B08 - ATTACHMENT 0001 - Performance Work Statement (PWS) - JTL25 - FINAL (27FEB25).pdf

February 2025

Journey to Leadership (JTL)

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

US Army Sustainment Command

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

1. Introduction Journey to Leadership (JTL) is a dynamic, multi-tiered leadership development program, developed and administered by Headquarters, United States (U.S.) Army Sustainment Command (HQASC) G3 Training and Programs Branch. The intent of this program is to train current and future leaders in a broad range of leadership concepts, to utilize/administer various leadership tools and techniques, and to enhance their leadership competencies and interpersonal skills. Benefits to program graduates are huge and include specific work skills/techniques, one-on-one interaction with senior leaders, and broad-spectrum networking opportunities for work-related issues, as well as a better understanding of various organizations’ missions.

The overarching objective of JTL is to impart in participants the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to become effective leaders. Subsidiary objectives for Tiers I and II include: preparing talented individuals for leadership roles at the earliest stages of their careers; providing developmental and training experiences needed to produce successful leaders; providing individuals with a solid foundation in leadership skills, teambuilding techniques, interpersonal skills and effective communication skills; assisting individuals in becoming more effective in their current roles within the organization; allowing individuals the opportunity to observe team leaders and supervisors (Tier I) senior executives (Tier II) as role models; and affording individuals the opportunity to assess their potential and to tap into their career interests as ASC leaders. Subsidiary objectives for Tier III include: providing individuals with a solid foundation in select competencies of the executive core qualifications; assisting individuals in becoming more effective in their current leadership roles within the organization; allowing individuals the opportunity to experience the Washington DC culture and political climate; and affording individuals the opportunity to assess their leadership style and to tap into career interests as future senior executive service members.

1.1 JTL Tier I is designed for individuals holding the following grades/ranks: up to and including GS-10/E6/WG-10; and O1. Program length is approximately four to six months which includes the following program events and developmental assignments:

• Group-Session Requirements:

o Three, 1-week formal, residence training sessions at Headquarters (HQ) ASC, Rock Island, IL for up to 30 students.

o Class size will be one of three ranges: a) 16-20, b) 21-25, or c) 26-30.

o Coaching (both personal and professional).

• Individual Participant Requirements:

o Developmental Assignment components (targeting competencies of networking/partnering, interpersonal and communication skills, continual learning, and flexibility):

Two Team Leader or Supervisor interviews.

One, 1-day shadowing assignment.

One, 3-day cross-training assignments.

o One leadership book report (written).

o One leadership competency report (briefing).

• Individual Assessments o Myers-Briggs Type Indicator or approved personality assessment equivalent.

o Personal Development Plan with continual learning and development of external awareness (based on assessment results and developmental needs).

1.2 JTL Tier II is designed for individuals holding the following grades/ranks: GS-11 thru GS-13; O2 thru O4; W1 thru W4; E7 thru E8; and WG-11 and up. Program length is approximately 9 months to 1 year in length, which includes the following program events and developmental assignments:

o Five, 1-week formal, residence training sessions at HQASC, Rock Island, IL for up to 30 students.

o Class size will be one of three ranges: a) 16-20, b) 21-25, or c) 26-30.

o A command-level team project/presentation to ASC and tenant organization’s Senior Leaders during Graduation Ceremony.

o Coaching (both personal and professional).

• Individual Participant Requirements:

o Two, 3-day cross-training assignments.

o One, 2-day shadowing assignments.

o Four executive interviews.

o One, 15 day developmental assignment.

o Two leadership book reports and selected readings.

• Individual Assessments o 360-degree professional evaluation.

o Myers-Briggs Type Indicator or approved personality assessment equivalent.

o A gap analysis (to compare strengths/proficiencies with requirements).

o Personal Development Plan.

1.3 JTL Tier III is designed for individuals holding the following grades/ranks:

Supervisory GS-13, GS-14 thru GS-15; O5 thru O6; W5; and E9 (GS-13 Team Leads by exception). Program length is approximately six to 9 months in length, which includes the following program events and developmental assignments:

o Four, 1-week formal, residence training sessions (classroom), for up to 16 students. Three weeks at Rock Island Arsenal, one week in Washington, DC.

o A 360-degree evaluation (Center for Creative Leadership’s Benchmark 360 by Design) or approved equivalent evaluation tool.

o A gap analysis (to compare strengths/proficiencies with requirements).

o Executive Coaching.

o Experiential Learning:

One of the four training session weeks, will be 1-week temporary duty (TDY) travel to Washington, DC (3 days training at the Brookings Institution, visits to the Pentagon, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and White House Tour, if possible).

• Individual Participant Requirements:

o Leadership Development Plan.

o Organization Improvement Plan.

o Four (4) Leadership Readings.

o Program Impact Paper.

1.4 Organizational Background: ASC is the U.S. Army’s logistics integrator for contingency and sustainment support of American fighting forces worldwide. ASC integrates and synchronizes the delivery of Army Materiel Command (AMC) capabilities and enablers at the operational and tactical points of need. ASC provides globally responsive strategic logistics capability and materiel readiness to enable Combatant Commanders to conduct the full range of military operations. The assignment is clear and compelling: Improve logistics support to troops on the battlefield. By harnessing and delivering the vast capabilities of AMC and America’s industrial and technical base, ASC streamlines and accelerates logistics support to commanders and troops in the field. ASC is headquartered on the historic Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) in Rock Island, IL, 160 miles west of Chicago on the Mississippi River.

2. Purpose: The purpose of this Performance Work Statement (PWS) is to convey the current objectives and applicable scope and constraints for developing, delivering, and enhancing the JTL Program. The intention of utilizing a PWS instead of a conventional performance-based statement of work is to provide the flexibility of each Offeror to propose solutions. Offerors shall use the PWS with other applicable portions of this solicitation as the basis for preparing their proposal, including the Contractor performance-based statement of work (also known as performance work statement).

Offerors shall ensure that all aspects of the PWS are addressed in their proposal. Work is to be accomplished for the HQASC Rock Island, IL. Certification by the Government of satisfactory services provided is contingent upon the contractor performing in accordance with the terms and conditions of this solicitation, this document, the approved technical and cost proposal, and all amendments.

3. Requirement Overview: The Contractor shall provide up to 12-weeks of formal group-based leadership development training to participants selected for JTL Tiers I, II, and III scheduled across 12 months of the Period of Performance (POP). The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, materials and assessments necessary to perform direct group-based leadership development training as defined in this PWS.

Contractor shall provide training at Headquarters, ASC located on RIA, Rock Island, IL for all training with the exception of one week of JTL III – which will be at specified locations in Washington, DC. It is estimated that each of the resident training sessions (each week) will require approximately 40 hours of instruction, with core class hours between 0800 and 1630, to adequately perform all training topics identified in section 6.

Tiers I and II class sizes will be within three ranges, a) 16-20 students, b) 21-25 students, or c) 26-30 students. Two or more contract employees may be necessary to conduct coaching sessions for all students. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in the contract.

3.1 Holidays: Contractor shall be required to avoid scheduling services over the following Federal holidays:

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

4. SCOPE:

4.1 Each individual program (Tier I, II, or III) will be coordinated between the JTL Program Manager (PM), Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and Contractor no later than (NLT) 60 days prior to the start of the program so the PM can reserve training facilities and complete the program orientation.

4.2 The Contractor must provide a written agenda, outlining the order of presentations, for all training topics in section 6 of the PWS for each of the resident weeks of training, for each JTL Tier, to the PM 45 days prior to the start of the program.

4.3 Contractor must have knowledge of Department of Army (DA) organizations, have the ability to convey military fundamentals, knowledge of the differences and similarities between the military and civilian cultures, and how to apply core Army values to civilian leadership.

4.4 The contractor is required to employ high-energy, positive, and enthusiastic training methods and techniques to ensure a dynamic program that sustains participant enthusiasm and interaction. This includes activities such as team building exercises, communication drills, and conflict management strategies. Proficiency in spoken English and clear articulation is essential. Additionally, the contractor must demonstrate capability in using presentation aids such as PowerPoint slides, whiteboards, or flip charts, with legible handwriting being a prerequisite.

4.5 Contractor must be capable of teaching throughout the entire program avoiding situations where substitute instructors are brought in to teach. One designated lead instructor for each Tier, and an additional instructor is required, to attend all training and coaching sessions for that specific Tier. If designated lead instructor is unable to attend due to emergency situation, notification must be given to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) immediately and arrangements must be made with PM for Contractor to provide substitute instructor to facilitate course.

4.6 Contractor must have proven methods for effective writing, briefing and presentation skills, conflict management, professional interviewing, project management and delegation that will be tied into training modules. Must have proper grammar and written communications skills to critique student writing and provide recommendations (required for ALL reports associated with assigned books, executive interviews, shadowing assignments, cross-training assignments, etc.).

4.7 Contractor must have knowledge of USAJOBS, government resume writing, and interviewing techniques applicable to HQASC, to conduct/facilitate mock interviewing sessions.

4.8 Contractor must have current knowledge of Government Ethics policies, specifically Joint Ethics Regulation (JER) 5500.7-R and knowledge of international cultural practices and behaviors. Capable of relaying this information in a positive manner and maintain the respect and dignity of all participants’ ethnicity, religion, beliefs, etc.

4.9 The participants in Tier II and Tier III will attend the first week of formal training with a completed 360 degree individual assessment, acquired by the Contractor, as well as the feedback. Based on the assessment results, the Contractor will provide professional verbal interpretation and comparison of one’s individual job strengths and task proficiencies with what is required in the current or target job.

4.10 The Contractor will customize the program modules to include various assessment tools in support of the curriculum. Instructor will be certified to conduct in-depth Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Step II personality assessments. Contractor will interpret the results and provide participants with a one-on-one coaching session to include career and personal goals. This initial coaching session will be accomplished between resident training sessions 1 and 2 and will be no less than 60 minutes per student. The coaching session will be conducted either in person, electronically, or telephonically.

4.11 One-on-one coaching time is required for participants of each Tier throughout the remainder of the program. Contractor will meet individually with each student in all tiers. Coaching for all students will be provided by the Contractor outside the regular classroom hours, either in person, electronically, or telephonically, throughout the length of the program. Total coaching requirements per tier (which includes the 60 minute requirement in 4.10): Tier I = 2 hours per student; Tier II = 3 hours per student; and Tier III = 3 hours per student. A signed coaching verification form (provided by the Contractor) for each individual coaching session must be provided to the PM NLT 5 days after completion by the participants. This coaching may address but not be limited to:

4.11.1 Module Comprehension

4.11.2 Assessment results – 360 Degree Assessment, MBTI, etc.

4.11.3 Teaming issues/Conflict resolution

4.11.4 Real world job challenges personal to the student

4.11.5 Personal Development Plan of Action based on self-assessment and/or other assessment of development needs with means to develop the competencies of continual learning and external awareness.

4.12 Contractor will engage participants in classroom discussion, group exercises, role-playing opportunities, formal presentations, reading assignments and introduce them to new and innovative leadership tools. Contractor will coordinate with PM on book choices for leadership reading assignments.

4.13 In addition to the modules presented by the Contractor, the PM will coordinate speakers from ASC throughout the program and/or tours. For example, training session 1 of each Tier will include a kickoff/welcoming from a representative of the Command Group; training session 2 of Tier II will include a panel discussion by various senior leaders from ASC and/or tenant organizations on command missions, issues, opportunities, leadership philosophies and career path planning; a historical tour of the RIA and/or Joint Manufacturing Technology Center-Rock Island; etc. Other special guests will be added to the training program as needed. These special guest sessions will be coordinated with the Contractor at an opportune time in the training and will last no longer than 120 minutes each. While these activities are taking place, the Contractor will make notes on presentations and leadership styles to discuss with the class in conjunction with the training material.

4.14 For Tier II, JTL Student Project Teams are formulated during the first week of training. These teams will work together throughout the program on an ASC (or tenant organization) designated project to be presented at graduation. Contractor and PM are both responsible for formulation of the teams, but final decision belongs to the PM. The Contractor will instruct, and together with the PM, will be actively involved with the teams(s) during classroom sessions.

5. Materials Requirement:

5.1 The PM will schedule the conference room for each resident training session.

5.2 Contractor will provide all hard copies of teaching materials for each participant and PM (with exception of ASC or tenant specific information: bios, class roster, etc.) and deliver to the training room. Copies of teaching materials should be consolidated for the entire program year (e.g. participant binder(s), handbook(s), etc.).

5.3 Contractor will provide an electronic copy of teaching material (to include lesson plans) to the PM at least 14 days in advance of each resident training session.

5.4 Contractor will be responsible for supplying all items necessary for assessments (to include 360 assessment and MBTI) and ice-breakers/teaming activities. Some examples are: pads of paper, deck of cards, equipment for obstacle course, etc. The Contractor will also need to supply a laptop and applicable connections for presenting their modules during the formal training.

5.5 Prior to the fifth training session (week 5) of Tier II, the Contractor will provide video equipment in order to record dry-run presentations by the participants. The Contractor will transfer each team presentation to a compact disc or upload to a cloud service accessible by government employees, and the PM will maintain the copies (or the web-link) of the presentations and provide to the participants. The Contractor will not maintain any portion of the video presentations. The PM will ensure there is viewing equipment available for the critiquing process. The Contractor will provide constructive feedback to each participant during the training session as required in 6.2.16.

5.6 A pre-test and post-test will be created and administered by the Contractor for all Tiers. The pre-test will be given the first day of the first training week and the post-test will be given during the final week of training. The test will include 2-3 question for each training module listed in section 6 below. Based on the results of the pre-test, the Contractor will coordinate with the PM to assess areas that participants need improvement and agree on the training needs, taking into account learning styles and personalities of the participants throughout the program. The post-test results will be evaluated by the Contractor. It is expected to have the individual scores increase from the pre- to post-test by 10-30% to show the participants knowledge has increased based on course materials and training. Contractor will provide the results and exams of pre-and post-test to the COR.

5.7 Contractor will provide a program completion plaque for each participant of each Tier and will work with PM to obtain ASC Commanding General’s (CG) or Deputy to the Commander (DC) signature. Plaque should be 9x12 dark woodgrain (i.e. walnut) with a silver-colored metal overlay and include JTL logo, participant’s name, program name and dates, U.S. Army Sustainment Command, CG’s name and signature, and the Army, AMC and ASC branding symbols. Sample provided upon request.

5.8 Contractor will work with Brookings Institution, Brookings Executive Education to procure a three day “Inside Washington” component to the Tier III program at their location in Washington, DC (further information at 6.3.14). Learning objectives for this component should include, but not limited to:

5.8.1 Understand the processes and pressures that drive Congress

5.8.2 Develop the ability to work more effectively with the Legislative Branch

5.8.3 Learn about the White House, its operations and processes

5.8.4 Understanding US National Defense and National Security strategies

5.8.5 Uncover the many layers of the budget process from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) formulation to Congressional Appropriations

6. Training Topics: The training for this program will address, but is not limited to, the following knowledge, competencies and skills. All training builds to culmination at the end of the program.

6.1 JTL Tier I

6.1.1 Army centric

a. Army Values/Core Values

b. Army Culture

c. Army Professional

d. Military/Civilian Fundamentals (provided by ASC Historian) – 2 hours

6.1.2 Leadership Fundamentals

a. Types of Leadership

b. Management versus Leadership

6.1.3 Communication

a. Assertiveness Communication

b. Effective/Active Listening

c. Email/Phone/MS Teams Etiquette

d. Business Writing Skills

e. Resume Writing and Interviewing Techniques

6.1.4 Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

6.1.5 Decision Making

6.1.6 Conflict Management

6.1.7 Briefing and Presentation Skills

a. Body language

b. Podium use

c. Developing ASC briefing charts

d. Answering questions

e. Critiques

6.1.8 Time Management Skills

a. Running a Meeting/Facilitation

b. Managing email

c. Prioritizing your workload

6.1.9 Teambuilding

a. Roles/responsibilities (contributor, influential, team member, etc.)

b. Real Colors (or comparable personality assessment)

6.1.10 Interpersonal Skills

a. Emotional Intelligence

b. Developing Professional Relationships and Networks (partnering)

c. Influencing without Authority

6.1.11 Wellness

a. Work/life balance

b. Fitness

6.1.12 Motivation – self and others (inspire)

6.1.13 Becoming a Leader - Trustworthiness, honesty, flexibility, responsibility, accountability

6.1.14 Giving and Receiving Feedback

6.1.15 Assessment Tools (at a minimum for the following topics: writing, conflict management, team building, emotional intelligence, decision making, and communication)

6.2 JTL Tier II

6.2.1 Leadership Overview

6.2.2 Leadership Book (e.g., “Crucial Conversations”, “Peaks and Valleys”, or other books coordinated with the PM)

6.2.3 Types of Leadership (e.g. Situational, Servant, etc.)

6.2.4 Organizational Development

6.2.5 Management versus Leadership

6.2.6 Decision Making

6.2.7 Change Management (Individual Growth or Development)

6.2.8 Job Passion

6.2.9 Communication

6.2.10 Team Building

6.2.11 Coaching and Mentoring (clarification of roles) with means to develop competencies of interpersonal skills and partnering

6.2.12 Writing Skills

6.2.13 Resume writing and interviewing techniques

6.2.14 Team based problem solving with means to develop the following competencies:

a. Interpersonal skills

b. Oral communication

c. Written communication

d. Creativity and innovation

e. Strategic thinking

f. Conflict management

g. Leveraging Perspectives

h. Team building

i. Decisiveness

j. Problem solving

k. Partnering

l. Influencing/negotiating

6.2.15 Assessment Tools (at a minimum for the following topics: writing, change management, team building, decision making, internal/external awareness and communication)

6.2.16 Presentation Skills – to include practice briefings, project in process reviews (during resident training weeks two, three and four), critiques, podium use and practice of graduation program. Each participant will be required to provide an impromptu testimonial of their Journey to Leadership experience (during the fourth resident week of training). The Contractor and PM will ensure that the testimonial reflects a positive image of the participant, ASC, and other tenant organizations. The PM, with recommendation from the Contractor, will select four to five participants to provide their testimonials at the graduation ceremony.

6.3 JTL Tier III

6.3.1 Leading and Managing Change (organizational and individual)

a. Resilience

b. Strategic Thinking

b. Vision

6.3.2 Leading People

a. Self-awareness – Assess your leadership style; Identify strengths and weaknesses

b. Leadership Styles (e.g. Servant, Humble, Approachable, etc.)

c. Ethics and Perception

d. Motivating Others

e. Conflict Management

f. Leveraging Perspectives

g. Developing Others (includes Delegation)

6.3.3 Results Driven

a. Entrepreneurship

b. Technical Credibility

c. Decisiveness

d. Accountability

6.3.4 Business Acumen – Private Industry & ASC Perspective

a. Financial Management

b. Technology Management – Digital Government

c. Human Resources

(1) Labor Management & Employee Relations

(2) Hiring Processes

6.3.5 Building Coalitions

a. Political Savvy

b. How to Effectively Influence & Negotiate with and without Power

(1) Navigating Organizational Politics

(2) Derailers

c. Building Your Network

6.3.6 Communication

a. Crucial Conversations and Confrontations

6.3.7 Decision Making

6.3.8 Crisis Leadership, Risk Assessment, and Executive World View

6.3.9 Talent Management for Leaders

a. Successfully integrating new employees into your organization

b. Determining your organizations current talent quality and supply

c. Linking Organizational Strategy to talent specifications and needs

d. Developing a Talent Action Plan

e. Reshape Strategies

6.3.10 Coaching and Mentoring

6.3.11 Executive Core Qualification (ECQ) Writing Workshop (1 day)

6.3.12 Work/Life Balance

a. Personal Health & Wellness and Professional Health Assessment

b. Organizational Health & Wellness

6.3.13 Assessment Tools (at a minimum for the following topics: Benchmark by Design 360 Instrument, Campbell Leadership Index, Work Life Indicator, Change Style Indicator, and additional assessments TBD by contractor based on curriculum).

6.3.14 Training provided by The Brookings Institution, Brookings Executive Education

a. Day One: On Capitol Hill

(1) How Congress Works: A Primer for Executives

(2) Congressional Authorization, Appropriation & Budget

(3) Session with Congressional Staffers

(4) A Member’s Perspective on Serving in Congress

(5) Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Capitol

b. Day Two: The Brookings Institution

(1) American Defense Policy and Budgets

(2) Counter-Terrorism and US Grand Strategy

(3) US and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

(4) US and Foreign Regional Specific Policy

(5) US Defense and Defense Budget

c. Day Three: The Brookings Institution

(1) Decision-Making in the West Wing

(2) The Role of the National Security Council

(3) The Office of Management and Budget: An Overview

(4) Government Reform and Restructuring: A Department of

Defense DOD Perspective

(5) Policymaking and the Press

7. Other Contractor Requirements: Contractor will limit contact with participants to classroom and coaching setting. No pictures taken throughout the program will be used by the Contractor.

8. Graduation Ceremony for Tiers I and III: The PM will provide conference room facilities and schedule the graduation ceremony with the ASC Command Group.

Contractor will provide participant plaques as required in 5.7. Contractor will make arrangements for a Graduation luncheon at a local restaurant following the ceremony. No food expense for the Graduation luncheon should be incurred by the Contractor; luncheon attendees will be responsible for their individual checks.

9. Graduation Week Activities for Tier II: Learning modules will be taught throughout graduation week as time permits, which will take place during the fifth session (week 5). Team presentations, speaker notes and other presentation techniques (e.g., use of microphones, video clips, presentation skills, etc.) will be reviewed. This will include constructive feedback during dry runs. The Contractor, PM, and participant teams will be required to work necessary hours (within the normal business day) in order to complete their presentations to the level necessary for graduation. This includes, but is not limited to, the number of times the team(s) practice their briefings during graduation week, reviewing, recommending changes to briefings, etc. This will also require the Contractor to have flexible scheduling of class modules during this week in order to ensure participants strive to be successful in the graduation presentation. The PM will provide conference room facilities and the Contractor will facilitate/supply graduation week activities such as dry run, dress rehearsal, Graduation ceremony, participant plaques (as required in 5.7), etc. The Contractor will also need to provide a laptop for the graduation, same as during the training weeks. Contractor will make arrangements for a Graduation luncheon at a local restaurant following the ceremony. No food expense for the Graduation luncheon should be incurred by the Contractor; luncheon attendees will be responsible for their individual checks.

10. Special Qualifications: The Contractor must have comprehensive knowledge and experience working with DA missions, and its current and world-wide status. Primary instructor and/or key personnel must have the following qualifications:

10.1 A minimum of 5 years’ experience in designing and delivering all of the leadership development modules listed in section 6 above.

10.2 Served as civilian in the government workforce working in the DOD or Department of the Army for at least 5 years. Civilian service must have been within the last 10 years and/or Contractor must be currently doing business with the Government with acceptable performance.

10.3 A minimum of 5 years’ experience in coaching participants, one-on-one and in a team environment, in areas of conflict resolution, mediation techniques, coaching and counseling practices, personal accountability, and communication, and/or a certification in executive coaching.

10.4 Certified to administer and provide feedback on Benchmark By Design 360 Degree Assessment and MBTI Step II in-depth personality instruments/assessments. The preferred 360 degree assessment instrument is Benchmark by Design, however certification in a comparable 360 Degree Assessment may be acceptable. MBTI Step II is the preferred assessment as it provides additional depth and clarification within each of the four original MBTI dichotomies. Must provide copy of certification with proposal.

10.5 A minimum of 5 years’ experience developing, customizing, delivering, and explaining personality and behavior assessments. Ability to provide participants with useful methods of applying this knowledge when working with different personalities in the workplace and with customers.

10.6 A minimum of 5 years’ experience delivering and explaining assessments on topics such as Team Building, Problem Solving, and Communication. Must have assessments for other modules as needed. Must provide sample of assessments with proposal.

11. CONSTRAINTS:

11.1 OWNERSHIP: ASC wants to be afforded the option to purchase all programs content, curriculum, forms, and documentation developed by the contractor in support of this contract. This is not required and will not be evaluated as part of the best value evaluation. However, as part of the proposal response the government would like a separate option stating this pricing if possible.

11.2 DELIVERABLES: All deliverables must meet professional standards, meet the requirements set forth in the contractual documentation. All deliverables shall be delivered no later than the date specified and accepted. All deliverables are to be delivered with a cover letter, on the contractor’s letterhead, describing the contents.

12. Antiterrorism (AT) and Operations Security (OPSEC):

12.1 AT Level I and OPSEC Level I Training: This provision contract text is for Contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. All Contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I and OPSEC Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 30 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I and OPSEC Level I awareness training are available at the following website: https://jkodirect.jten.mil/

12.2 Access and general protection/security policy and procedures: This standard language is for Contractor employees with an area of performance within Army controlled installation, facility, or area. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR Clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, https://jkodirect.jten.mil/

Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes.

12.3 For Contractors that do not require a Common Access Card (CAC), but require access to a DoD facility or installation: Contractor and all associated sub-contractors 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 Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

12.4 iWATCH Training: This standard language is for Contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. The Contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity (ATO)). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award.

13. Environmental Requirements: The Contractor shall direct questions in regards to the provisions of the subsequent paragraphs (i.e., 13.1 – 13.3) to the COR.

13.1 Compliance with Environmental Laws and Regulations: Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws, statutes, regulations, executive orders, as well as Army Regulation 200-1 and RIA environmental policies.

Contractor shall immediately report noncompliance and/or conflicts with the provisions of the aforementioned laws, regulations and policies to the COR. In the event that Contractor is given a verbal and/or written notice of environmental noncompliance or nonconformance by the COR, the Contractor shall take immediate corrective action.

Failure or refusal to comply promptly may be grounds for the COR to invoke the appropriate contractual remedies.

13.2 Compliance with Procurement Requirements: Contractor shall follow the Environmental Protection Agency Comprehensive Procurement guidelines and provisions highlighted in the Army Contracting Command Quick Guide in order to ensure compliance with sustainable procurement requirements for materials and products that will be will procured and utilized during the duration of this contract. Additional information regarding the aforementioned requirement (i.e., least toxic and recyclable materials, resource-efficient materials and products causing the least pollution during their manufacture, use, and reuse) is highlighted in the hyperlink below:

(https://acc.aep.army.mil/accapps/ACCMAP/Documents/Quick-Guide-for-Sustainable- Procurement.docx).

13.3 Protection of Sensitive Areas: Contractor shall comply with all installation designated sensitive and off-limit area restrictions and shall not excavate, remove, https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program https://acc.aep.army.mil/accapps/ACCMAP/Documents/Quick-Guide-for-Sustainable-Procurement.docx https://acc.aep.army.mil/accapps/ACCMAP/Documents/Quick-Guide-for-Sustainable-Procurement.docx damage, or otherwise deface any archeological resource located on public lands.

Furthermore, Contractor shall not initiate any action that may disturb, endanger, or damage (to any degree) the habitat of a threatened and endangered species.

14. Quality Assurance: The government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under the Contract IAW the Government’s Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

The Performance Requirements Summary, which aligns with the Government’s QASP, defines the criteria of how the Contractor’s performance will be evaluated, the frequency of surveillance, and the items to be inspected. These documents may be combined.

Although the Government will develop a QASP, Government surveillance of Contractor performance is not limited to the QASP, or the performance objectives, outlined in the PRS. The Government retains the right to evaluate all services required by the contract.

The Government will perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

14.1 Performance Requirements Summary:

15. Contracting Officer Representative (COR): A Contracting Officer Representative COR) will be appointed by the Government for the PWS and will work in accordance with the COR letter signed by the Contracting Officer. All submittals, correspondence, and formal discussions will be coordinated with the COR.

16. In-Process Reviews (IPR):

16.1 The contractor shall conduct IPRs with the COR and PM on a regular basis to provide a venue for collaboration and information sharing.

PWS Ref Performance Objective Standard Accecptable Quality Level

Surveillance

4.2, 4.12, 4.13, 6

Presentation of program modules as stated in agenda for the week of instruction

Weekly - During Instruction 100%

COR Review - Evaluations & Observations

4.9, 4.10 Delivery of required assessments with all the course participants

As Required 100% COR Observation

5.3 Teaching Material supplied to COR and participants 14 days in advance of each training session As Required 100% COR Observation

Teaching Material supplied meets the requirements for the training as outlined in the PWS

As Required 100% COR Observation

4.4, 4.6, 5.4

Training Instructor is clear in both verbal and written communication delivery and performance with value-added presentation aids

Weekly - During Instruction

100% COR Observation

& Student Evaluations

5.6 Pre-test and Post-test address the program requirements and topics listed in PWS

End of first week of training for Pre-test, and start of last week of training for Post-test

10-30% increase in individual scoring between 2 tests

Contractor scored exams reviewed by

COR

16.2 The contractor shall schedule an IPR immediately for problem(s) resolution.

16.3 The contractor shall schedule an end of program IPR following the graduation ceremony of each JTL Tier.

16.4 The IPRs shall include a summary of major activities/events and progress, discussions of successes and difficulties, and suggested solutions and any findings or recommendations.

17. Privacy Act: Contractor staff shall adhere to the Privacy Act, Title 5 of the U.S.

Code, Section 552a and applicable agency rules and regulations (http://www.usdoj.gov/oip/privstat.htm).

18. Expertise: The contractor is responsible for providing qualified personnel with expertise that includes an extensive understanding of leadership development and have the ability to provide training on the tools and techniques used to become a successful leader in an Army environment. The contractor shall certify that all personnel assigned to this task are capable of facilitating the training program with the demonstrated knowledge, skills and expertise in their respective areas, necessary to perform all assigned duties. All contractor personnel shall comply with the applicable Army security regulations. The contractor must identify key personnel in the technical proposal. NOTE:

Personnel may not be removed from the task without express approval of the Government PM.

http://www.usdoj.gov/oip/privstat.htm