(U) DRAFT PWS W911QX25R0015 (U).pdf

[DRAFT] PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM)

Analysis Center (DAC) Comprehensive Master Planning Space Study

POCs:

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C.1. BACKGROUND: DAC informs Army transformation and readiness decisions across the system’s life cycle through objective integrated systems-level Analysis, and the development of credible Data and Analytic Tools. DAC is recognized across all echelons of the Army and DoD as the premier source for world-class, value-added, all-domain Army systems-level analysis products that are required to inform system design, fielding and operations decisions. DAC’s goal is to recruit, train, and retain a world-class workforce provided with state-of-the-art facilities and tools that result in the production of unparalleled, well communicated analysis products. DAC has an authorized personnel strength of 611 personnel primarily located at the U.S. Army Garrison Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland, and the U.S. Army Garrison White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), New Mexico. DAC is comprised of six divisions and support staff offices. DAC headquarters leadership, four divisions, along with elements of two other divisions and support staff, are based at APG. WSMR primarily hosts two divisions and support staff offices. Division sub-elements are located at Fort Bliss TX., Detroit Arsenal MI., Fort Moore GA., Fort Belvoir, Fort Liberty, Picatinny Arsenal, Fort Novosel, Fort Sill, Fort Knox, and Fort Leonard Wood.

C.2. SCOPE:

C.2.1. The objective of this work is to provide expert architectural and engineering (A/E) services in support of DAC Headquarters’ and its subordinate Divisions’ efforts to develop a comprehensive Master Planning and Space Study. The study shall thoroughly evaluate current and future space and infrastructure needs, ensuring alignment with its evolving mission objectives. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) delineates the specific requirements for professional A/E services necessary to conduct this extensive study. The study will encompass detailed onsite assessments at two key locations: APG and WSMR and remote assessments at the remaining DAC locations. The contractor is expected to provide all essential supervision, labor, materials, supplies, and equipment to meet the requirements within this PWS.

C.2.2. Period of Performance: See section 3.1 for the period of performance associated with the base project and associated bid options.

C.2.3. Access Hours: Normal work hours are from 7:00 A.M. through 4:00 P.M, Monday through Friday. Contractors will not be permitted to work on Saturdays, Sundays or legal holidays (or hours/days on which the installation is officially opening late, closing early, or is closed entirely), for any reason, unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer. Furthermore, if the Contractor chooses to pay its' employees for these days, such costs shall not be charged as a direct expense to this contract.

However, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays are included in computation of the period of performance of this contract. The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor employees to set a daily schedule with consistent start and end times.

C.2.4. Federal Holidays: The Contractor shall not be required to work on the following Federal holidays when the installation shall be closed. When such holidays fall on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is considered a holiday. When such holidays fall on a Sunday, the following Monday is considered a holiday.

New Years Day Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.

Washingtons Birthday Memorial Day Juneteenth National Independence Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

C.2.5. Worksite Appearance: The Contractor shall maintain all government provided workspaces such that debris and trash is consistently removed and properly disposed.

The Contractor shall ensure this is done by daily cleanups at the end of the workday.

C.2.6. Communication: The supervising Contractor shall have a cellular phone for communication with the COR or government representative. The Contractor shall ensure that Contractor personnel do not bring cellular phones with cameras or Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs) into any secure area.

C.2.7. Job Conditions: All work vehicles shall be registered in accordance with the installation regulations. Registered vehicles shall be allowed to enter the post gate without being searched or as determined at the discretion of the gate guard. All drivers registered or not, shall be licensed, and able to furnish two (2) forms of photo identification. Unregistered subcontractors shall be searched at each entry. No undocumented alien(s)/undocumented immigrant(s) is/are permitted on any military property. Each individual employed under the contract shall be a citizen of the United States of America, or an alien who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence as evidenced by a Permanent Resident Card (USCIS I-551).

C.2.8. Required Standard of Workmanship: Unless otherwise specifically provided in the contract, the quality of all services hereunder shall conform to the highest standards in the relevant profession, trade or field of endeavor. All services shall be rendered by or supervised directly by individuals fully qualified in the relevant profession, trade or field, and holding any licenses required by law. Unless otherwise specified, work under this contract shall meet or exceed the requirement identified by the appropriate standard(s) listed in Section C.18 of this PWS.

C.3. TECHNICAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS:

C.3.1. CONTRACT PHASING. The tasks associated with this Performance Work Statement (PWS) will be executed through a base project with optional bid items. Each option necessitates separate funding and a formal contract modification. The specific phasing for each major task is detailed below:

C.3.1.1. Base Project Work Requirements: All work associated with pre-ward tasks, kick-off meeting, APG Site Infrastructure and Organizational Assessment, APG Space Study. Except for sub-task C.3.4.5, all work associated with the base project shall be completed within 180 calendar days after issuance of the notice to proceed.

C.3.1.2. Optional Item 1: All work associated with WSMR and outlying locations Site Infrastructure and Organizational Assessment, WSMR and outlying locations Space Study. All work associated with Option Item 1, shall be completed no later than 180 calendar days after issuance of the notice to proceed.

C.3.1.3. Optional Item 2: All work associated with Facility Investment Plan, Aesthetics and Branding, Master/Space Plan Development, Final Close-Out Meeting, and Project Close out. All work associated with Option Item 2 shall be completed no later than 120 calendar days after issuance of the notice to proceed.

C.3.2. General Requirements for DAC Master Plan. The Contractor shall develop a comprehensive DAC Master Plan/Space Management Plan to guide DAC leadership in making strategic decisions regarding the use of existing facilities, space planning, and facility investments, in alignment with DAC’s short- and long-term goals. This plan will be supported by a thorough Site, Infrastructure, and Organizational Assessment, Space Study, and development of a Facilities Investment Plan. For this PWS, “short term” refers to 0-3 years, and “long term” spans 4-15 years.

C.3.2.1. The prime contractor shall have a minimum of 10 years’ experience providing A/E services, specifically in Master Planning for US Army Installations.

Experience shall include conducting engineering infrastructure analysis, strategic planning, requirements analysis, developing facility investment plans, facilities, operations and maintenance activities, engineering support services (including but not limited to master planning services, lab renovation support to include SCIF and Open Storage Secret, MEP and geothermal efficiency studies/analysis and alterations), construction cost estimating, in accordance with US Army Master Planning principles.

C.3.2.2. Provide the services of Licensed Professional Engineers to provide analysis, design and construction cost estimating for the repair and upgrade of Army Real Property facilities. Each Engineer employed under this contract shall have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in facilities engineering systems design, analysis, at a DoD military installation. The engineers shall also have a background in master/strategic planning at a DoD military installation and requires a comprehensive knowledge of Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory (STRL) operational requirements. The engineers shall have demonstrated experience using DoD databases such as RPLANS, ePRISMS, ISR-I, BUILDER, HQIIS, and ASIP. Each engineer shall have an active Professional Engineering License and an active Secret clearance at the time of contract award.

C.3.2.3. Site Workshops/Meetings. The contractor is responsible for organizing workshops and meetings, as well as collecting and documenting input and feedback from DAC leadership and stakeholders for all tasks associated with this contract.

Contractor personnel shall attend all workshops in person and/or on MS Teams as approved by the COR. The government will provide on-site meeting/conference rooms for the workshops/meetings. Government personnel have the option to participate either via MS Teams or in person. Workshops will take place in person at both APG and WSMR locations as necessary. For each meeting, the contractor shall record minutes and provide the government a report, and record of meeting minutes

C.3.2.4. The contractor shall conduct an in-person kickoff meeting at APG with appropriate stakeholders to discuss the project’s nature and purpose. This meeting will also be broadcast via MS Teams for remote participants. The contractor shall prepare visual presentation materials (e.g., PowerPoint or other COR approved formats) to describe the assessment/study to DAC Leadership and stakeholders. At a minimum, the presentation shall cover the project’s goals, objectives, major milestones, tasks, and schedule. The contractor shall submit the presentation materials for government review and approval at least 14 calendar days before the scheduled event and the kickoff meeting shall be held within 30 days after the issuance of the notice to proceed (NTP) date. Following the kickoff meeting, the contractor shall schedule stakeholder interviews for key leadership, Divisions, and Staff Offices.

C.3.2.5. Tasks C.3.2 to C.3.6 require the contractor to produce preliminary, pre-final, and final documents for governmental review and approval, as specified in Table C.5.6 of the PWS. The contractor is tasked with addressing stakeholder feedback, resolving comments, and revising documents accordingly.

C.3.3. Site, Infrastructure, and Organizational Assessment:

C.3.3.1. Data Verification. The contractor shall interview DAC leadership, Division and Staff Office Chiefs, DPW Master Planning (at each location), facility managers, staff offices, and other stakeholders to gain a thorough understanding of the organizations’ current and future missions, emerging requirements, assigned facilities, organizational structure and hierarchy of the organization.

C.3.3.2. Infrastructure Analysis. The contractor shall perform in-person site and facilities assessments at both APG and WSMR locations. At APG there are 45 facilities and 29 at WSMR. Attachment 1 – List of DAC Facilities contains key real property information for each facility and Attachment 2 contains facility floor plans (to be provided after contract award only). Evaluate the condition of existing facilities at both locations and prepare an ISR-I short form for each facility. The ISR-I data will be used to establish a consistent facility baseline condition for each facility. Assess the capacity of the infrastructure (to include underlying infrastructure such as roads, parking, utilities, etc.)

to support current and future needs and meet Army Standards. Identify deficiencies and recommend necessary repairs, updates, funding source/program to support the Master Plan.

C.3.3.3. Requirements Analysis. Identify gaps and shortfalls between current infrastructure and future mission needs. Determine any shortfalls or excesses of assigned facilities, and space consistent with organizational and/or activity populations reported in the ASIP. Provide recommendations to address identified gaps in the facility investment plan as outlined in section C.3.4.

C.3.3.4. Army Database Research. The contractor is required to conduct an in-depth analysis of relevant Army databases including HQIIS, ASIP, RPLANS, BUILDER, ePRISMS. The objective is to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the DAC organization. Subsequently, the contractor shall propose specific modifications to each system to ensure alignment with DAC requirements.

C.3.4. Space Study:

C.3.4.1. Current Space Analysis. Assess and document DAC’s current space.

Interview key personnel and conduct a site assessment to understand and document the current use of space for each facility for all organizational elements within each facility. For each facility provide a tabular and graphical representation of the supported population and space usage for each facility. This shall include identification of current space/office assignments, special use areas (classified space, lab space, storage areas, Armag, etc.), warehouse, collaboration rooms, conference rooms, hoteling space, to account for all space within a facility or range. The assessment shall include identification of current mission unique equipment (MUE).

C.3.4.2. Future Space Requirements. Interview key personnel to determine future (4-15 year) space requirements for the organization at both APG and WSMR. Evaluate future space needs by considering projected organizational growth or decline, mission changes, and technological advancements. Create scenarios for future space usage for each facility, considering growth, mission needs, adequate workspace, break rooms, restrooms, kitchen areas, employee seating/office assignments, teleworking, special use space requirements (SCIF, lab space, storage, ranges, equipment storage, etc.).

The assessment shall include identification of future requirements for MUE.

C.3.4.3. Space Allocation and Optimization. Optimize space utilization at APG and WSMR through efficient layout and design. Create a space allocation plan aligned with DAC’s strategic goals. Propose solutions such as organizational moves, facility reconfigurations, shared meeting rooms, collaboration spaces, and hoteling areas for both short-term and long-term requirements. Recommend consolidation, expansion, or relinquishment of excess facilities as needed. Ensure space planning enhances organizational efficiency, life, health, safety (LHS) issues, and organizational productivity.

C.3.4.4. Space Study Report. The contractor shall develop and provide the government with a Space Study Report for inclusion in the Master Plan. The report shall include current space usage, current seating/office assignments, and long-term space recommendations, and MUE requirements. The report shall be provided in draft form for government review. The government shall have 14 days to review and make recommendations for a final document.

C.3.4.5. B-3073 APG – All tasks under this sub-task must be completed by COB on 27 JAN 2025. The contractor shall conduct a space requirements analysis for the potential occupation of B-3073 at APG. This includes assessing needs for personnel (office) space, conference rooms, storage space, bathrooms, and kitchen space. The contractor shall provide an electronic floor plan of B-3073 with proposed space assignments on the first and half of the second floor. Additionally, the contractor shall present these requirements in tabular form and provide a completed Space Request form as required by the APG Master Planning Division. The relocation considerations include the Executive Staff, DAC division heads, and DAC CoS.

C.3.5. Facility Investment Plan (1-n list):

C.3.5.1. Develop a Facilities Investment Plan (FIP) 1-n list. Prioritize projects based on mission impact, mission priority, quality of life improvements, space planning, and project feasibility. The plan will include supporting narratives and a tabular list outlining strategic investments needed to enhance, repair, or expand facilities to meet DAC’s short- and long-term requirements. For each project, provide the title of the project, reason for project (i.e. emerging mission, etc.), rough order magnitude (ROM) cost estimate, to include work classification for all portions of the project (new construction, maintenance and repair, restoration and modernization, etc.) in accordance with AR- 420-1. The cost estimate shall identify costs for each item of work separately with appropriate units of measure and unit cost data but shall note where cost savings may be achieved by combining work items. The cost estimates shall be adequate for the development of Department of the Army (DA) Form 4283 Engineer Work Request and DD Forms 1391 Project Justification Tab A Face Sheet. Estimates and supporting documentation will be aligned with relevant Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) and HQ IMCOM guidance and directives. Contractor shall develop a project priority matrix to determine ranking/priority order the 1-n list. Contractor shall prioritize projects in accordance with the Project Prioritization Criteria provided in Attachment 3 – DAC Project Prioritization Criteria.

C.3.6. Aesthetics and DAC Branding:

C.3.6.1. Building Architectural Standards Handbook. Develop a Building Architectural Standards Handbook. Exterior standards are determined by local Installation Design Guide. Develop the interior standards for flooring, surface finishes, doors and windows, acoustical ceiling tiles, restrooms, breakrooms, secure rooms, color schemes, lighting, and other pertinent components. The government will provide suggested standards in Attachment 4 - DAC Facilities Standards (to be provided after contract award only). Contractor shall review and refine the provided standards.

C.3.6.2. Develop a Furnishings/Outfitting Standards Handbook. Develop standards for private offices, open offices/cubicles, conference/meeting rooms, breakrooms, appliances, signage, white boards, clocks, furniture, hoteling space, and audio/visual capabilities.

C.3.7. DAC Master Plan and Space Management Plan (MP/SMP)

C.3.7.1. The contractor shall develop a short and long-term “DAC Master Plan” document incorporating elements from tasks C.3.1 to C.3.5 of this PWS. The Master Plan booklet shall at a minimum contain all supporting data, assessments, recommendations. and will be provided to the government in both electronic and hard copy formats.

C.3.7.2. Preliminary Master Plan/Space Management Plan (MP/SMP): Following the completion of all assessments identified in sections C.3.2 to C.3.5 of this PWS, the contractor will develop three (3) different MP/SMP Courses of Action (COA). The contractor shall prepare and submit a Preliminary MP/SMP for government review and distribution to all project stakeholders for comment. This digital (PDF file) submittal will provide a narrative, graphical, and tabular representation of the findings of the data analysis and not more than two alternatives for the DAC MP/SMP.

C.3.7.3. Pre-Final MP/SMP: The contractor will develop and submit an electronic pre-final MP/SMP including the preferred alternatives, completion of analyses, recommended programmable actions (including ROM cost estimates), existing and preferred alternative floor plans, space optimization implementation plan, and a facilities investment plan. All coordinated and accepted Government review comments will be addressed. Contractor will deliver one digital copy and two hardcopies of each Prefinal MP/SMP to the Customer. Contractor will transmit a digital copy of each Prefinal MP/SMP to the COR.

C.3.7.4. Final MP/SMP: Following the government comment period, contractor will respond to government comments. Contractor will then revise the Plan as necessary and submit the Final DAC MP/SMP. The final submittal shall include editable source files and supporting data to allow DAC to update and maintain the MP/SMP over time.

C.3.7.5. Final Out Brief: The contractor shall conduct a final out briefing to key leadership and stakeholders describing the COAs developed and final recommendations. The out brief will be held in-person at APG and virtually for remote stakeholders.

C.4. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL:

C.4.1. Contractor Personnel: The Contractor shall provide personnel to fulfill the requirements outlined in this PWS upon start of performance under this contract. Prior to working on this project, the Contractor shall provide the COR with a list of employees who shall be working under this contract and a list of equipment that will be used on the Installation. The list shall be updated monthly with any changes. All Contractor personnel shall be able to speak, read, write, and understand English. The Contractor, not the Government, is responsible for management and quality control actions to meet the terms of the contract. The Contractor employees shall work independently based on the PWS and not under the direction of the Contracting Officer or COR.

C.4.2. Removal of Personnel: The Contractor shall remove any employee from the job site for reasons of misconduct, for purposes of security, for purposes of disregard of applicable safety laws, procedures/regulations, or any employee found to be, or suspected of being, under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any incapacitating agent(s). The removal of a contractor employee from the job site does not alleviate the Contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform the services as required by this contract.

C.4.3. Conflict of Interest: The Contractor shall not employ any person whose employment under this contract could in any way result in a conflict of interest with the Government or another Contractor effort.

C.4.4. Security/Safety Training: Refer to sections C.6. and C.11. below.

C.4.5. Personal Appearance: The Contractor shall ensure that personnel working during this performance period shall practice high standards of personal hygiene and maintain a clean, neat appearance while on duty.

C.5. DELIVERABLES:

C.5.1. Submittals: The contractor shall submit all deliverables to the government using ENG FORM 4029. The government will have fourteen (14) calendar days to review each submittal. The contractor shall provide three (3) hard copies and three (3) electronic copies of each submittal (1 copy to WSMR and 2 copies to APG). The contractor is responsible for sending hardcopies via US Postal Mail to the government POCs identified in Section C.16. If there are any comments from the Government, the Contractor shall provide revised copies to the COR for Government approval No Later Than (NLT) fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the Government comments.

C.5.2. Contractor Personnel Qualifications: The contractor shall provide a list of all contractor personnel and a list of their professional credentials for performance of work associated with this PWS.

C.5.3. Security Training Certificates & requirements: See section C.11. below.

C.5.4. Quality Assurance: The contractor shall comply with the government’s quality assurance program as defined in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable quality level(s) (AQL). Government surveillance of contractor performance is not limited to the performance objectives as outlined in this PWS. The Government reserves the right to conduct compliance surveillance of any contractual requirement of this acquisition.

C.5.5. Project Schedule: The contractor shall prepare for approval a Project Schedule, that specifies the proposed sequence to perform the work and dates contemplated for starting and completing all scheduled activities. The scheduling of the entire project is required. Develop the Project Schedule to the appropriate level of detail to address major milestones and to allow for satisfactory project planning and execution. The contractor shall update the Project Schedule monthly at a minimum or as requested by the COR.

C.5.6. Technical Studies/Reports. The contractor shall provide three (3) hardcopies and three (3) electronic copies of all technical submittals identified by Table C.5.6

Table C.5.6

TECHNICAL DELIVERABLE Preliminary Pre-Final Final Master Plan Yes Yes Yes Meeting Minutes and Reports (per event) No Yes Yes Infrastructure Analysis - ISR-I Short Forms No Yes Yes Space Analysis - Current No Yes Yes Space Study Report Yes Yes Yes Facilities Investment Plan (FIP) Yes Yes Yes Contract Personnel Qualifications No No Yes B-3073 Space Planning Requirements No Yes Yes

C.6. SAFETY:

C.6.1. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable parts of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1; Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS); all USACE Safety Policy and Regulations; and applicable federal, state, and local safety laws, statutes, regulations, executive orders, permits, Army regulations (with supplements), as well as Major Subordinate Command (MSC) and installation regulation, and policy. Contractor shall immediately report any conflicts between applicable federal, state, local safety laws, statutes, executive orders, and provisions of Army Regulation 385-10, The Army Safety Program, to the COR

C.6.2. The Contractor shall submit a Health and Safety Plan outlining the mechanisms for controlling hazards on the worksite prior to the commencement of work.

C.6.3. The Contractor shall submit an Accident Prevention Plan in accordance with U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385- 1-1.

C.6.4. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA). Before beginning each activity, task, or Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous project operations, or where a new work crew or subcontractor is to perform the work, the Contractor(s) performing that work activity shall prepare an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) in accordance with UFGS Section 01 35 26 Government Safety Requirements.

C.6.5. Record of Accidents or Incident: According to 29 CFR, Part 1904, AR 385-40.

The Contractor shall report accidents resulting in injury, death, or damage to Government property, supplies, and equipment immediately to the COR or Government representative.

C.6.6. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained by the Contractor in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact. The Contractor shall provide training to each employee who is required by to use PPE. Each such employee shall be trained to know at least the following: when PPE is necessary; what PPE is necessary; how to properly don, doff, adjust, and wear PPE; the limitations of the PPE; and the proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of the PPE as it relates to this contract PWS. PPE should be used as a last resort when engineering and administrative controls are not feasible in eliminating or reducing the hazard to an acceptable level of risk.

C.6.7. The Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor personnel working on site wear personal protective equipment including protective footwear, gloves, hearing protection, and safety glasses in accordance with OSHA Regulation No. 29 CFR 1910. The Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor personnel working on site wear protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries because of falling or rolling objects, objects piercing the sole, or in any area where feet could be injured. The Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor personnel working on site wear gloves when handling rough or sharp materials or working with any material that could be potentially hazardous to the skin. The Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor personnel working on site wear hearing protection when noise levels meet or exceed established 8 hrs. TWA (time-weighted average) exposure limits (90 dBA). The

Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor personnel working on site wear protective eyewear when there is a hazard or danger from flying debris/fragments/chips, dust, chemicals, intense or coherent light frequencies. The Contractor shall ensure that substitution of items relating to personal protective equipment (PPE) must be approved by the DAC safety office.

C.7. INTERNAL CONTROLS: The Contractor shall safeguard Government resources according to AR 11-2.

C.8. SMOKING POLICY: Department of Army policy is to provide a smoke free working environment. Smoking is permitted outside in authorized locations only.

Smoking is prohibited within 50 feet of building entrances and near open windows and vents. Further compliance can be found in AR 600-63 that establishes policies governing smoking in Government facilities.

C.9. PERSONAL/CONTRACTOR-OWNED PROPERTY: The Contractor shall ensure that personal property or Contractor-owned property brought on the installation is clearly marked to preclude misidentification as Government property. Additionally, the Contractor shall ensure that personal property or Contractor-owned property meets safety specifications as set forth by OSHA, MOSH, and AR 385. The Contractor shall ensure that all personal property or Contractor-owned property is removed from the installation when contract services are completed.

C.10. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES:

C.10.1. Government-Furnished Vehicles/Equipment: None.

C.10.2. Government-Furnished Facilities: The Government will provide meeting/conference rooms at WSMR and/or APG for all scheduled workshops and meeting for tasks associated with the performance of this PWS. The contractor shall provide a written request to the COR for the use of conference/meeting rooms at least 14 calendar days prior to the requested date. If conference/meeting rooms are not available, the contractor shall select an alternate date.

C.10.3. Government Furnished Storage Area: N/A

C.10.4. Fire and Police Protection: The Government will provide emergency fire and police protection services. The emergency telephone number on the installation is

575.678.1234 on WSMR or 911 at APG.

C.10.4.1. Emergency Medical Care: The government does NOT provide acute/emergency services. Medical care shall be coordinated through a local independent provider.

C.11. ANTITERRORISM (AT) / OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC)

REQUIREMENTS:

C.11.1. AT Level I training. All Contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 10 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 30 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil.

C.11.2. Locally developed iWATCH Training. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility, or area. The contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH Army program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO).

This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. 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 30 calendar days after contract award.

(https://www.letterkenny.army.mil/ctrresources/ or https://www.swf.usace.army.mil/Missions/Antiterrorism-Community-Awareness/)

C.11.3. For contractors that do not require a CAC but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with adjudication standards and processes using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index(NCIC- III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/ facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

C.11.4. For contracts that require a formal OPSEC program. The contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan within 90 calendar days of contract award, to be reviewed and approved by the responsible government OPSEC officer. This plan will include a process to identify critical information, where it is located, who is responsible for it, how to protect it, and why it needs to be protected. The contractor shall implement OPSEC measures as ordered by the commander. In addition, the contractor shall have an identified certified Level II OPSEC coordinator per

AR 530-1.

C.11.4.1. While performing work at Contractor facilities only, the contractor shall adhere to the above paragraph.

C.11.4.2. While performing work at Government facilities: All contractor personnel must read and comply with DEVCOM-DAC’s OPSEC Plan. The COR will ensure a copy of the current DAC OPSEC Plan is provided to contractor personnel. All material produced and/or develop by contractor personnel which discuss the support provided to DAC and is to be disseminated into the public domain shall be submitted to the DAC G2/OPSEC Officer prior to its release. This includes all written (hardcopy) and electronic materials produced such as organizational press releases and marketing material.

C.11.4.3. In accordance with DFARS 252.204-7000, Government review and approval will be required prior to any dissemination or publication, regardless of medium (e.g., film, tape, document), pertaining to any part of this contract or any program related to this contract except within and between the Contractor and any subcontractors, of unclassified and non-fundamental information developed under this contract or contained in the reports to be furnished pursuant to this contract.

C.11.4.4. All reports, deliverables, products, and content shall be marked in accordance with the classification guidance for information associated with that program. All documentation developed during the course of this PWS that are deemed property of the U.S. government shall undergo security review and/or OPSEC review for appropriate distribution statement and dissemination controls. The government program manager and DAC Security Office shall approve any reports, documentation, or presentations to be distributed outside of the government prior to distribution or release of information. The developer shall provide this documentation a minimum of 20 days prior to distribution to allow for review and approval. Only that material which has undergone an OPSEC security review and Public Affairs review and has been approved shall be released into the public domain.

C.11.4.5. To the extent that the work under this contract requires the Contractor to have access to DoD sensitive information, the Contractor shall after receipt thereof, treat such information as sensitive and safeguard such information from unauthorized use and disclosure. The Contractor agrees not to appropriate such information for its own use or to disclose such information to third parties unless specifically authorized by the Government in writing.

C.11.4.6. The Contractor shall allow access only to those employees who need the sensitive information to perform services under this contract and agrees that sensitive information shall be used solely for the purpose of performing services under this contract. The Contractor shall ensure that its employees will not discuss, divulge or disclose any such sensitive information to any person or entity except those persons within the Contractor’s organization directly concerned with the performance of the contract.

C.11.5. For contracts that require OPSEC training. Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, the contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC Awareness training. New employees must be trained with 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter. The COR will ensure initial & annual training requirements are met.

[For non-CAC personnel only… Level I OPSEC Awareness training is also available at the following website: http://www.letterkenny.army.mil/ctrresources/]

C.11.6. Access and general protection/security policy and procedures. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility, or area. Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DoD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

C.11.6.1. The contractor shall not use foreign nationals on this contract unless approved by the DEVCOM Analysis Center Security Office. Any foreign nationals must be approved prior to initiating work under this project or subcontract. The following information is required when requesting approval for foreign national support: full name, date of birth, place of birth, citizenship, registration number, port of entry, photocopy of the work visa, permanent resident card or green card, abbreviated Curriculum Vitae, a sole source justification, and description of position in which employee will be utilized.

These documents will be submitted to the DEVCOM Analysis Center Security Office for approval. Previously approved foreign nationals must be re-approved if the nature of their work under this contract differs from that performed under the prior year's contract.

C.11.7. Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Include DFARS clause 252.204- 7012, which requires the contractor to comply with NIST 800-171. Also include DFARS provision 252.204-2019 into solicitations. Acquisition officials should follow procedures outlined in DFARS 204.73 and verify vendors have an adequate NIST SP 800-171 summary assessment score within the Supplier Performance Risk System (within PIEE). If the score doesn’t show a medium- or high-level assessment with a score of 110 or better (as described in the “NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology”), include clause 252.204-7020 and obtain the vendor’s “system security plan” and “plan of action” for NIST SP 800-171 verification and assurance by Army security officials.

C.11.8.Threat Awareness Reporting Program. For all contractors with security clearances. Per AR 381-12, Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), contractor employees must receive annual TARP training by a CI agent or other trainer as specified in 2-4b. Please see below information for making a report.

Contact your local Counterintelligence (CI) Office CONUS Spy Hotline: 1-800-CALL-SPY iSALUTE: https://www.inscom.army.mil/isalute/ iWATCH: https://www.swf.usace.army.mil/Missions/Antiterrorism-Community- Awareness/

C.12. ADDITIONAL SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS:

C.12.1. Installation Access: All vehicles and personnel are subject to search and seizure of contraband or unauthorized Government property according to AR 190-13.

C.12.2. Photographic Security Badges: Photographic security badges will not be issued to Contractor. Any required photos will be taken by approved government personnel and handled accordingly. Contractor shall request to the COR photographs which will be taken by approved government personnel.

C.12.3. Handling and Safeguarding Information: The Contractor may require access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). CUI is any information that is not cleared for public release and so marked. CUI is unclassified information that requires protection from unauthorized disclosure. It includes legacy For Official Use Only, Privacy Act, proprietary information, and personal identifiable information. It also includes technical information that is marked with a limited distribution statement in accordance with DOD Directive 5230.24. See also paragraph C.11.7.

C.12.4. Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI): The Contractor shall control access to CUI at all times. The Contractor shall limit distribution of CUI to personnel associated with this contract and applicable Government personnel. The Contractor shall store CUI in a locked file cabinet or locked room. See also paragraph C.11.7.

C.12.5. Restricted Area Badges: All contractor and subcontractor employees cleared by the Installation Security office on forms 102 and 5000 will be provided with a DAC Visitor Badge. The badge must be worn above the waist and visible at all times. The badge will be issued daily prior to work and shall be returned to the government POC or to the COR each day prior to departure. If an employee leaves the worksite for more than 1 hour, the badge shall be turned in to the government POC or COR and will be reissued upon the employees return to the job site. At no time shall an employee depart the installation with a DAC Visitors Badge. The badges are a controlled item and government property. The Contractor employees holding restricted area badges are advised of the following:

C.12.5.1. Badges shall not be passed from one employee to another for entry into restricted areas.

C.12.5.2. Badges shall be worn only in the restricted area and removed from sight upon exiting the area.

C.12.5.3. Badges shall not be used as a means of identification outside of the restricted area.

C.12.5.4. Badges shall be protected in such a manner as to preclude unauthorized access by another individual.

C.12.5.5. Cameras are strictly prohibited in the restricted area.

C.12.6. The following applies to all information associated with this program that is assigned a distribution statement in accordance with DoD Directive 5230.24, Distribution Statements on Technical Documents or is Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)/Sensitive Unclassified Information (SUI).

C.12.6.1. Distribution of information/reports of this contract shall be limited to personnel associated with this contract.

C.12.6.2. Documents/material indicated as unclassified/sensitive, which are no longer needed, shall be destroyed by shredding or tearing each page into pieces to preclude reconstruction and placed into regular trash containers.

C.13. GOVERNMENT-CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIPS:

C.13.1. The Government and the Contractor understand and agree that the services to be delivered under this contract by the Contractor to the Government are non-personal services and the parties recognize and agree that no employer-employee or master-servant relationships exist or shall exist under the contract between the Government and the Contractor and/or between the Government and the Contractor’s employees. It is therefore in the best interest of the Government to afford the parties a full and complete understanding of their respective obligations.

C.13.2. Contractor personnel under this contract shall not:

C.13.2.1. Be placed in a position where they are appointed or employed by a Federal Officer, or are under the supervision, direction, or evaluation of a Federal Officer, Military or Civilian.

C.13.2.2. Be placed in a staff or policy making position.

C.13.2.3. Be placed in a position of command, supervision, administration or control over DA Military or Civilian personnel, or personnel of other Contractors, or become a part of the Government organization.

C.13.2.4. Be used for the purpose of avoiding manpower ceilings or other personnel rules and regulations of DA or the Civil Service Commission.

C.13.2.5. Be used in administration or supervision of military procurement activities.

C.13.3. Employee Relationships:

C.13.3.1. The services to be performed under this contract do not require the Contractor or its employees to exercise personal judgment and discretion on behalf of the Government, but rather the Contractor’s employees shall act and exercise personal judgment and discretion on behalf of the Contractor.

C.13.3.2. Rules, regulations, directions, and requirements which are issued by command authorities under their responsibility for good order, administration, and security are applicable to all personnel who enter the installation, or who travel on Government transportation. This is not to be construed or interpreted to establish any degree of Government control which is inconsistent with a non-personal services contract.

C.14. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

C.14.1. Compliance with Environmental Laws and Regulations: The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws, statutes, regulations, executive orders, permits, Army regulations (with supplements), as well as Major Subordinate Command (MSC) and installation regulation, and policy. Contractor shall immediately report any conflicts between applicable federal, state, local environmental laws, statutes, executive orders, and provisions of Army Regulation 200- 1, and any specifications within this contract to the Contracting Officer Representative

(COR).

C.14.2. Compliance with Green Procurement Requirements: The Contractor shall follow Federal EPA Comprehensive Procurement guidelines (www.epa.gov/cpg) and Army Contracting Command Quick Guide (https://acc.aep.army.mil/accaps/ACCMAP/Documents/Quick-guide-for-Sustainable- Procurement.docx) for acquisition of building materials and products and select materials that have a long life cycle; the least toxic materials; recyclable materials;

materials that are resource-efficient; materials with the maximum recycled content;

materials harvested on a sustained yield basis; and no products causing the least pollution during their manufacture, use or reuse.

C.14.3. Compliance with License and Certifications Requirements: N/A

C.14.4. Notification of Federal and State Regulators: The Contractor shall immediately notify the COR of the arrival on site of any Federal, State, and/or DOD environmental regulator or enforcement agent and/or the receipt of any correspondence from a Federal or State environmental agency.

C.14.5. Inspections of Work Sites: N/A

C.14.6. Reporting Noncompliance: The Contractor shall immediately report any nonconformance and/or noncompliance with applicable Federal, State, or Local environmental laws, Army and installation environmental regulations or policies to the

COR.

C.14.7. Verification of National Environmental Policy Act Documents: N/A

C.14.8. Conformance with Environmental Management System: The Contractor shall take the necessary actions to identify, monitor, and control those contract operations and activities that pose risk of contamination, or can negatively impact the natural and/or human environment.

C.14.9. Assignment of Environmental Compliance Designee (ECD): N/A

C.14.10. Competency Training for Contractor Personnel: N/A

C.14.11. Generation of Solid Waste: N/A

C.14.11.1. The Contractor shall make maximum effort to reduce and prevent waste.

C.14.12. Hazardous Waste:

C.14.13. Use of Hazardous Materials: The Contractor shall maintain copies of Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous materials used and stored on-site during performance of the contract. The Contractor shall not supply or deliver any hazardous materials or chemicals to an installation that are listed on EPA toxic chemical list without prior written approval from the COR. The need to use or introduce any radioactive materials or x-ray or neutron generating devices must be requested from DAC at least 30 days in advance.

C.14.14. Prevention of Storm Water Pollution: N/A

C.14.15. Use of Pesticides: N/A

C.14.16. Protection of Work Site Resources: The Contractor shall confine all activities to areas defined by the drawings and specifications. Prior to the beginning of any work, the Contractor shall identify any land resources to be preserved within the work area.

Except in areas indicated on the drawings or specified to be cleared, the Contractor shall not remove, cut, deface, injure, or destroy land resources including trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, topsoil, and landforms. The Contractor shall provide effective protection for land and vegetative resources. Prior to site clearing and grubbing, the Contractor shall coordinate harvesting of saleable timber with the COR. The Contractor shall notify the COR if any trees are required to be disposed or removed.