PWS_-TTSS_Follow-On_(CY20-24)_17_Apr_19_(LW).docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

United States Army Operational Test Command Test Technology Support Services 17 April 2019

PARAGRAPH TITLE

C.1.0 General C.1.1 Scope C.1.2 Background C.1.3 Installation Information C.1.4 Personnel C.1.5 Vehicle Registration C.1.6 Fraud, Waste, Abuse C.1.7 Conservation of Utilities C.1.8 Fire Protection C.1.9 Accident Reporting C.1.10 Safety C.1.11 Release/Disclosure of Information C.1.12 Files C.1.13 Training of Contractor Personnel C.1.14 Quality Control (QC) C.1.15 Quality Assurance (QA) C.1.16 Holidays C.1.17 Hours of Operation C.1.18 Physical Security C.1.19 Key Control C.1.20 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings C.1.21 Contracting Officer’s Representative C.1.22 Key Personnel C.1.23 Other Direct Costs C.1.24 Organizational Conflict of Interest C.1.25 Contractor Travel C.1.26 Contractor Representative C.1.27 Identification of Contractor Employees.

C.1.28 Data Rights C.1.29 Refuse/Recycling C.1.30. Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation.

C.1.31. Phase In/Phase Out Period C.2 Definitions/Acronyms C.2.1 Definitions C.2.2 Acronyms C.3 Government-Furnished Items, Property, and Services C.3.1 General C.3.2 Services C.4. Contractor Provided Equipment and Services C.4.1 General C.4.2 Secret Facility Clearance C.4.3 Materials C.4.4. Petroleum Oils, and Lubricants (POL) C.4.5 Equipment C.4.6 Deliverables C.4.7 Services C.5 Specific Tasks C.5.1 Common Tasks at all sites C.5.1.1 Test Support C.5.1.2 Future Test Support and Development C.5.1.3 Systems Engineering C.5.1.4 Knowledge Management C.5.1.5 Cybersecurity C.5.1.6 C4ISR Expertise C.5.1.7 Instrumentation Expertise C.5.1.8 Data Management Expertise C.5.1.9 Tactical Systems and Networks Expertise C.5.1.10 Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) Simulation Environments Expertise C.5.1.11. Data Collection, Reduction, Analysis, and Visualization Expertise.

C.5.1.12 Real Time Casualty Assessment (RTCA) Expertise C.5.1.13 Software Support Programs C.5.1.14 Documentation C.5.1.15 Configuration Management for Contractor Managed Systems C.5.1.16 Configuration Management for Systems not managed by the Contractor C.5.1.17 Integration and Operations Support C.5.1.18 Execution Centers Support C.5.1.19 Execution Center Hardware/Software/Infrastructure C.5.1.20 Logistics C.5.1.21 Automotive Operations C.5.1.22 Transportation Services C.5.1.23 Supply Services C.5.1.24 Property Control C.5.1.25 Incidental Property C.5.1.26 Inventories C.5.1.27 Property Maintenance C.5.2. Fort Hood Specific Tasks C.5.3. Fort Huachuca Specific Tasks - Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Test Directorate (IEWTD)

C.6. Applicable Publications

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

C.1.0. GENERAL. This is a non-personal services contract to provide systems engineering expertise, software support programs, operations and integration support, execution centers support, event support, analytical support and studies, and special event support for operational tests events conducted by the U. S. Army Operational Test Command (USAOTC) and other Government organizations. As such, the Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service provided performing services herein. All personnel engaged in performing the services under this contract (direct labor, subcontracted labor, material suppliers, etc.) shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. The contractor may be required to support testing, data collection, experimentation, simulations, and support for combined Developmental and Operational Tests, Multi-Service tests, training activities, and other Department of Defense (DoD) activities. Primary location of performance is Fort Hood, Texas and Fort Huachuca, Arizona. Other locations will be identified in individual Task Authorization Request (TARs), and may require the delivery of test support services at locations both within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS). All requirements will originate from Fort Hood, Texas.

C.1.1. Scope. The Contractor shall provide labor, management, supervision, supplies, materials, equipment, training, and tools, not otherwise provided as Government Furnished Property (GFP), to perform the non-personal services required to support operational test, simulation, stimulation, data collection and experimentation mission of the U. S. Army Operational Test Command (USAOTC). Contract support shall include systems engineering expertise, software support programs, operations and integration support, execution centers support, event support, analytical support and studies, and special event support. Support activities include but are not limited to the consolidation of planning, management, support, integration, maintenance, and sustainment and development activities for a broad range of test technologies used for systems engineering, data collection and reduction (including visualization and analysis tools), simulation, test control, and data management. These activities may be managed under the overarching term of instrumentation. To avoid confusion with contracting efforts focused on development and use of instrumentation devices for data collection, this document will use the term “test technology”. References to “instrumentation” should be understood as terms used by other organizations, which equate to “test technology”. Test technology is employed during operational test execution, test planning, rehearsal, and technical preparation. The Contractor shall provide simulation and data management products for technical architecture and documentation. OTC products used and supported by this contract shall integrate with Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC)’s defined common instrumentation products and reflect the evolving ATEC enterprise architecture. The Contractor shall implement efficiencies and support USAOTC quality assurance of system development and sustainment. The USAOTC is the primary organization the Contractor shall support; however, the Contractor shall work with other ATEC, Army, DoD, industry and academic organizations providing capabilities and support to USAOTC. In particular, the Contractor shall work closely with other ATEC test centers, ranges, and proving grounds to identify, sustain, integrate, and acquire common test technology capabilities. The Contractor may provide support to DoD organizations outside USAOTC for work related to the USAOTC mission.

C.1.1.1. Activities Applied Across the Scope of the Contract.

C.1.1.1.1. Files. The Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate files of documentation, records, and reports required under the terms of this contract. The Contractor shall not allow access to the files by any Government agency, non-Government agency, or individual unless specifically authorized by the contracting officer. Files shall be made available to the contracting officer or designated representative upon request. All files shall be digitized in readable form, indexed, saved to Government approved portable media and become the property of the Government. These files shall be turned over to the contracting officer at the end of the contract year, and at the completion and/or termination of this contract.

C.1.1.1.2. Enterprise Contractor Manpower Reporting (ECMR) (http://www.ecmra.mil/). The Contractor shall complete the ECMR report (including sub-Contractor manpower) annually.

C.1.1.1.2.1. DoD is required to submit to Congress an annual Inventory of Contracts for Services (ICS) performed during the prior fiscal year. The Enterprise Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (ECMRA)’s primary mission is to facilitate Department of Defense (DoD) with compliance to section 2330a of title 10, United States Code. Each Component is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the information reported in ECMRA for their contracted services to support the ICS. ECMRA is designed to collect information on funding source, contracting vehicle, organization supported, mission, and function performed, and labor hours and costs for contracted efforts providing services to the Department of Defense (DOD) from contractors and DOD activities requiring contracted services from supporting contracting offices. The role of a Prime Contractor within ECMRA is to add or edit contract data. A prime contractor can only access contract information for a contract they are associated with. Specifically, the role of the Prime Contractors within ECMRA is to:

• Create contracts and add orders to the DoD ECMRA if the contracts and/or orders do not already exist in the system.

• Claim the orders for which you are the Prime Contractor if the order already exists in the system.

• Enter Order Data, Contact Data, and Location Data for each order.

• Verify that Subcontractors have entered Location Data (if applicable).

C.1.1.1.2.2. Reporting period shall be the period of performance not to exceed twelve (12) months ending September 30 of each fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year. The Contractor has thirty (30) days from end date of the contract to complete the CMR requirement.

C.1.1.1.2.3. For any additional assistance, please refer to the Help & References section of the ECMRA and the FAQ section of the application. You may also contact the ECMRA Support Desk by sending an email to DOD.ECMRA.Support.Desk@mail.mil for assistance. In the email request to the Support Desk, provide all pertinent information (e.g., Service, username, specific questions, error message text, etc.) and screenshots whenever applicable.

C.1.1.1.4. Government Observations. The contractor shall provide inspection, audits, surveys, and requests for information, as necessary. The contractor shall provide access to Government facilities for the purposes of reviewing, inspecting and evaluating the Contractor’s property management plan(s), systems, procedures, records, and supporting documentation that pertains to GFP. This access includes all site locations and, with the Contractor’s consent, all subcontractor premises. The contractor shall provide, without prior notice, supporting documentation as needed for Army Audit Readiness and other audits, in accordance with FAR 52.245-1(g).

C.1.1.1.5. Interface with Government Operation. Performance of work by contractor personnel under the terms of this contract shall not interfere with regularly scheduled Government operational activities.

C.1.2. Background. The USAOTC plans for, conducts, and reports on operational tests, experiments, and assessments of Army materiel and information mission area systems that provide information for the acquisition and fielding of war fighting systems. The mission includes planning and conducting multi-service tests, reporting on system capabilities and limitations, operational effectiveness and suitability. This mission requires planning and conducting force development tests in support of the Army combat development process, performing field experiments, evaluating technology demonstrations in support of the technology base, and supporting the Army's digitization efforts. USAOTC supports the Army materiel acquisition process by managing the user testing program and conducting operational testing to support continuous comprehensive evaluation.

C.1.2.1. USAOTC is headquartered at Fort Hood, Texas and is a subordinate command of the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. USAOTC is comprised of a headquarters, seven (7) staff directorates, and eight (8) test directorates. Four (4) test directorates are located at Fort Hood Texas. Other test directorates are located at located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Fort Huachuca, Arizona, and Fort Bliss, Texas.

C.1.2.2. Testing of materiel and major acquisition systems is complex. Operational testing involves a major effort in the integration of simulation, stimulation, emulation, instrumentation, engineering, data management, maintenance, and field services. The flexibility and depth of professional and technical expertise attainable through a contract lends itself to meeting the operational test requirements. Professional managers, experienced engineers, programmers, and a technical staff capable of modifying and operating sophisticated test systems are required.

C.1.2.3. The Contractor will be provided Government furnished facilities (GFF). Facilities are listed in Technical Exhibit Y (IEWTD) and TE- TBD (Fort Hood). Facilities are discussed in paragraph C.3.1.1.

C.1.2.4. The following non-personal services are required by USAOTC and have historically been provided under contract.

C.1.2.4.1. Maintenance and non-developmental item (NDI) enhancement to existing administrative computer systems that are provided to the contractor as Government Furnished Property under Technical Exhibit (TE) H. Property locations are Fort Hood, TX and Fort Huachuca, AZ. Administrative computers and the OTC Local Area Network (LAN) will be maintained by the Government. Information technology (IT) and networks used in support of technology development and support shall be maintained by the contractor.

C.1.2.4.2. Provide test operations support to include logistics, test planning, simulated environment generation, simulation and stimulation operation, test support, data collection, data reduction, data base management, and technical input for test report preparations.

C.1.2.4.3. Provide stimulations, simulations, emulations, interfaces, data reduction tools, and data visualization tools. Write software and firmware. Operate Government provided computers.

C.1.2.5. Contractor purchases are authorized when key to contractor performance.

C.1.2.6. Simulation Systems. USAOTC uses computer systems to accurately model, simulate, and stimulate the test environment and product test data during tests. USAOTC continually refines systems test requirements.

C.1.3. Installation Information. Information about installations can be founded on the official installation home pages.

C.1.3.1. Compliance with Laws and Regulations. The Contractor shall fully comply with local Military installation, city, state and federal laws, regulations and/or ordinances pertinent to performance of the contractual services required under this contract. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to perform services only after necessary permits and/or clearances have been provided.

C.1.3.2. The Contractor and his employees shall observe all rules and regulations issued by the installation Commanding Officer pertaining to fire, safety, sanitation, severe weather, tobacco use control, admission to the installation, and conduct of operations.

C.1.3.3. General Training Requirements. The Contractor is responsible for hiring qualified personnel with appropriate certifications and for any required refresher training to maintain certifications. The Contractor shall be financially responsible for training required to support the current assigned mission. Training of Contractor personnel must be directly related to the current assigned mission and shall be approved in advance by the KO or designated representative for each Contractor employee. The Contractor shall obtain approval prior to expending any funds for Direct Cost training opportunities. Written justification for training must be provided. OTC guidance will be utilized when approving rental cars associated with training and travel. The Contractor shall provide a monthly report listing all Contractor personnel and their training status IAW CDRL A011, and TE Q, Personnel Training.

C.1.3.3.1. Cybersecurity, Anti-Terrorism, and Operational Security (OPSEC) Training. The Contractor and subcontractor employees requiring access to Army installations, facilities, or controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I Awareness Training 30 calendar days or less after contract start date or joining Contractor team to support this effort, whichever occurs first. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I Awareness Training is available at https://Jkodirect.jten.mil. The Contractor shall provide a training completion list to the Government COR prior to work performance.

C.1.3.3.2. iWATCH Antiterrorism Training. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 05 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award.

C.1.3.3.3. 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 IAW CDRL A013 and TE S, OPSEC Physical Security SOP. The contractor shall implement OPSEC measures as ordered by the commander. In addition, the contractor shall have an identified certified Level II OPSEC coordinator per AR 530-1.

C.1.3.3.4. In addition to the AR 530-1, Operations Security (OPSEC), contractors will adhere to OTC and ATEC OPSEC plans and policies. Contractors not working within Government Owned Government Controlled (GOGO) facilities will 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, per AR 530-1, Operations Security. This SOP/Plan will identify what is considered critical information, why it needs to be protected, how to protect it and who is responsible for its protection. Additionally, the contractor will identify an OPSEC coordinator who will be OPSEC Level II trained and certified per AR 530-1 when required. Contractors within GOGO facilities will follow the OPSEC guidance provided by the User Activity. C.1.4.3.11. Contractor shall provide an Operational Security (OPSEC) SOP/Plan for contractor personnel and operations. OPSEC Physical Security SOP, CDRL A013, TE S.

C.1.3.3.5. OPSEC Training. 5.3.1. Per AR 530-1 Operations Security, the contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC Awareness training. New employees must be trained within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter. OPSEC Awareness for Military Members, DoD Employees and Contractors is available at the following website: http://cdsetrain.dtic.mil/opsec/index.htm C.1.3.3.6. Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. Contractors will complete OTC OPSEC training initially and annually. Annual OPSEC training is included in Security Education Training Awareness (SETA) training, provided, and tracked via ATEC Training Tracker Module (ATTM).

C.1.3.3.7. Cybersecurity Awareness and/or Information technology (IT) training. All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees must complete the DoD Cybersecurity awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working cybersecurity/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8140.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within six months of appointment to Cybersecurity/IT functions.

C.1.3.3.8. Cybersecurity/IT Certification. Contractor employees, including sub-Contractors, requiring access to Government information systems shall complete the DoD Cybersecurity Awareness Challenge Training IAW Cybersecurity for USAOTC, OTC Memorandum 25-2. Per DoD 8570.01-M, DFARS 252.239.7001 and AR 25-2, the contractor employees supporting Cybersecurity/IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract award. The baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M must be completed upon contract award.

C.1.3.3.9. 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 of AR 381-12.

C.1.3.4. Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas. As United States based Contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees will receive Government provided area of operations specific Anti-Terrorism (AT) awareness training as directed by AR 525-13, Antiterrorism. Specific operations training content is directed by the combatant commander with the unit Antiterrorism Training Officer (ATO) being the local point of contact. Completing an Isolated Personnel Report and having it on file is also a mandatory requirement for all personnel traveling overseas IAW AR 525-28 and all other requirements established by the country travelled to. Contractors shall meet OCONUS travel requirements specified in AR 380-67and OTC Memorandum 55-1. Contractor shall obtain required permits and insurance to work OCONUS.

C.1.3.5. GCSS-Army/GCSS-Army Training and Certification system (GTRAC). The Contractor and all associated subcontractors shall use, operate, and maintain the latest version of software for Standard Army Management Information Systems (STAMIS). GCSS-Army training consists of web-based and formal courses. Web-based and Formal Net training shall be completed within thirty (30) calendar days after contract start date and the certificates of completion submitted to the COR through e-mail within fifteen (15) calendar days after completion. A personnel list of whom shall be using GCSS-Army shall be provided to the Government prior to start of training. Personnel using GCSS-Army shall only complete the training associated with their duty position. New employees shall complete training and submit results to the COR before commencing work under the contract. Web Based Training is available at http://www.gcss.army.mil/GTRAC/Account/Login.aspx.

C.1.3.6. Combat Trafficking on Persons (CTIP) training shall be completed yearly. Contractor shall complete CTIP training yearly. CTIP training shall be completed within fifteen (15) calendar days after contract start date and the certificates of completion submitted to the COR through e-mail within fifteen (15) calendar days after completion. New employees shall complete training and submit results to the COR before commencing work under the contract.

C.1.3.7. The Contractor shall provide a monthly training report IAW CDRL A011, and TE Q, Personnel Status.

C.1.3.8. Contractor Use of Government Dining Facility. The Contractor may be involved in test/exercises where Government dining facilities are available. The Contractor may be authorized to use the Government dining facilities. The Contractor per diem reimbursement will be reduced based upon the meal costs paid in the Government dining facility.

C.1.4. Personnel. The Government’s minimum requirement is to contract for a workforce of sufficient experience and depth to handle historical and projected workload and test requirements. The Contractor shall provide personnel with the necessary skills, knowledge, and training to perform the required support and services of this contract. The personnel performing work under this work statement shall remain employees of the Contractor and shall not be considered employees of the Government.

C.1.4.1. Conflict of Interest. The Contractor shall not employ off-duty Government personnel that represent the contracting officer or that perform contract surveillance, nor any other person who is an employee of the United States Government or the Department of Defense, either military or civilian, if such employment would create a conflict of interest or be contrary to the policies contained in Section I clauses regarding conflicts of interest. The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of Army, military or civilian, to perform work under this contract without first obtaining approvals required by Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation (JER), and implementing Army regulations. In no event shall such personnel be utilized in a supervisory capacity in the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall not employ any person who is a family member of either current contractor employees or current ATEC employees (either military or civilian) without first providing personnel qualifications, supervisory chain, and proposed employment duration to the KO for review and approval.

C.1.4.2. Conduct of Personnel. The KO may require the Contractor to remove from the job site any employee for reasons of misconduct, security, or who is found to be or suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other incapacitating agents. Contractor employees shall be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the contracting officer that such action is necessary in the interest of the Government. In accordance with Fort Hood regulations and 18 U.S.C. 1382 (1972), the installation commander has the authority to bar individuals from the installation. The removal from the job site or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform the required services.

C.1.4.2.1. Responsibility for Loss, Damage, Personal Injury of Contractor Personnel. The Government will not be responsible for or held liable for any loss, damage, personal injury or loss of life of contractor personnel, not caused by the fault, negligence, or wrongful omission of the Government, its agents or its employees, occurring at any time such personnel are entering, exiting, using, or occupying Government property in performance of this contract.

C.1.4.2.2. The Contractor shall be liable and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Government, its agents and employees, against all actions or claims for damages to persons, or property, including death not caused by the fault, negligence, wrongful act, or wrongful omission of the Government, its agents, or employees.

C.1.4.2.3. The Contractor shall be liable and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Government, its agents and employees against all action or claims for all damages to persons or property, including death arising or resulting from the fault, negligence, wrongful act, or wrongful omission of contractor personnel in accordance with the Federal Tort Claim Act (28 U.S.C.2671-2680).

C.1.4.2.4. Hazardous Duty. During the course of contract performance, the Contractor shall be required to deal with hazardous materials. The Contractor shall act in conformance with environmental requirements, Environmental Procedures OTC Memorandum 200-1. Contractor personnel may be exposed to hazardous duty while performing services and support for this contract. Such hazardous duties may include: being passengers in Government vehicles; the installation, operation, and maintenance equipment; the exposure to high-power lasers, simulants; and working on or around tactical and combat vehicles in a field environment.

C.1.4.2.5. Head protection (Kevlar helmet or Combat Vehicle Crewman Helmet as appropriate) shall be worn by all personnel operating or riding as a passenger in Army tactical vehicles whenever they are outside the motor maintenance facility. This head protection requirement applies to all Army units, regardless of their installation of assignment or deployed status.

C.1.4.2.6. Personal Appearance. Contractor personnel working under this contract shall practice high standards of personal hygiene and maintain a clean, neat appearance while on duty.

C.1.4.3. Security Requirements. Contractor personnel or any representative of the Contractor entering any installation shall abide by all security regulations and shall be subject to security checks.

C.1.4.3.1. Search and Seizure. Contractor personnel and property shall be subject to search and seizure upon entering the confines of a military installation, while on the installation, and upon leaving the confines of the installation.

C.1.4.3.2. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The Contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

C.1.4.3.3. Installation Access. The Contractor shall be responsible for assuring all contractor personnel authorized to perform work under this contract obtain installation access as required by DoD Directive 4630.5. Government furnished identification shall be returned to the Government when the employee no longer performs work for the Contractor under this contract. Contractor personnel or any representative of the Contractor entering Fort Hood, Texas, or other military installation designated as a performance location shall abide by all security regulations and shall be subject to security checks.

C.1.4.3.4. Personnel Security Clearance. The Program Manager (PM) and all personnel supporting Top Secret - Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) efforts shall have the SCI clearances at contract start date. Contractors requiring Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS) accounts shall have North American Treaty Organization clearances. The contractors in the SCI Facility (SCIF) shall work in the vicinity of Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment, but will not use the equipment. All other contractor personnel shall possess at a minimum an interim secret clearance. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure prior to performance that appropriate security clearances have been obtained. Contractor personnel who have not received required security clearances shall not be granted access to classified information nor allowed to perform classified work. A request for clearance shall be made within five (5) working days after hiring and shall contain a request for an interim clearance. Compliance by the contractor’s personnel with AR 25-2 and AR 380-5 is required. The Contractor shall also comply with the Industrial Security Program in accordance with (IAW) DoD 5200.22-M, AR 25-2, AR 380-5 and AR 380-49. The approved DD Form 254 will be incorporated as part of this contract. Check list for new Facilities: http://www.dss.mil/isp/fac_clear/fac_clear_check.html. Personnel that are working in IT-I positions IAW AR 25-2 must possess a T5 investigation/ Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).

C.1.4.3.4.1. The Contractor shall provide personnel with TOP SECRET and/or Senstive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearances as required in accordance with the DD Form 254, TE V, Contract Security Classification Specification.

C.1.4.3.4.2. All personnel hired under this contract who do not require a security clearance must have a Tier 1 (T1), formerly known as National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). IAW AR 25-2, “Contractor personnel without a security clearance shall have a favorable investigation on file, a favorable review of local personnel, base and military, medical, other security records as appropriate, and have a T1 investigation initiated or on file (Contractor) for access to the Government computer network.”

C.1.4.3.4.3. Tier III or Tier III-R LAN Access Requirement. All Contractor personnel requiring access to the OTC LAN and other Information Technology (IT) systems involving sensitive information with higher-level access shall be required to have a Tier III.

C.1.4.3.5. Denial of Access. Contractor personnel who have not received required security clearance will not be granted access to classified information nor allowed to perform classified work.

C.1.4.3.6. Common Access Cards (CAC). All contractor employees requiring computer access will be required to obtain a CAC through the Contractor Verification System (CVS). All contractor employees requiring a CAC must have at least a National Agency Check trustworthy investigation submitted through the Office of Personnel Management. This is a requirement for all contractors to receive a CAC through the CVS and to have access to the Government Local Area Networks (LAN). Industrial/Company background investigations are unacceptable to receive a CAC or to have access to the LAN. Contractor shall provide the Government a Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS) Application Registration Request, AHRC TASS Form 1, for each employee requiring a CAC card. For CAC reverification, the contractor shall provide the Government an AHRC Form 1 every six months for each employee.

C.1.4.3.7. Installation Access. The Contractor shall be responsible for assuring all Contractor personnel authorized to perform work under this contract obtain installation access through obtaining a CAC. The Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures IAW OTC Memorandum 190-2. Employees performing services under this contract shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Directorate of Emergency Services, Security Office, or the host nation equivalent. 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. The CAC shall be returned to the Government when the employee no longer performs work for the Contractor under this contract.

C.1.4.3.8. Access to Government Information Systems (IS). All Contractor and sub-Contractor employees performing services under this contract, who have access to a Government information system, must be registered in the Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) at commencement of services, and must have successfully completed the DoD Cybersecurity Awareness Challenge training prior to access to the information system and then annually thereafter.

C.1.4.3.9. Identification and Badges. The Contractor shall provide all employees working on this contract with identification badges. As a minimum, badges shall include contractor name, contract number, contract expiration date, employee photograph, employee's name, and appropriate code for security clearance access. The badge shall be worn on the outermost garment, clearly visible, and shall be worn at all times while the employee is on duty, at a Government facility, or at a field test site. Contractor shall include company name in all e-mail addresses, on facsimiles, and in written correspondence. When presenting briefings, conducting or attending meetings/seminars, contractor employees shall wear identification and introduce themselves as “contractor employees”.

C.1.5. Vehicle Registration. Contractor or contractor employee motor vehicles entering any military installations designated as a performance location shall comply with military installation vehicle registration requirements as applicable. Contractor personnel shall return visitor passes, when applicable, to the Provost Marshal office immediately upon conclusion of the conduct of business authorized on the installation. In the event installation decals are issued, contractor personnel shall comply with installation regulations pertaining to the return or destruction of registration decals after termination or completion of work, when state license is no longer valid, and upon sale of vehicle.

C.1.5.1. Contractor personnel operating motor vehicles on the installation shall have a valid state operator’s license for the category of vehicle being operated and shall comply with installation vehicle operation directives regarding motor vehicle use on the installation. State license, registration, and insurance shall be maintained current during the time the vehicle is in use on military installations.

C.1.5.2. Contractor owned vehicles used in the performance of services on military installations shall bear the Contractor’s company name/logo on both front doors or otherwise be clearly marked as commercial contractor vehicles. No unmarked vehicles or personally owned vehicles with company logos/signs affixed to them are authorized to be on a Government work site without express prior authorization. POVs with affixed company logos/signs still violate the NO POVs installation requirements for restricted areas.

C.1.6. Fraud, Waste, and Abuse. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining proper conduct and good discipline within contractor occupied work area(s). Contractor personnel shall be encouraged to be alert to and report suspected situations of fraud, waste, and abuse, or other intentionally dishonest conduct against the Government observed during or in performance of this contract.

C.1.7. Conservation of Utilities. Contractor personnel shall practice utilities and energy conservation IAW Fort Hood Regulation 420-9 and shall operate under conditions, which preclude waste of Government-furnished utilities.

C.1.8. Fire Protection. The Contractor shall comply with the applicable Fort Hood, and other military installations designated as performance locations, fire prevention, and protection regulations. The Contractor and his employees shall observe all rules and regulations issued by the National Board of Fire Underwriter covering storage and use of flammable mixtures that might constitute a fire hazard.

C.1.9. Accident Reporting. The Contractor shall report all accidents resulting in injury, death or property damage IAW the Fort Hood and other military installation policy outside the primary locations, regulations and Safety Program OTC Memorandum 385-1. In addition, the Contractor is responsible for providing information to COR, KO, OTC Safety and Security lAW OTC Memorandum 190-1, Commander’s Critical Information Requirements (CCIR) and Serious Incident Reporting (SIR), to include any updates required to keep the Command informed of accidents.

C.1.10. Safety. The Contractor shall safeguard and maintain all Government property as well as provide for the safety and well-being of contractor personnel. The Contractor shall comply with FAR 45.5, OTC SOPs and other local regulations as applicable. The Contractor shall develop and implement a safety program for contractor employees. The Contractor shall submit the safety plan to the KO 30 days prior to the start of contract performance for approval. Revisions shall be submitted ten (10) days prior to the effective date of the change. Safety rules that are or may be imposed upon the contractor by Federal, State or municipal code, and the applicable installation regulations, shall be effectively carried out in the performance of the service contemplated herein. The Contractor shall take proper safety and health precautions to protect the work, the employees, the public, and the property of others. In performing any part of this contract on premises that are under the direct control of the Government, the Contractor, agents, servants, or employees shall comply with safety requirements.

C.1.10.1. Comply with and cooperate in all corrective and preventative measures or controls prescribed by the State or the Federal Government for protection of life and health of persons as required by OSHA, or for the prevention of damage to property and material.

C.1.10.2. Participate fully in any safety or accident prevention program of any Government installation that the Contractor, or its agents, servants or employees, may be required to enter during the life of this contract. This includes required safety training, i.e. the use of night vision goggles and driver’s training for operating in tactical black-out conditions.

C.1.10.3. Comply with the safety standards, regulations, directions, and requirements of the local commander, or his authorized representative, applicable to the site of work and to perform such work in a safe manner.

C.1.10.4. Exercise care and due precautions commensurate with the dangers or hazards of the work being performed with due consideration of physical surroundings, equipment, facilities, personnel and other factors involved.

C.1.10.5. Report immediately to the local commander, or the authorized representative with notification to the Contracting Officer, all accidents involving the Contractor, or its agents, servants or employees, which occur on a Government installation or other premises under the direct control of the Government.

C.1.10.6. OSHA. The Contractor shall implement and maintain the safety program as approved by the Contracting Officer. Revisions shall be submitted to the contracting officer ten (10) days prior to the effective date of change. The Contractor shall comply with installation and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) safety regulations. Contractor personnel shall wear safety items required by OSHA during the performance of tasks requiring protective equipment or clothing.

C.1.10.7. Compliance with Laws and Regulations. The Contractor shall fully comply with local Military installation, city, state and federal laws, regulations, and/or ordinances pertinent to performance of the contractual services required under this contract. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to perform services only after necessary permits and/or clearances have been provided.

C.1.10.8. The Contractor and his employees shall observe all rules and regulations issued by the installation Commanding Officer pertaining to fire, safety, security, sanitation, severe weather, tobacco use control, admission to the installation, conduct of operations, and so forth.

C.1.10.9. The Contractor shall be in compliance with all Army, ATEC, OTC, and installation regulations, policies and procedures. Compliance shall be required where services are provided under this contract, as they apply to the following: Information Security, Operations Security (OPSEC), Physical Security, Personnel Security, Public Affairs, Cybersecurity, Foreign Disclosure and Contact, and Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives.

C.1.10.10. Contractor and associated sub-contractors shall provide a safe and healthful work environment for their employees as prescribed in FAR 52.236-13, 29 CFR Part 1910, pertinent provisions of AR 385-10, and local regulations, policies, and SOPS. They shall safeguard public and government personnel, property, and equipment, and avoid interruption of Government Operations. The Contractor will report accidents or losses to the Contracting Officer as specified in relevant regulations and standards. Whenever the Contractor becomes aware of serious or imminent danger to Government, civilian or Contractor personnel, the Contractor shall take immediate corrective action.

C.1.11. Release or Disclosure of Information. Contract performance may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, another Government contractor, or of such a nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified by this PWS, or applicable Task Authorization Request (TAR), would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. Neither the Contractor, nor contractor personnel, shall divulge nor release data or information developed or obtained during contract performance, except to authorize Government personnel, or upon written approval of the contracting officer. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce such data, which bears a restrictive legend, except as authorized.

C.1.11.1. Release of News Information. No news release (including photographs and films, public announcements, denial or confirmation of same) on any part of the subject matter of this contract and its TARs, or any phase of any program hereunder shall be made without the prior written approval of the KO, the OTC Public Affairs Officer (PAO), and the Government OPSEC Officer.

C.1.11.2. Disclosure of information regarding operations and services of the activity to persons not entitled to receive it or failure to safeguard any classified information that may come to the Contractor (or any persons under the contractor's control) in connection with contract performance, will subject the Contractor, contractor's agent, or employees, to criminal liability under Title 18, Section 793 and 798 of the United States Code. Neither the Contractor nor the Contractor's employees shall disclose or cause to be disseminated any information concerning the operations of the activity, which could result in or increase the likelihood of the possibility of a breach of the activity's security or interrupt the continuity of its operations.

C.1.11.3. The Contractor shall direct to the contracting officer all inquiries, comments, or complaints arising from matters observed, experienced, or learned as a result of, or in connection with the performance of this contract, the resolution of which may require the dissemination of official information.

C.1.11.4. Inquiries received by the Contractor from non-Governmental sources for documentation regarding work performed under this contract shall be referred to the contracting officer for evaluation under the Freedom of Information Act of 1975,Public Law 93-502,5 U.S.C. 552. The determination of whether records will be released will remain with the contracting officer. The Contractor shall be responsible for search and submission of records upon request by the KO.

C.1.11.5. The Contractor shall not release any information (including photographs, files, public announcements, statements, denials, or confirmations) on any part of the subject matter of contract performance or any phase of any programs hereunder, without the prior written approval of the contracting officer, the OTC Public Affairs Officer (PAO), and the Government OPSEC Officer.

C.1.11.6. Classified Information. This document is not classified; however, the classification of the work to be performed and the items to be delivered under this contract will be determined and handled in accordance with the DD Form 254 pertaining to this contract. When the services and support being performed require access to security controlled or classified information, the Contractor shall obtain and provide personnel with the appropriate security clearance. Contractor's personnel are required to comply with AR 25-2, Chapter 3, and Section 3.

C.1.11.7. The Contractor shall not use any electronic information processing equipment in its possession for the purpose of processing or transmitting classified information under this contract without the written permission of the KO.

C.1.11.8. For Official Use Only (FOUO). Information provided under this contract shall be safeguarded IAW AR 380-5 for protecting material. For government installations, performance of duties will be accomplished by the use of official government computer equipment. For selected activities, as denoted by the Government, classified level computers shall be used. Classified data shall only be processed on specifically approved and marked terminals and workstations for the appropriate security level(s). Technical CUI is export controlled and must be marked with the export control warning statement cited in DoDI 5230.24 (and AR 380-5). The Contractor shall not disclose or release the content of any Government software, procedures, or information provided to the Contractor to other than Government-authorized persons or activities.

C.1.11.9. PRIVACY ACT INFORMATION. The Government may task the Contractor, in writing, to design, develop, maintain or operate a system of records on individuals which shall be operated in conformance with the Privacy Act of 974 (5 U.S.C. 552a) and OMB Circular No. 108.

C.1.11.10. The contractor shall manage and monitor telecommunications systems and services (including but not limited to telephone usage to include toll and long distance calls placed over Government phone lines and for telephone calls made via cellular phones and/or other communication systems/services) for which the contractor is reimbursed under the terms of the contract. The Defense Switched Network (DSN) is the official DoD switched voice network and is the preferred telecommunication mean when it can be utilized.

C.1.12. Files. The Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate repository of all documentation, records, and reports required under the terms of this contract. All files shall be digitized in searchable form, indexed, saved to a Government approved share drive, and become the property of the Government. The Contractor shall not allow access to the files by any Government agency, non-Government agency, or individual unless specifically authorized by the KO.