PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Operational Evaluation Command (OEC) Base Test Support Services (BTSS) FY26-31

28 AUG 2026

Part 1 General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal service contract under which the personnel rendering the services 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 United States (U.S.)

Government and its employees. Accordingly, the U.S. Government shall not exercise supervision or control over the Contractor’s employees performing the tasks herein. Such contract employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn shall be responsible to the U.S. Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: This is a non-personal service(s) contract to provide data management, document preparation, data collection, database development, data entry, reports, off-the-shelf instrumentation, and logistics support to operational tests events conducted by the U. S.

Army Operational Evaluation Command (OEC). The Contractor shall be required to perform field test support, data collection, data base management, data entry, and technical input to some test planning documents in support of operational test mission that includes:

- Preparation and maintenance of test sites, supplies, and use of Government Furnished

Property (GFP) Technical Exhibit (TE D) will be provided to the Contractor and Inventory Management List (IML) will be made available to the Contractor in Technical Exhibit (TE F).

- Maintenance, dispatch services, recovery, and operators for test support vehicles, generators and other equipment required.

- Providing data entry, and data visualization.

- Operating Government provided off-the-shelf instrumentation.

- Perform supply actions in support of the contracted mission and testing.

Primary locations of performance are Fort Hood, Texas, and Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate (ABNSOTD) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, with additional support for motor pool operations at Fort Bliss, Texas. Additional locations of performance include, but are not limited to Fort Huachuca, Arizona, and Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Locations for performance will be identified in the individual Task Order (TO) Statement of Work (SOW) and may require the delivery of test support services at locations within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS). BTSS Contract place of performance is further detailed at 1.5.6 below.

Requirements will be issued in accordance with (IAW) the procedures set forth in the Government’s

PWS.

1.2 Background: The OEC mission is to plan for, conduct, and report on independent operational tests, experiments, and assessments of Army materiel and information mission area systems to inform acquisition and fielding decisions for Army and select multi-service Warfighting systems.

1.2.1 OEC is headquartered at Fort Hood, Texas and is a subordinate command of the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.

1.2.2 Testing of material and major acquisition systems is complex. Operational testing involves a major effort in the integration of data management, data collection, logistics and field services documentation support. Operational testing requires the flexibility and depth of professional and technical expertise, professional managers with a technical staff capable of modifying and operating complex databases.

1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall provide non-personal service(s). The Contractor shall provide all labor, management, supervision, supplies, materials, equipment, training, and tools, not otherwise provided as Government Furnished Property (GFP), to perform non-personal services required to support the operational test, data collection, and experimentation mission of OEC.

1.3.1. Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be a five-year ordering period with a six (6) month extension period, in accordance with FAR 52.217-8. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Ordering Period Timeframe Projected Dates Phase-In 1 Month, (30 Days) 01 Sep 2026 through 30 Sep 2026 Base Period 4 Years, 11 Months 01 Oct 2026 through 31 Aug 2031 Total Contract 5 Years* Contract End 31 Aug 2031*

*Excludes any Government determination to exercise FAR 52.217-8.

1.4 Objectives: The Contractor shall provide specific technical requirements in support of data management, data collection, logistics, and field operations to support the test missions of OEC to include Joint and Multi-Service tests, combined Developmental and Operational Test, training activities, and other Department of Defense (DoD) Organizations.

1.5 General Information:

1.5.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain a QCP to ensure services are performed IAW this PWS. The Contractor’s proposed QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review within thirty (30) days after contract award in accordance with Contract Data Requirements List

(CDRL) A017.

The Government will review and either notify the Contractor in writing of acceptance of the plan or return their comments to the Contractor within 20 calendar days prior to the effective date of the change. If the Government has provided comments, the Contractor shall then have 5 calendar days to submit a Final QCP. After receipt of the Final QCP, the Contractor may receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing. Any proposed changes to the accepted QCP are required to be resubmitted for acceptance by the Contracting Officer no later than 30 calendar days prior to the anticipated change and before implementation by the Contractor. The timeline noted above will apply for review and acceptance of proposed changes. At a minimum, the QCP must include and answer the following to be acceptable:

(a) A chart showing the organizational structure and lines of authority, the names, qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and classification of each member of the Contractor's Quality Control Team;

(b) How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure performance complies with all deliverables

(etc. timelines, deadlines, and goals);

(c) How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure performance complies with all specifications and requirements of the contract, including the contract’s clauses;

(d) How the Contractor will monitor and ensure staff qualifications remain current and valid including Department of Defense (DoD) Contractor Personnel Office (DOCPER) processes/approvals throughout contract performance;

(e) How the Contractor will ensure all keys issued will remain controlled items (Paragraph 1.7

Key Control);

(f) How the Contractor will inventory and track maintenance of all Government Provided

Equipment / Materials.

(g) How the Contractor will identify, investigate, and correct any non-conforming performance and prevent similar deficiencies in the future; and

(h) How the Contractor will file and save all Quality Control related documents for the life of the contract plus 5 years.

1.5.2 Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the acceptable quality levels (performance thresholds).

1.5.3 Recognized Holidays: The following provides information on recognized holidays for the purpose of the PWS. If submittal of any documentation (e.g. deliverables, submittals, etc.) deadlines fall on a holiday, the closest workday prior to the holiday will apply as the deadline for submittal.

1.5.3.1 U.S. Holidays: Work shall not be performed on U.S. federally recognized holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. When a U.S.

holiday occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday, respectively.

New Year’s Day January 1st M. L. King Memorial Day 3rd Monday in Jan Presidents’ Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day July 4th Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veteran’s Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day December 25th

1.5.3.2 Host Nation Holidays: RESERVED

1.5.4 Operating Hours: The Government facility office hours, facility operating hours, and the Contractor support hour requirements often coincide, however, they may differ. Please refer to the following:

1.5.4.1 Government Facility Office Hours: The Government facility office hours are Monday through Friday 0730 to 1630 except U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 above or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.5.4.2 Government Facility Operating Hours: The Government facility office hours are Monday through Friday 0730 to 1630 except U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 above. The Government facility may close due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings and will be communicated by the Contracting Officer to the Contractor.

1.5.4.3 Contractor Support Hours: Continuous Contractor service may be required for one or more test operations, running sequentially or concurrently, day or night, or in any combination. The Government may require the Contractor to provide services on weekends or holidays and may require an extended workday that could require two or more work shifts or adjusted workweeks.

Overtime may be required for one or more of the shifts. The Contractor shall maintain an adequate workforce at all times, 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 is essential. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the Contractor will not be reimbursed when the Government facility is closed for the above reasons unless the KO instructs them to work per para 1.5.3.1 as listed above.

1.5.5 Training Holidays: USAOEC has historically granted military personnel training holidays as compensation for time that they spent in field training. These are typically combined with regular holiday leave schedules (for example, Christmas half days or day on day off schedules). Training holidays may affect access to military operated facilities. If scheduled work or access to facilities is required, coordination with occupants will be necessary or the work in affected facilities shall be rescheduled after the training holiday. However, announced training holidays or exodus of military personnel may provide the Contractor with an opportunity for unrestricted access to facilities and areas. The Contractor shall take full advantage of such opportunities by planning maintenance or actions that are better accomplished when such areas are vacant.

1.5.6 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will primarily be performed at Fort Hood, Texas, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and Fort Bliss (Base operations requirements) with additional test support operation locations at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, and Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Other locations will be identified in individual TO SOW and may require the delivery of test support services at locations CONUS and OCONUS. Exact test support locations are not known or forecastable, however, a complete list of potential testing locations is provided at TE G.

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

1.6.2 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: When the services and support being performed require access to security controlled or classified information, the Contractor shall obtain and provide personnel with the appropriate security clearance. The classification of the work to be performed and the items to be delivered under this contract will be determined and handled IAW the DD Form 254 pertaining to this contract. Contractor personnel shall comply with AR 25-2 and AR 380-5 to include the security training requirements in AR 380-5, Chapter 8, Section II, and AR 380-49, Chapter 3, Section 3, as mandatory training for Contractor employees who handle classified materials. The Contractor shall also comply with the Industrial Security Program IAW DoD 5220.22- M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). See Section 6.0 for location of memorandums and policies. See DD Form 254 (TE E).

Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have at minimum an active personnel security clearance at the Tier 3 (T3) level in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) at time of the proposal submission and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are IAW with the attached DD Form 254, “Department of Defense (DOD) Security Classification Specification” (The unit security monitor is responsible for initiating this form). The Contractor shall ensure that contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements when the employee has access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret.”

1.6.2.1 The Program Manager (PM), Logistics Manager (LM) and Security Manager (SM) shall possess a Top Secret clearance. The Information Technology Lead shall possess a Secret clearance. Other personnel may require clearances based upon classification of test events being supported and positions held in this contract. Contractor shall be prepared to provide personnel with clearances when required by a task order to handle classified information to include Top Secret. At a minimum, interim clearances shall be required at contract start date for key personnel and for those personnel required to support tests. A request for clearance shall be made within five (5) working days after hiring and shall contain a request for an interim clearance. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure updates are provided to the KO and COR once appropriate security clearances have been obtained. Compliance by the Contractor’s personnel with AR 25-2 and AR 380-5 is required. See Section 6.0 for location of memorandums and policies. As stated, the approved DD Form 254 will be incorporated as part of this contract (TE E).

1.6.2.2 All personnel hired under this contract who do not require a security clearance must have a Tier 1 (T1), formerly known as National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). IAW AR 25-2, “Contractor personnel without a security clearance shall have a favorable investigation on file, a favorable review of local personnel, base and military, medical, other security records as appropriate, and have a T1 investigation initiated or on file (Contractor) for access to the Government computer network.”

1.6.2.3 Denial of Access. Contractor personnel who have not received required security clearance shall not be granted access to classified information nor allowed to perform classified work.

1.6.2.4 Tier III or Tier III-R LAN Access Requirement. All Contractor personnel requiring access to the OEC LAN and other Information Technology (IT) systems involving sensitive information with higher-level access shall be required to have a Tier III.

1.6.3 Access and general protection/security policy and procedures: Contractor and all associated subcontractor 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, Security Office or host nation equivalent. 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, local policy and OEC Memorandum 190-2. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes.

1.6.3.1 Escorts The Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees performing services under this contract shall be escorted at all times by host nation security personnel or by an individual designated by the COR while accessing U.S. facilities or activities.

1.6.3.3 Individual Termination or Expiration of Employment: The Contractors CAC shall be returned to the COR or Acquisition Specialist when the employee no longer performs work for under this contract.

1.6.3.4 Common Access Cards (CAC) and CAC Log: Mission Partner Identity, Credential and Access Management (MP ICAM) will be used to register applicants, administer and manage personnel. The CAC will be issued for a period not to exceed three (3) years from the date of issuance. If the contract is for a period of one year, then the CAC shall only be issued for one year.

New CACs will be issued for the remaining performance periods that are longer than three years. All Contractor employees requiring a CAC must have at least a Tier 1 for minimum access (previously the National Agency Check with Inquiries or NACI) trustworthy investigation submitted through the Office of Personnel Management to receive a CAC through the MP ICAM. National Agency Check investigations with current/valid dates are accepted investigations for Contractor employees requiring a CAC. Industry/Company background investigations are unacceptable to receive a CAC or to have access to the LAN. The Contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following:

(1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely

(2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures

(3) Physical access to DoD facilities or non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD. All Contractor personnel requiring access to the OEC LAN and other IT systems shall have a favorable background investigation for trustworthiness determination initiated or on file as verified on the digitally signed DD Form 2875 by an appointed Security Manager IAW AR 25-2 and Cyber Security for USAOEC, OEC Memorandum 25-2. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management. Contractor personnel shall return CAC to appropriate U.S. Government authorities within five (5) days of the end of their contractual duties.

1.6.4 RESERVED

1.6.5 Background Checks: The Contractor shall ensure contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract have passed a security check conducted by the State Police Department of their U.S. residence. Security checks that have been completed as part of a personnel security clearance background investigation, or a previous background check that was a condition of employment, meet this requirement. Documentation of these checks will be made available to the KO or COR upon request. The Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract if a background security check reveals an employee is a security risk. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. 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 employee 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)

1.6.5.1 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.

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

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

1.6.6 Uncleared Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Credentialing and Access Procedures

1.6.6.1 Federal Installation/Facility Access: Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The 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. In addition to the changes other authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Governments Security Officer may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes.

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

Contractor and all associated subcontractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

1.6.7 Access to Government Information Systems: All Contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract who have access to a government information system must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services and must successfully completed the DoD Information Assurance Awareness training prior to access to the information system and then annually thereafter.

1.6.8 Physical Security: The Contractor shall safeguard 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 IAW the Army Physical Security Program (AR 190-13).

The Contractor shall implement and maintain a Physical Security Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The Physical Security SOP shall be submitted to the COR for KO review and approval within thirty (30) calendar days of contract award. Changes to the SOP shall be submitted to the KO for review and acceptance not later than ten (10) working days prior to the effective date of change. The Physical Security SOP must be capable of responding to both internal and external attack situations in the realm of physical security and shall provide the maximum elements necessary to ensure the safety and security of the facilities and the critical assets within, without interfering with day-to-day operational procedures. It shall address critical elements, such as Deterrence, Detection, Response, and Recovery. The Physical Security SOP will be IAW all OEC policies, ATEC, III Corps, and Fort Cavazos Physical Security procedures and regulations. All Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured at all times in compliance with the Badge Access System installed on the facilities.

1.6.9 Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. The Contractor shall develop and submit an OPSEC Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/plan within 90 calendar days of contract award to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer (KO) in accordance with CDRL A012, Operational Security (OPSEC)/Physical Security SOP.

1.6.9.1 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 Contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/plan within 90 calendar days of contract award to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer (KO) to be reviewed and approved by the Government OPSEC Officer on the supporting installation (CDRL A012). The SOP must contain a training plan that includes an initial OPSEC brief, continuous awareness, and annual OPSEC training. This plan will include a process to identify critical information, where it is located, who is responsible for it, how to protect it and why it needs to be protected. The contractor shall implement OPSEC measures as ordered by the commander. Awareness/training shall include, but not be 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 shall have an identified certified Level II OPSEC coordinator.

1.7 Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Contractor’s Security Plan (CDRL A012) and the Quality Control Plan (CDRL A017). Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any incidents of lost or duplicate keys to the Contracting Officer. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the Contracting Officer, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from payment due to the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the payment due to the Contractor. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s QCP.

1.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the Contracting Officer will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced.

Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.8.1 The Contractor shall attend, participate in, and furnish input to scheduled and unscheduled meetings, conferences, and briefings that relate to the functions and services herein as required by the Government to provide effective communication and impart necessary information. The Contract Manager or designated representative shall attend meetings as requested by the Government.

Meeting attendees shall at times include Contractor managerial, supervisory, and other personnel knowledgeable of the subject matter. Meetings may start or end outside of regular duty hours.

1.9 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Refer to Part 2 of this PWS for the definition of a COR. As determined by the Contracting Officer, a COR will be appointed and identified by letter of designation, a copy of which will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer. The designation letter 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. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is not authorized to obligate the Government. If the work is not written in the contract, the COR is not authorized to request new work. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract, perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance, maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract, issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications, monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of Government property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.10 Key Personnel: Skilled/experienced professional and/or technical personnel are essential for successful Contractor accomplishment of the work to be performed under this contract. Key personnel are those individuals designated by the Government and/or Contractor as persons in the Contractor’s organization who provide in-depth operational testing and management experience. The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: Program Manager (PM), Logistics Manager (LM) and Security Manager (SM). The Contractor shall provide a PM who shall have full autonomy and shall be responsible for the total management and coordination of the contract. The PM shall act as the central point of contact for the Contractor with the KO and COR on all contractual matters relating to the daily operation of the contract. In the absence of any employee classified as key personnel, another employee shall be designated as the acting PM with a notification provided to the KO and the COR indicating absence duration. The key personnel or any employee designated as acting PM, shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation and shall be available between 0730 and 1630; Monday through Friday except federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed unless otherwise required per the Task Order – Request for Proposal (TO-RFP).

a. Program Manager (PM): The PM shall possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree plus ten

(10) years’ experience with military systems and five (5) years’ experience in operational test and evaluation. There is no substitution or equivalence for education OR experience. This position must hold a Top-Secret security clearance.

b. Logistics Manager (LM): The LM shall possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree plus ten

(10) years of experience in logistics operations management. Must be knowledgeable of and able to work a variety of automated systems, processes and procedures, and database formats to include Global Combat Support Systems - Army (GCSS-Army). There is no substitution or equivalence for education OR experience. This position must hold a Top-Secret security clearance.

c. Security Manager (SM): The Security Manager shall possess a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five (5) years of related work experience and practical knowledge of and experience with JPAS and e-QIP. The SM must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience with personnel security, and security management. There is no substitution or equivalence for education OR experience. This position must hold a Top-Secret security clearance.

1.10.1 The Contractor shall notify the KO, in writing, at least two (2) weeks in advance of replacing Key Personnel. Review of replacement personnel qualifications shall occur prior to employment/utilization on the duties of the key personnel being replaced. All requests for approval of substitutions hereunder shall be in writing with a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitution(s). The request shall contain a complete resume for the proposed substitute, and any other information requested by the KO to approve or disapprove the proposed substitution. The KO will evaluate such requests and promptly notify the Contractor of the approval or disapproval thereof in writing before key personnel are removed, reassigned, or replaced.

A temporary replacement shall be assigned when Key Personnel are unavailable for a continuous period expected to exceed fifteen (15) workdays or reassigned to different work within the contract for a continuous period expected to exceed fifteen (15) workdays. The Contractor shall provide an Emergency Contact List for key personnel upon contract award and provide updates quarterly IAW CDRL A005 Emergency Contact List.

1.11 Identification of Contractor Employees: All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties must identify themselves, to include proper marking of signature blocks in correspondence, to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. The Contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports, produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.11.1 Contractor workspace (staging site, on-site office, desk or work area, etc.) shall contain a sign signifying the space is occupied by Contractor employee(s) to ensure that Government employees and the public know that they are not Government employees. The proposed sign shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer via the COR for review and acceptance ten (10) calendar days after contract award. Workspace sign location shall be coordinated with the COR. Contractor employees shall identify themselves by name and company affiliation when answering the telephone, presenting briefings, conducting or attending meetings, and seminars. All Contractor correspondence (written, facsimile, and email display) shall include their company name. Requirements for Contractor vehicles is addressed under Part 4 paragraph 4.4.

1.11.2 Contractor Identification Badges: Contractor personnel shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges IAW Contractor Identification (AE Reg. 27-715). (For services at Child, Youth, and School Services where children are present, recommend personnel wear identification when children are present.) If required by the Government, Contractor personnel and all associated subcontractor’s employees accessing U.S. facilities or activities, shall present a valid picture ID provided by the Government while accessing Government owned or contracted facilities and shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. If applicable, Government issued access badges will not be worn outside designated facility where visible to the general public. Contractor personnel shall return all U.S. Government issued identification to appropriate U.S. Government authorities within five (5) days of the end of their contractual duties.

1.11.3 Appearance of Personnel: Contractor personnel working under this contract shall practice high standards of personal hygiene and maintain a clean, neat appearance while on duty.

1.12 Contractor Travel: The Contractor shall be required to travel during the performance of this contract to attend meetings, conferences, support test execution at various locations, and training for other DoD test/training ranges/sites from CONUS to OCONUS as defined herein and specified in the individual TO SOW requirements. The Contractor shall be required to travel to off-site training locations and to ship training aides to these locations in support of the task order. All travel requests require COR concurrence prior to receiving approval/authorization by the KO. The Contractor is authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR), IAW FAR Part 31.205-46, and the limitation of funds specified in this contract TO-RFP. The Contractor shall be required to make all travel arrangements to include transmitting clearances/visit requests, arranging for transportation, lodging, and any other necessary arrangements to meet the travel requirement IAW the JTR. All travel requires Government approval and authorization seven (7) calendar days prior to scheduled travel.

1.13 Other Direct Costs (ODCs): This includes travel, materials, and supplies associated with the PWS, and test TO-RFPs. The Contractor shall obtain approval from the KO and concurrence from the COR for these costs. This category includes shipping expenses associated with repairs, upgrades, and visits to Contractor facilities.

1.14 Data Rights: The KO retains the authority to release or deny access to the information. The Contractor shall be responsible for search and submission of records under the Contractors control upon the KO or COR request. The Contractor shall provide the Government with unlimited rights in all work, including, but not limited to, intellectual property and data rights produced under this contract.

1.14.1 In accordance with DFARS 252.227-7013, 7014, 7016, 7017, 7019, 7028, 7030, 7037, the Government obtains under this TO “Unlimited Rights” to all non-commercial computer software, software source code, computer software documentation, enhancements, technical data, and similar non-commercial data developed exclusively at Government expense and delivered to the Government under this contract. “Unlimited Rights” means rights to use, modify, reproduce, release, perform, display, or disclose in whole or in part, in any manner and for any purpose whatsoever, and to have the ability to authorize others to do so.

1.14.2 For all non-commercial software provided by Contractor, Contractor shall ensure that any individual who creates any of the computer software provides an assignment of any and all proprietary rights in the computer software including all copyrights and patent rights to the software so that the Government has unlimited rights to the software specified above. It is the contractor's obligation to ensure compliance with all open-source covenants or requirements if any open-source software is included in any deliverable.

1.14.3 The Contractor shall embed the following Code Header in all software components delivered to the Government:

/// SECURITY CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED

/// UNLIMITED RIGHTS

/// DFARS Clause reference: 252.227-7013 (a)(16) and 252.227-7014 (a)(16) /// Unlimited Rights. The Government has the right to use, modify, reproduce, release, /// perform, display or disclose this (technical data or computer software) in whole or in /// part, in any manner, and for any purpose whatsoever, and to have or authorize others /// to do so.

/// Distribution Statement D. Distribution authorized to the Department of Defense and /// U.S. DoD contractors only in support of US DoD efforts. Other requests shall be /// referred to the Program Executive Officer, USTRANSCOM.

/// Warning: This document contains data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export /// Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Section 2751, et seq.) as amended, or the Export /// Administration Act (Title 50, U.S.C., App 2401 et seq.) as amended. Violations of /// these export laws are subject to severe criminal and civil penalties. Disseminate in /// accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25.

1.14.4 The Contractor agrees that regardless of how Contractor-provided data/software is developed or modified during Task Order performance, the Contractor shall deliver data/software marked IAW requirements in DFARS 252.227-7013, 252.277-7014, or other applicable DFARS references. All documentation provided under this TO is a deliverable to the Government, and the Government has Unlimited Rights to said documentation.

1.14.5 For commercial data delivered under this contract, the Government has the right to use, modify, reproduce, release, display, or disclose, in whole or in part, in any manner and for any purpose whatsoever, and to have or authorize others to do so. (Refer to DFARS 252.227-7015 Technical Data, Commercial Items). All deliverables shall be made electronically via email to transcom.scott.tcj3.mbx.sms@mail.mil. If a delivery is submitted via email and the size or the firewall prevents its delivery, the Contractor shall provide a Secure File Transfer Protocol site that allows the Government to download the deliverable. If a site is not available or not feasible, the Government will make one available to the Contractor. In case no sites are available, the Contractor shall deliver via compact disk/digital videodisk (CD/DVD). The CD/DVD must be properly labeled to identify the content to include classification, version number, and date.

1.14.6 TE B identifies contract deliverables for this PWS. Data items shall be prepared in accordance with the most recent version of the applicable Data Item Description (DID), tailored to the Government requirement herein. DIDs are available at the “Assist Quick Search” website, http://quicksearch.dla.mil/qsSearch.aspx.

1.14.7 The Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) associated DID is contained in at TE C. Where not specified by the Government, the Contractor shall prepare deliverables in Contractor format.

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

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

The KO retains the authority to release or deny access to the information. The Contractor shall be responsible for search and submission of records under the Contractors control upon the KO or COR request. The Contractor shall provide the Government with unlimited rights in all work, including, but not limited to, intellectual property and data rights produced under this contract.

1.16 Protection of Government and Contract Information: Per Public Use Notice of Limitations stated by Defense imagery Management operations Center and contained at https://www.dma.mil/ the Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.)

obtained through this contract on any hard copy or digital marketing tools to include its company website.

1.17 RESERVED

1.18 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, 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 (https://www.dma.mil/).

1.19 Information Assurance: At no time will the Contractor or associated subcontractor 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 (CUI) 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 DoD SAFE at https://safe.apps.mil, or All Partners Access Network (APAN) at https://community.apan.org/, or other transmission means determined by the government must be used.

1.20 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCI as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer 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 Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI IAW CDRL A016. The Contractor’s OCI Mitigation Plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer 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.

1.20.1 The Contractor shall not employ off-duty Government personnel that represent the KO or that perform contract surveillance, nor any other person who is an employee of the United States Government or the Department of Defense, either military or civilian, if such employment would create a conflict of interest or be contrary to the OEC Memorandum 600-4 regarding off duty employment. The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of Army, military or civilian, to perform work under this contract without first obtaining approvals required by DoD 5500.07-R, Joint Ethics Regulation (JER), and implementing Army regulations. In no event shall such personnel be utilized in a supervisory capacity in the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall not employ any person who is a family member of either current Contractor employees or current ATEC employees (either military or civilian) without first providing personnel qualifications, supervisory chain, and proposed employment duration to the KO for review and approval.

1.21 Phase In /Phase Out Period: To minimize decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall have personnel on board, during the thirty-day transition period.

1.21.1 Phase In Period:

a. Transition Plan: The Contractor’s transition plan, submitted as part of their proposal, shall be updated and resubmitted immediately upon contract award, as required at CDRL A019.

The Plan shall…