Attachment_1_Solicitation_(W9133L-17-R-0003)_Amendment_01_Conform_Copy.pdf

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111 SOUTH GEORGE MASON DR

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ARLINGTON VA 22204-1373

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DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

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W9133L-17-R-0003

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 12 Months JCCSE Support (Base Year)

FFP

The Contractor shall provide JCCSE support services in accordance with (IAW) the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

0002 1 Job Travel (Base Year)

FFP

The Contractor shall invoice in accordance with the current Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) for travel expenses against the Not-To-Exceed (NTE) Ceiling.

0003 1 Each CMRA (Base Year)

FFP

The Contractor shall use the Enterprise-Wide Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (eCMRA) IAW AFARS 5137.910. The Contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract via a secure data collectionsite. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields usingthe following web address: https://cmra.army.mil. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. If your contract overlaps two or more fiscal years, please enter the data separately for each year. You may divide the labor hours and labor dollars proportionally based on the length of time spent in each fiscal year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at:

https://cmra.army.mil.

1001 12 Months JCCSE Support (Option Year 1)

FFP

The Contractor shall provide JCCSE support services in accordance with (IAW)

1002 1 Job Travel (Option Year 1)

FFP

The Contractor shall invoice in accordance with the current Federal Travel

1003 1 Each CMRA (Option Year 1)

FFP

The Contractor shall use the Enterprise-Wide Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (eCMRA) IAW AFARS 5137.910. The Contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract via a secure data collectionsite. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields usingthe following web address: https://cmra.army.mil. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. If your contract overlaps two or more fiscal years, please enter the data separately for each year. You may divide the labor hours and labor dollars proportionally based on the length of time spent in each fiscal year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at:

2001 12 Months JCCSE Support (Option Year 2)

FFP

The Contractor shall provide JCCSE support services in accordance with (IAW)

2002 1 Job Travel (Option Year 2)

FFP

The Contractor shall invoice in accordance with the current Federal Travel

2003 1 Each CMRA (Option Year 2)

FFP

The Contractor shall use the Enterprise-Wide Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (eCMRA) IAW AFARS 5137.910. The Contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract via a secure data collectionsite. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields usingthe following web address: https://cmra.army.mil. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. If your contract overlaps two or more fiscal years, please enter the data separately for each year. You may divide the labor hours and labor dollars proportionally based on the length of time spent in each fiscal year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at:

3001 12 Months JCCSE Support (Option Year 3)

FFP

The Contractor shall provide JCCSE support services in accordance with (IAW)

3002 1 Job Travel (Option Year 3)

FFP

The Contractor shall invoice in accordance with the current Federal Travel

3003 1 Each CMRA (Option Year 3)

FFP

The Contractor shall use the Enterprise-Wide Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (eCMRA) IAW AFARS 5137.910. The Contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract via a secure data collectionsite. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields usingthe following web address: https://cmra.army.mil. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. If your contract overlaps two or more fiscal years, please enter the data separately for each year. You may divide the labor hours and labor dollars proportionally based on the length of time spent in each fiscal year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at:

4001 12 Months JCCSE Support (Option Year 4)

FFP

The Contractor shall provide JCCSE support services in accordance with (IAW)

4002 1 Job Travel (Option Year 4)

FFP

The Contractor shall invoice in accordance with the current Federal Travel

4003 1 Each CMRA (Option Year 4)

FFP

The Contractor shall use the Enterprise-Wide Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (eCMRA) IAW AFARS 5137.910. The Contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract via a secure data collectionsite. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields usingthe following web address: https://cmra.army.mil. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. If your contract overlaps two or more fiscal years, please enter the data separately for each year. You may divide the labor hours and labor dollars proportionally based on the length of time spent in each fiscal year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Joint CONUS Communications Support Environment (JCCSE)

1.0 General

The National Guard (NG) J6 serves as the NG Chief Information Officer (NG J6/CIO) and serves as the senior information technology official in the National Guard. Additionally, their responsibilities include serving as the advocate for the use of information technology and knowledge management as corporate resources and as the advocate for the National Guard for the Acquisition Workforce.

The NG-J6/CIO has a requirement to further advance the Joint contiguous United States (CONUS) Communications Support Environment (JCCSE), to improve business processes and provide direct support to the Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQs) and Chief, National Guard Bureau (NGB). The end-state is to institutionalize JCCSE throughout the National Guard enterprise, transform Joint Staff (JS) operations, improve support to the JFHQs, and more efficiently execute the JS mission. The contract personnel will provide administrative, technical, and analytical services in the execution of their broad range and diverse mission.

1.1 Scope

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary, except as specified in Paragraph 3.0 as Government Furnished, to perform the support services, as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

1.2 Background

The previous work performed against this requirement was an Assisted Acquisition with Department of Commerce, National Technical and Information Service (DoC, NTIS), NTIS-Project Plan 2319.

1.2.1 Over the past seven years, the personnel and soldiers working in support of JCCSE have maintained the responsibilities in the following key task areas: IT Strategic Planning support, Program Management (PM) support, Capital Planning Investment Control/Portfolio Management (CPIC/PfM), Information Management/Knowledge Management (IM/KM), and Cybersecurity.

1.3 Period of Performance (POP)

The Period of Performance shall be one Base Year (12 months) with four (4) one-year options.

1.4 General Information

1.4.1 Quality Control (QC)

The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective QC Plan (QCP) 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 QCP is the means by which it assures itself that its work complies with the requirements of the contract. As a minimum, the Contractor shall develop QC procedures that address the areas identified in Technical Exhibit 1, Performance Requirements Summary. After acceptance of the QCP, the Contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer’s (KO) acceptance in writing of any proposed changes to its QCP.

1.4.2 Quality Assurance (QA)

The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government will 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 acceptable quality level(s) and/or (defect rate(s)).

1.4.3 Recognized Holidays

Federal law (5 U.S.C. 6103) establishes the following public holidays which will be recognized for the purpose of this requirement. The Contractor shall not perform services on these days:

1.4.3.1 New Year’s Day: January 1st

1.4.3.2 Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday

1.4.3.3 President’s Day

1.4.3.4 Memorial Day

1.4.3.5 Independence Day: July 4th

1.4.3.6 Labor Day

1.4.3.7 Columbus Day

1.4.3.8 Veteran’s Day: November 11th

1.4.3.9 Thanksgiving Day

1.4.3.10 Christmas Day

1.4.4 Place and Performance of Services

The Contractor shall provide services between the hours of 0700-1700 Monday thru Friday, except on recognized Federal holidays or when the Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility/installation closings. Performance shall be at the Headquarters, National Guard Bureau, Arlington Hall, Arlington, Virginia. Location is: 111 South George Mason Drive Arlington, Virginia 22204-1382. The Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of the contract as defined within this PWS when the Government facility/installation 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.

1.4.4.1 Unscheduled gate closures by the Security Police may occur at any time causing all personnel entering or exiting a closed installation to experience a delay. This cannot be predicted or prevented. Contractors are not compensated for unexpected closures or delays. Vehicles operated by contractor personnel are subject to search pursuant to applicable regulations. Any moving violation of any applicable motor vehicle regulation may result in the termination of the contractor employee’s installation driving privileges.

1.4.4.2 The Contractor’s employees shall become familiar with and obey the regulations of the installation;

including fire, traffic, safety and security regulations while on the installation. The Contractor’s employees should only enter restricted areas when required to do so and only upon prior approval. All Contractor employees shall carry proper identification with them at all times. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all regulations and orders of the installation which may affect performance.

1.4.5 Security Requirements

The Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with all applicable installation/facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the Contracting Officers Representative (COR). The Contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. The Contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense (DOD), Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA) and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Contractor will be required to adhere to changes to security requirements and procedures. The Contractor and its personnel must comply with the requirements of this paragraph in accessing Controlled Unclassified information (CUI), adherence to physical security requirements and access to Government facilities, records and information systems.

1.4.5.1 COMSEC/IT Security

All communications with DOD organizations are subject to communications security (COMSEC) review. All telephone communications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations.

DOD has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DOD organizations. Therefore, the Contractor is advised that any time Contractor personnel place or receive a call they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The Contractor shall ensure wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with DOD information. The Contractor shall abide by all Government regulations concerning the authorized use of the Government's computer network, including the restriction against using the network to recruit Government personnel or advertise job openings.

1.4.5.2 Use of Government Information Systems (IS)

Access to Government networks is a revocable privilege, not a right. Users are the foundation of the DOD strategy and their actions affect the most vulnerable portion of the Government IS. Contractor employees shall have a favorable background investigation or hold a security clearance and access approvals commensurate with the level of information processed or available on the system. Contractor employees shall:

a. Comply with the command's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for Government owned IS and sign an AUP prior to or upon account activation.

b. Complete initial and/or annual Information Assurance (IA) training as defined in the IA Best Business Practices (BBP) training https://ia.signal.army.mil/login.asp.

c. Mark and safeguard files, output products, and storage media per classification level and disseminate them only to individuals authorized to receive them with a valid need to know.

d. Protect IS and IS peripherals located in their respective areas in accordance with physical security and data protection requirements.

e. Practice safe network and Internet operating principles and take no actions that threaten the integrity of the system or network.

1.4.5.3 Protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) The Contractor shall protect all PII encountered in the performance of services in accordance with DFARS 224.103 and DoDD 5400.11, Department of Defense Privacy Program, and DoD 5400.11-R. If a PII breach results from the Contractor’s violation of the aforementioned policies, the Contractor shall bear all notification costs, call-center support costs, and credit monitoring service costs for all individuals whose PII has been compromised.

1.4.5.4 CAC Requirements

The Common Access Card (CAC) is the DOD Federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential. In accordance with Directive Type Memorandum (DTM) 08-003, December 1, 2008, incorporating Change 5, October 8, 2013, Initial issuance of a CAC requires at a minimum, the completion of FBI fingerprint check with favorable results reflecting "No Record" and submission of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), or a DOD-determined equivalent investigation. The issuance of a CAC will be based on four criteria; (a) eligibility for a CAC; (b) verification of DOD affiliation from an authoritative data source; (c) completion of background vetting requirements according to the Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 201-1, Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors, March 2006, and DOD Regulation 5200.2-R, Department of Defense Personnel Security Program, January 1987, and (d) verification of a claimed identity. CAC eligible personnel must be registered in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) through either an authoritative personnel data feed from the appropriate Service or Agency or Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS).

1.4.5.4.1 HSPD-12 Background Investigation (BI) Requirements

The Contractor shall ensure CACs are obtained by all contract or subcontract personnel assigned to work on the Government site and by personnel requiring access to a DOD network (and other eligible populations as specified in DTM-08-003 Attachment 3, paragraph 3a.) are required to, at a minimum, have received a favorable FBI fingerprint check and must have submitted to the OPM a NACI or equivalent/higher investigation. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that all employees requiring an initial background investigation complete a Personnel Security Investigation Portal (PSIP) form at the earliest possible date and that this form is forwarded to the COR immediately. The COR will review the form for completeness and accuracy and forward to the NGB Personnel Security manager who will initiate the investigation process via the PSIP. Contractor personnel will then receive two e-mail messages; the first will confirm that the request has been received by the Office of Personnel Management, and the second will provide instructions for the completion of the appropriate form via the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) system. Upon completion of the e-QIP questionnaire and submittal of all required documents, including fingerprint card to the security manager, the BI will be initiated.

The Contractor shall ensure all instructions regarding background investigation processing, including those provided verbally, by e-mail or via a Government system are complied with immediately. The Contractor is cautioned that the entire process from submittal of the PSIP form to return of the FBI fingerprint check may routinely take from 2- 6 weeks and shall factor this lead time into its hiring/placement process. The Contractor shall make all reasonable efforts to ensure that Contractor employees meet CAC eligibility standards upon assignment to the contract and shall be held responsible for delays, failure to meet performance requirements or decreases in efficiency in accordance with the applicable inspection clause.

1.4.5.4.2 Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS)

The Contractor is responsible for processing applications for Common Access Cards (CAC) for every Contractor employee who deploys with the military force OR who has need to access any government computer network in accordance with FAR 52.204-9, "Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel."

The Contractor is responsible for managing requests for new or renewal CAC cards in sufficient time to ensure that all Contractor employees have them when needed to perform work under this contract. The norm is at least ten calendar days advance notice to the Trusted Agent (TA), unless there are extenuating circumstances approved by the COR or Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall obtain an Army Knowledge Online (AKO) email address for each applicant, including subcontractors, who may be deployed or require logical access to a government computer network. This can be done by going to: https://www.us.army.mil and register as an "Army Guest," with the sponsor being the COR or a COR designated individual if the COR is ineligible to serve as an AKO Sponsor. Note: If an employee of a Contractor loses the Privilege to access AKO, they lose the ability to renew their CAC. Therefore it is critical that Contractor employees maintain their AKO accounts.

It is recommend that a "Corporate Facility Security Officer" (FSO) be designated to serve as your firm's single point of contact for Background Investigations, the TASS application process and other CAC and security related matters.

If a FSO is not established, each Contractor employee requiring a CAC will be required to process their own applications.

CAC applications shall be processed through the TASS. The Contractor's FSO or Contractor employee shall submit requests for a CAC via email to the designated TASS TA before accessing the TASS website.

The Government will establish a TASS application account for each CAC Request and will provide each Contractor employee a USER ID and Password, via email, to the FSO. The FSO or Contractor employee shall access the TASS account and complete the CAC application (entering/editing Contractor information as applicable) at: https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/tass.

The FSO or Contractor employee will submit completed applications in TASS and will follow up to ensure that the TA is processing the request.

A CAC cannot be issued without evidence that the FSO has initiated a NACI.

The government will inform the Contractor's applicant, via email, of one of the following:

a. Approved.* Upon approval, the information is transferred to the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) database and an email notification is sent to the Contractor with instructions on obtaining their CAC. The Contractor proceeds to a Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) station Site Locator: https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/.

b. Rejected.* The Government, in separate correspondence, will provide reason(s) for rejection.

c. Returned. Additional information or correction to the application required by the Contractor employee.

*The Contractor shall maintain records of all approved and rejected applications.

At the RAPIDS station, the RAPIDS Verification Officer will verify the Contractor by Social Security Number (SSN) and two forms of identification. Identity source Documents must come from the list of acceptable documents included in Form I-9, OMB No. 115-0136, "Employment Eligibility Verification." Consistent with applicable law, at least one document from the Form I-9 list shall be a valid (unexpired) State or Federal Government-issued picture identification (ID). The Identity documents will be inspected for authenticity and scanned and stored in the DEERS upon issuance of an ID. The photo ID requirement cannot be waived, consistent with applicable statutory requirements. The Verification Officer will capture primary and alternate fingerprints, picture, and updates to DEERS and will then issue a CAC.

Issued CACs shall be for a period of performance not longer than three (3) years or the individual's contract end date (inclusive of any options), whichever is earlier. The Contractor shall return issued CAC's to the DEERS office upon departure or dismissal of each Contractor employee. Obtain a receipt for each card and provide to the TA/COR.

1.4.5.5 AT Level 1 Awareness Training (AT)

All Contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees requiring access to Army Installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete Level 1 AT within 30 calendar days after contract start date and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance. 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 15 calendar days after completion of training. Level 1 AT is available at https://Jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/login/Login.jsf.

1.4.5.6 DOD Cyber Awareness Challenge Training

All Contractor employees shall complete the DOD Cyber Awareness Challenge Training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All Contractor employees performing services involving IT functions shall comply with DOD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8140.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within 30 calendar days of the start of contract performance. In accordance with DoD 8570.01-M , DFARS 252.239.7001 and AR 25-2, Contractor employees performing services supporting IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract award. The baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M shall be completed upon contract award.

1.4.5.7 iWATCH Training The Contractor with an area of performance within an Army-controlled installation, facilities or area shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR or KO. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance. The Contractor shall report completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR, or to the KO if a COR is not assigned, within 15 calendar days after completion of training.

1.4.5.8 Operations Security OPSEC Training

In accordance with AR 530-1, OPSEC, new Contractor employees shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee, to the COR, or to the KO if a COR is not assigned, within 15 calendar days after completion of training. Level 1 OPSEC training is available at https://ia.signal.army.mil/courses.asp

1.4.5.9 OPSEC SOP/Plan

The Contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan within 90 calendar days of contract award, to be reviewed and approved by the responsible Government OPSEC officer. This plan will include a process to identify critical information, where it is located, who is responsible for it, how to protect it and why it needs to be protected. The Contractor shall implement OPSEC measures as ordered by the commander. In addition, the Contractor shall have an identified certified Level II OPSEC coordinator within 90 calendar days of contract award per AR 530-1.

1.4.5.10 Classified Information

For Contracts That Require Handling or Access to Classified Information. The Contractor shall comply with FAR Clause 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified "Confidential”, "Secret”, or "Top Secret” and requires Contractors to comply with The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M) and applicable updates/changes. A security clearance of SECRET is required for all Contractor employees. Selected individuals assigned to this task will be required to have TOP-SECRET security clearance (identified in Section 4.0). All work is to be performed in accordance with the attached DD254 and the onsite specifications. This also requires the ability to qualify for a Common Access Card for use on a government computer network. The attached DD254 and its attachments are part of this document and apply herein.

1.4.5.11 Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP)

In accordance with AR 381-12, the Contractor shall complete annual TARP training. The COR will provide the training schedule.

1.4.6 Physical Security

The Contractor shall safeguard all Government property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, keys and materials shall be secured.

1.4.6.1 Key Control

The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring all keys/key cards issued 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 by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall include procedures covering key control in the QC 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 duplicated keys/key cards to the COR.

1.4.6.1.1 Lost or Duplicated Keys

In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated the Contractor shall, upon direction by the KO, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

1.4.6.1.2 Authorization Areas

The Contactor shall prohibit the use of the 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 Contactor employees engaged in the performance of services in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the KO.

1.4.6.1.3 Building Passes

As necessary to perform services, the Contractor personnel shall obtain a building pass issued by the National Guard Bureau. The Contractor shall provide a list of employees that require badges within 15 days after award. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to notify their employees of the necessary paperwork, and contractual details needed to complete paperwork, and processes they will need to go through for obtaining these passes.

1.4.7 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings

The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the KO in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The KO, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.4.8 Program Manager (PM)

The Contactor shall designate a PM who shall ensure performance under this contract. The name of this person, and an alternate(s) who shall act for the Contractor when the PM is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO. The PM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The PM shall work through the COR, (or the KO if a COR is not assigned), to resolve issues, receive technical instructions, and ensure adequate performance of services. The PM shall ensure that Contractor employees do not perform any services outside the scope of the contract without an official modification issued by the KO. The PM shall ensure Contractor employees understand that services performed outside the scope of the contract are performed wholly at the expense of the Contractor.

1.4.9 Identification of Contractor Employees

All Contractor 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 that they are Government employees. The Contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractor personnel are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. The Contractor’s status as a “Contractor” shall be predominantly displayed in all correspondence types (to include signature blocks on e-mail) and detailing with Government or non-Government entities/-Contractor personnel shall wear identification badges distinguishing themselves as such.

1.4.10 Combating Trafficking in Persons

The United States Government has adopted a zero tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons. Contractors and Contractor employees shall not engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of performance of the contract; procure commercial sex acts during the period of performance of the contract; or use forced labor in the performance of the contract. The Contractor shall notify its employees of the United States Governments zero tolerance policy, the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy. Such actions may include removal from the contract, reduction in benefits, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall take appropriate action, up to and including termination, against employees or subcontractors that violate the US Government policy as described at FAR 22.17.

1.4.11 Contractor Travel

1.4.11.1 Travel will be required as a condition of contractor performance. The Contractor may be required to attend meetings, conferences, or exercise support at various off-site locations. All travel directly related to the contract must be approved in advance by COR. The Contractor shall provide a working Travel Plan and a Travel Request Form to be submitted to the COR for advance approval.

1.4.11.2 The Contractor shall be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires COR recommendation for approval and authorization by the KO prior to travel arrangements being made.

1.4.11.3 Local travel within 50 miles of regular place of work is not eligible for reimbursement. Over 50 miles and or night travel will be eligible for reimbursement at the government per diem rate. Mileage and Meals will be paid at the government rate for all approved official travel.

1.4.12 Data Rights

The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the KO. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.4.13 Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI)

The Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing services 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 OCIs, 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 Contractors 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.

1.4.14 Phase-In/ Phase-Out Periods (PIPO)

To minimize any decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall have personnel on board, during the ten (10) days PIPO periods (not to exceed the performance dates stated in the contract). During any phase-in period the Contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements in order to commence full performance of services on the contract start date. During the phase-out period, the Contractor shall work with any new contractor to prevent possible negative impacts. Contractor shall submit an OCI Plan in their proposal.

1.4.15 Privacy Act

Work on this project may require that personnel have access to Privacy Information. Personnel shall adhere to the Privacy Act, Title 5 of the U.S.C. Section 552a and applicable agency rules and regulations.

1.4.16 Non-Personal Services Statement

Contractor employees performing services under this order will be controlled, directed, and supervised at all times by management personnel of the Contractor. Contractor management will ensure that employees properly comply with the performance work standards outlined in this PWS. The tasks, duties and responsibilities set forth in the contract may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any contractor employee creating or modifying Federal Policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the United States Government, overseeing the work of Federal employee, providing direct personal services to any Federal employee, or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 7.5 Inherently Governmental Functions. The Government will control access to the facility and will perform the inspection and acceptance of the completed work.

1.4.17 Staffing Provisions

The Contractor shall fill all positions within thirty (30) days of contract award and ensure positions that become vacant are filled within (30) days of vacancy.

1.4.17.1 The Contractor shall maintain the personnel, organization, and administrative control necessary to ensure that the work delivered meets the contract specifications and requirements. Where applicable, the Contractor shall provide internal training for employees to ensure professional efficiency is maintained. This includes technical expertise, personal appearance, and people skills.

1.4.17.2 The Contractor shall manage travel settlements for employees. Travel claims shall be submitted within 5 days after completion of Temporary Duty (TDY). Reimbursement must be in accordance with the JTR.

1.4.17.3 The Contractor shall settle disputes with employees to protect the Government’s mission accomplishment.

1.4.17.4 The Government reserves the right, during the life of this contract, to request work histories on any Contractor employee for the purposes of verifying compliance with the above requirements.

1.4.17.5 The Contractor shall manage all day-to-day activities of employees to ensure that Government’s investment is maximized.

1.4.17.6 The Contractor shall brief NG J6 leadership / COR monthly on project’s progress, problems, budget expenditures, and Courses of Action (COA) related to subject tasks.

1.4.18 Personnel

1.4.18.1 Key Personnel

The person(s) assigned by the Contractor to provide services in the following labor categories are considered key personnel: Program Manager. The Contractor shall also provide an alternate Program Manager from both the areas of CIO and C4, one from each area, in the instance the designated Program Manager is unavailable. As a result, the Contractor shall identify by name each of the key personnel proposed and shall identify the education, qualifications, and experience level of each key person. The Contractor shall ensure that any substitution of key personnel provides an equal or higher qualified individual and changes must be requested in writing to COR and the Contracting Officer (KO). These persons shall meet and maintain minimum standards as set forth in the PWS.

If one or more of the identified key personnel, for any reason, becomes or is expected to become unavailable for work under this contract for a continuous period exceeding 14 work days, or is expected to devote substantially less time to the work that originally anticipated, the Contractor shall, subject to the concurrence of the KO or the COR, promptly replace personnel with someone of equal or higher ability and qualifications. All requests for approval of substitutions hereunder, shall be in writing and provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions. The request shall contain a resume of the proposed substitute and any other information requested by the KO or the COR. The contracting officer shall promptly notify the Contractor of approval or disapproval in writing.

PROGRAM MANAGER

Responsible for the contract deliverable requirements and the performance of the contract duties to the Government PM. Must clearly show proficiency in technical area of the contract. Provides guidance and plans operations of the contract staff to accomplish the mission. Responsible for administrative, financial reporting, and technical requirements; works directly with customer. Must be able to make customer requirements translate to technical direction. B.S. Degree Required Education Requirements: B.A or B.S degree. Four years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for degree.

Experience Requirements: 10 years of IT experience; including 4 years directing a project in similar scope.

1.4.18.2 Non-Key Personnel

CAPITAL PLANNING AND INVESTMENT CONTROL (CPIC)/Portfolio Management Equivalent Labor Category - Enterprise Resource Planner Advance Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) and Portfolio Management (PfM) through IT investment analysis. Provide policy recommendations to improve strategic planning integration, IT investment performance evaluations and alignment to DoD IT initiatives.

Education Requirements: B.A or B.S degree. Four years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for degree Experience Requirements: 5-10 years of IT experience; including 4 years of CPIC/PFM experience with supplementary experience in capabilities assessment and drafting, interpreting and analyzing IT related policies.

CYBERSECURITY

Equivalent Labor Category - Information Assurance Analyst (Intermediate) Cybersecurity support will call for the Contractor to support DoD and NG emerging requirements in an effort to manage vulnerabilities within federal programs and systems. Activities will include collecting, assessing and reporting cybersecurity information while using DoD mandated tools. In addition to providing support with the system assessment and authorization activities within the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).

Education Requirements: B.A or B.S degree. Four years of cybersecurity experience with an emphasis on drafting, interpreting and analyzing cybersecurity policy Experience Requirements: 10 years of IT experience; including 4 years of experience in implementing the NIST Risk Management Framework and must have at a minimum an Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level II certification as per DoD 8570.01-M: Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program.

IT STRATEGIC PLANNING

Equivalent Labor Category - Sr. Business Analyst In the area of IT Strategic Planning, the contractor shall provide subject matter expertise to facilitate the J6 in developing plans for JCCSE enterprise solutions, collaboration, dynamic problem solving, and Joint Information Environment and data/Information Centric initiatives to enable delivery of operational capabilities.

Education Requirements: B.A or B.S degree. Four years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for degree Experience Requirements: 5-10 years of IT experience; including 5 years of IT Strategic planning within the Department of Defense.

JOINT COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATION CENTER (JCCC) and JOINT INCIDENT SITE

COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITY (JISCC)

Equivalent Labor Category – Sr. Business Analyst Education Requirements: B.A or B.S degree.

Experience Requirements: Three years of experience with planning and executing military operations at the platoon or equivalent level, 3 years of experience with operating or maintaining military tactical or theater deployable IT or communications systems, 1 year of experience with supporting an Army, Air Force, or Joint staff section or directorate at the Battalion level or above, experience with National Guard roles, missions, forces, and operating authorities, and a secret clearance.

1.4.19 Telework

The Government may permit telework by Contractor employees when determined to be in the best interest of the Government in meeting work requirements. The Contractor shall have an established telework program subject to review by the Government. All telework agreements shall be authorized and approved by the COR and include the date, time, and description of the tasks to be performed. In furtherance of Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP), a telework program may be enacted to ensure the Government's mission-critical operations stay operational during times of National Emergency or incidents of National Significance. The COR(s) must identify to the Contracting Officer any tasks that are required to ensure continuity of critical supplies and services and at what level those supplies and services must be delivered. Telework shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms

2.1 Definitions

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…