W912P823R0051 FINAL Solicitation SPS 25 MAY 2023.pdf

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6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.5. DATE ISSUED

25 May 2023

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

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PROVIDE SECURITY GUARD SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH

ATTACHED PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT. Base Period Services to commence with award of contract with a period of performance of 12 months.

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OPTION OPTION PERIOD 1

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ROVIDE SECURITY GUARD SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH

ATTACHED PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT. OPTION PERIOD ONE

Services to commence with award of contract with a period of performance of 12 months.

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OPTION OPTION PERIOD 2

FFP

PROVIDE SECURITY GUARD SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH

ATTACHED PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT. OPTION PERIOD TWO

Services to commence with award of contract with a period of performance of 12 months.

months for a Base and each Option Period.

0004 1 Job

OPTION OPTION PERIOD 3

FFP

PROVIDE SECURITY GUARD SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH

ATTACHED PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT. OPTION PERIOD

THREE Services to commence with award of contract with a period of performance of 12 months.

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PROVIDE SECURITY GUARD SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH

ATTACHED PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT. OPTION PERIOD

FOUR Services to commence with award of contract with a period of performance of 12 months.

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PROVIDE SECURITY GUARD SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH

ATTACHED PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT. OPTION PERIOD

FOUR Services to commence with award of contract with a period of performance of 6 months.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMACE WORK STATEMENT

FY 23 Performance Based Work Statement (PWS) Security Guard Services for

US Army Corps of Engineers, Mississippi Valley, New Orleans District (USACE, MVN)

Section Topic

1.0 Introduction.

2.0 Personnel

3.0 Deliverables

4.0 Not Used

5.0 Authority and Jurisdiction

6.0 Displays of Signs by the Contractor

7.0 Safety and Health

8.0 Permits and Responsibilities

9.0 Liability, Insurance and Controls

10.0 Phase-in Period

Appendix A. References

Technical Exhibit 1. Medical Screening Packet Technical Exhibit 2. Contractor Provided Basic Training Technical Exhibit 3. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

1.0 INTRODUCTION.

1.1 Organization. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has responsibility for investigating, developing and maintaining the nation’s water and related environmental resources; constructing and operating projects for navigation, flood control, major drainage, shore and beach restoration and protection, related hydro power development, water supply, water quality control, fish and wildlife conservation and enhancement, and outdoor recreation;

responding to emergency relief activities directed by other federal agencies; and administering laws for the protection and preservation of navigable waters, emergency flood control and shore protection.

The USACE – Mississippi Valley, New Orleans District (MVN) provides quality engineering and other professional products and services to develop and manage the Nation’s water resources needs in an economically and environmentally sustainable manner. Some of the services include providing for commercial navigation, reducing flood damages, protecting the environment, conducting emergency operations, producing hydroelectric power, providing recreational facilities, supplying water, and providing support for others. MVN requires a flexible contractual vehicle for Security Guard services in support of the Security and Law Enforcement Office mission to protect personnel and property in the MVN area of responsibility (AOR).

1.2 Responsible Organization.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District Security and Law Enforcement Office 7400 Leake Ave New Orleans, LA 70118

1.3 Background.

The MVN background, missions and site information is located at http://www.mvn.usace.army.mil/

1.4 Performance Work Statement.

The contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, supervision, other items and services necessary to satisfactorily perform security guard services as defined in this PWS at the designated facilities within the MVN boundaries or area of responsibility (AOR). MVN’s AOR includes the New Orleans District Headquarters Campus which covers seven (7) acres and includes the following buildings: MVN-HQ building, Mailroom, Shops building and Warehouse, located at 7400 Leake Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana; and Inner Harbor Navigation Canal (IHNC) Lock, located 4635 Urquhart St., New Orleans, Louisiana.

Contract will be for a period of five (5) years (1 Base period with 4 option periods). Base period services shall be for a one-year period upon award for 12 months, unless earlier terminated. If the option is exercised, the term of the Contract will be extended on a period-by-period basis and in accordance with the provisions of this contract.

Contractor shall be a registered security service company with the State of Louisiana prior to Contract award. Contractor’s Project Manager shall provide electronic response to MVN within sixty (60) minutes and physical response within two (2) hours.

The number of positions required may fluctuate to reflect changes in workforce over the life of this Contract.

The Contractor shall provide a qualified, trained workforce to include on-site supervision which is capable of performing all security guard services necessary to meet the mission requirements of MVN. The Contractor shall ensure that it has adequate back-up personnel to provide security guard services on a seven-day (7) week, twenty-four (24) hour-a-day basis as described in this PWS. MVN’s Security and Law Enforcement Office is responsible for the security guard force mission requirements as follows:

“To protect Corps of Engineers personnel and the public from violence and threats of violence and to protect government assets from loss due to theft, vandalism, fraud, waste or abuse.”

2.0 Personnel. The contractor shall provide adequate staffing and qualified personnel designated to fill the following positions:

2.1 Program Manager (PM): The Contractor shall provide an experienced, competent and qualified PM who shall be responsible for overall Contractor employee performance. The PM shall have a minimum of 8 years of experience in law enforcement or military service, with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role. The PM must be able to perform all security guard tasks, duties and requirements in addition to management and supervisory duties. PM may be physically located at the Contractor’s corporate headquarters or assigned at an alternate location, but must make routinely scheduled, in-person visits with the COR.

2.1.1. Field Training Officer (FTO): The Contractor shall provide an experienced, qualified, and competent FTO who shall act as the primary point of contact for all training matters relating to this Contract and coordinate routinely with MVN’s Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to ensure training is conducted in accordance with (IAW) Army Regulation AR 190-56.

The FTO may be physically located at the Contractor’s corporate headquarters or assigned at an alternate location, but must make routinely scheduled, in-person visits with the COR on training issues. The FTO shall have a minimum of 6 years of experience in law enforcement or military service and be fully qualified to teach/train and ensure that all tasks required under this Contract is achieved. NOTE: The PM and FTO can be combined into one position, as long as all qualifications and requirements of each position are met.

2.1.2. Designation of Management to the COR: The Contract PM and FTO shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer (KO) for approval by the COR prior to the Contract start date. The Contractor shall be responsible for all expenses associated with Contract management. A resume for both the PM and FTO with supporting certificates shall be presented along with the Contractor’s designation. The COR may decline the Contractor’s PM/FTO designee if the COR determines that any individual in question is not suitably experienced or has other background issues that may jeopardize life of personnel or MVN property.

2.1.3. Availability of the Contract PM: The PM shall be available from 0800 to 1600 hours, Monday through Friday, except scheduled holidays, to report (physically and/or telephonically) to discuss security guard services, including problems and unusual circumstances, with the KO/COR upon request. If the PM is contacted by email or telephone, he/she shall respond to the email/call within one (1) hour.

2.1.4. Supervisory Shift Security Guards (SSSG): The shifts listed in Section 3.0 “Deliverables”, indicate that the SSSG is clearly identified as the lead or supervisor of the other security guards for the benefit of MVN’s workforce. Generally, the lead security guard; assists the Contractor’s PM in planning specific methods and procedures for the efficient accomplishment of assigned functions, accept regular and special work assignments to meet overall operations and varying and fluctuating workloads due to changes in the organizational element. The SSSG shall furnish advice and assistance on problem cases, instruct employees in new or improved methods and procedures, serve as a leader on a guard shift with overall responsibility in directing guard functions during assigned shift. The SSSG shall be engaged in protecting property, materials, and equipment as well as personnel against injury, damage, fire, theft and possible acts of violence, sabotage and espionage. SSSG shall perform guard duty during MVN’s duty and non-duty hours, responding to incidents of theft, burglary, or other criminal activity; controls access to the facility after hours and on weekends; stand guard duty;

perform roving security patrols; operate radios to pass and receive clear-cut information.

2.1.5. Contract Security Guards (CSG): The Contractor shall provide a skilled and professional work force to satisfactorily perform the services required by this Contract. The Contractor shall provide an adequately sized work force to provide armed security guard services as described in Section 3.0 “Deliverables” of the PWS.

2.2 Qualifications of Personnel.

2.2.1 General. The Contractor’s employees working on this Contract shall be able to perform, in the field of armed security, at a high level of performance at the commencement of their employment. Contractor’s employees must have the education, training, certifications, and experience to perform the duties required, IAW Department of Defense (DoD)/Army Regulations and Programs. SSSG and CSG shall meet all requirements as established in AR 190-56, “The Army Civilian Police Officer and Security Guard Program”.

2.2.2. Contractor Responsibilities:

2.2.3. Instruct Contractor personnel on the purpose, standards, and procedures of the Individual Reliability Program (IRP), and on physical fitness and agility standards, IAW AR 190-56.

2.2.4. Instruct each employee that assignment to a security guard position is subject to the standards and procedures of the IRP.

2.2.5. Ensure that employees assigned, or to be assigned, to a security guard position have the required medical examinations and evaluations, IAW AR 190-56.

2.2.6. Provide for sufficient observation by Contractor supervisory personnel of employees assigned to security guard positions.

2.2.7. Give the results of a medical evaluation of any Contractor employees assigned, or to be assigned, to a security guard position to the MVN’s Certifying Official (CO), and promptly report any other data about employees that is relevant to assignment, retention, or disqualification under the IRP.

2.2.8. Assign to security guard positions only those employees who are found to be eligible based on the IRP and this PWS.

2.2.9. Promptly, on notice of information that is, or appears to be, reason for disqualification, temporarily remove an employee from a security guard position, and inform the COR promptly of the action and the reason.

2.2.10. Promptly inform the proper activities so that entry control and access lists may be updated to bar removed or disqualified personnel.

2.2.11. Immediately suspend an employee from a security guard position when the Contractor is informed that the employee has been temporarily removed from the IRP.

2.2.12. Remove the employee when informed that he or she is unacceptable because of failure to meet reliability standards and has been permanently disqualified.

2.3 MVN IRP Certifying Official (CO): The Commander, MVN shall appoint a CO, IAW AR 190-56 for this contract, to be determined at Contract award. The CO will review and approve all qualifications of each contracted security guard presented for employment by the Contractor.

The MVN IRP CO will periodically, not less than annually, review Contractor’s employee records.

2.4 Employment Conditions The Contractor shall employ and provide only properly trained and qualified individuals on this Contract. Only Contractor’s employees certified by the CO and approved by the KO, COR and CO and shall be assigned to work on this Contract.

Hiring actions by the Contractor, must be approved by the KO, COR and the CO prior to duty assignment. The hiring packet, provided to the COR for initial review, shall include the results of the pre-employment screening process (i.e., PAT, drug screening, medical evaluation, local law enforcement check, etc.…), a resume’ with a brief synopsis of the applicant’s qualifications and employability under the terms of this Contract.

2.5 Personal Requirements: Basic character traits of honesty, courtesy, tact, cooperation, personal appearance and bearing are important factors required of all security guard personnel.

Personal qualities of good conduct and character, integrity, dependability and good mental and physical fitness also are required. All security guard personnel shall practice high standards of personal hygiene, maintain a clean, neat appearance and be easily recognized as Contractor employees.

2.6 Duty Station: All Contractor employees under this contract shall be based in and work out of the MVN-HQ Building and IHNC building located in New Orleans, LA. The PM and the FTO may be assigned at an alternate location.

2.7 Government Employees: The Contractor shall NOT employ any person who is a current employee of the United States Government.

2.8 Citizenship: The Contractor and employees of the Contractor are required to be citizens of the United States and must maintain such status during the duration of the Contract.

2.9. Inherently Governmental Functions: The Contractor employees shall NOT identify themselves as, nor will they make statements or take any actions which encourage or allow the assumption that they are government employees. Contractor employees will not sign government documents on behalf of, or in lieu of, government personnel or otherwise act in any manner prohibited by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

2.10. Conduct of Guards: All Contractor employees shall be physically and mentally able to perform their assigned duties. Contractor employees routinely deal with the public and shall be courteous, well mannered, and professional in their conduct, appearance and dress at all times.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any disciplinary actions taken against their employees.

2.11 Individual Reliability Program: All contracted security guards working for the Department of the Army shall meet the requirements of the Individual Reliability Program (IRP) as established in AR 190-56, Chapter 3 for DA Civilian Police Officers and Security Guards.

Contractor compliance shall be in accordance with the standards contained in the most current version of the regulation.

2.11.1. Reliability Indicators: The Contractor shall evaluate the reliability and suitability for security guard personnel based on the following indicators: Social adjustment, emotional stability, and sound judgment in meeting adverse or emergency situations; dependability in accepting responsibility and properly performing duties and flexibility in adjusting to changes;

and demonstrating a positive attitude toward security guard duties. The Contractor shall submit a written report to the COR on the screening and evaluation results for all security guard personnel prior to their performance under this Contract.

2.12 Contractor Security Screening: The Contractor shall perform security screening checks at the Contractor's expense on all persons tentatively selected for appointment under this Contract. The Contractor’s security screenings shall include, as a minimum: checks with former employers, former supervisors, and personal references.

2.12.1. Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Tier 3 (T3) Investigation:

Contractor shall coordinate with MVN Security and Law Enforcement office to initiate a DCSA T3 investigation on all persons appointed under this contract. Confirmation of an open or completed investigation in DISS is required PRIOR to appointment.

2.12.2. A favorable final determination of an DCSA T3 investigation is a mandatory minimum retention requirement for all persons appointed under this Contract.

2.12.3. All contractor personnel shall be enrolled in DCSA Continuous Vetting (CV) program IAW Trusted Workforce 2.0 program.

2.12.3. Pre Screening with E-Verify: The Contractor shall pre-screen candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Contractor must ensure that the candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial Contract award. This Form will be provided to the KO and shall become part of the official Contract file.

2.12.4. Local Criminal History and NCIC-III: The Contractor will conduct a check of arrest and criminal history records of the state(s) in which the prospective candidate applicant has resided during the most recent five (5) years through the state, county and local supporting law enforcement agencies to include checks of the National Criminal Information Center (NCIC- III). The results of these checks will be provided to the MVN Security Manager. Unfavorable results of the local and NCIC-III checks may result in a declination of certification for the prospective candidate

2.13 Physical Ability Test (PAT): Prospective candidates shall take a Physical Ability Test (PAT) IAW AR 190-56, in order to demonstrate that they are physically able to perform the essential functions of a security guard position prior to appointment. The Contractor shall ensure that prospective candidate is made aware of the PAT as a condition of employment.

2.13.1. The PAT must be completed without waivers or alternate events for new hires. Use of alternate events must be in accordance with AR-190-56. No more than one temporary waiver, allowing for an alternate event will be accepted in a single year, the following PAT must meet the standard requirements unless permanent waivers for events are provided by medical experts.

The IPR CO will determine if a permanent waiver affects the guard’s ability to perform duties on this Contact.

2.13.2. Contractor shall document and maintain record of compliance with Physical Agility Test (PAT) standards IAW AR-190-56 on DA Form 706, Army Physical Fitness Scorecard.

2.14 Adherence to Rules and Regulations: All security guard personnel assigned under this Contract shall be responsible for obeying all rules, regulations and policies of USACE and MVN. This includes, but is not limited to, the "Inappropriate Use of the Internet", "Smoking In and Around Federal Buildings" and "Consideration of Others".

2.15 Guard Certifications and Licenses: For the purpose of performance under this Contract, the Contractor shall employ armed security guards who have been certified by the state of Louisiana. Additionally, the Contractor shall provide all necessary certifications and licenses for the FTO to allow for certification of the FTO by the KO as the recognized trainer for this Contract. It is required that the Contractor have the individual state licenses in place at the start of the Contract. Each person employed under this Contract will require a valid State-issued Armed Security Officer (Guard) Registration Card prior to appointment.

2.15.1 State Driver’s License: Each person appointed under this Contract shall possess and maintain a valid State-issued driver’s license.

2.16 Physical Standards: Security guards may work under trying conditions during emergency situations for hours without relief. Contractor employees shall be able to defend against terrorist or hostile actions upon MVN installations, properties and persons (loss of life or property). The Contractor shall provide evidence of completion of all physical and other training by each employee to ensure compliance with the terms of this Contract to the COR prior to each employee's performance under this Contract. The following physical and mental health requirements shall be met by all security guard personnel performing under this Contract:

2.16.1. Capacity to perform moderate to strenuous physical exertion.

2.16.2. 20/20 vision or correctable to 20/20.

2.16.3. Read typewritten material with or without glasses.

2.16.4. Ability to hear conversation with or without hearing aid(s).

2.16.5. Emotional and mental health stability.

2.17 Basic Security Guard Training: Training of all security guard personnel shall be accomplished prior to the assumption of duties under this Contract. The Contractor shall provide the initial training to all candidates selected at the start of the Contract, and all new employees hired thereafter during the course of this Contract. The Contractor will provide the COR with a completed Initial Training Record for each security guard, ensuring that the security guard has completed all subjects with a “GO” rating. The Initial Training Record is found in Technical Exhibit 2 to this Contract. Personnel from prior MVN Security Guard contracts who have a training record with recently conducted, required training may transfer the existing training record to the new Contractor but must receive refresher training within 90 days of award of this Contract. Any new hire security guards must receive a complete battery of training in accordance with AR 190-56 and Technical Exhibit 2 of this Contract.

2.18 Medical Screening and Evaluation Guidelines: Prior to being assigned to perform security guard duties, all Contractor personnel shall be required to undergo a medical examination at the Contractor’s expense to determine if they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. This requirement also applies to personnel currently employed in such positions and carried over from prior contractors.

Medical evaluations and screening shall be accomplished at the Contractor's expense by a Board Certified, competent, medical authority to ensure security guards meet the physical requirements and do not possess any disqualifying factors as noted in this PWS. Evidence of physical exams, urinalysis/blood tests and medical screening of security guard personnel shall be submitted to the IPR CO prior to commencement of this Contract, and then prior to performance by any new employee hired during the course of this Contract. The Contractor shall also advise the IPR CO of any prescribed medication that may detract from the individual's ability to perform assigned duties. When the IPR CO suspects there is a medical condition that has not been discovered or the medical finding is unclear, the IPR CO may request a specific medical release verifying the employee is physically fit for duty. Security guard personnel, who demonstrate a health danger to themselves or others, when placed in circumstances involving arduous physical exertion or a stressful situation shall be removed from performance under this Contract. A medical evaluation is intended to certify the individual is medically fit to perform the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation; identify any health condition that may be substantially aggravated by the job; evaluate an individual’s health and fitness to take the PAT, identify individual cardiovascular risk factors, and provide advice and assistance in controlling risk factors including referral to the individual’s personal physician; and serve as a baseline for tracking health trends.

2.18.1. Medical Screening Packets: A copy of the essential functions for the position concerned and the medical evaluation guidelines (Packet available through IPR CO) will be provided by the PM or FTO to the examining physician and returned immediately to the IPR CO.

2.18.2. Medical Certification: To be assigned to perform security guard duties, security guard personnel must be medically certified as eligible, and the results provided to the IPR CO.

2.18.3. Annual Medical Re-evaluation: The security guard personnel shall be reevaluated annually at the Contractor’s expense, to determine their continued ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

2.18.4. Urinalysis: All Contractor employees working on this Contract shall be required to submit to a urinalysis/blood (chemical substance) test prior to performance under this Contract at Contractor's expense. The Contractor shall provide the results of these tests for each employee to the IRP CO prior to performance under this Contract. The Contractor, at Contractor’s expense, shall obtain a random chemical substance test on each employee annually thereafter and provid the results to the IRP CO. Random urine/blood (chemical substance) tests beyond the initial screening and annual tests will be paid for by MVN upon notification to the Contractor by the

COR.

2.19 Disqualification Factors: The following factors shall be grounds to disqualify any Contractor employee from performance under this Contract, unless overriding evidence of reliable duty performance exists:

2.19.1. Drug Screening: Inability to pass or refusal to submit to a urinalysis/blood (chemical substance) test as required under this Contract.

2.19.2. Alcohol or Drug Dependency: Any possession, use, or distribution of alcohol or drugs that adversely affects reliability or job performance. Persons medically diagnosed as alcohol or drug dependent shall not be selected for or retained in a security guard position; other instances of substance abuse shall be evaluated by the IRP CO on a case-by-case basis. Those persons disqualified for substance abuse are not eligible for requalification until evidence of satisfactory completion of an alcohol and drug abuse prevention and control program, as outlined in AR 600-

85. Expenses incurred for any rehabilitation program or services are at Contractor’s expense

2.19.3. Ability to Perform: Any significant physical or mental condition, substantiated by competent medical authority, that may impair the individual's ability to perform assigned duties of this Contract, or any character trait or aberrant behavior that the IRP CO thinks is prejudicial to reliable performance of the duties of the particular security guard position.

2.19.4. Court-martial; civil convictions of a serious nature, or equivalent actions; or a pattern of behavior or actions reasonably indicative of a contemptuous attitude toward the law or other duly constituted authority.

2.19.5. IRP Deficiency: An unfavorable assessment under the IRP as described in this PWS as;

(a) Harmful, derogatory, or other adverse information, as discovered by the security screening and IRP certifications or other means, including public intoxication, possession of drugs, bad checks, house breaking, larceny, receipt of stolen property, battery, fraud, and other similar charges.

(b) Neglect of Duties shall not be condoned. This includes sleeping on duty, unreasonable delays or failures to carry out assigned tasks, conducting personal affairs during duty hours, and refusing to render assistance or cooperate in upholding the integrity of the work site security.

(c) Disorderly conduct. Use of abusive or offensive language, quarreling, intimidation by words, actions, or fighting shall not be condoned. Also included is participation in disruptive activities, which interfere with normal and efficient Government operations.

(d) Negligence or delinquency in performance of duty, refusal to obey the rules and regulations of MVN, or other violation of MVN’s guard post orders or ethical standards.

2.20 Dismissal from Service: The KO may require removal from the work site, Contractor employees which he/she deems incompetent, careless, insubordinate, unsuitable or otherwise objectionable, or whose continued employment at MVN he/she deems contrary to the public interest or inconsistent with MVN’s best interests and mission. Removal of security guard may occur during shift hours and shall not continue performance on this Contract. Refilling of positions shall be immediate and at no additional cost to MVN.

2.21 Employment Suitability and Qualifications: Prior to assignment to perform the security guard duties under this Contract, the individual shall meet the following suitability criteria:

2.21.1. CSG: Must possess a high school diploma or GED and have two years of armed security experience, or two years of military service, or two years of physical security specialized training.

2.21.2. The skills necessary to deal with the general public.

2.21.3. The ability to read, write, and speak English.

2.21.4. The ability to read, understand and apply rules, detailed orders, instructions and training material.

2.21.5. The ability to maintain poise and self-control under stress.

2.21.6. The ability to compose clear and concise, accurate and truthful detailed reports.

2.21.7. The ability to take charge and make decisions in situations where assistance from another source cannot be obtained, and then to take responsibility for those decisions and explain in writing based on his or her decision.

2.21.8. SSSG: Must have successfully completed at least two years of college level studies in force protection (security or law enforcement) or a minimum of five years of armed supervisory experience in force protection (security or law enforcement). At least three of the five years’ experience must have been in a field supervisory position (civilian law enforcement, military law enforcement/security). Additionally, SSSG must be:

2.21.9. Individuals of integrity who display a mature attitude and exercise good judgment under stress.

2.21.10. Possess all the skills and abilities required for CSG

2.2.7.c. All contract security guard personnel must:

2.21.11. Have no felony convictions and no convictions that reflect on the individual’s reliability.

2.21.12. Be a minimum of 23 years of age or older or be an honorably discharged veteran.

2.21.13. Have no domestic violence convictions after 1 October 1996 in accordance with the Lautenberg Amendment.

2.21.14. Meet, and continue to meet, the minimum standards for weapons qualifications as outlined in this PWS (IAW Army Regulations) and as required by the State of Louisiana Board of Private Security Examiners annually.

2.21.15. Have successfully completed all training and certification requirements established by the State of Louisiana for receiving and maintaining a State of Louisiana Private Officer Commission.

2.21.16. Always have on their person the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners Card while performing duties under this Contract.

2.21.17. Not be in possession of any weapon other than that issued for duty purposes under this Contract.

2.21.18. The Contractor shall certify and report in written form that the employee has successfully completed all criteria outlined in this Contract. In addition to any other documents required by this Contract, the Contractor shall provide the following for review by the COR:

2.21.19. A completed OPM/CSSC T3 Investigation.

2.21.20. Local records criminal background check for the past five years in the parish in which Contractor employee resides.

2.22 Identity Documents: All Contractor personnel must provide at least two forms of Government issued identification as follows:

2.22.1. Original or Certified copy of birth certificate.

2.22.2. US Passport.

2.22.3. Certificate of naturalization with seal.

2.22.4. Record of Military Service (DD 214) (if applicable).

2.23 Armed Support Services: The Contractor will ensure that any personnel armed under this Contract for security support functions will meet the eligibility requirements of AR 190-56, “Army Civilian Police Officer and Security Guard Program”, AR 190-14, “Carrying of Firearms and Use of Force for Law Enforcement and Security Duties.”

2.23.1. Gun Control Act: Ensure that all personnel, before being authorized to carry firearms, have been properly screened in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of Title 18, U.S.C.;

DoD 5200.2-R; DoDI 5200.46; the Lautenberg Amendment, 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(9); and DoDI

6400.06. All Contract Security Guard personnel must complete DD Form 2760, “Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition”, in accordance with DoDI 6400.06 prior to appointment.

2.23.2. Lautenberg Amendment Annual Requirement: Contractor shall ensure annually that all contract personnel remain in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of Title 18, U.S.C.; DoD 5200.2-R; DoDI 5200.46; the Lautenberg Amendment; and DoDI 6400.06.

Contractor must annually submit to the COR a completed DD Form 2760, “Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition” for each armed employee on the Contract.

2.24 Continuity of Services: A requirement of this Contract is to maintain stability of personnel in order to provide continuity in services. Motivating factors such as promotions, additional favorable duties, favorable actions, etc., should be considered to ensure that trained and capable Contractor employees desire to remain assigned under this Contract.

2.25 Personnel Substitutions/Additions: No personnel substitutions or additions will be made unless necessitated by Contractor or MVN’s compelling reasons including, but not limited to, an individual's illness, death, termination of employment, declination of an employment offer (for those individuals proposed as contingent hires), or maternity leave. In such an event, the Contractor shall promptly provide request for personnel change to include a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed change. This explanation will be provided to the COR on the Contractor’s company letterhead, to the COR for approval prior to the substitution, or addition of personnel. Proposed substitutions of personnel shall meet or exceed the qualifications of the personnel with whom they are proposed to replace. Fully compliant requests for substitutions or additions shall be submitted, in writing, to the COR for approval at least 15 working days in advance of the proposed change.

2.26 Annual In-Service Training. The Contractor shall provide a basically trained workforce.

Security guard personnel, including PM and FTO, must receive the 64-hour course of basic instruction prior to starting duty on this Contract. The course of basic instruction for security guards consists of US Army Training Support Package TSP 191-SG-0001. The COR will provide the 64-hour training materials to the Contractor for the contractors use. Additionally, the Contractor shall provide all necessary training for its employees to maintain current skills on an annual basis at no cost to the MVN. The Contractor must provide written certification of completion of basic training of all security guards prior to the start of work on this contract and written certification of completion of annual training on each security guard start work anniversary date. The Contractor shall keep a training log for all training conducted throughout the life of this Contract. A quarterly training schedule is to be provided to the COR for review and determination of observation of training. At the COR’s request, Contractor’s training logs and records will be inspected periodically.

2.27 Mandatory Training: The Contractor employees under this Contract shall comply with all local USACE mandatory training provided to USACE employees IAW regulation, policy and guidance, in addition to all mandatory training required for access to DoD computer systems for the completion of tasks. Mandatory training is provided by MVN, at no cost to the Contractor, which is anticipated to occur during non-duty hours (before or after shift) and will be on the clock for training hours. A partial list of such training is provided below:

(a) Prevention of Sexual Harassment (Annual requirement)

(b) Anti-Phishing (required for access to government IT systems)

(c) Portable Electronic Devices and Removable Storage Media (required for access to government IT systems)

(d) Personally Identifiable Information

(e) Violence in the Workplace

(f) Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP)

(g) Operations Security (OPSEC)

(h) Combating Trafficking in Persons (CTIP)

(i) Suicide Prevention

(j) DoD Information Assurance

(k) AT Level I or II Awareness Training (level depends on position under this contract)

(l) DMDC/DEERS/RAPIDS Training (CAC related training)

(m) Defensive Driving Course (required to drive MVN vehicles)

(n) Security Education Training Awareness (SETA)

(o) Online Active Shooter Training

2.27.1. AT Level I Training: All Contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, 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 is applicable. Upon request, the Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected

Contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the KO (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website:

https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at/ ; or it can be provided by the MVN Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO) in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

2.27.2 OPSEC Training: All new Contractor employees will complete Level I OPSEC Training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. Additionally, all Contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the KO (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training.

OPSEC awareness training is available at the following websites: https://www.iad.gov/ioss/ or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html; or it can be provided by the MVN Operation Security Officer (OPSEC) Officer in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

2.27.3 Information Assurance (IA) / Information Technology (IT) Training: All Contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All Contractor employees working in IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in Department of Defense Directive DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within six months of employment.

2.27.4 Other MVN Provided Training: MVN may offer training in specific procedures related to USACE functions. Future training and conference attendance to upgrade skills or adhere to changes IAW USACE regulation, policy, guidance or procedures that USACE may prefer Contractor employees receive may be provided by USACE. Some areas of the Contractor’s basic training and annual training may be dependent upon USACE input or instruction.

2.28 Weapons Training: Contracted security guard personnel are required to qualify semi-annually with their assigned weapons IAW TC 19-220 Law Enforcement Weapons Training and Qualifications. Qualification training must include instructions on safety functions, capabilities, limitations, and maintenance of the firearm to be carried. In no instance shall a contractor working for the U.S. Army be assigned duties requiring the carrying of individually assigned weapons until required qualification / familiarization with those weapons and use of force training have been successfully completed. The COR will provide TC 19-220.

2.28.1. Qualification: Weapons training, with qualification, will be conducted semi-annually.

Courses of fire for side arms are contained in Training Circular (TC) 19-220. Qualification will only be conducted with assigned weapons. A roster of all Contractor personnel with completed qualifications will be presented annually to the COR.

2.28.2. Familiarization: All Contractor personnel will be required to conduct semi-annual familiarization fire with all weapons under this Contract. A roster of all personnel with completed familiarization fires will be presented annually to the COR.

2.28.3. Range Requirements: The physical range requirements established by United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) for weapons qualification and familiarization are preferred. Where, because of temporary safety or resource constraints, such ranges do not exist, the Chief, Security and Law Enforcement or COR shall request an exception from the Office of the Provost Marshal General (OPMG). Justification should include availability of alternate range configurations approved by recognized Federal, state or local law enforcement agencies (for examples, International Association of Chiefs of Police, state police academies.) Chief, Security and Law Enforcement and/or COR will maintain documentation for any approved exceptions to policy.

2.28.4. First Aid/CPR Certification: All Contractors employees must be Red Cross certified for First Aid and American Red Cross or American Heart Association certified for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

2.28.5 Non-Lethal Weapons Training: Contractor shall ensure that all personnel hired under this contract receive initial and annual refresher training in Non-Lethal Weapons-baton, defensive tactic, and OC Spray. Documentation of this requirement shall be maintained in each guard’s training file for inspection by the COR.

2.29 Security and Privacy.

2.29.1. Clearances. The Contractor shall not have access to classified information.

2.29.2. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedure: All Contractor and all associated sub-contractors’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by COR). The Contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks or background investigation and to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Security and Law Enforcement Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by MVN. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the FAR clauses in this Contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, MVN may require changes in Contractor performance and/or processes under this Contract.

2.29.3. Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (iWATCH / Corps Watch Training): The Contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training provided by MVN on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform Contractor employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to its PM, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

2.29.4. Contractor Employees who Require Access to Government Information Systems:

All Contractor employees with access to a government information system must successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance Awareness Training prior to access to the information systems and then annually thereafter in accordance with personnel security standards listed in AR 25-2, “Information Assurance”. An appropriate background investigation will be conducted prior to accessing the government information systems.

2.29.5. OPSEC Standard Operating Procedure/Plan: The Contractor shall develop an OPSEC SOP/Plan within 90 days of Contract award. The OPSEC SOP/Plan must be reviewed and approved by the MVN OPSEC Officer. The SOP/Plan will include the MVN's critical information list, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it and how to protect it.

2.29.5. Contractors in Areas with potential exposure to Classified /Sensitive materials or Restricted Areas: All Contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

2.29.6. Storage of Arms, Ammunition and Explosives (AA&E): All Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility policies and procedures on storing weapons and ammunition

IAW AR 190-11.

2.29.7. Common Access Card. Each Contract employee will be issued a Common Access Card (CAC) provided by MVN. The CAC are the property of the government and must be returned upon termination of employment or contract expiration/termination/suspension. The CAC must be protected from unauthorized use, damage or theft, and must be worn so that it is always readily visible during Contract performance at official duty station except as noted in PWS Section 2.32.5.