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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

1.0 INTRODUCTION:

The United States Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Analysis Center (DAC) requires a technical support contract across its broad mission to deliver objective analysis, experimentation and data to ensure readiness today and a more lethal future force tomorrow. The DAC specifically requires technical expertise in data, experimentation and analysis across ballistic, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defense, electronic and cyber warfare.

1.1 Background:

DEVCOM/DAC is the Army’s focal point for data analysis and Modeling and Simulation (M&S) from component to force-on-force level models for the Army’s Future Force Modernization Enterprise (FFME). DAC conducts the necessary investigations, simulations, laboratory and field experiments, and analyses to quantify performance of combat, combat support, and combat service support systems, and personnel on the battlefield. DAC supports the U.S. Army Evaluation Center’s (AEC’s) system-level and live fire evaluations of rapid acquisition programs, product improvement programs, and future combat and munitions systems programs. DAC supports Product/Program Managers (PMs) to enhance the system performance of weapons and weapon platforms being developed, deployed, or improved. Results from DAC’s analyses for a spectrum of battlefield threats are provided to PMs, system evaluators, and decision makers at the Departments of Army and Defense (DoA and DoD). Current analysis codes/suites include but are not limited to: Joint Effectiveness Model (AJEM), Operational Requirements-based Casualty Assessment (ORCA), One Semi-Automated Forces (OneSAF), Infantry Warrior Simulation (IWARS), Hazard Prediction and Assessment Capability (HPAC), Mission Impacts of Nuclear Events Software (MINES), Individual Protection System Performance Model (IPSPM), and Fusion Oriented C4ISR Utility Simulation (FOCUS). Variants, derivatives, or combinations of these codes are expected and will be included within the scope of this PWS. DAC also supports the determination of CBRN defense materiel systems performance through modeling, simulation, and analysis in support of Army and Joint Service studies, information requests, and defense acquisition decision making.

2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Scope:

The objective is for the Contractor to research and develop innovative ways, using state-of- the-art methods and software platforms, to support the DAC mission of performing data analysis to inform decisions in support of the Army’s Future Force Modernization Enterprise (FFME), and the Joint Services. DAC is also called upon by other Army and Joint Agency/Activities to perform a range of data analysis to evaluate evolving technologies and capabilities in support of the warfighter. Specifically: 1) Developing interactive visualization to more effectively communicate Survivability/Lethality/Vulnerability (SLV) analysis 2) Instrumentation and measurement techniques for data generation or modeling verification, 3) Performing CBRN defense system performance analysis, and 4) Technical program data and process management as laid out in the following subsections.

2.1.1 Ballistic and Directed-Energy Weapon Experimentation.

The Contractor shall provide engineering technician support in the conduct of ballistic experiments on a variety of technologies including, but not limited to, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), rotary-/fixed-wing platforms, ground systems, individual components, personal protection equipment (PPE), and vehicle subsystems and systems to support warfighter survivability model inputs. The environment of interest includes performing in both an outdoor and an indoor environment that includes the presence of explosive materials, directed-energy weapon systems, small-to-medium caliber penetrators including fragment simulating projectiles, shaped charge jets, warheads, recovered high-explosive fragments, flechettes, and bare charge explosives. Specific tasks include the following:

· Setup, operate, and post-process data resulting from the use of photography, standard video, and high-speed digital imaging systems.

· Design and fabricate simple and complex fixtures, setups, shields, and other support devices.

· Instrument hardware with relevant measurement gauges (e.g., pressure, acceleration, and strain), network gauges to a data acquisition system, and reduce resulting data.

· Operate specific instrumentation and equipment to include, but not limited to the following: digital x-ray equipment; 3D scanner system; forklifts, cranes, tractors, front-end loaders, and utility/transport vehicles; equipment associated with ballistic gelatin mixing, casting, and testing; a wide variety of power and hand tools needed for fabrication, repair, and maintenance of components, test equipment, and safety devices; and digitizing measurement arms.

· Possesses the ability to use and understand basic measuring devices (tape measures, scales, micrometers)

· Willingness to work around energetic materials (propellants & high explosives)

· Possesses the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

· Possesses basic computer skills (e-mail, word, excel)

· Reduces arena fragment data (picking from celotex weighing, measuring, etc)

2.1.2 Blast and Shock Experimentation and Modeling.

The Contractor shall conduct advanced experimentation, data analysis, and modeling activities to expand and improve upon existing methodologies and develop new approaches in the realm of blast/shock physics. Support tasks are complex and require the application of advanced physical, electrical, and mathematical principals. Activities that the Contractor shall complete include, but are not limited to:

· Design, develop execution plans for, and perform experiments of blast and shock effects on actual or surrogate structures and occupants.

· Conduct analyses of data recorded from sensors in the blast and shock environment. Apply standard techniques when available; when standard techniques are inadequate, develop new techniques, evaluate them, and document them in comparison to alternatives.

· Develop novel methodologies to analyze data, model outcomes, and predict results using experimentation and test data gathered from multiple test centers.

· Diagnose and troubleshoot instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition systems used in experimentation.

· Prepare for, provide input to, and conduct experiments at experimental facilities and ranges at Aberdeen Proving Ground, other government agencies, contractor sites, and academic sites.

· Perform verification and validation activities of government software tools.

2.1.3 Model Testing, Documentation, and Training.

2.1.3.a The Contractor shall perform testing, documentation, and training activities associated with DAC’s Advanced Joint Effectiveness Model (AJEM) and associated tools/utilities.

2.1.3.b The Contractor shall perform testing and documentation in support of verification and validation of Modeling and Simulation modifications associated with DAC’s modernization of battlespace capabilities to reflect enhanced nuclear weapon effects and associated phenomenology.

2.1.4 C5ISR Testing, Analysis, and Modeling.

The Contractor shall conduct analytical investigations, modeling and simulations, and laboratory and field experiments to support the Army’s overmatch in a contested and congested electromagnetic spectrum. Specific tasks to be completed include, but are not limited to:

· Using domain knowledge of U.S. Army Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems, design experiments and field tests; develop technical metrics and evaluation measures (e.g., message completion rate, throughput, speed of service/latency, etc.); ensure data elements necessary to address evaluation metrics can be collected; and use experimental design techniques to ensure proper sample size and test factor combinations.

· Provide onsite asset configuration, data collection, data reduction, and analysis; verify instrumentation status; run quality assurance/control checks on collected data; and reduce raw data into useable analysis formats.

· Conduct threat analyses with data collected from lab and field-based events; provide detailed analyses to show system performance in both benign and threat-based environments; translate test results into real-world impacts and threat avoidance/detection scenarios; and provide holistic analyses that span multiple field test events and incorporate lab-based results.

· Develop and augment existing data reduction tools; create web-based interfaces that provide data quality checks and quick-look analyses of systems; develop databases of laboratory and field data; and enhance modeling and simulation tools that predict/simulate terrain, electromagnetic environment, and the impact of electronic warfare on wireless network performance.

· Coordinate with vendors and program managers to obtain communication and sensor systems; provide baseline assessments of system performance in a benign environment; develop multiple threats with different operational characteristics; and test systems against threats while collecting performance metrics.

· Provide input/guidance and subject matter expertise to help steer and improve methods of analysis and radio frequency laboratory investigations and assist with formulating proposals for the introduction of advanced techniques for anomalous detection of radio network behaviors/operations.

2.1.5 Injury Biomechanics Research.

The Contractor shall provide science, engineering, and technology support associated with biomechanics (with emphasis on injury biomechanics) in support of assessing existing experimental techniques; analyzing data from crash, impact, or shock loading environments; and developing, testing, and verifying/validating new and improved injury biomechanics research and analysis techniques. Activities that the Contractor shall complete include:

· Develop injury biomechanics research plans for use in assessing human vulnerability to crash, impact, and accelerative loading environments.

· Develop and review execution plans for injury biomechanics experiments investigating blast and shock effects on vehicle occupants.

· Reduce sensor data and analyze data from testing. Apply standard signal processing techniques when available and when standard techniques are inadequate, develop new techniques, evaluate the new techniques, and document the techniques in comparison to other alternative ones.

· Diagnose and troubleshoot data, instrumentation, and experimental techniques.

· Prepare for, provide input to, and conducting experiments at experimental facilities and ranges at the Army Research Laboratory, DEVCOM Analysis Center, other government agencies, contractor sites, and academic sites.

· Work individually and with other team members to investigate and define specifications for injury biomechanics research. Coordinate and prepare materials and equipment for use at ranges and experimental facilities for conducting experiments.

· Examine and provide feedback on methods used to process experimental data for use in the project. Methods may include filtering, scaling, data processing, physical calculations, statistical methods, data censoring, etc.

· Translate injury biomechanics data into the form needed by the Live Fire Test and Evaluation community including human injury probability curves and injury assessment reference curves.

· Research and develop software tools that implement injury biomechanics data.

· Develop documentation and provide subject matter expertise to support the Army.

2.1.6 Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense Materiel System Performance Analysis.

The Contractor shall use modeling and simulation, and conduct analyses, generate data, and determine the performance of materiel systems. The Contractor shall review results from testing and analyze test data. The Contractor shall use data from all sources to formulate performance for real, modified, or hypothetical materiel systems against requirements and other comparative systems. The Contractor shall also evaluate systems used for chemical weapons demilitarization. Additionally, the Contractor shall develop methods, generate and analyze data, and perform comparative analyses necessary to verify and validate models in support of model accreditation.

2.1.7 Technical Portfolio, Programs, and Process Management.

The Contractor shall perform general program analysis of technically challenging and diverse projects. This effort shall include identification of technical and process requirements and promote technical and process solutions to mitigate these gaps. These tasks require ability to understand technically diverse areas and strong communication and presentation skills.

· Support the methods to develop, and maintains those methods, to track project progress, performance data, and performance against plans (e.g., schedule, technical performance, and budget variance).

· Develop instructions on behalf of the DAC Program Office or staff to communicate the requirements, purpose, objective(s), and procedural steps necessary to define and implement organizational processes.

· Perform analysis that informs programmatic decisions.

· Aid in the establishment of Program Office and G-staff battle rhythm, processes and procedure and ensures it is configured to address DAC leadership’s intent and requirements.

· Complete various tasks for the DAC Program Office and staff, such as responses to information requests, and supporting internal and external communications.

· Develop suitable analytical and simulation framework(s) for artificial intelligence and assistive automation (AI/AA) systems to ensure these systems can be assessed and evaluated properly by the Army.

· Ensure coordinated information is captured to support the development of DAC program requirements, to include Cross-Functional Team, Army Modernization Enterprise and reimbursable areas. Coordinates development of executive level presentations, spreadsheets and documentation (to include incorporation of text, graphics and tables/spreadsheets) to support program planning and progress reviews.

2.1.10 The Contractor shall have: Subject matter expertise (SME) in a broad range of areas and specifically DAC’s core competencies. Using this SME, the Contractor shall provide strategic, technical and programmatic advice concerning ways in which emerging capabilities in high performance scientific and visual modeling techniques might be best utilized to improve or develop tools and techniques to enable DAC’s analysis mission across its core competencies.

2.1.11 Contractor Support to Government Flight Test. The Contractor shall support a Government conducted flight test upon authorization by the Procuring Contracting Officer and approval of a test plan. Such support may include participation in flight testing as a qualified non-crewmember as defined at 49 USC § 40125(a)(3). In support of Government approval process under authority of Army Regulation (AR) 95-1, the Contractor shall provide the name(s) of such personnel and furnish as a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Class III Flight Physical completed within 12 months of the flight testing for each individual.

3.0 DELIVERABLES:

The Contractor shall deliver the following to the COR:

3.1 Monthly reports (cost and performance/progress reports) that describe the technical activity for the preceding month and provide a monthly and cumulative breakout of hours and funds expended and remaining on the contract.

3.2 Written (e.g., reports and papers) and oral (e.g., briefings and presentations) technical products as requested/scheduled by the COR.

3.3 Final Report – The Contractor shall submit a Draft final technical report thirty (30) days prior to the end of the contract. The Government will review and respond within fifteen (15) days. The Contractor’s final submission is due within fifteen (15) days from receipt of Government remarks.

3.4 Delivery of all data mentioned within the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

4.0 RESTRICTIONS

4.1 all products/results of this effort shall belong to the Government see Distribution Statement in section 12.0 below.

4.2 During a transition, the Contractor shall permit the succeeding Contractor and designated employees to observe any and all functions, procedures, and operations under this contract thirty (30) workdays prior to the period of performance (PoP) end date of the contract. The Contractor shall complete ongoing work and prepare for an orderly transition to the successor, to include providing a list of current employee names and contact information to the COR thirty (30) workdays prior to the PoP end date of the contract. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with the successor and the Government and shall not interfere with their work or duties.

5.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE/WORK HOURS

5.1 The Contractor shall prepare monthly reports specified in 3.1 at its facility. The Contractor shall not perform any classified work at its facility and monthly reports will be unclassified. Classified and unclassified reports and presentations specified in 3.2 will be prepared at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG).

5.2 While working at Aberdeen Proving Ground-Aberdeen Area (APG-AA) facilities, the workday shall occur between the hours of 0600-1800 and requires work to be performed during the core hours of 0900-1500, Monday through Friday. Contractors shall not be permitted to work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays or hours/days on which the installation is officially opening late, closing early, or is closed entirely, for any reason, unless otherwise authorized by the COR as specified in C.6.5. The workday requires a half hour scheduled between the hours of 1100-1400 for lunch. The workday shall not exceed 9 ½ hours. Cumulative work hours for a two (2) week period shall not exceed 80 hours with no more than 44 hours per week.

5.3 The Contractor shall attend meetings conducted Monday through Friday that lie outside the core workday hours of 0900-1500; most DAC meetings are scheduled between the hours of 0800-1700.

5.4 The Contractor shall perform this effort from Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0600-1800. The Contractor shall request permission from the COR in writing and in advance to perform work on Federal holidays, hours/days that fall outside of normal duty hours (i.e., 0900-1500, Monday through Friday) or hours/days on which the installation is officially opening late, closing early, or is closed entirely, for any reason.

5.5 The COR may authorize ad hoc/situational Telework for any Contractor employee for requirements that must be completed when installation access is not available. Unplanned closing of APG such as inclement weather conditions may occur from time to time. The Government will pay only for hours worked by Contractor personnel.

6.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND DATA

6.1 The Government will provide the Contractor with DAC computer and network access (as deemed necessary by the COR) and project-specific licensed software access to perform analysis tasks. The Contractor shall adhere to all software license agreements, user agreement, and memorandum of agreements. Contractor employees shall sign software license agreements, user agreements, and memorandum of agreements to use Government-owned computer assets (hardware or software).

6.2 The Government will provide technical drawing/files, native Computer -Aided Design (CAD), detailed design/ material/descriptive information, material properties data, etc. as deemed necessary by the COR.

6.3 The Government will provide access to actual systems (on a non-interference basis and in accordance with on-site safety/building administrative procedures) and access to the necessary models and associated tools including current versions of AJEM, Vulnerability/Lethality (V/L) post processing tools, and Ballistic Research Laboratory – Computer-Aided Design (BRL-CAD).

6.4 The Government will provide Contractor employees working at APG-AA facilities with the use of conference room facilities, office equipment (such as facsimile machines, copiers, printers, document binding devices, electric staplers and shredders), telephones, and operating supplies (such as paper, toner, and staples).

6.5 The Government will provide Contractor employees working at APG-AA facilities with access and use of the DAC’s libraries, including research collections, electronic databases, and interlibrary loans to perform tasks. Contractor employees shall complete a need-to-know form (COSATI form) approved by the COR, verified by the DAC Security Office (for a favorable national authorization check) before DAC libraries and staff may be accessed. The DAC library staff may require verification by the COR prior to assisting a Contractor employee with a specific request from the DAC library collection or to borrow interlibrary loan materials. The Contractor shall obtain COR signature for all materials that a Contractor employee seeks to borrow from the DAC libraries. The Contractor employee shall promptly return all borrowed DAC library materials to the COR when finished with borrowed materials. The Contractor employee shall return all borrowed materials within 15 days prior to the end of the contract period of performance. The Contractor shall replace all unreturned materials borrowed by the Contractor in accordance with Army Regulation (AR)-735.17.

6.6 The Government will provide adequate workspace and computer hardware while working on-site. Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) may be provided to the Contractor by the Government to facilitate performance of individual tasks under this contract. Such GFE will be specifically identified on the individual order and utilized only for performance of that individual order. The equipment furnished herein shall NOT be used by the Contractor on any other effort outside the scope of this contract. The Contractor shall have access to the DAC library as necessary and given an account on the DAC and DoD high performance computing devices as necessary. Due to the technology involved, secure communications are required. The Contractor shall execute supervision to ensure immediate compliance with pertinent provisions of applicable regulations that are provided by the government. Department of the Army, U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC), APG, DAC and other safety regulations, standard operating procedures (SOPs), internal operating procedures (IOPs) and guidance (as provided as GFE) shall apply to the Contractor and Contractor personnel.

7.0 TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

7.1 The Contractor shall, as required by the COR for the performance of specific effort, carry out travel in accordance with Federal Travel Regulation or Joint Travel Regulations, as applicable. The Contractor shall travel to facilities other than the Government’s work site to educate potential users, to stay abreast of emerging software practices and techniques, and to make presentations. The Contractor shall be reimbursed in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations for travel beyond the boundaries of APG, except that reimbursement will not be made for travel within and between the separated areas of APG (a 50 - mile radius). The Contractor shall use prudent judgment in the accrual of costs associated with travel, such as lodging, board, etc., when performing work at sites other than APG and the contractor’s facility. When Temporary Duty (TDY) assignments are required at other facilities, the Government will attempt to give the Contractor at least a one (1)-week notice that TDY is required.

7.1.1 TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS. The Contractor shall make all reservations to include airline, car rental, lodging, and so forth. Air travel selections shall take into consideration economy and convenience for the Government. Contractors shall consider the use of nonrefundable tickets when efficiency and mission requirements allow. The cost of travel is reimbursable IAW the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 31, “Contract Cost Principles and Procedures”; specifically, FAR 31.205-46, Travel Costs. The Contractor shall provide the COR one (1) quote for each proposed trip and ensure that it adequately describes the proposed destinations, number of people traveling, number of trips per person, airfare cost per person, lodging cost per person, per diem cost per person, and any other miscellaneous costs per person. The Contractor shall not travel without COR approval for each proposed trip.

7.1.2 PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLE (POV) USAGE. Contractor travel with a POV is rare, but if a POV is used during contract work, the Contractor shall be reimbursed in accordance with FAR 31.205-46. When a POV is used for commuting to an alternate duty point located in or around the permanent duty station, the Contractor shall be entitled to reimbursement only for the distance that exceeds the employee’s normal commuting distance to the regular place of work and return. All travel must be for official Government business as it relates to this contract and will be reimbursed only if invoices submitted for such include specific breakdowns and written authorization by the Contractor.

7.2 Government Owned Vehicles (GOV). GOVs may be issued to the Contractor for the performance of work under the contract based on workload and availability. Issue documentation consists of trip tickets.

7.3 Vehicles and Equipment Available for Contractor Use. Vehicles and equipment owned, leased or on loan to Government Customer will be available for mission related use by the Contractor, subject to coordination with the controlling authority. Availability of shared vehicles and equipment is contingent on testing priorities, maintenance downtime, and compliance with AR 58-1.

8.0 SAFETY AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

8.1 The Contractor shall comply with Public Law 91-596 and each occupational safety and health standard promulgated under this act. The Contractor shall execute supervision to ensure immediate compliance with pertinent provisions of applicable regulations. Safety regulations, standard operating procedures, and guidance issued by the Department of the Army, U.S. AFC, DAC, and Aberdeen Proving Ground Installation Commander also apply to the Contractor.

8.2 The Contractor shall perform all operations in strict compliance with all applicable safety and health procedures. The Contractor shall report incidents of injury or occupational illness or disease, and/or damages to Government property resulting from work performed at APG-AA location to the COR. Each incident shall be reported within 72 hours of occurrence and shall be delivered using applicable Government-furnished guidance and forms.

9.0 FOREIGN NATIONALS

Foreign nationals will not be permitted to work on this contract or otherwise given access to contract information.

10.0 ANTITERRORISM/OPERATIONS SECURITY (AT-OPSEC) REQUIREMENTS:

10.1 AT Level 1 Training. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas 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 is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 30 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil.

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

10.3 Locally developed iWATCH Training. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility, or area. The contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH Army program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. The training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of the new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT than 30 days after contract award. (https://www.letterkenny.army.mil/ctrresources/ or https://www.swf.usace.army.mil/Missions/Antiterrorism-Community-Awareness/)

10.4 For contractors that DO NOT require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and processes 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.

10.5 For contracts that require a formal OPSEC program. The contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan within 90 calendar days of contract award, to be reviewed and approved by the responsible government OPSEC officer. This plan will include a process to identify critical information, where it is located, who is responsible for it, how to protect it, and why it needs to be protected. The contractor shall implement OPSEC measures as ordered by the commander. In addition, the contractor shall have an identified certified Level II OPSEC coordinator per AR 530-1.

10.5.6 The Contractor shall allow access only to those employees who need the sensitive information to perform services under this contract and agrees that sensitive information shall be used solely for the purpose of performing services under this contract. The Contractor shall ensure that its employees will not discuss, divulge or disclose any such sensitive information to any person or entity except those persons within the Contractor’s organization directly concerned with the performance of the contract.

10.6 For contracts that require OPSEC Training. Contractors and all associated subcontractors must complete Level I OPSEC Awareness training. New employees must be trained within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter. The COR will ensure initial & annual training requirements are met.

10.7 Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) registration for contractor employees who require access to Government information systems. All contractor employees with 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 prior to access to the Information System and annually thereafter.

10.8 For Information Assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) Training. All contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within six months of appointment to IA/IT functions.

10.9 Access and general protection/security policy and procedures. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility, or area. Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identify Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DoD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

10.10 For contractors requiring Common Access Card (CAC). Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated national Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equipment 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.

10.11 For contracts that require handling or access to classified information. Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified "Confidential," "Secret," or "Top Secret" and requires contractors to comply with: (1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and, (2) any revisions therein, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor.

10.11.1 Clearance. All contractor personnel working on this PWS require access to classified information and shall have, at a minimum, a final clearance of the SECRET level. In addition, some contractor employees may be required to perform duties described in paragraph 2 above which may require a TS/SCI clearance. Exceptions to this policy for new employees and others working under this PWS with interim clearances shall be submitted through the DAC Security Office.

10.12 DD254. Contractor shall comply with the security requirements listed in the DD form 254 for contracts requiring access to classified information.

10.12.1 Automated Information Systems (AIS). All classified efforts under this PWS which require the use of AIS, shall be performed on a Government approved system with the appropriate classification level.

10.13 Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Include DFARS clause 252.204-7012, which requires the contractor to comply with NIST 800-171. Also include DFARS provision 252.204-2019 into solicitations. Acquisition officials should follow procedures outlined in DFARS 204.73 and verify vendors have an adequate NIST SP 800-171 summary assessment score within the Supplier Performance Risk System (within PIEE). If the score doesn’t show a medium- or high-level assessment with a score of 110 or better (as described in the “NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology”), include clause 252.204-7020 and obtain the vendor’s “system security plan” and “plan of action” for NIST SP 800-171 verification and assurance by Army security officials.

10.14 Threat Awareness Reporting Program. For all contractors with security clearances. Per AR 381-12, Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), contractor employees must receive annual TARP training by a CI agent or other trainer as specified in 2-4b.

Please see below information for making a report.

Contact your local Counterintelligence (CI) Office CONUS Spy Hotline: 1-800-CALL-SPY iSALUTE: https://www.inscom.army.mil/isalute/ iWATCH: https://www.swf.usace.army.mil/Missions/Antiterrorism-Community-Awareness/

11.0 ADDITIONAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

11.1 Contractor employees assigned to work on or otherwise given access to contract information shall not be provided access to classified information unless the Contractor verifies that each employee possesses a security clearance of Secret or higher in accordance with the level of access needed.

11.2 The Contractor shall certify each employee’s U.S. citizenship to the DAC Security Office at APG-AA prior to the performance of services at DAC facilities. The Contractor shall write the certification using company correspondence and include the following information:

· Contract number and its period of performance.

· Name of individual, social security number, date of birth, place of birth, and citizenship.

· DAC point of contact and phone number.

· Authorized signature block, phone number, and signature.

11.3 Contractor employees shall show current state or federally issued picture identification to gain access to APG-AA facilities. The Government will issue restricted temporary area badges to Contractor employees granted access to restricted APG-AA facilities in accordance with the following procedures:

· Badges cannot be passed from one (1) individual to another for entry into restricted areas.

· Badges are to be worn only in the restricted area and removed from sight upon exiting the area.

· Badges are not to be used as a means of identification outside of the restricted area.

· Badges are to be protected in such a manner as to preclude unauthorized access by another individual.

· Badges are to be returned at the conclusion of the visit or at the end of a period of authorized use.

· Use and entry of portable electronic devices (e.g., cell phones, laptops, wireless electronic devices, removable media) to Government restricted areas is governed by DAC and APG Installation policies. These policies pertain to Contractor-owned and personal property.

11.4 At a minimum, the following statements apply for all information that is assigned a distribution statement for the performance of tasks in accordance with DoD Directive 5230.24, distribution Statements on Technical Documents or is Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)/Sensitive Unclassified Information (SUI):

· Distribution of information/reports of this contract shall be limited to personnel associated with this contract, those with a need-to-know.

· Electronic files, documents, and Government furnished materials that are no longer needed and that are unclassified/Tech or classified shall be destroyed by DAC designated shredders, through DAC authorized collection derbies, or via DAC provided electronic degaussing services.

12.0. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT

Distribution Statement for Contract submission documents: Distribution Statement A: This statement of work is approved for public release, distribution is unlimited

Distribution Statement for all information generated from this effort: Distribution Statement D: Distribution authorized to the Department of Defense and U.S. DoD contractors only (Export Controlled) (1 September 2024). Other requests for these documents must be referred to (FCDD-DAS-LB).

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