PWS_JIATFS_A-1.pdf

W912PX-19-R-0002-0001

Attachment 001

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE-SOUTH (JIATF-S)

SECURITY SUPPORT SERVICES

Part 1

General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Security Support Services. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Security Support Services as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF South) is an Intelligence command chartered for Counter-Narco Terrorism and drug interdiction. The JIATF South command resides at Truman Annex, Naval Air Station Key West. All duties performed under this contract will be at the JIATF South Key West facility.

1.3 Objectives: The contractor shall provide security support services which will include: Armed Security Guards, Visitor Control Officer/Security Administrator, Security Screeners and Security Escorts.

1.4 Positions: All positions shall be staffed to meet the requirements of paragraphs 1.6.4 Hours of Operation and

5.22 Specific Posts for Armed Security Guards of this PWS.

1.4.1 Armed Security Guards: The Contractor shall provide Secret and TS/SCI cleared uniformed armed security guards capable of providing a deterrent against unauthorized, illegal, or potentially life threatening activities directed against JIATF South employees, visitors, classified information, programs, or property. At least one (1) TS/SCI cleared Armed Security Guard shall be on duty at all times (24/7/365).

1.4.2 Visitor Control Officer/Security Administrator: The Contractor shall provide one Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) cleared Visitor Control Officer/Security Administrator tasked with the maintenance of Visitor Databases, Foreign Visit Program, and access control for all command visitors.

1.4.3 Security Escort: The Contractor shall provide two TS/SCI cleared Security Escorts who shall, at the direction of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), escort uncleared visitors, contractors and vendors within the JIATF South facility in accordance with all applicable local and national security directives.

1.4.4 Security Screener: The Contractor shall provide two Secret cleared Security Screeners who shall, at the direction of the COR, screen visitors, contractors and employees at Entry Control Points within the JIATF South facility.

1.4.5 On-Site Lead/Alternate On-Site Lead: The Contractor shall provide an On-Site Lead and an Alternate On-Site Lead; one of which must be present at all times during JIATFS normal business hours of 0800-1630 Monday through Friday. The name of this person and the alternate shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer.

The On-Site Lead and Alternate On-Site Lead may be dual-hatted to any of the above positions (i.e.; not necessarily a full time position). The On-Site Lead shall be the on-site JIATFS point of contact for any operational issues or questions arising under this contract.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be 60 months beginning on 1 August 2019. .

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. The QCP is to be delivered within 30 days after contract award. Three copies of a comprehensive written QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) within 5 working days when changes are made thereafter. After acceptance of the quality control plan, the contractor shall receive the KO’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The Visitor Control Officer/Security Administrator, Security Escort and Security Screener positions will observe the following Federal holidays (not applicable to the Armed Security Guard positions).

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

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: JIATFS’s normal business hours are between the hours of 0800-1630 Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The contractor shall provide all required services (other than Guard Post Standings) during JIATFS normal business hours. Guard Post Standings are 24/7/365. 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. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Headquarters, Joint Interagency Task Force South, Truman Annex, Key West, Florida 33040.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The government will award a firm-fixed price contract for Security Support Services.

1.6.7 Security Requirements: Contractor must possess a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Facility Clearance and all contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have or obtain TS/SCI eligibility at time of the proposal submission, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract with the exception of the Security Screener which requires only a Secret clearance or higher. The security requirements are in accordance with the attached Department of Defense Contract Security Classification form DD254.

1.6.7.1 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.

1.6.7.1.1 Anti-Terrorism: All contractor employees to include sub-contractors shall complete Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level 1 awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee to the COR or KO. AT Level 1 awareness training is available at the following website: https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at.

1.6.7.2 Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons.

NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the

KO.

1.6.7.2.1 In the event keys are lost the Contractor shall immediately contact the COR (and physical property manager, if applicable) to report the loss, to request another key or have the affected lock or locks replaced. The total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks may be deducted from the next payment due the Contractor.

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

1.6.7.3 Lock Combinations: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations.

These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s QCP.

1.6.8 Special Qualifications: The Contractor personnel shall maintain compliance with all DOD, US Army and local training requirements that apply to JIATF South employees. These qualifications typically include but not limited to Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) Level 1, Information Assurance, Human Rights, etc.

1.6.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The KO, KOs Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government. 1.6.10 Contracting Officer’s 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: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.10 Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the government: Contract Manager /Alternate Manager (responsible for contractual issues) and Facility Security Officer /Alternate Facility Security Officer (responsible for security issues). The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The contract manager and alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30p.m, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons. The names of this persons filling these four positions shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. These four Key Personnel are required positions; but may be located off-site.

1.6.11 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.6.12 Organizational Conflict of Interest: 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.

1.6.13 Phase In /Phase Out Period: No phase in or out periods for this contract. The Contractor shall be ready to meet the full performance requirements at the contract start date.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS: [List any terms used within the PWS that require further definition. At a minimum, insert the definitions provided below].

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. Contracting Officer (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3. KO'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the KO to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations.

This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4 CONTROLLED AREA/SECURED AREA: Any specifically designated building, area of structure, containing lucrative targets for theft, compromise, or destruction and to which entry must limited in order to provide more than routine protection.

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. 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.

2.1.8. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.10. QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.11. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.12. SPECIAL ACCESS AREA. Any areas to which access is strictly limited and is controlled by personnel of the individual activity or is controlled by cipher lock/combination lock devices on entrance to that area.

2.1.13 SPECIAL ORDERS. Designated list of buildings to be patrolled in a given area and any other special instructions for daily operation. Mission Essential Vulnerable Areas (MEVA), an area that the command deems extremely vulnerable to any terrorist or criminal attacks.

2.1.14. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.15. WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.16. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS: [List all acronyms used in the PWS and what they represent. At a minimum, insert the acronyms provided below].

ACOR Alternate KO's Representative

AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

AR Army Regulation

ATO Anti-Terrorism Officer

CCE Contracting Center of Excellence

CCTV Closed Circuit Television System

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii)

COR KO Representative

COTR KO's Technical Representative

COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf

CSC Command Security Center

DA Department of the Army

DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report)

DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List

DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center

DOD Department of Defense

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation

HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

HVAC Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

IRP Individual Readiness Program

JPAS Joint Personnel Adjudication System

KO Contracting Officer

OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest

OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii)

ODC Other Direct Costs

PIPO Phase In/Phase Out

POC Point of Contact

PRS Performance Requirements Summary

PWS Performance Work Statement

QA Quality Assurance

QAP Quality Assurance Program

QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

QC Quality Control

QCP Quality Control Program

SCIF Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility

SSO Special Security Office

TE Technical Exhibit

TS/SCI Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information

PART 3

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. The Government will provide to the Contractor for use under this contract the following:

3.1.1. Class A telephones for use in official contract requirements.

3.1.2 Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), light, and electrical utilities.

3.1.3 Security guard working space to include sentry stations.

3.1.4 Standard US Army and Government forms and regulations.

3.1.5 E-mail and Internet access, for official contract requirements, for the On Duty Guard and/or Shift Supervisor.

3.1.6 Telefax capability.

3.1.7 A Government Identification Card and Security Badge will be issued.

3.1.8 Security radios, mobile and portable telephones.

3.2. The Government will not be responsible, in any way, for damage to the Contractor's supplies, materials, equipment, or employees’ personal belongings brought into the building or onto the grounds that may be damaged due to fire, theft, accident, or other disaster.

3.3. The Government will issue keys required to perform duties. The Contractor shall establish and implement procedures to ensure keys issued to contractor personnel are not lost or misplaced. Lost keys shall immediately be reported to the KO Representative (COR). The Contractor is responsible for the replacement cost of all contractor employee lost keys, and re-keying or replacing locks as necessary, at its own expense.

3.4. The Government will provide normal maintenance, janitorial/custodial services, and repair of the property furnished (sentry stations, buildings or administrative areas) to the Contractor.

3.5. All property furnished by the Government will remain the property of the Government. All Government furnished items will be hand receipted to the Contractor or his authorized representative. Accountability will be maintained in accordance with AR 710-2.

3.6. Electronic security systems, to include control panels, transmission lines, other related security equipment, and adequate maintenance services, will be provided by the Government when required.

PART 4

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1. Contractor Furnished Individual Security Guard Equipment. The Contractor shall furnish initial and replacement items of uniform of the design, material, and color as approved by the KO. All contractor employees shall wear the approved uniform duties assigned.

4.2. Employee Identification Badges. The Contractor shall provide photo ID cards for all employees performing under this contract. Contractor personnel shall wear their identification cards at all times while on duty and shall identify themselves and their company’s name when approached for identification. Additionally, the contractor employees shall identify themselves as contractors when answering Government telephones and state the name of their company.

4.3. The Contractor shall furnish the appropriate weapons for each guard IAW 4.3.1.1 of this PWS. Security of the weapons is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall comply with the policies of AR 190-14 and AR 190-11. Contract guards shall carry only those types’ weapons for which they were trained. Contractor shall provide weapons and all necessary training to include, but not limited to duty service pistol.

4.3.1. Weapons. The Contractor shall provide each individual assigned as an armed guard with appropriate weapons, as defined below. Use of privately owned weapons is prohibited. Armed security guards shall be trained on and qualified with the type weapon that they are issued. Guards shall not carry concealed weapons while on Government installation, even if they are licensed to do so while off the installation.

4.3.1.1. Duty Service Pistol. The Contractor shall provide each individual assigned as an armed guard with a 9mm semi-automatic pistol with a minimum magazine capacity of 15 rounds.

4.3.1.2. Ammunition. The Contractor shall furnish and supply all ammunition required for use under this contract to include training ammunition. Hollow point ammunition shall be used for handguns. The Contractor shall be responsible for security and safe handling of all ammunition.

4.3.1.3. Duty Service Pistol. Each guard shall be issued sufficient ammunition for a full magazine in the weapon and two full spare magazines. Spare ammunition shall be carried in ammunition pouch on the guard’s belt and the duty weapon will be loaded.

4.4. The Contractor shall furnish, equip, install, operate, repair, and maintain in acceptable condition Contractor furnished equipment, materials, and supplies required for performance under this contract including, but not limited to, the necessary initial and replacement items of uniform to be worn by each guard, shift supervisor, and supervisory representative.

4.5. Contractor’s uniform shall include a badge, a patch displaying the name of the contractor, and a nametag and rank for the individual employee that will be prominently displayed on the outer garment. The Contractor shall provide uniform clothing for use during foul weather, such as rain and cold, meeting the requirements stated. At a minimum, the uniforms and equipment shall consist of the following items below:

4.51. Duty belt with appropriate holster; flashlight holder, ammunition carriers, handcuff case.

4.5.2. Required headgear

4.5.3. Reflective safety vest

4.5.4. Nightstick or police baton

4.5.5. Ballistic Protection Vest (Body Armor)

4.6. Office supplies required for performance of the contract, to include all paper, pencils, office forms, and other general office supplies.

4.7. Storage Facility. The Government will provide storage facility for Contractor-issued weapons and ammunition.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks:

5.1 Armed Security Guards. The JIATFS contracted Armed Security Guard requirement is capped at 416 hours per week by Federal Statute. Of the 416 available weekly hours, 408 are required to meet the staffing requirement of PWS Technical Exhibit 3, Armed Guard Post Daily Manning Schedule (hours). The remaining 8 hours weekly of Armed Guard Service are available for Surge Support in accordance with paragraph 5.22.5.

5.1.1. The Contractor’s Shift Supervisor shall implement existing regulations and otherwise implement routine procedures, and operations of the guard unit.

5.1.2. The Contractor’s Shift Supervisor shall report all violations of security procedures discovered by guards immediately to the Physical Security Officer and ensure each occurrence is logged in the Guard Security Blotter.

5.1.3. Discover and detain trespassers, or persons who illegally gain or attempt to gain access to restricted areas.

5.1.4. Stationary Security Force. The Contractor shall provide the following Stationary Security Force duties, to include but not limited to:

5.1.4.1. Maintain constant radio capability to access the security desk.

5.1.4.2. Observe/monitor personnel and vehicles entering/exiting the installation parking area.

5.1.4.3. Provide ingress/egress control at the Command Security Center (CSC). Maintain a log of all personnel entering and leaving the CSC as required by the JIATF South Guard SOP. Determine if individual is a staff member or visitor. If a visitor, contact the visitor’s Point of Contact (POC). Issue visitor pass once POC escort has validated the visitor.

5.1.4.4. Observe/monitor immediate and surrounding areas via Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) and Security system.

5.1.4.5. Conduct interior and exterior security checks, to include security inspections of all Mission Essential Vulnerable Areas (MEVAS).

5.1.4.6. Advise the COR or the Force Protection Officer whenever any unauthorized personnel or suspicious activity is observed and request assistance if necessary.

5.1.4.7. Conduct random inspections of incoming and outgoing property when required by COR.

5.1.4.8. Conduct directed Random Antiterrorism Measures Program (RAMP) inspections as required by the COR. A written summary of inspection results will be forwarded to the JIATF South Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO) within three (3) business days after inspections.

5.1.4.9. Conduct parking control, and maintain a blotter type report using the DAILY STAFF JOURNAL OR DUTY OFFICER'S LOG (DA Form 1594) to include any properties transferred from one guard to another.

5.1.4.10. In addition to notifying the proper base emergency department, notify the Local Police and/or Fire Department in the event of an emergency situation and allow both agencies rapid entry into the guard station if necessary.

5.1.4.11 Contractor shall log all security incidents and notify Physical Security Officer or Command Security Manager within 30 minutes of occurrence for Incident Reporting to USSOUTHCOM Operations Center.

5.1.4.12 Contractor shall ensure all security guards attend Active Shooter Response Course as prescribed in AR 190- 56 Section 4-7.

5.2. Access to Facilities.

5.2.1. The Contractor shall control access into the JIATF South facility while complying with internal facility SOP/Policy for visitors. The COR will provide a copy of the SOP/Policy to the Contractor.

5.2.2. Security of Classified Items and Information. Contractor shall guard and protect all Government classified information, documents, materials, models, etc., from all unauthorized access, loss, or theft.

5.3. Authority and Use of Force.

5.3.1. The authority of contract security guards must comply with and fall under the guidelines of AR 190-14 guidelines.

5.3.2. Contractor employees serving as supervisors and security guards under this contract shall bear and may use firearms while performing security guard duties on the facility IAW facility policies.

5.3.3. The Contractor shall ensure all employees functioning as Armed Security Guard obtain and maintain current Florida Class “D” Security Officer License and “G” Statewide Firearm License. The Contractor shall provide proof of certification to the KO and COR within 30 days of the start of contract and on upon anniversary date.

5.4. Cooperating with Court Proceedings. Contractor shall require his employees to cooperate to the fullest extent possible when called upon to testify or submit a statement in a court proceeding before a commissioner's court or in any other legal proceeding.

5. 5. Lost and Found Property. The Contractor shall ensure that all articles found by Contractor's employees are turned in to the location designated by the COR within one workday.

5.6. The Contractor shall be briefed by the Government on an as needed basis on unique or non-routine issues as they arise.

5.7 Personnel Requirements Armed Security Guards

5.7.1. The Contractor shall maintain satisfactory standards of employee competency, conduct, appearance, and integrity. Each Contractor employee is required to adhere to standards of conduct that reflect credit on themselves, their employer, and the U.S. Army. Basic character traits of honesty, courtesy, tact, cooperation, personal appearance, and bearing are important factors required of the contract security guards. Personal qualities of good conduct and character, integrity, dependability, and good mental and physical fitness also are required. The Government has the right to bar a contractor employee from, or restrict access to the workplace, for any reason.

This right is in addition to any other Government right or remedy under the contract and does not relieve the contractor from its obligation to perform the requirements stipulated in the contract.

5.7.2. The Contractor shall furnish fully trained and qualified personnel to accomplish all work as identified in the PWS. Contractor personnel qualifications are as follows:

5.7.2.1. Shall be a US citizen.

5.7.2.2. Guards shall be at least 21 years of age.

5.7.2.3. Shall speak, read, write and understand English. The level of proficiency for English under the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale is Level 3, Professional Working Proficiency.

5.7.2.4. Shall have a valid Florida driver's license.

5.7.2.5. Shall have undergone the security screening processes as required with satisfactory results. Shall possess a Secret or Interim Secret Security Clearance and must be able to obtain a Top Secret/Specialist Compartment Information clearance.

5.7.3. The contractor shall provide the government the company standards covering the condition of employment which applies to prospective employees tentatively selected for contract security guard positions, as well as current employees in those positions.

5.7.4. The company standards shall be a means of assessing the reliability of individuals being considered for employment, and continuous assessment of personnel employed as contract security guards. It is a supplement to the employee security screening process. All personnel performing contract security guard duties shall be continuously evaluated to determine if their character, trustworthiness, and fitness are consistent with the high standards expected of the security professional. The Contractor shall provide initial information on perspective employees as part of the Request for Proposal to include their eligibility for access to United States Classified Information.

(1) Instruct contract personnel on the purpose, standards, and procedures of the Individual Readiness Program (IRP) as outlined in AR190-56 and physical fitness and agility requirements.

(2) Instruct contract personnel that assignment to a security guard position is subject to the company standards and procedures.

(3) Ensure personnel assigned or to be assigned to a security guard position have the required medical examinations and evaluations.

(4) Provide for sufficient oversight by contract security supervisors of contract personnel assigned to security guard positions.

(5) Promptly relieve the contractor personnel from any security guard duties upon notice of information that is, or appears to be, a reason for disqualification, and inform the COR promptly of the action and the reason.

(6) Promptly inform the JIATF South Physical Security Officer (within 24 hours) so entry control and access lists are updated to bar removed or disqualified personnel.

5.7.5. Disqualifying factors for contract security guard duties. Examples of disqualifying medical conditions, traits, or behavioral characteristics are listed below.

5.7.5.1. Disloyalty: Any behavior or knowing membership in an organization that unlawfully advocates the overthrow of the Government of the United States.

5.7.5.2. Foreign preference/connections: Any behavior or acts, which would be considered serving the interests of another government in preference to the interests of the United States. Any behavior that would make the individual vulnerable to coercion, influence, or pressure that may cause conduct contrary to the national interest.

5.7.5.3. Any behavior that disregards public law, statutes, executive orders, or regulations, including violation of security regulations or practices or unauthorized disclosure of classified information.

5.7.5.4. Criminal misconduct: Court-martial convictions; civil conviction of a serious nature (felony), or equivalent disciplinary actions; or a pattern of behavior or actions reasonably indicative of a contemptuous attitude toward the law or other duly constituted authority.

5.7.5.5. Mental or emotional disorders: Any significant physical or mental condition, substantiated by competent medical authority, which may impair the individual’s ability to perform assigned duties, or any character trait, or aberrant behavior that the certifying official believes, is prejudicial to reliable performance of the duties of a security guard position.

5.7.5.6. Financial matters: Excessive indebtedness, recurring financial difficulties, or unexplained affluence.

5.7.5.7. Alcohol and drug abuse. Any possession, use, or distribution of alcohol or drugs that adversely affects reliability or job performance. Persons medically diagnosed as alcohol or drug dependent may not be selected for, or retained under this contract. The certifying official on a case-by-case basis will evaluate other instances of substance abuse. Those persons disqualified for substance abuse are not eligible for requalification until satisfactory completion of a civilian equivalent of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, as outlined in

AR 600-85.

5.7.5.8. Falsification/refusal to answer: Any indication of knowingly and willfully falsification, cover up, concealment, misrepresentation, or omission of material used by DoD or any other Federal agency. Failing or refusal to answer or to authorize others to answer questions or provide information required by a Congressional committee, court, or agency in the course of an official inquiry when information is relevant to the evaluation of an individual’s reliability.

5.8. Employment Security Screening.

5.8.1. The Contractor shall take necessary steps to ensure all employees performing contract guard functions have received a favorably completed National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) IAW AR 380-67, Army Personnel Security Program.

5.8.2. Conditional employment. Employees denied a favorable NACI will not be used against this contract. Also, the Lautenberg Amendment, referenced in 18 USC 922(d)(9), shall apply as a disqualification factor.

5.8.3. The Contractor shall furnish the COR the results of each employee's clearance status. The Contractor shall make employee personnel records available to the COR, as required.

5.9. Contractor Shift Supervision. The Contractor Shift Supervision includes oversight of all personnel required to perform the security guard services as stated in this PWS. S/he shall at all times be responsible to the COR for the operational functions and duties required in the performance of this contract. A phone number will be made available to the COR for emergencies. In the absence of the Shift Supervisor, an acting Shift Supervisor will be appointed to act on all matters in his/her behalf. Both individuals shall possess a current Secret Security clearance.

5.9.1. Appearance. All contract employees shall adhere to high standards of personal appearance as specified in facility SOP.

5.9.2. Intoxicants. Contract security personnel will not consume alcoholic beverages within eight hours prior to reporting for duty, or have residual effects of alcohol when reporting for duty.

5.10. Criminal Actions. Contractor employees may be subject to prosecution for criminal actions as allowed by law in certain circumstances, which include:

5.10.1. Falsification or unlawful concealment, removal, mutilation, or destruction of any official documents or records or concealment of material facts by willful omission from official documents or records.

5.10.2. Unauthorized use of Government property, theft, vandalism, or immoral conduct.

5.10.3. Unethical or improper use of official authority.

5.10.4. Misuse of weapons.

5.10.5. Security violations.

5.11. Medical Requirements. All tentative employees for assignment to contract security guard duties shall be required to undergo a medical examination, at Contractor's expense, to determine the physical qualifications and the emotional and mental stability of such employees. This requirement also applies to personnel currently employed in such positions. Employees assigned to these positions shall be re-examined annually, at the Contractor's expense, to determine their continued physical and emotional suitability to perform the functional requirements of such positions.

5.11.1. The results of the medical examination will be evaluated by a physician to determine physical and mental condition. However, the physician will not decide the suitability of an individual. The Contractor shall make this decision.

5.11.2. Determine, after screening personnel and medical records, whether the person is acceptable for assignment.

If acceptable, the Contractor shall interview the individual and cover the topics below.

5.11.2.1. The behavioral traits and medical conditions that are disqualifying for assignment or retention.

5.11.2.2. The importance of the assignment and the responsibility involved.

5.11.2.3. Each person's obligation under the continuing observation and evaluation aspects of the IRP to report promptly any factors or conditions that may adversely affect his or her performance or that of fellow workers.

5.12. The Contractor shall ensure that all employees comply with and abide by all regulations, directives, manuals, circulars listed in Part 6 of this PWS.

5.12.1. The Contractor shall replace any disqualified individual immediately so as to leave a full complement of staff at all times and no disruption of services.

5.13. Training and Evaluation

5.13.1 The Contractor shall establish a training program for all persons performing security guard, shift supervisor, and supervisor duties and for ensuring that minimum proficiency requirements, as set forth in this PWS, are met.

5.13.2. The Contractor shall provide detailed implementing guidance on a standardized training program.

5.13.3. The Contractor shall document the training and qualifications of each individual. Contractor training courses and individual certifications shall be available for the COR's review.

5.13.4. The Contractor’s employees shall complete security guard training program covering JIATF South equipment and procedures prior to being assigned to security guard duties.

5.13.5. The Contractor’s employees shall not be assigned duties requiring the carrying of weapons until required use of force training and weapons qualification have been successfully completed.

5.13.6. The Contractor’s employees shall qualify annually with their assigned weapons. Qualification training must include instructions on safety functions, capabilities, limitations, and maintenance of the firearm to be carried IAW Florida State standards.

5.13.7. The Contractor shall ensure their employees are trained in the following areas:

5.13.7.1. Standards of conduct and ethics.

5.13.7.2. Law, including authority and jurisdiction, use of force, U.S. Constitutional law and current Federal legislation, pertaining to law enforcement, state criminal law as part of the Assimilated Crime Act, and the Federal Magistrate System inherent to the mission of the security force.

5.13.7.3. Equal opportunity training.

5.13.7.4. Sexual harassment awareness training.

5.13.7.5. Response force organization, mission, deployment, tactical movement, and rules of engagement.

5.13.7.6. Use of and defense against chemical and riot control agents.

5.13.7.7. Unarmed self-defense and restraint techniques.

5.13.8. Installation Specific Orientation/Training Requirements. Installation specific training will be initially conducted by the Government, in the following areas. The Contractor will conduct all follow-on training.

5.13.8.1. Installation Orientation

5.13.8.2. Installation organization and chain of command.

5.13.8.3. Location of key areas/facilities.

5.13.8.4. Jurisdiction and authority Unique/Special Safety Procedures

5.13.8.5. Rules for the use of force per AR190-14

5.13.8.6. Respond to alarms/bomb threats

5.13.8.7. Gather, report, and record police information

5.13.8.8. Control entrance/exit at a controlled area

5.13.8.9. Installation unique search and seizure techniques (when and what to be searched)

5.13.8.10. Other installation unique orientation/training requirements

5.13.9. The Contractor shall establish, coordinate and submit on demand any and all training and certification documents for each assigned guard.

5.13.10. The Contractor shall provide a monthly training schedule depicting all scheduled training to the COR.

5.14. Specific Posts For Armed Security Guards*

5.14.1. Post 1- Armed Shift Supervisor- Responsible and not limited to ensuring the provisions of post orders/instructions are met as they apply to security officers and activities at JIATF South. Additionally, shall perform duties as Post 3 or 4 as necessary.

5.14.2. Post 2- Armed Alarm Monitor- Monitoring of JIATF South Security, Access Control, CCTV and Safety Systems.

5.14.3. Post 3- Armed Entry Control- Screen all JIATF South Visitors and personnel as prescribed by JIATF South Chief of Staff.

5.14.4. Post 4- Armed Roving Patrol- Conduct sweeps and patrol of JIATF South compound and facilities.

Please refer to Technical Exhibit 7.3: Armed Guard Post Daily Manning Schedule, for Posts 1 through 4.

5.14.5. Armed Guard Surge Support - Armed Guard Services in surge support are for any unforeseen security requirements such as hurricanes, security threats, special visitor events, exercises, un-cleared contractor escorts and other instances as determined by the Contracting Officer or his representative (the COR). Surge Support hours are capped at 416 hours per year. The Contractor shall not perform under this requirement without specific prior approval from the Contracting Officer or the COR.

5.15. Visitor Control Officer/Security Administrator

5.15.1 The Contractor shall provide one Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) cleared Visitor Control Officer/Security Administrator tasked with the maintenance of Visitor Databases, Foreign Visit Program, and access control for all command visitors.

5.15.2 Required Training: The Visitor Control Officer’s duties and responsibilities require periodic classroom training to stay current on DSS, DNI and DIA policies, directives and regulations. These policies, directives and regulations are regularly updated and/or revised to ensure the continuous protection of National Security information. Upon direction by the Contracting Officer, the contractor shall have the Visitor Control Officer attend required training classes. The required training is provided at no charge to the contractor.

5.15.2.1. Training Travel: While the training is provided by the Government; travel, lodging and per diem are required to attend. Travel expenses to and from the training site, Lodging and per diem will be cost reimbursable to the contractor at the applicable GSA per diem rate found at https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates.

Training labor (travel time and classroom hours) are at the contractor’s expense. Transportation requirements (including any tolls) at the training site (known as “In and Around” travel) are also the contractor’s responsibility.

Training labor and In & Around travel are to be included in the contractor’s monthly Firm Fixed Price.

5.15.2.2. Training Labor: Training labor hours are estimated at 80 hours per year per attendee. The contractor shall continue with the maintenance of Visitor Databases, Foreign Visit Program, and access control for all command visitors without interruption during any training absence.

5.15.3. The contractor shall maintain the JIATF South Visitor Control Database (VCD), to include entering certifications received from agencies requesting classified or unclassified visits to JIATF South. Visitor certifications shall be downloaded or received via the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS), Fax, email, message traffic, U.S. mail, and telephonically from agency security offices or via the JIATF South Foreign Disclosure Office. The contractor shall, on a case-by-case basis, work with the visit Action Officer to verify need-to-know and classified access authorization.

5.15.4. Visit Certifications must be entered as they are received and may require further validation before entering information into the VCD. Badges shall be issued to visitors after verification of visitor identification. This is a requirement prior to any badge being issued, along with badges being properly coded in the Access Control System.

The contractor shall produce all Conference badges, Distinguished Visitor badges, Foreign Visit Program badges, and other special visitor badges for Protocol or other Action Officers as needed and will maintain badge accountability for all badges issued by the Guard Post, Special Security Office (SSO), and Satellite SSO Offices.

5.15.5. Contractor will coordinate with Naval Air Station Base Security, Protocol, Action Officers, and the Foreign Disclosure Office as required.

5.15.6. Contractor will conduct command liaison with Naval Air Station base security to ensure visitors to JIATF South, including foreign nationals, dignitaries, contractors and Distinguished Visitors are vetted for entry.

5.15.7 Verify access control for all JIATF South employees and visitors via the Access Control System access control work station, JPAS, Scattered Castles and message traffic. Create and modify access control badges and ensure accountability for all visitor badges.

5.15.8. Work with Security Officers on issuance procedures and badge accountability. .

5.15.9. Brief newly arriving personnel and visitors on access control procedures and participate in the weekly and refresher security education and training briefings.

5.15.10. Provide information to JIATF South Security and Directorate appointed POC’s for all conferences regarding base access, identification verification, badge issuance and ensure all security procedures are adhered to.

5.15.11. Perform security sweeps and inspections with the SSO in Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) areas to ensure proper procedures are being followed for protecting classified information.

5.15.12. Establish and maintain successful working relationships with government personnel and external customers.

5.15.13. Assist with initial and periodic reinvestigation processing to include, notifying subject of upcoming investigation requirement, fingerprint subjects, initiate investigations with the proper agency and portal, review investigative documents for completeness. In and out process personnel, conduct collateral and Sensitive Compartmented Information indoctrinations and debriefs and prepare documentation required for each process, and update command personnel security database and JPAS with current clearance and SMO information.

5.15.14. Research clearance status of incoming personnel and update visit report with clearance and personnel information as required. Maintain personnel security files, conduct audits of databases and personnel files and maintain statistical personnel security and visitor control data reporting any anomalies immediately to the SSO.

5.15.15. Prepare classified material for mailing, in accordance with regulatory guidance, and participate in transmission of classified material through the Defense Courier Service and postal mail programs.

5.15.16. This is an unarmed, non-uniformed position and requires TS/SCI eligibility.

5.16. Security Escort

5.16.1. The contractor shall at the direction of the COR, escort uncleared visitors, contractors and vendors within the…