EXH 1 TO-001 PEO RFP and SOO

ALiSS – TO-001 Request SAQMMA14R0042

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Task Order Request Statement of Objectives

TASK ORDER REQUEST

PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE (PEO)

The below Statement of Objectives (SOO) provides the Department of State’s overall Program Executive Office objectives, and the Offeror’s required support to achieve those objectives. The Offeror shall use the SOO, together with other applicable portions of the RFP and the IDIQ as a basis for preparing a proposed statement of work (SOW). The SOW shall be submitted as part of the Offeror’s proposal and will become an attachment to the contract at award.

The Government shall provide basic housing and dining for AN and TCN personnel (See Section 10.0 of the SOO).

The Contractor will be responsible for being familiar with Afghan laws and possess demonstrated ability for obtaining all licenses, permits and other official requirements allowing business, housing and transportation, and any other task order required services in Afghanistan. In the Task Order, bidders will identify what requirements are to be met from GIRoA, and any assumptions that are made regarding DOS/Embassy involvement. Assumptions should be in a separate section labeled as such, and pertain specifically to this Task Order.

1.0 ANTICIPATED TASK ORDER PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

This Task Order shall include a base period of one (1) year and four one-year option periods. For pricing purposes, use a start date of September 2, 2014.

2.0 TRANSITION PROCESS:

The transition-in period shall not exceed 120 calendar days and full performance shall commence at the date specified in Section 3.0 of the SOO. Transition costs will be covered under CLIN 0001.

3.0 TASK ORDER TYPE

The Government contemplates a hybrid task order type consisting FFP, CPFF, and cost reimbursable arrangements. See Section 7.0 for specific contract type breakdown by CLIN.

4.0 PROPOSAL VALIDITY PERIOD:

Proposals shall be valid for a period of 150 days.

5.0 TASK ORDER FUNDING:

Task Order will be incrementally funded.

6.0 FACILITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:

Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the IDIQ, all prime contractors shall submit evidence of their current Secret Facility Clearance. Should services under this task order, TO-001, be provided by a subcontractor, the facility clearance of the subcontractor shall be submitted as well.

A facility clearance at the level of Secret of above is required for this task order.

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7.0 PRICING INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS:

The Offeror shall complete Attachment 7, tab TO-001.

Program Executive Office: The Contractor shall provide all program management, supervision, labor, facilities, and materials necessary to perform the required program management.

Breakdown of CLIN by Unit Type CLIN No. Description Unit Type 0001 Transition Operations FFP x002 PEO Operations FFP X003 Housing

A zero dollar value has been entered in Attachment 7. This CLIN is a placeholder for the potential future housing requirement.

FFP

X004 Equipment (Contractor Acquired) CPFF (cost) X005 Travel CR x006 DBA CR x007 Fixed Fee (for CLIN x004) CPFF (fixed fee) X008 Corporate Tax FFP

For the base year only, the sequence of CLIN execution is as follows:

• CLIN 0001, Period of Performance: 09/02/2014 – 12/31/2014 (120 days) (For pricing purposes, assume that the transition begins upon contract award.)

• CLIN 0002, Period of Performance: 01/01/2015 – 09/01/2015 (For pricing purposes, assume that the Operations and Provisions will begin after the successful conclusion of the transition.)

• All other CLIN are billable as associated costs are incurred and documented on the monthly invoice.

In addition to the completed Attachment 7, the Offeror shall include a corresponding price narrative.

As part of this narrative, the Offeror shall explain how task orders costs will be shared where applicable.

7.1 CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

Transition Operations (FFP) CLIN: 0001 (only applicable to the base year)

The transition CLIN will include: advance party trips (not to include travel costs), licensing, vetting, etc.

Transition operations shall not exceed 120 calendar days. CLIN 0001 pertains only to the initial phase-in operations.

As stated in Section B.4.8 of the IDIQ, taxes shall be included in the proposed FFP rate.

PEO Operations (FFP) CLIN: x002

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PEO operations are defined costs related to providing services, to include labor, for the PEO. Labor shall be accordance with Section B.4.2 of the IDIQ. The Offeror shall propose FFP rates for the base year and all option years.

Housing (FFP) CLIN: x003

Per Section 8.2 of the Statement of Objectives, the Offeror may be required in the future to provide housing for its employees.

CLIN x003 shall provide for housing for Contractor employees employed on any, and all, ALiSS issued task orders. CLIN x003 shall provide for all costs associated with housing (e.g. housing, security upgrades, housekeeping services, etc.) of AN and TCN employees living off Embassy grounds.

At this time there no housing requirement, as such the dollar value is set at zero.

Equipment (Cost Plus Fixed Fee) CLIN: x004

Equipment shall be in accordance with Section B.4.7 of the IDIQ. Due to the difficulty in estimating the equipment, there is a plug figure for equipment under this task order.

The Offeror shall propose the fixed fee associated with CLIN x004, under CLIN x007.

NOTE: For invoice purposes, the equipment costs will need to be displayed by location of issuance (e.g.

Embassy Compound vs Camp Seitz).

Travel (Cost Reimbursable) CLIN: x005

Travel shall be in accordance with Section B.4.3 of the IDIQ.

The Offeror shall show for each contract year the breakdown of the proposed Travel costs. The breakdown shall consist of at least the following:

a) Contract-specified labor category (if applicable)

b) Traveler name (if known)

c) Title of traveler or relationship of traveler to Contractor (if traveler is known)

d) Purpose of trip

e) Proposed dates of travel (if known)

f) Proposed number of days of travel

g) Origin

h) Destination

i) Proposed airfare or train fare

j) Proposed lodging cost per night

k) Lodging per diem, as indicated in FTR, JTR, or DSSR

l) Proposed meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) cost per day

m) Meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) per diem, as indicated in FTR, JTR, or DSSR

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n) Proposed ground transportation cost per day

o) Proposed parking cost per day

p) Proposed tolls cost per day

q) Subtotal

The Contractor shall note that, pursuant to FAR 31.205-46(a)(1), the contractor’s costs for lodging, and meals and incidental expenses may be based on actual costs incurred, per diem, or a combination thereof, as long as the method used results in a reasonable charge. Similarly, the contractor’s costs for transportation may be based on actual costs incurred, mileage rates, or a combination thereof, as long as the method used results in a reasonable charge. The Contractor shall note in its proposal the respective methods used and/or intended to be used.

Pursuant to FAR 47.402, 47.403, and the Fly America Act, the Contractor shall use a U.S.-flag air carrier service unless specific conditions exist. If such conditions exist, the Contractor shall submit with its task order proposal a memorandum explaining why it does not intend to use a U.S.-flag air carrier service.

Inclusion of such costs in the awarded fixed-price is contingent upon Government acceptance of such explanation.

Due to the difficulty in estimating the provisions, there is a plug figure for provisions under this task order.

DBA (Cost Reimbursable) CLIN: x006

DBA shall be in accordance with Section B.4.5 of the IDIQ.

As required by Section G.3.7 of the IDIQ, The first invoice for each task order shall include a copy of the DBA Insurance policy negotiated between the Contractor and the DBA Insurance carrier, or copy of the self-insured program and Department of Labor approval if the Contractor is a Department of Labor-approved self-insurer. In either case, such copy shall show that sufficient DBA Insurance coverage has been obtained for the entire period of performance for the task order.

The Offeror shall explain the basis for the proposed DBA rate.

The estimated amount may be adjusted throughout the contract periods as necessary using projected and actual labor expenditures.

The contractor shall be reimbursed for DBA costs only upon submission of proof of payment to the insurance provider.

DOSAR 652.228-70 DEFENSE BASE ACT- COVERED CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES (JUN 2006)

(a) Bidders/Offerors shall indicate below whether or not any of the following categories of employees will be employed on the resultant contract, and, if so, the number of such employees:

CATEGORY YES/NO NUMBER

(1) United States citizens or residents

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(2) Individuals hired in the United States, regardless of citizenship

(3) Local nationals or third country nationals where contract performance takes place in a country where there are no local worker’s compensation laws

Local Nationals:

Third Country Nationals:

(4) Local nationals or third country nationals where performance takes place in a country where there are local worker’s compensation laws

Local Nationals:

Third Country Nationals:

(b) The CO has determined that for performance in the country of Afghanistan –

☐ Worker’s compensation laws exist that will cover local nationals and third country nationals.

Worker’s compensation laws do not exist that will cover local nationals and third country nationals.

(c) If the bidder/Offeror has indicated “yes” in block (a)(4) of this provision, the bidder/Offeror shall not purchase Defense Base Act insurance for those employees. However, the bidder/Offeror shall assume liability toward the employees and their beneficiaries for war-hazard injury, death, capture, or detention, in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.228-4.

(d) RESERVED.

Fixed Fee (FFP) CLIN: x007

The Offeror shall provide their proposed fixed fees for the following CLIN:

• CLIN x004, Equipment

Corporate Tax (FFP) CLIN: x008

As stated in Section B.4.8 of the IDIQ, all corporate taxes shall be included under this CLIN.

7.2 SUBCONTRACTOR RATE ANALYSIS

In the Supporting Information, offerors, in accordance with FAR 15.404-3(b) (Subcontract Pricing Considerations), shall conduct, based on Attachment 7, tab TO-001, appropriate cost or price analyses to establish the reasonableness of proposed subcontract prices, and shall include the results of these analyses.

Results shall be in the form of the cost/price analysis report(s), which shall include:

• cost/price analysis technique(s) used (e.g., comparison of proposed prices received in response to the solicitation);

• summary findings;

• detailed findings; and

• basis for the determination of fair and reasonable proposed subcontract prices.

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FOR ALL SUB-CLINS, “PROPOSED SUBCONTRACT PRICES” SHALL MEAN “SUBCONTRACTOR OFFEROR’S

PROPOSED OR NEGOTIATED PRICES.” RESERVED

8.0 TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS:

The Offeror shall address the following within their technical proposal response.

• Task Order Management Plan o Preliminary Transition Plan

• Statement of Work (SOW)

8.1 TASK ORDER MANAGEMENT PLAN (TOMP)

As required by Section H.23.2.1 of the IDIQ, the Offeror shall provide a Task Order Management Plan (TOMP) detailing its technical and management approach for accomplishing the task order objectives.

Failure to address all requirements as described in Section H.23.2.1 of the IDIQ, Task Order Management Plan, will render Contractor’s Task Order Management Plan as non-responsive and may not be considered for evaluation.

8.1.1 Preliminary Transition Plan

As part of the TOMP, the Offeror shall address the both the transition-in plans. The Preliminary Transition Plan shall include a detailed timeline showing transition activities and their durations beginning as of September 2, 2014 (projected). The Preliminary Transition Plan should be as complete as possible and clearly establish that the Offeror has a well-thought out plan ready to be finalized upon contract award.

The Offeror shall provide a comprehensive explanation detailing how it expects to accomplish the transition in the allotted timeframe, to include steps to acquire all necessary equipment, licenses, permits, insurance, staff, and to train the staff.

The Offeror shall identify any other risks that may hinder their ability to stand up and perform the new contract, and shall provide their contingency plans for those situations.

8.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

Page Limit: 24 pages (12 double sided pages).

Based on the requirements presented in the below SOO, the Offeror shall propose a SOW. The SOW shall be submitted as part of the Offeror’s proposal and will become an attachment to the contract at award.

The proposed SOW shall deliver a robust design and demonstrate how its approach will ensure that all stated SOO objectives are accomplished in full.

9.0 EVALUATION CRITERIA

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The Government may award the task order on the basis of initial offers received, without discussions.

In award without discussions, any proposal (i.e., technical or price) that contains assumptions of any nature that is identified as a significant risk or weakness, may not be eligible for award. Therefore, each initial offer should contain the Offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Government does, however, reserve the right to elect to make award with discussions.

9.1 EVALUATION CRITERIA (TECHNICAL):

The technical approach factor is an assessment of the Offeror’s comprehensive ability to successfully perform all aspects of the task order based on the Offeror’s Technical Proposal (including attachments).

The Technical Approach factor is comprised of the below:

• Task Order Management Plan

• Statement of Work (SOW)

The Government will evaluate the non-price related proposal to ensure that the Contractor can satisfy the non-price-related requirements of the task order.

Task Order Management Plan

Elements of the technical proposal (TOMP) will be reviewed to the extent that they adequately address the elements of the SOO and the criteria found in IDIQ Section H.23.2.1.

• Management Approach: The proposal must address all IDIQ Section H.23.2.1(a) elements. The proposal must be complete, clear, demonstrate a thorough understanding of the program management needs, and demonstrate the ability to perform the needed oversight.

Key Personnel: Experience, capabilities, and availability of key personnel are critical. The DOS shall consider the resumes proposed as a clear indication of the Offeror’s level of commitment to the overall success of this service.

• Transition-in Plans: The proposal must address all IDIQ Section H.23.2.1(b) elements. The transition plan must be complete, clear, comply with the requirements of the solicitation, demonstrate a thorough understanding of the requirements and demonstrate the ability provide a smooth transition within the contract allotted timeframe.

The Government considers a smooth transition and continuity of services to be critical to the DOS mission. The Plan shall address the elements of H.23.2.1(b) and should be as complete as possible, thorough and realistic. The plan should anticipate problems that could be encountered and address how they would be resolved. The Offeror must illustrate a comprehensive approach to transitioning the program from the current incumbent, if applicable. The Transition Plan will be evaluated to determine the Offeror’s ability to identify the tasks that will be performed during transition and to accomplish them successfully.

• Personnel Plans: The proposal must address all IDIQ Section H.23.2.1(c) elements. The proposal must be complete, clear, comply with the requirements of the solicitation, demonstrate a thorough understanding of the requirements and demonstrate the ability to perform the prospective contract successfully in the area of personnel.

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The Government will examine and evaluate the Offeror’s approach to comprehensively providing and retaining qualified and suitable candidates that can successfully perform under the task order to meet both anticipated and unanticipated requirements. During this process the government may examine the Offeror’s proposed: methods, personnel, facilities, systems, personnel compensation, equipment, and other components of the Offeror’s approach related to providing effective comprehensive personnel staffing, recruitment, screening / vetting, and retention.

• Logistics Management Plan: The proposal must address all IDIQ Section H.23.2.1(d) elements.

The proposal must be complete, clear, comply with the requirements of the solicitation, demonstrate a thorough understanding of the requirements and demonstrate the ability to perform the prospective contract successfully in the area of logistics.

The government will examine and evaluate the Offeror’s approach to providing effective comprehensive logistics management to support all aspects of performance based on task order requirements. During this process the government may examine the Offeror’s proposed: methods, planning, facilities, systems, equipment, property management including inventory control / tracking and stewardship of government property, in-house procurement of supplies and services at competitive prices, shipping / freight management, and other components of the Offeror’s approach related to providing effective comprehensive Logistics management.

Statement of Work (SOW)

The Offeror will be evaluated on its innovative solutions and approaches to fulfilling the Government’s objectives, as stated in the SOO. The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s technical approach to determine the manner and extent to which the Offeror’s proposed services and infrastructure will meet the Government’s objectives, as stated in Section 5.0 of the SOO. The Government will also evaluate risk inherent to the Offeror’s approach, and any proposed mitigation approaches presented by the Offeror.

9.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA (PRICE):

The Government will conduct an evaluation to determine ultimately that the final agreed-to price from Pricing Table T-001 of Attachment 7 is fair and reasonable. In doing so, the Government will examine the completeness and accuracy of the Contractor’s proposed prices and estimated costs in Pricing Table T-001 of Attachment 7.

The Government will use one or more of the proposal analysis techniques stipulated in FAR 15.404 to conduct the evaluation.

Questions and proposals should be submitted to Christina Black via email at blackce@state.gov.

TASK ORDER – STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES

mailto:blackce@state.gov

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PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE (PEO)

1.0 TASK ORDER NUMBER AND TITLE

• Task Order Number: TO-001

• Title: Program Executive Office (PEO)

2.0 PERIOD OF CONTRACT PERFORMANCE

This task order shall include a base period of one (1) year and four (4) 1-year option periods. The standard performance period will begin after the transition period. Performance start date is anticipated to begin September 2, 2014.

The anticipated performance period is as follows:

Base Year 09/02/2014 – 09/01/2015 Option Year 1 09/02/2015 – 09/01/2016 Option Year 2 09/02/2016 – 09/01/2017 Option Year 3 09/02/2017 – 09/01/2018 Option Year 4 09/02/2018 – 09/01/2019

The Government is not obligated to exercise the option(s).

3.0 LOCATION OF CONTRACT PERFORMANCE

The Contractor shall provide support services in the following locations:

• Afghanistan

4.0 BACKGROUND

This SOO addresses DOS’s objectives for the establishment and maintenance of a Program Executive Office (PEO). The Offeror shall propose a PMO organization structure and an approach to manage the contract that assures acceptable quality, schedule and cost controls, in meeting performance requirements and the Government’s program desired outcomes. Offerors are allowed the maximum flexibility to develop a system that innovatively manages program cost, schedule, performance, risk, warranties, contract and subcontract vendors and data required to deliver effective and affordable life support services. A Statement of Work (SOW) will be submitted as part of the technical proposal for evaluation. The purpose is to provide program management for all operations in Afghanistan and the United States (if needed).

5.0 PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES AND AREAS OF SERVICE

Overall Objectives:

• Personnel: Provide a proper skill mix and experience personnel.

• A well thought out security evacuation plan

• A proactive PEO organization and structure that achieves overall IDIQ desired outcomes

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• A proactive quality assurance that works to catch areas of weakness before problems occur, and one that works to ensure that discovered problems are quickly addressed.

5.1 PEO

This SOO is for the establishment of a Program Executive Office (PEO) to perform functions and effectively manage the overall contract life support operations at the IDIQ level country-wide in Afghanistan as specified in Section C and Section H of the IDIQ.

The Offeror shall propose a PEO organization structure and approach to manage the contract that assures acceptable quality, schedule and cost controls, in meeting performance requirements and the Government’s program desired outcomes.

Offerors should propose a system that effectively manages program costs, schedules, performance, quality, risk, warranties, overall contract performance, subcontracts and data, to ensure the delivery of effective and affordable life support services.

• The Contractor shall assess progress in assigned projects/programs including cost estimates, schedules, and performance supportable baseline requirements

• The Contractor shall develop presentations, quarterly updates, and briefings to support acquisition strategy positions

5.1.1 Country-wide resource planning

The Government desired outcome is to achieve maximum productivity with good quality based upon an enterprise approach that minimizes costs and resources. An Offeror’s proposal should include:

• Defined PEO structure, personnel and their roles and responsibilities

• Staff Management: Country-wide strategy to recruit, hire, manage, train and retain personnel

(including key personnel and local nationals). The strategy should achieve a staffing level country-wide that ensures all services will be met with an efficient and quality approach.

• Master Scheduling: A master schedule that provides an integrated approach to assure no lapses in life support services;

5.1.2 General Reporting

The Offeror shall propose reporting standards. As part of this, the Offeror shall propose the frequency of said reports, the overall structure and areas of address. At a minimum, reporting should be provided on a quarterly basis summarizing progress across task orders.

5.1.3 Country-wide data management

The DOS desired outcome is to allow DOS access to timely and accurate data information on key elements for effective performance assessment. Data information should include metrics, data analyses on performance, risks, quality, safety, and cost information. The proposed approach should provide continuous improvement on performance, safety, security, quality of services and cost controls.

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5.1.4 Country-wide property management

The DOS desired outcome is to ensure compliance and accountability for all ALiSS government properties in accordance with FAR 45. The DOS desires the contractor to have a property management system that includes voluntary consensus standard or industry leading practices and standards to be used in the management of Government property; and allow DOS access to timely and accurate data information on key elements for effective performance assessment.

5.1.5 Quality Assurance Oversight and Surveillance

The DOS desired outcome is that a quality assurance program, which tracks negative trends in performance and safety, as reported by COR, clients, patrons, the recipients of services either direct or indirect, is created and deployed for surveillance across task orders. The Contractor shall set up a system for collecting complaints, categorizing and sorting by service sector, by task order. This reporting will be included in a monthly report to DOS. Preferably, this system will be part of a PEO automated reporting system.

The DOS desires a proactive way to deter unacceptable or deficient performance.

5.1.6 Task order management oversight

The following task orders require a program manager specifically dedicated its performance:

• Task Order 004, Medical Services

5.1.7 PEO Location

The PEO shall be located either within the housing complex, or on the Embassy compound.

5.1.8 Program Management Deliverables

5.1.8.1 Program Executive Management Plan (PEMP)

The Offeror shall develop and implement a Program Executive Management Plan (PEMP) to achieve the Government’s desired Section 8 stated outcomes objectives. The PEMP shall describe the Offeror’s approach and processes to manage the overall contract effectively and yield increased productivity and efficiencies over time. The Offeror shall provide the PEMP 60 days after contract award, for review and approval by the CO.

5.1.8.2 Risk Management Plan

As part of the Contractor’s original IDIQ proposal response, a risk management and mitigation approach plan was required. The PEO is responsible for maintaining this plan throughout the life of the contract. The basic requirements of the plan are as follows:

Describe the overall risk management and mitigation approach, which provides for early identification and resolution of problems. A current Risk Mitigation Plan will be maintained throughout the performance of the contract, broken out by Task Order and in-line with Gantt Chart reporting and used to communicate to the USG anticipated risks along with solutions and alternatives.

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5.2 HOUSING

The Contractor may be required in the future to provide secure off-compound housing for AN and TCN employees that have not been designated by the Government as critical personnel.

5.2.1 Housing Plan

Should the Government require that the Contractor provide housing, the Contractor shall be required to provide a housing plan for Government review and approval. Any proposed changes to this agreed upon housing plan, throughout the life of the contract, must be submitted for review and approval by both the COR and CO.

The housing plan shall address, at a minimum, the following:

• Location of Housing

• Housekeeping

• Security Measures (Static Security, Security Housing Features (e.g. solid core doors), etc.)

• Transportation – To and from Housing Compound and Government Compound (e.g. Embassy, Camp Seitz, etc.)

• Contractor provided life support services, and other services (e.g. laundry), to be provided at complex

5.2.2 Designated Housing Location

For all task orders with performance in Kabul, should housing be required from the contractor for AN and TCN personnel the Government has designated specific areas for housing. The areas are defined in Exhibit 1a (yellow outlined areas). The Contractor may be responsible for providing static security for their housing compound(s).

5.2.3 SECURITY MEASURES

If in the life of this contract, the Contractor is required to provide housing for its personnel, the Contractor shall provide the following physical security features for its housing compounds.

• Residences shall have Shatter Resistant Window Film (SRWF) on all windows.

• Residences shall have solid core doors with sturdy deadbolt locks on all exterior doors.

• Residences shall have a “secure area” within the residence or another designated secure location on the housing compound(s). Each designated “secure location” shall be internal to the structure with no external windows and be outfitted with an additional solid core door with sturdy deadbolt locks.

• Additional security measures such as sandbags and Hesco barriers will be applied, where appropriate and as necessary, to bolster the physical security of a residential compound given the lack of setback.

• Compounds shall be walled with a minimum of a nine foot wall.

• Residences shall be of solid masonry construction.

• Compounds shall have vehicle gate access so all contract vehicles can fully enter the compound and be segregated from the public.

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• Residences shall have security grills on the doors and windows of the structure, but should be configured to allow for emergency egress.

The Contractor shall ensure that the above security measures are in place within 9 months of the issuance by the Contracting Officer of the requirement that the Contractor provide housing. The Contractor shall accommodate COR review and validation process for the above features.

5.2.3.1 Housing Security Measures Plan

Within 120 days of issuance of the requirement, the Contractor shall provide to the CO and COR a plan for its security measures. This plan shall, at a minimum, outline the following:

• The proposed security features, which shall, at a minimum, meet the stated Section 5.2.3 requirements.

• The proposed timeline for any required security upgrades.

5.3 SECURITY EVACUATION PLANS

The following security evacuation plan requirements shall be addressed the Offeror’s proposed SOW.

5.3.1 Security Evacuation Plan

In the case of a sudden deterioration in the security environment, the Government may require an evacuation of the Embassy. In such a situation, those designated under task orders as “critical personnel” will be required to stay to assist remaining USG embassy personnel through the crisis. The Contractor is responsible for the evacuation of all other AN and TCN employees.

The Contractor shall provide a security evacuation plan addressing how it will ensure the safe departure from country of it’s AN and TCN employees. This plan shall be provided to the Government for review and approval within 60 days of the award. The Contractor will be responsible a yearly review of the evacuation plan, and providing updates, as needed to the Government (the COR and CO) for review and approval. Additionally, should the Government require services in performance areas outside of those initially addressed in task orders 001 – 005, the Contractor shall provide an update to the plan addressing the alternate location.

The contractor will provide a feasible drawdown and evacuation plan in the event an evacuation is necessary based on the security situation in Afghanistan. At a minimum, the evacuation plan should address the following:

• Location and number of employees to be evacuated and the location to which they will be evacuated

• Method of evacuation from Afghanistan (e.g. charter aircraft or commercial aircraft flight) to include proof of ownership of aircraft, or documentation of a contract (e.g. an air charter contract)

• Responsibilities of designated contractor employees who are responsible for managing carrying out the drawdown or evacuation

• Safeguards employed to ensure all contractor employees are accounted for during the drawdown or evacuation

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• Communications methods (e.g. radio or cell phone) used to ensure all contractor personnel are notified of the drawdown or evacuation and to account for all employees during and after the drawdown or evacuation

The Contractor shall note that aviation capabilities in Afghanistan are limited. The transition of aviation control from the military/NATO to GIRoA may lead to the interruption of international flights. This could have a major impact on the transit of Contractor personnel and supplies. The Contractor shall keep this in mind as support plans and evacuation plans are developed.

6.0 EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS/SUPPLIES

All equipment will be Contractor Acquired Equipment.

7.0 PERSONNEL

7.1 CLEARANCE

Security clearance requirements are identified in Attachment 1, Position Descriptions and Qualifications.

7.2 POSITION DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFICATIONS

For the following TO-001 required positions, see Attachment 1:

• All key personnel identified positions

8.0 KEY PERSONNEL

The key personnel specified in this contract are considered to be essential to work performance. The Contractor shall assign the following key personnel to this task order:

Position/Function Name Country Manager/Program Manager Operations Manager

During the first 180 days of performance (after transition), the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is required due to illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 5-calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the IDIQ Section H.19 required information.

After the first 180 days of performance, the Contractor may substitute a key person if the Contractor determines that it is necessary. The Contractor shall provide notice at least 45 days prior to diverting any of the specified individuals to other programs or contracts (or as soon as possible, if an individual must be replaced, for example, as a result of leaving the employ of the Contractor), the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and shall submit comprehensive justification for the diversion or replacement request (including proposed substitutions for key personnel) to permit evaluation by the Government of the impact on performance under this contract. The proposed substitute shall possess

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The Contractor shall not divert or otherwise replace any key personnel without the written consent of the Contracting Officer. The Government will modify the contract to reflect any changes in key personnel.

See IDIQ Sections H.19 and H.20 for additional information on key personnel.

9.0 DELIVERABLES

Deliverables will be finalized after award, based on the proposed SOW.

TO REFERENCE

CONTRACTOR

DELIVERABLES DUE DATE*

5.2.1 Housing Plan - Proposed changes As soon as known.

5.2.3.1 Housing Security Measures Plan 120 days after issuance of requirement.

5.1.8.1

Program Executive Management Plan (PEMP)

60 days after award

5.1.8.2 Risk Management Plan At a minimum, yearly. Additional updates may be required by the CO or COR.

H.5 of the IDIQ DBA Insurance Policy Prior to the start of performance.

*All dates are calendar days unless otherwise stated.

10.0 CRITICAL PERSONNEL

The following positions have been designated as critical for this task order:

No. LOCATION LABOR CATEGORY – TITLE

1 N/A N/A

8.2 Statement of Work