PWS DARC.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Direct Action Resource Center (DARC)

20-27SEP26

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

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

1.2 Background: The current global security environment demands that U.S. Army Special Forces remain prepared for highly complex, multi-domain, and irregular warfare environments. The 10th SFG(A) CIF operates primarily in areas of responsibility characterized by sophisticated peer adversaries, hybrid threats, and denied operational environments. To maintain peak combat readiness, 10th SFG(A) CIF must conduct rigorous, realistic, and complex training that tests the limits of its operators.

1.3 Objectives: Dedicated exercise lanes for Cell, Multi-Cell, and Troop-level DA training. The POI will seamlessly integrate complex tactical scenarios, including Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) threats and mitigation. Additionally, DARC will incorporate realistic off-installation SFOD-A mission targets capable of supporting simulated munitions employment, live breaching problems, and near-peer opposing forces (OPFOR).

1.4 Scope: Contractor shall provide non-personal services to include a Program of Instruction. The Contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, management, equipment, materials, facilities, and services required to plan, coordinate, and execute a 7-day DA POI at DARC. This training is designed to prepare the Troop for a validation exercise (VALEX) in November 2026 and subsequent deployment to the European area of responsibility (AOR). DARC will accomplish this by immersing operators in a highly realistic, complex, and demanding environment.

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): Reserved

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

1.6.1.2 The Quality Control Plan shall address as a minimum:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.6.4 Recognized Holidays: The contractor is not required to perform services on holidays.

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1.6.5 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 0700 and 1700 Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must, always, maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons.

1.6.6 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at locations selected by the awarded contractor to satisfy all tasks found in Part 5.

1.6.7 Type of Contract: The Government anticipates the award of a Firm Fixed Price Contract type contract.

1.6.8 Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures:

1.6.8.1 FPCON: In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes of clause of contract, should the US Government Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or process in accordance with DoDI 2000.16. During FPCONs Charlie and Delta, only contract services that have been deemed “mission essential” by the Government will continue. Contract services will resume when the FPCON is reduced to Bravo or lower.

1.6.8.1.1 HPCON: The contractor shall be responsible for adhering to the installation’s Health Protection Condition (HPCON) guidance regarding the COVID-19 precautionary measures.

1.6.8.2 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information, and property provided for contractor use.

1.6.8.3 Escorts: The Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract shall be always escorted by host nation security personnel or by an individual designated by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) while accessing U.S. facilities or activities.

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

1.6.8.4.1: The contractor shall follow DOD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.223-7004, Drug-free Work Force. The contractor shall conduct drug tests, ensuring all top secret cleared contractor employees are tested at least once per year, each year of the contract, as well as when there is a reasonable suspicion that an employee uses illegal drugs. The drug testing shall be at the contractor’s expense. Positive drug test results shall be made available to both the KO and COR within 24 hours of known test results. Records of drug testing shall be made available to the COR.

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

· Full birth name

· Married name (if applicable)

· SSN or local equivalent (ID card number)

· Date of birth

· Place of birth (city, country)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.6.8.6.1 Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Eligible Requirement: Before CAC issuance, the Contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05. The Contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DOD facility and access, via logon, to DOD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DOD network using DOD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access to multiple DOD facilities or multiple non-DOD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DOD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management. Contractor personnel shall return CAC to appropriate U.S. Government authorities within five (5) days of the end of their contractual duties.

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

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

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

1.6.8.8 Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. Contractors shall not duplicate keys provided by the Government. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas.

1.6.8.8.1 The Contractor shall report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the KO and the COR (and physical property manager, if applicable) within two (2) hours or the next business day if after hours 0700-1700 and to request key or lock(s) replacement. This notification and request for key(s) and lock replacement shall be submitted in writing. The total cost of the replacement may be at the Contractor’s expense.

1.6.8.8.2. Only authorized Contractor personnel shall use Government issued key(s) and/or key card(s). Contractor personnel shall follow security access requirements when entering secure areas. Contractors shall receive appropriate security clearance approval to allow visitor(s) access in secure areas.

1.6.8.9 Lock Combinations: Reserved

1.6.9 Post Award Conference/Contract Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend the post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The KO, COR, with other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the contractor of how the government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will appraise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: ensure the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.11 Key Personnel: The following contractor personnel are considered key personnel by the government: Contract Manager and Alternate Manager. The Contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate, who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer prior to start of contract performance. The Contract Manager and alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Contract Manager or alternate shall be available between

Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

a) Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager: The Manager and Alternate Manager must possess a distinct set of qualifications to ensure leadership continuity and operational success. The curriculum vitae for each candidate must demonstrate a minimum of 10 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in a direct program management capacity within the last 8 years. Academically, candidates are required to have successfully completed 24 semester hours in relevant quantitative, analytical, or engineering coursework. Furthermore, they must be proficient with key industry data sources and management systems, such as Earned Value Management (EVM). Both the Manager and Alternate Manager shall be fluent in reading and writing English.

1.6.12 Special Qualifications or Certifications: The vendors must have experience with training US Federal Law Enforcement or USSOF elements.

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

1.6.13 Identification of Contractor Employees: Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractor personnel and shall avoid representing themselves as Government employees. This identification includes meeting attendance, answering Government telephones, email communications, and working in other situations where Contractor status is not obvious. Contractor personnel identification shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges, name tags, lanyards, etc.

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

1.6.13.2 Uniform: The Contractor shall provide a standard uniform for all Contractor and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract and ensure they wear the uniform during appointed duty hours. The uniform may consist of the same type and color shirt and slacks for all workers. Company logo is optional.

1.6.14 Contractor Travel: Reserved

1.6.15 Other Direct Costs (ODC): Reserved

1.6.16 Data Rights: Reserved

1.6.17. Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. Neither the Contractor, nor Contractor personnel, shall divulge, nor release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this work statement, except to authorize Government personnel or upon written approval of the KO. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall apply and shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

1.6.17.1 Non-Disclosure Statements: Reserved

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

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

1.6.18 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to, or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.6.19 Phase-in/Phase-Out (PIPO) Period: Reserved

1.6.20 General Training Requirements:

1.6.20.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training (As determined by AT/OPSEC Review): The Contractor shall complete AT Level I Training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or 30 calendar days after employment of new personnel, all Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR or KO within ten (10) calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. For Common Access Card (CAC) holders, AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil, course number “JS-US007-14”. For non-CAC holders, AT Level I awareness training is available at http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html (this standalone version is intended for non-CAC users without a JKO account only). Training must have been completed within the last 12 months and maintained yearly thereafter. If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor will coordinate with the local AT Officer at their assigned location for classroom training by a Level 2 trained AT Officer and a copy of either the training certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the AT Officer will be maintained by the Contractor. Verification of the training will be provided to the COR or KO within ten (10) calendar days after completion of the training.

1.6.20.2 OPSEC Awareness (As determined by AT/OPSEC Review): If the Contractor, or a subcontractor, or employees of either disclose any information that disrupts or harms the Government's operations or activities, then the Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. By way of example, personnel shall not sketch or take photos of government facilities or activities, unless related to service to be provided. All government paper products and removable digital storage material that is received, generated, or stored during the contract will be destroyed completely when no longer needed to preclude recognition of information.

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

1.6.20.4 Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training (As determined by AT/OPSEC Review): All Contractor employees and subcontractor employees requiring access to Government information systems must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All employees working in IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in Per DoD 8570.01, DOD 8570.01-M, and AR 25-2, within 30 days of employment. Training is available at https://ia.signal.army.mil/DoDIAA/default.asp.

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

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

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

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. Definitions:

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

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

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

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

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

2.1.6. Key Personnel. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the people that are listed in the proposal.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2.1.15. Work Week. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2 Acronyms:

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

3.1 Government Furnished Property

3.1.1 The contractor shall submit their Property Management System (PMS) procedures at least thirty (30) days after award. The PMS shall contain the intricate details of the inner workings of the contractor’s Property Management System and how it will meet the ten (10) established outcomes (i.e. Acquisition, Receipt (includes Identification), Records, Physical Inventory, Subcontractor Control, Reports, Relief of Stewardship Responsibility/Liability, Utilization (includes Consumption, Movement, and Storage), Maintenance and Property Close-Out (includes Disposition). This written document is known as the contractor’s Property Management System procedures. These procedures are used by the contractor’s operational personnel as their daily standard operating procedure (SOP) for the management of Government Property. The contractor’s Property Management System procedures are working document(s) that may require updates as processes change; however, a contractor cannot change its procedures unilaterally. Proposed changes to the contractor’s processes shall be submitted to the Property Administrator for review/concurrence prior to the implementation of the changes.

3.1.2 A joint inventory of Government-furnished property must be completed within the timeline outlined in the Government approved transition plan. Items of equipment missing or not in working order shall be recorded and the COR shall be notified in writing. The Contractor and the Government representative shall jointly determine the working order and condition of all equipment and document their findings. Rejection of GFP by the Contractor shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility in performance of this contract but will relieve the Government from the obligation of providing the same or similar GFP at a future date. The Contractor shall not use property provided by the Government for any purpose other than the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall conduct 100% inventories of Government property at a minimum, annually, IAW Contractor’s approved property management procedures and provide results IAW the DFARS PGI 245.103-72 format.

3.1.2.1 Final Inventory. At the completion of the contract, the Contractor and Government representative(s), shall conduct a joint inventory.

3.1.3 The contractor shall not mark, affix any decals, emblems or signs portraying the contractor's name on Government property. The contractor shall not remove GFP from the Installation or other supported areas without written approval of the KO.

3.1.4 The contractor shall track and maintain warranty records for all contractor property and supplies for use under this contract – both Government furnished and contractor acquired. The contractor shall enforce all warranties when applicable. The contractor shall ensure no unnecessary expenditure on Government funds, either direct or through cost reimbursement, for repair or maintenance of warranted items. The contractor shall inform the Government of difficulties encountered in the enforcement of warranties and of instances in which the costs of enforcement would exceed the benefits derived.

3.1.5 The contractor shall not modify or cannibalize any GFP/CAP without prior written approval of the KO.

3.1.6 The Government may choose to withdraw or replace GFP at any time during the contract. The KO will provide a written 30-day notice of the impending withdrawal of GFE for use on this contract and provide directions to the contractor as to the method(s) by which the Government may replace GFP. The contractor shall ensure all IT equipment is purged of proprietary data prior to turn-in or disposal IAW the PLCO/KO.

3.1.7 Contractor may be held liable for the loss, damage or destruction of Government property in event of negligence or willful misconduct. The utmost care will be given to the preservation of Government property. The contractor will implement a system in which employees can report fraud waste and abuse to their supervisors without fear of retribution. Contractor will also brief all employees on the procedures for reporting via the Governmental programs.

3.1.8 Loss of any sensitive item will indicate a material weakness in the contractor’s method of accounting for equipment and will revoke the Government’s assumption of risk. Additionally, the KO may revoke the Government’s assumption of risk (see FAR 45.104) if the property administrator determines that the contractor’s property management practices are inadequate and/or present an undue risk to the Government. If any sensitive or CCI Government property furnished to, or acquired by the contractor is lost, damaged, destroyed or stolen, the contractor shall notify the COR in writing within one hour of discovery of loss. The notification must contain a description of the item, serial number and last known location. All losses shall be reported IAW 52.245-1 and approved contractor procedures.

3.2 Emergency and Rescue

3.2.1 The Government will furnish emergency medical and rescue services to prevent loss of life, limb, or undue suffering within the areas serviced by the applicable installation emergency services provider. The Government will seek reimbursement for medical services rendered, as appropriate.

3.2.2 The Government will provide installation fire services to include firefighting, fire prevention inspections and investigations; Installation security services; confined space rescue; and Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) first response.

3.3 Telecommunications/Utilities

3.3.1 The Government will provide reasonable access to Government-furnished telecommunications for official use related to this effort. Line service will include on-post service, and Defense Switched Network (DSN). The cost of unofficial telephone service (e.g., telephone service not incidental to performance of the contract) shall be reimbursed to the Government. The contractor shall ensure compliance with AR 25-1 Information Assurance as related to telecommunications use and access. The Government will not provide reimbursement for additional services or special connectivity relative to contractor unique equipment, software, or corporate requirements.

3.3.2 The Government will furnish appropriate amounts of heat, heating fuels, gas, electricity, sewage, and water utilities, as currently installed in GFF, for use under this contract. All facilities do not receive the same utility services. The contractor shall not change or modify any Government provided utility systems or components or install any CFE components or system without prior KO or designated representative written approval as coordinated through the DPW.

3.3.3 The Government will provide limited access to the existing Local Area Network (LAN) to include electronic mail (e-mail). The number of active LAN drops and e-mail accounts available will be determined by the Government. The contractor shall not use the LAN or e-mail for purposes other than official Government work required under this contract.

3.3.4 Radio frequency assignments and authorization will be controlled and furnished by the Government. The contractor will not operate any radio (e.g. FMS/GMRS [Family Radio Service / General Mobile Radio Service] typically commercially available with frequencies in the 450-470 MHz band and less than 50 watts) on the installation without proper authorization.

3.4 Government Owned Vehicles [Delete if not used]

3.4.1 The contractor shall abide by the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) § 102-34 restrictions and requirements governing the management, operation, and maintenance of Government Owned vehicles. Vehicles provided to support this effort are listed in Technical Exhibit - XX Government Vehicles.

3.5 GFE Tools, Hand Tools, Equipment; Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TDME) Calibration Services [Delete if not used]

3.5.1 The Government will provide special tools, hand tools and equipment that is not included in a general mechanic’s tool set.

3.5.2 The Government will provide calibration and repair services for Government provided Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) as prescribed by applicable AMC program.

3.5.3 Property, equipment, hand tools, tools, parts, furnished materials, and scrap metals resulting from or furnished under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. Unserviceable non-repairable equipment, hand tools, tools, parts, scrap metals and materials shall be disposed of by the contractor in accordance with Class Deviation of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.245-7004, Reporting, Reutilization, and Disposal. Contractors are required to complete inventory disposal schedules in the Government Furnished Property (GFP) Module of the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment, in lieu of the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Plant Clearance Automated Reutilization Screening System retool software application.

3.6 Government Furnished Facilities and Real Property

3.6.1 The Government will provide the facilities listed in Technical Exhibit - XX Government Furnished Facilities including installed equipment listed in Technical Exhibit - XX Government Furnished Equipment. Some facilities may be jointly occupied by contractor and Government personnel or other third-party contractor personnel.

3.6.2 The contractor shall not make alterations to GFF without the prior written approval of DPW.

3.6.3 The contractor is directly responsible to coordinate for all facility repairs with the local DPW Work Order Section (emergency or normal work orders) for required repairs.

3.6.4 The contractor shall submit all other facility maintenance, repair, new construction, and major equipment installation requests using DA Form 4283 to the appropriate Facility Coordinator for processing.

3.6.5 The contractor shall establish and maintain an up-to-date GFF work order log on-site for each major functional area and equipment maintenance shop for all DPW work and service orders submitted. The contractor shall ensure the DPW work order logs contain the following information: work order number, date and time work order(s) submitted, name of person initiating work order(s), reason for work order(s), any follow-up data and date of work order closeout.

3.6.6 The Government will provide parking areas for privately owned vehicles (POV). Contractor personnel shall comply with all local regulations and directives concerning POV traffic and parking.

3.6.7 The contractor shall ensure areas are properly being mowed in accordance with DPW provided at common levels of service. The contractor will keep all areas controlled and occupied by the contractor free from over-grown vegetation. The contractor may be responsible for incidental grass (weed) trimming / mowing not provided under the DPW common level of service as directed by the KO

3.6.8 The contractor shall clear areas adjacent to GFF as required to gain safe access to facilities from parking areas. This may include sidewalks, walkways, or other incidental areas.

3.7 Government Furnished Services

3.7.1 The Government will provide preventive maintenance and repair of GFF in accordance with AR 420-1. The contractor shall provide the name and telephone number of its designated point of contact that will be requesting repairs / opening work orders to the appropriate Facility Coordinator during the transition-in period.

3.7.2 The Government may provide scheduled custodial services for contractor operated administrative areas on a…