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10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Winter Warfare Course Support 4 November 2025

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL: This is a services contract to provide 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) with logistical assets and land use to facilitate training, evaluation, and certification of winter operational capabilities in support of the Special Forces Winter Warfare Course (SFWC). Services will enable lodging and access for approximately 15 instructor personnel and 22 support personnel in the vicinity of Camp Bjorn, a supply storage site, and designated alternate training sites located in and around Polebridge, MT suitable for conducting prescribed training where the vendor maintains legal authorization and operational control. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor, who in turn is responsible to the Government.

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 enable 10th SFG(A) to conduct Special Forces Cold Weather and Small Unit Operations as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), except for those items specified as Government-furnished property and services. All operations and services shall support military special operations training objectives, including but not limited to small unit tactics, snowmobile operations, maneuver under night vision devices, and sustained operations in austere, cold-weather environments.

1.2 Background: The Winter Warfare Detachment (WWD), 10th SFG(A), located at Fort Carson, CO, is the chartered proponent for Cold Weather Training and Education. WWD conducts the Special Forces Winter Warfare Course (SFWC) annually to train, validate, and certify Special Operations personnel in small unit mobility, survivability, and lethality in arctic and sub-arctic environments. This contract directly supports WWD’s training mission by providing access, infrastructure, and logistical capabilities critical to executing the Program of Instruction (POI). The SFWC is comprised of Basic Winter Operator Course (BWOC) and Intermediate Winter Operator Course (IWOC), with instructors and support personnel remaining on-ground for the duration. BWOC develops the foundational ability to conduct unsupported dismounted operations. IWOC advances that capability by training to execute both mounted and dismounted maneuver, snowmobile operations and AIARE aligned avalanche risk maneuver. The contractor’s support enables execution of high-risk training in accordance with 10th SFG(A) annual training guidance and ensures continuity of operations across multiple terrain types and weather conditions.

1.3 Objectives: Provide access, infrastructure, and logistical support necessary for the execution of cold weather small unit operations in and around Polebridge, MT. All services will support safe, efficient, and realistic training environments in line with SFWC POI requirements.: Specifics of services are listed in Section 5.

1.4 Scope: The contractor shall provide sustained logistical and operational support to enable execution of Special Forces Winter Warfare Course training operations. Support includes access to terrain, snow removal, and transportation assistance for heavy and self-provided equipment into remote training sites. The Contractor shall provide exclusive access to properties located at critical terrain points essential to the execution of the training program. These properties include the snowmobile trailhead leading to the training area and a large, flat airstrip utilized for staging and storage of equipment, both located at the trailhead. These properties ensure direct access to the only two trailheads leading to the training area and are critical for logistical efficiency and operational continuity.

Additionally, the Contractor’s properties shall provide options for vehicle storage, equipment staging, and personnel lodging during the training period.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance is from 7 January 2026 to 25 March 2026.

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program 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 quality control program is how he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract The Contractor shall develop and submit a Quality Control Plan to the Contracting Officer (KO) and COR for approval no later than 10 days after the contract start date. The plan shall explain the way the Contractor shall ensure all contract requirements are being accomplished IAW this contract. The plan shall emphasize deficiency prevention over deficiency detection and subcontract oversight. The plan shall contain a reporting system that will provide information to the COR on Contractor performance. The Contractor shall maintain the QCP for the duration of the contract and submit any changes in the plan for approval to the KO at least 5 working days prior to implementation. The sustaining focus throughout the Program shall be the attainment of continuous quality improvement. After acceptance of the quality control plan the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

1.6.1.1 The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The QCP shall be submitted within ten (10) days of contract award. After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s (KO) acceptance in writing of proposed changes to the QC procedures. The contractor shall submit QCP changes within five (5) days to the KO and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review and approval prior to implementation.

1.6.1.2 The Quality Control Plan shall address as a minimum:

1.6.1.2.1 Inspection Program. Included shall be a quality control inspection program covering all general and specific tasks included in the contract scope of work. It shall specify tasks or areas to be inspected on a scheduled or unscheduled basis, the manner in which inspections are to be conducted, the titles of the individuals who will perform the inspections, and the percentage of the work that will be inspected on a recurring basis. In developing this inspection program, the Contractor shall identify the key activities and associated characteristics in each process that have a significant influence on specific services and provide for methods for evaluation of the selected characteristics.

1.6.1.2.2 Deficiency Identification. The QCP shall include a method of identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable as defined in the PRS. This shall contain processes for corrective action without dependence upon Government direction.

1.6.1.2.3 Deficiency Correction. The program shall contain process control and process performance measurement procedures that shall include how the Contractor shall implement preventive corrective actions. The Contractor shall demonstrate that it has designed quality into the delivery of services thereby mitigating the risk(s) associated with delivery of deficient or nonconforming services.

1.6.1.2.4 Documentation and Enforcement. The QCP shall include a method of documenting and enforcing quality control operations of both prime contractor and subcontractor work; including inspection and testing.

1.6.1.2.5 Trend Analysis. The QCP shall include a method of performing trend analysis and assessments through the use of metrics.

1.6.1.2.6 Surveillance Methods. The QCP shall contain specific surveillance techniques for all contract services.

The surveillance methods shall be comprehensive and adaptable to the reporting system of the plan.

1.6.2 Operations Security (OPSEC) SOP/Plan Requirements: The Contractor shall implement and maintain an OPSEC program for preventing the disclosure of critical information or sensitive information which could jeopardize the Government’s ability to execute its mission or to adequately protect its personnel and/or equipment.

The SOP must contain a training plan that includes an initial OPSEC brief, continuous awareness, and annual OPSEC training. Awareness/training includes, but not limited to information disclosure via letters, conversations, photographs, resumes, electronic mail (e-mail), Social media/networking sites, dissemination of information and documents disposal. OPSEC Program shall fully comply with the provisions of AR 530-1, Operations Security.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance (QA): The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with (IAW) the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed IAW the performance standards and contract quality requirements are met. Contract quality requirements” means the technical requirements in the contract relating to the quality of the product or service and those contract clauses prescribing inspection, and other quality controls incumbent on the contractor, to ensure the product or service conforms to the contractual requirements. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, the performance threshold, and deductions, if applicable.

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The contractor is not required to work on recognized federal holidays which include:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day Juneteenth

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of First Call (flexible timelines due to training objectives and phases of the operation) – Until Complete, on a daily basis, Sunday thru 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. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed in and around Polebridge, MT with additional training sites deemed appropriate for the specific training environment requirements.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: This is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract.

1.6.7 Security Requirements:

1.6.7.1 Access and general protection/security policy and procedures: All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to an Army or USSOCOM controlled installation, facility, or area shall comply with applicable security policies and procedures (provided by the government representative). This includes policies pertaining to the use or prohibition of electronic recorders, devices, cameras, etc. If the Contractor is required to take photographs or videos on a Government Installation, the Contractor must obtain written permission from the Senior Commander. The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation and access requirements to be completed by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. The contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HQDA, USSOCOM, USASOC and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.6.7.2 Physical Security: 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.

1.6.7.3 Escorts: Reserved

1.6.7.4 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: Reserved

1.6.7.5 Background Checks: The contractor and all associated sub-contractor’s employees shall 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 (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) 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. If the Government determines additional background checks are required, at a minimum, and upon request from the Government, the Contractor shall provide to the KO or COR, the following information on any contractor or subcontractor employees performing services under this contract:

• Full birth name

• Married name (if applicable)

• SSN or local equivalent (ID card number)

• Date of birth

• Place of birth (city, country)

1.6.7.5.1 Background Check Notification Requirements: If a background check on any employee or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract, whether the check was conducted as a condition of employment or as part of the contract with the Government, reveals any information from any source (including host country law enforcement) of criminal activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees, the Contractor shall immediately notify the KO and COR of that information. The Contractor shall make notification of:

(1) Traffic violations, other than parking, will be reported to the KO or COR only if the contract is for drivers for the Government;

(2) Any suspicious activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees the Contractor believes may pose a risk to U.S. or host nation national security or imminent risk of deadly bodily harm to any person; and

(3) Any actions taken against Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees pursuant to this requirement.

1.6.7.5.2 Remedies. In addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contractor’s failure to comply with the requirements of this paragraph my result in requiring the Contractor to remove a Contractor employee or employees from the performance of the contract.

1.6.7.5.3 Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this paragraph and the preceding paragraph in all subcontracts.

1.6.7.6 Uncleared Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Credentialing and Access Procedures: Reserved

1.6.7.6.1 Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Eligible Requirements: Reserved

1.6.7.6.1.1 Federal Installation/Facility Access: Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The employee performing services under this contract 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, Security Office or the host nation equivalent.

1.6.7.6.2. Contractor Non CAC Eligible Requirements for DOD Facility and Installation Access: Reserved

1.6.7.7 Access to Government Information Systems: Reserved

1.6.7.8 Key Control: Reserved

1.6.7.9 Lock Combinations: Reserved

1.6.8 Post Award Conference/Contract Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend the post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The KO, COR, with 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 will 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.

1.6.9 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: ensure 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, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notifies 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, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.10 Key Personnel: The Contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate, who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer prior to start of contract performance.

The Contract Manager and 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 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday except federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.6.11 Special Qualifications or Certifications: Reserved

1.6.11.1 IA/IT Training Certification: All Contractor employees and subcontractor employees supporting IA/IT functions must be certified upon contract award as directed in DoD 8570.01-M, DFARS 252.239.7001, and AR 25-

2. Baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M must be completed upon contract award.

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractor personnel and shall avoid representing themselves as Government employees. This identification includes meeting attendance, answering Government telephones, email communications, and working in other situations where Contractor status is not obvious. Contractor personnel identification shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges, name tags, lanyards, etc.

1.6.12.1 Badging of Contractor Employees: Reserved

1.6.12.2 Uniform: Reserved

1.6.13 Contractor Travel: Contractors are responsible for their own travel to Polebridge, MT, the training area, and travel in and around the area.

1.6.14 Other Direct Costs (ODC): Contractors will be responsible for their own lodging, meals and per-diem.

1.6.15 Data Rights: Reserved

1.6.16. 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. Neither the Contractor, nor Contractor personnel, shall divulge, nor release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this work statement, except to authorize Government personnel or upon written approval of the KO. 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 apply, and 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.

1.6.16.1 Non-Disclosure Statements: Reserved

1.6.16.2 Advertisement and Social Media: The Contractor shall NOT post information to public website or social media locations, personal or professional, that in any way disclose names, locations, hotel data, participants, discussions, pictures, etc. before, during or after the contract period of performance without the express consent of the Government. 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.

1.6.16.3 INFORMATION ASSURANCE: At no time will the Contractor or associated sub-contractor employees transmit government documents or information over using methods that do not meet the security requirements specified in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171, "Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations" such as personal electronic mail accounts, public digital data storage sites (cloud storage), social media platforms or instant messaging. Approved government sites such as U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (ARMDEC) Safe Exchange at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/About.aspx, or All Partners Access Network (APAN) at https://community.apan.org/, or other transmission means determined by the government must be used.

1.6.17 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 Organizational Conflict of Interests (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.

1.6.18 Phase-in/Phase-Out (PIPO) Period: Reserved

1.6.19 General Training Requirements:

1.6.19.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: The Contractor shall complete AT Level I Training within 15 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or 15 calendar days after employment of new personnel, all Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 15 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR or KO within ten (10) calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. For Common Access Card (CAC) holders, AT Level I awareness training http://www.defenseimagery.mil/products/DODimagery/commercialuse.html) is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil, course number “JS-US007-14”. For non-CAC holders, AT Level I awareness training is available at http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html (this standalone version is intended for non-CAC users without a JKO account only). Training must have been completed within the last 12 months and maintained yearly thereafter. If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor will coordinate with the local AT Officer at their assigned location for classroom training by a Level 2 trained AT Officer and a copy of either the training certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the AT Officer will be maintained by the Contractor. Verification of the training will be provided to the COR or KO within ten (10) calendar days after completion of the training.

1.6.19.2 OPSEC Awareness: If the Contractor, or a subcontractor, or employees of either disclose any information that disrupts or harms the Government's operations or activities, then the Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. By way of example, personnel shall not sketch or take photos of government facilities or activities, unless related to service to be provided. All government paper products and removable digital storage material that is received, generated, or stored during the contract will be destroyed completely when no longer needed to preclude recognition of information.

1.6.19.3 Information Assurance (IA) Training: Contractor employees, including subcontractors, requiring access to Government information systems shall complete the DOD IA Cyber Awareness Training. All employees working information technology (IT)/IA functions must comply with DOD and Army training requirements per DOD Directive (DODD) 8570.01, Information Assurance Training Certification and Workforce Management, DOD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, and AR 25-2, Information Assurance, within 30 days of employment. Training is available at https://ia.signal.army.mil/DODIAA/default.asp.

1.6.19.4 Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training: All Contractor employees and subcontractor employees requiring access to Government information systems must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in Per DoD 8570.01, DOD 8570.01-M, and AR 25-2, within 30 days of employment. Training is available at https://ia.signal.army.mil/DoDIAA/default.asp.

1.6.19.5 Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP Training): Within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or 30 calendar days after employment of new personnel, all Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract and require a security clearance, shall complete TARP training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR within ten (10) calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. TARP training is available at the Army Learning Management System (ALMS) https://www.lms.army.mil/. Training must have been completed within the last 12 months and maintained yearly thereafter. If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor will coordinate with the local Counter Intelligence (CI) Officer at their assigned location for classroom training and a copy of either the training certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the CI Officer will be maintained by the Contractor. Verification of the training will be provided to the Contracting Officer (KO) or Contracting Officer Representative (COR) within ten

(10) calendar days after completion of the training.

1.6.19.6 iWATCH Training: The Contractor will ensure that all Contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract have been briefed on the iWATCH Program, or equivalent for their supporting DoD Agency, within 30 days of employment under the contract. The Contractor will coordinate with the supporting DoD Agency AT Officer through the COR or KO for the briefing. This training will be updated as required by the supporting installation AT policies. A copy of the training attendance will be maintained by the Contractor and made available to the COR or KO upon request.

1.6.19.7 OPSEC Training: All Contractor employees and sub-Contractor employees performing services under this contract will complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of employment under this contract. OPSEC Level I training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil, course number “EUC-ECJ6-110-N-LB”. Training must http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html http://www.lms.army.mil/ have been completed within the last 12 months and maintained yearly thereafter. If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor will coordinate with the local OPSEC Officer at their assigned location for classroom training by a Level 2 trained OPSEC Officer and a copy of either the training certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the OPSEC Officer will be maintained by the Contractor. Verification of the training will be provided to the COR or KO upon request.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. Definitions:

2.1.1. Contractor. The total contractor organization or a separate entity of it; such as an affiliate, division, or plant that performs its own purchasing.

2.1.2. Contracting officer (KO). A person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

2.1.3. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). An individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

2.1.4. Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5. Deliverable. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

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

2.1.7. Performance Work Statement (PWS). A statement of work for performance-based acquisitions that describes the required results in clear, specific, and objective terms with measurable outcomes.

2.1.8. Physical Security. Protection of the perimeter area, government property, and assets that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.9. Quality Assurance. The various functions, including inspection, performed by the government to determine whether a Contractor has fulfilled the contract obligations pertaining to quality and quantity.

2.1.10. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). A plan describing how the agency will survey, observe, test, sample, evaluate and document the Contractor’s performance in meeting critical performance standards identified in the contract.

2.1.11. Quality Control (QC). Tasks performed by the Contractor to improve the quality of the organization’s output.

2.1.12. Shall. An imperative command; has a duty to or is required to. Denotes that a regulation must be followed unless the contracting officer has obtained a deviation.

2.1.13. Subcontractor. Any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor.

2.1.14. Work Day. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.15. Work Week. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2 Acronyms:

ALMS Army Learning Management System ANSI American National Standards Institute AOR Area of Responsibility AR Army Regulation ATCTS Army Training Certification Tracking System AT Anti-Terrorism CAC Common Access Card CFR Code of Federal Regulations CI Counter Intelligence CLIN Contract Line Item Number CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative DD Form 254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DOD Department of Defense DODD Department of Defense Directive DODI Department of Defense Instruction FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FHP Force Health Protection FCG Foreign Clearance Guide FY Fiscal Year GFE Government Furnished Equipment GFP Government Furnished Property IA Information Assurance IAW In Accordance With IT Information Technology JPAS Joint Personnel Adjudication System JTR Joint Travel Regulation KO Contracting Officer LOA Letter of Authorization NCIC-III National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology ODC Other Direct Costs OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration OPSEC Operation Security PIPO Phase In/Phase Out PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QCP Quality Control Program RA Requiring Activity SCR Service Contract Reporting SOP Standard Operating Procedures SPOT Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker TE Technical Exhibit TSDB Terrorist Screening Data Base U.S.C. United States Code

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

3.1 Government Furnished Property

3.1 Services: N/A

3.1.1 Facilities: N/A

3.1.2 Utilities: N/A

3.1.3 Equipment: N/A

3.1.4 Materials: N/A

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PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. Contractor Furnished Property and Services

4.1 General: The contract shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under section 3 of this PWS.

4.2 Lodging: The contractor shall provide lodging accommodations and classroom facility for up to 50 Soldiers with Wi-Fi access.

4.3 Outdoor Storage: The contractor shall provide outdoor storage for up to 50 snowmobiles along with associated trailers and hauling equipment.

4.4 Indoor Storage: The contractor shall provide indoor, covered storage space of 3000 square feet which includes planning bays, electricity, and is capable of being temperature controlled.

4.5 : Fuel Storage: The contractor shall provide a site suitable for establishing a Forward Arming and Refueling point (FARP)

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks: The contractor shall provide the necessary land access, logistical support, and equipment transport services located in and around Polebridge, MT to enable 10th SFG(A) to conduct the Special Forces Winter Warfare Course (SFWC) in accordance with the Program of Instruction (POI). The contractor shall ensure continuous access to designated backcountry areas, availability of snow removal and snowcat services, adequate facilities for lodging and instruction within reasonable proximity to training areas, and capability to transport and stage large, Government-furnished equipment into remote training sites. All support shall facilitate small unit tactics, snowmobile mobility, UAS employment, and sustainment operations in cold-weather conditions. Backcountry, austere environment will consist of contiguous, ungroomed snow-covered terrain with remote access points and varied elevation.

All necessary permits and land access use agreements for sites in and around Polebridge, Montana must be secured no later than 5 January 2026. Land use and access requirements include required facilities, authorization for use of an area large enough to establish and erect a training camp, access to designated trail heads, and coordination with private landowners to establish training lanes.

5.1. Basic Services. Service provider will provide land and training areas to enable unit to conduct Advanced movement techniques, recovery and maintenance, trail breaking, navigating in confined spaces and Backcountry snowmobile mentorship. All goals and objectives will need to be conducted in a manner that is transferable to military special operations, which consists of but not limited to, conducting mobility training low light/ No-Light conditions while utilizing night vision devices and black-out running mode over snowy terrain.

Basic services also include a facility to secure snowmobiles and provide dedicated lodging accommodations for 15 instructors to ensure convenience and operational readiness. A separate site designed to accommodate 22 support personnel. A site to provide facility(s) to conduct classroom training and accommodate up to 50 students, allowing students and instructors to live where they train Monday to Thursday to maximize time. Provide area large enough to establish and erect a training camp with sufficient space to accommodate tents, equipment, and operational infrastructure necessary to support sustained training activities within a 15 minute ski to the training area. Provide area designated for bulk storage of essential supplies such as fuel, MREs, spare tents, generators, heaters, and other critical equipment. This storage facility should be within 15 minutes to the training camp to enable efficient logistical runs and ensure timely resupply.

5.1.1 Training Areas: The terrain should include at least two snowmobile trail heads leading to the training area with a large flat area utilized for staging and storage of equipment also located at the trail head.

Contractor will provide access to 60,000 acres of training suitable to conduct live fire maneuvers. An additional 50,000 acres will be provided for mounted and dismounted maneuver and land navigation training. The training area should provide consistent snowpack, contiguous ungroomed trails, varied elevation steep terrain, confined areas, as well as all major and minor terrain features to include but not limited to hills, ridges, valleys, saddles, depressions, draws, spurs, and cliffs.

5.1.2 Unique Training Area Conditions: Contractor shall provide terrain in and around Polebridge, MT that has diverse geographic features which include winter and arctic environment conditions, high mountainous terrain features capable of conducting avalanche training and survivability in accordance with Annual Training Guidance to support winter operational readiness. The training area must offer the ability to conduct survivability, mobility, and tactical training with snowpacks that are equal to or more extreme than sub arctic environments.

5.1.3 Lodging, Storage, and Classroom Space: Dedicated lodging accommodations for 15 instructors to ensure convenience and operational readiness. A separate site designed to accommodate 22 support personnel. A site to provide facility(s) to conduct classroom training and accommodate up to 50 students, allowing students and instructors to live where they train. Provide area to secure snowmobiles and designated for bulk storage of essential supplies such as fuel, MREs, spare tents, generators, heaters, and other critical equipment.

5.1.4 Snow Removal And Snowcat Services: Operations are based on weather conditions. Snow removal around lodging and the classroom training area will be conducted whenever accumulated snowfall exceeds 3 inches, with all required clearing completed within 24 hours of reaching that threshold. Snowcat support will be available to transport equipment, including snowmobiles and generators, between the supply storage site and the training camp upon request from the Unit POC. The Unit POC must submit all transportation requests no later than 24 hours before execution.

5.1.5 Tactical Considerations: Contractor shall provide a low-signal environment conducive to conduct drone operations in a varied, winter, austere setting.

5.2. Task Heading. Tasks consist of the following:

Item No. Description Duration Location

0001 Land Use and Training Area Access

Full Duration Camp Bjorn and Stillwater State Forest

0002 Lodging, Storage, and Classroom Space

Full Duration IVO Polebridge, Montana

0003 Snow Removal and Snowcat Services

Full Duration IVO Polebridge, Montana

5.3. Service Contract Reporting (SCR): Reserved

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS) The following publications, manuals, regulations, etc. are mentioned in this PWS and are listed below.

6.1. Department Of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254)

6.1.1 Department of Defense Security Agreement (DD Form 441)

6.1.2 National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M)

6.1.3 Installation Access Control (AE Reg 190-16)

6.1.4 The Army Physical Security Program (AR 190-13)

6.1.5 Contractor Identification (AE Reg 27-715)

6.1.6 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1)

6.1.7 Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program (DoD 8570-M)

6.1.8 Information Assurance Training Certification and Workforce Management Directive (DoDD 8570.01)

6.1.9 Information Assurance (AR 25-2)

6.1.10 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC)

6.1.11 Policies and Procedures for Property Accountability (AR 735-5)

PART 7

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. Attachment and Technical Exhibit List

7.1 Technical Exhibit A – Performance Requirements Summary

7.1. General. The Performance Requirements Summary in this section will be used to measure performance of services for the purpose of determining the continuation of service under this contract and any applicable payment deductions. The rights of the Government and remedies described in this section are in addition to all other rights and remedies set forth in this solicitation. The Government reserves its right under the "Inspection of Services" and "Termination for Default" clauses of this contract. The Contractor shall not be relieved of full performance of the services hereunder and may be terminated for default based upon inadequate performance of services even if a deduction was previously taken for inadequate performance.

Failure to meet standards may result in Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR) to document performance. The COR will recommend when a remedy through the CONTRACTING OFFICER should be initiated to address noted deficiencies.

7.1.1 Individual Tasks and Other Services. Requirements not included in the PRS remain subject to separate quality assurance evaluations. The absence from the PRS of any contract requirement, however, shall not detract from its enforceability or limit the rights or remedies of the Government under any provision of this contract.

7.1.2 Explanation of the PRS. The PRS has been developed to cover required services rather than the individual performance of tasks. Each listed service will pass or fail based on the acceptability of the tasks, which comprise that service.

7.2 PRS Table. The PRS included in this section will provide the following information:

7.2.1 Column Number 1. Column 1 lists the contract requirements by service outputs which breakdown the contract in areas considered necessary for acceptable contract performance. The Government will measure contract performance in each of these various areas to determine overall performance and contract payment. Each service on the PRS will be evaluate IAW established AQLs. Also provided in this column, is the reference para number (including all subsequent sub-para) of the contract that describes the required service.

7.2.2 Column Number 2. Column 2 lists the contract para (including all subsequent sub-para), which details the standards for each listed service.

7.2.3 Column Number 3. Column 3 lists the Allowable Quality Level (AQL) which determines the maximum allowable degree of deviation from perfect performance that may occur for each listed service before the Contractor will receive less than 100% of the maximum payment for the listed service.

Definition of the lot size used as the basis for surveillance and for payment computation purposes is also included in this column.

7.2.4 Column Number 4. Column 4 lists the primary surveillance methods the Government will use to evaluate the Contractor's performance of each listed service.

7.3 Inspection Methods. The Government may use a variety of surveillance methods to evaluate the Contractor's performance. The Government may unilaterally change the type and frequency of inspections as it deems necessary. Both scheduled and unscheduled surveillance will be used to look at the total or parts of performance. Valid customer complaints will not be added to the defective samples found under random or planned sampling for the purposes of deductions in contract payment. The methods of surveillance that may be used are Random Sampling, Planned Sampling, Unscheduled Inspections, and Customer

Comments. For the purpose of this contract, the word "sampling" is synonymous with the word "inspection".

7.3.1 Performance Evaluations. The Contractor shall have work complete and ready for inspection in accordance with all terms of the contract. The Government will perform monthly quality assurance inspections to measure overall performance and determine contract payment. Government inspections will be made according to the appropriate surveillance method(s), to compare Contractor's performance to contract requirements and standards. When the Contract Manager is not available during inspection to receive the results, acceptance or rejection of work will be made on the basis of the initial inspection.

7.3.2 Measuring Performance. The Government will use the PRS in this contract as the primary tool to measure contract performance. One defect constitutes failure of one inspection of one service listed on the PRS during an evaluation period.

7.3.3 Acceptable Performance. Contractor performance will be acceptable when all requirements have been met and the number of allowable defects has not been exceeding, whether random or planned sampling techniques were used.

7.3.4 Unacceptable Performance. Services listed on the PRS will be unacceptable and rated defective when the number of recorded defects exceeds the allowable number of defects. Defects will result when performance does not meet contract provisions, or was not IAW contract requirements and standards, or was not completed by the specified time, or was not completed in its entirety. Once a defect has been identified it remains a defect, regardless if it has been corrected.

7.4 Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). When a PRS service is defective, the Government will issue the Contractor a CDR. The Contractor shall reply in writing by the suspense date explaining why performance was unacceptable and how recurrence of the problem will be prevented in the future. The Contracting Officer will evaluate the Contractor's explanation and determine if other remedies; e.g., partial payment, or contract termination is applicable.

7.4.1 Re-performance of Defective Work. Except as otherwise provided by this paragraph, the work required by the contract is of such a nature that defective or incomplete performance disclosed by Government inspection is not subject to correction by re-performance or late performance. The Contractor shall not be required or entitled to re-perform, perform late, or otherwise correct defective work for the purpose of avoiding a defect for the day of evaluation

7.4.2 Re-performance Requirements. At the sole election of the Government and upon notification to the Contractor, the Contractor may be required to re-perform or perform late any or all defective work. Where the Government so elects, the Contractor shall be notified promptly after inspection that specified defective work will be re-performed or performed late and completed within the re-performance period specified by the Government. In such cases, the Government will re-inspect work designated for re-performance or late performance.

7.4.3 Conditions of Re-performance. Re-performed work shall comply with same requirements as initial work. The requirement for re-performing defective work will not alleviate the Contractor from responsibility to perform all other work IAW the terms of the contract. The Contractor's original inspection results will not be modified when work is re-performed IAW the contract.