Construction Security Monitoring for P992 - Fleet Maintenance Facility and Tactical Operations Center at Isa Air Base, Bahrain

The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Transatlantic Middle East District (TAM), is releasing the following solicitation notice for the purpose of making notification to the public and to solicit responses for the prequalification of sources. While all attempts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented below, the Government does not guarantee its accuracy, and prior to award, reserves the right to make any changes to the project as deemed necessary. This notice is for Construction Surveillance and Security Monitoring for the Fleet Maintenance Facility & Tactical Operations Center (P992) project at Shaikh Isa Air Base in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The P992 project is a programmed Military Construction (MILCON) project. Project Scope: The purpose of this requirement is to provide temporary construction security infrastructure, equipment, and services as well as construction security surveillance services to support secure construction projects in accordance with (IAW) the Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 and Department of Defense (DoD) policies. The Contractor shall be capable of providing a turn-key construction security and construction security monitoring program which shall include all aspects of physical, personnel, technical, and procedural security as required for supported secure projects to fully comply with all regulations and ensure successful accreditation of the secure facility. Contract scope shall include the full range of construction security program management, administrative, construction surveillance operations, including demobilization and closeout. The scope of this contract also includes subject matter expertise on construction surveillance, technical surveillance, Temporary Electronic Security System (TESS) design, installation, and operation. Construction security monitoring services personnel shall include Site Security Manager (SSM), Construction Surveillance Technicians (CSTs) and Cleared American Guards (CAGs), as well as administrative support to manage all aspects of the construction security program. The contractor will also be responsible for ensuring necessary construction security infrastructure is on site. This infrastructure shall include but not be limited to personnel and vehicle screening equipment, closed-circuit television (CCTV), intrusion detection system (IDS), as well as temporary utilities to support these systems. Construction security surveillance support equipment shall include but not be limited to items such as personnel badging equipment and supplies, biometric iris scanner system, as well construction surveillance supplies such as cameras, locks, tools, notebooks, and Automated Data Processing (ADP) equipment as required to process and record construction security surveillance activities and events. This project contains a secure hotel component and will require a U.S. Contractor with a Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency issued active Facilities Clearance Listing (FCL) at the TOP SECRET level. REQUIREMENTS: In order to be considered for award, the contractor must meet or have personnel that meet the following requirements: The Contractor must possess an active TOP SECRET Facility Security Clearance (FCL) from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) prior to contract award and maintain a TOP SECRET FCL throughout the duration of their period of performance on the P992 Fleet Maintenance Facility (FMF) & Tactical Operations Center (TOC) Construction project. There are no safeguarding requirements for this acquisition. Any classified material that may impact the contractor will be provided by the U.S. Government and controlled/stored by the U.S. Government at a government facility. The Contractor shall appoint a Facility Security Officer (FSO) or Site Security Manager to oversee clearance requirements of contractor personnel performing work under this contract. The FSO shall be responsible for tracking the security requirements for all personnel (subcontractors included) utilized on this contract. Project Manager (PM): The PM is the single focal point of contact for the Government and all contract activities related to construction security and shall be responsible for implementing all aspects of the construction security program. The PM shall be responsible for all matters related to processes, operations, schedules, logistics, reporting, briefing and any other administrative matters. The PM shall have at least 10 years of experience in at least one of the following areas of expertise: Program Management-Security field, Construction security surveillance, Technical Surveillance Countermeasures, Industrial or Government security involving counterintelligence, construction quality assurance, or hands on supervisory construction experience. PM shall have a minimum 3 years of experience managing DOD or other Federal Government Construction security program and a minimum 2 years of experience managing construction security program. The PM's experience shall include the completion of a minimum of one similar project completed within past 5 years. The PM shall be a US Citizen Site Security Manager (SSM): The SSM acts as the single point of contact regarding security on the project or construction site and is responsible for implementing all aspects of the Construction Security Plans (CSP). The SSM shall maintain direct contact with the COR who will be responsible for project security. All security policy decisions shall be approved by the COR. The SSM shall be a U.S. citizen possessing a TOP SECRET (TS) personnel security clearance (PCL) with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility. The SSM must possess the TS/SCI PCL and maintain this eligibility throughout the duration of the secure construction project. The SSM is the designated lead for construction site security and is the primary point of contact for coordinating and overseeing all facets of site-specific security for this project. The SSM will be available 24/7 from start to finish of this project. When the SSM is not physically on-site during the workday, the SSM will designate someone as the Site Security lead in his/her absence. The SSM position is deemed a critical role to the secure project and thus, waivers or exceptions will not be granted. The SSM shall develop Standard Operating Procedures and Special Instructions governing the construction surveillance function. These operating procedures shall be in accordance with the ICD 705, the DoD 5105.22-M-Volumes 1, 2, 3 as applicable and the CSPs. The SSM shall ensure the security integrity of the construction site (hereafter referred to as the "site"). The SSM shall documents security violations or deviations from the CSPs and notify the Government for disposition. Security violation reports shall be submitted in Microsoft excel format and shall at a minimum identify the project name/number, date, month and year along with time of action. The incident shall be categorized with the type of infraction "'violation or deviation" and shall be signed by the SSM. Security violation reports shall be submitted to the Government on a weekly basis including weeks with no incidents. If there are no reportable incidents during a reporting period, the report shall be annotated as such. The SSM shall implement procedures to deny unauthorized site access. The SSM shall work with the construction contractor to ensure security of the construction site and compliance with the requirements set forth in this document. Construction Surveillance Technicians (CSTs): CSTs monitor, observe, and interact with the construction workers as they accomplish their various tasks to preclude the introduction of electronic, electrical, mechanical, or any other type of hostile surveillance monitoring devices into finished construction. CSTs shall be responsible for screening all equipment, materials, and furnishings destined for use in the controlled construction area, using methods of examination as outlined in the CSPs and approved by the government. CSTs shall be U.S. Citizens and shall possess a TOP SECRET (TS) PCL. CSTs must possess the TS PCL and maintain this eligibility throughout the duration of the secure construction project. The CST position is deemed a critical role to the secure project and thus, waivers or exceptions will not be granted. In coordination with the SSM and COR, the contractor will determine the number of cleared CSTs to adequately cover security monitoring requirements. CSTs shall be knowledgeable of all construction disciplines, to include civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering principles. In addition, they: Shall be capable of reading and analyzing designs drawings and specifications and recognizing the architect's intent. Shall be capable of analyzing designs and structural complexities, which are intended to mask an ulterior purpose not intended by the architect. Shall have knowledge of Technical Surveillance Countermeasures, construction principles, and the types of devices used by hostile and friendly intelligence services for the purpose of clandestine surveillance. Shall become thoroughly knowledgeable of security procedures and the level of security required in various parts of the facility under construction. Shall maintain daily logs during their tour of duty, which will be submitted to the SSM. CSTs shall maintain all required documentation of inspections, security violations, and incidents. CST's shall maintain logs and upload any photographs taken on a daily basis. The number of CST personnel shall be adjusted to meet individual task and surveillance requirements. Cleared American Guards (CAGs): CAGs are professionally trained, and protect the security integrity of the construction site, and protection of building materials, furniture, fixtures, and other items. CAGs shall control access of personnel materials at the Construction Site. Specifically, CAGs shall ensure the security integrity of the construction site, the Secure Storage Area (SSA), and construction materials. CAGs shall be U.S. Citizens and possess a SECRET (S) PCL. Personnel occupying the CAG position must possess and maintain the SECRET PCL throughout the duration of the secure construction project. The CAG position is deemed a critical role to the secure project and thus, waivers or exceptions will not be granted. In coordination with the SSM and COR, the contractor will determine the number of cleared CAGs to adequately cover security monitoring requirements. CAGs shall perform access control functions at all vehicle and pedestrian entrances to the site during construction site hours, 0730 - 1600, Sunday through Thursday. These activities include but are not limited to: Screening all workers, vehicles, and equipment entering or exiting the site. Denying introduction of prohibited materials such as explosives, weapons, electronic devices, or other items as specified by the SSM or designee. Conducting random inspections of all site areas to ensure no prohibited materials have been brought on to the site. All suspicious materials or incidents shall be brought to the attention of the SSM or CST. Perform other security related duties as required by the SSM or his/her designee such as roving patrols, personnel, and vehicle escorts. The CAGs shall control access at the Access Control Facility (ACF) The CAGs shall control access at the Vehicle Access Control Facility (VACF). The CAGs shall control access to the Secure Storage Area (SSA). The CAGs shall control access to the Secure Work Area (SWA). Once established, the CAG operations shall be maintained through final project closeout of the P992 Secured Facilities project. In addition to the above, the contractor will need to be in good physical health and must meet the below: Possess binocular vision correctable to 20/20 (Snellen) and close vision correctable to Saiger No.4 type tests for both eyes. Be free of color blindness. Have normal fields of vision and good depth perception (approximately 100 degrees laterally). Be in good health without conditions which would interfere with the performance of assigned duties, or meeting country and AOR specific requirements. Receive a physical examination performed by a licensed and American Medical Association (AMA) certified physician to include medical and drug screening. The Contractor shall provide a certificate attesting to final results, pass/fail, of this examination for each proposed contract person to the COR. For purposes of this research, the offeror may use a singular individual to meet several position requirements. For example, a firm may use a SSM to perform PM duties. At a minimum, firms should be capable of providing a SSM, several CSTs, and sufficient CAGs to provide sufficient oversight of the construction area. PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: The security requirement during the construction phase of this contract will be: PM - TOP SECRET cleared with SCI eligibility and fully vetted (no interim clearances allowed) prior to starting work at the project site. SSM - TOP SECRET cleared with SCI eligibility and fully vetted (no interim clearances allowed) prior to starting work at the project site. FSO - TOP SECRET cleared with SCI eligibility and fully vetted (no interim clearances allowed) prior to starting work at the project site. CST/Lead CST - TOP SECRET cleared and fully vetted (no interim clearances allowed) prior to starting work at the project site. CAG/Lead CAG - SECRET cleared and fully vetted (no interim clearances allowed) prior to starting work at the project site. Period of Performance: This contract is to provide Construction Security Monitoring (CSM) program for the construction of the P992 Secured Facilities project for a period of 21 months and one option period for 6 months renewable in 1-month increments, anticipated to not exceed 6 additional months in total. The period of performance of this contract is for the period 30 September 2023 through 30 June 2025 and includes one (1) option period totaling an additional 6 months ending on 1 January 2026. These options may be exercised in one (1) month increments, not to exceed 6 months in total. Base Period: 30 September 2023 through 30 June 2025 Option 1: 1 July 2025 to 1 January 2026 The contractor will provide a security team to include (at a minimum) the following personnel: Site Security Manager (SSM) Construction Surveillance Technicians (CSTs) to provide construction monitoring, 0730 - 1600, Sunday through Thursday. 35,000 hours of support during the base period. Cleared American Guards (CAGs) as required to secure the secured construction site on a 24/7 basis. Location of the Work: The location of the project is Shaikh Isa Air Base in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Milestone Dates: The Solicitation is currently released with proposals being due on 28 February 2023. In order to be provided access to the solicitation, confirmation of the firm's security clearance will be required and a non-disclosure agreement will be required. Project Classification: The project is classified through the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) under code 561612, Security Guards and Patrol Services, with a small business size of $25.5 million. However, as this requirement will be performed OCONUS, small business set asides will not be used. This solicitation will be advertised as a full and open requirement using prequalification of sources. Solicitation Documents: Solicitation documents will only be provided to offerors who have responded to this notice and have been determined to be qualified in accordance with this notice. To be qualified, interested firms MUST have an active registration in Sam.Gov and possess a Facility Clearance Level (FCL) of TOP SECRET, issued in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoD 5220.22-M by the closing of this posting. If the interested firm is a Joint Venture (JV), all members of the JV and the JV itself must possess a TOP SECRET FCL at the date and time of the close of this posting. Construction of perimeter fencing and access control facilities may be performed by firms without the appropriate FCL Clearance, however, distribution of documents to these firms will be limited. Any interested firm MUST provide a response to this pre-solicitation notice identifying its name, physical address, email address, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. A copy of the offerors FCL must be provided. Interested offerors are required to sign and return the attached Controlled Unclassified Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Upon Government receipt of a signed NDA and verification of a firm's SAM registration, CAGE code and FCL, specifications/drawings and other related project documents will be released to eligible offerors by secure document transfer method, such as the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module or the DoD Safe site. Paper copies of the solicitation will not be issued, and solicitation documents will not be posted publicly. Telephone and Fax requests for this solicitation will not be honored. Project files are Portable Document Format (PDF) files and can be viewed, navigated, or printed using Adobe Acrobat Reader. THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL WILL ONLY BE RELEASED TO OFFERORS WHO HAVE MET THE PREQUALIFICATION OF SOURCES REQUIRMENT. Interested offerors are required to respond to this notice by submitting a copy of their active FCL and NDA documents and emailing them to Peter Smith at contact@example.gov AND Benjamin Williams at contact@example.gov If you have any questions, please email both Peter Smith at contact@example.gov AND Benjamin Williams at contact@example.gov.