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The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

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PUBLIC HEALTH COMMAND EUROPE AUGMENTED LAB PERSONNEL

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Updated 12 February 2026

1. GENERAL

It is expressly agreed and understood that this contract is a non-personal services contract, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 37.101, under which the professional services rendered by a contract service provider are rendered in their capacity as an independent contractor or employee of any independent company that may be a party to this contract. The Government may evaluate the quality of professional and administrative services provided but retains no control over the professional aspects of the services rendered, including but not limited to the contract service provider's professional medical judgment, diagnosis, or specific medical treatments. The Contractor shall be solely liable for and expressly agree to indemnify the Government with respect to any liability producing acts or omissions by its employees or agents.

This contract does not create an employer-employee relationship between the Government and any corporation, partnership, business association or other party or legal entity with which the individual contract service provider may be associated. Contract personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationship between the Government and its employees.

Services shall be performed in accordance with the established principles and ethics of the field of public health. Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of law and the rules and regulations of all Governmental authorities. In addition, Contractor shall adhere to and comply with Department of the Army, Medical Command (MEDCOM), and Public Health Command Europe (PHCE) regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP) that may be in effect during the term of the contract.

1.1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1.1. The contractor shall provide services of two (2) Microbiological Analysts, one (1) Chemical Analyst, one (1) Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Administrator, one (1) Physical Science Technician (PST), and one (1) Medical Analyst (Occupational Health/Industrial

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Hygiene Technician) for Public Health Command Europe (PHCE), Landstuhl, Germany, as required by this Performance Work Statement (PWS) and in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions of the contract. For each option year of the contract, the contractor shall provide the same services, as required by this PWS and IAW the terms and conditions of the contract.

1.1.2. Period of Performance:

Full performance shall begin on or about 1 October 2026 and consist of a twelve-month base period, four

(4) twelve-month option periods, and FAR 52.217-8 - Option to Extend Services, which could potentially add up to six (6) months of services, for a total period of five and a half years if all options are exercised. Services shall be provided as required in accordance with PWS and IAW the terms and conditions of this contract. Contracted personnel are required to serve as full-time equivalents (FTEs).

1.2. PERSONNEL

1.2.1. The contractor shall be able to communicate in English.

1.2.2. The contractor shall present a neat appearance commensurate with that required of a professional.

1.2.3. The contractor's employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and possess sufficient interpersonal skills such that he/she effectively collaborate with a variety of staff from diverse backgrounds.

1.2.4. Neither uniformed personnel nor Government civilian employees shall be employed to perform services under this contract.

1.2.5. The contractor's employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner as detailed throughout the contract agreement. Contractor employee complaints or reprimands that are not in keeping with MEDCOM policies, regulations, or this contract are subject to corrective or disciplinary action by the contractor. Complaints or reprimands that are substantiated by either the Contractor or the U.S government are subject to the full range of discipline from written admonishment up to removal.

1.2.6. The contractor shall not be permitted on the installation when his presence is considered detrimental to the security of the installation. The Government reserves the right to remove from the job site any contract personnel whose continued employment is inconsistent with the interest of military security or who are found to be otherwise impaired.

1.2.7. The Contractor shall recognize that Host Nation authorities may conduct on-site inspections at any time in the Contractor's work areas for the purpose of verifying the status of position and appropriate visas or permissions. The Contractor shall assume all costs related to submission of required documentation.

2. QUALIFICATIONS

2.1. The Microbiologists, Chemist, LIMS Administrator, Physical Science Technician, and Medical

Analyst shall have sufficient experience and skills to be able to adequately perform the tasks as identified below. All candidates must:

2.1.1. Provide up to date resume and/or Curriculum Vitae (CV) that both demonstrates their knowledge and shows their relevant work experience for the subject position.

2.1.2. Provide copies of their educational and any relevant professional certifications. Non-U.S.

Contractor shall provide documentation of equivalency regarding qualifications.

2.1.3. Provide professional references from current and/or previous employers with e-mail and/or telephone contact information upon request.

2.1.4. Provide a DEROS date, if applicable. Contractors who are dependents of active-duty military sponsors shall submit a copy of their sponsor's orders or record that indicates a Date Eligible for Return from Overseas (DEROS) with at least one year remaining from the date of application.

2.2. The Microbiologist must be a graduate of a post-secondary vocational/trade school or bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a Microbiology or other closely related science discipline and a minimum of five years' experience in a relevant laboratory setting. The incumbent must be able to perform food analyses using standard biological methodologies. Must also have experience with nucleic acid extraction and PCR analysis. Must have knowledge of public health policies and regulations and the fundamental principles of biology, and practices applicable to the performance of biological analyses using various analyzer systems. Identify potential hazards found during biological analyses where processes are of a conventional nature and literature on the hazard is readily available. Must be able to investigate and troubleshoot methods during the analyses of samples. The Microbiologist may support the Global Emerging Infectious Disease (GEIS) program as assigned.

2.3. The Chemist must be a graduate of a post-secondary vocational/trade school or bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Chemistry or other closely related science discipline. Must have a minimum of five years' experience in a relevant laboratory setting. The incumbent must be able to perform environmental and food safety analyses using standard chemical methodologies.

Knowledge of public health policies and regulations and the fundamental principles of chemistry, and practices applicable to the performance of chemical analyses including the operation of various analyzer systems.

2.4. The Medical Analyst must have at least an intermediate high-school diploma and must have a minimum of five years' experience performing the administrative duties aligned with this position.

Must be fluent in written and oral in both English and German. Must complete the Defense Occupational and Environmental Health Readiness System Industrial Hygiene (DOEHRS-IH) training course in the first four months of employment. The incumbent must be able to serve as a Medical Analyst Technician in the Public Health Command-Europe (PHCE) United States Army

Garrison (USAG) Kaiserslautern Industrial Hygiene Program Office (IHPO as this position will be primarily located in Kaiserslautern. The incumbent will be assisting in translating and interpreting Host Nation IH regulations and guidance. Must be able to provide insight into the regulation and guidance intentions and support forming best business practices to address both US and Host Nation protocols. Must be able to author employee notification letters for exposures to hazardous substances and distribute them to employees and supervisors. Must manage the Troop Motor Pool (TMP) vehicles leased to the IH Program offices and coordinate TMP program management activities with PHCE TMP Fleet Managers. Must manage the IH MilSuite website to ensure all applicable documents and files are kept current. Must ensure all published DOEHRS-IH Survey reports are archived in MilSuite. Must be able to generate business object reports from DOEHRS- IH when needed. Assignments cover medical analysis and solutions to complex operations applying methods outlined by supervisor.

2.5. The LIMS Administrator must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in the physical sciences, computer science, engineering or other closely related discipline with a minimum of three years' experience in a relevant laboratory setting. This position is responsible for laboratory automation project efforts, monitoring, reviewing and integrating, and maintaining evaluating laboratory automation projects involving the use of a Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS); the identification, evaluation and development of laboratory data requirements and integration of scientific instruments. Responsible for translating technical specifications into programming specifications; programming languages;

writing, debugging and maintaining code; Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) user functional needs and requirements; network management and monitoring tools; computer operating systems and application software; hardware and software requirements; system integrity and application software; workstation management; public health concepts, principles, and practices; laboratory quality assurance principles; security regulations; infrastructure requirements;

internal commands and processes, systems management, systems security, backup and restoration processes; database maintenance; test, debug, and maintain software programs;

Crystal Reports or equivalent; disaster recovery procedures; Domain Naming System (DNS); data transfer methods; storage methods and limitations; instrument and site configurations; and development and use of business case analysis techniques.

2.6. The Physical Science Technician must have an associate degree in biological or chemical science, or equivalent work experience in a relevant laboratory setting. The incumbent must be able to perform various operational tasks including sample processing, customer service, and utilizing a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

3. DEFINITIONS/ACRONYMS.

3.1. DEFINITIONS. Following is a list of basic definitions.

3.1.1. CONTRACTING OFFICER: A person with the authority to enter, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

3.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR): A Government employee selected and designated in writing by the Contracting Officer to act as his/her designated representative in administering a contract.

3.1.3. ORDINARY RESIDENT. The determination of "Ordinary Resident Status" as it applies to a U.S. Citizen is ultimately determined by the respective Host Nation Government. For instance the German Government takes into consideration nine factors when making a determination of status:

the duration of stay in Germany without status, employment in the German economy, ownership of realty, receipt of German social benefits, where dependents live and school, sources of income, main focus of social relations, where a spouse is employed, and marriage to a German Citizen.

3.1.4. QUALITY ASSESSMENT AND IMPROVEMENT. Those actions taken by the Government to check services to determine if they meet the requirements of the JC, U.S. Army Medical Command, quality assurance and risk management program, and ensure that the Contractor comply with the terms and conditions of the contract.

3.1.5. QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL. Those actions taken by a Contractor to control the performance of services to ensure that they meet the requirements of the contract.

3.1.6. ACRONYMS/ABBREVIATIONS. Following is a list of basic acronyms/abbreviations used in the contract.

COR - Contracting Officer's Representative EUCOM - European Command

GEIS - Global Emerging Infections System

HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996

IH - Industrial Hygiene

LS - Laboratory Sciences

MEDCOM - Medical Command

NACI - National Agency Check with Inquiries

OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration

PAR - Performance Assessment Report

PHCE - Public Health Command Europe

PWS - Performance Work Statement

QA/QC - Quality Assurance/Quality Control

4. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

4.1. GENERAL. The Government will provide, without cost to the Contractor, the facilities, equipment, materials, and services listed below and itemized in Attachment 2. The Contractor shall maintain Government furnished supplies, equipment, and work areas in a safe, orderly and clean condition.

4.1.1. FACILITIES. The Government will furnish the facilities described in Attachment 2. The Contractor shall not alter the facilities without written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall return the facilities to the Government in the same condition as received, fair wear and tear and approved modifications excepted. These facilities shall be used for performance of this contract only. Any space used by the Contractor in performance of this contract may be used for other purposes during their absence. Items of clothing, personal effects, or equipment may not be able to be secured at all locations. The Government will not incur any liability for theft, damage to, or loss of such personal items.

4.1.2. The Government will provide the Contractor with use of government owned equipment as needed to complete the work outlines in this PWS.

4.1.3. EQUIPMENT INVENTORY. No later than 5 calendar days before the start of the contract, the Contractor and the Contracting Officer's Representative shall conduct a joint inventory of all sole use Government furnished equipment listed in Attachment 2. The Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of all sole use equipment, if applicable. Items of missing sole use equipment, or equipment not in working order, shall be recorded. The Government will replace missing items and repair or dispose of all items not in working order. The Contractor and the COR shall agree and certify the working order of sole use Government furnished equipment as accurate. If the Contractor does not take part in the inventory, the Contractor shall accept the listing and stated condition of the sole use Government furnished equipment as accurate. If the Contractor takes part in the inventory, but disagrees with the COR's determination of the working order of the equipment, this disagreement shall be treated as a dispute according to the clause of this contract, FAR 52.212-4(d) entitled "Disputes." Contract personnel will follow Department of the Army hand receipt procedures thereafter and coordinate movement of any government owned equipment with the hand receipt holder.

4.1.4. OBTAINING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. The Contractor shall submit written requests to the Contracting Officer for additional or replacement sole use Government furnished equipment, as required in the performance of the contract. Such requests shall be sent through the COR to the Contracting Officer for decision.

4.1.5. EQUIPMENT ACCOUNTABILITY. The Contractor and the COR shall conduct a joint inventory of sole use Government furnished property during the last month of the contract. The Contractor shall be liable for loss or damage to sole use Government furnished property beyond fair wear and tear.

4.2. MATERIALS. The Government will furnish the inventory of materials required to complete work outlined in this PWS IAW Attachment 2. The Contractor shall notify the COR if additional materials are required, who will work with the KO to address such requests. At the end of the contract, the Contractor shall return all residual inventory to the Government.

4.3. SERVICES. The Government will provide the following services at no cost to the Contractor:

4.3.1. UTILITIES. The Government will provide the normal range of utilities, electricity, water, heating, refuse collection, etc., as is provided to other personnel in government buildings.

4.3.2. MAIL. Use of installation mail distribution for official purposes unless otherwise authorized.

4.3.3. TELEPHONE. Use of military telephone for official purposes unless otherwise authorized.

Personal phone calls (including long distance) calls are not authorized, and the cost of any personal calls made from Military telephones will be deducted from the Contractor's invoice.

4.3.4. HOUSEKEEPING. Custodial services for furnished facilities. Laundry service for Government-furnished provider clothing.

4.3.5. PEST CONTROL. Insect and rodent control for furnished facilities.

4.3.6. CONSUMABLES. All laboratory supplies required to perform tasks outlined within this PWS.

This may include hazardous chemicals or biological materials.

4.3.7. EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE. The Government will provide maintenance for all Government-furnished equipment. Contractor will be responsible for performing regular Quality Control on all Government-furnished equipment. The Contractor shall notify the Government whenever maintenance of equipment is required.

4.3.8. ADMINISTRATIVE. Clerical and administrative support necessary for accomplishment of the requirements of this PWS, as provided to other personnel.

4.3.9. EMERGENCY SERVICES. Security Police and Fire Protection, as is provided to other personnel. Emergency Healthcare for the contractor's employees. The local Military Treatment Facility (MTF) will provide Emergency healthcare for injuries occurring while on duty. The Contractor shall reimburse the Government for such services.

4.3.10.

AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING (ADP). The Government will provide the Contractor with mission essential ADP training and support required for the performance of services.

4.3.10.1. Since the Contractor shall have access to and/or will process information requiring protection under the Privacy Act of 1974, these positions are considered an "ADP Sensitive" positions requiring compliance with DoD Directive 5200.28, DoD 5200.2-R, AFI 33-199, Army Regulation (AR) 380-19 and AR 380-67. Therefore, a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) is required under this contract. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR to obtain the appropriate approval. In general, the procedure is for the Contractor to make an appointment with the Security Branch of the MTF to be fingerprinted and complete appropriate forms such as, a Standard Form (SF) 85P, "Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions." The Contractor shall advise their employees that a positive report is needed as a condition of employment under this contract.

The Contractor shall apply for the NACI within 3 workdays after start of performance for each contract DHCP.

5. SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1. The Microbiologist will perform biological analysis of drinking water, food, bottled water, insect vectors, and surveillance samples for bacteriological, viral, and rickettsia contamination for Public Health Command Europe (PHCE), Landstuhl, Germany, as required by this Performance Work Statement (PWS) and in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions of the contract.

5.1.1. The contractor will review background information, biological properties, matrix properties, and risk categories in the context of pertinent guidelines, regulations, and customer requirements.

5.1.2. The contractor will select methods and analyze samples to obtain requested data. Analytical work will be performed using techniques such as classical microbiology with non-selective and selective media, nucleic acid extraction and polymerase chain reaction (PCR), next generation genome sequencing, enzyme linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA), scintillation counters, and other rapid microbiological and molecular techniques.

5.1.3. The contractor will recommend method modifications and/or implement and optimize new methods in cooperation with DA civilian microbiologists and microbiological technicians, and will assist in the training of new analysts assigned to similar work.

5.1.4. The contractor will review analytical data generated by multiple team members for correctness, completeness, and scientific integrity, and report data using the electronic laboratory information management system (eLIMS or LIMS).

5.1.5. The contractor will perform all work IAW established quality system and ISO 17025:2017 accreditation requirements.

5.1.6. The contractor will meet all training and additional requirements of the Department of the Army (DA).

5.2. The Chemist will perform chemical analysis of drinking water, bottled water, food, and environmental samples for trace level hazardous inorganic and organic contaminants for PHCE, Landstuhl, Germany as required by this PWS and IAW the terms and conditions of the contract for the specified period of performance.

5.2.1. The contractor will review background information, chemical properties, and physical states of a sample in the context of pertinent guidelines, regulations, and final governing standards.

5.2.2. The contractor will select methods and analyze samples to obtain requested data. Analytical work will be performed on instrumentation such as high performance liquid chromatographs (HPLC), chromatographs coupled with mass spectrometric detectors (LC-MS, LC-MS-MS, GC-MS, GC-MS-MS), flame ionization detectors (FID), and electron capture detectors (ECD), ion chromatographs (IC), gas flow proportional counters, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometers (ICP-MS) and inductively coupled optical emissions spectrometers (ICP-OES).

5.2.3. The contractor will recommend method modifications and/or implement and optimize new methods in cooperation with DA civilian chemists and physical science technicians, and will assist in the training of new analysts assigned to similar work.

5.2.4. The contractor will review analytical data generated by multiple team members for correctness, completeness, and scientific integrity, and report data using the electronic laboratory information management system (eLIMS).

5.2.5. The contractor will perform all work IAW the established quality system and ISO 17025:

2017.

5.2.6. The contractor will meet all training and additional requirements of the Department of the Army (DA).

5.3. Medical Analyst will assist in administratively supporting Industrial Hygiene (IH) reports to identify and evaluate health hazards and potential heal hazards. Support to publishing the survey, will include peer reviews and ensuring reports meet quality control and assurance requirements, prior to publishing.

5.3.1. The contractor will review reports and author, publish, and distribute Employee Exposure Notification letters to applicable organizations' employees and leadership.

5.3.2. The contractor will manage the IH Program's MilSuite website to ensure all applicable documents and files are kept current. Must ensure all published DOEHRS-IH Survey reports are archived in MilSuite.

5.3.3. The contractor must be fluent in written and oral in both English and German. The contractor will assist in translating and interpreting Host Nation IH regulations and guidance. The contractor will provide insight into the regulation and guidance intentions and support forming best business practices to address both US and Host Nation protocols.

5.3.4. The contractor will operate government electronic equipment, computers and computing systems. Use of government computers and computing systems will be only for official government purposes.

5.3.5. The contractor may operate a government troop motor pool (TMP) vehicle such as a car /pickup truck/step van. The contractor is responsible for providing at least the minimum level of insurance as required by the United States Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR) for contract employees authorized to drive Government Vehicle car/pickup truck/step van. Use of government vehicles will be only for official government purposes.

5.3.6. The contractor will meet all training and additional requirements of the Department of the Army (DA).

5.4. The LIMS Administrator will ensure Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) data quality, format, and efficiencies in compliance with the laboratory quality system and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation standard. The contractor will determine how to connect a variety of complex laboratory instruments to LIMS as required.

5.4.1. The contractor will investigate and resolve complex problems related to laboratory data reporting errors, identifying source and cause, and recommends resolutions IAW applicable standards, data quality requirements, and LIMS user functional needs.

5.4.2. The contractor will advise laboratory management on approaches to system management and controls, system verification and validation, technical aspects of laboratory system user's data requirements, system testing, documentation, and lab instrument integration.

5.4.3. The contractor will evaluate new system software, troubleshoot database implementation problems, and extend operating capabilities to support local requirements.

5.4.4. The contractor will coordinate with laboratory management officials and personnel in determining their requirements for information (e.g., test results, billing/invoicing, resource management data such as the cost of individual tests or manpower expanded on completing tests, and similar metrics, queries, or information).

5.4.5. The contractor will generate customized reports and/or modify existing reports using Crystal Reports or equivalent.

5.4.6. The contractor will develop and maintain LIMS user instruction documents.

5.4.7. The contractor will provide day-to-day guidance and technical assistance to LIMS users.

Coordinates LIMS issues with IT support as required. Implements and maintains tracking log of LIMS issues.

5.5. The Physical Science Technician (PST) will perform sample processing tasks per assigned SOPs, prepare sample container kit requisitions, process samples, log in customer requests, sample, and test report information into the LIMS, provide customer service to PHCE project officers, and work closely with other laboratory staff to update laboratory management documents, and perform other duties as assigned.

5.5.1. In response to customer requests for services, the PST shall communicate with the PHCE customer throughout the request process, build, pack, and ship environmental sample collection kits in accordance with testing needs and analysis method in a timely manner, and complete the entire receiving, processing, and logging process of all samples and test results delivered to Laboratory Sciences (LS). The PST shall (i) ensure appropriate sizes of containers are ordered and picked up according to LS procurement SOPs so LS kit inventory is always stocked; (ii) use basic laboratory equipment for measuring and preparing containers; (iii) conduct operator maintenance of laboratory equipment; and (iv) work closely with the Lead PST to modify existing SOPs or other documents.

5.5.2. The PST shall ensure samples are prepared for outsourced testing in a timely manner and samples are shipped only in accordance with the approved pricelist of an awarded contract /agreement and/or with the approval of the Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) or Laboratory Deputy Director. The PST shall notify the COR and/or Billing Official (BO) of all outsourced sample submissions, shipments, and vendor testing delinquencies and provide information necessary for accurate invoice preparation.

5.5.3. The contractor will perform all work IAW the established quality system and ISO 17025:

2017.

5.5.4. The contractor will meet all training and additional requirements of the Department of the Army (DA).

6. GENERAL INFORMATION

6.1. ADMINISTRATIVE

6.1.1. Safety. The Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with all installation safety regulations. Such regulations include, but are not limited to, general safety, fire prevention, and waste disposal.

6.1.1.1. Contractor shall comply with installation personnel identification and access requirements.

The Contractor is responsible for his/her absences due to expired identification and access documents.

6.1.1.2. Safeguarding Material. The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided for Contractor use. The Contractor shall safeguard information of a confidential or sensitive nature. Neither the Contractor nor any of its Contractor shall disclose or cause to be disseminated any information concerning the operation of PHCE that could result in or increase the likelihood of the possibility of breach of security or interrupt the continuity of operations or which breach the requirements of the Federal Privacy Act of 1974. However, the Contractor may be required to provide testimony or disposition in cases of due process action.

6.1.1.3. Health. All Contractor performing services under this contract shall comply with the health and immunization requirements in accordance with appropriate U.S. standards and Host Nation law. The Government will not reimburse the Contractor for this expense.

6.1.1.4. Contractor shall provide verification of compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements concerning immunization and screens of personnel involved in the provision of healthcare, as outlined below.

6.1.1.5. Occupational Health Medical Requirements for Contractors: The Contractor is required to in-process through Occupational Health after beginning performance under this contract. All documentation outlined in this policy must be presented to the Occupational Health nurse at the time of in- processing.

6.1.1.6. For Physical Science Technician: Rabies vaccination and/or titers

6.1.1.7. For the Microbiologist: Must have the ability to obtain a medical clearance to wear a respirator, be physically fitted for a respirator, and participate in the Army Respiratory Protection Program IAW AR 11-34.

6.2. CONFLICT OF INTEREST

6.2.1. Introduction

6.2.1.1. The term "contractor" as used in this clause includes the contractor, all its separate corporate divisions or entities, subcontractors at any tier, and all successors in interest.

6.2.1.2. The term "organizational conflict of interest" is defined in FAR 2.101 and shall include actual or potential conflicts as well as situations which create an appearance of an OCI. In assessing and addressing conflicts of interest, guidance in FAR Subpart 9.5 will be followed.

6.2.1.3. This contract requires the contractor to provide support services to the Government that may result in actual or potential conflicts of interest for the contractor, or may provide the contractor with the potential to attain an unfair competitive advantage. To ensure that the contractor's objectivity and judgment are not biased, and to prevent unfair competitive advantages, the contractor shall comply fully with the requirements and restrictions of this clause.

6.2.2. Eligibility Restrictions on Other Army Contract Efforts

6.2.2.1. Bias and impaired objectivity:

6.2.2.1.1. The contracting officer may preclude the contractor from participating in other Army contracts, as a prime or subcontractor, based upon its performance of technical direction, its participation in the preparation of specifications or work statements, or its performance of evaluation, analysis of services, products or capabilities under this contract.

6.2.2.1.2. These restrictions may be imposed to prevent bias or impaired objectivity in situations where the contractor may be placed in a position of evaluating or favoring its own work products and capabilities, those of other companies with whom it has a financial relationship, or those of its competitors.

6.2.2.1.3. To the extent that the contractor believes its participation in other Army contracts should not be proscribed by this clause or the provisions of FAR Subpart 9.5, the contractor shall furnish its detailed justification to the contracting officer and obtain written concurrence that such activities are not objectionable to the agency based on actual or potential OCI's.

6.2.2.2. Continuing duty:

6.2.2.2.1. The contractor is responsible for meeting the terms of this OCI clause, and has an affirmative continuing duty to promptly and fully disclose actual or potential conflicts to the contracting officer, and to submit an acceptable mitigation plan to the contracting officer, and update its mitigation plan as necessary.

6.2.2.2.2. The contractor shall review and update its OCI disclosures and its mitigation plan in connection with the competition or award of each contract, and whenever it adds a subcontractor to this contract. The prime contractor has the responsibility for demonstrating that its performance of a to include that of its subcontractors, does not create an actual or potential OCI. The contract contracting officer may also require the contractor to update its OCI disclosures and mitigation plan prior to a contract modification or contract extension, or at any time an actual or potential OCI is suspected.

6.2.2.2.3. The contractor shall also promptly advise the contracting officer of its intent to acquire other contractors doing business with the agency or that it is being acquired by another contractor.

Such notice shall be provided no later than the public acknowledgement of such acquisition actions. No later than 7 days after this notice to the contracting officer, or as sooner as directed by the contracting officer, the contractor shall submit a listing and description of all contracts which may be affected by the acquisitions, identify any conflicts that may result from these acquisition activities, and specify additional mitigation measures.

6.2.2.2.4. The contractor shall establish OCI policies and training to ensure its responsibilities for the identification and prevention of OCIs are met. Such training shall be accomplished upon contract award or no later than upon award of a for which the contractor assigns new contract personnel to the contract, with refresher training conducted annually. The contractor will furnish copies of its policies and training upon request of the contracting officer.

6.2.2.3. The contracting officer's decision regarding the existence or nonexistence of an OCI shall be final. The government reserves the right to waive OCIs when in the government's interest.

6.2.3. Access and Use of Proprietary and Nonpublic Information

6.2.3.1. During performance of this contract, the contractor may obtain access and shall protect from unauthorized disclosure proprietary information of other contractors. The contractor agrees that it shall treat such information consistent with the restrictions imposed on such information.

Unless the government has obtained prior consent to the contractor's use or access to another contractor's proprietary information, the contractor shall enter into a written nondisclosure agreement with other contractors for the protection of their proprietary information, and shall protect such information from unauthorized release or use.

6.2.3.2. During performance of this contract, the contractor may also obtain access to and generate non- public information. Non-public information consists of government sensitive information and includes, but is not limited to: acquisition planning and strategy; statements of work and solicitations, planning, programming, budgeting and execution (PPBE) information; the government's financial information; information pertaining to the operation and plans of the agency or the federal government; and information that would be protected from disclosure pursuant to an exemption under the Freedom of Information or Privacy Acts. Except to the extent such information has been made available to the public, the contractor agrees that it shall not disclose or use such information without the prior approval of the contracting officer. The contractor agrees that it shall not use such information for any private purpose or permit any employee to use such information for any private purpose.

6.2.3.3. Proprietary and nonpublic information shall be used solely in performance of this contract and shall not be disclosed to other contractor employees or officials. Such information shall not be disclosed to government employees except on a need-to-know basis. The contractor shall take appropriate measures to ensure such information is only used by the contractor employees involved in performance of this contract, and shall create firewalls and other appropriate measures to ensure such information is only disclosed and used by employees performing this contract. The contractor (and its officers) shall not solicit or obtain proprietary or nonpublic information from its employees who are performing this contract. The contractor shall promptly report all unauthorized disclosures in violation of this provision, and actions it has taken to preclude future occurrences.

6.2.3.4. The contractor additionally shall establish nondisclosure policies and training to ensure its responsibilities for the protection of proprietary and nonpublic information are met. Such training shall be accomplished upon contract award with refresher training conducted annually. The contractor shall obtain nondisclosure agreements from all employees who receive such information and shall provide the contracting officer a list of all employees who have executed such agreements upon commencement of performance of this contract, and on an annual basis thereafter, and as requested by the contracting officer. The contractor will also furnish copies of the agreements to the contracting officer on request. The contractor shall also furnish its nondisclosure policies and training programs to the contracting officer if requested.

6.2.3.5. To address contingencies not specifically addressed by this clause, the contracting officer may direct the contractor to take additional appropriate measures to safeguard information, particularly during the development of acquisition strategy and its implementation, and in support of a source selection.

6.2.3.6. To facilitate the requirements and objectives of this contract, the contracting officer may additionally direct the contractor to negotiate appropriate nondisclosure agreements with the agency's major development contractors.

6.2.3.7. In performance of this contract, the contractor's employees shall wear name tags or badges which disclose their contractor status, and shall promptly identify themselves, and their corporate affiliation prior to engaging in communications involving proprietary or nonpublic information.

6.2.3.8. Proprietary and nonpublic information shall not be stored in contractor facilities or on contractor equipment except as authorized by the contracting officer. Should such information be stored in other than government facilities or equipment, the contractor shall furnish for contracting officer approval its policies for safeguarding and storing such information, will comply with the information assurance provisions of this contract, and will allow the contracting officer access to its facilities and equipment for the purpose of ensuring proprietary and nonpublic information is properly safeguarded and stored.

6.2.3.9. Upon the termination of the contract, the contractor shall not retain any proprietary or nonpublic information, except as authorized by the contracting officer. The contractor shall submit its plan for the return, destruction or other disposition of such information as part of its transition plan.

6.2.4. Flow down requirements: The contractor shall include this clause in all subcontracts for performance of any portion of this contract, and shall be responsible for ensuring its subcontractors strictly adhere to the requirements imposed by this clause.

6.2.5. Remedies: Compliance with this clause shall be a material requirement of this contract.

Should the contractor fail to comply with this clause or misrepresent relevant facts in its disclosures or submissions, the government may terminate the contract for default, and pursue other appropriate remedies.

6.3. RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES, RESPONSIBILITY AND PROCEDURES

6.3.1. This is a non-personal services contract.

6.3.2. Each Contractor employee who furnishes non-personal services is not subject to day-to-day supervision, clinical oversight, and control by healthcare facility personnel comparable to that exercised over military and civil service Laboratory Technicians engaged in comparable work.

6.3.3. Responsibility and Procedures. If any suit or action is filed or any claim is made against the Contractor, which occurred because of work performed by the Contractor under this contract, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR and the KO, and promptly furnish them copies of all pertinent papers received.

6.4. SECURITY

6.4.1. Verification and installation access

6.4.1.1. U.S. Citizen(s). Immediately upon award of the contract, the COR will initiate an installation access request through Installation Access Control System (IACS), which is used to manage access to military installations. Temporary installation access passes may be used to facilitate any required interim access if appropriate.

6.4.1.2. Non-U.S. Citizen(s). The U.S. Government will conduct and assume the cost of background investigations for required clearances under the Local National Screening Program (LNSP). Temporary installation access passes may be used to facilitate any required interim access if appropriate.

6.4.1.3. Common Access Card (CAC). The CAC is a DoD-mandated program for all personnel.

The Contractor is required to have a Contractor CAC to complete this contract. The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of this program. Contractors must register their Common Access Card (CAC) with the IACS to gain access to U.S. Army installations.

6.4.1.4. Security Identification Badges. The contractor and contractor employees shall comply with the local installation and PHCE personnel identification and access requirements.

6.4.1.5. Network Access and Security Training: All users must receive IA awareness training tailored to the system and information accessible prior to being granted information system access. Users will receive annual refresher training to maintain information system access. (AR 25- 2, para 4). All personnel shall ensure that their profile data and IA training and certification information in the Army Training and Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) is current. New personnel will register at https://atc.us.army.mil at the time of appointment. Antiterrorism Level 1 Training is required annually for contractor personnel performing OCONUS.

6.4.1.6. Vehicle Registration. The contractor/contract employees shall comply with the local installation requirements for vehicle registration and operation on the military installation.

6.4.1.7. All vehicles are subject to search before entering or while driving on any installation. The contractor's employees may encounter long delays for vehicle inspection and identification checks upon entering and exiting the installation. The Government will not reimburse the contractor for time spent at installation checkpoints. The contractor's employees must plan accordingly and make every effort to report to work at their scheduled duty time.

6.4.1.8. The contractor's employees shall follow installation procedures for turn-in of the vehicle registration and license plates upon termination of their services under this contract.

6.4.2. Physical Security

6.4.2.1. Badges/Keys. The contractor is responsible for any badges/keys issued by the Government to the contractor's employees. The keys shall not be duplicated. The contractor shall be financially responsible for the replacement of any lost keys and any associated locks. Lost keys and/or locks shall be reported to the issuing party, Department Chief, or COR immediately upon recognition of the loss.

6.4.2.2. Safeguarding Material. The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided or obtained in connection with this contract. The contractor shall safeguard information of a confidential or sensitive nature. Neither the contractor nor any of its employees shall disclose or cause to be disseminated any information concerning the operation of PHCE or increase the possibility of a breach in security or interrupt the continuity of operations or which breach the requirements of the Federal Privacy Act of 1974. However, the contractor may be required to provide testimony or disposition in cases of due process action.

6.5. ORIENTATION AND TRAINING

6.5.1. Prior to starting work, the Contractor will be enrolled in new employee orientation to complete all requisite training, safety orientation and training, requirements to access the laboratory building and testing facilities, in addition to other tasks required prior to performing Contracted Tasks. Attendance will be mandatory for the Contractor and will be scheduled by the COR or Department Chief during normal duty hours.

6.5.2. The Contractor shall be knowledgeable of the policies and procedures of their specific place of duty and of the medical activity. The Contractor shall ensure that it receives any staff training required by PHCE as a precondition/condition to performance. Such training may include instruction on automation processing, quality assurance policies, and local in service and safety briefings. This training shall be conducted during the scheduled shift of the Contractor.

6.5.3. The Government may elect to provide specialty training or conference attendance to the Contractor at Government expense. Such training may require a performance commitment on the part of the Contractor as agreed upon by all parties. If the Contractor receiving training at Government expense does not honor such commitment, the Contractor may be required to reimburse the Government a prorated portion of the training costs for the time the Contractor does not perform as agreed at discretion.

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