Combatives services to provide a training

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS THIS IS A Sources Sought Notice ONLY. The U.S. Government desires to procure the Combatives services to provide a training, certification and refresher program on a small business set-aside basis, provided 2 or more qualified small businesses respond to this sources sought synopsis with information sufficient to support a set-aside. Be advised that the U.S. Government will not be able to set aside this requirement if 2 or more small businesses do not respond with information to support the set-aside. We encourage all small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantage Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business concerns), to identify their capabilities in meeting the requirement at a fair market price. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Governmentwide Point of Entry. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Governmentwide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The anticipated NAICS code(s) is/are: 611620 Sports and Recreation Instruction size standards in millions of dollars: 7.5$ A continuing need is anticipated for the Special Operations Combatives Program which is currently being fulfilled through current contract # W91248-14-P-0103 Attached are the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) and Technical Exhibits with workload data. In response to this sources sought, please provide: 1. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, a statement regarding small business status (including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code. 2. Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement as a prime contractor or not. Identify subcontracting, joint ventures or teaming arrangement that will be pursued, if any. 3. Information in sufficient detail regarding previous experience (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial), pertinent certifications, etc., that will facilitate making a capability determination. 4. Identify how the Army can best structure these contract requirements to facilitate competition by and among small business concerns. 5. Identify any condition or action that may be having the effect of unnecessarily restricting competition with respect to this acquisition. 6. Recommendations to improve the approach/specifications/draft PWS/PRS to acquiring the identified items/services. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) as of 18 April 2017 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) PART 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1. GENERAL: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide Special Operations Combatives Program (SOCP), Modern Army Combatives Program (MACP), and knife and stick fighting training. Contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. 1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform Special Operations Combatives Program (SOCP), Modern Army Combatives Program (MACP), and knife and stick fighting as defined in this Performance Work Statement. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract. 1.2 Background: Due to mission requirements placed upon the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) (5th SFG (A) by United States Army Special Forces Command (Airborne) (USASFC(A) and the United States Army Special Operation Command (USASOC), Soldiers are at high risk of being unarmed and required to defend themselves against multiple or armed assailants. Because of this risk, 5th SFG (A) instituted a Combatives Training Program that integrates, Special Operations Combatives Program (SOCP) and Modern Army Combatives Program (MACP) training. This type of program requires subject matter expert (SME) trainers in order to train Soldiers in conventional and unconventional hand to hand combat techniques and the use of blade and blunt weapons. Learning and maintaining this particular skill set is vital training can be the difference between the life and death of Special Forces Soldiers. 1.3 Objectives: Establish, implement, and operate a program to train 5th SFG (A) Soldiers in conventional and unconventional hand to hand combat techniques and the use of blade and blunt weapons as set forth herein (the "Combatives Program"). The desire is for Soldiers to become exceptionally proficient hand-to-hand fighting techniques against multiple attackers and emerge with a favorable outcome. 1.4 Scope: The primary training focus is to provide a training, certification, and refresher training program to maintain proficiency in conjunction with the SOCP as primary training and the MACP as secondary training, while adhering to USASOC standards. This program will teach, certify, and maintain the proficiency of a 2,500 Soldier Special Forces unit in unconventional and conventional fighting techniques. Training of SOCP, MACP, and other Hand-to-Hand Combative training shall be supplied to all Soldiers assigned, attached, or working with the 5th SFG (A). Training will include lethal and non-lethal techniques to improve skills in both combat and non-combat environments. Further, the contractor shall certify MACP Levels 1 & 2, and SOCP Level 1. The contractor will be required to assist MCTC Combatives instructor(s), from Fort Benning, GA. during the MCTC course/certification. The Contractor will not be expected to certify students in MCTC. 1.4.1 Training shall be conducted while students are wearing all standard tactical and Ballistic Protective Equipment, Duty Uniform, physical fitness attire, or civilian clothing as required for that period of training. The 5th SFG (A) Combatives training program is designed for proper control of aggressive personnel in various operational situations. Contractor shall work with 5th SFG (A) personnel in developing scenario based training in order to defeat real world threats that Soldiers may encounter. At no time will contractor be given access to classified material for any purpose. 1.4.2 Contractor shall provide a lead instructor with additional instructors sufficient to maintain proper instructor to student ratio of 1 instructor per 12 students, with 40 students per class. All training will be conducted at Fort Campbell, KY. 1.4.3 Lead Instructor shall at all times be a SOCP Instructor, Level IV MACP, Black Belt in one of the following disciplines: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or Israeli Krav Maga, or Hapkido, or Escrima, have experience with non-lethal techniques, experience in Muay Thai kick boxing, and experience in training, coaching and participating in combatives competitions. Lead instructor shall have previous experience teaching Martial Arts and other combatives skills to US Military. Lead instructor shall instruct, coach, host, referee, and overall supervise competition in Combatives style tournaments (as necessary to accomplish sessions within 5th SFG (A)), as required of a level IV Combatives Instructor, and in accordance with AR 350-1 and FM 3-25.150, and H2H Combat Manual 2011. 1.4.4 All Assistant Instructors shall be MACP Level II (certified) Black Belt in one of the following disciplines; Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or Krav Maga, or Hapkido, or Escrima, have experience with non-lethal techniques, and experience in training, coaching and participating in combatives competitions. Apprentices can only be used as additional instructors; apprentices may not be used as primary instructors. 1.4.5 If an instructor is absent for any reason, the contractor is responsible for providing a qualified instructor that meets all established standards. Qualified substitute instructor will ensure the full time operations of the 5th SFG (A) combatives program. 1.4.6 Contractor shall provide training in multiple fighting methods to include at a minimum: Special Operations Combatives Program, Modern Army Combatives Program, training in knife and stick fighting, and specialized training in prevalent art. Contractor shall provide role player and combatives instructor support to the other 5th SFG (A) training programs such as SFAUC, THOR3, and ASOT, as scheduled in the Fort Campbell area with a five day (5) notification (IAW PWS 5.9). Contractor shall also provide additional instructors as needed for safe and effective training. 1.4.7 At no time will Instructors be viewed, nor should they present themselves as a representative of 5th SFG (A). This includes use of the title "5th Special Forces Group Combative Instructor" in the commercial market, and as an identifier in personal matters. All media requests shall be referred to 5th SFG (A) Public Affairs Office (PAO). 1.4.8 All instructor degrees and certifications shall be accredited by the US Army Infantry School in Combatives and/or an internationally recognized Martial Arts Federations. These rankings substantiate the instructors' advanced technical abilities, knowledge, areas of expertise and abilities to train soldiers. Contractor must maintain SOCP certification annually through the duration of this contract and option years. 1.4.9 Computer Usage: All personnel must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, the ability to conduct research, construct reports, and be able to prepare Power Point presentations and other class materials, to include being able to provide certificates of graduation at the completion of training period. AT NO TIME WILL CONTRACTOR HAVE ACCESS TO NIPR OR SIPR NET. 1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (2) 12-month option years each of which is exercisable at the sole discretion of 5th SFG (A). The anticipated Period of Performance is as follows: Base Year 26 March 2017 - 25 March 2018 Option Year I 26 March 2018 - 25 March 2019 Option Year II 26 March 2019 - 25 March 2020 1.6 Reserved 1.7 General Information 1.7.1 Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The plan shall detail methods to document and enforce the quality control operations of the Contractor. The contractor's quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with requirement of the contract. The quality control plan must be delivered within 30 days of awarded contract to the Contracting Officer and COR within five (5) business days of any changes. After the Quality Control Plan (QCP) has been accepted by the Government, the Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor in writing of any purposed changes to the QCP. 1.7.2 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor's performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s). 1.7.3 Recognized Holidays: Contractor is not required to perform on the following federal holidays. January 1st Monday of September 3rd Monday of January 2nd Monday of October 3rd Monday of February November 11th Last Monday of May 4th Thursday of November July 4th December 25th *Any other Congressional or Presidential imposed Federal Holiday. 1.7.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 0700hrs to 1600hrs during standard duty days Monday through Friday. Instructor is not expected to work more than 8 hours daily. Contractor shall not work Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. Training will be scheduled to accommodate not less than one (1) SOCP classes and (1) Level I MACP classes per month, one each (1) Level II MACP classes per month, as well as open mat training one session per duty day not to exceed two (2) hours. Classes will have 40 personnel per course. One (1) MCTC (Master Combatives Trainer Course) class shall be scheduled Bi-Annually. The below training schedule will be used to coordinate dates of training for SOCP, MACP Level I & Level II. The dates are on or about (approximate dates), not exact. At tasking of 5th SFG (A) S3, with five (5) days' notice to COR, Contractor, and Combatives NCOIC, classes may be changed to accommodate knife & stick fighting or other fighting system due to mission requirements and parameters (i.e. MACP Level II may be changed to one week of knife & stick fighting and one week of additional SOCP class). SOCP and MACP Level 1 & 2 classes maybe cancelled IOT conduct MCTC Bi-Annually. 26 Mar - 30 Mar 2018 SOCP Level 1 02 Apr - 06 Apr 2018 MACP Level 1 09 Apr - 20 Apr 2018 MACP Level 2 23 Apr - 27 Apr 2018 SOCP Level 1 30 Apr - 04 May 2018 MACP Level 1 07 May - 18 May 2018 MACP Level 2 21 May - 25 May 2018 SOCP Level 1 28 May - 01 Jun 2018 MACP Level 1 04 Jun - 15 Jun 2018 MACP Level 2 18 Jun - 22 Jun 2018 MACP Level 1 25 Jun - 06 Jul 2018 MACP Level 2 09 Jul - 13 Jul 2018 SOCP Level 1 16 Jul - 20 Jul 2018 MACP Level 1 23 Jul - 03 Aug 2018 MACP Level 2 06 Aug - 10 Aug 2018 SOCP Level 1 13 Aug - 17 Aug 2018 MACP Level 1 20 Aug - 31 Aug 2018 MACP Level 2 03 Sep - 07 Sep 2018 SOCP Level 1 10 Sep - 14 Sep 2018 MCTC 17 Sep - 21 Sep 2018 MACP Level 1 24 Sep - 05 Oct 2018 MACP Level 2 08 Oct - 12 Oct 2018 SOCP Level 1 15 Oct - 19 Oct 2018 MACP Level 1 22 Oct - 02 Nov 2018 MACP Level 2 05 Nov - 09 Nov 2018 SOCP Level 1 12 Nov - 16 Nov 2018 MACP Level 1 19 Nov - 30 Nov 2018 MACP Level 2 03 Dec - 07 Dec 2018 SOCP Level 1 10 Dec - 14 Dec 2018 MACP Level 1 17 Dec - 28 Dec 2018 MACP Level 2 31 Dec - 04 Jan 2019 SOCP Level 1 07 Jan - 11 Jan 2019 MACP Level 1 14 Jan - 25 Jan 2018 MACP Level 2 28 Jan - 01 Feb 2018 SOCP Level 1 04 Feb - 08 Feb 2018 MACP Level 1 11 Feb - 22 Feb 2018 MACP Level 2 25 Feb - 01 Mar 2018 04 Mar - 08 Mar 2018 11 Mar - 22 Mar 2018 SOCP Level 1 MACP Level 1 MACP Level 2 1.7.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the 5th SFG(A) Combatives Facility, Bldg. 3203 Indiana Ave, or other specified facilities within Fort Campbell. 1.7.6 Reserved 1.7.7 Security Requirements: Access and general protection policy and procedures. All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to an Army or USSOCOM controlled installation, facility, or area shall comply with applicable security policies and procedures (provided by the government representative). This includes policies pertaining to the use or prohibition of electronic recorders, devices, cameras, etc. If the Contractor is required to take photographs or videos on a Government Installation, the Contractor must obtain written permission from the Senior Commander. The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation and facility access requirements to be completed by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. The contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HQDA, USSOCOM, USASOC and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes. 1.7.8. For contractors that do not require CAC, but require a federal ID access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations. When issued by local authority the Contractor shall report departed employees and the dates their local identification cards were returned to the COR or the Installation issuing facility as of the last day of the month on a monthly basis. The report will include the names and circumstances of those departed employees whose local identification card was not retrieved. Negative reports are required. 1.7.9. iWATCH training. The Vendor and all associated sub contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the government requiring activity Antiterrorism Officer (ATO)). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR or the designated security office. Training shall be completed within 60 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees' commencing performance with the results reported to the COR no later than 90 days after contract award and new employees' commencing performance. 1.7.10. Requirement for OPSEC training. Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contract employees must complete OPSEC Level I training within 30 calendar days of reporting for duty. All contract employees must complete annual OPSEC Awareness Training. 1.7.11. Will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials. All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials. The Vendor will coordinate with the COR and/or the facility security office for access when required. (Use when security clearances are not required, i.e. facility repair or construction) 1.7.12. NCIC and terrorist threat data base screening required. All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are not in possession of a current Common Access Card (CAC) will be vetted by the local security office to determine fitness and eligibility for access IAW DTM 09-012, paragraph 2.b(4) to include but not limited to an NCIC III and Terrorist Database screening. The Vendor will ensure that the government has sufficient biographical information to conduct said screening including, but not limited to the person's name, date of birth, and social security number. 1.7.13. Pre-screen applicants using E-Verify Program. The Vendor must pre-screen applicants using the E-verify Program (http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The vendor must ensure that the applicant has two valid forms of government issued identification. 1.7.14. The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding information of a confidential or sensitive nature. Provisions of the Privacy Act apply to all records and reports maintained by the contractor. All programs and materials developed at government expense during the course of this PWS are the property of the government. Contractor shall provide for his personnel proof of current U.S. citizenship and eligibility to pass a standard non-classified, National Agency Check (NAC), but is not required to obtain a Secret Clearance. 1.7.15. Vehicle Registration: Contractor personnel operating a privately owned vehicle (POV) on Fort Campbell, KY will comply with all installation requirements, including registering personally owned vehicles (POVs) operated on post. State registration, proof of insurance and a valid driver's license are required in order to register a POV. Personnel are required to register through the Provost Marshall's Office, Vehicle Registration, Building A5004 (gate 4). Vehicle passes and decals of terminated employees shall be returned to the Provost Marshal within one (1) workday. Contractor employees who are retired military or dependents and have a valid DoD ID card do not need additional installation access permits. Fort Campbell Military Installation is a limited access post with controlled gate openings and closures. Changes to gate operating times are normally published in the Fort Campbell "Screaming Eagle Bulletin". Unscheduled gate closures by the Military Police may occur at any time, and personnel entering or exiting the installation may experience delays. Contractor and privately owned vehicles (POVs) on the installation are subject to search at any time. RAPID Gate is a voluntary access protocol used by the installation to help expedite access on to the installation. Contact Fort Campbell Contracting Office or Provost Marshall's Office, Vehicle Registration for information. 1.7.16. Contractor Employees: The contractor shall be responsible for the conduct of employees during the duty day while performing work. No employee or agent of contractor shall possess or be under the influence of alcohol or any illegal substance. Government rules, regulations, laws, directives and requirements that are issued during the PWS term relating to law and order, administration and security on the installation shall be applicable to all contractor employees or representatives who enter the installation. Violation of such rules, regulations, laws, directives or requirements shall be grounds for removal (permanent or temporary as the Government determines) from the work site by the Contracting Officer and termination of this PWS. 1.7.17. The Government has the right to restrict the employment of any contractor employee, or prospective contractor employee, who is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well- being or operational mission of the Installation and its population. 1.7.18. The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government if the employment of that person would create a conflict of interest; nor shall the contractor employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Army, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives advanced written approval in accordance with Joint Ethics Regulation DOD 5500.7-R. 1.7.19. Employees and agents of contractor shall be US Citizens and be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language fluently. 1.7.20 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured. 1.7.21 Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer. 1.7.21.1 In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the Contracting Officer, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. 1.7.21.2 The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys by any persons other than the Contractor's employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer. 1.7.22 Special Qualifications: Pursuant to Department of Defense Instruction 2000.16, "DoD Anti-Terrorism Standards," each contractor employee or agent who needs access to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, must complete Level I anti-terrorism awareness training and receive certificate of training. The training is publicly available at https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at. Contractor shall provide certificates to the Contracting Officer. If an automated system is not available, contractor may conduct required training (i.e., as part of Quality Control or Safety training) and provide the names of all contractor employees and agents and evidence of certification to the Contracting Officer. 1.7.23 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government. 1.7.24 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. 1.7.25 Key Personnel: The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 0700 hours 1600 hours, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons. 1.7.26 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Contractors are not required to wear badges during the execution of their daily duties while in the 5th SFG (A) combatives facility. 1.7.27 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights. 1.7.28 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor's mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI. 1.7.29 PHASE IN /PHASE OUT PERIOD: To minimize any decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall have personnel on board, during the 15 days prior to phase in/ phase out periods. During the phase in period, the Contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements in order to commence full performance of services on the contract start date. 1.7.30 SECURITY SCREENING: The Vendor must facilitate the security screening process for CRPs (US/Non-US citizens who do not require a security clearance and/or access to classified information) by ensuring the applica...