PWS DFSC USACIL LAB Accreditation - 2024.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

US Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory Maintenance of Laboratory Accreditation

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide forensic laboratory accreditation for the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory (USACIL). The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The services sought are third-party assessment of the USACIL to the ISO/IEC 17025 Standard - General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories and the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Quality Assurance Standards (QAS) for Forensic DNA Testing and DNA Databasing Laboratories. The period of performance covers a 4-year cycle of accreditation. Services include the costs for any necessary documentation. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform the needed services defined in this Performance Work Statement, except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: The USACIL is the only full-service forensic laboratory providing services for criminal investigations within DOD. The USACIL has been accredited for forensic laboratory work since 1985. The USACIL is currently accredited in the forensic disciplines of Forensic Biology (DNA), DNA Databasing (CODIS), Digital Evidence, Document Examination, Firearms & Toolmarks, Latent Prints (including Footwear and Tire impressions), Drug Chemistry, and Trace Evidence (including but not limited to Coatings/Paint, Fire Debris, Explosives, Firearm Discharge Residues, Glass, Hair, Lubricants, Tape, Textiles, and Physical Fit). The USACIL has approximately 100 examiners/technicians, at the laboratory facility at Gillem Enclave in Forest Park, GA.

The current standard for accreditation is the ISO/IEC 17025 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. This objective standard has been accepted by laboratories and manufacturing industries and has since been adapted for forensic laboratories through the addition of amplification documents (specific to the accrediting body) which specify requirements for forensic testing laboratories. Accreditation is a critical requirement for all forensic laboratories and is listed as one of the key recommendations for improving the state of forensic science in the National Academy of Sciences Report Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward (2009).

Accreditation to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard provides independent, third-party objective evidence of compliance and international recognition of the quality of the forensic services provided by the USACIL. Additionally, accreditation to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Quality Assurance Standards (QAS) for Forensic DNA Testing and DNA Databasing Laboratories is mandatory for submission and access to the national Combined DNA Identification System (CODIS) and other related databases.

1.3 Objectives:

· Perform an assessment of the USACIL’s implementation and compliance with the ISO/IEC 17025 standard and other applicable, forensic-related amplification document(s)

· Provide an assessment report that outlines elements assessed and results/findings

· Assess remedial actions taken by the USACIL to address any findings

· Accredit the USACIL if the assessment (and any necessary remedial actions) demonstrates compliance with accreditation requirements

· Monitor the USACIL’s conformance during the terms of accreditation via site visits and off-site “desk audits, as deemed necessary

· Provide a certificate of accreditation that will demonstrate that the USACIL management system meets the recognized international standards for forensic laboratories.

1.4 Scope: The forensic laboratory accreditation provided will be for the USACIL. The accreditation tasks outlined in this SOW must be completed in accordance with the following:

· ISO/IEC 17025 International Standard (General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories)

· ISO/IEC 17043 International Standard (Conformity assessment – General requirements for proficiency testing)

· ILAC G-19: Modules in a Forensic Science Process

· FBI Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories

· FBI Quality Assurance Standards for DNA Databasing Laboratories

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months plus up to three (3) option years.

Base Year (1 May 2024 - 30 Apr 2025): Surveillance Document Review/Annual (“Desk audit”) Option Year 1 (1 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2026): Surveillance/Renewal (On-site or as required) Option Year 2 (1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027): Surveillance Document Review/Annual (“Desk audit”) Option Year 3 (1 May 2027 - 30 Apr 2028): Reassessment/Renewal (On-site or as required)

1.6 General Information: If any Contractor or contractor’s employee having performance at the USACIL for a period of two weeks or more is required give a DNA sample at no cost to the contractor or the employees. The DNA sample, which consists of swabbing the inside of one’s mouth, will be collected, used, and maintained by the CODIS branch of the USACIL. The information (to include the names of donors, signature of donors, and dates of collection) and the representative samples will not be released outside the USACIL, unless directed by court order. The retention of this information and DNA samples should be considered permanent.

The Contractor shall provide all invoices (for work that is performed) to the COR for processing via the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system.

1.6.1 Quality Control: The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. A copy of the Contractor’s basic Quality Control Plan shall be provided to the Contracting Officer for approval not later than 10 calendar days after receipt of award. An updated copy shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and COR as changes occur.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the quality assurance surveillance plan. These standards primarily focus on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. The standards define how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3 Federal Government Holidays: The contractor is not allowed to perform services on holidays.

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business between 0800-1700 hours Monday thru 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 at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this SOW when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the USACIL, located on Gillem Enclave, Forest Park, GA. USACIL will supply government-provided workspaces and computer resources for contractor staff.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The government will award a firm fixed price contract.

1.6.7 Security Requirements: The Contractor must provide a list of the assigned employees (i.e., assessors) no less than 45 days prior to arrival for security background checks. As required by AR 190-13 Army Access Control, all contractors and contractor employees who require access to Gillem Enclave (and other military installations) must fill out PS Form 190-6 (dated Feb 2015) which requires a U.S. Driver’s License number to accomplish the security background check. If an employee (i.e., assessor) would not be able to complete this form, it will be incumbent upon the Contractor to coordinate with international government entities and the State Department to facilitate those clearances.

Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest Statements will be provided to USACIL prior to the beginning of any assessments.

1.6.7.1 Installation Access: All contractor employees, including subcontractors, shall comply with applicable installation and facility access security policies and procedures at all work locations. All contractors and subcontractors will be issued an Installation Pass issued through the Automated Installation Entry (AIE) Security System to access the installation. The Gillem Enclave military installation is a limited access post. Unscheduled gate closures by the military police may occur at any time. In accordance with Army Regulation 525-13, paragraph 5-19, all prospective contractors will undergo a verification process by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services to determine the trustworthiness and suitability prior to being granted access to federal property. This will be accomplished using the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Interstate Identification Index (III). This is the minimum baseline background check for entrance onto Army Installations for non-CAC holders to include entrance of visitors (Ref AR 190-13, paragraph 8-2). If a selected employee does not possess U.S. citizenship; the contractor must notify the USACIL NLT 60 days in advance of arrival on site in order to coordinate additional requirements for installation access. All personnel entering or exiting the installation may experience a delay due to vehicle inspections, registration checks, verification of seat belt use, etc. All vehicles and personnel are subject to search and seizure. The search and seizure provisions shall apply to contractor personnel while within Fort Gordon's area of jurisdiction. Contractor personnel shall comply with all entry control requirements and security policies/procedures in effect. Security procedures may change without notice.

1.6.7.2 Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.6.7.3 Key Control: N/A

1.6.7.4 Lock Combinations: N/A

1.6.7.5 Safety: Contractors will be expected to conform to the USACIL requirements for employee safety including, but not limited to, OSHA, post fire safety requirements, general laboratory safety protocols, etc.

1.6.7.6 Training: Contractors may be required to complete Cyber Awareness, Personal Identifiable Information (PII), Anti-terrorism (AT)/Force Protection (FP)/Operations Security (OPSEC) and IWATCH training prior to arrival or within 45 days of arrival and complete on-going training as needed. The training websites will be listed in the contract cover sheet.

1.6.7.7 Identification of Contractor Employees: In accordance with FAR 37.114 contract employees shall identify themselves as a contractor at all times while on the job, e.g., in the workplace, when attending meetings, in email, when answering government telephones, or when making phone calls.

1.6.7.8 ID Badges: Contract employees shall wear proper identification (e.g., a USACIL visitor badge) at Government workplaces at all times.

1.6.7.9 Display of ID Badges: Contractor personnel shall wear the Visitor badge at all times when performing work under this contract to include attending government meetings and conferences. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, each contract personnel shall wear the Visitor badge in a conspicuous place on the front of exterior clothing and above the waist except when safety or health reasons prohibit such placement.

1.6.7.10 Answering Telephones: Contract personnel shall identify themselves as contract employees when answering and making calls on government telephones.

1.6.7.11 Utilizing Electronic Mail: When Contractor personnel send e-mail messages to government personnel while performing on this contract, the contract personnel e-mail addresses shall include the company name together with the person’s name (ex: John Smith, Contractor, ABC Company).

1.6.8 Special Qualifications:

· The Contractor shall be the accrediting body (AB).

· The AB must have multilateral recognition arrangement (MRA) recognition from one or more of the following for testing and calibration laboratories, inspection bodies, and management systems:

· Inter-American Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC).

· International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC).

· Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC).

· The AB must be accredited to the ISO/IEC 17011 International Standard (Conformity assessment-General requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment bodies).

· The AB shall be recognized/approved by the FBI to perform Quality Assurance Standards DNA Assessments for the following:

· Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories.

· DNA Databasing Laboratories.

· The AB must have the ability to assess and accredit all the USACIL’s disciplines/sub-disciplines and monitor conformance during the term of accreditation.

· The AB must have more than five years of experience in assessing to the ISO/IEC 17025 Standard and the FBI QAS requirements.

· The AB must be able to provide enough auditors to assess all USACIL forensic and technical staff records. The composition of an on-site assessment team shall include, as a minimum:

*Minimum personnel/days are based on past assessment activities. Modifications to the proposed team composition must be discussed and agreed to by the USACIL Quality Manager.

· The AB’s assessors must be trained by the contractor and have forensic laboratory experience. Upon request, the Contractor must fully describe how they select/engage, train, qualify, and maintain their pool of assessors.

· The AB must have a policy and procedure for the signing of non-disclosure agreements with the laboratory organization under assessment.

· The AB must be able to provide flexible accreditation cycles, including desk audits. Cycles may be two, four, or five years.

· The AB must not require the USACIL to provide assessors for the assessment of other laboratories as a function of accreditation.

· The AB must not require the USACIL to provide ground transportation to visiting assessors.

· The AB should be active in the forensic science initiatives involving organizations such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Association of Forensic Quality Assurance Managers, American Board of Criminalistics, International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation, and the International Organization for Standardization.

1.6.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.10 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:

· assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract,

· perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance,

· maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract,

· issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications,

· monitor Contractor's performance and notify both the Contracting Officer 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 with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.11 Key Personnel: N/A

1.6.12 Contractor Travel: N/A

1.6.13 Other Direct Costs: N/A

1.6.14 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.

1.6.15 Organizational Conflict of Interest: 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), or perform evaluation services which may create current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and, in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.6.16 PHASE IN /PHASE OUT PERIOD: N/A

1.6.17 Supervision of Contractor Employees: The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over Contractor or subcontractor employees while performing work under the contract. Such employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor, not the Government. The Contractor, in turn, shall be accountable to the Government for Contractor or subcontractor employees.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1 DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1 ACCREDITATION BODY (AB). Authoritative organization that provides accreditation services, which is a formal, third party recognition of competence to perform specific tasks. Its primary function is to assess, against internationally agreed standards, organizations that provide certification, testing, inspection and calibration services.

2.1.2 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR. The official Government representative delegated authority by the Contracting Officer to administer a contract. This individual is normally a member of the appropriate Contracting/Procurement career field and advises on all technical contractual matters.

2.1.3 CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor having a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.4 CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.5 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.6 DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.7 DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-physical things such as meeting minutes.

2.1.8 DESK AUDIT. Limited-scope review of documents and records that is done off-site.

2.1.9 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) OR GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (GP). Property in the position of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently made available to the Contractor.

2.1.10 IEC. International Electrotechnical Commission; authorizing body for standards documents.

2.1.11 ISO. International Organization for Standardization; authorizing body for standards documents.

2.1.12 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 value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.13 PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.14 QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.15 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.16 QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.17 SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.18 WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.19 WORK WEEK. Defined as Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Service: When work is performed at the government site, the Government will provide workspace and computer resources as needed.

3.2 Facilities: The Government will provide access to the administrative and technical areas as required for the performance of the required assessments.

3.3 Utilities: The Government will ensure that all utilities in the facility will be available for the contractor’s use in performance of tasks outlined in this PWS. The Contractor (to include subcontractors) shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include powering down workstations at the end of the business day.

3.4 Equipment: The Government will provide access to equipment necessary to perform the required work. This can include printers, computers, computer peripherals (e.g., disc drive, mouse), telephones, and any other technical equipment on site at the laboratory needed for the completion of the accreditation assessment.

3.5 Materials: The Government will provide consumable materials needed in the performance of the required services. This can include office supplies, gloves, lab coats, face masks, and any other consumable equipment on site at the laboratory needed for the completion of the accreditation assessment.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: The contractor shall provide all necessary trained, experienced, technical personnel to perform onsite or offsite service as described in this PWS. Services include the costs for any necessary documentation. The contractor shall provide all necessary equipment and personnel to perform said tasks.

4.2 The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager (PM) who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and alternate who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The PM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily services as defined in this PWS. Contract manager or alternate shall be available 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

4.3 The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative a list of telephone numbers where the primary service representative may be contacted during normal working hours and for emergency service calls. The Contractor shall have communication services with his/her own Contractor’s service representative to the COR at all times.

4.4 The contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) a signed copy of the monthly service report. The detailed report is due within one (1) week after the service period.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks:

5.1. Basic Services: The Contractor will assess the USACIL’s conformance to ISO/IEC 17025 and any other applicable forensic amplification documents, generate an assessment report, provide a certificate of accreditation for the USACIL, if warranted, and monitor the USACIL’s conformance throughout the cycle of accreditation.

5.2 Task Heading: N/A

5.3 CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT REPORTING (CMR): The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the Contractor shall report ALL Contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The Contractor shall completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address https://Contractormanpower.army.pentagon.mil. The required information includes: (1) Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) or also known as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR); (2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number; (3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period; (4) Contractor's name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of Contractor employee entering data; (5) Estimated direct labor hours (including sub-Contractors); (6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub-Contractors); (7) Total payments (including sub-Contractors); (8) Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by Contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each sub-Contractor if different); (9) Estimated data collection cost; (10) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the Contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information); (11) Locations where Contractor and sub-Contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website); (12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and (13) Number of Contractor and sub-Contractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country). As part of its submission, the Contractor shall provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. Reporting period shall be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending September 30 of each government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year. Contractors may use a direct XML data transfer to the database server or fill in the fields on the website. The XML direct transfer is a format for transferring files from a Contractor’s system to the secure website without the need for separate data entries for each required data element at the website. The specific formats for the XML direct transfer may be downloaded from the website.

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

6.1. The Contractor must abide by all DoD, Army, CIDC and DFSC applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and policies and procedures when performing all services pursuit to this PWS and contract.

OSHA

PART 7

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. Attachment/Technical Exhibit List:

7.1. Attachment 1/Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary

7.2. Attachment 2/Technical Exhibit 2 – Deliverables Schedule

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Incentive (Positive and/or Negative)

PRS #1.

PWS Para. 1.6.7.5 Conforms to applicable safety directives

PRS # 2.

PWS Para. 1.6, 1.6.7, and 1.6.7.1 Conforms to data and installation access requirements.

The Contractor must coordinate with USACIL Quality Management to assess the laboratory to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard and applicable forensic accreditation requirements in accordance with the agreed upon Terms and Conditions for accreditation and within the outlined timelines.

The Contractor must fully describe the size of the proposed assessment team and the proposed number of assessors in each discipline.

PRS # 3.

PWS Para. 1.3-1.5 Continue the accreditation of the USACIL if warranted after assessment of compliance to ISO/IEC 17025 and other applicable, forensic-related amplification documents

PRS # 4.

Base Year and OY2 PWS Para. 1.3-1.5 Conduct a surveillance document/annual review (desk audit) to monitor the USACIL’s continued conformance to the applicable standards The Contractor must coordinate with USACIL Quality Management to assess the laboratory to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard and applicable forensic accreditation requirements in accordance with the agreed upon Terms and Conditions for accreditation and within the outlined timelines.

The Contractor must assess the USACIL against current applicable standards for the accreditation program.

PRS # 5.

OY1 and OY3 PWS Para. 1.3-1.5 Conduct a Surveillance/Renewal or Reassessment/Renewal to monitor the USACIL’s continued conformance to the applicable standards

The Contractor must assess the USACIL, on-site or as required, against current applicable standards for the accreditation program:

· ISO/IEC 17025

· FBI QAS for DNA Testing and for DNA Databasing

· Any additional, applicable forensic-related amplification document(s).

Hold daily debriefings and provide out-brief at conclusion of assessment with Laboratory Management (or designees).

Provide written documentation of assessment results prior to departure or at close-out meeting. Provide relevant and specific objective evidence to the appropriate management that will permit evaluation and identification of corrective actions to address any findings.

PRS # 6.

PWS Para. 1.3-1.5 Assess remedial actions taken by the USACIL to address any findings Evaluate USACIL’s proposed actions to address any findings for completeness and compliance to the relevant standards and clauses.

Notify the USACIL of the suitability of the proposed actions within 15 days of submission.

Review success of actions taken on previous year’s findings.

Monitor plans of action for open findings.

PRS # 7.

Contractor Management Reporting (CMR) of contractor manpower.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

Post to AB’s List of accredited Laboratories USACIL Quality Manager