370 WABASHA STREET NORTH ST.

PAUL, MN 55102-1390

Request For Proposal

Security Services in Support of Nalco Gulf Limited
Nalco Champion Global Security Department 26 July 2013

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CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT ...................................................................................4 SECTION 1 QUICK REFERENCE ................................................................................5 SECTION 2 NOTICE .....................................................................................................6 SECTION 3 GENERAL .................................................................................................7 SECTION 4 SCOPE OF WORK..................................................................................10 SECTION 5 PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS ..........................................17 SECTION 6 EVALUATION CRITERIA.........................................................................19 ENCLOSURE 1 EXAMPLE CLS BAG PACKING LIST ...............................................20 ENCLOSURE 2 EXAMPLE PSC AUDIT CHECKLIST ................................................21

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CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT
This document, and any attachments thereto, regardless of form or medium, is intended only for use by the addressee(s) and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential, copyrighted, trademarked, patented or otherwise restricted information viewable by the intended recipient(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient(s) of this document (or the person responsible for delivering this document to the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, printing or copying of this document, and any attachment thereto, is strictly prohibited and violation of this condition may infringe upon copyright, trademark, patent, or other laws protecting proprietary and, or, intellectual property. In no event shall this document be delivered to anyone other than the intended recipient(s) or original sender. Thank you for your consideration, Nalco Champion

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SECTION 1 QUICK REFERENCE

General Nalco Champion is soliciting proposals from qualified Private Security Companies (PSC) to provide security services, i.e., static security and Personal Security Detail (PSD) / Armed Protection Team (APT) support (Services) to Nalco Champion (Nalco Gulf Limited). Timeline Milestone RFP Issued to PSCs Final Questions Due to Nalco Champion Proposal Conference Proposals Due to Nalco Champion Notification of Final Selection Date 26 JULY 2013 15 AUGUST 2013 21 AUGUST 2013 23 AUGUST 2013 13 SEPTEMBER 2013 Email Meeting in Dubai, conference call Email Email Email, telephone, or letter Via

Communications Communications concerning this Request for Proposal (RFP) should be communicated by email to Nalco Champions Global Security Director, Sid Crews, at sid.crews@champ-tech.com. Submitting a Proposal Nalco Champion must receive PSC proposals NLT 23 AUGUST 2013. Proposals shall be limited to fifty (50) pages in length; double-sided, excluding cover sheets, financials, and equipment specifications and diagrams. Proposals must be in MS Word and/or Excel (where applicable). Proposals must be delivered by email to sid.crews@champ-tech.com. Emails larger than 4MB must be sent in parts with an indication of the number of emails sent, e.g., part 1 of 3 emails, part 2 of 3 emails, etc. PSCs may also, but are not required to, submit a paper copy of their proposal to: Nalco Champion ATTN: Sid Crews, Global Security Department 3200 SW Freeway, Suite 2700 Houston, Texas, 77027 In lieu of sending paper copies of proposals to the address above, PSCs may bring a paper copy of their proposal to the proposal conference to be held in Dubai on 21 AUGUST 2013. It is the PSCs responsibility to ensure proposals are received by the due date. Proposals received after the due date may be rejected or returned. Fax copies of quotations or verbal quotations will not be accepted.

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SECTION 2 NOTICE
Nalco Champion, an Ecolab company, provides technology leadership and dedicated customer service that allows us to help solve the oil and gas industry's toughest challenges. We develop unique, targeted products and solutions to meet customer needs and to optimize oil and gas production around the globe. Nalco Champion is soliciting proposals from qualified Private Security Companies (PSC) to provide security services, i.e., static security and Personal Security Detail (PSD) / Armed Protection Team (APT) support (Services) to Nalco Champion (Nalco Gulf Limited). Questions regarding this RFP package should be directed to Nalco Champions Global Security Director (sid.crews@champ-tech.com) to NLT 15 AUGUST 2013. A proposal conference will be held at Nalco Champions office in Dubai on 21 AUGUST 2013 at 1000 hrs (10AM) UAE Time Zone (UTC+04:00). Attendance by PSCs is encouraged, but not mandatory. PSCs may also call in at a phone number to be provided later. PSCs planning to attend the conference should RSVP to Nalco Champions Global Security Director NLT 07 AUGUST 2013. Nalco Champion will evaluate the proposals and notify PSCs of the outcome NLT 13 SEPTEMBER 2013. All PSCs will be informed regarding the outcome. Nalco Champions decisions regarding the award of this contract are final. Nalco Champion reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals, or to accept any proposal that is deemed to be more advantageous to Nalco Champion.

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SECTION 3 GENERAL
1. Terms Of Agreement 1.1. All PSCs submitting proposals should be prepared to enter a Master Services Agreement (MSA), manage, and perform the Services therein. 1.2. No franchising, assignment, or distribution of Services shall be permitted unless the subcontracting relationship is proposed under this RFP and accepted by Nalco Champion. 1.3. Nalco Champion intends to enter into the MSA with the selected PSC beginning approximately 20 SEPTEMBER 2013, and continuing for a period of 18 months. Nalco Champion and the PSC may mutually agree to extend the contract for three (3) additional one-year periods up to and including 20 MARCH 2018. 1.4. Nalco Champion may terminate the MSA if Nalco Champion determines in its reasonable discretion that the PSC has failed to fully and punctually perform the Services per the MSA and fails to commence and continue with reasonable diligence to remedy such default upon notice from Nalco Champion. 1.4.1.An example of reasonable discretion includes, but is not limited to, the PSC persistently or repeatedly refusing or failing (except when extension of time, in writing, is provided) to supply enough properly skilled personnel or proper materials for timely execution requested Services. If the PSC fails to correct such conditions within seven (7) days of written receipt of notice thereof from Nalco Champion, Nalco Champion may immediately terminate the MSA (including any and all Work Orders thereunder). 2. Minimum PSC Qualifications 2.1. PSCs must be responsible firms that have been in continuous existence and have provided similar Services continuously for at least three (3) years. Nalco Champion will eliminate PSCs with less than the minimum required experience from further consideration. 2.2. PSCs shall have a detailed knowledge of, and proven compliance with, PSC regulatory requirements of the Government of Iraq (GoI), Ministry of Interior (MoI), etc., as necessary. 2.3. PSCs shall be duly licensed in Iraq to provide Services. Should a PSC fail to comply with GoI / MoI licensing and performance requirements, the PSC will be eliminated from further consideration. 2.4. PSCs shall be able to operate in Basra, Dhi Qar, and Maysan Provinces (Nalco Champions primary business areas) and should be able to obtain movement orders

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for travel to other locations, e.g., Baghdad and Wasit, as required. The workload outside of the three primary Provinces will be approximately three (3) to four (4) weeks per year. 2.5. PSCs shall be certified to enter and provide Services in the Southern Iraq oilfields, e.g., Rumaila, Majnoon, West Qurna, etc. Proposals should indicate all fields in which the PSC is certified to enter and operate. PSCs shall provide evidence that they can renew their license, i.e. evidence of doing so in the past. 2.6. PSCs shall maintain the required documents to pass through checkpoints in a reasonable amount of time, i.e., with as little delay as possible. 2.7. PSCs must agree to comply with Nalco Champions policies and ethics standards, operate within the GoIs rule of law, and adhere to international standards as outlined in: 2.7.1.The Universal Declaration of Human Rights 2.7.2.The Montreux Document 2.7.3.Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights 3. Proposal Content And Submission 3.1. Proposals shall contain all required information and be in the format outlined in Section 5 Proposal Submittal. 3.2. An electronic copy of proposals shall be submitted NLT 23 AUGUST 2013. Send electronic copies to Nalco Champions Global Security Director at sid.crews@champtech.com. 3.3. A paper copy of proposals may be, but are not required to be, submitted NLT 23 AUGUST 2013. PSCs may bring paper copies to the Proposal Conference in Dubai on 21 AUGUST or send paper copies to: Nalco Champion ATTN: Sid Crews, Global Security Department 3200 SW Freeway, Suite 2700 Houston, Texas 77027 3.4. Proposals shall be limited to fifty (50) pages in length; double-sided, excluding cover sheets, financials, and equipment specifications and diagrams. 4. Evaluation And Evaluation Criteria 4.1. Proposal evaluation criteria are outlined in Section 6 Evaluation Criteria. 4.2. Nalco Champion will consider all documents, the response to this RFP, information gained while evaluating responses, and other relevant information to make its determination. Nalco Champion will select the PSC who, in Nalco Champions sole opinion, is best able to provide Services according to Nalco Champions needs.

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5. Additional Information 5.1. Neither interpretation of the meaning of any provision in this RFP, nor correction of any apparent ambiguity, inconsistency, error, or any other matter pertaining to this RFP shall be made to the PSC orally. Every request for interpretation or additional information regarding this RFP shall be made via email to Nalco Champions Global Security Director. The deadline for questions shall be 15 AUGUST 2013. Nalco Champion shall not be obligated to respond to requests for such interpretation or correction. By submitting a proposal, PSCs acknowledge they have viewed all materials, including any addenda to this RFP. 5.2. PSCs, or their agents, are instructed not to contact Nalco Champion selection committee members in any way, other than through the instructions contained herein, from the date of release of this RFP to the date of execution of the Agreement resulting from this solicitation. Nalco Champion, in its sole discretion, may disqualify PSCs in violation of this paragraph. 5.3. Nalco Champion reserves the right to cancel or modify the terms of this RFP at any time. Nalco Champion will provide PSCs with notice of the cancellation or modification. 5.4. Should it be necessary, Nalco Champion shall notify those PSCs to be given further consideration of additional interview requirements to facilitate Nalco Champions final decision. The interview requirements and format will be provided to the finalists in advance. 5.5. PSCs may coordinate with Nalco Champion to visit work sites and take such other steps as may be reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work, character of the site, scope of performance requirements, and other general and local conditions that may reasonably be projected to exist at the commencement of Services. Failure to do so shall not relieve PSCs from responsibility of accurately estimating the degree of difficulty and costs of successfully performing the assigned tasks. Nalco Champion assumes no responsibility for any representation concerning the nature of the work or the working conditions made by its officers, agents, or employees; unless committed in writing in the MSA by a person appropriately authorized.

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SECTION 4 SCOPE OF WORK

The following summarizes the general scope of Services that the winning PSC will be expected to provide. This is not intended to be a complete description of the Services required. PSCs should describe in their proposals the extent to which their Services will be able to meet or exceed the requirements outlined in this section. 1. General Requirements 1.1. The PSC shall provide mobile security in Basra, Dhi Qar, and Maysan Provinces and to other locations, e.g., Baghdad and Wasit, as required. The workload outside the three primary Provinces will be three (3) to four (4) weeks per year. The number of movements required is unknown at this time, however it is expected the PSC will have one (1) PSD dedicated to movement of Nalco Champion personnel as required. The PSC shall pick up and drop off Nalco Champion expatriate personnel at the Basra International Airport as required. 1.2. The PSC shall provide 24/7 static guard services for nine (9) fixed guard posts at a Nalco Champion facility. The final decision regarding the location of the facility has not been made, however, it will likely be located in the contractor camps area on Artawi Road in North Rumaila. 1.3. PSCs supporting Nalco Champion shall be appropriately registered and licensed by the GoI / MoI, or have a license under renewal, and be fully insured to operate and provide security services in Iraq. PSCs shall provide details of their insurance coverage in their response to this RFP. 1.4. PSCs shall provide all deliverables, labor, training, supervision, materials, supplies, transportation, and equipment necessary for the coordination, administration, and execution of Services. All training provided for personnel servicing Nalco Champion shall be at the PSCs expense and the PSC shall not request additional remuneration for training provided to its employees. 1.5. The PSC shall provide an, in-country, management-level staff member to coordinate the Services required and act as the designated point of contact with Nalco Champion. The in-country manager must be proficient in the English language. 1.6. The PSC shall provide an emergency 24-hour contact to Nalco Champion. 1.7. The PSC shall conduct comprehensive background investigations, including drug screening, on all employees and shall not employ personnel with pending or current criminal convictions, or individuals with questionable character or affiliation. 1.8. The PSC shall maintain an in-country Operations Center (OPCEN) / Tactical Operations Center (TOC) that functions 24/7. The OPCEN shall operate as a Command, Control,

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Communications and Intelligence (C3I) center and be capable of tracking the PSCs mobile security teams at all times. 1.9. The PSC shall demonstrate a reliable method of collecting, analyzing, and disseminating threat and tactical intelligence and shall provide Nalco Champions Global Security Director with threat intelligence summaries not less than once per week. 2. Plans, Standard Operating Procedures, and Training Requirements 2.1. The PSC shall develop, and update as necessary, written Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to govern the performance of tasks / duties. SOPs should include, but are not limited to: 2.1.1. 2.1.2. 2.1.3. 2.1.4. 2.1.5. 2.1.6. 2.1.7. 2.1.8. 2.1.9. Use of Force / Rules of Engagement Team and Individual Responsibilities Communications Vehicle Operations Weapons Handling Training Battle Drills, e.g., React to Contact, etc. Operations Security (OPSEC) Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC)

2.2. Plans should include Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) that are commensurate with standard practices used throughout the industry in Iraq. 2.3. Plans and TTPs shall be written, and PSC employees providing Services shall read, understand, and be regularly drilled on the PSC plans and TTPs. 2.4. The PSC shall develop and implement training plans to ensure all of their employees are trained to respond to security or other emergency situations. The PSC shall maintain training records on all of its employees providing Services. Training records should include, but are not limited to: 2.4.1. 2.4.2. 2.4.3. 2.4.4. Close Protection Training Weapons Training Drivers Training Medical Training

2.5. The PSC should be prepared to provide security training and induction including Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) for all expats to which Services are provided. 3. Mobile Security/Personal Security Detail (PSD) 3.1. Unless otherwise coordinated, as a minimum, the configuration found in the table below shall be employed for mobile security operations. As necessary, the PSC should be able to alter mobile security configurations, i.e., add additional B6 armored vehicles if

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necessary to meet the security standards of Nalco Champions supported customers, e.g., Shell, BP, etc.
Function Lead Vehicle Vehicle Lightly armored SUV/ sedan or B6 armored SUV/sedan (situational dependent) B6 armored SUV B6 armored SUV Personnel Driver / Operator Purpose Route reconnaissance

Client Vehicle Trail Vehicle

Driver / Team Leader 2 clients Driver / Medic 2 clients/redundancy

Table 1. Minimum Mobile Security Vehicle Configuration

3.2. The PSD shall be comprised of at least six (6) individuals who have formal training in Close Protection Services. 3.3. The PSD Team Leader (PSDTL) shall be a fluent English speaking, competent individual with previous military/Close Protection experience of at least 5 years and previous Iraq operational experience. 3.4. The PSD Team Medic (PSDTM) shall be a fluent English speaking, competent individual with previous military/Close Protection experience of at least 5 years and it is preferable, but not essential to have previous operational experience. At a minimum, PSDTMs shall possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or equivalent) and Advanced Life/Cardiac Support (ALS or ACLS) certification or equivalent. PSCs should demonstrate level of PSDTM training and proficiency maintenance plans in their response to this RFP. 3.4.1. As a minimum, the PSDTM shall maintain an aid bag similar to the Combat Lifesaver (CLS) bag used by the U.S. military (see Enclosure 1 - Example CLS Bag Packing List). 3.5. PSD drivers/operators shall have previous military/law enforcement/Close Protection experience. They shall have received formal driver training to ensure that the level of driving competence is adequate and acceptable to Nalco Champions standards. They shall have a working knowledge of the English language and at least one of the four shall be proficient enough in the English language that he can translate for the PSD and Nalco Champion personnel if required. 3.6. Each PSD shall carry sufficient ancillary equipment as needed to carry out their operational task. This shall include, but is not limited to: 3.6.1. One (1) torch / flashlight (Maglite or equivalent) per PSD member. 3.6.2. One (1) x Strobe light (firefly) and Identification Air Marker Panel per PSD vehicle. 3.6.3. Two (2) x Global Positioning Systems (GPS) (one that is continually one and one on standby per PSD vehicle). At least one (1) must be a handheld GPS (Garmin, Etrex or equivalent).

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4. Communications and Tracking 4.1. All PSD vehicles shall be fitted with the appropriate communications to enable interteam communications (VHF Motorola or equivalent) and at least one vehicle per team shall have communications to allow communications back to an Operations Center (OPCEN) / Tactical Operations Center (TOC) that functions 24/7. 4.2. The PSC shall supply a suitable In Vehicle Monitoring System (IVMS) to continually track all PSD movements from the OPCEN/TOC. 4.3. All PSD movements shall be continually monitored, and the PSD shall be capable of activating a duress alarm by pressing a button. 5. Weapons and Ammunition 5.1. PSC personnel shall be provided with military style rifles such as, but not limited to: M4, AK-47, QBZ-95, FAMAS, Heckler & Koch G36, Enfield SA80, etc. Team members shall also be provided a personal protection weapon, which is to be a handgun, such as, but not limited to: Sig Sauer 226, Glock 19, Beretta 92, CZ 99, etc. 5.2. PSC personnel shall be armed with like weapons, i.e., weapons shall have compatible magazine and ammunition types, i.e., all PSD team members shall be armed with identical weapons systems. 5.3. PSC personnel shall not be armed with weapons with which they are not familiar or qualified to proficiently use under stress, i.e., if attacked. 5.4. PSC personnel shall be issued with sufficient magazines to be capable of rotating their use and allowing the spring to be rested for a minimum period of seven (7) days within every twenty-eight (28) day period. 5.5. PSC personnel shall be briefed on approved Rules of Engagement (ROE) / Rules of Use of Force (RUF) before being issued weapons, before every shift (guard mount), and before every movement as a part of PSD route briefings. 5.6. PSC personnel shall be equipped with a minimum of six (6) 30-round magazines and shall always have a minimum of four (4) fully loaded with ammunition ready for use in rifles. 5.7. PSC personnel shall only use weapons that are provided by the PSC (no privately owned weapons). 5.8. Weapons shall be inspected as necessary to ensure proper maintenance. When not in use, weapons shall be secured in a manner that prevents their theft. 5.9. A written report shall be prepared and filed on the discharge of any weapon (intentional or accidental) while providing protection to Nalco Champion personnel, except for authorized and supervised training.

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5.10. PSC personnel shall ensure compliance with all GoI requirements for the procurement, accounting, and storage of weapons and ammunition. 5.11. Weapons and ammunition shall be recorded in the PSCs property book and registered appropriately with Iraqi authorities. 5.12. All deployed weapons on task shall to be registered with the GoI as part of the licensing compliance process. Weapons cards shall be carried as necessary/required. 5.13. The PSC shall not to have other weapons such as, but not limited to, grenades or rocket propelled grenades. 5.14. Ammunition shall only be issued under proper supervision for authorized purposes. 5.15. PSC personnel shall account for issued ammunition immediately upon completion of duty. Any ammunition unaccounted for should be the subject of a report regarding its disposition. 6. Ballistic Protective Equipment 6.1. The PSC shall provide sufficient Ballistic Protective Equipment (BPE) for all staff and clients. 6.2. The PSC shall supply Nalco Champion personnel with Level III-A BPE with front and back shock plates, i.e. ceramic/Kevlar trauma plates. The PSC shall supply Kevlar helmets. 6.3. BPE shall be manufactured and certified to the US National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Standard 0101.03. 6.4. BPE shall be worn when the tactical situation dictates it, this will include during all movements outside of approved, secure, static locations. BPE shall fit the individual as intended by the manufacturer, e.g., large individuals will not be provided with small BPE that does not fully protect vital organs, etc. 7. Vehicles and Vehicle Maintenance 7.1. Vehicles that carry Nalco Champion personnel shall be armored to NIJ III/European B6 standards. 7.2. All vehicles shall be mechanically sound and shall be fitted with run flat tires. 7.3. All vehicles (armored and non-armored) shall not be over 4 years old or exceed 100,000 km. 7.4. All vehicles shall be equipped with ancillary equipment required for operational tasks. This may include, but is not limited to, fire blankets, fire extinguishers, towropes, jacks, axes, crowbars, shovels, sledgehammers, hooligan bars and other means of manual

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extraction. These items shall be supplied as standard and a minimum of two (2) spare tires shall be supplied per vehicle. 7.5. All vehicles shall show proper registrations in accordance with Iraqi authority requirements. 7.6. All cargo areas shall be physically separated by a mesh or solid barrier capable of containing and restraining any objects within the cargo area in the event of a collision or rollover. 7.7. The PSC shall conduct daily preventive maintenance service checks (PMCS) on all security vehicles prior to the first journey of the day. The PSC shall maintain PMCS checklists and maintenance logs to be made available to Nalco Champion upon request. 8. Static Security Forces 8.1. Armed, static security forces are required at all static locations where Nalco Champion personnel will work, or are accommodated for extended periods. The permanent Nalco Champion base will most likely be located in the contractor camps area on Artawi road in North Rumaila; however, a final decision has not been made. 8.2. Static site security forces shall be in place 24/7 and meet commonly recognized security industry standards.
NOTE: For the purpose of this RFP, PSCs should provide cost estimates to provide static security 24/7 at a total of nine (9) guard posts, i.e., four (4) tower guards; three (3) access control point guards; one (1) roving guard; and one (1) guard shift supervisor. The actual number of guards required will depend on Nalco Champions final decision regarding permanent basing locations, threat profiles, etc.

8.3. PSC static security plans shall document the numbers, roles, and responsibilities of the site security team. This includes the shift supervisor, access control guards, and roving patrol guards. The PSC shall be required to provide and train additional personnel to act as replacement security assets when necessary. PSC shall provide Nalco Champion with this information prior to assigning any new personnel. 8.4. Static security forces shall have basic security training to include: 8.4.1. The care and use of weapons. No person shall be placed on security duty unless they have completed weapons training within the past 12 months. 8.4.2. Areas of responsibility and authority of security personnel, particularly on the use of force in Iraq. 8.4.3. Access control procedures. 8.4.4. Recognition and response to Improvised Explosive Devices (IED). 8.4.5. The location and use of first aid and fire-control equipment. 8.4.6. Duties in case of emergencies such as alerts, fires, explosions, and civil disturbances. 8.4.7. Common forms of sabotage and espionage activity. 8.4.8. The location of hazardous and vulnerable equipment and material.

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9. PSC Facility Security 9.1. If Nalco Champion chooses to base at a PSC safe house / secure villa, the PSC shall provide adequate physical security system (PSS) components to deter, detect, delay, assess, and respond to potential threats to a facility. Note: PSS components may vary greatly depending upon the function and location of a facility. It is expected that the PSC will conduct vulnerability assessments on facilities and mitigate PSS vulnerabilities where possible. 9.2. Security system components at a facility should include, but are not limited to: 9.2.1. Barriers (berms, Hesco barriers, fences, ditches, concrete T walls, Jersey barriers, hardened access control points, etc.) 9.2.2. Illumination and video surveillance (CCTV) systems 9.2.3. Guard watch towers 9.2.4. Patrol routes on foot and mobile patrols as required 9.2.5. Communications 9.2.6. Personnel weapons and ammunition storage 9.3. Facility security procedures shall include: 9.3.1. 9.3.2. 9.3.3. 9.3.4. 10. Audits 10.1. Nalco Champion reserves the right to audit PSCs in its Service with no or minimal notification. 10.2. Nalco Champion will use the Example PSC Audit Checklist (see Enclosure 2 PSC Audit Checklist) in the conduct of audits. Vehicle and Pedestrian Access/Searching Alarms / Communications Training for all static security forces All emergencies

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SECTION 5 PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

The information requested below shall be included in PSCs responses to this RFP. PSCs are requested to respond in full, narrative form and to include charts or other illustrations as appropriate. Omission, inaccuracy, misstatement, or failure to respond may be cause to reject the proposal. Responses should provide information 1. PSC Information 1.1. Provide PSCs name, address, principal office, type of entity, and Iraqi operating license / operating number. Provide any former names that organization has operated under. Disclose any incidents the PSC has been involved in that have warranted an investigation by either the Iraqi or other authorities. 2. Proposed Service 2.1. Provide a comprehensive plan that includes all of the required Services and any optional Services that PSC intends to offer or that it beliefs separates it from competitors. 2.2. Provide a detailed narrative on the intended approach to meet Nalco Champions requirement for a world-class security services provider utilizing professional security staff / operators. 2.3. Provide a description of the qualifications the PSC requires for personnel who will be assigned to this to provide Services, i.e., PSD members and static security forces. 2.4. Provide a description of how personnel are vetted, i.e., the nature and depth of personnel background checks on individuals. 2.5. Provide a description of the training program/methodology used to train PSC personnel. Include a list of training topics and number of hours for each training topic to include competencies, tasks, evaluations, and performance standards. 2.6. Provide a description, including photograph, of suggested uniform items to be worn by security officers 2.7. Provide a description of ability to provide Services at scheduled times and locations 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and on an on-call basis. 2.8. Provide a description of the capability to respond to a request for emergency short-term coverage, with an example of a similar emergency response. 2.9. Provide a Mobilization Plan to include timeframes and proposed costs associated. Detail the Mobilization Management Team members and their duties.

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3. Experience of Proposed Personnel 3.1. Provide the names and a description of the past performance and experience (CVs / resumes) of proposed key personnel, e.g., on-site supervisors, PSD Team Leaders, Lead Trainers, etc. 3.2. Include an organizational chart showing the personnel responsible for the management and supervision of the contract. 4. Experience of PSC 4.1. Provide a detailed narrative of past and current contracts that illustrate ability to perform and deliver Services. 4.2. Provide a list all pertinent certifications. 4.3. Provide an administration plan, i.e., description of office support, e.g., hours of operation, on-call staff, and location, etc., for offices supporting Services in Iraq. 5. Cost Disclosure 5.1. Provide all cost data relating to the performance of Services. Cost data should be provided in line-item format 5.2. Provide a description of the billing process to be used, including a sample invoice. 6. Business References 6.1. Provide a minimum of three references from past and current contracts that illustrates ability to perform and deliver the Services required herein, including name of company, location of contract, term of contract, annual dollar amount of contract, contact name and phone number. 6.2. Provide information regarding insurance carrier and agency contact. 6.3. Provide any additional pertinent information that Nalco Champion should consider.

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SECTION 6 EVALUATION CRITERIA

Nalco Champion will award this contract to the PSC who, in Nalco Champions sole judgment, is most responsive in meeting Nalco Champions requirements associated with providing contract security services in Iraq, using the following criteria as a guide. No one criterion or combination of criteria will be controlling in the selection process. Following the evaluation of the written proposals, Nalco Champion may determine to interview one or more of PSCs. Submission of a proposal does not guarantee the right to an interview. 1. Proposed Service 1.1. The overall quality of PSCs organization as it relates to performing the proposed Service. 1.2. Comprehensiveness of PSCs proposed operational plan to meet the Service requirements. 1.3. Demonstrated ability to provide sufficient staffing and support to Nalco Champion requirements. 2. Experience Of Proposed Personnel 2.1. The demonstrated experience of the PSC's personnel. 3. Experience Of PSC 3.1. PSC's demonstrated ability, capacity, and skill to perform or provide the required Services. 3.2. PSC's demonstrated ability with respect to quality, availability, and adaptability of security personnel. 3.3. PSC's organizational structure and financial good standing. 4. Cost Disclosure 5. Business References 5.1. The extent and quality of PSC's business references. 6. Criteria Weighting 6.1. Proposed Service 30%; Experience of Proposed Personnel 20%; Experience of PSC 20%; Cost 20%; and References 10%

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ENCLOSURE 1 EXAMPLE CLS BAG PACKING LIST

BAG,TC3,COMBAT CASUALTY CARE ADAPTER CATHETER TO LUER SYRINGE SHORT LOCKING 5S ADHESIVE TAPE SURGICAL POROUS WOVEN 3 INCHES BY 10 YARDS 4S AIRWAY NASOPHARYNGEAL 9MM ID 12MM OD KINK RES SMOOTH RD EDGES10S BANDAGE MUSLIN COMPRESSED OLIVE DRAB37X37X52" TRIANG W/SFTY PINS BANDAGE ELASTIC FLESH ROLLED NONSTERILE 6"X 4.5 YDS 12S BANDAGE GAUZE COTTON 6 PLY WHITE 4.5" WIDE 4.1 YDS LONG BANDAGE KIT ELASTIC BANDAGE ADH.75X3" FLESH/CLEAR STER DRESS AFFIXED TO PLAS ADH100S CATHETER IV INTROCAN SAFETY 18GAX1-1/4"LG WINGED NDL TEFLON 200S CATHETER-NDL UNIT IV 14GAX3.25" LUER HUB AND NDL GUARD RADPQ 50S DRESSING FIRST AID FIELD CAMOUFLAGED 11.5-12"W 11.5-12"LG ABS DRESSING OCCLUSIVE ADHESIVE CLEAR 4.75X4" 5S GLOVE PATIENT EXAMINING & TREATMENT SZ 10LG PURPLE 4.3MIL 100S HETASTARCH IN LACTATED ELECTROLYTE INJECTION, 500ML ADMINISTRATION SET INFUSION PUMP VENTED/UNVENTED LUBRICANT SURGICAL 5 GRAM 144S ORAL REHYDRATION SALTS USP 27.9GM FOIL PACKET 125 PER PACKAGE PAD ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL IMPREGNATED NONWVN COTTON/RAYON WHITE 200S PAD POVIDONE-IODINE IMPRE STER COTTON/RAYON 2X1.375" BROWN 100S SCISSORS BANDAGE 7.25" LG ANG TO HDL 1.50" CUT LG BLUNT PTS CRS SPLINT UNIVERSAL ALUM 36"O/A LG 4.25"W GRAY & OLIVE DRAB REUSE SYRINGE AND NEEDLE HYPODERMIC SAFETY 3ML 23GA STER DISP 25S TOURNIQUET NONPNEUMATIC ADULT 14X1" BLD TAKING DSGN RUBBER O/A TOURNIQUET COMBAT APPLICATION ONE-HANDED TUBE DRAINAGE SURGICAL PENROSE 1"X18" RUBBER RADIOPAGUE STER 6S 1 ea 2 ea 1 roll 1 ea 3 ea 1 ea 2 rolls 2 ea 5 ea 4 ea 1 ea 1 ea 2 ea 4 ea 2 ea 1 ea 1 ea 2 ea 6 ea 6 ea 1 ea 1 ea 1 ea 1 ea 1 ea 1 ea

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ENCLOSURE 2 EXAMPLE PSC AUDIT CHECKLIST

Check the box if the answer is YES. Does the Private Security Company (PSC) have the appropriate licenses and registrations to operate in Iraq? Does the PSC have a written security Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)? Does the SOP include written Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for conducting static and mobile security operations? Does the PSC have a formal training program for employees? o o o o o Close protection? Weapons? Driver and vehicle operations? Medical? Rules of Engagement (ROE) / Rules of Use of Force (RUF)

Are the PSCs employees familiar and trained on established TTPs? Does the PSC maintain training records of its employees? Are Personal Security Detail (PSD) teams equipped with a minimum of three (3) vehicles, at least two (2) of which are armored to the European B6 standard? Is the PSD team comprised of at least six (6), competent individuals with formal training in Close Protection? Does the PSD Team Leader (PSDTL) speak English fluently? Does the PSDTL have at least ten (5) years military/Close Protection experience and previous Iraq operational experience? Does the PSD Team Medic (PSDTM) speak English fluently? Does the PSDTM have at least five (5) years military/Close Protection experience?

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 Does the PSDTM possess current Basic Life Support and Advanced Life/Cardiac (or equivalents) certifications? Does the PSDTM maintain an aid bag similar to the Combat Lifesaver bag used by the U.S. military? Are supplies in the aid bag current, i.e. not expired? Do PSD drivers/operators (other than the PSDTL and PSDTM) have previous military/ Close Protection experience? Do PSD drivers/operators have a working knowledge of English, with at least one (1) individual possessing sufficient proficiency to translate if required? Does each member of the PSD carry sufficient ancillary equipment to conduct operational tasks? o o o o Flashlights Strobe lights Air Marker Panels Global Positioning System (GPS)

Do all PSD team members have inter-team communications equipment? Does at least one vehicle per PSD team have communications back to an Operations Center (OPCEN) / Tactical Operations Center (TOC) that operates 24/7? Does the PSC supply a suitable IVMS to continually track all PSD movements? Can the PSD activate a duress alarm by pressing a single button? Doe the PSC maintain a Quick Reaction Force (QRF) or have a Mutual Aid Agreement to have a QRF? Has the PSC exercised its QRF plan? Does the PSC provide its employees with appropriate like weapons required to conduct operational tasks? Are all weapons provided by the PSC properly registered? Does the PSC provide its employees with appropriate magazines and ammunition required to conduct operational tasks, i.e. six (6) magazines with at least four (4) loaded at all times. Does the PSC ensure that employees do not use privately owned weapons?

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 Does the PSC conduct routine inspections of weapons to ensure proper maintenance? Does the PSC provide sufficient Ballistic Protective Equipment (BPE) for its employees and clients? o Level III-A BPE (to NIJ Standard 0101.03) with front and back ceramic/Kevlar shock plates.

Are all security vehicles (armored and unarmored) less than four (4) years old and do they have less than 100,000 km. Are all security vehicles mechanically sound and equipped with run flat tires? Are all security vehicles equipped with adequate ancillary equipment such as towropes, jacks, crowbars, axes, shovels, etc. that can be used for manual extraction? Are all security vehicles equipped with a minimum of two (2) spare tires? Does the PSC conduct daily preventive maintenance service checks (PMCS) on all vehicles prior to the first journey of the day? Are PMCS checklists and logs kept? Does the PSC provide 24/7 static security forces at all facilities where clients are meeting, accommodated, etc.? Do static security forces receive adequate security training? o o o o o Roles and responsibilities. Care and use of weapons. Access control. IED recognition. Location and use of first aid and fire control equipment.

Are PSC facilities provided with adequate physical security system (PSS) components to deter, detect, delay, assess, and respond to potential threats? Note: PSS components may vary greatly depending upon the function and location of the facility. It is expected that the PSC completes vulnerability assessments on its facilities and mitigates vulnerabilities identified with PSS where possible. o o o Barriers to provide buffer zones for IEDs (berms, Hesco barriers, fences, ditches, concrete T-walls, Jersey barriers, hardened access control points, etc.) Illumination and video surveillance (CCTV) systems. Guard watchtowers.

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Established security force patrol routes.

Does the PSCs facility security procedures include: o o o o o o Vehicle and pedestrian access/searching procedures? Communications? Response to alarms? Training for guards? Emergency evacuations? All other emergencies?

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