DRAFT_IDIQ_PWS_(1-31-19).pdf

INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

31 Jan 2019

C.1. Program Objective.

C.1.a. The role of Law Enforcement Professional (LEP) personnel at all levels is to mentor and train U.S.

or Host Nation Forces, based on supported unit mission and funding authorities, to better execute their Law Enforcement (LE) related responsibilities, which includes building capacity in Host Nation Security Forces (HNSF), inclusive of military and civilian LE agencies, in furtherance of Rule of Law (RoL) development.

C.1.b. The contractor shall provide U.S. Forces with experienced former Law Enforcement (LE) personnel with criminal enterprise investigative and analytical experience/skills, and the ability to teach basic and community policing skills, policing standards, RoL, in support of (ISO) U.S. Forces.

C.1.c. LEP personnel shall mentor and train U.S. or Host Nation commanders and their staff, based on supported unit mission and funding authorities, using their LE expertise and methodology, to understand, identify, target, penetrate, interdict, and suppress criminal-like, insurgent network enterprises and special group criminals to include but not limited to their employment of Improvised Explosive Device (IED).

LEP personnel will be mentors to the commander on the role of forensics in the judicial, biometric and criminal intelligence processes, tactical site exploitation and evidence based operations.

C.1.d. LEP personnel are not designed to be utilized as a stand-alone resource but are partnered with and work under the oversight of U.S. military personnel and are accompanied by U.S. Forces. Generally, LEPs are authorized to directly advise, assist, mentor and train Host Nation Security Forces. LEPs must be under the Tactical Control (TACON) of their Task Units/Task Forces. LEP personnel will not conduct autonomous operations of any kind.

LEP personnel are not authorized to be used as Guardian Angels (GA)/ armed security functions as defined by theater policy. LEP personnel are prohibited from engaging directly in developing intelligence sources, participating in any criminal investigation which falls under the Title 10 purview of United States Army Criminal Investigation Command (USACIDC), Naval Criminal Investigation Service (NCIS) or other Military Criminal Investigation Organization (MCIO), or any other activity prohibited by U.S. or international law or treaty including Status of Forces Agreements (SOFA), the Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA), or DoD or service regulation.

C.1.e. An applicable Host Nation Business License may be required dependent upon the specified area of LEP services requested.

C.2. Period of Performance (PoP). The ordering period for this Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract shall be a 15 month base including a ninety (90) day transition period prior and three 12 month options.

C.3. Place of Performance. Worldwide locations supporting Combatant Commands (COCOMs) and Continental United States (CONUS) based Program Management although Central Command (CENTCOM) is the current focus of this LEP support, LEP personnel may be required to support other COCOMs as determined by the USG.

C.4. Ordering Procedures.

C.4.a. Task Order Requests

C.4.a.(1). Task Orders constitute the specific work package/functions, within the basic contract, assigned to the contractor by the Contracting Officer. Task Orders will include performance requirements such as, but not limited to, objective, services to be performed, period of performance, Government furnished support, travel requirements, special skill sets, security requirements, deliverables, and place of performance. The Manning Requirements Chart below will be provided with the appropriate location, task(s), and personnel required.

LEP Manning Requirements PoP

LOCATION / SUPPORTED

COMMAND

LEP 1 LEP 2 TOTAL NOTES

OCONUS KEY PERSONNEL

Country Management Team (CMT)

Country Manager (CM)

Country Operation Manager

Country Coordinator

CONUS KEY PERSONNEL

Program Management Office (PMO)

Program Manager (PM)

Assistant Operations Officer

TOTAL LEP 1 + LEP 2 + CMT + PMO =

TOTAL

C.4.a.(2). Within fifteen (15) days from receipt of a task order request, the contractor shall submit a proposal that includes, but is not limited to, expected costs by labor category, labor hours, material costs, data requirements, travel costs, direct labor, fringe benefits, overhead, subcontracted labor, Other Direct Cost (ODC) and General and Administrative (G&A) Expenses.

C.4.b. Task Orders

C.4.b.(1). After review of the contractor’s proposal to accomplish the task order, if necessary, the Contracting Officer will initiate and conduct negotiations. Upon conclusion of negotiations, the Contracting Officer will issue a task order directing the contractor to accomplish the task.

C.4.b.(2). Task Orders will be issued with due consideration given to on-going assignments and performance schedules.

C.4.b.(3). The contractor shall supply the necessary labor, materials, transportation and facilities other than those specifically identified by the Contracting Officer as being available from the Government to accomplish the work specified in the task order. The U.S. Government is not bound to accept any services or materials other than those described in the task order.

C.5. Scope.

C.5.a. The contractor shall provide experienced former law enforcement professionals (LEP) such as criminal enterprise investigators, special agents, and detectives, to support designated U.S. military commands generally in austere, deployed environments. These personnel are referred to LEP I and LEP II and the required qualifications are more fully described within this PWS. In addition, the contractor shall provide program management personnel (identified as a “program management office” or PMO located in CONUS and a “country management team” or CMT located other than CONUS (OCONUS)). LEPs and CMTs are generally required to report to a CONUS Replacement Center (CRC) prior to deployment into theater, and must meet rigorous training and weapons qualifications prior to their arrival at the CRC. Some of these trainings and qualifications will be confirmed and/or repeated while at the CRC. The CRC for all contractors is Fort Bliss, Texas.

C.6. Manning and Replacement of LEP and CMT Personnel.

C.6.a. The contractor is responsible to provide personnel who are appropriately trained and ready for immediate deployment into theater from the CRC, when filling current vacancies or new positions. The contractor is responsible for coordinating all travel, billeting, and meals of LEP or CMT personnel to complete all necessary administrative in-processing and orientation training prior to their arrival at the CRC. These costs are reimbursable as other direct costs (ODC).

C.6.b. The contractor will notify the COR immediately of all redeployment of LEP or CMT personnel, whether unscheduled or planned, including by reason of medical, resignation, termination or separation from the program for cause, etc.. The contractor will ensure that replacement personnel arrive at the CRC not later than sixty (60) days after providing such notice. The contractor will make every effort to ensure that personnel vacancies are filled quickly with qualified personnel.

C.6.c. The contractor is responsible for all replacement costs of LEP or CMT personnel due to quitting, poor performance, follow-on medical screening, medical conditions, derogatory information or actions. The USG has no liability for any medical costs to the contractor for medical conditions or injuries of LEP or management personnel. Quitting is defined as resigning prior to the agreed upon term of employment (less than an initial 12 month deployment). The contractor understands all replacement costs are their burden and they will not bill or invoice the government.

C.6.d. If any LEP or CMT personnel violates or deviates from theater travel policy, any and all related travel costs are the responsibility of the contractor and not the responsibility of, or billable to the US government. LEP or CMT non-compliance with theater policies, SOPs or regulations will result in the government requesting immediate removal of the LEP from theater.

C.7. Key Personnel

All personnel must meet the qualifications throughout the life of the contract/task order.

C.7.a. CONUS

C.7.a.(1). Program Management.

C.7.a.(1)(a). The contractor shall establish a PMO within a 50 mile radius of Quantico, VA to recruit, train, sustain, supervise, and provide quality control oversight of contract personnel in CONUS and OCONUS.

The CONUS PMO will coordinate with the COR and Contracting Officer and provide required monthly reports and invoices to the COR. The PMO shall, at a minimum, consist of a PM and an Assistant Operations Officer (Asst. Ops Off) (administration, training and logistics).

C.7.a.(1)(b). The PM and Asst. Ops Off are absolutely essential to the start-up and day-to-day operations of the contract and must be on the contract on day one of the 90 day transition period. The PM will require a

Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI) clearance. The PM shall be a retired Army Military Police O-6/Colonel with an excellent working knowledge of military police, investigative organizations and operations as well as a good understanding of military organizations and operations and have prior experience managing contracts in COCOM. The PM is overall responsible to the COR and Contracting Officer for the contractor’s contract performance. The PM coordinates with the OCONUS Country Manager, COR and Contracting Officer and spot inspects contract compliance and performance as the contractor QC.

C.7.a.(1)(c). The PM is responsible for conducting quality assurance visits in Theater of Operations twice annually. All travel to theater must be limited to not more than fourteen (14) consecutive days in theater or the traveler must complete training at the CRC prior to departure. All travel will be coordinated with the COR and IAW the JTR. Contractor’s quality assurance travel is reimbursable by the government up to the established budget for program management travel. Travel expenses beyond the established budget for program management travel will be at the contractor’s expense. The Contractor will comply with all theater restrictions on travel and submit a written After Action Report (AAR) to the COR within seven (7) days of returning from travel. When available and/or deemed necessary, the USG’s representative may accompany the contractor.

C.7.a.(1)(d). The Asst. Ops Off requires a Secret (S) clearance. The Asst. Ops Officer should have at least three years of relevant experience. The Asst. Ops Off aids the PM and the COR with: Unit/CRC coordination, weapons shipments, arming packets and ACOD approvals; Personnel stats, LOAs, CAC support, in processing and other admin requirements; Equipment inventories, shipments and coordination, travel coordination to CRC or units, coordination with Country Manager in theater about returning travel, coordination of equipment turn-in and shortfalls with the CRC. The Asst. Ops Off must have a working knowledge of TASS, Synchronized Pre-deployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT) and CAAMs in order to successfully provide the required admin support and documents for the training packets and arming approval process. The Asst. Ops Off shall coordinate with the COR on all of these functions. The Asst.

Ops Off shall keep the COR informed of new hires and will provide new hire information to the COR to initiate a Requesting Officer Memorandum for arming approval.

C.7.b. OCONUS. All CMT AND LEP Personnel must have the physical and mental capacity to operate in austere urban and desert/mountain environments in theater, alongside U.S. and HNSF for a period of twelve

(12) months with little respite. The contractor has the overall responsibility for providing fully qualified CMT and LEP (both medically and physically) to perform this contract.

C.7.b.(1). Country Management

C.7.b.(1)(a). The contractor shall establish one (1) OCONUS PMO/ CMT, in support of (ISO) Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO). The CMT will be co-located with the USACIDC CID Task Force. The OCONUS CMT will interface with the USG in-country Technical Manager (TM) and report to the contractor’s CONUS based PMO.

C.7.b.(1)(b). The role of the OCONUS office is, at a minimum, to oversee theater specific quality control, in theater personnel in processing, administration and out processing (as required), tracking LEP locations in theater for SPOT updating and periodic unit visits to ensure deployed LEP personnel are performing their duties IAW the PWS and ensure that they are receiving the appropriate support from the supported unit/installation. The in-country TM will be notified in advance of all unit visits by the CMT or Contractor Representative’s.

C.7.b.(1)(c). The CMT shall be in place within 30-days of task order award, and at a minimum, consist of a Country Manager (CM), Country Operations Manager and a Country Coordinator. These three key personnel are required and they are essential to the theater management and daily operation of the contract.

Any changes to the CMT structure must be coordinated with the COR and approved by the Contracting Officer. The CM and Country Operations Manager require TS/SCI clearances. The Country Coordinator requires a Secret clearance. The CM must have been a prior LTC/O5 or COL/O6 Military Police Officer.

The CM conducts daily management and oversight of the contractors and QC on behalf of the contractor in theater, and coordinates daily with the government’s TM. The Country Operations Manager must have been a former Law Enforcement Officer with 20 + years of experience and contract experience in a Geographic COCOM (GCC). The Country Coordinator must have strong administrative and computer and communication skills, be organized and a good planner requiring minimal supervision.

C.7.b.(1)(d). The CMT shall perform the following duties (at a minimum):

C.7.b.(1)(d)(i). Support efforts to collect data required by the COR to assess the Program’s ongoing effectiveness.

C.7.b.(1)(d)(ii). Collect and disseminate Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) and lessons learned to LEP personnel in the field as well as the in-country TM, contractor’s CONUS PM office and COR for review and further dissemination as appropriate.

C.7.b.(1)(d)(iii). Inventory LEP Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment (OCIE), Rapid Fielding Initiative (RFI) or Special Individual Protective Equipment (SPIE) and weapons with their handreceipt upon entry to and departure from theater and advise and provide documentation to the CONUS PMO of any shortfalls.

C.7.b.(1)(d)(iv). Perform daily contract administration and management functions in theater.

C.7.b.(1)(d)(v). Coordinate LEP and management travel in theater to the APOD for redeployment and travel from the APOD upon arrival to duty locations.

C.8. Qualifications for LEP Personnel. (LEP Personnel will be designated as LEP I or LEP II).

C.8.a. All LEP personnel must possess:

C.8.a.(1). Experience gained as a sworn member of a municipal, county, state or federal LE or Corrections agency.

C.8.a.(2). Written communication skills to allow the LEP personnel to prepare written reports, information papers and other required correspondence.

C.8.a.(3). Verbal communications skills to allow the LEP personnel to effectively deliver briefings and communicate related training to a diverse audience.

C.8.a.(4). Strong computer literacy skills, focusing on the Microsoft suite of applications.

C.8.b. LEP I Personnel Additional Qualifications.

C.8.b.(1). Minimum of twenty (20) years LE or Corrections experience (and specific experience as listed below for Investigative, Ministerial, or Corrections LEPs).

C.8.b.(2). Must have a Top Secret (TS) Clearance, and suitable for employment in a billet cleared to TS/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Select LEPs will be required to have SCI Eligibility.

C.8.b.(3). Investigative LEP I Personnel Qualifications. At least ten (10) years of investigative experience such as the following:

C.8.b.(3)(a). Specialized investigative experience in the field(s) of gang control/suppression, organized crime, controlled substance organizations, international money laundering, counter terrorism and/or public corruption.

C.8.b.(3).(b). Experience in federal task forces such as Organized Crime/Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF), High Intensity Financial Crimes Areas (HIFCA), High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) or Joint Terrorism Task Forces (JTTF) is highly desirable for LEP I candidates.

C.8.b.(3).(c). Specialized experience may also have been gained as a certified instructor in fields relating to the above.

C.8.b.(3).(d). Experience as a supervisor, manager or task force lead in a federal agency, federal task force, state agency or large police department. A large police department is defined as a police department with a minimum of 100 sworn officers.

C.8.b.(4). Ministerial / National Police LEP I Personnel Qualifications.

C. 8.b.(4).(a). Experience as a Police Chief and/or Senior Uniformed Police Leader of a Major Municipal or Metropolitan type police force or senior leadership experience at the Federal/State Level in support of community policing service delivery (Uniformed services, CID, Special Investigation Units, Intelligence, Traffic Command, etc.).

C. 8.b.(4).(b). Possess the capability to adeptly manage multiple strategic police reform functions (e.g.

balance multiple initiatives simultaneously).

C. 8.b.(4).(c). Possess the capability to interact with senior Afghan officials on a daily basis.

C. 8.b.(5). Corrections LEP I Personnel Qualifications.

C. 8.b.(5).(a) Experience as a warden, deputy warden / assistant warden, unit manager, supervising officer, supervisory lead or shift supervisor in a state or federal corrections institution/setting, providing direction, supervision and/or guidance to a subordinate staff of correctional professionals involving work performance, interpretation of policy, handling of problems concerning the inmate population.

C.8.c. LEP II Personnel Additional Qualifications.

C.8.c.(1). Certified graduate of a Municipal, State or Federal police or correctional academy. Certified is defined as meeting the requirements to perform duty as a sworn LE or corrections officer in the sponsoring agency.

C.8.c.(2). Minimum of ten (10) years LE or Corrections experience (per below). Additional experience in one or more of the following: Military service, task force assignments, language, bomb technician experience, forensic certification or expertise and experience in utilization of sophisticated investigative/auditing or technical investigative /assessment methodologies.

C.8.c.(3). Must have a SECRET Clearance and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)-Secret Eligibility.

C. 8.c.(4) Investigative LEP II Personnel Qualifications.

C. 8.c.(4).(a) A solid understanding of the ability to identify and to investigate structure, methods, and behaviors of organized crime networks, gangs, terrorist organizations, drug organizations and/or public corruption.

C. 8.c.(4).(b) Ability to plan, deliver and lead training on street-level counter-gang investigative TTPs in a major urban environment, including informant/source development, field interview techniques, site exploitation (crime scene investigation), forensics and biometric analysis to identify criminal network activity.

C. 8.c.(5) Ministerial / National Police LEP II Personnel Qualifications.

C. 8.c.(5).(a) Experience as a mid-level Uniformed Police Leader of a major Municipal or Metropolitan type police force.

C. 8.c.(5).(b) Experience in an Operations Command Center with responsibility for reporting, tasking, communications and resource coordination is also preferred.

C. 8.c.(5).(c) Shall possess the capability to analyze problems with reporting systems and processes and make recommendations on improvements.

C. 8.c.(6) Corrections LEP II Personnel Qualifications.

C. 8.c.(6).(a) A solid understanding of and the ability to identify and to assess structure, methods, and behaviors of organized crime networks, gangs, terrorist organizations, drug organizations and/or public corruption in a correctional institution or setting.

C. 8.c.(6).(b) Ability to plan, deliver and lead training on correctional TTPs, including informant/source development, and interview techniques, to identify criminal network activity in a correctional institution or setting.

C. 8.c.(6).(c) Experience with or being responsible for implementing post orders, conducting training classes related to correctional procedures, enforcement of all rules and regulation relative to custodial security of the institution, investigations of reported violations of prohibited acts, (i.e. assaults, escapes, introduction of contraband, disturbances or other illicit activities), taking appropriate actions as dictated by the seriousness of the violation.

C.9. LEP Core Position Responsibilities and Duties.

C.9.a. LEP personnel shall work in support of the U.S. military’s advise, assist, mentor and train (AAM&T) mission. LEP non-compliance with theater policies, SOPs or regulations will result in the government requesting immediate removal of the LEP from theater.

C.9.a.(1). LEP I

C.9.a.(1)(a). Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in gang control/suppression, kidnapping, organized crime and crime networks, controlled substance organizations, international money laundering, counter terrorism and/or public corruption.

C.9.a.(1)(b). Understand the threat and Area of Operation (AO) dynamics.

C.9.a.(1)(c). Understand local leadership and centers of influence.

C.9.a.(1)(d). Understand normal activities within a community and identify why certain activities take place in certain places.

C.9.a.(1)(e). Understand criminal/insurgent support networks and identify means they employ and/or other insurgent/criminal enterprise TTPs.

C.9.a.(1)(f). Identify criminal/insurgent hot spots, i.e.meeting places and locations.

C.9.a.(1)(g). Mentor on methods to recognize signs of radicalization in assigned AOs.

C.9.a.(1)(h). Make recommendations and support initiatives that improve the ability to:

C.9.a.(1)(h)(i). Monitor/track targets.

C.9.a.(1)(h)(ii). Monitor the flow of criminal/insurgent-related resources.

C.9.a.(1)(h)(iii). Anticipate a criminal/insurgent network’s next move.

C.9.a.(1)(h)(iv). Enhance military human intelligence (HUMINT) efforts by providing AAM&T on proven LE information collection methods.

C.9.a.(1)(h)(v). Provide mentoring and support to deliberate offensive actions that result in the ability to effectively attack, disrupt, and neutralize criminal/insurgent networks.

C.9.a.(2). LEP II

C.9.a.(2)(a). Serve as the SME in organized crime and crime networks, gangs, kidnappings, terrorist organizations, drug organizations and/or public corruption.

C.9.a.(2)(b). Serve as a resource for the supported commander to train police skills to US or Host Nation Forces, based on supported unit mission and funding authorities, in coordination with or in the absence of military LE personnel.

C.9.a.(2)(c). Coordinate directly with counterparts at higher and subordinate headquarters and neighboring units to ensure unity and synchronization of effort.

C.9.a.(2)(d). Provide an LE counter-criminal perspective to support the execution of counterinsurgency operations in the supported battalion’s area of responsibility.

C.9.a.(2)(e). Plan, deliver and lead training to US or Host Nation Forces, based on supported unit mission and funding authorities, on criminal organization investigative TTPs in a war fighting environment, including tactical questioning and debriefing techniques, site exploitation (crime scene investigation), forensics, and biometric analysis to identify and take action against criminal/insurgent network activity.

C.9.a.(2)(f). Contribute to enhancing the effectiveness of police information and criminal intelligence and investigative activities through mentoring relationships with members of the supported unit of assignment.

C.9.a.(2)(g). Strengthen the flow, interpretation, and analysis of criminal activity-related information to/from higher headquarters, down to company level, and between battalions, in order to enhance access to actionable police information.

C.9.a.(2)(h). Accompany mounted and dismounted patrols on street-level operations in hostile threat environments within the supported unit’s area of operation to instruct and mentor on LE TTPs, and to provide immediate feedback.

C.9.a.(2)(i). Mentor and train U.S. or Host Nation Forces, based on supported unit mission and funding authorities, on preparation and documentation of evidence as required for successful prosecutions in the HN legal system.

C.9.a.(2)(j). Support targeting, criminal intelligence collection, investigations, and planning for unit to which assigned within legal, regulatory and contractual limitations.

C.9.a.(2)(k). Train U.S. or Host Nation Forces, based on supported unit mission and funding authorities, in the delivery of LE and investigative training.

C.10. Assignment of LEP Personnel.

C.10.a. LEP personnel will only be assigned to U.S. Forces however, LEPs remain the employees of the contractor at all times and are not employees of the USG. At all times, LEP personnel will comply with the lawful orders of the U.S. Commander, U.S. policies, regulations and laws as it applies to LEP personnel assigned ISO the U.S. military. The PMO, CMT and LEPs must ensure they are aware of and comply with all references listed in C.43.

C.10.b. Changing assignments of LEP personnel must be approved by COR and the Contractor Program Management Office. Any reassignment of LEP personnel within the unit must be coordinated with the TM and CMT.

C.10.c. The Theater Command validates the LEP requirements and requests the USACIDC COR to fill them based on availability of funds. The government identifies contractor positions/ requirement (spaces) to be filled, the contractor provides the qualified LEPs/Personnel (faces) to fill the positions. The COR coordinates with the KO to publish the MOD. On behalf of the KO, operationally the USACIDC LEP Director/COR directs the contractor to fill the LEP requirements.

C.10.d. The LEPs are under the tactical control (TACON) of the U.S. military unit of assignment. The Geographic Combatant Commands retain command authority for managing their respective LEP programs to ensure full integration with other LE assets in their respective Area of Operation. The Geographic Combatant Command provides requests to USACIDC for contractor personnel/LEP and identifies and coordinates with USACIDC their utilization, deployment, mission planning and resources within their respective AOR. On behalf of the Contracting Officer, operationally, the USACIDC LEP Director/COR directs the contractor to fill the LEP requirements. Commanders may task organize LEP personnel to serve within subordinate commands but must coordinate location changes prior to movement with the TM and CMT so they are made aware operationally and for accountability and management. The LEPs are prohibited from being assigned to units not commanded by a U.S. Commander. The LEP technical chain of command resides with the senior military officer within the supported command.

C.11. LEP Reporting. All LEP personnel are required to work under the oversight of USG personnel. All reports filed in the course of their assigned duties will include the full name and rank/title of the senior military officer/non-commissioned officer within the supported command.

C.12. Contractor Identification. Contract personnel will clearly identify themselves as contractors in all communications. LEP personnel will not include any former military, USG rank / title or badge / badge replica on any communications.

C.13. Service and Support. License to Export Unclassified Defense Articles and Related Unclassified Technical Data: The contractor will obtain the necessary approval from the U.S. Department of State to permit engagement between LEP personnel and coalition forces/partner nations, as required by the scope of their employment with assigned US military units.

C.13.a. Defense Base Act (DBA) Insurance Coverage: The contractor will provide DBA insurance as required by statute. The DBA insurance costs will be reimbursed by the USG, throughout the life of the contract, including general and administrative (G&A) costs and fees. The contractor will provide additional DBA insurance coverage to satisfy mission needs of and contractual requirements imposed by the USG.

C.14. Predeployment and Post-deployment Requirements. The predeployment requirements are separated into four phases: (1) Home (located at individuals home location); (2) Theater Specific Individual Readiness Training (TSIRT) (completed between home and day-1 at CRC); (3) Administrative In Processing and Orientation (located at Contractors location in northern Virginia); and (4) CONUS Replacement Center (CRC). Post-deployment requirements occur in Theater to maintain training, qualifications and other requirements.

C.14.a. Home (located at individual’s home location).

C.14.a.(1). Pre-Hire Weapons Qualifications. All LEPs must qualify with an M9 and selected LEPs also on the M11 prior to arrival at the CRC and must obtain an Arming Authorization Letter (AAL) prior to arrival at the CRC. This qualification shall be conducted at a local range in the vicinity of the LEPs home area. The cost of the range time and weapons rentals are reimbursable ODCs, if approved and performed in accordance with paragraph C.15.. The LEP’s time to conduct this qualification is not a reimbursable ODC and shall not be submitted for reimbursement. The AAL process first requires an approved LOA and then an arming packet submission in Civilian Arming Authorization Management System (CAAMS). See Section C.15 in this PWS.

C.14.a.(2). CMT and LEP professionals must complete the Pre-deployment Health Assessment (PDHA)(DD Form 2795) via AKO in MEDPROs before arriving to the CRC medical. CMT and LEP professionals must be medically screened and cleared by a licensed medical doctor to meet theater deployment requirements prior to arrival at the CRC. LEP personnel shall provide the required medical documentation to the CRC military medical personnel for final validation. CMT and LEP professionals will submit required medical waiver requests (if required) prior to arrival at the medical unit at the CRC.

All medical screening costs are not reimbursable ODCS and are the responsibility of the LEP and/or contractor prior to deployment. The CRC Website for Contractor Deployers is:

https://www.bliss.army.mil/CRC/BCO_ContractorDeployers.html

C.14.a.(3). The contractor must comply with the current CRC Non-Log Cap, Fort Bliss, Texas, and Medical Guidelines. In order to expedite mobilization, it is highly recommended that deployers review the requirements for deployment far in advance of their arrival at the CRC. All requirements must be completed prior to arrival at the CRC mobilization center. References for guidance of deployment for NonLog Cap (NLC) contractors include (as of the date of this PWS): Department of Army personnel policy guidance for overseas contingency operations, Mod 13, AR 40–501, Standards of Medical Fitness.

Tab A, Amplification of standards of Mod 13, and current COCOM guidance’s for each specific COCOM deployed.

References:

1. USCENTCOM MOD 13

2. PPG-TAB A: AMPLIFICATION OF MINIMAL STANDARDS OF FITNESS TO CENTCOM AOR

3. PERSONNEL POLICY GUIDANCE

4. AR 40-501 STANDARDS OF MEDICAL FITNESS

Point of contact for the Medical Section of NLC CRC site as follows:

Medical MOB/DEMOB Coordinator, Fort Bliss, TX Phone: 915-742-3778

C.14.b. Theater Specific Individual Readiness Training (TSIRT) (completed between home and day-1 at

CRC).

C.14.b.(1). The following is required prior to arrival at CRC:

C.14.b.(1).(a). The most recent Theater Specific Individual Readiness Training (TSIRT) Requirements is completed through the Pre-Validation Training. It is the contractor’s responsibility. All tasks are required to the prescribed level of learning (i.e. watch a video, view a briefing, successfully complete an on-line quiz, etc.). If not complete upon arrival, personal time at the CRC will be extremely limited. Contractors must bring copies of their certificates with them to the CRC. The CRC will ensure that all necessary training is conducted prior to deployment.

C.14.b.(1).(b). The training website is: https://www.bliss.army.mil/CRC/. Then click on the blue box for "contractor deployers." If you experience difficulties with accessing any links to the Computer Based training (CBTs), please contact CRC Operations at 915-568-6708.

C.14.b.(1).(c). CBT Task List to be completed is:

• Level 1 Antiterrorism Awareness Training

• Country In Perspective (Familiarization/ DLIFLC)

• CREL RAPPORT Training

• Operations Security (OPSEC) Annual Refresher Course

• Proper Handling of Islamic Religious Materials

• SERE 100.2/Education and training in support of Code of Conduct

• ISOPREP LINK AKO account or CAC Required

• PDHA- Pre-Deployment Health Assessment

• Counterinsurgency (COIN) Course

• COIN Knowledge Assessment

• CENTCOM Culture Awareness Requirement JKO - VCAT

• Human Rights Awareness Education Training

• Derivative classification training (or refresher training)

C.14.c. Administrative In Processing and Orientation (located at Contractor’s location in northern Virginia).

C.14.c.(1). The contractor shall provide initial recruitment, administrative in-processing and orientation training for all deploying LEP and PMO/CMT personnel in the northern Virginia area.. The duration is no more than three (3) days plus one (1) day of travel on each end of the training iteration. This period may only be extended with COR/KO approval. The training will take place at the CONUS PMO; or if more cost effective, may be conducted at a local venue in El Paso, TX (in vic of CRC) with the coordination and concurrence of the COR. The costs for in processing and orientation to include salary, travel, billeting, and meals to the northern Virginia area and follow on travel to the CONUS Replacement Center (CRC) is a reimbursable ODC. Returning LEPs may be permitted an abbreviated period of in-processing and orientation training, but all required courses, training, and tasks must still be completed prior to arrival at the CRC. The contractor shall ensure the following training courses are completed prior to arriving at the CRC, documented by using sign-in sheets at the time of training (identifying the training subject, date and instructor), and maintained in the LEP’s individual training file that will be made available to the USG for inspection at any time to ensure compliance and quality assurance.

C.14.c.(2). The following represent the minimum training requirements for contractor personnel working under this PWS. Contractor will retain records of all individual training. Training records and qualifications for LEPs hired are subject to review by the Contracting Officer or COR as proof of qualifications. The contractor shall maintain a training packet for each LEP. The current training packet includes;

acknowledgement letter, host nation civil liability, ROE, RUF, LoAC, EOF, and Letter of Authorization (LOA), Background Check , Weapon Qualifications, OPSEC, AT Level 1 and for USG LAN users IA training. (The training packet is subject to change). Other required training;

C.14.c.(2).(a). Annual Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT)/Cyber Awareness Training - Reference AR 25-1 and R 25-2. All contractor employees with access to a government info system must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services, and must successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the IS and then annually thereafter. The training is online at:

https://ia.signal.army.mil/DoDIAA/default.asp. The contractor employee will provide a copy of the training certificate to the contractor to maintain in their training files.

C.14.c.(2).(b). iWATCH Training – Per AR 525-13,the contractor and all associated subcontractors shall ensure that all contractor employees receive iWatch training and to understand who they will report types of behavior or suspicious activity to. Training is available for downloading at this site (CAC required):

https://army.deps.mil/ARMY/SITES/PMG/PROG/ATEP/DEFAULT.ASPX//.

C.14.c.(2).(c). AT Threat Awareness Training and Country/Theater Clearance for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas - US based contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees must receive an area of responsibility (AOR) specific AT and Threat awareness training as directed by AR 525-13, and must receive required Country and/or Theater level clearance prior to travel IAW current Foreign Clearance Guide requirements. The deploying LEPs and CMT receive their country, threat and AT briefs at the CRC and also follow-on briefs in Kuwait or other authorized location prior to going into theater. Deploying LEPs do not require Country or Theater clearance. Any other Contractor personnel conducting site visits and not processing through the CRC must meet the requirement.

C.14.c.(3). Physical Agility Test.(Reserved)

All training should be documented by using sign-in sheets at the time of training, identifying the training subject, date and instructor.

C.14.d. CONUS Replacement Center (CRC).

C.14.d.(1). All contractor employees scheduled to deploy OCONUS will attend pre-deployment training at the USG CONUS Replacement Center (CRC), Fort Bliss, Texas.

C.14.d.(2). Upon arrival at the CRC and prior to any pre-deployment training, LEP personnel will receive their issue of Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment (OCIE), Rapid Fielding Initiative (RFI) or Special Individual Protective Equipment (SPIE).

C.14.d.(3). Rules of the Use of Force (RuF), Rules of Engagement (RoE), Law of Armed Conflict (LoAC) briefs will be conducted by the CRC Staff Judge Advocate.

C.14.d.(4). All LEP personnel must receive the mandatory weapons training and requalify with government furnished weapons (M9 or M11) and qualify with the M4 or M16 at the CRC prior to deployment into theater. No LEP is authorized to be issued or carry a US Government weapon without an Arming Authorization Letter (AAL) for that specific weapon/s. Prior to departure into theater the CRC will issue the LEP the government furnished weapon.

C.14.d.(5). The CRC reviews all medical documentation and forwards medical waivers to the CENTCOM Surgeon for approval or disapproval. The CRC must clear the CMT or LEP medically for deployment into the theater. If follow-on screening is required, the costs are not reimbursable ODCs and are the responsibility of the newly hired LEP and/or contractor, not the U.S. Government.

C.14.e. Post Deployment- In theater training, qualification and other requirements.

C.14.e.(1). The US Government provides theater specific briefs as required. This training is received in theater and is coordinated by the contractor’s CMT. The contractor’s CMT shall advise the in-country TM of all scheduled LEP training and provide an opportunity to include Army CID specific instruction to incoming LEP personnel.

C.14.e.(2). All LEP must receive the mandatory weapons training and requalify with their government furnished weapons annually. Additionally they must ensure all required documentation for CAAMs is updated annually minus SPOT and the background check.

C.14.e.(3). The contractor and all associated subcontractors shall ensure that contractor employees will at all times comply with access and general protection/security policies and procedures while entering, exiting or on a government installation, facility or area. Contractor employees will comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HQDA, and/ or local policy or theater policy.

Contractor employees will at all times understand and comply with all installation, facility or area Force Protection Conditions (FPCONs). Installation, facility or area Force Protection/Antiterrorism Officers can provide this information. Contractor non-compliance will result in a bar or ban from the installation, facility or area and non-compliance by employees will be addressed by the COR to the contractor regarding non-compliance with the PWS.

C.14.e.(4). The contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret” and requires contractors to comply with revisions to DoD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor, and is available at https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodm/522022_vol2.pdf?ver=2018-08- 01114445-000.

C.14.e.(5). All contractor employees must comply with any and all training and security requirements and procedures when having access to and using USG information systems.

C.14.e.(6). All contractor employees authorized to accompany the force must comply with all USG and theater requirements, comply with all laws and regulations, pre-deployment requirements, required training (per combatant command guidance), and personnel data required. The contractor will ensure its employees comply with the Host Nation Security Agreement requirements and with all annual training requirements while in theater.

C.14. e.(7). All contractor employees must comply with theater clearance requirements and understand that they are under the Combatant Commander’s oversight while in theater and will ensure compliance with Combatant Commander and subordinate task force commander policies and directives.

C.15. Weapons Authorization & Arming Approval–Self Defense only.

C.15.a. As per the instructions here, the contractor, the COR, and the Arming Contractors

Oversight Directorate (ACOD) all have key task in the arming approval process. The process requires the contractor to have a Civilian Arming Authorization Management System (CAAMS) account to upload and manage required documentation in support of the process. This process begins and arming approval is received in phase (1) Home of the Predeployment Requirements.

C.15.b. The contractor will coordinate with the LEP to receive all required documentation and upload the RUF/LoAC, Acknowledgment of Training Form, DD Form 2760, LOA, Background Check and weapons qualification cards into the CAAMS.

C.15.c. The COR will seek approval from the relevant theater command (Requesting Officer

Memorandum (RO Memo)) for contract personnel/LEP to deploy into theater, armed with a Governmentissued weapon IAW current Theater policies for arming. The Armed Contractor Oversight Directorate (ACOD), the theater command will issue an Arming Authorization Letter (AAL) and maintain a record in the CAAMS. Upon approval, it is the contractors responsibility to submit the request for and receive the Host Nation weapons permit IAW the Host Nation established procedures. Once the Host Nation issues the weapon permit, the LEP is authorized to carry the weapon IAW policies and RoL. LEP contract personnel must be in possession of the ACOD arming approval, their Letter of Authorization (LOA) and the Host Nation weapon permit at all times when carrying a weapon. Weapons will be transported IAW Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S. Army regulations between CONUS locations or enroute to theater. LEP will physically carry their weapon in compliance with all theater policies, command requirements and IAW RoL. Weapons will not be transported in duffle bags or other containers in theater unless directed by theater policy.

C.15.d. The USG will provide weapons qualification and the CRC will issue government weapons for Self-Defense for all LEP personnel while at the CRC provided they have an approved Arming Authorization Letter (AAL). Requirement for obtaining an AAL:

C.15.e. All weapons qualifications must be submitted on an official USG approved scorecard with the type of weapon clearly identified on it, the name/location/address of the range, and the printed names of the officer in charge (OIC) and range safety officer (RSO) and full signature of each (not just initials).

C.15.f. LEP personnel will have to re-train and/or re-qualify with their assigned weapon(s) while in theater. The contractor is responsible for providing the COR with training packets and weapons qualification cards in order to (IOT) support a new request for arming authorization. The contractor will also ensure all LEP have a valid arming authorization.

If arming authorization is expected to expire while LEP are still in theater, the LEP will coordinate with the contractor and their unit to re-train and re-qualify with their government issued weapon while in theater. The USG will provide ammunition and access to range facilities to ensure LEP maintain weapon qualification while in theater.

Requalification must be accomplished no less than sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the LEP’s current weapons qualification (valid for one year). Arming Authorization Letter expirations are IAW theater policy. If the arming authorization expires while in theater, the contractor will ensure the LEP immediately surrender their weapon to the supported US military unit’s arms room or secure it IAW Theater and local command policy and they will remain unarmed until the COR is able secure a new arming authorization.

C.15.g. The LEP will coordinate with the US military unit they support to ensure their CRC issued weapon is properly secured IAW current Theater policies and procedures when the carrying of a weapon is not authorized per the security agreement. The supported US military unit, as necessary, is required to provide the means to properly secure the weapon.

C.16. Equipment.

C.16.a. The CMT and LEP personnel are individually responsible for all weapons, OCIE and SPIE, issued or furnished to them from the Contractor or a US Government entity as well as all contractor acquired property. Personnel are pecuniary liable for the loss and subsequent replacement of all weapons, OCIE, SPIE issued to them, if an investigation determines the loss was due to negligence on their part. The contractor will account for all property (vehicles, cell phones, M11 holsters and clips), purchased or leased ISO of the LEP program. The contractor will provide accountability of all USG issued or furnished equipment or property as part of the written monthly report and during each semi-annual review. The CMT is responsible for inventory of and documenting of all OCIE, SPIE and weapons upon entrance into theater and prior to departure from theater and for coordination with the CONUS PMO and providing the documentation. The CONUS PMO will keep the Contracting Officer advised of any equipment shortages and provide a copy of the documentation. The CMT and LEP should provide a statement reference the lost equipment and any additional proof support his/her loss to the Country Management. The contractor is responsible and accountable for all OCIE and SPIE for this contract, provided and will make restitution for lost property/equipment at government equipment purchase cost minus depreciation per the Contracting Officer guidance. The contractor must have prior approval from the Contracting Officer to purchase any new equipment or lease any additional vehicles. At the CRC prior to deployment , the CMT and LEP will receive at the same Rapid Fielding Initiative (RFI)/SPIE and OCIE/individual field equipment and individual clothing to include boots (minus military uniforms, hat and field jacket) as the unit personnel. All personnel will turn in this issued equipment upon return to the CRC which is mandatory unless sent back because of medical issues. In those instances the contract company is responsible for safe return of all CRC issued equipment and weapons. The contractor company is responsible for any and all lost CRC issued equipment and weapons upon finding of LEP liability.

C.16.b. The Contractor shall provide the USG with copies of invoices for equipment and vehicle leased ISO the LEP Program in the Monthly Report.

C.16.c. Office space in theater for the CMT to include a desk, printer, computers and computer access to NIPR, SIPR and CENTRIX will be stated on individual task order basis.

C.17. Travel.

C.17.a. Contract personnel may be required to travel at the direction of the USG, principally for program orientation training, military pre-deployment training at the CRC. The contractor will provide commercial transportation for this purpose. In order to keep travel costs to a minimum, when traveling by commercial air carrier, the contractor will purchase “coach fare” tickets with the lowest cost and shortest overall travel time. The Contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in the Task Order. There shall be no reimbursement for local travel in and around the Contractor’s or subcontractor’s sites/facilities. The Contractor shall be responsible for all travel arrangements, including reservations, requisite travel documents, etc. The Contractor charges will be paid IAW FAR 31.205-46 -- Travel Cost. All travel shall be at the direction of the Government and shall be paid for in the Other Direct Costs (ODC) funding line. The USG is required to approve contingency travel if required. The USG shall provide a LOA authorizing contract personnel to process through a designated USG CRC, to travel to, from, and within the assigned operational theater aboard military transportation or via USG contracted travel, as required for the duration of the employee’s operational service. When traveling to theater, personnel shall travel by mil-air whenever possible.