PWS DRAFT.pdf

FA7014XXXXXXX

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

SENIOR INTELLIGENCE ANALYST SUPPORT

AT

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

27 November 2024

DRAFT

Contents

SECTION I

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 General

1.2 Scope

1.3 Background

SECTION II

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF TASKS

2.1 Task 1: Conduct Research

2.2 Task 2: Conduct Assessments

2.3 Task 3: Develop Analytical Products

2.4 Task 4: Update Existing Information

2.5 Task 5: Maintain Records and Files

SECTION III

3.0 SERVICE SUMMARY

SECTION IV

4.0 DELIVERABLES

SECTION V

5.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL,

INFORMATION, OR SERVICES

5.1 Government Furnished Property, Equipment, Material, Information, or Services

5.2 Contrator-Acquired Property

SECTION VI

6.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

6.1 Scheduling Concerns

6.2 Kickoff Meeting/Orientation Meeting

6.3 Transition-In Plan

6.4 Transition-Out Plan

6.5 Quality Control

6.6 Emergency Operations/Mission Essential Personnel

6.7 Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (CMRA)

6.8 Security Instructions

6.9 Travel

6.10 Employee Accountability & Turnover

6.11 Miscellaneous…

Section VII /APPENDIX 1

1.0 DEFINITIONS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND ACRONYMS

SECTION I

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 General. SAF/AAH serves as the United States Department of the Air Force (DAF) Office of Primary Responsibility and Single Enterprise to address immediate and emerging Combat Air Force, Combat Support Agency and Combatant Commander’s mission needs involving sensitive activities and operational concepts employing specialized low-density expertise and/or involving sensitive activities managed by other non-Department of Defense (DoD) Federal Departments and Agencies. The DAF SAF/AAH develops and executes program requirements associated with sensitive activities, special mission activities and assigned DAF resources. The DAF SAF/AAH also conducts assessments of existing and emerging mission platforms and mechanisms for sensitive and special mission activities, including associated DAF personnel, facilities, equipment, funding and contracts.

1.2 Scope. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) establishes a requirement for a Contractor to provide senior intelligence analyst support for the DAF SAF/AAH’s Analysis and Studies Division (ASD). The Contractor shall provide unique scientific, technical and analytic intelligence expertise to produce studies, research and reports on topics affecting DAF sensitive activities worldwide to include current and emerging technologies. The Contractor shall also conduct assessments on existing and emerging sensitive activities initiatives, programs and technologies. The Contractor shall have the ability to identify, collect, organize and exploit aggregated unclassified and classified information and other resources in a manner that helps the Government anticipate, identify, and investigate problems to gauge the gravity thereof; challenge problems; and recommend and expedite solutions. In an effort to meet the intentions of this PWS, the Contractor may need to coordinate a team for information gathering to achieve these objectives. The Contractor must know and understand the tools and resources available to access relevant unclassified and classified data and show a deep understanding of All-Source analysis which includes:

• Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)

• Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)

• Human Intelligence (HUMINT)

• Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT)

• Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT)

• Technical Intelligence (TECHINT)

• Cyber Intelligence technical experience

The DAF SAF/AAH is creating this contract for advisory and assistance service. Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation, Subpart 7.5, this effort is not considered to be “inherently governmental.”

1.3 Background. The DAF SAF/AAH has a continuing need for senior intelligence analyst support to effectively and efficiently accomplish its mission. This is a recompete contract that will uphold an important national security mission.

SECTION II

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF TASKS

The Contractor shall provide analytical and knowledge-based assistance and recommendations to increase output quality and production. Services include, but are not limited to: researching topics; conducting various assessments; preparing analytical products (reports, background papers, talking papers, briefings, etc.); updating existing information; and maintaining records and files. The Contractor must possess the following skills and qualifications prior to onboarding: 1) US Citizen with a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance; expect to successful pass a polygraph exam without signs of evasions, 2) Ten

(10) years of relevant experience with a portion of the experience within the last four (4) years in all-source intelligence analysis, including researching data from multiple intelligence sources and databases and analyzing findings; 3) Knowledge of intelligence community (IC) and Combatant Command environments; 4) Ability to produce high-quality written deliverables within a short timeframe; 5) Highly proficient in utilizing current intelligence related automation, application, tools, and databases to support analytical efforts and product development; 6) Strong background required in the following analytical areas: Regional Analysis, Geo Political Analysis, HUMINT/SIGINT Analysis/ Databases, and Collection Management; 7) effective communications skills, both oral and written using applicable word processing applications (i.e.

Microsoft Office, LibreOffice, Corel WordPerfect Office, etc.). Additionally, the Contractor shall provide the functional support required to meet or fulfill the following tasks.

2.1 Task 1: Conduct Research. The Contractor must possess skills in effective planning, organizing, researching, analyzing and collaborating with various entities. The Contractor shall conduct proactive data gathering on current and emerging technologies, critical failure points, countries, regions, and potential threats and vulnerabilities to existing or proposed DAF sensitive activities worldwide. The Contractor shall employ a variety of Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) to gather mission critical information to include using open-source and Government-owned databases to identify and examine information containment and control practices of DAF sensitive activities.

2.1.1 Proactively identify materials in repositories of compartmented foreign intelligence reporting that could potential effect DAF assets participating in sensitive operations. Notify the Government of such material through an appropriate e-mail system such as a Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router (NIPR), Secure Internet Protocol Router (SIPR), Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS) or Special Access Programs (SAP). The Government will dictate which countries to monitor and report on as required usually no more than two (2) at one time but this is situational dependent.

2.1.2 Proactively monitor and identify efforts of Foreign Intelligence Service (FIS), law enforcement, and commercial technical collections that could be used to exploit, compromise, or share with third parties information with the potential to threaten DAF sensitive activity equities.

2.1.3 Continuously examine All-Source databases to sustain situational awareness of sensitive foreign intelligence. In partnership with the Department of Defense Intelligence Information System (DoDIIS) Control Program Officers (CPOs), review All-Source compartmented foreign databases to discover impending threats to DAF sensitive programs or organizations.

2.1.4 Identify foreign state actors’ technical collection determined to establish and maintain collection against DoD, Department of Energy (DoE) or industrial installations associated with DAF sensitive activities.

2.1.5 Attend relevant technology conferences/symposiums, technical and information exchange meetings, training, etc. Prepare comprehensive trip or after-action report at the conclusion of each event. Events may occur within the National Capital Region (NCR), CONUS or OCONUS. Trip and After-Action Reports (AARs) are to include: name of the event, who attended, location of event, dates of the event, purpose of the event, comprehensive summary of the event, action items, and conclusion to include how information gathered effects DAF SAF/AAH mission and recommendations on the way forward. Trip Reports and AARs are due within five (5) duty days upon return.

2.1.6 At the direction of the Government, guide the overall collaboration efforts of other institutions (i.e. academia, e-interns) in the development of analytical products to meet mission requirements

2.2 Task 2: Conduct Assessments. The contractor must possess strong analytical and product management skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer requirements and translate them into application and operational capabilities. The Contractor shall assess threats, vulnerabilities, and critical failure points (Lessons Learned) of past sensitive operations and missions, as identified by the Government. The Contractor shall conduct data validation and assessments using multiple sources to ascertain that vital data is correct, thorough and timely. The Contractor shall read previous intelligence reports to verify information and ensure the Government has a complete picture of threats to determine whether gaps exists in current intelligence and strategic assessments. The Contractor must prepare written assessments addressing current and future data security methodologies, as appropriate or as they arise. As part of the assessments, the Contractor shall recommend mitigation measures to counter potential threats and vulnerabilities. All assessments are to be conducted in the format dictated by the Government. Below are the various assessments that could be accomplished by the Contractor.

2.2.1 Perform due diligence assessments on DAF plans and equities.

2.2.2 Monitor and analyze threats. Continuously monitor all-source information to determine possible compromise or physical threats to DAF assets participating in sensitive activities to create assessments based on findings.

2.2.3 Conduct vulnerability assessments on existing or proposed plans, initiatives, programs, etc. involving DAF assets participating in sensitive activities to determine the potential impact of loss due to disclosure or compromise.

2.2.4 Develop and implement a strategy for assessing risks posed by current and future technology, environmental and adversarial occurrences that may impact DAF resources involved in sensitive activities

2.2.5 Assist with damage assessments of disclosed or compromised sensitive activities involving DAF assets, plans and operations as required by the Government of no more than four

(4) times during a non-crisis period of performance but a crisis situation may dictated more.

2.2.6 Prepare Monthly Newsletter information gatherings or relevant intelligence found in All-Source databases to include highlighting threats or vulnerabilities that may pose a problem or compromise sensitive activities. Deliver Monthly Newsletter via a MS Word document with a brief summary of All-Source intelligence messages of interest to the Point of Contact or designee for situational awareness, along with a short assessment of the intelligence. Format for this product will be provided by the Point of Contact.

2.3 Task 3: Develop Analytical Products. The Contractor must be proficient in Microsoft Office or comparable word processing application (such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) to prepare research papers, information papers, analytical/assessment reports, background papers, briefings, etc. on current technology, emerging technology, critical failure points, countries, regions, etc. impacting sensitive activities worldwide. The Intelligence Community Directive (ICD 203), Intelligence Community (IC) Analytic Standards shall be applied in each analytic product in a manner appropriate to its purpose, the type, and scope of its underlying source information, its production timeline and its customers. The topic will address a different technology or field of research each quarter, and should be no less than three (3) pages in length. Sources are to be cited in all applicable reports, papers or studies. The Contractor shall use the appropriate classification markings for all classified documents created.

The Contractor shall prepare at least one (1) product per quarter, additional products maybe required as situation dictates.

2.4 Task 4: Update Existing Information. The Contractor shall update existing information to include new developments and discoveries by periodically assessing previous intelligence and information related to DAF sensitive activities. The Contractor must incorporate new and updated data to ensure Government decision-makers have the most current and complete information possible. The Contractor must inform the Point of Contact about incorrect and/or outdated information based on new data. The Contractor must advise the Point of Contact on automated analysis-support and knowledge discovery tools and techniques that may assist with assessments.

2.5 Task 5: Maintain Records and Files. The Contractor shall maintain detailed records and files containing findings and sources. The Contractor must use best practices in information retention and warehousing to protect sensitive data, maintain the confidentiality of sources, and ensure intelligence information is safe from compromise. The Contractor shall use the electronic filing system as dictated by the Government. The Contractor shall deliver a Monthly Status Report detailing efforts devoted to the following six areas: research conducted, to include sources; attendance at meetings or conferences affecting SAF/AAH interests; research and/or analytical products submitted to the Point of Contact; projected travel, to include objectives/dates; total funds expended to date; issues of concern including recommendations or solutions. This summary of information will be reported NLT the 5th day of each month and in a format mutually agreed by the Government and the Contractor.

SECTION III

3.0 SERVICE SUMMARY

The Contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement and will be assessed on an “Acceptable” or “Unacceptable” basis. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective PWS Paragraph Performance Threshold Method of

Surveillance

SS – 1

Provide qualified personnel

2.0 Performance is acceptable when

a) Qualified personnel are provided at the beginning of period of performance, or b) replacement personnel meet all personnel qualifications IAW

PWS.

Customer Complaint 100% Surveillance

SS – 2

Effectively replace personnel

2.0-2.5 Performance is acceptable when: a) Vacancies are filled with qualified replacement within 30 calendar days of vacancy, unless approved in writing or otherwise directed in advance by the CO, b) 80% of mission objectives are being met, and c) there is no more than one (1) turnover per period of performance.

SS-3

Monitor All- Source databases

2.1-2.5 The inquiry response may not contain more than 2 errors per day. Errors include incorrect or exclusion of information deemed vital by Supervisor/ COR providing decision makers critical data needed to make an inform conclusion.

Random Sampling

SS-4

Research, Analyze and Produce Comprehensive Analytical Product

2.1-2.3 Document meets the ICD 203 Analytical Standards 90% of the time and with no more than two (2) missed deadlines per period of performance.

SECTION IV

4.0 DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall provide deliverable(s) in a format mutually agreed upon by the Government and the Contractor. The following enumerated deliverables are not expected to change. Due date intervals are not expected to change but actual dates may need to be revised depending on actual contract start date.

DELIVERABLE PWS

PARA

DUE DATE DELIVERY

Assessment Products 2.2 Date established by Point of Contact or designee

By email to the Point of Contact or designee in Microsoft Word format

Monthly Newsletter 2.2.6 Monthly By email to the Point of Contact in Microsoft Word or email format

Quarterly Analytical Products

2.3 Date established by Point of

Contact or designee

By email to the Point of Contact or designee in Microsoft Word format

Trip Reports/After Action Reports

2.1.5, 6.9.5

NLT 5 duty days upon return

By email to the Point of Contact or designee in Microsoft Word format

Monthly Status Reports 2.5 Submit no later than the 5th duty day of each month

By email to the Point of Contact or designee in Microsoft Word format

Kickoff Meeting Agenda

6.2 NLT 3 duty days after

contract award

By email to the COR in Microsoft Word format

Transition-In Plan 6.3 Submitted at Kickoff Meeting

By email to the COR in Microsoft Word format

Transition-Out Plan 6.4 NLT 45 days prior to contract expiration

By email to the COR in Microsoft Word format

Quality Control Plan 6.5.2 Submitted at Kickoff Meeting and updated revisions submitted NLT 10 calendar days after implementation by contractor.

By email to the COR in Microsoft Word format

Employee Information 6.10 Upon Request By email to the COR

SECTION V

5.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL,

INFORMATION, OR SERVICES

5.1 Government Furnished Property, Equipment, Material, Information, or Services.

Workstations/Automated Data Processing (ADP) equipment on NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and JWICS network systems, associated peripherals, Video Teleconferencing (VTC) capability, and office space, etc., will be made available for Contractor personnel. For extenuating circumstances (i.e. national pandemic), the Government may issue a laptop for situational telework as required. All GFE will be accounted for, cared for in a reasonable manner, and then turned in to the Point of Contact upon termination of the contract.

5.2 Contractor-Acquired Property. The contractor will not be required to acquire any property.

SECTION VI

6.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

6.1 Scheduling Concerns.

6.1.1 Duty Hours. The Contractor shall have access to Government facility five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday, eight (8) hours a day, except when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings, unless otherwise approved. Normal organizational duty hour window is 0530-1700 hours, Monday through Friday. The Contractor cannot access the facility or computer systems outside these hours, except with prior coordination with the Point of Contact.

The Contractor personnel are expected to conform to customer agency normal operating hours;

however, the Contractor may require access to the Government facility outside of duty hours based on the customer agency’s needs. As a baseline, Contractor personnel shall work eight (8) hours per day, 40 hours per week. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to contact either the COR or Technical Point of Contact (POC) if any contractor assigned to work at the Government facility will not be working a particular day as to not disrupt work scheduled. Compensatory time arrangements are permissible for temporary spikes in worktime with Point of Contact approval; but overtime pay is prohibited without COR and CO approval. Federal Holidays shall be observed in accordance with Office of Personnel Management (OPM) policy as follow:

Name of Holiday Time of Observance New Year’s Day 1 January Martin Luther King Jr. Day 3rd Monday in January President’s Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth 19 June Independence Day 4 July Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veteran’s Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December

If any of the above holidays occur on a Saturday or Sunday, then such holiday shall be observed by the contractor in accordance with the practice as observed by Government employees.

6.1.2 Core Duty Hours and Base Shutdown/Inclement Weather. The DAF SAF/AAH core duty hours are 0900 – 1430hrs, Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays). The Contractor shall follow guidance of OPM or installation containing their place of performance to determine reporting schedules whether due to installation closure or inclement weather. The website for guidance regarding status of performance for work to be performed in the National Capital Region (NCR) is http://www.opm.gov/status/. For extenuating circumstances (i.e.

national pandemic), the Government may authorize situational telework as deemed necessary.

http://www.opm.gov/status/

At which time, the Contractor shall comply with the guidance provided by the COR.

6.2 Kickoff Meeting/Orientation Meeting.

6.2.1 The Contractor shall attend a kick-off meeting with the COR and CO within ten (10) business days after task order award. The Contractor shall provide concurrence with the date, time and location for the meeting via email notification to the COR at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled meeting. The meeting will provide an introduction between the Contractor personnel and Government personnel who will be involved with the contract. The meeting will provide the opportunity to discuss technical, management, and logistic issues; travel authorization; communication process between Government and Contractor; and reporting procedures. At a minimum, the attendees shall include key Contractor personnel, DAF SAF/AAH key personnel, key Government representatives, and the COR. The Contractor shall provide a Kick-Off Meeting Agenda that will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Introduction of personnel

• Overview of project tasks

• Review of organization (complexity)

• Schedule (shows major tasks, milestones, and deliverables; planned and actual start and completion dates for each)

• Communication Plan/lines of communication overview (between both Contractor and Government)

• Travel notification and processes

• Government-furnished information (GFI)

• Security requirements (Building access, badges, Common Access Cards (CAC))

• Analytical Support Status Accreditation (ASSA) Documentation

• Invoice procedures

• Monthly meeting dates

• Reporting Requirements, e.g. Monthly Status Report (MSR)

• POCs

• Roles and Responsibilities

• Overview of incoming Transition Plan to include process, timeframes, and status

• Prioritization of Contractor activities

• Any initial deliverables

• Other logistic issues

• Quality Control Plan (QCP)

• Sensitivity and protection of information

• Additional issues of concern (Leave/back-up support)

6.2.2 The Contractor shall provide a draft copy of the agenda NLT three (3) business days after contract award for review and approval by the COR prior to finalizing. The Government will provide the Contractor with the number of participants for the kick-off meeting and the Contractor shall provide sufficient copies of the presentation for all present.

6.2.3 The Kickoff Meeting location will be held at the Government facility and the date and time will be mutually agreed upon by both parties.

6.3 Transition-In Plan.

6.3.1 The Contractor shall provide a Transition-In Plan at the Kickoff Meeting. The plan shall facilitate the accomplishment of a seamless transition from the incumbent Contractor (if applicable) and incoming Contractor. The Contractor shall identify how it will coordinate with the incumbent Contractor and Government personnel to transfer knowledge regarding the following:

• Project management processes

• Points of contact

• Location of technical and project management documentation

• Status of ongoing technical initiatives

• Transition of key personnel

• Schedules and milestones

• Actions required of the Government

• Coordination of IT related programs, issues

6.3.2 The Contractor shall also establish and maintain effective communication with the incumbent Contractor and Government personnel for the period of the transition via weekly status meetings per the COR’s direction.

6.3.3 The Incumbent employee may be interviewed for possible employment by the incoming Contractor; however, the employee will have the first right of refusal.

6.4 Transition-Out Plan.

6.4.1 The Contractor shall provide a Transition-Out Plan NLT than 45 calendar days prior to expiration of the contract. The plan shall facilitate the accomplishment of a seamless transition from the incumbent to an incoming Contractor (if applicable). In addition, the Contractor will continue to accomplish all tasks as outlined in the contract during this period.

The Contractor shall identify how it will coordinate with the incoming Contractor and Government personnel to transfer knowledge regarding the following:

• Project management processes

• Points of contact

• Location of technical and project management documentation

• Status of ongoing technical initiatives

• Transition of key personnel

• Schedules and milestones

• Actions required of the Government

• Coordination of IT related programs, issues

6.4.2 The Contractor shall also establish and maintain effective communication with the incoming Contractor and Government personnel for the period of the transition via weekly status meetings.

6.4.3 The Current employee under this contract may be interviewed for possible employment by a succeeding Contractor; however, the Contractor will have the first right of refusal. The current Contractor will release any employee who chooses to be employed by a succeeding Contractor. The current Contractor will assist by orienting assigned employees of the succeeding Contractor during the last 15 days of the period of this contract, if so directed by the CO. The Government shall make available to such employees existing Government Furnished Property listed under Section V of this PWS. Items that are not accountable, such as desks, chairs, telephones, and other normal office equipment and office supplies during the orientation period, will only be transferred to the incoming Contractor if items were solely purchased by the current Contractor’s company.

6.5 Quality Control.

6.5.1 Quality Assurance. The Government shall rely on the Contractor’s existing quality assurance system as the method to ensure that the requirements of the contract and performance thresholds are met; however, the Government reserves the right to monitor and evaluate the quality of services provided and compliance with the contract terms and conditions at any time.

6.5.2 Quality Control Plan (QCP). The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed IAW this PWS, applicable laws and regulations, and best commercial practices. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services with special emphasis placed on those services listed in this PWS. The Contractor’s quality control program is the means by which it assures itself that the work complies with the requirement of the contract. The Contractor shall submit a QCP to the Government at the Kickoff Meeting.

Updated versions of the QCP shall be submitted to the CO and COR for acceptance no later than ten (10) calendar days of implementation by the Contractor. The PM/COR will dictate when versions will be updated.

6.6 Emergency Operations/Mission Essential Personnel.

6.6.1 Continuation of Essential Contractor Services During Crisis. All services in this PWS HAVE NOT been defined or designated as essential services for performance during crisis IAW DFARs 252.237-7023, “Continuation of Essential Contractor Services.”

6.6.2 Under unique circumstances (i.e. national pandemic), the Government may authorize situational telework as deemed necessary.

6.7 System for Award Management (formerly CMRA).

6.7.1 The Contractor shall report ALL labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract via the System for Award Management (SAM) data collection site. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields at http://www.SAM.gov. Reporting inputs shall be for the labor executed during the period of performance for each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs 1 October through 30 September. The UIC for AFDW is FF16M0. While inputs may be reported anytime during the FY, all data shall be reported not later than 31 October of each calendar year. The Contractor may direct questions to the System for Award Management help desk.

6.7.2 Subcontractor Input in SAM. Prime Contractors are responsible to ensure all subcontractor data is reported. Subcontractors will not be able to enter any data into SAM, but will enter their information into a Bulk Loader spreadsheet available from the SAM helpdesk.

Subcontractor shall fill in columns A-C then return it to the SAM helpdesk after it's completed and a technician team will enter the information into SAM.

6.8 Security Instructions.

6.8.1 Physical Security. The Contractor shall safeguard all Government property, documents and controlled forms provided for Contractor use and adhere to the Government property requirements contained in this contract. At the end of each work day, all Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured by a Government POC. Contractors are not allowed to secure Government facilities, equipment, and materials.

6.8.2 Access Control. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that no building access instruments issued by the Government are lost, misplaced or used by unauthorized persons. Access codes shall not be shared with any person(s) outside the organization. The Contractor shall control access to all Government-provided lock combinations to preclude unauthorized entry. The Contractor is not authorized to record lock combinations without written approval by the Government COR. Records with written combinations to authorized secure storage containers, secure storage rooms, or certified vaults, shall be marked and safeguarded at the highest classification level as the classified material maintained inside the approved containers.

6.8.3 Security Clearance. Performance under this PWS shall require a Top Secret/SCI clearance (to include Signal Intelligence (SIGINT), Talent Key (TK), Gamma (G), and Human Control System (HCS)). There will be special program access requirements and there may be a need for a successful completion of a Counter Intelligence (CI) polygraph in support of this contract. The Contractor must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and an acceptance by the DAF SAF/AAH. Exceptions are not authorized. The Contractor shall ensure all project employees, prior to contract start, have the required security clearance and/or required background checks equal to or greater than the classified information to which they are granted access.

6.8.4 Clearance Requirements - DD Form 254. The Contractor shall comply with, coordinate and complete a DD 254 Form, Department of Defense Contract Security Specifications, requirements, and DOD 5220-22 and National Industrial Security Program

Operations Manual (NISPOM). The customer requiring activity will provide security classification guidance for contract performance. The Government will oversee handling and storage of classified information and provide appropriate storage capability for all classified material. All classified information and products shall be returned to the Government upon termination of the contract.

6.8.5 Pass and Identification Items. The Contractor shall ensure the pass and identification items required for contract performance are obtained for employees and non-government owned vehicles.

6.8.6 Retrieving Identification Media. The Contractor shall retrieve all identification media, including vehicle passes, from employees who depart for any reason before the contract expires.

6.8.7 Traffic Laws. The Contractor shall comply with the installation’s traffic regulations.

6.8.8 Weapons, Firearms, and Ammunition. Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition, on themselves or within their Contractor-owned vehicle or privately-owned vehicle while on any military installation.

6.8.9 Communications Security (COMSEC). Contractors may require access to

COMSEC information on Air Force installations. The Contractor shall not require a COMSEC account. Access shall be controlled by the sponsoring agency. Access to COMSEC material by personnel is restricted to US citizens holding final US Government clearances. Such information is not releasable to personnel holding only reciprocal clearances. If it is determined the Contractor is required to access COMSEC information, the necessary training information and courses shall be provided by the COR. The DD Form 254 shall give further instructions on safeguarding and managing COMSEC material.

6.8.10 Contractor Identification. All Contractor personnel shall wear the Air Force issued Common Access Card (CAC) at all times when away from their immediate work area so as to distinguish themselves from Government employees. When conversing with Government personnel during business meetings, over the telephone or via electronic mail, Contractor personnel shall identify themselves as a contractor to avoid situations arising where sensitive topics might be better discussed solely between Government employees. Contractors shall identify themselves on any attendance sheet or any coordination documents they may review.

Electronic mail signature blocks shall identify their company affiliation. Where practicable, contractors occupying collocated space with their government program customer should identify their work space area with their name and company affiliation or as a minimum “Contractor” after name.

6.8.11 Drug, Tobacco, and Alcohol Use Policy. The consumption of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs by contractor personnel, while on duty, is strictly forbidden. Contractor shall immediately remove any employee who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

6.9 Travel.

6.9.1 Local Travel. Local travel to attend meetings or events may be required at no cost to the Government. Travel within the National Capital Region commuting vicinity is considered a cost of doing business and shall not be separately reimbursed.

6.9.2 CONUS Travel. Prior to travel, the Contractor shall coordinate with, and receive approval from, the COR at least 10 business days prior to trip.

6.9.3 OCONUS Travel (e.g., to EUCOM and/or PACOM Area of Responsibility).

Prior to travel, the Contractor shall coordinate with, and receive approval from, the COR at least 20 business days prior to the trip. Theater Business Clearances shall be obtained, as necessary, prior to travel.

6.9.4 Travel Requirements. All trips will be in accordance with regulatory requirements and actual travel shall be coordinated and pre-approved by the Government COR in writing. The Government will only reimburse allowable costs in accordance with FAR 31.205-46. The Contractor shall be required to provide travel receipts to the COR as attachments in WAWF for all allowable costs. Travel projections are subject to change based on Government requirements.

Further guidance for Contractor travel can be found at https://www.travel.dod.mil/Support/ALL- FAQs/Article/2893564/contractor-travel-regulations/.

6.9.5 Trip Reports. Following each trip, the Contractor shall prepare and deliver Trip

Reports to the COR IAW AFH 33-337. Trip reports are to include: name of the event, who attended, location of event, dates of the event, purpose of the event, comprehensive summary of the event, action items, and conclusion to include how information gathered affect the DAF SAF/AAH mission and recommendations on the way forward. The trip report shall be completed NLT five (5) business days upon return to duty.

6.10 Employee Accountability & Turnover.

6.10.1 Staffing of Contractor Personnel. Contractor shall provide a stable workforce, throughout the duration of the contract, by maintaining a 10% or less employee turnover rate.

No positions shall remain vacant for more than 30 calendar days. The government shall not be billed for positions left vacant over 30 calendar days unless the vacancy is due to government delay and otherwise approved by the CO. The contractor shall provide written documentation to the CO and COR within three (3) business days of the employee advising the contractor of his/her intent to vacate employment. This written notification shall include the date and time the position will be vacant, anticipated replacement date, and what management corrective action(s) will be taken to ensure continued task completion.

6.10.2 List of Employees. The Contractor shall maintain a current listing of employees assigned under this contract and define key personnel. The list shall include the employee's name, social security number and level of security clearance. The list shall be validated and https://www.travel.dod.mil/Support/ALL-FAQs/Article/2893564/contractor-travel-regulations/ https://www.travel.dod.mil/Support/ALL-FAQs/Article/2893564/contractor-travel-regulations/ signed by the company Facility Security Officer (FSO) and provided to the Contracting Officer, Program Manager, and Servicing Security Activity. An updated listing shall be provided upon request.

6.10.3 Contractor Professionalism. The Contractor shall:

• Present a professional appearance and maintain professional demeanor and conduct at all times.

• Conduct their work assignments IAW project schedules

• Function effectively and efficiently during extended periods of high pressure and stress.

• Function as an integral member of a team of highly trained professionals responsible for the safety and security of DAF personnel and resources.

• Notify the Government of any planned and unplanned leaves/absences as soon as possible.

6.11 Miscellaneous.

6.11.1 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). All official Government records affected by this contract are subject to the provisions of the FOIA (5 U.S.C. 552/DoD 5400.7-R/AF Supplement). Any request received by the Contractor for access/release of information from these records to the public (including Government/Contractor employees acting as private citizens), whether oral or in writing, shall be immediately brought to the attention of the CO for forwarding to the AFDW FOIA Manager to ensure proper processing and compliance with the Act.

6.11.2 Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). All DoD CUI must be controlled until authorized for public release in accordance with DoD Instructions (DoDIs) 5230.09, 5230.29, and 5400.04, or DoD Manual (DoDM) 5400.07. These regulations set policy and procedures for the disclosure of records to the public and for marking, handling, transmitting, and safeguarding of CUI material.

6.11.3 Privacy Act. Work on this contract may require that personnel have access to information protected by the Privacy Act. Contractor personnel shall adhere to the Privacy Act, Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Section 552a and applicable agency rules and regulations when handling such information.

6.11.4 Records. All records created and received by the Contractor in the performance of this contract shall be maintained and readily accessible. Records shall remain the property of the Government.

6.11.5 Safety Concerns. The Contractor is solely responsible for compliance with OSHA standards for the protection of their employees. The Government is not responsible for ensuring that Contractors comply with “personal” safety requirements that do not present the potential to damage Government resources.

6.11.6 Project Policy. The Contractor shall comply with all industry standards. All work shall be done in accordance with all federal, local, and state laws and regulations.

6.11.7 Inherently Governmental Functions. The Contractor shall not perform inherently

Governmental functions as defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 7.5 in relation to this PWS.

6.11.8 Ethics. The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the US Government if employing that person would create a conflict of interest. Additionally, the Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval according to DoDD 5500-7, Joint Ethics Regulation.

6.11.9 Professional Appearance of Work Space. The Contractor shall keep work space areas neat and orderly and avoid conditions leading to safety and/or security violations.

6.11.10 Non-Personal Services. The Government shall not supervise or task Contractor employees in any manner that generates actions of the nature of personal services, or that creates the perception of personal services. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to manage its employees directly and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, or give the perception of personal services to the Government or to Government personnel. If the Contractor feels that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to notify the CO immediately. Non-personal Contractor services shall not be used to perform work of a policy/decision making or management nature.

SECTION VII

APPENDIX 1

1.0 DEFINITIONS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND ACRONYMS

Contracting Officer (CO). The duly appointed Government agent authorized to award or administer contracts. The contracting officer is the only person authorized to contractually obligate the Government.

Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance specified in the contract for that service.

Government Furnished Property (GFP). Facilities, equipment, tools, supplies, parts, or any other items furnished for the concessionaire's use by the Government. A full list, if applicable, is in Section V.

Performance Threshold. The minimum performance level of a performance objective required by the Government.