Request_for_Information_Summary_and_Introduction.doc

INTRODUCTION

The Army Contracting Command-Warren INSCOM Fort Belvoir, Virginia is issuing this request for information as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in full IT engineering and installation for the Secure Admin Operating Facility (SAOF) in support of the US Army Intelligence & Security Command (INSCOM) located on Fort Belvoir, VA.

This acquisition will include support services for passive and active infrastructure; IT equipment racks and in-row cooling solution; audio/visual systems; automated information systems (AIS); unified capabilities systems; voice over internet protocol (VoIP) tasks; and power to provide mission networks supporting tenant requirements. The end-state objective is to provide a fully compliant IT Fit-Out for the SAOF IAW the Government provided Information Technology (IT) Fit-Out Design Plan and ICD-705.

The Secure Admin Operating Facility (SAOF) a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) being fit-out in accordance with (IAW) Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705. The INSCOM SAOF is located at Fort Belvoir, VA. The SCIF will contain the new C4I/IT systems and equipment for networks. The basic service objectives associated with performance under this contract include but may not be limited to the following: Engineering and installation of all passive and active IT infrastructure to include equipment racks and in-row cooling solution; audiovisual and video teleconferencing systems; end user device connectivity; automated information systems; voice over internet protocol (VoIP); and unified capabilities systems. Logistics support to ensure accountability and turnover of equipment and materials IAW applicable regulatory guidelines. Program and project management support. Documentation of all installed cabling and systems.

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted and phone messages will neither be acknowledged nor returned. Likewise, no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies responding to this announcement.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Fort Belvoir, VA.

DISCLAIMER

This request for information announcement is for informational/planning purposes only. This is not a “request for proposal (RFP)” to be submitted. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this announcement is strictly voluntary. No response will be provided by the government.

Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted, or competition sensitive information in their response. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the government site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND SUBMISSION DETAILS

Interested parties are requested to submit a capabilities statement of no more than ten

(10) pages in length in Times New Roman font of not less than 10 point size. The deadline for a response to this request is no later than 2 pm, EST, 10 Nov 2019.

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE

CONTRACTOR INFORMATION FORM

Use this form to provide contractor’s general information. The box at the bottom of the form may be used to clarify any requested information. Please respond to all questions as completely as possible.

SECTION 1. GENERAL

DUNS: _______________ CAGE Code: ________

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2. Business Address:

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3. Responsible Point of Contact:

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SECTION 2. TYPE OF BUSINESS: (check all that apply)

8(a) small business, Service-disabled veteran-owned small business

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Large Business Number of Years in Construction Business: _________________________

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SECTION 3. BONDING CAPACITY:

Surety Name: (Insert Bonding Company Name)

Maximum bonding capacity per project:

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Section 4. ACQUISITION INTEREST:

1. Can your company propose with the current information provided.

2. If your company could not propose what additional information would your company need.

3. Does the PWS provide a logical sequence if not please advise.

4. What areas if anything in the PWS would you recommend the Government consolidate, eliminate or improve?

SECTION 5. CONTRACTOR ARRANGEMENT

Is your firm apart of the Following Mentor Portage Program?

8(a) Small Business Administration Mentor Portage Program Department of Defense Mentor Portage Program (i.e. Army, Navy, Air Force) Joint venture with (Insert busines name, business size, and cage code). (See FAR subpart 9.6 for Government policy on teaming arrangements, as well as 8(a) Program regulations described in 13 CFR 124.513, HUBZone Program regulations described in 13 CFR 126.616, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Program regulations described in FAR 19.1403 (c) and 13 CFR 125.15(b). )

SECTION 6. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1. Please review the attached performance work statement recommend the following Acquisition Strategy, Contract Type, potential NAICS Codes, and any other innovate feedback.

SECTION 7. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION

1. Our firm does not hold an active Top Secret Facility Clearance with Sensitive Compartmentalized Eligibility.

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2. Our firm does not have a statement of affiliation with the National Security Agency (NSA).

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Secure Admin Operating Facility (SAOF) IT Fit-Out, HQ USA INSCOM

Part 1

General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide for full IT engineering and installation for the Secure Admin Operating Facility (SAOF) in support of the US Army Intelligence & Security Command (INSCOM) located on Fort Belvoir, VA. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. INSCOM executes mission command of operational intelligence and security forces; conducts and synchronizes worldwide multi-discipline and all-source intelligence and security operations; delivers linguist support and intelligence-related advanced skills training, acquisition support, logistics, communications, and other specialized capabilities in support of Army, Joint, and Coalition Commands and the U.S. Intelligence Community.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materiels, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform IT engineering, installation, testing, and turnover as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2. Background: The SAOF is a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) being fit-out in accordance with (IAW) Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705. The INSCOM SAOF is located at Fort Belvoir, VA. The SCIF will contain the new C4I/IT systems and equipment for nine (9) networks.

1.3. Objectives: The basic service objectives associated with performance under this contract include but may not be limited to the following:

· Engineering and installation of all passive and active IT infrastructure to include equipment racks and in-row cooling solution; audiovisual and videoteleconferencing systems; end user device connectivity; automated information systems; voice over internet protocol (VoIP); and unified capabilities systems.

· Logistics support to ensure accountability and turnover of equipment and materiels IAW applicable regulatory guidelines.

· Program and project management support.

· Documentation of all installed cabling and systems.

1.4. Scope: The Contractor shall engineer, furnish, install, secure and test (EFIS&T) the entire scope of the HQ Expansion IT Fit-Out project. The scope of this project includes passive and active infrastructure; IT equipment racks and in-row cooling solution; audio/visual systems; automated information systems (AIS); unified capabilities systems; voice over internet protocol (VoIP) tasks; and power to provide mission networks supporting tenant requirements. The end-state objective is to provide a fully compliant IT Fit-Out for the SAOF IAW the Government provided Information Technology (IT) Fit-Out Design Plan and ICD-705.

1.5. Order of Precedence: In the event of conflict between the documents referenced and the contents of this Performance Work Statement (PWS), the following applies, in descending order of precedence:

1) PWS and Attachments, with the exception of the Design Plan

2) Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)

3) SAOF Design Plan

4) SAOF Information Technology (IT) Fit-Out List of Materiels (LOM)

If conflicts do exist between the documents, the Contractor, without delay, shall report any perceived or actual documentation conflict to the Contracting Officer (KO) and the United States Government (USG) Project Manager

1.6. Period of Performance: The period of performance for this contract is 24 months unless the period is extended by modification to this contract.

1.7. General Information

1.7.1. Quality Control: The Contractor is responsible for the development and submission of a Quality Control Plan (QCP) which shall be used as a guide for the implementation of the required management quality control actions to achieve the specified results. The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s QCP shall be the means for ensuring work performed complies with the requirements of the PWS. The contractor shall provide its QCP within 30 days after contract award. After acceptance of the initial quality control plan the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to its quality control system. Any required or identified changes to the quality control plan shall be delivered to the contracting officer (CO) and contracting officer’s representative (COR) in triplicate within five (5) working days.

1.7.2. Quality Assurance: The Government shall evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government will do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.7.3. Recognized Holidays: The government will be closed on the following Federal 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

1.7.3.1. When a holiday falls on a non-workday -- Saturday or Sunday -- the holiday is typically observed on Monday (if the holiday falls on Sunday) or Friday (if the holiday falls on Saturday). Unless otherwise specified, the contractor is to observe the Federal holidays as set forth above.

1.7.4. Government Closure: The performance of this contract requires contractor employees of the prime contractor or any subcontractor, affiliate, partner, joint venture, or team member with which the contractor is associated, including consultants engaged by any of these entities, to have access to, physical entry into, and to the extent authorized, mobility within, a Federal facility. Department of Defense (DoD) entities may close and/or deny contractor access to a Federal facility for a portion of a business day or longer due to any one of the following events.

· Federal public holidays as outlined in paragraph 1.6.3 above

· Fires, floods, earthquakes, and unusually severe weather to include snow storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes

· Occupational safety or health hazards

· Any other reason

1.7.4.1. In such events, the contractor employees may be denied access to a Federal facility, in part or in whole, to perform work required by the contract. Contractor personnel already present at a Federal facility during such events may be required to leave the facility.

1.7.4.2. In all instances where contractor employees are denied access or required to vacate a Federal facility, in part or in whole, the contractor shall be responsible to ensure contractor personnel working under the contract comply. If the circumstances permit, the contracting officer will provide direction to the contractor, which could include continuing on-site performance during the Federal facility closure period. In the absence of such direction the contractor shall exercise sound judgment to minimize unnecessary contract costs and performance impacts by performing required work off-site if possible or reassigning personnel to other activities if appropriate.

1.7.4.3. The contractor shall be responsible for monitoring when the Federal facility becomes accessible and shall resume contract performance as required by the contract.

1.7.4.4. For the period that Federal facilities were not accessible to contractor employees, the contracting officer may:

1.7.5. Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 0900-1500 Monday thru 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. The contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.7.6. Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at INSCOM Headquarters located on Fort Belvoir, VA, as well as at contractor facilities in and around the National Capital Region (NCR).

1.7.7. Type of Contract: The government will award a Time and Materiels (T&M) type task order – non-severable services.

1.7.7.1. The services specified in each contract line item (CLIN) have been determined to be non-severable services - a specific undertaking or entire job with a defined end product of value to the Government. All work associated with this PWS required to relocate personnel from the existing headquarters building and continue all ongoing activities must be complete by the end of the PoP.

1.7.8. Security Requirements: The performance of the work in this PWS requires access to and/or the safeguarding of classified information/materiel. Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) is the official system of record for clearances. The Government will not make allowances to the staffing plan or staffing milestones to accommodate the lengthy process of moving a clearance from Scattered Castles to JPAS. The Contractor shall plan to meet all staffing milestones laid out in this PWS. The security policies, procedures, and requirements stipulated in the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and NISPOM and any supplements thereto are applicable, to include, applicable Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) and INSCOM security provisions and/or clauses. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must already possess a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI) level clearance at initial issuance of this contract and must also be eligible for HCS/G/NATO read-on/access. Contract personnel performing work under this contract must also maintain the requisite security clearance at the specified level(s) for the life of the contract. Contractor personnel shall have a TS clearance with SCI eligibility granted from the Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office. Contractor must sign a Non-Disclosure Statement. Contractor personnel must adhere to self-reporting of derogatory information to the Facility Security Officer (FSO). Personnel must perform within the security limitations of the attached DD Form 254, AR 381-10, USSID 1800, and other appropriate security regulations according to their intelligence disciplines. The Contractor shall possess an active Top Secret facility security clearance as of the date of proposal submission.All security requirements shall be documented using the DD Form 254.

1.7.8.1. 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 materiels shall be secured.

1.7.8.2. Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer (CO).

1.7.8.2.1. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the Contracting Officer, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

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

1.7.8.3. Lock Combinations: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

1.7.8.4. Requirements for Handling or Access to Classified Information: The Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret” and requires contractors to comply with— (1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M Change 4); any revisions to DOD 5220.22-M Change 4, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor.

1.7.8.5. Antiterrorism Considerations: In accordance with DFARS 225.372 Antiterrorism/force protection, and DoD Instruction O-2000.16, Volume 1, DoD Antiterrorism Standards, the contractor is hereby advised that it shall comply with the policies and procedures of the U.S. Antiterrorism Officer (ATO) at each installation where work is being performed. DoD Instruction O-2000.16, Volume 1, (Change 1) is available at the INSCOM Antiterrorism Portal Page at https://kmportal.mi.army.mil/sites/g3/AT/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AT%20Resources.aspx. (On the site search for DoD Instruction O-2000.16, Volume 1, (Change 1).

1.7.8.5.1. Information with regard to the INSCOM procedures and policies on the use of the Antiterrorism and Operations Security Review Coversheet in all contract requirements packages can be found at https://kmportal.mi.army.mil/sites/g3/AT/Shared%20Documents/Antiterrorism%20and%20Operations%20Security%20Review%20Coversheet%20in%20all%20contract%20requirements%20packages.pdf. A modification to the contract will be the instrument of notification for this action. The contractor may submit a request for an equitable adjustment for any directly incurred costs for compliance with these policies and procedures, following the modification incorporating the policy and procedures guidance. Equitable adjustment requests shall be in compliance with clauses.

1.7.8.6. Antiterrorism and Force Protection (AT/FP): AR 350-1, 19 August 2014, Army Training and Leadership Development, Section II, G-3/5/7, Antiterrorism and Force Protection. Specific Army standards for AT/FP training are listed in chapter 5, AR 525-13, 17 February 2017. Individual AT/FP training is mandatory for all soldiers, Department of the Army civilians, and DOD contractors and is strongly recommended for family members prior to travelling outside the 50 United States and its territories and possessions for any reason, including mobilization, temporary duty, permanent change of station, and leave. There is also an AT/FP training requirement for personnel stationed outside the United States. Individual AT/FP training is valid for one (1) year and must be documented.

1.7.8.7. AT Level I Training: All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level 1 awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR/ACOR or to the contracting officer, if a COR/ACOR is not assigned, within 15 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level 1 awareness training is available at the following website: https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/login/Login.jsf.

1.7.8.8. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: Contractor and all associated subcontractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.7.8.9. iWATCH Training: The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity Authorization to Operate (ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR/ACOR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employee’s commencing performance. iWATCH training results shall be reported to the COR/ACOR not later than 45 calendar days after contract award.

1.7.8.9.1. For Contracts that Require an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure/Plan. The contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan within 90 calendar days of contract award, to be reviewed and approved by the responsible Government OPSEC officer, per AR 530-1, Operations Security. This SOP/Plan will include the government's critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it. In addition, the contractor shall identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator. The contractor will ensure this individual becomes OPSEC Level II certified per AR 530-1.

1.7.8.10. Operations Security (OPSEC): AR 530-1, 26 Sep 2014, Training Programs. The Contractor shall provide OPSEC training to all employees regarding the safeguarding of sensitive information prior to employees being allowed access to such information. Chapter 4 of AR 530-1, Training, requires that newly arrived personnel receive an OPSEC orientation briefing within the first 30 days of arrival at the organization. The AR further requires that all personnel receive an annual OPSEC briefing. Contractor personnel may utilize the OPSEC briefings presented by the INSCOM OPSEC Program Manager/Coordinator. The Contractor will submit certificates of completion or sign in rosters all initial and annual OPSEC training to the COR. The above requirements will flow down to all subcontractors working on or providing support to the contract.

1.7.8.10.1. The Contractor shall not release sensitive information to the general public without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer. All contractor requests to release sensitive information shall be in writing and clearly explain the necessity for release of the information and consequences if approval is not granted.

1.7.8.10.2. All material produced by the contractor which will be released to the general public will be subject to OPSEC and Security reviews from INSCOM OPSEC Officer, Security Officer and INSCOM Public Affairs Office prior to release.

1.7.8.10.3. The Contractor shall destroy all sensitive program material at the completion of the contract so as to ensure the information cannot be accessed or utilized for any purpose. The Contractor will also notify the Contracting Officer in writing of its destruction. These same requirements will flow down to all subcontractors working on or provided any sensitive information related to the contract.

1.7.8.11. For Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training: All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DOD and Army training requirements in DoD Directive 8570.01, August 11, 2016, DoD 8570.01-M Change 4, 10 October 2015 and AR 25-2 upon initial employment.

1.7.8.12. For Information assurance (IA)/Information technology: (IT) Certification. Per DoD 8570.01-M Change 4, DFARS 252.239-7001 and AR 25-2, the contractor employees supporting IA/IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract award. The baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M Change 4 must be completed upon contract award.

1.7.8.13. For Contracts That Require Handling or Access to Classified Information. Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret” and requires contractors to comply with— (1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M Change 4); any revisions to DOD 5220.22-M Change 4, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor.

1.7.8.14. Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP): All Contractor with security clearances shall complete TARP training in accordance with AR 381-12, TARP.

1.7.8.15. Mandatory Classroom Training: Mandatory Classroom training includes: 1) Classification Markings; 2) Operations Security (OPSEC) Training Annual Training; 3) Initial training; and 4) the TARP Program. Additional training may be mandated by the Government as necessary.

1.7.8.16. Cybersecurity (CS)/Information Technology (IT) Training. All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees must complete the DoD Cyber Awareness Challenge training and exam before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working CS/IT functions must comply with DOD and Army training requirements in DoD Directive 8570.01, August 11, 2016, DoD 8570.01-M Change 4, 10 October 2015 and AR 25-2 upon initial employment.

1.7.8.17. Cybersecurity (IT) Certification: Per DoD 8570.01-M Change 4, DFARS 252.239-7001 and AR 25-2, the contractor employees supporting CS/IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract award. The baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M Change 4 must be completed upon contract award. Along with the baseline certification, the contractor must have a computing environment (CE) certification or a certificate of training prior to having privileged access to government systems.

1.7.9. Post-Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall coordinate and convene a post-award conference within fifteen (15) calendar days following contract award. The Contractor shall schedule and conduct this meeting, in coordination with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and CO. The purpose of the one-week post-award orientation is to: 1) discuss any unique expectations, and 2) discuss Engineering and Installation Plan requirements with TTMs and stakeholders No later than 3 business days before the orientation, the Contractor shall provide the COR, and CO with the briefing slides. Within 3 business days after the meeting, the Contractor shall provide the minutes to the COR and CO.

1.7.9.1. The contracting officer (CO), Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.7.10. Primary Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): The Primary (COR) will be identified by separate letter to the awarded contractor. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions:

· Assure 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, and specifications

· Monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies

· Coordinate availability of government furnished property and provide site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.7.10.1. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, shall state 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.

1.7.10.2. Performance of work under this contract must be subject to the technical direction of the Contracting Officer's Representative identified above, or a representative designated in writing. The term "technical direction" includes, without limitation, direction to the contractor that directs or redirects the labor effort, shifts the work between work areas or locations, fills in details and otherwise serves to ensure that tasks outlined in the work statement are accomplished satisfactorily.

1.7.10.3. Technical direction must be within the scope of the specification(s)/work statement. The Contracting Officer's Representative does not have authority to issue technical direction that:

a) Constitutes a change of assignment or additional work outside the specification(s)/statement of work;

b) Constitutes a change as defined in the clause entitled "Changes";

c) In any manner causes an increase or decrease in the contract price, or the time required for contract performance;

d) Changes any of the terms, conditions, or specification(s)/work statement of the contract;

e) Interferes with the contractor's right to perform under the terms and conditions of the contract; or

f) Directs, supervises or otherwise controls the actions of the contractor's employees.

1.7.10.3.1. Technical direction may be oral or in writing. The Contracting Officer's Representative shall confirm oral direction in writing within five work days, with a copy to the Contracting Officer.

1.7.10.4. The contractor shall proceed promptly with performance resulting from the technical direction issued by the Contracting Officers, Representative. If, in the opinion of the contractor, any direction of the Contracting Officers, Representative, or his/her designee, falls within the limitations in (b), above, the contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer no later than the beginning of the next Government work day.

1.7.10.5. Failure of the contractor and the Contracting Officer to agree that technical direction is within the scope of the contract shall be subject to the terms of the clause entitled "Disputes.”

1.7.10.6. An additional Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Alternate COR (ACOR) will also be identified to support this contract effort. This individual will be identified in a separate letter and only authorized to perform the duties outlined in paragraph 1.7.10-1.7.10.5 above and must comply with the responsibilities and limitations outlined in his/her appointment letter. The ACOR will only perform the duties listed in paragraph 1.7.10-1.7.10.5 above in the event the Primary COR is unavailable due to scheduled or unscheduled leave, temporary duty (TDY), etc. The ACOR is also not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting contract.

1.7.11. Personnel: The Contractor shall provide the necessary cleared and vetted project team to support the effort and schedule. The Contractor shall develop and provide a Staffing Plan IAW CDRL A028 detailing the level of effort for required tasks with traceability to the WBS and IMS. All Contractor personnel assigned to this effort shall be United States citizens, possess a Top Secret level clearance, and be Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligible. The Contractor shall use only fully trained, experienced, and technically proficient personnel with the appropriate security clearances and certifications to install and support all of the equipment in the LOM. The Contractor shall provide all personnel required to execute the requirements for this effort. In the event of personnel turnover, the Contractor shall ensure an appropriate replacement is cleared and successfully vetted during the transition process to ensure the schedule is not affected. The US Government, the US Department of Defense, and its agencies, will not be responsible for any delays due to clearance eligibility or vetting issues/problems.

1.7.11.1. Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government: Program Manager, Alternate Program Manager/Site Lead, Infrastructure Lead, Visual Information/Video Teleconferencing Lead (AV/VTC Systems Engineer), On-Site Logistician, and Systems Engineer. Within seven (7) calendar days of notification of contract award the contractor shall assemble the key personnel to initiate work on this contract. The contractor shall provide a program manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the program manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The program manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The program manager or alternate shall be available 0900-1500 hrs, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons. Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

1.7.11.1.1. Program Manager

· Minimum Required Qualifications

· Education/Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Management or equivalent experience. Ten (10) years’ experience managing IT fit-out and/or datacenter projects of similar scope and complexity including three (3) years’ experience managing projects. Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional or an equivalent certification.

· Clearance: TS/SCI

1.7.11.1.2. Alternate Program Manager/Site Lead

Minimum Required Qualifications

· Education/Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, or equivalent experience. Ten (10) years’ experience managing IT fit-out projects of similar scope and complexity including at least five (5) years’ experience on DoD networks. Professional certifications.

· Clearance: TS/SCI

1.7.11.1.3. Infrastructure Lead

Minimum Required Qualifications

· Education/Experience: Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI)/Basic Installers Course (BIC) Certified or equivalent. Eight to ten (8-10) years’ of experience in communication infrastructure installation. Fiber Termination (i.e. Corning connectors, Comscope, etc.); Testing/ Knowledge of Fluke Test Equipment or equivalent; Basic Troubleshooting.

· Clearance: TS/SCI

1.7.11.1.4. Visual Information/Video Teleconferencing Lead (AV/VTC Systems Engineer) Minimum Required Qualifications

· Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology related field or twelve to fifteen (12-15) years’ relevant experience. Ten (10) years of AV/VTC Systems design and installation, including DoD and/or Intel experience.

· Special skills or qualifications: KIV-7 encryptions keys for ISDN/IP classified connectivity. Knowledge and use of IEEE 802.3 Ethernet, TCP/IP, QoS, ISDN, Firewall Traversal, SIP, H.323, relevant video standards as well as DoD Video Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) processes, familiarity with and ability to comply with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) operational guidelines. Working knowledge of SIP, ISM, H232, H320, H460, TLS, RTP, SRTP, TCP/IP and UDP; content control protocols, video compression standards; packet analyzers; routing protocols and networking fundamentals; Tandberg, Polycom and Cisco video and voice technologies. Full working knowledge of commercial construction methods such as ceiling deck constructions, wall framing, structural engineering, electrical wiring and cable/fiber installation. Has the communication skills to effectively interface with military officials, managers, and subordinates. Understanding of Department of Defense (DOD) & DISA VTC requirements. Experience with DITSCAP/8500.2 IA controls.

· Clearance: TS/SCI

· Highly Desired Qualifications

· CTS Certifications, CompTIA A+, Network+ or Security +.

1.7.11.1.5. On-Site Logistician

Minimum Required Qualifications

· Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or fifteen (15) years’ equivalent experience. Ten to fifteen (10-15) years’ experience in Logistics to include ICD 705, and extensive working knowledge of Warehouse Operations, Stock Control and Inventory Management. Military logistics proficiency required with certifications in the International Society of Logistics (SOLE)

· Clearance: TS/SCI

· Highly Desired Qualifications

· A working knowledge of GCSS-A is desirable. National Property Management Association Certification desired.

1.7.11.1.6. Systems Engineer

Minimum Required Qualifications

· Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or fifteen (15) years’ equivalent experience; At least 5 years must be as a Senior Engineer.

· Special skills or qualifications: Must meet all DoD IAT Level III Certification requirements for administrative access for solution implementation. Must have demonstrated experience with the following activities: Analyze user's requirements, concept of operations documents, and high level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications; Analyze system requirements and leads design and development activities; Guide users in formulating requirements, advises alternative approaches, and conducts feasibility studies; Provide technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology; Incorporate new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations; Develop system architecture and system design documentation; Guide system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans; Interact with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts; Responsible for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility; Communicate with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives

· Clearance: TS/SCI

· Highly Desired Qualifications

· A working knowledge of system requirements analysis and solution design, to include systems engineering processes and standards. Experience with engineering documentation, including Engineering and Installation Plans, System Design Documents, and other technical documentation. Familiarity with IA controls and the Risk management Framework (RMF), including the development of System Security Plans (SSP) and other accreditation artifacts.

1.7.11.2. Replacement of Key Personnel: The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer prior to making any change in key personnel. The Contractor may not substitute or exchange Contractor personnel without prior written approval by the COR and CO. Before replacing any Contractor key personnel, the Contractor shall notify the COR and CO no less than 21 calendar days in advance, submit written justification for replacement Contractor key personnel, and provide the name and qualifications of any proposed Contractor personnel. The COR shall ensure that any replacement Contractor key personnel under this contract shall possess qualifications equal to or greater than the qualifications required by this PWS. Prior to directing any of the proposed key personnel to other programs or functional areas, the Contractor shall submit justification to substitute key personnel at least two (2) weeks prior to the substitution. Justification shall be in sufficient detail, to include the replacement’s resume, to permit evaluation of the impact of the proposed change on the program and its schedule.

1.7.11.3. Non-Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered non-key personnel by the government: Mid-Level Installer, Junior-Level Installer, Senior AV/VTC System Programmer, AV/VTC Systems Engineer/Subject Matter Expert (SME), Commercial Cable TV Installer, and Mid-Level Equipment De-installer/Installer. Qualifications for all non-key personnel are listed below:

1.7.11.3.1. Mid-Level Installer

Minimum Required Qualifications

· Education/Experience: One to five (1-5) years’ experience in communication infrastructure installation. Fiber Termination/i.e. Corning connectors, Comscope etc. Testing/ Knowledge of Fluke Test Equipment or equivalent. Basic troubleshooting.

· Clearance: TS/SCI

1.7.11.3.2. Junior level Installer

Minimum Required Qualifications

· Education/Experience: One to two (1-2) years’ experience in communication infrastructure installation.

· Clearance: TS/SCI

1.7.11.3.3. Senior AV/VTC System Programmer

Minimum Required Qualifications

· Education/Experience: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology related field or ten (10) years of relevant experience. Ten (10) years of AV/VTC Systems design and installation, including DoD and/or Intel experience.

· Special skills or qualifications: Experience with any of the following programming languages: C+, C++ or C#, Visual Basic, or HTML. Knowledge of AMX, Crestron, or Extron control systems. Understanding of Department of Defense (DOD) & DISA VTC requirements. Experience with classified and unclassified IP video teleconferencing systems. Knowledge and experience configuring Cisco CODECS. Has the communication skills to effectively interface with military officials, managers, and subordinates.

· Clearance: TS/SCI

· Highly desired qualifications

· AMX, Crestron, or Extron control programming certifications

1.7.11.3.4. AV/VTC Systems Engineer-SME

Minimum Required Qualifications

· Education/Experience: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology related field. Ten (10) years of AV/VTC Systems design and installation, including DoD and/or Intel experience. Has the communication skills to effectively interface with military officials, managers, and subordinates.

· Clearance: TS/SCI

· Highly desired

· CTS Certifications

1.7.11.3.5. Commercial Cable TV Installer

Minimum Required Qualifications

· Education/Experience: Minimum of Associate degree in technology related field or five (5) years of relevant experience. Seven (7) years of commercial cable television installation, including DoD and/or Intel experience. Good communicators and should be able to solve problems independently. Has the communication skills to effectively interface with military officials, managers, and subordinates.

· Clearance: TS/SCI

1.7.11.3.6. Mid-level Equipment De-installer/Installer

Minimum Required Qualifications

· Education/Experience: H.S. Diploma and two (2) years’ relevant -01experience. Individuals shall be able to perform prolonged walking, standing, sitting and stooping for up to 12 hours per day and able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

· Clearance: TS/SCI

1.7.11.4. Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct: The Contractor must disclose, in writing to the DoD Inspector General Office and the CO, information set forth in the clause at FAR part 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct, when, in connection with the award, performance, or closeout of this contract or any subcontract hereunder, the Contractor has credible evidence that a principal, employee, agent, or subcontractor of the Contractor has committed a violation of the code.

1.7.11.5. Non-Disclosure Agreements: Prior to commencement of work, all Contractor personnel will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). The Contractor shall provide a list of executed NDAs with a self-certification within fifteen (15) calendar days of personnel on-boarding and annually thereafter to the COR.

1.7.11.6. Requirement Replacement, Backfill, and Vacancies

1.7.11.6.1. Requirement Replacement: In the event the contractor’s performance is unsatisfactory to the Government, the COR reserves the right to request and receive a remedy from the contractor to achieve satisfactory performance.

1.7.11.6.2. Backfill: When the contractor becomes aware that an employee will be, or is unavailable to work for a continuous period exceeding ten (10) working days, the contractor shall immediately notify the COR and backfill the position with personnel of equal or superior qualifications no later than the eleventh (11th) working day. The contractor shall notify the COR of their plan to backfill the position prior to employee assignment.

1.7.11.6.3. Vacancies: When the contractor becomes aware that an employee will be leaving the contract, the contractor shall immediately notify the COR and backfill the position with personnel of equal or superior qualifications no later than the eleventh (11th) working day and permanently fill the position within twenty five (25) calendar days. The contractor shall notify the COR of their plan to fill the position prior to employee assignment.

1.7.11.7. In/Out Processing: The Facility Security Officer (FSO) must provide to HQ INSCOM COR, the following information on all Contractor Manpower Equivalents (CMEs) performing HQ INSCOM/MSC missions and are direct labor, for input into the INSCOM In/Out Processing Portal.

TABLE 1: In / Out - Processing Data Requirements

1.7.11.7.1. All CMEs will be In/Out…