Solicitation W91CRB22R0002 Conformed 091322.pdf

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W91CRB22R0002 18-Aug-2022

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7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

SUZANNE M. LEVUSH

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0 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

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ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

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SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED ORX

SMALL BUSINESS

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

ACC - APG - W91CRB

BLDG 4310

6515 INTEGRITY COURT

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD 21005-3013

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

HQ AMC

HQ AMC

4400 MARTIN RD

REDSTONE ARSENAL AL 35898

TEL: FAX:

FAX:

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VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$22,000,000

NAICS:

541219

OFFER DATED

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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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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

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W91CRB22R0002

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Contractor Support Labor

T&M Contractor shall provide Labor to support the work tasks identified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and labor categories in accordance with PWS Section 5.1.3: Requirements by Labor Category.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: R499

TOT ESTIMATED PRICE

CEILING PRICE

0002 1 Job Travel/ODCs

T&M Contract will provide support in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) paragraphs 1.5.13 and 1.5.14. Contractor shall be reimbursed for Other Direct Costs in support of this requirement in accordance with (IAW) the PWS. Travel shall not commence until written approval is received.

Reimbursement for contractor travel will be in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).

COR approval prior to travel and ODC purchase is required.

0003 1 Job Service Contract Reporting

T&M Service Contract Reporting Requirements have been added to the statement of work, and contractor is required to provide data on contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) for performance of this contract in accordance wtih FAR 52.204-14 and Performance Work Statement (PWS) paragraph 1.5.21.

*This CLIN is NOT Seperately Priced*

0004 1 Job Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs)

T&M Contract Deliverables in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS)..

*This CLIN is NOT Seperately Priced*

0005 1 Job Transition In

FFP

Thirty (30) Day Firm Fixed Price Transition Period. Awardee shall work with incumbent contractor to seamlessly transition all necessary personnel, processes, equipment, and responsibilities. PWS 5.3.17

NET AMT

1001 1 Job OPTION Contractor Support Labor

T&M Contractor shall provide Labor to support the work tasks identified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and labor categories in accordance with PWS Section 5.1.3: Requirements by Labor Category.

1002 1 Job OPTION Travel/ODCs

T&M Contract will provide support in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) paragraphs 1.5.13 and 1.5.14. Contractor shall be reimbursed for Other Direct Costs in support of this requirement in accordance with (IAW) the PWS. Travel shall not commence until written approval is received.

Reimbursement for contractor travel will be in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).

COR approval prior to travel and ODC purchase is required.

1003 1 Job OPTION Service Contract Reporting

T&M Service Contract Reporting Requirements have been added to the statement of work, and contractor is required to provide data on contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) for performance of this contract in accordance wtih FAR 52.204-14 and Performance Work Statement (PWS) paragraph 1.5.21.

*This CLIN is NOT Seperately Priced*

1004 1 Job OPTION Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL)

T&M Contract Deliverables in accordance with the Performance Work Statement

(PWS).

*This CLIN is Not Separately Priced*

2001 1 Job OPTION Contractor Support Labor

T&M Contractor shall provide Labor to support the work tasks identified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and labor categories in accordance with PWS Section 5.1.3: Requirements by Labor Category.

2002 1 Job OPTION Travel/ODCs

T&M Contract will provide support in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) paragraphs 1.5.13 and 1.5.14. Contractor shall be reimbursed for Other Direct Costs in support of this requirement in accordance with (IAW) the PWS. Travel shall not commence until written approval is received.

Reimbursement for contractor travel will be in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR).

COR approval prior to travel and ODC purchase is required.

2003 1 Job OPTION Service Contract Reporting

T&M Service Contract Reporting Requirements have been added to the statement of work, and contractor is required to provide data on contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) for performance of this contract in accordance wtih FAR 52.204-14 and Performance Work Statement (PWS) paragraph 1.5.21.

*This CLIN is NOT Seperately Priced*

2004 1 Job OPTION Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs)

T&M Contract Deliverables in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS).

*This CLIN is Not Separately Priced*

3001 1 Job OPTION Contractor Support Labor

T&M Contractor shall provide Labor to support the work tasks identified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and labor categories in accordance with PWS Section 5.1.3: Requirements by Labor Category.

3002 1 Job OPTION Travel/ODCs

T&M Contract will provide support in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) paragraphs 1.5.13 and 1.5.14. Contractor shall be reimbursed for Other Direct Costs in support of this requirement in accordance with (IAW) the PWS. Travel shall not commence until written approval is received.

Reimbursement for contractor travel will be in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).

COR approval prior to travel and ODC purchase is required.

3003 1 Job OPTION Service Contract Reporting

T&M Service Contract Reporting Requirements have been added to the statement of work, and contractor is required to provide data on contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) for performance of this contract in accordance wtih FAR 52.204-14 and Performance Work Statement (PWS) paragraph 1.5.21.

*This CLIN is NOT Seperately Priced*

3004 1 Job OPTION Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs)

T&M Service Contract Reporting/Contractor Manpower Reporting requirement has been added to the statement of work, and contractor is required to provide data on contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) for performance of this contract.

*This CLIN is NOT Seperately Priced*

4001 1 Job OPTION Contractor Support Labor

T&M Contractor shall provide Labor to support the work tasks identified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and labor categories in accordance with PWS Section 5.1.3: Requirements by Labor Category.

4002 1 Job OPTION Travel/ODCs

T&M Contract will provide support in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) paragraphs 1.5.13 and 1.5.14. Contractor shall be reimbursed for Other Direct Costs in support of this requirement in accordance with (IAW) the PWS. Travel shall not commence until written approval is received.

Reimbursement for contractor travel will be in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).

COR approval prior to travel and ODC purchase is required.

4003 1 Job OPTION Service Contract Reporting

T&M Service Contract Reporting Requirements have been added to the statement of work, and contractor is required to provide data on contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) for performance of this contract in accordance wtih FAR 52.204-14 and Performance Work Statement (PWS) paragraph 1.5.21.

*This CLIN is NOT Seperately Priced*

4004 1 Job OPTION Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs)

T&M Contract Deliverables in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). *This CLIN is NOT Seperately Priced*

5001 1 Job OPTION FAR 52.217-8 Option

T&M FAR 52.217-8 Extension of Services: The government may require continued performance of services for up to 6 months within the limits and the rates specified in the contract.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Part 1.0 General Information

GENERAL This is a non-personal services contract to provide financial compliance audit support to the Army Materiel Command (AMC) and all major subordinate commands (MSCs). Contractor shall provide financial audit and support services to improve the accuracy, reliability, timeliness, and internal control environment of the AMC Army Working Capital Funds (AWCF) with the ultimate goal of enabling processes and systems capable of successful attestation and audit. Contractor shall develop and implement solutions to ensure end-to-end business processes contain reliable internal controls to support accurate financial statement reporting. Contractor shall develop, monitor and validate corrective action plans to remediate material weaknesses and deficiencies linked to AMC business processes. Contractor shall provide education and training to the AMC workforce to ensure sustainability of achieving an audit opinion. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. (All Acronyms not spelled out in the text of this document can be found in Section 2.2).

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to provide an audit infrastructure to interact with external financial statement auditors, improve AMC business processes, improve financial reporting controls, validate corrective actions, and communicate and coordinate change management with AMC. Contractor shall also prepare and present executive level briefings for AMC personnel, Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA) and Department of Defense personnel concerning work performed.

Contractor shall maintain all data in an electronic format available for analysis and reporting. Data remains the property of the Government.

The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

These requirements are intended to provide the Army with an audit infrastructure to interact with external financial statement auditors and manage auditor requirements, provide a strategy and plan to overcome material weaknesses identified in Army internal and external audits, recommend new business processes or controls needed to achieve financial statement assertions, monitor financial reporting controls and validate the corrective actions of the organization, and communicate and coordinate change management with AMC’s Senior Leadership.

1.2 Background: The US Army is engaged in one of the most complex and challenging business transformations ever attempted in the Army to revolutionize its financial management processes, business rules, and systems across the Army in order to provide more accurate, timely and useful financial information to decision makers. The Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Act of 1990 and the Government Management Reform Act (GMRA) of 1994 require, among other things, the annual preparation and audit of Federal agency financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS).

To that end, the Army has conducted successive audits in Fiscal Year (FY) 18, FY19, and FY20 with each growing in scope and complexity. Challenges that must be addressed include: inefficient information technology system controls, business process transformation, synchronization with service providers, and sustainment of implemented changes.

1.3 Objectives: Build a non-personal service contract which will focus on two major areas of the audit; Audit Infrastructure & Liaison and remediation efforts that lead to an:

Independent Public Accountant (IPA) opinion on the Army’s AWCF Financial statements in 2024, and AMC’s portion of the munitions Service Organizational Control 1 (SOC 1) in 2024, AMC’s portion of the General Fund (GF) audit by 2027 and, Full execution of AMC’s risk management and internal controls program and compilation of the annual Statement of Assurance.

These tasks will require the contractor to: Develop strategy and plans to overcome material weaknesses identified in internal and external audits, recommend new or changes to business processes or controls necessary to achieve financial statement assertions, monitor financial reporting controls and validate organization corrective actions, and communication and coordination of change management with AMC Senior Leadership. In instances where AWCF activity supports or affects a financial reporting or control environment of a general fund reporting entity, the contractor in conjunction with AMC will provide requisite audit readiness support to the general fund enabling it to meet its applicable audit readiness deadlines. This contract will be servicing the Assistant Secretary of the Army Financial Management and Comptroller (ASA(FM&C)) for Army Working Capital Fund (AWCF) as well.

1.4 Scope: AMC requires a firm’s expertise to provide an audit infrastructure to assist in improving AMC business processes, monitor financial reporting controls, remediate and validate corrective actions, and communicate and coordinate change management with AMC Senior Leadership. Senior Contractor Leadership shall be responsive to emergent work requests and meetings that require on site presence at AMC facilities. As a result, the contractor’s facility shall be within the local commuting area of Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898. Services shall be performed at AMC locations, ASA(FM&C) locations, or remotely dependent upon the task and skill set required.

AMC requires a firm’s expertise to provide services with logistics environments and financial statement audit backgrounds, which include:

Department of Defense (DoD) business processes;

LMP and GFEBS ERP systems and the associated feeder systems in use;

Performing risk assessments in accordance with OMB Circular A-123 and the FIAR Guidance;

Identifying the conditions and issues, which would prevent the Army from generating financial statements in accordance with GAAP;

Performing studies to determine a comprehensive and technical status of current financial improvement and audit readiness capabilities;

Assessing and proposing new or revised accounting policies and procedures as well as implementation strategies to address audit findings;

Designing corrective action plans to address the root causes of audit findings and remediate the identified deficiencies;

Developing and assisting in the implementation of a strategy to overcome material weaknesses;

Recommending new business processes or controls needed to achieve financial statement assertions;

Monitoring financial reporting controls and validating the corrective actions of the organization;

Communicating and coordinating change management with Senior Leadership;

Providing program management support to manage the efforts under this contract; and Providing professional development support to Headquarter level entities and their subordinate commands.

1.5 General Information

1.5.1 Quality Control (A001): The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective Quality Control (QC) program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which the contractor assures that its work complies with the requirement of the contract.

The Quality Control Plan (QCP) shall be delivered to the Contracting Officer (KO) and to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) within 30 calendar days after contract award. The quality control plan will not be considered accepted until the contractor receives the KO approval in writing. Copies of changes made to the QCP shall be forwarded to the KO and COR within 5 working days of when the changes are made. After acceptance of the quality control plan, the contractor shall receive the KO’s acceptance in writing of any proposed changes.

1.5.2 Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan describes how the Government will monitor contractor performance in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum/maximum acceptable defect rate(s). The Government has the right to perform inspections and performance evaluation at any time. If any aspect of the performance is not in conformance with the requirements of the contract, the Government may issue a Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR) to the Contractor. The Contractor shall explain in writing why performance was not in conformance with the requirements of the contract, how performance will be returned to conformance, and how recurrence of the problem will be prevented in the future. The Contractor shall complete and return the CDR to the COR within five working days after receipt of the CDR.

1.5.3 Recognized Holidays: The contractor is not required to perform services on Federal Holidays. The dates for Federal holidays may be obtained from the Office of Personnel Management website www.opm.gov.

1.5.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor shall conduct business between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday thru Friday, except Government holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor shall maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.5.5 Place of Performance: The Government will provide space to accommodate 35 to 40 contractor personnel at the locations where AMC MSCs are located in addition to HQ AMC and potentially ASA(FM&C). The contractor shall provide work accommodations for any additional personnel used to support this requirement through other means. To ensure continuity of operations, telework/remote work may be authorized. Due to changing environment in current pandemic, contractors shall follow guidance provided by the requiring activity as it relates to telework/remote work. In addition, contractor personnel shall be on site when government employees are on site to monitor performance.

1.5.6 Security Requirements: The contractor shall obtain required identification cards, tags, and badges in accordance with AR 600-8-14. The contractor and subcontractor(s), if any, shall complete a background security check of all personnel (SF-85P) before new employees report for duty. Execution of SF-85P is a requirement for contractor personnel to receive a Common Access Card (CAC). Contractor personnel shall possess a minimum of a SECRET security clearance and must be a United States citizen. The contractor shall forward security clearances and Visitor Access Requests (VAR) to a person designated by the COR for all personnel assigned to perform requirements of this PWS. All personnel who support this contract shall sign an Army Non-Disclosure Statement prior to obtaining access to the Army Local Area Network (LAN). The Contractor shall submit a Secret Facility Clearance with their proposal. A signed letter from the offeror’s Facility Security Office (FSO) stating the level of facility clearance is sufficient to satisfy the solicitation requirement.

The contractor shall comply with all requirements of the DD254.

The contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce any proprietary data, other than as required in the performance of this PWS. The contractor shall not divulge or release data or information developed or obtained in the performance of this contract except upon written approval from the COR.

Contractor personnel are subject to all local installation rules and procedures. Site-specific approval regarding access, issue of security badges, etc., shall be coordinated as required. Contractor personnel should be aware at all times of any unusual persons or packages in their work area and immediately report those to the building security staff. If contractor personnel become aware of any person seeking unauthorized access to classified materials, they shall immediately report this to the COR.

All work under this effort is proprietary to the Army and DoD; the contractor shall not release any information regarding the work to anyone without written permission by the Government.

1.5.6.1 Antiterrorism/Operations Security:

1. Antiterrorism (AT) Level I training. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within ten (10) calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR or to the KO, if a COR is not assigned, within 15 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel.

AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil.

2. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). 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. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

2a. Contractors require a CAC. Before CAC issuance, the contractor requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014‐05. The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on‐site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD‐approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non‐DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of six (6) months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management.

3. AT Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas. US based contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees shall receive government provided area of responsibility (AOR) specific AT awareness training as directed by AR 525-13. Specific AOR training content is directed by the combatant commander with the unit ATO being the local point of contact.

4. iWATCH Training. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. The contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local 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 CO. This training shall be completed within ten (10) calendar days of contract award and within 15 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR no later than (NLT) 20 calendar days after contract

5. Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) registration for contractor employees who require access to government information systems. All contractor employees with access to a government info system must be registered in the ATCTS ) at commencement of services, and must successfully complete the DoD Information Assurance Awareness training prior to access to Information Security (IS) and then annually thereafter.

6. For contracts that require OPSEC training. Per AR 530-1, the contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC Awareness training. New employees must be trained within 30 calendar days of them reporting for duty and annually thereafter.

7. For Information assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) certification. Per DoD 8570.01-M, DFARS

252.239.7001 and AR 25-2, all contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees supporting IA/IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract award. The baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M must be completed upon contract award, before issuance of network access and annually thereafter.

8. For contracts that require handling or access to classified information. Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204‐ 2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret” and requires contractors to comply with— (1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22‐M); and (2) Any revisions to DoD 5220.22‐ M, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor.

9. Threat Awareness Reporting Program. For all contractors with security clearances. Per AR 381‐12 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), contractor employees must receive annual TARP training by a Counterintelligence (CI) agent or other trainer as specified in 2‐4b.

10. Access and general protection/security policy and procedures. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility, or area. Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall 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. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DoD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

11. For contractors that do not require a CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation: Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with adjudication standards and processes using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCICIII) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

1.5.7 Physical Security: The contractor shall safeguard all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured. See Part 3 Government Furnished Property/Items for contractor accountability with respect to property furnished by the government to the contractor that is removed from a government installation. (CDRL A018).

1.5.7.1 Property Management Plan: (CDRL A002): The contractor shall develop a Property Control Plan in accordance with (IAW) FAR Part 45 and FAR Part 52.245-1. The Contractor Access/Property Control Plan shall be submitted within sixty (60) days after contract award. The plan shall include a process for the accountability and management of all Government Furnished Property (GFP). The contractor shall establish and maintain an acceptable property management system. Failure to maintain an acceptable property management system, as defined in DFARS 252.245-7003, may result in disapproval of the system by the KO and/or withholding payments. The Property Inventory Report shall be submitted within 60 days after contract award and quarterly thereafter and shall provide current information on all GFP accounted for by the contractor. The reports shall contain the following:

Item Number, Item Description, Model Number, Serial Number Company Name, POC, Phone#, Location, Issue Date, and Contract Number. Any loss or damage to GFP or Contractor Acquired Property shall be reported to the PCO and COR within three (3) days of discovery. A statement explaining the circumstances of the loss/damage shall be submitted on a DA Form 4697, Report of Survey. Inspection Reports shall obtain the following: Inspection Results; Maintenance Actions; Losses and Damage to the Government. As soon as the GFP is no longer required, it shall be promptly turned in IAW the approved Property Control Plan.

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

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

1.5.7.3. Keys: In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of 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 and all GFP lost or stolen because of keys being duplicated, misplaced, or lost by the contractor, will 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 will be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

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

1.5.7.5 Lock Combinations: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that no lock combinations are revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

1.5.8 Non-disclosure Statement: The Army has a Use and Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA) requirement for each person supporting the Army, as prescribed by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 227.7103-7 and DFARS 252.227-7025. Contractor personnel shall complete and sign an NDA prior to commencement of contract award. This requirement extends to all subcontractors and teaming arrangements. The NDA shall be provided to the COR and Administrating Contracting Office (ACO) during the on-boarding process and prior to the start date and any direct involvement with the contract. The contractor shall obtain all necessary approvals prior to obtaining access to proprietary information in accordance with FAR 9.505-4(b). Because the contractor may obtain proprietary information of other contractors during performance of this contract, pursuant to FAR 9.505-4, firms must execute an agreement with other contractors that states that they will (1) protect the contractor’s information from unauthorized use or disclosure for as long as it remains proprietary, and (2) refrain from using the information for any purpose other than that for which it was furnished. This requirement shall flow down to all subcontractors.

1.5.8.1 Disclosure Information: Reference DFAR 252.204-7000 Disclosure of Information (Oct 2016). The contractor shall not use or disclose information developed or delivered under this contract for any purpose other than as required for performance of the contractor’s contractual obligations without the specific authorization of the KO.

1.5.8.2 Inspector General Inquiries: The contractor shall cooperate with inspection, audits, surveys and requests for information, as required. The contractor shall provide access to the Government for the purposes of reviewing, inspecting and evaluating the Contractor’s property management plan(s), systems, procedures, records, and supporting documentation that pertains to GFP. This access includes all site locations and, with the Contractor’s consent, all subcontractor premises. The contractor shall provide, without prior notice, supporting documentation as needed for Army Audit Readiness and other audits, in accordance with FAR 52.245-1(g).

1.5.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The contractor shall attend post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5 Post Award Orientation. The KO, KO’s Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.

These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.5.9.1 Financial/Cost Reporting for the Contract: (CDRL A004). The contractor shall provide a Monthly Financial Status Report (MFSR) that includes a monthly and cumulative financial summary of labor expended, by CLIN and/or subCLIN, related to each respective monthly effort.

1.5.10 KO’s Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions - assure that the contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract, perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance, maintain written and oral communications with the contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract, issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications, monitor contractor's performance, notify both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of GFP, and provide site entry of contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the contract.

1.5.11 Key Personnel: The contractor shall have personnel assigned that are Certified Public Accountants who have been licensed by the appropriate state licensing authority and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) with audit and audit remediation experience. They must be in good standing with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and applicable state boards. The Government reserves the right to review and approve resumes of all candidates prior to their assignment. The contractor shall maintain a list of all Key Personnel at all times. Contractor shall notify the COR in writing of all decisions relative to key personnel for informational purposes only, i.e., extended period of absence (more than three consecutive days), corporate travel (more than 3 consecutive days), reassignments, vacations (more than 3 consecutive days), etc. Award of a Contract will constitute the government’s approval of Key Personnel. The contractor may propose individuals, regardless of labor category, as "key personnel" whenever the individual performs a function(s) that is believed to be critical to successful performance on any segment of this contract.

1.5.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties shall identify themselves as contractor personnel to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. All documents or reports produced by contractors shall be suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is otherwise appropriately disclosed. Contractor personnel are required to have a Government issued Common Access Card (CAC) and may be required to wear badges.

1.5.13 Contractor Travel: Travel may be required to obtain information and complete the analysis of plans, discovery work and corrective actions. AMC is located in all 50 states and in 148 countries. Specific locations for travel are unknown until selected by the Independent Public Accountant (IPA). Advance notification shall be provided to the appropriate Army point of contact to allow for clearances and site preparation. Reimbursement of expense shall be IAW the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). Travel shall be approved in advance by the COR. Travel shall not commence until written approval is received. Occasional meetings may be held at Army Entity locations.

Travel costs are expected to be high, as fieldwork will require extensive travel. Local travel performed in the course of contract performance will not be reimbursed by the contract. Receipts must support any allowable cost expenses in accordance with the JTR for travel over seventy-five dollars ($75.00). Contractor will be required to travel CONUS, OCONUS, and within the National Capital Region (NCR) during the performance of this contract. The contractor may be required to ship training material to locations when training is required. Contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. Travel is reimbursable and will be evaluated via a modification if additional funding is required.

1.5.14 Contractor Other Direct Costs: Other Direct Costs/Incidentals: The contractor may be required to provide incidental materials for the performance of this contract. These item(s) are considered "Open Market Items" and the contractor shall follow the procedures established in FAR 52.244-2 and FAR 52.244-5. The Contractor shall submit for approval any ODCs prior to incurring the obligation. The COR can approve ODC purchases made by the contractor up to $25,000. KO shall be copied on all ODC requests and reserves the right to approve/disapprove even if within the COR threshold approval. All ODCs greater than $25,000.00 shall be submitted to the COR for validation with final approval provided by the KO. ODC requests shall include multiple quotes. All materials purchased by the contractor to support this contract become property of the government. The contractor shall document the transfer of the materials in accordance with established agency procedures.

1.5.15 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive or have access to proprietary information, which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5 and the US GAO “The Yellow Book” Government Auditing Standard (also known as the Yellow Book OCI standards). The Contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

To prevent the improper release or disclosure of information, or any actual or perceived personal or organizational conflict of interest that might arise in the performance of this contract, the contractor shall bring any potential conflicting relationships or financial interests held by the contractor, its key employees, or others executing performance on behalf of the contractor to the attention of the Contracting Officer throughout the life of this contract. If the Contracting Officer determines that an unacceptable conflict or violation exists, the contractor shall take the actions necessary to mitigate or eliminate the conflict or violation.

1.5.16 Records and Data: All data and data rights associated with this effort will be property of the U.S.

Government. “DFARS 252.227-7020 Rights in Special Works JUN 1955.”

1.5.17 Safety: The work is administrative and does not involve any construction activities, so a safety plan is not required. The contractor will follow the safety requirements for each individual site visited (such as evacuation plans, weather warnings, traffic rules, etc.).

1.5.18 Duplication of Effort: The contractor shall ensure that there is minimum duplication of effort in the execution of all work specified in the PWS. The contractor shall build upon work previously accommodated by the Government, the contactor, or other contractors to the fullest extent practical.

1.5.19 Cooperation/Coordination with other Contractors: There may be multiple contractors (i.e. from more than one contract vehicle and/or company) supporting the Army, tasked to work on systems that interface with applications within the financial statement family of systems. The contractor shall work with these other contractors as required and approved by the Government to accomplish Government requirements, goals, and objectives as efficiently and effectively as possible. This may include, but is not limited to, sharing or coordinating information (as approved by the Government) resulting from the work required by this PWS or previous Government efforts, and/or working as a team to perform tasks in concert.

1.5.20 Contract Deliverables: The submission and review of information submitted under the Contract Deliverables Requirements List (CDRL) required by this PWS shall not limit the Government’s rights and remedies under other provisions of the contract. A full list of CDRLs will be included in Section J of the contract.

1.5.21 Service Contract Reporting Requirements in the System for Award Management (SAM): In accordance with FAR 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements, 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 collection site. The contractor shall completely fill in all required data fields in the Service Contract Reporting (SCR) section of the System for Award Management (SAM) using the following web address: https://www.sam.gov. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government 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.

1.5.22 Supervision of On-Site Contract Employees: The contractor shall be solely responsible to manage and supervise contractor employees at all times. The contractor shall be responsible for management and administration of contractor personnel performing this task, and the contractor bears all responsibility for contractor performance.

All managerial duties for contractor personnel are the responsibility of the contractor, not the Government. The contractor will assign a Contractor Director as the main point of contact between the government and the contractor.

The contractor shall independently determine how to best complete the desired workload. The contractor shall independently, and not as an agent of the Government, exert its best efforts and furnish the necessary personnel to perform the work.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR: A supplier or vendor having a contract to provide specific supplies or services to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime and team members, if any.

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

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