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DRAFT
PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) FOR
PRIVATE SECURITY AND GUARDIAN ANGEL SECURITY SERVICES
22 August 2018
PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART PAGE #
PART 1 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES PAGE 3
PART 2 - SPECIFIC TASKS PAGE 4
PART 3 - TRAINING REQUIREMENTS PAGE 11
PART 4 - CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION PAGE 13
PART 5 - GENERAL INFORMATION PAGE 24
PART 6 - MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION
PART 7 - GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND
SERVICES
PART 8 - CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES PAGE 29
PART 9 - ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING PAGE 32
PART 10 - REPORTING REQUIREMENTS PAGE 33
PART 11 - DEFINITIONS PAGE 36
PART 12 - ACRONYMS PAGE 39
PART 1
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
1.1 OVERVIEW: Private Security Companies (PSCs) contracted by the U.S. Government (USG) operate as one means of a whole of government approach to support peace and stability initiatives in areas of armed conflict, post conflict, and comparable situations. These companies will also provide protective service teams or protective service individuals (otherwise known as Guardian Angels (GA) assigned to Department of Defense (DoD) military and civilian personnel as they execute Train, Advise and Assist missions. In order to accommodate this objective, this Performance Work Statement (PWS) provides a full spectrum of private security functions in support of contingency operations, other significant military operations, humanitarian and peace operations, or exercises in the
Afghanistan Area of Responsibility (AOR).
1.2 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: This contract provides Private Security (PS) guards and GAs in support of
DoD personnel, under the authority of the DoD. Services shall be provided as a static and roving guards or as GA in either a dismounted, mounted or travel status (both ground and air). The Contractor shall support DoD by aiding in the coordination of planning and execution of armed/unarmed private security operations throughout the Afghanistan
AOR. The Contractor shall provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor necessary to perform armed or unarmed security guard and GA services within the Afghanistan AOR. This is an Indefinite
Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, and the specific services will be further defined at the task order level.
PART 2 SPECIFIC
TASKS
2.1 GENERAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: The work performed under this contract and any awarded task orders will provide various security services as defined within this PWS throughout Afghanistan. Specific security services required at specific locations will be defined at the task order level. The United States
Government has the right to move any designated contractor employees from one base to another throughout the
Afghanistan AOR.
2.1.1 ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: Contractor shall employ only persons who have the proficient ability to speak, read, write and understand English unless otherwise specified at the task order level. The Contractor personnel shall be fluent in conversational English at a level necessary to give and receive situational reports.
2.1.2 KEY PERSONNEL: Below is a list of the Key Personnel positions that are further defined throughout this PWS. The requirement for the composition of the contractor’s workforce shall be determined at the Task Order level.
• Site Lead (GA)
• Scheduler (GA)
• Shift Supervisor (GA)
• Guard Site Manager (PSC)
• Guard Site Assistant Manager (PSC)
• Guard Shift Leader (PSC)
2.2 FIXED SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: Fixed site security is intended to deter hostile elements from conducting illegal activities against DoD resources. Private security, as part of installation security, protects DoD service members, civilians, contractors, facilities, information, and materiel resources against criminal trespass, terrorism, and other unlawful activities. Security services are primarily performed at fixed locations. Duties may include vehicle and pedestrian security screening, perimeter surveillance, and internal static positions and mobile patrols. Private security guards must possess the ability to operate both hand-held and walk-through metal detectors, and high throughput personnel inspection systems (i.e. Rapid Scan). Task performance will conform to the standards of U.S. Army Training Circular 19-210 (Access Control Handbook). Minimum task performance standards are found in U.S. Army Soldier Training Publication 19-31B1- SM; tasks 191-376-5151 (Control Access to a Military
Installation), 191-376-5216 (Search a Vehicle for Explosive Devices or Prohibited Items at an Installation Access
Control Point), and 191-376-5148 (Search an Individual). Must be able to qualify on primary weapon systems –
NATO member country 5.56mm or 7.62 Assault Rifle and 9mm semi-automatic pistol. Contractor personnel shall have the ability to qualify on and utilize any Non-Lethal Weapons (NLW) that are recommended by the COR through proper training.
2.2.1. ACCESS CONTROL POINTS (ACP) and ENTRY CONTROL POINTS (ECPs): The Contractor shall provide the required personnel at designed ACPs and ECPs to detect, identify, report, and guard against entry of unauthorized personnel and contraband.
2.2.2 PERIMETER AND TOWER SECURITY: The Contractor shall provide the required personnel at designed positions to prevent entry of unauthorized personnel and detect, identify, and report threats to the perimeter fencing/wall, building or structure.
2.2.3 ROVING PATROLS: The Contractor shall provide the required personnel to perform daily internal security patrols, either mounted or dismounted, to check for breaches in the perimeter barrier and identify threats and/or suspicious activity in the vicinity of the facility perimeter.
2.3 GUARDIAN ANGEL SERVICES (GA): As required, the contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, weapons, equipment, consumables, transportation, logistical support, management, command and control to provide a continuous and responsive protective security services program to safeguard designated military, civilian and contractor personnel through the use of specialized, tailored security teams. GAs are not, under any circumstances, to be involved in or engage in offensive operations or use tactics that provide the appearance of offensive operations, take part in combat or combat-like activities such as a quick reaction force, reconnaissance patrolling, cordon and search operations, acting as an observer or spotter for indirect fire operations, and route clearance operations, perform activities that require discretionary judgment that commit the US Government to a course of action. GAs are limited to securing “entitled personnel” as defined as military, civilian and contractor personnel, in an effort to ensure no threat presence, or if a threat is present, neutralize the threat acting in self-defense. Overall, the contractor shall be limited to a defensive response to hostile acts and demonstrated hostile intent. Must be able to qualify on primary weapon systems – NATO member country 5.56mm or 7.62 Assault
Rifle and 9mm semi-automatic pistol. Contractor personnel shall have the ability to qualify on and utilize any Non-Lethal Weapons (NLW) that are recommended by the COR through proper training.
2.3.1. The Contractor shall provide protective services for military, civilian and contractor personnel in either a dismounted, mounted or travel status (both ground and air). Duties will involve protection of military, civilian and contractor personnel from hostile acts and hostile intent demonstrated by hostile actors during travel to/ while visiting/ from Train, Advise and Assist (TAA) sites and while engaged in the performance of duties at training sites, unless otherwise prohibited by law or this performance work statement.
2.4 PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS: Unless otherwise indicated, all requirements describes as “must possess”, “must be able”, or “the ability to,” are necessary for the contractor to have prior to the commencement of any work under this contract and its associated task orders. U.S.EXPAT guards or GAs shall be prior military form the United States. Resolute Support Mission-Afghanistan (RSMA) guards and GAs shall be recruited from one of the following countries: United States, Australia, Canada, Italy, Germany, Georgia, Turkey, Romania, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Poland, Armenia, Mongolia, Netherlands, Denmark, Croatia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Hungary, Albania, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Norway, Macedonia, Slovakia, Finland, Sweden, Latvia, Lithuania, Spain, Montenegro, Austria, New Zealand, Portugal, Ukraine, Slovenia, Estonia, Greece, Iceland, Luxembourg. Other Country Nationals (OCN) shall be from other countries than listed above and shall not be from Afghanistan or neighboring countries.
2.4.1. Physical Abilities Common to All Armed PSC Personnel:
Must be 21 years of age or older (supervisory personnel must be 25 years or older.)
Must be able to perform the following physical tasks:
(1) Drag, carry, lift, and/or pull a person to safety.
(2) Use physical force to detain a subject or prevent unauthorized entry.
(3) Prolonged standing and/or sustained patrol on foot or in a vehicle.
(4) Sustained pursuit of suspect on foot.
(5) Dodging, crawling, climbing, and/or rapid ascent of stairs.
(6) Perform the above wearing duty equipment and/or personal protective equipment under adverse environmental conditions.
(7) Performing the above requires—
(a) The ability to be stable with regard to consciousness and the control of voluntary motor functions and have the functional capacity to respond appropriately to routine and emergency situations of the job.
(b) The ability to maintain mental alertness, deductive and inductive reasoning, memory, and reliable judgment.
(c) The ability to identify colors and read placards and street signs or see and respond to imminently hazardous situations in less than standard visual lighting conditions. The ability to temporarily perform minimum required duties in the event eyeglasses are broken or displaced by emergency activity.
(d) The ability to verbally communicate effectively under noisy circumstances with a potential for voice obstruction by Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
(e) The ability to distinguish low intensity voice sounds from background noise in order to respond to imminently hazardous situations.
(f) The ability to work in closed or confined spaces.
(g) The ability to judge distances closer than 13-feet demonstrated, either by testing of depth perception or by a practical field test.
(i) The ability to direct traffic or perform crowd control.
(j) The ability to maintain balance under adverse conditions, weight loads, and at above ground heights, and maintain body flexibility.
(k) The ability to properly and effectively wear or use PPE, including that used to prevent exposure to chemical, biological, or radiological agents.
(l) Acuity of senses and ability of expression sufficient to allow essential, accurate communication by written, spoken, audible, visible, or other signals while using required personal protective or other equipment.
(m) Adequate motor power, dynamic strength, range of motion, neuromuscular coordination, stamina, gross body coordination, and dexterity.
(n) Must pass an Annual Physical Ability Test per Appendix D-1 Army Regulation (AR) 190-56
PSC personnel must be able to perform the following tasks in extreme conditions:
(1) Operate both as a member of a team and independently at incidents of uncertain duration.
(2) Spend extensive time outside exposed to the environmental elements.
(3) Perform physically demanding work in hot (in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit) and humid (up to
100 percent humidity) atmosphere while wearing duty equipment and/or Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE), which may significantly impair body-cooling mechanisms.
(4) Experience frequent transition from hot to cold and from humid to dry atmospheres.
(5) Work, including walking, running, standing, pulling, and pushing in wet, icy, or muddy areas.
(6) Perform a variety of tasks on slippery, hazardous surfaces, such as on icy pavement, wet grass, or leaves.
(7) Work in areas where sustaining traumatic or thermal injuries are possible.
(8) Face exposure to infectious agents, such as Hepatitis B or Human Immunodeficiency
Virus (HIV).
(9) Wear PPE weighing approximately 30 pounds while performing emergency tasks.
(10) Perform physically demanding work while wearing a protective mask or respirator, which increases the resistance of inhalation and reduces the efficiency of air exchange.
(11) Perform complex tasks during life-threatening emergencies.
(12) Work for long periods of time (up to the limits allowed by applicable labor law), requiring sustained physical activity and intense concentration.
(13) Make life or death decisions during emergency conditions.
(14) Be exposed to grotesque sights and smells associated with major trauma and burn victims.
(15) Make rapid transitions from rest to near maximum exertion without warm-up periods.
(16) Freedom from frequent episodes of pain or inability to perform work or sudden incapacitation.
(17) Operate in environments of high noise, poor visibility, limited mobility, above- ground heights, and enclosed or confined spaces.
(18) Use manual and power tools in the performance of duties.
(19) Rely on sense of sight, hearing, smell, and touch to help determine the nature of the emergency;
maintain personal safety; and make critical decisions in a confused, chaotic, and potentially life-threatening environment throughout the duration of the operation.
(20) Employ and/or manipulate and accurately engage with various assigned weapons systems, radios, flashlights, less lethal implements, etc. while moving and communicating under all the above conditions.
2.4.2 FIXED/MOBILE GUARD QUALIFICATIONS
2.4.2.1 Guard Site Manager (U.S. Expat): The guard site manager is responsible to the KO, COR and the installation force protection officer for the scheduling, supervision, and other direction and control of all contractor security personnel at that location. The Guard site manager is the planning and operational linkage between the Government and the Contractor for all contracted security functions. The site manager schedules team composition and shift periods, oversees transfer of responsibility between shifts, and reports to the COR and FPO on the status of the vendor’s security force. Guard site managers may be required to work in an operations center or equivalent or force protection command watch floor. Guard site managers are considered key personnel and shall possess the following qualifications:
Shall be fluent in English speaking, reading and writing unless otherwise outlined at the task order level.
Shall be a U.S. citizen.
If required at the task order level, shall possess an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
Prior experience as officer, warrant officer or senior non-commissioned officer (E- 7 or higher) or team leader in armed forces, police, or private security company in a contingency area. Must have received an honorable discharge as verified by a Department of Defense (DD) Form-214 (U.S. Military).
Must possess experience of not less than ten (10) years total with at least 6 years of Military background with honorable discharge and the remaining can be either military, police, and/or PSC.
Must have demonstrated proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite software to include Outlook, Power Point, Excel, Word, and Internet Explorer.
The Guard Site Manager shall be designated as the company POC and shall interface directly with the U.S. Government supervisory personnel.
Must meet all qualifications in paragraphs 2.4.2.2, 2.4.2.3 and 2.4.2.4.
2.4.2.2 Guard Site Assistant Manager (U.S. Expat): The guard site assistant manager assists the guard site manager in the performance of his duties and executes the duties of the guard site manager in his absence. Guard site assistant managers may be required to work in an operations center or equivalent or force protection command watch floor in periods when the guard site manager is off-duty or otherwise unavailable. At other times, the guard site assistant manager will perform supporting managerial duties as directed by the guard site manager at locations determined by the guard site manager. Guard site assistant managers are considered key personnel and shall possess the following qualifications:
Shall be fluent in English speaking, reading and writing unless otherwise outlined at the task order level.
Shall be a U.S. citizen.
If required at the task order level, shall possess an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
Prior experience as officer, warrant officer or non-commissioned officer (E-7 or Higher) or team leader in armed forces with an honorable discharge, police, or private security company in a contingency area.
Must have received an honorable discharge as verified by a Department of Defense (DD) Form-214
(U.S. Military).
Must have demonstrated proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite software to include Outlook, Power Point, Excel, Word, and Internet Explorer.
The Assistant Guard Site Manager shall interface directly with the U.S. Government supervisory personnel whom shall be designated as the company POC.
Must meet all qualifications in paragraphs 2.4.2.3 and 2.4.2.4.
2.4.2.3 Guard Shift Leader (U.S. Expat): Shift supervisors are responsible for an entire internal security shift. The shift leader operates under the direction and control of the Guard site manager. Shift leaders may be required to work in an operations center or equivalent or force protection command watch floor. If required, the Contractor shall provide shift leaders to cover an operations center 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Shift leaders provide operational linkage between the Government force protection elements and the Contractor during the execution of force protection duties of that shift. Duties include issuing direction to those Contractor personnel taking part of the integrated defense of the installation in concert with Government or coalition forces (coordinated via the
Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Guard site manager). Shift leaders are considered key personnel and shall possess the following qualifications:
Shall be fluent in English speaking, reading and writing unless otherwise outlined at the task order level.
Must possess experience of not less than ten (10) years of Military, police, and/or PSC background.
Must have received an honorable discharge as verified by a form DD-214 (U.S. Military). Shall be a
U.S. citizen.
If required at the task order level, shall possess an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
Must have reached the grade of E-7 (NATO Code OR-7) or greater or equivalent rank in civilian police or successfully served in a supervisory role for at least one year at the platoon level or equivalent, verified by military or police transcripts and evaluations.
Must have demonstrated proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite software to include Outlook, Power Point, Excel, Word, and Internet Explorer.
Must meet all qualifications in paragraph 2.4.2.4.
2.4.2.4 Fixed/Mobile Guard U.S. EXPAT: All guards shall possess the following qualifications:
Shall be a U.S. citizen.
If required at the task order level, shall possess an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
Four years’ Military experience. Guard may substitute experience as a police officer or contract security guard in a contingency area for two of the total four years’ experience. Must have received an honorable discharge as verified by a Department of Defense (DD) Form-214 (U.S. Military).
Screeners shall be proficient at utilizing hand-held metal detectors, a walk- through metal detector, and high throughput personnel inspection systems (Rapid Scan).
2.4.2.5 Fixed/Mobile Guard (RSMA): All guards shall possess the following qualifications:
Military experience with honorable discharge or four years of equivalent police experience or four years of equivalent private security experience.
2.4.2.6 Fixed/Mobile (OCN)
Military experience with honorable discharge or four years of equivalent police experience or four years of equivalent private security experience.
2.4.3 GUARDIAN ANGEL PERSONNEL:
2.4.3.1 US. EXPAT (Leadership ONLY—Site Leads, Shift Supervisors and Schedulers):
Minimum of 25 years of age.
Shall be fluent in English speaking, reading and writing unless otherwise outlined at the task order level.
Must possess a Military or Law Enforcement background. Must have received an honorable discharge as verified by a U.S. Military Form DD 214.
Shall be a U.S. citizen and possess an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
2.4.3.2 SITE LEAD:
Shall be fluent in English speaking, reading and writing unless otherwise outlined at the task order level.
Prior experience with personnel leadership/management as a military officer, warrant officer, senior non-commissioned officer or senior Law Enforcement Official with at least six (6) years of experience.
Military must have achieved the paygrade of (E7 [NATO Code OR-7/OF-2] or higher). If prior military, must have received an honorable discharge as verified by a DD Form-214 (U.S. Military)
Must have proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite software to include Outlook, Power Point, Excel, Word, and Internet Explorer.
2.4.3.3 SHIFT SUPERVISOR:
Shall be fluent in English speaking, reading and writing unless otherwise outlined at the task order level.
Prior experience with personnel management as a military officer, warrant officer, senior non-commissioned officer, or senior Law Enforcement official with at least four (4) years of experience leading personnel in the armed forces, law enforcement, or in the private security sector in a contested/deployed environment. If prior military, must have received an honorable discharge as verified by a DD Form-214 (U.S. Military).
Must be able to account for all assigned weapons, radios, optics and other sensitive items for their shift, 100% of the time, and report accordingly on a daily basis to the COR.
Must be able to coordinate and schedule preventative maintenance services and repairs for all assigned weapons, vehicles and radios.
Shall oversee the scheduling of daily GA mission, and assist the administrative assistance/scheduler, to ensure requirements are met at all times, and shall ensure an adequate GA workforce is available in order to meet the aforementioned requirements.
Must have proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite software to include Outlook, Power Point, Excel, Word, and Internet Explorer.
2.4.3.4 ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT/SCHEDULER (ExPat)
Shall be fluent in English speaking, reading and writing unless otherwise outlined at the task order level.
Must be able to assist the Shift Supervisor in accounting for all assigned weapons, radios, optics and other sensitive items for their shift, 100% of the time, and aid in accurate reporting to the COR on a daily basis.
Will assist in the signing out of all sensitive items, to include weapons and ammunition, at the start of each shift.
Will facilitate the execution of preventative maintenance services and repairs for all assigned weapons by assisting the Shift Supervisor with the scheduling and conduct of weapons maintenance.
Must be able to coordinate with the U.S. Government to create an accurate schedule that provides maximum support for TAA missions and validate this schedule with the Force Protection OIC/NCOIC or COR daily.
Must have proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite software to include Outlook, Power Point, Excel, Word, and Internet Explorer.
Must possess time management and organizational skills and able to make on-the spot changes, as mission dictates and scheduling conflicts arise.
2.4.3.5 GUARDIAN ANGEL (ExPat):
Shall be fluent in English speaking, reading and writing unless otherwise outlined at the task order level.
Must have demonstrated competence/performed as armed law enforcement, Executive Protection/VIP
Protection, or prior military service for a minimum of 2 years.
Must have certified as a Guardian Angel IAW the RS GA requirements as defined in RS SOP 00393.
Must remain familiar with all applicable Resolute Support SOPs.
May be required to possess a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
2.4.3.6 Guardian Angel (RSMA):
Shall be fluent in English speaking, reading and writing unless otherwise outlined at the task order level.
Must have demonstrated competence/performed as armed law enforcement, Executive Protection/VIP
Protection, or prior military service for a minimum of 2 years as verified on prior employment transcripts.
Must have certified as a Guardian Angel IAW the RS GA requirements as defined in RS SOP 00393.
Must remain familiar with all applicable Resolute Support SOPs.
Must be from Resolute Support Mission-Afghanistan (RSMA) contributing companies
RSMA GAs shall be recruited from one of the following countries: United States, Italy, Germany, Georgia, Turkey, Romania, United Kingdom, Australia, Czech Republic, Poland, Armenia, Mongolia, Netherlands, Denmark, Croatia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Hungary, Albania, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Norway, Macedonia, Slovakia, Finland, Sweden, Latvia, Lithuania, Spain, Montenegro, Austria, New
Zealand, Portugal, Ukraine, Slovenia, Estonia, Greece, Iceland, Luxembourg.
2.4.3.7 Guardian Angel (OCN):
Shall be fluent in English speaking, reading and writing unless otherwise outlined at the task order level.
Must have demonstrated competence/performed as armed law enforcement, Executive Protection/VIP
Protection, or prior military service for a minimum of 2 years as verified on prior employment transcripts.
Must have certified as a Guardian Angel IAW the RS GA requirements as defined in RS SOP 00393.
Must remain familiar with all applicable Resolute Support SOPs.
Shall be from countries other than RSMA , but not from Afghanistan or neighboring countries.
PART 3
GENERALTRAINING REQUIREMENTS
3.1. Weapons and Weapons Training: This section is required for all employees who are required to be armed under the scope of this contract and/or personnel who have been granted authorization to be armed for self-defense. Before assuming duties, each employee must be granted arming authorization per applicable CENTCOM and subordinate command arming
Operations Orders (OPORDs) and Fragmentation Order (FRAGOs), as well as host nation law which will be specified at the task order level. The Contractor shall also ensure that the following training has been conducted and documented for each person working for the Contractor or as a subcontractor.
3.2. Individual Weapons Training: All armed personnel are required to qualify semiannually with their assigned weapons. Qualification training must include instructions on safety functions, capabilities, limitations, and maintenance of the firearm to be carried. Personnel must be qualified IAW standards for their assigned weapon as described in the appropriate Department of the Army weapons training manual or training circular for that weapon. Initial individual weapons qualification must be completed prior to deployment pursuant to a specific task order, with correctly completed scorecards per Standard Arming Authorization requirements. Initial qualification shall be through live fire.
Armed personnel shall qualify in accordance with Training Circular 3-23.35 and Training Circular 3-22.9. All guards shall conduct monthly sustainment training for all weapons used by the team. Training shall include quick response drills and off-hand firing.
All armed guards shall familiarize themselves with other weapons that they may be required to use while on duty or during response situations (for example, crew served weapons, rifles, and nonlethal weapons). Weapons familiarization shall be conducted with each individual assigned weapon.
Armed personnel who are required by the nature of their duties to carry protective masks shall familiarize themselves with firing their assigned weapon while wearing protective masks at least annually according to the standards described in applicable Department of the Army weapons training manuals or training circulars described above.
3.3. Crew-Served Weapons: When required, the U.S. Government will furnish belt fed, light and medium machine guns (M240, M249 or NATO Equivalent) with all associated components and basic issue items, to include ammunition.
The Contractor shall only be authorized to use crew-served weapons in the designated “ tower defensive positions” and is responsible of maintaining positive control at all times. Any issues, malfunctions, or discrepancies must immediately be identified to the COR. Crew-served weapons and ammunition are government owned, military organizational equipment.
Crew-served weapons shall not leave the US compound. No waivers should be expected.
3.3.1. Only qualified Contractors shall be provided access to crew-served weapons and be assigned a position requiring the operation of crew-served weapons (i.e. tower guard). The contractor shall coordinate with the COR to meet all Crew-
Served weapons qualifications.
3.4. Instructor Qualifications: The contractor will ensure the instructor is properly credentialed, having been accredited by the police, military, or a recognized civilian firearms safety and training organization in their home country. Proof of the accreditation shall be provided to the COR.
3.5. Rules for the Use of Force (RUF) and Use of Force Training: The Contractor shall document individual training in the particular RUF applicable to the task order, and training in applying the RUF per CJCSI 3121.01 (STANDING
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT (SROE)/STANDING RULES FOR THE USE OF FORCE (SRUF) FOR
U.S. FORCES). RUF and Use of Force Training will be scenario-based and require subjects to apply appropriate levels of force in response to realistic, stress-induced simulations. Subject material must cover information in the applicable Arming
Authorization FRAGO and Section A.9.5.3 of American Nation Standards Institute/American Society for Industrial
Security (ANSI/ASIS) PSC, 1-2012. Training will also describe the difference between RUF which is appropriate to civilian use of force in self-defense and Rules of Engagement applicable only to military forces in combat. Training must be accomplished before individuals assume duties and annually thereafter.
3.6. Other Training:
3.6.1. Law of War: The Contractor shall document individual training in the Law of War/Law of Armed Conflict
(LOAC) appropriate to armed civilians in conditions of armed conflict. Training shall include the status of PSC personnel as civilians under the LOAC, the consequences of direct participation in hostilities by civilians, and individual responsibility for violations of LOAC. Training shall minimally cover the information in Annex A of ANSI/ASIS PSC, 2-
2012, (Normative) required knowledge and skills. Training must be accomplished before individuals assume duties and annually thereafter.
3.6.2 Tactics, Techniques and Procedures: Contractors shall provide quarterly refresher training in the tactics, techniques and procedures appropriate to the particular duty position and task order. Training references are included in the list or reference materials incorporated in this PWS.
3.6.3. Driver’s Training: This training will be specified at the TO level. A Master Driver (MD) shall be responsible for the Contractor’s drivers training and certification program. The MD should have least three (3) years of personal security operator experience and provide proof to the Contractor of certification as a driver instructor. The MD’s certification should cover the concepts and principles of defensive driving, evasive driving, forward and reverse 180 degree turns, mobile and static ramming, offensive driving (front and rear contacts), route selection and planning, route mapping, braking, etc. They must have experience driving armored vehicles and the ability to adapt training requirements and driving tactics to the changing threat environment. The MD must have demonstrated skills and experience as a formal trainer and management skills commensurate with those expected of an officer, warrant officer or senior NCO (NATO code OR-7 or higher).
3.6.4. Other Required Annual Training:
Contractors shall provide annual training for all contractor personnel and subcontractors in the following areas:
a. Contractor standards of conduct and ethics.
b. Status of forces agreement applicable to the task order.
c. Response force organization, mission, deployment, tactical movement, and use of force.
d. Use of and defense against riot control agents.
e. Defense against accidental or intentional use of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive devices, including use of personal protective equipment when provided.
f. Hazardous materials awareness.
g. Unarmed self-defense and restraint techniques.
h. Active Shooter Response.
3.7. Documentation and Review: The training and qualifications of each individual shall be documented by the
Contractor and be readily available for review and inspection. Documentation shall be made available to COR.
Contractor training courses and supporting material shall be available for the COR and installation/facility Force
Protection Officer for review. Documentation of all training for PSC personnel shall be maintained on file for as long as the individual is employed by or assigned at the installation.
Contractors shall allow the COR, Armed Contractor Oversight Directorate (ACOD) or other designated US Government representative to enter any Contractor facility in the Afghanistan-AOR to review and evaluate the Contractor’s performance, training, and/or maintenance of armed Contractor records.
PART 4
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
4.1 CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE: The Contractor shall ensure that all contractor and subcontractor personnel at all tiers comply, at all times, with (i) all applicable DoD regulations, directives, instructions, policies, procedures, and other orders issued by DoD Commander, including local commanders, or his/her representative;
and (ii) US, Host Nation, and international laws and regulations; and (iii) international agreements, (e.g. treaties, conventions, protocols, Status of Forces Agreements, Host Nation Support Agreements, and Defense Technical
Agreements); applicable to contractors supporting the US Armed Forces under the facts and circumstances in
Afghanistan. The Contractor shall adhere to all Policies, Procedures and Requirements, including sharing information and coordinating reviews with the ACOD. In addition, the Contractor shall comply with Afghan law and regulations (so long as those laws and regulations are not in conflict with the Bilateral Security
Agreement), including following with the traffic and not disturbing local driving patterns. The Contractor shall follow speed limits, unless mission and intelligence requires variations, as authorized or restricted by local DoD policy as issued by an appropriate authority. The Contractor shall also fully comply with the guidance, rules, regulations, laws and standard operating procedures listed below (Resolute Support (RS) Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs)) will be available after award and after the contractor has achieved CENTRIX access. The
Contractor shall comply with the most current version of ANSI/ASIS PSC.1–2012, American National Standard, Management System for Quality of Private Security Company Operations—Requirements with Guidance or the
International Standard (ISO) 18788, Management System for Private Security Operations—Requirements with
Guidance. The Contractor shall also fully comply with any document referenced in this PWS as well as the required documents listed below:
REGULATIONS/
MANUALS/
PUBLICATIONS
TITLE
DATE
DOD Directive 5210.56
Carrying of Firearms and the Use of Force by DoD Personnel
Engaged in Security, Law and Order, or Counterintelligence
Activities
1 Apr 2011
DoD Directive
5220.22-M
National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual
(NISPOM)
DoD Directive 5252.5 DoD Cooperation with Civilian Law
Enforcement Officials 15 Jan 1986
DoDI 1000.13, Volume 1
DoD Identification (ID) Cards: ID Card Life- Cycle 23 Jan 2014
DODI 3020.41 Operational Contract Support 20 Dec 2011
DODI 3020.50
Private Security Contractors (PSCs) Operating in
Contingency Operations 1 Aug 2011
DODI 5210.84
Security of DoD Personnel at US Missions Abroad
22 Jan 1992
DoD Guidebook for CAC-Eligible Contractors http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/gca/DoD_Contractor_Gui debook_UNCLAS_NETWORK_Acc ess_11_21_2014_FINAL.pdf
21 Nov 2014
DoDI 5525.11
Criminal Jurisdiction Over Civilians Employed By or
Accompanying the Armed Forces Outside the United
States, Certain Service Members, and Former Service
Members
3 Mar 2005
Convention Respecting the Laws and Customs of War on
Land (Hague IV) and its Annex: Regulation Concerning the Laws and Customs of War on Land
18 Oct 1907
AJP 2.5
Handling of Captured Personnel, Equipment and
Documents
AUG 2007
Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act of 2000 (MEJA), Chapter 212, (18 USC 3261-3267) 22 Nov 2000
Army Regulation 190-
Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition and
Explosives 5 Sep 2013
Army Regulation 190-
The Army Physical Security Program 25 Sep 2011
Army Regulation 190-
Physical Security 31 May 1991
Army Regulation 195-5 Evidence Procedures 28 Aug 1992
Army Regulation 380-5 Department of the Army Information Security 21 Sep 2000
Army Regulation 385-
The Army Safety Program 24 FEB 2017
Army Regulation 385-
Accident Reporting and Records 18 Mar 2015
Training Circular 3-
22.9 Rifle and Carbine May 2016
USFOR-A FRAGO 16-
143 MOD 1
Arming Procedures For DoD Contractors Mar 2016
Civilian Expeditionary Workforce, US
CENTCOM, Pre-Deployment Guide April 2017
USCENTCOM 231245Z Mar 17 Mod Thirteen To
USCENTCOM Individual Protection And Individual-
Unit Deployment Policy
Mar 2017
Rules For The Use of Force and Law of Armed Conflict
Training 22 Aug 2010 http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/gca/DoD_Contractor_Guidebook_UNCLAS_NETWORK_Access_11_21_2014_FINAL.pdf http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/gca/DoD_Contractor_Guidebook_UNCLAS_NETWORK_Access_11_21_2014_FINAL.pdf http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/gca/DoD_Contractor_Guidebook_UNCLAS_NETWORK_Access_11_21_2014_FINAL.pdf http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/gca/DoD_Contractor_Guidebook_UNCLAS_NETWORK_Access_11_21_2014_FINAL.pdf
ISO 18788 ISO 18788, Management System for Private Security
Operations—Requirements with Guidance 15 September
ANSI/ASIS PSC.1–2012, American National Standard, Management System for Quality of Private Security
Company Operations— Requirements with Guidance
5 March 2012 (or most current version)
TC 19-120R Access Control Handbook
DAPAM 385.30 Risk Management 2 DEC2014
DoDD 5210.56 Arming and Use of Force Nov 2016
ST-LEWTAQ
Law Enforcement Weapons and Training
Qualifications May 2015
Army Regulation 190-14 Carrying of Firearms and Use of Force for Law
Enforcement and Security Duties 12 Mar 1993
Army Regulation 190-16 Physical Security
31 May 1991
ATP 3-39.10
Police Operations
26 JAN 2015
Resolute Support SOP 00331 Theater Force Protection
Presidential Decree 66 Concerning the authorization of security contracts with
Private Security Companies 29 Aug 2015
The International Code of Conduct For Private Security
Service Providers Aug 2013
ANSI-ASIS PSC.3-2013
Maturity Model for the Phased Implementation of a
Quality Assurance Management System for Private
Security Service Providers
29 Jan 2013
ANSI-ASIS PSC.2-2012
Conformity Assessment and Auditing Management
Systems for Quality of Private Security Company
Operations
27 Apr 2012
Resolute Support SOP 00001 Organization and Processes within HQ RS
16 Jul 2017
Resolute Support SOP 00004 HQ RS Security Supplement to ACO Security
Directive 70-1 10 Nov 2016
Resolute Support SOP 00066 UNSCR 1612 Children and armed Conflict (CAAC)
14 Nov 2017
Resolute Support SOP 00108 Casualty Reporting
05 Jan 2017
Resolute Support SOP 00206 Information Release
26 Feb 2017
Resolute Support SOP 00231 Theater Installation Access and Security Badging
08 Nov 2016
Resolute Support SOP 00234 Theater Security Policy
28 Mar 2017
Resolute Support SOP 00331 Theater Force Protection
29 Oct 2017
Resolute Support SOP 00332 Mitigation of the Insider Threat
10 Oct 2017
Resolute Support SOP 00336 Operational Safety
23 Aug 2017
Resolute Support SOP 00360 Military Police Operations
29Jul 2017
Resolute Support SOP 00361 Theater Driving Principles and Traffic Accident
Procedures 15 Nov 2016
Resolute Support SOP 00362 Detainee Operations Policy
18 Sep 2017
Resolute Support SOP 00373 Direction and Guidance for Escalation of Force
12 Oct 2017
Resolute Support SOP 00393 In-Theater Training (ITT) for All RS Personnel
10 Sep 2017
Resolute Support SOP 00411 Theater Surface Movement
29 May 2017
Resolute Support SOP 00441 Force Health Protection
21 May 2017
Resolute Support SOP 00680 Theater COMSEC Management
24 Jun 2017
Resolute Support SOP 00803 RS Procurement and Contracting Operations
05 Jan 2017
Resolute Support SOP 01003 Operational Security (OPSEC)
13 Oct 2016
Resolute Support SOP 01301 RS Counter – Improvised Explosive Device (IED)
10 Jun 2017
Resolute Support SOP 01302 Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Exploitation and
Reporting 30 Jun 2017
Resolute Support SOP 01303 Exploitation Train Advise and Assist
30 May 2017
The following documents are informational and will be considered in Contractor training programs and operational practices:
REGULATIONS/
MANUALS/
PUBLICATIONS
TITLE
DATE
DoDD 3000.3 Policy for Non-Lethal
Weapons 9 July 1996
Army Regulation 190-14
Carrying of Firearms and Use of
Force for Law Enforcement and
Security Duties
12 Mar 1993
FM 3-39 Military Police Operations 26 Aug 2013
AR 190-56 The Army Civilian Police and
Security Guard Program 15 March 2013
ADRP 3-37 Protection August 2012
The Montreux Document on
International Legal Obligations and Good Practices for States
Relating to Operations of Private
Military and Security
Companies During Armed
Conflict.
September 2008
The following table includes Soldier’s Manual tasks relevant to guard functions in this PWS:
Task Description
071-COM-0003 Load an M9 Pistol
071-COM-0004 Unload an M9 Pistol
071-COM-0005 Correct Malfunctions of an M9 Pistol
071-COM-0006 Engage Targets with an M9 Pistol
071-COM-4027 Load an M249 Machine Gun
071-COM-4028 Unload an M249 Machine Gun
071-COM-4024 Engage Targets with an M249 Machine Gun
071-COM-4026 Perform a Function Check on an M249 Machine Gun
071-312-4004 Lay an M249 Machine Gun Using Field Expedients
071-025-0002 Perform a Function Check on an M240B Machine Gun
071-025-0003 Load an M240B Machine Gun
071-025-0004 Unload an M240B Machine Gun
071-025-0007 Engage Targets with an M240B Machine Gun
071-025-0001 Maintain an M240B Machine Gun
071-025-0005 Correct Malfunctions of an M240B Machine Gun
071-025-0006 Zero an M240B Machine Gun
071-COM-0501 Move as a Member of a Team
071-COM-3002 React to Indirect Fire While Mounted
551-88M-1352 Perform Preventive Maintenance Checks
551-88M-1361 Operate Vehicle Under Adverse Conditions
551-88M-1359 Operate Vehicle in Convoy
071-COM-1011 Orient a Map Using a Lensatic Compass
071-329-1014 Locate an Unknown Point on a Map and on the Ground
071-329-1015 Locate an Unknown Point on a Map and on the Ground by Resection
191-376-4131 Operate a Checkpoint as a Member of a Team
191-376-4133 Control Traffic at a Holding Area as a Member of a Team
191-376-4105 Operate a Traffic Control Post (TCP)
191-376-4146 Perform as a Member of Convoy Security Escort Team
191-376-5162 Recognize a Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Incident
191-376-5114 Determine if a Search and Seizure is Authorized
191-376-5132 Respond to a Bomb Threat
191-376-5136 Respond To a Hostage Situation
191-376-5148 Search an Individual
191-376-5150 Subdue an Unarmed Violent Subject
191-376-5151 Control Access to a Military Installation
191-376-5216 Search a Vehicle for Explosive Devices or Prohibited Items at an Installation Access Control Point
4.2 SPECIFIC HOST NATION LAWS & REGULATIONS: All host nation laws, policies, decrees, and doctrines shall be applicable to this contract. All host nation laws not in conflict with the Bilateral Security
Agreement are required to be followed.
4.2.1 HOST NATION BUSINESS LICENSES: Contractors performing work under this contract shall possess a Business License from the Afghanistan Investment Support Agency (AISA), or equivalent. The
Contractor shall also possess a Private Security Company (PSC) license issued by the Government of the
Islamic State of Afghanistan (GIRoA) Ministry of Interior (MoI). All contractors shall submit a current copy of their AISA, or equivalent, and PSC licenses in Dari and English with their proposal and are required to submit any renewals or updates throughout the life of the contract. The Contractor must maintain a current AISA and PSC license throughout the performance of this contract. If there is any change in the GIRoA Ministry, the Contractor shall direct questions to the appropriate authority. It is the contractor’s responsibility to remain in compliance with all Afghan licensing requirements.
4.3 ARMING AUTHORIZATIONS: Contractor shall not be permitted to carry weapons until an arming authorization is granted. All Contractors shall carry their Arming Authorization Letter (AAL) while on duty and armed. The arming authorization is contingent on Contractor submitting acceptable acknowledgements, forms, and information as required in Attachments 1 through 10 to United States Forces-
Afghanistan (USFOR-A) FRAGO 16-143 MOD 1, Arming Procedures for DoD Contractors. The Contractor shall, within fifteen (15) days of a change in personnel, provide the COR the documentation on all additional and/or replacement personnel.
4.3.1. USCENTCOM OPORD 05-02, Annex C, Appendix 8, "Arming and Use of Force Policy," provides
USCENTCOM policy on the carrying and use of weapons by contractor personnel. USFOR-A FRAGO 16-143
MOD 1, "Arming Procedures for DoD Contractors," provides guidance specific to U.S. Forces-Afghanistan. The
Contractor is required to comply with the requirements set forth in these orders, or in future orders/directives when updated or replaced.
4.3.1.1. ACOD manages the DoD contractor arming authorization program and makes all relevant and current guidance available to the Contractor under its SharePoint site, accessible via the internet at the link below:
http://usfora.afghan.swa.army.mil/sites/ACOD/default.aspx
4.3.2. Arming Authorization Request Packets on New Employees after Contract award. In accordance with
Attachments 1 through 10 to MOD 1 of USFOR-A FRAGO 16-143, or its superseding order/directive, the
Contractor shall upload arming authorization request documents for each employee into the Civilian Arming
Authorization Management System (CAAMS) for the COR’s review. Arming packets are mandatory for employees who are required to be armed; the Contractor shall submit all required documentation in support of arming requests to the COR no later than 45 days prior to the required fully operational date as established by the Contractor for that employee's first day of performance on the contract. Exception: during mobilization period, arming requests shall be submitted into CAAMS prior to arrival at CRC for EXPATS and prior to departure for Afghanistan for RSMA and
OCN Guards. The Contractor shall correct any deficiencies in the arming authorization packages within 48 hours of receipt of notice from the Government.
4.3.3. The contractor, it’s employees, and weapons shall maintain the required registration and licensing with the
GIRoA Ministry of Interior, to be able to conduct operations in support of this contract. All contractor employees shall carry this license on them at all times. Contractors are required to keep copies of employees’ weapons license on hand for review by COR, BDOC, or equivalent Force Protection Agency, at all times.
4.3.4. While on duty and armed, each Contractor shall maintain positive control of their assigned weapon(s). Any loss of control of an individual’s assigned weapon shall be seen as a non-conformance and be handled with the highest level of severity and seriousness. Any loss of control or accountability of weapons, or any sensitive item, must be immediately reported to the COR and/or Force Protection Commander.
4.3.5. When traveling outside the perimeter of a designated “agreed facility,” which is a US or NATO controlled
Base, or military installation, or US or NATO controlled portion of a base or military installation; the Private
Security Contractor, it’s employees, and weapons shall maintain the required registration and licensing with the
GIRoA Ministry of Interior, to be able to conduct operations in support of this contract. This includes the performance of security duties outside of a U.S. installation. The Contractor is required to comply with this weapons license requirement as established by the GIRoA Ministry of Interior Affairs (MoI).
4.3.6. The Contractor is required to comply with the weapons registration and license requirements that are established by GIRoA in relation to each performance location. If there are any change in the GIRoA Ministry, the
Contractor shall direct questions to the appropriate authority.
4.3.7. All GIRoA requirements are established by the Afghan Ministry of Interior Affairs; the Contractor shall contact the Afghan Ministry of Interior Affairs with any questions regarding the arming authorization requirements for contractor personnel as established by the GIRoA in relation to each performance location. If there is any change in the GIRoA Ministry, the Contractor shall direct questions to the appropriate authority.
4.3.8. The contractor shall verify on a monthly basis that the status of employees who are currently employed to carry weapons in the performance of duties is accurately reflected in CAAMS. This action shall be accomplished by ensuring that the "Armed" box for each armed guard is checked and that the "Confirm Date" box reflects the current date; and by verifying that personnel who are no longer employed as Guardian Angels under the contract have the
"Armed" box unchecked in their profile, with the "Confirm Date" box updated, or are transferred to the CAAMS archive.
4.3.9. If CAAMS is discontinued at some point in the future, the…
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