60 Ton Water Chiller Unit Rental

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial services prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Part 13, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on both FEDBIZOPPS and NECO (http://www.neco.navy.mil/). The RFQ number is N4215818TN044. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-95 and DFARS Publication Notice 20171228. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: www.acqnet.gov/far and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm. The NAICS code is 532490 and the Small Business Size Standard is $32.5M. This is a competitive, 100% total small business set-aside requirement. The purpose of this amendment is to change Small Business Size Standard from 1,250 Employees to $32.5M in the Synopsis, and updated DFARS Change Notice 20161222 to DFARS Publication Notice to 20171228. Period of Performance has been updated to 02 February 2018 to 01 February 2019. A change made to Offeror Evaluation Section was adding Delivery on how offerors will be evaluated. Areas highlighted in yellow are changes made to solicitation. The NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND (NAVSEA)/ NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD (NNSY) requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing: ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION Each Rate Total 0001 60 Ton Water Chiller Unit with Reheat 1 ITEM 0001 - PRICING TOTAL FOR NEEDED DURATION (02 February 2018 through 01 February 2019) with an option to extend for 6 months inclusion FAR clause 52.217-8 (6 months) for one (1) EA 60 Ton Water Chiller Unit: Monthly Rental Rate per Unit: Weekly Rental Rate per Unit: Daily Rental Rate per Unit: Period of Performance: 02 February 2018 through 01 February 2019- ITEM 0001 Statement of Work (Rental of 60 Ton Water Chiller Unit - CLIN 0001) - 1. Scope: - 1.1 Title: 60 Ton Water Chiller Unit for USS Wyoming Project. - 1.2 Location of work: - 1.2.1 Inside NNSY Waterfront Controlled Industrial Area (CIA) Dry Dock 4. - 2. Reference: - 2.1 OSHE OSHECM Chapter 250, Hazardous Energy Control (HEC) NOTE: All requirements stated are applicable to each unit provided by the contractor. - 3. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS: - 3.1 Chill Water Unit must be at least 60 Ton Capacity - 3.2 Must be air cooled. - 3.3 Must be operable on a single 460/480(V), 400 Amp Breaker (maximum) - 3.4 Must be provided with a male 500 mcm Camlock electrical connection. - 3.5 Must have a pumping system (single or multiple pumps) able to supply 200 GPM at a discharge head of 100 ft (minimum), 200 ft (maximum). - 3.6 Must be capable of operating with either fresh water or sea water. - 3.7 Desired output water temperature range is 55o - 65oF. - 3.8 CRITICAL SYSTEM SUPPORT: Unit must be capable of operating 24 Hours a day Seven (7) Days a Week. - 3.9 Must be operable at flow rates of as little as 160 GPM without needing to recirculate flow. - 3.10 Inlet and Outlet of unit must be 4" Male NPT - 3.11 Unit must be a complete system, if pump is separate; vendor will provide all piping/valves/fittings as required to couple pump to Chill Water Unit. Hose lengths must be between 10 and 15ft long. - 3.12 Unit must be capable of operating in an industrial environment where dust, dirt, and sea air are present. - 3.13 Unit to be equipped with operational Inlet and Outlet Temperature Gages. - 3.14 Evaporator must be capable of delivering a leaving temp of less than 65O F. - 3.15 Condenser must be capable of operating in a wide ambient temperature range (0-125 F) - 4. Period of Performance 4.1 POP IS 2/02/18 TO 2/1/19 WITH OPTION TO EXTEND for 6 months inclusion FAR clause 52.717-8 (6 months) - 5. Contractor Requirements: - 5.1 SECURITY AND ACCESS REQUIREMENTS: All references and deliverable items associated with this task are confidential or below. Contractor employees must be U.S. citizens and shall have a confidential clearance to obtain a Shipyard badge and Common Access Card (CAC) for unescorted entry to Norfolk Naval Shipyard, and access to the Shipyard computer network and Navy/Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI). Security Clearance information shall be submitted with contractor proposal. There are no other known requirements for access to restricted areas or information connected with the performance of this task. - 5.2 Contractor shall post the Emergency POC, phone number, contract number, and project specific assignment on equipment. - 5.3 Deliver and retrieve the air conditioning equipment to and from Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth Virginia, inside the CIA area Dry Dock 4 at no additional charge to the government - 5.4 Make up electrical connection on units. - 5.5 Provide all manuals and schematics for units and basic maintenance. - 5.6 Provide equipment operation and basic maintenance training to shipyard personnel using equipment. - 5.7 Provide all parts requiring repair or replacement under circumstances of normal equipment wear and tear at no additional charge. - 5.8 The contractor shall dispatch a representative in response to a service request to repair and/or replace any equipment within four (4) hours of notification by NNSY at no additional charge. - 5.9 When the equipment is required to be removed to the contractor's facility for repair or replacement, the contractor shall be responsible for loss or damage from the time it leaves the government site until it is returned to the government site. - 5.10 Clean the units prior to delivery to the following requirements: a. Units shall be cleaned to a degree of cleanliness that results in a surface free of grease, oil, flux, scale, dirt loose particles and any other matter foreign to the base metal. Adherent light superficial rust on steel surfaces, caused by short time exposure to the atmosphere, is acceptable. b. For uncoated surfaces: Adherent corrosion products typical on surfaces of the type material being considered (e. g. flash rust on steel) are acceptable. Loose corrosion products are not acceptable and must be removed. - 5.11 Contractor personnel shall notify the Temporary Service Zone Manager (TSZM) Dellon F. Baker; Ph: +1 (555) 000-0000, for authorization prior to any work or maintenance on rental unit. - 5.12 For lost items by Government personal and equipment damaged beyond normal wear and tear, Contractor must submit a claim separate from rental. This is to be submitted no later than 60 days pass the end of the rental period. - 5.13 Contractor to contact NNSY prior to the end of rental period to confirm pickup date. - 5.14 The equipment will be exposed to everyday weather and saltwater air. It is the contractor's responsibility to provide any protective covering for the units. - 6. Options - 6.1 POP IS 2/02/19 TO 8/01/19 WITH OPTION TO EXTEND for 6 month inclusion FAR clause 52.217-8 - 7. Government Responsibility: - 7.1 Provide operators for equipment. - 7.2 Perform limited routine maintenance. - 7.3 Equipment movements. - 7.4 Lost items, equipment damage and minor adjustments. - 7.5 Provide point of contact for delivery, escort and notification to contractor for rental pickup. (TSZM) Notes: New or used equipment may be provided. NNSY reserves the right to inspect the proposed equipment prior to contract award. The government reserves the right to return one or all units at any time prior to the expiration of the rental period. The contractor shall agree to prorate costs for the time the units are in NNSY only. The government agrees to give the contractor twenty-four (24) hour notice for return of units prior to expiration of rental period. Critical Time Constraints: Need date of February 02, 2018 to maintain service to the project. Government Points of Contact: Subject Matter Expert: TO BE NAMED AT TIME OF AWARD Invoice Certifier: TO BE NAMED AT TIME OF AWARD SAFETY "Per FAR 22.102-1(a) entitled "Safety", Contractors are hereby informed that their employees or representatives present on property under Norfolk Naval Shipyard cognizance must follow Federal and State OSHA requirements and Norfolk Naval Shipyard OSHE Program Manual, NAVSHIPYDNORINST P5090.2 requirements or safety requirements for site specific location of the contract. Contractors and Non-NNSY Government Agencies (NNGAs) are hereby informed that their employees or representatives present on property under Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) cognizance must adhere to Federal OSHA requirements for hazardous energy control IAW 29 CFR 1915.89 and must follow Hazardous Energy Control (HEC) procedures as identified in NAVSEA's Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment Corporate Manual (OSHECM) Chapter 250 (latest revision), when performing work under NNSY contract. All HEC work to be performed by Contractors and NNGAs requires that NNSY Technical Points of Contact (TPOCs) and/or Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs) be notified of the HEC scope of work prior to starting work. Any changes or deviations in the initial scope of HEC work requires the NNSY TPOCs and/or CORs be informed of the change/deviation. Appendix 250.B-1 through B-3 of OSHECM Chapter 250 for multiple employer work identifies when Contractors and NNGAs are required to assign their Lockout/Tags-Plus Coordinator (LOTC) to coordinate HEC work with the cognizant NNSY LOTC. HEC locks shall be provided by the contractor or NNGA for their employees use. The HEC locks shall have red bodies with name labels or name tags affixed, identifying who installed the HEC lock(s) and a point of contact telephone number. HEC lock name lables and tags must be made of materials that will hold up to the environment to which they are exposed. HEC tags used for Tags-Plus HEC work shall be provided by the cognizant NNSY LOTC to the contractor or NNGA for their use if machinery, equipment, or systems (MES) cannot be locked out. OSHECM Chapter 250 Tags-Plus procedures will be strictly followed. - b. Contractors and NNGA's may obtain electronic copies of OSHECM Chapter 250 (latest revision) and access the OSHA 1915.89 web site by using the following link to NNSY's public access web site: http://www.navsea.navy.mil/shipyards/norfolk/default.aspx - c. Names and contact information for NNSY LOTCs and/or the Facility Custodian will be provided by NNSY TPOC and/or CORs set forth elsewhere in this award document." Contract POC On Any Problems Concerning The Order, Please Contact Contract Specialist, Cheron Bright, Code 412, NAVSEA Contracting Department, Bldg. 1500, 2nd Floor, Portsmouth, VA 23709-5000, Telephone: +1 (555) 000-0000. IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that service(s) cannot be accomplished as currently described within this PWS, the contractor MUST immediately notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, of the circumstances preventing successful completion. Failure to do so may alleviate the Government for payment of charges deemed to be outside of the scope of contract. IMPORTANT NOTES MARKINGS: In addition to any other marking requirements found herein, the Contractor shall ensure that all equipment supplied under this contract shall bear the following information: Contractor's Name and Point of Contact information (name, tele# etc) Government Contract Number; Contracting Officer's information (name, tele# etc) Vessel Name/Code The above information should be prominently displayed in a manner that will withstand weather conditions under which this equipment may be exposed. PICKUP/REMOVAL OF RENTAL UNITS: Unless otherwise notified by NAVSEA Contracting, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Code 410, rental/lease unit(s) shall be picked-up (removed) by Contractor on the morning after expiration of the established contract period of performance. In the event that this date occurs on a Saturday, Sunday, or a recognized Federal Holiday, the contractor may make the appropriate arrangements to pick-up the equipment on the first working day following the expiration of the contract at no additional cost to the Government. If any difficulty is experienced in picking-up (removing) unit(s), the Contractor MUST immediately request the Contracting Officer's direction by contacting TO BE NAMED AT TIME OF AWARD. A Contractor's failure to follow the above instructions regarding pick-up/removal of rental units will relieve the Government of any liability for further charges for the equipment. Requirements for Lifting of Equipment - 1. The equipment shall be outfitted with suitable attachments for overhead lifting. - 1.1. For multiple point lifts each lifting attachment shall be capable of supporting one half the gross weight of the equipment with a design factor of five to one based on ultimate strength. For single point lifts the lifting attachment shall be capable of supporting the gross weight of the equipment with a design factor of five to one based on ultimate strength. - 1.2. For multiple point lifts each lifting attachment shall be designed to accept a standard anchor shackle (Federal Specification RR-C-271D, type IVA) which is capable of supporting one half the gross weight of the equipment. For single point lifts the lifting attachment shall be designed to accept a standard anchor shackle (Federal Specification RR-C-271D, type IVA) which is capable of supporting the gross weight of the equipment. - 1.3. Design of the lifting attachments shall be such that the attachments and shackles are not side loaded more than 10 out of the plane. Lifting attachments shall be located such that the lifting slings do not contact the equipment, or alternatively a spreader beam certified to NAVFAC P-307 shall be provided. Whenever practical, the lifting attachments shall be located above the center of gravity, and such that the lifting slings do not contact the equipment housings. - 1.4. Each lifting attachment shall be conspicuously marked in a contrasting color "Lift Here". Letters shall have a minimum height of 1". - 2. The equipment shall be marked in a prominent location with the gross weight. Sand hoppers, tubs, or other containers that may contain material shall be marked with the empty and full weight (or alternatively the empty weight and working load limit). Marking shall be upper case letters of a contrasting color, with a minimum height of 1". Marking shall include the units (i.e. "pounds", "long tons", etc.). - 3. The equipment shall be provided with a lifting sketch / rigging diagram that meets the requirements of enclosure (1). - 3.1. The lifting sketch shall detail any specific requirements and / or configurations that must be meet prior to lifting (i.e. "engage swing lock", "Tilt mast back fully", "Rotate lifting basket over side", "Utilize 10' minimum length slings", "Spreader beam required", etc.). - 3.2. The lifting sketch shall include the location of the center of gravity of the equipment (full fuel, hydraulic tanks, etc.), equipment model/manufacturer, and gross weight. - 3.3. A copy of the lifting sketch shall be permanently posted on the equipment, and a copy shall be forwarded to Code 714 (396-3345, 3346). - 4. If specialized handling gear other than shackles, standard slings, or chainfalls (i.e. spreader beams, special lift rigs, etc.) is required, the contractor shall furnish it. This handling gear shall be provided certified in accordance with NAVFAC P-307, with written documentation of proof testing. Rigging Sketch Requirements Rigging sketches, as a minimum, shall identify the following: - 1. The weight of the load. - 2. The location of the center of gravity. - 3. The minimum crane capacity. - 4. The minimum capacity / length of slings. - 5. The minimum capacity of other standard rigging gear. - 6. The attachment (lifting) points for the load. (a) The attachment points for multiple leg lifts shall be sized such that each attachment point can support half the load's weight at the anticipated lift angle. (b) The attachment point for single leg lifts shall be sized such that the attachment point can support the entire load's weight. - 7. Limitations on allowable orientations for any parts making up the lifting assembly. - 8. For single leg vertical lifts using twisted rope (wire or synthetic), two parallel ropes each capable of supporting the entire load alone shall be required unless a method is used to prevent unlaying the rope. - 9. A minimum D/d ratio of one shall be required where wire rope slings pass over any object, or in the eyes of wire rope slings. A minimum D/d ratio of two shall be required where synthetic rope slings pass over any object, or in the eyes of synthetic rope slings. (a) "D" represents the diameter of the object the sling passes over. (b) "d" represents the diameter of the sling. (c) Table 14-3 of NAVFAC P-307 lists efficiency factors at various D/d ratios. - 10. Components in each handling assembly shall be sized based on the worst case distribution of loads. (a) When making a two, three, or four point lift, the handling gear shall be sized so that two legs can support the load without exceeding the safe working load (SWL) at the lift angle expected, unless an equalizing method is used. - 11. When non standard gear is required (i.e. round stock lifting bars) written instructions shall be provided that ensure: (a) The proper material is being used, (b) The item is certified IAW NAVFAC P-307, (c) Any special requirements or dimensions are followed to ensure that engineering assumptions are met (i.e. eccentricity of the bearing points). REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESS TO NAVY INSTALLATIONS Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), has established the Defense Biometric Identification System, (DBIDS), a standardized process for granting unescorted access privileges to vendors, contractors, suppliers and service providers not otherwise entitled to the issuance of a Common Access Card (CAC) who seek access to and can provide justification to enter Navy installations and facilities. Participation in the DBIDS is not mandatory, and if the Contractor chooses to not participate, the Contractor's personnel will have to obtain daily passes, be subject to daily mandatory vehicle inspection, and will have limited access to the installation. The Government will not be responsible for any cost or lost time associated with obtaining daily passes or added vehicle inspections incurred by non-participants in the DBIDS. Alternatively, if the vendor so chooses, it may voluntarily elect to obtain long-term credentials through enrollment, registration, background vetting, screening, issuance of credentials, and electronic validation of credentials. Further information regarding DBIDS can be found at www.cnic.navy.mil/om/dbids.html NOTE: Bldg 276 TELEPHONE: +1 (555) 000-0000 (or 5095) Contractor Unclassified Access to Federally Controlled Facilities, Sensitive Information, Information Technology (IT) Systems or Protected Health Information (July 2013) Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12, requires government agencies to develop and implement Federal security standards for Federal employees and contractors. The Deputy Secretary of Defense Directive-Type Memorandum (DTM) 08-006 - "DoD Implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive - 12 (HSPD-12)" dated November 26, 2008 (or its subsequent DoD instruction) directs implementation of HSPD-12. This clause is in accordance with HSPD-12 and its implementing directives. APPLICABILITY This clause applies to contractor employees requiring physical access to any area of a federally controlled base, facility or activity and/or requiring access to a DoN or DoD computer/network/system to perform certain unclassified sensitive duties. This clause also applies to contractor employees who access Privacy Act and Protected Health Information, provide support associated with fiduciary duties, or perform duties that have been identified by DON as National Security Position, as advised by the command security manager. It is the responsibility of the responsible security officer of the command/facility where the work is performed to ensure compliance. Each contractor employee providing services at a Navy Command under this contract is required to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (DoD CAC). Additionally, depending on the level of computer/network access, the contract employee will require a successful investigation as detailed below. ACCESS TO FEDERAL FACILITIES Per HSPD-12 and implementing guidance, all contractor employees working at a federally controlled base, facility or activity under this clause will require a DoD CAC. When access to a base, facility or activity is required contractor employees shall in-process with the Navy Command's Security Manager upon arrival to the Navy Command and shall out-process prior to their departure at the completion of the individual's performance under the contract. ACCESS TO DOD IT SYSTEMS In accordance with SECNAV M-5510.30, contractor employees who require access to DoN or DoD networks are categorized as IT-I, IT-II, or IT-III. The IT-II level, defined in detail in SECNAV M-5510.30, includes positions which require access to information protected under the Privacy Act, to include Protected Health Information (PHI). All contractor employees under this contract who require access to Privacy Act protected information are therefore categorized no lower than IT-II. IT Levels are determined by the requiring activity's Command Information Assurance Manager. Contractor employees requiring privileged or IT-I level access, (when specified by the terms of the contract) require a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) which is a higher level investigation than the National Agency Check with Law and Credit (NACLC) described below. Due to the privileged system access, a SSBI suitable for High Risk public trusts positions is required. Individuals who have access to system control, monitoring, or administration functions (e.g. system administrator, database administrator) require training and certification to Information Assurance Technical Level 1, and must be trained and certified on the Operating System or Computing Environment they are required to maintain. Access to sensitive IT systems is contingent upon a favorably adjudicated background investigation. When access to IT systems is required for performance of the contractor employee's duties, such employees shall in-process with the Navy Command's Security Manager and Information Assurance Manager upon arrival to the Navy command and shall out-process prior to their departure at the completion of the individual's performance under the contract. Completion and approval of a System Authorization Access Request Navy (SAAR-N) form is required for all individuals accessing Navy Information Technology resources. The decision to authorize access to a government IT system/network is inherently governmental. The contractor supervisor is not authorized to sign the SAAR-N; therefore, the government employee with knowledge of the system/network access required or the COR shall sign the SAAR-N as the "supervisor". The SAAR-N shall be forwarded to the Navy Command's Security Manager at least 30 days prior to the individual's start date. Failure to provide the required documentation at least 30 days prior to the individual's start date may result in delaying the individual's start date. When required to maintain access to required IT systems or networks, the contractor shall ensure that all employees requiring access complete annual Information Assurance (IA) training, and maintain a current requisite background investigation. The Contractor's Security Representative shall contact the Command Security Manager for guidance when reinvestigations are required. INTERIM ACCESS The Navy Command's Security Manager may authorize issuance of a DoD CAC and interim access to a DoN or DoD unclassified computer/network upon a favorable review of the investigative questionnaire and advance favorable fingerprint results. When the results of the investigation are received and a favorable determination is not made, the contractor employee working on the contract under interim access will be denied access to the computer network and this denial will not relieve the contractor of his/her responsibility to perform. DENIAL OR TERMINATION OF ACCESS The potential consequences of any requirement under this clause including denial or termination of physical or system access in no way relieves the contractor from the requirement to execute performance under the contract within the timeframes specified in the contract. Contractors shall plan ahead in processing their employees and subcontractor employees. The contractor shall insert this clause in all subcontracts when the subcontractor is permitted to have unclassified access to a federally controlled facility, federally-controlled information system/network and/or to government information, meaning information not authorized for public release. CONTRACTOR'S SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE The contractor shall designate an employee to serve as the Contractor's Security Representative. Within three work days after contract award, the contractor shall provide to the requiring activity's Security Manager and the Contracting Officer, in writing, the name, title, address and phone number for the Contractor's Security Representative. The Contractor's Security Representative shall be the primary point of contact on any security matter. The Contractor's Security Representative shall not be replaced or removed without prior notice to the Contracting Officer and Command Security Manager. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS AND SECURITY APPROVAL PROCESS FOR CONTRACTORS ASSIGNED TO NATIONAL SECURITY POSITIONS OR PERFORMING SENSITIVE DUTIES Navy security policy requires that all positions be given a sensitivity value based on level of risk factors to ensure appropriate protective measures are applied. Navy recognizes contractor employees under this contract as Non-Critical Sensitive [ADP/IT-II] when the contract scope of work require physical access to a federally controlled base, facility or activity and/or requiring access to a DoD computer/network, to perform unclassified sensitive duties. This designation is also applied to contractor employees who access Privacy Act and Protected Health Information (PHI), provide support associated with fiduciary duties, or perform duties that have been identified by DON as National Security Positions. At a minimum, each contractor employee must be a US citizen and have a favorably completed NACLC to obtain a favorable determination for assignment to a non-critical sensitive or IT-II position. The NACLC consists of a standard NAC and a FBI fingerprint check plus law enforcement checks and credit check. Each contractor employee filling a non-critical sensitive or IT-II position is required to complete: SF-86 Questionnaire for National Security Positions (or equivalent OPM investigative product) Two FD-258 Applicant Fingerprint Cards (or an electronic fingerprint submission) Original Signed Release Statements Failure to provide the required documentation at least 30 days prior to the individual's start date shall result in delaying the individual's start date. Background investigations shall be reinitiated as required to ensure investigations remain current (not older than 10 years) throughout the contract performance period. The Contractor's Security Representative shall contact the Command Security Manager for guidance when reinvestigations are required. Regardless of their duties or IT access requirements ALL contractor employees shall in-process with the Navy Command's Security Manager upon arrival to the Navy command and shall out-process prior to their departure at the completion of the individual's performance under the contract. Employees requiring IT access shall also check-in and check-out with the Navy Command's Information Assurance Manager. Completion and approval of a System Authorization Access Request Navy (SAAR-N) form is required for all individuals accessing Navy Information Technology resources. The SAAR-N shall be forwarded to the Navy Command's Security Manager at least 30 days prior to the individual's start date. Failure to provide the required documentation at least 30 days prior to the individual's start date shall result in delaying the individual's start date. The contractor shall ensure that each contract employee requiring access to IT systems or networks complete annual Information Assurance (IA) training, and maintain a current requisite background investigation. Contractor employees shall accurately complete the required investigative forms prior to submission to the Navy Command Security Manager. The Navy Command's Security Manager will review the submitted documentation for completeness prior to submitting it to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Suitability/security issues identified by the Navy may render the contractor employee ineligible for the assignment. An unfavorable determination made by the Navy is final (subject to SF-86 appeal procedures) and such a determination does not relieve the contractor from meeting any contractual obligation under the contract. The Navy Command's Security Manager will forward the required forms to OPM for processing. Once the investigation is complete, the results will be forwarded by OPM to the DON Central Adjudication Facility (CAF) for a determination. If the contractor employee already possesses a current favorably adjudicated investigation, the contractor shall submit a Visit Authorization Request (VAR) via the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) or a hard copy VAR directly from the contractor's Security Representative. Although the contractor will take JPAS "Owning" role over the contractor employee, the Navy Command will take JPAS "Servicing" role over the contractor employee during the hiring process and for the duration of assignment under that contract. The contractor shall include the IT Position Category per SECNAV M-5510.30 for each employee designated on a VAR. The VAR requires annual renewal for the duration of the employee's performance under the contract. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS AND SECURITY APPROVAL PROCESS FOR CONTRACTORS ASSIGNED TO OR PERFORMING NON-SENSITIVE DUTIES Contractor employee whose work is unclassified and non-sensitive (e.g., performing certain duties such as lawn maintenance, vendor services, etc ...) and who require physical access to publicly accessible areas to perform those duties shall meet the following minimum requirements: Must be either a US citizen or a US permanent resident with a minimum of 3 years legal residency in the United States (as required by The Deputy Secretary of Defense DTM 08-006 or its subsequent DoD instruction) and Must have a favorably completed National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) including a FBI fingerprint check prior to installation access. To be considered for a favorable trustworthiness determination, the Contractor's Security Representative must submit for all employees each of the following: SF-85 Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions Two FD-258 Applicant Fingerprint Cards (or an electronic fingerprint submission) Original Signed Release Statements The contractor shall ensure each individual employee has a current favorably completed National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) or ensure successful FBI fingerprint results have been gained and investigation has been processed with OPM Failure to provide the required documentation at least 30 days prior to the individual's start date may result in delaying the individual's start date. * Consult with your Command Security Manager and Information Assurance Manager for local policy when IT-III (non-sensitive)...