Solicitation - N0018926RL015.pdf

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Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

Precise Time Astrometry (PTA) Enterprise Systems Security

N0018926RL015

Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

Allowed Per Order Minimum: 1,000.00 Dollars, U.S.

Maximum: 10,000,000.00 Dollars, U.S.

Government Minimum/Maximum to Order Minimum: 10,000.00 Dollars, U.S.

Maximum: 63,971,339.00 Dollars, U.S.

Item Supplies/Service Estimated Quantity

Unit Unit Price Amount

Five (5) Year Ordering Period - Labor. Provide security support services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Pricing shall be submitted in accordance with the format in "Attachment 01: IDIQ Pricing Worksheet".

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

Five (5) Year Ordering Period - Hardware/security kits in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Pricing shall be submitted in accordance with the format in "Attachment 01: IDIQ Pricing Worksheet".

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

Five (5) Year Ordering Period - Travel in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Pricing shall be submitted in accordance with the format in "Attachment 01: IDIQ Pricing Worksheet".

Travel Not to Exceed $572,335.20

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item

FAR 52.217-8 (six-month extension) - Labor. Provide security support services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Pricing shall be submitted in accordance with the format in "Attachment 01: IDIQ Pricing Worksheet".

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

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FAR 52.217-8 (six-month extension) - Hardware/security kits in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Pricing shall be submitted in accordance with the format in "Attachment 01: IDIQ Pricing Worksheet".

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

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FAR 52.217-8 (six-month-extension) - Travel in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Pricing shall be submitted in accordance with the format in "Attachment 01: IDIQ Pricing Worksheet".

Travel Not to Exceed $63,592.80

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Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PRECISE TIME AND ASTROMETRY TRANSPORT SECURITY AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACT

UNITED STATES NAVAL OBSERVATORY (USNO)

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The USNO is the sole provider of Precise Time and Astrometry (PTA) data products to the DoD under Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction (CJCSI) 4650.01H and DoD Instruction (DoDI) 4650.06. PTA data products include Precise Time (PT) and time dissemination tools, Celestial Reference Frame (CRF) data products and applications, and Earth Orientation Parameters (EOPs).

These products are critical to navigation for any DoD system, and, most importantly, the United States Global Positioning System (GPS). The security and integrity of the transport systems from which these systems disseminate data is paramount, requiring 24/7 monitoring, life cycle replacement, and regular sustainment activities

The purpose of this contract is to obtain the infrastructure and services required to build and sustain security services that ensure the integrity and availability of PTA Enterprise systems. In addition to the hardware and software required for the security infrastructure, the services requested herein will require timing transport engineers, observatory control engineers, cyber security operators, and project specialists experts to provide technical support, cyber monitoring, and operations and maintenance support for PTA dissemination systems.

2.0 SCOPE

The contractor services and hardware/software procurements shall fall within the scope of work delineated herein. Services to be furnished under this contract shall be set forth in individual Tasks Orders. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to organize, furnish, and supervise a working force which, within the limitations of the provisions of the proposed contract, is capable of effectively performing the work as established in paragraph 3.0 and further defined in the individual Task Orders and supporting Statements of Work (SOWs). It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure all contractors possess the specialized education and experience specified under personnel qualifications in Section C of this document and as identified in the task order issued. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) promptly with hiring status and changes of personnel for each Task Order.

3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide infrastructure and manpower for support in the disciplines of transport engineering, cyber security, cyber engineering, Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) management, instrumentation engineering, and computer sciences. Work shall be in accordance with tasks such as the following as ordered on individual task orders for specified PTA research, engineering or operations and maintenance projects.

3.1 Technical Services Requirements

3.1.1 Implement, operate and maintain PTA transport systems capable of meeting the requirements of the PWS.

3.1.2 Collect, develop, and analyze transport and SCADA data for cyber security and readiness with hardware meeting the requirements outlined in Section 3.3. Supply the necessary skillsets to monitor and interpret the data.

3.1.3 Design, develop, and deploy SCADA control hardware. Supply the necessary skillsets to analyze and monitor data

3.1.4 Review, analyze and document specific operational procedures; and/or perform feasibility studies.

3.1.5 Develop and maintain cyber security monitoring infrastructure. Provide the necessary skillsets and hardware to perform cyber screening, incident detection and response, and risk assessments. Hardware shall adhere to the requirements in section 3.3.

3.1.6 Assist in the design, development and maintenance of PTA-specialized Internet and Intranet web sites.

3.1.7 Design, develop, test computer software, models, and/or develop computer libraries and databases.

3.1.8 Lend expertise, assistance, consultation and/or coordination services for all engineering, maintenance, monitoring, computer science or project management activities

3.2 Transport Maintenance and Sustainment Requirements

3.2.1 The system maintenance and sustainment shall ensure availability greater than 99.999%

3.2.2 The system maintenance and sustainment activities shall ensure data backup capability and capability to recover backed up data

3.2.3 The system maintenance and sustainment shall include cyber and resource monitoring

3.2.4 The system maintenance and sustainment activities shall meet the requirements for Navy Risk Management Framework as required by DoDI 8510.01 and defined by the U.S. Navy Risk Management Framework Process Guide

3.2.5 The system maintenance and sustainment shall include monitoring, controlling, and securely operations of remote telescopes and instrumentation

3.2.6 The system maintenance and sustainment shall provide compute stability of 0.5 nanoseconds

3.2.7 The system maintenance and sustainment shall include time dissemination hardware that meet the requirements in 3.2.1- 3.2.6

3.3 Security Monitoring Hardware Requirements

3.3.1 Security monitoring system shall be mobile with dimensions no greater than 24 x 14 x 9 inches

3.3.2 Security monitoring system shall be EMP protected

3.3.3 Security monitoring system shall be capable of modeling system architecture

3.3.4 Security monitoring system shall be capable of modeling data, data dissemination and data acquisition traffic

3.3.5 Security monitoring system shall be capable of alerts within 60 seconds of detection

3.3.6 Security monitoring system shall incorporate a Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence framework for monitoring network traffic

3.3.7 Security monitoring system shall be fully integrated with a Security Information Event Management solution

3.3.8 Security monitoring system shall incorporate gray-space tools for network traffic analysis

3.3.9 Security monitoring system shall be capable of system and memory forensics

The Government may provide technical guidance to contractors providing these services. As used herein, technical guidance includes the amplification of the specifications of a particular piece of work and the furnishings of relevant information needed for performance, which fills in details, supports possible avenues or methods of approach, or outlines alternate solutions. In no instance will either Navy civilian or military personnel exercise supervision of the employed contractor personnel.

4.0 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

The Contractor SHALL be required to provide the labor categories identified below that possess the appropriate education requirements for each class.

A. The labor categories required for this contract are: PTA IP Transport Engineer, PTA RF Transport Engineer, Risk Management Framework (RMF) Analyst, Program Manager, SCADA Infrastructure Engineer, Physical Security Engineer, Technical Writer, and Security Operator.

B. Within each labor category, the contractor must be able to provide qualified employees with Junior, Mid-level, Senior, or Principal levels of experience.

USNO is seeking contracting support for the following Labor Categories and Classes. Class definitions are provided in the notes to this document

1. Precise Time and Astrometry IP/RF Transport Engineer: Provides technical knowledge, and tool development for the dissemination of time and astrometry data products. Tools and dissemination methods may be IP based, or Radio Frequency based, requiring engineering skillsets in either subject matter. This position will be used to help scientists develop engineering solutions to accurately, reliably, and securely disseminate data products to the DoD and public.

2. Risk Management Framework Analyst: Provides technical knowledge in the subject area of Navy Risk Management Framework. Familiar with NIST 800-171 compliance on which Navy RMF guidelines are based. Technical skills in timing astronomy, and PTA dissemination systems to support RMF artifact development and compliance.

3. Program Manager: provides services related to outlining objectives, planning execution, and managing operations of some of USNOs aerospace, astronomy, physics and engineering programs. Program Manager may also provide some SME to government scientists and managers as they relate to specific large programs. Program Manager may assist with program planning and execution, including scheduling and budgeting.

4. SCADA Infrastructure Engineer: Provides technical skills and subject matter expertise in environmental and cyber security to evaluate and perform maintenance on systems that support scientific applications. This position will be used to monitor and test Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems supporting scientific applications, to ensure the safety and security of the scientific applications from both a physical and cyber perspective.

5. Physical Security Engineer: Provides technical skills and subject matter expertise in physical security based on NIST 800-171 compliance. This position will be used to assess and monitor the site physical infrastructure. Requires experience with DoD and Navy physical security policy.

6. Technical Writer: Provides written documentation for technical timing, astronomy, and PTA dissemination policy, standard operating procedures, requirements documents, and other technical material required for records management, normal operations, and program management.

7. Security Operator: Provides technical skills and subject matter expertise cyber security operations to evaluate systems status, assess risk, and address incidents. This position will be used to monitor and test Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, IP and RF PTA transport systems to ensure the safety and security of the scientific applications from a cyber perspective.

All Classes require a minimum Bachelor's level education. Specific Classes are defined as follows:

a) : Contractor with Bachelor's degree in any field or at least 3 years of experience in relevant field. Masters degrees and Ph-Junior Ds in relevant field with no experience also qualify.

b) : Contractor with 6 years' experience, or Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of experience or Master's degree or PhD in Senior relevant field with 2 years of experience. For Master's and Ph-D levels relevant work performed during completion of degree can count as experience.

c) : Contractor with 10 years' experience or Bachelor's degree in any field with at least 5 years of experience in relevant Masters field, or Master's degree or PhD in relevant field with at least 3 years of experience.

d) : Contractor with 15+ years' experience or Bachelor's degree in any field with at least 10 years of experience, or Principle Master's degree or PhD in relevant field with at least 7 years of experience in relevant field.

5.0 SECURITY

4.1 All contractors under this contract will be required to obtain and uphold a Secret Clearance. Some positions will require up to Top Secret Security Clearances with SCI tickets (TS//SCI clearance). Clearance requirements will be specified in individual task

4.2 Access to Personally Identifiable Information (PII) will be required and training related to PII will be required and provided by the government.

4.3 USNO security requirements automatically limit employment to U.S citizens.

4.4 Employees will be required to submit a Standard Form 87A (SF-87A) Fingerprint Card, and receive a favorably adjudicated background investigation. Any determination that is "other than favorable," or "undetermined" will render any employee ineligible for access to the USNO.

6.0 TRAVEL

All travel requirements shall be accomplished in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations. Travel in performance of this contract is estimated at $635,928.00. inclusive of any indirect charges including G&A. All travel requirements related to this PWS are accounted for in the Government's estimated travel cost of $635,928.00. Travel will be reimbursed in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 31.205-46. The Contractor shall request travel funding in writing to the Contracting Officer, at least 30 business days prior to any travel.

Travel is subject to preapproval by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

7.0 MATERIALS

The Government will fund the purchase of materials by the contractor, on an FFP basis, that are identified in an individual task order. The contractor shall not purchase materials without the prior written approval of the COR and the contracting officer. The Government will not pay the contractor for any materials not identified in an individual task order or purchased without the prior written approval of the COR and the contracting officer.

7 Equipment.1

1) The contractor shall obtain approval from the COR prior to the purchase of any equipment. Equipment such as laptops, switches, firewalls, servers, cyber monitoring tool kits and software licenses in performance of this contract are inclusive of any indirect charges including G&A. All equipment requirements related to this PWS shall be accounted for in total, represented as individual CLINs in the solicitation and contract.

8.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The primary place of performance for contractors working on specific USNO task orders will be at USNO, 3450 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington DC, 20392-5420. However, in rare cases, contractors may work at a different site, which will be specified in the task order. Those locations are:

1. Hawaii Nohili Road Kekaha, HI 96752

2. Chile Cerro Tololo, Vicuna, Coquimbo, Chile

3. New Mexico 1011 Lopezville Road, Socorro, NM 8780

4. Colorado 210 Falcon Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80912

5. Arizona 10391 W Naval Observatory Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Standard working hours and applicable holidays will be established at the Task Order level based on the level of support required.

9.0 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

The following Government items shall be made available for employees who worked on-site at USNO in accordance with FAR 45.000(b)(5): office space and office furnishing together with equipment and supplies necessary for the performance of the work will be provided. Equipment may include access to such items as computers, department and laboratory instruments, and supplies.

10.0 REPORTS AND DELIVERABLES

Management Reports. The following report shall be required as a minimum:

Monthly Task Detail Report. To include delivery order numbers, work sponsor names and codes, begin/end dates of tasks, name of employees on each task, total hours remaining and hours allotted on each task, and a year to date total of money and hours used thus far on the contract. This report shall be due no later than the 10th of each month.

11.0 COMBATTING TRAFFICKING IN PERSON (CTIP)

The Department of Defense (DOD) has a zero tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons. FAR Subpart 22.17: Prescribes overall federal regulation implementing 22 U.S.C. 7104 which applies to all acquisitions. Requires government contracts to (a) Prohibit contractors, contractor employees, subcontractors, and subcontractor employees from engaging in trafficking in persons during the period of performance of the contract.

12.0 CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO FEDERALLY CONTROLLED FACILITIES AND/OR UNCLASSIFIED SENSITIVE INFORMATION

OR UNCLASSIFIED IT SYSTEMS

Homeland Security Presidential Direc ve (HSPD 12, government agenc es to develop and impl ent Federal standards for Federal ti )- requires i em security employees and contractors. The Secretary of De nse Directive-Type M orandum (DTM) 08-006 "DoD Implementation of Homeland Deputy fe em - Secu ty P esidential instruction) directs implementation of SPD-1 .ri r Directive- 12 (HSPD-12)" dated November 26, 2008 (or its subsequent DoD H 2 This clause in accordance with HSPD-12 and its implementing is directive.

APPLICABILITY

This clause applies to contractor employ s requiring access to any area of a federally control d base, facility activity an or requiring ee physical le or d/ access to a DoN or compute networ ystem to perform cer in sensitive duties. This clause also app es to employees DoD r/ k/s ta unclassified li contractor who access P ivacy Act and Protected Information, provide support associated i h fiduciary or perform duties that have been iden if ed r Health w t duties, t i by DON as Security Position, as advised by the command security It is the responsibility of the responsible security officer the National manager. of comman /facility where the work is performed to Each contractor mployee providing services at a Navy under thisd ensure compliance. e Command contract is required to obtain a Department Defense Common Access Card (DoD CAC). Additionally, on the level of compute network of depending r/ access, the contract will require a successful investigation s detailed employee a below.

ACCESS TO FEDERAL FACILITIES

Per HSPD-12 nd implementing guidance, ll contractor working at a federally controlled base, f cility or under this clause will a a employees a activity require a DoD When access to base, facility or activity is required contractor shall in-process with the Navy Command's Security CA .C a employees Manager departure at the completion of the individual's under the upon arrival to the Navy Command and shall out-process prior to their performance contract.

ACCESS TO DOD IT SYSTEMS

In accordance with SECNAV M-5510.30, contractor employees require access o DoN or DoD netw ks are categorized as who t or IT-I, IT-II, or IT-III.

The IT-II level, defined in detail in M-5510.30, includes positions which require access information protected under the Privacy Act, to SECNAV to

Protected Health Information (PHI). All contractor under this contract who require access to Privacy Act information areinclude employees protected therefore categorized no lower than IT-II. Levels are determined by the requiring activity's Information Assurance Manager. IT Command Contractor employees privileged or I I level access, (when specified by the terms of the contract) require a Single Scope Background requiring T-

(SSBI) which is higher level investigation than the Agency Check with Law and Credit (NACLC) described below. DueInvestigation a National to the privileged system access, a SSBI suitable for High public trusts positions is required. Individuals who have to system control, Risk access monitoring, or administration functions system administrator, database administrator) require and certification to Information Assurance (e.g. training Technical Level and must be trained and certified on the Operating System Computing Environment they are required to 1, or maintain.

Access to sensitive IT systems is contingent upon a adjudicated background investigation. When access to IT is required for favorably systems performance of the contractor employee's such employees shall i process with the Navy Command's Manager and Information duties, n- Security Assurance Manager upon arrival to Navy command and shall out process prior to their departure the completion of the individual's performance the - at under contract. Completion and approval of a System Access Request Navy form is required for the Authorization (SAAR-N) all individuals

The decision to authorize access to a government syste network is inherently governmental.accessing Navy Information Technology resources. IT m/ The supervisor is not authorized to sign the SAAR-Ni therefore, government employee with knowledge of the syste network contractor the m/ access required or the COR shall sign the SAA N as the R- "supervisor".

The SAAR-N shall be forwarded to the Navy Command's Manager at least 30 days prior to the individual's start e. Failure to provide the Security dat required documentation at least 30 prior to the individual's start date may result in delaying individual's start days the date.

When required to maintain access to required IT systems networks, the contractor shall ensure that all requiring access complete annual or employees Information Assuran e training, and maintain a current requisite investigation. The Contractor's Security Representative c (IA) background shall contact the Command e urity Mana r for guidance reinvestiga ons are S c ge when ti required.

INTERIM ACCESS

The Navy s Security Manager may a t o ize issuance of DoD CAC and interim access to a DoN or DoD Command' u h r a unclassified, classified or Top computer/network upon a favorable review of the questionnaire and a vance favorable fingerprint results. the results of theSecret investigative d When investigation are received and a eter ination is not made, the co trac or employee working the contract under interim will be de favorable d m n t on acce ss n ed access to of his/her responsibility toi the computer network and this denial will not relieve the contractor perform.

DENIAL OR TERMINATION OF ACCESS

The poten ial consequences of any requirement under this including enial or termination of physical or system access no way relieves the t clause d in contra or f om the requirement to performance under the contract the timeframes in the contract. Co tr ctors shall planct r execute within specified n a ahead in their employees and subcontractor employees. The shall insert this clause in all subcontracts when subcontractor is processing contractor the permitted to have access to feder ly contro ed facility, fed ll controlled syste /network an /or to government information, a al ll era y- information m d mean information not authorized for publicing release.

CONTRACTOR'S SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE

The contractor shall designate an emplo ee to serve as Contractor's Security Representative. Within three workdays after contract award, the y the contractor shall provide to requiring ac v y's Security Manager and the Officer, in w ng, the name, title, ad ress and phone the ti it Contracting riti d number for the Contractor's Security Representativ . The Secu i y Representative shall be the primary point of contact any security matt r. e Contractor's r t on e The Contractor s Security shall not be replaced or removed without prior notice to Contracting Officer and Com a d Security ' Representative the m n Manager.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND SECURITY PROCESS FOR CONTRACTORS ASSIGNED TO REQUIREMENTS APPROVAL

NATIONAL SECURITY OR PERFORMING SENSITIVE POSITIONS DUTIES

Navy security policy requires that all positions be given sensiti i y v l e based on level f risk factors to appropriate protective measures re a v t a u o ensure a Navy contractor employees under this co tra t as Sensitive [ADP/I II] when the contract scope of workapplied. recognizes n c Non-Critical T- require physical access to a federally controlled base, facility activity and/or requiring access to a DoD computer/network, perform unclassified sensitive or to duties. This designation is applied to contractor employees who access Privacy Act Protected Health Information (PHI), provide support also and ith fiduciary duties, or perform duties that have identified by DON as National Security Positions. At a each contractorassociated w been minimum, employee must be a US citizen and have favorably completed NACLC to obtain a favorable a determination for assignment to a non-critical sensitive

The NACLC consists of a standard NAC and a FBI fingerprint plus law enforcement checks and credit check. Eachor IT-II position. check employee filling a non-critical sensitive or IT-II position required tocontractor is complete:

SF-86 Questionnaire for National Security Positions equivalent OPM investigative (or product)

Two F 258 Applicant Finger rint Cards (or an fingerprint D- p electronic submission)

Original Signed Release Statements

Failure to provide the required documentation at least 30 prior to the individual's start date shall result in the individual's start date. days delaying Background investigations be reinitiated as required to ensure nvestigations current (not older than 10 years) throughout the shall i remain contract performance period. The Contractor's Security shall contact the Command Security Manager for guidance reinvestigations are Representative when required.

Regardless of their duties or IT access requirements contractor employees shall in-process with the Navy Security Manager upon ALL Command's arrival to the Navy command and shall process prior to their departure at the completion of individual's performance under the contract. out the

Navy Command's I fo mation Assurance Manager. CompletionEmployees requiring IT access shall also check-in and check-out with the n r and approval of a System Authorization Access Request Navy form is required for all individuals accessing Navy Technology (SAAR-N) Information resour es. The SAAR-N shall be to the Navy Command's Security Manager at least 30 days prior the individual's start date. Failure toc forwarded to provide the documentation at least 30 days prior to the individual's date shall result in delaying the individual's start date. required start

The contractor shall ensure that each contract access to IT systems or networks complete Information Assurance (IA) employee requiring annual training, and maintain a requisite background investigation. Contractor employees accurately complete the required investigative forms current shall prior submission to the Navy Command Security Manager. The Command's Security Manager will review the documentation f r to Navy submitted o completeness prior to submitting it to Office of Personnel Management (OPM). issues identified by the Navy may render the the Suitability/security contractor ineligible for the assignment. An unfavorable made by the Navy is final (subject to S 86 appeal and employee determination F- procedures) such a determination does not relieve the contractor meeting any contractual obligation under the contract. The Command's Security from Navy Manager will forward the required forms results will be forwarded by OPM to the to OPM for processing. Once the investigation is complete, the DON Central Facility (CAF) for a Adjudication determination.

If the contractor employee already possesses a current adjudicated investigation, the contractor shall submit a Authorization Request favorably Visit (VAR) via the Joint Personnel System (JPAS) or a hard copy VAR directly from the Security Representative. Although the Adjudication contractor's contractor will take "Owning" role over the contractor employee, the Navy JPAS Command will take JPAS "Servicing" role over the contractor during the hiring process and for the duration of under that co ract. The contractor shall include the Position Category peremployee assignment nt IT SECNAV M-5510.30 for each designated on a VAR. The VAR requires annual renewal for duration of the employee's performance employee the under the contract.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATI N AND SECURITY PROCESS FOR CONTRACTORS ASSIGNED TO O REQUIREMENTS APPROVAL

OR PERFORMING NON-SENSITIVE DUTIES

Contractor employee whose work is unclassified and (e.g., performing certain duties such as lawn services, etc .. ) non-sensitive mai ten nance, vendor .

and who require physical access to publicly accessible areas to perform those duties shall meet following minimum the requirements:

- Must be either a US citizen or a US permanent resident a minimum of 3 years legal residency in the United (as with States required by The Deputy Secretary of Defense DTM or its subsequent DoD instruction) 08-006 and

- Must have a favorably completed National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) including a FBI fingerprint check prior to installation access.

To be considered for a favorable trustworthiness the Contractor's Security Representative must submit for employees each of the determination, all following:

SF-85 Questionnaire for No Sensitive n- Positions

Two FD-258 Applicant Fingerprint Cards (or an electronic fingerprint submission)

Original Signed Release Statements

The c ntra tor shall ensure each in dual employee has current favorably completed National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or o c divi a Written ensure successful FBI fingerprint have been gained and investigation has been processed with results OPM

Failure to provide the required documentation at least 30 prior to the individual's start date may result in delaying individual's start days the date.

* Consult with your Command Security Manager and Assurance Manager for local policy when I III access is required Information T- (non-sensitive) for non-US cit z ns outside the i e United States.

Requirements This is a requirement to obtain the infrastructure and services required to build and sustain security services that ensure the integrity and availability of PTA Enterprise systems security. In addition to the hardware and software required for the security infrastructure, the services requested herein will require timing transport engineers, observatory control engineers, cyber security operators, and project specialist experts to provide technical support, cyber monitoring, and operations and maintenance support for PTA dissemination systems.

Additional Regulation or Supplemental Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

243-9400(1-92) SUPTXT243-9400(1-92) AUTHORIZED CHANGES ONLY BY THE

CONTRACTING OFFICER

(Jan 2024)

AUTHORIZED CHANGES ONLY BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER

(a) Except as specified in paragraph (b) below, no order, statement, or conduct of Government personnel who visit the Contractor's facilities or in any other manner communicate with Contractor personnel during the performance of this contract shall constitute a change under the "Changes" clause of this contract.

(b) The Contractor shall not comply with any order, direction or request of Government personnel unless it is issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer, or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as a part of this contract.

(c) The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements of this contract and notwithstanding provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely with the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contractor effects any change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in charges incurred as a result thereof. The address and telephone number of the Contracting Officer is:

NAME: Dr. Antonio Smith

EMAIL: antonio.o.smith2.civ@us.navy.mil

Section D - Packaging and Marking

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

Overall Contract Delivery Period

Period of Performance From 01 Aug 2026 to 28 Feb 2032

The ordering period above may include unexercised options

Contractor Destination

Line Item Delivery Schedule Estimated Quantity

Address and POC Special Handling/Notes

Delivery Period From 01 Aug 2026 to 31 Jul 2031

Period of Performance From 01 Aug 2026 To 31 Jul 2031

1 Lot Place of Performance DoDAAC: N62285 CountryCode: USA

NAVAL OBSERVATORY

3450 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW,

WASHINGTON DC 20392-5420

WASHINGTON, DC 20392-5420

UNITED STATES

Micahel Stoutenger, Contracting Officer Representative Telephone: 215-432-1265

Delivery Period From 01 Aug 2026 to 31 Jul 2031

1 Lot Ship To DoDAAC: N62285 CountryCode: USA

NAVAL OBSERVATORY

3450 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW,

WASHINGTON DC 20392-5420

WASHINGTON, DC 20392-5420

UNITED STATES

Michael Stoutenger, Contracting Officer Representative Telephone: 215-432-1265

FoB Details Contractor Destination

Delivery Period From 01 Aug 2026 to 31 Jul 2031

1 Lot Place of Performance DoDAAC: N62285 CountryCode: USA

NAVAL OBSERVATORY

3450 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW,

WASHINGTON DC 20392-5420

WASHINGTON, DC 20392-5420

UNITED STATES

Period of Performance From 01 Aug 2026 To 31 Jul 2031

Michael Stoutenger, Contracting Officers Representative Telephone: 215-432-1265

Option Line Item

Delivery Period From 01 Aug 2031 to 28 Feb 2032

Period of Performance From 01 Aug 2031 To 28 Feb 2032

1 Lot Place of Performance DoDAAC: N62285 CountryCode: USA

NAVAL OBSERVATORY

3450 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW,

WASHINGTON DC 20392-5420

WASHINGTON, DC 20392-5420

UNITED STATES

Michael Stoutenger, Contracting Officers Representative Telephone: 215-432-1265

Option Line Item

Delivery Period From 01 Aug 2031 to 28 Feb 2032

1 Lot Ship To DoDAAC: N68732 CountryCode: USA

DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING

SERV

CLEVELAND-NORFOLK ACCOUNTS

PAYABLE, P O BOX 998022

CLEVELAND, OH 44199-8022

UNITED STATES

Michael Stoutenger, Contracting Officers Representative Telephone: 215-432-1265

FoB Details Contractor Destination

Option Line Item

Delivery Period From 01 Aug 2031 to 28 Feb 2032

Period of Performance From 01 Aug 2031 To 28 Feb 2032

1 Lot Place of Performance DoDAAC: N62285 CountryCode: USA

NAVAL OBSERVATORY

3450 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW,

WASHINGTON DC 20392-5420

WASHINGTON, DC 20392-5420

UNITED STATES

Michael Stoutenger, Contracting Officers Representative Telephone: 215-432-1265

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination. Jan 1991

Section G - Contract Administration Data

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION PLAN (CAP) FOR FIXED PRICE, INDEFINITE DELIVERY, CONTRACTS

In order to expedite the administration of this contract, the following delineation of duties is provided. The names, addresses and phone numbers for these offices or individuals are included elsewhere in the contract award document. The office or individual designated as having responsibility should be contacted for any questions, clarifications or information regarding the administration function assigned.

1. The Procuring Contract Office (PCO) is responsible for:

a. All pre-award duties such as solicitation, negotiation and award of contracts.

b. Any information or questions during the pre-award stage of the procurement.

c. Freedom of Information inquiries.

d. Changes in contract terms and/or conditions.

e. Post award conference.

2. The Contract Administration Office (CAO) is responsible for matters specified in FAR 42.302, except those areas otherwise designated as the responsibility of the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or someone else herein.

3. The paying office is responsible for making payment of proper invoices after acceptance is documented.

4. The Ordering Officer is responsible for:

a. Requesting, obtaining and evaluating proposals for orders to be issued.

b. Select the most advantageous offer to the Government for individual Task Orders in accordance with contract provisions. Determining that the price/estimated cost of the order is fair and reasonable for the effort proposed.

c. Obligating the funds by issuance of the delivery order/task order.

d. Authorizing the contractor to begin performance.

e. Providing subcontract approval.

f. Monitoring direct costs on orders issued.

NOTE: The PCO and the Ordering Officer may be the same individual, but in no case shall the COR perform the duties of the Ordering Officer.

5. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) is responsible for interface with the contractor and performance of duties such as those set forth below. It is emphasized that only the PCO/CAO has the authority to modify the terms of the contract. In no event will any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms of the basic contract between the contractor and any other person be effective or binding on the government. If in the opinion of the contractor an effort outside the scope of the contract is requested, the contractor shall promptly notify the PCO in writing. No action may be taken by the contractor unless the PCO or CAO has issued a contractual change.

The COR duties are as follows:

a. Technical Interface

(1) The COR is responsible for all Government technical interface concerning the contractor and furnishing technical instructions to the contractor. These instructions may include: technical advice/recommendations/clarifications of specific details relating to technical aspects of contract requirements; milestones to be met within the general terms of the contract or specific subtasks of the contract; or, any other interface of a technical nature necessary for the contractor to perform the work specified in the contract or order. The COR is the point of contact through whom the contractor can relay questions and problems of a technical nature to the PCO.

(2) The COR is prohibited from issuing any instruction which would constitute a contractual change. The COR shall not instruct the contractor how to perform. If there is any doubt whether technical instructions contemplated fall within the scope of work, contact the PCO for guidance before transmitting the instructions to the contractor.

b. Contract Surveillance

(1) The COR shall monitor the contractor's performance and progress under the contract. In performing contract surveillance duties, the COR should exercise extreme care to ensure that he/she does not cross the line of personal services. The COR must be able to distinguish between surveillance (which is proper and necessary) and supervision (which is not permitted). Surveillance becomes supervision when you go beyond enforcing the terms of the contract. If the contractor is directed to perform the contract services in a specific manner, the line is being crossed. In such as situation, the COR's actions would be equivalent to using the contractor's personnel as if they were government employees and would constitute transforming the contract into one for personal services.

(2) The COR shall monitor the contractor's performance to see that inefficient or wasteful methods are not being used. If such practices are observed, the COR is responsible for taking reasonable and timely action to alert the contractor and the PCO to the situation.

(3) The COR will take timely action to alert the PCO to any potential performance problems. If performance schedule slippage is detected, the COR should determine the factors causing the delay and report them to the PCO, along with the contractor's proposed actions to eliminate or overcome these factors and recover the slippage. Once a recovery plan has been put in place, the COR is responsible for monitoring the recovery and keeping the PCO advised of progress.

(4) If the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) is applicable to the contract you are responsible for completing a (CPAR) in the CPARS Automated Information Contractor Performance Assessment Report System (AIS). The CPAR, under an eligible contract, must reflect evaluation of at least 180 days of contractorinitial performance. The completed CPAR, including contractor comments if any, (NOTE: contractors are allowed 30 days to input their comments) should be available in the CPARS AIS for reviewing official (PCO) review no later than 270 days after start of contract performance. Subsequent CPARs covering any contract option periods should be ready at 1-year intervals thereafter.

c. Invoice Review and Approval/Inspection and Acceptance

(1) The COR is responsible for quality assurance of services performed and acceptance of the services or deliverables. The COR shall expeditiously review copies of the contractor's invoices or vouchers, certificate of performance and all other supporting documentation to determine the reasonableness of the billing. In making this determination, the COR must take into consideration all documentary information available and any information developed from personal observations.

(2) The COR must indicate either complete or partial concurrence with the contractor's invoice/voucher by executing the applicable certificate of performance furnished by the contractor.

(3) The COR will provide the PCO and the CAO with copies of acceptance documents such as Certificates of Performance.

(4) Upon completion of all services under the contract, the COR shall work with the Contractor to obtain and execute a final invoice no more than 60 days after completion of contract performance. The COR shall ensure that the invoice is clearly marked as a "Final Invoice."

d. Contract Modifications/Orders Under Indefinite Delivery Contracts.

(1) The COR is responsible (if necessary) for developing the statement of work for tasking orders, change orders, or modifications and for preparing an independent government cost estimate of the effort described in the proposed statement of work.

(2) The COR shall provide available and relevant Past Performance information with each request for new Task Orders. The COR shall review and evaluate the contractor's proposal and furnish comments and recommendations

e. Administrative Duties

(1) The COR is responsible for taking appropriate action on technical correspondence pertaining to the contract and for maintaining files on each contract. This includes all modifications, government cost estimates, contractor invoices /vouchers, certificates of performance, DD 250 forms and contractor's status reports.

(2) The COR shall maintain files on all correspondence relating to contractor performance, whether satisfactory or unsatisfactory, and on trip reports for all government personnel visiting the contractor's place of business for the purpose of discussing the contract.

(3) The COR must take prompt action to provide the PCO with any contractor or technical code request for change, deviation or waiver, along with any supporting analysis or other required documentation.

f. Government Furnished Property. When government property is to be furnished to the contractor, the COR will take the necessary steps to ensure that it is furnished in a timely fashion and in proper condition for use. The COR will maintain adequate records to ensure that property furnished is returned and/or that material has been consumed in the performance of work.

g. Security. The COR is responsible for ensuring that any applicable security requirements are strictly adhered to.

h. Standards of Conduct. The COR is responsible for reading and complying with all applicable agency standards of conduct and conflict of interest instructions.

i. Written Report/Contract Completion Statement.

(1) The COR is responsible for timely preparation and submission to the PCO, of a written, annual evaluation of the contractors performance. The report shall be submitted within 30 days prior to the exercise of any contract option and 60 days after contract completion. The report shall include a written statement that services were received in accordance with the Contract terms and that the contract is now available for close-out. The report shall also include a statement as to the use made of any deliverables furnished by the contractor. For contracts where delivery orders are issued, one consolidated report which addresses all actions under the contract may be submitted.

(2) If the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) is applicable to the contract you are responsible for completing a final (CPAR) in the CPARS with 30 days of Contractor Performance Assessment Report contract completion.

(3) The COR is responsible for providing necessary assistance to the Contracting Officer in performing Contract Close-out in accordance with FAR 4.804, Closeout of Contract Files.

7. The Technical Assistant (TA), if appointed, is responsible for providing routine administration and monitoring assistance to the COR. The TA does not have the authority to provide any technical direction or clarification to the contract. Duties that may be performed by the TA are as follows:

a. Identify contractor deficiencies to the COR.

b. Review contract/delivery order deliverables, recommend acceptance/rejection, and provide the COR with documentation to support the recommendation.

c. Assist in preparing the final report on contractor performance for the applicable contract/delivery order in accordance with the format and procedures prescribed by the COR.

d. Identify contract noncompliance with reporting requirements to the COR.

e. Evaluate the contractor's proposals for specific delivery orders and identify, for the COR, any potential problems, areas of concern, or issues to be discussed during negotiations.

f. Review contractor status and progress reports, identify deficiencies to the COR, and provide the COR with recommendations regarding acceptance, rejection, and/or Government technical clarification requests.

g. Review invoices for the appropriate mix of types and quantities of labor, materials, and other direct costs, and provide the COR with recommendations to facilitate COR certification of the invoice.

h. Provide the COR with timely input regarding technical clarifications for the statement of work, possible technical direction to provide the contractor, and recommend corrective actions.

i. Provide detailed written reports of any trip, meeting, or conversation to the COR subsequent to any interface between the TA and contractor.

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative. Dec 1991 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. Dec 2018

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions. (Jan 2023)

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) As used in this clause- Definitions.

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