Tab 3c_SOO.pdf

PR #: 61200PR220079235

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO) FOR USCG TRACEN PETALUMA

MAINTENANCE AND HARDWARE UPDATES

TO THE FULL MISSION BRIDGE VISUAL SIMULATOR

PURPOSE. The purpose of this effort is a request for the procurement of required maintenance and hardware updates to the Full Mission Bridge Visual Simulator (VSIM) located at United States Coast Guard (USCG) Training Center (TRACEN) Petaluma. It encompasses simulation system software technical refresh while utilizing as much existing system components as possible while moving from Kongsberg Polaris Maritime Simulation Software to a replacement navigation simulation module or Professional Full Mission Bridge Software and the removal and functional replacement of the proprietary third party centralized data unit (CDU) Simulation Stimulation (Sim/Stim) system aggregator computer, which is currently a Windows 7 Platform. The CDU Sim/Stim system provides simulated sensory data and input/output to installed bridge components including the motorized throttle unit (MTU) throttles, Sperry helm steering controls, Auto Pilot, Global Positioning System (GPS), Speed log, Depth sounder and heading repeater. The CDU Sim/Stim computer has been in service since the original simulator installation in 2007. The CDU Sim/Stim computer is a Northrup Grumman product, which is a single point of failure in the current configuration and is beginning to fail. Additionally, this procurement provides Levels 1, 2 and 3 Christie Projector maintenance to the existing 11 WU7K-M Christie projectors within the Visual Bridge Simulator as well as the installation of an over-light blending solution, which will allow for the undistracted nighttime simulated training scenarios. Strategically a reconfiguration will allow an opportunity for TRACEN Petaluma and the USCG Academy to be able to share ship model files, area databases, leverage a shared internal and external support infrastructure and allow for levels of collaboration between units, which have not previously been possible.

SCOPE OR MISSION. The scope of this effort provides Coast Guard Maritime Security Cutter (WMSL) Full Mission Bridge Simulator updates to include all listed specifications.

Offerors/ Quoters Service Technician installation and configuration shall include:

Remove CDU Sim/STIM computer from existing VSIM configuration Reconfigure panel interface for Engine Light off and Mode Changing operations to illustrate selected engine configuration within the simulation scenario or if that is not possible without software, modification Reconfigure, panel interface for Engine Light off and Mode Changing so that manual interaction reflects desired state.

Reconfigure Helm station components to interface directly with replacement system. Helm station components include Autopilot, rudder controls, header/gyro repeater, instrument gauge cluster interface display of MDE, Gas Turbine (GT), Port and Starboard Shaft and Propeller Pitch.

Reconfigure Sperry Helm control unit to interface directly with any supplied navigation simulation training modules.

Reconfigure MTU throttle controls to interface directly with any supplied navigation simulation training modules.

Reconfigure MDE, GT, Shaft and Propeller Pitch hardware gauges to interface directly with any supplied navigation simulation training modules.

Reconfigure Sperry Marine NavPilot Autopilot and associated rudder controls to interface directly any supplied navigation simulation training modules.

Reconfigure Chart Table components GPS, Speed Log, Depth Sounder and existing CP10 touch panel devices to interface directly with any supplied navigation simulation training modules.

Replace SAAB AIS unit in forward port bridge console with current Shipboard device or CP10 touch panel device simulating AIS interface directly connected to any supplied navigation simulation training modules.

Reconfigure Alidade and Binocular and Flight-Deck/Flir channels to work with any supplied navigation training module utilizing existing binocular system or manual joysticks.

Configure ability to integrate existing FRC bridge with WMSL and Bridge B during selected scenario operations

Reconfigure Bridge B steering station to interface directly with any supplied navigation training module and allow for integrated operations of primary bridge, bridge B and FRC bridge.

Successfully complete System Operability and Verification Testing (SOVAT) of WMSL Simulator in Standalone and Integrated modes

Projector Maintenance and service to include:

Complete Christie Levels 1, 2 and 3 (as needed) Projector maintenance on existing 11 WU7K-M Christie projectors.

Complete Christie Twist Grid alignment/leveling and simulator picture alignment.

Install blended picture optical masking system for projection simulation, on 9 forward facing Christie projectors.

Configure blended picture optical masking system for projection simulation for simulated nighttime operations eliminating the existing “keystone” pattern of projected “over light” and ensure no negative impact to simulated daytime operations.

Complete operator and technician training for use and maintenance of the blended picture optical masking system.

Complete technical hand-off of all work and changes to Twist configuration including recommendations for future tuning utilizing Twist 2.3.

Successfully complete System Operability and Verification Testing (SOVAT) of VSIM projector operations.

Logistics to include:

Shipping of all project related hardware, software & documentation to location as specified in section 3.2 of this document Provide in-house simulation trainer module management, service technician testing and configuration Provide Eight (8) days of on-site simulation trainer module installation and support

Provide Two (2) days of service technician travel to USCG Training Center 599 Tomales Rd, Petaluma, CA 94952

Provide service technician flight, car rental, hotel and per diem Provide Service Technician personal identifiable information for vetting to obtain access to Training Center Petaluma, CA and Building 500. Building 500 is a classified facility/secured area.

SITE VISITS. Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

All bidders are strongly encouraged to visit the site to field verity and/all quantities before submitting bids. Interested parties shall make arrangements for a site visit with Mr. Brian Dooley, email brian.c.dooley@uscg.mil prior to August 12, 2022. Visitors must provide Government issued Identification, Driver’s License, registration of vehicle and proof of insurance.

No changes to the resulting SOO or cost increases shall be incurred without written approval of the Contracting Officer. Any changes or cost increases will not take effect unit the Contracting Officer executes a written modification.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. The period of performance for this SOO is for the completion of this solicitation within six months after receipt of award. Coordination installation is required to ensure installer availability does not impact scheduled training beginning 19 October 2022. Coordination of installation dates shall be completed through direct email correspondence between the project manager and onsite project coordinator.

HOURS OF OPERATION.

Contractor Service Technicians shall generally perform all work between the hours of 0800 to 1600 Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays).

However, there may be occasions when Contractor Service Technicians shall be required to work other than normal business hours, including weekends and holidays, to fulfill requirements under this SOO. Those work times outside normal hours will be approved by Project Manager due to security restrictions.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE. The primary place of performance will be U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Petaluma, 599 Tomales Road, Petaluma, CA 94952. Contractor Service Technicians will adhere to all security measures of Building 500. The WMSL Full

Mission Bridge simulator utilizes proprietary simulation software. The simulation computers do not store or process information. The simulation software provides scenario data and simulated sensor output to simulation equipment. The simulation equipment is located in a secure building and within a locked space. No other Coast Guard IT systems are located or accessible from within the simulator space. Prior to technical visits all network port connections are validated. Only authorized personnel are able to access, operate and maintain the simulator. All service technicians are properly vetted by the Command Security Officer (CSO) prior to their visit and fully escorted during the duration of the technical visit.

BACKGROUND. Polaris Ship Bridge Simulator software is a proprietary system developed by KONGSBERG MARITIME SIMULATION INC, which is the application that runs the 4.9-million dollar Coast Guard Maritime Security Cutter (WMSL) Bridge Visual Simulator located at USCG Training Center Petaluma. The Polaris Bridge Simulator software provides the visualization of vessels, targets, navigational aids and geographical exercise areas used during WMSL Bridge simulation training. Polaris software has been customized by Kongsberg software engineers and specially configured to work in concert with a Northrup Grumman custom PC and software packaged called CDU Sim/STIM. It provides simulated sensor data to all the installed WMSL Bridge Console instrumentation installed within the training environment. The CDU Sim/Stim computer was installed during the original installation of the WMSL bridge simulator and is beginning to fail. It is the central point of failure for simulator operations. The continued utilization of the current configuration will require future updates to this system beyond the cost associated to bring it to an updated hardware and software package necessary to provide services to the bridge simulator.

The services involved in this project will remove the Northrup Grumman CDU Sim/STIM system from the configuration of the WMSL simulator while providing a technical refresh which maintains or enhances the current configuration of the WMSL Bridge and existing “true to ship” shipboard components. It will also leverage the relationship between the service provider and their preferred visualization partners to provide much needed projector maintenance and enhanced simulated nighttime operations capabilities.

The Maritime Security Cutter Large (WMSL) Full Mission Bridge (FMB) simulator located at Training Center Petaluma was initially built and designed in 2007 by Kongsberg Maritime Simulation INC. The WMSL Full Mission Bridge simulator was built utilizing customized version of the Kongsberg Polaris Full Mission Bridge software which interfaced with many components installed on the Maritime Security Cutter Large Bridge. This system has been maintained over the years, with upgrades as necessary to retain a high degree of fidelity. The Polaris FMB software is at end of life with only a few years of support remaining before a complete overhaul and move to KSIM software will be required to remain a supported simulator by Kongsberg Maritime Simulation.

Moving to their new flagship software will require the utilization of our true to cutter shipboard devices including helm wheel and throttles to be abandoned and replaced by simulated generic gear. Many configuration options utilizing Kongsberg systems were explored, all leading to the eventual requirement for us utilize a generic bridge training environment in the future.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES. Delivery, installation and configuration changes to the existing WMSL Full Mission Bridge (FMB) simulator by:

1. Remove CDU Sim/Stim computer and configure associated devices to work directly with any supplied replacement navigation simulation training modules.

2. Reconfigure Engine Light-off and Mode Changing operations instrumentation panel indicator lights and buttons to manually reflect selected operational mode

3. Configure supplied replacement navigation simulation training module data output so that it provides appropriate signals for existing gauge cluster panel interface to display Port & Starboard Main Diesel Engines (MDE) revolutions per minute (RPM), Gas Turbine Engine (GT) RPM, Port and Starboard Shaft RPM and Port & Starboard Propeller Pitch gauge readings

4. Configure existing Sperry Helm steering control unit to work directly with replacement navigation simulation training modules.

5. Configure existing MTU throttle controls if capable to work directly with replacement navigation simulation training modules.

6. Configure existing Sperry-Marine Navpilot autopilot and associated rudder controls to work directly with replacement navigation simulation training modules.

7. Configure Chart Table components MX420 GPS, Navitwin 3 Compass monitor, Speed Log, Depth Sounder and existing CP10 touch panel devices to interface directly with replacement navigation simulation training modules.

8. Replace existing non-functioning SAAB AIS unit with existing CP10 Touch panel device displaying Simulated AIS display interface or with a working SAAB AIS unit

9. Work with VSIM support staff and VSIM Operator to successfully complete Systems Operability and Verification Testing of all functions, native to replacement navigation simulation training modules as configured for Training Center Petaluma Visual Simulator (VSIM)

10. Provide qualified Christie Projector Technician and A/V Tech complete Christie Levels, 1, 2 and 3 (as needed) Projector maintenance on existing 11 WU7K-M Christie projectors

11. Utilizing qualified Christie Projector Technician, A/V Tech and Remote Kongsberg Engineer support, complete Christie Twist grid alignment/leveling and simulator picture alignment

12. Provide complete installation of blended picture optical masking system for projection simulation on 9 forward facing projectors

13. Configure blended picture optical masking system for projection simulation for simulated night-time operations eliminating the existing “keystone” pattern of over projected light while ensuring no negative impact to simulated day-time operations

14. Complete operator and technician training for utilizing and maintaining the blended picture optical masking system for projection simulation and recommendations for future minor alignment tuning utilizing Twist 2.3

15. Work with VSIM support staff and VSIM Operator to successfully complete Systems Operability and Verification Testing of all functions of blended picture optical masking system for projection simulation, TWIST maintenance and Projector Performance

16. Provide in-house Service Technician testing and configuration of any provided navigation simulation trainer modules.

17. Provide Eight (8) days of on-site Service Technician testing and configuration of any provided navigation simulation trainer modules.

CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

It is the responsibility of the contractor to propose qualified contractor personnel to perform all requirements specified in the SOO.

QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel to perform all requirements specified in this SOO.

CONTINUITY OF SUPPORT

The Contractor shall ensure that the contractually required level of support for this requirement is maintained at all times. The Contractor shall ensure that all contract support personnel are present for all hours of the workday. If for any reason the Contractor staffing levels are not maintained due to vacation, leave, appointments, etc., and replacement personnel will not be provided, the Contractor shall provide e-mail notification to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to employee absence. Otherwise, the Contractor shall provide a fully qualified replacement.

EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION

Contractor employees visiting Government facilities shall wear an identification badge that, at a minimum, displays the Contractor name, the employee’s photo, name, clearance-level and badge expiration date. Visiting Contractor employees shall comply with all Government escort rules and requirements. All Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractors when their status is not readily apparent and display all identification and visitor badges in plain view above the waist at all times.

Contractor employees working on-site at Government facilities shall wear a Government issued identification badge. All Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractors when their status is not readily apparent (in meetings, when answering Government telephones, in e-mail messages, etc.) and display the Government issued badge in plain view above the waist at all times.

EMPLOYEE CONDUCT

Contractor’s employees shall comply with all applicable Government regulations, policies and procedures (e.g., fire, safety, sanitation, environmental protection, security, “off limits” areas, wearing of parts of DHS uniforms, and possession of weapons) when visiting or working at Government facilities. The Contractor shall ensure Contractor employees present a professional appearance at all times and that their conduct shall not reflect discredit on the United States or the Department of Homeland Security. The Project Manager shall ensure Contractor employees understand and abide by Department of Homeland Security established rules, regulations and policies concerning safety and security.

REMOVING EMPLOYEES FOR MISCONDUCT OR SECURITY REASONS

The Government may, at its sole discretion (via the Contracting Officer*), direct the Contractor to remove any Contractor employee from DHS facilities for misconduct or security reasons. Removal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to continue providing the services required under the contract. The Contracting Officer will provide the Contractor with a written explanation to support any request to remove an employee.

POST AWARD CONFERENCE. The Contractor shall attend a Post Award Conference with the Contracting Officer and the COR no later than 15 business days after the date of award. The purpose of the Post Award Conference, which will be chaired by the Contracting Officer, is to discuss technical and contracting objectives of this contract and review the Contractor's draft project plan. The Post Award Conference will be held at the Government’s facility, located at USCG Training Center 599 Tomales Rd, Petaluma, CA 94952 or via teleconference.

PROJECT PLAN. The Contractor shall provide a draft Project Plan at the Post Award Conference for Government review and comment. The plan, at a minimum, shall include: (a) list of work to be performed; (b) project schedule; (c) description of intended results; (d) role of key personnel, if applicable and (e) how quality of service (project) will be maintained throughout life of contract. The Contractor shall provide a final Project Plan to the COR not later than 15 business days after the Post Award Conference

PROGRESS REPORTS. The Project Manager shall provide a Monthly progress report to the Contracting Officer and COR via electronic mail. This report shall include a summary of all Contractor work performed, an assessment of technical progress, schedule status, and any Contractor concerns or recommendations for the previous reporting period.

PROGRESS MEETINGS. The Project Manager shall be responsible for keeping the COR informed about Contractor progress throughout the performance period of this contract, and ensure Contractor activities are aligned with DHS objectives. At a minimum, the Project Manager shall review the status and results of Contractor performance with the COR on a monthly basis via email.

PROTECTION OF INFORMATION. Contractor access to proprietary information is required under this SOO. Contractor employees shall safeguard this information against unauthorized disclosure or dissemination in accordance with the law and Government policy and regulation.

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED RESOURCES. The Contractor shall use Government furnished information, data and documents only for the performance of work under this contract, and shall be responsible for returning all Government furnished information, data and documents to the Government at the end of the performance period. The

Contractor shall not release Government furnished information, data and documents to outside parties without the prior and explicit consent of the Contracting Officer.

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY. The Contractor shall furnish all facilities, materials, equipment and services necessary to fulfill the requirements of this contract, except for the Government Furnished Resources specified in SOO.

GOVERNMENT ACCEPTANCE PERIOD. The COR will review deliverables prior to acceptance and provide the contractor with an e-mail that provides documented reasons for non-acceptance. If the deliverable is acceptable, the COR will send an e-mail to the Contractor notifying it that the deliverable has been accepted.

The COR will have the right to reject or require correction of any deficiencies found in the deliverables that are contrary to the information contained in the Contractor’s accepted proposal. In the event of a rejected deliverable, the Contractor will be notified in writing by the COR of the specific reasons for rejection. The Contractor may have an opportunity to correct the rejected deliverable and return it per delivery instructions. The following paragraphs are highly recommended, but not required.

The COR will have 15 business days to review deliverables and make comments. The Contractor shall have 15 business days to make corrections and redeliver.

All other review times and schedules for deliverables shall be agreed upon by the parties based on the final approved Project Plan. The Contractor shall be responsible for timely delivery to Government personnel in the agreed upon review chain, at each stage of the review. The Contractor shall work with personnel reviewing the deliverables to assure that the established schedule is maintained.

SECTION 508 COMPLIANCE.

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (classified to 29 U.S.C. § 794d) requires that when Federal agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use information and communications technology (ICT), it shall be accessible to people with disabilities. Federal employees and members of the public with disabilities must be afforded access to and use of information and data comparable to that of Federal employees and members of the public without disabilities.

All products, platforms and services delivered as part of this work statement that, by definition, are deemed ICT shall conform to the revised regulatory implementation of Section 508 Standards, which are located at 36 C.F.R. § 1194.1 & Appendixes A, C & D, and available at https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=e1c6735e25593339a9db63534259d8ec&mc=true&node=pt36.3.1194&rgn=div

5. In the revised regulation, ICT replaced the term electronic and information technology (EIT) used in the original 508 standards. ICT includes IT and other equipment.

Exceptions for this work statement have been determined by DHS and only the exceptions described herein may be applied. Any request for additional exceptions shall be sent to the Contracting Officer and a determination will be made according to DHS https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=(title:29%20section:794d%20edition:prelim)%20OR%20(granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section794d)&f=treesort&edition=prelim&num=0&jumpTo=true https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=e1c6735e25593339a9db63534259d8ec&mc=true&node=pt36.3.1194&rgn=div5 https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=e1c6735e25593339a9db63534259d8ec&mc=true&node=pt36.3.1194&rgn=div5 https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=e1c6735e25593339a9db63534259d8ec&mc=true&node=pt36.3.1194&rgn=div5

Directive 139-05, Office of Accessible Systems and Technology, dated November 12, 2018 and DHS Instruction 139-05-001, Managing the Accessible Systems and Technology Program, dated November 20, 2018, or any successor publication.

Section 508 Requirements for Technology Products Section 508 applicability to Information and Communications Technology (ICT): server

Applicable Exception: N/A Authorization #: N/A

Applicable Functional Performance Criteria: All functional performance criteria in Chapter 3 apply to when using an alternative design or technology that results substantially equivalent or greater accessibility and usability by individuals with disabilities than would be provided by conformance to one or more of the requirements in Chapters 4 and 5 of the Revised 508 Standards, or when Chapters 4 or 5 do not address one or more functions of ICT.

Applicable 508 requirements for electronic content features and components: Does not apply

Applicable 508 requirements for software features and components (including but not limited to Software infrastructure)

Applicable 508 requirements for hardware features and components (including but not limited to Servers): All requirements in Chapter 4 apply

Applicable 508 requirements for support services and documentation: All requirements in Chapter 6 apply

Section 508 Requirements for Technology Products

Section 508 applicability to Information and Communications Technology (ICT): simulation software

Applicable Exception: N/A Authorization #: N/A

Applicable Functional Performance Criteria: All functional performance criteria in Chapter 3 apply to when using an alternative design or technology that results substantially equivalent or greater accessibility and usability by individuals with disabilities than would be provided by conformance to one or more of the requirements in Chapters 4 and 5 of the Revised 508 Standards, or when Chapters 4 or 5 do not address one or more functions of ICT.

Applicable 508 requirements for electronic content features and components (including but not limited to Electronic training materials): Does not apply

Applicable 508 requirements for software features and components (including but not limited to Other)

Applicable 508 requirements for hardware features and components: Does not apply

Applicable 508 requirements for support services and documentation: All requirements in Chapter 6 apply

Section 508 Requirements for Technology Products

Section 508 applicability to Information and Communications Technology (ICT): installation services

Applicable Exception: N/A Authorization #: N/A

Applicable Functional Performance Criteria: All functional performance criteria in Chapter 3 apply to when using an alternative design or technology that results substantially equivalent or greater accessibility and usability by individuals with disabilities than would be provided by conformance to one or more of the requirements in Chapters 4 and 5 of the Revised 508 Standards, or when Chapters 4 or 5 do not address one or more functions of ICT.

Applicable 508 requirements for electronic content features and components: Does not apply

Applicable 508 requirements for software features and components: Does not apply

Applicable 508 requirements for hardware features and components (including but not limited to Other): All requirements in Chapter 4 apply

Applicable 508 requirements for support services and documentation: All requirements in Chapter 6 apply

Section 508 Requirements for Technology Services When providing installation, configuration or integration services for ICT, the Contractor shall not reduce the original ICT item's level of Section 508 conformance prior to the services being performed.

When modifying, installing, configuring or integrating commercially available or government-owned ICT, the Contractor shall not reduce the original ICT Item’s level of Section 508 conformance.

Section 508 Deliverables Section 508 Accessibility Conformance Reports: For each ICT item offered through this contract (including commercially available products, and solutions consisting of ICT that are developed or modified pursuant to this contract), the Offeror shall provide an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) to document conformance claims against the applicable Section 508 standards. The ACR shall be based on the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template Version 2.0 508 (or successor versions). The template can be found at https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat. Each ACR shall be completed by following all of the instructions provided in the template, including an explanation of the validation method used as a basis for the conformance claims in the report.

SECURITY

Security Risk and Background Investigation Form Requirements https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat

The requirements office anticipates the following:

Check Applicable Box

Tier Investigation

Risk Form

XX 1 Low Risk, Non-Sensitive, Physical/Logical Access (HSPD-12 Credentialing)

SF85

2 Moderate Risk, Public Trust SF85P

3 Non-Critical Sensitive, L, Confidential and Secret Information

SF86

4 High Risk, Public Trust SF85P

5 Q, Top Secret, Compartmented Information, Critical Sensitive, Special Sensitive

SF86

FACILITY AND COMPUTER ACCESS

Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS)

(a) "Contractor employee" means an employee of a firm, or an individual, under contract or subcontract to the Coast Guard to provide services who also requires one or more of the following:

Physical access to multiple Coast Guard facilities or multiple federally controlled facilities on behalf of the Coast Guard on a recurring basis (a minimum of 2 times per week and/or 8 times per month) for a period of 6 months or more.

Remote access, via logon, to Coast Guard network using Coast Guard-approved remote access procedures.

Both physical access to Coast Guard facility and logical access, via logon, to Coast Guard networks on-site or remotely. Access to the Coast Guard network must require the use of a computer with Government-controlled configuration or use of Coast Guard-approved remote access procedure in accordance with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide.

(b) Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12 mandates a Federal standard for secure and reliable forms of identification for Federal employees and contractor employees. The Common Access Card (CAC) is a personal identification card for the Department of Defense/Uniformed Services and complies with HSPD-12. The Coast Guard has instituted the CAC as its HSPD-12 compliant personal identification card for contractor and subcontractor employees who are required to access a Coast Guard, Department of Defense (DOD), or other federally-controlled computer information system and/or facility, or need public key infrastructure (PKI) authentication to perform https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-presidential-directive-12 their contractual duties. The Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS) is the automated application process for obtaining a CAC.

(c) Contractor and subcontractor employees working pursuant to this contract who are required to access a Coast Guard, DOD, or other federally-controlled computer information system and/or facility, or need PKI authentication to perform their contractual duties shall use TASS to obtain a CAC.

(d) The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Assisting Contracting Officer Representative (ACOR) is the TASS Trusted Agent (TA) and initiates contractor accounts in the TASS, approving, returning, or rejecting CAC applications (as applicable); re-verifying assigned contractors every six months; revoking contractor and employee eligibility for a CAC.

(e) The TA ensures that contractor personnel satisfy the security requirements for CAC issuance prior to creating the CAC application in TASS. Current investigative requirements shall be verified according to Commandant Instruction COMDTINST 5500.18, Coast Guard Trusted Associate Sponsorship System. The initial CAC issuance requires a favorably adjudicated Tier 1 investigation (equivalent or higher) or a Tier 1 background investigation (BI) (equivalent or higher) package that has been successfully scheduled with the investigative service provider (ISP) and a FBI fingerprint check with favorable results. The TA and Sponsor or other appropriate Federal Government representative must coordinate with the unit BI Verifier (Command Security Officer /Trusted Agent Security Manager) or the U.S. Coast Guard Security (SECCEN) to confirm the appropriate investigation has been favorably adjudicated or scheduled at the ISP with favorable FBI fingerprint results.

(f) The COR or Contracting Officer provides such forms to, or requests such information from, contractor employees that may be necessary for obtaining a CAC via the TASS.

The Contractor submits completed forms and information as directed by the COR or Contracting Officer. Contractors are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the information submitted and for any liability resulting from the Government's reliance on inaccurate or incomplete information.

(g) Contractor employees who are declined via the TASS are ineligible to perform work under this contract.

(h) When an employee with a CAC is no longer performing work under this contract, the employee must return the CAC to the COR/TA or Contracting Officer on the same day the employee stops working.

(i) The contractor shall insert this clause in all subcontracts when a subcontractor's employee is required to access a Coast Guard, DOD, or other federally-controlled computer information system and/or facility, or need PKI authentication to perform contractual duties.

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CONTRACTOR PROPOSED CYBER/ IT-RELATED SOLUTIONS

The offeror or contractor shall identify all cyber/IT-related hardware, software and/or services that are included as part of its solution to the government’s requirement to store or process Coast Guard data or connect to Coast Guard networks or other assets.

The offeror or contractor shall provide this information in an electronic delimited file format (for example, csv file, docx table, xlsx table, rtf table or HTML file) as follows in its government response to the solicitation.

Contractor Proposed Cyber/IT Related Solutions for CG-6 Review

Product Name or Service

Manufacturer or Company

Version (if any)

Release (if any)

Quantity (if any)

Brief Description

Cost (If not FFP.

Contractor is responsible for also ensuring inclusion in the cost proposal)

Recurring or Non- Recurring?

If recurring, state frequency