Solicitation W912EE21R0003.pdf

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601-631-

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05:00 PM 19 Jan 2021

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21-Dec-2020

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INFORMATION CALL:

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RICHARD B HESTER

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25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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SMALL BUSINESS

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

VICKSBURG CONTRACTING OFFICE

4155 CLAY ST

VICKSBURG MS 39183-3435

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE W807PM 16. ADMINISTERED BY

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PR W2R9 ENDIST VICKSBURG

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4155 CLAY ST

VICKSBURG MS 39180-3435

TEL: FAX:

601-631-7261FAX:

TEL: 601-631- SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

X 8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$22,000,000

NAICS:

561612

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OFFER DATED

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

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

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24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

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ITEM NO.

W912EE21R0003

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Base Year Armed Security Guard Services

FFP

CLIN 0001 is an informational CLIN for the base year armed security guard services. Offerors proposals shall include firm fixed pricing for SubCLINS 0001AA, 0001AB, 0001AC, 0001AD, 0001AE, and 0001AF.

NET AMT

0001AA 12 Months MVK Vicksburg Harbor

FFP

SubCLIN 0001AA is for armed security guard services at the MVK Vicksburg Harbor, Mat Casting Field, and the Lower Mississippi River Museum.

PSC CD: S206

0001AB 12 Months Tensas Cocodrie Pumping Plant

FFP

SubCLIN 0001AB is for armed security guard services at the Tensas Cocodrie Pumping Plant.

0001AC 12 Months Lake Chicot Pumping Plant

FFP

SubCLIN 0001AC is for armed security guard services at the Lake Chicot

0001AD 7 Months Mat Sinking Unit

FFP

SubCLIN 0001AD is for armed security guard services in support of the Mat Sinking Unit.

0001AE 7 Months Base Year Option for Mat Sinking Unit

FFP

SubCLIN 0001AE is for armed security guard services in support of the Mat Sinking Unit. This is an option for two additional security guards to support the Mat Sinking Unit.

0001AF 250 Hours Additional Services

FFP

SubCLIN 0001AF is for additional armed security guard services in support of the USACE-MVK District. This SubCLIN will be used on an as needed basis.

OY 1 for Armed Security Guard Services

FFP

CLIN 0002 is an informational CLIN for the first option year (OY) for armed security guard services. Offerors proposals shall include firm fixed pricing for SubCLINS 0002AA, 0002AB, 0002AC, 0002AD, 0002AE, and 0002AF.

0002AA 12 Months MVK Vicksburg Harbor

FFP

SubCLIN 0002AA is for armed security guard services at the MVK Vicksburg

0002AB 12 Months Tensas Cocodrie Pumping Plant

FFP

SubCLIN 0002AB is for armed security guard services at the Tensas Cocodrie

0002AC 12 Months Lake Chicot Pumping Plant

FFP

SubCLIN 0002AC is for armed security guard services at the Lake Chicot

0002AD 7 Months Mat Sinking Unit

FFP

SubCLIN 0002AD is for armed security guard services in support of the Mat

0002AE 7 Months Mat Sinking Unit Option

FFP

SubCLIN 0002AE is for armed security guard services in support of the Mat Sinking Unit. This is an option for two additional security guards to support the

0002AF 250 Hours Additional Services

FFP

SubCLIN 0002AF is for additional armed security guard services in support of the

OY 2 for Armed Security Guard Services

FFP

CLIN 0003 is an informational CLIN for the second option year (OY) for armed

SubCLINS 0003AA, 0003AB, 0003AC, 0003AD, 0003AE, and 0003AF.

0003AA 12 Months MVK Vicksburg Harbor

FFP

SubCLIN 0003AA is for armed security guard services at the MVK Vicksburg

0003AB 12 Months Tensas Cocodrie Pumping Plant

FFP

SubCLIN 0003AB is for armed security guard services at the Tensas Cocodrie

0003AC 12 Months Lake Chicot Pumping Plant

FFP

SubCLIN 0003AC is for armed security guard services at the Lake Chicot

0003AD 7 Months Mat Sinking Unit

FFP

SubCLIN 0003AD is for armed security guard services in support of the Mat

0003AE 7 Months Mat Sinking Unit Option

FFP

SubCLIN 0003AE is for armed security guard services in support of the Mat Sinking Unit. This is an option for two additional security guards to support the

0003AF 250 Hours Additional Services

FFP

SubCLIN 0003AF is for additional armed security guard services in support of the

OY 3 for Armed Security Guard Services

FFP

CLIN 0004 is an informational CLIN for the third option year (OY) for armed

SubCLINS 0004AA, 0004AB, 0004AC, 0004AD, 0004AE, and 0004AF.

0004AA 12 Months MVK Vicksburg Harbor

FFP

SubCLIN 0004AA is for armed security guard services at the MVK Vicksburg

0004AB 12 Months Tensas Cocodrie Pumping Plant

FFP

SubCLIN 0004AB is for armed security guard services at the Tensas Cocodrie

0004AC 12 Months Lake Chicot Pumping Plant

FFP

SubCLIN 0004AC is for armed security guard services at the Lake Chicot

0004AD 7 Months Mat Sinking Unit

FFP

SubCLIN 0004AD is for armed security guard services in support of the Mat

0004AE 7 Months Mat Sinking Unit Option

FFP

SubCLIN 0004AE is for armed security guard services in support of the Mat Sinking Unit. This is an option for two additional security guards to support the

0004AF 250 Hours Additional Services

FFP

SubCLIN 0004AF is for additional armed security guard services in support of the

OY 4 for Armed Security Guard Services

FFP

CLIN 0005 is an informational CLIN for the fourth option year (OY) for armed

SubCLINS 0005AA, 0005AB, 0005AC, 0005AD, 0005AE, and 0005AF.

0005AA 12 Months MVK Vicksburg Harbor

FFP

SubCLIN 0005AA is for armed security guard services at the MVK Vicksburg

0005AB 12 Months Tensas Cocodrie Pumping Plant

FFP

SubCLIN 0005AB is for armed security guard services at the Tensas Cocodrie

0005AC 12 Months Lake Chicot Pumping Plant

FFP

SubCLIN 0005AC is for armed security guard services at the Lake Chicot

0005AD 7 Months Mat Sinking Unit

FFP

SubCLIN 0005AD is for armed security guard services in support of the Mat

0005AE 7 Months Mat Sinking Unit Option

FFP

SubCLIN 0005AE is for armed security guard services in support of the Mat Sinking Unit. This is an option for two additional security guards to support the

0005AF 250 Hours Additional Services

FFP

SubCLIN 0004AF is for additional armed security guard services in support of the

6 Month Option

FFP

CLIN 0006 is an informational CLIN for a six month option for armed security guard services. Offerors proposals shall include firm fixed pricing for SubCLINS 0006AA, 0006AB, 0006AC, 0006AD, 0006AE, and 0006AF.

0006AA 6 Months MVK Vicksburg Harbor

FFP

SubCLIN 0006AA is for armed security guard services at the MVK Vicksburg

0006AB 6 Months Tensas Cocodrie Pumping Plant

FFP

SubCLIN 0006AB is for armed security guard services at the Tensas Cocodrie

0006AC 6 Months Lake Chicot Pumping Plant

FFP

SubCLIN 0005AC is for armed security guard services at the Lake Chicot

0006AD 3 Months Mat Sinking Unit

FFP

SubCLIN 0005AD is for armed security guard services in support of the Mat

0006AE 3 Months Mat Sinking Unit Option

FFP

SubCLIN 0005AE is for armed security guard services in support of the Mat Sinking Unit. This is an option for two additional security guards to support the

0006AF 125 Hours Additional Services

FFP

SubCLIN 0004AF is for additional armed security guard services in support of the

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Security Guard Services

U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District

Section Topic

1. General

2. Personnel

3. Training

4. Deliverables

5. Authority, Jurisdiction and Use of Force

6. Property

7. Uniforms and Equipment

8. Veteran Employment Emphasis for USACE Contracts

Attachment 1. Command Delegation of Authority and Policy Concerning

Jurisdiction and Use of Force for Contract Security Guards

Attachment 2. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

1. General. This is a non-personal services contract to provide Contract Security Guard (CSG) Services. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction. The contractor shall provide armed security guards to perform security guard duties and protect DoD assets and personnel at various location throughout the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Vicksburg District (MVK) area of responsibility (AOR) which covers portions of Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi.

1.2 Background. It is DoD policy that DoD installations, property and personnel shall be protected and that applicable laws and regulations shall be enforced under the Commander’s authority. It is the Commander’s responsibility to exercise his authority to enforce appropriate security measures to ensure the protection of DoD property and personnel assigned, attached or subject to their control. Services to assist in meeting these requirements have historically been procured under contract.

1.3 Objectives. The MVK Security and Law Enforcement (SLE) Office is seeking to procure a professional quality contract to provide an effective trained, certified, and credentialed armed security guard force to perform assigned duties, and respond to and recover from all hazards, including terrorism and criminal incidents.

1.4 Scope. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform CSG Services as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as government furnished property and services.

This contract includes positions with the primary responsibility of protecting Federal property from hazards such as sabotage, espionage, trespass, theft, fire, and accidental or willful damage and destruction. The number of positions and requirements under this contract may fluctuate to reflect changes in security requirements over the life of this contract. The contractor shall perform to the standards of this contract.

1.5 Type of Contract. This requirement will be satisfied through a single, firm-fixed priced, performance based contract.

1.6 Period of Performance. The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months, four (4) 12 month option years, and a six month option. The period of performance reads as follows:

Base Year: (1 April 2021 - 31 March 2022) 1st Option Year: (1 April 2022 - 31 March 2023) 2nd Option Year: (1 April 2023 - 31 March 2024) 3rd Option Year: (1 April 2024 - 31 March 2025) 4th Option Year: (1 April 2025 - 31 March 2026) 6 Month Option: (1 April 2026 – 30 September 2026)

1.7 Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The Contracting Officer (KO) shall appoint a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to monitor and inspect performance and ensure contract compliance. The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR will monitor all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: (1) assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract, (2) perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance, (3) maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract,

(4) issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications, etc. (5) monitor Contractor’s performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies, (6) Coordinate availability of government furnished property, and (7) provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation will be issued to the COR and a copy sent to the Contractor which states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially in regards 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 contract.

1.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings. The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 42.5. The KO, COR and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor on how the Government views the contractor’s performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced.

Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.9 Phase In/Phase Out Period. To minimize any decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall have personnel on board, during the 30 day phase in/phase out periods. During the phase in period, the Contractor shall become familiar with the performance requirements in order to commence full performance of services on the contract start date.

1.10 General Information, Requirements and Restrictions.

1.10.1 All aspects of this contract shall be in compliance with (IAW) the most current publication of Army Regulation (AR) 190-56.

1.10.2 Internal controls shall be implemented in conformance with AR 11-2 to ensure adherence to AR 190-56, and efficient and effective management of the Security Guard Program.

1.10.3 Quality Control. The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective Quality Control Program (QCP) to ensure services are performed IAW this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which they assure themselves that their work complies with the requirements of the contract. The QCP shall be delivered with the contract proposal as it will be an evaluation factor, and to the Contracting Officer (KO) and COR within 5 days of any incorporated changes thereafter. Once the QCP has been accepted by the Government, any changes shall be to the QCP are subject to the Government’s acceptance.

1.10.4 Quality Assurance. The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract IAW the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure the contractor is performing to standard. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.10.5 Safety and Health. The contractor and its employees shall comply with all Safety and Health requirements IAW USACE EM 385-1-1 and the MVK Safety Plan. All accidents involving contractor personnel occurring under the performance of this contract will be immediately reported to the COR, Security Manager and KO.

1.10.6 Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure Control. In the event of an active shooter or other act of violence/disaster, personnel may be exposed to bodily fluids of injured personnel. The contractor is responsible for developing procedures for Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure Control similar to the Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure Control Program (BBPECP) as defined in AR 385-10, “The Army Safety Program”. This program should focus on reducing occupational exposure to Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Human immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and other blood borne pathogens (BBP) that employees may encounter in their workplace and IAW part 1910.1030, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (29 CFR 1910.1030).

1.10.7 Display of Signs by Contractor. The contractor shall NOT display any company signs or advertisement on any vehicles, or at any work sites/locations visited in the performance of this contract.

1.10.8 Recognized Holidays. CSG services are required to be performed on all holidays including the following:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King, Jr’s. Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

1.10.9 Security Requirements.

1.10.9.1 Contracts Requiring Armed Security Guards. Contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area shall comply with applicable Command policies and procedures on storing weapons and ammunition IAW AR 190-11 (provided by government representative).

1.10.9.2 Pre-screen Applicants using E-verify Program. The Contractor must pre-screen all applicants using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the applicant has two valid forms of acceptable Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system.

An initial list of verified/eligible applicants must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

1.10.9.3 Background Investigation. This is NOT a classified contract; However, IAW AR 190-56, all contractor personnel performing work as a CSG must have or obtain a favorably adjudicated T3 background investigation PRIOR to being assigned to CSG duties. Contractors are to coordinate with the local Security and Law Enforcement (SLE) Office for initiation of background investigation applications, fingerprints and other security related requirements as prescribed in this PWS

1.10.9.4 Access to Army Controlled Installation, Facility or Area, and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. All contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area Commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The Contractor shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Security and Law Enforcement 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 installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.10.9.5 Common Access Card/Access Badge. The contractor employees 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 facility or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an interim CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully submitted and scheduled appropriate level background investigation by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Each contract employee shall comply with and meet all requirements to be issued a DoD Common Access Card (CAC). The CAC is the property of the U.S.

Government and must be surrendered upon termination of employment or contract expiration/termination/suspension. The CAC must be protected from unauthorized use, damage or theft, and must be worn so that it is readily visible at all times during contract performance at official duty station. The CAC shall NEVER be left unattended. The CAC shall not be displayed while away from the official duty station or left visible in a vehicle. The contractor shall develop procedures covering CAC control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of CAC by personnel who separate from contractor employment. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of loss or unauthorized use to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative.

1.10.9.6 Data Rights. The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government.

These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.10.9.7 Access, Handling and Protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Contractor shall comply with DoDM 5200.01, as well as, local plans, policies and guidance in reference to accessing, handling and protecting CUI.

1.10.9.8 Disclosure of Information. If there are any indications that the contractor, or one of their employees has intentionally violated any law or regulation governing the release of information, (i.e. Classified, Controlled Unclassified (the Privacy Act, For Official Use Only, etc.)) then the contract may be terminated under the default provisions of the contract, or the responsible employee shall be removed and replaced at no additional cost to the government.

1.10.9.9 Contractors in areas with potential exposure to Classified /Sensitive materials or Restricted Areas. All contract employees not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

1.10.9.10 Contractor Employees Requiring Access to Government Information Systems. All contractor employees with access to a government info system must be registered in the Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) at commencement of services, and must successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the information systems and then annually thereafter in accordance with personnel security standards listed in AR 25-2, Information Assurance. An appropriate background investigation shall be conducted prior to accessing the government information systems.

1.10.9.11 Information Assurance (IA) / Information Technology (IT) Training. All contractor employees requiring access to Government computers must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access, and annually thereafter.

1.10.9.12 Operations Security (OPSEC) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan. The Contractor shall develop an OPSEC SOP/Plan within 90 days of contract award. The OPSEC SOP/Plan must be reviewed and approved by the resident OPSEC Officer. The SOP/Plan will include the government's critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it and how to protect it. In addition, the contractor shall identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator.

1.10.9.13 OPSEC Training. All new contractor employees will complete Level I OPSEC Training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. Additionally, all contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee to the COR within 5 calendar days after completion of training. OPSEC awareness training is available at the following websites: https://www.iad.gov/ioss/ or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html.

1.10.9.14 AT Level I Training. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days of the contract start date.

1.10.9.15 Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (iWATCH and /or Corps Watch Training). The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training on the local suspicious activity reporting program. 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 Security Office or Security representative, or law enforcement entity. 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 NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

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

1.10.11 Key Control. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced, and are not used by unauthorized persons. NO key issued to the contractor shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the QCP. Such procedures shall include the turn-in of any issued key by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicated keys to the COR/SLE Office.

1.10.11.1 Lost, Duplicated or Misused Keys. In the event that keys, to include master keys, are lost or duplicated or misused, the Government shall replace the affected locks/cores or perform re-keying at the expense of the Contractor. The total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

1.10.11.2 Prohibited Use of Keys. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned duties in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the COR or the person responsible for said area(s).

1.10.12 Lock Combinations. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized person, and that in coordination with the MVK SLE Office, all combinations are required to be changed annually, or in the event of compromise, departure or an employee having knowledge of, or an employee no longer having a need to know. These established procedures shall be incorporated into the Contractor’s QCP.

2. Personnel.

2.1 Basic Character Traits and Qualities. Basic character traits of honesty, courtesy, tact, cooperation, personal appearance, and bearing are important factors required of all security personnel. Personal qualities of good conduct and character, ethics, integrity, dependability, and good mental and physical fitness are required of personnel performing under this contract.

2.2 Qualification Standards. All employees shall meet, at a minimum, the below qualification standards and conditions of employment. Failure to meet these qualification standards and conditions of employment will be a basis for non-selection of an applicant or for proposing removal of an incumbent.

2.2.1 Must be a U.S. citizen.

2.2.2 Must be 21 years of age or older.

2.2.3 Must meet U.S. Government Employment Eligibility Verification (E-verify).

2.2.4 Must have received, at a minimum, a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

2.2.5 Must be able to fluently speak, read, comprehend and compose coherent written reports in English, possess good written and verbal communication skills, have sufficient knowledge of proper English grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation rules to identify errors and make corrections are to be employed under this contract.

2.3 Conditions of Employment. All personnel required to perform security guard duties must in addition to the qualification standards, meet all conditions of employment prior to being assigned to duty.

2.3.1 Must take and pass initial and periodic (annual) Physical Ability Test (PAT) to demonstrate physical fitness and ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

2.3.2 Must undergo and pass initial and periodic (annual) medical evaluations to assess the ability to take the PAT and to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations. Report a complete health history and report any changes in health status that may impair the ability to perform the essential job functions.

2.3.3 Must qualify and remain qualified for the Individual Reliability Program (IRP).

2.3.4 Must pass initial and periodic drug testing.

2.3.5 Must possess a motor vehicle license.

2.3.6 Must meet the requirements under 18 USC 922(g)(9) (The Lautenberg Amendment).

2.3.7 Must sign a DD Form 2760 (Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition).

2.3.8 Must pass semiannual weapons qualifications.

2.3.9 Must successfully complete a company-sponsored, locally structured security guard training program, authority and jurisdiction training, and use of force training; and acknowledge, in writing, a clear understanding of their authority and jurisdictional limits, with a requirement for annual review and acknowledgement thereafter.

2.3.10 Must complete an initial and annual cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification and first aid requirements.

2.3.11 Must meet all annual training, re-certification and written acknowledgement requirements.

2.3.12 Must be able to wear their uniform and protection equipment while maintaining a high standard of appearance and hygiene.

2.4 Continuity of Services. A requirement of this contract is to maintain stability of personnel in order to provide continuity in services. Motivating factors such as fair treatment, good management practices, promotions, and other favorable actions should be considered to enhance performance, job satisfaction to ensure that trained and experienced employees desire to remain on this contract.

2.5 Key Personnel. The below positions are deemed to be key personnel in successfully accomplishing the requirements of this PWS, and must meet the traits, qualities and conditions of employment as stated in Sections 2.1 and 2.2 above, as well as, any additional qualifications noted below.

2.5.1 Project Manager (PM). The contractor shall provide an experienced, competent and qualified on-site contract PM who shall be based at the MVK Harbor and be responsible for overall contract performance. The PM or a designated alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to the daily operation of this contract. The PM must be fully qualified and able to perform all guard duties, in addition to their management/supervisory duties. The name(s), resume’ and supporting qualifications supporting documentation for the proposed PM and designated alternate shall be submitted, in writing, to the COR for review and approval prior to the assignment of duties. The COR may decline the proposed PM or designated alternate if the COR determines that the individual in question is not suitably experienced, or has other background issues that may jeopardize life of personnel or property. The PM or designated alternate shall be available between the core hours of

0800 to 1600, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons. Afterhours contact information for the PM and designated alternate shall be provided to the COR and SLE Manager for emergency/urgent requirements. The PM should have a minimum of 8 years of experience in law enforcement or military service, with minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role.

2.5.2 Field Training Officer (FTO). The contractor shall provide an experienced, qualified and competent FTO who shall act as the primary point of contact for all training matters relating to this contract, but does not have to be located on-site. The FTO must be capable of training to Army standards and be available between the core hours of 0800 to 1600, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons to coordinate training issues with the COR.

The FTO should have a minimum of 6 years of experience in Law Enforcement or Military service, and be fully qualified to teach/train all tasks required in this contract. (Proof of instructor credentials and certifications are required to be submitted with a resume’ and designation letter to COR for review and approval prior to assignment of duties.)

2.5.3 Lead Security Guard (LSG). Shift leaders are titled “lead security guards” herein, and shall be clearly identifiable as such for the benefit of the Government workforce. A LSG shall be present during each shift and based at the MVK Harbor.

Generally, the lead security guard assists in planning specific methods and procedures for the efficient accomplishment of assigned functions, accept regular and special work assignments to meet overall operations, and varying and fluctuating workloads due to changes in the organizational element. The LSGs furnish advice and assistance and instruct employees in new or improved methods and/or procedures, serve as a leader on a guard shift with overall responsibility in directing guard functions, responding to alarms and conducting patrols during assigned shift. The lead security guard is engaged in protecting property, materials, and equipment as well as personnel against injury, damage, fire, theft and possible acts of violence, sabotage and espionage. LSGs perform guard duty during duty and non-duty hours, responding to alarms, security incidents of theft, burglary, or other criminal activity; controls access to the facility afterhours and on weekends; stands guard duty; perform roving security patrols;

operate radios to pass and receive clear-cut information. The duties assigned to the lead security guards are in line with normal, guard shift duties and do not constitute additional or separate supervisory/management hours in the cost analysis and billing processes. The LSGs shall have a minimum of 2 years of experience in law enforcement, military service or security guard duties.

2.5.4 Security Guard. The Contractor shall provide a professional work force with varying position/skill levels based on education, experience, capabilities and tenure to provide a career ladder and promote continuity of services. All CSGs must be able to satisfactorily perform the services required by this contract. Security guards must meet all minimum requirements as stated in Sections 2.1 and 2.2 above.

2.5.5 Staffing Requirements and Periods of Increased Security. The number of personnel required under this contract may fluctuate, as security requirements are subject to change. The contractor shall maintain an adequately sized workforce to provide armed security guard services as described within this PWS without undue hardship placed on employees to work excessively long hours or multiple shifts causing fatigue and reduced awareness and/or effectiveness. The contractor shall be adequately staffed, capable and prepared to provide additional armed security guard services on short notice, and have the ability to expeditiously increase the workforce during emergency situations as required. Note: When considering recruitment strategies, the contractor should consider, and allow for hiring delays due to background investigation requirements.

2.5.6 Special Duties during Epidemics. During an epidemic where temperature readings are required to enter the workplace, the guards may be required to use a no touch thermometer to assess the temperature of every employee prior to allowing entry.

If an employee’s temperature is over allowed limit, guards will deny entry and advise them to contact their supervisors.

2.6 General Personnel Information.

2.6.1 Government Employees. The contractor shall not employee any current U.S.

Government personnel under this contract.

2.6.2 Government Rights to Restrict Employment. The government has the right to restrict the employment of any contractor employee, or prospective contractor employee, identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security or the operational mission of the USACE.

2.6.3 Inherently Government Functions. No employees under this contract shall identify themselves as a government employee, nor shall they insinuate, make statements, or take any actions that would allude to or encourage assumption that they are government employees. All contractors are PROHIBITED from performing any inherently governmental functions IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Subpart 7.5.

2.6.4 Identification of Contractor Employees. All contractor personnel attending meetings, answering government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to a third party are required to identify themselves as contractors to avoid creating the impression they are Government Officials (GO).

They contractor must ensure that all documents or reports produced under this contract are suitably marked as contractor products, or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. All employees under this contract are required to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) for physical and logical access, which must also be worn for identification purposes while on duty and IAW local policy.

2.6.5 All employees under this contract shall be in compliance with all State requirements pertaining to armed security guards (i.e. training, licensing, permits, certifications, credentials, etc.) for all States in which they will work, prior to being assigned to duty, and must maintain compliance throughout the performance of the contract.

2.3 Employee Security Screening Procedures. The contractor shall perform a comprehensive security screening on all applicants tentatively selected for hire, to determine if there are any issues in their background that would preclude them from meeting the requirements of this PWS. Only applicants with favorable results and meeting the suitability requirements IAW AR 190-56 shall be selected and submitted to the government for certification. Hiring packets for each applicant submitted shall include the results of the contractor security screening

2.3.1 The time period covered by the security screening will be since the age of 18.

2.3.2 Pre-employment inquiries shall be conducted and include, at a minimum, checks with former employers and supervisors, and personal references.

2.3.3 Arrest and criminal history records checks shall be conducted in the state(s) in which the individual has resided, except where prohibited by local or state law.

2.3.4 U.S. Army Crime Records Center (CRC). The contractor shall coordinate with the MVK SLE Office to request a name check of tentatively selected applicants from the U.S. Army Crime Records Center.

2.3.5 Fingerprints/NCIC Checks. All applicants being considered for hire, shall submit to fingerprints which will be submitted to the FBI for a National Criminal Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) check prior to submission of the required government background investigation. Fingerprint checks must return favorable results or the applicant may be precluded from performance under this contract.

2.3.6 Government Background Investigation. All positions under this contract are designated non-critical sensitive. All tentatively selected applicants are required to complete all paperwork required to process and submit an application to the current investigative authority, via the MVK SLE Office, for the appropriate level background investigation IAW AR 190-56 and AR 380-67. All selected personnel must be able to obtain, prior to being assigned to duty, and maintain, for continued performance under this contract, a favorable suitability determination.

2.4 Drug Testing and Drug-Free Workplace.

2.4.1 All employees required to carry firearms must submit to and pass a drug test at the contractor’s expense.

2.4.2 All employees shall be randomly retested, to ensure the deterrent value of the testing program, at the contractor’s expense, to determine continued drug-free compliance.

2.4.3 The contractor shall comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) requirements for a drug-free workplace. Specifically FAR Subpart 23.5 and DFARS 223.570.

2.5 Medical Evaluation. Prior to being assigned to perform security guard duties, all contract personnel shall be required to undergo a medical examination, at the contractor’s expense, to determine if they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and are physically fit to participate in a Physical Agility Test (PAT). This requirement also applies to personnel currently employed in such positions.

2.5.1 A copy of the physical requirements, and the medical evaluation guidelines prescribed in AR 190-56 will be provided to the examining provider.

2.5.2 To be assigned to perform security guard duties, contract personnel must be medically certified to the IRP CO as eligible under such standards.

2.5.3 The CSG will be reevaluated annually at the contractor’s expense, to determine their continued ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

2.6 Individual Reliability Program (IRP). The IRP is a condition of employment for all CSGs and applies to tentatively selected or currently employed personnel. The contractor must comply with the IRP requirements in the most current version of AR 190-56. The below requirements are IAW the most current version to date (15 March 2013), and are subject to change upon regulation update. The IRP Program provides a means of assessing the reliability and suitability of individuals being considered for employment, and for continuous assessment of personnel assigned to security guard positions. All employees under this contract must be certified under the IRP IAW AR 190-56 by a Commander appointed Certifying Officer (CO), prior to assignment of duties. Re-certification is required annually thereafter to assure continued suitability, reliability, medical, physical and training requirements are being met.

Any employee not meeting IRP certification requirements shall not be assigned duties, or shall be removed from performance of duties under this contract until certification/recertification status can be achieved.

2.6.1 Discipline and Termination. Contract security personnel will be subject to the work rules established by the responsible contractor regarding discipline and termination of employment. Contractor personnel are governed by the terms of the contract, and the contractor is responsible for compliance and discipline. Problems or concerns regarding contractor personnel or their performance will be referred to the COR.

2.6.2 Disqualifying Factors. AR 380-67 security standards criteria will be used to determine eligibility for assignment to or continued assignment of security guard duties.

2.6.3 Unreliability Determination. An unreliability determination may be made at any time by the IRP CO after consultation with the serving COR, and in coordination with the servicing legal office. If disqualified under the IRP, an individual cannot carry a weapon or perform any law enforcement or security duties.

2.6.4 Annual Records Review. The IRP CO will establish a system for periodic review (at least annually) of employee records to ensure any adverse information added to the file after initial certification is reviewed and considered. The IRP CO will review available personnel records, and those records obtained as the result of the employment security screening procedures, and make a suitability re-determination.

The purpose of this review is to determine if information contained in these records may preclude assignment or continued assignment to CSG positions. During this review, the IRP CO will conduct an IRP review and briefing with the employee to reaffirm the program standards and continued evaluation.

2.6.5 The contractor shall endorse and guarantee the suitability and reliability of all applicants, or reject any non-suitable individuals prior to submission of IRP Certification Request Packet (CRP) to the IRP CO through the COR.

2.6.6 Upon favorable results of the employee screening process and all other pre-certification requirements being completed, the contractor shall submit an IRP CRP containing the below listed items with a written endorsement for review and approval.

E-verify document showing employment approved status Copy of Driver License and Birth Certificate Copy of application, signed and dated Medical Exam/Health Certification showing no issues Drug test with negative results Contractor completed security screening with favorable results Results of any Law Enforcement Checks completed Training Results:

Physical Agility Test (PAT) Weapons Training and Qualifications, Signed DD Form 2760, and copy of firearms permit CPR/First Aid and copy of CPR Card Basic Training Certification

A written acknowledgement of receipt, review and a clear understanding of the limitations of authority, jurisdiction and use of force prescribed by the Commander.

A complete, signed and dated Lautenberg Amendment Statement/Domestic Violence certification.

Any other documentation deemed necessary by the IRP CO in support of employee certification/recertification under the IRP.

2.6.7 Upon IRP CO approval of an employee’s CRP packet, the contract PM will be responsible for coordinating an employee interview with the IRP CO to administer IRP briefing and finalize certification under the IRP.

2.6.8 All employees under this contract are required to maintain a high standard of conduct at all times, and they shall be continuously evaluated to determine if their character, trustworthiness, and fitness are consistent with the high standards expected of security professionals.

2.6.9 Continuing Evaluation. Continuing evaluation of personnel working under this contract is essential. Contractor employees under this contract are required to submit to annual FBI fingerprint checks. Additionally, any incident or identified issue(s) pertaining to personnel under this contract which may be cause for temporary or permanent removal must be promptly reported to the COR. Oral or telephonic notification will be immediately confirmed in writing.

2.6.10 If any official allegation is made concerning an employee’s suitability under 18 USC 922(g)(9), the Lautenberg Amendment, the employee must be temporarily removed from any duties requiring the carrying of a firearm pending the outcome of any investigation, inquiry or action.

3. Training.

3.1.1 General. The effectiveness and professionalism of the CSG is directly related to the training program. Effective training depends on leadership, innovative planning, and efficient use of resources.

3.1.2 Documentation. The training and qualifications of…