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7. ISSUED BY

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IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

Previous Edition is Unusable 33-134 STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 9-97)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c)

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(If other than Item 7)

15A. NAME 16. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

AND

ADDRESS

SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

OF

OFFEROR

AMENDMENT NO. DATE

15B. TELEPHONE NO (Include area code) 17. SIGNATURE15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS

IS DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER

SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

18. OFFER DATE

1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

2. CONTRACT NO.

W5J9CQ 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

See Item 7

9. Sealed offers in original and 4 copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if handcarried, in the depository located in

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and

See address at Item 8 conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME (NO COLLECT CALLS)

ZACHARY A GARST 703-428-6632

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION/ CONTRACT FORM

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/ COSTS

1 - 2 3 - 12

X I CONTRACT CLAUSES

DESCRIPTION/ SPECS./ WORK STATEMENT X

PACKAGING AND MARKING

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J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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X K

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 40 X

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror) 41 - 42 X M

L INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause No. 52.232-8)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments

AMENDMENT NO. DATE

to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

FACILITY

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD

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PART I - THE SCHEDULE

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 28. AWARD DATE

EMAIL:TEL: (Signature of Contracting Officer)

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B. TELEPHONE (Include area code) C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)( ) (4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7) CODE 25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

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PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

W6RN USA GEOSPATIAL CTR

CONTRACTING DIVISION

7701 TELEGRAPH RD BLDG 2592

ALEXANDRIA VA 22315-3864 7034283662

7034286995FAX:

TEL:

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NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.5. DATE ISSUED

24 May 2019

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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3. SOLICITATION NO.

W5J9CQ19R0003

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. This is a Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15, competitive, small business set-aside (SBSA), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ), Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) solicitation in support of the U.S. Army Geospatial Center (AGC).

2. Task orders will be awarded against the basic ID/IQ contracts using the fair opportunity procedures discussed in FAR 16.5, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 216.5, Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFARS) 5116.5, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Acquisition Instruction

(UAI) 5116.5.

3. The total capacity for the MATOC is $48,000,000.00 and will be shared among all awardees on the MATOC.

The ordering period shall commence upon the date of award and may continue for a period of up to five years, if each option year is exercised. The labor rates in effect at the time a task order is awarded will remain in effect through completion of the task order. In the event that FAR 52.217-8 is utilized, the rates effective in the current ordering period will be used during the extension period.

4. When request for proposals (RFPs) for task orders are issued, offerors must provide sufficient detail with regard to labor categories and hours, material, and travel to allow an evaluation of the proposed cost. Travel costs shall not exceed the amount allowed under the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). Profit/fee is not allowable on travel costs.

5. The minimum guarantee under the MATOC for each awardee is $2,500.00.

6. The fixed price and cost reimbursement labor rates agreed to in Attachment 6 are binding and will serve as the ceiling labor rates during contract performance. The labor rates proposed under a task order may be less than the ceiling rates, but may not exceed them.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities That Require Certain

Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-- Representation

JAN 2017

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

JAN 2017

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES MAX

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0001 UNDEFINED Each FFP GRIDS III SBSA Research & Analysis

FFP

This CLIN is for Firm-Fixed-Price Task Orders or for Firm-Fixed-Price Tasks within a Task Order. The Contractor shall perform the scope of this contract as required by Section C and applicable task order specifications. The individual task order Performance Work Statement or Statement of Objectives will clearly indicate the specific requirements.

FOB: Destination

MAX

NET AMT

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0002 UNDEFINED Each CPFF GRIDS III SBSA Research & Analysis

CPFF

This CLIN is for Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Task Orders or for Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Tasks within a Task Order. The Contractor shall perform the scope of this contract as required by Section C and applicable task order specifications. The individual task order Performance Work Statement or Statement of Objectives will clearly indicate the specific requirements.

In accordance with FAR 15.404-4(c)(4)(i)(C), the fixed fee shall not exceed 10%. In accordance with FAR 15.404-4(c)(4)(i)(A), the fixed fee shall not exceed 15%.

MAX COST

FIXED FEE

TOTAL MAX COST + FEE

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0003 UNDEFINED Each Contractor Manpower Reporting

FFP

This CLIN is used for the pricing of the collection and reporting of Contractor Manpower Reporting data. The reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed twelve months ending 30 September of each Government Fiscal Year and must be reported by 31 October of each year.

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0004 UNDEFINED

DBA Insurance

COST

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0005 UNDEFINED Each Data

FFP

As specified in Section J, DD Form 1423, Contract Data Requirements List

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

1001 UNDEFINED Each OPTION FFP GRIDS III SBSA Research & Analysis

FFP

This CLIN is for Firm-Fixed-Price Task Orders or for Firm-Fixed-Price Tasks within a Task Order. The Contractor shall perform the scope of this contract as required by Section C and applicable task order specifications. The individual task order Performance Work Statement or Statement of Objectives will clearly

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

1002 UNDEFINED Each OPTION CPFF GRIDS III SBSA Research & Analysis

CPFF

This CLIN is for Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Task Orders or for Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Tasks within a Task Order. The Contractor shall perform the scope of this contract as required by Section C and applicable task order specifications. The individual task order Performance Work Statement or Statement of Objectives will clearly indicate the specific requirements.

In accordance with FAR 15.404-4(c)(4)(i)(C), the fixed fee shall not exceed 10%. In accordance with FAR 15.404-4(c)(4)(i)(A), the fixed fee shall not

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

1003 UNDEFINED Each OPTION Contractor Manpower Reporting

FFP

This CLIN is used for the pricing of the collection and reporting of Contractor Manpower Reporting data. The reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed twelve months ending 30 September of each

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

1004 UNDEFINED

OPTION DBA Insurance

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

1005 UNDEFINED Each OPTION Data

FFP

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

2001 UNDEFINED Each OPTION FFP GRIDS III SBSA Research & Analysis

FFP

This CLIN is for Firm-Fixed-Price Task Orders or for Firm-Fixed-Price Tasks within a Task Order. The Contractor shall perform the scope of this contract as required by Section C and applicable task order specifications. The individual task order Performance Work Statement or Statement of Objectives will clearly

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

2002 UNDEFINED Each OPTION CPFF GRIDS III SBSA Research & Analysis

CPFF

This CLIN is for Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Task Orders or for Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Tasks within a Task Order. The Contractor shall perform the scope of this contract as required by Section C and applicable task order specifications. The individual task order Performance Work Statement or Statement of Objectives will clearly indicate the specific requirements.

In accordance with FAR 15.404-4(c)(4)(i)(C), the fixed fee shall not exceed 10%. In accordance with FAR 15.404-4(c)(4)(i)(A), the fixed fee shall not

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

2003 UNDEFINED Each OPTION Contractor Manpower Reporting

FFP

This CLIN is used for the pricing of the collection and reporting of Contractor Manpower Reporting data. The reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed twelve months ending 30 September of each

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

2004 UNDEFINED

OPTION DBA Insurance

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

2005 UNDEFINED Each OPTION Data

FFP

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

3001 UNDEFINED Each OPTION FFP GRIDS III SBSA Research & Analysis

FFP

This CLIN is for Firm-Fixed-Price Task Orders or for Firm-Fixed-Price Tasks within a Task Order. The Contractor shall perform the scope of this contract as required by Section C and applicable task order specifications. The individual task order Performance Work Statement or Statement of Objectives will clearly

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

3002 UNDEFINED Each OPTION CPFF GRIDS III SBSA Research & Analysis

CPFF

This CLIN is for Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Task Orders or for Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Tasks within a Task Order. The Contractor shall perform the scope of this contract as required by Section C and applicable task order specifications. The individual task order Performance Work Statement or Statement of Objectives will clearly indicate the specific requirements.

In accordance with FAR 15.404-4(c)(4)(i)(C), the fixed fee shall not exceed 10%. In accordance with FAR 15.404-4(c)(4)(i)(A), the fixed fee shall not

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

3003 UNDEFINED Each OPTION Contractor Manpower Reporting

FFP

This CLIN is used for the pricing of the collection and reporting of Contractor Manpower Reporting data. The reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed twelve months ending 30 September of each

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

3004 UNDEFINED

OPTION DBA Insurance

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

3005 UNDEFINED Each OPTION Data

FFP

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

4001 UNDEFINED Each OPTION FFP GRIDS III SBSA Research & Analysis

FFP

This CLIN is for Firm-Fixed-Price Task Orders or for Firm-Fixed-Price Tasks within a Task Order. The Contractor shall perform the scope of this contract as required by Section C and applicable task order specifications. The individual task order Performance Work Statement or Statement of Objectives will clearly

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

4002 UNDEFINED Each OPTION CPFF GRIDS III SBSA Research & Analysis

CPFF

This CLIN is for Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Task Orders or for Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Tasks within a Task Order. The Contractor shall perform the scope of this contract as required by Section C and applicable task order specifications. The individual task order Performance Work Statement or Statement of Objectives will clearly indicate the specific requirements.

In accordance with FAR 15.404-4(c)(4)(i)(C), the fixed fee shall not exceed 10%. In accordance with FAR 15.404-4(c)(4)(i)(A), the fixed fee shall not

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

4003 UNDEFINED Each OPTION Contractor Manpower Reporting

FFP

This CLIN is used for the pricing of the collection and reporting of Contractor Manpower Reporting data. The reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed twelve months ending 30 September of each

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

4004 UNDEFINED

OPTION DBA Insurance

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

4005 UNDEFINED Each OPTION Data

FFP

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work Statement For

Geospatial Research, Integration, Development and Support (GRIDS) III Small Business Set-Aside (SBSA)

PART 1. General Information

1.1 Introduction. The GRIDS III contract is designated as the primary AGC vehicle to obtain services for non-inherently governmental functions that exceed organic capabilities in supporting the research and development efforts of the AGC. The GRIDS III contract is designed to provide services through a MATOC necessary to acquire special skills, systems engineering and technical services to perform research and development activities that relate to rapid development, limited fielding and geospatial technology services for the warfighter as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

1.2 Background. The AGC is a direct reporting center under the USACE and is the Army Knowledge Center for Geospatial Expertise. It serves as a key enabler of the Army Geospatial Enterprise (AGE) - an integrated system of technologies and processes that delivers a geospatial Common Operational Picture to the Warfighter. The AGC provides geospatial support and products to Warfighters, to support the Army's Battle Command Systems, facilitating dissemination of relevant geospatial information to every level across the battlefield environment. AGC coordinates, integrates, and synchronizes geospatial information requirements and standards across the Army, as well as develops and fields geospatial enterprise-enabled systems and capabilities to the Army and Department of Defense (DoD).

1.3 Objectives. AGC requires prime contractors with the capability to manage multiple task orders simultaneously at multiple locations. The contractor must also be capable of providing the corporate knowledge and technical capabilities necessary to assist in coordination, integration and synchronization of geospatial information requirements and standards across the Army; develop geospatial enterprise enabled systems for the Army and the DoD and provide direct geospatial support to the Warfighter.

1.4 Personnel.

1.4.1 The Contractor shall provide experienced personnel to perform the required services. The Government and the Contractor understand and agree that the services to be delivered are non-personal services and both parties recognize and agree that no employer-employee relationships exist between the Government and the Contractor and/or between the Government and the Contractor’s employees. Contactor personnel performing under this contract shall not be placed in a position where they are employed by a Federal Officer or are under the supervision, direction, or evaluation of a Federal Officer, military or civilian.

1.4.2 Contractor personnel shall conform to standards of conduct and code of ethics, which are consistent with those applicable to Government employees as provided in the Joint Ethics Regulation 5500.7.R. Contractor personnel shall present a neat professional appearance and be easily identified. The contracting officer may require the contractor to remove from the job site an employee working under this contract for reason for misconduct, security violations, or found to be suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other incapacitating agent.

Contractor employees shall be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the Contracting Officer that such action is in the best interest of the Government. Such removal from the job site or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform the services as required by this contract.

1.4.3 The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.

1.4.4 Contractor personnel will obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) for computer access as required and detailed in each task order.

1.4.5 Key Personnel.

Certain skilled experienced professional and/or technical personnel are essential for successful contractor accomplishment of the work to be performed under this contract. These are defined as "Key Personnel" and are those persons whose resumes are submitted for evaluation of any proposal. Key personnel shall be available during AGC Core hours between 0800 and 1600 Eastern Time, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons. A point of contact (POC) must be available for the key personnel in the event they are not available at these times (i.e. leave/sick time).

The Contractor shall have all Key Personnel on board on Date of Award (DOA). The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) if they intend to substitute any individual serving as key personnel. In the event of such substitution/replacement, key personnel must have equivalent qualifications to the original individual intended to fill the specified role.

1.4.6. Key Personnel Labor Categories, Descriptions and Qualifications

Key personnel will be designated for each task order separately. The Contractor shall submit their proposed key personnel to meet the Government’s needs based upon the key tasks within the PWS/Statement of Objectives (SOO). The Contractor shall include the title of the key personnel, the qualifications to meet the Government need as well as the educational experience necessary to successfully perform as the key personnel on the task.

1.5 Period and Place of Performance.

1.5.1 The basic contract period of performance is identified in Section F of the contract. The period of performance for individual task orders will be identified in each task order PWS or SOO and will vary depending on the requirement.

1.5.2 The contractor shall provide on and off-site services in support of AGC and its customers. The work shall take place primarily in US Government facilities, or at other locations identified by the COR. The place of performance will be indicated in individual task orders. A substantial part of the work will require presence in and around the Washington, D.C. area.

1.6 Scope.

The Contractor shall provide highly specialized expertise and technical services to execute the objectives specified in the PWS that directly correlates to the overarching objectives and goals of the AGC’s mission. The Contractor shall provide all personnel and supervision necessary to perform the services defined in the PWS. All tasks must be performed to the standards set forth in this document.

1.7 General Information

1.7.1 Access to and Disclosure of Information. The contractor may require access to data and information proprietary to a Government agency, another Government contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use, other than as specified in this contract, would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. Neither the contractor, nor contractor employees shall divulge or release data or information developed or obtained under performance of this contract, except to authorized Government personnel or upon written approval of the COR or designated representative.

Disclosure of information regarding operations and services of the activity to persons not entitled to receive it, or failure to safeguard any classified, proprietary or other similar items or information that may come to the contractor (or any persons under the contractor’s control) in connection with work under this contract, may subject the contractor, contractor’s agent, or employees to criminal liability under Title 18, Sections 793 and 798 and/or other sections of the United States Code. Neither the contractor nor the contractor’s employees shall disclose or cause to be disseminated, any information concerning the operations of the activity that could result in, or increase the likelihood of, the possibility of a breach of the activities’ security or interrupt the continuity of operations.

The contractor shall direct to the Project Officer/COR, all inquiries, comments, or complaints arising from matters observed, experienced, or learned as a result of, or in connection with the performance of this contract, the resolution of which may require the dissemination of official information.

Inquiries received by the contractor for work performed under this contract shall be referred to the Contracting Officer for evaluation under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) of 1975, Public Law 93-502, 5 U.S.C., Section

552. The contractor will not release any information concerning the project to the public without written authorization from the Contracting Officer.

The contractor shall not release any information (including photographs, files, public announcements, statements, denials, or confirmations) on any part of the subject matter of this contract, or any phase of any program hereunder, without the prior written approval of the Project Officer/COR. The contractor shall not release information regarding individuals without prior authority of the Project Officer/COR. Any documentation showing individuals’ names or other personal information will be controlled and protected. The provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 U.S.C., Section 552a, shall apply.

1.7.2 Quality Control. The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s QCP is the means by which the Contractor assures its work complies with the requirements of the contract. As a minimum, the Contractor shall develop QCP procedures that address the areas identified in Specific Tasks Section 5 and the Technical Exhibit 1, “Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)” and in any subsequent awarded task order to the base contract. Each Contractor will be required to submit a QCP with its proposal. The Contractor shall request in writing to the Contracting Officer any proposed change to the QCP in advance of implementation. The QCP shall:

1.7.2.1. Have direct accountability to the contractor’s top management.

1.7.2.2. Address overall project management and administration.

1.7.2.3. Be a comprehensive program to plan and deliver quality services to the Government.

1.7.2.4. Cover all services described in this contract, prioritize services, to be performed to include essential services as identified in the PRS.

1.7.2.5. Describe a method, acceptable to the Government, of identifying deficiencies in the quality of service performed under this contract before the level of performance becomes unacceptable, and address processes for corrective actions without dependence upon Government direction.

1.7.2.6. Establish an inspection system covering all services required by this contract. This plan shall specify areas to be inspected on both a scheduled or unscheduled basis and the title of the individual who will do the inspection.

1.7.2.7. Contain specific quality control techniques for contract services identified in the PRS. The quality control methods shall be comprehensive and adaptable to the reporting systems of the QCP.

1.7.2.8. Include a customer complaint feedback system for correction of validated complaints and to inform the customer of corrections. The QCP shall describe how users, or other interested parties, may identify problem areas or situations to the contractor. The customer complaint program shall be compatible with the reporting and communication systems of the QCP.

1.7.2.9. Require documentation of all contractor quality control inspections and corrective actions be maintained by the contactor throughout the term of this contract. Copies of inspection documents will be provided to the COR upon request.

1.7.2.10. Describe methods of direct and indirect communications with the Government regarding performance of the contract. The QCP shall include regular and formal meetings with the Government and proposed formats and/or schedules for informal communications (e.g., periodic e-mails to the COR).

1.7.3. Quality Assurance. The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The QASP is the method the Government will use to measure Contractor performance in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.7.4 Recognized Holidays. The AGC observes the following Federal holidays:

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

Note: When a holiday occurs on a Saturday, Federal employees are normally granted the previous Friday as the holiday observance. When a holiday occurs on a Sunday, Federal employees are normally granted the following Monday as the holiday observance.

1.7.5 Hours of Operation. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing requested services, between the hours of 0630-1800 EDT or EST, Monday thru Friday, with 8-hour workdays, the expected norm. Flexible schedules for each individual may be accommodated, but must be authorized by the COR and must cover the AGC core hours between 0800 and 1600. Some personnel may be required to work a varied schedule outside of the foregoing. This varied work schedule may include contractor support of large tasks as designated per task order. These assignments may extend the work week beyond the expected normal operations of 8-hour workdays, depending on the needs of the government. All work performed by the contractor personnel will be identified at the task order level. The Contractor must have the ability to work at the contractor’s site, if due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances the Government site is closed. The Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. The Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.7.7 Security Requirements

1.7.7.1 The contractor may be required to have access to unclassified, For Official Use Only (FOUO), Secret, Top Secret (TS), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Special Access Programs (SAP) and Alternative and Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) during their performance of this contract. Contractor personnel requiring access to government data shall hold at least a Secret clearance and, when required at the task order level, be eligible for access to Top Secret, SCI, SAP, and ACCM data. When applicable, a DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification specification, will be prepared by the ordering agency and issued with the task order, providing specific classification guidance.

1.7.7.2 All personnel shall possess at least a SECRET clearance. Key personnel shall possess a SECRET clearance but have key personnel immediately available who have a TOP SECRET clearance and be eligible for SCI adjudication on the start date of a period of performance, per the needs of each task order.

1.7.7.3 The contractor shall perform in accordance with the DoD Industrial Security Manual (DoD 5220.22M) and ensure that classified material is handled in accordance with the latest appropriate security classification specifications.

1.7.7.4 Loss or suspension of required security clearance as set forth on the DD Form 254, “Contract Security Classification Specifications”, could result in the contractor’s inability to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract. As a result of this failure to perform, the contractor is subject to termination under the appropriate termination clause herein.

1.7.7.5 The contractor shall have a TOP SECRET facility clearance with SECRET safeguarding capabilities. The Contractor may be required access to Communications Security (COMSEC) information, SCI, Non-SCI intelligence information, and FOUO information based on task order requirements. The Contractor shall also require access to the JWICS/SIPRNET/NIPRNET Systems.

1.7.7.6 The Contractor shall comply with all applicable DoD security regulations and procedures during the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall not disclose and must safeguard procurement sensitive information, computer systems and data, Privacy Act data, and Government personnel work products that are obtained or generated in the performance of this contract. This includes dissemination of protocols and papers not generally available through the public literature.

1.7.7.7 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas. All US based contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees traveling overseas will receive the government provided Area of Responsibility (AOR) specific AT awareness training prior to departure.

1.7.7.8 Contractor Employees Who Require Access to Government Information Systems. All contractor employees with access to a government information system must be registered in the Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) at commencement of services, and must successfully complete the DoD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the information systems and then annually thereafter IAW AR 380-67 (Personnel Security Program) and Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors).

1.7.7.9 Handling or Access to Classified Information Requirements: In performing this contract or task orders generated under this contract, the Contractor may receive and generate classified material, modify, or store classified hardware, have access to classified information outside the U.S, Puerto Rico, U.S. possessions and trust territories, require a COMSEC account, have Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements, and be authorized to use the Defense Courier Service. The contractor shall comply with AR 380-67 (Personnel Security Program) and Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors) as well as FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. Additionally, Contractors must comply with – (1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22- M); any revisions to DoD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor. For classified contracts, the DD Form 254 will be attached with the contract.

1.7.7.10 OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure/Plan (CDRL A022). The Contractor shall develop an OPSEC SOP/Plan in accordance with AR 530-1, Operations Security, within 90 days of contract award. The OPSEC SOP/Plan must be reviewed and approved by the RA OPSEC Officer. The SOP/Plan will include the government's critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it.

In addition, the contractor shall identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator.

1.7.7.11 Contractors Authorized to Accompany the Force. All contractor employees shall ensure the following AT/OPSEC requirements are met prior to deploying personnel authorized to accompany U.S. Armed Forces outside the United States: required compliance with laws and regulations, pre-deployment requirements, required training (per combatant command guidance), and personnel data required

1.7.7.12 Performance or Delivery in a Foreign Country. All contracting personnel will comply with theater clearance requirements and allows the combatant commander to exercise oversight to ensure the contractor’s compliance with combatant commander and subordinate task force commander policies and directives.

1.7.7.13 Key Control: The need for key control may be required based on each task order. Contractor personnel shall establish and establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer.

1.7.7.13.1. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the Contracting Officer, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

1.7.7.13.2. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer.

1.7.8 Personal Identity Verification (PIV)

1.7.8.1 The Contractor shall comply with PIV procedures implemented by Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201-1, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidance M-05-24.

1.7.8.2 The Contractor shall insert this clause, FAR 52.204-9 as required by FAR 4.1303, in all subcontracts when the Subcontractor is required to have physical access to a Federally-controlled facility or access to a Federally-controlled information system.

1.7.8.3 In accordance with HSPD-12, OMB M-05-24 and FIPS 201-1, unless a previous favorable background investigation has been completed in the last ten (10) years, all Contractor employees shall be the subject of a background investigation conducted by the Government.

1.7.8.4 No Contractor employee shall commence work until the Personnel Security Questionnaire (PSQ) paperwork has been completed, reviewed and submitted to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Individuals requiring SCI access will require an initial or periodic Tier 5 investigation every 6 years. SAP requirement will require a periodic investigation every 5 years.

1.7.8.5 Contractor employees not meeting the minimum PIV requirements shall be the subject of a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) check prior to beginning work in addition to the submission of the PSQ to OPM.

1.7.8.6 Non-US citizens shall not be used in the performance of this contract unless the provisions of Army Regulation 25-2, Information Assurance have been fully completed and approval has been granted by the Government for the non-US citizen to perform the required mission.

1.7.9 Pre-Screen Candidates using E-Verify Program. The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

1.7.10 Visit Notifications

1.7.10.1 If the Contractor has previously been granted a facility clearance (FCL) through the DoD Central Adjudicative Facility (DoDCAF), the Contractor Facility Security Officer (FSO) shall submit visit notifications via Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) in the format prescribed and provided by AGC Security through the Government COR.

1.7.10.2 If the Contractor is not cleared through DoDCAF, the Contractor shall submit a signed visit request on company letterhead stationary through the Government COR. The request shall include the full name (last, first, middle), date of birth (MM/DD/YYYY), place of birth (city, state, country), citizenship, type of last investigation and date last investigation was completed, if any, and shall be the subject of a NCIC check prior to beginning work.

1.7.11 All Contractor employees shall read all applicable security regulations, to be provided by the Government.

Contractor personnel shall familiarize themselves with the Government’s regulations and policies and site-specific regulations regarding access to sensitive materials, computer facility/IT network access, issue of access credentials which shall be provided as required by the Government.

1.7.12 Whether work is performed off the Government site or on the Government site, the Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government information and property provided for contractor use based on direction from the COR as applicable per task order. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.7.13 Access Credentials

The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all access credentials (CAC; DD Form 1466, DoD Building Pass) issued to the Contractor employees by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. No access credentials issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated.

The Contractor shall develop procedures covering access credentials that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued access credentials by Contractor personnel who no longer require access to Government information systems or Government facilities. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost access credentials to the COR.

1.7.13.1 In the event access credentials are lost or damaged, the Contractor employee shall immediately notify the COR who will notify AGC Security of the loss or damage and request re-issue of the credential.

1.7.13.2 Multiple occurrences of loss or damaged access credentials shall be reported to the Contracting Officer.

When the replacement of access credentials is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-issuing the credential(s) shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

1.7.13.3 The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued access credentials by any persons other than the Contractor employee to whom the credential is issued. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of secure or locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the AGC Security Office.

1.7.14 Anti-Terrorism and Operations Security Requirements

1.7.14.1 AT Level I Training. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 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 15 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at.

1.7.14.2 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the Government representative). The Contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office.

Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, Headquarters, Department of the Army (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.

1.7.14.3 iWATCH Training. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local 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 15 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 45 calendar days after contract award.

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

1.7.14.5 For Contracts that Require OPSEC Training. Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training and adhere to the organization’s security program. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, within 5 calendar days after completion of training. OPSEC awareness training is available at the following websites: https://www.iad.gov/ioss/ or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html; or it can be provided by the RA OPSEC Officer in presentation form with will be documented via memorandum.

1.7.14.6 For Information assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) training. All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within six months of employment.

1.7.14.7 For IA/IT certification. Per DoD 8570.01-M , DFARS 252.239.7001 and AR 25-2, the contractor employees responsible for IA/IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract award. The baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M must be completed upon contract award.

1.7.14.8 All new contractor employees will complete annual Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) Training provided by a Counterintelligence Agent, IAW AR 381-12. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee(s) or a memorandum for the record, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training.

Authorized web-based TARP training for CAC card holders is available at the following website:

https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/655474

1.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings

The contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the Contracting Officer or COR in accordance with FAR subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, COR, and other government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.9 COR

The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration.

A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting contract. The warranted Contracting Officer is the only entity with authorization to negotiate and make changes to this contract.

1.10 Travel

1.10.1 Area of Travel. The contractor may be required to travel to several locations within the CONUS and OCONUS to support the development of demonstration, exercises and/or experiments as well as deployments to provide operational support requirements. Travel may include areas that are of hazardous nature and will be provisioned for in each task order as required.

1.10.2 Travel Policy. The government will reimburse the contractor for allowable travel costs incurred by the contractor in performance of the contract and determined to be in accordance with far subpart 31.2, subject to the following provisions: travel required for tasks assigned under this contract shall be governed in accordance with rules set forth for temporary duty travel in the DoD JTR. The contractor shall execute all travel IAW DoD, COCOM and local commander regulations and policies. All travel and expenses must be approved by the COR in writing, prior to travel.

1.10.3 Travel. Travel, subsistence, and associated labor charges for travel time are authorized for travel beyond a 50-mile radius of the local office, whenever a task assignment requires work to be accomplished at an alternate work site. No travel, subsistence or associated labor charges for travel time shall be charged for work performed within a 50-mile radius of the contractor’s local office, normal work site, or temporary work site unless approved in advance by the COR. Under no circumstances will costs be reimbursed for travel performed for personal convenience and daily travel to and from the normal work site, to include parking expenses.

PART 2. Definitions and Acronyms

2.1 Definitions

2.1.1. AUTHORITIVE DATA SOURCE (ADS). An ADS is a recognized or official data production source with a designated mission statement or source/product to publish reliable and accurate data for subsequent use by users.

An ADS may be the functional combination of multiple or separate data sources. ADS’ provide enterprise-accepted and trusted information for reuse, analysis, and aggregation, which ultimately leads to accurate choices, rapid decisions, and a wealth of knowledge. Once a proposed source is certified by the Army Data Council as authoritative, it is registered in the ADS Registry so users can determine which of many sources containing information is authoritative and ensures the user of the most accurate, timely, trusted data.

2.1.2 AUDITABLE SOURCE SYSTEM. An auditable source system is one where information is first recorded from the original documents and/or business process. Auditable source documents substantiate the integrity of the data being used.

2.1.3 CONTINGENCY OPERATION. Per 10 USC 101 (a)(13) and FAR 2.101, “Contingency operation” means a military operation that –

(A) is designated by the Secretary of Defense as an operation in which members of the armed forces are or may become involved in military actions, operation, or hostilities against an enemy of the United States or against an opposing military force; or

(B) results in the call to order to, or retention on, active duty of members of the uniformed services under section 688, 12301 (a), 12302, 12304, 12305, or 12406 of this title, chapter 15 of this title, section 712 of title 14, or any other provision of law during a war or during a national emergency declared by the President or Congress.

2.1.4 CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor having a contract to provide specific supplies…