11ABD Historian Contract (Revised Version) 2 OCT 2026.docx

11TH AIRBORNE DIVISION

HISTORIAN AND COORDINATION SUPPORT

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

April 2026

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose

This is a non-personal service contract to provide historian and coordination support for the 11th Airborne Division. The government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herin. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. The nature of the work tasks require that the contractor has extensive knowledge and experience in the 11th Airborne Division, or the United States Army Alaska (USARAK), or preferably both. Additionally, the contractor must have experience and background working with other service components and Federal, State, Municipal, Tribal, university, and non-governmental agencies that the 11th Airborne Division and USARAK historically interact with. Lastly, the contractor demonstrates exceptional communication skills, written and verbal, and is highly knowledgeable and conversant in military history, particularly in Alaska and other conflicts fought in similar high latitude and extreme weather conditions.

2.0 OBJECTIVES

Specific objectives that apply to this proposed contract include:

· Provide informed advice and counsel regarding the history of the 11th Airborne Division and US Army Alaska to the Division Command Group to educate and enhance collaboration with and support external organizations to include:

· Alaska Command/NORAD

· Alaska Army and Air National Guard

· United States Air Force

· Municipality of Anchorage

· Matanuska/Susitna Burrough

· University of Alaska

· Alaska Federation of Natives

· Chambers of Commerce

· Office of Congressional Legislative Liaison

· As directed by the Contracting Officer (KO) or Contracting Officer Representative (COR), liaise and coordinate with the above organizations in coordination with the Division Deputy Chief of Staff.

· Advise and provide informed counsel via verbal and e-mail communication to all division staff sections and war-fighting function leads regarding:

· Archival of Recent Events

· Archival Research of Historical Events

· Education and Training related to the history of the 11th Airborne Division and US Army Alaska

· Assistance at VIP events.

· Commander’s Initiative Group (CIG). Provide direct support to the Division CIG through coordination of Congressional and Staff Delegation visits to the 11thAirborne Division. Support other VIP events/visits as needed.

· Catalogue Army and unit-specific historical artifacts and documents dating back to the establishment of Fort Richardson post-1947. Artifacts and documents are currently retained in cardboard boxes stored in the basement of Building 1.

· Collaborate with 11th Airborne Division veterans’ organizations and conduct individual veteran interviews to capture the living history of the Division.

· Unit History Report. Prepare the annual 11th Airborne Division Unit History Report for review and signature by Commanding General or designated official. Collect and store information, artifacts, and documents from subordinate units and ensure proper care and retention of comprehensive records.

· Leader Professional Development (LPD). Provide classroom and virtual LDP to all divisional units through historical examples, vignettes, and group discussion to improve overall unit knowledge and readiness for cold weather operations.

· Present a historical 11th Airborne Division vignette with PowerPoint slide during the Command’s monthly Command Update Brief (CUB)

· JBER Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). Responsible to facilitate Army input to modify or update the JBER MOA. As required, attends the 11th Airborne Division in MOA discussions and provides input for 11th ABN negotiations with the 673d ABW. Drafts proposed changes to the MOA with 673d ABW counterpart(s). Prepares slides and supporting documents for the semi-annual Intermediate Command Summit (ICS). Prepares and conducts command team preparatory briefs.

3.0 MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Task 1: Organize Historical Files and Establish Database Archives: Catalogue Army and unit-specific historical artifacts and documents.

3.1.1 Project Location.

Physical work location in Building 1 (Perez Hall), Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Area of interest includes Fort Wainwright, the Northern Warfare Training Area.

3.1.2 Project Description and Requirements.

· Organize and catalogue all unit artifacts and documents.

· Establish artifact displays in Building 1 and other Division headquarters.

· Present a historical, 11th Airborne Division vignette (3-5 minutes duration) at the monthly Division CUB.

3.2 Task 2: Support the Commander’s Initiative Group.

3.2.1 Project Location.

Physical work location in Building 1 (Perez Hall), Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Area of interest includes Fort Wainwright, the Northern Warfare Training Area.

3.2.2 Project Description and Requirements.

As directed by the COR or the KO, support the CIG Director and Joint Visitor Bureau (JVB) during JPMRC rotations. Coordinate with 11th ABN Protocol Office for up to three (3) Congressional and Staff Delegation visits to the 11th Airborne Division. Support two (2) other VIP (military and civilian) events/visits as needed. Specific tasks include:

· Support operations during JPMRC rotations include

· Up to two (2) months prior to JPMRC rotation start date, attend/participate in eight (8) 1-hour duration JVB planning events.

· As directed by the COR or the Contracting Officer, collaborate with VIP aides directly through email, telephone calls, and Teams calls to finalize visit agendas/plans.

· Prepare up to eight (8) VIP visit CONOP briefing slides for inclusion in JVB planning events.

· Provide post-visit after action reports to include observations, re-cap of outcomes, and process improvement recommendations.

· CODEL/STAFFDEL/VIP visit support includes

· Coordinated with Division Protocol and the OCLL as required by the COR or KO.

· Modify command brief slides as appropriate for each CODEL/STAFFDEL event. Command brief slides must be approved by the COR.

· Provide post-visit after action reports to include observations, re-cap of outcomes, and process improvement recommendations.

3.3 Task 3: Provide Input to Staff on 11 Airborne Division in the JBER MOA.

3.3.1 Project Location.

Building 1 (Perez Hall), Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

3.3.2 Project Description and Requirements.

With the Chief of Staff (CoS) and Deputy CoS facilitates Army input to modify or update the JBER MOA. Provide input for the 11th Airborne Division Representatives in MOA discussions and negotiations with the 673d ABW.

Draft proposed changes as appropriate to the core JBER MOA (attached) and to the 32 annexes with 673d ABW counterpart(s). Tasks include

· Prepare slides and supporting document for the semi-annual Intermediate Command Summit (ICS), a two (2) hour meeting conducted semiannually.

· Coordinate triennial MOA Reviews and the ICS with the 673d ABW Director

· Coordinate reviews of MOA annexes with responsible division staff

· Draft and provide 11th ABN staff with proposed modifications to the base MOA and annexes

· Draft command team preparatory briefs prior to the ICS for approval by the COR.

3.4 Task 4: Prepare the 11th Airborne Division Unit History Report for Signature.

3.4.1 Project Location. Building 1 (Perez Hall), Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

3.4.2 Project Description and Requirements.

Provide an initial draft of the annual 11th Airborne Division Unit History Report. Collect and store information, artifacts, and documents from subordinate units and ensure proper care and retention of comprehensive records. Specific tasks include:

· Recommend and communicate submission timelines.

· Gather and collate records and artifacts from assigned units.

· Provide 11th ABN staff with an initial draft of the annual unit report for commanding general review and signature

· Draft the division historical reporting SOP for COR review and Chief of Staff approval

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED FACILITY AND MATERIAL

The Government shall supply access and adequate workspace in Building 1 (Perez Hall) to include provision of a desk/workstation, chair, and government computer with access to the network (following successful completion of Cyber Awareness Training and signing an IT User Agreement) with the intent to enable task completion.

5.0 REPORTS AND DELIVERABLES

5.1. The Contractor shall provide one .5 equivalent (FTE) to the Government to perform duties for the 11th ABN Chief of Staff Office as the Command Historian. The contractor will provide comprehensive historical support encompassing current and past 11th ABN operations, exercises and activities; collaboratively COLLECTS, PRESERVES, ARCHIVES historical materials, and EDUCATES the Division; provides accurate and timely historical research and analysis in support of mission requirements; and executes the Commander's vision to define the Command's identity and crystalize the Command's culture and ethos.

Task 1:

· Within 90 days after contract award provides an inclusive inventory of artifacts and documents to include a digital catalogue of all items

· Develop a sustainable system to receive additional artifacts and documents

· Within 180 days after contract award establishes artifact displays in Building 1 and other Division headquarters

· Within 60 days after contract award, present a historical, 11th Airborne Division vignette at the monthly CUB. Provide subsequent historical vignettes on a monthly basis.

Task 2:

· Supports Joint Visitor Bureau (JVB) operations during normal business hours for JPMRC Rotation 27-02. Exercise will be conducted in February 2027.

· Coordinates CODEL and STAFFDEL visits with Division Protocol and OCLL. Provide a draft plan/agenda to the CIG Director for approval two (2) weeks prior to CODEL/STAFFDEL arrival.

· Prepares and submits briefing products within two (2) weeks prior to event start and provides post-VIP visit notes and observations within two (2) weeks after event completion.

Task 3:

· Coordinates two triennial MOA Reviews and ICS with the 673d ABW Director IAW scheduled meeting dates.

· Coordinates review and proposed modifications to MOA annexes with responsible division staff. Provides proposed modifications as required or within 10 working days of an ICS.

· Prepares and provides command team preparatory briefs within 10 working days prior to the ICS.

Task 4:

· Establishes and communicates historical reports within submission timelines IAW I Corps guidance.

· Gathers and collates records and artifacts from assigned units.

· Produces an initial draft of the annual unit report for 11th ABN Division Staff review and ultimate signature by the Commanding General 30 days prior to the submission suspense to I Corps.

· Drafts the division historical reporting SOP for approval and publication by the G3 within 120 days of contract implementation.

· Conducts an internal, after-action review and provides a close-out report with recommended SOP modifications to the Chief of Staff within 10 working days after submission.

Additional Requirements:

· Security Clearance. Contractor will need to have or be able to obtain a Secret security clearance within 60 days of contract implementation.

· All Contractors requiring access to Army installations shall complete AT Level I awareness training within thirty (30) calendar days after employee start date. Certificates of completion shall be submitted to the COR or to the KO. AT level I awareness training is available at http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html.

· All Contractor shall attend iWatch training. This 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. This training shall be completed within ten (10) calendar days of start of work. The iWatch training is available at: http://www.myarmyonesource.com/familyprogramsandservices/iwatchprogram/default.aspx.

· 16.3 Per AR 530-1 Operations Security, the Contractor shall complete Level I OPSEC Awareness training available at https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/. New employees must be trained within thirty (30) calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter.

· Operations Security (OPSEC) Company will coordinate for resources to inform employees of the criticality of protecting sensitive information or activities they may observe while servicing the installation. Employees are required to practice "positive operations security" (OPSEC) by protecting sensitive information, or operations. Do not publicly disseminate or publish photographs (photographs are not authorized to be taken unless prior written approval with installation security is given) displaying critical or sensitive information. Examples include but are not limited to observed exercise or training events, personnel/vehicle convoys or bivouac sites, observed weapons or equipment employment, destroyed or damaged equipment, and the protective measures of military facilities.

· Contractor place of performance is BLDG 1, 11th Airborne Division Headquarters, Fort Richardson, Alaska

6.0 POINT OF CONTACT

Robert Silk Chief of Protocol 11th Airborne Division Phone: (907) 384-2067 Email: robert.f.silk.civ@army.mil