MODIFICATION
R -- Pandemic Finance and Acquisition Support
- Notice Date
- 8/2/2007
- Notice Type
- Modification
- NAICS
- 541611
— Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Office of Procurement Operations, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Washington, DC, 20528, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 20528
- Solicitation Number
- HSHQDC-07-R-00084
- Response Due
- 8/6/2007
- Point of Contact
- John Nash, Jr., Contract Specialist, Phone (202) 447-5582, Fax null, - Christopher Wallis, Contract Specialist, Phone 202-447-5712, Fax 202-447-5725
- E-Mail Address
-
john.nash@dhs.gov, christopher.wallis@dhs.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- **Solicitation subsections I (Security), J (GFE/GFI), K (Protected Critical Infrastructure Information), L (Non Disclosure Agreements) of section II above and sections III (Clauses), IV (Instructions), and V (Evaluation) are provided below as amendment 1 to this solicitation.** I. Security i. The contractor must possess a current Top Secret facility security clearance issued by the Defense Security Service (DSS) in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DOD 5220.22-M, prior to contract performance. a. All contractor personnel assigned to this contract shall possess security clearances issued by the Defense Security (DSS) commensurate with their required level of access to classified information. Interim Secret clearances are acceptable for Secret information with the exception of RD, CNWDI, SCI and NATO Information. Final clearances are required for those categories. Final Top Secret clearances are required for access to TS information (interim clearances are not acceptable.) Specifically designated contractor employees must also be eligible for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), in accordance with DCID 6/4, at U.S. Government facilities. DCID 6/4 waivers will not be considered unless an extreme emergency exists. b. The contractor shall also possess DSS-approved safeguarding capability for Secret classified information in performance of this contract. All automated processing of classified information must be accomplished on DSS-approved information systems. c. DHS has determined that performance of this contract requires that the contractor, subcontractor(s), vendor(s), etc. (collectively herein known as 'contractor'), requires access to classified National Security Information (herein known as classified information). Classified information is government information that requires protection in accordance with Executive Order 12958, Classified National Security Information, and supplementing directives. The contractor shall abide by the requirements set forth in the DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification and the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) for the protection of classified information at its cleared facility, if applicable, as directed by the Defense Security Service. If the contractor has access to classified information at a DHS or other government facility, it shall abide by the requirements set by the agency. ii. Implementing Instructions for Compliance with HSAR clause 3052.204-71 'Contractor Employee Access' a. General Department of Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) clause 3052.204-71 requires that contractor personnel requiring unescorted access to government facilities, access to sensitive information, or access to government information technology (IT) resources are required to have a favorably adjudicated background investigation prior to commencing work on this contract. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy requires a favorably adjudicated background investigation prior to commencing work on this contract for all contractor personnel who require recurring access to government facilities or access to sensitive information, or access to government IT resources. Contractor employees will be given a suitability determination unless this requirement is waived under Departmental procedures. Requirements for suitability determination are defined in paragraph 3.0. b. Additional Information for Classified Contracts Performance of this contract requires the Contractor to gain access to classified National Security Information (includes documents and material). Classified information is Government information which requires protection in accordance with Executive Order 12958, National Security Information (NSI) as amended and supplemental directives. The Contractor shall abide by the requirements set forth in the DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification, an attachment to the contract, and the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) for protection of classified information at its cleared facility, if applicable, as directed by the Defense Security Service. If the Contractor is required to have access to classified information at a DHS or other Government Facility, it shall abide by the requirements set forth by the agency. c. General Requirement The Contractor shall ensure these instructions are expressly incorporated into any and all subcontracts or subordinate agreements issued in support of this contract. d. Contractor Personnel(1) Employment Eligibility To comply with the requirements HSAR Clause 3052.204-71, and Department policy, the contractor must complete the following forms for applicable personnel who will be performing work under this contract as indicated: *Standard Form (SF) 85P, 'Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions' *FD-258 fingerprint cards *DHS Form 11000-6, 'Conditional Access to Sensitive But Unclassified Information Non-Disclosure Agreement'. Required of all applicable contractor personnel. *DHS Form 11000-9, 'Disclosure and Authorization Pertaining to Consumer Reports Pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)'. (2) Continued Eligibility The Contracting Officer may require the contractor to prohibit individuals from working on contracts if the government deems their initial or continued employment contrary to the public interest for any reason, including, but not limited to, carelessness, insubordination, incompetence, or security concerns. (3) Termination The DHS Security Office shall be notified of all terminations/resignations within five (5) days of occurrence. The Contractor shall return to the Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) all DHS issued identification cards and building passes that have either expired or have been collected from terminated employees. If an identification card or building pass is not available to be returned, a report shall be submitted to the COTR, referencing the pass or card number, name of individual to who it was issued and the last known location and disposition of the pass or card. e. Suitability Determination DHS may, as it deems appropriate, authorize and grant a favorable entry on duty (EOD) decision based on preliminary suitability checks. The favorable EOD decision would allow the employees to commence work temporarily prior to the completion of the full investigation. The granting of a favorable EOD decision shall not be considered as assurance that a full employment suitability authorization will follow. A favorable EOD decision or a full employment suitability determination shall in no way prevent, preclude, or bar DHS from withdrawing or terminating access government facilities or information, at any time during the term of the contract. No employee of the Contractor shall be allowed unescorted access to a Government facility without a favorable EOD decision or suitability determination by the Security Office. Contract employees waiting for an EOD decision may begin work on the contract provided they do not access sensitive Government information. Limited access to Government buildings is allowable prior to the EOD decision if the Contractor is escorted by a Government employee. This limited access is to allow Contractors to attend briefings, non-recurring meetings and begin transition work. f. Background Investigations Contract employees (to include applicants, temporaries, part-time and replacement employees) under the contract, requiring access to sensitive information, shall undergo a position sensitivity analysis based on the duties each individual will perform on the contract. The results of the position sensitivity analysis shall identify the appropriate background investigation to be conducted. All background investigations will be processed through the DHS Security Office. Prospective Contractor employees shall submit the following completed fo NOTE: THIS NOTICE MAY HAVE POSTED ON FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (02-AUG-2007). 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- Place of Performance
- Address: Primary Place of Performance: 1120 Vermont Ave. Washington, DC
- Zip Code: 20005
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 20005
- Record
- SN01427484-F 20071004/071002225300 (fbodaily.com)
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