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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Federal Emergency Management Agency And The United States Virgin Islands Barcau of Information Technology I. Purpose: The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to establish terms and understanding for participation in the FEMA Personal Identity Verification- interoperable (PIV-I) Smart Card Beta Test (referenced herein as, “Beta Test”). NH. Parties: This MOU is between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). acting through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO) and the Bureau of Information Technology (BIT), located in the United States Virgin tstands, referenced herein as, “Beta Test Partner.” Ih. Scope: During this Beta Test, selected partners in the State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) emergency management communities will assess PIV-I integration and interoperability between their Information Technology (IT) resources or network(s) and those of FEMA’s using PIV-I smart cards. For the Beta Test. such PIV-I smart cards will be issued by one or more vendor(s) contracted to FEMA, but are cross-certified in order to operate on certain Federal Government IT Networks. IV, Duration: This MOU will commence as of the date this MOU is executed by both Parties, becoming effective once the last Party signs, and shall remain in effect for the earlier of one (1) year or the completion of the Beta Test, whichever is earlier. This MOU may be extended by mutual agreement of the Parties. Either Party may terminate this MOU by sending a written notice thirty (30) days in advance to the other party. V. General Provisions: Subject to the terms set out below in Paragraphs 1-10, the Beta Test Partner will work cooperatively with FEMA and any of FEMA's Beta Test contractors, vendors, associates, or designees, in order to participate in this Beta Test. The Beta Test Partner agrees to participate in meetings, provide written reports (as deemed necessary by FEMA), and allow the screening and background investigations for the specific individuals who will serve as active PIV-] testers (herein, referenced as “Testers.”) Such Testers will use PIV-I credentials to participate in Beta Test test/validation activities. FEMA will provide training. access to FEMA IT resources [including one or more IT resources such as the FEMA Enterprise Network (FEN) and/or mission support applications], and limited IT assistance. Such IT assistance, which shall consist of in-kind assistance provided at the sole discretion of FEMA, shall consist of technical advice or consulting efforts and/or limited issuance of minor equipment or materials to enable SLTT Beta testers to meet the information exchange and assurance needs of the Beta Test. l. The Beta Test Partner will identify at feast two Identity Credential and Access Management (ICAM) subject matter experts (SME) to be active participants in ICAM Sub-Committee quarterly meetings. Such SMEs should also actively participate as Testers. The Beta Test Partner will arrange for DHS/FEMA suitability screening (including, as needed, background investigations) of the specific individuals who will serve as Testers. 3. The Beta Test Partner will provide IT SMEs and associated support to assist with any PIV-I related IT review of the Beta Test Partner’s IT architecture. 4. The Beta Test Partner will provide a secure space, power, connectivity, etc. that meets the needs of FEMA’s contractors/associates for PI'V-1 issuance equipment and functions. to GoosatTIIs , a GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS ny Ft DATE ——— Cia LLOYD T. BOUGH, Jr. COMMISSIONER Dept. Of Property & Procurement APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY DATE Natprn on Sr OPEL az amis Ppt: APPROVED awe L] DATE )2-0 6/) KENNETH E. MAPP GOVERNOR OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS GQO03B1TT18