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This document outlines security requirements for a construction project at Humphreys Engineer Center in Alexandria, Virginia. The solicitation calls for maintenance and supply facility construction that requires cleared American guards, escorted access for uncleared workers, and secured storage of materials. Security protocols include perimeter fencing, badge requirements, citizenship verification, and briefing of workers. The construction security plan details controls for site access, escorting personnel and transport of supplies, and storage of documents. The Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Baltimore is the contracting agency.

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SECTION 01 14 00

WORK RESTRICTIONS Revised 8.9.2021 11/11

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this section to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20) Presumption of Lawful Admission

8 U.S.C. 1324b(a) (3) Unfair immigration-related employmentpractices

U.S. DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (DIA)

ICS 705-1 (2010) Physical and Technical Security Standards for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities

IC Tech Spec for ICS/ICD 705 (2012) Technical Specifications for Construction and Management of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities, Version 1.3 (10 SEP 2015)

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Access Roster

A list of all personnel (contractor, subcontractor, government, vendors, etc.) who have been vetted by the government and Site Security Manager (SSM), and are authorized to have access to the construction site.

1.2.2 Cleared American Guard (CAG)

Cleared American Guard must be assigned to the project to oversee the security operations and to manage the CSP and Security Force. The CAG must hold at a minimum an active Secret Clearance and have 3 years' experience of working as part of a Construction Surveillance team on a cleared project related to Comms installation, SCIF construction, or ICD 705. The CAG must verify worker credentials and access to the secure work space.

The CAG must also monitor and oversee the loading and unloading of the materials scheduled to be installed in the secure area. The CAG must inform the CST SSM and the Contractor of any breach of protocol of the security plan. The CAG must be responsible once the construction of the first floor secure perimeter partition types has begun. The CAG duty hours must be during CTR daily working hours.

1.2.3 Cleared Escort (CE)

Provide Cleared Escorts to monitor un-cleared workers within the Secure Spaces and Secure Storage. Contractor to provide Cleared Escorts in sufficient numbers to ensure that escorts reasonably maintain visual contact (line of sight) with all un-cleared workers under their charge.

Cleared Escorts must have a minimum active Secret Clearance and have 3 years' experience in performing Construction Surveillance. Workers must be escorted once the construction of the first floor secure perimeter partition types has begun.

1.2.4 Cleared Personnel (CP)

Cleared personnel are individuals listed on the Access Roster would have been validated by the SSM as having a SECRET security clearance or higher and are authorized to have access to the construction site. Cleared personnel will not require escort observation.

1.2.5 Daily Access Log

The daily log of all personnel who have accessed the construction site and Secure Area. The Daily Access Logs must be recorded by the CAGs and/or local guards from the access control points.

1.2.6 Secure Area (SA)

The drawings designate the secure area as identified by "secure partitions". Only those workers previously approved for access by the SSM and CAG must have access to this space. The CTR must secure the "Secure Area" during non-working hours via a construction access door or securing the perimeter construction fence.

1.2.7 Secure Storage Area (SSA)

A secure area within the fenced construction site (or within the existing building where indicated) for the temporary storage of building materials until required for installation within the Secure Area. If located within the fenced area, the SSA must be a steel CONNEX or Sea Land containers.

The SSA containers must have a GSA high security lock. Access to the SSA is limited to CAGs, Cleared Escorts, or other cleared personnel.

1.2.8 Construction Security Technician (CST)

The contractor employee who has been designated as the person responsible for the overall management of construction security in accordance with ICS 705-1 and IC Tech Spec for ICS/ICD 705. The CST must hold at a minimum an active Secret Clearance and have 3 years' experience of working as part of a Construction Surveillance team on a cleared project related to Comms installation, SCIF construction, or ICD 705. The CST may be filled in a "dual hat" position if additional duties do not interfere with either position.

1.2.9 Site Security Manager (SSM)

The government official who has been designated as the person responsible for the overall management of construction security in accordance with ICS 705-1 and IC Tech Spec for ICS/ICD 705. The SSM is located in Building 2596.

1.2.10 Uncleared Personnel (UP)

All personnel who do not possess, at minimum, a validated SECRET Security clearance, but have been vetted to access the construction site.

All uncleared personnel working within the Secure Area must be escorted and observed by a Cleared Escort or CAG within the Secure Area or adjacent spaces.

1.2.11 U.S. Citizen

A person born or naturalized as a United States Citizen.

1.2.12 U.S. Person

A person who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the United States as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a) (3).

1.2.13 Vetted/Vetting

The process of performing a background check on someone before offering them employment or allowing them access to the construction site. For this contract, vetting also includes the process of verifying U.S. Citizenship or legal residency within the United States and a national criminal background check. The CTR must follow requirements for access to HEC and Ft. Belvoir.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submittals with an "S" are for inclusion in the Sustainability eNotebook, in conformance with Section 01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Construction Personnel Access Roster; G[, [_____]]

Daily Access Logs; G

Contact Personnel; G

Construction Vehicles; G

Security Awareness Briefing Documentation; G

Security Incident Report; G

1.4 CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL

a. An Access Roster of all construction personnel to include guards and escorts requiring access to the construction site must be provided to the Contracting Officer and SSM. This roster must include a full name and clearance level of each worker (i.e., Cleared, Uncleared, U.S. Citizen, U.S. Persons).

b. The Access Roster must be maintained and updated by the Contractor until the renovation is accepted by the government. As new personnel are added or removed, an updated copy of the Access Roster must be resubmitted to the Contracting Officer and SSM.

c. The SSM must provide the Contractor with a list of all Government personnel authorized to access the construction site and Secure Area and to be included on the Access Roster.

d. Upon establishment of the "secure perimeter" all workers within the "secure perimeter" must have a minimum secret security clearance or be escorted observed by a member of the security team that does. Workers duties not within the "secure perimeter" will not require a minimum secret clearance and will not require escort observation.

1.5 CONTACT PERSONNEL

Submit a list of contact personnel for the Contractor and subcontractors including full names, addresses, and telephone numbers for use in the event of an emergency. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, resubmit the list to the Contracting Officer and SSM. The list must be marked and maintained, "For Official Use Only".

1.6 DAILY REPORTS, DELIVERY REPORTS, AND DAILY ACCESS LOGS

The contractor's Daily Reports, Material Delivery Reports, and Daily Access Logs must be provided to the Contracting Officer and SSM at the end of each work day.

1.7 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY PLAN

1.7.1 Objective of Construction Security

The objective of this Construction Security plan is to control access to the construction site. This must include screening and escorting personnel within construction site as outlined within this plan. In addition to personnel; this program must also screen and escort all material and tools within the secure construction area. The goal is to maintain control of construction material and activities within the secure construction area.

This program must also provide monitoring and observation of the construction workers as they accomplish their various construction tasks to ensure that the secure space does not become compromised.

1.7.2 Identification Badges

Contractor is responsible for creating and issuing jobsite badges to be worn by all personnel at the jobsite. Badges must be color coded to signify worker's clearance and escort requirements. Day visitors must be issued a visitor badge and are required to be escorted throughout the entire project site. Badges must also be designated with if the person has been cleared to carry and cell phone. For a person cleared to take photographs a unique identifier must be placed on the badges. Prior to a construction badge being issued, the worker's eligibility report (E-verify) must be submitted to the Prime Contractor to ensure that all workers on the project are legal US citizens. These reports must be filed for inspection by the SSM.

1.7.3 Citizenship Requirements

Construction conducted under this contract is restricted to U.S. companies using U.S. Citizens or U.S. persons. The free online program "E-Verify" must be used to verify the status of all design and construction personnel. Copies of the E-Verify reports for all design and construction personnel must be maintained by the Contractor the project site and made available for inspection by the SSM. E-Verify service is available at www.uscis.gov. This applies to all personnel.

1.7.4 Guard Services

Guard services are the responsibility of the Contractor. Provide guard services during construction work hours, stated herein. During construction work hours, provide as required, additional CAGs above the minimum to meet the work load demands as work within the Secure Area progresses to maintain schedule progress and work load.

1.7.5 Physical Site Security

a. Perimeter Security Fence. Galvanized Chain Link fence will be installed around the perimeter of the construction site as indicated on the drawings prior to work in the building taking place. The fence will be provided with privacy screening and must be within 2 inches of grade to prevent any access from beneath the fence fabric, and be 6 feet in height.

Access gates will be provided for material, equipment, and personnel access; however, one gate will be designated as the main entry point which will be manned by a local guard during construction hours. All other access points will remain locked unless prior notification has been provided and the location is manned by security personnel. The Project Superintendent and CAG will perform weekly inspections of the fencing to ensure the fencing is in good order and secure and log findings in the security Log, any violations will be noted on the Security Violation Log.

The Local Guards as part of their patrols will report any issues they find. Any deficiencies with the perimeter fencing will be corrected within 24 hours. All gates but the main gate will be locked from the inside of the project site.

b. Fence Materials. Chain-link fences must be constructed with 9-gauge or heavier galvanized steel wire mesh with mesh openings not larger than 2 inches per side, and have twisted and barbed selvages at the top and the bottom. The wire must be taut and securely fastened to rigid metal. It must reach within 2 inches of hard ground or pavement. On soft ground, it must reach below the surface deep enough to compensate for shifting soil or sand.

c. Gates and Entrances. Gates will be secured with GSA high security locks. Semi-active entrances, such as less frequently used vehicular gates, must be locked from the inside when not in use. Care must be afforded against the ability to crawl under gates.

d. Utility openings. Any trenches or culverts through the perimeter, and any other below-grade chases 10 inches or more in diameter, including any existing passages, must have security measures equivalent to that of the perimeter. Access to any below grade chases must be secured to prevent unauthorized opening.

e. Fence and Gate Maintenance. Any weaknesses or breaches in the fence as a result of weathering or damage must be reported to the SSM as soon as discovered, and must be repaired immediately. Any temporary repair measures must be replaced by permanent repairs within 24 hours. Any damage that may have been caused by intrusion must also be reported to the SSM immediately. .

1.7.6 Access Control

1.7.6.1 Construction Site Access

Provide all construction workers, visitors and 3rd party personnel (Government employees, inspectors, etc.) with ID badges with the worker's picture on the badge. All workers must present their assign badge to gain access to the project site to the local guard who will be stationed at the main gate. The badges will be issued from the Contractors construction field office. The badges are described in paragraph 1.10.1. The CAG will maintain a daily log book to record all deliveries to the project site as well as those workers who were on site. All workers must be submitted to the SSM for approval prior to them gaining access to the project site once security controls are constructed. In addition, the SSM must be notified 24 hours in advance of all material deliveries for work within the secure space.

1.7.7 Construction Materials

a. All materials for this project must be procured by the contractor and stored within the construction site.

b. All materials entering the construction site will have prior approval from the SSM. Provide 24-hour notice of material deliveries. Documentation of construction material will be maintained on file at the construction site.

c. Secure Storage Area (SSA)

(1) All materials must be stored within the perimeter security fence, secured by a high security lock.

1.7.8 Additional Restrictions

a. Personal cell phones and cameras are prohibited from the secure area.

If found, personal cell phones and cameras may be confiscated by the General Contractor, CAG, USACE, or the SSM. If a contractor requires cell phones for safety purposes, they must submit a formal request to the SSM for approval. Cameras required for progress and accreditation photos must be approved by the SSM prior to use. Photos taken on the jobsite must not be posted on the internet or be used for marketing material.

b. Work Requiring Security Clearance

(1) All communications infrastructure designated to process information at higher classification levels (JWICS, TS/SCI, Yellow, etc.) must be installed by Cleared Personnel.

c. Security Awareness Briefing: As part of our Site Safety Orientation program for all new workers on the jobsite, the Contractor will include a

Security Briefing to all workers outlining the Construction Security Plan and what is expected of all parties working on the jobsite. The outline for the briefing will be provided by the Contracting Officer, Each person on the jobsite must be briefed at least once, whether they are cleared or un-cleared personnel.

1.7.9 Security Procedures Compliance

The SSM will have complete access to the work site to ensure proper security procedures are maintained. The SSM will report any security inconsistencies or unauthorized work or materials found and any required actions to the US Army Corp of Engineers and/or the CAG for corrective action, and for notation in the Security Incident Report. Workers, depending on the type of infraction, will be given one warning of a security violation. Upon a second violation, the worker will be removed from the project site permanently. All violations will be noted in the Security Incident Report.

1.7.10 Information Security Construction Plans and Documents

a. When not in use, all construction drawings and related documents maintained on-site must be secured in a metal plan file or file cabinet and locked with a high security hasp and GSA approved padlock or GSA approved container. Unless noted otherwise, the electronic security systems drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and submittals maintained on-site must be treated as, "Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)".

Under no circumstance should plans, diagrams, etc., be sent or posted on unprotected information technology systems or Internet venues without file protection measures (i.e., password authentication, encrypted e-mails, etc.) approved by the SSM.

b. The terms, "SCIF", "Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility", or ICS/ICD 705 must be minimized and not on any title sheets (shop drawings, data sheets, etc.). The terms must also be avoided in verbal conversations within the construction site. All CUI digital material must be password protected or encrypted if digitally transferred (via email or drop sites).

1.7.11 Implementation of the Construction Security Plan

Include language within each of the subcontracts for the project outlining to the subcontractors that they are to follow the Construction Security Plan for this project. Provide the Construction Security Plan to all material suppliers and vendors working on the project. Purchases for this project will be designated as "TSF" or "MSF" for that project. No mention of Secure Area or SCIF will be utilized.

1.8 CONTRACTOR ACCESS AND USE OF PREMISES

1.8.1 Visitor Control

Construction Workers (clearance, vetting procedures): Contractor must comply with the requirements and procedures as noted in the Security Requirements for FY21 Construction Projects memorandum included at the end of this section.

1.8.2 Activity Regulations

Ensure that Contractor personnel employed on the Activity become familiar with and obey Activity regulations including safety, fire, traffic and security regulations. Keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress. Wear hard hats in designated areas. Do not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and until cleared for such entry. Mark Contractor equipment for identification.

1.8.2.1 No Smoking Policy

Smoking is prohibited within and outside of all buildings on installation, except in designated smoking areas. This applies to existing buildings, buildings under construction and buildings under renovation. Discarding tobacco materials other than into designated tobacco receptacles is considered littering and is subject to fines. The Contracting Officer will identify designated smoking areas.

1.8.3 Working Hours

Regular working hours must consist of an 8 1/2 hour period established by the Contracting Officer, Monday through Friday, , excluding Government holidays.

1.8.4 Work Outside Regular Hours

Work outside regular working hours requires Contracting Officer approval.

Make application 15 calendar days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government for inspecting the work in progress, giving the specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title. Based on the justification provided, the Contracting Officer may approve work outside regular hours. During periods of darkness, the different parts of the work must be lighted in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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