RFI Attachment 0001 USFOR-G Bridge PWS - 27 Jan 2025 -Final Draft - REDACTED.pdf

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1.5 (U) PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The PoP shall be for a base period of 3-months and three 1 month option periods. The PoP is:

Base Period 24 March 2025 to 23 June 2025 Option Period 1 24 June 2025 to 23 July 2025 Option Period 2 24 July 2025 to 23 August 2025 Option Period 3 24 August 2025 to 23 September 2025

1.6 (U) GENERAL INFORMATION

1.6.1 (U) Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure services are performed IAW the TO and this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure the non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor's QCP is the means by which the contractor assures that its work complies with the requirements of the TO. The contractor shall provide the QCP to the Government 30 calendar days after TO award. After Government approval and acceptance of the QCP, any changes to the QCP proposed by the contractor shall not be incorporated until the contractor receives the PCO’s acceptance, in writing, of the proposed changes (CDRL A015).

1.6.2 (U) Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the contractor's performance under this TO IAW the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan focuses on the Government’s measures used to ensure that the contractor has performed IAW performance standards. It defines how the performance standards shall be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3 (U) Recognized Holidays: The contractor shall provide uninterrupted support on the following Federal holidays:

New Year’s Day Memorial Day Columbus Day Christmas Day Martin Luther King Day Independence Day Veteran’s Day President’s Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day

1.6.3.1 (U) Reachback Recognized Holidays: For the Contiguous United States (CONUS) Reachback location, the Government recognizes the following Federal Holidays:

New Year’s Day Memorial Day Columbus Day Christmas Day Martin Luther King Day Independence Day Veteran’s Day President’s Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day

1.6.4 (U) Hours of Operations: The contractor shall support RS/USAF-A military operations in USFOR-G and Qatar 24 hours a day, six days a week, and 365 days per year, including all holidays. The contractor shall provide 24 hours of continuous support, 12 hours per day per shift, six days per week (72 hours maximum), recognizing that mission demands may require the schedule to vary above the 72-hour per week maximum and required up to 16-hour work days per person per day for short durations. The COR must approve all request for surge hours above the 72 hour per week maximum.

1.6.4.1 (U) CONUS Reachback - Counterintelligence and HUMINT Analytical Support Element –Global (CHASE-G) Hours of Operation: Contractor personnel supporting USFOR-G or USAREUR-AF military operations from the Reachback location shall provide support 8 hours per day, 5 days per week (40 hours), Monday through Friday, except when the Government facility is closed due to Federal Holidays, local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility closings. Notwithstanding 1.6.3.1 above, the Government may require minimal support beyond 40 hours per week and on certain Federal Holidays, based on direction from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), as backup support to USFOR-G or USAREUR-AF forward elements based on mission demands. The contractor shall not charge the Government time and a half or premium time as a result of this direction.

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1.6.7.2 (U) Adjudicated Security Clearances: Contractor personnel performing work under this TO shall possess, at a minimum, an individual adjudicated SECRET clearance, and shall maintain the appropriate level of security clearance for the life of the TO as a condition of employment. Clearance requirements vary depending on the position and location; some require, at a minimum, an adjudicated SECRET individual security clearance, some require a final Top Secret (TS) individual security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), some may a require a CI polygraph, and some may require access to National Security Agency (NSA)-approved systems. Contractor personnel who have not been granted TS/SCI access by CSE-INSCOM shall not be granted access to classified TS/SCI or higher, nor be allowed to perform work classified as TS/SCI or higher.

1.6.7.3 (U) Clearance Applications: The contractor shall submit applications for personnel security clearances to the Defense Security Service, Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), 2780 Airport Drive, Suite 400, Columbus, OH 43219-2268. The contractor shall initiate security clearance actions IAW Chapter two, NISPOM.

The contractor shall ensure that all clearances are forwarded to the USFOR-G theater Special Security Officer (SSO) located at Resolute Support Headquarters (RSHQ) IAW DoD security regulations and provisions.

• (U) Personnel assigned to security responsibilities on military installations in the US and its territories, or US Citizens assigned to such duties overseas, will be subject to one or more of the following investigations and periodic reinvestigations as set forth in DoDM 5200.02 and DOD 5220.22-M: Contractor personnel (including subcontractors); National Agency Check with local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC)),

• (U) Contractor personnel accessing IT systems or acting in an IT-related position shall have a favorable completion of a NAC, the initiation of a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI), and favorable review of SF 85P (Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions), SF 86 (Questionnaire for National Security Positions), and Supplemental Questionnaire. The NAC must be completed no earlier than 180 calendar days prior to the employee’s inital access to a Government system. Contractor personnel will not be allowed initial access to Government systems if their NAC was completed more than 180 days prior to the initial access.

1.6.7.4 (U) Security Systems Access: Subject to holding the appropriate security clearances, contractor personnel will be granted access to the following: (i) Computers with connectivity to the SCI Local Area Network (LAN) for computers located inside Government SCI facilities (SCIF), and use of software loaded on the SCI LAN; (ii) Access to computers with connectivity to the SIPRNET, RS-Secret, NATO/Mission-Secret, NIPRNET and NATO Unclassified systems located within USFOR-G facilities or at other appropriate work locations, and use of software loaded on the SIPRNET, RS-Secret, NATO/Mission Secret, NIPR and NATO Unclassified Networks at locations throughout the CJOA-A. Some positions may require access to NSA-approved systems.

1.6.7.5 (U) Information Protection: The contractor shall prevent the unauthorized release of sensitive and classified information IAW COMSEC, OPSEC, and information system security (INFOSYSEC) by all of its employees, subcontractors, and other personnel performing under the terms of this TO. The contractor shall submit a Security Violation Report, in writing, of all suspected or alleged security violations to the USFOR-G Theater SSO located at RSHQ within one hour of discovery of the violation (CDRL A017).

1.6.7.5.1 (U) COMSEC Program: The contractor shall ensure the proper utilization and management of COMSEC material to include receipt, accountability, safeguard, destruction, and investigation of adverse events or actions related to communication equipment. The contractor shall ensure its employees are relieved of all COMSEC materials prior to leaving the contractor’s employment.

1.6.7.5.2 (U) INFOSYSSEC Program: The contractor shall establish, maintain and execute a vigilant INFOSYSSEC program to include receipt, accountability, safeguard, destruction, and investigation of any computer security, internet security, network security, information security, computer, network, information, hacking, hacker, exploits, or vulnerabilities.

1.6.7.5.3 (U) Disclosure of Information: In the performance of this TO, the contractor may have access to data and information proprietary to a Government agency or to another Government contractor, or of such nature that its

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dissemination or use, other than as specified in this TO, would be illegal or otherwise adverse to the interests of the Government or others. Neither the contractor nor contractor personnel shall divulge or release data or information developed or obtained during the performance of this TO, except to authorized Government personnel or upon written approval of the COR. Neither the contractor or contractor personnel shall use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary information bearing a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this TO. In addition to any other limitations on disclosure of information required by the terms of this TO, the contractor shall comply with the following, to the extent that this section does not conflict with other such limitations.

(U) The contractor shall not respond directly to inquiries, comments, complaints, or requests for information by non- Government persons or organizations, or Government personnel or organizations without a valid need to know, relating to matters observed, experienced, or learned as a result of the performance of this TO, the resolution of which may require the dissemination of information obtained through direct or indirect methods of intelligence collection or relating to intelligence or HUMINT operations, whether classified or unclassified. Such inquiries or requests for information shall be referred to the COR for evaluation by the Freedom of Information Act Officer, Public Affairs Officer, Foreign Disclosure Officer, or other appropriate Government personnel, who shall be responsible for determining whether such requests will be honored.

(U) The contractor shall not release personal information regarding individuals, other than its own employees, that would be exempt from disclosure under Exemption 6 of the Freedom of Information Act or the Privacy Act without prior written authorization from the COR.

1.6.7.6 (U) Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property, equipment, and information/data provided by the Government for contractor use. At the close of normal duty hours and after normal duty hours, all Government facilities, equipment and materials must be properly secured.

1.6.7.7 (U) Key Control: The contractor shall establish and implement methods for making sure all keys and key cards issued to the contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons.

The contractor shall not duplicate keys or key cards issued to the contractor by the Government. The contractor shall develop procedures for key and key card control and shall include the procedures in the QCP. Such procedures shall include the process for contractor personnel to turn in any issued keys or key cards when access to locked areas is no longer required. The contractor shall immediately report in writing any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys or key cards to the PCO, COR, and the USFOR-G theater SSO located at RSHQ.

1.6.7.7.1 (U) Lost Keys: In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the contractor shall, upon direction of the PCO, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, may decide to replace the affected lock or locks or perform the re-keying. When replacing or re-keying the lock or locks is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or replacing the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due to the contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system will be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due to the contractor.

1.6.7.7.2 (U) Key Prohibitions: The contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys and key cards by any persons other than the contractor’s employees. The contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by contractor employees to permit the entrance of persons other than contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the COR.

1.6.7.8 (U) Lock Combinations: The contractor shall establish and implement methods to ensure that no lock combinations are revealed to unauthorized persons. The contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the contractor’s QCP.

1.6.7.9 (U) Antiterrorism Considerations: IAW Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

225.372 Antiterrorism/force protection and DoD Instruction (DoDI) O-2000.16, Volume 1, DoD AntiterrorismStandards, the contractor is hereby advised that it shall comply with the policies and procedures of the US Antiterrorism Officer (ATO) at each installation where work is being performed. DoDI O-2000.16, Volume 1 (change 1) is available at is available at the INSCOM Antiterrorism Portal Page at

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https://kmportal.mi.army.mil/sites/ge/AT/Shared%20Documents/Antiterrorism%20and%20Operations%20Security %20Review%29Coversheet%20in%20all%20contract%20reqirements%20packages.pdf. A modification to the contract will be the instrument of notification for this action. The contractor may submit a request of equitable adjustment for any directly incurred cost of compliance with these policies and procedures guidance. Equitable addustment requests shalle be in complaiance with clauses.

1.6.7.9.1 (U) Antiterrorism and Force Protection (AT/FP): Army Regulation (AR) 525-13, Chapter 5, 17 February 2017. Individual AT/FP training is mandatory for all soldiers, Department of the Army civilians, and DoD contractors and is strongly recommended for family members prior to travelling outside the 50 United States and its territories and possessions for any reason, including mobilization, temporary duty, permanent change of station, and leave. There is also an AT/FP training requirement for personnel stationed outside the United States. Individual AT/FP training is valid for one (1) year and must be documented. (CDRL A018)

1.6.7.9.2 (U) AT Level I Training: All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level 1 awareness training within 30 calendar days after TO start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the TO, whichever is applicable. Upon request, the contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level 1 awareness training is available at the following website:

http://jko.jten.mil (CDRL A018)

1.6.7.9.3 (U) Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP). This is required for all contractors with security clearances. Per AR 381-12 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), contractor employees must receive annual TARP training from a CI agent or other trainer as specified in 2-4b of AR 381-12. (CDRL A018)

1.6.7.9.4 (U) AT Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas: This requires US-based contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees to make available and to receive Government provided area of 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 (CDRL A018).

1.6.7.10 (U) Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures:

1.6.7.10.1 (U) 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 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.

1.6.7.10.2 (U) 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 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.

1.6.7.11 (U) iWATCH Training: The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity Authority To Operate (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/ACOR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of TO award and within 05 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR/ACOR NLT 30 calendar days after TO award (CDRL A018).

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1.6.7.12 (U) Reserved.

1.6.7.13 (U) Operations Security (OPSEC): AR 530-1, 26 Sep 2014, Training Programs: The contractor shall provide OPSEC training to all its employees regarding the safeguarding of sensitive information prior to its employees being allowed access to such information. Chapter 4 of AR 530-1, Training, requires that newly hired personnel receive an OPSEC orientation briefing within the first 30 calendar days of arrival at the organization. The AR further requires that all personnel receive an annual OPSEC briefing. Contractor personnel may utilize the OPSEC briefings presented by the INSCOM OPSEC Program Manager/Coordinator. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion or sign in rosters for all initial and annual OPSEC training to the COR. The above requirements shall flow down to all subcontractors working on or providing support to the TO (CDRL: A018).

1.6.7.13.1 (U) The contractor shall not release sensitive information to the general public without prior written approval from the PCO. All contractor requests to release sensitive information shall be in writing and clearly explain the necessity for the release of the information and consequences if approval is not granted.

1.6.7.13.2 (U) All material produced by the contractor, which the contractor wants released to the general public, is subject to OPSEC and Security reviews from the INSCOM OPSEC Officer, Security Officer and INSCOM Public Affairs Office prior to release.

1.6.7.13.3 (U) The contractor shall destroy all sensitive program material at the completion of the TO so as to ensure the information cannot be accessed or utilized for any purpose. The contractor shall also notify the PCO and COR, in writing, of its destruction within 45 calender days of completion of the TO. These same requirements shall flow down to all subcontractors working on or provided any sensitive information related to the TO (CDRL:

A021).

1.6.7.13.4 (U)Per AR 530-1 Operations Security, the contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC Awareness training. New employees must be trained within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter. OPSEC Awareness for Military Members, DoD Employees and Contractors is available at the following website: http://cdsetrain.dtic.mil/opsec/index.htm

1.6.7.14 (U) For Cybersecurity (CS)/Information Technology (IT) Training. All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees must complete the DoD Cyber 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. DoD Cyber Awareness Challenge Training is available at the following website:

https://ia.signal.army.mil/DoDIAA/

1.6.7.15 (U) 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 at commencement of services, and must successfully complete the DoD Information Assurance Awareness course and exam prior to receiving access to the IS and then annually thereafter. ATCTS training results shall be reported to the COR/ACOR not later than 45 calendar days after TO award or 45 days after a new employee commences performance on the TO (CDRL: A018).

1.6.7.16 (U) International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Standards: The contractor shall not provide ITAR-controlled data to RS coalition nations. If ITAR data is requested by RS coalition nations, only the USFOR-G Industrial Security Specialist (ISS) may release such data. Current RS coalition nations include: Germany, Hungary, Sweden, Norway, Spain, Italy, Lithuania, France, Turkey, Poland, Australia, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Canada, Netherlands, New Zealand, and Romania. Coalition partner nations are subject to change. Such ITAR-controlled data may be exported without a license IAW ITAR section 125.4(b)(1), 125.4(b)(3), and 125.4(b)(9).

1.6.8 (U) Post Award Conference and Periodic Meetings: The contractor shall attend a post-award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW FAR Subpart 42.5, which shall be conducted between 7 and 10 business days following TO award at a location to be determined by the Government.

The PCO/COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings, the PCO will apprise the contractor of how the Government

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name of a qualified replacement within 30 calendar days to allow for scheduling/attendance at required training, and processing.

1.6.11 (U) USCENTCOM Authority and Jurisdiction: Contractor employees supporting this TO while performing in the USCENTCOM Area of Operations are under the jurisdiction of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Under the UCMJ, US Commanders may discipline contractor employees for criminal offenses.

Contractors shall advise the PCO and COR in writing within 24 hours if they suspect an employee has committed an offense. Contractors shall not knowingly facilitate the departure of an employee suspected of a serious offense or violating the Rules for the Use of Force from theater without receiving approval from the senior US commander in the country.

1.6.11.1 (U) USFOR-G or USAREUR-AF Command and Other Government Officials: Contractor personnel will receive tasking/directives from the unit chain of command they are assigned to by the COR and PM. US Government oversight will be provided when contractor personnel are required to perform at locations/FOBs within the CJOA-A where a NATO partner nation has command and control responsibility. The ranking military commander may, in emergency situations (e.g., enemy or terrorist actions or natural disaster) direct contractor personnel to take lawful action as long as those actions do not require personnel to engage in armed conflict with an enemy force. Further, subordinate Commanders, more specifically, the Train, Advise, Assist Command (TAAC) or Commanders at the Grade of 07 or higher may impose policies or restrictions on contractor personnel in order to maintain discipline and order in the contingency environment. Such orders are routinely issued by the Principle Administrator Responsible for Contracting (PARC). The failure of contractor personnel to abide by any such order, directive, or instruction will result in the immediate repatriation of the individual(s), at the contractor’s expense.

Contractor personnel shall adhere to all Force Protection (FP) measures and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements. Repatriation due to non-compliance shall not excuse the contractor from full performance under the TO. GO-1 is included as Attachment 0005 in Section J of the TO. GO-1 is subject to change without notice and contractor employees shall abide by the effective version at all times.

1.6.11.2 (U) Inherently Governmental Functions: IAW FAR Subpart 7.503, the contractor shall not perform inherently governmental functions. The PCO will retain all decision making authority for all Government contracts during all phases of the acquisition cycle

1.6.12 (U) Identification Of Contractor Employees: All contractor personnel, when introducing themselves, attending meetings, answering Government telephones, sending email, and in other work situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties, shall identify themselves and the company for which they work to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractor personnel are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.6.13 (U) Mobilization, Deployment and Redeployment: The contractor shall be responsible for vetting, obtaining security/country clearances, and arranging transportation, for all employees and supplies in support of this TO without assistance from the Government. The contractor shall mobilize US citizens, coordinate, and arrange for them to attend the CRC prior to deployment to theater and comply with the requirements of this PWS. Citizen Mobilization, Deployment, Redeployment, and Demobilization Process:

• (U) Mobilization: Includes contractor personnel’s travel from their respective home of record to the CRC.

Prior to deployment to theater, the contractor and potential contractor personnel shall complete all pre-mobilization/pre-deployment screening and training requirements relative to civilian contractors within the Army G-1 Personal Policy Guidance (PPG) as directed at the CRC. If a contractor employee is exempt from attendance at a deployment center, the contractor shall provide the approved and required PPE for its employees.

• (U) Prior to CRC attendance, it is highly desired that new hire SIGINT Analysts successfully complete the SIGINT Analytical Support to Military Operations (SASMO) training or any future equivalent training at Ft Meade. Note: Seating is limited. No more than 24 contractor candidates will be sponsored annually.

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- SASMO ENROLLMENT LINK: X0612_SASMO_Enrollments@nsa.ic.gov. POC: CTRC Abbey Mongosa: National Security Telephone System (NSTS) 963-4484.

- SASMO Prerequisites

• National Cryptologic School (NCS) Courses: OVSC1000, OVSC1100, OVSC1202, OVSC1209, CRSK1300, OVSC1800, RSCH1300 Acknowledged Agreements: SPCMA, IRT USSID18, PRIMALPEEP, Basic FISA Fundamentals, and Handling Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Data.

• Badge Requirements: Final clearance indoctrinated TS/SCI with current polygraph; Security In- Processing (SIP) Form.

- Recommended Prerequisites

• CLAS1000, CLAS1500, Network Exploitation and Target Analytics (NETA)1021, NETA2002, NETA2005, NETA2016, Cryptologic Skills (CRSK)1301, CRSK1350, CRSK1910, RPTG2212, RPTG2213.

- NOTE: Failure to complete the mandatory prerequisites will result in a candidate’s automatic removal from the SASMO class. Recommended pre-requisites are HIGHLY encouraged for successful course completion.

• (U) Deployment: The contractor is responsible for deploying contractor personnel to theater. Deployment includes contractor personnel travel through the CRC to Kuwait en route to theater. The contractor and contractor personnel are responsible for complying with all deployment administration, equipment, and Foreign Clearance Guide requirements related to civilian contractors within the PPG.

- Following completion of the CRC requirements, employees designated to conduct PWS-defined CI screening tasks shall and remain at Camp Arifjan in transient quarters until Theater Preliminary Credibility Assessment Screening System (PCASS) Training & Certification is complete. See Part III, paragraph 3.2.3.2 for details.

- Beginning 1 October 2020: Following completion of the CRC requirements, employees designated to conduct PWS-defined CI screening tasks shall travel to Fort Jackson South Carolina for Preliminary Credibility Assessment Screening System (PCASS) Training & Certification. See Part III, paragraph

3.2.3.2.3 for details.

• (U) Redeployment: The contractor is responsible for redeploying contractor personnel from theater to the CRC. Re-deployment includes contractor personnel travel from theater through Kuwait, UAE or Qatar, as applicable, to the CRC. The contractor and contractor personnel are responsible for complying with all redeployment administration, equipment, and travel guidance related to civilian contractors within the PPG.

Contractor personnel shall not begine movement from assigned FOBs earlier than five (5) work days prior to planned departure from OCONUS locations, unless approved by the COR.

• While in-flight the contractor shall invoice at the prime labor rate without uplift for Hazardous Duty or Hardship Pay for the duration of the flight until arrival at the CONUS location.

1.6.13.1 (U) CRC Requirements: The contractor shall ensure that the following requirements are met before its employees report to the CRC:

• (U) The application for a Common Access Card (CAC) identification card has been approved.

• (U) A Medical Physical has been completed within 12 months of report date to the CRC. Proof of fitness for deployment must be presented at the CRC when in-processing. Generally, medical information will be recorded and maintained by the United States Government (USG) on DD Form 276, Adult preventive and Chronic Care Flow sheet.

• (U) A Dental Examination has been completed within 12 months of report date to the CRC. Proof of dental fitness for deployment must be presented at the CRC when in-processing.

• (U) A Tuberculosis (TB) Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) Tine Test has been performed within 12 months of reporting to the CRC. Negative TB Test results must be presented at the CRC when in-processing.

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• (U) A Negative Pregnancy Test has been performed within one month of reporting to CRC (females only).

Negative test results must be presented at the CRC to be considered deployable.

• (U) Required immunizations administered at the CRC include: Anthrax, Typhoid, Hepatitis A Vaccine, Hepatitis B Vaccine, Measles (at least one shot if born after 1956), Rubella Virus Vaccine, and Oral Polio (primary series plus one dose as an adult).

• (U) DNA Collection. A DNA sample will be taken at the CRC and will be maintained in storage by the USG.

• (U) A valid negative result HIV test has been performed within six months of report date to the CRC. Absent a negative Result HIV test, the small pox inoculation cannot be administered; however, the individual can deploy.

1.6.13.2 (U) Immigration and customs requirements: The contractor shall be responsible for (i) obtaining all passports, visas, and other documents necessary for contractor personnel to enter and exit the Area of Operations (AO), and (ii) the customs liabilities of its contractor personnel. Required local documentation such as Visa renewals shall be obtained at the contractor’s expense and billed under Other Direct Costs (ODCs).

1.6.14 (U) Contractor Travel: Contractor employees shall travel in order to provide the support required under this TO. Military Air (MILAIR) will be the primary mode of transportation to and from theater IAW DoD 4515.13R and the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). The Government will allow MILAIR for only one round trip to and from theater for deployment and redeployment. Contractor personnel will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this TO. The contractor shall be responsible for all non-deployment/redeployment travel outside of the CJOA-A.

Exceptions to this, such as travel for mandatory training, require Government approval/authorization by the PCO.

1.6.14.1 (U) CJOA-A Local And CENTCOM AOR Travel: The contractor shall anticipate travel and work performance throughout the CJOA-A and Qatar in combat conditions during performance of this TO. Specific destinations within CJOA-A will be mutually agreed upon by the Government and the contractor with the concurrence of the COR. The COR must approve, in writing, all travel outside the CJOA-A, prior to the commencement of the travel. Primary modes of transportation within the CENTCOM AOR are armored vehicles, helicopters, or fixed-wing aircraft. The contractor shall be responsible for all travel costs, other than approved business travel, within the CENTCOM.

1.6.15 (U) Annual Medical Screening: In accordance with USCENTCOM 231245Z, MAR 17 Mod Thirteen to USCENTCOM Individual Protection and Individual-Unit Deployment Policy Paragraph 15.C.1.C, all contractor employees shall be receive annual medical screening every twelve months from the date of deployment.

1.6.16 (U) Arming Authority: Specific Labor Categories are required to be armed for personal protection during performance of this TO. Only contractor personnel identified as requiring arming, as defined in the TO, who submit the required arming request documentation, as outlined by the armed Contractor Oversight Directorate (ACOD), shall be authorized to carry a weapon. Under no circumstances shall contractor personnel be armed without meeting all of the conditions listed herein.

1.6.16.1 (U) The contractor must have Arming Authority Approval for the possession of firearms. The AOR Commander will determine if contractor personnel are permitted to carry a Government-approved weapon for self-defense purposes in the AOR. The Government may choose to issue the contractor military-specification, personal weapons and ammunition for self-defense. When accepted, the contractor employee is responsible for using the weapon IAW the applicable rules governing the use of force. The contractor employee must be aware that they may incur civil and criminal liability, both under Host Nation Laws or US criminal and civil law, for improper or illegal use of weapons. The US Government will provide all weapons, ammunition, and equipment to those employees that will be armed under this TO.

1.6.16.2 (U) Unless the Deputy Commander (DCDR) USCENTCOM (or a designee) expressly states otherwise, all arming requests and authorizations for contractor or subcontractor employees under this contract shall be limited to US Government-approved weapons (M16 or M4 Carbine and M9 Pistol) and ammunition. Notwithstanding Host Nation Laws or regulations that would allow the use of heavier weapons by contract security, the contractor must

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have all weapons approved by DCDR USCENTCOM (or a designee) before use. This restriction applies to all weapons in the possession of contractor employees, even if such weapons are required for personal protection.

1.6.16.3 (U) The contractor shall ensure that its employees adhere to all guidance and orders issued by the AOR Commander or his/her representative regarding the possession, use, safety, and accountability of weapons and ammunition. Upon redeployment or notification by the Government, the contractor shall ensure that all Government-issued weapons and ammunition are returned to Government control. Contractors shall screen employees and subcontractors, to ensure that employees may be issued a weapon IAW US or applicable Host Nation Laws. Evidence of screening will be presented to the PCO.

1.6.16.4 (U) Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC) And Rules for the Use of Force (RUF): The Contractor shall ensure its personnel are trained regarding LOAC, RUF, and any relevant tactical guidance in theater, as specified by the PCO or COR. The contractor shall obtain a signed written acknowledgement from each of its employees authorized to bear weapons that they have been briefed on the LOAC, the RUF, and the differences between the ROE and the RUF (namely that RUF controls the use of weapons by contractors employed by the US Government and that the contractor may NOT use ROE at any time for use of force decisions). The contractor shall brief the RUF to all shift employees at every shift and shall provide refresher LOAC training to its employees every six months. In particular, LOAC training will include restrictions on firing on persons who have surrendered or are out of combat due to wounds/injuries. Also, the contractor shall discuss the requirement to render first aid to the best of the contractor personnel’s ability and contact medical response units to obtain medical care for the wounded, safety permitting.

The contractor shall train contractor employees on the requirement to report all escalation of force incidents pursuant to the most current USFOR-G orders. The contractor shall ensure that all employees under this TO have knowledge of and comply with the provisions of the Geneva Convention Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War, August 12, 1949 (see http://www.unhchr.ch/html/menu3/b/91.htm). The contractor shall provide a copy of the Geneva Convention Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War, August 12, 1949 to all employees authorized to carry weapons under this TO at any tier.

(U) In addition to the RUF and ROE training, the contractor and its subcontractors shall monitor and report all activities of its armed employees that may violate the RUF or otherwise trigger reporting requirements as serious incidents. Violations of the RUF include:

• (U) Taking a direct part in hostilities or combat actions, other than to exercise self-defense.

• (U) Failing to cooperate with Coalition or Host Nation forces.

• (U) Using Deadly force, other than in self-defense where there is a reasonable belief of the imminent risk of death or serious bodily harm.

• (U) Failing to use a graduated force approach.

• (U) Failing to treat the local civilians with humanity or respect.

• (U) Detaining local civilians, other than in self-defense or as reflected in the terms and conditions of the TO.

1.6.17 (U) Background Check Plan: Prior to requesting Arming Authority Approval, the contractor shall submit to the PCO and COR an acceptable plan for accomplishing background checks which complies with the following requirements for its employees: on all contractor and subcontractor employees who will be armed under this TO IAW paragraph 1.6.15 above (CDRL A010).

• (U) Use one or more of the following sources when conducting the background check: Interpol, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Country of Origin Criminal Records, Country of Origin US Embassy Information Request, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) records, and any other records available.

• (U) Verify with USFOR-G that its employees have not been barred by any Commander within theater.

• (U) The contractor shall not hire any person whose employment would result in a violation of the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch, 5 C.F.R. Part 2635.

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• (U) The contractor shall ensure its personnel meet US Government security requirements IAW AR 380-67, Personnel Security Program, paragraph 2-4, and AR 190-56, Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program Chapters 2 and 3.

• (U) The contractor shall conduct background checks on all applicants for employment IAW the requirements of AR 190-11, Chapter 2. The results of these background checks shall be made available to the Government for review upon request.

• (U) USFOR-G FRAGO 15-0132, biometric enrollment does not apply to US Citizens.

1.6.18 (U) The contractor shall provide an Arming Authority Plan to include the following requirements (CDRL A009)

1.6.18.1 (U) All contractor/subcontractor employees requiring arming approval shall provide the required documentation to the COR, signed by the employee and employer, as follows:

• (U) Weapons Qualification/Familiarization. All employees must meet the weapons qualification requirements for the requested weapon(s) as established by any DoD or other US Government agency, Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC), Rules for the Use of Force (RUF), as defined in the US CENTCOM Policy, dated 23 Dec 2005, and shall acknowledge the distinction between the prescribed RUF and Rules of Engagement (ROE), which are applicable solely to US Military Forces.

• (U) Completed DD Form 2760 (or equivalent documentation) for each armed employee, indicating that the employee is not otherwise prohibited under US law from possessing the required weapon or ammunition.

• (U) Signed certificate indicating that the employee is not otherwise prohibited under US law from possessing the required weapon or ammunition.

• (U) Written acknowledgement signed by the contractor and the contractor’s employee of the completion of training requirements and the understanding of the conditions for the authorization to carry firearms and that the use of use of weapons could subject both the individual and the contractor to US and Host Nation prosecution and civil liability (required by both the prime contractor and its subcontractor(s)). This acknowledgement shall include the acknowledgement of the distinctions between the ROE applicable to military forces and the RUF that control the use of weapons by DoD civilians, DoD contractors, and Personnel Services Contractors (PSC).

• (U) A copy of the TO between the contractor and the US Government that verifies the individual’s employment and addresses the individual’s need to be armed.

• (U) Business and operating licenses from the Government of Ministry of Interior (MOI) and Afghan Internal Security Administration (AISA).

• (U) A copy of each contractor employee’s license to possess and carry a firearm and its ammunition from the Ministry of Interior (MOI).

1.6.18.2 (U) Arming Communication Plan (CDRL A011): The contractor shall submit to the PCO and COR an Arming Communications Plan that, at a minimum, sets forth the following:

• (U) The contractor’s method of notifying military forces and requesting assistance where hostilities arise, combat action is needed, or serious incidents have been observed.

• (U) How relevant threat information will be shared between the contractor’s security personnel and US Military forces.

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• (U) How the contractor will coordinate transportation with the appropriate military authorities.

1.6.18.3 (U) Requirements for Individual Weapons Possession: All employees of the contractor and its subcontractors at all tiers who are authorized to be armed under this TO must:

• (U) Possess only those US Government-approved weapons and ammunition for which they are qualified under the training requirements and subsequently authorized to carry.

• (U) Carry weapons only when on duty, or at a specific post.

• (U) Not conceal any weapons, unless specifically authorized.

• (U) Carry proof of the authorization to be armed. Employees not possessing such proof will be deemed unauthorized and must surrender their weapon to their employer.

• (U) IAW USCENTCOM GO-1, consumption of alcohol in theater is prohibited. In the event of a suspension or an exception to GO-1, employees shall not consume any alcoholic beverage while armed or within eight hours of the next work period when they will be armed. There are no circumstances under which a contractor employee will be authorized to consume any alcoholic beverage when armed for personal protection.

1.6.18.4 (U) Required Training and Documentation: Contractor personnel shall not be permitted to carry weapons until the required acknowledgement forms and information are received, found acceptable by the PCO, and arming authorization is granted by USFOR-G. The contractor shall provide the required training documentation and acknowledgements for each employee subsequently hired after TO award within 15 calendar days of their arrival in theater to the PCO or designated representative, unless otherwise agreed to by the PCO.

1.6.18.5 (U) Retention and Review of Records: The contractor and all its subcontractors shall maintain records on weapons training, LOAC, RUF, and the screening of employees for at least six months following the expiration (or termination) of the TO. The contractor and its subcontractors shall make these records available to the PCO or COR upon request at no additional cost to the Government.

(U) Failure to successfully retrain an employee who has been properly authorized to be armed under this TO within 12 months of the last training date will constitute a lapse in the employee’s authorization to possess and carry a weapon. All unauthorized employees will immediately surrender their weapon and authorization letter to the contractor and will remain unarmed until such time as they are retrained and reapproved by the Arming Authority.

Additionally, the Arming Authority’s authorization letter is valid for a maximum of 12 months from the date of the prior letter (unless authorization is earlier invalidated by a lapse in training).

1.6.19 (U) Lautenberg Amendment and Possession of Firearms: All contractor personnel employed under this TO must meet the reliability factors outlined in AR 190-56: The Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program (refer to Chapter 3, Individual Reliability Program). All contractor personnel supporting this task must be legally authorized to carry, possess, train with, and employ firearms and ammunition. The Lautenberg Amendment prohibits any person convicted of a crime of domestic violence from possessing firearms. No individual convicted of a felony crime will be employed under this TO. The contractor is responsible for conducting the appropriate criminal and financial background checks (refer to AR 190-56, Chapters 2 and 3) to ensure that all its employees meet the legal requirements to perform as security guards.

1.6.20 (U) Criminal Jurisdiction: The contractor shall comply with all notification requirements of DoD Instruction 5525.11, Criminal Jurisdiction Over Civilians Employed By or Accompanying the Armed Forces Outside the US, Certain Service Members, and Former Service Members. The contractor shall maintain a copy of each employee's written acknowledgement of receipt of the notification and shall provide the same upon

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request to the PCO. Contractor questions concerning the applicability of this provision should be directed to the PCO. Contractor employees are also subject to Afghan criminal law.

1.6.21 (U) Prosecution of Criminal Acts: The contractor shall educate its employees regarding the penalties and prosecution of criminal acts in the theater of operation. The contractor shall inform its employees that under the "Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act" (MEJA) (18 U.S. Code (USC) 3261-3267), persons employed by or accompanying the US Armed Forces outside the United States are potentially subject to prosecution for certain criminal acts, including such acts occurring outside the US. MEJA applies only to those crimes punishable by imprisonment for more than one year if committed within US jurisdiction. In the deployed theater, MEJA may be used to prosecute individuals who are employed by or accompany the US Armed Forces, including all subcontractors at any tier, with the exception of persons ordinarily residing in theater. The law also applies to individuals accompanying a contractor or the US Armed Forces, which may include a dependent of a DoD contractor or subcontractor employee. This law authorizes DoD law enforcement personnel to arrest suspected offenders IAW applicable international agreements and specifies procedures for the removal of accused individuals to the US. It also authorizes pretrial detention and the appointment of counsel for accused individuals. See Army Techinques Publications (ATP) 4-10, Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Operational Contract Support: 18 Feburary 2016 and DoD Instruction 5525.11, Criminal Jurisdiction Over Civilians Employed By or Accompanying the Armed Forces Outside the United States, Certain Service Members, and Former Service Members.

1.6.22 (U) Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this TO.

All documents and materials produced under this TO shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the PCO.