Attachment 0001 - Performance Work Statement (Rev. 1).pdf

Attachment 1

SECTION C - Performance Work Statement

Capability Program Executive - Ground (Soldier Systems), Project Manager Soldier Medical Devices (PM SMD), Materiel Fielding and Medical Liaison Support Services

C.1. SCOPE

Project Manager Soldier Medical Devices (PM SMD), Force Integration Division (FID), provides Medical Materiel Support to all Army components facilitating optimal healthcare and worldwide medical readiness through; the procurement, assembly, and distribution of Medical Equipment and Medical Materiel Sets, Kits, Outfits (SKOs), the disassembly of previously fielded medical materiel and equipment, the management of excess medical materiel, the provision of disposition instructions, the management of on-hand medical materiel inventory, and the provision of technical assistance for medical materiel sustainment operations including training on Army automated logistics systems.

C.1.1. Background

CPE - Ground (Soldier Systems) delivers 130 programs of record, 253 products, and non-programs of record, such as essential capabilities from body armor, medical devices, helmets, sensors and lasers to legacy weapons systems. CPE - Ground (Soldier Systems) has five Project Manager (PM) Offices. They are Project Manager Soldier Lethality, Project Manager Soldier Survivability, Program Manager Soldier Warrior, Project Manager Solider Medical Device, and Assistant Program Executive Officer.

PM SMD Product Managers / Product Leads manage the development and modernization of medical products for all the DoD including the U.S. Army, other military Services, the Joint Staff, Defense Health Agency, and U.S. Special Forces. The process takes promising technology from DoD, industry, academia to U.S. Forces, from the testing, licensing, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval (when required), and fielding of the finished product.

The following is a breakdown of the divisions these services will support and the tasks to be performed for each.

C.1.2. Division and Scope:

Division Scope Force Integration Division, PM SMD, CPE - GROUND (SOLDIER SYSTEMS)

Program Management (Contractor Task Management)

Force Integration Division, PM SMD, CPE - GROUND (SOLDIER SYSTEMS)

Management Analysis Support Services

Force Integration Division PM SMD, CPE - GROUND (SOLDIER SYSTEMS)

Medical Liaison Support Services

Force Integration Division PM SMD, CPE - GROUND (SOLDIER SYSTEMS)

Logistics Analysis

Force Integration Division PM SMD, CPE - GROUND (SOLDIER SYSTEMS)

Transportation Coordination

Force Integration Division, Materiel Fielding, PM SMD, CPE - GROUND

(SOLDIER SYSTEMS)

Fielding Surge Support Services

C.1.3. Objectives

C.1.3.1. The primary objective of this requirement is to provide materiel fielding and medical liaison support services across the Force Integration Division (FID), PM SMD at Fort Detrick. Fielding and medical liaison services, in support of the operational Army, are conducted in support of the medical Program Manager’s at

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CPE - Ground (Soldier Systems).

C.1.3.2. The Contractor shall collaborate with the PM SMD and key stakeholder organizations to effectively and efficiently support the medical material readiness of the operational Army through materiel fielding and medical liaison support services.

C.1.3.3. The Contractor shall provide contractor personnel to perform the support services listed below to support PM SMD. Contractors shall be located at Fort Detrick, MD and additional Government facilities outlined in Section C.3.1, Place of Performance. The Contractor shall perform all services in accordance with (IAW) the PWS and any applicable Federal regulations and policies.

C.1.4. Key Personnel: The following is an estimated list of Key Personnel outlined by labor category and support role.

Key Personnel FTE Area of Support

Program Manager/CTM 1 Materiel Fielding (FID), Ft. Detrick

Management Analyst- Middle 1 Materiel Fielding (FID), Ft. Detrick

Logistics Analyst IV Medical Liaison Officer (LNO)

8 Medical Liaison Support- Ft. Bragg (1), Ft. Campbell (1), Ft. Hood (1), Ft. Carson (1), Joint-Base Lewis-McCord (1), Ft. Detrick (1), Joint-Base Elmendorf-Richardson (Alaska) (1), Daenner Kaserne (Germany) (1)

Logistics Analyst IV Medical Liaison Officer (LNO) Systems Analyst

1 Materiel Fielding (FID), Non-specified

Logistics Analyst III Fielding Coordinator

1 Materiel Fielding (FID), Ft. Detrick

C.1.5. Non-Personal Services

This is a non-personal service(s) contract. Personnel rendering the service(s) are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees.

This Contract is for non-personal services. The Government shall neither supervise contract support personnel nor control the method by which they perform required tasks. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to manage its employees, through the assignment of a Site Supervisor on-site at each requiring office, to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services or give the perception of personal services. If the Contractor believes that any action constitutes, or are perceived to constitute, personal services, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to notify the Contracting Officer (KO) or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) immediately. Contractor employees performing services under this award shall be controlled, directed, and always supervised by management personnel of the Contractor.

The Contractor's Site Supervisor shall ensure that employees properly comply with the performance standards outlined in this PWS. Contractor employees shall perform independently of and without the

Capability Program Executive - Ground (Soldier Systems), Project Manager Soldier Medical Devices (PM supervision of any Government official. Actions of Contractor employees may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any Contractor employee creating or modifying Federal policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the U.S. Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to any Federal employee, or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in Parts 7.5 and 37.1 of the FAR 5.

C.1.6. Severable / Non-Severable Services

This award identifies services that are severable in nature.

C.1.7. Inherently Governmental Functions

The Contractor shall not perform any inherently governmental functions as defined by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 7.5. All program decisions shall be the sole responsibility of the Government. The Contractor shall not counsel, mentor, make judgments or discretionary decisions or perform any other activities related to supervision of Government personnel. If the Contractor believes that any actions constitute or are perceived to constitute inherently governmental functions, the Contractor shall notify the KO immediately.

C.1.8. Acquisition Functions Closely Associated with Inherently Governmental Functions

This award identifies acquisition functions that are closely associated with inherently governmental functions as defined in Section 804 of the FY 2005 National Defense Authorizations Act. Appropriate military or civilian personnel of the Department of Defense cannot reasonably be made available to perform these functions. However, appropriate military or civilian personnel of the Department of Defense will: (1) have a COR with the capability to ensure adequate oversight /and/or monitor contract performance; and (2) perform all inherently governmental functions associated with the functions to be performed under this contract.

C.2. PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES AND STANDARDS

C.2.1. Program Management (Contractor Task Management)

C.2.1.1. The Contractor will oversee and supervise staff assigned to this contract, including transition in and out as described in PWS section C.2.4-C.2.5. The Contractor shall ensure that the task is performed efficiently, accurately, on time, and in compliance with the requirements. The Contractor shall coordinate as necessary with the COR to ensure that the task is managed consistently with overall contract requirements.

The Contractor shall ensure timely and accurate submission of invoices.

C.2.1.2. The contractor shall contribute to the efficient and effective operation of assigned programs.

Services may be used at all organizational levels to help managers achieve maximum effectiveness or economy in their operations. The contractor shall contribute to the development and management of an operational plan containing essential program/project planning information for use by executive management, analyzing program/project progress, identifying and resolving issues, accounting for resources, and reporting. This area also includes planning, conducting life-cycle management reviews, impact assessments, as well as providing administrative and management planning support for analyzing, developing, and updating policy, and planning documents.

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C.2.1.3. Process Efficiencies Recommendation(s) – Deliverable 1 / CDRL A001

C.2.1.3.1. The contractor shall identify and recommend an automated technology solution (ATS) to the Government. An ATS is a broad term for the use of technology to perform tasks with reduced human assistance, designed to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity.

In this context, the ATS should be aimed at achieving specific efficiencies within equipment fielding operations. This could involve, but is not limited to, the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), which enables machines to mimic human intelligence for tasks like decision-making and problem-solving; Robotic Process Automation (RPA), which uses software "bots" to automate repetitive, rules-based digital tasks; and Machine Learning (ML), a subset of A.I. where systems learn from data to improve their performance over time.

The primary objectives of the recommended ATS are to:

• Increase the throughput of fielding operations and their associated workflows.

• Minimize or eliminate manual workflow processes where it is practical to do so.

• Decrease the cycle time of the materiel release and fielding timeline, specifically from the issuance of a Proposed Sourcing Decision (PSD) to the completion of equipment fielding.

It is critical that any proposed ATS serves to improve the efficiency, accuracy, or timeliness of the work already described and required within this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The recommendation should not introduce new, separate, or distinct capabilities or requirements that are not already encompassed by the contract's original scope.

C.2.1.3.2. Automated Technology Solution Recommendation Requirements The contractor shall identify and submit an ATS as a formal recommendation.

• Submission Deadline: The contractor shall submit a minimum of one (1) ATS recommendation no later than six (6) months after the period of performance start date. Additional ATS recommendations are encouraged throughout the contract period to create additional performance efficiencies.

• Submission Method: All ATS recommendations shall be submitted electronically to the designated Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

C.2.1.3.3. Automated Technology Solution Recommendation Content Each ATS recommendation shall provide sufficient detail for the Government to conduct a thorough evaluation. The contractor shall coordinate with the Government prior to submission and ensure each recommendation includes the following detailed components:

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Category Requirement

Description of Innovation

Provide a detailed narrative describing the proposed technology or process innovation and how it will function.

Analysis of Merit Present a comprehensive analysis of the benefits the Government can expect to realize.

Metrics can be quantitative and/or qualitative but must be measurable and capable of being validated.

Dependencies & Assumptions

Clearly identify all dependencies, such as Government actions, decisions, or resources, that directly impact the recommendation. List all assumptions upon which the proposal is conditioned and provide a rationale for each.

Implementation Requirements

Detail the implementation steps / plan. The implementation details shall consider the following five characteristics: 1. Organizational Structure; 2. Policy; 3. Business Processes;

4. Training; 5. Culture.

Resource & Access Needs

Specify all system, data, or facility access requirements. List any software, hardware, licenses, or other resources needed for development and implementation.

Efficiency Substantiation

Provide data and analysis that substantiates the contractor's proposed efficiencies

The Government will conduct a 30-day evaluation of the recommendation to determine its feasibility and whether its implementation is in the Government's best interest. The Government is under no obligation to accept or implement any contractor recommendation. Should the Government wish to implement an accepted recommendation, it will be incorporated into the contract via a bilateral, negotiated modification.

C.2.1.4. The Contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate all activity needed to execute the requirement. The Contractor shall manage the timeliness, completeness, and quality of problem identification. The Contractor shall provide corrective action plans, proposal submittals, immediate identification of issues, and effective management of Subcontractors. The Contractor shall seek to ensure customer satisfaction as well as professional and ethical behavior of all Contractor personnel.

C.2.1.5. The Contractor shall provide integration of information management business practices and rules into the operational architecture; data dictionaries, and data standards to achieve the objective of cost reductions, performance gains and optimization of resources.

C.2.1.6. The Contractor shall support the fielding of new medical materiel and medical sets for commercial and non-developmental items using medical prepositioned stocks, medical chemical defense materiel, medical equipment and technology maintenance for Army and joint spectrum military operations.

C.2.1.7. The Contractor shall assist the centrally managed medical logistics programs, Army Supply Class VIII (SC VIII) cataloging and coordinating set building, assisting maintenance planning and operations, Capability Program Executive - Ground (Soldier Systems), Project Manager Soldier Medical Devices (PM

Sustainable Readiness Model (SRM) integration and synchronization and subsequent Force Management structures and programs.

C.2.1.8. The Contractor shall provide oversight into the execution of data download and synchronization of the automated information system testing prior to fielding, during and after activities related to deployment of new releases of currently in-use logistics information management systems. Coordinate with Government Information (Requirements) Manager to resolve any data discrepancies identified from data download and synchronization. Systems may include Theater Enterprise-Wide Logistics System (TEWLS), LOGICOL System, Army Enterprise System Integration Program (AESIP), Global Combat Support System-Army (GCSS-A), Lead Materiel Integrator Decision Support Tool (LMI-DST), Medical Materiel Mobilization Planning Tool (M3PT) and other systems that are specifically authorized by the PM SMD - FID.

C.2.1.9. The Contractor shall participate in PM SMD administrative meetings, disseminate associated information and guidance to required stakeholders.

C.2.1.10. Contractors shall have the ability to successfully communicate with personnel at various echelons using effective interpersonal and communication skills in addition to managing numerous efforts and effectively prioritizing and multi-tasking requirements that have a direct impact on operations.

C.2.1.11. The Contractor shall enhance the understanding of and develop alternative solutions to complex issues.

C.2.1.12. The Contractor shall research and review existing standards and assist in developing new policies and procedures as appropriate.

C.2.2. Monthly Progress Report (MPR) –CDRL A002

C.2.2.1. The Contractor shall ensure that a Monthly Progress Report (MPR) (CDRL A002) is submitted outlining the expenditures, billings, progress, status, and any problems/ issues encountered in the performance of this task. Initial MPR is due NLT 30 days after contract award. The MPR shall include the labor hours expended, by labor category, for each task and sub-task.

C.2.2.2. The MPR submission, at a minimum, provides status of work in progress, problems or constraints encountered, suggested solutions, vacancy status, projected absence, telework status, and travel summary for the current and next two months, status on AT/OPSEC training required in PWS section 6.20.4 and all other applicable training requirements, and status of Government Furnished Equipment as required in PWS section 6.18 using a format agreed upon by the COR and Contractor. The Contractor shall require all Subcontractor’s to provide input to the MPR where there are critical or significant tasks related to the prime contract. Critical or significant tasks shall be defined by mutual agreement between the Government and Contractor.

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C.2.3. Kick-off Meeting and Program Reviews Meeting Materials –– CDRL A003

C.2.3.1. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Government to schedule and conduct a kick-off meeting within seven business days after contract award. The Contractor shall meet with the Government to present an overview of their approach and establish schedules, procedures, and points of contact necessary to conduct the tasks outlined herein. The primary outcome of this meeting is to come to an agreement on the schedule and performance baselines.

C.2.3.2. The Contractor shall plan and conduct regular, routine meetings with a frequency of not less than quarterly with the Government to review progress and status of activities under this contract. Each review shall provide insight into expenditures, staffing, progress, risks, and status of GFE, including Contractor purchased, Government owned items. The Contractor shall provide project briefings addressing cost/price, schedule, performance, and status of each key element of this contract, noting any problems or risks and alternative and recommended solutions.

C.2.3.3. The Contractor shall ensure that Kick-off Meeting and Program Reviews Meeting Materials (Deliverable 3) are provided to Government participants prior to the meeting and that data presented at program reviews is current within not more than ten (10) days.

C.2.4. Incoming Transition Plan

In accordance with this solicitation, the Contractor shall provide a plan for 30 days of incoming transition from contract to contract. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Government in planning and implementing a complete transition to the Contractor's support model. The Contractor shall develop and deliver an Incoming Transition Plan. Upon approval by the Government, the Government will designate a transition period for the incoming Contractor to coordinate and work with the incumbent Contractor. This transition plan shall include, but is not limited to the following items as applicable:

• Coordination with Government representatives,

• Review, evaluation and transition of current support services,

• Transition of historic data to new Contractor system,

• Government-approved training and certification process,

• Transfer of hardware warranties and software licenses,

• Transfer of all business and/or technical documentation to include, at a minimum: user manuals, system administration manuals, training materials, disaster recovery manual, requirements traceability matrix, configuration control documents and all other documents required to operate, maintain and administer systems and tools,

• Transfer of compiled and un-compiled source code, to include all versions, maintenance updates and patches,

• Orientation phase and program to introduce Government personnel, programs, and users to the Contractor's team, tools, methodologies, and business processes,

• Distribution of Contractor purchased Government owned assets, including facilities, equipment, furniture, phone lines, computer equipment, etc., Capability Program Executive - Ground (Soldier Systems), Project Manager Soldier Medical Devices (PM

• Transfer of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and Government Furnished Information (GFI), and GFE inventory management assistance,

• Applicable CPE - GROUND (SOLDIER SYSTEMS), PM SMD briefing and personnel in-processing procedures,

• Coordinate with the Government to account for government keys, ID/access cards, and security codes.

C.2.5. Outgoing Transition Plan –CDRL A004

In accordance with this solicitation, the Contractor shall provide an Outgoing Transition Plan (CDRL A004) for 30 days of outgoing transition for transitioning work from an active contract to a follow-on contract or Government entity. This transition may be to a Government entity, another Contractor or to the incumbent Contractor under a new contract/order. In accordance with the Government-approved plan, the Contractor shall assist the Government in planning and implementing a complete transition from this Contract and/or orders issued under this Contract to a successful provider. This shall include formal coordination with Government staff and successor staff and management. It shall also include delivery of copies of existing policies and procedures, and delivery of required metrics and statistics. This transition plan shall include, but is not limited to:

• Coordination with Government representatives,

• Review, evaluation and transition of current support services,

• Transition of historic data to new Contractor system,

• Government-approved training and certification process,

• Transfer of hardware warranties and software licenses (if applicable),

• Transfer of all necessary business and/or technical documentation,

• Transfer of compiled and un-compiled source code, to include all versions, maintenance updates and patches (if applicable),

• Orientation phase and program to introduce Government personnel, programs, and users to the Contractor's team, tools, methodologies, and business processes,

• Disposition of Contractor purchased Government owned assets, including facilities, equipment, furniture, phone lines, computer equipment, etc.,

• Transfer of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and Government Furnished Information (GFI), and GFE inventory management assistance,

• Ensuring continuity of services,

• Turn-in of all government keys, ID/access cards, and security codes.

C.2.6. Program Management Plan

The Contractor shall develop a Program Management Plan that shall require Government approval. It will be used to manage, track and evaluate the Contractor’s performance. The Program Management Plan shall consist of control policies and procedures in accordance with standard industry practices for project administration, execution, and tracking.

The Program Management Plan shall include the following:

• How their chain of command practices will contribute in a positive manner to ensuring the

Capability Program Executive - Ground (Soldier Systems), Project Manager Soldier Medical Devices (PM completion of all tasks on schedule. This should include a discussion of the Contractor’s approach to coordinating, directing, and effectively managing all sub-Contractors and their flexibility in allocating resources.

• The Contractor’s organizational structure and subcontracting relationships.

• Methods for managing subcontracts and mitigating organizational conflicts of interest.

• Information regarding how they would recruit and retain personnel for surge positions.

• A description of the Contractor’s overall management approaches, policies, and procedures including suggested project metrics, as well as the use of onsite Contractor leads; and,

• A detailed staffing plan, which describes, the Contractor’s approach to ensuring continuity of services, coordination, direction, management of all Subcontractors, and recruitment and retention of contract employees,

• Document how the Contractor will meet and comply with the requirements to control, coordinate, and direct performance; organize and manage resources that will achieve the technical requirements established in the PWS,

• Describe how the Contractor plans to reduce the risk associated with this requirement.

C.2.7. Quality Control Plan (QCP)

The Contractor shall prepare and adhere to a Quality Control Plan (QCP). The QCP shall document how the Contractor will meet and comply with the quality standards established in the PWS.

At a minimum, the QCP should include the following:

• A self-inspection plan, an internal staffing plan, and an outline of the procedures that the Contractor will use to maintain quality, timeliness, responsiveness, customer satisfaction, and any other requirements set forth in the PWS.

• Demonstrated Processes, procedures, and metrics which are likely to result in successful outcome within cost and on schedule.

C.2.8. Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) – CDRL A005

The Contractor shall prepare and submit a COOP CDRL A005 to the Government. The COOP shall be due thirty (30) calendar days after the award of the order and shall be updated on a quarterly basis. The COOP shall document Contractor plans and procedures to maintain CPE - GROUND (SOLDIER SYSTEMS), PM SMD support during an emergency or government shutdown. The COOP shall include the following:

• A description of the Contractor’s emergency management procedures and policy.

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• A description of how the Contractor will account for their employees during an emergency or government shutdown.

• Planned temporary work locations or alternate facilities.

• How the Contractor will communicate with CPE - GROUND (SOLDIER SYSTEMS), PM SMD during emergencies.

• A list of primary and alternate Contractor points of contact, each with primary and alternate:

- Telephone numbers

- E-mail addresses

• Procedures for protecting Government furnished equipment (if any)

• Procedures for safeguarding sensitive and/or classified Government information (if applicable)

C.2.9. Monthly Fielding Analysis Report - CDRL A006

The Contractor shall provide a monthly summary of the number of fielding’s completed, total number of Line Item Number’s (LIN) fielded, total dollar value of medical materiel fielded, and transportation discrepancy report.

C.2.10. Operations during Emergency Situations

Individual contingency operation plans shall be activated immediately after determining that an emergency has occurred, shall be operational within twelve (12) hours of activation, and shall be sustainable until the emergency situation is resolved and normal conditions are restored, or the contract is terminated, whichever comes first. In case of a life-threatening emergency, the COR will immediately make contact with the Contractor Task Manager to ascertain the status of any Contractor personnel who were located in Government controlled space affected by the emergency. When any disruption of normal, daily operations occur, the Contractor Task Manager shall promptly open an effective means of communication with the COR and verify:

• Key points of contact (Government and Contractor)

• Temporary work locations (alternate office spaces, telework, virtual offices, etc.)

• Means of communication available under the circumstances (e.g. email, webmail, telephone, FAX, courier, etc.)

• Essential work products expected to continue production by priority

The Contractor Task Manager, in coordination with the COR, shall make use of the resources and tools available to continue CPE - GROUND (SOLDIER SYSTEMS), PM SMD contracted functions to the maximum

Capability Program Executive - Ground (Soldier Systems), Project Manager Soldier Medical Devices (PM extent possible under emergency circumstances. Regardless of contract type, and of work location, Contractors performing work in support of authorized tasks within the scope of their contract shall charge those hours accurately in accordance with the terms of this contract.

C.2.11. Contractor Personnel Performance/Replacement. Substitutions of proposed Key Personnel shall not be allowed for a period of six months after award, except under extreme circumstances like sudden illness, death, or termination of employment. Any proposed substitute or replacement key personnel shall have qualifications comparable to the individual being replaced, considering the requirements of the PWS.

For temporary and/or permanent replacement of Key Personnel, the Contractor shall provide a resume for each individual to the COR. Resumes shall be provided at least two weeks (or as mutually agreed upon) prior to making any personnel changes. The Government reserves the right to pre-approve any replacement or substitution of Key Personnel. Contractor personnel must submit necessary information to be issued a clearance prior to reporting for performance

C.2.11.1. The Contractor shall utilize the key personnel on this contract for those areas of support indicated in section C.1.4, Key Personnel.

C.2.11.2. The Contractor must provide thorough and detailed documentation of the experience, abilities, and background for Key Personnel substitutions under this contract in the form of resumes or equivalent statements of qualifications. Such documentation shall include but not be limited to name, curriculum vitae, type and description of experience.

C.2.11.3. In the event of extreme circumstances resulting in the need for a substitution, the Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer and provide the information required by the paragraph below.

C.2.11.4. All requests for substitutions must provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitution(s), a complete resume for the proposed substitute(s), and any other information requested by the Contracting Officer needed to approve or disapprove the proposed substitution(s). All proposed substitutes shall have qualifications that are equal to or higher than the qualifications of the person to be replaced. The Contracting Officer or his authorized representative will evaluate such requests and promptly notify the Contractor of his approval or disapproval thereof.

C.2.11.5. If any of the listed Key Personnel are Subcontractor personnel, the Contractor shall include the substance of this section in any subcontract which he awards under this contract.

C.2.12. Management Analysis Support Services

The contractor shall plan, conduct life-cycle management reviews, and impact assessments, as well as providing operational management planning support for analyzing, developing, updating policy, and planning documents. The contractor shall provide support as a coordinator that assists in the planning and management of single or multiple projects and supports senior program managers in tracking performance including cost, schedule, deliverables and contractual compliance. Contractors shall be able to successfully implement management goals and standards. The contractor shall provide a full range of functional expertise to include all activities related to information management. These activities shall include the full spectrum of tasks required to accomplish the mission.

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C.2.12.1. Fielding Scheduler - The Contractor shall provide a Logistics Analyst III (LA III) to serve as the Fielding Scheduler responsible for the management, maintenance, and optimization of the Executive Level Fielding Schedule (ELFS). This role supports planning and execution of fielding operations across multiple regions and stakeholders.

C.2.12.1.1. Schedule Management: Maintain and update the ELFS using Excel and Access platforms.

Ensure schedule data reflects current operational requirements and is consistently accurate and timely.

Incorporate changes to fielding timelines, locations, and resource allocations in coordination with relevant stakeholders.

C.2.12.1.2. Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with Regional Managers, Team Chiefs, and other designated personnel to align fielding priorities and schedules. Communicate schedule updates and modifications promptly to all affected parties. Serve as the central point of contact for ELFS-related inquiries and coordination efforts.

C.2.12.1.3. Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to enhance scheduling processes and operational efficiency. Develop and promote best practices for schedule and data management. Monitor emerging technologies and recommend tools to improve scheduling capabilities.

C.2.12.1.4. Executive Level Fielding Schedule (ELFS) – Deliverable 07 – CDRL A007

At the direction of the Force Integration Director/Chief of Materiel Fielding, the Contractor shall provide a weekly Executive Level Fielding Schedule CDRL A007. ELFS will contain all tracked fielding’s and include the following information: Unit identification code (UIC), fielding project name (unit), fiscal year (FY), fielding site, unit component (COMPO), home station, fielding lead, start date, end date, equipment/materiel RDD, PSD number(s), LNO, state, country, and LIN-NIIN (quantity).

C.2.12.2. Monthly Fielding Support Planning Workload Report - Deliverable 08 – CDRL A008

At the direction of the CPE - GROUND (SOLDIER SYSTEMS), PM SMD Regional Managers, the Contractor shall identify by name contractor support team to facilitate CPE - GROUND (SOLDIER SYSTEMS), PM SMD materiel fielding missions for supported units and provide a Monthly Fielding Support Planning Workload Report

CDRL A008.

C.2.12.3. AOR Travel Requirement – Deliverable 009 – CDRL A009

Fielding personnel as well as medical liaison officers must be identified within 15 days of the forecasted schedule release notification to coordinate for AOR travel requirements CDRL A009. Contract management will assess what additional travel requirements are needed for the identified travelers to the specified AOR. For non-standard vaccines / immunizations contract management will use the readiness link at:

Travel Requirement Link for all AOR: https://health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Health- Readiness/Immunization-Healthcare/Vaccine-Recommendations/Vaccine-Recommendations-by-AOR

The COR will coordinate and synchronize with Combatant Command and the Combat Readiness Center (CRC)

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(as applicable).

C.2.12.4. The contractor shall be responsible for property inventory, medical acquisition logistics, medical set assembly management, medical materiel fielding, vaccine distribution, cold chain management, medical materiel distribution management, logistics assistance, strategic medical prepositioned stock management, and technology assessments. The contractor shall also be responsible for creating, capturing, registering, classifying, indexing, storing, retrieving, disposal of records, and development of strategies to manage records and publications. They include the collection, control and disposal of records, disposal of library and other information products, items kept for reference purposes, and the provision of services to internal and external customers based on information resources. Activities include data administration, archival records and the handling of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. The contractor shall be responsible for a variety of duties in the office. Administrative support services include overseeing scheduling meetings and making travel arrangements. The contractor shall perform writing tasks in support of the Program Office.

Activities include typing routine letters and memos; validating the offices; memos; information papers, reports, EXSUMs, and other correspondences for format and content consistent with the Army Correspondence regulations (AR 25-50).

C.2.12.5. The Contractor shall provide administrative support to support all FID fielding’s and ancillary paperwork, such as the Executive Level Fielding Schedule (Deliverable 007)

C.2.12.6. The Contractor shall participate in CPE - GROUND (SOLDIER SYSTEMS), PM SMD administrative meetings, disseminate associated information and guidance to Division/PMO personnel in the absence of the Program Manager

C.2.12.7. The Contractor shall prepare documents IAW Army Regulation 25-50, Preparing and Managing Correspondence to include preparing Department of the Army memorandums, letters, executive summaries, Information Papers briefings and staffing of correspondence (preparing Staff Action Summary Sheets).

C.2.12.8. The Contractor shall prepare, review, and staff correspondence and other documentation and publications consistent with established policies and procedures.

C.2.12.9. The Contractor shall review and edit Division correspondence for changes in spelling, grammar, punctuation, word usage and correct format style for the intended audience IAW CPE - GROUND (SOLDIER SYSTEMS), Soldier policy and procedures.

C.2.12.10. Personnel performing in this task area shall have the ability to successfully communicate with personnel at various echelons through the use of effective interpersonal and communication skills in addition to managing numerous efforts and effectively prioritizing and multi-tasking requirements that have a direct impact on the Program.

C.2.12.11. The Contractor shall be capable of using Microsoft Office Suite, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as Microsoft Outlook in order to effectively communicate via email with other staff; use the Outlook calendar. Personnel performing in this task area have the capability of proficiently using Army Regulation 25- 50 and Preparing and Managing Correspondences.

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C.2.13. Logistics Analysis

C.2.13.1. The Contractor shall provide support to CPE - GROUND (SOLDIER SYSTEMS), PM SMD Fielding Missions provide support to CPE - GROUND (SOLDIER SYSTEMS), PM SMD FieldingMissions, planning data and reports for specific tasks, execute all fielding missions in compliance with regulatory guidance, execution of Post-Fielding MissionRequirements. The Contractor shall gain access to and maintain a working knowledge of Army Automation Systems, which include, but are not limited to, Theater Enterprise-Wide Logistics System (TEWLS), LOGICOL System, Army Enterprise System Integration Program (AESIP), Global Combat Support System-Army (GCSS-A), Lead Materiel Integrator Decision Support Tool (LMI-DST), Medical Materiel Mobilization Planning Tool (M3PT), and other systems that are specifically authorized by CPE - GROUND (SOLDIER SYSTEMS), PM SMD. The Contractor shall utilize Army Automation Systems to upload data, and conduct required data entry prior to, during, and at the completion of Fielding Missions.

C.2.13.2. Execution of Pre-Fielding Operations The Contractor shall execute Pre-Fielding Mission Requirements.

C.2.13.3. Pre-Fielding Coordinator: The Pre-Fielding Coordinator responsibilities are to provide support to Program Executive Office, Soldier Force Integration Division (PEO FID) materiel fielding missions. Specific tasks include Preparing Support Agreements as Memorandums of Materiel Fielding Agreement (MFA) and Memorandums of Notifications (MON) for Upcoming Fielding according to Army regulations, policies, and responsibilities. The contractor shall process agreements for staffing and approval, maintain records of active agreements, ensuring accuracy, and facilitate agreements on modifications and cancellations when appropriate. Responsibilities also include creating and maintaining the Share Point folders for all UICs to track fielding processes, Uploading the mission Support Plan (MSPs) in specific UICs in the Share Point, and Monitoring Materiel Fielding schedules to ensure fielding are being conducted according to scheduled plan.

Pre-Fielding Coordinator shall track and manage the uploading and downloading of signed documents from the Global Electronic Approval Routing System (GEARS) and the Document Approval Routing System (DARTS) to distribute to the appropriate Regional Manager, Chief of Fielding, LNO or FID Director.

C.2.13.4. Pre-Fielding Analysis Report - Deliverable 10 – CDRL A010 (BDN/ACN, STO Report, TEWLS to LOGICOL SYSTEM Download/PAC Data)

C.2.13.4.1. The Contractor shall prepare a Pre-Fielding Analysis Report CDRL A010 that identifies the full arrangement of authorized materiel requirements and expected shortages for the fielding mission to include:

• End items, including all component major items and Basic Issue Items (BII)

• Associated Support Items of Equipment (ASIOE)

• Special Tools and Test Equipment (STTE)

• Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE), including test program and interconnecting devices where applicable

• Sets, Kits and Outfits (SKOs)

• Technical Publications

Capability Program Executive - Ground (Soldier Systems), Project Manager Soldier Medical Devices (PM

C.2.13.4.2. The Contractor shall download and review pack data for accuracy and identify any discrepancies to the Government Information (Requirements) Manager. Contractor will download all Account Control Number (ACN) and Build Directive Number (BDN). The ACN and BDN items are used as serial numbers for sets issued to units and are used to post the equipment to the unit property book.

Additionally, the ACN and BDN data associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) being fielded are used ensure all set components are loaded, available for data entry, and corrections or updates can be made at the fielding site.

C.2.13.4.3. The Contractor shall provide team representatives for meetings, briefings, conferences, and site surveys required in the planning of fielding actions with no more than 72 hours’ notice.

C.2.14. Execution of Fielding Operations

C.2.14.1.1. The Contractor shall assist and/or provide technical guidance for the de-processing, staging, inventory, and hand-off of materiel to gaining units. The Contractor shall assist with unloading, organizing, and the movement of all materiel and equipment to appropriate fielding locations and within warehouses, which will require manual lifting. The Contractor shall execute on-site Materiel Fielding Transfer Requirements to include all applicable inventory and property transfer documentation.

C.2.14.1.2. The Contractor shall confirm the receipt of end items (with basic issue items), non-expendables, durables, expendables, and the support packages at the gaining installation ensuring the accountability of equipment is maintained throughout the direct. Inspect materiel for in-transit damage for on-site fielding and initiate discrepancy-reporting procedures, as necessary.

C.2.14.1.3. The Contractor shall work with the gaining unit to submit SF364, Report of Discrepancy, IAW AR 735-11-2, Reporting of Supply Discrepancies and AR 735-5, Policies and Procedures for Property Accountability (Unit Supply UPDATE), if there are equipment shortages, overages, packing discrepancies, wrong item or wrong/illegible/missing markings, and submit to the responsible activity with an information copy forwarded to the COR, CPE - GROUND (SOLDIER SYSTEMS), PM SMD, ATTN: Accountable Officer and the CPE - GROUND (SOLDIER SYSTEMS), PM SMD Regional Manager

C.2.14.1.4. The Contractor shall submit SF 361, Discrepancy in Shipment Report IAW AR-55-38, Reporting of Transportation Discrepancies in Shipment for any damages identified as transportation related, in coordination with the local installation transportation officer. Ensure the gaining unit secures the defective materiel until notification of appropriate disposition by the consignor when applicable Copy shall be furnished to the CPE - GROUND (SOLDIER SYSTEMS), PM SMD Transportation Coordinator and Regional Manager.

C.2.14.1.5. The Contractor shall provide the Unit Accountable Property Officer (APO) and Unit Supply Non- Commissioned Officer (NCO) affected by the discrepancy with a copy of the customer documentation package, with issue, receipt and transfer documents for use by the affected APO and NCO to record and document receipt/transfer of equipment.

Capability Program Executive - Ground (Soldier Systems), Project Manager Soldier Medical Devices (PM

C.2.14.2. Execution of Post-Fielding Mission Requirements

C.2.14.2.1. Materiel Fielding After Action Report (AAR) - Deliverable 11 – CDRL A011

The Contractor shall prepare and deliver a Materiel Fielding After Action Report (AAR) (CDRL A011) to the Government upon completion of each fielding mission. The AAR shall include a summary of events, all issues/concerns encountered, corrective actions taken and verified, and those corrective actions still in process (follow-up actions). This report shall include copies of all documentation (Customer Documentation Package) given to the gaining activity during hand-off. Thereafter, the entire customer documentation package shall be filed separately by Unit Identification Code and made readily available within designated folder.

C.2.15. Medical Liaison Support Services

C.2.15.1. The LNO responsibilities are to provide Medical Logistics Assistance Support to Units in need to facilitate the delivery of medical sustainment technical guidance to supported units while maintaining close coordination with CPE - GROUND (SOLDIER SYSTEMS), PM SMD, other MED Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC) liaison’s, local stakeholders, and local support agencies. Coordinate maintenance requirements with supported units and local support agencies, (i.e. local Medical Treatment Facilities, local Medical Logistics units, and USAMMA's three Medical Maintenance Depots). Coordinate Class VIII re-supply requirements with supported units and local support agencies, (i.e. local Medical Treatment Facilities, local Medical Logistics units, and USAMMA’s Business Support Office (BSO)). Coordinate and assist in developing requirement estimates and resource recommendations for supported units (i.e. equipment density reports, maintenance service schedules, equipment disposition instructions, Medical Equipment Set (MES) assembly management, and Class VIII materiel requisition reconciliations). Assist CPE - GROUND (SOLDIER SYSTEMS), PM SMD Regional Managers with coordinating on-site infrastructure, materiel handling support and unit synchronization for fielding missions with-in assigned AOR. Coordinating with gaining and supporting units, and CPE - GROUND (SOLDIER SYSTEMS), PM SMD’s Force Integration Directorate regarding scheduled missions to facilitate, define, and validate all support requirements and estimates for manpower, travel costs, and trip lengths in order to meet all mission requirements. Provide monthly and quarterly status reports that include work planned, completed, and analysis on supported unit impact.

C.2.15.2. Facilitate the delivery of medical sustainment technical guidance to supported units while maintaining close coordination with CPE - GROUND (SOLDIER SYSTEMS), PM SMD, other MED LCMC Logistics Assistance Representatives (LAR), local stakeholders, and local support agencies.

C.2.15.3. Advise units on equipment repair and return actions between supported units and USAMMA's three Medical Maintenance Depots.

C.2.15.4. Provide analysis and recommendation on courses of action for medical materiel and equipment procurement strategies and Class VIII re-supply requirements.

Capability Program Executive - Ground (Soldier Systems), Project Manager Soldier Medical Devices (PM

C.2.15.5. Provide analysis, coordination and assistance in the development of materiel requirement estimates and resource recommendations for projected fielding initiatives. (i.e. property reporting, equipment operational status, lifecycle recommendations, materiel disposition instructions, and Class VIII materiel requisition reconciliations).

C.2.15.6. Provide liaison support and assistance between the CPE - GROUND (SOLDIER SYSTEMS), PM SMD FID and gaining Commands in coordination of all scheduled fielding project requirements, to include project definition, facilitation, resource validation, estimates for manpower, travel costs, schedule requirements and synchronization.

C.2.15.7. The Contractor shall independently conduct fielding missions on behalf of the Government and perform data entry, upload, and approval within the designated fielding system of record. The Contractor shall download and review packed data for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and report findings to the Government System Analyst. The Contractor shall also download all ACN/BDN data associated with the UIC being fielded to verify that all set components are loaded and available for data entry and updates at the fielding site.

C.2.15.8. Execute hand-off of medical materiel and equipment to the gaining units in respective regions on behalf of the Regional Managers when applicable. Upon completion of handoff to gaining unit, Liaison will provide all relative completed and signed documents, to include 1348-1, inventory reports, assumption of command/ Accountable Property Officer (APO) orders and DA Form 1687, to their respective RM within 48 hours of completion of the Equipment Hand-off Execution, CDRL A012. LNO’s will require a signed authorization memorandum that will be completed by the government upon award.

C.2.15.9. Conduct Fault Systems Analysis toward identified medical materiel support issues emerging in the field.