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W91QEX-16-Q-0051 02-Aug-2016

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

305-437-2662

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

04:00 PM 01 Sep 2016

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

(TYPE OR PRINT)

(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA X ARE

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Gov t. Use Only )

23.

CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

TELEPHONE NO.

W91QEX9. ISSUED BY

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

MICHAEL SON

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER

(TYPE OR PRINT)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESS

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

410TH CSB-MIAMI DIVISION

9301 NW 33RD ST

DORAL FL 33172-1202

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE W91LMH 16. ADMINISTERED BY

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

USSOUTHCOM RA-TCA

CLAUDE ADAMS

9301 NW 33RD STREET

DORAL FL 33172

TEL: 305-437-1358 FAX: 305-437-1841

305-437-2752FAX:

TEL: 305-437-2661 SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

X 8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$15,000,000.00

NAICS:

541611

X

OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

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

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

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

EDWOSB

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(CONTINUED)

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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

SEE SCHEDULE

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY UNIT

22. 23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

19.

ITEM NO.

W91QEX-16-Q-0051

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 6 Months Site Manager - SOUTHCOM

FFP

The contractor shall provide one site manager to provide financial management support services at US Southern Command Headquarters (SOUTHCOM) in accordance with the performance work statement.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

0002 6 Months Financial Analyst - SOUTHCOM

FFP

The contractor shall provide one financial analyst to provide financial management support services at US Southern Command Headquarters (SOUTHCOM) in

0003 6 Months Helpdesk & Trainer - SOUTHCOM

FFP

The contractor shall provide one helpdesk/trainer to provide financial management support services at US Southern Command Headquarters (SOUTHCOM) in

0004 6 Months Audit Compliance Technician - SOUTCOM

FFP

The contractor shall provide one audit compliance program technician to provide financial management support services at US Southern Command Headquarters (SOUTHCOM) in accordance with the performance work statement.

0005 6 Months Financial Analyst - SOCSOUTH

FFP

The contractor shall provide one financial Analyst to provide financial management support services at Special Operations Command South (SOCSOUTH) in accordance with the performance work statement.

0006 6 Months Financial Analyst - JIATF-S

FFP

The contractor shall provide one financial analyst to provide financial management support services at Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF-S) in accordance with the performance work statement.

0007 1 Each Travel

COST

Travel - This is a cost reimbursable CLIN. The Contractor shall travel upon the request by the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) and approval by the Contracting Officers (KO) for authorized travel purposes only in accordance with the performance work statement paragraph 1.6.13. The Contractor shall invoice monthly for Travel expenses. Cost Reimbursements for Travel shall include only the actual allowable, allocable, and reasonable costs under the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). These costs may include indirect costs. All Travel shall be approved in advance by the Contracting Officer.

NOTE: The Contractor shall propose $5,000.00 as a value for this CLIN based on the Government's anticipated travel and estimated value.

ESTIMATED COST

0008 1 Each Surge Capability

COST

Surge Capability - This is a cost reimbursable CLIN for surge capability requested by the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) and approval by the Contracting Officers (KO) for authorized purposes only in accordance with the performance work statement paragraph 1.6.4.1. The Contractor shall invoice monthly for surge hours authorized and provided only. Cost Reimbursements for surge shall include only the actual allowable, allocable, and reasonable costs in accordance with the hourly surge prices listed in the contract. All surge hours performed shall be approved in advance by the Contracting Officer.

NOTE: The Contractor shall not price this CLIN but shall fill in the "Surge Support Pricing Sheet" listed as an attachment to the solicitation in order to finalize an hourly rate for each Key Personnel listed in the performance work statement.

0009 1 Each Contractor Manpower Reporting

FFP

The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the Contractor shall report ALL Contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The Contractor shall completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address https://cmra.army.mil. The required information includes: (1) Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) or also known as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR); (2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number; (3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period; (4) Contractor's name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of Contractor employee entering data; (5) Estimated direct labor hours (including sub-Contractors); (6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub-Contractors); (7) Total payments (including sub- Contractors); (8) Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by Contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each sub-Contractor if different); (9) Estimated data collection cost; (10) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the Contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information); (11) Locations where Contractor and sub-Contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website); (12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and (13) Number of Contractor and sub-Contractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country). As part of its submission, the Contractor shall provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. Reporting period shall be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending September 30 of each government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year. Contractors may use a direct XML data transfer to the database server or fill in the fields on the website.

0010 1 Months Phase-In

FFP

The Contractor shall provide phase-in support for a timeframe not to exceed 30 days and shall be prepared to provide full performance no later than 23 October 2016 in accordance with performance work statement paragraph 1.6.18.

1001 12 Months OPTION Site Manager - SOUTHCOM

FFP

The contractor shall provide one site manager to provide financial management support services at US Southern Command Headquarters (SOUTHCOM) in

1002 12 Months OPTION Financial Analyst - SOUTHCOM

FFP

The contractor shall provide one financial analyst to provide financial management support services at US Southern Command Headquarters (SOUTHCOM) in

1003 12 Months OPTION Helpdesk & Trainer - SOUTHCOM

FFP

The contractor shall provide one helpdesk/trainer to provide financial management support services at US Southern Command Headquarters (SOUTHCOM) in

1004 12 Months OPTION Audit Compliance Technician - SOUTCOM

FFP

The contractor shall provide one audit compliance program technician to provide financial management support services at US Southern Command Headquarters

1005 12 Months OPTION Financial Analyst - SOCSOUTH

FFP

The contractor shall provide one financial Analyst to provide financial management support services at Special Operations Command South

1006 12 Months OPTION Financial Analyst - JIATF-S

FFP

The contractor shall provide one financial analyst to provide financial management support services at Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF-S) in accordance

1007 1 Each OPTION Travel

COST

Travel - This is a cost reimbursable CLIN. The Contractor shall travel upon the request by the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) and approval by the Contracting Officers (KO) for authorized travel purposes only in accordance with the performance work statement paragraph 1.6.13. The Contractor shall invoice monthly for Travel expenses. Cost Reimbursements for Travel shall include only the actual allowable, allocable, and reasonable costs under the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). These costs may include indirect costs. All Travel shall be approved in advance by the Contracting Officer.

NOTE: The Contractor shall propose $5,000.00 as a value for this CLIN based on

1008 1 Each OPTION Surge Capability

COST

Surge Capability - This is a cost reimbursable CLIN for surge capability requested by the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) and approval by the Contracting Officers (KO) for authorized purposes only in accordance with the performance work statement paragraph 1.6.4.1. The Contractor shall invoice monthly for surge hours authorized and provided only. Cost Reimbursements for surge shall include only the actual allowable, allocable, and reasonable costs in accordance with the hourly surge prices listed in the contract. All surge hours performed shall be approved in advance by the Contracting Officer.

NOTE: The Contractor shall not price this CLIN but shall fill in the "Surge Support Pricing Sheet" listed as an attachment to the solicitation in order to finalize an hourly rate for each Key Personnel listed in the performance work

1009 1 Each OPTION Contractor Manpower Reporting

FFP

The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the Contractor shall report ALL Contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The Contractor shall completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address https://cmra.army.mil. The required information includes: (1) Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) or also known as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR); (2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number; (3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period; (4) Contractor's name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of Contractor employee entering data; (5) Estimated direct labor hours (including sub-Contractors); (6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub-Contractors); (7) Total payments (including sub- Contractors); (8) Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by Contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each sub-Contractor if different); (9) Estimated data collection cost; (10) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the Contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information); (11) Locations where Contractor and sub-Contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website); (12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and (13) Number of Contractor and sub-Contractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country). As part of its submission, the Contractor shall provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. Reporting period shall be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending September 30 of each government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year. Contractors may use a direct

2001 12 Months OPTION Site Manager - SOUTHCOM

FFP

The contractor shall provide one site manager to provide financial management support services at US Southern Command Headquarters (SOUTHCOM) in

2002 12 Months OPTION Financial Analyst - SOUTHCOM

FFP

The contractor shall provide one financial analyst to provide financial management support services at US Southern Command Headquarters (SOUTHCOM) in

2003 12 Months OPTION Helpdesk & Trainer - SOUTHCOM

FFP

The contractor shall provide one helpdesk/trainer to provide financial management support services at US Southern Command Headquarters (SOUTHCOM) in

2004 12 Months OPTION Audit Compliance Technician - SOUTCOM

FFP

The contractor shall provide one audit compliance program technician to provide financial management support services at US Southern Command Headquarters

2005 12 Months OPTION Financial Analyst - SOCSOUTH

FFP

The contractor shall provide one financial Analyst to provide financial management support services at Special Operations Command South

2006 12 Months OPTION Financial Analyst - JIATF-S

FFP

The contractor shall provide one financial analyst to provide financial management support services at Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF-S) in accordance

2007 1 Each OPTION Travel

COST

Travel - This is a cost reimbursable CLIN. The Contractor shall travel upon the request by the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) and approval by the Contracting Officers (KO) for authorized travel purposes only in accordance with the performance work statement paragraph 1.6.13. The Contractor shall invoice monthly for Travel expenses. Cost Reimbursements for Travel shall include only the actual allowable, allocable, and reasonable costs under the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). These costs may include indirect costs. All Travel shall be approved in advance by the Contracting Officer.

NOTE: The Contractor shall propose $5,000.00 as a value for this CLIN based on

2008 1 Each OPTION Surge Capability

COST

Surge Capability - This is a cost reimbursable CLIN for surge capability requested by the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) and approval by the Contracting Officers (KO) for authorized purposes only in accordance with the performance work statement paragraph 1.6.4.1. The Contractor shall invoice monthly for surge hours authorized and provided only. Cost Reimbursements for surge shall include only the actual allowable, allocable, and reasonable costs in accordance with the hourly surge prices listed in the contract. All surge hours performed shall be approved in advance by the Contracting Officer.

NOTE: The Contractor shall not price this CLIN but shall fill in the "Surge Support Pricing Sheet" listed as an attachment to the solicitation in order to finalize an hourly rate for each Key Personnel listed in the performance work

2009 1 Each OPTION Contractor Manpower Reporting

FFP

The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the Contractor shall report ALL Contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The Contractor shall completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address https://cmra.army.mil. The required information includes: (1) Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) or also known as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR); (2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number; (3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period; (4) Contractor's name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of Contractor employee entering data; (5) Estimated direct labor hours (including sub-Contractors); (6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub-Contractors); (7) Total payments (including sub- Contractors); (8) Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by Contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each sub-Contractor if different); (9) Estimated data collection cost; (10) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the Contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information); (11) Locations where Contractor and sub-Contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website); (12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and (13) Number of Contractor and sub-Contractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country). As part of its submission, the Contractor shall provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. Reporting period shall be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending September 30 of each government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year. Contractors may use a direct

NOTE TO OFFERORS

NOTE TO OFFERORS

By submission of a proposal, Offerors are certifying that they meet all of the Government’s requirements, as outlined in the solicitation, and specifically the requirements contained in the Performance Work Statement.

Proposals must be submitted electronically through email to michael.a.son2.civ@mail.mil or to barry.s.smith.civ@mail.mil. Offerors are cautioned to comply with all instructions within this solicitation to ensure submission of a complete proposal. Failure to furnish a complete proposal may result in the proposal being unacceptable to the Government and elimination from consideration for award.

Contractor Performance Reporting. The Contracting office is utilizing the Contracting Performance Reporting System (CPARS) Automated Information System (AIS) to formally record contractor performance.

CPARS is a web-enabled application that collects and manages the library of automated Contractor assessment data

– Unclassified formal reports. A CPARS Report will assess the Contractor’s performance and will provide a record, both positive and negative, on the contract during a specific period of time. This information will be completed annually by the Contracting Officer throughout the life of the contract (including Option exercises).

The Contracting Officer will prepare a CPARS evaluation on contracts that meet the business sector thresholds in accordance with the applicable completion instructions as listed in FAR Part 42.15.

Additional information may be obtained at the CPARS website at https://www.cpars.gov/.

Questions and Answer Period:

The Contractor shall submit all questions and concerns in writing via email to the Contract Specialist, Michael A.

Son at michael.a.son2.civ@mail.mil no later than Tuesday, 16 August 2016 at 4:30 p.m. (EST). The email shall be entitled “Questions for Solicitation W91QEX-16-Q-0051”. The body of the email shall be numbered per question and contain questions in a clear and concise manner with specific reference to the page number and section of the solicitation, if applicable. No questions will be answered if received after 4:30 p.m. (EST) on 16 August 2016.

Answers shall be provided as an amendment to the solicitation notice as issued via FedBizOpps (FBO) website no later than 23 August 2016 at 4:30 p.m. (EST) and shall be structured as an all-inclusive question/answer document encompassing all of the Contractor’s questions and the Government’s responses to those questions. No questions or answers shall contain any proprietary, Contractor’s names, or otherwise identifying information. When responding to questions, the Government will submit the questions as they were written verbatim if possible, however, if the Contracting Officer determined there are redundant questions, they contain any proprietary information, Contractor’s names, contain grammar or spelling errors, or otherwise, the Contract Specialist will redact, re-summarize, and/or exclude redundancies accordingly.

Should the Contracting Officer feel it is necessary; The Government may issue an amendment to add an additional question and answer period anytime throughout the duration of the Solicitation.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

UNITED STATES SOUTHERN COMMAND (USSOUTHCOM)

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND SUPPORT

ASC# FY16-2043

12 July, 2016

Part 1 General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal services contract under which the personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. The Contractor shall ensure that all contractor employees and subcontractor employees are medically, dentally, and psychologically fit for performance of their duties..

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 perform Financial Management Services and Support, Information Technology Support, and Training as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property (GFP) and government furnished services (GFS). The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) is the replacement financial and business system for the United States Army, a revolution in Army financial management in which they are not just replacing a legacy platform with a modern version, but are changing business practices and procedures to function on the new platform. This new platform and its processes, is a technically complex challenge that requires a depth of knowledge and experience that does not exist in the USSOUTHCOM Enterprise and will not exist without further training and experience. The mission of the GFEBS subject matter experts support is to utilize their expert knowledge of GFEBS and its underlying platform, Systems Applications and Products in Data Processing (SAP), to provide assistance and training to USSOUTHCOM Enterprise personnel. The Subject Matter Expert (SME) will be an expert in the field with extensive, practical knowledge and experience with GFEBS and SAP. The SME expert will be able to respond to client questions with solutions, and know how to access multiple sources of technical knowledge and assistance to resolve problems. The SME’s will help develop, assess, and recommend processes and procedures to execute financial management responsibilities in the GFEBS environment. The SME’s will be able to lead and/or participate in working groups, program development forums, analytical activities, training, education and other forums.

1.3 Objectives: The Contractor shall demonstrate the expertise, capability, and resources to effectively manage and oversee a sufficient, stable, and qualified workforce; and the resources to furnish all support services in Part 5 of this PWS using a cost effective approach that enhances USSOUTHCOM’s ability to achieve its national defense mission.

1.4 Scope: The scope of this contract covers the entire spectrum of non-inherently governmental services and solutions associated with supporting USSOUTHCOM as required by this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The contractor shall provide GFEBS subject matter experts support service needed to support USSOUTHCOM. It is foreseeable that changes in security requirements, software, and systems will occur during the performance period of this contract. The Contractor and their workforce shall demonstrate the capability to successfully adapt to these changes and accomplish all performance requirements in a timely and responsive manner.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be 23 September 2016 – 22 April 2017. The period of performance shall be for Base Year of eight (8) months and 8 days with two (2), one (1) year options.

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control: The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain a QCP and program to ensure all work described in this contract is performed at or above the standard defined in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). The QCP is developed by the contractor for its internal use to ensure that it performs and delivers high-quality service. The contractor’s QCP is the means by which the contractor ensures all work complies with the requirements of the contract. The QCP identifies and corrects potential and actual problem areas throughout the entire scope of the contract.

1.6.1.1 The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The QCP shall be submitted within thirty (30) days of contract award. After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s (KO) acceptance in writing or any proposed changes to the QC procedures. The contractor shall submit QCP changes within five (5) days to the KO and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review and approval prior to implementation.

1.6.1.2 The Quality Control Plan shall address as a minimum:

1.6.1.2.1 Inspection Program. Included shall be a quality control inspection program covering all general and specific tasks included in the contract scope of work. It shall specify tasks or areas to be inspected on a scheduled or unscheduled basis, the manner in which inspections are to be conducted, the titles of the individuals who will perform the inspections, and the percentage of the work that will be inspected on a recurring basis. In developing this inspection program, the Contractor shall identify the key activities and associated characteristics in each process that have a significant influence on specific services and provide for methods for evaluation of the selected characteristics.

1.6.1.2.2 Deficiency Identification. The QCP shall include a method of identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable as defined in the PRS. This shall contain processes for corrective action without dependence upon Government direction.

1.6.1.2.3 Deficiency Correction. The program shall contain process control and process performance measurement procedures that shall include how the Contractor shall implement preventive corrective actions. The Contractor shall demonstrate that it has designed quality into the delivery of services thereby mitigating the risk(s) associated with delivery of deficient or nonconforming services.

1.6.1.2.4 Documentation and Enforcement. The QCP shall include a method of documenting and enforcing quality control operations of both prime contractor and subcontractor work; including inspection and testing.

1.6.1.2.5 Trend Analysis. The QCP shall include a method of performing trend analysis and assessments through the use of metrics.

1.6.1.2.6 Surveillance Methods. The QCP shall contain specific surveillance techniques for all contract services.

The surveillance methods shall be comprehensive and adaptable to the reporting system of the plan.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance (QA): The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with (IAW) the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed IAW the performance standards and contract quality requirements are met. Contract quality requirements” means the technical requirements in the contract relating to the quality of the product or service and those contract clauses prescribing inspection, and other quality controls incumbent on the contractor, to ensure the product or service conforms to the contractual requirements. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, the performance threshold, and deductions, if applicable.

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The list below includes all identified Federal Holidays (http://www.opm.gov). Except as otherwise specified, routine work shall not be scheduled on holidays or holidays observed in Lieu thereof.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The Contractor shall be available, as required by the supported units, 24-hours per day, seven days per week, including holidays. The Contractor shall be at the specified place of duty for a minimum of 8 hours per scheduled workday. Standard hours of operation are 0800-1700, Monday through Friday. In addition to normal hours, there may be a requirement for one (1) contractor to work up to a maximum of 55 hours within a one week period as the mission dictates. All overtime must be approved in advance by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer.

1.6.4.1 Surge Capabilities: The Contractor shall provide a surge capability (either overtime in excess of 55 hrs per week or extra personnel not to exceed one (1) Financial Analyst to support any unforeseen surges in workload.

Surge work will be in accordance with a Notice to Proceed from the Contracting Officer. This surge capability will be anything above the normal operating hours as outlined in paragraph 1.6.4. For short duration surges (less than 20 days), the contractor shall seek remedy by increasing personnel work hours. For longer term surges, that contractor is permitted to increase Financial Analyst personnel.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) Directorate, 9301 NW 33rd Street, Doral, FL 33172, SOCSOUTH in Homestead, FL, and JIATF-South in Key West, FL. The primary work location will be USSOUTHCOM. All work will be on-site at government-provided facilities. No off-site work at contractor-provided facilities is required.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The government will award a Firm Fixed price contract with a cost plus CLIN for surge requirements, travel and government unique training.

1.6.7 Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures:

1.6.7.1 FPCON: In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes of clause of contract, should the US Government Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or process in accordance with DoDI 2000.16. During FPCONs Charlie and Delta, only contract services that have been deemed “mission essential” by the Government will continue. Contract services will resume when the FPCON is reduced to Bravo or lower.

1.6.7.2 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information, and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured IAW Army Regulation (AR) 190-13, “The Army Physical Security Program.”

1.6.7.3 Not Applicable

1.6.7.4 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have an active personnel security clearance at the Secret level specify below (1.6.7.3.1 in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) at time of the proposal submission, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are IAW with the attached DD Form 254, “Department of Defense (DOD) Security Classification Specification” The Contractor shall ensure that contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements when the employee has access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret.”

The Contract will ensure the employee complies with the Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DOD 5220.22-M), and any revisions to DOD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the Contractor.

1.6.7.4.1 GFEBS positions requiring Secret clearance: Contractor personnel performing services under these tasks shall possess, as a minimum, a current Secret clearance. Personnel designated as system administration and/or server maintenance will need to have a Secret clearance prior to award.

1.6.7.4.2 The contractor shall follow DOD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.223- 7004, Drug-free Work Force. The contractor shall conduct drug tests, ensuring all secret cleared contractor employees are tested at least once per year, each year of the contract, as well as when there is a reasonable suspicion that an employee uses illegal drugs. The drug testing shall be at the contractor’s expense. Positive drug test results shall be made available to both the KO and COR within 24 hours of known test results. Records of drug testing shall be made available to the COR.

1.6.7.5 Background Checks: Not Applicable

1.6.7.5.1 Background Check Notification Requirements: If a background check on any employee or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract, whether the check was conducted as a condition of employment or as part of the contract with the Government, reveals any information from any source (including host country law enforcement) of criminal activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees, the Contractor shall immediately notify the KO and COR of that information. The Contractor shall make notification of:

(1) Traffic violations, other than parking, will be reported to the KO or COR only if the contract is for drivers for the Government;

(2) Any suspicious activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees the Contractor believes may pose a risk to U.S. or host nation national security or imminent risk of deadly bodily harm to any person; and

(3) Any actions taken against Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees pursuant to this requirement.

1.6.7.5.2 Remedies. In addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contractor’s failure to comply with the requirements of this paragraph my result in requiring the Contractor to remove a Contractor employee or employees from the performance of the contract.

1.6.7.5.3 Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this paragraph and the preceding paragraph in all subcontracts.

1.6.7.6 Un-cleared Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Credentialing and Access Procedures:

1.6.7.6.1 Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Eligible Requirements: Before CAC issuance, the Contractor employee 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 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.

1.6.7.6.1.1 Federal Installation/Facility Access: Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The employee performing services under this contract 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, Security Office or the host nation equivalent.

1.6.7.6.2. Contractor Non CAC Eligible Requirements for DOD Facility and Installation Access: Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) 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. The employee performing services under this contract shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office.

1.6.7.7 Employment Eligibility: The Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract in the U.S. or its territories have been pre-screened for employment eligibility using the E-verify Program on the Department of Homeland Security website http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. Personnel that have not met the employment eligibility requirement on this website are not authorized to perform services under this contract. Verification of the eligibility check will be made available to the KO or COR upon request. This requirement is not in lieu of and does not relieve the Contractor from the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Forms for employment of personnel.

1.6.7.8 Access to Government Information Systems: All Contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract who have access to a government information system must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services and must successfully completed the DoD Information Assurance Awareness training prior to access to the information system and then annually thereafter.

1.6.7.9 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. Contractor shall not duplicate keys provided by the Government.

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.

1.6.7.9.1 The Contractor shall report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the KO and the COR (and physical property manager, if applicable) within two (2) hours or the next business day if after hours and to request key or lock(s) replacement. This notification and request for key(s) and lock replacement shall be submitted in writing. The total cost of the replacement may be at the Contractor’s expense.

1.6.7.9.2. Only authorized Contractor personnel shall use Government issued key(s) and/or key card(s). Contractor personnel shall follow security access requirements when entering secure areas. Contractor shall receive appropriate security clearance approval to allow visitor(s) access in secure areas.

1.6.7.10 Lock Combinations: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods to ensure all lock combinations are protected from unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure lock combinations are changed when personnel with access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s QCP.

1.6.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend the post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, will meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer 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.

1.6.9 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by a separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract;

perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.10 Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the government: The Site Manager is considered Key Personnel. The Contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The Contract Manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Contract Manager or alternate shall be available during working hours. Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below in section 1.6.11.2.

1.6.11 Special Qualifications or Certifications: The Contractor shall be responsible for employing technically qualified personnel to perform the work specified in this PWS. The Contractor shall maintain the personnel, organization, and administrative control necessary to ensure that the work delivered meets the contract specifications and requirements. Alternate for each full-time equivalent (FTE) shall be identified at the time of proposal, each with qualifications meeting or exceeding the primary FTE’s qualifications, to fill the primary FTE role should the primary FTE leave the position, permanently or temporarily, for greater than seven working days for any reason.

The work history of each contractor employee must contain experience directly related to the task and functions he/she is intended to perform under this contract. The Government reserves the right, during the life of the resulting contract, to request work histories on any contractor employee for the purposes of verifying compliance with the above requirements. Additionally, the Government reserves the right to review resumes of contractor personnel proposed to be assigned.

1.6.11.1 Specific Personnel Qualification Requirements: Personnel required to perform the services set forth within this PWS shall meet the minimum qualifications for the respective labor categories identified in the table in section

1.6.11.2 of this PWS. The Contractor personnel must be fully capable of performing in a manner acceptable to the government. The normal manner of dress is business casual.

1.6.11.2

Title Required Experience Required Education

Site Manager Five years of experience working with government Contracting Officer Representative and other government contract management personnel in the management of a government project.

Eight years of general experience in SAP of which at least six years are specialized in GFEBS.

BS/BA Degree or years equivalent in computer science, information systems, business, or other related scientific or technical discipline. No degree is required with eight years of general experience in SAP of which six years must be specialized in GFEBS.

Financial Analyst Minimum six years of governmental financial experience. Two years of government financial systems experience in GFEBs.

BS/BA Degree or years equivalent in computer science, information systems, business, or other related scientific or technical discipline. No degree is required with five years of general experience in SAP of which three years must be

Audit Compliance Program Technician

Three years of general accounting/audit compliance experience.

MS /BA Degree or years’ equivalent with a minimum of 24 credits in audit/accounting/finance. No degree is required with four years of general experience in SAP of which two years must be specialized in GFEBS

Help Desk/Trainer Experience with GFEBS, SAP and government procurement systems. Ability to instruct and direct less experienced

BS/BA Degree or years equivalent in computer science, information systems, business, or database analyst/ programmers and end users with no experience. Four years’ experience must be with SAP. Two plus years of experience in GFEBS.

other related scientific or technical discipline. No degree is required with five years of general experience in SAP of which three years must be

1.6.12 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 are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Contractor personnel will be issued a USSOUTHCOM, SOCSO, or JIATF-SOUTH picture identification badge which shall be worn and visible at all times while in Government facilities. All Contractor personnel shall comply with all applicable Federal, DoD, Command, and Unit security procedures, measures, requirements, regulations, and directives.

Government issued identification remains the property of the Government and shall be returned to the issuing office or other designated Government personnel upon transfer of Contractor personnel from USSOUTHCOM.

1.6.12.1 Badging of Contractor Employees: If required by the Government, contract personnel and all associated subcontractors employees accessing U.S. facilities or activities, shall present a valid picture ID provided by the Government while accessing Government owned or contracted facilities and shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions.

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