PWS_HAP_IDIQ_2017_20160919.doc

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief and Disaster Preparedness (HA/DP) Assessment, Logistic, and Training (ALT) Services Part 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract under which the personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the nature of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. The Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor employees and subcontractor employees are medically, dentally, and psychologically fit for performance of their duties.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, training and instruction materials, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief and Disaster Preparedness (HA/DP) Assessment, Logistic, and Training (ALT) Services as defined in this PWS, 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 USSOUTHCOM SCJ7-CMA Humanitarian Assistance Program (HAP) requires Contractor support in the area of HA/DP ALT. The nations of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean have continually experienced a turbulent history of widespread natural disasters. Throughout the region, the USSOUTHCOM SCJ7 HAP has worked in collaboration with local, national, regional, international, Governmental and non-Governmental organizations to improve each nation’s disaster response capabilities. This has been accomplished by increasing the capacity and regional infrastructure of partner nations through support of established Regional Emergency Management Mechanisms. A coordinated effort between the U.S. Security Cooperation Office (SCO) and USSOUTHCOM has improved the capacity, capability, and timeliness of partner nations to respond to humanitarian emergencies and thereby reduce the need for U.S. Military assistance. In response to the Government’s growing concern for future HA/DP support, USSOUTHCOM has made the decision to provide a multiple award IDIQ contract to work directly with the USSOUTHCOM SCJ7 HAP.

1.3 Objectives: Each Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief (HA/DP) Assessment, Logistics, and Training (ALT) contract is a master, indefinite-delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. Individual task orders awarded against this contract will be structured for maximum flexibility in providing for an expedited ordering process in order to satisfy the needs of USSOUTHCOM in the USSOUTHCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR).

1.4 Scope: HA/DP ALT Contractors shall provide non-personal services in support of the following three task areas: Assessment, Logistics, and Training. Services and Prices/Costs ordered under this IDIQ contract shall be set forth in each Task Order issued.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Period of 12 months, and four (4) 12-months option periods. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Period 20 November 2016 – 19 November 2017

Option 1 20 November 2017 – 19 November 2018

Option 2 20 November 2018 – 19 November 2019

Option 3 20 November 2019 – 19 November 2020

Option 4 20 November 2020 – 19 November 2021

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain an effective 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 high-quality equipment/services. 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 equipment/services. The QCP shall be submitted within thirty (30) days of contract award. One (1) copy of a comprehensive written QCP shall be delivered with the Contractor’s proposal. After acceptance of the QCP, the Contractor shall receive the Contracting Officer’s (KO) acceptance in writing of identification of any proposed changes to the proposed 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 through the use of 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.

1.6.1.3 Operations Security (OPSEC) SOP/Plan Requirements (As Determined by AT/OPSEC Review at the time of each task order requirement development): The Contractor shall implement and maintain an OPSEC program for preventing the disclosure of critical information or sensitive information which could jeopardize the Government’s ability to execute its mission or to adequately protect its personnel and/or equipment. The Contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/plan within 90 calendar days of contract award to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer (KO) to be reviewed and approved by the Government OPSEC Officer on the supporting installation. The SOP must contain a training plan that includes an initial OPSEC brief, continuous awareness, and annual OPSEC training. Awareness/training includes, but not limited to information disclosure via letters, conversations, photographs, resumes, electronic mail (e-mail), Social media/networking sites, dissemination of information and documents disposal. OPSEC Program shall fully comply with the provisions of AR 530-1, Operations Security.

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 minimum acceptable defect rate(s), and deductions, if applicable.

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: Performance of work may be required on recognized United States federal holidays for those tasks to be conducted within the partner nation. Likewise, the partner nation’s holidays may be cause for work not to be conducted on the designated holiday.

New Year's Day

1 January

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday

3rd Monday in January

President's Day

3rd Monday in February

Memorial Day

Last Monday in May

Independence Day

4 July

Labor Day

1st Monday in September

Columbus Day

2nd Monday in October

Veteran's Day

11 November

Thanksgiving Day

4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day

25 December

1.6.3.1 When one of the above designated legal holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a legal holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a legal holiday. This list of holidays relates to Government duty days and is not intended to supplement or otherwise alter the provisions of any Wage Determination regarding applicable paid holidays.

1.6.3.2 In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government observes the following days:

- Any other day designated by federal statute

- Any other day designated by Executive Order

- Any other day designated by Presidential Proclamation

1.6.3.3 For each Task Order (TO), the requiring activity will provide a list of the recipient/partner nation’s recognized holidays. This list, at a minimum, will include all scheduled holidays for the period of performance of each TO or one 12-month period, whichever is shorter.

1.6.3.4 It is understood and agreed between the Government and the Contractor that observance of such days by Government personnel will not be a reason for an additional period of performance, or entitlement of compensation, except as set forth within the contract. In the event the Contractor’s personnel work during the holiday, the Contractor may reimburse them; however, no form of holiday or other premium compensation will be reimbursed either as a direct or indirect cost, other than normal compensation for the time worked, unless stipulated otherwise in the relevant Task Orders. This provision does not preclude reimbursement for authorized overtime work if applicable.

1.6.3.5 When the Department of Defense grants excused absence to its employees, the Contractor agrees to continue to provide sufficient personnel to perform critical tasks already in operation or scheduled, and shall be guided by the instructions issued by the Task Order Contracting Officer or the COR. Changes in employee work schedules shall comply with the terms and conditions of the task order, to include payment provisions.

1.6.3.6 If Government personnel are furloughed, the Contractor shall contact the Task Order Contracting Officer or the COR to receive direction. It is the Government’s decision as to whether the contract price/cost will be affected as a result of Government shutdown and/or furloughed Government employees. In the event that Government shutdown and/or furloughed Government employees’ impact contract price/cost, a negotiated settlement will be reached as deemed appropriate by the Task Order Contracting Officer. Generally, the following situations apply:

1.6.3.6.1 Contractor personnel who are able to continue task order performance, either on-site or at a site other than their normal workstation, shall continue to work and the task order price shall not be reduced or increased.

1.6.3.6.2 Contractor personnel who are not able to continue contract performance (e.g., support functions) may be asked to cease their work effort.

1.6.3.6.3 Nothing in this section abrogates the rights and responsibilities of the parties relating to the “stop work” provision, as cited in other sections of the contract.

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: Hours of Operation will be addressed at Task Order level, as required.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: Performance of work under this contract shall be executed within USSOUTHCOM AOR as defined in Part 2, which includes, but is not limited to, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The Government anticipates award an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract utilizing Firm Fixed-Priced (FFP) Task Orders (TOs)/Delivery Orders (DOs) with FFP and Cost-Reimbursable (COST)-type CLINs in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 16.

1.6.7 Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures:

1.6.7.1 FPCON (As Determined by AT/OPSEC Review at the time of each task order requirement development): In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes of clause of contract, should the US Government Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or process in accordance with DoDI 2000.16. During FPCONs Charlie and Delta, only contract services that have been deemed “mission essential” by the Government will continue. Contract services will resume when the FPCON is reduced to Bravo or lower.

1.6.7.2 Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use.

1.6.7.3 Escorts (As Determined by AT/OPSEC Review at the time of each task order requirement development): The Contractor and all associated sub-Contractor employees performing services under this contract shall be escorted at all times by partner nation security personnel or by an individual designated by the Government Representative while accessing U.S. facilities or activities.

1.6.7.4 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: (As Determined by AT/OPSEC Review at the time of each task order requirement development): Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have an active personnel security clearance at the [Insert the level of security clearance required, the highest level required, if applicable] level in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) at time of the proposal submission, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are IAW with the attached DD Form 254, “Department of Defense (DOD) Security Classification Specification” (The unit security monitor is responsible for initiating this form). The Contractor shall ensure that Contractor employees and sub-Contractor employees performing services under this contract comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements when the employee has access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret.” The Contract will ensure the employee complies with the Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DOD 5220.22-M), and any revisions to DOD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the Contractor.

1.6.7.4.1 (As Determined by AT/OPSEC Review at the time of each task order requirement development): The Contractor shall follow DOD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.223-7004, Drug-free Work Force; and local USSOUTHCOM policies regarding drug testing. The Contractor shall conduct drug tests, ensuring all top secret cleared Contractor employees are tested at least once per year, each year of the contract, as well as when there is a reasonable suspicion that an employee uses illegal drugs. The drug testing shall be at the Contractor’s expense. Positive drug test results shall be made available to both the KO and COR within 24 hours of known test results. Records of drug testing shall be made available to the COR.

1.6.7.5 Background Checks (As Determined by AT/OPSEC Review at the time of each task order requirement development): The Contractor shall ensure Contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract have passed a security check conducted by the Partner Nation Police Department of their residence or 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 the 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 to the KO or COR, the following information on any Contractor or subcontractor employee 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 partner nation 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 partner 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 task order.

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.

1.6.7.6.1.1 Federal Installation/Facility Access (As Determined by AT/OPSEC Review at the time of each task order requirement development): Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by Government representative). The employee 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, Security Office or the partner nation equivalent.

1.6.7.6.2 Contractor Non CAC Eligible Requirements for DOD Facility and Installation Access (As Determined by AT/OPSEC Review at the time of each task order requirement development): 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 (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. The employee performing services under this contract shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office.

1.6.7.7 Employment Eligibility (As Determined by AT/OPSEC Review at the time of each task order requirement development): The Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract in the U.S. or its territories have been pre-screened for employment eligibility using the E-verify Program on the Department of Homeland Security website http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. Personnel that have not met the employment eligibility requirement on this website are not authorized to perform services under this contract. Verification of the eligibility check will be made available to the KO or COR upon request. This requirement is not in lieu of and does not relieve the Contractor from the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Forms for employment of personnel.

1.6.7.8 Access to Government Information Systems (As Determined by AT/OPSEC Review at the time of each task order requirement development): All Contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract who have access to a Government information system must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services and must successfully completed the DoD Information Assurance Awareness training prior to access to the information system and then annually thereafter.

1.6.7.9 Key Control (As Determined at the time of each task order requirement development. 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. Contractor shall not duplicate keys provided by the Government. 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.

1.6.7.9.1 The Contractor shall report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the KO and the COR (and physical property manager, if applicable) within two (2) hours or the next business day if after hours [time period may be changed to match local policies and guidance for each task order] and to request key or lock(s) replacement. This notification and request for key(s) and lock replacement shall be submitted in writing. The total cost of the replacement may be at the Contractor’s expense.

1.6.7.9.2 Only authorized Contractor personnel shall use Government issued key(s) and/or key card(s). Contractor personnel shall follow security access requirements when entering secure areas. Contractor shall receive appropriate security clearance approval to allow visitor(s) access in secure areas.

1.6.7.10 Lock Combinations. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods to ensure all lock combinations are protected from unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure lock combinations are changed when personnel with access to the combinations no longer have a need to know IAW local security procedures and policies. These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s QCP.

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, and 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 apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken by the Contractor 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 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.

1.6.10 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: Contract Manager, Alternate Contract Manager, and Training Instructors. The Contractor shall provide a Contract Manager 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 Contract Manager and Alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contractual matters relating to the daily operations of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 08:00 through 17:00 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. Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

1.6.10.1 Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager. The Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager shall have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Project Management of projects of a similar size and scope. The Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager shall have 12 semester hours in mathematical, engineering, and/or quantitative analysis courses; 10 or more years of cost analysis experience; and familiarity with Defense Department Data Sources. (e.g., cost and software data reporting, EVM). Transcripts, semester hours, or certificates shall be provided by the Contractor upon request from the KO.

1.6.10.2 Training Instructors. All Training Instructors shall have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in instructing the topics they are presenting, and shall have a minimum Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Level 3 language proficiency in the official language (Spanish, French, or Portuguese) of each partner nation as required in individual task order PWS. Certificate of Proficiency shall be provided by the Contractor upon request from the KO.

1.6.11 Special Qualifications or Certifications: The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all Contractor personnel, to include any subcontractor personnel, possess the minimum required qualifications, and shall provide proof of qualifications to the Government upon request. All individuals conducting a presentation, and all training instructors, shall have a minimum Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Level 3 language proficiency in the official language (Spanish, French, or Portuguese) of each partner nation as required in individual task order PWS.

1.6.11.1 IA/IT Training Certification (As Determined by AT/OPSEC Review at the time of each task order requirement development): All Contractor employees and subcontractor employees supporting IA/IT functions must be certified upon contract award as directed in DoD 8570.01-M, DFARS 252.239.7001, and AR 25-2. Baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M must be completed upon contract award.

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 (As Determined by AT/OPSEC Review at the time of each task order requirement development): If required by the Government, contract personnel and all associated subcontractors employees accessing U.S. facilities or activities, shall present a valid picture ID provided by the Government while accessing Government owned or contracted facilities and shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. If applicable, Government issued access badges will not be worn outside designated facility where visible to the general public.

1.6.12.2 Uniform (As Determined by AT/OPSEC Review at the time of each task order requirement development): 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. Company logo is optional.

1.6.13 Contractor Travel: The Contractor shall be required to travel to countries, principalities and territories within the AOR (as designated in individual task orders) during the performance of this contract to attend meetings and conferences, or conduct assessments, presentations and training. The Contractor shall be required to travel to off-site training locations and to ship training aids to these locations in support of this PWS as specified in individual TOs. The Contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in each task order and will be reimbursed IAW the PWS and FAR 31.205-46, Travel Costs. Per diem rates for foreign locations are found at the U.S. Department of State (DoS) https://aoprals.state.gov/web920/per_diem.asp. Lodging rates at DoS are inclusive of taxes and fees. Lodging expenses in excess of DoS rates will not be reimbursed unless approved by the KO prior to travel. All travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR 30 days prior to travel. The Government anticipates at least two (2) trips will be required to support this contract. The Contractor shall prepare and submit trip reports to the COR and KO within five (5) working days after return.

1.6.14 Other Direct Costs (ODC) This category includes travel (outlined in 1.6.13), reproduction, and shipping expenses associated with training activities and visits to Contractor facilities. It may also entail the renting of suitable training venues. The Contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer (KO) approval prior to incurring any ODC expenses not part of the Contractor’s original Task Order Proposal.

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

1.6.16. Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract shall require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such a nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. Neither the Contractor, nor Contractor personnel, shall divulge, nor release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this work statement, except as authorized by Government personnel or upon written approval of the KO. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall apply, and shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

1.6.16.1 Non-Disclosure Statements: NA

1.6.16.2 Advertisement and Social Media: The Contractor shall NOT post information to public website 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.

1.6.17 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: NA

1.6.19 General Training Requirements:

1.6.19.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training (As Determined by AT/OPSEC Review at the time of each task order requirement development): 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 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 10 calendar days after completion of the training.

1.6.19.2 OPSEC Training: N/A

1.6.19.3 Information Assurance (IA) Training/Information Technology (IT): All Contractor employees and subcontractor employees, requiring access to Government information systems shall complete the DOD IA Cyber Awareness Training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All employees working IA/IT 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.

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1.6.19.5 Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP Training) (As Determined by AT/OPSEC Review at the time of each task order requirement development): 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 Government Representative within 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 Counter Intelligence (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 10 calendar days after completion of the training.

1.6.19.4 Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training (As Determined by AT/OPSEC Review at the time of each task order requirement development): 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 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.

1.6.19.6 iWATCH Training (As Determined by AT/OPSEC Review at the time of each task order requirement development): 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 the 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 at the time of each task order requirement development): 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.

1.6.20 Overseas Training Requirements:

1.6.20.1 Antiterrorism (AT) Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling (As Determined by AT/OPSEC Review at the time of each task order requirement development): Upon award of the contract, or within 30 days of employment of new personnel performing services under this contract, the Contractor will coordinate with the supporting DoD Agency AT Officer through the COR or KO, for AOR specific AT awareness training for U.S. based Contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees. This training will be updated as required by the supporting installation AT policies. Verification of the training will be made available to the COR or KO upon request.

1.6.20.2 SERE Training: All Contractor employees and subcontractor employees must complete the computer based SERE 100.1 Code of Conduct training course prior to theater entry. Training is available at http://jko.jten.mil. Completed training meets the requirement for three (3) years. Verification of the training will be made available to the KO or COR upon request.

1.6.21 Foreign (OCONUS) Requirements (As Determined by AT/OPSEC Review at the time of each task order requirement development): All U.S. citizen or resident, and TCN Contractor personnel must comply with the training requirements listed in the Foreign Clearance Guide (FCG). Verification of the training shall be made available to the COR or KO upon request. Additionally, they must receive personal security training that includes at a minimum:

(a) Safety and security issues facing employees within the USSOUTHCOM AOR,

(b) Identifies safety and security contingency planning activities, and

(c) Identifies ways to utilize safety and security personnel and other resources appropriately.

1.6.21.1 Theater and Country Clearance Requirements (As Determined by AT/OPSEC Review at the time of each task order requirement development): Contractor shall ensure all U.S. citizen or U.S. resident Contractor employees and sub-Contractor employees performing services under this who are traveling in the USSOUTHCOM AOR follow the requirements identified in the electronic Foreign Clearance Guide (FCG) at https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm and must have all necessary passports, visas, and other documents required to enter, exit, or work in the USSOUTHCOM AOR; must have the appropriate DOD identity credential(s); must have the appropriate special area, country, and theater clearance as required in DOD Directive 4500.54E. Contractor personnel shall return all U.S. Government issued identification, to include the Common Access Card, to appropriate U.S. Government authorities within 5 days of the end of their travel or contractual duties.

1.6.21.2 Vetting (As Determined by AT/OPSEC Review at the time of each task order requirement development): The Contractor company and all associated sub-Contractor companies, must have been vetted by the US Embassy in the country which the contract will be performed. For the purposes of this contract, the company is considered vetted if the company is located in the country which the contract will be performed unless the company has been previously barred from performing services for the Government. If during a previous vetting process the company was barred from performing service for the Government, then that is grounds for termination of the contract. If the company is located outside of the country which the contract will be performed, the company must be vetted by the US Embassy in the country of performance. Vetting will coordinated through the US Embassy's DOD Security Cooperation Office (SCO) in the country of performance. If during any previous vetting process in other countries, the company is found to be barred from performing services for the Government; this finding is grounds for termination of the contract.

1.6.21.3 Installation Access to DOD Facility or Partner Nation Installation (As Determined by AT/OPSEC Review at the time of each task order requirement development): Contractor and all subcontractor employees performing services under this contract shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) (U.S. citizen and residents only), and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and areas commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the COR or KO), and status of forces agreements or other diplomatic agreements. The employee performing services under this contract shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, Security Office, or partner nation equivalent.

1.6.21.4 Partner Nation Installation Access with No DOD Facility (As Determined by AT/OPSEC Review at the time of each task order requirement development): Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures. The employee 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, Security Office or the partner nation equivalent.

1.6.21.5 Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Samples (As Determined by AT/OPSEC Review at the time of each task order requirement development): The Contractor shall collect a DNA record for all U.S. citizen Contractor and subcontractor personnel traveling to the USSOUTHCOM AOR and shall have arrangements for storage of the DNA referenced specimen through a private facility or arrange for the storage of the specimen by contacting the Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Samples for the Identification of Remains (AFRSSIR) at http://www.afmes.mil/index.cfm?pageid=afdil.afrssir.overview or phone: (302) 346-8800. In addition, U.S. citizen Contractor and subcontractor personnel shall comply with the requirements of DODI 3020.41, Enclosure 3, paragraph 8.b., or its successor.

1.6.21.6 Medical Travel Requirement (As Determined by AT/OPSEC Review at the time of each task order requirement development): Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor employees and subcontractor employees are medically, dentally, and psychologically fit for performance of their duties. All U.S. citizen and third country national (TCN) Contractor and subcontractor personnel must meet the medical screening requirements established by the USSOUTHCOM Commander in the Medical Suitability Screening Regulation (SC Reg 40-501), as well as the requirements identified in FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION (FHP) GUIDANCE FOR DEPLOYMENT in the USSOUTHCOM AOR or their successors and follow immunization and health protection guidelines outlined therein. All immunizations must be obtained prior to traveling to the USSOUTHCOM AOR. U.S. citizen and TCN Contractor and subcontractor personnel traveling from a country outside of the USSOUTHCOM AOR must travel into the USSOUTHCOM AOR with a current copy of the Public Health Service Form 791, “International Certificate of Vaccination”. In addition, U.S. citizen and TCN Contractor and subcontractor personnel traveling to the USSOUTHCOM AOR are required to be beneficiaries of a medical evacuation plan and service through an insurance plan provided by their employer or paid for individually.

1.6.22 Synchronized Pre-deployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT) (As Determined by AT/OPSEC Review at the time of each task order…