WPPSIIIdraftRFPexhibits10.26.09.pdf

PROCUREMENT SENSITIVE

OFFICIAL USE ONLY

PROTECT ACCORDINGLY

United States Department of State Bureau of Diplomatic Security

Office of Overseas Protective Operations

High Threat Protection Division

(Section J)

Worldwide Personal Protective Services (WPPS III)

Exhibit A

Diplomatic Security Service

Table of Contents

Exhibit A ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Article I. General Qualifications ------------------------------------------------------- 5

Section 1.01 General Qualifications for American Contractor Personnel --------------- 5

Section 1.02 General Qualifications for Local (Host Country) and Third-Country Nationals ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5

Section 1.03 Physical Fitness Standards -------------------------------------------------------- 7

Section 1.04 Language Skill Level Descriptions for all Contractor Personnel ---------- 8

Article II. Requirements and Procedures for processing Security Clearances 11 Section 2.01 Contractor Facility Clearance --------------------------------------------------- 11

Section 2.02 Forms -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12

Section 2.03 Visit Request/Visit Terminations/Resignations ------------------------------ 13

Section 2.04 Non-US Citizens -------------------------------------------------------------------- 13

Section 2.05 Adverse Information -------------------------------------------------------------- 13

Section 2.06 Prior Security Clearances -------------------------------------------------------- 13

Section 2.07 Approval by DS -------------------------------------------------------------------- 14

Article III. SF-86 Secret & Top Secret Processing ---------------------------------- 14 Article IV. SF-85p Moderate & High Risk Public Trust Processing ------------- 17 Article V. Foreign Relatives, Friends, and Associates (Non-U.S. Citizens) --- 19 Article VI. Contractor Screening of PRS and PRS Support Applicants --------- 20

Section 6.01 Contractor Screening ------------------------------------------------------------- 20

Section 6.02 Selection of Candidates and Submission to COR ---------------------------- 21

Section 6.03 DS HTPOPS Screening and Selection Process ------------------------------- 21

Section 6.04 Questions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22

Section 6.05 Response if a Bio Does not Include Sufficient Information ---------------- 22

Article VII. Task Order Management Plan Requirements -------------------------- 24 Article VIII. Use of Force ------------------------------------------------------------------ 26

Section 8.01 The Use of Force ------------------------------------------------------------------- 26

Section 8.02 Deadly Force Policy --------------------------------------------------------------- 26

Section 8.03 Probable Cause for the Use of Deadly Force --------------------------------- 27

Section 8.04 Principles on Use of Deadly Force ---------------------------------------------- 27

Section 8.05 Permissible Uses of Deadly Force ----------------------------------------------- 27

Section 8.06 Use of Lesser Means than Deadly Force --------------------------------------- 28

Section 8.07 Warning Shots and Shooting to Disable --------------------------------------- 28

Section 8.08 Motor Vehicles and Their Occupants ------------------------------------------ 29

Section 8.09 Vicious Animals -------------------------------------------------------------------- 29

Section 8.10 Investigation of Incidents of Deadly Force ------------------------------------ 29

Section 8.11 Firearms ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29

Section 8.12 Responsibility ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 30

Section 8.13 Issues Requiring Clarification --------------------------------------------------- 30

Section 8.14 Authorized Firearms and Related Equipment ------------------------------- 30

Section 8.15 Qualification ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 30

Section 8.16 Firing Range Procedures --------------------------------------------------------- 30

Section 8.17 Prescription Medication ---------------------------------------------------------- 30

Section 8.18 Standards of Conduct for Armed personnel --------------------------------- 31

Section 8.19 Availability of Firearms ---------------------------------------------------------- 31

Section 8.20 Securing Firearms ----------------------------------------------------------------- 31

Section 8.21 Drawing Firearms ----------------------------------------------------------------- 32

Section 8.22 Weapon Discharge Provision ---------------------------------------------------- 32

Section 8.23 Discharges --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33

Section 8.24 Disciplinary and Other Actions ------------------------------------------------- 34

Section 8.25 Applicability of Policy and Regulation ----------------------------------------- 34

Section 8.26 Policy and Guidelines from Defense Equipment and Armor Vehicles (DEAV) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 35

Article IX. Standards of Conduct ------------------------------------------------------- 37

Section 9.01 Appearance ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38

Section 9.02 Clothing and Personal Equipment ---------------------------------------------- 38

Section 9.03 Neglect of Duties ------------------------------------------------------------------- 38

Section 9.04 Disorderly Conduct ---------------------------------------------------------------- 38

Section 9.05 Drug Screening --------------------------------------------------------------------- 39

Section 9.06 Intoxicants --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39

Section 9.07 Consumption of Alcohol ---------------------------------------------------------- 39

Section 9.08 Relief by an Intoxicated Person ------------------------------------------------- 39

Section 9.09 Narcotics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40

Section 9.10 Use of Prescription Drugs -------------------------------------------------------- 40

Section 9.11 Lost and Found --------------------------------------------------------------------- 40

Section 9.12 Contact with Third Country Nationals ---------------------------------------- 40

Section 9.13 Activities Specifically Prohibited ----------------------------------------------- 40

Section 9.14 Criminal Actions ------------------------------------------------------------------- 41

Section 9.15 Acknowledgment ------------------------------------------------------------------- 42

Article X. Armored vehicle tier 1 maintenance ------------------------------------- 42 Section 10.01 DS/PSP/DEAV armored vehicles: Increase longevity and durability of post's AV assets. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 42

Exhibit A

Article I. General Qualifications

Section 1.01 General Qualifications for American Contractor Personnel

American contractor personnel must meet the following criteria:

a. Must be an American citizen at least 21 years of age.

b. Must have valid, current U.S. driver’s license and U.S. tourist passport.

c. Must have a personal and, if appropriate, military discharge under honorable conditions.

d. In the case of specific human intelligence threat post, the person must meet the minimum requirements as identified in Article II.

e. Must be in good physical condition with no health deficiencies, either temporary or long-lasting, that would impair performance of duties. The contractor must acknowledge through the training records that the candidates have passed an equivalent physical fitness test prior to, and within 90 days of deployment. (See Section 5.0 of the statement of work for suggested specific fitness requirements).

f. Must have up-to-date inoculations and a physical examination by a medical doctor for international travel in areas in which protective services are to be performed.

g. Must be familiar with first aid procedures.

h. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Personnel Security clearance

i. Meet minimum firearms proficiency pre-requisites, including formal training on:

Familiarity with weapons safety concerns and procedures.

Section 1.02 General Qualifications for Local (Host Country) and Third-Country Nationals

a. Must be at least 21 years of age.

b. Must have, or be able to obtain a valid, current local (in country where detail is to perform) or international driver’s license.

c. Third-country foreign nationals must have a current passport from country of origin.

d. Must have a personal and, if appropriate, military record that qualify under

Moderate Risk Public Trust standards. The U.S. Government reserves the right of refusal on all foreign national contractor employees proposed to perform or performing protective or guard services under this contract.

e. Must be in good physical condition with no health deficiencies, either temporary or long-lasting, that would impair performance of duties under this contract. The contractor must acknowledge through the training records that the candidates have passed an equivalent physical fitness test 90 days prior to deployment.

f. Must have the required, up-to-date inoculations for international travel in areas in which protective or guard services are to be performed.

g. Must be qualified and current in weapons normally carried by law enforcement officers, e.g., semi-automatic pistol, rifles, sub-machine guns, and shotguns.

Firearms currency shall be certified by contractor prior to use of foreign nationals on protective or guard details.

h. Must be familiar with first aid procedures

i. Must be able to obtain and maintain a High Risk/Moderate Public Trust as stated in Article IX.

j. Must meet minimum firearms proficiency pre-requisites, including formal training on:

1. Familiarity with weapons used in protective operations.

2. Familiarity with weapons safety concerns and procedures.

3. Have fired weapons required by the Task Order at an acceptable level of proficiency.

k. Weapons training may have been taken at:

1. A host-country or third-country police/military weapons training facility.

2. An NRA equivalent weapons training program.

Section 1.03 Physical Fitness Standards

Physical Fitness Entrance Requirements

In order to gain entrance into the WPPS III program, all Contractor employees working under this contract/task orders shall:

• Be well proportioned in height and weight

• Be in good general health, without physical disabilities that would interfere with acceptable performance of their duties, including standing for prolonged periods in performance of guard or other protective duties

• Possess binocular vision, correctable to 20/30 (Snellen) and shall not be color blind

• Be capable of hearing ordinary conversation

• Be capable of satisfying the physical efficiency battery scores used by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). These standards can be found on the internet at www.fletc.gov/training/programs/physical-techniques-division/requirements/documents/physical-efficiency-battery/peb.html.

Seventy (70%) is the minimum passing standard in each category

A qualified candidate may not have a medical condition that would constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others, or that, with or without a reasonable accommodation, would prevent the individual from performing the duties of the job. The contractor’s assessment of a candidate’s medical fitness to perform the duties of the job should include consideration of available information regarding:

• (1) the candidate’s medical condition, including the likelihood of contagion, and the effect of that condition on the candidate’s ability to perform the duties of the job in a safe, efficient and effective manner;

• (2) the likelihood that the candidate may require access to medical facilities or treatment, medication or supplies on an emergent or frequent basis overseas, and, if so, whether such facilities, treatment, medication and supplies are available and safely accessible at the overseas location(s) where the job will be performed;

• (3) the likelihood that working in such overseas locations may result in adverse effects upon the candidate’s medical condition or treatment;

• (4) any applicable host-nation requirements or restrictions relating to the candidate’s medical condition that may prevent, impede or interfere with the candidate’s ability to perform the duties of the job in such overseas locations; and

• (5) any other relevant factors.

Section 1.04 Language Skill Level Descriptions for all Contractor Personnel

LANGUAGE SKILL LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS

The following proficiency level descriptions characterize spoken language use. Each of the three "base levels" implies control of any previous "base levels" functions and accuracy. The examples given here illustrate, but do not exhaustively describe, either the skills a person may possess or situations in which he/she may function effectively.

Unless otherwise specified, the term "native speaker" refers to native speakers of a standard dialect.

Speaking Level 0 (No Proficiency)

a. Unable to function in the spoken language.

b. Oral production is limited to occasional isolated words.

c. Has essentially no communicative ability.

Speaking Level 1 (Elementary Proficiency)

a. Able to satisfy minimum courtesy requirements and maintain very simple face-to-face conversations on familiar topics.

b. A native speaker must often use slowed speech, repetition, paraphrase, or a combination of these to be understood by this individual.

c. Similarly, the native speaker must strain and employ real-world knowledge to understand even simple statements/questions from this individual.

d. This speaker has a functional, but limited proficiency.

e. Misunderstandings are frequent, but the individual is able to ask for help and to verify comprehension of native speech in face-to-face interaction.

f. The individual is unable to produce continuous discourse except with rehearsed material.

Examples:

a. Structural accuracy is likely to be random or severely limited.

b. Time concepts are vague.

c. Vocabulary is inaccurate, and its range is very narrow.

d. The individual often speaks with great difficulty.

e. By repeating, such speakers can make themselves understood to native speakers who are in regular contact with foreigners but there is little precision in the information conveyed.

f. Needs, experience, or training may vary greatly from individual to individual; for example, speakers at this level may have encountered quite different vocabulary areas.

g. However, the individual can typically satisfy predictable, simple, personal and accommodation needs; can generally meet courtesy, introduction, and identification requirements; exchange greetings; elicit and provide, for example, predictable and skeletal biographical information.

h. He/she might give information about business hours, explain routine procedures in a limited way, and state in a simple manner what actions will be taken.

i. He/she is able to formulate some questions even in languages with complicated question constructions.

j. Almost every utterance may be characterized by structural errors and errors in basic grammatical relations.

k. Vocabulary is extremely limited and characteristically does not include modifiers.

l. Pronunciation, stress, and intonation are generally poor, often heavily influenced by another language.

m. Use of structure and vocabulary is highly imprecise.

Speaking Level 2 (Limited Working Proficiency)

a. Able to satisfy routine social demands and limited work requirements.

b. Can handle routine work-related interactions that are limited in scope.

c. In more complex and sophisticated work-related tasks, usage generally disturbs the native speaker.

d. Can handle with confidence, but not with facility, most normal high-frequency social conversational situations, including extensive but casual conversations about current events, as well as work, family, and autobiographical information.

e. The individual can comprehend most everyday conversations, but has some difficulty understanding native speakers in situations that require specialized or sophisticated knowledge

f. The individual’s utterances are minimally cohesive to articulate basic concepts.

g. Linguistic structure is usually not very elaborate and not thoroughly controlled; errors are frequent.

h. Vocabulary use is appropriate for high-frequency utterances, but unusual or imprecise elsewhere.

a. While these interactions will vary widely from individual to individual, the individual can typically ask and answer predictable questions in the workplace and give straightforward instructions to subordinates.

b. The individual can participate in personal and accommodation-type interactions with elaboration and facility; that is, can give and understand complicated, detailed and extensive directions and make non-routine changes in travel and accommodation arrangements.

c. Simple structures and basic grammatical relations are typically controlled; however, there are areas of weakness.

d. In the commonly taught languages, these [areas of weakness] may be simple markings such as plurals, articles, linking words, and negatives, or more complex structures such as tense/aspect usage, case morphology, passive constructions, word order, and embedding.

Speaking Level 3 (General Professional Proficiency)

a. Able to speak the language with sufficient structural accuracy and vocabulary to participate effectively in most formal and informal conversations on practical, social, and professional topics.

b. Nevertheless, the individual’s limitations generally restrict the professional contexts of language use to matters of shared knowledge and/or international convention.

c. Discourse is cohesive.

d. The individual uses the language acceptably, but with some noticeable imperfections; yet, errors virtually never interfere with understanding and rarely disturb the native speaker.

e. The individual can effectively combine structure and vocabulary to convey his/her meaning accurately.

f. The individual speaks readily and fills pauses suitably.

g. In face-to-face conversation with natives speaking the standard dialect at a normal rate of speech, comprehension is quite complete.

h. Although cultural references, proverbs, and the implications of nuances and idiom may not be fully understood, the individual can easily repair the conversation.

i. Pronunciation may be obviously foreign.

j. Individual sounds are accurate; but stress, intonation, and pitch control may be faulty.

a. Can typically discuss particular interests and special fields of competence with reasonable ease.

b. Can use the language as part of normal professional duties such as answering objections, clarifying points, justifying decisions, understanding the essence of challenges, stating and defending policy, conducting meetings, delivering briefings, or other extended and elaborate informative monologues.

c. Can reliably elicit information and informed opinion from native speakers.

d. Structural inaccuracy is rarely the major cause of misunderstanding.

e. Use of structural devices is flexible and elaborate.

f. Without searching for words or phrases, the individual uses the language clearly and relatively naturally to elaborate concepts freely and make ideas easily understandable to native speakers.

g. Errors occur in low frequency and highly complex structures.

Article II. Requirements and Procedures for processing Security Clearances

Section 2.01 Contractor Facility Clearance

a. The Contractor must currently possess or be able to obtain a TOP SECRET facility security clearance issued by the Defense Security Service in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DOD 5220.22- M).

b. Personnel Security Clearance/Background Investigations.

c. Personnel Security clearance investigations, as well as High and Moderate Risk

Public Trust investigations, will be conducted by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) for all U.S. citizens, local nationals or third country nationals to perform on this contract and subsequent Task Orders.

d. All contractor personnel performing on this contract must possess either a

Personnel Security clearance or a Public Trust certification (Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) or High Risk Public Trust (HRPT)) issued by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS/SI/PSS).

e. The specific requirements are cited in Article IX. Only US citizens will be processed for security clearances. Non-US citizens will be processed for Public

Trust certifications.

f. Investigations are to be conducted by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security

(DS/SI/PSS).

g. All requests for personnel security clearances or Public Trust certifications shall be submitted 10 calendar days after task order award and at least 60 calendar days prior to the start of the person’s training. The following are the requirements and procedures for initiating investigations through the Bureau of Diplomatic Security.

h. Contractor shall complete contractor screening of all personnel prior to submission to DS. Contractor shall delete all applicants deemed unacceptable through their contractor screening process. Prior to assignment to this contract, the contractor must submit all required forms to DS.

i. For Secret/Top Secret personnel clearances: See Article II

j. For Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) /High Risk Public Trust (HRPT) certifications. See Article II

These forms should be hand-carried or sent by courier to:

Industrial Security Division Bureau of Diplomatic Security, DS/IS/IND, SA-20 1801 North Lynn Street Arlington, Virginia 22209

Section 2.02 Forms The Government reserves the right to require the use of different forms. The contractor will be advised if the use of different forms is required

a. Those personnel who require security clearances or Public Trust certifications may not perform on this contract until their security clearance or Public Trust certification has been issued. A preliminary background check will be conducted in conjunction with security clearance processing and Public Trust certification processing and, if possible, an interim clearance or Public Trust certification will be issued. An interim clearance or Public Trust certification is acceptable for initial contract performance.

b. Those contractor personnel whose preliminary background check is deemed unfavorable will not be issued an interim clearance or Public Trust certification.

He/she will not be approved for initial contract assignment and will not be considered for contract assignment until his/her investigation has been favorably adjudicated. A personal interview will be conducted if deemed necessary by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security.

c. During the conduct of the investigation, if substantive issues are raised, or if the contractor employee does not pass the security clearance or Public Trust investigation, an interim clearance/determination may be withdrawn and he/she shall be removed from the contract at no cost to the government.

Section 2.03 Visit Request/Visit Terminations/Resignations

When an employee is terminated or resigns and is no longer performing on the contract, the contractor must notify DS/IS/IND and DS HTP OPS so their access can be terminated and, if an investigation is still pending, the investigation can be cancelled.

Section 2.04 Non-US Citizens

Non-U.S. citizens performing on the contract/task order must be investigated and adjudicated by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS/IS/PSS). As an exception to paragraph 2.1 above, non-US Citizens will not be approved for contract assignment until the Public Trust certification is completed and favorably adjudicated by DS/SI/PSS. Non- US citizens will not be eligible for interim Public Trust certifications, unless, in extenuating circumstances, an exception is granted by DS/IS/IND.

Section 2.05 Adverse Information

The contractor shall report any adverse information pertaining to contractors assigned to the contract, in any capacity, to DS/IS/IND and DS HTP OPS immediately.

Section 2.06 Prior Security Clearances

All employees to perform on this contract must submit the required security clearance or Public Trust documents to DS/IS/IND for appropriate processing. If DS/IS/PSS determines that contractor personnel have been issued a security clearance previously, a copy of the previous investigation will be requested for their review.

a. Minimum Personnel Security Requirements for Specific Human Intelligence Threat Posts.

b. HUMINT Threat Post – In Excess of Sixty Days.

The security requirements in Article IX are applicable to all assignments, though assignments to specific human intelligence (HUMINT) threat posts must also meet additional criteria.

Cleared contractor personnel who will perform tasks at specific human intelligence (HUMINT) threat posts for a period in excess of sixty (60) days or who will make cumulative visits in excess of sixty (60) days during a one-year period must possess a final TOP SECRET personnel security clearance and undergo a favorable DS review.

(The COR will advise, in the specific Task Order, if this paragraph will apply.

Section 2.07 Approval by DS

All assignments to specific HUMINT threat posts must be approved by DS.

Article III. SF-86 Secret & Top Secret Processing

To facilitate the processing of your security clearance background investigation, which is a requirement of the position for which you have applied, please complete the forms and/or submit the following information with your package. Completion of the Standard Form 86 (Questionnaire for National Security Position) and other appropriate documentation for security clearance processing is imperative.

Although you may have to do some research to obtain the required needed information, it will help Diplomatic Security (DS) tremendously in expediting your security clearance background investigation. The following guidance is provided for your assistance in completing your package:

a. Standard Form 86 (SF-86): Every section of this form must be completed in detail and all signature pages with an original signature (where requested).

Failure to complete the form properly or having the required signatures will result in your clearance not being initiated until all information is received.

b. Form must be completed going back 10 years. If you do not go back 10 years, it will slow down the processing time of your background investigation. The SF-86 form requests information back 7 years for employment and residence; however, to comply with the investigative standards, 10 years is required.

c. Citizenship of yourself and “immediate” family members (spouse, children, mother, father, brothers and sisters). If you or any of your “immediate” family members were born outside the United States, please ensure you annotate on the form, or separate sheet of paper, the appropriate manner of how U.S. citizenship was obtained (i.e., naturalization, derived or born abroad of U.S. parents). Please provide copies of naturalization certificates, citizenship certificate or report of birth abroad for your parents, yourself, your children, brothers and sisters, if at all possible. A copy of a U.S. passport will suffice to show proof of U.S. citizenship.

Which ever is available will be accepted. If family members are not U.S. citizens and have an alien registration number from the INS, please provide that number.

Your U.S. citizenship and that of your immediate family members have to be verified by DS.

d. Under question 8d, please annotate whether you are a dual citizen with another country or annotate “none” instead of N/A for question 8d.

e. If you are a dual citizen, please complete the enclosed memorandum concerning exercising your rights of a citizen of another country while holding a security clearance (See Article IX).

f. All residences (the actual physical address – no P.O. Box number or APO address) need to be annotated. There should be no gaps in the months/years. If you were traveling for a couple of months, fully explain where you went and how long you were there. Annotate who can corroborate your travel and activities during these periods. Provide name address and contact phone number. All housing at colleges and universities should be listed separately by year. The specific building and room number should be annotated.

g. All employments should be listed in appropriate order and in detail. If there were periods of unemployment, those periods must also be annotated appropriately under code “7.” A listed verifier will also be listed with their name, address, and contact phone number.

h. Periods as a full-time student do not need to be annotated in the employment section because that is listed under question 10 (where you went to school).

Remember no gaps between listed employments, unemployment, and school.

i. All current and all former spouses will be annotated. If the location of a former spouse is unknown, provide the names and addresses of your former in-laws in the remarks section so they may be contacted.

j. Selective service numbers are required for males born after December 31, 1959 in question 20. If you do not know your selective service number, you can obtain it by calling 1-847-688-6888 and obtain the number from the automated system or by going to the website https://www4.sss.gov/regver/verif_response.asp. Not registering for the Selective Service is a felony.

k. Signed Credit Release: The DS 4002 is required to obtain a copy of your Credit

Bureau Report. Credit check is required under the investigative standards.

l. One of the biggest problems with applicant is adverse credit. If you have or had adverse credit, please try to locate any documentation to support your claims during your interview. This could include letters sent to or received from creditors and copies of canceled checks etc.

m. Signed DS 7601: If married to a U.S. citizen and applying for a Top Secret clearance, the spouse must sign the DS Form 7601 for appropriate checks.

n. Copy of Birth Certificate: A copy of your birth certificate should be sent in with the package. Do not send in the original.

o. Copy of Passport: A copy of your U.S. passport is requested to assist in corroborating citizenship. If you possess a copy of a foreign passport (current or expired), provide a copy.

p. College Transcripts: Please provide a copy of your college transcripts, if you have a copy.

q. U.S. Citizenship: Reiterated again here, for any “immediate” family members who were born abroad, please annotated the manner in which they obtained their U.S. citizenship. All U.S. citizenship needs to be verified and your assistance will greatly speed up this process. Copies of citizenship forms or U.S. passport would enhance the process, but if you can not obtain them, it will not stop your package from being processed. We are only asking for your assistance.

r. Foreign Relatives: If you or your spouse have any foreign relatives whether residing in the U.S. or abroad, please provide a separate listing that includes the following: (a) their full names, dates and place of birth; (b) current address; (c) country of citizenship; (d) occupation; (e) current employer; (f) whether they now or in the past have worked for a government agency, police, security or intelligence organization, if so what; (g) types of contact you have with them (i.e., phone, email, none etc), how often and date of last contact. (See Article V).

s. Foreign Spouses and Those In a “Spouse-Like” Relationship With a Foreign

National: The Department requires that a SF-85P and SF-85PS be completed on all foreign spouses and foreign national individuals that are in a “spouse-like” relationship with a Department applicant that requires a security clearance (secret or top secret.) This does not apply to individuals who are foreign born and now an U.S. citizen. This only applies to non-U.S. citizens. Please complete it in detail and provide it with your package. The SF-85P should also be completed back 10 years.

t. Fingerprint Cards (FD258): Provide two completed cards. Ensure you fill in all the required sections and you and the person fingerprinting you sign the card.

Please ensure the prints are rolled and you can see the “ridges” otherwise the cards will be rejected and another set obtained.

u. The objective of these instructions is to assist you in processing your package. A little time invested in obtaining all the required information will greatly enhance the subsequent processing of your clearance.

Article IV. SF-85p Moderate & High Risk Public Trust Processing

To facilitate the processing of your public trust background investigation which is a requirement of the position for which you have applied, please complete the forms and/or submit the following information with you package. Standard Form 85P (Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions) and other appropriate documentation for public trust processing to include the SF-85PS, is imperative.

a. Although you may have to do some research to obtain the required needed information, it will help Diplomatic Security (DS) tremendously in expediting your security clearance background investigation. The following guidance is provided for your assistance in completing your package:

b. Standard Form 85P (SF-85P): Every section of this form must be completed in detail and all signature pages with an original signature (where requested).

Failure to complete the form properly or having the required signatures will result in your processing not being initiated until all information is received.

c. Form must be completed going back 5 years for Moderate Risk. If you do not go back the appropriate number of years, it will slow down the processing time of your background investigation.

d. Form must be completed going back 10 years for High Risk. If you do not go back the appropriate number of years, it will slow down the processing time of your background investigation.

e. Citizenship of yourself and “immediate” family members (spouse, children, mother, father, brothers and sisters). If you or any of your “immediate” family members were born outside the United States, please ensure you annotate on the form, or separate sheet of paper, the appropriate manner of how U.S. citizenship was obtained (i.e., naturalization, derived or born abroad of U.S. parents). Please provide copies of naturalization certificates, citizenship certificate or report of birth abroad for your parents, yourself, your children, brothers and sisters (if at all possible).

f. A copy of a U.S. passport will suffice to show proof of U.S. citizenship. Which ever is available will be accepted. If you or your family members are not U.S.

citizens and have an alien registration number from the INS, please provide that number. Your U.S. citizenship or legal status for you and your immediate family members has to be verified by DS.

g. All residences (the actual physical address – no P.O. Box number or APO address) need to be annotated. There should be no gaps in the months/years. If you were traveling for a couple of months, fully explain where you went and how long you were there. Annotate who can corroborate your travel and activities during these periods. Provide name address and contact phone number. All housing at colleges and universities should be listed separately by year. The specific building and room number should be annotated.

h. All employments should be listed in appropriate order and in detail. If there were periods of unemployment, those periods must also be annotated appropriately under code “7.” A listed verifier will also be listed with their name, address and contact phone number. Periods as a full-time student do not need to be annotated in the employment section because that is listed under question 10 (where you went to school). Remember no gaps between listed employments, unemployment, and school.

i. All former spouses will be annotated on a separate sheet of paper as there is an investigative requirement if you are processing for a High Risk Public Trust position. If the location of a former spouse is unknown, provide the name(s) and address(es) of your former in-laws too.

j. Selective service numbers are required for males born after December 31, 1959.

If you do not know your selective service number, you can obtain it by calling 1- 847-688-6888 and obtain the number from the automated system. Not registering for the Selective Service is a felony.

k. Signed Credit Release: The DS 4002 is required to obtain a copy of your Credit

Bureau Report. Credit check is required under the investigative standards.

l. One of the biggest problems with applicant is adverse credit. If you have or had adverse credit, please try to locate any documentation to support your claims during your interview. This could include letters sent to or received from creditors and copies of canceled checks etc.

m. College Transcripts: Please provide a copy of your college transcripts, if you have a copy.

n. Foreign Relatives: If you or your spouse have any foreign relatives whether residing in the U.S. or abroad, please provide a separate listing that includes the following: (a) their full names, dates and place of birth; (b) current address; (c) country of citizenship; (d) occupation; (e) current employer; (f) whether they now or in the past have worked for a government agency, police, security or intelligence organization, if so what types of contact(s) you have with them (i.e., phone, email, none etc), how often and date of last contact. (See Article V Below).

o. Fingerprint Cards (FD258): Provide two completed cards. Ensure you fill in all the required sections and that you and the person fingerprinting you sign the card.

Please ensure the prints are rolled and you can see the “ridges” otherwise the cards will be rejected and another set obtained.

p. The objective of these instructions is to assist you in processing your package. A little time invested in obtaining all the required information will greatly enhance the subsequent processing of your clearance.

Article V. Foreign Relatives, Friends, and Associates (Non-U.S. Citizens)

Full Name (First Middle Last)

Relationship (Mother etc.)

DOB POB Current Address

Country Citizenshi p

Occupation Employer

Article VI. Contractor Screening of PRS and PRS Support Applicants

The Contractor shall complete the actions and steps in the following process in connection with the screening of PRS and PRS support applicants.

Section 6.01 Contractor Screening

Note: The screening accomplished by the Contractor is intended to determine whether or not the applicant can satisfy the following:

a. Ability to obtain the appropriate security clearance/public trust determination.

b. Ability to meet the requirements for experience and training required for the

Labor Category, and possesses the appropriate documentation to verify such experience and training;

c. Ability to satisfactorily pass the DS training curriculum.

d. Ability to physically and mentally perform the duties of the position for which the applicant is applying.

e. Suitability to represent the US Department of State in on-duty and off-duty situations.

The Contractor shall conduct a thorough screening of individuals accepted by the COR for the screening process. The Contractor’s screening process shall include, but not be limited to:

a. Available past work history.

b. Police records check, if available.

c. Review of DD 214, if applicant has former military service.

d. Credit Check.

e. Psychological screening.

f. Physical fitness determination.

g. Medical check-up, including stress test.

h. And a thorough review of the bio submitted to the COR and/or DSHTPOPS to ensure 100% accuracy and compliance with requirements.

Section 6.02 Selection of Candidates and Submission to COR

The Contractor shall review the results of the applicant screening and select those that pass the Contractor’s screening criteria (Part of DS approved Contractor Screening Process, Sub-Service Area 4.3.1.2). Upon selection, the Contractor shall submit the list of candidates along with the results of the Contractor’s screening process for each submitted individual, to the COR.

Section 6.03 DS HTPOPS Screening and Selection Process

DS reserves the right to approve or disapprove of an applicant screening process.

The Contractor shall:

a. Ensure that Contractor personnel engaged in the screening process are experienced screeners, e.g., demonstrated success in the difficult task of researching personnel information, verifying personnel histories, claimed backgrounds, etc.

b. Screen out any applicant who does not meet the security and suitability qualifications required for the position to which the applicant has applied.

c. Review each applicant bio submitted to DSHTPOPS for 100% accuracy and compliance;

d. Forward to DS High Threat Protection Operations (DS HTP OPS), only those applicants verified by the Contractor as meeting the screening requirements in this

SOW.

e. In order to expedite the processing of bios please ensure the bios are submitted using a consistent format that clearly denotes the required experience for the labor category. Bios received by DS/OPO/HTP will remain in recruitment status for a period of 6 months. Bios must be received with all appropriate documentation including DD-214’s Police Service Records, certifications, etc. Special consideration will be made for specialized labor categories, i.e. IAs, FAV/LAV Mechanics, Armorers, etc. that require a more extensive screening and clearance process. HTP will place bios that exceed the 6-month period in an inactive recruitment status. Personnel that are approved must be in a training class date prior to the end of the 6-month period. If an individual's bio was approved and the 6-month period has expired, an updated bio will be required prior to the individual attending training.

Section 6.04 Questions

Questions regarding bios should be directed to the designated HTP Operations POC for each vendor. Any additional questions or comments should be directed to the Operations Manager and DS HTP Operations at 571-345-2363 or DSHTPOPS@state.gov.

Three responses will be sent to vendors as DS/OPO/HTP’s notification on bios submitted. The responses are as follows:

Section 6.05 Response if a Bio Does not Include Sufficient Information

Based on a review of the biographical information provided by (VENDOR) a determination cannot be made due to insufficient information to support the labor category as applied. Please review the minimum requirements as stated for the labor category and resubmit supplemental information and written documentation (e.g. training certificates, DD 214, etc.) as required.

a. Jones, John - DPM - 12 years generalized, 8 years specialized protective security experience and 3 years in charge capacity.

b. Smith, Tim - PSS - 1 year protective security experience with law enforcement, military or commercial equivalent.

These examples provide an abbreviated summary of the required experience for the labor category.

A response will be provided by DSHTPOPS if a bio does not support the labor category requirements and a disapproval determination has been made (disapproval). The following are examples showing an abbreviated summary of the reason(s) for disapproval:

Based on a review of the biographical information provided by (VENDOR) an approval determination cannot be made to support the labor category as applied on the following individuals:

c. Smith, John - PSS - Insufficient protective security experience.

d. Jones, Tim - PSS-Medic - Insufficient protective security experience, no documentation to support EMT-I certification.

These examples provide an abbreviated summary of the reason for disapproval.

Response if a bio supports the labor category requirements and an approval determination has been made (approval) will be as follows:

Based on a review of the biographical information provided (by VENDOR) an approval determination has been made to support the labor category as applied on the following individuals):

a. Smith, Todd - PSS-Medic - Bio received 1/5/05. Response submitted 1/7/05.

(This example provides an example of the date the bio was received and the date of the response.)

Article VII. Task Order Management Plan Requirements

The Task Order Management Plan (TOMP) Referenced in Section C.4.3.8.4 of the SOW shall address the following:

a. Note: All planning shall be focused on satisfying the applicable Task Order, DS standard operating procedures and DS training curriculum.

Management approach (Project management concept, organization, project control technique(s), key personnel, roles, responsibilities, lines of authority, lines of communication, etc.).

a. Corporate Philosophy – must affirm that the corporate policies and procedures do not violate the Anti-Pinkerton Act.

b. Personnel screening plan (see Section 4.3.1.2 of this Statement of Work).

c. Transition Plan.

d. Training management plan.

• Training analysis (e.g., review of Task Order, identification of types of personnel required, numbers of personnel, support required, etc).

• Training plans to be implemented (identification of DS approved, Contractor training plans to be implemented).

• Instructors (Plan for recruitment, screening, training of necessary instructors; plan for continuous evaluation and improvement of instructors).

• Training logistics (Plan for acquisition, maintenance and implementation of training logistics support).

• Conduct of training (Plan, with major milestones, for start-up through completion of training).

• Plan for evaluation of trainees (Plan for everyday and final evaluation of students).

• Plan for overall evaluation of training (Plan to address overall facility, training plans, instructors, equipment, materials, etc.).

• Development of Training Improvement Report (How continuous improvement will be conducted at facility).

e. Operations plan in response to a specific Task Order (Plan and schedule for recruiting, screening, training, deploying and evaluating all personnel and equipment.

f. Logistics Management Plan.

• Logistics Support Analysis - A review of all facilities, equipment, supplies, and materials needed to support the Task Order.

• Maintenance Analysis - A review of each logistics asset required to support the

Task Order, that requires maintenance, i.e., description of required maintenance, frequency of maintenance, access to maintenance manuals, maintenance facility(ies), test equipment , etc. needed, spare parts requirements, technicians needed, etc.

• Maintenance Plan - How maintenance will be accomplished.

• Repairs and Parts – What spare and repair parts will be needed to maintain equipment and ensure compliance with the requirements of the Task Order.

• Special Equipment Needed – What critical items, long lead time items, specially licensed/permitted items, etc. must be addressed.

• Transportation Plans – Any special transportation needs and a description of how transportation will be provided.

• Permits/Licenses/Proof of Insurance/Export Compliance (ITAR) Section H, or other documents required by host country Government.

• Acquisition of all Required Logistics Assets.

• Arrival of Logistics Assets required by the Task Order.

• Standup/ and attainment of readiness for Operations.

g. Demobilization, Transition and Closeout Plans.

Article VIII. Use of Force

Section 8.01 The Use of Force

The use of force is defined as the physical application of violence upon or against a person in any way including the use of the baton.

The baton (nightstick) serves as a defensive weapon for the guards. Its use by the guards is defined as follows:

a. The baton will only be used after all non-violent efforts are exhausted to quell a disturbance at any post manned by the guards.

b. It will only be used to protect the guard or persons on the post from actual bodily harm by another person or persons. The oral threat of bodily harm is insufficient justification for the use of the baton.

c. Abusive and/or obscene language directed at the guard or a third party is insufficient justification for the use of the baton.

d. Any person attempting to strike the guard, in the performance of duty or to forcibly detain him, causing a serious disturbance on the post by striking or assaulting the guard or another party, or in any way causing injury, constitutes sufficient justification to use the baton.

e. Only the minimum use of force necessary for the restoration of order is authorized.

Section 8.02 Deadly Force Policy

“Deadly force” is the use of any force that is likely to cause death or serious physical injury. When Contractor personnel use such force, it may only be done consistent with this policy. Force that is not likely to cause death or serious physical injury, but unexpectedly results in such harm or death, is not governed by this policy.

Section 8.03 Probable Cause for the Use of Deadly Force

Probable cause, reason to believe or a reasonable belief, for purposes of this policy, means facts and circumstances, including the reasonable inferences drawn there from, known to the Contractor personnel at the time of the use of deadly force, that would cause a reasonable Contractor personnel to conclude that the point at issue is probably true. The reasonableness of a belief or decision must be viewed from the perspective of the Contractor personnel on the scene, who may often be forced to make split-second decisions in circumstances that are tense, unpredictable, and rapidly evolving.

Reasonableness is not to be viewed from the calm vantage point of hindsight.

Section 8.04 Principles on Use of Deadly Force

The Contractor adopts the Department of State policy, which recognizes and respects the integrity and paramount value of all human life. Consistent with that primary value, but beyond the scope of the principles articulated here, is the full commitment by the Contractor to…