Solicitation Amendment W81K0426RA0190003 SF 30.pdf

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER.

If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

1. The purpose of this amendment is to Block 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification):

make updates, additions and/or corrections to the solicitation.

2. See Attachments:

a. Attachment 1 Price Matrix (POP dates were changed to 19 September 2026 - 18 November 2031 in the Summary Tab)

b. Attachment 2 DD Form 254 (Box 9 Location information was changed)

c. Attachment 8 Labor Category Descriptions (Added)

d. Attachment 9 Location Workload Estimate (Added)

3. See Questions and Answers document for changes to the PWS incorporated in the Solicitation.

4. Section M is hereby amended to uniformly designate Past Performance as Factor 2 and Price as Factor 3. Any conflicting numbering in the original solicitation is superseded by this amendment.

5. The Solicitation closing date will be extended from 1 July 2026 to 6 July 2026 at 1:00 PM, CST.

6. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

The following changes have been made:

INFORMATION FROM TO

Response Due Date

01 Jul 2026 06 Jul 2026

Continuation of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

The following CLIN(s) / SLIN(s) / ELIN(s) were modified:

INFORMATION FROM TO

Description 30 -Day Phase-In Period

$50,000 is the maximum guaranteed amount for this CLIN;

the contractor shall not propose on this CLIN.

30 -Day Phase-In Period $50,000 is the maximum guaranteed amount for this CLIN;

the contractor shall not propose on this CLIN.

Continuation of Description

W81K0426RA0190003

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

1. This is a Single Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract under which Firm- Fixed-Price (FFP) task orders will be issued. The IDIQ contract will have 1-month transition period with one 8-month ordering period and four 12-month ordering periods. The period of performance may be extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six (6) months (18 November 2031) under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services.

2. The maximum value is TBD. The maximum value of all orders is TBD for the 56-month ordering period. The minimum contract guaranteed amount is $500.00 for the 56-month ordering period.

3. SCHEDULE OF ORDERING

a. Orders may be placed by any warranted contracting officer designated to provide support to the Defense Centers for Public Health under this contract.

b. Orders against this contract may be placed by mail or through electronic commerce including email IAW terms and conditions of the contract.

Performance Work Statement

Part 1

General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal service(s) contract under which the personnel rendering the service(s) are not subject, either by the contract's terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees.

1. General: This is a non-personal service(s) contract under which the personnel rendering the service(s) are not subject, either by the contract's terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: This is a non-personal service(s) contract to provide Public Health Operational and Manpower Support Services.

1.2 Background: The Defense Centers for Public Health provide Public Health services to Department of Defense (DoD) customers around the world. The DCPH's standardizes and promulgates Public Health practice and procedures used throughout the Public Health enterprise, provides one-of-a-kind and reach-back technical capabilities, and oversees quality assurance of

Public Health missions. The DCPH's strive to enhance readiness by identifying and assessing current and emerging health threats, developing and communicating public health solutions, and assuring the quality and effectiveness of the Public Health Enterprise. This contract supports Manpower requirements for the following two Defense Centers for Public Health:

1.2.1 The Defense Centers for Public Health - Aberdeen (DCPH-A)

DCPH-A is headquartered at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland (MD). The DCPH-A includes seven Technical Directorates: Clinical Public Health and Epidemiology (CPHE), Environmental Health Sciences and Engineering (EHSE), Health Promotion and Wellness (HPW), Occupational Health Sciences (OHS), Toxicology (TOX), Laboratory Sciences (LAB), and Public Health Communication (PHCOM). These Technical Directorates and other support elements provide a full suite of Public Health services. Additionally, the DCPH-A includes the Office of the Director; Special Staff; the Quality, Safety, and Regulatory Compliance Office and Business Operations.

1.2.2 The Defense Centers for Public Health - Falls Church (DCPH-FC)

DCPH-FC is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia (VA). Support includes the following Armed Forces Health Surveillance Division (AFHSD) Branches located in Silver Spring, Maryland:

Headquarters (HQ), Epidemiology & Analysis (E&A), Integrated Bio-surveillance (IB), and the Global Infectious Surveillance and Response System (GEIS) Program.

1.2.3 The DHA Joint trauma System (JTS) - Ft. Sam Houston

This contract also supports the manpower services requirements at the DHA Joint Trauma System (JTS), located in Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall provide non-personal services for mission-required subject matter expertise and Public Health operational support/services to the Government. These severable, non-personal services will meet urgent Public Health issues and current and emerging health threats of Public Health interest. The Contractor shall provide all required personnel and services.

These Public Health support services support the Department of Defense.

1.4 Objectives: The objective of this contract is to provide support and services to meet mission needs. The support and non-personal services are vital to enhance defense readiness by identifying and assessing current and emerging health threats, developing and communicating public health solutions, and assuring the quality and effectiveness of defense public health.

1.5 General Information:

1.5.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain a QCP to ensure services are performed in accordance with (IAW) 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 it assures that the work provided complies with the requirements of the contract.

The Contractor's proposed QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) through the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for review within 15 calendar days after date of contract award (Deliverable B: 001).

The Government will review and either notify the Contractor in writing of acceptance of the plan or return their comments to the Contractor within 15 calendar days. If the Government has provided comments, the Contractor shall then have 15 calendar days to submit a Final QCP. After receipt of the Final QCP, the Contractor may receive the Contracting Officer's acceptance in writing. Any proposed changes to the accepted QCP are required to be resubmitted for acceptance by the Contracting Officer no later than 30 calendar days prior to the anticipated change and before implementation by the Contractor. The timeline noted above will apply for review and acceptance for proposed changes. At a minimum, the QCP must include and answer the following to be acceptable:

(a) A chart showing the organizational structure and lines of authority, the names, qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and classification of each member of the Contractor's Quality Control Team;

(b) How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure performance complies with all deliverables (etc.

timelines, deadlines, and goals);

(c) How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure performance complies with all specifications and requirements of the contract, including the contract's clauses;

(d) How the Contractor will monitor and ensure staff qualifications remain current and valid including Department of Defense (DoD) Contractor Personnel Office (DOCPER) processes /approvals throughout contract performance;

(e) How the Contractor will ensure all keys issued will remain controlled items (Paragraph 1.7 Key Control);

(f) How the Contractor will inventory and track maintenance of all Government Provided Equipment / Materials;

(g) How the Contractor will identify, investigate, and correct any non-conforming performance and prevent similar deficiencies in the future; and

(h) How the Contractor will file and save all Quality Control related documents for the life of the contract plus 5 years.

1.5.1.1 An Analysis of Quality Control and Timeliness of Submittals (i.e. deliverables) shall be provided to the COR within 30 calendar days upon completion of each option period or Task Order (Deliverable B: 002).

1.5.1.2 The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might affect the performance within 8 working hours of identifying those issues. Verbal reports shall be followed up by written reports within 2 business days (Deliverable B: 003).

1.5.2 Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the Contractor's performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the acceptable quality levels (performance thresholds).

1.5.3 Recognized Holidays: The following provides information on recognized holidays for the purpose of the PWS. If submittal of any documentation (e.g. deliverables, submittals, etc.)

deadlines fall on a holiday, the closest work day prior to the holiday will apply as the deadline for submittal.

1.5.3.1 U.S. Holidays: Work shall not be performed on U.S. federally recognized holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. When a U.S.

holiday occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday, respectively.

New Year's Day January 1st

M. L. King Memorial Day 3rd Monday in Jan

Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February

Memorial Day last Monday in May

Juneteenth June 19th

Independence Day July 4th

Labor Day 1st Monday in September

Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October

Veteran's Day November 11th

Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day December 25th

1.5.4 Operating Hours: The Government facility office hours, facility operating hours, and the Contractor support hour requirements often coincide, however, they may differ. Please refer to the following.

1.5.4.1 Government Facility Office Hours: The Government facility office hours are 0700 to 1800, Monday through Friday except U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 above or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.5.4.2 Government Facility Operating Hours: The Government facility operating hours occur between the hours of 0700 to 1800, Monday through Friday. The Government facility may close due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings and will be communicated by the Contracting Officer to the Contractor.

1.5.4.3 Contractor Support Hours: The Contractor shall provide support between the hours of 0700 to 1800, Monday through Friday. The Government facility may close due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings and will be communicated by the Contracting Officer to the Contractor. For access to the buildings during unauthorized hours, contract service provider (CSP) personnel will submit a request for extended hours through the CSP Onsite Program Project Manager to the COR. CSP personnel are not authorized in DCPH facilities without a Government employee onsite. The Government employee is responsible for ensuring that CSP personnel are appropriately supervised while in DCPH facilities. The Contractor shall maintain an adequate workforce at all times, for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce is essential.

1.5.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Government facilities across the United States. Each Task Order will identify the place of performance for each labor category.

1.6 Security Requirements: The following information is provided on security related matters.

1.6.1 Security Program: AS identified in Attachment 8, Contractor Labor Categories, any contractor personnel performing work, which requires a Secret security clearance, must have this clearance at time of the task order award, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are IAW with the DoD Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254), which is currently accessible at the following link:

http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/forms/eforms/dd0254.pdf

1.6.2 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have an active personnel security clearance at the level identified in each Labor Category description to the level in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) at time of the task order award, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract.

The security requirements are IAW the DoD Contract Security Classification Specification DD Form 254. The Contractor shall ensure that Contractor employees and subcontract or employees performing services under this contract comply with security requirements when the employee has access to information classified "Confidential," "Secret," or "Top Secret." The Contractor shall ensure the employee complies with the DoD Security Agreement (DD Form 441), and the NISPOM rule at 32 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 117, effective 24 Feb 2021. The NISPOM is the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual to which contractors must implement and comply.

1.6.3 Installation Access: Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall 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 (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.6.3.1 Installation Pass Log: The DCPH Security Office issues DCPH badges to CSP personnel who are sponsored and authorized by DCPH. A current copy of the DD2875 issued to either a Prime Contractor or sub-Contractor must be on file and the personnel who are being issued the badge must have in-processed through the Security Office, prior to badge issuance. All assigned CSP personnel, to include temporary visitors, are responsible for the security of their access badges. Badges will be clearly displayed on the front of the body above the waist when inside DCPH facilities. Badges will not be displayed outside of DCPH facilities. It is the responsibility of the wearer to immediately notify DCPH Security of loss, theft, recovery, or destruction of an DCPH badge. The DCPH badge will be surrendered to appropriate DCPH Security upon termination of assignment or at the direction of the KO or COR. The CSP Onsite Program Manager will collect all DCPH badges prior to CSP personnel departure and turn the badges in to the DCPH Security Office.

(a) The DCPH Security Office may, at their discretion, authorize the issuance of DCPH badges for a period not to exceed the length of the basic contract or option period. Lost or misplaced badges must be immediately reported to Security Office (within one working day). Additionally, the Facility Security Officer (FSO), CSP Onsite Program Manager and/or CSP personnel to whom the badge is issued shall promptly report a name change, clearance level change, or other change in status to the DCPH Security Office within five (5) business days. (Deliverable B: 004) The CSP shall establish a system to assure that the appropriate DCPH Security Office is promptly notified of such changes. Additionally, the CSP shall advise the DCPH Security Office when CSP personnel issued an DCPH badge are terminating employment with the CSP and/or is transferring within the CSP and will no longer need access to DCPH facilities. The need for transferring CSP personnel to retain an DCPH badge shall be determined by the Chief, Security Office. The CSP shall be responsible for assuring that the badges for such personnel are turned in to the DCPH Security Office prior to CSP personnel departure or when the contract ends or is terminated.

(b) CSP personnel who are issued DCPH Badges and granted access to DCPH computer systems will have a valid security clearance appropriate to the contract requirement, through the current DoD-approved Personnel Adjudication System. The CSP shall establish a system to immediately notify the Director, Intelligence and Security, when a CSP personnel clearance is withdrawn or administratively downgraded for any reason.

(c) The COR, with the approval of the KO, may require the CSP to remove from DCPH facilities any CSP personnel working under this contract for reasons of misconduct or security or found or suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other incapacitating agents. CSP personnel will be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the COR and the KO that such action is in the best interests of the Government.

(d) The DCPH's will provide appropriate response to emergencies occurring within DCPH facilities.

The CSP will comply with all emergency rules and procedures established for and by the DCPH's.

(e) All personnel assigned to or visiting DCPH facilities are subject to random inspections of their vehicles, personal items in their possession and of their persons. Consent to these inspections is considered granted when access is given for DCPH facilities and visitor badges have been given to visiting CSP personnel. The CSP shall adhere to DCPH escort policy.

(f) In addition, the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer, via the COR, an Initial Installation Pass Log within three (3) calendar days after contract award (Deliverable B: 005). The log must at a minimum contain the following information: Name of the Contractor, Date of arrival to the organization. The log shall be updated as employees are added or removed. The Updated Installation Pass Log shall be current and available at any time upon request by the Government and submitted to the COR within five (5) calendar days after any changes to the log ( B: Deliverable 006).

(g) CSP personnel using DCPH information systems, networks or computer resources will comply with the provisions of all applicable DoD, DCPH Directives, Instructions and regulations governing use of these information systems. CSP personnel will have the appropriate DoD approved Information Assurance mandatory training certifications IAW DoD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program.

(h) Access to DCPH information systems is limited to Government employees and approved CSP personnel who have been issued the requisite system privileges. CSP personnel must also meet security clearance and need-to-know requirements for access to DCPH network systems. Under no circumstance shall visiting or assigned CSP personnel and/or CSP representatives obtain access to, connect to, or otherwise interface with any DCPH network or information system (classified or unclassified) without prior written approval from the DCPH Cybersecurity Office. This includes the attaching of unapproved laptops, stand-alone systems and any other hardware or peripheral devices to the DCPH local area network.

(i) The use of wireless computer technology, to include, but not limited to, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Radio Frequency (RF) technologies, within the DCPH enclave is prohibited without explicit written permission from the DCPH Authorizing Official (AO). This includes both Contractor and DCPH provided radio-frequency wireless devices and networks.

(j) CSP personnel will use DoD information systems only for authorized purposes and never for conducting personal business or other prohibited uses. These prohibited uses include, but are not limited to, placing onto or downloading/storing material on DCPH computers; conducting Internet searches, otherwise accessing or using websites containing or using Government equipment and time to print, produce, and/or store material that society would consider to be pornographic or related to hate crimes and/or gambling.

1.6.3.2 Individual Termination or Expiration of Employment: The Contractor shall collect the installation access passes the same day employment of an individual has expired or has been terminated and shall return them to the issuing office within 1 working day.

1.6.3.3 Contract Termination or Cancellation: Upon termination or cancellation of this contract, the Contractor shall collect all outstanding installation access passes and return them to the issuing office within 1 working day.

1.6.3.4 Common Access Cards (CAC) and CAC Log: Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05 (Deliverable B: 007). The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks onsite or remotely; (2) remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD approved remote access procedures; or (3) physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management (Deliverable B: 008).

1.6.4 Physical Security: The Contractor shall safeguard all Government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured IAW the Army Physical Security Program (AR 190-13.).

1.6.5 Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel. Government issued access badges shall not be displayed outside of DCPH facilities.

1.7 Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys 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 Contractor's Security Plan ( B: 010) Deliverable and 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 incidents of lost or duplicate keys to the Contracting Officer. 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 payment due to 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 payment due to the Contractor. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys 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. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the Quality Control Plan.

1.8 Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contracting Officer, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance.

At these meetings the Contracting Officer will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.8.1 The Contractor shall attend, participate in, and furnish input to scheduled and unscheduled meetings, conferences, and briefings that relate to the functions and services herein as required by the Government to provide effective communication and impart necessary information. The Contract Manager or designated representative shall attend meetings as requested by the Government. Meeting attendees shall at times include Contractor managerial, supervisory, and other personnel knowledgeable of the subject matter. Meetings may start or end outside of regular duty hours.

1.9 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): Refer to Part 2 of this PWS for the definition of a COR. As determined by the Contracting Officer, a COR will be appointed and identified by letter of designation, a copy of which will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer. The designation letter states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is not authorized to obligate the Government. If the work is not written in the contract, the COR is not authorized to request new work. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract, perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance, maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract, issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications, monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of Government property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.10 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government:

Onsite Program Manager. The Contractor shall provide an Onsite Program Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person, along with a Curriculum Vitae (CV) for this individual, shall be provided in writing to the Contracting Officer no later than 5 working days after Task Order award ( B: 011). Acceptance of the CV based on the Deliverable qualifications defined in the PWS is completed by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and required before this individual is permitted to perform any task on this contract. The Onsite Program Manager shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Onsite Program Manager shall be available between 0700 and 1800. The Contractor shall identify a back-up for the Program Manager that will be able to act on their behalf in the absence of the Program Manager. One (1) Program Manager will be required for each location once a task order is awarded at that location. Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

Program Manager : The CV provided by the Onsite Program Manager must demonstrate successful completion of a college degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health or similar field; 2 or more years experience managing a Government manpower contract; 2 or more years experience managing a technical manpower contract (preferably Public Health); experience with Microsoft Office products; and preferably experience working in a DoD Government environment.

1.11 Identification of Contractor Employees: All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties must identify themselves, to include proper marking of signature blocks in correspondence, to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. The Contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports, produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.12 Contractor Identification Badges: Contractor personnel shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges IAW Contractor Identification (AE Reg. 27-715).

1.13 Contractor Travel: The Contractor may be required to travel to CONUS and/or OCONUS locations during the performance of this contract to attend meetings, conferences, and training.

The Contractor may be required to travel to off-site training locations and to ship training aids to these locations in support of this PWS. The Contractor may be authorized travel expenses at rates no higher than the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR), IAW FAR Part 31.205-46, and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires Government approval and authorization 30 calendar days prior to scheduled travel.

1.13.1 The KO will designate travel order approval authority in writing for the COR for all travel within the Continental United States (CONUS). If travel approval authority is not delegated to the COR, the KO retains travel approval authority. All CONUS travel requirements (including plans, agenda, itinerary, proposed travel dates) shall be pre-approved by the COR.

1.13.2 Travel Reimbursement. Travel to be performed under this contract shall be reimbursed after the KO and/or the COR have determined fair and reasonable cost reimbursement IAW the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and the FAR Part 31.205-46.

1.13.3 The CSP shall submit a written estimate for travel to the COR no later than 30 calendar days prior to the first day of travel ( B: 012), in order for the CSP to obtain economical, Deliverable cost-efficient travel reservations and other arrangements. Exceptions to travel requests submitted with less than 30 calendar days' notice must be approved by the KO.

1.13.4 No later than 30 calendar days prior to the scheduled CONUS travel departure date, the CSP shall prepare the written travel cost estimate and forward it to the COR for approval. The estimate shall include the following costs: airline travel, car rental, allowable per diem, applicable registration fees and allowable costs associated with the travel request IAW the JTR. Travel shall be approved by the COR prior to being incurred. Travel undertaken by CSP personnel without prior written COR approval of that travel is not authorized and may not be reimbursed.

1.13.5 The COR will verify that travel receipts are valid and match the travel requirements identified in the PWS. The CSP shall provide a trip report to the COR within ten (10) calendar days after the completion of travel trip which will include all costs associated with the travel. All travel costs shall be billed within 30 days after travel is complete, unless an approval for later billing is approved by the KO or COR. ( B: 013)Deliverable

1.13.6 All travel cost reimbursement requests must detail all authorized expenses associated with the travel. All receipts, (e.g. booked airline flights, hotel receipts, etc.) shall be provided to the COR to substantiate claims for expenses in excess of $75.

1.13.7 Travel will be billed to the Government upon return from the travel with actual costs incurred. The invoice will be submitted to Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) and reviewed and accepted by the COR when sufficient documentation is received to verify the travel expenses.

1.13.8 AT Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas. This standard language requires U.S.- based contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees to make available and to receive Government provided area of responsibility (AOR)-specific AT awareness training as directed by AR 525-13. Specific AOR training content is directed by the combatant commander, with the unit ATO being the local point of contact.

1.14 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents and materials produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership and copyright belonging exclusively to the Government.

These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.15 Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access 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 work statement would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. The Contractor and Contractor personnel, shall not divulge or release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this PWS, except to authorized Government personnel or upon written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

1.16 Protection of Government and Contract Information: Per Public Use Notice of Limitations stated by Defense imagery Management operations Center and contained at www.dimoc.mil /resources/limitations/ , the Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any hard copy or digital marketing tools to include its company website.

1.17 Non-Disclosure Statements: The Contractor shall provide signed non-disclosure agreements to the Government no later than 30 Working Days ( B: 014) prior to commencement of Deliverable work under the contract. Disclosure of information by Contractor personnel may result in removal of Contractor personnel from performance under this contract.

1.18 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCI as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI ( B: 015). The Contractor's OCI Mitigation Plan will be Deliverable determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.19 Phase In /Phase Out Period: To minimize decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall have personnel on board, during the 30 Working Day phase in/ phase out periods. During the phase in period, the Contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements in order to commence full performance of services on the contract start date.

1.20 Required Training: The following provides information on training requirements.

1.20.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to DHA 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 (Deliverable B: 016).

The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion ( B: 017) for each affected Deliverable Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR (or to the Contracting Officer, if a COR is not assigned) within 7 calendar days after completion of this training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil.

Contractor personnel shall complete refresher training ( B: 018) every twelve (12) Deliverable months except AOR specific AT Level I training which shall be completed as required by local AT policies.

1.20.2 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas: This standard language required US based contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees to make available and to receive Government provided area of responsibility (AOR)-specific AT awareness training (Deliverable B: 019) as directed by AR 525-13. Specific AOR training content is directed by the combatant commander, with the unit ATO being the local point of contact.

1.20.3 OPSEC Training: Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, the contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC Awareness training (Deliverable B: 020). New employees must be trained within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 7 calendar days after completion of the training (

B: 021). OPSEC Level I training is available at http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearningDeliverable /GS130.html. Contractor personnel must complete refresher training every 12 months ( Deliverable B: 022). Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 7 calendar days after completion of the training ( B: 023). If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Deliverable Contractor shall coordinate with the COR, who will contact the local OPSEC Officer at their assigned location for classroom training. Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the OPSEC Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 7 calendar days after completion of the training (

B: 024).Deliverable

1.20.4 iWATCH Training: The contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH Army program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This 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 . (Deliverable B: 025) This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 7 calendar days after contract award. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 7 days after completion of the training ( B: 026). calenda Deliverable

1.20.5 Information Assurance (IA) Training: All contractor employees and associated subcontractor 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 8570.01M and AR 252 within six months of appointment to IA/IT functions. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 7 days after completion of the training ( B: 027).calendar Deliverable

1.20.6 DoD IA Cyber Awareness Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, requiring access to Government information systems shall complete the DoD IA Cyber Awareness Training within within 2 business days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or within 2 business days after employment of new personnel. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within within 7 calendar days after completion of training (Deliverable B: 028).

1.20.7 DHA mandatory training requirements: The DHA's Contractor training instructions embedded in the DHA FY25 Common Federal Training List.v2.5 at Part 7 Section 7.7. Contractor personnel should review the training requirements in advance and complete assigned training by the due dates in JKO. DHA Learning and Development resumed reporting training delinquencies on 01 April 2025.

1.20.8 Personally Identifiable Information (PII): Contractor employees, including subcontractors, performing services under this contract with access to PII and Government information shall complete "Identifying and Safeguarding PII" within 30 calendar days of employment. Contractor personnel shall complete refresher training every twelve (12) months from initial completion. The Contractor shall provide the COR a copy of the training certificates for its employees no later than five (5) days after completion ( B: 029). Training is available at http://iatraining.calendar Deliverable disa.mil/eta/piiv2/launchPage.html

1.20.9 Combating Trafficking In Persons (CTIP) IAW DFARS PGI 222.17 and FAR Clause 52.222- 50, the KO will be notified immediately of any information from any source that alleges a contractor employee, subcontractor and/or subcontractor employee has engaged in conduct that violates the United States Government "zero" tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons. The CTIP Checklist from the DoD COR Guidebook will be added to the COR's inspection checklist. If indicators are identified, the COR shall notify the KO immediately. CTIP surveillance reporting is completed biannually. CTIP surveillance information shall be submitted to the KO NLT the last working day of June and NLT the last working day in November (Deliverable B: 030).

1.21 Training: The Government will provide the following training: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Anti-Terrorist/Force Protection (AT Level I), iWatch Training, DoD Annual Security Awareness Training, Acceptable Use Policy (AUP), Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Awareness Challenge, Joint Staff Operations Security (OPSEC), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Annual Security Requirements Update, MHS Customer Service, DHA Employee Safety Course; additional recurring and/or one-time mandatory training may be required as per the DCPH-A, Department of the Army, DoD and/or Defense Health Agency (DHA) specifications in accordance with stated DCPH-A timelines for completion of same. (Ref. PWS 1.20)

1.21.1 For contracts that require a formal OPSEC program. The contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan within 90 calendar days of contract award, to be reviewed and approved by the responsible Government OPSEC officer. This plan will include a process to identify critical information, where it is located, who is responsible for it, how to protect it and why it needs to be protected. The contractor shall implement OPSEC measures as ordered by the commander. In addition, the contractor shall have an identified certified Level II OPSEC coordinator per AR 5301.

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

1.22 Common Access Cards (CAC): The Government will provide Common Access Cards (CAC) via the MP ICAM - Mission Partner Registration Web Application https://mpartnerspnrweb.dmdc.

osd.mil/mpartnerspnrweb/app

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. Definitions and Acronyms

2.1 Definitions: Although not inclusive of every term used within this PWS, the following provides a list of definitions used throughout this PWS and commonly used in the acquisition field.

Contracting Officer (KO) - means a person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government.

Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) - As defined in DFARS…