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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Contract Requirements Package for Compression Tester

1. The ASC Packaging, Storage, and Containerization Center (PSCC) at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD) has a requirement for a Compression Tester to determine compression and stacking strength of packages used by the Department of Defense for packaging and shipping materiel.

2. Request this procurement be awarded on or before 29 September 2023.

3. The period of performance will not exceed nine (9) months beyond contract award date.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work Statement for Compression Tester Referbishment

1.0 Requirements Overview

1.1 The Logistics Testing and Applications Division (LTAD) at the ASC Packaging, Storage, and Containerization Center (PSCC) located at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD), PA, performs packaging and packaging materials testing for the Department of Defense (DoD), other government agencies, and occasionally private industry. PSCC provides logistics and engineering support for packaging, storage, hazardous materials (HAZMAT), distribution facilities optimization, standardization, and packaging applications testing. PSCC has mandated lead service responsibility for testing and evaluating 21 of the 38 lead packaging materials and processes in accordance with (IAW) Joint Services Regulation/Army Regulation (AR) 700-15, Packaging of Materiel. PSCC also conducts performance-oriented packaging testing of HAZMAT packaging IAW AR 700-143, Packaging of Hazardous Material. PSCC's facility occasionally serves as the location for training courses, practical exercises, and tours for Army, other services, and occasionally, industry personnel.

1.2 PSCC is seeking to replace an existing TLS Compression Tester. Model and serial numbers are VAL-IV and 6699T002, respectively. The compression tester needs repair of test surfaces, upgrade electronic components that are over 15 years old, and update software that is over 12 years old. The original manufacturer does not provide upgrades for legacy equipment.

1.3 PSCC is designated as Lead Service Activity for fiberboard boxes and sheet stock, wood boxes, wire-bound wood boxes, non-metal pallets, unitized systems, and requires the capability to test packages for compression. Testing for compression is a requirement for packaging design, quality assurance, and it can be directly related to packaged product stability in storage and protection of DoD assets.

1.4 PSCC is required to perform compression testing on packages IAW HAZMAT regulations.

2.0 Applicable Test Standards

2.1 The compression tester will be used to test materials and packaging that PSCC has been designated with lead service responsibility in AR 700-15, Packaging of Materiel. PSCC evaluates packaging performance according to the requirements in the 49 CFR, Hazardous Materials Regulations, for the purpose of supporting enforcement actions and industry outreach; many of these containers are also commonly used in the military distribution system.

2.2 Standards to which this equipment can measure include, but are not limited to:

2.2.1 ASTM D4169 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems for Non-Commercial Government Shipments.

2.2.2 ASTM D642 Test Method for Determining Compressive Resistance of Shipping Containers, Components, and Unit Loads.

2.2.3 ASTM D4577 Test Method for Compression Resistance of a Container Under Constant Load.

2.2.4 Title 49 CFR United States Department of Transportation Code of Federal Regulations Title 49, Transportation, Parts 100-199.

2.2.5 TAPPI T 804 Compression test of fiberboard shipping containers.

2.2.6 MIL-STD-2073-1 Department of Defense Standard Practice for Military Packaging.

3.0 Performance Work Statement

3.1 The system shall be a top load compression machine meeting the following requirements:

3.1.1 The system shall be capable of simulating top load compressive forces up to 50,000 lbf (222 kN), but not exceeding 60,000 lbf (267 kN).

3.1.2 The system shall be capable of simulating a minimum top load compressive force of 500 lbf (2.22 kN).

3.1.3 The top platen shall be capable of testing at a minimum speed of 0.5 ± 0.1 in./min.

(12.7 ± 2.5 mm/min).

3.1.4 The top platen shall be capable of traveling at a minimum speed of 12 in/min (305 mm/min) for positioning before testing or for releasing the load.

3.1.5 The system shall have a means of recording the applied load within ±1.0% of applied load.

3.1.6 The system shall a have means of measuring deformation/deflection of a container at a minimum of 0.1 in. within ±2.5% of the measured value or within ±0.020 in.

(±0.5mm), whichever is greater, from initiation of the test and/or upon reaching the full test load.

3.1.7 The system shall have an extended platens measuring at least 60 x 72 in. (152 x 183 cm).

3.1.8 The system shall have a minimum machine opening of 84 in (213 cm).

3.1.9 The system shall have a low-profile base plate that does not exceed 3” off the ground level for loads above 5000 lbf (22.2 kN).

3.1.10 The system shall have a low-profile base plate that does not exceed 8” off the ground when testing loads below 5000 lbf (22.2 kN).

3.1.11 The system shall be capable of being installed on concrete floor that is 4” thick without needing reinforcing or embedding.

3.1.12 The system shall have a fixed/floating platen that allows for swivel during testing.

3.1.12.1 Floating platen shall be equipped with a “lock out” to fix the platen without having to remove or reinstall.

3.1.13 The system should have a Windows 10 Compatible controller that allows for input of test procedures including constant rate tests, constant load/stacking tests, ramp to load and release, and deflection testing.

3.1.13.1 The system should be capable of producing reports that include tested parameters and results.

3.1.14 The controller should allow data to be exported to Microsoft Office Applications for incorporation into reports. Use of .csv or .txt files is acceptable.

3.2 The contractor shall provide utility requirements within three (3) weeks of award.

Existing power is 208V/3Phase/30A.

3.3 The contractor shall perform routine checks to confirm system functions upon completion of installation.

3.4 The contractor shall verify loads up to 50,000-pound compression, and speed and displacement of upper platen upon completion.

4.0 Documentation

4.1 Contractor shall provide Certificate(s) of Calibration traceable to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards or test standards to use to calibrate.

4.1.1 The contractor shall identify any calibration requirements including recommended frequency.

4.2 Contractor should provide the documentation below in the formats listed:

4.2.1 Design drawings, as-built drawings, manufacturer manuals/operating instructions, functional descriptions, parts lists, recommended spares, listing of consumables, technical data/ specification sheets, delivery documentation, maintenance instructions, troubleshooting guide, warranty, safety requirements, and accessory list(s), as applicable, shall be provided via one (1) printed hardcopy and one (1) electronic format.

4.2.2 Electronic documentation provided via removable storage media (i.e., thumb/jump drive or on a CD) shall be provided in either Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.

4.3 Deviations or alternatives to the above requirements shall be indicated by the contractor in their proposal and include any associated costs.

5.0 Delivery, Training, and Acceptance

5.1 Contractor shall comply with all security policies and procedures, to include a background check for any personnel that will require access to Tobyhanna Army Depot.

5.2 Travel cost(s) associate with execution of this service at TYAD, 11 Hap Arnold Boulevard, Building 2, Bay 5, Tobyhanna, PA 18466, shall be included in the proposal.

5.3 Delivery and services shall be provided between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST), Monday through Thursday, excluding all Federal holidays, on a date and time that is mutually agreed upon by PSCC and the contractor.

5.4 The Government will ensure access to the equipment to be serviced.

5.5 The contractor shall provide a 3-day pre-delivery notice to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or the on-site subject matter expert.

5.6 Training will be provided immediately following installation. Training shall be given to a minimum class size of five personnel. Training shall include:

5.6.1 Hands-on instruction and step-by-step instructions with references to applicable user manual information and test method standards listed herein.

5.6.2 Instructions on the system’s safety procedures and features.

5.6.3 Instruction shall also include review of system maintenance and upkeep. This training shall acquaint system users/ maintainers with the preventative measures necessary to provide optimum performance and maximum system life.

5.7 Acceptance testing will occur immediately following or concurrently with training.

Acceptance testing will be observed by the government COR or on-site subject matter expert.

The contractor shall:

5.7.1 Demonstrate successful operation of the unit, including features/ functionality listed under the Product Description/////////////////////// section of this document.

5.7.2 Verify input and responses are functioning correctly for successful instrument operation.

6.0 Warranty

6.1 The contractor shall provide, at a minimum, a standard one (1)-year warranty on parts and software and on-site labor for all performance requirements from the date the equipment is inspected and accepted by the COR or government on-site subject matter expert. This warranty excludes any damage caused by the customer through misuse or abuse.

7.0 Period of Performance

7.1 The period of performance is nine (9) months after award date.

8.0 TYAD Security Requirements

All TYAD contracts and other acquisition-related documents must ensure privacy and security controls follow the information, and that contractors and service providers protect Privacy Act information in the same way the organization adhering to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Privacy Act provisions (Subparts 24.1 and 24.2) and include the specified contract clauses (Parts 52.224-1 and 52.224-2), as appropriate, to ensure that personal information is protected as mandated.

In addition to the changes authorized by the clause of this contract; should Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at the installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters and/or processes.

FPCON impact on work levels. (Please annotate with an X which may apply):

____ During FPCONs Charlie and Delta, contractor services are discontinued. Contractor services will resume when the FPCON level is reduced to level Bravo or lower.

__X___This contract and its employees are considered mission essential. Therefore, all contractor employees are required to report for duty and remain on duty during declared emergencies and/or elevated FPCON levels unless otherwise directed by the contacting officer via the appropriate COR.

Contingency Operations Plan

The Contractor shall prepare and submit a Contingency Operations Plan to the Government. The Contingency Operations Plan shall document Contractor plans and procedures to maintain support during an emergency. The Contingency Operations Plan shall include the following:

A description of the Contractor’s emergency management procedures and policy A description of how the Contractor will account for their employees during an emergency Planned temporary work locations or alternate facilities How the Contractor will communicate with Government during emergencies A list of primary and alternate Contractor POCs, each with primary and alternate telephone numbers Procedures for protecting Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government furnished property (if any) Procedures for safeguarding sensitive and/or classified Government information (if applicable) Unscheduled gate closures by the Security Police may occur at any time causing all personnel entering or exiting a closed installation to experience a delay. This cannot be predicted or prevented. Contractors are not compensated for unexpected closures or delays. Vehicles operated by contractor personnel are subject to search pursuant to applicable regulations. Any moving violation of any applicable motor vehicle regulation may result in the termination of the contractor employee’s installation driving privileges.

The contractor’s employees shall become familiar with and obey the regulations of the installation; including fire, traffic, safety and security regulations while on the installation.

Contractor employees should only enter restricted areas when required to do so and only upon prior approval. All contractor employees shall carry proper identification with them at all times.

The contractor shall ensure compliance with all regulations and orders of the installation which may affect performance.

Antiterrorism (AT) Level I Training. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training prior to contract report date. This training is required for any additional or new contractor employees, who start after that period. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR/POC within 10 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html for their training. Completion of contractor employee training will be documented on ELTY form 583, TYAD On-Post Training Record, or contractor equivalent. As applicable, contractor employees must complete annual AT awareness training as it pertains the length of the contract.

iWATCH Army Training. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH Army Program. This will consist of utilizing the tools and media products on the informational iWATCH Army website to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR/POC.

The iWATCH training is available at the following website:

https://www.armywarcollege.edu/iwatch/ select Family Programs and Services, in the drop down boxes select: Go To, iWATCH Army –“See Something, Say Something”. The contractor shall notify the COR/POC within 10 calendar days of review of the information on the website for any new employees or subcontractor personnel to assure the ELTY form 583 or contractor equivalent is properly documented. Completion of contractor employee training will be documented on ELTY form 583, TYAD On-Post Training Record or contractor equivalent.

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 TYAD Law Enforcement. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HQDA, and/or local policy.

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 the government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

A background check and approval from TYAD Law Enforcement is required for all contractor and subcontractor personnel prior to on-site access at TYAD. All persons seeking entrance to TYAD shall submit to and comply with all security standards and requirements in force at the time such persons are seeking entry. All contractors, regardless of resident status or citizenship, will be subject to vehicle search and intense in-processing by TYAD security personnel prior to being granted access to TYAD. This security screening process may be time consuming and access may be delayed or denied. The contractor shall ensure ELTY Form 648-C is completed for all contractor and subcontractor personnel requiring depot access to include warranty services. The TYAD point of contact (POC) will provide ELTY Form 648-C, “Request Access to Tobyhanna Army Depot” to the contractor/vendor at least ten days prior to the expected visit date for completion. The contractor/vendor shall return the completed ELTY Form 648-C to the TYAD POC in a timely manner so the same may be submitted to Security for processing no later than seven days prior to the visit. All of the required fields on the form shall be complete and accurate by the contractor/vendor for timely processing. This requirement is inclusive of on-site supervisory or managerial personnel and sub-contractor personnel that the Contractor anticipates will be performing work or visiting on-site. This security screening does not relieve the contractor of any responsibilities to conduct thorough pre-employment background checks and drug screening. Contractor workers will not be granted access to the work site until security screening is completed and access is approved. Any contractor personnel on-site who fail screening will not be permitted further access to TYAD. See “Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures”.

Submit the completed ELTY Forms 648-C form(s) to the COR or POC. Ensure contracts include the provisions that check for the possibility of and prevent undocumented workers for inclusion in contracted work related to Army missions.

The company will ensure that its employees entering Army-controlled installations or facilities have obtained access badges and passes in accordance with facility regulations and that these badges and passes are obtained in advance so as not to delay the accomplishment of contracted services.

Common Access Card (CAC) and Information Systems/Network Access by Contractor Workers.

For contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation.

Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13); applicable installation, facility and area commander installation and 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.

Collection of Badges: The Contractor shall account for all forms of Government-provided identification issued to the Contractor employees in connection with performance under this contract. The Contractor shall return such identification to the issuing agency at the earliest of any of the following, unless otherwise determined by the Government:

(1) When no longer needed for contract performance.

(2) Upon completion of the Contractor employee’s employment.

(3) Upon contract completion or termination.

The Contracting Officer may delay final payment under a contract if the Contractor fails to comply with these requirements. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph, in all subcontracts when the subcontractor’s employees are required to have routine physical access to a Federally-controlled facility and/or routine access to a Federally-controlled information system. It shall be the responsibility of the prime Contractor to return such identification to the issuing agency in accordance with the terms set forth in of this section, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer. The company will return all issued U.S. Government Common Access Cards, installation badges, and/or access passes to the COR when the contract is completed or when a contractor employee no longer requires access to the installation or facility. Contractor personnel will obtain a vehicle pass for access to the military installation and Common Access Cards (CAC) for computer access, if applicable.

Security and privacy requirements for all Department of Defense-Tobyhanna (TYAD) information technology (IT) procurements.

Applicability: The requirements established in this document apply to all employees, contractors, and users authorized to participate in the TYAD IT procurement process. Further, the requirements established herein apply as the entire contract or order (hereafter referred to as a “contract”), or any portion thereof, includes either or both of the following:

a. Access (Physical or Logical) to Government Information: Physical and Logical Access refers to when contractor personnel (and/or any subcontractor) are expected to have (1) routine physical access to an TYAD-controlled facility; (2) logical access to an TYAD-controlled information system; (3) access to government information, whether in an TYAD-controlled information system or in hard copy; or (4) any combination of circumstances (1) through (3) as per OMB M-05-24, Implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12 – Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors.

b. Operate a Federal System Containing Information: A Contractor (and/or any subcontractor) employee will operate a federal system and information technology containing data that supports the TYAD mission. In addition to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 2.1 definition of “information technology” (IT), the term as used in this section includes computers, ancillary equipment (including imaging peripherals, input, output, and storage devices necessary for security and surveillance), peripheral equipment designed to be controlled by the central processing unit of a computer, software, firmware and similar procedures, services (including support services), and related resources.

Requirements: Safeguarding Information and Information Systems In accordance with the Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS) 199, Standards for Security Categorization of Federal Information and Information Systems, the Contractor (and/or any subcontractor) shall:

a. Protect Government information and information systems in order to ensure:

Confidentiality, which means preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure, based on the security terms found in this contract, including means for protecting personal privacy and proprietary information.

Integrity, which means guarding against improper information modification or destruction, and ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity.

Availability, which means ensuring timely and reliable access to and use of information.

b. Provide security for any Contractor systems, and information contained therein, connected to a TYAD network or operated by the Contractor on behalf of TYAD regardless of location. In addition, if new or unanticipated threats or hazards are discovered by either the agency or contractor, or if existing safeguards have ceased to function, the discoverer shall immediately, within sixty (60) minutes or less, bring the situation to the attention of the other party.

c. Adopt and implement policies, procedures, controls, and standards that are in effect at the time of contract solicitation and required by the TYAD Information Security Program to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of government information and government information systems for which the Contractor is responsible under this contract or to which the Contractor may otherwise have access under this contract. Obtain the TYAD Information Security Program security requirements based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) “Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity.” The framework contains the five (5) core functions to “Identify,” “Protect,” “Detect,” “Respond (to),” and “Recover (from)” any cybersecurity event.

d. Comply with the Privacy Act requirements and with the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) and with the OMB memo M-17-12, Preparing for and Responding to a Breach of Personally Identifiable Information, Contractor Employee Personnel Security Screenings documents, and FAR clauses as applicable and incorporated into this solicitation/contract. Personally Identifiable Information is defined as below.

Per Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-130, Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is “information that can be used to distinguish or trace an individual's identity, either alone or when combined with other information that is linked or linkable to a specific individual.” Examples of PII include, but are Security and Privacy Requirements for Information Technology Procurements not limited to the following: social security number, date and place of birth, mother’s maiden name, biometric records, etc.

Per TYAD, sensitive PII is PII that if released improperly could result in harm, embarrassment, inconvenience, or unfairness to the individual whose name or identity is linked to the information. Context must be accounted for in order to determine whether PII is sensitive. Some PII is always sensitive, and some is only sensitive when it is used in a particular context. For example, a list of people subscribing to a government newsletter is generally not sensitive PII; a list of people receiving treatment for substance abuse would always be considered sensitive PII.

The list below is not exhaustive. Context must be accounted for in order to determine whether PII is sensitive. The following types of information are always considered sensitive:

Social Security Numbers (including using just the last 4 digits of the SSN) Date of birth Mother’s maiden name Biometric identifiers (e.g., fingerprint, iris scan, voice print)

Personal financial information, credit card and purchase card account numbers Citizenship and immigration status Criminal history • Computer access passwords and security questions Medical records

a. Mandatory Training for All Contractor Staff - All contractor (and/or any subcontractor) employees assigned to work on this contract shall complete the applicable TYAD Cybersecurity and Privacy Awareness training (provided upon contract award) before performing any work under this contract (this training is available to new contractors, even if they do not have a PIV card). Thereafter, the employees shall complete the TYAD Cybersecurity and Privacy Awareness training at least annually, during the life of this contract. All provided training shall be compliant with TYAD training policies. Contractor Employees Who Require Access to Government Information Systems. All contractor employees with access to a government information system must be registered in the Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) at commencement of services and must successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance (IA) Awareness prior to access to the information system and then annually thereafter.

b. Training Records - The contractor (and/or any subcontractor) shall maintain training records for all its employees working under this contract in accordance with TYAD policy. A copy of the training records shall be provided to the COR within 30 days after contract award and annually thereafter, or upon request.

Information assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) training. All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within six months of employment.

Information assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) certification. Per DoD 8570.01-M , DFARS 252.239.7001 and AR 25-2, the contractor employees supporting IA/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.

Security Clearances. [If applicable.] Performance of work will require access to classified information or equipment IAW the DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification, provided as an attachment. Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements.

This clause involves access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret” and requires contractors to comply with— (1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M); (2) any revisions to DOD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor.

If, subsequent to the date of this contract, the security classification or security requirements under this contract are changed by the Government and if the changes cause an increase or decrease in security costs or otherwise affect any other term or condition of this contract, the contract shall be subject to an equitable adjustment as if the changes were directed under the Changes clause of this contract.

The Contractor agrees to insert terms that conform substantially to the language of this clause, but excluding any reference to the Changes clause of this contract, in all subcontracts under this contract that involve access to classified information. Contractor personnel performing IT sensitive duties are subject to investigative and assignment requirements IAW AR 25-2, AR 380- 67, DoD 8570.0 and affiliated regulations. Army regulation available at www.apd.army.mil.

Contracts that Require OPSEC Training. 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. The training is available at the following website: http://cdsetrain.dtic.mil/opsec/index.htm The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR/POC within 10 calendar days after completion of training. Completion of contractor employee training will be documented on ELTY form 583, TYAD On-Post Training Record or contractor equivalent.

a. Contractor personnel shall not discuss government operations in public or over unprotected or unencrypted communications. Official Business, controlled unclassified information may only be transmitted as directed in the SOW/PWS.

b. Contractor personnel shall not discuss government operations in public or over unprotected or unencrypted communications. Official Business, controlled unclassified information may only be transmitted as directed in the SOW/PWS.

c. The Contractor shall not post to company websites, publications, newsletters or other media any images, data or information that reveal sensitive government operations, personnel, equipment, and/or classified or controlled unclassified information. When in doubt, company press releases related to this contract should be coordinated through the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Technical Point of Contact, as applicable.

d. Because observation of events, operations, physical changes, etc. may reveal National

Security information, specific restrictions are needed to preclude unintentional release of this information to unauthorized parties. (Unauthorized disclosure and transfer of National Security Information is punishable under 18 USC § 793.) Therefore, contractor personnel shall not disclose to unauthorized third parties, post to unofficial sites (including Social Networking sites) any images, data or information, or observed events that reveal sensitive government operations, personnel, equipment, including, but not limited to:

e. Tactics, techniques and procedures, production or work schedules, any visible or concealed modifications, upgrades, additions to vessels, aircraft, or weapons or equipment;

increases, change, or decreases in work/deployment frequency or government personnel, vehicle, vessel or aircraft movements; specialized equipment orders, deliveries, shipments, etc., Unauthorized disclosures and attempts to solicit this type of information by unauthorized third parties or others not affiliated with this contract shall be reported to the installation Security Office, contract point of contact, and your company Facility Security Officer and/or the Defense

Security Service. Non-Disclosure requirements remain in effect during the duration of this contract and indefinitely thereafter.

f. Government issued badges, identification shall be removed and/or concealed from plain sight when off station and shall not be left in vehicles or unprotected. Badges and passes may not be duplicated or copied or loaned to others. Lost or stolen identification badges, vehicle passes etc. will be immediately reported to the installation Security Office.

g. Practice OPSEC and implement countermeasures to protect CI and other sensitive unclassified information and execution of military operations performed or supported by the contractor in support of the mission. Protection of CI will include the adherence to and execution of countermeasures which the contractor initiates or as provided by TYAD, for CI on or related to the SOW/PWS.

h. It is strongly recommended the contractor mark and protect related internal production schedules, deliverables, inventories and shortages and identified vulnerabilities related to production of government material. Internal company markings e.g., Business Sensitive, etc., are appropriate for identifying the aforementioned as sensitive information. Specific Government-provided information, drawings etc., will be protected in accordance with guidance in applicable paragraphs of the SOW.

i. All government information must be destroyed at contract termination or returned to the government at the government’s discretion.

Information Security (INFOSEC)

Contractor personnel must comply with local security requirements for entry and exit control for personnel and property at the Government leased facility or any Government facility where work is being performed.

Contractor employees will be required to comply with all Government security regulations and requirements. Initial and periodic security training and briefings will be required. Failure to comply with security requirements can cause for removal and the Contractor will not be permitted to provide service on this contract.

The Contractor shall not divulge any information about DoD files, data processing activities or functions, user identifications, passwords, or any other knowledge that may be gained, to anyone who is not authorized to have access to such information. The Contractor shall observe and comply with the security provisions in effect at the Government leased facility or any other Government facilities were work is being performed. Identification shall be worn and displayed as required.

COMSEC/IT Security. All communications with DOD organizations are subject to communications security (COMSEC) review. All telephone communications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. DOD has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DOD organizations. Therefore, the contractor is advised that any time contractor place or receive a call they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The contractor shall ensure wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with DOD information. The contractor shall abide by all Government regulations concerning the authorized use of the Government's computer network, including the restriction against using the network to recruit Government personnel or advertise job openings.

Safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

CUI is defined as “information that laws, regulations, or Government-wide policies require to have safeguarding or dissemination controls, excluding classified information.” The contractor (and/or any subcontractor) must comply with Executive Order 13556, Controlled Unclassified Information, (implemented at 32 CFR, part 2002) when handling CUI. 32 CFR 2002.4(aa) as implemented the term “handling” refers to “…any use of CUI, including but not limited to marking, safeguarding, transporting, disseminating, re- using, and disposing of the information.”

81 Fed. Reg. 63323. All sensitive information that has been identified as CUI by a regulation or statute, handled by this solicitation/contract, shall be:

a. Marked appropriately;

b. Disclosed to authorized personnel on a “Need-To-Know” basis;

c. Protected in accordance with NIST SP 800-53, Rev. 4 Security and Privacy controls for

Federal Information Systems and Organizations applicable baseline if handled by a Contractor system operated on behalf of the agency, or NIST SP 800-171, Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations if handled by internal Contractor system; and

d. Returned to TYAD control, destroyed when no longer needed, or held until otherwise directed. Destruction of information and/or data shall be accomplished in accordance with NIST SP 800-88, Guidelines for Media Sanitization.

Safeguarding Sensitive Information: For security purposes, information is or may be sensitive because it requires security to protect its confidentiality, integrity, and/or availability. The contractor (and/or any subcontractor) shall protect all government information that is or may be sensitive in accordance with FISMA by securing it with a FIPS 140-2 validated solution.

Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, and Nondisclosure of Information: Any information provided to the contractor (and/or any subcontractor) by TYAD or collected by the contractor on behalf of TYAD shall be used only for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this contract and shall not be disclosed or made known in any manner to any persons except as may be necessary in the performance of the contract. The contractor assumes responsibility for protection of the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Government records and shall ensure that all work performed by its employees and subcontractors shall be under the supervision of the contractor. Each contractor employee or any of its subcontractors at any level to whom any TYAD records may be made available or disclosed shall be notified in writing by the contractor that information disclosed to such employee or subcontractor can be used only for that purpose and to the extent authorized herein. The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of such information shall be protected in accordance with TYAD policies and instructions.

Unauthorized disclosure of information will be subject to the TYAD sanction policies and/or governed by the following laws and regulations:

18 U.S.C. 641 (Criminal Code: Public Money, Property or Records);

18 U.S.C. 1905 (Criminal Code: Disclosure of Confidential Information); and 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, Subchapter I (Paperwork Reduction Act).

18 U.S.C. 1030 The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) 44 U.S.C. 3301 Definition of Records

Government Access for Security Assessment: In addition to the Inspection Clause in the contract, the contractor (and/or any subcontractor) shall afford the Government access to the contractor’s facilities, installations, operations, documentation, information systems, and personnel used in performance of this contract to the extent required to carry out a program of security assessment (to include vulnerability testing), investigation, and audit to safeguard Security and Privacy Requirements for Information Technology Procurements against threats and hazards to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of federal data or to the protection of information systems operated on behalf of TYAD, including but are not limited to:

a. At any tier handling or accessing information, consent to and allow the Government, or an independent third party working at the Government’s direction, without notice at any time during a weekday during regular business hours contractor local time, to access contractor and subcontractor installations, facilities, infrastructure, data centers, equipment (including but not limited to all servers, computing devices, and portable media), operations, documentation (whether in electronic, paper, or other forms), databases, and personnel which are used in performance of the contract. The purpose of the access is to facilitate performance inspections and reviews, security and compliance audits, and law enforcement investigations. For security audits, the audit may include but not be limited to such items as buffer overflows, open ports, unnecessary services, lack of user input filtering, cross site scripting vulnerabilities, Structured Query Language (SQL) injection vulnerabilities, and any other known vulnerabilities.

b. At any tier handling or accessing protected information, fully cooperate with all audits, inspections, investigations, forensic analysis, or other reviews or requirements needed to carry out requirements presented in applicable law or policy. Beyond providing access, full cooperation also includes, but is not limited to, disclosure to investigators of information sufficient to identify the nature and extent of any criminal or fraudulent activity and the individuals responsible for that activity. It includes timely and complete production of requested data, metadata, information, and records relevant to any inspection, audit, investigation, or review, and making employees of the contractor available for interview by inspectors, auditors, and investigators upon request. Full cooperation also includes allowing the Government to make reproductions or copies of information and equipment, including, if necessary, collecting a machine or system image capture.

c. Cooperate with inspections, audits, investigations, and reviews.

National Defense Authorization Act Section 889 Compliance: DoD, GSA, and NASA have issued an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232). Section 889(a)(1)(B) prohibits executive agencies from entering into, extending, or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, on or after August 13, 2020, unless an exception applies or a waiver is granted. See solicitation provision 52.204-24 and clause 52.204-25.

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.

Key Control. [If applicable.] The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the KO.

In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost and/or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the KO, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the locks or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due to the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaces by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due to the Contractor.

The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas or personnel authorized entrance by the KO.

1.0 APPENDIX A

Standard Specifications for Projects Under the

National Environmental Policy Act in Accordance with 32 CFR 651 Proponent ELTY-ISR-E

***Spill Response Procedures 1-2-3***

1. Stop work

2. Call 911

3. Evacuate Area

*********Damaged Asbestos?********* Call Environmental Branch (EB) at 615-

*******Environmental Questions?******

Call EB 615-7098

1. Air Pollution Control The contractor must control fugitive emissions, including dust, during the course of their contract. The contractor must obtain approval from the Environmental Branch (EB) prior to exhausting equipment to the outside. The contractor must not allow any pollutant or particulate matter to be released to the atmosphere at levels that are visible from outside of Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD).