A02 - PWS-Professional Support Services (DRAFT-23JUN23).pdf

Headquarters, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition Logistics and Technology)

Professional Support Services

Performance Work Statement

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide professional support services to the Office of the Assistant Secretary Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology) (OASA(ALT)). The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government. The Contractor will provide support in a secure environment that requires up to a Top-Secret security clearance.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform OASA(ALT) planning, functional analysis, program support, and functional administration as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as Government-furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this PWS.

1.2. Background: The OASA(ALT) mission is to provide our Soldiers a decisive advantage in any mission by maintaining quality acquisition professionals to develop, acquire, field, and sustain the world's best equipment and services through efficient leveraging of technologies and capabilities to meet current and future Army needs. The OASA(ALT) is comprised of six (6) Deputy Assistant Secretary of Army (DASA) Organizations, one Deputy for Acquisition and Systems Management (DASM), Executive Director for the Office of the Chief Systems Engineer (OCSE), the U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center (USAASC), and thirteen (13) Program Executive Officers (PEO). OASA(ALT) statutory responsibilities include the Army Acquisition Executive (AAE), the Senior Procurement Executive (SPE), the Science Advisor to the Secretary of the Army (SecArmy) and as the senior research and development official for the Department of the Army (DA).

1.3. Scope: This PWS identifies the requirement to provide professional support services to the OASA(ALT) staff. The Contractor shall provide professional services including, but not limited to, the areas outlined in paragraph 1.4.1. This work will support the OASA(ALT) statutory responsibilities in research and development, strategic policy initiatives, Congressional engagements, oversight, and management of acquisition programs of record, management of the acquisition workforce, etc. In addition, the Secretary of the Army’s top priorities are modernization and reform. Both areas directly impact the acquisition mission and the ASA(ALT) with the goal of improving efficiency and effectiveness of the Army’s modernization enterprise. The establishment of the U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC) will provide additional requirements on the ASA(ALT) to share programmatic information on behalf of the modernization enterprise. Professional support services are required for the ASA(ALT), PMILDEP, PDEP (SAAL-ZA/B/X) and Chief of Staff elements (SAAL-ZAS): Strategic and External Communications, Congressional Affairs and the Management Support cell.

The following DASAs are included: DASA (Sustainment (S)) (SAAL-ZL); DASA (Strategy and Acquisition Reform (SAR)) (SAAL-ZF); and DASA (Plans, Programs and Resources (PPR)) (SAAL-ZR). Other organizational support includes the DASM (SAAL-ZS). The services to be provided by the Contractor shall include the following:

Business Operations and Business Process Operations Engineering and Scientific Acquisition Logistics and Technology Planning, Analysis and Systems/Data Acquisition Logistics and Technology Professional Services Acquisition Logistics and Technology Program and Project Management Administrative, Logistics and Support

1.3.1. Contractor Interface Requirements: The Contractor shall expect to interface with the following OASA(ALT) stakeholders:

Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) and “G” Staff Elements.

Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management and Comptroller).

Assistant Secretary of the Army (Installations, Energy and Environment).

Under Secretary of Defense (Aquisition and Sustainment), Under Secretary of

Defense (Research and Engineering), and any of the 13 PEOs or 120 Program/Product Managers.

Office of Enterprise Management (OEM) Other agencies as directed by the ASA(ALT)/AAE.

1.4 Objectives: The basic service objective is to support the following responsibilities of the OASA(ALT):

Execute the acquisition function and the acquisition management system of the

DA.

Advise the Secretary on all matters relating to acquisition and logistics management.

Oversee the logistics management function to include readiness, supply, services, maintenance, transportation, and related automated logistics systems management.

Review the security assistance portions of the Army International Affairs Plan to ensure that they are logistically sound and supportable and compatible with the Army’s Research, Development, Acquisition and Industrial Base (IB) Program.

Appoint, manage, and evaluate PEOs and direct-reporting Program Managers

(PM).

Manage the Army Acquisitions Corps (AAC) and the Army Acquisition Workforce

(AAW).

Represent the DA on the Defense Acquisition Board, the Nuclear Weapons Council Standing Committee, and the Conventional Systems Committee.

Exercise the procurement and contracting functions, including exercising the authorities of the agency head for contracting, procurement, and acquisition matters pursuant to laws and regulation, the delegation of contracting authority, and the designation of contracting activities.

Provide the Army policy representative to the Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council.

Serve as the DA lead supporting OUSD (A&S), Industrial Base Policy (IBP), Global Investment and Economic Security (GIES) on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).

Execute the research and development function, including scientific and technical information, domestic transfer, advanced concepts and assessments, basic and applied research, and non-system specific advanced development.

Administer and oversee research, development, test, evaluation, and acquisition programs, to include coordination with the Deputy Under Secretary Army (DUSA) (IA), the execution of data/information exchange programs, international forums concerning the aforementioned subjects.

Ensure the production readiness of weapons systems.

Integrate Manpower and Personnel Integration and integrated logistics support into the materiel acquisition process.

Provide Governance and Portfolio Management to Acquisition aligned IT systems Apply the Defense Standardization and Specification Program.

Oversee the Army IB and Industrial Preparedness Programs including the

Defense Production Act (DPA) Titles I, III, VII.

Manage the DA Competition Advocate Program.

Support DA acquisition of space and strategic programs.

Oversee the Chemical Demilitarization Program and supervising the Program

Management for Chemical Demilitarization.

Support staff action control activities, to include management/monitoring of assigned taskers, requests for information, audit management, and other internal control measures.

1.5. General Information:

1.5.1. Quality Control (QC): The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective Quality Control 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 the Contractor assures that work complies with the requirement of the contract.

The Initial QCP shall be delivered with the Contractor’s proposal. A copy of the finalized comprehensive written QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) within ten (10) working days after contract award and submitted to the KO/ COR within ten (10) working days of any changes.

After acceptance of the QCP, the Contractor shall receive the KO’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system. CDRLs A0001 and A0002.

1.5.1.1. An Analysis of Quality Control and Timeliness of Submittals (i.e. deliverables) shall be provided to the COR within 30 days upon completion of each base and option period. CDRL A0003

1.5.1.2. The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might affect the performance within eight (8) hours of identifying those issues. Verbal reports shall be followed up by written reports within 2 days (refer to Part 2 for definition of day and workday). CDRL A0004.

1.5.2. Quality Assurance: 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 must do to ensure the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.5.3. Recognized Holidays/Closings: Contractor shall observe the ten (11) federally recognized holidays; additionally, when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Columbus Day Washington’s Birthday Veterans Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

1.5.4. Hours of Operation: The Contractor is responsible for conducting business during the core hours of operation of 0800 to 1600, Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings or similar Government directed facility closings. Temporary business hour changes may be approved by the COR on a case-by-case basis. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. The Contractor’s employees may take periodic breaks, including for lunch, at their own discretion providing it doesn’t interfere with their responsiveness to the tasks outlined in section five (5) below.

1.5.5. Telework/ Remote Work: Telework may be approved by the COR if adequate facilities are provided. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the work force are essential.

1.5.5.1. The Contractor shall provide a telework plan by employee for approval by the COR. The telework plan will be submitted no less than ten (10) working prior to contract performance and submitted to the KO/ COR no less than ten (10) working prior to any requested changes. CDRL A0005.

1.5.5.2. The Contractor shall not permit its employees to work remotely internationally unless that employee is on travel related to the performance of his or her duties under this contract.

1.5.6. Place of Performance: The primary place of performance will be the National Capital Region, with the primary location of support in the Pentagon Installation.

However, travel may be required to locations in the Continental United States (CONUS), such as but not limited to: Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland; Fort Gordon, Georgia;

Fort Eustis, Virginia; Warren, Michigan; Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, and Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey.

1.6. Security Requirements: The following information is provided on security related matters.

1.6.1. Security Program: It is required that Security Clearances and FCL requirements are maintained for the life of the contract IAW the DD Form 254 attached to the contract. The Contractor shall bear the cost of any security clearances required for performance.

1.6.1.1. For (3) three KTRs supporting CFIUS, contractor personnel will be required to have and maintain an active TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance. CFIUS support Contractors will not be required to generate and/or store information at TS/SCI level or at their contractor facility.

1.6.1.2. Contractors shall comply with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) DoDI

5200.48. Contractors must monitor CUI for aggregation and compilation based on the potential to generate classified information pursuant to security classification guidance addressing the accumulation of unclassified data or information. Contractors shall report the potential of classification of aggregated or compiled CUI to ASA(ALT) Security Manager. Contractors, pursuant to mandatory DoD contract provisions, will submit unclassified DoD information for review and approval for release and approval for release in accordance with the standard DoDI 5230.09. All CUI records must follow the approved mandatory disposition authorities whenever the DoD provides CUI to, or CUI is generated by, non-DoD entities in accordance with Section 1220-1236 of Title 36, CFR, Section 3301a of Title 44, U.S.C., DoDI 5200.48.

1.6.2. Personnel Security Clearance Requirements:

1.6.2.1. Per AR 380-67 (Personnel Security Program), 24 January 2014, Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have the required security clearance, at the appropriate level at the start of the PoP. The level of classified access required will be indicated by each functional organization. Contractors performing work off-site may not require a Secret security clearance unless they need access to Government systems or data to perform their work. The Government may require security clearances up to Top Secret with a Single Scope Background Investigation completed within the last five (5) years, as well as have access to Sensitive Compartmented Information.

1.6.2.2. Contractor personnel not requiring a personnel security clearance but performing Automated Data Processing (ADP) sensitive duties, are subject to investigative and assignment requirements in accordance with DoD Manual (DoDM) 5200.02, “Procedures for the DoD Personnel Security Program (PSP),” April 3, 2017.

1.6.2.3. Classified and/or Sensitive Materials, and/or Sensitive or Restricted Areas: All contract employees, including subcontractor employees, who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials, and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

1.6.2.4. Handling or Access to Classified Information: The Contractor shall comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified “(Con)fidential,” “(Sec)ret,” or “Top (Sec)ret” and requires Contractors to comply with the Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including DoD 5220.22-M; any revisions to DoD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the Contractor.

1.6.2.5. The Contractor shall comply with AR 380-67.

1.6.3. Installation Access:

1.6.3.1. Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The Contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes.

1.6.3.2. The Contractor shall comply with the security requirements at each location specified in the PWS and obtain all necessary passes, badges or other items required for access to perform contract services. The Contractor shall comply with all policies regarding entry to the installation, rules of the road, contingency operations compliance, and photography prohibitions. Contractor employees are authorized entry to the installation only for the purpose of work under this contract and are not authorized in other facilities or areas without prior Government authorization.

1.6.3.3. The Contractor shall be aware of and comply with any other requirements associated with Installation Access Control. The Government is not liable for any costs associated with performance delays due solely to a firm’s failure to comply with Installation Access Control System (IACS) processing requirements.

1.6.3.4. Contract support personnel will have government oversight at all times when working within their assigned workspace. Contractor support personnel will only be granted swipe access to their immediate workspace (s). This will be reflected on an internal ASA(ALT) document provided after award, i.e., the Contractor Access Request (CAR). The contractor employee’s permissible access will be reflected on Part IV, Item #29 of the CAR.

1.6.3.5. The Contractor shall return installation passes to the issuing IACS office when the contract is completed or when a Contractor employee no longer requires access. In the interest of ensuring installation security is maintained and the professional workings of the office are not interrupted, the Contractor shall escort any and all of its terminated employees off of the installation grounds and ensure their installation access is terminated immediately upon escorting them off of the facility grounds. The contractor shall verify the revocation of building access within 8 hours of completion. CDRL A0006.

1.6.3.6. OASA(ALT) Room access within the Pentagon is controlled by ASAALT security. The Contractor shall notify ASA(ALT) security that the employment of an individual has expired or has been terminated and shall notify them that their room access must be withdrawn prior to expiration or termination no later than eight (8) hours prior to expiration/ termination. CDRL A0007.

1.6.3.7. Upon termination or cancellation of this contract, the Contractor shall collect all outstanding installation access passes and return them to the issuing office within 2 business days and notify the COR. CDRL A0008.

1.6.4. System Access:

1.6.4.1. Contractors Requiring a Common Access Card (CAC): Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05 (Policy and Implementation Procedures for Common Access Card Credentialing and Installation Access for Uncleared Contractors), March 7, 2014. The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of six (6) months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management.

1.6.4.2. Contractor Employees Requiring Access to Government Information Systems:

All contractor employees with access to a government information system must be registered in the Army Training and Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) at https://atc.us.army.mil/iastar/index.php at commencement of services and must successfully complete the DoD IA Awareness prior to access to the information systems and then annually thereafter. All contractor employees working in IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements outlined in DoD Directive (DoDD) 8140.01, “Cyberspace Workforce Management,” Incorporating Change 1, July 31, 2017;

DoD 8570.01-M, “Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program,” Incorporating Change 4, November 10, 2015; and AR 25-2 (Information Assurance), October 24, 2007, within six (6) months of employment. The Contractor shall ensure all employees assigned to this contract possess and maintain current IA Awareness certification during the execution of this contract. DoD 8570.01-M states that all full- or part-time DoD civilian employees, military personnel, Local Nationals, and support Contractors with privileged access to DoD information systems (IS) or performing information assurance (security) functions must satisfy both preparatory and sustaining DoD IA training and certification requirements. Contractor personnel can access the online Army IA training at https://cs.signal.army.mil/DoDIAA/default.asp. CDRL A0009.

1.6.5. Physical Security: Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel.

1.6.5.1. The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured in accordance with DoD and Army Security Regulations. The Contractor is responsible for training and certifying contractor employees on the requirements of DoD and Army Security Regulations.

Government issued access badges shall not be worn outside designated facilities where visible to the general public.

1.6.6. OPSEC Requirement: The Contractor shall develop and publish annexes (if applicable) for specialized areas under their AOR (i.e., Business Process OPS, Engineering and Scientific, etc.). Annexes shall be provided to the OPSEC Officer within ninety (90) calendar days of contract award per AR 530-1. Annexes shall include detailed information which identifies government’s critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it. The COR and government supervisor will ensure that individuals are complying with the established OPSEC countermeasures at all times. In addition, the Contractor shall identify an individual who will serve as an OPSEC Coordinator. CDRL A0010.

1.7. Contractor Access to Facilities: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the QCP. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the KO.

1.7.1. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the KO, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

1.7.2. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the KO.

1.7.3. Lock Combinations: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s QCP.

1.8. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5.

The KO, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings, the KO will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government. CDRLs A0011 and A0012.

1.9. Contracting Officer’s Representative: The COR/Alternate COR (ACOR) monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR/ACOR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements; monitor Contractor's performance and notify both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of Government Furnished Property; and provide site entry of contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR/ACOR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR/ACOR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR/ACOR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting contract.

1.10. Key Personnel:

1.10.1. The Government considers the following positions as being filled by key personnel: (1) Congressional Affairs Analyst; (2) Strategic Communications; (3) Graphic Design; (4) ACAT 1 MDAP SME; and (5) CFIUS Analysts.

1.10.2. The key personnel specified in this contact are essential and shall be assigned for the life of the contract, barring circumstances outside the control of the Contractor, (e.g., death, disability, etc.). At least 30 days prior to diverting any of the specified individuals to other programs or contracts (or as soon as possible, if an individual must be replaced, for example, as a result of leaving the employ of the Contractor), the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and shall submit comprehensive justification for the diversion or replacement request (including proposed substitutions for key personnel) to permit evaluation by the Government of the impact on performance under this contract. The Contractor shall not divert or otherwise replace any key personnel without the written consent of the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The Contractor shall inform the KO and the COR within twenty-four

(24) hours when changes of Key Personnel occur. The Contractor shall ensure all Key Personnel positions are filled with employees having, a minimum of, previously listed education, experience, and training to successfully perform any Key Personnel task(s) and function(s) outlined in the PWS. The Contractor shall ensure any vacant Key Personnel positions are filled no later than two (2) weeks from the date of a key personnel change or anticipated key personnel change. If not filled, the COR may issue a non-compliance report consistent with section 5.9. CDRL A0013.

1.10.3. Availability of Key Personnel. All key personnel must be available to work for the vendor to invoice for that individual (as further described in the CLIN description). The Contracting Officer will review this request and decide whether the Government’s actions have caused a permanent deductive change, and if so, provide the agreed to compensation. If the Government prevents all Key Personnel positions from being filled, the Fixed-Price Termination for Convenience clause (52.249-1) will determine the applicable procedures.

1.10.4. Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below. The Government considers the personnel identified below as the minimum requirement for designation as “Key Personnel”:

1.10.4.1. Graphic Design: Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field plus ten

(10) years of experience developing and publishing commercial quality graphic presentations in print, projection, video, and all forms of web-enabled social media.

Possess creativity, initiative and vision to develop effective content to support a variety of offices within the headquarters.

Ability to work in collaboration with speechwriter to ensure visual support products reflect the messaging of presentations.

Possess knowledge of and understands Army Acquisition strategic communication objectives.

Knows Army branding and style guides.

Proficient in Microsoft, Apple, Adobe and other software editing tools.

Proficient using PC and Mac hardware and the use of technical peripherals such as scanners, large format printers, plotters, digital photography and digital video.

Proficient in fabrication of graphics products, matting, mounting and framing.

1.10.4.2. Congressional Affairs - Principal Analyst: Senior analyst with a Master’s degree plus five (5) years of Congressional experience, or a Bachelor’s degree plus at least ten (10) years of Congressional experience.

At least five (5) years of experience with the Defense budget and policy process Possess advanced management, analytical, technical and communications skills Well experienced in project coordination

Extensive knowledge of the legislative process Background working with Defense appropriation and authorization committees and Professional Staff Members (PSM).

Experience in tracking Congressional Report Requirements

Strong research and analytical background and a thorough understanding of the DoD/Army and Congressional budget process

Experience reviewing Congressional Marks and Language from Defense committees

Experience with the Army Program Budget Briefs/DASC Parades

Experience with the Army Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2) database

1.10.4.3. Congressional Affairs Analyst: Analyst with at least five (5) years of Congressional experience.

Possess advanced management, analytical, technical and communications skills Experienced in project coordination and Congressional engagements support Extensive knowledge of the legislative process Background working with Defense appropriation and authorization committees and Professional Staff Members (PSM) Strong research and analytical background and a thorough understanding of the

DoD/Army and Congressional budget process Experience reviewing Congressional Marks and Language from Defense committees Experience with the Army Enterprise Task Management Software Solution

(ETMS2) database1

1.10.4.4. Strategic Communications: Bachelor’s degree in business or related field plus ten (10) years’ experience in providing strategic communications support in a professional communications environment.

Previous experience with defense-related public affairs is desired.

Possess basic knowledge of and understanding of Defense Acquisition.

Must possess excellent customer relation skill, with the ability to communicate effectively with and for senior level Army officials and assist them in the process of communicating a synchronized organizational message.

Demonstrated competence in research and planning skills to support media and outreach activities.

Understands and applies the Associated Press’ Style Guide to products, as appropriate

Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and track tasks and develop well-written articles and reports.

Ability to travel if needed.

1.10.4.5. Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) Analyst:

Bachelor’s degree in science or related field plus ten (10) years of experience, or Master’s degree in one of these areas: Political Science, Public Policy, Finance, Economics, National Security or related Business field plus, ten (10) years of experience. Degree in Business, Finance, Economics or National Security is preferred;

experience in intelligence or analytics is also preferred.

DAWIA Level II Program Management (desired).

Excellent analytical skills with proven experience managing multiple cases, projects or files.

Preferred one (1) year recent/relevant experience demonstrating a firm understanding of Defense Technology Security Agency policies and procedures.

Experience tracking edits, additions, evidence, regulatory findings and assessments from multiple stakeholders and presenting identified risk to senior officials.

Preferred prior experience working in and/or managing any CFIUS functions (e.g., Case Management, Mitigations, Monitoring etc...).

Demonstrated ability to mediated conflicting information and gain consensus across primary staff elements of HQDA.

Must have thorough understanding of how the U.S. IB and DoD are interdependent, including outside the Defense IB with a firm understanding of international economics.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written technical writing skills with the ability to brief senior officials as required.

Security Clearance: TOP SECRET/SCI

1.10.4.6. Acquisition Category (ACAT) I Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)/Major Automated Information System (MAIS) Subject Matter Expert (SME):

Eight (8) plus years of experience in planning and administering policies, activities and procedures within an Army Acquisition organization.

Ability to assess large-scale projects and provide high-quality analysis

Ability to assess changes in statutory laws and regulatory policies, develop processes and write policy

DAWIA Advanced Program Management certification (desired).

Possess advanced management, analytical, technical and communications skills.

Minimum 4 years of experience in Defense Acquisition workforce and programs.

Two years recent experience managing ACAT I Planning, Programming, and

Budgeting Execution (PPBE), Congressional and Nunn McCurdy reporting.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Proven rapport with executive-level senior leaders.

1.10.4.7 Acquisition Reform Support: Experience in the development and coordination of education and training initiatives related to the implementation of newly issued Army Policy and policy implementation guidance.

Experience in proposing, drafting, reviewing, and staffing of various policy and guidance documents in support of acquisition reform and modernization initiatives, including regulatory initiatives, Army policy reform, and implementation guidance.

Experience drafting Army Acquisition Policy and policy implementation guidance that comply existing statutes as well as DoD/DA policies.

Experience advising Army PEOs, program offices, contracting offices, and the scientific and technology community, and stakeholders.

Experience in project coordination and Congressional engagements support.

1.10.5. Other Than Key Personnel:

1.10.5.1. The Offeror shall provide employees that possess education and experience commensurate with the labor category qualifications on the Contractor’s labor schedule to ensure the level of the skilled, qualified workforce is in place. The Offeror shall ensure degrees are from accredited institutions, and personnel have training, certifications and experience as specified in the task performance requirements in section five (5) below. The Contractor shall inform the KO and the COR within forty-eight (48) hours when changes of Other Than Key Personnel occur. The Contractor shall ensure any vacant Other Than Key Personnel positions are filled no later than four (4) weeks from the date of an Other Than Key Personnel change or anticipated Other Than Key Personnel change. CDRL A0014.

1.10.5.2. Contract Manager/Alternate: It will be the Offeror’s responsibility to provide and fund personnel with practical experience in a managerial role to manage the contract and ensure efficient, effective accomplishment of all tasks within the budgeted funding allotted. The name of this person and an alternate, who shall act for the Contractor when the Contract Manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO and the COR. The Contract Manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Contract Manager or alternate shall be available between the hours of 0900 and 1700

Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons or as directed by the AAE.

1.11. Identification of Contractor Employees: All contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating the impression to members of the public that they are Government officials. Contractor personnel shall also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Contractor personnel shall display their name and the name of their company while in a work area. They shall also include the company’s name in his or her email display; and identify themselves as contractors when attending meetings, answering Government telephones, or working in situations where their actions could be construed as official Government acts.

1.12. Manpower Reporting-Contractor and Manpower Reporting Requirement: The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the contractor shall report ALL Contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The Contractor shall completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address https://www.ecmra.mil. The required information includes: (1) Contracting Office, KO, Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) or also known as the COR; (2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number; (3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period; (4) Contractor's name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of contractor employee entering data; (5) Estimated direct labor hours (including subcontractors); (6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including subcontractors); (7) Total payments (including subcontractors); (8) Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by Contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each subcontractor if different); (9) Estimated data collection cost; (10) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the Contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information); (11) Locations where Contractor and subcontractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website); (12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and (13) Number of contractor and subcontractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country). As part of its submission, the Contractor shall provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement.

Reporting period shall be the PoP not to exceed twelve (12) months ending September 30 of each government fiscal year and must be reported by October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may use a direct eXtensible Markup Language (XML) data transfer to the database server or fill in the fields on the website. The XML direct transfer is a format for transferring files from a Contractor’s system to the secure website without the need for separate data entries for each required data element at the website. The specific formats for the XML direct transfer may be downloaded from the website. CDRL A0013.

1.13. Contractor Travel: Periodic travel within CONUS may be required. Some local travel may be required in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain all necessary travel documents to execute travel as required. The Government, in accordance with Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and FAR 31.205-46, will reimburse the Contractor for all approved travel incurred in the performance of this contract. All travel requirements must be approved by the COR prior to the commencement of travel. Trip reports shall be provided pursuant to the JTR standards within five (5) days of completion of the travel. If reporting is waived, this will be provided in writing on a case-by-case basis, only by the COR and not less than one (1) day prior to commencement of the travel. CDRL A0016.

1.14. Other Direct Costs: This category includes printing and shipping expenses associated with Graphics/ Communications, and miscellaneous publications and graphic products development, preparation, publication, and delivery. Contractor shall absorb costs associated with design, development, publication, and delivery of miscellaneous strategic communications products (e.g., brochures, pamphlets, certificates) in support of short-suspense, quick-turn-around projects, and in support of command events, ceremonies and engagements as quantitative deliverables for the Government.

1.15. Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents and materials produced under this contract.

1.16. Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. The Contractor and Contractor personnel shall not divulge, or release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this PWS, except to authorized Government personnel or upon written approval of the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

1.17. Propaganda: The use of propaganda violates DoD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines stated at http://www.defenseimagery.mil/products/dodimagery/commercialuse.html. The Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any marketing tools to include its company website.

1.18. Non-Disclosure Statements: Non-Disclosure Statements may be required for certain individuals performing under this contract. If identified as a requirement by the COR, the Contractor shall provide signed non-disclosure agreements to the

Government no later than five (5) business days prior to commencement of work under the contract. Disclosure of information by Contractor personnel may result in Contractor personnel removal from performance under this contract. CDRL A0017.

1.19. Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCI as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI. Additionally, when required, supporting contractor personnel will sign Non-Disclosure Agreements based on work activities. CDRL A0018.

1.20. Phase In/Out Period: To minimize any decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall have personnel on board during the fifteen (15) day phase in/out period. During the phase in period, the Contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements in order to commence full performance of services on the contract start date. During the phase out period, the outgoing Contractor shall provide the incoming Contractor with all government provided equipment, electronic files, paper copies, reference material and institutional/intellectual knowledge required to provide equivalent level of service.

1.21. Safety: Contractor personnel must comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) laws and all applicable DoD policy and procedures. This includes, but not limited to DoDI 6055.17, “DoD Emergency Management (EM) Program,” Incorporating Change 2, August 31, 2018, and facility Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs). Additionally, contractor personnel shall participate in all scheduled drills, exercises and/or tabletop exercises IAW AR 525-13, DoDI O-2000.16, Volume 1, “DoD AT Program Implementation: DoD AT Standards, Change 1, May 5, 2017, and DODI O-2000.16, Volume 2, “DoD AT program Implementation: DoD FPCON System, Change 1, May 8, 2017.

1.22. Section 508 Compliance:

1.22.1. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 794d) requires Federal agencies acquiring Electronic and Information Technology (EIT)

1.22.2. To ensure that Federal employees and members of the public with disabilities have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access and use by Federal employees who are not individuals with disabilities.

1.22.3. All EIT procured under this contract/order must meet the following 36 CFR 1194 accessibility standards and associated provisions at time of delivery to the Government.

The full text of the accessibility standards is available at:

https://www.section508.gov/index.php

___ Section 1194.21 - Software Applications and Operating Systems.

___ Section 1194.22 - Web Based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications.

___ Section 1194.23 - Telecommunications Products.

___ Section 1194.24 - Video and Multimedia Products.

___ Section 1194.25 - Self-Contained, Closed Products.

___ Section 1194.26 - Desktop and Portable Computers.

___ Section 1194.31 - Functional Performance Criteria.

___ Section 1194.41 - Information, Documentation and Support.

1.22.4. The standards do not require the installation of specific accessibility-related software or the attachment of an assistive technology device(s), but merely require that the EIT be compatible with such software and device(s) so that it can be made accessible if so required in the future.

1.23. Required Training: The following provides information on training requirements.

CDRL A0019.

1.23.1. AT Level 1 Training: This standards language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within thirty (30) calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable and annually thereafter. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the KO, if a COR is not assigned, within five (5) calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil.

1.23.2. INFOSEC Awareness Training: All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas or require network access, shall complete Information Security Program awareness training within thirty (30) calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable.

Upon request, the Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR within five (5) calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel.

Information Security Program training is available at the following website:

https://login.us.army.mil/suite/login/fcc/akologin.fcc.

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