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SMALL BUSINESS

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OFFEROR CODE

410TH CSB-MIAMI DIVISION

9301 NW 33RD ST

DORAL FL 33172-1202

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RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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ACQUISITION SUPPORT CENTER

WALESKA PALERMO

9301 NW 33RD ST

DORAL FL 33172

TEL: 305-437-3092 FAX:

305-437-2752FAX:

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BUSINESS

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$15,000,000

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COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

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W91QEX-17-Q-0013

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 10 Months CTIMS Support Services

FFP

The contractor shall provide Cloud-Based TCA Information Management Systems Support services in accordance with the performance work stakement.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

0002 10 Months Debit Card Program Support Services

FFP

The contractor shall provide Debit Card Program Support services in accordance with the performance work stakement.

0003 10 Months Contract Acquisition Support Services

FFP

The contractor shall provide Contract Acquisition Support services in accordance with the performance work statement.

0004 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 will report ALL contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The contractor is required to completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address https://contractormanpower.army.pentagon.mil. Please see the performance work statement for further details.

0005 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

0006 15 Days Phase-In Period

FFP

The Contractor shall provide phase-in services in accordance with performance work statement paragraph 1.6.17.

1001 12 Months OPTION CTIMS Support Services

FFP

The contractor shall provide Cloud-Based TCA Information Management Systems Support services in accordance with the performance work statement.

1002 12 Months OPTION Debit Card Program Support Services

FFP

The contractor shall provide Debit Card Program Support services in accordance

1003 12 Months OPTION Contract Acquisition Support Services

FFP

The contractor shall provide Contract Acquisition Support services in accordance

1004 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 will report ALL contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The contractor is required to completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address https://contractormanpower.army.pentagon.mil. Please see the performance work

1005 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

2001 12 Months OPTION CTIMS Support Services

FFP

The contractor shall provide Cloud-Based TCA Information Management Systems

2002 12 Months OPTION Debit Card Program Support Services

FFP

The contractor shall provide Debit Card Program Support services in accordance

2003 12 Months OPTION Contract Acquisition Support Services

FFP

The contractor shall provide Contract Acquisition Support services in accordance

2004 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 will report ALL contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The contractor is required to completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address https://contractormanpower.army.pentagon.mil. Please see the performance work

2005 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

3001 12 Months OPTION CTIMS Support Services

FFP

The contractor shall provide Cloud-Based TCA Information Management Systems

3002 12 Months OPTION Debit Card Program Support Services

FFP

The contractor shall provide Debit Card Program Support services in accordance

3003 12 Months OPTION Contract Acquisition Support Services

FFP

The contractor shall provide Contract Acquisition Support services in accordance

3004 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 will report ALL contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The contractor is required to completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address https://contractormanpower.army.pentagon.mil. Please see the performance work

3005 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

4001 12 Months OPTION CTIMS Support Services

FFP

The contractor shall provide Cloud-Based TCA Information Management Systems

4002 12 Months OPTION Debit Card Program Support Services

FFP

The contractor shall provide Debit Card Program Support services in accordance

4003 12 Months OPTION Contract Acquisition Support Services

FFP

The contractor shall provide Contract Acquisition Support services in accordance

4004 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 will report ALL contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The contractor is required to completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address https://contractormanpower.army.pentagon.mil. Please see the performance work

4005 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

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 Friday, 24 March 2017 at 3:00 p.m. (EST). The email shall be entitled “Questions for Solicitation W91QEX-17-Q-0013”. 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 3:00 p.m. (EST) on 24 March 2017.

Answers shall be provided as an amendment to the solicitation notice as issued via FedBizOpps (FBO) website no later than Wednesday, 12 April 2017 at 11:00 a.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)

J8 Support Services Contract

As of 06 January 2017

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide support to United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) J8 Directorate. The J8 Directorate interfaces with the other USSOUTHCOM Directorates and subordinate commands to perform the planning, management and financial accountability of multilateral engagement activities with USSOUTHCOM’s partner nations. The Traditional Commander Activities (TCA) Program, Debit Card Program and Contracting Support are required to maintain extensive data management capabilities to refine, consolidate and integrate information for reporting and accountability. 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 Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Information Management Systems support to the J8 Directorate as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: The TCA Program, Debit Card Program, and Contracting Support facilitate the Combatant Commander’s theater security cooperation (TSC) activities in the USSOUTHCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR).

These programs are designed to support the commander to promote regional security and to build partnerships through multilateral engagement activities with militaries, civilian-military authorities and security forces. The TCA Program manages and funds about 450 engagement events per fiscal year that are submitted annually by Offices of Security Cooperation (OSC) in 29 countries, Military Components, Regional Centers, and HQs USSOUTHCOM Directorates and Special Staff Sections. TCA event categories include Conferences, Seminars, Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEE), Key Leader Engagements (KLE), Orientations, Assessments and State Partnership Program (SPP) events. The Debit Card Program handles 350-400 debit cards a year that are mostly for TCA events, but not limited to TCA events. Contracting Supports handles many TCA event requirements, but also supports other SOUTHCOM requirements.

1.3 Objectives: The Contractor shall maintain the Cloud-based TCA Information Management System (CTIMS) data base and develop IT solutions to integrate the Debit Card Program and Acquisition Support to a level of accuracy that is financially auditable.

1.4 Scope: The contractor shall provide IT services and customer support for three programs that include: TCA, Debit Card and Acquisition Support. The primary scope of work includes database development, database management, systems integration and customer support to end users. The databases must maintain 100% accountability of funds and information for auditing purposes. The principal products and services are staffing approvals and funds management. The databases are a series of interrelated information management systems used by the U.S. Government on a daily basis. Under this contract, these systems are to be integrated and maintained to provide accurate data on demand in support of the J8 Directorate.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 10 months and four (4) twelve (12) month option years.

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP) 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.

1.6.1.1The 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.

1.6.1.2.7 Operations Security (OPSEC) SOP/Plan Requirements. The Contractor shall implement and maintain an OPSEC program for preventing the disclosure of critical information or sensitive information which could jeopardize the Government’s ability to execute its mission or to adequately protect its personnel and/or equipment.

The Contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/plan within 90 calendar days of contract award to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer (KO) to be reviewed and approved by the Government OPSEC Officer on the supporting installation. The SOP must contain a training plan that includes an initial OPSEC brief, continuous awareness, and annual OPSEC training. Awareness/training includes, but not limited to information disclosure via letters, conversations, photographs, resumes, electronic mail (e-mail), Social media/networking sites, dissemination of information and documents disposal. OPSEC Program shall fully comply with the provisions of AR 530-1, Operations Security.

1.6.1.2.8 Monthly Status Report. The Contractor will submit a monthly status report on the last day of each month.

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: Contractor is or is not required to perform services on holidays.

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 is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 0730 – 1630, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the U.S. Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar U.S Government directed facility closings. Contractor personnel will receive guidance from the COR and USSOUTHCOM on agency operations. U.S. Government estimate for this work will require a level of effort approximately equal to 160 hours per month. Contractor may be required to provide an additional 160 hours per contract year to support non-regular work hours in the event of mission requirements or national emergency. Contractor must have COR request and approval to use and bill the additional 160 hours per year. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the U.S Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor must ensure the stability and continuity of the workforce. No overtime will be paid without prior COR approval or consent to work the overtime.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be normally performed at USSOUTHCOM Headquarters with TDY travel performed by the Contractor as approved by the COR. No remote log in will be authorized unless approved by the COR. Work will be performed at: Headquarters, United States Southern Command, 9301 NW 33rd St. Doral, Florida 33172 , as well as other CONUS locations and U.S. military locations throughout the Caribbean, Central and South America, as required.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The government intends to award a hybrid contract that is a combination of firm fixed price and cost reimbursable. Overtime and travel are cost reimbursable since the exact amount for overtime and travel is unknown.

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 Escorts: The Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract shall be escorted at all times by host nation security personnel or by an individual designated by the Government Representative while accessing U.S. facilities or activities.

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 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 Drug Testing: The contractor shall follow DOD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.223-7004, Drug-free Work Force; and local USSOUTHCOM policies regarding drug testing. The contractor shall conduct drug tests, ensuring all top 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: The Contractor shall ensure contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract have passed a security check conducted by the Host Nation Police Department of their residence or the State Police Department of their U.S. residence. Security checks that have been completed as part of a personnel security clearance background investigation, or a previous background check that was a condition of employment, meet this requirement. Documentation of these checks will be made available to the KO or COR upon request. The Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract if a background security check reveals an employee is a security risk. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. If the Government determines additional background checks are required, at a minimum, and upon request from the Government, the Contractor shall provide to the KO or COR, the following information on any contractor or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract:

Full birth name Married name (if applicable) SSN or local equivalent (ID card number) Date of birth Place of birth (city, country)

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 Uncleared 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.

1.6.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The KO, COR, and other U.S Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO and or COR will apprise the contractor of how the U.S. Government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the U.S. Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.9 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: ensure 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 U.S. Government drawings, designs, specifications, monitor Contractor's performance and notify both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.10 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the U.S. Government: CTIMS Database Developer. The Contract Manager shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters pertaining to daily operation of this contract. The COR will coordinate requirements with the CTIMS Database Developer on site. The Contract Manager shall be off site and be available via telephone and e-mail between 0730 ET and 1630 ET, Monday thru Friday except Federal Holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.6.10.1 Key Personnel: CTIMS, Debit Card Database Developer

1.6.10.2 Experience: A Senior Database Developer with 10 years of experience using Microsoft Office and Visual Basic. Knowledge of Sequel Server (SQL). Requires in-depth knowledge of GFEBS financial systems and fiscal code with 5 years of experience. Be familiar with the content and limitations of STANFINS/GFEBS files compatibility and how to perform integrity checks before CTIMS integration. Experience with the Army Planning Programming Budget Execution System (APPBES) cycle and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) formulation and standard command budget cycle requirements. Knowledge of the U.S. Debit Card Program and the Deployable Disbursing System (DDS). Experience evaluating, designing and developing interoperability solutions to communicate with stand-alone systems. The primary systems include CTIMS, GFEBS, DTS, G-TSCMIS, DDS and SharePoint. Developer must be able to import or export data from various formats such as HTML, MS Office formats, PDF and XML for integration of databases. Knowledge of XML files for integration with G-TSCMIS is essential. The developer must have proven, demonstrable experience with integrating different databases.

1.6.10.3 Education: Bachelor Degree - Preferred Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM fields)

1.6.10.4 Certifications: Security Plus Certification. IA/IT Training Certification. All Contractor employees and subcontractor employees supporting IA/IT functions must be certified upon contract award as directed in DoD 8570.01-M, DFARS 252.239.7001, and AR 25-2. Baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M must be completed upon contract award. Microsoft Access Certification.

1.6.11.1. Key Personnel: Application Developer / SharePoint Site Collection Administrator for Acquisition Support

1.6.11.1.1 Experience: Four years of experience in the development of SQL Databases and information technology.

Two years of experience managing SharePoint Site Collections. Two years of experience in government contracting pre-award, post-award functions.

1.6.11.1.2 Education: Bachelor Degree in business and 24 credit hours in accounting, law, business, finance, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management or Bachelor Degree in Software Development.

1.6.11.1.3 Certifications: DAU ACQ 101, ISA 101, CON 100, CLC 004, CLC 005, CON 237, CLC 011, CLC 013, CLC 055, CLM 003, CLM 024 or equivalent. DAWIA Level I certified in Contracting or Information Technologies or equivalent as defined by DAU, see: http://icatalog.dau.mil/student_info_H.asp.) Personnel (1102) with certification prior to 2000 are exempt to education.

1.6.11.2 Key Personnel: Acquisition Support Staff and Services, SMEs for Acquisition Support

1.6.11.2.1 Experience: Two years of experience in government contracting in pre-award and post award function.

Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, AFARS and other federal and local Procurement Policies/ Regulations. Knowledge of, E-MALL, GFEBS, GSA Advantage, Army CHESS, Government Purchase Card procedures, and other Mandatory Sources.

1.6.11.2.2 Education: Bachelor Degree in business and 24 credit hours in accounting, law, business, finance, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.

1.6.11.2.3 Certifications: DAU On-line CON 100, CON 121, CON 124, CON 127, CLC 025, CLC 033, CLC 057, CLC 058, CLC 004, CLC 013, CLC 055, CLM 003, CLM 024, CLC 005, CON 237 or equivalent as defined by DAU, see: http://icatalog.dau.mil/student_info_H.asp.) Personnel (1102) with certification prior to 2000 are exempt to education.

1.6.11.2.4 Equivalency Program. Students can complete their program (training requirements for career field certification) by exercising the Equivalency Program. DAU provides the opportunity for other organizations (federal government agencies, colleges/universities, private vendors, and non-profits) to offer courses, programs, or certifications which DAU would accept as equivalent to one or more DAU courses if upon evaluation of the materials and standards, they adequately address the entire DAU course learning outcomes for a selected DAU course. It is the responsibility of the organization providing that instruction to request equivalency. It is DAU's policy to accept, without further assessment of the student, the equivalent course completions a student has pursued through other resources when fulfilling course prerequisite and/or program training requirements.

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering U.S.

Government telephones, email signatures, 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 U.S. Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.6.12.1 Badging of Contractor Employees: Contractor personnel will be required to obtain and wear badges in the performance of this service. Badges shall be worn on the outer garment, in accordance with command policy, attached to the outer shirt or jacket pocket by a button or clip or worn around the neck secured by an appropriate identification card lanyard. U.S. Government issued identification remains the property of the U.S. Government and shall be returned to the issuing office or other designated U.S. Government personnel upon transfer of Contractor employees from the contract.

1.6.12.2 Conduct of Personnel: Contractor personnel shall conduct themselves in a professional manner (i.e.

timeliness, communication; spoken and written etc.). The KO may require the Contractor to remove from the job site any employee working under this contract for reasons of suspected misconduct, a suspected security breach, or suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other incapacitating agent. Contractor employees shall be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the KO that such action is necessary in the interests of the U.S. Government. In accordance with DoD 5500.7, Standards of Conduct and 18 U.S.C. 1382 (1972), the Commander has the authority to bar individuals from the Government facility. The removal from the job site or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform the services as required by this PWS. The U.S. Government shall not reimburse the Contractor for travel and other expenses associated with the removal of personnel. Contractor personnel are not authorized to carry or possess personal weapons to include, but not limited to, firearms and knives with a blade length in excess of three inches, while assigned under this contract.

1.6.12.3 Working Attire and Appearance. Contractor personnel shall present a professional appearance commensurate with standards delineated for U.S. Government civilian personnel acting in similar capacities. The U.S. Government reserves the right to review Contractor personnel qualifications. Upon request, resumes shall be provided to the KO prior to clearance approval, for review and acceptance by the COR. The intent is verification purpose and not for the U.S. Government to become the hiring authority.

1.6.13 Contractor Travel: Travel may be required of Contractor personnel in support of the requirements of this PWS. Such travel shall be approved in advance by the COR assigned overall responsibility for monitoring Contractor performance. All travel conducted under this contract will normally be done during normal working hours – Monday through Friday. No overtime or compensation time is authorized when Contractor personnel are on travel. During travel of Contractor personnel, the Contractor is not required to provide substitute personnel to fill-in at the USSOUTHCOM office. All travel shall be in accordance with the U.S. Government’s Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). Contractor shall submit to the COR a written estimate of travel costs at least 10 ten working days prior to the travel date. The COR will recommend approval or disapproval and forward the request to the KO for final approval.

Should the Contractor travel without the proper authorization the U.S. Government reserves the right to deny reimbursement of any travel costs incurred. Travel vouchers and supporting documents shall be presented for payment within ten business days after completion of the authorized travel.

1.6.14 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.6.15 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract.

All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this…