MODIFICATION
D -- Technical Services, Training and Support forVA Security Operations Center (VA-SOC)This 2 of 2 the second half of the synopsis
- Notice Date
- 4/21/2006
- Notice Type
- Modification
- NAICS
- 611420
— Computer Training
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs;VA Central Office;Acquisition Operations Service (049A3);810 Vermont Avenue, NW;Washington DC 20420
- ZIP Code
- 20420
- Solicitation Number
- VA-101-06-RQ-0090
- Response Due
- 5/8/2006
- Archive Date
- 5/30/2006
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The contractor has the responsibility to obtain from its subcontractors all data and rights therein necessary to fulfill the contractor's obligations to VA (including licensed software, if any) under this Task Order. If a subcontractor refuses to accept terms affording VA such rights, the contractor must promptly bring such refusal to the attention of the Contracting Officer and not proceed with subcontract award without further authorization. 5.2.3 Proprietary Data. If for any reason the contractor is unable to complete performance under this Task Order or, if following the completion of this Task Order the contractor ceases to provide support for any software described in this Task Order, the contractor agrees to provide to VA any proprietary software or documentation that is relevant to the work performed under this Task Order. This provision applies to any data that would be necessary for the maintenance and continued development of any automated information systems, including but not limited to, system source and object codes, supporting system software and all relevant documentation and source listings. This data shall be provided to VA at no additional cost within thirty (30) calendar days following work stoppage. 5.2.4 Rights in Government Furnished Data and Materials. VA shall retain all rights and privileges, including those of patent and copy, to all Government furnished data. The contractor shall neither retain nor reproduce for private or commercial use any data or other materials furnished under this Task Order. The contractor agrees not to assert any rights at common law or in equity or establish any claim to statutory copyright in such data. These rights are not exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies to which the Government is otherwise entitled elsewhere in this Task Order. 5.2.5 The Contracting Officer is the sole authorized official to release, verbally or in writing, any data, the draft deliverables, the final deliverables, press releases or any other written or printed materials pertaining to this Task Order. The contractor shall not release information without prior authorization. Any request for information relating to this Task Order, and presented to the contractor, will be submitted to the Contracting Officer at least thirty (30) days in advance of the desired release date. 5.3 Government Furnished Property and Facilities: 5.3.1 The Government will provide system access for off-site work in accordance with VA standards, local security regulations and rules of conduct. The Government will also provide the contractor procedural guides, standards, reference materials and program documentation for use to perform the requirements of this SOW. 5.3.2 In addition, the Government will provide workspace, desktop computers and telephones for two (2) contractor personnel. Finally, the Government will provide all applicable VA documents and manuals needed by the contractor to perform the work. 5.4 SECURITY 5.4.1 Facility Access and Security: 5.4.1.1 Contractor personnel performing work under this Task Order shall satisfy all requirements for appropriate security eligibility in dealing with access to sensitive information and information systems belonging to or being used on behalf of the VA. 5.4.1.2 The investigative history for contractor personnel working under this contract must be maintained in the databases of either the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) or the Defense Industrial Security Clearance Organization (DISCO). Should the contractor use a vendor other than OPM or Defense Security Service (DSS) to conduct investigations, the investigative company must be certified by OPM/DSS to conduct contractor investigations. 5.4.1.3 All costs associated with obtaining clearances for contractor provided personnel will be the responsibility of the contractor. Further, the contractor will be responsible for the actions of all individuals provided to work for the VA under this Task Order. In the event that damages arise from work performed by contractor provided personnel, under the auspices of this Task Order, the contractor will be responsible for all resources necessary to remedy the incident. 5.4.1.4 Failure to meet these requirements within a reasonable time period, unless otherwise explicitly specified, will be grounds for suspension or termination of all building and/or computer privileges, and removal from work on the Task Order, until such time as the requirement is fulfilled. 5.4.1.5 Contractor personnel requiring unescorted physical access to VACO will be required to submit personal identifying information (full legal name (first, middle, and last), date of birth, state-issued driver's license or identification card number and the state that issued it, and name as it appears on the card) and may be subject to a criminal history check. Visitors who are not subjected to the criminal history check may need to be escorted at all times by someone who has been issued a permanent VACO ID badge. The cost of conducting the criminal history check is the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor shall pre-screen all personnel requiring physical access to the property to ensure they are legally able to work in the U.S. and are not currently sought by law enforcement authorities. Adjudication of information discovered during or after the criminal history check is solely the responsibility of the Chief, Security Services. Being admitted entry into the VACO, based on a finding of no criminal history, does not convey any security clearance. Contractor personnel's physical access privileges may be revoked at any time because of personal misconduct, including any type of safety- or security-related misconduct, criminal conduct, Psychological instability, including illegal use or possession of controlled substances, or financial irresponsibility. 5.4.1.6 If authorized access to VACO, each contractor representative shall have their picture taken and a permanent badge issued. Contractor personnel shall conspicuously display, on his/her person, a Government-provided identification badge while on-site at VACO. The identification badge, and associated data, shall be kept in a Government-maintained computer database for security purposes. All contractor personnel must provide photo identification, when requested by any VACO security personnel. Badges issued to the contractor's personnel, remain the property of the Government, must be protected from loss or damage, and must be relinquished to any VACO security personnel when requested, or upon completion of the Task Order work. 5.4.1.7 Contractor employees performing on this Task Order are required to complete the VA's on-line Security and Privacy Awareness Training courses annually. Contractors must provide signed certification of completion to the COTR during each year of the Task Order. This requirement is in addition to any other training that may be imposed by the VA. 5.4.1.8 When contractor personnel are on-site at VA SOC Hines, contractor personnel shall follow all established regulations, policies and standard operating procedures applicable to the facility. Violations of VA regulations and policies may result in the contractor's personnel being removed from the premises and may result in termination of the Task Order for default. The Government shall not be responsible for any of the contractor's costs for replacement of personnel removed from a VA site for reasons associated with safety, security, and unprofessional or inappropriate conduct. 5.4.1.9 The contractor shall obtain all necessary licenses and/or permits required to perform the work. 5.4.1.10 The contractor shall take all reasonable precautions necessary to protect persons and property from injury or damage during the performance of this Task Order. 5.4.1.11 Failure to complete the work by the required completion date, caused by delays in requesting security clearances, or due to revocation of access privileges resulting solely from the actions of the contractor or their personnel, is not sufficient reason to warrant an extension in the Task Order time or amount. 5.4.1.12 VA reserves the right to order contractor personnel off the VACO site and take other security precautions in the event of an emergency, Government shutdown, times of elevated security risk, or any other reason deemed necessary by VA management or security staff. Contractor personnel must immediately leave the site and may not return until authorized by the COTR. 5.4.1.13 Only business directly related to this Task Order may be conducted at VACO. All other business must be conducted off of Government property. Contractors may only be on-site when conducting business actually associated with the performance of this Task Order. 5.5 Personnel Security: 5.5.2 The contractor shall prescreen all personnel requiring access to the computer systems to ensure they maintain a U.S. citizenship, and are able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. The contractor shall provide the name, address, and date of birth, Social Security Number and any other pertinent and relevant information of the contractor personnel assigned to this project to the COTR prior to Post Award Orientation. 5.5.3 The contractor shall bear the expense of obtaining background investigations. If the investigation is conducted by the OPM, the contractor shall reimburse VA within 30 days. 5.5.4 The contractor shall submit or have their personnel submit the required forms (SF 85P - Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions, SF 85P-S - Supplemental Questionnaire for Selected Positions, FD 258 - U.S. Department of Justice Fingerprint Applicant Chart, VA Form 0710 - Authority for Release of Information Form, Optional Form 306 - Declaration for Federal Employment, and Optional Form 612 - Optional Application for Federal Employment) to the VA Office of Security and Law Enforcement within 30 calendar days of receipt. These forms can be obtained by the contractor at the following web site: http://vaww.little-rock.med.va.gov/LETC/Background_Investigations.htm. 5.5.5 All costs associated with obtaining clearances for contractor personnel shall be the responsibility of the contractor. Further, the contractor shall be responsible for the actions of all individuals provided to work for VA under this Task Order. In the event that damages arise from work performed by contractor provided personnel, under the auspices of this Task Order, the contractor shall be responsible for all resources necessary to remedy the incident. 5.5.6 The contractor, when notified of an unfavorable determination by the Government, shall withdraw the employee from consideration from working under the Task Order. 5.5.7 Failure to comply with the personnel security requirements may result in termination of the Task Order for default. 5.5.8 Upon receipt, the VA Office of Security and Law Enforcement will review the completed forms for accuracy and forward the forms to OPM to conduct the background investigation. 5.5.9 The VA facility will pay for investigations conducted by the OPM in advance. In these instances, the contractor will reimburse the VA facility within 30 days. 5.5.10 The VA Office of Security and Law Enforcement will notify the Contracting Officer and contractor after adjudicating the results of the background investigations received from OPM. 5.5.11 The Contracting Officer will ensure that the contractor provides evidence that investigations have been completed or are in the process of being requested. 5.6 Cyber Security Requirements and Specifications: 5.6.1 VA computer systems designated as sensitive include any system that contains information that is subject to the Privacy Act or other regulations, or the modification of which could adversely affect the performance of federal programs. Every computer system at VACO is considered to be sensitive. Therefore, contractor personnel performing on the Task Order shall have applied for the background investigation referenced above before getting access to VA computer systems. 5.6.2 Should the Contractor need to obtain access to VA computer systems from off-site locations during performance of the Task Order, the contractor shall ensure adequate LAN/Internet, data, information, and system security in accordance with VA standard operating procedures and standard contract language, conditions, laws, and regulations. The contractor's firewall and web server shall meet or exceed the Government minimum requirements for security. All Government data shall be protected behind an approved firewall. Any security violations or attempted violations shall be reported to the COTR and VA Information Security Officer as soon as possible. The Contractor shall follow all applicable VA policies and procedures governing information security, especially those that pertain to certification and accreditation. Evaluation Criteria The objective of this procurement is to choose a single "best value" proposal that provides trade-offs that are advantageous to the Government. The following evaluation criteria shall be used to evaluate offers in order of descending order of preference: Understanding the requirements The degree to which the Offeror's technical approach reflects a clear understanding of the detail requirements listed in the statement of work and a reasonable, well-thought-out approach that is likely to yield the required results within the required time frame. Project Management / Professional Staff The degree to which the Offeror's quote reflects corporate or proposed staff experience identical to, similar to, or related to the requirement. Past Performance The degree to which past performance evaluations, either included in the quote or identified by the evaluators in any other manner, reflect success in developing systems similar in scope and kind to that listed in the SOW. Price/Cost The degree to which the proposed cost/price is reasonable, realistic, and competitive. Understanding the Requirements Project Management / Professional Staff Past Performance Cost Understanding the Requirements is the most significant criteria of all. Cost of the Offeror is the least significant factor. If in evaluating proposals it is determined that an Offeror misrepresented its capabilities, it could be a significant factor in both the evaluation and the contracting officer's responsibility determination. Due Dates All offers must be received no later than 2:00 PM EST, May 8, 2006. Offers must be sent electronically via email to: wendell.atkinson@va.gov.
- Place of Performance
- Address: 810 Vermont Ave, NW;Washington, DC 20420
- Zip Code: 20420
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20420
- Record
- SN01032662-W 20060423/060421220659 (fbodaily.com)
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