Solicitation Amendment W91RUS27RA0010001 SF 30.pdf

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

Offers 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 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication 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 NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, 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.)

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

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

The following changes have been made:

INFORMATION FROM TO

Response Due Date

07 Oct 2026 30 Oct 2026

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified from:

1. Description of the Item(s)/Service(s) being Procured: The Total Engineering and Integration Services (TEIS) IV program provides for information systems engineering and information technology support services to United States Army Information Systems Engineering Command (USAISEC). The services will include engineering related activities in support of all aspects of information and communication systems.

2. Program Objectives/Needs: TEIS IV support will be required for the full life cycle of USAISEC projects to include planning, design, development, engineering, implementation, procurement, logistics, evaluation, test, sustainment, and ancillary services. Worldwide support is required. The majority of the worldwide support will occur in locations that are secure and have adequate infrastructure; however, worldwide support may also include areas with challenging environments including remote locations, and sometimes hostile locations with little to no infrastructure. Work in highly secure facilities involving the highest level clearances may be required.

3. Delivery Schedule: To be determined on each Task Order.

4. Type of Contract: The Government intends to make up to ten (10) awards, inclusive of up to four awards reserved for small business concerns, through full and open competition to those Offerors whose proposals represent the best value to the Government. The resulting TEIS IV multiple-award (MA) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts will have a five (5) year option ordering period under which the selected sources will compete for Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract types. The maximum value of these contracts is $400 million. Orders will be issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.505 Ordering.

5. Format of the Contract: The contract format will consist of FFP, CPFF CLINS/SLINs. Efforts for services which cannot be fixed priced at the time of Task Order award may be performed on a

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CPFF basis. Services will be performed as specified under awarded task orders. The Government expects FFP to be about 35% of the contract value, and CPFF to be about 65% of the contract value.

6. Proposal Submission: The Offeror's proposal shall be submitted in accordance to section L.

16.1. The Offeror's proposal shall consist of five volumes. The volumes are:

1 - General

2 - Technical Factor

3 - Past Performance Factor

4 - Cost/Price Factor

5 - Small Business Participation Factor

7. Unusual/Specific Aspects of the Acquisition: There are classified aspects of this acquisition. The Contractor(s) selected as a result of this RFP must possess the requisite clearances set forth in the DD Form 254, attached in Section J.

8. Source Selection Methodology: The TEIS IV acquisition will be conducted under Full and Open Competition using the Best Value process as set forth in Section M.

9. Negotiated Procurements: In accordance with FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors- Competitive Acquisition, the Government intends to evaluate and award contracts resulting from this solicitation without discussions. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer determines them to be necessary.

10. The Government reserves the right to incorporate all or part of an Offeror's proposal into the resultant contract. Portions of an offeror's proposal that are incorporated into the resulting contract shall be deemed to have been drafted by the cognizant Offeror.

11. Offerors will be required, in accordance with Section L, to propose a Small Business Subcontracting Plan, small business participation documentation, and a Small Business Participation Commitment Document to address how they intend to meet small business minimum quantitative requirements and small business subcontracting goals.

12. Offerors shall ensure that any proposed Contractor joint ventures/teaming arrangements are in compliance with the requirements of the FAR, to include FAR Subpart 9.6. Offerors are reminded that Contractor joint ventures teaming arrangements must not violate any anti-trust statutes.

13. The Government does not intend to use non-Government advisors (support Contractors) to assist in the evaluation of proposals submitted in response to this solicitation.

14. Disclaimer: This Executive Summary has been prepared as an aid to potential offerors. Every attempt has been made to accurately reflect the requirements/information contained in the solicitation. However, if discrepancies are found between the Executive Summary and the clauses /provisions contained in the solicitation, the clauses/provisions contained in the solicitation shall prevail. Please contact the Contract Specialist identified in Block 10 of the SF33 if any discrepancies are found.

To:

1. Description of the Item(s)/Service(s) being Procured: The Total Engineering and Integration Services (TEIS) IV program provides for information systems engineering and information technology support services to United States Army Information Systems Engineering Command (USAISEC). The services will include engineering related activities in support of all aspects of information and communication systems.

2. Program Objectives/Needs: TEIS IV support will be required for the full life cycle of USAISEC projects to include planning, design, development, engineering, implementation, procurement, logistics, evaluation, test, sustainment, and ancillary services. Worldwide support is required. The majority of the worldwide support will occur in locations that are secure and have adequate infrastructure; however, worldwide support may also include areas with challenging environments including remote locations, and sometimes hostile locations with little to no infrastructure. Work in highly secure facilities involving the highest-level clearances may be required.

3. Delivery Schedule: To be determined on each Task Order.

4. Type of Contract: The Government intends to make up to ten (10) awards, inclusive of up to four awards reserved for small business concerns, through full and open competition to those Offerors whose proposals represent the best value to the Government. The resulting TEIS IV multiple-award (MA) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts will have a five (5) year option ordering period under which the selected sources will compete for Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost-Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract types. The maximum value of these contracts is $800 million. Orders will be issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.505 Ordering.

5. Format of the Contract: The contract format will consist of FFP, CPFF CLINS/SLINs. Efforts for services which cannot be fixed priced at the time of Task Order award may be performed on a CPFF basis. Services will be performed as specified under awarded task orders. The Government expects FFP to be about 35% of the contract value, and CPFF to be about 65% of the contract value.

6. Proposal Submission: The Offeror's proposal shall be submitted in accordance to section L.

16.1. The Offeror's proposal shall consist of five volumes. The volumes are:

1 - General

2 - Technical Factor

3 - Past Performance Factor

4 - Cost/Price Factor

5 - Small Business Participation Factor

7. Unusual/Specific Aspects of the Acquisition: There are classified aspects of this acquisition. The Contractor(s) selected as a result of this RFP must possess the requisite clearances set forth in the DD Form 254, attached in Section J.

8. Source Selection Methodology: The TEIS IV acquisition will be conducted under Full and Open Competition using the Best Value process as set forth in Section M.

9. Negotiated Procurements: In accordance with FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors- Competitive Acquisition, the Government intends to evaluate and award contracts resulting from this solicitation without discussions. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer determines them to be necessary.

10. The Government reserves the right to incorporate all or part of an Offeror's proposal into the resultant contract. Portions of an offeror's proposal that are incorporated into the resulting contract shall be deemed to have been drafted by the cognizant Offeror.

11. Offerors will be required, in accordance with Section L, to propose a Small Business Subcontracting Plan, small business participation documentation, and a Small Business Participation Commitment Document to address how they intend to meet small business minimum quantitative requirements and small business subcontracting goals.

12. Offerors shall ensure that any proposed Contractor joint ventures/teaming arrangements are in compliance with the requirements of the FAR, including FAR Subpart 9.6. Offerors are reminded that Contractor joint ventures teaming arrangements must not violate any anti-trust statutes.

13. The Government does not intend to use non-Government advisors (support Contractors) to assist in the evaluation of proposals submitted in response to this solicitation.

14. Disclaimer: This Executive Summary has been prepared as an aid to potential offerors. Every attempt has been made to accurately reflect the requirements/information contained in the solicitation. However, if discrepancies are found between the Executive Summary and the clauses /provisions contained in the solicitation, the clauses/provisions contained in the solicitation shall prevail. Please contact the Contract Specialist identified in Block 10 of the SF33 if any discrepancies are found.

Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified from:

B-1 CONTRACT MAXIMUM/MINIMUM TASK ORDER CEILING

1. In accordance with Section I, Clause 52.216-22 entitled "Indefinite Quantity", the MAXIMUM contract ceiling under the TEIS IV program is $800 Million. The cumulative value of all TEIS IV Contracts, which includes all Task Orders issued under the suite of contracts, shall not exceed $800 Million.

2. In accordance with Section I, Clause 52.216-22 entitled "Indefinite Quantity", the MINIMUM guaranteed value under this Contract is $50,000.00.

B-2 SCHEDULE B DESCRIPTION AND INSTRUCTIONS.

1. For Proposal purposes only, CLIN Pricing is NOT required in Section B of this Solicitation. The Offeror shall instead complete the CONUS/HIGH CONUS/OCONUS LABOR RATES Workbook, Section J, Attachment 0064. 2. CLIN/SLIN Sequence. Below are the CLIN/SLIN sequence broken out by all option periods, including Contractor Manpower Reporting and Contract Reporting CLIN /SLINs.

B-3 INCURRING COSTS.

The Government is not liable for any costs incurred by the Contractor in submitting proposals prior to and subsequent to contract award.

To:

B-1 CONTRACT MAXIMUM/MINIMUM TASK ORDER CEILING

1. In accordance with Section I, Clause 52.216-22 entitled "Indefinite Quantity", the MAXIMUM contract ceiling under the TEIS IV program is $800 Million. The cumulative value of all TEIS IV Contracts, which includes all Task Orders issued under the suite of contracts, shall not exceed $800 Million.

2. In accordance with Section I, Clause 52.216-22 entitled "Indefinite Quantity", the MINIMUM guaranteed value under this Contract is $1,000.00.

B-2 SCHEDULE B DESCRIPTION AND INSTRUCTIONS.

1. For Proposal purposes only, CLIN Pricing is NOT required in Section B of this Solicitation. The Offeror shall instead complete the CONUS/HIGH CONUS/OCONUS LABOR RATES Workbook, Section J, Attachment 0064. 2. CLIN/SLIN Sequence. Below are the CLIN/SLIN sequence broken out by all option periods, including Contractor Manpower Reporting and Contract Reporting CLIN /SLINs.

B-3 INCURRING COSTS.

The Government is not liable for any costs incurred by the Contractor in submitting proposals prior to and subsequent to contract award.

The following CLIN(s) / SLIN(s) / ELIN(s) were modified:

INFORMATION FROM TO

Description OPTIONAL ORDERING PERIOD-

FFP SERVICES

This CLIN is established to provide Cost Reimbursement Services for the ordering period in accordance with the PWS, set forth at Section J, Attachment 0001.

The ordering period is sixty (60) months, commencing at contract award. This contract is covered by the Service Contract Act. However, contract performance may be at any number of locations not yet identified.

Contractors are required to propose rates commensurate with the Service Contract Act for the appropriate performance location(s).

Specific requirements and pricing will be set forth in each task order.

OPTIONAL ORDERING PERIOD-

FFP SERVICES

This CLIN is established to provide Cost Reimbursement Services for the ordering period in accordance with the PWS, set forth at Section J, Attachment 0001.

The ordering period is sixty (60) months, commencing at contract award. This contract is covered by the Service Contract Act. However, contract performance may be at any number of locations not yet identified.

Contractors are required to propose rates commensurate with the Service Contract Act for the appropriate performance location(s).

Specific requirements and pricing will be set forth in each task order.

The maximum allowable fixed fee is eight (8) percent. This percentage is subject to downward negotiation only at the task order level.

Inspection, Acceptance and FOB Point shall be specified by incorporating the appropriate clauses from Sections E and F on each individual task order.

The maximum allowable fixed fee is XX percent. This percentage is subject to downward negotiation only at the task order level.

Inspection, Acceptance and FOB Point shall be specified by incorporating the appropriate clauses from Sections E and F on each individual task order.

INFORMATION FROM TO

Description OPTIONAL ORDERING PERIOD-

CPFF SERVICES

This contract is an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity type contract in accordance with FAR 16.504.

This CLIN is established to provide Cost Reimbursement Services for the ordering period in accordance with the PWS, set forth at Section J, Attachment 0001.

The ordering period is sixty (60) months, commencing at contract award. For CPFF task orders, the maximum allowable fixed fee is eight (8) percent. This percentage is subject to downward negotiation only at the task order level.

This contract is covered by the Service Contract Act. However, contract performance may be at any number of locations not yet identified. Contractors are required to propose rates commensurate with the Service Contract Act for the appropriate performance location(s).

Specific requirements and pricing will be set forth in each task order.

OPTIONAL ORDERING PERIOD-

CPFF SERVICES

This contract is an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity type contract in accordance with FAR 16.504.

This CLIN is established to provide Cost Reimbursement Services for the ordering period in accordance with the PWS, set forth at Section J, Attachment 0001.

The ordering period is sixty (60) months, commencing at contract award. For CPFF task orders, the maximum allowable fixed fee is XX percent. This percentage is subject to downward negotiation only at the task order level.

This contract is covered by the Service Contract Act. However, contract performance may be at any number of locations not yet identified. Contractors are required to propose rates commensurate with the Service Contract Act for the appropriate performance location(s).

Specific requirements and pricing will be set forth in each task order.

Inspection, Acceptance and FOB Point shall be specified by incorporating the appropriate clauses from Sections E and F on each individual task order.

Inspection, Acceptance and FOB Point shall be specified by incorporating the appropriate clauses from Sections E and F on each individual task order.

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified from:

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H-1 ORDERING PROCEDURES

In the event of any inconsistency between a task order and the contract, the contract shall control.

1. Services to be provided under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of firm fixed price (FFP) or Cost Plus Fixed Fee Task Orders. In accordance with FAR 16.505(b), the Contracting Officer reserves to right to tailor procedures to each task order and shall state the procedures in the task order proposal request (TOPR).

2. Task orders will be awarded in accordance with FAR 16.505 and FAR 52.216-19. Only the Contracting Officer (KO) has the authority to award task orders against this contract.

3. Performance under Task Orders shall commence only after receipt of an executed Task Order sent via facsimile, mail, e-mail, or by verbal direction from the KO. If verbal direction is given, written confirmation will be provided within five working days of the verbal order. The Government shall not be obligated to reimburse the Contractor for work performed, items delivered, or any costs incurred, nor shall the Contractor be obligated to perform, deliver, or otherwise incur costs except as authorized by duly executed Task Orders.

4. Contractor may choose whether or not to submit proposals in response to TOPRs at their discretion. If a TEIS IV Contractor intends to not bid on a RFP letter, they must notify the cognizant KO of their intent within 48 hours of the Government's release of the TOPR.

5. The TOPR will include, among other things, a Performance Work Statement (or Statement of Work, or Statement of Objectives) that will specify requirements in terms of performance objectives. Contractor shall propose in accordance with the TOPR issued for each task order.

6. Only the contract holder, designated by the CAGE code in the awarded contract SF 26, Block 7, may submit a proposal in response to a TOPR. In a task order proposal, any supporting documentation or information (such as rates) submitted under a different CAGE code, including those within the legal entity of the contract holder, will be considered that of a subcontractor and evaluated as appropriate in accordance with the TOPR.

7. The Contractor is responsible for all bid and proposal costs incurred in performance of the contract.

8. The Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground Ombudsman will be identified at the base contract level.

H-2 ON-RAMPS AND OFF-RAMPS

1. The objective of an on-ramp is to maintain competitive sources for task orders and/or to obtain access to additional technologies and capabilities. The objective of an off-ramp is to reduce administrative burden and costs for the Government and Contractors and to maintain streamlined and efficient processes on the contract. The Government reserves the right to review all contracts under the TEIS IV multiple award IDIQ vehicle to determine if the need exists to add additional contracts, and/or to determine if it is appropriate to remove existing contracts.

2. The KO may conduct market research to assess additional technologies and capabilities available in the open market. The KO may also assess Contractor performance and the amount of competition available. The Government may evaluate the benefit of conducting an on-ramp on the multiple award IDIQ vehicle on an annual basis. The Government will strongly consider on-ramps in years three (3) and six (6) of the ordering period. However, the Government may conduct an on-ramp in any year of the ordering period in order to maintain adequate competition or to obtain access to additional technologies and capabilities.

3. During an on-ramp, offerors who are not already a contract holder may be eligible to obtain a contract under the TEIS IV multiple award IDIQ vehicle. Current contract holders shall not submit a proposal for a new contract during the on-ramp and shall continue with their existing contract.

4. The Government may conduct an on-ramp to this contract in accordance with the following:

A. Notice of an on-ramp solicitation and the on-ramp procedures will be publicized on the site;SAM.gov web

B. The solicitation may identify the total approximate number of new contract awards the Government intends to make, however the actual number of awards may depend on the number of quality proposals received;

C. The basis for award under the solicitation will be substantially the same as the original solicitation;

D. The terms and conditions of any contracts resulting from the solicitation will be materially identical to the current version of the existing contracts under the TEIS IV multiple award IDIQ vehicle;

E. The ordering period of any new contracts resulting from the solicitation will be coterminous with the ordering period of the existing contracts under the TEIS IV multiple award IDIQ vehicle;

F. If awarded a contract resulting from the solicitation, any new Contractor will be eligible to submit a proposal in response to a TOPR with the same rights and obligations as any other Contractor on the TEIS IV multiple award IDIQ vehicle; and G. The award of any new contracts will not increase the existing overall ceiling amount of the TEIS IV multiple award IDIQ vehicle.

5. The Government may evaluate the benefit of conducting an off-ramp on the multiple award IDIQ vehicle on an annual basis. The Government will strongly consider off-ramps in years three (3) and eight (8) of the ordering period. However, the Government may conduct an off-ramp in any year of the ordering period in order to reduce administrative burden and costs for the Government and Contractors and to maintain streamlined and efficient processes on the contract.

6. Any Contractor that has not submitted an acceptable proposal for a task order in 12 months, has had any Contractor-induced cost overruns, has any Unsatisfactory performance ratings in CPARS for the TEIS IV contract or task orders under the contract, or has not met small business participation commitments, as proposed, in Section J, Attachment Att0065 and their reporting requirements in CDRL A003 for the TEIS IV contract may be off-ramped.

7. The Government may off-ramp a Contractor in accordance with the following:

A. The KO will effect a no-cost settlement instead of issuing a termination notice if applicable; B. The KO will implement a termination for convenience in accordance with FAR clause 52.249-2, 52.249-4, 52.249-6, or 52.249-8 as applicable;

8. Any Contractor that is off-ramped shall not receive any further task order awards under this contract. However, any Contractor that is off-ramped shall be responsible to continue performance on existing task orders in accordance with the terms and conditions of the task orders, including task order option periods, if exercised.

H-3 ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE

1. Subject to the requirements of 'Incremental Funding' provision and the 'Limitation of Funds' and the 'Allowable Cost, and Payment' clauses of this contract, the following is incorporated herein:

2. It is estimated that [To Be Determined at task order award] months (commencing approximately [To Be Determined at Task Order Level] and ending approximately [To Be Determined at task order award]) will be required by the Contractor to complete the work called for in the Schedule (Sections A thru H) hereof. The funds allocated hereunder and set forth in the Schedule cover the estimated funding required for a period of [To Be Determined at Task Order Level] months, up to and including [To Be Determined at Task Order Level]. Succeeding funding to cover the total cost/performance of this contract will be in increments of 12 months or less for each fiscal year, as required.

H-4 ESTIMATED COST, FIXED FEE, SUM ALLOTTED

1. Estimated Cost: The estimated cost of the Contractor's performance hereunder, exclusive of the fixed fee, is$ [To Be Determined at task order award] which amount is based upon data on file in the office of the KO. This sum may be increased from time to time by the Government solely at its discretion. Upon the making of any such increase, the KO shall notify the Contractor in writing thereof.

2. Fixed Fee: In addition to the estimated cost, the Government shall pay the Contractor a fixed fee of $[To Be Determined at Task Order Level] for the performance of this contract. Subject to the withholding provided for in the clause of this contract entitled 'Fixed Fee', and unless the KO determines that the Contractor's performance is unsatisfactory, this fixed fee may be paid, as it accrues in monthly installments in amounts which, when added to all previous payments on account of the fixed fee, bear the same proportion to the total fixed fee as the sum of the payments made and due on account of all allowable cost bear to the total estimated cost, or where appropriate, such payments of fixed fee will be based upon the percentage of completion of the work as determined from estimate made or approved by the KO.

3. Sum Allotted: There has been allotted for this contract, inclusive of the fixed fee, the total sum of $[To Be Determined at Task Order Level]. Being$ [To Be Determined at Task Order Level] on account of allowable cost and$ [To Be Determined at Task Order Level] on account of fixed fee.

H-5 Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS)

1. In accordance with Army Regulation (AR) 25-1, when procuring commercial off the shelf (COTS) software, desktops, notebook computers, video teleconferencing or other commercial IT equipment (e.g. routers, servers, printers) Contractors shall use the CHESS contract vehicle at https://chess.army.mil Contractors shall indicate CHESS items and use catalog prices in task order proposals. Contractors shall be authorized upon award to order through CHESS contract vehicles.

2. A waiver is required for purchase of products from another source. In the event that the required hardware and related software is not available through an Army CHESS contract, Contractors shall be authorized to obtain the hardware through an alternate source after receiving all appropriate waivers.

H-6 FEE

The maximum fee rates [TO BE DETERMINED AT CONTRACT AWARD] apply to any and all cost plus fixed fee task orders and/or contract line item numbers (CLINs). The maximum fee rate for the optional ordering period also applies to any task orders that may extend beyond the optional ordering period. Contractors shall not propose fees for cost plus fixed fee task orders or CLINs that exceed the maximum fee rate.

H-7 CONTRACTOR POINT OF CONTACT (POC) REQUIREMENT

It is the Contractor's responsibility to provide the KO with no more than two (2) accurate email addresses for the Contractor. It is the Contractor's responsibility to provide the KO with an updated accurate email address in the event of address changes during the ordering period. Contractors may not be afforded additional time to respond to TOPRs or additional time to perform awarded task orders as a result of the Contractor's failure to maintain an accurate email on record with the

KO.

H-8 PERSONNEL CHANGES

1. The Contractor shall advise the Government in advance of any necessity to reassign or replace personnel holding key positions during the performance of this contract. Any personnel, proposed as substitutes or replacements for personnel originally proposed, who become unavailable during the period of the contract, shall possess equal or greater qualifications. If the requested personnel for substitution or replacement do not have equal or greater qualifications, a waiver should be submitted to the KO for review. In this case, the rates for the substituted personnel may be subject to downward negotiation and/or consideration.

2. The Government maintains the right to require removal of Contractor personnel for cause.

3. Contractor shall replace, at no cost to the Government, any personnel, trained at Government expense, who leave the contract for other than Government convenience within the period of performance of the task order or subsequent task orders upon which the personnel begin to perform, and for which the training is also required for performance.

Personnel so replaced shall be comparably trained at the Contractor's expense.

H-9 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION

The Contractor shall ensure Contractor personnel under this contract are not placed in a position:

1. Where they are appointed or employed by Government personnel or under the supervision, or direction of Government personnel or evaluation of Government personnel military or civilian;

2. Of staff or policy-making for the Government;

3. Of command, supervision, administration, or control over U.S. Government military or civilian personnel or of other Contractors, or become a part of the Government organization;

4. Involving administration or supervision of military procurement activities; or

5. To establish requisitioning objectives, stockage lists, or direct supply channels to a manufacturer or others to circumvent established Department of the Army supply channels.

The services performed under this contract do not require the Contractor or its employees to exercise personal judgment and discretion on behalf of the Government, but rather, the Contractor employees shall act and exercise personal judgment and discretion on behalf of the Contractor.

H-10 CONTRACTOR REQUEST AND GOVERNMENT APPROVAL OF TRAVEL

1. Any travel under each individual Task Order must be specifically requested by the Contractor and approved by the COR prior to any travel costs being incurred. All requests and approvals shall be written, by mutual concurrence between the COR and the Contractor, there may be verbal requests but only the KO can give a verbal approval. Verbal requests and approvals shall be confirmed in writing within 24 hours.

The request shall include as a minimum, the following:

A. Task Order number

B. Date, time, and place of proposed travel

C. Purpose of travel and how it relates to the task order

D. Contractor's estimated cost of travel and intended method of travel

E. Name(s) and title of individual(s) traveling and;

F. A breakdown of estimated travel expenses and per diem charges.

2. General:

A. The costs for travel, subsistence, and lodging shall be reimbursed to the Contractor only to the extent that it is necessary and authorized prior to travel for performance of the work under this contract. The costs for travel, subsistence, and lodging shall be incurred in the performance of task orders and shall be invoiced on an actual cost basis.

B. The Contractor shall utilize the most economical airfare available and costs shall be limited to the rates specified in Volume II of the Joint Travel Regulation in effect at the time the travel is actually performed and in accordance with FAR 31.205-46, which is incorporated by reference into this contract. Using Government funds to pay for premium travel (including first and business class) is not allowable unless specifically authorized.

Exceptions for the use of premium travel shall be approved in writing by the KO prior to travel.

C. As specified in FAR 31.205-46(a) (2), reimbursement for the costs incurred for lodging, meals and incidental expenses (as defined in the travel regulations cited subparagraphs 1 through 3 below) shall be considered to be reasonable and allowable only to the extent that they do not exceed on a daily basis the maximum per diem rates in effect at the time of travel as set forth in the following:

(i) Federal Travel Regulation prescribed by the General Services Administration for travel in the contiguous 48 United States;

(ii) Joint Travel Regulation, Volume 2, DoD Civilian Personnel, Appendix A, prescribed by the Department of Defense for travel in Alaska, Hawaii, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the territories and possessions of the United States; or

(iii) Standardized Regulations, (Government Civilians, Foreign Areas), Section 925, "Maximum Travel Per Diem Allowances in Foreign Areas" prescribed by the Department of State.

D. The Contractor shall submit receipts over $75.00 for all travel and per diem expenses with its invoice.

E. Contractor personnel may require theater clearance for some OCONUS locations.

Contractor personnel are responsible for preparing and/or obtaining all documentation required for OCONUS locations, including but not limited to, Technical Expert Status Accreditation (TESA) and visas. Travel to OCONUS locations shall be in accordance with the applicable laws, regulations, and policies, including but not limited to, TESA requirements and Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) policies. Contractors are required to register all OCONUS travelers in the Synchronized Deployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT) system as the single source to track all deployed Contractor personnel supporting DoD military operations worldwide. Upon approval and signature by the KO a letter of authorization (LOA) will be generated.

F. In the event the Contractors must pay additional compensation to their employees for hardship, post differential and hazardous duty, the Department of State Standardized Regulations (DSSR) shall be followed. DSSR can be found at http://aoprals.state.gov . Any costs related to hardship, post differential and hazardous duty will be considered on a case-by-case basis and negotiated on Task Order level.

H-11 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS

1. The Contractor shall comply with, and shall ensure that its employees and its subcontractors and their employees, at all tiers, are aware of and obey all U.S. and Host Nation laws, Federal or DoD regulations, and Central Command orders and directives applicable to personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan, including but not limited to USCENTCOM, Multi-National Force and Multi- National Corps operations and fragmentary orders, instructions, policies and directives.

2. Contractor employees shall particularly note all laws, regulations, policies, and orders restricting authority to carry firearms, rules for the use of force, and prohibiting sexual or aggravated assault. Contractor employees are subject to General Orders Number 1, as modified from time to time, including without limitation, their prohibition on privately owned firearms, alcohol, drugs, war souvenirs, pornography and photographing detainees, human casualties or military security measures.

3. Contractor employees may be ordered removed from secure military installations or the theater of operations by order of the senior military commander of the battle space for acts that disrupt good order and discipline or violate applicable laws, regulations, orders, instructions, policies, or directives. Contractors shall immediately comply with any such order to remove its Contractor employee.

4. Contractor employees performing in the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR) may be subject to the jurisdiction of overlapping criminal codes, including, but not limited to, the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (18 U.S.C. Sec. 3261, et al) (MEJA}, the Uniform Code of Military Justice (10 U.S.C. Sec. 801, et al) (UCMJ), and the laws of the Host Nation. Non-US citizens may also be subject to the laws of their home country while performing in the USCENTCOM AOR. Contractor employee status in these overlapping criminal jurisdictions may be modified from time to time by the United States, the Host Nation, or by applicable status of forces agreements.

5. Under MEJA, a person who engages in felony misconduct outside the United States while employed by or accompanying the Armed Forces is subject to arrest, removal and prosecution in United States federal courts. Under the UCMJ, a person serving with or accompanying the Armed Forces in the field during a declared war or contingency operation may be disciplined for a criminal offense, including by referral of charges to a General Court Martial. Contractor employees may be ordered into confinement or placed under conditions that restrict movement within the AOR or administratively attached to a military command pending resolution of a criminal investigation.

6. Contractors shall immediately notify military law enforcement and the KO if they suspect an employee has committed an offense. Contractors shall take any and all reasonable and necessary measures to secure the presence of an employee suspected of a serious felony offense. Contractors shall not knowingly facilitate the departure of an employee suspected of a serious felony offense or violating the Rules for the Use of Force to depart Iraq or Afghanistan without approval from the senior U.S. commander in the country.

H-12 CONTRACTOR HEALTH AND SAFETY

1. The Contractor is responsible for the safety and occupational health of its workforce. The Contractor also must prevent exposing Government personnel, facilities, equipment, and the general public from exposure to health and safety hazards arising from Contractors performance under this Contract.

2. Contractors shall identify and evaluate system safety and health hazards, define risk levels, and establish a program that manages the probability and severity of all hazards associated with the performance of the requirements of a task order. All inherent safety and health hazards shall be identified, evaluated and either eliminated or controlled to ensure minimum risk to the environment and personnel. The Contractor shall comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and all federal, state, and local safety laws and regulations and standards as applicable in effect at all work sites. The Contractor shall participate in the Government's safety program and Government job hazard analysis/risk assessments.

Compliance with provisions pertaining to safety of site facilities and equipment is mandatory.

3. During the performance of tasks requiring protective equipment and clothing, Contractor employees shall wear safety items required by OSHA and as specified in the applicable regulations. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing personal protective equipment, clothing and training to its employees.

4. Contractor employees, and all associated Subcontractor employees with an area of performance within a Government-controlled installation, facility or area, shall attend Government-provided Area of Responsibility (AOR) specific safety training. Specific AOR training content is directed by the Commander, with the COR being the local point of contact.

5. The Contractor shall establish and implement a comprehensive safety program plan for use by Contractor and subcontractor employees. This plan shall incorporate appropriate elements of OSHA, other Federal agency, state and local regulations and standards as applicable. The plan shall include an accident prevention plan to identify and assess hazards through risk assessments.

6. The Government reserves the right to conduct unannounced safety inspections at any time.

7. The TM may require the Contractor to cease operations associated with the performance of this contract for safety violation reasons. The Contractor shall correct any safety violations, caused by a Contractor employee during non-duty hours, at no additional cost to the Government.

8. The Contractor shall ensure all employees receive the safety training required by all federal, state and local laws and policies. The Contractor shall maintain the safety training records and make them available to the COR and KO upon request for the duration of the contract.

H-13 HOURS of WORK

1. Work within the continental limits of the United States and its possessions shall not normally exceed eight hours per day or forty hours per normal workweek. Work hours outside of the continental limits of the United States and its possessions (OCONUS) shall correspond to hours worked by comparable Government personnel, and it shall be at a minimum forty hours per normal workweek.

2. The Contractor work week is forty hours. The Contractor will obtain written approval from the KO prior to incurring any hours in excess of the Contractor work week in accordance with task order hours. Any services that extend beyond the forty hours in a given calendar week will be billed in accordance with FAR 52.237-10.

3. Contractor personnel performing at a Government site shall observe federal holidays and other days identified in this section unless otherwise indicated in a task order. The Government observes the following days as holidays:

NEW YEAR'S DAY

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY

PRESIDENTS DAY

MEMORIAL DAY

JUNETEENTH

INDEPENDENCE DAY

LABOR DAY

COLUMBUS DAY

VETERAN'S DAY

THANKSGIVING DAY

CHRISTMAS DAY

In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government may also observe any day designated by Federal Statute, Executive Order, or Presidents Proclamation.

H-14 GOVERNMENT SITE CLOSURES

1. From time to time, an installation Commander may decide to close all or part of the installation in response to an unforeseen emergencies. Such emergencies may include, but are not limited to, adverse weather such as snow or flood, a natural disaster such as tornado or earthquake, or a site disaster such as a gas leak or fire. Contractor personnel are non-essential personnel for purposes of any instructions regarding such emergencies.

2. Contractor personnel shall be officially dismissed upon notification of a Government site closure in accordance with paragraph H.14.1. Contractor personnel shall promptly secure all Government furnished property appropriately and evacuate in an expedient but safe manner.

3. Regarding Government site closure notifications, Contractors shall follow instructions for non-essential personnel provided by local radio, television, official websites, and/or official Government site hotlines. Contractors may not receive any other form of notification of a Government site closure from the Government. If a decision to close all or part of a Government site is made during the duty day and the decision is transmitted through official notification channels, Contractors shall follow the instructions provided.

4. Regarding the requirements of a task order under this contract, the Government shall retain the following options:

A. The Government may grant an extension for any task order delayed by the closure equal to the time of the closure, subject to the availability of funds.

B. The Government may forego work. Contractors shall not receive payment for any work not performed.

C. The Government may reschedule the work on any day that is mutually satisfactory.

D. The Government may, at its discretion, permit the Contractor personnel to perform at an off-site location during the period of the Government site closure, if meaningful work can be accomplished. The Contractor shall certify to the Government in writing within five (5) business days of returning to the Government site the nature and scope of the work completed off-site. If applicable, the Contractor shall be permitted to bill the Government at the labor rates identified in the task order.

5. The parties will mutually agree to the appropriate course of action for completion of interrupted work.

H-15 DENIAL OF ENTRY

The Government reserves the right to terminate the entry of any Contractor employee upon disclosure of information which indicates the individual's continued entry to the installation is not in the best interest of national security. Additionally, the violation of or deviation from the established security procedures by Contractor employees may result in the confiscation of identification media and the denial of future entry to the installation.

H-16 PERSONNEL ACCOUNTABILITY DURING ENERGENCIES

Contractors, and all associated sub-contractors, through their Primes, shall provide the COR with an accountability report for all personnel during emergencies. An emergency includes, but is not limited to, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and other declared emergencies. This report shall include the Contractor name, contract/task order number, geographic location, impact of emergency, welfare of Contractor personnel, and other additional emergency-specific information that may be requested for personnel actively supporting USAISEC. This information shall be reported to the COR by 1200hrs MST on a daily basis until the emergency subsides.

H-17 Security Requirements

1. Access to Government Systems: In accordance with DoD Directive Number 7045.14, dated 21 November 2003, Contractors are not allowed access to any DoD system without explicit authorization of a relevant Government official, and that is based on a need-to know basis only.

Individuals shall have the appropriate clearance for access to a particular system.

2. DD Form 254 (DD254): The DD254 and/or additional specific security requirements shall be defined in each individual task order as applicable.

H-18 CONTRACTOR USE OF GOVERNMENT EQUIPMENT

The Contractor is reminded that, in addition to the "Government Property" clause(s) included in this contract, there are substantial restrictions on the use of Government equipment. Any equipment so provided shall only be used for contract performance-related purposes. For example, information resources (computers, telephones, facsimile machines, etc.) shall not be used for activities such as accessing pornographic materials/websites, personal business, playing games, or "surfing" the internet. Prior to beginning performance under this contract, the Contractor shall instruct each employee on the proper use of Government equipment. As each new employee is hired, they shall also be briefed before performing work under this contract. Each employee should also be informed that use of Government information resources constitutes consent to monitoring/search. A copy of the content of the briefing shall be submitted to the KO 30 days after contract award. A record of who was briefed, and when, shall be kept in a file that shall be made available to the KO or Contracting Officer's Representative upon request.

H-19 SERVICE CONTRACT ACT (SCA) COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT

1. Task orders issued under this contract are subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA), though the exact places of performance are unknown. Labor categories may vary based upon Contractor employment policies and labor agreements.

2. Consult the Department of Labor (DOL) website: www.dol.gov for specific location wage determinations.

3. The Offeror/Contractor is responsible for ensuring that the rates proposed and billed for personnel on task orders subject to the SCA meet or exceed the corresponding minimum wages established by the DOL for the corresponding geographical region for task order performance.

H-20 ENTERPRISE-WIDE CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING APPLICATION (eCMRA)

The following clause will be included in each individual task order: The Contractor shall report ALL Contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under task orders on this contract for Responsive Strategic Sourcing for Services (RS3) via the eCMRA secure data collection site.