Provide meeting support to include facilities, minutes, audiovisual and communications equipment as specified in an individual task order.

C.3.2.4 Participate in technical meetings in support of Government international cooperative research and development agreements. As directed by the Government, the Contractor may be required to prepare and present briefings to foreign nationals. The Contractor shall comply with US export control laws and obtain any required Department of State or license(s) or exemption(s) (either self-endorsed or certified by DoD).

C.3.3 Contractors Working on a Government Site.

C.3.3.1 The Government will coordinate with the contractor’s program manager for assignment of work tasks to on-site contractor personnel. The contractor support personnel working on-site shall:

C.3.3.3.1 Implicitly consent to Government searches, monitoring and surveillance, including audio and video recording of actions and conversations while entering and working on the Government facility.

C.3.3.3.2 Wear a Common Access Card (CAC) or a DA Form 1602, Contractor Identification Card, attached above the waist or on a lanyard around the neck at all times while in any controlled building or facility.

C.3.3.3.3 Label contractor workstations and offices with the employee’s and company’s name.

C.3.3.3.4 Identify themselves as a contractor when answering Government telephones.

C.3.3.3.5 Ensure all email has an auto-generated caveat in the name field that distinctly identifies the person as a contractor.

C.3.3.3.6 Not sign memoranda or other documents that in any way implies that they are making a decision on behalf of the Government.

C.3.3.3.7 Not attend meetings as the sole representative of DEVCOM DAC with the Department of the Army (DA), Department of Defense (DOD), or other agencies.

C.3.3.3.8 Identify themselves as a contractor employee at the start of all meetings.

C.3.4. Security Requirements. Requirements contained in paragraphs C.3.4.1, C.3.4.2 and C3.4.3 apply to this contract. All other requirements are specific to task orders performed at DEVCOM DAC. Additional security and OPSEC requirements specific to other Government agencies may be issued by the COR, Alternate COR or Government Technical POC.

C.3.4.1 Facility Clearance. The contractor shall possess or be capable of obtaining a TOP SECRET facility clearance as prescribed by DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification. Contractor performance may be at the contractor facility or the User Agency requiring the support. The contractor may receive, generate, and safeguard classified information up to the SECRET level at their facility. Contractor personnel may access classified information at Government or Contractor facilities as specified by the COR, Alternate COR, or Government POC. Contractor personnel shall access SCI only at a US government facility or other contractor facility designated by the contract monitor.

C.3.4.2 Personnel Security Clearances. Contractor personnel performing under certain task orders may require access to TOP SECRET and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). All other contractor personnel designated to perform on this contract will require access to classified material up to and including SECRET.

C.3.4.3. Visit Notification/Authorization Request. A notification or visit authorization request shall be prepared and submitted to the appropriate Security Office via either hard copy or through the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) or equivalent systems.

C.3.4.4 Information Technology (IT) Access. The contractor shall designate IT positions for all personnel requiring access to DEVCOM DAC IT systems in accordance with (IAW) paragraph 4-14, AR 25-2. The contractor shall request the appropriate personnel security investigation based upon the IT position designation. Access to government IT systems will not be granted until the basic requirements of paragraph 4-14a, AR 25-2 are validated by DEVCOM DAC Security Office personnel.

C.3.4.5 Reports of Adverse Information. The contractor shall report to the DEVCOM DAC Security Manager all adverse information on contractor personnel such as security violations, arrests, bankruptcy, and denial, suspension, or revocation of security clearances. Employees may be denied access into APG restricted areas by the DEVCOM DAC Security Manager based upon the adverse information.

C.3.4.6 Installation Access. Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) is a closed post. All vehicles and personnel are subject to search and seizure of contraband and unauthorized Government property in accordance with AR 190-13. All contractor personnel shall comply with the requirements of APGR 190-4 for entry, exit, and internal control of personnel, material, and vehicles on APG.

C.3.4.7 Unescorted Access into Restricted Areas. Unescorted access into the APG restricted areas shall be granted to contractor personnel who possess a security clearance or were the subject of a favorable adjudicated National Agency Check (NAC) or FBI Fingerprint Check. Unescorted access shall be authorized provided no more than 24 months have lapsed since the date of the termination of the security clearance or break of service and there is no known adverse information. The DEVCOM DAC Security Manager will serve as the approval authority for contractors nominated by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Alternate COR to have unescorted access into the restricted areas of APG. Contractors granted unescorted access into the restricted areas shall ensure they access only those government facilities approved by the COR or Alternate COR. Contractors violating DEVCOM DAC and APG policies regarding access into the restricted area may have their unescorted access approval withdrawn on a temporary or permanent basis upon request of the DEVCOM DAC Security Manager, COR, or Alternate COR.

C.3.4.8 FBI Requests. The Contractor shall have completed an SSB Form 1199, Application for Civilian ID Card/Security Badge, and FD 258, Application Finger Print Card, for each employee requiring unescorted access and not meeting one of the requirements in paragraph C.3.4.7. Upon contract award, the contractor shall obtain required forms from the COR and return the completed forms to the COR within ten (10) working days. Until a favorably adjudicated FBI Fingerprint Check is obtained, Contractor personnel shall be continually escorted, into, out of, and within the restricted areas by other contractor personnel who possess a photographic security identification badge. Processing time for the FBI Fingerprint Check is approximately 45-60 days. The Contractor shall advise employees that the FBI Fingerprint Check shall be used to review criminal history records and that adverse information may result in an employee being denied access into the restricted areas.

C.3.4.9 Photographic Security Badges. Photographic security badges will only be issued to contractor personnel IAW APGR 190-4. Photographic security badges shall be approved and issued by DEVCOM DAC Security personnel to contractor personnel upon request from the COR and after the investigation or security clearance has been verified. Contractor personnel shall wear the photographic security badge at all times when in the restricted areas of APG. Contractors shall only escort visitors into the restricted area that have been approved by the COR or the Alternate COR. Contractors violating DEVCOM DAC and APG policies regarding escorting requirements may have their photographic security badge confiscated on a temporary or permanent basis upon request of the DEVCOM DAC Security Manager, COR, or Alternate COR.

C.3.4.10 Common Access Cards. Common Access Cards (CAC) will be issued to contractor personnel nominated by the COR or Alternate COR for secure access to government information systems and networks. The contractor shall coordinate with the COR or Alternate COR to request and obtain a CAC via the automated Contractor Verification System (CVS).

C.3.4.11 Foreign Nationals and Immigrant Aliens. Foreign nationals or immigrant aliens cannot be granted access to classified or unclassified limited distribution information as identified by the COR, and shall not be scheduled to perform work on Paragraph 3 tasks. When foreign nationals or immigrant aliens are visiting DEVCOM DAC, the contractor shall comply with AR 380-10.

C.3.4.12 Safeguarding Government Information and Property. The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government information and property provided for contractor use. The contractor shall safeguard information and material designated as classified, unclassified sensitive, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)/For Official Use Only (FOUO), Operations Security (OPSEC) sensitive, and Privacy Act Information in accordance with applicable directives.

C.3.4.13 Loss or Possible Compromise of Classified Information. The contractor shall immediately report the loss or possible compromise of classified information or material to the DEVCOM DAC Security Manager.

C.3.4.14 Security Training. The contractor shall develop and implement a security education program to ensure contractor personnel understand and are familiar with security requirements. The contractor shall conduct security indoctrination training for all new employees within thirty (30) days after their arrival, and refresher sessions annually thereafter. This training shall include general security education, Operations Security awareness, Information Assurance, Antiterrorism and training on Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP). Contractor personnel shall complete Antiterrorism training IAW AR 525-13. Contractor personnel shall comply with threat awareness and reporting requirements IAW paragraph 1-14, AR 381-12.

C.3.4.15 Operations Security (OPSEC) Reviews. All material produced by the contractor which shall be disseminated outside of AMSAA shall be subject to an OPSEC and Security review to be performed by the DEVCOM DAC OPSEC Officer prior to release. This includes all written (hardcopy) and electronic materials produced, such as organizational press releases and marketing material. The contractor shall submit to the DEVCOM DAC Security Manager any material proposed for public dissemination at least 10 days prior to its release. Only the material which has undergone an OPSEC and security review and has been approved by the DEVCOM DAC Security Manager/OPSEC Officer shall be released in to the public domain.

C.3.4.16 Departing Employees. The contractor shall ensure all contractor employees process through the DEVCOM DAC Security Office to return issued security photographic badges, Common Access Cards, keys, etc. to the Government at the completion of their employment. Contractor personnel may also be required to execute specific debriefing statements. In addition, the contractor shall notify the DEVCOM DAC Information Assurance Security Officer of their termination of employment to DEVCOM DAC/AKO accounts are deleted.

C.3.5 Reporting. The Contractor shall prepare and submit the following reports during the performance of this effort. Additional data requirements shall be in accordance with individual task orders.

C.3.5.1 Status Reports. The Contractor shall submit status reports IAW Exhibit Line Item Number (ELIN) A001 of the Contract Data Requirements List, DD Form 1423. These reports shall summarize for the overall contract as well as individual task orders, all work performed during the designated month, work in progress, technical issues, and work scheduled for completion during the following month.

C.3.5.2 Technical Reports. The Contractor shall document all technical work performed for each task order and submit IAW ELIN A002. The Contractor shall submit a final report at the conclusion of the contract effort IAW ELIN A003.

C.3.5.3 Plan of Action and Milestone Schedule. The contractor shall develop a project milestone report that describes the plan of action and tracks key events for each task order IAW ELIN A004.

C.3.6 Quality Control Plan.

C.3.6.1 The contractor shall be responsible for management and quality control actions necessary to meet the quality standards for the products and services set forth by the contract and individual task orders issued. The contractor shall implement and maintain the Quality Control Plan (QCP) submitted with its proposal and IAW ELIN A005 to ensure services are performed in accordance with this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The contractor’s quality control program shall verify and validate that the product development process is complete, is in compliance with contract requirements, and meets customer expectations. The contractor shall obtain Government approval prior to any proposed changes to its quality control program.

C.3.7 Performance Outcomes. The outcomes to be satisfied under this contract include high quality, cost effective analytical, engineering, technical, and management support services with adherence to schedule requirements. The Government will use the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan provided at Appendix A to Section C as the basis for assessing the contractor’s performance.

C.3.8 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI).

C.3.8.1 The contractor, to include the prime and all subcontractors, shall remain OCI- free during the entire duration of the contract IAW Title 10, USC Section 2399, and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Subpart 9.5.

C.3.8.2 In the event that the prime or a subcontractor intends to or becomes involved in development of DOD systems, the contractor shall provide written notification to the COR within three (3) work days of the potential OCI issue. The contractor shall not begin or continue performance once the contractor becomes aware of a 10 USC Section 2399 violation or any other OCI situation without the Contracting Officer’s (KO) approval. The contractor shall own the burden to monitor, report, and resolve any Title 10, USC Section 2399, violations and all potential OCI issues that arise during the performance of this contract.

C.3.8.3 The KO will analyze all potential OCIs and determine if an actual OCI exists and whether an actual OCI can be mitigated. The KO will provide the rationale for an OCI determination and request a mitigation plan when the OCI is of a type that can be mitigated. The KO will evaluate the mitigation plan and either approve or disapprove the mitigation plan.

C.3.8.4 The contractor shall not employ off-duty Government personnel who represent the KO or who perform contract surveillance, nor any other person who is an employee of the U.S. Government or DOD, either military or civilian, if such employment would create a conflict of interest or be contrary to the policies contained in Section I clauses regarding conflicts of interest. The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Army (DA), military or civilian, to perform work under this effort without first obtaining approvals required by DOD 5500.7-R and implementing Army regulations. In no event shall such personnel be used in a supervisory capacity in the performance of this contract. In addition, the contractor shall not employ any person who is a family member of either current contractor employees or current the DOD, DA, Army Futures Command and DEVCOM employees (either military or civilian) without first providing personnel qualifications, supervisory chain, and proposed employment duration to the KO for review and concurrence.

C.4 Security Requirements.

C.4.1 The ability of each individual contractor employee to obtain a DoD SECRET security clearance is required. Contractor personnel must possess at least a SECRET security clearance to execute this contract. For all efforts requiring access to SECRET information, the Contractor shall adhere to the DD254 in Section J of the Contractor’s task order award. The Contractor shall access and safeguard classified material up to the SECRET level where classified work is performed. All personnel must have a valid security clearance at least to the SECRET level before being assigned to a requirement and reporting to the job site or commencing work. All Contractor/Subcontractor employees supporting this contract must be U.S. citizens.

C.4.2 DD Form 254: The Government uses the DD Form 254 to convey security requirements to contractors when contract performance requires access to classified information. Prime contractors also use the DD Form 254 to convey security requirements to subcontractors that require access to classified information to perform on a subcontract.

The Defense Security Service has oversight responsibilities for contractors and subcontractors requiring access to classified information under contracts awarded by agencies covered by the National Industrial Security Program, i.e., DoD components.

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requires that a DD Form 254 be incorporated in each classified contract, and the National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM)(4-103a) requires that the DD 254 be issued by the Government with each Invitation for Bid, Request for Proposal (RFP), or Request for Quote (RFQ).

The DD 254 requires reviewing every two (2) years. If the review is performed and no changes are required, the Requiring Activity (RA) will provide the Contracting Office with a copy of the review. The Contracting Office will then send the contractor in writing notification that the DD Form 254 remains valid until the next review, or a change occurs in the program. If the review is performed and changes are required, the RA must provide the Contracting Office with a revised copy. The Contracting Office will then prepare a bi-lateral modification to the contract incorporating the new DD Form 254.