02. ATTCH 02-Performance Work Statement_5017.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR IOWA NATIONAL GUARD 2025 STATE

CHILD & YOUTH SYMPOSIUM

1.0 General:

1.1 Scope: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary, as Government Furnished, except as specified in Paragraph 3.0 as Government Furnished, to perform and provide a State Child & Youth Symposium, as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

1.1.1 Objectives: The vision of this week of camp is to allow opportunities for Iowa Army National Guard dependents to develop life skills to increase their resiliency as they prepare to transition into adulthood. The total number of participating youth may vary annually based on available program funding. The Iowa National Guard CYP will determine and confirm the final participant count in coordination with the contractor.

1.2 Background: The Iowa National Guard Child and Youth Program (CYP), a component of the Warrior and Family Services Branch (WFSB) presents opportunities for Iowa Army National Guard dependents to develop life skills through activities that will lead to greater resilience and time to connect and share in the experience of being “Military-connected youth.” The Iowa National Guard CYP conducts an annual 7-day symposium to enhance the overall experience at little cost to the attendees.

1.3 Period of Performance (PoP): The Period of Performance shall be 7 days.

1.4 General Information:

1.4.1 Place and Performance of Services: The contractor shall provide accommodations for an overnight youth symposium in a residential camp setting within Iowa borders.

The contractor shall provide these services during a 7-day period (Sunday to Saturday), between the dates of July 20, 2025 and August 9, 2025 except on recognized US holidays. Exact dates/schedule shall be coordinated between the contractor and WFSB personnel upon contract award. The contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.4.1.1 Telework: The Government does not permit the contractor to telework in support of this requirement.

1.4.1.2 RESERVED

1.4.1.3 RESERVED

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1.4.2 Recognized Holidays: The following are recognized United States (US) holidays.

The contractor shall not perform services on these days:

1.4.2.1 New Year’s Day: January 1st

1.4.2.2 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday

1.4.2.3 President’s Day

1.4.2.4 Memorial Day

1.4.2.5 Juneteenth National Independence Day: June 19th

1.4.2.6 Independence Day: July 4th

1.4.2.7 Labor Day

1.4.2.8 Columbus Day

1.4.2.9 Veteran’s Day: November 11th

1.4.2.10 Thanksgiving Day

1.4.2.11 Christmas Day: December 25th

1.4.3 Quality Control (QC): The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective QC Plan (QCP) 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 contractor’s QCP is the means by which it assures itself that its work complies with the requirements of the contract. As a minimum, the contractor shall develop QC procedures that address the areas identified in Technical Exhibit 1, Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). A final QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) NLT five (5) days prior to the commencement of the camp. After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer’s (KO’s) acceptance in writing of any proposed changes to its

QCP.

1.4.4 Quality Assurance (QA): The Government will evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government will 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 acceptable quality level(s) or defect rate(s).

1.4.5 RESERVED

1.4.6 RESERVED

1.4.7 Special Qualifications: The contractor shall ensure all employees possess all required licenses for operating equipment used in the performance of this contract. This does not include education or other qualifications for the position in which the contractor employee is performing, dress codes, or other information. (NOTE: The Government does not provide training to contractors. Contractors must ensure that any personnel performing under a contract are fully trained, licensed, certified, and otherwise qualified to provide services.)

1.4.7.1 Medical/nursing personnel shall be licensed to prescribe medications or shall be a registered nurse.

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1.4.7.2 The residential camp shall be accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) in order to ensure compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures Army National Guard Child, Youth, & School Services (SOP CYSS) and other regulatory guidance.

1.4.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The contractor agrees to attend a post award conference convened by the KO in accordance with FAR 42.5. The KO, COR and other relevant Government personnel. Contractor attendance at this meeting shall be at no additional cost to the Government. The contractor shall plan and execute a coordination meeting with Warrior and Family Services staff to discuss event setup, audiovisual check, rooming lists, menus, room check-in specifics, and any additional details necessary to conduct the event. The contractor shall notify the COR within five (5) days after contract award to schedule the coordination meeting.

1.4.9 Contract Manager (CM): The contactor shall designate a CM who shall ensure performance under this contract. The name of this person, and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the CM is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO within five (5) business days after contract award. The CM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The CM shall work through the COR to resolve issues, receive technical instructions, and ensure adequate performance of services. The CM shall ensure that contractor employees do not perform any services outside the scope of the contract without an official modification issued by the KO. The CM shall ensure contractor employees understand that services performed outside the scope of the contract are performed wholly at the expense of the contractor.

1.4.10 Identification of Contractor Employees: Contractor personnel shall wear identification badges or uniforms that clearly identify them as camp staff.

1.4.10.1 RESERVED

1.4.11. Combating Trafficking in Persons: The United States Government has adopted a zero tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons. Contractors and contractor employees shall not engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of performance of the contract; procure commercial sex acts during the period of performance of the contract; or use forced labor in the performance of the contract. The Contractor shall notify its employees of the United States Government’s zero tolerance policy, the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy. The contractor shall take appropriate action, up to and including termination, against employees or subcontractors that violate the US Government policy as described at

FAR 22.17.

1.4.12 RESERVED

1.4.13 RESERVED

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1.4.14 RESERVED

1.4.15 RESERVED

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms:

2.0 Definitions:

2.0.1 Contractor: A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.0.2 Defective Service: A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the PWS.

2.0.3 Deliverable: Anything that can be physically delivered and includes non- manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.0.4 Key Personnel: Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.0.5 Physical Security: Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.0.6 Quality Assurance: The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.0.7 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.0.8 Quality Control: All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to ensure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.0.9 Subcontractor: One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor.

The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.2 Acronyms:

ACA American Camp Association CDC Center for Disease Control CFP/M/E Contractor Furnished Property, Materials, and Equipment CM Contract Manager COVID-19 Coronavirus Disease 2019 CYSS Child, Youth & School Services

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CYP Child and Youth Program DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DoD Department of Defense DoDD Department of Defense Directive FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation GFP/M/E/S Government Furnished Property, Material, Equipment, and Services KO Contracting Officer PII Personally Identifiable Information POC Point of Contact PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program SOP Standard Operating Procedure TE Technical Exhibit WFSB Warrior and Family Services Branch

3.0 Government Furnished Property, Material, Equipment and Services (GFP/M/E/S):

The Government will provide the property, material, equipment, and/or services listed below solely for the purpose of performance under this contract:

3.1 Property: None

3.2 Materials: None

3.3 Equipment: None

3.4 Services: None

3.5 Utilities: None

4.0 Contractor Furnished Property, Materials, and Equipment (CFP/M/E):

4.1 General: Except for those items specifically stated to be Government-Furnished in Paragraph 3.0, the contractor shall furnish everything required to perform these services as indicated in Paragraph 1.1.

4.2 RESERVED

4.3 RESERVED

5.0 Requirements: The contractor shall:

5.1 The contractor shall provide residential child and youth symposium accommodations for a number of youth participants to be determined by the Government, not to exceed 85. Final participant numbers will be confirmed no later than two (2) weeks prior to the event start date.

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5.1.1 Conduct the symposium over seven (7) continuous days, from a Sunday to Saturday, two (2) of which include travel time for attendees, between the dates of 20 July 2025 and 9 August 2025. Exact dates shall be coordinated between the Contractor and the WFSB personnel upon contract award.

5.1.2 Plan for the participants’ drop-off on the first day to happen during the afternoon, and for the participants’ pick-up on the last day to happen during the morning.

5.1.3 Follow current Centers for Disease Control (CDC) COVID-19 Guidelines and ACA Field Guide for Camps in reference to COVID-19, to include wearing of masks and social distancing. The Government is responsible for ensuring that Government personnel and event participants follow CDC COVID-19 Guidelines and any additional guidelines/requirements issued by the Iowa National Guard or WFSB, except where table/chair arrangements are specifically described.

5.1.4 Comply with the Standard Operating Procedures Army National Guard Child, Youth, & School Services (SOP CYSS), Army Directive 2014-23, and DoD Manual 1402.05, to include:

5.1.4.1 Follow the screening and background check requirements for all camp staff, as described in the ACA Accreditation Standards.

5.1.4.2 Maintain an adult-to-youth ratio of one (1) adult counselor to every six (6) youth throughout the duration of the camp, to include overnight.

5.1.4.3 Register the campers through an online process, manage the registrations, and coordinate with the CYP staff to include CYP-specific questions in the registration process. Registration shall be accomplished in accordance with the PII Privacy Act.

5.1.4.4 The contractor shall collect a non-refundable registration fee of $35.00 per youth camp attendee during the registration process. This fee shall be paid directly by the attendee to the contractor and is intended to offset overall program costs. The Iowa National Guard and its representatives shall not collect, manage, or process any funds related to this fee.

5.1.4.5 Release all unused registration spots two (2) weeks prior to the event start date, without cost or penalty to the Iowa National Guard.

5.1.4.6 Provide a complete list of attendees at least two (2) weeks prior to the event start date.

5.1.4.7 Communicate with the campers, and/or their guardians, any pertinent information that comes from the contractor.

5.1.4.8 Check-in campers on the first day of camp and maintain an attendance roster in accordance with the PII Privacy Act. The contractor shall provide a copy of the attendance roster to CYP staff upon completion of check-in.

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5.2 Medical Staff Requirements. The contractor shall provide medical/nursing staff on-site at all times for the duration of the camp. Medical/nursing staff shall meet the qualification requirements described in paragraph 1.4.7.

5.3 The contractor shall communicate to the CYP staff any changes to the camper’s attendance during the duration of the camp.

5.4 Photographer Staff Requirements. The contractor shall provide a photographer to take photos and/or video of youth participating in activities during the camp.

5.5 Lodging Requirements.

5.5.1 The contractor shall provide an adequate number of lodging/sleeping bunks to accommodate up to 85 youth campers. Open cabins where youth and accompanying camp staff are together is preferred. Distribution of youth between cabins shall be coordinated between the contractor and CYP staff.

5.5.1.1 Male and female camp attendees shall be lodged separately.

5.5.2 The contractor shall provide an adequate number of lodging/sleeping bunks to accommodate up to four (4) CYP staff, in a separate location from youth attendees.

5.5.2.1 Male and female CYP staff shall have separate rooms.

5.6 CYP Program Requirements.

5.6.1 The contractor shall coordinate with CYP staff, prior to the camp dates, to plan an agenda and incorporate resilience training for youth campers.

5.6.1.1 The contractor shall provide one (1) distraction-free indoor or outdoor meeting space for up to four (4) CYP staff members and 85 youth.

5.6.1.2 The youth may be split up into two (2) sections, if space is limited.

5.6.2 Camp Activities.

5.6.2.1 The contractor shall provide age-appropriate quality activities for approximately 85 youth camp attendees, focused on helping youth develop life and resiliency skills such as team building, honesty, leadership, respect, responsibility, communication, and/or community engagement/service. Activities shall be provided on the five (5) full camp days. Activities shall include hands-on application and engagement, training/instruction, and group activities, to include a minimum of at least five (5) of the following:

5.6.2.1.1 Archery

5.6.2.1.2 Arts and Crafts

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5.6.2.1.3 Canoeing

5.6.2.1.4 Challenge Courses (High and/or Low ropes)

5.6.2.1.5 Climbing Walls

5.6.2.1.6 Gaga Ball Pits

5.6.2.1.7 Horseback Riding

5.6.2.1.8 Laser Tag or Paintball

5.6.2.1.9 Outdoor Living Skills

5.6.2.1.10 Sailing

5.6.2.1.11 Swimming

5.6.2.1.12 Sports (Including but not limited to: Kickball, Softball, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball)

5.6.2.1.13 Zip Line

5.6.2.1.14 Other Comparables (Must list activities)

5.6.3 Campfires.

5.6.3.1 At least two (2) campfire activities must be provided, weather permitting, after dinner and on different days, to include any number of the following:

5.6.3.1.1 Camp Related Songs

5.6.3.1.2 Drama or Skits

5.6.3.1.3 Snacks

5.6.3.1.4 Campfire Building Skills

5.6.3.1.5 Other Comparables (Must list activity)

5.7 Agenda.

5.7.1 The contractor shall provide their proposed 7-day youth camp agenda to the CYP staff at least one (1) week prior to the camp start date. The contractor shall provide a final agenda to the CYP staff on the first full day of camp.

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5.7.2 The agenda shall include a detailed outline of the day-to-day activities, to include the following:

5.7.2.1 Name of activity

5.7.2.2 Description of activity (If requested, and not available on the camp website)

5.7.2.3 Location of activity on the campgrounds, or off-site (not on camp owned property)

5.7.2.3.1 The address of the activity must be included if it’s off-site.

5.7.2.4 Rotational, or block activities, and the planned use of these listed activities.

5.8 Meal Requirements.

5.8.1 The contractor shall provide three (3) nutritious meals for each youth camp attendee on each of the five (5) full camp days, and one (1) dinner meal per youth camp attendee on the drop-off, and one (1) breakfast meal per youth camp attendee on the pick-up travel day. Meals shall meet the following minimum requirements:

5.8.1 Breakfast Menu. The breakfast meal shall consist of the following options, at a minimum:

5.8.1.1 One (1) hot meal selection from the following: eggs, pancakes, oatmeal, waffles, french toast, breakfast casserole, or other comparables.

5.8.1.2 One (1) cereal selection

5.8.1.3 One (1) fruit selection

5.8.1.4 Two (2) beverage selections, to include the following choices: water, milk, or a type of fruit juice

5.8.2 Lunch Menu. The lunch meal shall consist of the following options, at a minimum:

5.8.2.1 One (1) hot entrée selection

5.8.2.2 One (1) fruit or vegetable selection

5.8.2.3 Salad with assorted dressings

5.8.2.4 Sandwich option consisting of either lunch meat or peanut butter and jelly

5.8.2.5 One (1) beverage selection, to include choice of water, milk, or a type of fruit juice

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5.8.3 Dinner Menu. The dinner meal shall consist of the following options, at a minimum:

5.8.3.1 One (1) hot entrée selection

5.8.3.2 One (1) fruit or vegetable selection

5.8.3.3 Salad with assorted dressings

5.8.3.4 Sandwich option consisting of either lunch meat or peanut butter and jelly

5.8.3.5 Two (2) beverage selections, to include choice of water, milk, or a type of fruit juice

5.8.4 Allergen Menu. The camp shall provide meal comparable options to youth that have a medically diagnosed allergy to the original planned meals.

5.9 Service Contract Reporting: RESERVED

6.0 Applicable Publications: Publications applicable to this PWS are listed below:

Publication (Chapter/Page)

Date of Publication

Mandatory or Advisory

Website

Federal Acquisition Regulation

FAC 2021-

03, dated 16

Feb 2021

Mandatory https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

Change dated

15 Jan 2021

Mandatory http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.h tml or https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars

DoDI 5400.11

DOD PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES

PROGRAMS

29 Jan 2019,Change 1 8 Dec 2020

Advisory https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuan ces/dodi/540011p.pdf?ver=gM7QU0FeRs8wMwzFXS8uS

A%3D%3D DoD 5400.11-R

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

PRIVACY PROGRAM

14 May 2007 Mandatory https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuan ces/dodm/540011r.pdf

CDC COVID Guidelines 4 Feb 2021 Mandatory https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html

ACA Field Guide for Camps 22 Jan 2021 Mandatory https://www.acacamps.org/resource-library/coronavirus/camp-business/field-guide-camps

ACA Accreditation Standards Nov 2019 Mandatory https://www.acacamps.org/sites/default/files/page_docum ents/accreditation/Standards-at-a-glance-2019-updated-

Nov19.pdf

6.1 Applicable Forms: RESERVED

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TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

This PRS includes performance objectives the Government will use to determine contractor performance and will compare contractor performance to the Acceptable Quality Level (AQL).

Performance Objective Performance Standard Acceptable Quality Levels

(AQL)

Surveillance Method / By

Whom 5.1.4.1

Follow the screening and background check requirements for all camp staff, as described in the

ACA Accreditation Standards

The contractor shall ensure all background checks are completed for any staff working with this contract.

100% of the staff working on this contract have been screened and have passed all required background checks IAW ACA Accreditation

Standards

100% inspection / Onsite CYP Staff (reporting to the COR)

5.1.4.2 Maintain an adult-to-youth ratio of

one (1) adult counselor to every six (6) youth throughout the duration of the camp, to include overnight.

The contractor shall ensure adult-to-youth ratio is maintained.

The contractor does not meet performance standard not more than 3 times throughout the contract duration.

Random monitoring / Onsite CYP Staff (reporting to the

COR)

5.2 The contractor shall provide

medical/nursing staff onsite at all times for the duration of the camp.

The contractor shall ensure medical staff is available for Iowa

National Guard symposium participants.

The contractor does not meet performance standard not more than 1 time throughout the contract duration.

Random monitoring / Onsite CYP Staff (reporting to the

COR)

5.5 Lodging

Requirements

The contractor shall ensure an adequate number of lodging/sleeping bunks are provided and that male and female are lodged separately.

The contractor does not meet performance standard not more than 1 time throughout the contract duration.

Periodic Inspection / Onsite CYP Staff (reporting to the

COR)

5.6 CYP Program Requirements

The contractor shall ensure the agenda includes the required training and activities programming IAW the PWS.

The contractor does not meet performance standard not more than 2 times throughout the contract duration.

Periodic Inspection / Onsite CYP Staff (reporting to the

COR)

5.8 Meal

Requirements

The contractor shall ensure the breakfast, lunch and dinner menus are provided in accordance with the PWS and approved contractor menus.

The contractor does not meet performance standard not more than 1 time per each meal type throughout the contract duration.

Periodic Inspection / Onsite CYP Staff (reporting to the

COR)

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TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

Deliverables Schedule

PWS Reference

/ Deliverable Title

Frequency Number of Copies Medium/Format Submit To

1.4.3 Quality Control

Plan

Once, NLT five (5) days prior to the commencement of the camp.

Electronic Copy (.pdf delivered via email)

COR

1.4.8 Post Award Conference

(Coordination Meeting) Setup

Once. The contractor shall notify the COR within five (5) days after contract award to schedule the meeting.

Electronic (email) or

Telephonic

COR and

CYP POC

1.4.9 Primary and

alternate Contract Manager

Once, within five (5) days after contract award.

1 Electronic

(email) KO

5.1.4.6 List of Attendees

Once, at least two (2) weeks prior to the event start date.

Electronic Copy (.pdf delivered via email)

CYP POC

5.1.4.8 Attendance

Roster

Once, after check-in complete on the first day of camp

Hard Copy acceptable but Digital Copy on Compact Disc is preferred

CYP POC

5.7.1 Proposed Camp

Agenda

Once, one (1) week prior to camp start date.

Electronic Copy (.pdf or .jpeg delivered via email)

CYP POC

5.7.1 Final Camp

Agenda

Once, on first day of camp 3 Hard Copy CYP POC

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