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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JULY 23, 2008 FBO #2431
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V -- Convoy Security - RFI Convoy Security

Notice Date: 7/21/2008
Notice Type: RFI Convoy Security
NAICS: 561612 — Security Guards and Patrol Services
Contracting Office: Department of the Army, Army Contracting Agency, ARCENT, JLC Forward Contracting Office-Bagram, CJTF-76, Joint Contracting Center, Bldg. 90; Bagram, Afghanistan, APO, 09354
ZIP Code: 09354
Solicitation Number: ConvoySecurityRFI
Archive Date: 8/12/2008
Point of Contact: Mike J Tkacz,, Phone: DSN 318-431-3400, Mike J Tkacz,, Phone: DSN 318-431-3400
E-Mail Address: michael.j.tkacz@afghan.swa.army.mil, michael.j.tkacz@afghan.swa.army.mil
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Description: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Request for Capability Statements I. Introduction The Bagram Regional Contracting Center, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan seeks information pertaining to the availability of convoy support within the private industry. This would involve the capability to provide armed convoy protection that covers Afghanistan and Pakistan. We are seeking information about the feasibility of convoy support/coverage for both regions. Also, the rough order of magnitude; along with any know difficulties involved with border crossings. II. The RFI Process In accordance with FAR 15.201 (7) this RFI is issued solely for the purpose of obtaining information by providing a formal exchange of information with industry. Nothing in this RFI shall be interpreted as a commitment on the part of the U.S. Government, the Department of the Army, or the Bagram Regional Contracting Center to enter a contract with any respondent or to make any procurement. A. General Instructions 1. Response Submission Responses to this RFI must be submitted by Jul 28, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. local time to Capt Mike J Tkacz, Chief of Services, Bagram Regional Contracting Center. Responses should be limited to 20 pages. At least one copy of the response must be sent in electronic form to michael.j.tkacz@afghan.swa.army.mil. Additional hard copy versions are not required and are not desired. If providing a hard copy version, send it to Bagram Regional Contracting Center, Bldg. 90, APO AE 09354, c/o Mike J Tkacz. All responses must include on the first page the official name (if any) of the firm or entity submitting the response. The pages of all responses, whether electronic or hard copy, are to be consecutively numbered. 2. Response Content Responses must be complete in all aspects according to the instructions set forth in this RFI. Responses must address not only the technical and financial questions raised by this RFI, but must also indicate the degree to which the respondent and its subcontractors can perform the technical work described. All information obtained from capability statements shall be used for government use and will remain confidential and privileged. 3. Response Format The contracting officer seeking this information requests a response to each subsection set forth below. 4. Respondent Questions Potential respondents who have questions regarding this RFI may email them to michael.j.tkacz@afghan.swa.army.mil. All questions must be submitted by Jul 28, 2008. Respondents may only make inquiries and request clarification concerning the RFI by submission of written questions via email. Responses to inquiries and clarification questions will be provided electronically to all interested parties via return email by the contracting officer. 5. Presentations A formal presentation in person or via teleconference is not required and is not desired by the contracting officer due to the urgency of collecting the information requested in this RFI B. No Contractual Commitment No award will be made from this RFI. C. Review Rights Responses to the RFI may be reviewed and evaluated by any person(s) at the discretion of the contracting officer involved in the acquisition planning process for the sole purpose of obtaining an analysis of responses to include engineers, program managers, and other acquisition officers. Any and all respondents may be asked to further explain or clarify by email areas of their response during the review process. The contracting officer retains the right to request further information from respondents. D. Public Record All responses to this RFI will be protected in accordance with FAR 3.104, Procurement Integrity and Subpart 24.2, Freedom of Information Act. : Bagram AF, Afghanistan requests capability statements for market research purposes for the following services. The top 6 respondents may be selected to provide proposals based upon a rating of their capability statement. Only companies who respond to this capability statement request will be solicited to provide proposals to future solicitations for this effort. 1.1 Background. Currently, Bagram AB operates armed escort security for the delivery of strategic unit cargo and sustainment throughout the countries of Pakistan and Afghanistan. This requirement is a follow on to provide secure distribution of sustainment cargo and unit equipment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The contractor shall provide all resources necessary to ensure secure distribution of unit cargo and sustainment from distribution sites located throughout Afghanistan to the ports located in Pakistan. Convoy escort security services will be integrated into the current strategic transportation system coordinated and contracted by Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) (USTRANSCOM) and will provide continuous convoy escort team availability in accordance with mission requirements. 1.2 Objective. The primary objective of this requirement is to provide professional convoy escort security for sustainment cargo and unit equipment being transported from seaports located in Pakistan to distribution sites located throughout Afghanistan. The contractor shall provide the necessary resources and convoy escort teams to meet mission requirements. Contractors not possessing adequate resources within their own company to perform this service are encouraged to form partnerships and/or teaming arrangements with other offers. Services anticipated for this effort may include the following services 1.Provide Convoy Security Escort Services within Afghanistan and Pakistan/hostile combat environments 2.Provide logistical support associated with convoy movement to include a command communication and logistical movement center 3.Provide logistical support to move goods and services through customs, port authorities, and border crossings in both Pakistan and Afghanistan. 4.Demonstrated performance working with US Army and AF Transportation and Manifest Organizations. 5.Ability to provide 365 x 24 x 7 service for large convoys and multiple and concurrent convoys. 6.Provide key personnel with demonstrated experience in logistics, convoy security, and diplomacy. 7.Provide necessary transport equipment, personnel and vehicles to carry out these takes. 8.Ability to recruit and hire local subcontractors/employees in the performance of these duties. The capability statement shall be no longer than 20 pages on the aforementioned items. Contractors shall also include a resume of any key personnel (no limit on the number of pages), and have a 15 limit on references or past performance information. Capability statements shall be reviewed by government technical evaluators to determine the best top or five viable candidates based upon technical ability, performance, and resumes of key personnel. General Please provide any other information you believe to be important and germane to the purposes of this Request for Information. Mike J Tkacz, Capt, USAF Contracting Officer List of Attachments: Atch 1: Draft Statement of Work Convoy Security Performance Work Statement (PWS) Afghanistan � Reconstruction Logistics - Strategic Supply Chain Management and Distribution System Attachment 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0Background and Objectives 2.0Contractor Tasks 3.0Specialized Reporting Requirements 4.0Inspection and Acceptance Criteria 5.0Special Considerations 6.0Deliverables 7.0Security Requirements 1.0BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES 1.1 Background. ??? operates armed escort security for the delivery of strategic unit cargo and sustainment throughout the countries of Pakistan and Afghanistan. This requirement is a follow on to provide secure distribution of sustainment cargo and unit equipment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The contractor shall provide all resources necessary to ensure secure distribution of unit cargo and sustainment from distribution sites located throughout Afghanistan to the ports located in Pakistan. Convoy escort security services will be integrated into the current strategic transportation system coordinated and contracted by Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) (USTRANSCOM) and will provide continuous convoy escort team availability in accordance with mission requirements. 1.2 Objective. The primary objective of this requirement is to provide professional convoy escort security for sustainment cargo and unit equipment being transported from seaports located in Pakistan to distribution sites located throughout Afghanistan. The contractor shall provide the necessary resources and convoy escort teams to meet mission requirements. Contractors not possessing adequate resources within their own company to perform this service are encouraged to form partnerships and/or teaming arrangements with other offers. 1.3Period of Performance. The Period of Performance (POP) for this contract will be one base year with two option years. The base year will consist of 12 months from date of award and the two option years will consist of 12 months from the date the previous POP expired. 2.0CONTRACTOR TASKS 2.1Convoy Escort Team. (CET). The contractor shall provide the necessary resources and equipment to secure at a minimum 10 flatbed truck convoys from distribution sites located in Afghanistan to the seaports located in Pakistan. The contractor shall execute both daytime and nighttime operations. 2.2Delivery Support Locations. The contractor shall escort convoys to any location within Afghanistan as directed on the official Logistics Movement Request (LSR) issued through SDDC. 2.3Mission Completion Days. At a minimum, the contractor shall complete missions to the following locations and localities within 50 kilometers of these locations, within the number of mission days stated below. Delays due to acts of war, transportation vehicle war damage, or other military-related delays will be the only excusable delays. The contractor may complete missions faster than listed mission day requirements to respective locations, but must take into consideration the safety of the team and cargo being transported. From Port of Karachi (via Torkham Gate) LocationDistance (Km)Mission Days Bagram1274 6 Jalalabad1142 5 Salerno12826 Sharana13156 Ghazni13386 Asadabad11635 From Port of Karachi (via Chaman Gate) LocationDistance (Km)Mission Days Kandahar7594 Bastion9035 Farah10995 Mission days for locations not listed will be calculated using the distances in the above chart. Any additional mission days shall be coordinated and approved by the Contracting Officer�s Representative (COR). 2.4Local Hire Vetting Program. The contractor shall establish a local hire vetting program. The contractor will conduct interviews and review employment application information for candidates. The background check will also be conducted for all personnel hired by the contractor. The contractor shall forward to the COR all applicants who are being considered for employment as a courtesy. The contractor shall make the final employment decision. 2.5 Contractor Personnel. The Contractor shall provide a work force possessing the skills, knowledge, training, equipment, and certifications required to satisfactorily perform the services required for this contract. Documentation establishing and showing evidence that employee(s) possess the certifications, qualifications, and background checks required by contract must be presented to the COR prior to the employee beginning duties. 2.6Convoy Escort Team (CET) Availability. The contractor shall have the necessary resources available to provide the ordered number of CETs, seven (7) days per week, to support Strategic Supply Chain Management System operations. 2.6.1Steady State Operations. Normal operations will consist of 10 CETs available to support Strategic Supply Chain Management System operations. 2.6.2Surge Operations. The contractor shall have the capability to provide additional CETs as ordered to a maximum of 20 teams within 30 calendar days of notification by the COR. If the operations tempo requires more than 20 teams, the contractor shall be required to provide the additional teams within 90 calendar days of notification by the Contracting Officer. 2.6.3Readiness. The personnel, equipment, vehicles, weapons, communications, systems, safety equipment, supplies, and other resources shall be routinely maintained in a state of readiness to perform the duties and responsibilities set forth in this PWS and the base contract and to respond to any threat. The contractor shall configure its resources such that there are no gaps in service, taking into account leaves of absences for personnel, time off, meals, breaks, and availability of physical resources such as weapons, vehicles, and communication equipment. The contractor will perform on all holidays as operations continue 365 days a year. 2.6.4Mission Cancellations. The contractor shall not cancel missions without prior approval of SDDC, except in an emergency as a result of serious accident, death or serious injuries and, in such cases, shall immediately notify the COR and the Contracting Officer electronically. 2.6.5Mission Days. The contractor may request a mission down day for a particular team if assets and personnel require rest or scheduled maintenance. The request shall be submitted to the LMCC Director at least 48 hours prior to scheduled date. If the mission day is approved, the contractor shall not bill for that team on the scheduled mission day. 2.6.6Mobilization and Operational Capability. The contractor shall be 100% operational 10 days from notice to proceed, and 50% operational 20 days from notice to proceed. 2.7Personnel/Equipment Replacement Standards. The contractor shall provide manpower and equipment to support the ordered number of CETs, seven days per week. In the event of personnel or equipment losses, the contractor will have 72 hours to replace personnel and/or equipment that are rendered unavailable due to acts of war in the theater of operations. If the contractor is unable to find replacements after 72 hours, the respective team is considered �down� and the contractor shall not bill for that team until it again reaches to operational status. 2.7.1 Weapons Training. The contractor and its subcontractors at any tier shall provide individual weapons familiarization training for all employees who will carry weapons under this contract to include battlesight zero on weapons that each contractor will be utilizing under the contract. Training will be accomplished to meet Army weapons qualification standards. This training may be specified by the COR. Weapons training will be documented on weapons qualification Forms DA Form 88-R and DA Form 3595-R or such records or forms that may be specified by the COR. This training shall be conducted at least every twelve months. In addition, each employee of the contractor who carries weapons in connection with this contract must carry authorization to carry weapons under this contract as specified by the contracting officer representative and applicable theater FRAGOs. 2.7.2 Retention and Review of Records. The contractor and all subcontractors at any tier shall maintain records on weapons training, LOAC, RUF and screening of employees for the duration of this contract and for a six month time period after contract termination or expiration. The contractor and all subcontractors at every tier shall make records relating to weapons training, LOAC, RUF and screening of employees available to the CO or COR representative at no additional cost to the government within 24 hours of any request. 2.8Life Support. The contractor shall provide life support to personnel in order to feed and house personnel. 2.8.1CET Operating Location. One group of CETs will operate from the Port of Karachi. One group of CETs will operate from Bagram and another group will operate from Kandahar. If the operations tempo requires surge operations, the COR will notify the contractor what site location requires additional teams. The contractor shall be prepared to re-position additional teams at respective sites to meet mission requirements. 2.9LMCC Procedures and Coordination. The contractor shall follow procedures established by SDDC for mission planning, coordination and execution. 2.9.1Team Leader (TL) Communication. The contractor shall ensure that Team Leaders provide accurate, real time statuses and reports that are consistent with the SDDC SOP. All convoys will be equipped with communications equipment compatible with SDDC systems. 2.10Operational Staffing. The contractor shall provide support to SDDC and an internal Operations Center to coordinate missions operating for the Strategic Supply Chain Management System. 2.10.1SDDC Support. The contractor shall provide Operations Management support to the SDDC LNO to the CJTF in Afghanistan during hours of convoy operations; the hours will be from 0600 through 1800 daily. If 24-hour operations are planned, the contractor shall provide an additional Operations Manager at SDDC from the hours of 1800 through 0600 to support respective operations. 2.10.2Operations Center. The contractor shall operate an operations center separate from the SDDC LNOs. This operations center shall monitor and track convoys simultaneously with SDDC operations. This operations center shall serve as a liaison between convoy Team Leaders and SDDC. 2.10.3Site Support. The contractor shall provide an Operations Manager on site at Bagram, Kandahar and at the Port of Karachi to oversee operations. The Operations Manager shall maintain administrative files, which shall at a minimum include personnel records, investigation records, and training records on all employees working under this contract. The Government shall be authorized to examine the Contractor�s administrative files. 2.10.4Convoy Escort Team Staffing. The contractor shall ensure that all convoys consist of at least one (1) English-speaking expatriate for every gun truck that will be used. One expatriate shall be designated as the convoy Team Leader. 2.10.5 The contractor shall be available to assume short notice private security details (PSD) for key passengers (PAX) per the direction of Military Site Commander. For planning purposes, typical missions will include trips to FOBs within Afghanistan. However, the contractor should be prepared to complete other assigned missions if the requirement changes. Finally, the contractor will submit a PSD movement request in accordance with Regional Operation Center (ROC) procedures. All attempts will be made by the Government to give the contractor advance notice of PSD movements. 2.11Backhaul/Retrograde Operations. The contractor shall pick up and deliver equipment and resources associated with backhaul/retrograde operations from and to any location within Afghanistan and Pakistan as indicated on an official LMR. 2.12Cargo Accountability. The contractor shall ensure the safe delivery and accountability of all cargo in transit. The contractor shall protect the delivery of sensitive cargo (including Class V). The contractor shall have the capability to destroy sensitive cargo if left undelivered due to attack or vehicle break down. All efforts will be made to secure or deliver cargo prior to disposal. Any destruction of sensitive cargo must be done in accordance with approved CJTF procedures. 2.12.1Cargo Documentation. The contractor shall present shipping documentation to the authorized point of contact for signature at end destination. If unable to obtain a signature from the destination point of contact, the convoy Team Leader will sign. The Team Leader will provide names and other critical information in reference to the end destination drop off point and state the reason why the appropriate signature could not be obtained. The contractor shall return all shipping documentation immediately upon return to the respective Strategic Supply Chain Management site. 3.0INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA 3.1 Quality Assurance. The Government shall rely on the contractor�s existing quality assurance systems as a substitute for full-time Government oversight and inspection. Any in process inspections by the Government shall be conducted in a manner consistent with commercial practice and at the Government�s convenience. 3.2Quality Control. The contractor shall be responsible for the quality, the technical, logistical, and financial accuracy, and the coordination of all aspects of it�s performance. The contractor shall develop, establish, and maintain a written Quality Control Plan (QCP) as an annex to the Master Site Management and Staffing Plan which will be reviewed and approved by the Government. 3.2.1Quality Assurance Plan. The plan shall include, at a minimum, the following: 3.2.1.1An inspection system covering all work tasks stated in the contract. It shall specify areas to be inspected on a scheduled or unscheduled basis as well as the frequency, and manner in which inspections are to be conducted. 3.2.1.2A method of documenting, evaluating, and enforcing the results of the inspections that are conducted. The contractor shall maintain adequate records of all inspections to indicate, at a minimum, the nature (when, where, what) and number of inspections made; the name of the inspector; the number, location, type of deficiencies found, and the corrective action taken for deficiencies. 3.2.1.3A method of identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable. The contractor shall use process control procedures and quality data analysis techniques. 3.2.1.4The corrective actions will address the deficiency and a plan to prevent future deficiencies. Additional inspection(s) are not considered a corrective action. The QCP shall be evaluated for adequacy and changed or updated, as required, by the contractor as a part of all corrective actions. 3.2.2Changes to the QCP. After the Government reviews the QCP, the COR shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing of any proposed change to the plan. The COR may also propose changes, when necessary, in writing to Contracting Officer for action. The Contractor shall review the QCP in its entirety at least once a year to ensure that the plan is current and complete. Results of the review and/or changes to the plan shall be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer for review and approval. 3.2.3Access to Procedures, Records, Data, and Facilities. The Contractor shall allow the Contracting Officer or the COR access, at any reasonable time, the right to examine facilities, records and data to include any of the Contractor�s books, documents, papers, or other records related to this contract. The Contractor shall maintain a Quality Control file of all inspections or tests conducted by the Contractor to include a record of any corrective actions taken. This file will be subject to Government review by the Joint Contract Command (JCC) or at it�s designated representative�s discretion during the contract term. The file shall be the property of the Government and shall be turned over to the Government upon completion or termination of the contract. 4.0SPECIAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 4.1 Incident Reporting. The contractor will be provided and shall use transponders for in transit visibility of all convoys during operations. The contractor shall ensure all Team Lead complete the transponder course and follow instructions for incident reporting. All incidents, including small arms fire (SAF), improvised explosive devices (IED), vehicle borne improvised explosive devices (VBIED), or complex attacks (any combination of SAF, IED, or VBIED) will be reported immediately using the transponder communication system. 4.2 Asset Damage Reporting. The contractor shall provide the government with a detailed written report of all asset damage that occurs during convoy operations within 24 hours of the incident. The subject incident report will be provided to the COR and Contracting Officer. 5.0SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS 5.1 Permits and Responsibilities. The contractor shall obtain necessary licenses and permits and shall comply with any applicable laws, codes, and regulations of the government of Afghanistan and Pakistan and the Combined Joint Task Force- Afghanistan in connection with the execution of the work. 5.2 Citations and Fines. The contractor shall in the performance of the contract indemnify and hold the U.S. Government, DoD, and the U.S. Army harmless for any fines and penalties that are received or issued as a result of contractor�s failure to comply with any Afghanistan and/or Pakistan laws, code, or regulations; or International Standards unless such fines or penalties are incurred as a direct result of specific written instructions by the Contracting Officer, after the contractor has informed the Contracting Officer of the potential violation. The Government shall have the right to offset any such monies due. If, in the conduct of contractor operations, any citations are issued to the Government due to Contractor non-compliance with any applicable Afghanistan and/or Pakistan laws, code, or regulations, or International Standards, the Contracting Officer shall deduct the fine from any monies due the Contractor. 5.3 Insurance. The US Government will not assume loss damage costs for contractor assets damaged or destroyed during operations other than combat damage. The contractor shall secure insurance necessary to cover any liability for losses incurred during operations. The contractor shall maintain insurance including general commercial liability and workers compensation coverage in an amount adequate to cover third party claims arising from or in connection with convoy escort security services as prescribed in Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.228-3. 5.4 PSC Registration. The contractor shall be registered with both the Afghanistan and Pakistan Ministry of the Interior. Additionally, the contractor shall comply with the terms stated in Host Nation Laws for private security companies. Compliance shall include regular training of personnel on the CJTF-101 Rules of Use of Force, incident reporting to SDDC, mandatory use of transponders, and registration of all moves with SDDC. 5.5 Government Compliance. The contractor shall be responsible for adherence to all U.S. Government, Coalition, Afghanistan and Pakistan laws and regulations associated with operations. This particularly pertains to rules regarding weapons, badges, licensing, registration and compliance. 5.6 Afghani Sub-Contractors. The Afghan First Policy aims to infuse funds to enhance their government�s economy and its people. The Contractor is encouraged to employ local nationals to the maximum extent possible in support of the GRD and its mission. 6.0 DELIVERABLES 6.1 The Contractor shall provide a detailed planning summary that describes the concept of operations to the SDDC Operations cell and Contracting Officer within five (5) calendar days after contract award. 6.2 The Contractor shall provide a draft Vetting Plan to the Contracting Officer and the COR prior to commencement of recruiting for review and approval (re: paragraph 2.4) within five (5) days of contract award. 6.3 The Contractor shall provide a communications plan to include a description of how relevant threat information will be shared between contractor security personnel and U.S. military forces, including how appropriate assistance will be provided to contractor security personnel who become engaged in hostile situations in accordance with [DoDI 3020.41]. The Contractor shall also include a proposed plan to coordinate transportation with appropriate military authorities in accordance with DoDI 3020.41 requirements concerning same. The communication plan shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and the COR within five calendar (5) days after contract award. 6.4 The Contractor will issue all uniforms, personal equipment and other ancillary items. The Contractor will provide the issue list to the COR for approval and/or additional recommendations within five (5) days of contract award. Miscellaneous equipment will make the best use of technology (e.g. GPS systems) and will coply with pertinent environmental laws. 6.5 The Contractor shall submit a company employee Accident Prevention Plan within 10 days after the Notice to Proceed is issued. 6.6 The Contractor shall submit to the government a Mobilization/De-Mobilization Plan as part of it�s Technical Proposal. 6.7 The Contractor shall provide before commencing performance under this contract, workers� compensation insurance or security as the Defense Base Act requires and maintain it until performance is completed. Proof of insurance shall be provided to the CO within 10 days of contract award. 6.8 The Contractor shall submit safety procedures to ensure operations are performed in a safe manner. This includes methods that ensure continuous strict adherence to proper safety procedures, (particularly firearms safety). The safety plan will be included as part of the Technical Proposal. 6.9 The Contractor shall submit a copy of it�s Standard Operating Procedures as part of it�s Technical Proposal. 6.10 The Contractor shall submit a copy of it�s Quality Control Plan detailing it�s compliance with all the requirements in 3.2 Quality Control. The plan shall be submitted within 10 days of contract award. 6.11 The Contractor shall, within 10 days of contract award, provide a list and digital photos of all vehicles that will be used under this contract. At minimum, the list will contain make, model, year, option packages, condition and fair market value of all vehicles intended for use under this contract. Upon request, the contractor shall make available for review documents (e.g., invoices) supporting this list. Digital photos shall, at a minimum, show front, back, and sides of each vehicle in sufficient resolution to show the general conditionof vehicles. 7.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS 7.1 Lautenberg Amendment and Possession of Firearms. All Contractor personnel (except for Local Nationals) employed under this contract must meet the reliability factors outlined in AR 190-56: The Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program (refer to Chapter 3, Individual Reliability Program). This document is available at http://www.armystudyguide.com/content/publications/army_regulations/ar-19056.shtml. All Contractor personnel supporting this task must be legally authorized to carry, posses, train with, and employ firearms and ammunition. The Lautenberg Amendment prohibits any person convicted of a crime of domestic violence from possessing firearms. No individual convicted of a felony crime shall be employed under this contract. The Contractor is responsible for conducting the appropriate criminal and financial background checks (refer to AR 190-56, Chapters 2 and 3) to ensure that all employees meet the legal requirements to perform as security guards. 7.2 Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC) and Rules for the Use of Force (RUF). The Contractor and its subcontractors at every tier will provide training on LOAC and RUF prior to performing services under this contract. The contractor and its subcontractors at every tier will obtain a signed written acknowledgement from each of their employees authorized to bear weapons on this contract that they have been briefed on LOAC, RUF and the differences between rules of engagement (ROE) and RUF, namely that RUF controls the use of weapons by contractors employed by the United States Government and that the Contractor or its subcontractors at every tier may NOT use ROE at any time for use of force decision. LOAC and RUF training will be documented as specified by the Contracting Officer or COR. The contractor and its subcontractors at every tier shall brief RUF to all shift employees at every shift and shall provide refresher LOAC training to its employees every six months. In particular, LOAC training will include restrictions on firing at persons who have surrendered or are out of combat due to wounds/injuries. The training also will discuss the requirement to render first aid to the best of the employee�s ability and contact medical response units to obtain medical care for wounded, safety permitting. Contractors also will be trained on the requirement to report all escalation of force incidents pursuant to current CJTF orders. Contractor and subcontractor(s) at any tier will train all employees under this contract that they must comply with the provisions of the Geneva Convention Relative to the Treatment of Prisoner of War, August 12, 1949 (see http://sss.unhchr.ch/html/menu3/b/9.1htm) A copy of the Geneva Convention Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War, August 12, 1949 shall be given to all employees authorized to carry weapons on this contract at any tier. 7.3 Required Documentation. The Contractor and its subcontractors at every tier will provide copies of documentation and acknowledgements to the Contracting Office for inspection as within a ten day time period upon notification. Contractor�s and subcontractors under this contract at any tier shall not be permitted to carry weapons until required acknowledgements, forms and information is received and found acceptable to the Government. The Contractor will provide required training, documentation and acknowledgements for each employee subsequently hired after contract award within fifteen days of their arrival in Afghanistan unless otherwise agreed by the Contracting Officer on this contract. In addition, each employee of the Contractor who carries weapons in connection with this contract must carry authorization to carry weapons under this contract as specified by the contracting officer and applicable theater FRAGOs. 7.4 Security Escorts and Movement Control. The Contractor will provide transportation escort protection of goods from terrorist or criminal attacks during travel to/from secure project worksites anywhere in Afghanistan. The contractor services shall include all protective/defensive actions required to counter, deter, detect, and respond to threats through threat analysis, operations security (OPSEC), responsive communications and integrated team support using armed vehicle escorts, as necessary. 7.5Security Clearances. Contractor personnel are not required to have a U.S. security clearance except as shown in the table below. However, Contractor personnel who hold the NATO equivalent to SECRET clearance are preferred. Contractor personnel are required to have, or to be able to obtain, a U.S. SECRET security clearance as shown in the table below. In addition, all contractor personnel must meet the above-stated reliability factors. PositionClearance Required Convoy Team LeaderNo Operation ManagerYes 7.6 Contractor Identification Cards. Each Contractor employee shall have a CJTF badge containing, at a minimum, the company name, employee�s name, and recent photograph conspicuously displayed on exterior clothing at all times while on duty. Contractor employees will also carry a weapon�s card identifying them as trained on the particular weapon issued to them. Contractor shall coordinate with the COR for the completion of the CJTF badge application. Badges must be returned to the COR when the contract is completed or when a contractor employee no longer requires access (e.g., quits or is terminated). 7.7 Government Identification Cards. Qualified U.S. personnel Contractor employees will be issued Common Access Cards (CAC). The CAC document entitles contractor�s employee access to installations, as well as PX privileges. Each Contractor employee shall have a badge issued by CJTF conspicuously displayed on exterior clothing at all times while on duty. Upon redeployment, the Contractor shall ensure that all issued controlled identification cards are promptly returned to the Government 7.8SDDC Communication Package. The Contractor�s communication frequency should be compatible with SDDC current communication architecture. 7.9 Safety Plan. The contractor shall be responsible for the safety of all employees during operations in accordance with Afghanistan safety laws, codes, regulations, and standards. In the absence of adequate Afghanistan laws, regulations, and standards, the contractor shall use International standards and guidance. In the case of inconsistencies or conflict, the Contractor shall use the more stringent of the two. If no other source of guidance is available, U.S. Army Safety and Health Regulations are an acceptable standard to use. The Contractor�s safety and health program shall include a safety and health plan showing methods and procedures for ensuring compliance with applicable health and safety standards. The plan shall site the references used to develop the plan. Attachment 2 LOGISTICS MOVEMENT AND COORDINATION CENTER OPERATING REQUIREMENTS 1. The convoy escort team will be assigned a mission 72 hours prior to the scheduled delivery date. 2. The CET Operations Manager will submit a Ground Transportation Request (GTR) to SDDC Director for approval. The SDDC Director will approve route and return approved GTR to CET Operations Manager 24 hours prior to mission execution date. 3. The Team Leader will communicate to SDDC when the team departs the pick-up location and when they arrive at final destination. Additionally, the Team Leader will communicate when any scheduled or unscheduled stops occur. 4. The Team Leader will report immediately any incidents that occur during the convoy operation. Incidents are defined as any SAF, IED, VBIED, or complex attacks. The CET Operations Manager will follow up immediate reporting with a detailed written report within 24 hours of convoy operation completion. 5. The CET will not use any unapproved routes and will immediately report any route status changes. Attachment 3 LOGISTICS MOVEMENT AND COORDINATION CENTER RADIO PACKAGE 1. VHF base station radio that works in the 136.000 to 174.000 frequency bank with FM modulation. 2. A system in this band width and FM modulated with a 12.5 or 25 KHz band split can be programmed into our base. 3.Iridium Satellite phone base station for emergency communication and a base station on the Sheriffs net frequency that is used to communicate with the military only. 4. Primarily use ???? cell and ???? Satellite phones for long range communications.
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