SOW Accreditation Revised.071123.pdf

11 July 2023

Statement of Work For

Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) ISO/IEC 17020 Accreditation

NIBIN National Correlation and Training Centers (NNCTC-1 and NNCTC-2)

1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The purpose and scope of this work is to accredit the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) NIBIN National Correlation and Training Center(NNCTC-1 and NNCTC-2), to include all personnel, equipment, and teams that constitute the NNCTC Program, under the ISO/IEC 17020 standard (Conformity assessment – Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection). The NNCTC conducts ballistics image correlations and returns investigative leads to more than 1,400 law enforcement agencies across the nation.

This accounts for roughly 30% of all ballistic image acquisitions in the United States.

Achieving accreditation from an independent, non-governmental, conformity assessment provider under this standard provides the NNCTC with external validation of its methods and standards of performance of testing and inspections. In addition, it results in formal recognition for competence to perform specific methods conducted by an independent third-party using a defined set of international standards.

2. OBJECTIVE

The objective of this work is for the NNCTC to formally apply for accreditation under the ISO/IEC 17020 standard, and be assessed by a third-party, non-governmental accrediting organization; be awarded accreditation specifically for a four-year cycle under the ISO/IEC 17020 standard; conduct appropriate maintenance activities to sustain accreditation; and, be prepared to apply for re-accreditation by the end of the four-year accreditation period.

3. REQUIREMENTS

The contractor selected to perform this work shall be an independent, non-governmental, accrediting organization accredited to perform this type of conformity assessment ISO/IEC 17020 – Conformity Assessment-Requirements for the Operation of Various Types of Bodies Performing Inspection and the 2023 ANAB ISO/IEC 17020:2012- Accreditation Requirements for Forensic Inspection (AR 3120). The contractor must have experience and the capability with the breadth and depth to address the NNCTC workload in terms of personnel, and caseload volume. The NNCTC 1 location in Huntsville has approximately 260 employees that are averaging 30,000 cases per month which equates to 360,000 cases annually. Additionally, with the addition of the NNCTC 2 in Wichita, projected personnel and caseload will grow proportionally with approximately 55 employees processing many more of cases per month. The contractor must have the requisite capability to perform the required assessments to accredit these NIBIN Sites in Forensic Inspection at the time of award and at each annual renewal.

4. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

4.1. The ATF/NNCTC will provide appropriate work space and facilities for on-site assessors to conduct their assessment work in the performance of their duties.

5. DELIVERABLES

5.1. Deliverables listed below shall be normally submitted to the Deputy Division Chief/Quality Point of Contact (POC)/COR electronically or physically to the address in section 6.1.2 of this SOW and become the property of ATF/NNCTC. The COR, or other persons designated by the COR, may choose to have specified deliverables submitted directly to the COR electronically or physically to the address in section 6.1.1. of this SOW, and become the property of ATF.

5.2. The vendor shall process the accreditation application from ATF/NNCTC for suitability, and provide guidance/direction regarding the assessment process, timelines, documents needed, and other instructions as necessary.

5.3. The vendor shall conduct appropriate on-site assessments as routinely conducted by the vendor during conformity assessments.

5.4. The vendor shall conduct appropriate off-site assessments as routinely conducted by the vendor during conformity assessments.

5.5. The vendor shall provide both written and verbal results of the assessment process, to include non-conformities, as routinely provided by the vendor during conformity assessments. These results should be provided in hard copy or electronic format.

5.6. If warranted, the vendor shall award accreditation with an award date, and date of expiry four years from the award date..

5.7. The vendor shall prepare timely and appropriate itemized invoices for work performed.

5.8. The COR, or other persons designated by the COR, will review all draft and final deliverables within 10 business days to ensure accuracy, functionality, completeness, professional quality, and overall compliance with contract or task order requirements.

5.9. The vendor shall ensure the accuracy and completeness of all deliverables. The

Government will consider errors, misleading statements, incomplete and/or irrelevant information, excessive rhetoric, or repetition as deficiencies and the contractor shall make corrections at no additional cost.

5.10. Marking and Delivery: The vendor and the COR will finalize the method in which report deliverables are to be submitted and marked for delivery.

Report deliverables may be required to be submitted electronically and in hard copy.

5.11. The list of deliverables is indicated above. All deliverables shall be in the format listed unless otherwise approved by the COR.

6. Addressees

6.1.The contractor shall use the following mailing addresses and information for the activities listed this SOW:

6.1.1. Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO)

ATF - ACQUISITIONS BRANCH

Attn: Nicholas Engel 99 New York Ave. NE, #3.S-125 Washington, DC 20226

6.1.1.1 Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

ATF/HQ/OM/PASD

Attn: Pete Buonocore/Karen Nason 99 NY Ave, NE 6-N-618 Washington DC 20226

6.1.2. Deputy Division Chief

ATF/NNCTC

Attn: Meredith Acosta 7027 Old Madison Pike Suite 100 Huntsville, AL 35806

6.1.2.1 Quality Point of Contact (POC)

ATF/NNCTC

Attn: Jessica Sims 7027 Old Madison Pike Suite 100 Huntsville, AL 35806

7. Data Rights, Distribution Limitations, and Markings.

7.1. Data Rights:

7.1.1. Except for those rights identified in the Contract, Section H-4, the contractor shall deliver all other products and documents from this effort with unlimited rights to the Government. All data and reports shall contain the following:

This material may be reproduced by or for the U.S. Government pursuant to the copyright license under clause at DFARS 252.227- 7013 (November 1995).

7.1.2. The U.S. Government retains Unlimited Rights. Unlimited rights means right to use, modify, perform, display, release, or disclose technical data in whole or in part, in any manner and for any purpose whatsoever, and to have or authorize others to do so.

7.2. Distribution/Release Limitation Statements:

7.2.1. The contractor shall mark all documents generated under this effort with the following markings. This does not preclude any special marking due to classification. The contractor shall mark all classified documents in accordance with the DOD 5200.22-M, Industrial Security Manual, Section 11-19 or DOD 5200.1-R, Information Security Program Regulation, Chapter IX and the applicable security classification guide. See Contract Section D for the distribution statement and document markings for this effort.

7.2.2. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT:

7.2.2.1. Products and information developed under this effort are

Distribution C.

7.2.3. Destruction Notice.

7.2.4. The contractor shall include a destruction notice on all Technical documents marked with Distribution Statements as follows.

DESTRUCTION NOTICE – For classified documents, follow the procedures in DOD5200.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operational Manual, (NISPOM), Section 7, paragraph 5-700 or DOD 5200.1-R, Information Security Program Regulation, Chapter 1X. For unclassified, limited documents, destroy by any method that will prevent disclosure of contents or reconstruction of the document.

7.2.5. Markings.

7.2.5.1. All documents shall be marked Distribution Statement C

8. Security.

8.1. This project is UNCLASSIFIED BUT SENSITIVE.

9. Government Furnished Information, Equipment, and Facilities.

9.1. Government (ATF) furnished equipment is as described:

9.1.1. Work space to include, tables, desk/chairs, power outlets/strips, telephones.

9.1.2. Other facilities equipment and materials and supplies as needed.

10. Period of Performance.

10.1 29 Sep 2023 – 28 Sep 2024 (Base/Initial Accreditation)

10.2 29 Sep 2024 – 28 Sep 2025 (Option I/Second Year Accreditation)

10.3 29 Sep 2025 – 28 Sep 2026 (Option II/Third Year Accreditation)

10.4 29 Sep 2026 – 28 Sep 2027 (Option III/Fourth Year Accreditation)