Security Requirements for Little Rock District Contracts.pdf

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LITTLE ROCK DISTRICT CONTRACTS

1. General Overview.

a. At a minimum, the Little Rock District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will not grant any individual unescorted physical access to Federal property and/or the authorization to perform work or services on behalf of a Federal agency without first verifying identity and citizenship, as well as vetting such individual against the National Crime Information Center Interstate identification Index (NCIC-III) and the Terrorism Screening Data Base (TSDB).

b. Individuals who (1) require issuance of a physical access key to federal property; (2) require unescorted physical access to Federal property or perform work or services on behalf of a

Federal agency for a duration of longer than 6 consecutive months; (3) require access to government information systems and/or networks; or, (4) require issuance of a Common Access

Card are must also undergo a Tier 1 background investigation through the Office of Personnel

Management (OPM). This process is initiated by the Little Rock District Security Office, details located in paragraph 2b.

c. Proposed foreign contractors seeking to work on a USACE contract must be cleared through the Department of State prior to having site access. To obtain approval, each individual must complete and submit the appropriate documents for processing. The required procedure takes approximately 45 business days to process once all documentation is completed properly and submitted. In order to initiate this process, please call the Little Rock District Security Office at (501) 324-7138 as soon as possible.

d. The security provisions of this contract and/or applicable task order apply to all Contractor and Subcontractor Employees (CSEs).

e. The Little Rock District Security Office reserves the right to require additional information or upgrade the security requirement(s) of any contract and/or applicable task order; this includes upgrading the investigation standard for specific CSEs.

f. Prime Contractors are responsible for subcontractor compliance with the security provisions of this contract and shall coordinate all security requirements on the behalf of the subcontractors and their employees.

g. Prime Contractors will appoint ONE (1) point of contact (POC) who is responsible for communicating with and submitting all background investigation packages to the Little Rock

District Security Office. The Little Rock District Security Office will not communicate directly with any contractor and subcontractor employee (CSE) other than the appointed point of contact.

h. Background Investigation packages will be submitted for each CSE at a minimum of fifteen (15) days prior to contract start. Investigation packages can be transmitted using any of the methods specified in paragraph 3.

i. CSEs working on this contract must always have a REAL ID ACT compliant driver’s license or government issued identification card with them.

j. Any change in personnel (whether an addition or replacement) throughout the duration of the contract will require the new person or replacement person to be vetted and approved by the

Little Rock District Security Office in accordance with the requirements contained herein, prior to being granted Work Authorization or Site Access.

k. Throughout the duration of this contract or any applicable task orders, the Little Rock

District Security Office shall be notified of the arrest or conviction of any CSE. CSEs may be denied access upon the discovery of such information.

l. The CSE POC is responsible for contacting either the Contracting Officers Representative

(COR) or the Little Rock District Security Office, prior to the first day of work, to receive a list of approved individuals to be onsite. CSEs must be aware that COR, USACE personnel, and/or

Security Office personnel can and will conduct identification checks on all persons onsite at

USACE property. Any person found onsite without proper identification or approval will be escorted offsite.

m. Applies to Powerplant Control Rooms only. A Little Rock District employee must always be present while a CSE is performing work inside the control room. CSEs will be required to sign-in to the control room daily.

2. Background Investigation Package Requirements

a. All CSEs are required to provide the following documents to the Little Rock District

Security Office.

(1) SWL form 487 dated 2016, Contractor Required Information Form. Form must be complete and clearly legible. This form can be obtained through the COR or the Little Rock

District Security Office.

(2) A clearly legible COLOR copy of the CSE’s REAL ID ACT compliant driver’s license or government issued identification card. Photo must be clearly visible. If a CSE does not have a REAL ID ACT compliant driver’s license or government issued identification card, he/she will be required to provide a clearly legible COLOR copy of his/her non-REAL ID ACT compliant driver’s license or government issued identification card AND a clearly legible his/her proof of citizenship document or proof of authorization to work in the United States. Acceptable documents are:

(a) E-Verify Case Verification Form

(b) U.S. Birth Certificate

(c) U.S. Passport

(d) U.S. Certificate of Citizenship-INS

(e) U.S. Certification of Naturalization

(f) FS-545, Certificate of Birth Abroad

(g) U.S. Certificate of Report of Birth

(h) U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad

(i) Workers’ Visa

(j) Permanent Resident Card

b. CSEs who (1) require issuance of a physical access key to federal property; (2) require unescorted physical access to Federal property or perform work or services on behalf of a

Federal agency for a duration of longer than 6 consecutive months; (3) require access to government information systems and/or networks; or, (4) require issuance of a Common Access

Card are also required to undergo a Tier 1 background investigation through the Office of

Personnel Management (OPM). The Little Rock District Security Office must initiate this investigation for each CSE before they are granted work authorization or site access. To initiate such investigation, the following documents are required in addition to the requirements specified above:

(1) OF 306- Declaration for Federal Employment Form. Form must be complete and clearly legible. This form can be obtained through the COR or the Little Rock District Security

Office.

(2) Fingerprints: electronically or manually using the FD258 card. Contact the Little

Rock District Security Office (501-324-7138) to coordinate fingerprinting.

Note. After all the required documents have been received, the Little Rock District Security

Office requests the Tier 1 through the Army Personnel Security Investigation - Center of

Excellence (PSI-COE). CSEs will receive emails from the PSI-COE and an online database called “E-QIP”. CSEs must complete and submit their electronic personnel form in E-QIP as soon as possible.

3. Background Investigation Package Transmission.

a. All methods must have a transmittal letter that contains the following information:

1) Contract Number and Title

2) Contracting Officer’s Representative name, office number, and cellular number

3) Prime Contractor contact information

b. If mailed- the investigation package will be transmitted in an opaque envelope. Mailing

Address:

USACE SWL

Attn: Security Office

700 West Capitol Ave (room 6116)

P.O. Box 867

Little Rock, AR 72201

c. If faxed- transmittal letter must be the first document, and it must also state: “Page(s) that contain PII follow”. Fax number: (501) 324-5471

d. If emailed- Documents must be password protected as they contain personally identifiable information. Passwords to documents must be sent in separate email. Email address:

m4xslceswlcontracts@usace.army.mil

Note. Incomplete forms, illegible forms, etc., will be returned for correction and/ or completion and can delay the CSE from beginning work.

4. Background Investigation Disqualifying Factors.

a. Vetting that results in the discovery of any of the following derogatory information will result in an automatic denial:

(1) Being identified in the NCIC known or appropriately suspected terrorist (KST) file or

TSDB report as known to be, or is suspected of being, a terrorist or belonging to an organization with known links to terrorism or support of terrorist activity;

(2) Being registered as a sex offender;

(3) Current arrest warrant, regardless of the offense or violation;

(4) Current bar from entry or access to a Federal installation or facility;

(5) Conviction of crimes encompassing sexual assault, armed robbery, rape, child molestation, production or possession of child pornography, trafficking in humans, or drug possession with intent to sell or distribute;

(6) Conviction for espionage, sabotage, sedition, treason, terrorism, or murder;

(7) Felony conviction within the last 10 years regardless of the offense or violation;

(8) Felony conviction for a firearms or explosives violation regardless of when the conviction occurred; or, mailto:m4xslceswlcontracts@usace.army.mil

(9) Engaged in acts or activities designed to overthrow the U.S. Government by force.

b. Vetting that results in the discovery of other criminal arrest information that may present a threat to the good order, discipline, or health and safety of USACE will be reviewed by the Little

Rock District Security Office and the adjudication authority is the Chief of Security and Law

Enforcement. See Disqualifying Factors Table.

c. A waiver may be requested by a denied CSE. To submit a waiver, CSEs must obtain a certified copy of their complete criminal history to include all arrests and convictions, and submit a letter requesting the denial be waived. CSEs will submit letters through the PC security

POC to the SWL-DSO. The SWL-DSO will review the letter and forward to the Deputy

Commander for decision. The letter will be addressed to the Little Rock District Deputy

Commander, must include all offenses, and an explanation why the conduct should not result in the denial of access.

Disqualifying Factors Table

5. IWATCH/ Corps Watch Suspicious Activity Reporting. This section must be provided to all CSEs.

CRIMINAL HISTORY/ CRIMINAL INFORMATION CHARGED* OR

CONVICTED

< 5 Yrs. < 10 Yrs. > 10 Yrs.

Known/suspected terrorist or belongs to known/suspected terrorist organization

(verified through terrorist watch list)

DENY DENY DENY

Registered Sex Offender DENY DENY DENY

Active wants or warrants DENY DENY DENY

Barred from any Federal installation or facility DENY DENY DENY

Espionage, sabotage, treason, or terrorism (not terroristic threats); or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Knowingly/willfully engaged in acts or activities to overthrow the U.S.

Government by force in any jurisdiction or any country; or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Sex crimes such as, but not limited to, rape, forcible sodomy, or sexual assault, or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense; Any sexual offense involving a minor or child, including child molestation, or child pornography; or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Any type of identity fraud or inability to verify claimed identity DENY DENY DENY

Crimes against a person such as, but not limited to, kidnapping, hostage taking, human trafficking, or human smuggling, or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense; hate crimes; child abuse involving serious bodily injury to a child or minor; mayhem or maiming

DENY DENY DENY

Importation, manufacture, distribution of, or possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Computer/cybercrimes such as improperly accessing (or introducing a virus or other contaminant) a computer, system, or network; modifying, damaging, using, disclosing, copying, or taking programs or data

DENY DENY DENY

Illegal Weapons charges, to include but not limited to, illegal owning or possessing; armed robbery or burglary; armed violent crimes

DENY DENY DENY

Crimes involving unlawful distribution, sale, use, possession, or manufacture of and explosive, explosive device, or firearm; or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Criminal homicide, murder, manslaughter, or negligent homicide DENY DENY DENY

Any Felony Charge (except those specifically identified in table) DENY DENY ALLOW

Any type of violent crime such as, but not limited to, assault and domestic abuse DENY DENY ALLOW

Any type of threat or disruption to the public or disturbing the peace (terroristic threat, inciting a riot, etc.)

DENY DENY ALLOW

Any type of arson, vandalism, or willful destruction of property DENY DENY ALLOW

Any type of extortion, bribery, or fraud to include “hot checks” DENY DENY ALLOW

Any type of burglary, robbery, theft, larceny or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY ALLOW

Any type of possession or distribution of stolen property DENY DENY ALLOW

Illegal possession or use of a controlled substance DENY ALLOW ALLOW

Operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs in any jurisdiction (1 conviction)

ALLOW ALLOW ALLOW

3 or more offenses for any crime (excluding minor traffic violations) DENY DENY ALLOW

LEGEND/NOTES

DENY Individual(s) are not cleared to work on USACE property under any circumstance

ALLOW Individuals MAY be cleared to work on USACE property pending final approval through SWL-DSO.

Individual must be finished through legal processes of being charged with a crime and will be required to provide documentation if record suggests otherwise.

a. Security is simply EVERYONE’s responsibility. We owe it to our organization, our families, and ourselves to constantly be vigilant about what goes on around us. Trust your instincts. We rely on our senses every day of our lives. If a behavior or activity makes you feel uncomfortable, report it. If it doesn’t look, sound, or smell right, report it. The simple rule is, “If you see something, say something!”

b. If you see something suspicious, provided below is the type of information to report:

(1) What you witnessed (the suspicious activity) including the date, time, and location.

(2) Description of who was involved

(3) Gender of person(s) involved

(4) Height, build, hair/skin color, and approx. age of person(s) involved

(5) Language spoken (if known)

(6) Vehicle description/ license number (if known)

(7) Have you seen this activity before?

c. How to report:

(1) In an emergency- call 911

(2) Notify your immediate supervisor and COR