W912CL23R0012 Amendment 0002.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provi ded herei n, all t erms and condit ions of t he document refere nced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore change d, remai ns unchanged and in ful l force and effect .

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X The above numbered soli cit ati on i s amended as set forth in It em 14. The hour and date specified for rece ipt of Offer is ext ended, X is not extended.

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2

Q13. Can the company bid with another company and have the contract divided into two companies, for example a bid divided by number of vehicles?

A13. The solicitation is not set up for a multiple award scenario. Subcontracting is not authorized per the PWS.

Q14. Do you accept that we can present a proposal in a temporary union?

A14. Understanding a “temporary union” would be in the form of a Contractor Team Arrangement as described at FAR 9.6. It is my understanding that a Contractor Team Arrangement either has its own separate CAGE code for the Team, or there is an established prime and subcontractor. PWS 5.11 does not allow for subcontracting.

Q15. Is the leasing figure approved for this operation and thus allow our company to offer under this modality?

A15. Solicitation PWS 5.11 Subcontracting states “Subcontracting is NOT authorized under this agreement. The vehicles provided for support of this requirement shall be owned by and the drivers’ employees of the Contractor.”

The concept of Leasing does not meet the requirement for vehicles owned by the Contractor.

Q16. Would a 2,150 cc Turbo Diesel engine be acceptable? Despite having a smaller cylinder capacity, the turbo engine allows it to have a greater load capacity, greater horsepower and torque, with lower fuel consumption, which makes it a more economic and efficient car.

A16. Yes. PWS 5.2.1 and 5.2.2 are updated accordingly.

Q17. Is it possible to offer new 2024 model vehicles, 0 kilometers, under the premise that, in the event of being awarded the contract, we will temporarily put at your service armored vehicles of the same conditions, but of a different model, for approximately 5 months.

A17. Per Amendment 0001 answers A6 and A7, An offer that consists of a model year prior to 2019 followed by supply of newer vehicles after award would not be Technically Acceptable. If the vehicles placed into service at contract start are 2019 or newer and otherwise Technically Acceptable, then it is the contractor’s discretion as to replacing those vehicles with other Technically Acceptable vehicles unless replacement is required in accordance with PWS section 5, including 5.9 and 5.13.

Q18. The contract is projected for 3 years, it is requested that the contract have an execution period of 5 years.

A18. The contract period for this solicitation and resulting contract will not be amended. Future renewal contracts may consider a 5 year period. Please note that the contract is for a 1 year base period plus two each 1-year option periods. The Government does not guarantee exercise of any / all option periods

Q19. It is requested that the American Embassy accept the models of the vehicles from the year 2016 onwards.

A19. Request is denied. The requirement remains for 2019 model year or newer vehicles.

Q20. How much is the monthly travel of the vehicles in order to estimate the value of the monthly fuel expense?

A20. The Government estimates historicaly usage of approximately 8,000 km per year. This could vary per vehicle, and past performance is not a guaranteed indicator of future requirements.

Q21. What expenses are included in the Travel CLINs? Such as gasoline, tolls, driver's hotel, meals, parking, etc.

A21. Offerors should not input a price into the Travel CLINs. The Travel CLINs are a Not To Exceed value that the Government inputs the value of. The costs are for driver lodging and per diem (meals and incidental expenses).

Tolls and parking at the lodging location would be included in the Travel CLIN. Fuel, Pico y Placa, and other expenses that are not exclusive to a single trip shall be included in the fixed price CLINs.

Q22. For the definitive quote, is it also required to quote the CLINs TRAVEL / DBA -Worker's Compensation Insurance / Service Contract Reporting?

A22. Everything but Travel should be in your quote. Travel CLIN (Not to Exceed) value will be provided by Government.

Q23. What is the Service Contract Reporting CLIN for?

A23. See PWS 5.17 and FAR 52.204-14.

Q24. For the restriction of “pico y placa” in the city of Bogotá, which is mandatory, the American embassy is required to request the district secretary of mobility of Bogotá for an exemption from “pico y placa” as a diplomatic corps, for the free movement of vehicles in the city of Bogotá without restriction for the years of the contract and for the 17 vehicles. If so, please inform for the correct preparation of the project cost table.

A24. Per PWS 4.6, "All contractor employees' and Contractor's vehicles used for the performance of this contract shall comply with all Colombian Government Regulations, including Pico y Placa fees for daily use." Offerors shall include all Pico y Placa fees in the fixed price CLINs.

Q25. Is there are requirement for GPS services such as is currently for the SCO COL contract?

A25. GPS is not required for vehicles but a familiarity of the area by the drivers is recommended as variation exists in routes and destinations.

Q26. Will these vehicles be Yellow or Blue tags?

A26. Vehicles will be yellow tags.

Q27. On the specific task in the PWS, it mentions the service should be supported throughout Colombia. What would be the locations of where the vehicles will travel. What are the distances?

A27. Potential travel locations are listed at PWS 1.6.15 Contractor Travel. A full list of distances will not be provided, and is subject to variation.

Q28. Though on the PWS indicates 3,900 CC engine could there be an exception and offer a 3,600 CC?

A28. Yes, an exception could be made of 3,600 CC. PWS 5.2.1 and 5.2.2 are updated accordingly.

Q29. Is there any specific vehicle color?

A29. No specific color required

Q30. Is there any specific make or model?

A30. No specific make or model required as long as they meet the technical requirements identified at 5.2.1 and 5.2.2

Q31. Based on previous years are there months that less than 17 cars will be utilized on a given month?

A31. In previous experiences all vehicles are used throughout the month with variation of very little use to full usage throughout the month. This could have variation and prior performance is not a guaranteed indicator of future requirements.

Q32. Do we need to take tolls into account for our proposal? How often will the vehicles travel outside of Bogota?

A32. Tolls would be included in the Travel CLIN. Frequency of travel outside of Bogota varies and past performance is not an indicator of future travel requirements.

Q33. Will we invoice monthly based on amount of cars used each month or is it a fixed amount of 17 vehicles?

A33. The fixed price vehicle CLINs are invoiced per month regardless of actual usage, whether once in a month or every day

Q34. Will there be times the driver needs to stay overnight in a location, if travelling outside of Bogota?

A34. Yes, that is the purpose of the Travel CLINs.

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) Services for SOCSOUTH Mission

7 June 2023

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract under which the personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. The United States (U.S.) Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the Contractor’s employees performing the tasks herein. Such contract employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn shall be responsible to the U.S. Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform transportation services of seventeen (17) Light Armored Vehicles (LAV) with drivers in Colombia as defined in this PWS except for those items specified as government furnished property (GFP) and government furnished services (GFS). The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: Special Operations Command South (SOCSOUTH) personnel have missions in Colombia. While performing those missions, the personnel assigned in Bogota, Colombia require transportation in Light Armored Vehicles.

1.3 Objectives: The purpose of this requirement is to provide SOCSOUTH personnel transportation services for current operations in Bogota, Colombia. The Contractor shall provide 24 hours / 7 days a week / 365 days a year availability for sixteen (16) light armored vehicles with drivers and 12 hours / 7 days a week / 365 days a year availability for one (1) light armored vehicle with driver to transport SOCSOUTH personnel on mission requirements throughout Colombia.

1.4 Scope: The scope of work includes the development and implementation of the aforementioned. Specifically, the Contractor shall provide all materials to meet contract requirements for Government review and comment. As part of this service, the Contractor shall also provide drivers, management, supervision, training, equipment, materials, supplies, fuel, repair parts, insurance, maintenance and any other associated equipment and personnel to accomplish the tasks for the LAVs in Bogota, Colombia.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance is for one (1) 12- month (1) base and two (2) 12-month option periods. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Year 01 September 2023 – 30 August 2024 Option Year I 01 September 2024 – 30 August 2025 Option Year II 01 September 2025 – 30 August 2026

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): In accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 46.202-1 Contracts for Commercial Items: When acquiring commercial products (see part 12), the Government shall rely on contractors' existing quality assurance systems as a substitute for Government inspection and testing before tender for acceptance unless customary market practices for the commercial product being acquired include in-process inspection. Any in-process inspection by the Government shall be conducted in a manner consistent with commercial practice. The Government shall rely on the contractor to accomplish all inspection and testing needed to ensure that commercial services acquired conform to contract requirements before they are tendered to the Government

1.6.1.1 Reserved

1.6.1.2 RESERVED

1.6.2 Operations Security (OPSEC) SOP/Plan Requirements: 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.

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

1.6.4 Recognized Holidays: The contractor is required to perform services on holidays.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day Juneteenth Day

1.6.5 Bogota Recognized Holidays: The Contractor shall follow the same holiday schedule as the US Embassy, Bogota. The contractor shall perform services on holidays as required. The list of Colombian holidays are as follows:

Colombia Independence Day Battle of Boyca Day Sain Peter and Saint Paul Feast of the Immaculate Conception Independence of Cartagena Corpus Christi Sain Joseph’s Day Maundy Thurdays Good Friday

1.6.6 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must, at all times, maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons.

1.6.7. Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed in and around Bogota, Colombia.

1.6.8 Type of Contract : The Government anticipates the award of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type contract.

1.6.9 Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures:

1.6.9.1 FPCON: In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes 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.

1.6.9.2 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information, and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured. Contractor will notify the COR when access to the facility is required. The COR will coordinate with the Colombian Army for contractor to receive access to the facility.

1.6.9.3 Escorts: Reserved

1.6.9.4 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: Reserved

1.6.9.4.1: Reserved

1.6.9.4.2: Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. U.S. and Colombia government issued access badges shall not be worn outside designated facilities where visible to the general public. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel.

1.6.9.5 Background Checks : The Contractor shall ensure contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract have passed a security check conducted by the Host 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 within 1 day of 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)

(a) RSO Background Checks: For those contract employees requiring access to US and/or Colombian government installations; the Contractor shall ensure that all employees and subcontractors undergo a U.S. Embassy Regional Security Office (RSO) background check and are cleared by the RSO. The contractor shall provide all required documents to the RSO (i.e. name check forms, cedula/IDs, passport, chamber of commerce documents). Contractor shall ensure that all employees undergo a Colombian background check and submit required paperwork to have access to the Colombian Ministry of Defense and/or other Colombian Military Bases, if required in their jobs. The KO retains the right to exclude any employee/subcontractor from performance under this contract if any information exists that an employee is a security risk. The exclusion of anemployee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. The Contractor shall not hire any person whose employment would result in a conflict interest.

(b) The contractor and, as applicable, subcontractor, shall not employ individuals for work on this contract if such individual is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, or operational mission of the Government of Colombia the military installation and the country’s population, nor shall the contractor or subcontractor employ persons under this contract who have an outstanding criminal warrant as identified by the Government of Colombia or the US Embassy RSO. Criminal checks will verify if a person is wanted by local or Colombian authorities or if that person or contractor is restricted from doing business with the Government of Colombia or the United States.

All contractor and subcontractor personnel who do not consent to a background check will be denied access to Colombian Military or Government installations and will not be utilized by the SCO-CO. Information required to conduct a background check includes: full name, driver’s license number, and/or social security number, and date of birth of the person entering the installation and completion of a background check questionnaire. The contractor shall provide this information using the Colombian Government Forms and shall submit it in conjunction with the contractor’s request for either base or vehicle passes. Completion of a successful check does not invalidate the requirement for an escort when contractor or subcontractor personnel are working within controlled or restricted areas operated by the US Department of State or other areas within US Embassy controlled property.

(c) Contractors shall ensure their employees and those of their subcontracts have the proper credentials and visas to work in the Republic of Colombia. Persons found to be undocumented or illegal aliens will be remanded to the proper Colombian authorities.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.6.9.6.1 Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Eligible Requirements: Reserved

1.6.9.6.1.1 Federal Installation/Facility Access: Reserved

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

1.6.9.7 Employment Eligibility: Reserved

1.6.9.8 Access to Government Information Systems: Reserved

1.6.9.9 Key Control: Reserved

1.6.9.10 Lock Combinations: Reserved

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

These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.11 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.

1.6.12 Key Personnel: The following contractor personnel are considered key personnel by the government:

Contract Manager. The Contractor shall provide a Contract Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate, who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer within three (3) days of award. Contract Manager and alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Contract Manager or alternate shall be available as reflected in paragraph 1.6.6.

Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager: Shall speak enough conversational English to be able to communicate effectively with Government personnel.

1.6.13 Special Qualifications or Certifications: The Contractor shall provide licensed drivers with current local driver’s licenses, and the certificate for the Defensive driving training IAW local laws (School approved by Supervigilancia).

1.6.13.1 IA/IT Training Certification : N/A

1.6.14 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.

1.6.14.1 Badging of Contractor Employees: 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. Contractor personnel shall return all U.S. Government issued identification to appropriate U.S. Government authorities within 5 days of the end of their contractual duties.

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

1.6.15 Contractor Travel: Contractor shall be required to travel to various locations within Colombia during the performance of this contract to meet Government transportation requirements. Projected travel locations are limited to Sibate, Tolemaida, Espinal, Ibague, Cali, Sumapaz, Sogamoso, Facatativa, Arauca, Buenaventura, Florencia, Larandia, La Macarena, Apiay, Medellin,Villavicencio, Choco, Tumaco, La Dorada Caldas, Cartagena, Pijaos, Popayan, Pasto, Santa Marta, Tulua, Choco, Barranquilla, Bucaramanga, Melgar, Espinal, Zipaquira, Facatativa, Soacha, Cesar, la Guajira, Sucre, Cartagena, Boyaca, Norte de Santander, Nordeste Antioqueño, Nariño, Valle del Cauca, Caldas, Quindio, Risaralda, Popayan, Meta, Guaviare, Vaupes, Villavicencio, Huila, Tolima, Amazonas, Caqueta, Putumayo, Cordoba, Casanare, Vichada, Guainia, Cubara, Pisba, Paya, Labranza Grande, Pajarito, Yopal, Tumaco and Puerto Leguizamo unless approval is obtained from the COR prior to travel. Contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR 1 day prior to travel.

1.6.16 Other Direct Costs (ODC): Reserved.

1.6.17. Data Rights: Reserved

1.6.18. Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such 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 to authorize 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.

1.6.18.1 Non-Disclosure Statements: The Contractor shall provide signed non-disclosure agreements to the Government prior to commencement of work under the contract. Disclosure of information by Contractor personnel may result in Contractor personnel removal from performance of duties under this contract.

1.6.18.2 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.

1.6.18.3 INFORMATION ASSURANCE: At no time will the Contractor or associated sub-contractor employees transmit government documents or information over using methods that do not meet the security requirements specified in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171, "Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations" such as personal electronic mail accounts, public digital data storage sites (cloud storage), social media platforms or instant messaging. Approved government sites such as U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (ARMDEC) Safe Exchange at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/About.aspx, or All Partners Access Network (APAN) at https://community.apan.org/, or other transmission means determined by the government must be used.

1.6.19 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.

1.6.20 Phase-in/Phase-Out (PIPO) Period: To minimize any decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall have personnel on board, during the 15 day phase in/ phase out periods. During the phase in period, the Contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements in order to commence full performance of services at the end of the phase-in period.

1.6.21 General Training Requirements:

1.6.21.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: N/A

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

1.6.21.3 Information Assurance (IA) Training: N/A

1.6.21.4 Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training: N/A

1.6.21.5 Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP Training): N/A

1.6.21.6 iWATCH Training: N/A

1.6.21.7 OPSEC Training: N/A

1.6.22 Overseas Training Requirements:

1.6.22.1 Antiterrorism (AT) Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling: N/A

1.6.22.2 SERE Training: N/A

1.6.23 Foreign (OCONUS) Requirements: All U.S. citizen or resident, and TCN contractor personnel not normally residing in the USSOUTHCOM AOR, 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.

1.6.23.1 Theater and Country Clearance Requirements: N/A

1.6.23.2 Vetting: 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.

1.6.23.2.1: The Contractor shall provide a fully qualified workforce who possesses the training, skills, licenses, clearances, certifications and experience to successfully perform the services required in this PWS. Contractor employees remain under the direct supervision of the contractor and will not be considered employees of the Government. All contractor personnel shall be cleared by the Regional Security Office (RSO) prior to employment and at the contractor’s expense (see Para 1.6.7.1 for more information).

The contractor shall not employ any person whose employment results in a conflict of interest under DoD 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation. The contractor must demonstrate registry or other certification which authorizes the company to perform and do business in the country of Colombia.

1.6.23.3 Installation Access to DOD Facility or Host Nation Installation: 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 host nation equivalent.

1.6.23.4 Host Nation Installation Access with No DOD Facility: 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 host nation equivalent.

1.6.23.5 Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Samples: Reserved

1.6.23.6 Medical Travel Requirement: Reserved

1.6.24 Synchronized Pre-deployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT): Upon award of this contract, or employment of new personnel, the Contractor shall enter Contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract into the SPOT database who meet one of the following conditions:

(1) All U.S. citizen and resident, and third country national (TCN) personnel who travel into the USSOUTHCOM AOR for periods of performance anticipated to exceed 30 consecutive days.

(2) TCNLN personnel who reside with or work in the immediate vicinity of U.S. Armed Forces and/or DOD Civilian personnel for periods of performance anticipated to exceed 30 consecutive days.

(3) Private security Contractors and contingency Contractor personnel authorized to carry weapons regardless of proximity to U.S. Armed Forces or DOD Civilian personnel and regardless of the length of the anticipated period of performance.

(4) Contractor and subcontractor personnel with a place of performance in the continental United States, including the USSOUTHCOM Headquarters and Joint Interagency Task Force-South (JIATF-S) Headquarters, that may, within the terms of the contract, deploy to the USSOUTHCOM AOR for periods anticipated to exceed 30 consecutive days.

1.6.24.1 The COR or KO will approve all employees in the SPOT database and a Letter of Authorization (LOA) is generated to the Contractor on each employee. The signed LOA is required prior to travel to, from, or within the USSOUTHCOM AOR. The LOA will identify any additional authorizations, privileges, or Government support to which Contractor personnel are entitled under this contract. The LOA will be regenerated by the Contractor upon expiration of the LOA. Changes to the status of individual personnel relating to their in-theater arrival date and their duty location, to include closing out the trip with their proper status (e.g., mission complete, wounded, ect.) shall be annotated within the SPOT database in accordance with the timeliness established in the SPOT business rules.

Information and standards for the SPOT system is posted on the U.S. Government Foreign Clearance Guide website at https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm for the country of employment. Access to SPOT is https://spot.dmdc.mil.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. Definitions:

2.1.1 Area of Responsibility. The U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) area of responsibility (AOR) includes the geographic areas of Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Falkland Islands, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Mayotte, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Maarten, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

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

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

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

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

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

2.1.7. Foreign National. A foreign national is not a U.S. citizen. Green card holders are also identified as foreign nationals. A foreign national is further categorized as either a third country national or a local national based on the person’s citizenship and location of performance of duty.

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

2.1.9. Local National. Local nationals are foreign nationals who are citizens of the country where the performance of duty will occur.

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

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

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

2.1.13. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). A plan describing how the agency will survey, observe, test, sample, evaluate and document the Contractor’s performance in meeting critical performance standards identified in the contract.

2.1.14. Quality Control (QC). Tasks performed by the Contractor to improve the quality of the organization’s output.

2.1.15. Shall. An imperative command; has a duty to or is required to. Denotes that a regulation must be followed unless the contracting officer has obtained a deviation.

2.1.16. Subcontractor. Any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor.

2.1.17. Third Country National. Third country nationals are foreign nationals who are not citizens of the country where the performance of duty will occur.

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

2.1.19. Work Week. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2 Acronyms:

AFFSSIR Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Samples ALMS Army Learning Management System ANSI American National Standards Institute AOR Area of Responsibility AR Army Regulation ATCTS Army Training Certification Tracking System AT Anti-Terrorism CAC Common Access Card CFR Code of Federal Regulations CI Counter Intelligence CLIN Contract Line Item Number CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative DD Form 254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DNA Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) DOD Department of Defense DODD Department of Defense Directive DODI Department of Defense Instruction FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FHP Force Health Protection FCG Foreign Clearance Guide FN Foreign National FY Fiscal Year GFE Government Furnished Equipment GFP Government Furnished Property GFS Government Furnished Services GOC Government of Colombia IA Information Assurance IAW In Accordance With IT Information Technology JPAS Joint Personnel Adjudication System JTR Joint Travel Regulation KO Contracting Officer LN Local National LOA Letter of Authorization NCIC-III National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology

ODC Other Direct Costs OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration OPSEC Operation Security PIPO Phase In/Phase Out PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QCP Quality Control Program RA Requiring Activity SCR Service Contract Reporting SOP Standard Operating Procedures SPOT Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker TCN Third Country National TE Technical Exhibit TSDB Terrorist Screening Data Base U.S.C. United States Code USNB United States Naval Base USSOUTHCOM United States Southern Command

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PART 3

Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), Government Furnished Property (GFP), and Government Furnished

Services (GFS)

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services: The Government will provide processing of RSO Security Background Checks in accordance with PWS 1.6.8.5(a).

3.2 Facilities: : The Government will provide the parking spaces at Government facilities.

3.3 Utilities: The Government will provide utilities at no cost. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the faucets, turning off lights, and powering off equipment at the end of the workday.

3.4 Equipment: Reserved

3.4.1 N/A

3.5 Materials: Reserved

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Part 3 of this PWS

4.2 Facility Security Clearance: Reserved

4.3. Materials: The Contractor shall provide all materials needed to meet the requirements under…