Attachment_5_Labor_Categories_Descriptions.pdf

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Labor Categories: Latent Print Support Services

Table of Contents

Overview: Latent Print Support Services

Program Management (Quantico and/or Huntsville)

Biometrics Analysis Unit

Basic Latent Print Technician (Huntsville)

Senior Latent Print Technician (Huntsville)

Biologist Technician (Huntsville)

Next Generation Identification Technician (Huntsville)

Latent Print Examiner (Quantico/Huntsville)

Latent Print Examiner (Non-Testifying) (Huntsville)

Casework Files Assistant (Quantico/Huntsville)

Evidence Management Unit

Photographer (Huntsville)

Overview: Latent Print Support Services

The Latent Print Support Services (LPSS) Contract supports the latent print operations and functions that fall within the Biometrics Analysis Unit (BAU) and Evidence Management Unit

(EMU) of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI’s) Laboratory Division (LD). The units are located in two (2) geographic locations: Quantico, Virginia, and Huntsville, Alabama. A detailed description of each unit’s mission and its requirements appear below.

Program Management (Quantico and/or Huntsville)

The contractor shall designate an individual to perform program management duties in a part time role. This individual(s) shall provide, but not be limited to, the following services:

a. Provide direct supervision, program control, scheduling, and management of Contractor personnel consistent with priorities and assignments made by the Government management.

b. Provide timekeeping, invoicing for labor hours, travel administration, and accounting of direct costs as it relates to the contract.

c. Provide progress reporting of duties and projects, as appropriate.

d. Provide incidental quality assurance (QA) of all deliverables, as appropriate.

e. Resolve problems, issues, or conflicts, as required.

f. Ensure that program schedules, performance, and deliverables are met.

g. Provide cost and staffing estimates relative to the completion of existing tasks as well as possible future tasks.

h. Coordinate work schedule shifts for Contractor staff assigned to the respective locations.

i. Provide report metrics to management, as required.

j. Research, develop, and author whitepapers and information papers, as required.

Position Requirements:

Education: Prefer Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Physical Sciences and a Master in

Business Administration (MBA) degree or a Master’s degree in a related field.

Experience: Over five (5) years in management positions similar in size and scope of this acquisition.

Skills: Basic computer skills, to include use of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook); organization skills; personnel management.

Certifications: N / A.

Biometrics Analysis Unit

The Biometrics Analysis Unit (BAU) performs advanced latent print and DNA exploitation of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and associated materials resulting in scientific information that yields timely and actionable biometric intelligence for investigative use. BAU operates as an intelligence-based latent print and DNA group to support the United States Government

(USG) and international partners’ global ability to defeat and counter the IED threat worldwide.

Specifically, the BAU Latent Print Squad uses friction ridge analysis to make critical biometric associations to persons of intelligence interest. Evidentiary items are processed using state of the art equipment and chemical techniques to develop latent prints on a wide range of surfaces.

Images of latent prints are searched against millions of known reference holdings within the

FBI’s Next Generation Identification (NGI) system. Images of latent prints are also shared with counterpart entities to create a flow of biometric intelligence on a global scale. The BAU DNA

Squad performs nuclear DNA analysis, known and unknown samples are analyzed using a semi-automated process that allows for timely results. Unknown DNA profiles developed from items of evidence are compared to the known profiles of individuals and uploaded to the appropriate databases to be searched on a regular basis. In this way, the BAU DNA squad is able to both associate IED-related events to one another and connect those to individuals. BAU provides support to FBI full investigations, prosecution support to partnering countries, Special Agent

Bomb Technicians (SABTs), and the Intelligence Community (IC).

Examination of Evidence: The Contractor shall provide a wide range of forensic examination services in forensic disciplines that support the BAU. These disciplines include latent prints and

DNA. The Contractor shall be responsible for employing technically qualified personnel to perform required work in a laboratory setting.

Basic Latent Print Technician (Huntsville)

The Basic Latent Print Technician (LPT) processes a wide range of complex forensic material associated with IEDs and IED-related material using basic and advanced physical and chemical processes and forensic light sources.

Contractor personnel shall provide, but not limited to, the following services:

a) Receive and account for boxes of evidence and related material from the Evidence Management Unit (EMU).

b) Adhere to proper evidence handling techniques and take proper measures to protect the integrity of the evidence for additional forensic examinations.

c) Visually inspect and process evidence and related materials for latent prints to include visual and forensic light source examination and conducting basic and advanced physical and chemical processing on evidence.

d) Determine suitability for capture of detected latent prints and properly submit evidence for photography, to include the use of photo ticketing software.

e) Author, review, and provide quality control (QC) of case notes, photographs, chain-of-custody, electronic communications, and communication logs. Prepare all required documentation for the case file relative to position.

f) Use current database(s) and software program(s) for evidence inventory, tracking, and flow; and documentation for the case file relative to the position.

g) Complete and pass LD’s latent print discipline training requirements and appropriate latent print competency test within the time period as set forth by the BAU.

h) Complete and pass a yearly proficiency test in the area of latent print processing from an external independent vendor, if available, or one created internally if no such external test is available.

i) Prepare and maintain all chemicals necessary for processing of evidence, including following Government standard operating procedures for making and testing of all chemical reagents.

j) Maintain equipment, as necessary, to ensure proper and efficient job performance. This includes general upkeep and cleanliness of laboratory work space.

Education: Prefer Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with at least twenty-four (24) credit hours in the Physical Sciences.

Experience: Prefer at least one (1) year of experience as a LPT or Physical Scientist in an accredited laboratory.

Skills: Basic computer skills, to include use of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook); organization skills; flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities;

demonstrated ability to study and pass training, examination, and testing assessments.

Senior Latent Print Technician (Huntsville)

The Senior LPTs processes a wide range of complex forensic material associated with IEDs and

IED-related material using basic and advanced physical and chemical processes and forensic light sources.

Contractor personnel shall provide, but not limited to, the following services:

a) Perform all of the services and responsibilities of a LPT.

b) Assist with training and mentorship of new LPT(s).

c) Provide span of control and direct supervision, program control, and management support of the Contractor’s employees in the technician role.

d) Assist with management of case assignment and tracking requirements.

e) Assist with the disposal of hazardous waste and track the use of latent print processing chemicals.

f) Research, develop, and author whitepapers and information papers, as required.

Education: Prefer B.S. degree with at least twenty-four (24) credit hours in the Physical

Sciences.

Experience: At least one (1) year of work experience as a LPT in the FBI.

Skills: Basic computer skills, to include use of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook); organization skills; flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities;

demonstrated ability to study and pass training, examination, and testing assessments; verbal and written communication skills.

Biologist / Latent Print Technician (Huntsville)

The Biologist Technician processes a wide range of complex forensic material associated with

IEDs and IED related material for latent prints and DNA collections. The Biologist Technician shall use basic and advanced physical and chemical processes and forensic light sources for the detection of latent prints as well as perform collection(s) on the evidence for DNA.

Contractor personnel shall provide, but not limited to the following services:

a) Perform all of the services and responsibilities of a LPT.

b) Perform the collection of DNA samples from IED and IED-related material for additional

DNA processing using proper techniques to preserve the DNA and prevent contamination.

c) Complete and pass DNA training requirements within the time period set forth by the BAU for DNA sample collection.

d) Research, develop, and author whitepapers and information papers, as required.

Sciences.

Experience: Prefer at least one year of experience as a LPT or Physical Scientist in an accredited laboratory.

Skills: Basic computer skills, to include use of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook); organization skills; flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities;

demonstrated ability to study and pass training, examination, and testing assessments; verbal and written communication skills.

Next Generation Identification Technician (Huntsville)

The NGI Technician performs tasks related to latent print analysis and NGI database entry.

Contractor personnel shall provide, but not be limited to, the following services:

a) Analyze images of latent prints to determine suitability for searching in an automated system.

b) Enter / encode latent prints into the NGI system in preparation for launching searches.

c) Conduct automated latent print searches in any system as identified by the BAU.

d) Screen potential candidates in accordance with BAU practices, as appropriate.

e) Populate designated files within NGI, as appropriate.

f) Prepare all required documentation for the case file relative to the position.

g) Conduct QC measures in accordance with LPU practices.

h) Maintain equipment, as necessary, to ensure proper and efficient job performance.

i) Complete and pass the LD latent print discipline training requirements and appropriate latent print competency test within the time period as set forth by the BAU.

j) Research, develop, and author whitepapers and information papers as required.

Sciences.

Experience: Prefer at least three (3) years of recent work experience in the latent print discipline as an Examiner.

Skills: Basic computer skills, to include use of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook; organization skills; flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities; Demonstrated ability to study and pass training, examination, and testing assessments; verbal and written communication skills

Certifications: Current International Association for Identification (IAI) Latent Print certificate or prior qualification by the FBI as a Latent Print Examiner (LPE).

Latent Print Examiner (Quantico and/or Huntsville)

The LPE performs comparisons of friction ridge detail of latent prints, perform administrative and technical reviews, and report results in official and unofficial capacities.

Contractor personnel shall provide, but not be limited to, the following services:

a) Interact with other forensic staff to ensure a high quality product of latent print analysis and examination.

b) Analyze images of latent prints to determine value for comparison.

c) Encode, launch, and conduct automated latent print searches using the NGI system, or appropriate automated searching platform. Screen the results of the searches and conduct any necessary comparisons

d) Conduct comparisons of latent prints with known fingerprints, palm prints, complete friction ridge exemplars and other latent prints to determine source attribution.

e) Author, review, and provide quality control of case notes, photographs, chain of custody, electronic communications, and communication logs. Prepare all required documentation for the case file relative to position, to include appropriate reporting mechanisms.

f) Perform verifications, blind verifications, and appropriate comparison checks, as directed and appropriate.

g) Use current database(s) and software program(s) for evidence inventory, tracking, and flow; and, documentation for the case file relative to the position.

h) Complete and pass the LD latent print discipline training requirements and appropriate latent print competency test within the time period as set forth by the BAU, as appropriate.

i) Complete and pass a yearly proficiency test in the area of latent print comparisons from an independent external vendor, if available, or one created internally if no such external test is available.

j) Research, develop, and author whitepapers and information papers, as required.

k) May perform some of the duties of a LPT, as requested and appropriate

Sciences.

Experience: At least five (5) years of recent experience as a LPE and previous qualification as a

LPE in the FBI.

Skills: Basic computer skills, to include use of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook); organization skills; flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities; exceptional ability to analyze complex or challenging latent prints; verbal and written communication skills.

Certifications: Qualification in the latent print discipline by the FBI.

Latent Print Examiner (Non-Testifying) (Huntsville)

The LPE (Non-Testifying) performs defined and directed comparisons of friction ridge detail of latent prints and uses the appropriate alternative reporting mechanism.

Contractor personnel shall provide, but not be limited to, the following services:

a) Interact with other forensic staff to ensure a high quality product of latent print analysis and examination.

b) Analyze images of latent prints to determine value for comparison.

c) Encode, launch, and conduct automated latent print searches using the NGI system, or appropriate automated searching platform. Screen the results of the searches and conduct any necessary comparisons.

d) May conduct comparisons of latent prints with known fingerprints, palm prints, complete friction ridge exemplars and other latent prints to determine source attribution, as appropriate.

e) Prepare all required documentation for the case file relative to position, to include appropriate reporting mechanisms.

f) Use current database(s) and software program(s) for evidence inventory, tracking, and flow; and, documentation for the case file relative to the position.

g) Complete and pass the LD latent print discipline training requirements and appropriate latent print competency test within the time period as set forth by the BAU.

h) Complete and pass a yearly proficiency test in the area of latent print comparisons from an independent external vendor, if available, or one created internally if no such external test is available.

i) May perform some of the duties of a LPT, as requested and appropriate.

Sciences.

Experience: At least five (5) years of recent experience as a latent print examiner. Preference of experience in an accredited laboratory.

Skills: Basic computer skills, to include use of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook); organization skills; flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities; exceptional ability to analyze complex or challenging latent prints; verbal and written communication skills.

Certifications: Current International Association for Identification (IAI) Latent Print certificate

Casework File Assistant (Quantico/Huntsville)

The Casework File Assistant (CFA) performs higher level tasks and has knowledge and experience in the structure, preparation, and maintenance of case documentation for the BAU.

The performance of these tasks requires familiarity with casework and workflow supporting the ability to conduct research utilizing their knowledge, case documentation, and accessing TEDAC specific databases, such as NGI, Explosives Reference Tool (EXPeRT), DART, and for latent results from Department of Defense (DoD) labs, specific DoD databases.

Contractor personnel shall provide, but not be limited to, the following services:

a) Provide basic managerial / administrative support for case documentation requests from internal and external sources.

b) Support functional areas in preparation of case information and items for court testimony.

c) Send communications to appropriate field offices or FBI Headquarters (HQ) as required.

d) Assist with document tracking or developing database / spreadsheet applications to track case files, audit reports, and other documentation management actions.

e) Assist with other duties as requested.

f) Research, develop, and author whitepapers and information papers, as required.

g) Obtain proper certification and drive a fork lift to retrieve evidence and files, as appropriate.

Education: High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

Experience: Previous experience working with TEDAC and / or BAU preferred.

Skills: Basic computer skills, to include use of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook); organization skills; flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities.

Evidence Management Unit

The Evidence Management Unit (EMU) provides evidence inventory services to properly inventory items, photograph evidence, check-in evidence, create appropriate examination plans for the evidence, perform data entry into multiple database systems, follow proper classification guidelines, maintain the chain of custody, mailing/shipping evidence, proper serialization, storage of all case records, and maintaining administrative records of all evidence and forensic materials.

Photographer (Huntsville)

The Photographer performs both object photography and latent print photography. Latent print photography requires capture of high resolution images of latent prints on a wide range of complex forensic material associated with IEDs. Photographers recognize developed latent prints and preserve them in a manner to ensure that the images are correctly captured and retrievable. Photographer personnel must complete an internal training program for working with evidence.

Contract personnel shall provide, but not be limited to, the following services:

a) Process images using advanced imaging software, prepare detailed notes of work, and preserve images on non-rewritable media, as appropriate.

b) Research, develop, and author whitepapers and informational papers, as required.

c) Successfully complete the EMU Photography Training program within 12 weeks from hire date.

Education: Associate’s degree in photography with at least two (2) years of photographic experience or a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) / B.S. degree in photography.

Experience: At least five (5) years of experience in photographic documentation of evidence.

Skills: In depth knowledge of Photoshop and photography, experience working with macro lenses, organizational skills, and multi-tasking in a fast paced environment. Job requires the ability to photograph a variety of subject matters from crime scene to event imaging. Good communication skills and the ability to work well with others required. This is a detail oriented position, which requires the need to stay focused and at times prioritize many jobs.

Certifications: N/A.