Solicitation Amendment - W911RZ26QA0200003 - CO Signed.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

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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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)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

The following changes have been made:

INFORMATION FROM TO

Response Due Time

11:30 AM 08:00 AM

Response Due Date

09 Jul 2026 13 Jul 2026

List of Contract Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

AMC LEVEL PROTEST PROGRAM

If you have complaints about this procurement, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve those concerns with the responsible contracting officer. However, you can also protest to Headquarters, AMC. The HQ, AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the Government Accountability Office or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 20 working days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103. If you want to file a protest under the AMC- Level Protest Program, the protest must request resolution under that program and be sent to the address below. All other agency-level protests should be sent to the contracting officer for resolution.

Headquarters U.S. Army Materiel Command Office of Command Counsel 4400 Martin Road Rm: A6SE040.001 Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000 Fax: (256) 450-8840

Packages sent by FedEx or UPS should be addressed to:

Office of Command Counsel

W911RZ26QA0200003

4400 Martin Road Rm: A6SE040.001 Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000 Fax: (256) 450-8840

The AMC-Level Protest procedures are found at: https://www.amc.army.mil/Contact-Us/AMCProtest- Program/ If internet access is not available, contact the contracting officer or HQ, AMC to obtain the AMC-Level Protest Procedures

ACQUIRING ACCESS TO FT CARSON

Acquiring Access to Fort Carson Installation (One-Time Service/Supply) Effective 1 May 2015, individuals that do not have a Department of Defense (DoD) Identification (ID) Card and require entry on to Fort Carson Installation will be subjected to a National Crime Information Center Check (NCIC Check). The individual must have a valid U.S. or State issued photo ID, or U.S.

Passport to show for proof of identity. If the individual is driving a vehicle, it must have a valid driver's license with current registration and insurance for the vehicle being driven on the installation.

Everyone in the vehicle will be required to go through this process.

1. If the vendor only requires one-time access, then the vendor is highly encouraged to access the base through Gate 3. Gate 3 will perform the NCIC checks. In order for the NCIC check to be performed at the gate:

a. The individual must have a valid U.S. or State issued photo ID, or U.S. Passport to show for identity proof.

b. If the individual is driving a vehicle, it must have a valid driver's license with current registration and insurance for the vehicle being driven onto the installation.

c. Foreign National Visitors must present their passport or foreign military identification badge. Foreign National Visitors or Contractors/Vendors must be escorted by a DoD ID card holder at all times while on the installation.

2. All identification presented must meet the requirements of the Real ID Act: The REAL ID Act of 2005 establishes minimum standards for the production and issuance of state issued driver licenses and identification cards which include requirements for a photograph and certain biographic information, such as name, DOB, gender, height, eye color and address.

a. State-issued driver license and identification (ID) cards from states not meeting the standards cannot be used for accessing Federal facilities beginning 10 January 2016, unless the issuing state's compliance deadline had been extended by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As of 18 September 2020, DHS indicates that Driver Licenses and ID cards for all 50 states states are REAL ID compliant. https://www.dhs.gov/real-id# ).

Accepted secondary forms of identification include a U.S. passport or U.S. passport card

b. Permanent Resident Card/Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form I-551)

c. foreign passport with a temporary (I-551) stamp or temporary (I-551) printed notation on a machine-readable immigrant visa

d. Employment authorization document that contains a photograph (Form I-766)

e. In the case of a non immigrant alien authorized to work for a specific employer incident to status, a foreign passport with Form I-94 or Form I-94A bearing the same name as the passport and containing an endorsement of the person's non immigrant status, as long as the endorsement has not yet expired and the proposed employment is not in conflict with any restrictions or limitation identified on the form.

f. Current/valid driver's license from a REAL ID Act state or a state with a REAL ID Act extension for implementation.

g. Driver's license or ID card issued by federal or local government agencies meeting REAL ID standards with photo, name, date of birth, gender, height, eye color and address

h. School ID card with photograph

i. U.S military or draft record

j. U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Cards

k. Transportation worker ID card

l. Native American Tribal Document All persons requesting unescorted access will continue to be vetted through the NCIC not have REAL ID Act compliant form of identification and cannot provide supplemental identity proofing documents, they must be escorted at all times while one the installation. The vendor will only be granted access onto Fort Carson Installation if the NCIC III check on the individual shows no disqualifying issues in the check. Gate 3 will allow them to enter the base. If there are disqualifying issues Gate 3 access control will notify the individual contractor that they are being denied access.

The following information can deny an individual entry onto Fort Carson: - The NCIC-III check contains criminal information about the individual that causes the senior commander to determine that the individual presents a potential threat to the good order, discipline, or health and safety of the installation.

- The installation is unable to verify the individual's claimed identify based on the reasonable belief that the individual has submitted fraudulent information concerning his or her identity in the attempt to gain access.

- The individual has a current arrest warrant in NCIC, regardless of the offense or violation.

- The individual is currently barred from entry or access to a Federal installation or facility.

- The individual has been convicted of crimes encompassing sexual assault, armed robbery, rape, child molestation, production or possession of child pornography, trafficking in humans, drug possession with intent to sell or drug distribution.

- The individual has a U.S. conviction of espionage, sabotage, treason, terrorism or murder.

- The individual is a registered sex offender.

- The individual has been convicted of a felony within the past 10 years, regardless of the offense or violation.

- The individual has been convicted of a felony firearms or explosives violation.

- The individual has engaged in acts or activities designed to overthrow the U.S. Government by force.

- The individual is identified in the Terrorist Screening Data Base (TSDB) as a known to be or suspected of being a terrorist or belonging to an organization with known links to terrorism or support of terrorist activity. Contractors who are denied access on to Fort Carson shall immediately contact the Contracting Officer identified in the contract. If more than a one-day pass is required, contact the Contracting Officer for additional procedures. See https://www.carson.army.mil/ for the latest guidance for COVID-19 Health Protection Requirements.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

REGIONAL NETWORK ENTERPRISE CENTER (RNEC)

ABSOLYTE VALVE REGULATED LEAD-ACID (VRLA)

BATTERY CELLS RELACEMENT

COMMUNICATIONS NODE

BUILDING P-310

COMMUNICATIONS NODE PCMS (PINON CANYON MANEUVER SITE)

UPDATED 1 JULY 2026

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal service contract under which the personnel rendering the services 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. The United States (U.S.) Government shall not exercise supervision or control over the Contractor's employees performing the tasks herein. Such contract employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn shall be responsible to the U.S. Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to remove, furnish, and labor to install Absolyte Valve Regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery cells 48 each, modular steel tray housings, Positive +/Negative - terminal plate, hazmat sorbent pillows, Alarm/control cable harness, and Flame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff as defined in this PWS except for those items specified as government furnished property (GFP) and government furnished services (GFS). The contractor shall perform to the standard in this contract.

1.2 Background: Upgrade the Fort Carson Regional Network Enterprise Center (RNEC) 48V Direct Current (DC) emergency power backup battery cells systems for building P-310 communications node Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site (PCMS) located Northeast of Trinidad, Colorado. The current 48V Direct Current (DC) battery cells are over 12+ years old and due to environmental changes, this is causing failure of these battery cells require to be replaced every 15-20 years. Without battery backup, a power failure will cause an uncontrolled shutdown of core network distribution devices, risking equipment corruption that could prevent a successful restart even after generator power is restored. This failure would render all 15 downstream switches inoperable indefinitely, halting services for all range operations and local emergency services, thereby crippling training readiness and compromising safety at this vital training location.

1.3 Objectives: The objective of this contract is to provide, delivery, and installation new Absolyte VRLA battery cells, modular steel tray housings, Positive +/Negative - terminal plate, hazmat sorbent pillows, and Flame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff for building P-310 communications node Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site (PCMS) located Northeast of Trinidad, Colorado. The contractor shall ensure the new battery cells are configured and connected to the existing power supply and control system, maintaining a minimum of 54 volts DC throughout the system, upon completion of this contract.

1.4 Scope: The contractor shall provide labor, material, and personnel for dismantle and removal of existing GNB Absolyte VRLA battery cells , modular steel tray housings, Positive model 100A25 +/Negative - terminal plate, hazmat sorbent pillows, and Flame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff.

The contractor shall remove existing Alarm/Control unit cable harness from battery cells system, place aside and protect for future installation.

Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and labor to install new Absolyte VRLA battery cells, modular steel tray housings, Positive +/Negative - terminal plate, hazmat sorbent pillows, and Flame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff. Transport all materials and hardware to the site location.

The battery cells shall be the same brands name and equal in amp hours. The battery cells shall not be refurbished or renewed.

New Absolyte VRLA Battery cells model and requirements - - two (2) strings 3x8 Model 100G25 configuration of 24 Battery cells total 48 each.

The contractor shall confirm the purchase order on hand before transport and install the new Absolyte VRLA battery cells to job site.

The contractor shall visually inspect the new Absolyte VRLA battery cells for cracks, leakage, bulges, swelling, which indicate potential internal damage. If damage is noted, immediately request an inspection by the carrier and file a concealed damage claim.

The contractor shall visually inspect the new modular steel tray housing for staining from leaking battery cells and damage to the steel tray housing, Inspecting the terminals and connection for cleanliness and corrosion buildup can hinder proper battery function. If there is a deficiency, the battery cell shall be replaced.

The contractor shall confirm that all miscellaneous hardware components are onsite.

The contractor shall be responsible for all necessary equipment for transportation loading and unloading new Absolyte VRLA battery cells and components to site location.

The contractor shall protect floor surface (parquetry floor, tiles floor, etc.) by mean of PVC foil or soft fiberboards during dismantle and removal work. Remove the protective measures after completion of work and clean the floor surface.

The contractor shall provide labor, material, and personnel for installation of the new Absolyte VRLA battery cells 48 each, modular steel tray housing, Positive +/Negative - terminal plate, and Hazmat sorbent pillows underneath two (2) strings.

The contractor shall provide and install new Flame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff over battery cells terminals for protection. Match to existing configuration design.

The contractor shall reconnect existing Alarm/ Control unit cable harness.

The contractor shall Bonding and Grounding battery Stacks to the existing Busbar using # 6 AWG IAW Absolyte GP Installation and Operation Manual Appendix C.

The contractor shall ensure the proper float voltage is maintained after being fully charged the ranch of 2.23 to 2.27 Volts Per Cell (VPC). The contractor shall document all battery charge levels, before, during, and after each test. Provide the documentation to the Government for review and comments.

The contractor shall create a report for a battery load test on each new battery and provide a report to RNEC POC for approval.

The Battery Load Test is to verify the new batteries as a system will support 500A for 2.00 hours and to ensure the power remains uninterrupted during load test and the battery system returns to normal state. The Contractor shall take readings from each of the battery cells and document the readings. Connect the load bank to the DC Power Plant and turn it up to 500A, the rectifiers will be shut off at this time, and the load test will begin. Take readings of the batteries at 30-minute intervals and document until a full 2.00-hour discharge test is reached - Attachment 2 Absolyte Battery Maintenance Report.

The contractor shall be responsible for labeling each battery with its own unique Identification (ID) number, match to existing design. Labeling shall be mechanically printed, not handwritten, and must be legible.

Perform fine cleaning of working area, remove all debris, and trash prior to final inspection. The government will accept the project at final inspection.

All hardware, materials and workmanship provided by the Contractor shall be warranted for a period of five -ten years or for the duration of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) warranty, whichever is longer for the new Absolyte Valve Regulated Lead -acid (VRLA) Battery cells. The warranty shall cover all materials and labor necessary to resolve any problems resulting from defects in materials or workmanship. The warranty period shall commence upon successful completion of the requirements/provisions of this contract, receipt of all documentation and Government acceptance.

Provide a copy of the warranty after completion of this project.

The contractor shall recycle old batteries IAW Colorado and EPA Environmental guidelines.

1.5 Period of Performance: 1 May 2026 - 30 October 2026 or Please refer to the contract schedule for the contract's period of performance.

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain a QCP and program to ensure all work described in this contract is performed at or above the standard defined in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). The QCP is developed by the contractor for its internal use to ensure that it performs and delivers a high-quality service. The contractor's QCP is the means by which the contractor ensures all work complies with the requirements of the contract. The QCP identifies and corrects potential and actual problem areas throughout the entire scope of the contract.

1.6.1.1 The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The QCP shall be submitted within thirty (30) days of contract award. After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor shall receive the contracting officer's (KO) acceptance in writing of proposed changes to the QC procedures. The contractor shall submit QCP changes within five (5) days to the KO and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for review and approval prior to implementation.

1.6.1.2 The Quality Control Plan shall address as a minimum:

1.6.1.2.1 Inspection Program. Included shall be a quality control inspection program covering all general and specific tasks included in the contract scope of work. It shall specify tasks or areas to be inspected on a scheduled or unscheduled basis, the manner in which inspections are to be conducted, the titles of the individuals who will perform the inspections, and the percentage of the work that will be inspected on a recurring basis. In developing this inspection program, the

Contractor shall identify the key activities and associated characteristics in each process that have a significant influence on specific services and provide for methods for evaluation of the selected characteristics.

1.6.1.2.2 Deficiency Identification. The QCP shall include a method of identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable as defined in the PRS. This shall contain processes for corrective action without dependence upon Government direction.

1.6.1.2.3 Deficiency Correction. The program shall contain process control and process performance measurement procedures that shall include how the Contractor shall implement preventive corrective actions. The Contractor shall demonstrate that it has designed quality into the delivery of services thereby mitigating the risk(s) associated with delivery of deficient or nonconforming services.

1.6.1.2.4 Documentation and Enforcement. The QCP shall include a method of documenting and enforcing quality control operations of both prime contractor and subcontractor work, including inspection and testing.

1.6.1.2.5 Trend Analysis. The QCP shall include a method of performing trend analysis and assessments using metrics.

1.6.1.2.6 Surveillance Methods. The QCP shall contain specific surveillance techniques for all contract services. The surveillance methods shall be comprehensive and adaptable to the reporting system of the plan.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance (QA): The government shall evaluate the contractor's performance under this contract in accordance with (IAW) the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed IAW the performance standards and contract quality requirements are met. Contract quality requirements" means the technical requirements in the contract relating to the quality of the product or service and those contract clauses prescribing inspection, and other quality controls incumbent on the contractor, to ensure the product or service conforms to the contractual requirements. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, the performance threshold, and deductions, if applicable.

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The contractor is not required to perform services on Federal holidays.

New Year's Day Labor Day

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday Columbus Day

President's Day Veteran's Day

Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day

Independence Day Christmas Day

Juneteenth

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 08:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must always maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Fort Carson, Colorado Installation see location below:

a. Building P- 310 Communications Node PCMS address - County Road 70, Model, CO 81059.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: Type of contract to be determined by Contracting Office and customer.

1.6.7 Security Requirements:

1.6.7.1 Access and general protection/security policy and procedures: 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. The contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.2049, 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. The contractor and subcontractor shall receive a visitor installation pass or Badges at Main Gate 1, Visitor Center Building 6012 off Highway 115 and Nelson Boulevard before entering Fort Carson installation.

The contractor is responsible for being aware of and complying with the requirements associated with Installation Access Control.

The contractor must consider delays caused by checks when entering and leaving the US installations, as this will not be separately reimbursed.

All personnel entering Fort Carson Installation are subject to random vehicle searches IAW the Fort Carson Random Anti-Terrorism Measures Program (RAMP)

1.6.7.2 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding; storage of materials and equipment provided for contractor use. The contractor will arrive at each site locations with the new Absolyte VRLA battery cells, modular steel tray housings, Positive + /Negative - plates, and Flame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff at the time of installation. There is no long-term storage or staging area for the materials; therefore, the contractor shall plan the work so that the battery cells and other materials are installed shortly after being delivered to the building.

The U.S. Government is not liable for any costs associated with performance delays due solely to a firm's failure to comply with Installation Access Control (IAC) processing requirements.

At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured IAW Army Regulation (AR) 190-13, "The Army Physical Security Program.

1.6.7.3 Escorts: The Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract shall be escorted at all times by Fort Carson Government representative while accessing U.S. facilities or activities.

1.6.7.4 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements:

1.6.7.4.1 The contractor shall follow DOD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.223-7004, Drug-free Work Force.

1.6.7.5 Background Checks: The Contractor shall ensure contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract have passed a security check conducted by the State Police Department of their U.S. residence. Security checks that have been completed as part of a personnel security clearance background investigation, or a previous background check that was a condition of employment, meet this requirement. Documentation of these checks will be made available to KO or COR upon request. The Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract if a background security check reveals an employee is a security risk. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. If the Government determines additional background checks are required, at a minimum, and upon request from the Government, the Contractor shall provide the KO or COR with the following information on any contractor or subcontractor employees performing services under this contract:

Full birth name

Married name (if applicable)

SSN or local equivalent (ID card number)

Date of birth

Place of birth (city, country)

1.6.7.5.1 Background Check Notification Requirements: If a background check on any employee or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract, whether the check was conducted as a condition of employment or as part of the contract with the Government, reveals any information from any source (including host country law enforcement) of criminal activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees, the Contractor shall immediately notify the KO and COR of that information. The Contractor shall make notification of:

(1) Traffic violations, other than parking, will be reported to the KO or COR only if the contract is for drivers for the Government.

(2) Any suspicious activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees the Contractor believes may pose a risk to U.S. or host nation national security or imminent risk of deadly bodily harm to any person; and

(3) Any actions taken against Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees pursuant to this requirement.

1.6.7.5.2 Remedies. In addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contractor's failure to comply with the requirements of this paragraph may result in requiring the Contractor to remove a contractor, employee or employees from the performance of the contract.

1.6.7.5.3 Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this paragraph and the preceding paragraph in all subcontracts.

1.6.7.6 Uncleared Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Credentialing and Access Procedures:

1.6.7.6.1 Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Eligible Requirements: Not applicable

1.6.7.6.1.1 Federal Installation/Facility Access: 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 (provided by government representative). The employees performing services under this contract 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. All personnel are required to show a Department of Defense (DOD) issued picture ID, Real ID Act compliant driver's license from a state to enter Fort Carson Installation. Prime Contractor and subcontractor are responsible to adhere to the Real ID Act, or any others Department of Defense (DOD) security requirement, when applying for access to the installation

Personnel who present an ID from a state is not compliance and does not have an extension will need to provide a second form of valid photo ID with their state ID. Acceptance form of ID to be used as a secondary ID are U.S. Passport or Passport Cars, Personnel Identity Verification (PIV) by the Federal Government, Veterans Health ID Card issued by the Depart of Veterans AFFAIR AND any other ID card issued by a Federal, State, or Local Government agency provided it contains s photograph and biographic information such as date of birth, gender, height, eye, color, and address.

1.6.7.6.2. Contractor Non CAC Eligible Requirements for DOD Facility and Installation Access:

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-

III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

1.6.7.7 Access to Government Information Systems: Reserved

1.6.7.8 Key Control: Reserved

1.6.7.9 Lock Combinations: Reserved

1.6.8 Post Award Conference/Contract Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend the post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The KO, COR, with other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the contractor of how the government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will appraise 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.

1.6.9 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: ensure 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 KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially regarding 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.

1.6.10 Key Personnel: The Contractor shall provide a Quality Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate, who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer prior to start of contract performance. The Contract Manager and alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to the daily operation of this contract. The Contract Manager or alternate shall be available between 08:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday except Federal Holiday days.

Quality Manager: Must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years' experience in quality control or working as a Program Manager. Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, data analysis capabilities, and good interpersonal skills are important. Inspecting products at various stages and writing report documenting production issues. The Quality Manager shall be able to read and write at English Language fluency level 5.

1.6.11 Special Qualifications or Certifications: Reserved

1.6.11.1 IA/IT Training Certification: Reserved

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractor personnel and shall avoid representing themselves as Government employees. This identification includes meeting attendance, answering Government telephones, email communications, and working in other situations where Contractor status is not obvious.

Contractor personnel identification shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges, name tags, lanyards, etc.

1.6.12.1 Badging of Contractor Employees: The contract personnel and all associated subcontractors' employees accessing U.S. facilities or activities, shall be issued an installation badge provided by the Government while accessing Government owned or contracted facilities and shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. The Government issued access badges will not be worn outside designated facility where visible to the public.

The contractor is responsible for returning installation passes or Badges to the issuing Installation Access Control Office (IACO) to the Main Gate 1 Building 6012 when the contract is completed or when a contract employee no longer requires access or within one (1) day of the end of their contractual duties, if required.

1.6.12.2 Uniform: The Contractor shall provide a standard uniform for all Contractor and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract, and ensure they wear the uniform during appointed duty hours. The uniform may consist of the same type and color shirt and slacks for all workers. The company logo is optional.

1.6.13 Contractor Travel: Contractor shall be required to travel Fort Carson installation during the performance of this contract. The Contractor may be required to travel to off-site Fort Carson installation training locations in support of this PWS. Contractors will be authorized for travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR prior to the contract being awarded. The Government anticipates four

(4) trips will be required to support this contract.

1.6.14 Other Direct Costs (ODC): Reserved

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

1.6.16. Non-Disclosure Requirements: Reserved

1.6.16.1 Non-Disclosure Statements: Reserved

1.6.16.2 Advertisement and Social Media: The Contractor shall NOT post information to public websites or social media locations, personal or professional, that in any way disclose names, locations, hotel data, participants, discussions, pictures, etc. before, during or after the contract period of performance without the express consent of the Government. The use of propaganda violates DOD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines stated at (http://www.defenseimagery.mil /products/DODimagery/commercialuse.html). The Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any marketing tools to include its company website.

1.6.16.3 INFORMATION ASSURANCE: At no time will the Contractor or associated sub-contractor employees transmit government documents or information using methods that do not meet the security requirements specified in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication

(SP) 800-171, "Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations" such as personal electronic mail accounts, public digital data storage sites (cloud storage), social media platforms or instant messaging. Approved government sites such as U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (ARMDEC) Safe Exchange at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/About.aspx, or All Partners Access Network (APAN) at https://community.apan.org/, or other transmission means determined by the government must be used.

1.6.17 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 Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the KO 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 KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor's mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO 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.

1.6.18 Phase-in/Phase-Out (PIPO) Period: Reserved

1.6.19 General Training Requirements: Reserved

1.6.19.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training (As determined by AT/OPSEC Review): The Contractor shall complete AT Level I Training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or 30 calendar days after employment of new personnel, all Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract 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 applies. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR or KO within ten (10) calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. For Common Access Card (CAC) holders, AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil, course number "JS-US007-14". For non-CAC holders, AT Level I awareness training is available at http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html (this standalone version is intended for non-CAC users without a JKO account only). Training must have been completed within the last 12 months and maintained yearly thereafter. If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor will coordinate with the local AT Officer at their assigned location for classroom training by a Level 2 trained AT Officer and a copy of either the training certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the AT Officer will be maintained by the Contractor. Verification of the training will be provided to the COR or KO within ten (10) calendar days after completion of the training.

1.6.19.2 OPSEC Awareness (As determined by AT/OPSEC Review): If the Contractor, or a subcontractor, or employees of either disclose any information that disrupts or harms the Government's operations or activities, then the Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. By way of example, personnel shall not sketch or take photos of government facilities or activities, unless related to service to be provided. All government paper products and removable digital storage material that are received, generated, or stored during the contract will be destroyed completely when no longer needed to preclude recognition of information.

1.6.19.3 Information Assurance (IA) Training (As determined by AT/OPSEC Review): Contractor employees, including subcontractors, requiring access to Government information systems, shall complete the DOD IA Cyber Awareness Training. All employees working information technology (IT)/IA functions must comply with DOD and Army training requirements per DOD Directive (DODD) 8570.01, Information Assurance Training Certification and Workforce Management, DOD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, and AR 25-2, Information Assurance, within 30 days of employment. Training is available at https://ia.signal.army.mil /DODIAA/default.asp.

1.6.19.4 Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training (As determined by AT /OPSEC Review): All Contractor employees and subcontractor employees requiring access to Government information systems must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All employees working in IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in Per DoD 8570.01, DOD 8570.01-M, and AR 25-2, within 30 days of employment. Training is available at https://ia.signal.army.mil/DoDIAA/default.

asp.

1.6.19.5 Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP Training) (As determined by AT/OPSEC Review): Within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or 30 calendar days after employment of new personnel, all Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract and require a security clearance, shall complete TARP training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR within ten (10) calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. TARP training is available at the Army Learning Management System (ALMS) https://www.lms.army.mil/. Training must have been completed within the last 12 months and maintained yearly thereafter. If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor will coordinate with the local Counterintelligence (CI) Officer at their assigned location for classroom training and a copy of either the training certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the CI Officer will be maintained by the Contractor.

Verification of the training will be provided to the Contracting Officer (KO) or Contracting Officer Representative (COR) within ten (10) calendar days after completion of the training.

1.6.19.6 iWATCH Training (As determined by AT/OPSEC Review): The Contractor will ensure that all Contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract have been briefed on the iWATCH Program, or equivalent for their supporting DoD Agency, within 30 days of employment under the contract. The Contractor will coordinate with the supporting DoD Agency AT Officer through the COR or KO for the briefing. This training will be updated as required by supporting installation AT policies. A copy of the training attendance will be maintained by the Contractor and made available to the COR or KO upon request.

1.6.19.7 OPSEC Training (As determined by AT/OPSEC Review): All Contractor employees and sub-Contractor employees performing services under this contract will complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of employment under this contract. OPSEC Level I training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil, course number "EUC-ECJ6-110-N-LB". Training must have been completed within the last 12 months and maintained yearly thereafter. If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor will coordinate with the local OPSEC Officer at their assigned location for classroom training by a Level 2 trained OPSEC Officer and a copy of either the training certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the OPSEC Officer will be maintained by the Contractor. Verification of the training will be provided to the COR or KO upon request.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. Definitions:

2.1.1. Contractor. The total contractor organization or a separate entity of it, such as an affiliate, division, or plant that performs its own purchasing.

2.1.2. Contracting officer (KO). A person with the authority to enter, administer, and/or terminal contracts and make related determinations and findings.

2.1.3. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). An individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

2.1.4. Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5. Deliverable. Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6. Key Personnel. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best valve procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the people that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7. Performance Work Statement (PWS). A statement of work for performance-based acquisitions that describes the required results in clear, specific, and objective terms with measurable outcomes.

2.1.8. Physical Security. Protection of the perimeter area, government property, and assets that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.9. Quality Assurance. The various functions, including inspection, performed by the government to determine whether a Contractor has fulfilled the contract obligations pertaining to quality and quantity.

2.1.10. Quality Assurance…