Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement Cadet Chapel Support Services.pdf

United States Air Force Academy

Performance Work Statement for

Cadet Chapel Support Services

Revision Date: 12 December 2024

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Signature of Functional Service Manager (FSM), Ch, Col Ruth N.

Segres signifies concurrence with PWS.

1. Description of Services / General Information

1.1. The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Cadet Chapel supports the Cadet Wing by providing for the religious and spiritual needs of the Air Force members, other military service members, their families, and the local base community. The Chapel supports individual rights under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and provides free exercise of religious beliefs. Buddhist Religious Program Leader services and Catholic Religious Education are required to support the Cadet Chapel’s mission.

1.2. Conduct. The Contractor shall not commit any action or speak in a way that will reasonably tend to degrade or to bring the Air Force Chaplain Corps into public hatred, contempt, scorn, ridicule, or that will reasonably tend to shock or insult. The Contractor shall not offend the community, offend public morals, offend public decency, or cause prejudice to the Air Force Chaplain Corps. The Contractor shall not have a history of arrest. The Contractor shall not violate any applicable Department of the Air Force Instructions (DAFI).

The Contractor shall maintain a professional appearance through high standards of grooming and dress in regards to their religious role. The Contractor shall not speak to any form of media without the expressed verbal or written consent of the Air Force Academy Public Affairs office while they are acting in a contractor role or could be associated with the U.S.

government.

1.3. Contractor Identification. All Contractor personnel shall wear a Government-issued badge at all times in designated areas to identify themselves as a Contractor employee. Contractor employees shall identify themselves as being a Contractor when attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties (e.g., clients, vendors, customers, public contacts, etc.) to avoid creating an impression that they are Government officials.

1.4. Dress code. Contractor personnel shall be professional in appearance, suitable for the occasion and environment of a religious program leader, and subject to the guidelines of the USAF Academy.

1.5. Threats to General Well Being. The Government reserves the right to direct the removal of Contractor personnel for misconduct or security reasons. This action does not relieve the Contractor from total performance of the program tasks specified herein.

1.6. Hiring of U.S. Government Employees. The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the U.S. Government if employing that person would create a conflict of interest, or the appearance of a conflict of interest.

The Contractor shall comply with the Joint Ethics Regulation (JER) with regard to the employment of current and/or former Government employees.

The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives proper approval. The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force if such employment would be contrary to the policies in AFI 64-106, Air Force Industrial Labor Relations Activities paragraph 3. The Contractor is prohibited from employing off-duty Government CORs (Contracting Officer’s Representatives) who are managing any contracts or subcontracts awarded to the Contractor. The abrupt absence of any Contractor personnel does not at any time constitute an excuse for nonperformance under this contract.

1.7. Adverse Weather Conditions. The Contractor shall coordinate with the government technical representative concerning performance of PWS requirements during adverse weather conditions. Delayed reporting or early release (for Government employees) does not relieve the Contractor of PWS performance.

1.8. Hours of Operation. Hours of services fluctuate and will be scheduled through the Cadet Faith Communities Branch Lead or designee, Sunday through Saturday, excluding Federal Holidays and base closure days. Office hours will typically occur during normal duty hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mountain Standard Time, but may be adjusted to meet requirements.

1.9. Work Environment. Missions are frequently interrupted by base exercises or actual ongoing base security events. The Contractor is required to participate in all exercises.

1.10. Direct Mission Support. While support services are considered support direct mission requirements, they are not considered mission essential. In the event the installation is closed due to inclement weather, or other causes, in which the installation commander has declared only mission essential personnel are required, the contractor shall telework for official duties. The contractor shall notify the government technical representative in the event the contractor cannot travel to the installation due to road closures or hazardous (unsafe) travel conditions.

1.11. Contingency for Teleworking during Emergency Crisis: The Contractor may be required to perform some or all of the PWS requirements during a contingency situation that results in limited base access or base closure.

Contingency support includes a broad range of activities such as military exercises, emergencies, natural and health disasters. The Contractor may be required to perform some or all of the PWS requirements on a modified schedule and or a modified delivery format (such as telework or other virtual web-based methods). The Contractor shall prepare and submit a contingency plan to support essential services during crisis conditions. The plan shall be provided to the government within (30 days) of the start of the transition period.

1.12. Federal Holidays. The following Federal Holidays are observed by USAFA but may not always be observed by the Contractor due to mission needs.

• New Year’s Day, January 1st or the Friday preceding or Monday following

• Martin Luther King’s Birthday, 3rd Monday in January

• President’s Day, 3rd Monday in February

• Memorial Day, Last Monday in May

• Juneteenth, 19 June

• Independence Day, July 4th or the Friday preceding or Monday following

• Labor Day, 1st Monday in September

• Columbus Day, 2nd Monday in October

• Veteran’s Day, November 11th or the Friday preceding or Monday following

• Thanksgiving Day, 4th Thursday in November

• Christmas Day, 25 December

1.13. Incident/Mishap Reporting. In the event of a safety incident/mishap, the Contractor shall take reasonable and prudent action to establish control of the scene, prevent further damage to persons or property and preserve evidence until released by the investigative authority. Immediately report the incident to the government technical representative and the USAFA Safety Office. If the Government elects to conduct an investigation, the Contractor shall cooperate fully and assist Government personnel until completed.

1.14. Emergency. Police, Medical, and Fire can be reached by calling 911.

1.15. Fire Prevention and Protection. Base fire prevention personnel will make periodic Government-provided facility inspections for regulation compliance.

1.16. Custodial Services. The Government will provide custodial services for occupied Government-provided facilities at the same level provided to

Government employees. All other services shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.17. Refuse Collection. The Government will make available refuse collection and disposal services for the Contractor at Government expense in direct support of the PWS. Emptying of individual trash receptacles into Government-provided dumpsters is the responsibility of Contractor employees.

Dumpsters are available for Contractor use for the disposal of items. The Contractor shall follow guidelines established by the base regarding proper disposal of refuse. The Contractor shall not dump prohibited items in dumpsters. The Contractor shall comply with all base-recycling programs.

1.18. Network Access. The Government will provide “Official Use Only” network Internet/intranet access through the Government network for approved systems and workstations required for accomplishment of work in support of this PWS. Network access for Contractor employees requires a common access card (CAC) provided by the Government.

1.19. Contractor Software and Hardware. The contractor shall obtain approval from the Designated Approval Authority (DAA) prior to purchasing software and computer hardware for use on the USAFA network. The contractor shall maintain all licenses for contractor software connected to the USAFA network. When software use is no longer required, the Contractor shall remove the software from the Contractor computer systems connected to the USAFA network.

1.20. Government-Provided Site-Licensed Software. The Contractor shall install and upgrade software that the Government has acquired site licenses for.

The Government will keep current and pay any annual licensing fees for site-licensed software. When Government provided software is no longer maintained under site license use the Contractor shall remove the Government provided software from all computer systems under its control.

1.21. Maintaining Clean Work Areas. The Contractor shall ensure that all work areas assigned under the PWS are neat, clean, and maintained at all times and immediately report any facility and safety discrepancies to the Government.

1.22. Telephone Services. The Government will provide local and Defense Switched Network (DSN) telephone service. The Government will provide all maintenance service on Government-provided phone lines and instruments and will relocate subject service when the relocation is approved by the Government. Government provided telephone service shall be used for official calls necessary in the performance of the PWS. The government technical representative may grant the Contractor access to Government long distance service. Otherwise, the Contractor shall provide his or her own non-Government telephone service through off-base switching equipment for personal or unofficial business.

1.23. Contractor/Personal Furnished Vehicles. The Contractor shall furnish all vehicles required to perform the services identified in this PWS to except for transportation to and from Cadet Chapel retreats. Vehicles for Cadet Chapel retreats shall be requested for by the Contractor through the government vehicle service request process and coordinated with the 10th Logistics Readiness Squadron. Contractor personnel will not be required to drive government vehicles.

1.24. Government Furnished Facilities. Contractor shall use Government-furnished facilities in the performance of this requirement.

1.25. Information Resources. The Government will provide access to Government contact sources and pertinent information for to complete services in this contract. The Government will provide the Contractor copies of, or access to, all required directives, publications, and documents. All documentation provided to the Contractor shall remain the property of the Government and shall be returned upon completion of this contract.

1.26. Ancillary Training. The Contractor shall be required to accomplish initial and annual Government-provided Computer Based Training (CBT) to include - Information Protection, Information Assurance, Anti- terrorism, Operations Security, Communications Security, Force Protection Condition Codes, Records Management, and other training as identified and provided by the Government.

1.27. Key Control. The Contractor shall read, sign, and abide by the Air Force Academy facility usage, security, and key control agreement. Contact the Cadet Chapel Facility Manager to sign the key control agreement.

2. Buddhist Religious Program Leader

2.1. Required Qualifications

2.1.1. The Contractor must be able to pass base protocols for criminal background checks to gain base access and Common Access Card.

2.1.2. The Contractor will be a formally recognized leader of an established Buddhist faith community such as a Sangha, Church, or the equivalent, fully authorized to teach Buddhist

Dharma, perform Buddhist religious services, and provide individual Buddhist spiritual guidance.

2.1.3 The Contractor shall be an ordained Buddhist Monk, Sensei, Nun, Geshe Bhikkhu, or have equivalent Buddhist Lay Ordination with requisite training and experience and must have been granted the authority to teach Buddhist Dharma by a fully ordained Buddhist authority. Contractor must maintain training and requirements for authority to teach Buddhist Dharma and perform the described leadership roles and functions in accord with their faith community.

2.1.4. The Contractor will preferably have a minimum of 10 years of Buddhist training, as well as experience in leading and developing a community of practice including young college-aged (i.e. 18-25) individuals.

2.1.5. The Contractor shall have knowledge and expertise in the area of Buddhist ethical training and character development.

2.2. Performance Requirements

2.2.1 Provide, lead, and administer teaching Buddhist Dharma, leading meditation, facilitating liturgies and rites, and carrying out all programs to meet the Buddhist religious needs of the USAF Academy community, to include:

2.2.2. In person meditations/teachings, as well as at least a half-hour period of individual spiritual direction/consultation following meditations/teaching, at least once per week. These services will be held during the academic year and throughout the summer season, covering all 52 weeks for the year.

2.2.3. These services will also be offered for Basic Cadets in the Basic Cadet Training (BCT) context in consultation with coordinating leadership (BCT is generally the last week of June through the first week of August, and opportunities for these services have customarily included Friday evenings and Sunday mornings unless other religious accommodations have been made)

2.2.4. Maintain and provide information regarding Buddhist temples and equivalent faith communities in the Colorado Springs area.

2.2.5. Develop, supervise, and provide religious education through the Special Programs in Religious Education (SPIRE) program.

This may be done in conjunction with meditation and teaching services with approval from the Wing Chaplain or his/her designee.

2.2.6. Recruit, identify, and vet potential speakers of local and national stature for a yearly speaker series open to cadets and the community at large. Must coordinate with the Wing Chaplain and/or his/her designee for final approval.

2.2.7. Fully coordinate and support the planning, publicity, and promotion of all Buddhist Cadet Religious Activities.

2.2.8. Serve and be available as the point of contact for chaplains on Buddhist religious needs, accommodation, and related issues.

2.2.9. Attend and facilitate an annual three-day weekend retreat from Friday to Sunday for Buddhist Cadets. Plan and perform all logistical coordination and advertisement for the annual retreat for Air Force Academy Buddhist Cadets. Retreats will be funded by CTOF or GIFT Funds to include food, lodging, and transpiration. The Contractor shall submit Scheduling Committee Actions (SCA) requests for the retreat in writing at least 3 months in advance of the requested SCA date in coordination with the Wing Chaplain or his/her designee. All SCA requests must be approved first by the Wing Chaplain or his/her designee. Forward all SCA requests to the Cadet Chapel Scheduling Committee Representative. No retreats are to be conducted on “Silver” weekends. Silver weekend’s schedules shall be provided to the Contractor.

2.2.10. SCA requests shall include:

2.2.10.1. Name of group and name of the retreat.

2.2.10.2. Location of retreat.

2.2.10.3. Time and date cadets will be leaving the Cadet Area and returning to the Cadet Area.

2.2.10.4. Point of Contact information and volunteers for retreat.

2.2.10.5. Method of transportation (i.e. commercial bus, personally owned vehicles, etc.). No fewer than two (2) cadets must be present in any form of transportation for safety, accountability, and ethical considerations.

2.2.10.6. Summary of costs and funding source(s) to be utilized.

2.2.10.7. Submit a retreat talking paper and draft a copy of a staff summary sheet (IAW AFH 33-337, The Tongue and Quill)

2.2.10.8. If uniform is required during the retreat and which uniform if so.

2.2.10.9. Number of cadets expected to attend listed by class (e.g. 10 four degrees, 5 two degrees, etc.)

2.2.10.10. General overview of the intent, content, and speakers for the retreat

2.2.11. Must work in a religiously pluralistic and inter-faith environment. Provide input and support for interfaith activities through participation in the Cadet Inter- Religious Council.

2.2.12. Serve as a resource for staff of other military chapel programs regarding religious accommodation and programming for Buddhists.

2.2.13. Serve as advisor to AF/HC regarding Air Force Chaplain Corps Buddhist Program matters.

2.2.14. Plan, organize, and implement a Buddhist

Baccalaureate service for graduating cadets each May.

2.2.15. Report monthly total attendance for all Buddhist events utilizing the Air Force Chaplain Corps Reporting System (AFCCARS) or other designated reporting system.

2.2.16 Office Hours for Buddhist Religious Program Leader.

Hours of Operation will include performing responsibilities an average of 8 hours per week, Sunday through Saturday, plus retreat attendance (see 1.28.2.9). The schedule may be adjusted to meet requirements for duties outside the normal 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. duty day (note especially BCT needs in 1.28.2.2). In addition, consult with the USAF Academy Wing Chaplain or his/her designee for required support.

Be available during weekdays from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. for meetings, trainings, and status updates as requested by the Wing Chaplain or his/her designee.

3. Cadet Catholic Religious Education Coordinator.

3.1 Required Qualifications.

3.1.1 The Contractor must be able to pass base protocols for

criminal background checks to gain base access and Common Access Card.

3.1.2 The Contractor must have at least two years of experience working with Catholic Catechists, religious education, or a similar/equivalent program.

3.1.3 The Contractor shall be a Catholic in good standing and shall have and maintain an Archdiocese for the Military Service, U.S.A. (AMS) Catechist Certification. This certification shall be acquired and maintained at the expense of the Contractor. The Contractor must be in good standing as a Catholic with an AMS Catechist Certification. If the Contractor’s good standing or Certification lapses at any time, employment will be terminated. The Contractor must be willing and able to perform duties under the direction of the Catholic chaplain as designated by the Wing Chaplain. The Contractor shall further teach as Catholic doctrine in faith and morals only what is in accord with official Catholic teaching (i.e. the Magisterium) and never knowingly teach as such anything to the contrary, with failure in this regard constituting a failure to uphold and comply with the terms of this contract, subject to the determination of the Catholic chaplain in consultation with the AMS.

3.2 Performance Requirements.

3.2.1 The Catholic chaplain as designated by the Wing Chaplain has oversight authority for all Catholic programs at the USAF Academy, and the Contractor meets Catholic Religious Education needs under the oversight and direction of the Catholic chaplain. Those needs include: support of RCIA and all Catholic religious education initiatives and events with related materials through the academic year, the summer, and all Catholic BCT events; all SPIRE events with related event needs and logistics; all faith formation retreats with related needs and logistics; recruiting, retaining, training, and keeping records of volunteers; utilizing all USAF Academy systems and resources according to established policies for performance of duties;

interfacing and interacting with USAF Academy personnel and cadets as needed for performance of duties; other tasks and functions necessary and proper for carrying out specified performance of duties.

3.2.2 Provide a verbal weekly Catholic Religious Education program status update to the Catholic chaplain no later than 1:30 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on Monday, unless the update must be rescheduled owing to mission requirements, objective necessity, or by mutual agreement. Status update shall include: volunteers, retreats, attendance, guest speakers (some may be Catechists), Religious Education events, Religious Education supplies (quantities and needs), and other concerns relevant to the needs of the Catholic cadets. Religious literature must be pre-approved by the Catholic chaplain and the Wing Chaplain prior to use in Catholic Religious Education programs.

3.2.3 Store all Catholic Religious Education related schedules, volunteer lists, prospective speakers, and all other coordinated documents on the Cadet Chapel Shared Drive. Follow all USAF Academy policies for computer usage, and specifically, for example, do not compromise Personally Identifiable Information (PII) within these documents. For questions regarding what constitutes Personally Identifiable Information, Contractor shall contact the Cadet Chapel Privacy Act Monitor and follow all relevant USAF Academy guidance.

3.2.4 Submit funding requests (budget amounts shall be provided for program coordination) to the Catholic chaplain for all Catholic religious education program requirements for approval IAW the DAFI 52-105, Chaplain Corps Resourcing. For Religious Education mission- essential items (e.g., Catholic Catechisms, Bibles, Archdiocese of Military Service required materials), use the Appropriated Fund (APF) Purchase Request Form which is located on the Cadet Chapel Shared Drive. If fund request items are not mission-essential or non- required Religious Education supplies (e.g., food and beverages, related social items), use Chapel Tithes and Offering Fund (CTOF) Air Force Form 4356 which is located in the Cadet Chapel Shared Drive.

3.2.5 Maintain and secure a consolidated list of volunteers for all Religious Education program events and activities in the Cadet Chapel Shared Drive.

3.2.6 Develop, coordinate, and distribute teaching schedules and location information with all speakers, Catechists, and volunteers.

3.2.7 Schedule and maintain a list of backups for all potential speakers, Catechists, and volunteers.

3.2.8 Coordinate base and facility access for all approved speakers with the Catholic chaplain for approval and routing through all required Air Force Academy agencies.

3.2.9 Plan and coordinate Special Programs in Religious Education (SPIRE) events, including recruiting speakers, catechists, and volunteers:

3.2.9.1 Potential Speakers. The Contractor shall provide a written (e-mailed) list of prospective speakers for SPIRE to the Catholic chaplain for vetting process, and all speakers must be approved by the Catholic chaplain before being invited. For this purpose, provide to the Catholic chaplain a developed/written talking paper (IAW Air Force Handbook (AFH) 33-337, The Tongue and Quill) which includes relevant information about the date, time, location of speaking engagement, relevant research regarding past performances of potential speakers in support of the vetting process (checking websites, internet searches, any negative publicity, etc.). Potential speaker information shall also include a biography (or résumé) of the potential speakers and links to any appropriate website(s) associated with the speakers. It is important that all speeches or presentations remain both faithful to Catholic teaching and consistent with the intent to ensure an environment that is mindful of the Air Force’s commitment to respect diversity among various spiritual, religious, or philosophical views.

Submit above talking paper to the Catholic chaplain 30 days before the engagement. Once the talking paper and potential speakers have been approved, the Contractor shall contact the potential speaker for event coordination.

3.2.9.2 Volunteers. Recruit and retain volunteers. A volunteer must be a U.S. citizen. Must sign an annual Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) outlining the rules of engagement of the SPIRE program. Must receive SPIRE Leader/volunteer training on an annual basis. Must be able to satisfactorily pass the Security Forces screening process/background check (National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) and Installation Records Check (IRC) for granting access to the Cadet Area.

Business casual dress at all SPIRE activities is required for volunteers. SPIRE leaders and volunteers will never use or encourage the use of coercion, undue influence, discrimination, or harassment when working with cadets, Cadet Chapel faculty/staff, other Air Force Academy faculty/staff, or other SPIRE volunteers. Additionally, leaders/volunteers shall follow all USAF Academy policies and be mindful not to take actions that may undermine unit cohesion or good order and discipline at the Academy.

3.2.10. Faith Formation Retreats. The Contractor shall plan, coordinate, and attend Faith Formation Retreats for Catholic cadets, under the direction of the Catholic chaplain, including:

3.2.10.1. Facilitate and attend Faith Formation Retreats as follows.

Plan and perform all logistical coordination and advertisement for the Fall and Winter Faith Formation Retreat for Air Force Academy Catholic Cadets. Retreats will be funded by CTOF or GIFT Funds to include food, lodging, and transpiration. The Contractor shall submit Scheduling Committee Actions (SCA) requests for Fall and Winter Retreats in writing at least 3 months in advance of the requested SCA date (e-mail is preferred) in coordination with the Catholic chaplain. Each SPIRE group is authorized to request an SCA for one religious retreat per semester through the Cadet Chapel Office. All SCA requests must be approved first by the SPIRE Director and then by the Wing Chaplain or his/her designee.

3.2.10.2. Forward all SCA requests to the Cadet Chapel Scheduling Committee Representative. No SPIRE sponsored retreats are to be conducted on “Silver” weekends. Silver weekend’s schedules shall be provided to the Contractor. SCA requests shall include:

3.2.10.2.1 Name of group and name of the retreat

3.2.10.2.2. Location of retreat

3.2.10.2.3. Time and date cadets will be leaving the Cadet Area and returning to the Cadet Area

3.2.10.2.4. Point of Contact or Escort for retreat

3.2.10.2.5. Method of transportation (i.e. commercial bus, personally owned vehicles, etc.). No fewer than two (2) cadets must be present in any form of transportation for safety, accountability, and ethical considerations.

3.2.10.2.6. Cost and funding source(s) to be utilized

3.2.10.2.7. Submit a retreat talking paper and draft a copy of a staff summary sheet (IAW AFH 33-337, The Tongue and Quill)

3.2.10.2.8. If uniform is required during the retreat and which uniform if so.

3.2.10.2.9. Number of cadets expected to attend listed by class (e.g. 10 four degrees, 5 two degrees, etc.)

3.2.10.2.10. General overview of the intent, content, and speakers for the retreat

3.2.10.3 Recruit and train speakers and volunteers for Fall Retreat and Winter Retreat. Fall Retreat will occur on or about 15 August to 15 September. Winter Retreat will occur on or about 28 February to 30 March.

3.2.10.4 Include the following components at a minimum for the Fall and Winter Retreat:

3.2.10.4.1 Welcome Discussion

3.2.10.4.2 Icebreaker

3.2.10.4.3 Group Discussion on Catholic theology and traditions

3.2.10.4.4 Sacrament of Reconciliation

3.2.10.4.5. Catholic Mass

3.2.10.4.6. Communal Meals

3.2.10.4.7. Team Building Exercises

3.2.10.4.8. Perpetual Adoration

3.2.10.4.9. Teaching on Prayer Ministry

3.2.10.4.10. Testimonies from Catholic upperclassmen

3.2.10.4.11. Summary Discussion

3.2.10.5. Assist in Logistical reservations through staff and base organizations:

3.2.10.5.1. Venue reservation and oversee venue contract

coordination with Cadet Chapel staff

3.2.10.5.2 Provide approved retreat materials to include

publications

3.2.10.5.3 Reserve and provide sound system

3.2.10.5.4. Government transportation coordination with

Transportation representative on Cadet Chapel staff.

3.2.10.5.5 Request supplies needed through Catholic chaplain

3.2.10.5.6 Coordination of meals for retreats and SPIRE events

3.2.10.5.7 Coordination of approval of speakers, volunteers, special guests, etc.

3.2.10.5.8 Volunteer training and support

3.2.10.5.10. Food requests with Mitchell Hall

3.2.10.5.11. Plan and request clergy for sacraments associated with Religious Education

3.2.10.5.12. Musicians for services associated with Religious Education

3.2.10.5.13. Plan and request Chaplain Corps support not listed above but required for activities

3.2.10.6 Record each trip in the Cadet Chapel shared drive with password protection for the Catholic community

3.2.10.7 Develop and submit After Action Report (AAR) of each retreat within one week after the event. A sample AAR is located on the Cadet Chapel Shared Drive.

3.2.11 Catholic Religious Education. The Contractor shall perform all Catholic education and RCIA support as assigned by the Catholic chaplain, to include:

3.2.11.1 Develop, supervise, and provide weekly SPIRE events under the direction of the Catholic chaplain.

3.2.11.2 Prepare for and perform (no more than once per month) religious instruction for SPIRE events (customarily on Mondays) in compliance with the approved or provided curriculum in the event a potential speaker cannot be scheduled at least 2 days in advance.

3.2.11.3 Plan and provide logistical support during all SPIRE program events to include food, drinks, and sound system.

3.2.11.4 Record SPIRE attendance on the Cadet Chapel Shared Drive.

3.2.11.5 Attend Annual SPIRE training conducted by the SPIRE

Director. Training dates will be provided to Contractor.

3.2.11.6 Attend the Annual SPIRE Picnic and provide information table for cadets to learn more about the Catholic Religious Education program.

3.2.11.7 Attend the Annual SPIRE Appreciation Picnic.

3.2.12 Office Hours for Cadet Catholic Religious Education Coordinator.

Hours of Operation will include performing responsibilities an average of 20 hours per week, Sunday through Saturday, plus retreat attendance (see 1.29.2.9). The schedule may be adjusted to meet requirements for duties outside the normal 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. duty day. Note especially Basic Cadet Training (BCT) needs per that training schedule and environment, which must be met per this contract. In addition, consult with the Wing Chaplain or his/her designee for required support. Be available during weekdays from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. for meetings, trainings, and status updates as requested by the Wing Chaplain or his/her designee. Coordinate especially with Catholic chaplain to best meet the needs of all Academy Cadets. The Government shall provide suitable work and desk space, computer with internet access to include any necessary applications, program equipment, supplies, and materials. Must comply with all USAF Academy regulations for use of space and equipment.

Attachment 1 – Performance Work Statement Cadet Chapel Support Services

4. Services Summary

Performance Objective Threshold PWS Reference Provide and support services during Basic Cadet Training as described (BCT is generally the last week of June through the first week of August)

90% Performance 2.2.3, 3.2.1

Develop, supervise, and provide religious education through the Special Programs in Religious Education (SPIRE) program. Fulfill all duties and responsibilities as described.

90% Performance 2.2.5, 3.2.9

Plan and perform all logistical coordination and advertisement for the Retreats for Air Force Academy cadets.

No more than 2 errors that could cause mission failure, corrected within 4 hours.

2.2.9, 3.2.10

Attachment 1 – Performance Work Statement Cadet Chapel Support Services

5. Government-Furnished Incidentals (GFI)

5.1. The Government (HQ USAFA/HCX) will provide the equipment, supplies, and furnishings necessary to complete the requirements of the contract regarding services, religious education, and worship. This property is incidental to the place of performance, and the property used by the Contractor within the location remains accountable to the Government.

5.2. The Contractor shall return equipment, supplies, and facilities to HQ USAFA/HCX in the condition received and submit any maintenance needs or damage to the Superintendent/NCOIC, Religious Affairs.