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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

For Contractor Personnel To Support The

NAVY EXPEDITIONARY COMBAT FORCES EUROPE/AFRICA

TASK FORCE SIX EIGHT (NECEURAF-TF68)

14 January 2026

General

1.1. Background

Established March 17, 2005, Commander, Task Force SIX EIGHT (CTF68) executes operational command and control of assigned and allocated Naval Expeditionary Combat Forces within the US European Command (EUCOM) and US Africa Command (AFRICOM) areas of responsibility (AOR), hereinafter NECFEURAF-TF68 acts as the Expeditionary, Mine Countermeasures (MCM) and Forward Command Element Commander for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), dive, construction, and MCM expeditionary logistics, security, and communications operations. This is in support of Commander, US Naval Forces Europe; Commander, US Naval Forces Africa; and Commander US SIXTH Fleet (CNE/CNA/C6F).

1.2. Objective

Commander, SIXTH Fleet (C6F) is building up expertise and operational capability in theater. C6F has directed NECFEURAF-TF68 to further develop a staff capable of Fleet and Exercise Support and the other tasking that falls within the Task Force’s scope.

The objective of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) is to acquire operations, logistics, and operational/exercise planning support to assist with various aspects of the NECFEURAF-TF68 command missions.

1.3. Scope

This PWS applies to the staff positions required at NECFEURAF-TF68. Work under this PWS shall focus on the following activities:

a. Fleet Support

b. Exercise Support (On- and offsite)

c. Mine Countermeasures (MCM)

d. Security: Antiterrorism Force Protection (AT/FP)

e. Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)

f. Expeditionary Construction

g. Diving and Salvage

h. Expeditionary Logistics

2. General Requirements:

2.1 Key Functions:

The government estimates (4) Full Time Equivalent employees (FTEs) will be required to support tasking under this requirement;

· 1 FTE specializing in: Operations (3.1, 4.1)

· 1 FTE specializing in: Logistics (3.2, 4.2)

· 2 FTE specializing in: Operations Planning (3.3, 3.4, 4.3, 4.4)

2.2 Location:

Work will be primarily executed at NECFEURAF-CTF68 Headquarters in Camp Mitchell, Naval Station Rota, Spain. Some off-site performance is anticipated at the following locations: Comment by Ferri, Melissa E CIV USN NAVSUP FLCSD SEAL BE (USA): List any places where we may expect the contractor to travel to.

2.3 Work Environment:

Work is an open storage Secret office setting. The government will provide individual work spaces equipped with the necessary equipment to perform respective functions. No Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) will be issued.

2.4 Government Contacts:

Contacts include NECFEURAF-CTF 68 department heads and Task Group personnel.

2.5 Physical Demands:

No special physical qualifications are required to perform the work which requires sitting, standing, walking, and the carrying of light items such as paper and manuals.

2.6 Period of Performance:

This contract is for one 12-month base period plus four 12-month option periods. The standard work hours are: Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1630.

2.7 Overtime:

There may be instances where the operational tempo requires extended working hours or includes a Saturday and Sunday, or both. Accordingly, contractor personnel may need to request Overtime in advance in accordance with FAR 22.103-3. Historically, XX hours of overtime were required per annum.

3. Technical Requirements.

3.1 MARITIME OPERATIONS CENTER SPECIALIST (EST 1 Full Time Equivalent)

3.1.1 Major Duties: Ensures plans are robust, feasible and effective for Navy maritime challenges as follows-

3.1.1.1 Supports the Deputy Commander for Operations / N3 Department Head By integratrating government established operational processes and requirements in accordance with doctrine, commander’s guidance, and operational requirements to support the efficient functioning of the operations center.

3.1.1.2 Supports the Deputy Commander for Operations / N3 Department Head in managing the Battle Rhythm in support of the commander’s decision cycle. Coordinate with the Chief Staff Officer and/or Maritime Headquarters Director to ensure the Battle Rhythm aligns with personnel capacity, higher headquarters, subordinate, and adjacent units.

3.1.1.3 Provides regular briefs to Commander and N3 Department on matters of command relationships, task organization, and operational authorities. Briefs are expected to be provided both orally and in writing via email.

3.1.1.6 Prepare and facilitate team meetings, ad-hoc meetings, and information and decision briefs to senior leadership.

3.1.1.7 Develop standard templates for products (e.g., briefs, papers, and after-action reports and plan of action and milestones) used to deliver and document meetings and briefs and maintain positive control and monitoring of action items.

3.1.1.8 Lead or participate in identifying, developing, and implementing process improvements to enhance the efficiency of operational planning and internal processes. Suggested process improvements and efficiencies shall be approved by the government prior to implementation.

3.1.1.9 Assist in monitoring and refining the future operations to current operations transition process.

· 3.1.1.10 Provide program management support to the Command’s Lessons Learned Program in accordance with US Navy policy and higher headquarters’ requirements. Comment by Ferri, Melissa E CIV USN NAVSUP FLCSD SEAL BE (USA): What specific actions/tasks are involved

3.1.1.11 Support operational assessments by assisting with both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods, and assisting in the development of measures of performance and measures of effectiveness.

· Must have general knowledge of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Force (NECF) capabilities and tactics, training, and procedures (TTPs).

· Must have the ability to develop spreadsheets, charts, and graphs using Microsoft Office software and Adobe products.

· Supports NECFEURAF-TF68 missions, exercises and emergent tasking. Comment by Ferri, Melissa E CIV USN NAVSUP FLCSD SEAL BE (USA): Please provide actual tasks, this sounds very general.

· Incumbent may perform Temporary Duty (TDY) up to 20% of the time.

3.1.2 Specialized Tasks:

· Provide process improvement recommendations on CTF 68 operations center functions when identified.

· Draft, review, collaborate and brief CNE/CNA Operations Order (OPORD), Task Order (TASKORD), and Fragmentary Order (FRAGORD) messages.

· Draft, review, update, collaborate and brief CTF 68 Operations Orders (OPORD), EXORD, TASKORD, FRAGORD, and Operational Task (OPTASK) messages.

· Monitors and processes message traffic and disseminates appropriately. Comment by Ferri, Melissa E CIV USN NAVSUP FLCSD SEAL BE (USA): Please define

· Draft and submit other N3 messages

· Track daily Operations Event/Incident Report (OPREP) feeder and quad chart.

· Review and disseminate Daily Intentions Message (DIM) and pertinent higher headquarters (HHQ) and adjacent unit message traffic.

· Input updates into the quarterly, semiannual and annual tracking schedules. Comment by Ferri, Melissa E CIV USN NAVSUP FLCSD SEAL BE (USA): What kind of updates are we looking for?

· Maintain liaison with COMNECC Staff, COMSIXTHFLT Staff, NECFEURAF-TF68 subordinate commands, support activities and other outside activities (U.S. Embassies, country teams, and country attaches.).

· Represent NECFEURAF/CTF-68 in Video Tele-Conference (VTC) briefs with HHQ as required by current Battle Rhythm and operational tempo.

· Plan and track the execution of current operations of the fleet and of assigned units. Comment by Ferri, Melissa E CIV USN NAVSUP FLCSD SEAL BE (USA): Where should these be tracked?

· Support development and refinement of standard operating procedures in support of Naval Initial Response Force (NIRF) on-order requirement.

· Monitor OAI execution and provide feedback and assessments on meeting Commanders intent and Maritime Campaign objectives.

· Track CNE/CNA exercise schedules and identify the level of NECEURAF-TF68 participation and support.

· Update and publish necessary policies and directives for subordinate commands to follow.

2.1.

3.2 LOGISTICS PLANNER (EST 1 Full Time Equivalent)

3.2.1 Major Duties: Bridge strategy and execution, ensuing logistics plans are robust and efficient as follows- 1.

· Brief the Commander on all matters and policy pertaining to logistics support within the CNE/CNA/C6F AORs.

· Relays logistic policy and guidance to numbered staffs, subordinate staffs, fleet units and shore facilities.

· Liaisons with CNE/CNA/C6F, NECF Echelon IV Groups and NECC for various logistical concerns and issues.

· Provides input to support development of relevant sections of Operations Order (OPORDS), annexes and plans.

· Facilitates Task Group turnovers for rotational Task Groups in order to provide continuity for supply and logistics matters.

· Tracks and provides status of high visibility Task Group requisitions that impact operational readiness. Ensures CTGs receive and requests expedited submissions in situations identified as ‘Urgent’ by the government. Provide guidance and supportto CTG’s on submissions. .

· Acts as NECFEURAF-TF68 logistics liaison to Naval Station Rota for requirements with airfield, pier, and land access. Ensure requirements are communicated via the Spanish Liaison Officer.

· Supports in the development of Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and proof of concept events. Provides input and conducts briefings for CONOPS to HHQ.

· Acts as logistics Subject Matter Expert (SME) for data calls, request for information (RFIs), and input to various Staff products.

· Provides input and briefing for Concept of Operations (C6F) to HHQ.

· Develops and refine proposed movement and logistics plan for exercises based on force offering and information received at Initial Planning Conference (IPC), Mid Planning Conference (MPC) and Final Planning Conference (FPC).

· Liaisons with Staff, HHQ, TGs and other supported units to develop movement plans.

· Prepares movement and initial load (Cargo) plans, and passenger manifests to support all task plans, modes of transportation, and ports of departure.

· Submits load plans for approval and refine based on requirements. Comment by Ferri, Melissa E CIV USN NAVSUP FLCSD SEAL BE (USA): CDRL

· Coordinates and support all modes of military lift requests to all logistics nodes for intra-theatre organic lift requirements.

· Updates movement tracker in Operations Department (OPS) dashboard and inform cognizant personnel of changes. Keep Staff, HHQ and subordinate TG's apprised of near and mid-term movements.

· Ensures all Diplomatic Clearances (DIPCLEAR) have been submitted and approved.

· Reviews all load/cargo plans for Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) and ensure Hazardous Diplomatic Clearance Worksheet (HAZDIP) are submitted when required.

· Coordinates ammunition load and offload plans and ensure the ordnance has been inspected for shipment.

· Ensures customs clearance Forms 302 are accurate and have been processed prior to movement. Follows up with appropriate government POC for corrections or process movement..

· Maintains liaison with the supporting mobility unit, installation mobility/deployment officer, clearance authority, Arrival/Departure Airfield Control Group, Military Sealift Command (MSC) port activity, and the railroad representative for each respective movement.

· Verifies movement training of the unit for all modes of transportations is conducted. Verifies movement training of unit personnel is conducted for deployment, retrograde, rotation, and redeployment missions. Contractor shall notify the designated government point of contact with (3) hours if proper movement does not occur.

· Incumbent may be required to and must be prepared to answer RFIs during off duty hours. Comment by Ferri, Melissa E CIV USN NAVSUP FLCSD SEAL BE (USA): How often would we expect this to occur? How involved do we expect the contractor to be? Is this an overtime activity?

· Incumbent may perform Temporary Duty (TDY) up to 20% of the time

3.2.2 Specialized Tasks:

· Attend logistic conferences related to XXXX. The government estimates conference attendance will be X times per year, both CONUS and OCONUS. .

· Attends exercise sync meetings with Task Force and Task Group staff.

· Participates in Operational Planning Teams (OPTs), and working groups in order to provide logistics subject matter expertise.

· Draft, review, edit and submit after action reports (AAR) as required. Comment by Ferri, Melissa E CIV USN NAVSUP FLCSD SEAL BE (USA): Same as above?

3.3 FUTURE OPERATIONS PLANNER ( EST 1 Full Time Equivalent)

3.3.1 Major Duties: Develop long term strategic plans, analyzing future needs/threats to create actionable readiness, resource allocation and problem-solving plans as follows -

· 3.3.1.1 Advise and support Navy Expeditionary Combat Force Europe Africa (NECFEURAF) / Task Force SIX EIGHT (TF 68) leadership and action officers on future operational planning that complies with U.S. Sixth Fleet (C6F) and Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) guidance.

· 3.3.1.2 Align operational planning to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR/AF) Maritime Campaign Plan and U.S. European Command (EUCOM), and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) Theater Campaigns. Recommend activities, including planning conferences, exercises, key-leader engagements, to maximize interoperability with Allies, host nations, and partners, while cognizant and accounting for any country-specific sensitivities.

· Support TF 68 in achieving full operational capability by demonstrating its ability to campaign in competition and conduct sustained combat operations in crisis or contingency, in order to be certified to the standards set in the Required Operational Capabilities and Projected Operational Environment (ROC/POE) for Navy Expeditionary Combat Force Forward Deployed Naval Forces Task Forces Headquarters (OPNAVINST F3501.413).

· Provide recommendations and information to senior leadership and staff regarding XXX. Propose opportunities for TF 68 to contribute to C6F’s mission, including rotational and episodic construction, diving, cargo handling, and other expeditionary force activities, to mitigate or account for any reduction or increase in forces. Support strategic communication and change management activities affecting operations.

· Support planning TF 68 operations, activities, and investments (OAIs) in the EUCOM area of responsibility (AOR), as rehearsals for contingency plan execution, prioritizing engagements with Allies, and also in the AFRICOM AOR, to maintain or advance access, basing, overflight, while reinforcing regional partners’ view that the U.S. is the partner of choice, in accordance with TF 68 Commander’s initial planning guidance. Specifically, ensure TF 68 OAIs comply with existing, relevant campaigning doctrine, including but not limited to the most current versions of the NAVEUR/AF Maritime Campaign Order/Plan (MCO/MCP) and C6F Operations Order (OPORD), while also linking all activities to warfighting preparation in adherence to OPLAN 4020-19 and CONPLAN 4202-22.

· Develop and coordinate TF 68 quarterly Concept of Employment (CONEMP) brief and consolidate command inputs into the NAVEUR/AF MCO/MCP and C6F OPORD. Participate and represent the command in internal and external future planning working groups and operational planning teams (OPTs). Use these engagements to validate TF 68 alignment to higher headquarters and ensure TF 68’s role and command relations, during exercises, are defined. Verify command and control construct and authorities are defined in accordance with Joint Publication 3-33 to give TF 68 oversight to execute operations, while mitigating risk. Advocate TF 68’s equities and inputs through these fora. Interpret, analyze, evaluate, and reconcile higher headquarters’ planning guidance and disseminate to staff. Report updates and follow-on recommendations to CTF 68 N3 for further evaluation and decision-making. Comment by Ferri, Melissa E CIV USN NAVSUP FLCSD SEAL BE (USA): CDRL SF1423

· Manage, update, and maintain the future operations “quad slides” after consolidating inputs from TF 68 action officers. Send internal and external planning products for coordination within N3, consolidate inputs, submit for review, and disseminate final products within prescribed timelines. Anticipate and identify planning issues early and escalate to N3, as needed.

· Recommend, schedule, and facilitate ad hoc meetings to coordinate, deconflict, mitigate, and resolve planning problems. Respond to short-notice, emergent requirements and deliver properly staffed planning products and consolidated feedback expeditiously. Comment by Ferri, Melissa E CIV USN NAVSUP FLCSD SEAL BE (USA): Can we define expeditiously? EX - Within 24 hours

· Monitor and track operational metrics in competition, crisis, and/or contingency to assist in the development of measurements that enable refined, effective future planning. Discover and interpret anomalies to anticipate challenges early and recommend mitigation tactics.

· Write and edit TF 68 orders, messages, and any communication products that support TF 68 contingency, crisis, and campaign planning. Assist public affairs in prioritizing activities and developing products that convey TF 68 capabilities, operating concepts, and interoperability with other military forces. Develop spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and infographics to present data.

· Must have general knowledge of expeditionary forces and associated tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

· May perform Temporary Duty (TDY) and travel to attend exercise planning and engagement conferences up to 20% of the time.

3.3.2 Specialized Tasks:

· Serve as N3 operations advisor and future planner for exercises and engagements.

· Represent the N3 in the production of the assigned family of EUCOM and AFRICOM-led planning efforts.

· Represent the N3 in the build of the NAVEUR/AF MCO and MCP, and C6F annual Fleet OPORDs, and all subsequent FRAGOs and EXORDs.

· Attend planning conferences in both CONUS and OCONUS locations up to 20% of the time.

· Coordinate with NECC and C6F on all TF 68 future operation matters.

· Draft, submit, and prepare leaders to brief the quarterly TF 68 CONEMP internally and externally.

· Serve on OPTs as directed. Comment by Ferri, Melissa E CIV USN NAVSUP FLCSD SEAL BE (USA): Please define how often. “As directed” implies personal services (FAR 37.104).

· Write, edit, review, and submit products and feedback.

· Advise and recommend TF 68 on strategic messaging opportunities.

· Develop spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and infographics using Microsoft Office and Adobe products.

· Support CTF 68 staff turnovers, internal realignments, and fleet-wide restructuring.

3.4 PLANS ANALYST (EST 1 Full Time Equivalent)

3.4.1 Major duties: Analyzes data, trends and metrics to develop and implement plans and forecasts as follows:

· Conducts OPLAN, CONPLAN, Time-Phased Force Deployment Data (TPDDD), and other functional and operational plans analyses to ensure Naval Expeditionary Combat Force (NECF) inclusion, deployment, employment, tasking, command and control, equipping, training, and redeployment are correct and optimized. Assists with planning in the development of new, and revisions of, supporting plans and gap analyses in all PESTONI (personnel, equipment, supply, training, ordnance, networks, and infrastructure) readiness pillars, with a focus on man, train, and equip NECF readiness to execute OPLAN, CONPLAN, and other plan missions and tasks. Comment by Ferri, Melissa E CIV USN NAVSUP FLCSD SEAL BE (USA): Spell out acronyms at first use

· Provides administrative, management, product development, planning, scripting and design, presentation, representation, and analytical support to the N5 Department and the Plans and Assessments Officer, and to the Task Force, NECC/EXWDC, and CNE/CNA/C6F. Provides continuity, record, and knowledge of N5 initiatives, activities, and planning and analytical efforts.

· Develops, assesses, and disseminates revised schedules, revised planning requirements and proposed staff priorities.

· Analyzes and identifies resource and capability gaps and shortfalls, plans, and evaluates requirements for additional resources and/or mitigation options in order to meet overall mission requirements. Comment by Ferri, Melissa E CIV USN NAVSUP FLCSD SEAL BE (USA): Once analyzed, shouldn’t their findings be reported or conveyed to the government in some fashion?

· Incumbent may perform TDY up to 20% of the time.

· Represent CTF 68, NECC, and/or CNE/CNA/C6F equities through participation in planning conferences, partner nation staff talks and events

· Writes orders and messages to support NECFEURAF-TF68 contingency, crisis, and campaign planning, analysis and assessment, policy development, mission analysis, and publication/doctrine review for NECFEURAF-TF68 capabilities, operating concepts and interoperability with other military forces.

· Implements doctrine and strategy initiatives, studies, and reviews involving NECFEURAF-CTF 68.

· Provides planning support to CNE/CNA/C6F and NECC/EXWDC (Expeditionary Warfighting Development Center) in planning, coordinating, and implementing CFT68 strategy, policy, and operational/tactical level planning and execution of missions, exercises, engagements, and responsibilities.

3.4.2 Specialized Tasks:

· Serve as N5 lead planner for plans, exercises and engagements.

· Attend planning conferences, staff talks, engagements, and events.

· Represent the N5 in the production of the assigned family of EUCOM and AFRICOM led planning efforts. Lead or participate in OPTs, working groups, and boards.

· Draft, review, edit and submit planning event after-action reports (AAR) . Comment by Ferri, Melissa E CIV USN NAVSUP FLCSD SEAL BE (USA): CDRL/1423

· Maintain clear understanding of Commander’s and HHQ operational and strategic guidance as it pertains to CTF 68.

· Participate in force design and planning with NECC, NECF force providers, other departments and subordinate NECFEURAF forces to ensure structure, organization, and alignment are sufficient to meet planned requirements across the full range of operations. Analyze future force employment and structure for capability and capacity gaps and propose changes to mitigate gaps.

· Consolidate and review all AFRICOM and EUCOM plans and supporting NAVEURAF/SIXTHFLT plans for CTF 68 forces’ missions and specified and implied tasks.

· Assist in tracking CNE/CNA exercise schedules and identifying the level of CTF-68 participation and support. Participate in prioritizing exercise participation based on TF/TG needs and relevance to contingency plans and providing exercise prioritization input to C6F.

· Analyze EC/AC Campaign and Contingency Plans to determine linkages between plans and CTF 68 exercises; incorporate linkages to develop coherent periodic exercise plans that address contingency plan requirements.

4 Contractor Qualifications:

4.1 Maritime Operations Center Specialist:

· Required; minimum of ten years of experience directly supporting the US military as either an active duty or reserve service member, US civil service employee, or contractor employee.

· Required; Personnel must have, or be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI) security clearance and must have at least SECRET clearance prior to reporting to NECFEURAF/CTF-68.

· Required; Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain the following:

· A valid US driver’s license.

· A valid US passport.

· Required; Proficient use of Microsoft suite of tools to include Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.

· Required; Incumbent must have knowledge and experience with the functions of a Maritime Operations Center, as detailed in Navy Tactics, Techniques, And Procedures 3-32.1.

· Desired; ten years US Military service experience in an operations department

· Desired; experience with reading, writing, and sending correspondence via Naval Message Traffic system.

· Desired; experience with Global Force Management (GFM).

· Desired; knowledge and experience with Joint and Navy Command and Control, as detailed in Joint Publication 1 (Volume 2) and NWP 1

· Desired; knowledge and experience with Joint and Navy planning process, as detailed in Joint Publication 5-0 and Naval Warfare Planning 5-01.

· Desired; familiarity with/experience in EUCOM/AFRICOM AORs. Previous tours in the EUCOM/AFRICOM AORs is preferred, however if incumbent has experience in providing support to EUCOM/AFRICOM AORs from CONUS, that is suitable as well.

4.2 Logistics Planner:

· Incumbent must have, or be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET (S) security clearance.

· Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain the following:

· A valid US driver’s license.

· A valid US passport.

· Desired a minimum of ten years US Military active service experience in a logistics and or Supply department; planning logistics for the deployment and employment of ground combat, aviation, supporting arms, and/or combat service support units and related equipment. Comment by Ferri, Melissa E CIV USN NAVSUP FLCSD SEAL BE (USA): Is there no minimum time in the military required for this position?

· Desired; a minimum of five years specialized experience in logistics planning. Joint and expeditionary planning is preferred.

· Desired; a minimum of five years specialized experience in inter/intra theater transportation, EUCOM/AFRICOM AOR experience is preferred.

· Desired; a minimum of five years specialized experience in load planning. Joint and expeditionary load planning is preferred due to short fused and unplanned changes.

· Desired; experience with Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF), sea basing concepts, and amphibious operations as they apply to Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) forces.

· Proficient use of Microsoft suite of tools to include Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.

· Desired knowledge and experience with Joint and Navy planning process, as detailed in Joint Publication 5-0 and Naval Warfare Planning 5-01.

4.3 Future Operations Planner:

· Required: minimum of 10 years of experience directly supporting the US military as either an active duty or reserve service member, US civil service employee, or contractor employee.

· Required: minimum of 5 years of experience directly supporting, advising, or briefing a senior military officer or government official (O-6/GS-15 or higher).

· Required: Incumbent must have, or be able to obtain and maintain at least a SECRET (S) security clearance with TOP SECRET/SCI (TS/SCI) preferred. Incumbent must have clearance prior to reporting to NECFEURAF/CTF-68. Comment by Ferri, Melissa E CIV USN NAVSUP FLCSD SEAL BE (USA): Determine if TS is needed, if not, please keep as S

· Required: Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain the following:

· A valid US driver’s license.

· A valid US passport.

· Required: Proficient use of Microsoft suite of tools to include Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.

· Desired: a minimum 10 years of US military service experience in plans, operations, intelligence, or communication.

· Desired: familiarity with or experience in EUCOM/AFRICOM AORs. Previous tours in the EUCOM/AFRICOM AORs is preferred; however, if incumbent has experience in providing support to EUCOM/AFRICOM AORs from CONUS, that is suitable as well.

4.4 Plans Analyst:

· Required: minimum of ten years of experience directly supporting the U.S. military as either an active duty or reserve service member, US civil service employee, or contractor employee.

· Required: a minimum ten years of US Military service experience in plans department or in an operations department, with no less than three in a planning capacity.

· Required: Incumbent must have or be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET (S) security clearance. TOP SECRET (TS) clearance is preferable. Comment by Ferri, Melissa E CIV USN NAVSUP FLCSD SEAL BE (USA): Same as above, determine TS or just S

· Incumbent must have clearance prior to reporting to NECFEURAF/CTF-68.

· Required: Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain the following:

· A valid US driver’s license.

· A valid US passport.

· Required: Proficient use of Microsoft suite of tools to include Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.

· Required: Proven and effective written and oral communication skills and superior interpersonal skills and professionalism. Comment by Ferri, Melissa E CIV USN NAVSUP FLCSD SEAL BE (USA): Suggest rewording this – there is no real definition for “superior” interpersonal skills, and no means for us to validate the candidate has them.

· Required: must have general knowledge of NECF forces, organization, missions, and TTPs.

· Required: must be able to travel worldwide to participate in planning conferences, staff talks, and other planning events representing NECFEURAF/CTF 68. Comment by Ferri, Melissa E CIV USN NAVSUP FLCSD SEAL BE (USA): This should apply to all positions required to travel.

· Required: knowledge and planning experience with the Joint and Navy planning processes, as detailed in Joint Publication 5-0 and Naval Warfare Planning 5-01, and familiarity with the other Services planning processes

· Desired: experience with project management and administration.

· Desired: Knowledge with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), political military structure, commands, missions, and plans.

· Desire: familiarity with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) organization, political-military structure, commands, missions, and plans.

· Desired: knowledge and experience with contingency plans, estimates, briefings, and other planning products drafting, revision, analysis, and presentation.

· Desired: familiarity and experience reading, analyzing, and utilizing Time Phase Force Deployment Data (TPFDD).

· Desired: experience with Global Force Management (GFM).

· Desired: familiarity with/experience in EUCOM/AFRICOM AORs. Previous tours in the EUCOM/AFRICOM AORs is preferred, however if incumbent has experience in providing support to EUCOM/AFRICOM AORs from CONUS, that is suitable as well.

5 PERFORMANCE BASED SERVICE ACQUISITION

ACCEPTABLE QUALITY LEVEL: The contractor shall deliver all services in accordance with the specifications detailed in this Performance Work Statement.

METHOD OF SURVEILLANCE: Government personnel on-site will monitor contractor performance to ensure contractual requirements are met.

6 PERSONNEL SUBSTITUTIONS

(a) The contractor agrees to assign to this contract those personnel listed in paragraph (d) below. No substitutions shall be made except in accordance with this clause.

(b) The contractor agrees that during the first 180 days of the contract performance period no personnel substitutions will be permitted unless such substitutions are necessitated by an individual's sudden illness, death or termination of employment. In any of these events, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing within 24-hours and provide the information required by paragraph (c) below. After the initial 180 day period, all proposed substitutions must be submitted in writing, at least thirty (30) days in advance of the proposed substitutions to the contracting officer. These substitution requests shall provide the information required by paragraph (c) below.

(c) All requests for approval of substitutions under this contract must be in writing and provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions. They must contain a complete resume for the proposed substitute or addition, and any other information requested by the Contracting Officer or needed by him to approve or disapprove the proposed substitutions. All substitutions proposed during the duration of this contract must have at a minimum the qualifications of the person being replaced. The Contracting Officer or his authorized representative will evaluate such requests and promptly notify the contractor of his approval or disapproval thereof in writing.

(d) List of Key Personnel. (To be filled in upon contract award based on contractor’s quoted personnel) Comment by Ferri, Melissa E CIV USN NAVSUP FLCSD SEAL BE (USA): Please list the positions in the PWS which we will be considering “Key”

(e) If the Contracting Officer determines that suitable and timely replacement of key personnel who have been reassigned, terminated or have otherwise become unavailable for the contract work is not reasonably forthcoming or that the resultant reduction of productive effort would be so substantial as to impair the successful completion of the contract, the contract may be terminated by the Contracting Officer for cause or for the convenience of the Government, as appropriate. In addition, if the Contractor is found at fault for the condition, the Contracting Officer may elect to equitably decrease the contract price to compensate the Government for any resultant delay, loss or damage.

7 Privilege Access

Contractor employees may be granted, subject to availability and as authorized by the installation commander, and subject to Contracting Officer approval, access to privileges such as those defined below while employed under this contract.

· Common Access Card (CAC)

· Navy Exchange

· Military Banking Facilities

· Government transportation for Official business

· Commissary

· Morale and Welfare Recreational Facilities

· Customs & Tax Exemptions

· Emergency Medical Care

· US Military Postal Services

· Laundry Services

· Religious Services

Certain privileges are only authorized for U.S. expatriate contractor employees residing in Spain solely for the purpose of contract performance and are not ordinary residents of Spain (e.g. “US Military Postal Services, Customs & Tax Exemptions). Any granted privileges are only available during the period of performance of this contract and subject to any limitations set forth by the installation commander and the Agreement on Defense Cooperation (ADC) between the U.S. and the Kingdom of Spain.

The contractor shall furnish a list of eligible employees to the Contracting Officer. By submission of this list, the contractor certifies that such employees meet the criteria described above. Subject to approval by the installation commander, the Contracting Officer will, at his discretion, issue a Letter of Authorization for contractor employees to present as evidence of eligibility for the base privileges described above.

8 Agreement on Defense Cooperation

Contractor personnel may be subject to specific provisions of the Agreement on Defense Cooperation (ADC) between the U.S. and the Kingdom of Spain. In the event of any conflict between the ADC and this PWS, the ADC supersedes. A copy of the ADC can be found at:

https://es.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/madrid/sections-offices/office-defense-cooperation/agreement-defense-cooperation/

9 .Access to Classified Information

The contractor shall comply with Attachment 1: DD Form 254.

10 Abbreviations

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