W91QEX-21-R-0001-0001 (KO).pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is (1) provide the Government's responses to contractor questions and (2) correct the PWS as specified in the Government responses. The POC for this action is Antonio Jones, Contract Specialist, antonio.r.jones6.civ@mail.mil.

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 17-Nov-2020

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W91QEX21R0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

03-Nov-2020

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

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3. EFFECTIVE DATE

17-Nov-2020

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 20-Nov-2020 10:00 AM to 01-Dec-2020 10:00 AM.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0003

The CLIN description has changed from Contractor Manpower Reporting to Service Contract Reporting.

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract US Southern Command via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address:

http://www.ecmra.mil/, and then click on the “Department of the Army CMRA” or the icon of the DOD organization that is receiving or benefitting from the contract services.Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2021. If contract period of performance ends prior to September 30, the contractor has 30 days from end date of the contract to complete the CMR requirement. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk by clicking on the “Send an email” which is located under the Help Resources ribbon on the right side of the login page of the applicable Service/Component’s CMR website.

To:

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract US Southern Command via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address:

https://beta.sam.gov/. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2021. If contract period of performance ends prior to September 30, the contractor has 30 days from end date of the contract to complete the Service Contract Reporting requirement.Note: If the contractor is found not to be required to complete the Service Contract Reporting; this CLIN shall not be paid. The Government shall only pay for the services that the contractor actually performs.

The unit of issue has changed from Each to Job.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been added by full text:

GOVT RESPONSE TO KTR QUESTIONS

Government Responses to Contractor Questions for

W91QEX-21-R-0001

Contractor Question 1: Travel CLIN 0002 is listed as FFP but page 3 of the RFP states, “The contractor will only be compensated for actual approved travel.” Please confirm if this CLIN should be FFP or CPFF. If this CLIN is to remain as FFP, please clarify how travel should be invoiced and will be paid.

Government Response 1: The Government confirms that CLIN 0002 is Firm Fixed Price. Once travel has been completed, the contractor shall invoice all costs through Wide Area Workflow. CLIN 0002 is a Firm Fixed Price

CLIN.

Contractor Question 2: If Travel CLIN 0002 is to be cost reimbursable, could DOD please clarify if the plug figure given is inclusive or exclusive of the contractor’s indirect costs and fee/profit?

Government Response 2: CLIN 0002 is a Firm Fixed Price CLIN.

Contractor Question 3: Page 4 of the RFP describes CLIN 0003 as “Contractor Manpower Reporting.” Please confirm that this CLIN should include the only price for fulfilling the manpower reporting requirement, and that the price of all other labor is to be included in CLIN 0001.

Government Response 3: The Government will update CLIN 0003 to be renamed Service Contract Reporting.

The CLIN shall include all pricing to fulfil the manpower reporting requirement. The price of all labor shall be included in CLIN 0001

Contractor Question 4: Pages 4 and 20 of the solicitation direct contractors to complete contractor manpower reporting on the website http://www.ecmra.mil/, while page 24 says that contractors should use https://cmra.army.mil. Neither site appears to be operational at this time. Please clarify the method by which contractor manpower should be reported.

Government Response 4: All references Contractor Manpower Reporting will be changed to Service Contract Reporting. The websites referenced on pages 4, 20 and 24 will be changed to https://beta.sam.gov/’

Contractor Question 5: On page 6 of the RFP, section 1.6.1.1 notes that “the QCP shall be submitted within thirty

(30) days of contract award.” However, on page 63, the QCP is included as a sub-factor for evaluation of the proposal. Please clarify whether the QCP should be submitted with the proposal (in the Technical Proposal Volume) or should be submitted within thirty days of contract award.

Government Response 5: Page 6 of the RFB, section 1.6.1.1. will be changed to state “ the QCP shall be submitted upon submission of proposal.

Contractor Question 6: Could the government please confirm that the key personnel positions are not intended to be full-time during the 12-month period of performance?

Government Response 6: The Government confirms that the key personnel positions are not intended to be full-time during the 12-month period of performance

Contractor Question 7: Is the government willing to accept years’ experience in lieu of education requirements?

Government Response 7: The Government is not willing to waive the education requirements for any key positions.

Contractor Question 8: Could the government please provide the estimated LOE for each position?

Government Response 8: The Government cannot provide the estimated Level of Effort (LOE) for each position.

This is a new requirement and there is no history that can be provided.

Contractor Question 9: Section 1.6.13 on page 10 of the solicitation notes that “The Government anticipates three

(3) number of trips will be required to support this contract.” Could the government please indicate the approximate anticipated duration and number of travelers for each trip?

Government Response 9: The Government anticipates that each trip will last approximately 5-10 calendar days and consist of no more than two (2) personnel per trip. There shall be approximately three to five trips depending on the results of the initial assessment

Contractor Question 10: Section 1.6.13 on page 10 of the solicitation says, “Contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR).” Page 2-48 of the JTR lists “Interpreter services (when authorized or approved by the AO)” as a reimbursable expense. If Travel CLIN 0002 is cost reimbursable, could the government please confirm that interpreter services for the duration of the three trips is anticipated to be an approved reimbursable expense?

Government Response 10: The Government confirms that interpreter services for the duration of the trips will be an anticipated approved reimbursable expense.

Contractor Question 11: Section 1.6.13 on page 10 says that “Contractor personnel will be compensated for travel time.” Could the government please confirm under which CLIN compensation for travel time will be included?

Government Response 11: All travel time should be included in CLIN 0002. Note: travel time means compensation only for the days of travel and not for the duration of the trip.

Contractor Question 12: In the Deliverables Schedule in Attachment 2 on page 27 of the solicitation, it lists a “Travel Cost Estimate” to be submitted within 30 days of award, citing PWS para. 3.4.1. There is no section 3.4.1 or reference to the Travel Cost Estimate elsewhere in the solicitation. Please confirm that the Travel Cost Estimate is not a required deliverable.

Government Response 12: The Government confirms that travel cost is required deliverable. PWS para 3.4.1 will be amended to state 1.6.13.

Contractor Question 13: Section L of the solicitation on pages 61 and 62 includes subparts B. Proposal Preparation Instructions and D. Proposal Content, but does not include a subpart C. Please clarify if there is any additional information missing from Section L.

Government Response 13: The Government will amend Section L of the solicitation to renumber the numbering;

section D will be renumber to read C. The Government confirms that there are no missing information in Section L.

Contractor Question 14: Page 63 states under subfactor 2 for volume 1 – Technical Proposal, “ (1) Element I:

The contractor provided documentation that it has personnel fully qualified and possessing all required licenses and clearances to complete the work specified in the PWS.” Can the government please confirm that clearances are not required for KP?

Government Response 14: The Government confirms that clearances are not required

Contractor Question 15: Section L, D. Proposal Content, 3. Volume III – FACTOR 3 - Cost/Price, (1) on page 65 says, “The specific direct labor categories and labor rates utilized to price the proposal must be identified in the pricing proposal only.” The instruction cited is inconsistent with a FFP contract type and the format provided in SF- 1449/Section B Schedule (CLIN 0001: 12 months X UNIT PRICE = AMOUNT). Please confirm offerors only need to provide an overall fixed unit price per quantity specified in the SF-1449 / Section B Schedule per CLIN, and do not need to break these down any further into price per labor category, etc.

Government Response 15: The Government will delete the following statement from FACTOR 3 – Cost/Price “The specific direct labor categories and labor rates utilized to price the proposal must be identified in the pricing proposal only.” The Offerors shall provide the unit price and extended price for each CLIN.

Contractor Question 16: On page 69, the RFP states that “technical includes the following sub-factors: (1) technical approach, (2) key personnel, and (3) quality control plan” whereas page 62 states the three sub-factors to be “Management Approach, Key Personnel, and Quality Control Plan.” Could the government please confirm the three sub-factors for the technical approach?

Government Response 16: The Government confirms the sub-factors: 1) Technical Approach, 2) Key Personnel, and 3) Quality Control Plan.

Contractor Question 17: In order to make sure we can be most responsive to DOD needs, would the government consider an extension of one week from the release of answers to make sure contractors can incorporate answers into responses?

Government Response 17: The Government will extend the submission date and time to 1 December 2020 at 10:00.

Contractor Question 18: On page 61 of the RFP, it states that “The Offeror shall provide their technical proposal (Volume I – Technical) with no company identifying information on any page except the first page.” Please confirm that the Technical Volume should not include any company identifying information (including company name in narrative) except on the first page. Please also clarify whether this requirement extends to Volume II (Past Performance) and/or Volume III (Cost/Price).

Government Response 18: The requirement to have no company identifying information except on the first page applies only to the Technical Volume.

Contractor Question 19: For the personnel traveling to Uruguay, will the OCONUS travel require a work visa for Uruguay, or will the travel be considered TDY?

Government Response 19: The Government confirms that personnel traveling to Uruguay will travel on a temporary duty (TDY) status.

Contractor Questions 20: Is there an estimated LOE based on any type of historical workload for the CLINS related to Identifying Threats Services (number of hours per year?).

Government Response 20: The Government cannot provide the estimated Level of Effort (LOE) for each position.

This is a new requirement and there is no history that can be provided.

Contractor Questions 21: Are there positions beyond the key personnel listed in the RFP that should be taken into consideration when pricing the CLINS?

Government Response 21: It is the contractor’s responsibility to determine the positions required to complete the requirement.

Contractor Question 22: Do key personnel submitted with the RFP require a Letter of Commitment if they are not currently employed by the offeror?

Government Response 22: The Government has a requirement to submit Letter of Commitment of key personnel.

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Identifying Threats: Evaluation & Expansion

08/25/2020

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 United States (U.S.) Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contractor’s employees performing the tasks herein. Such contract employees shall be accountable solely to the contractor who, in turn shall be responsible to the U.S. Government.

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 Identifying Threats: Evaluation & Expansion as defined in this PWS 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: Through the Identifying Threats in Peacekeeping Environments program (Identifying Threats), a team of US-based instructors and researchers trained Uruguayan military personnel on threat assessment techniques through a partnership with Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI) and the Peace Operations Training Center of Uruguay (ENOPU). The purpose of this train-the-trainer program was to enhance the capability of peacekeepers to identify and appropriately react to behavioral indicators of threat. The original US team trained 102 personnel, seven coaches, and six instructors and successfully transitioned the program to ENOPU in 2016.

With this internal capacity, ENOPU trainers went on to train more than 200 Uruguayan military personnel between 2016 and 2019. There is currently a battalion of Uruguayan’s deployed in support of the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO). We have been advised by high ranking Uruguayan officials that a large percentage have been trained in Identifying Threats techniques, but the precise number is to be determined. A second battalion is being deployed to MONUSCO in May/June 2020. This battalion will also be trained in Identifying Threats course techniques. This larger number of trained personnel provides a unique opportunity to assess the Identifying Threats program.

1.3 Objectives: This project’s objective is to evaluate and expand the Identifying Threats program using mixed methods that span four levels of evaluation analysis.

1.4 Scope: Contractor shall provide a multi-task service to evaluate and expand the Identifying Threats program.

This monitoring and evaluation activity will allow the US Government to capitalize on an already significant investment in time and resources in the project. This effort will also identify if the Identifying Threats Program could more widely support the United Nations in its effort to reduce injuries and fatalities among UN peacekeepers.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) 12-month base period.

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.

1.6.1.1 The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The QCP shall be submitted upon submission of proposal. After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s (KO) acceptance in writing of 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. 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 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.

1.6.2.1 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 contractor 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 through Friday, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons.

The contractor shall, at all times, maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this SOW when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: A portion of the work to be performed under this contract will be at the Peace Operations Training Center of Uruguay (ENOPU). A majority of the work can be executed at a site of the contractors choosing CONUS.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The Government anticipates the award of a Firm Fixed Price type contract.

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: Not applicable. There are no personnel security clearance requirements for this project.

1.6.7.4.1 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: NA

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: NA

1.6.7.6.1 Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Eligible Requirements: No common access card required.

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: NA.

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.

1.6.8 Post Award Conference/Contract Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend the post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. Meetings can be conducted virtually or in person. Within 30 says of contract award contractor will submit a project management plan with schedule of activities, =, travel, and a timeline of all project activities. The KO, COR, with other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor’s performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor’s performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government. Contractor will also supply monthly written progress reports documenting project activities and progress meeting required deliverables.

1.6.9 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: 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 Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor Contractor’s performance and notifies 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 Government: Program Manager, Behavioral SME/Identifying Threats Instructor, and Independent Evaluation Expert. possessing the skills, knowledge, experience, proficiency, and training to satisfactorily perform the services required by this contract. The Contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The Contractor shall submit resumes of key personnel, and key personnel may not be added or removed from the contract without prior approval from the Contracting Officer 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 between 0730-1630hrs Monday through Friday, minus Federal Holidays. Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

1.6.10.1 Qualifications for all Key Personnel are listed in 1.6.10, are below:

(A) Program Manager (PM): Ph.D. or equivalent in Social Sciences or related field. Six (6) or more years of experience in government research or project management. The PM shall have past experience with the management and delivery of training related to force protection and proactive operations for contingents deploying in support of the United Nations. They should also have past experience in training at Peace Operations Training Centers in Latin America or the Caribbean. Furthermore, the PM shall have experience in instructor training and development via “train-the-trainer” programs.

(B) Behavioral SME/Identifying Threats Instructor: Minimum of 10 years in designated field/area of expertise.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Prior experience delivering training related to force protection and proactive operations for contingents deploying in support of the United Nations. The Behavioral SME/Identifying Threats instructor should also have past experience providing training at Peace Operations Training Centers in Latin America or the Caribbean.

(C) Independent Evaluation Expert: Ph.D. or equivalent in Social Sciences or related field. Six (6) or more years of experience. Prior experience evaluating government-training programs.

1.6.11 Special Qualifications or Certifications: The Project Manager and SME/Identifying Threats shall be familiar with United Nations training requirements for deploying contingents to include Force Protection and have experience in training at Peace Operations Training Centers in Latin America and the Caribbean.

1.6.11.1 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.

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractor personnel and shall avoid representing themselves as Government employees. This identification includes meeting attendance, answering Government telephones, email communications, and working in other situations where Contractor status is not obvious. Contractor personnel identification shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges, name tags, lanyards, etc.

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. If applicable, Government issued access badges will not be worn outside designated facility where visible to the general public.

1.6.12.2 Working Attire and Appearance. Contractor personnel shall present a professional appearance commensurate with standards delineated for U.S. Government civilian personnel (ref. SC Regulation 670-1).

1.6.13 Contractor Travel: Travel, OCONUS, 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. Contractor personnel will be compensated for travel time. Contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. Contractor will include a description of proposed travel in the project management plan. Contractor shall also 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. The Government anticipates three (3) number of trips will be required to support this contract.

1.6.14 Other Direct Costs (ODC) NA

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 contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.6.16. Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. Neither the Contractor, nor Contractor personnel, shall divulge, nor release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this work statement, except to authorize Government personnel or upon written approval of the KO. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this SOW. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall apply, and shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

1.6.16.1 Non-Disclosure Statements: The Contractor shall provide signed non-disclosure agreements to the Government prior to commencement of work under the contract. Disclosure of information by Contractor personnel may result in Contractor personnel removal from performance of duties under this contract.

1.6.16.2 Advertisement and Social Media: The Contractor shall NOT post information to public website or social media locations, personal or professional, that in any way disclose names, locations, hotel data, participants, discussions, pictures, etc. before, during or after the contract period of performance without the express consent of the Government. The use of propaganda violates DOD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines stated at (http://www.defenseimagery.mil/products/DODimagery/commercialuse.html). The Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any marketing tools to include its company website.

1.6.16.3 At no time will the Contractor or associated sub-contractor employees transmit government documents or information using methods that do not meet the security requirements specified in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171, "Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations" such as personal electronic mail accounts, public digital data storage sites (cloud storage), social media platforms or instant messaging. Approved government sites such as U.S.

Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (ARMDEC) Safe Exchange at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/About.aspx , or All Partners Access Network (APAN) at https://community.apan.org/ , or other transmission means determined by the government must be used.

1.6.16.4 INFORMATION ASSURANCE: At no time will the Contractor or associated sub-contractor employees transmit government documents or information using methods that do not meet the security requirements specified in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171, “Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations” such as personal electronic mail accounts, public digital data storage sites (cloud storage), social media platforms or instant messaging. Approved government sites such as U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (ARMDEC) Safe Exchange at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/About.aspx, or All Partners Access Network (APAN) at https://community.apan.org/, or other transmission means determined by the Government must be used

1.6.17 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): 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.

1.6.18 Phase-in/Phase-Out (PIPO) Period: To minimize any decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall have personnel on board, during the three hundred and sixty five (365) days phase in/ phase out periods. During the phase in period, the Contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements in order to commence full performance of services at the end of the phase-in period.

1.6.19 General Training Requirements:

1.6.19.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: NA

1.6.19.2 OPSEC Awareness: If the contractor, or a subcontractor, or employees of either disclose any information that disrupts or harms the Government's operations or activities, then the Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the contractor from performance of services required under this contract. By way of example, personnel shall not sketch or take photos of government facilities or activities, unless related to service to be provided. All government paper products and removable digital storage material that is received, generated, or stored during the contract will be destroyed completely when no longer needed to preclude recognition of information.

1.6.19.3 Information Assurance (IA) Training: NA

1.6.19.4 Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training): NA

1.6.19.5 Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP Training): NA

1.6.19.6 iWATCH Training: NA

1.6.19.7 OPSEC Training: All contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract will complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of employment under this contract. OPSEC Level I training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil, course number “EUC-ECJ6-110-N-LB”. Training must have been completed within the last 12 months and maintained yearly thereafter. If training cannot be conducted on the website, the contractor will coordinate with the local OPSEC Officer at their assigned location for classroom training by a Level 2 trained OPSEC Officer and a copy of either the training certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the OPSEC Officer will be maintained by the contractor. Verification of the training will be provided to the COR or KO upon request.

1.6.20 Overseas Training Requirements:

1.6.20.1 Antiterrorism (AT) Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling: Upon award of the contract, or within 30 days of employment of new personnel performing services under this contract, the Contractor will coordinate with the supporting DoD Agency AT Officer through the COR or KO, for AOR specific AT awareness training for U.S. based Contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees. This training will be updated as required by the supporting installation AT policies. Verification of the training will be made available to the COR or KO upon request.

1.6.20.2 SERE Training: NA

1.6.21 Foreign (OCONUS) Requirements: All U.S. citizen or resident, and TCN contractor personnel must comply with the training requirements listed in the Foreign Clearance Guide (FCG). Verification of the training shall be made available to the COR or KO upon request. Additionally, they must receive personal security training that includes at a minimum:

(a) Safety and security issues facing employees within the USSOUTHCOM AOR,

(b) Identifies safety and security contingency planning activities, and

(c) Identify ways to utilize safety and security personnel and other resources appropriately.

1.6.21.1 Theater and Country Clearance Requirements: Contractor shall ensure all U.S. citizen or U.S. resident Contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing services under this who are traveling in the USSOUTHCOM AOR follow the requirements identified in the electronic Foreign Clearance Guide (FCG) at https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm and must have all necessary passports, visas, and other documents required to enter, exit, or work in the USSOUTHCOM AOR; must have the appropriate DOD identity credential(s); must have the appropriate special area, country, and theater clearance as required in DOD Directive 4500.54E. Contractor personnel shall return all U.S. Government issued identification, to include the Common Access Card, to appropriate U.S. Government authorities within 5 days of the end of their travel or contractual duties.

1.6.21.2 Vetting: The Contractor company and all associated sub-contractor companies, must have been vetted by the US Embassy in the country which the contract will be performed. For the purposes of this contract, the company is considered vetted if the company is located in the country which the contract will be performed unless the company has been previously barred from performing services for the Government. If during a previous vetting process the company was barred from performing service for the Government, then that is grounds for termination of the contract. If the company is located outside of the country which the contract will be performed, the company must be vetted by the US Embassy in the country of performance. Vetting will coordinated through the US Embassy's DOD Security Cooperation Office (SCO) in the country of performance. If during any previous vetting process in other countries, the company is found to be barred from performing services for the Government; this finding is grounds for termination of the contract.

1.6.21.3 Installation Access to DOD Facility or Host Nation Installation: Contractor and all subcontractor employees performing services under this contract shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) (U.S. citizen and residents only), and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and areas commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the COR or KO), and status of forces agreements or other diplomatic agreements. 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, Security Office, or host nation equivalent.

1.6.21.4 Host Nation Installation Access with No DOD…