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PERFORMANCE-BASED WORK STATEMENT

FOR

PL 115-68 Minimum Statutory Requirements

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This Performance-Based Work Statement (PWS) defines the contract support requirements to meet the minimum statutory obligations for implementing Public Law 115-68, the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Act of 2017 and FY21 NDAA 1210E.

2.0 BACKGROUND

2.1 The Joint Staff Strategy, Plans, and Policy Directorate (J5), through its Deputy Directorate for Counter Threats and International Cooperation (DDCTIC), is the office responsible for ensuring the Joint Force meets the minimum statutory requirements of the WPS Act. All efforts support national security objectives and are guided by the following:

The WPS Act of 2017 Section 1210E of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY21 The 2023 U.S. Strategy on WPS The 2024 Department of Defense (DoD) WPS Implementation Plan (IP)

2.2 J5 supports the Office of the Secretary of Defense in implementing the minimum statutory requirements of the WPS Act by linking the Act to national and defense policies, such as the National Security Strategy (NSS), National Defense Strategy (NDS), National Military Strategy (NMS), and efforts to counter trafficking in persons.

2.3 In 2025, DoD reduced its WPS implementation to the minimum levels required to fulfill its statutory obligations. This contract provides support for these minimum requirements, which include:

Sustaining WPS training and education for the Joint Force.

Maintaining analytical support through sociocultural analysis.

Continuing data collection for annual reporting.

2.4 Purpose

2.4.1 To acquire project-based support for the DDCTIC Stability and Humanitarian Division to ensure the Joint Force meets minimum WPS statutory requirements, including associated data collection and periodic reporting.

2.4.2 To acquire project-based support for the Combatant Commands (CCMDs) to ensure they meet minimum WPS statutory requirements, including associated data collection and periodic reporting.

3.0 SCOPE

The contractor shall provide the necessary personnel, supervision, and services to perform the tasks described in this section.

3.1 WPS Minimum Training Support to the Joint Staff

The contractor shall:

3.1.1 Deliver a minimum of six (6) WPS courses per fiscal year, coordinated with the Joint Staff, in the National Capital Region (NCR) and at designated CCMDs.

3.1.2 Support a cross-functional network of trained WPS Focal Points and points of contact throughout the Joint Staff.

3.1.3 Support and maintain standardized WPS training modules on Public Law 115-68, UNSCR 1325, and the integration of WPS-informed sociocultural analysis within military operations.

3.1.4 Review WPS Education and Training Requirements to ensure minimum statutory requirements are met.

3.1.5 Support the DDCTIC with doctrine integration, lessons learned, training certification, and reporting.

3.1.6 Provide timely analytical products and reporting on the integration of WPS concepts within Joint Force policies, operations, concepts, doctrine, education, and training.

3.1.7 Maintain oversight and develop WPS training modules for headquarters and subordinate command staff, specializing in curriculum design and assessment.

3.1.8 Develop plans for and facilitate the integration of minimum WPS requirements within collective training and exercises.

3.1.9 Review Joint Doctrine and provide recommendations for including minimum WPS requirements within the doctrine update cycle.

3.1.10 Provide facilitation or instructor support for Joint Staff certified WPS courses as required.

3.1.11 Capture and report on lessons learned and best practices relevant to the WPS field.

3.1.12 Provide a course survey and a summary report of outputs for each course to the Joint Staff.

The contractor shall:

3.2.1 Capture and report on lessons learned and best practices relevant to the U.S. Government's delivery of humanitarian assistance including all relevant WPS lessons identified.

3.2.2 Develop, support, and maintain standardized HA training modules on statutory requirements, policies, and response mechanisms available to the DoD.

3.2.3 Support the DDCTIC with doctrine integration, lessons learned, training certification, and reporting.

3.2.4 Maintain oversight and develop HA training modules for individual headquarters and subordinate command staff.

3.2.5 Develop plans for and facilitate the integration of HA within collective training and exercises.

3.2.6 Review Joint Doctrine and provide recommendations for including HA requirements within the doctrine update cycle.

3.2.7 Provide facilitation or instructor support for Joint Staff-certified HA courses as required.

3.2.8 Be prepared to deliver HA courses, coordinated with the Joint Staff, in the NCR and at designated COCOMs.

3.2.9 Develop a course survey and a summary report of outputs for each course to the Joint Staff.

3.2.10 Ensure all courses are developed in full cooperation with the designated Department of State DHR Civil-Military team point of contact to the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) level of requirement.

3.2.11 Provide other related support services as directed by the COR that fall within the scope of this PWS.

3.3 WPS Minimum Analytical Support to the Joint Staff (J5, National Capital Region) The contractor shall:

3.3.1 Facilitate the integration of WPS-informed sociocultural analyses in support of Joint Force operations to meet minimum statutory requirements.

3.3.2 Develop analytical products upon request to support Joint Staff senior leadership's understanding of the situation of men, women, boys, and girls in operational areas.

3.3.3 Ensure, where appropriate, that the perspectives of men, women, boys, and girls are incorporated in relevant strategies, plans, and other efforts throughout the Joint Force.

3.4 WPS Minimum Reporting Support to the Joint Staff (J5, National Capital Region) The contractor shall:

3.4.1 Maintain functional relationships with WPS Advisors and Focal Points at COCOMs and throughout the Joint Staff to ensure synchronization with the J5 DDCTIC WPS lead.

3.4.2 Assist in preparing budget submissions for WPS implementation activities.

3.4.3 Support the collection and collation of data for NATO reporting requirements.

3.4.4 Provide other related support services as directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) that fall within the scope of this PWS.

3.5 WPS Minimum Reporting Support (Combatant Commands)

The contractor shall:

3.5.1 Maintain functional relationships with WPS Advisors and Focal Points to ensure synchronization with the Joint Staff.

3.5.2 Assist the CCMD in preparing and delivering authorized WPS implementation activities in line with standing guidance.

3.5.3 Support the collection, collation, analysis and production of data for statutory reporting requirements.

3.5.4 Provide other related support services as directed by an individual designated by the COR at the CCMD, to support CCMD implementation of Public Law 115-68.

3.6 WPS Minimum Analytical Support (Combatant Commands)

The contractor shall:

3.6.1 Facilitate the integration of WPS-informed sociocultural analyses in COCOM planning, operations, and assessments.

3.6.2 Develop analytical products upon request to support COCOM senior leadership's understanding of the situation of men, women, boys, and girls in the Area of Responsibility (AOR).

3.6.3 Integrate considerations from partner nations' WPS National Action Plans into CCMD planning and operations where applicable.

3.6.4 Provide analytical support to security cooperation planning processes and events as directed.

3.6.5 Provide other related support services as directed by the local representative of the COR that fall within the scope of this PWS.

3.6.9 Develop a course survey and a summary report of outputs for each course to the Joint Staff.

3.6.10 Ensure all courses are developed in full cooperation with the designated Department of State DHR Civil-Military team point of contact to the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) level of requirement.

3.6.11 Provide other related support services as directed by the COR that fall within the scope of this PWS.

3.7 WPS Minimum data engineering Support (Joint Staff)

The contractor shall:

3.7.1 Identify, acquire, and engineer access to mission-critical data sources from across the DoW and interagency partners; design, build, and maintain automated data pipelines to ingest, clean, and integrate this information into a centralized repository.

3.7.2 Publish and manage curated datasets as discoverable assets within the J5 Data Catalog, ensuring they are documented, standardized, and readily available for analysts and decision-makers across the directorate.

3.7.3 Further develop and maintain WPS AI agents

4.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

PL 115-68 The Women Peace and Security Act of 2017

5.0 REQUIREMENTS

5.1 While local hires are preferred, please Include the contractor’s OCONUS Management Concept of Operations (CONOPS), to include:

5.1.1 Detailed OCONUS relocation and repatriation SOPs, including the contractor’s processes and procedures for managing relocation and repatriation activities and the contractor’s proposed relocation and repatriation costs in accordance with Section H.12.

5.1.2 Detailed OCONUS Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) SOPs, including the contractor’s processes and procedures for managing LQA.

5.1.3 Include detailed OCONUS SOPs for Dependent Education, including the contractor’s process and procedures for managing Dependent Education

5.2 A SOFA defines the legal status of DoD personnel, activities, and property in the territory of another nation and sets forth rights and responsibilities between the U.S. and the host government. The contractor shall comply with the individual country SOFAs, Supplementary and Shell Agreements, and other applicable documents and regulations.

Invited Contractor (IC) and Technical Representative (TR) status shall be governed by the SOFAs negotiated and implemented by DoS and DoD.

5.3 The contractor shall coordinate with the Government to satisfy all requirements mandated by the governing regulations for the specified country or theater. The contractor shall be responsible for determining what requirements are applicable. It is agreed that the withdrawal of IC or TR status, or the withdrawal of or failure to provide any of the privileges associated therewith by the U.S., shall not constitute grounds for excusable delay by the contractor in the performance of the TO and will not justify or excuse the contractor defaulting in the performance of this TO. Furthermore, withdrawal of SOFA status for any reason shall not serve as a basis for the contractor filing any claims against the U.S.

6.0 DELIVERABLES

All deliverables become the property of the United States Government. A letter of transmittal shall accompany all deliverables. Unless otherwise stated, the contractor shall submit all deliverables in both hardcopy and electronic formats (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Visio, or Project).

The contractor shall deliver the following:

6.1 Briefings, draft point papers, and information papers, as required, up to and including Top Secret.

6.2 Routine and emergent correspondence, presentations, briefing books, graphics, and analysis as required.

6.3 Reviews, edits, or comments on surveys, analyses, requirements documents, assessments, or issue papers.

6.4 Updates to WPS-related information developed by the Joint Staff or COCOM as applicable.

6.5 Coordinated Joint Staff Action Packages via ETMS-2.

6.6 A Monthly Status Report by the 15th of each calendar month containing:

A synopsis of projects, plans, proposals, documents, and presentations for each Division as outlined in this PWS.

A roster with the total number of contractors and names assigned by Division. For each contractor, the report must list the labor category, PWS paragraph support, work location, company name, and any changes in personnel assignments.

6.7 Trip reports at the conclusion of travel, as required.

6.8 A Kick-Off/Transition Plan in accordance with PWS Section 5.1.

6.9 The contractor shall develop an SOP to be submitted to the Government as part of the contractor’s PMP that, at a minimum, details the approval process, roles and responsibilities of contractor and Government personnel, and how the contractor shall manage arrivals and departures of personnel for the PoP

6.9 A Turnover Plan in accordance with PWS Section 5.2.

7.0 TRAVEL AND REIMBURSEMENT

7.1 Performance under this contract may require temporary duty (TDY) travel, both domestically and internationally. The contractor is responsible for making all necessary travel arrangements for its personnel, including medical examinations, immunizations, passports, visas, and country and security clearances.

7.2 The contractor shall submit a Six-Month Travel Plan for COR approval, with quarterly updates due on the 15th of the month prior to each quarter. All individual trips require advance approval from the COR.

7.3 The Government will reimburse the contractor for allowable travel costs in accordance with FAR Subpart 31.2 and the policies outlined in the Department of Defense Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).

7.4 Travel for personal convenience and daily commuting will not be reimbursed.

7.5 Air and rail travel reimbursement is limited to the cost of the lowest customary standard fare (e.g., tourist or coach class) available.

7.6 Use of a privately owned vehicle will be reimbursed at the mileage rate allowed by the JTR.

7.7 Car rentals must be authorized in the order and are limited to one car for every four (4) persons on TDY at one site.

8.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT (GFE) AND MATERIAL (GFM)

The Government will provide the necessary facilities, supplies, and services for the conduct of this work, including a workstation, computer, telephone, and access to administrative services such as internet, scanners, copiers, and fax machines. The contractor is responsible for employee transportation and parking permits.

9.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA)

See the attached Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

10.0 LABOR CATEGORIES

10.1 Minimum Qualifications for All Personnel

The contractor shall provide personnel who meet the required qualifications, experience, and clearances. All personnel shall:

Maintain proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.

Be able to prepare and present materials to Flag Officers, General Officers, or Senior Executive Service (SES) members.

Education: Possess a Bachelor's degree. A master’s degree in behavioral science, cultural studies, sociology, political science, international relations or a related discipline is preferred.

Experience: Have a minimum of five (5) years of function-related experience at the operational or strategic level. Experience must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of DoD organization and operations. Required experience includes joint doctrine, strategic planning, the operational planning process, and DoD security cooperation. Experience conducting WPS-informed sociocultural analysis is highly recommended.

Clearance: Possess and maintain a final Top Secret (TS) security clearance, fully adjudicated with an indication of “determined eligibility of DCID 6/4” in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS). If contractors are supporting US CYBERCOM they must meet National Security Agency personnel security standards for on-site access.

10.2 Minimum Qualifications for Key WPS Lead

Experience: Have a minimum of five (8) years of function-related experience at the operational or strategic level. This experience can be concurrent with the experience listed in 10.1. Required experience includes the instances of working on or developing WPS-informed joint doctrine, plans, and/or DoD security cooperation initiatives.

Supervisory function: Position will act as the primary lead of the mobile training team and act as the course director for Joint Staff sponsored trainings. Experience in leading trainings, WPS or human security courses preferred.

Experience: A minimum of 8-10 years of experience supporting DoW WPS statutory requirements at the combatant command, Joint Staff, or OSW(P) level. Must demonstrate experience supporting WPS statutory requirements through: developing military plans and policy, developing and executing military training and exercises, establishing WPS requirements assessments, briefing senior military leadership, and coordinating across key DoW stakeholders, including the Combatant Commands and Services. Must demonstrate experience prepping senior military leadership for Congressional testimony on DoW implementation of WPS requirements and translating WPS requirements into Joint Force operations and investments. Must have experience reading and understanding defense authorizations, appropriations, and assessing impacts to the Joint Force. Must have experience with DoW component tasking and coordination processes, including liaison with OSW(P). Must have experience coordinating with US Government departments and agencies, civil society actors, and industry. Must be joint certified as a DoW WPS advisor or a NATO certified WPS advisor. Previous experience on the Joint Staff J5 preferred..

Supervisory Function. This position will serve as the senior subject matter expert for managing Joint Force compliance with WPS statutory requirements and the lead/Course Director for all Joint Staff-led WPS trainings. Must demonstrate experience providing oversight for training curriculum development, execution, and assessment. Must demonstrate experience leading small teams to meet specific deadlines.

10.3 Additional Qualifications for Humanitarian Assistance (HA) Training Development (integrated into PWS 3.1) In addition to the minimum qualifications in 10.1, personnel performing HA training development shall have:

A minimum of five (5) years of function-related experience at the operational or strategic level, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of U.S. Government and international aid structures and the delivery of humanitarian assistance. This experience can be concurrent with the experience listed in 10.1.

10.4 Additional Qualifications for data engineering support (PWS 3.7) In addition to the minimum qualifications in 10.1, personnel performing HA training development shall have:

· A minimum of three years of experience leading data-centric programs, with demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing enterprise data strategy, architecture, and governance. Must possess proven, hands-on mastery of data engineering, including building and maintaining secure data pipelines and managing data warehouse solutions in a cloud environment (e.g., AWS, Azure).

· Holds a Master’s degree or higher in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field. Must demonstrate expert-level proficiency with data programming languages (e.g., Python, R) and the development of interactive dashboards for senior leadership using visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

11.0 PERFORMANCE MATRIX

12.0 SECURITY

12.1 The security policies and procedures of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and its Operating Manual (NISPOM) apply to this contract.

12.2 Upon indoctrination, contractor employees shall sign a Standard Form (SF) 312 “Classified Information Non-Disclosure Agreement,” JS Form 59 “Joint Staff Security Agreement,” and a Personal Attestation, which will be filed with the Joint Staff Security Office.

12.3 The contractor shall not release any unclassified information related to this contract to any person outside the contractor’s organization without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer. Requests for release must be submitted at least 45 days in advance.

12.4 Contractor personnel must identify themselves as contractors in all communications and meetings and ensure all work products are marked as such.

12.5 A negligent discharge of classified information (NDCI), including Personally Identifiable Information (PII), is a security violation. Contractors that cause an NDCI are financially liable for all restoration costs, with a minimum liability of $5,000 per incident. The Government will deduct these non-reimbursable costs from the contract price.

12.6 Work areas must be secured at the close of business each day.

12.7 If contractors are supporting US CYBERCOM they must meet National Security Agency personnel security standards for on-site access.

13.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Joint Staff Support: The primary place of performance is at Government sites within the National Capital Region (NCR), primarily the Pentagon. Telework will be considered only on an exception basis.

CCMD Support: The primary place of performance is at the appropriate CCMD Government site. Telework will be considered only on an exception basis.

14.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance is from September 11, 2026, to September 10, 2027, with four (4) one-year option periods.

15.0 GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT

James Collins Joint Staff J5 DD Counter Threats and International Cooperation (CTIC) James.v.collins8.civ@mail.mil 703-695-5492