Solicitation-W56HZV-23-R-L095_Afghan Book.pdf

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b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

571-588-9051

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

10:00 AM 28 Jul 2023

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

VICTORIA COON

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(TYPE OR PRINT)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

0 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESSX

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

ACC-DTA

6501 E ELEVEN MILE ROAD

DETROIT ARSENAL MI 48397-5000

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE W50U8G 16. ADMINISTERED BY

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

CENTER OF MILITARY HISTORY

WILLIAM (SHANE) STORY

102 FOURTH AVE

FORT MCNAIR VA 20319

TEL: (202) 685-2360 FAX:

FAX:

TEL: (586) 282-1234 SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$9,000,000

NAICS:

711510

X

OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

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Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

SECTION A

A.1 ELECTRONIC CONTRACTING

(a) All Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal solicitations will be publicized on the System for Award Management website (https://www.sam.gov). Any additional attachments, including Technical Data Packages (TDPs) when available electronically, will be separate attachments or links embedded in the solicitation.

(b) As of 10 August 2015, unless directed to do otherwise in Section L of this solicitation, vendors are required to submit a quote or proposal SAM.gov.

(c) Please pay close attention to the Issued By block location on the cover page of the solicitation for closing date and time. The closing date and time is based on the local time of the listed location of the Issued By office. In accordance with FAR 15.208(a), offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any revisions, and modifications, so as to be received by the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified.

(d) It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure the proposal/quote is received by the date and time specified on the cover page of this solicitation. In accordance with FAR 15.208, if the proposal/quote was not received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure (in this case, received through SAM) by the exact date and time specified on the cover page of this solicitation, it will be determined late. Proposal/quote is defined to mean ALL volumes or parts required in the solicitation are included in the electronic submission.

Note: There is no "expected" or "target" length of time for proposal submission; size and content may be factors, therefore offerors are strongly cautioned when submitting proposals to allow adequate time for submission.

(e) Solicitations may remain posted on www.SAM.gov after the solicitation closing date. If the response deadline has passed for the solicitation, vendors will no longer be able to submit electronic responses.

(f) Any award issued as a result of this solicitation will be distributed electronically. In the event of a FOIA request for a copy of any award issued as a result of this solicitation, or any subsequent modifications to the contract, the contract and modifications will be released, including the awarded unit price. This is the notice required by Executive Order 12600 (June 23, 1987) of the Government’s intention to release unit prices in response to any request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 USC 552. Unit price is defined as the contract price per unit or item purchased as it appears in Section B of the contract and is NOT referring to nor does it include Cost or Pricing data/information. If an Offeror objects to such release in the base contract or contract modifications, the Offeror must notify the contracting officer in writing prior to the closing date identified in this solicitation and include the rationale for the objection consistent with the provisions of FOIA. A release determination will be made based on rationale given.

(g) Questions pertaining to this solicitation should be directed to the Contract Specialist identified on the cover page of this solicitation no later than 10 July 2023 at 09:00AM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Responses to questions are not considered changes to the RFP as the only way the RFP can be modified is through an amendment that will be issued. No phone calls will be accepted for any reason. All questions shall be in writing. The Government will post all Questions and Answers (Q&As) to SAM.gov no later than 03:00PM EDT on 13 July 2023. The Government will notify potential offerors if an extension is needed to post the Q&As. For technical assistance in doing business with the Government, and doing business electronically, please visit the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) website at http://www.aptac-us.org/ to locate a regional center.

A.2 ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND – DETROIT ARSENAL (DTA) OMBUDSPERSON

Information regarding the Ombudsperson for this contract is located at the following website:

https://www.tacom.army.mil/ombudsperson. (Best viewed using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge)

A.3 ALL OR NONE

Offers in response to this solicitation must be submitted for the total quantity of the items identified in the solicitation.

(1) ONLY ONE AWARD WILL BE MADE AS A RESULT OF THIS SOLICITATION.

(2) OFFERS SUBMITTED FOR LESS THAN THE TOTAL QUANTITIES OF ALL THE ITEMS IN THIS

SOLICITATION WILL BE DEEMED NONRESPONSIVE.

A.4 NOTICE OF ELEVATED THREAT LEVEL FORCE PROTECTION CONDITION (FPCON)

Contractor is hereby notified that there is a potential impact on contractor performance on during increased FPCON during periods of increased threat. During FPCONs Charlie and Delta, services may be discontinued / postponed due to higher threat. Services will resume when FPCON level is reduced to level Bravo or lower.

A.5 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

Acknowledge all the amendments received from the Government by identifying the amendment number and its issue date below:

Amendment Number: Date:

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Periodic Research Report - 30 Days

FFP

The contractor shall prepare and submit periodic research report 30 days after award, two (2) pages long, to provide a brief narrative summary of progress on the research conducted, to include identification of the collections reviewed and interviews conducted, an analysis of the quality of the research acquired, and an estimated percentage of the total research completed to date in accordance with

(IAW) CDRL A001.

Delivery: 30 Days After Award FOB: Destination

PSC CD: B521

NET AMT

0002 1 Job Periodic Research Report - 60 Days

FFP

The contractor shall prepare and submit periodic research report 60 days after award, two (2) pages long, to provide a brief narrative summary of progress on the research conducted, to include identification of the collections reviewed and interviews conducted, an analysis of the quality of the research acquired, and an estimated percentage of the total research completed to date IAW CDRL A001.

Delivery: 60 Days After Award

0003 1 Job Draft Prospectus - 90 Days

FFP

The contractor shall provide a five (5) to six (6)-page draft prospectus, strategic setting, operations section, and analysis 90 days after award IAW the CMH History Book Process Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) (Attachment 002), to include a detailed outline of the manuscript IAW CDRL A002.

Delivery: 90 Days After Award

0004 1 Job Revised Prospectus - 120 Days

FFP

The contractor shall submit a five (5) to six (6)-page revised prospectus, strategic setting, operations section, analysis, and complete manuscript to the COR 120 days after award that incorporates editorial guidance from Jon Hoffman, the Chief Historian, U.S. Army CMH IAW CDRL A003.

Delivery: 120 Days After Award

0005 1 Job Draft Prospectus - 150 Days

FFP

The contractor shall provide a five (5) to six (6)-page draft prospectus, strategic setting, operations section, and analysis 150 days after award IAW the CMH History Book Process SOP (Attachment 002), to include a detailed outline of the manuscript IAW CDRL A002.

Delivery: 150 Days After Award

0006 1 Job Revised Prospectus - 180 Days

FFP

The contractor shall submit a five (5) to six (6)-page revised prospectus, strategic setting, operations section, analysis, and complete manuscript to the COR 180 days after award that incorporates editorial guidance from Jon Hoffman, the Chief Historian, U.S. Army CMH IAW CDRL A003.

Delivery: 180 Days After Award

0007 1 Job Draft Prospectus - 210 Days

FFP

The contractor shall provide a five (5) to six (6)-page draft prospectus, strategic setting, operations section, and analysis 210 days after award IAW the CMH History Book Process SOP (Attachment 002), to include a detailed outline of the manuscript IAW CDRL A002.

Delivery: 210 Days After Award

0008 1 Job Revised Prospectus - 240 Days

FFP

The contractor shall submit a five (5) to six (6)-page revised prospectus, strategic setting, operations section, analysis, and complete manuscript to the COR 240 days after award that incorporates editorial guidance from Jon Hoffman, the Chief Historian, U.S. Army CMH IAW CDRL A003.

Delivery: 240 Days After Award

0009 1 Job Draft Prospectus - 270 Days

FFP

The contractor shall provide a five (5) to six (6)-page draft prospectus, strategic setting, operations section, and analysis 270 days after award IAW the CMH History Book Process SOP (Attachment 002), to include a detailed outline of the manuscript IAW CDRL A002.

Delivery: 270 Days After Award

0010 1 Job Revised Prospectus - 300 Days

FFP

The contractor shall submit a five (5) to six (6)-page revised prospectus, strategic setting, operations section, analysis, and complete manuscript to the COR 300 days after award that incorporates editorial guidance from Jon Hoffman, the Chief Historian, U.S. Army CMH IAW CDRL A003.

Delivery: 300 Days After Award

0011 1 Job Revised Prospectus - 330 Days

FFP

The contractor shall submit a five (5) to six (6)-page revised prospectus, strategic setting, operations section, analysis, and complete manuscript to the COR 330 days after award that incorporates editorial guidance from Jon Hoffman, the Chief Historian, U.S. Army CMH IAW CDRL A003.

Delivery: 330 Days After Award

0012 1 Job Graphics Plan

FFP

The contractor shall provide a graphics plan consisting of photos, captions, tables, and maps 360 days after award IAW the CMH Book Process SOP IAW CDRL A004.

Delivery: 360 Days After Award

9001 1 Job Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)

FFP

NSP: Not Separately Priced.

Data Deliverables as set forth in CDRLs A001-A012.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

U.S. ARMY CENTER OF MILITARY HISTORY

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Tan Book - Operations in Afghanistan, 2014-2021

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to research and write a monograph for publication at the U.S.

Army Center of Military History (CMH).

1.1 Description of Service/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items to deliver historical writing services to CMH as defined in this scope, except for those items specified in Part 5 of this PWS as Government-Furnished Property. The contractor shall perform to the standards established in this contract.

1.2 Background: CMH is engaged in researching and writing the official history of the series known as The U.S.

Army after 11 September 2001. CMH requires contractor support to prepare a monograph covering operations in Afghanistan from 2014 to 2021.

1.3 Objectives: The contractor shall provide comprehensive historical writing support to CMH. The end product for this 12-month contract shall be a well-organized research collection, an approved prospectus, and a revised monograph of approximately 85 pages with photos, captions, tables, and maps suitable for publication. These deliverables may be printed as a complete monograph or incorporated into a larger book as determined by the needs of the Government.

This effort shall include:

1.3.1 Research reports in accordance with (IAW) Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) A001.

1.3.2 A draft prospectus, strategic setting, operations section, and analysis, IAW CDRL A002.

1.3.3 A revised prospectus, strategic setting, operations section, and analysis, IAW CDRL A003.

1.3.4 A graphics plan consisting of photos, captions, tables, and maps, IAW CDRL A004.

1.4 Scope: The contractor shall perform specialized historical writing services covering the U.S. Army operations in Afghanistan, 2014 to 2021. Services shall include all items listed in Part 1.3 and the deliverables listed in Part 1.5 of this PWS.

1.5 Deliverables:

Deliverable

CDRL

Schedule # of Copies

Medium/ Format Submit To

Research Report

A001 30 days after award 1 Electronic File (MS Word)

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

Research Report

A001 60 days after award 1 Electronic File (MS Word)

COR

Draft Prospectus

A002 90 days after award 1 Electronic File (MS Word)

COR

Final Prospectus

A003 120 days after award 1 Electronic File (MS Word)

COR

Draft Strategic Setting

A002 150 days after award 1 Electronic File (MS Word, PDF, and JPEG)

COR

Revised strategic setting

A003 180 days after award 1 Electronic File (MS Word)

COR

Draft Operations Section

A002 210 days after award 1 Electronic File (MS Word)

COR

Revised Operations Section

A003 240 days after award 1 Electronic File (MS Word)

COR

Draft Analysis Section

A002 270 days after award 1 Electronic File (MS Word)

COR

Revised Analysis Section

A003 300 days after award 1 Electronic File (MS Word)

COR

Complete Revised Manuscript

A003 330 days after award 1 Electronic File (MS Word)

COR

Graphics Plan:

Photos, Maps, Tables

A004 360 days after award 1 Electronic File (MS Word)

COR

AT Level I Training Certificate

A005 30 days after award 1 Electronic File

(PDF)

COR

Operations Security Training Certificate

A006 30 days after award 1 Electronic File

(PDF)

COR

iWatch Training Certificate

A007 30 days after award 1 Electronic File

(PDF)

COR

Threat Awareness and Reporting Program Training Certificate

A008 10 days after award 1 Electronic File

(PDF)

COR

DoD Cyber Awareness Training Certificate

A009 5 days after award 1 Electronic File

(PDF)

COR

Information Assurance Training Certificate

A010 10 days after award 1 Electronic File

(PDF)

1.5.1 The contractor shall prepare and submit periodic research reports (30 and 60 days after award), two (2) pages long, to provide a brief narrative summary of progress on the research conducted, to include identification of the collections reviewed and interviews conducted, an analysis of the quality of the research acquired, and an estimated percentage of the total research completed to date IAW CDRL A001.

1.5.2 The contractor shall provide a five (5) to six (6)-page draft prospectus, strategic setting, operations section, and analysis (90, 150, 210, and 270 days after award) IAW the CMH History Book Process Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) (Attachment 002), to include a detailed outline of the manuscript IAW CDRL A002.

1.5.3 The contractor shall submit a five (5) to six (6)-page revised prospectus, strategic setting, operations section, analysis, and complete manuscript to the COR (120, 180, 240, 300, and 330 days after award) that incorporates editorial guidance from Jon Hoffman, the Chief Historian, U.S. Army CMH IAW CDRL A003.

1.5.4 The contractor shall provide a graphics plan consisting of photos, captions, tables, and maps (360 days after award) IAW the CMH Book Process SOP IAW CDRL A004.

1.6 Place of Performance: The work in this contract will be performed at the Government provided office space in the CMH facilities located at Ft. McNair, Washington, D.C.

1.7 Period-of-Performance: The Period-of-Performance is 21 August 2023 – 20 August 2024.

1.8 Type of Contract: This contractor shall perform the effort required on a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) basis. The work shall be performed IAW this PWS.

1.9 Hours of Operation: Government facilities will be available from 0730 through 1600 hours, five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays, holidays declared by Executive Orders, and emergencies.

1.10 Recognized Holidays: Federal Government holidays are as follows:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Columbus Day Presidents’ Day Veterans Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth National Independence Day Christmas Day Independence Day

1.11 Contractor Travel: The contractor shall travel to the Army War College and Army Heritage and Education Center at Carlisle, Pennsylvania for one (1) week to conduct research supporting this project.

1.12 Data Rights: Rights in all data delivered under this contract and/or all data first produced in the performance of this contract shall be IAW FAR 52.227-17. All research materials, including photocopies and photographs acquired

Controlled Unclassified Information Training Certificate

A011 5 days after award 1 Electronic File

(PDF)

COR

Derivative Classification Training

A012 5 days after award 1 Electronic File

(PDF)

in the performance of this contract shall become the property of the U.S. Government. The contractor shall not use, release, reproduce, distribute, or publish any data first produced in the performance of this contract, nor authorize others to do so, without written permission of the Contracting Officer IAW FAR 52.227-17.

1.13 Publication: The contractor shall deliver all materials produced as part of this contract to the Government, which will make all publication decisions and manage the publication process. The contractor shall not separately publish any material produced in connection with this contract.

1.14 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of Government Furnished Property;

and provide site entry of contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.15 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

1.15.1 The contractor shall retain personnel with management and technical knowledge, skills, abilities, expertise, training, and experience needed to accomplish performance of work under this contract. Contractor employees working under this contract shall be able to fluently speak, read, write, and understand the English language. The contractor shall maintain records of employees’ qualifications, certifications, and licenses. The contractor must have or be able to obtain a Secret security clearance for the key the position.

1.15.2 Key Personnel: Key personnel are required and considered essential to successful contractor performance.

The following position is considered key personnel by the Government and shall be staffed by the start date of the contract:

(1) One historian/author to research and write a monograph for publication.

Any changes to the proposed Key Personnel after award MUST be approved by the Contracting Officer and shall only be approved upon demonstration that the qualifications and experience of the new individual are equal to or better than the qualifications and experience of the original proposed individual.

1.15.3. Personnel Qualifications

The historian/author must have a PhD or MA degree in history and must not have any factors that would disqualify them from obtaining a security clearance at the Secret level.

2. PRIVACY REQUIREMENTS/SECURITY: All work on this contract will require contractor personnel have access to sensitive, privileged, or Privacy Act information.

2.1 Rules and Regulations: Personnel shall adhere to the Privacy Act, (5 U.S.C. § 552a), Department of the Army, Training and Doctrine Command, and CMH rules and regulations. The contractor shall not divulge or release privacy data or information developed or obtained in the performance of this contract, until made public or specifically authorized by the Government. The contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce a third-party company’s proprietary data, other than as authorized and required in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall notify the COR within 24 hours when they no longer require access to Government information systems. All contractor shall adhere to the following regulations:

Army Regulation (AR) 25-1, paragraph 5-3c, the Army Knowledge Management and Information Technology.

Use of Government Property, 5 CFR 2635.704.

2.2 Contractor Identification: Contractor personnel performing work shall conspicuously display on their person a Government-issued photo identification badge. The badge shall display, at a minimum, the employee’s full name and legal name under which the contractor is doing business. Contractor personnel shall wear badges at all times and shall identify themselves as in meetings, emails, telephone conversations, etc.

3. ANTI-TERRORISM/OPERATION SECURITY: The contractor shall adhere to all Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. Army security regulations.

3.1 Security Clearance: The contractor must have at least a SECRET security clearance, as verified in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System through the CMH’s Security Manager, at time of the proposal submission and must maintain the clearance level required for the life of the contract. The Government will identify all classified material at the appropriate level. The contractor shall have access to classified material at the U.S. Army CMH. The contractor shall work on classified manuscript material prior to submission of the manuscript for declassification review by the DoD and other Government agencies. The contractor shall conduct research in archival sources and undertake oral history interviews up to SECRET. The contractor shall perform all work with classified documents at the U.S. Army CMH or another designated DoD site, which will provide the contractor safe storage for classified documents. The security requirements are in accordance with the attached DD 254, Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification.

Statement of Non-Disclosure: All contractor personnel shall comply with the non-disclosure requirements in the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) section 3.104-5(b) (or DFAR equivalent). All contractor personnel must sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) prior to access to work-related materials as required.

3.2 Handling or Access to Classified Information: The contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret” and requires contractors to comply with (1) the Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M), and (2) any revisions to DoD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor.

3.3 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: The contractor shall comply with Agency security policies and procedures (provided by the COR). The contractor shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. The contractor must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HQDA, and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

3.4 IAW AR 525-13, paragraph 5-19, the contractor shall undergo a verification process to determine the trustworthiness and suitability prior to being granted access to federal property. IAW AR 25-2 and HSPD-12, Installation Security Office will submit all NCIC-III background investigations on contractor requiring Common Access Card (CAC) and/or network access. The contractor shall not be issued a CAC before the fingerprint check results have been completed and the investigation has been submitted.

3.5 Information Assurance: The contractor shall comply with AR 25-1, AR 25-2, and applicable Information Assurance Best Business Practices. Connection of a contractor-owned or personally owned devices to a Government network or computer is specifically prohibited. Examples of such devices include, but are not limited to, PDA’s, thumb drives, Universal Serial Bus (USB) hard drives, cameras, and other portable media devices. (e.g., memory sticks, flash drives, USB drives, jump drives, pen drives), removable or external hard drives, Personal Digital Assistants (PDA), Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) media, MP3 players, cell phones, digital media, floppy disks, CD/DVD burners, optical recordings, photo flash cards, laptops, or any devices that can store data.

3.6 Sensitive Information: The contractor shall ensure any Personally Identifiable Information (PII), For Official Use Only (FOUO), proprietary, and Law Enforcement Sensitive information residing on Mobile Computing Devices (MCD) or other external media is protected in accordance with current Data at Rest (DAR) guidelines and requirements using an authorized, approved and prescribed DAR solution. MCDs include but are not limited to laptop, Netbook, notebook, or tablet computers; Blackberry or equivalent devices. External media includes optical disc media such as compact discs (CDs), Digital Video Disks (DVD), USB drives, also referred to as flash or thumb drives (when authorization to use them is restored), and floppy disks, or other portable digital storage devices.

Guidance for protecting DAR information is found in Army Best Business Practice 06-EC-O-0008 1.0 DAR Protection (MS EFS) 12 Oct 06, ALARACT 134-2008 DAR Protection Strategy, and 9th SC(A) OPORD 0910-300.

3.7 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

3.8 The contractor shall adhere to CMH Operations Security (OPSEC) plans and procedures.

4. REQUIRED TRAINING: The contractor shall complete all the training listed below. Additional information is available on the CMH SharePoint portal:

https://army.deps.mil/netcom/sites/CMH/HR/SitePages/Mandatory%20Training%20Requirements%20Schedule.asp x

4.1 AT Level I Training: The contractor shall complete AT Level I Awareness Training and provide the training certificate to the COR within thirty (30) calendar days after award of contract. Contractor will complete AT level I refresher training annually. Log into AT Level 1 Training in Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) athttps://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/faces/page/login/Login.seam. The course name is “JKO JS-US007-14: Level I Antiterrorism Awareness Training.” IAW CDRL A005.

4.2 Army Operations Security (OPSEC) Training: Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, the contractor must complete Level I OPSEC training and submit the training certificate to the COR within thirty (30) calendar days after date of award. After initial training, the contractor shall complete OPSEC awareness training not less than annually. IAW CDRL A006. http://www.cdse.edu/cataloq/elearning/gs130.html

4.3 iWATCH Training: The contractor shall complete iWATCH training and report completion to the COR within thirty (30) calendar days of contract award. IAW CDRL A007. https://www.mepcom.army.mil/Home/Contractors/

4.4 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) Training: The contractor shall complete Threat Awareness and Reporting training within ten calendar days of award. The contractor shall complete Threat Awareness and Reporting training annually. Threat Awareness and Reporting Training is available at https://www.lms.army.mil/saba/web/main (Enter “TARP” in the search box). Certificates shall be submitted to the COR within 10 calendar days. IAW CDRL A008.

4.5 DoD Cyber Awareness: The contractor shall complete DoD Cyber Awareness Training within five (5) calendar days of award. Certificates shall be submitted to the COR. IAW CDRL A009. Https://cs.signal.army.mil.

4.6 Information Assurance: The contractor shall complete all required Information Assurance (IA) awareness training and submit training certificate to the COR within ten (10) days of award as specified in AR 25-2 and as directed by the Government requiring activity. This includes training mandated in Army CIO/G6 ALARACT message 293/2007 dated 261800Z Dec 2007, subject: Implementation of Standard DoD IA Awareness Training.

Training is available at https://ia.signal.army.mil. IAW CDRL A010.

4.7 Controlled Unclassified Information: The contractor shall complete annual mandatory Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) training within five (5) days of reporting for duty. Certificates shall be submitted to the COR.

IAW CDRL A011. https://securityhub.usalearning.gov/index.html

4.8 Derivative Classification Training (DCT): The contractor shall complete annual mandatory DCT training within five (5) days of reporting for duty. Certificates shall be submitted to the COR. IAW CDRL A012.

https://cdse.usalearning.gov/enrol/index.php?id=881

5. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES: The Government will provide a computer to the contractor. The Ft. McNair location will include a telephone, printer, and typical office supplies available for use by the contractor.

6. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS)

LOCAL NARRATIVES

iWATCH TRAINING

Performance Objective

Performance Indicator Performance Threshold

Method of Surveillance

PRS # 1. Research Reports

PWS Para 1.5; CDRL A001

Reports provide a brief summary of research conducted, identification of the collections reviewed and interviews conducted, an analysis of the research acquired, and an estimated percentage of the total research completed to date.

95% accuracy and completeness with first draft.

100% accuracy with one (1) correction/rewrite.

100% inspection of deliverables

PRS # 2, Draft prospectus, strategic setting, operations section, and analysis

PWS Para 1.5; CDRL A002)

Draft prospectus and sections with endnotes conform to the CMH Book Process SOP.

95% accuracy and completeness with first draft.

100% accuracy and completeness with one (1) correction/rewrite.

PRS #3. Revised prospectus, strategic setting, operations section, analysis, and complete manuscript PWS Para 1.5; CDRL A003

Revisions incorporate the guidance provided by the Chief Historian.

95% accuracy and completeness with first draft.

100% accuracy and completeness with one (1) correction/rewrite.

100% inspection of deliverables

PRS #4. Graphics plan: photos, captions, maps, and tables

PWS Para 1.5; CDRL A004

Photos, captions, maps, and tables conform to the CMH Book Process SOP.

95% accuracy and completeness with first draft.

100% accuracy and completeness with one (1) correction/rewrite.

The contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO)). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR, if assigned, or the Contracting Officer. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees’ commencing performance, with the results reported to the COR, or Contracting Officer, no later than 30 calendar days after contract award. Training may be obtained at http://www.myarmyonesource.com/familyprogramsandservices/iwatchprogram/default.aspx.

ACCESS AND GENERAL PROTECTION/SECURITY POLICY AND PROCEDURES

(a) The contractor and all associated subcontractors’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation and facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the Government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. The contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9 “Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel”) as directed by DoD, HQDA, and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

(b) For contractors requiring Common Access Card (CAC). Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05, The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of six (6) months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personal Management.

(c) For contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards, and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures elsewhere in Section C; Non-disclosure Statement; for OCONUS locations, refer to the Status of Forces Agreement and other theater regulations.

INFORMATION ASSURANCE (IA)/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) TRAINING

All contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M, and AR 25-2 within six months of employment. Within 10 days of completing the training, the Contractor shall provide certificates/proof of completion to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), if assigned to the contract, or the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO).

CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES WHO REQUIRE ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

All contractor employees shall be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services and must successfully complete the DoD Information Assurance Awareness training prior to access to the information system, and annually thereafter.

THREAT AWARENESS REPORTING PROGRAM

(a) All contractor employees with security clearances working on any Army contract must receive annual TARP training by a Counter Intelligence (CI) agent, or other authorized designated training method, per Army Regulation 381-12, para. 2-4b, Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP). The in-person training is the preferred method, and is available by contacting the local CI Office to arrange for the conduct of training.

(b) The Contractor shall contact the CI Office within (30) days of contract award to schedule TARP training. Once training is complete Contractor shall provide certificates/proof of completion of training to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), if assigned to the contract, or to the Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) within (10) days of completion.

(c) The Contractor shall contact the CI Office to schedule training for any new employee whose performance commences after award, and who did not attend the initial TARP training session. Upon completion of the TARP training, certification/proof of completion shall be provided as required in paragraph (b).In special circumstances (on deployments or in remote locations) when in-person training is not available, TARP computer based training (CBT), which has been approved by Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G-2, is the only authorized online training method permitted. This alternate CBT training is only authorized in special circumstances with written approval obtained from the PCO. Upon receipt of the necessary written approval, contractor employees possessing an Army Knowledge Online (AKO) account and password or a Common Access Card can register and complete the online TARP training course by utilizing the Army Learning Management System (ALMS) at: www.lms.army.mil.

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 0002 Destination Government Destination Government 0003 Destination Government Destination Government 0004 Destination Government Destination Government 0005 Destination Government Destination Government 0006 Destination Government Destination Government 0007 Destination Government Destination Government 0008 Destination Government Destination Government 0009 Destination Government Destination Government 0010 Destination Government Destination Government 0011 Destination Government Destination Government 0012 Destination Government Destination Government 9001 Destination Government Destination Government

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 30 dys. ADC 1 CENTER OF MILITARY HISTORY

WILLIAM (SHANE) STORY

102 FOURTH AVE

FORT MCNAIR VA 20319

(202) 685-2360

W50U8G

0002 60 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 90 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0004 120 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0005 150 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0006 180 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0007 210 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0008 240 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0009 270 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0010 300 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0011 330 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0012 360 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

9001 364 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.242-17 Government Delay Of Work APR 1984

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

252.211-7003 ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Automatic identification device means a device, such as a reader or interrogator, used to retrieve data encoded on machine-readable media.

Concatenated unique item identifier means--

(1) For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code, enterprise identifier, and unique serial number within the enterprise identifier; or

(2) For items that are serialized within the original part, lot, or batch number, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code; enterprise identifier; original part, lot, or batch number;

and serial number within the original part, lot, or batch number.

Data Matrix means a two-dimensional matrix symbology, which is made up of square or, in some cases, round modules arranged within a perimeter finder pattern and uses the Error Checking and Correction 200 (ECC200) specification found within International Standards Organization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission

(IEC) 16022.

Data qualifier means a specified character (or string of characters) that immediately precedes a data field that defines the general category or intended use of the data that follows.

DoD recognized unique identification equivalent means a unique identification method that is in commercial use and has been recognized by DoD. All DoD recognized unique identification equivalents are listed at https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/ds/unique-id.html.

DoD item unique identification means a system of marking items delivered to DoD with unique item identifiers that have machine-readable data elements to distinguish an item from all other like and unlike items. For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier and a unique serial number. For items that are serialized within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier; the original part, lot, or batch number; and the serial number.

Enterprise means the entity (e.g., a manufacturer or vendor) responsible for assigning unique item identifiers to items.

Enterprise identifier means a code that is uniquely assigned to an enterprise by an issuing agency.

Government's unit acquisition cost means--

(1) For fixed-price type line, subline, or exhibit line items, the unit price identified in the contract at the time of delivery;

(2) For cost-type or undefinitized line, subline, or exhibit line items, the Contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery; and

(3) For items produced under a time-and-materials contract, the Contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery.

Issuing agency means an organization responsible for assigning a globally unique identifier to an enterprise, as indicated in the Register of Issuing Agency Codes for ISO/IEC 15459, located at http://www.aimglobal.org/?Reg_Authority15459.

Issuing agency code means a code that designates the registration (or controlling) authority for the enterprise identifier.

Item means a single hardware article or a single unit formed by a grouping of subassemblies, components, or constituent parts.

Lot or batch number means an identifying number assigned by the enterprise to a designated group of items, usually referred to as either a lot or a batch, all of which were manufactured under identical conditions.

Machine-readable means an automatic identification technology media, such as bar codes, contact memory buttons, radio frequency identification, or optical memory cards.

Original part number means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise at item creation to a class of items with the same form, fit, function, and interface.

Parent item means the item assembly, intermediate component, or subassembly that has an embedded item with a unique item identifier or DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

Serial number within the enterprise identifier means a combination of numbers, letters, or symbols assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like and unlike item and is never used again within the enterprise.

Serial number within the part, lot, or batch number means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like item within a part, lot, or batch number assignment.

Serialization within the enterprise identifier means each item produced is assigned a serial number that is unique among all the tangible items produced by the enterprise and is never used again. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the enterprise identifier.

Serialization within the part, lot, or batch number means each item of a particular part, lot, or batch number is assigned a unique serial number within that part, lot, or batch number assignment. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier.

Type designation means a combination of letters and numerals assigned by the Government to a major end item, assembly or subassembly, as appropriate, to provide a convenient means of differentiating between items having the same basic name and to indicate modifications and changes thereto.

Unique item identifier means a set of data elements marked on items that is globally unique and unambiguous. The term includes a concatenated unique item identifier or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

Unique item identifier type means a designator to indicate which method of uniquely identifying a part has been used. The current list of accepted unique item identifier types is maintained at https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/ds/unique-id.html.

(b) The Contractor shall deliver all items under a contract line, subline, or exhibit line item.

(c) Unique item identifier. (1) The Contractor shall provide a unique item identifier for the following:

(i) Delivered items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is $5,000 or more, except for the following line items:

Contract line, subline, or exhibit line item No. Item description Not applicable.

(ii) Items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is less than $5,000 that are identified in the Schedule or the following table:

Contract line, subline, or exhibit line item No. Item description Not applicable.

(If items are identified in the Schedule, insert “See Schedule” in this table.)

(iii) Subassemblies, components, and parts embedded within delivered items, items with warranty requirements, DoD serially managed reparables and DoD serially managed nonreparables as specified in Attachment Number ----.

(iv) Any item of special tooling or special test equipment as defined in FAR 2.101 that have been designated for preservation and storage for a Major Defense Acquisition Program as specified in Attachment Number ----.

(v) Any item not included in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (ii), (iii), or

(iv) of this clause for which the contractor creates and marks a unique item identifier for traceability.

(2) The unique item identifier assignment and its component data element combination shall not be duplicated on any other item marked or registered in the DoD Item Unique Identification Registry by the contractor.

(3) The…