Combined W91QF0-21-Q-1008 Emerging Tech 21-26.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Emerging Technology Program Support 21-26 at the U.S. Army War College (USAWC), Carlisle Barracks, PA.

The solicitation number is W91QF0-21-Q-1008. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) pursuant to FAR 13.5.

This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005- 101 effective 26 October 2018 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). The complete text of any of the clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/.

The associated NAICS code for this procurement is 611710 and the Product Service Code is U009. The Description of all requirements are in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) to follow.

Quotes are due No Later Than (NLT) 7/26/2021 at 7:00:00 AM EDT. Quotes shall be emailed to the POC’s for this requirement, Contract Specialist Bethany Flynn at bethany.l.flynn.civ@mail.mil and Contracting Officer Larry Brown at larry.l.brown9.civ@mail.mil. All questions shall be submitted via e-mail to the POC’s for this requirement and they will be responded to on an amendment to this solicitation.

Questions should be submitted by 7/14/2021 at 7:00:00 AM EDT. Questions submitted after that date may not be addressed.

All vendors submitting a quote must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

Quoters must include a completed copy of the following provisions with its quote unless this information has been included in their System for Award Management (SAM) registration. Quoters are not required to re-submit the information if it is already in SAM.

52.212-3 ALT I, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations– Alternate I 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services- Representation (MUST BE the

Oct 2020 version!) If one or both of the answers is/are ‘Does’, add:

*52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance

Services or Equipment (Oct 2020) **Only if you answered “Does” in 52.204-26.**

The following FAR clauses and provisions also apply to this acquisition.

The clause at 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020), applies to this acquisition.

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition (See RFQ to follow for Addendum)

The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition (See RFQ to follow for Addendum).

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The clause at 52.212-5 DEV, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

Any award resulting from this solicitation will be issued on a Standard Form (SF) 1449.

Additionally:

1. All information on the solicitation must be filled out completely and returned. Incomplete submissions will be determined not in conformance to the Solicitation and may be rejected.

2. Please be sure to read the entire solicitation for sections that require vendor information to be submitted.

3. All contractors must be actively registered in SAM in order to receive a Department of Defense contract (See DFARS 252.204-7004 ALT A). Registration information can be obtained at the following website: https://sam.gov/ . Contractors are advised to register upon receipt of this solicitation since there is a time lag between registration and registration availability. No payment is required to register for SAM, but a notarized letter will be required. Any site requiring payment is a third-party site that will do the registration for you.

4. Quotes which are unrealistic in terms of technical or unrealistically low in price will be deemed reflective of an inherent lack of technical competence or indicative of a failure to comprehend the complexity of the proposed contractual requirement and may be rejected.

https://sam.gov/

W91QF021Q1008

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

PWS

U.S. Army War College Performance Work Statement

Emerging Technology Program Support 1 BACKGROUND. The U.S. Army War College (USAWC) educates and develops leaders for service at the strategic level while advancing knowledge in the global application of Landpower. The USAWC supports the U.S. Army’s Science and Technology efforts by incorporating Science and Technology related issues (especially Emerging Technologies) into curriculum, strategic thought, discussion, and advancement of knowledge. USAWC will engage strategic leaders to increase their understanding of the role of emerging and disruptive technologies in support of the National Security Strategy, the U.S. Army’s core competencies, the U.S.

Army's Title 10 responsibilities, and strategic leadership. This requirement fills a manpower and expertise gap currently not resident at Carlisle Barracks.

1.1. Science and Technology. The Center for Strategic Leadership’s (CSL) Science and Technology program examines emerging and disruptive technologies and their impact on national and defense strategy and policy as well as military planning and operations. This program encompasses operations in the Cyberspace and Space domains and the Information and Electromagnetic environments. It also includes challenges and opportunities provided by artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, biotechnology, advanced communications, quantum information sciences, microelectronics, directed energy, and other emerging technologies.

2 SCOPE. CSL projects the requirements and tasks (paragraph 3, below) will be executed by one individual (the contractor). The contractor shall provide non-personal, administrative, academic, and intellectual support to the USAWC at Carlisle, PA, other locations within the United States, or remotely as directed by the Government.

2.1. References/Applicable Documents.

2.1.1. See U.S. Army publications located at the Army Publishing Directorate:

https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/ADP.aspx.

2.1.2. Carlisle Barracks regulations are available for viewing at the Center for Strategic

Leadership, 650 Wright Ave, Rm B033, Carlisle Barracks, PA.

3 SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS.

3.1. Lot 1. The contractor will conduct the following tasks at Carlisle Barracks, PA, other locations within the United States, or remotely as directed by the Government. USAWC CSL leadership may decide not to execute some of the tasks listed below. In this case, the appointed COR will notify the contractor not to execute a task and the Government will take no negative actions against the contractor.

3.1.1. Academic Support. The contractor shall develop academic materials and provide administrative support for USAWC courses and lessons. This task includes the following actions as well as the requirement to track and report progress of each action:

a. Elective Courses. Complete the following actions supporting two (2) Science, Emerging Technologies, or other strategic issues electives (total of sixty (60) contact hours).

1) Complete a Course Synopsis for each course no later than (NLT) 1 September each year.

2) Complete a Course Syllabus for each course NLT sixty (60) calendar days prior to the course start date.

- Propose applicable topics for inclusion in each course.

- Recommend learning outcomes for each lesson and readings that support these objectives (50 to 100 total pages per lesson).

- Support completion of outlines of instruction for each course.

3) Invite approved guest speakers NLT thirty (30) calendar days prior to the course start dates. Complete required documentation to include:

- Distinguished visitor reports.

- Request for speaker fees, honorarium, and travel pay.

4) Develop course modules and presentation materials for each course.

5) Develop academic materials such as lesson plans, teaching aides, slide decks, case studies, and in class exercises.

6) Promote the course as appropriate; attend the Elective Fair.

7) Enter course information in learning management system(s) (LMS) NLT fourteen (14) calendar days prior to each course start date.

8) Compile list of students and inform students of schedule and requirements for each course and lesson.

9) Support lessons, in person or virtually: set up real or virtual class rooms, manage students (security clearance check-in, attendance, scheduling student presentations, printing and handing out readings, information for next class, notification of changes to venue, topic, or readings, and other in class tasks).

10) Present lessons (in person or virtually, as directed by the Government) and facilitate student dialogue.

11) Grade student participation, oral presentations, and writing assignments for each course.

12) Enter student completion information into LMS NLT fourteen (14) calendar days after each course completion date.

13) Complete post-course reports NLT thirty (30) calendar days after each course completion date. Include observations and recommended changes for future courses.

b. Additional USAWC Lessons. The contractor shall develop academic materials (such as lesson plans, teaching aides, slide decks, case studies, and exercises), teach, and provide administrative support for USAWC sponsored courses and lessons. The contractor will complete the following actions for up to forty-five (45) contact hours (e.g., Core Lessons; Elective Lessons; DDE Graduate Seminar;

Special Programs; Certificate Programs; General Officer education; and noontime lectures).

1) Propose applicable topics for inclusion in lessons.

2) Recommend learning outcomes for each lesson; recommend readings, video, or audio recordings that support learning outcomes for each lesson (no more than 2 hours of video/audio and/or 50 to 100 pages per lesson).

3) Create outlines of instruction.

4) Develop lesson modules and presentation materials.

5) Present lessons (in person or virtually, as directed by the Government), answer questions, and facilitate student dialogue.

3.1.2. Research Support. The contractor shall research, develop, and publish one (1) article or other scholarly work related to Science, Emerging Technology, or other strategic issues, as either a part of a group project or a solo work.

a. Group Project: The contractor shall provide intellectual and administrative support while participating in the writing of one (1) student, faculty, and/or staff research project (such as an Integrated Research Project or Audio/Video presentation) focused on Emerging Technology or other strategic issues. This task includes the following actions:

1) Propose and refine research topics.

2) Submit research plan and conduct research.

3) Coordinate activities of researchers.

4) Edit and submit final written product for publishing.

5) Submit required documentation.

b. Sole Author. If the Government does not direct a group project, the Government will either direct the contractor to write an article for publication, or to write a scholarly work for operational or educational purposes. The Government may direct the specific topic, or the contractor may propose a topic for Government approval. Once the Government has directed or approved the topic, the contractor will have 120 days to submit the written product. The contractor will meet with the Government at least every 30 days to review and approve the direction and progress of the research and writing.

1) For publication: The contractor will research, write, and submit an article, essay, or manuscript that is suitable for publication in scholarly professional publication(s) (e.g., Parameters, Military Review). The written product will meet the Publishing, Submission, Style, and Editing (PSSE) standards established by the Strategic Studies Institute (http://ssi.armywarcollege.edu/index.cfm/pepssi).

2) For operational or educational purposes: The contactor will research, write, and submit to the Government, an educational work such as an operations or planning handbook or guide, a significant doctrine document, or other strategic work not written specifically for publication in a professional journal.

3.1.3. Document Review. The contractor shall review and provide comments on up to four (3) Science, Emerging Technology, or other strategic leader related documents, per month to include strategies, policies, doctrine, whitepapers, essays, and articles. This task includes the following actions:

a. Submit recommendations NLT fourteen (14) calendar days after assignment of tasking.

b. Identify recommended inclusions and changes along with rationale.

c. Submit written documentation or enter into forms as required.

3.1.4. Symposia Attendance. The contractor shall attend up to four (4) approved symposia (conferences, workshops, or wargames) focused on Science, Emerging Technologies, or other strategic issues, sponsored by organizations outside the USAWC. The location of symposia is not restricted as long as contractor does not exceed travel costs (ref. paragraph 7.3 below). This task includes the following actions:

a. Propose event participation with rationale showing support for the USAWC mission; obtain approval from COR on attendance NLT fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the event.

b. Attend, present, or facilitate group discussions.

c. Within seven (7) calendar days of returning, submit post-symposium report and required documentation.

3.1.5. Project Support. The contractor shall assist in providing intellectual and administrative support for up to two (2) projects, programs, or events supporting USAWC goals, missions, and vision. This task includes the following actions as well as the requirement to track and report the progress of each action:

a. Provide Subject Matter Expertise.

b. Provide administrative support as needed.

c. Attend meetings at Carlisle Barracks or other locations.

d. Assist in developing plans, programs, policies, strategies, or other documentation.

e. Assist in event execution.

f. Present, lead, or facilitate group discussions.

g. Submit post-event report: An initial report is due NLT seven (7) calendar days after the event and the final report is due NLT thirty (30) calendar days after the event.

3.1.6. Faculty Training. The contractor shall attend four (4) USAWC faculty development, facilitator, and/or LMS training sessions.

3.1.7. Meetings and Reports. The contractor shall attend the following meetings at Collins Hall, Carlisle Barracks, PA, or remotely as directed by the Government:

a. Initial Meeting. The contractor shall attend an initial meeting with the Government representative, on a date to be determined (TBD), but NLT (NLT) five (5) calendar day after award of contract, to discuss work to be performed and to receive Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), materials, and work space.

b. Annual Plan Meeting: Within thirty (30) calendar days of award, contractor will provide a written schedule for the accomplishment of all tasks outlined in paragraph 3, including justification and rationale; contractor will also brief this plan in person.

c. Recurring Meetings. The contractor shall attend meetings with a Government representative on a weekly basis to discuss past and future tasks, deliverables, and status updates (unless on specified travel or COR approved absence).

d. Monthly Report. Provide to the Government (COR) a written report prior to the 3rd of each month describing actions taken the previous month in accomplishing tasks in the PWS, status of ongoing tasks, planned actions to accomplish tasks in the PWS, planned and executed travel, with associated costs and cost estimates, and actions taken under para 3.1.8 as Subject Matter Expert.

3.1.8. Subject Matter Expert. Provide intellectual support, subject matter expertise, and consultation to USAWC students, faculty, staff, and outside agencies (including other War Colleges), focused on Science and Emerging Technologies, and their impact on national and defense strategy and policy, as well as military planning and operations, or other strategic issues. Describe actions taken under this paragraph in the monthly contractor report (paragraph 3.1.1.7.d)

3.2. Lot 2. The contractor shall plan, develop, and execute one (1) symposium (conference, workshop, or invitational meeting) to support the Center for Strategic Leadership’s Science and Emerging Technology objectives, or other USAWC initiatives. The following tasks (3.1.2.1) are placed on an optional unfunded contract line item number (CLIN); which will only be exercised after the Center for Strategic Leadership receives approval and obtains proper funding. The Government has no obligation to exercise performance of the following symposium tasks. The contractor has no obligation to perform the following symposium tasks unless the contractor receives a Task Order Modification, signed by the Contracting Officer, authorizing performance of the symposium tasks with the obligation of funds. The contractor will conduct these tasks at Carlisle Barracks, PA, or another location within the United States.

3.2.1. Symposium Support. The contractor shall plan, develop, and execute one (1) symposium (conference, workshop, or invitation meeting) focused on Science, Emerging Technology, or other strategic issues. This task includes the following actions as well as the requirement to track and report progress of each action (the Government may modify, subtract, or add to these tasks as required to meet the needs of a specific symposium, within the bounds of accepted symposium support):

a. Pre-event tasks.

1) Based on the Government provided symposium topic, develop symposium agenda, methodology, desired outcomes, and supporting scenario.

2) Confirm availability and reserve facility.

3) Complete required request and approval documentation.

4) Develop the following symposium information and provide it to invitees via approved email, webpage, or other electronic messaging applications.

- Agenda

- Goals, Objective, and Methodology

- Registration

- Directions

- Accommodations

- Read Ahead Materials

5) Send invitations to potential participants, referring them to the symposium webpage referenced above.

6) Inform appropriate security personnel of requirements for symposium participant access to installations, buildings, and rooms.

7) Invite approved guest speakers and complete required documentation to include:

- Distinguished visitor reports

- Request for speaker fees, honorarium, and travel pay

8) Identify and inform responsible organizations of Information Technology requirements.

9) Identify and inform responsible organizations of note-taking and/or recording requirements.

10) Identify and inform responsible organizations of requirement for photography support.

11) Develop and inform responsible organizations for signage to include: external directions to facility, distinguished visitor parking; internal posters, and internal and external electronic displays.

12) Develop a food and beverage plan and inform responsible organizations of requirements.

13) Produce the following for each participant:

- Name Tags

- Name Tents

- Read Ahead Materials

14) Schedule and conduct weekly coordination meetings starting sixty (60) calendar days prior to the symposium.

- Invite meeting participants

- Establish meeting agenda

15) Schedule and conduct a walk-through of the facility at least three (3) calendar days prior to the symposium in order to identify any shortfalls.

b. Event tasks.

1) Set up registration area and provide information to arriving participants.

2) Set up main and small group rooms to include:

- White boards and markers

- Butcher Paper

- Audio visual displays

- Notepads and pens

3) Record the event through note-taking and/or recordings.

4) Facilitate plenary and small-group discussions.

5) Compile a list of participants along with their organization, telephone numbers, and email addresses.

c. Post-event tasks.

1) Submit post-symposium documentation.

2) Complete documentation for guest speakers to include:

- Distinguished visitor reports

- Submit and track speaker fees, honorarium, and travel pay

3) Write, edit, and coordinate for publishing, post-symposium reports. The draft report is due NLT thirty (30) calendar days after the event and the final report is due NLT sixty (60) calendar days after the event.

4 QUALIFICATIONS. Each individual contractor will meet the following qualifications.

4.1. Education.

a. Required: Bachelor degree in a discipline related to science and technology (e.g.

Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Sciences, or Technology) and a Master's degree.

b. Desired: Master of Science degree in a discipline related to science and technology (e.g. Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Sciences, or Technology).

c. Highly Desired: Master of Science Degree, or higher, in a discipline related to emerging technology (reference paragraph 1.0.1 – Cyberspace, Space, Information, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Artificial Intelligence, autonomous systems, biotechnology, advanced communications, quantum information sciences, microelectronics, directed energy, and other emerging technologies).

4.2. Practical Experience. At least three (3) years of experience in a military or civilian organization addressing the impact of emerging and disruptive technologies on strategy, policy, planning, or operations.

a. Required: Experience operating and integrating emerging technology (Tactical level).

b. Desired: Experience leading or managing the operation and integration of emerging technologies (Operational level).

c. Highly Desired: Experience leading the development of strategy, policy, or doctrine relating to the operation and integration of emerging technologies (Strategic level).

4.3. Faculty Experience. At least two (2) years of experience as a faculty instructor at an accredited degree granting institution.

a. Required: Developed and instructed Bachelor’s Degree or Certificate courses.

b. Desired: Developed and instructed Master’s Degree courses.

c. Highly Desired: Developed and instructed Master’s Degree courses related to emerging technology (reference paragraph 1.0.1 – Cyberspace, Space, Information, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Artificial Intelligence, autonomous systems, biotechnology, advanced communications, quantum information sciences, microelectronics, directed energy, and other emerging technologies).

4.4. Security Clearance. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and shall possess, at a minimum, a SECRET Clearance at time of award. The contractor will also possess a facility clearance at time of award.

4.5. Information Technology Skills. The contractor shall be proficient in basic computer skills to include, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, basic writing and editing skills, search/create folders, and computer terminology.

5 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED FACILITIES, SUPPLIES, AND SERVICES

5.1. General Information. The Government will furnish or make available to the

Contractor certain facilities, equipment, supplies and materials, and services.

Government Furnished Property (GFP) consists of Government-Furnished Facilities (GFF), Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE), Government-Furnished Supplies and Material, and Government-Furnished Services. The Contractor shall not use GFP or services for any other purpose than execution of work under this contract.

6 QUALITY.

6.1. Responsibility. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that all deliverables (draft or final) meet the Government's evaluation standards as regulated by AR 25-50 Preparing and Managing Correspondence, dated 3 June 2002, and as revised or updated. Upon initial Government review, if draft or final deliverables do not meet the evaluation standards for quality, the draft or final deliverables will be returned to the contractor for revision within five (5) working days. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to correct the errors without additional cost to the Government. The Government review period will not begin until initial Government review finds that the deliverable(s) meet acceptable standards for all quality requirements.

6.2. Format. All documents shall be developed and delivered using the approved version of MS Office products.

6.3. Deliverable Medium. Draft deliverables shall be provided in electronic form only.

Final deliverables shall consist of one print ready paper copy and an electronic copy. Electronic copies shall be delivered through the Government information technology network and/or on DVD/CD-ROM disk. All electronic media copies shall be virus-checked before submission. All deliverables will be provided to the COR.

7 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS.

7.1. Place of performance. The contractor shall perform tasks at the Government facility (Collins Hall, Carlisle Barracks, PA), a Contractor site, at offsite event locations within the United States, or remotely at the discretion of the Government COR. However, the contractor is expected to conduct on-site coordination at least weekly unless on specified travel or approved absence.

7.2. Period of performance. The period of performance shall be a 12-month base period, with four (4) Option Years.

7.3. Travel. Travel is anticipated with this requirement. Contractor shall be authorized travel expenses consistent with the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR prior to travel. Failure to obtain prior authorization could result in invoice denial. The contractor will travel in the conduct of the specified duties. Government will only pay for costs incurred, and not exceeding the contract travel budget.

7.4. Training.

7.4.1. AT Level I training. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within thirty (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 thirty (30) calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website:

http://jko.jten.mil

7.4.2. Access and general protection/security policy and procedures. 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, 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.

7.4.3. For contractors requiring Common Access Card (CAC). Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05. 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; or (3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. 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.

7.4.4. iWATCH Training. The contractor and all associated subcontractors working within any Carlisle Barracks, facility, or area, will ensure all employees read the statement below on the local iWatch program. This locally developed statement 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 will 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 35 calendar days after contract award. See the IWatch Training at:

https://www.armywarcollege.edu/iwatch/ or: “Guard Info About Yourself and Your Job. Limit discussion and accessibility of any information (written or verbal) that may provide terrorists insights for targeting. Always use secure means when passing sensitive information; destroy identifiable information. Be aware of your surroundings. Write down license numbers of suspicious vehicles; note description of occupants.

Recognize and Report Unusual or Suspicious Behavior to your COR or the Carlisle Barracks police at 717-245-4115. YOU are the first line of defense against terrorism.”

7.4.5. Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) registration for contractor employees who require access to Government information systems. All contractor employees with access to a Government info system must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services, and must successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the IS and then annually thereafter.

7.4.6. OPSEC Training. Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within thirty (30) calendar days of their reporting for duty. All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training.

7.4.7. Information assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) training. All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within six months of appointment to IA/IT functions.

7.4.8. Contracts That Require Handling or Access to Classified Information.

Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret” and requires contractors to comply with— (1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M); any revisions to DOD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor.

7.4.9. Threat Awareness Reporting Program. For all contractors with security clearances. Per AR 381-12 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), contractor employees must receive annual TARP training by a CI agent or other trainer as specified in 2-4b.

7.4.10. Additional Training Requirements: Contractor will accomplish any additional training that the Department of Defense, Department of the Army, or the Commandant of the USAWC may determine necessary for personnel working on military installations or working with military personnel (not to exceed 10 hours of instruction).

7.5. Clearance. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and shall possess, at a minimum, a SECRET clearance (at time of award). The contractor will also possess, at a minimum, a SECRET facility clearance (at time of award).

8 DELIVERABLES

8.1. Prior to the 3rd of each month, the contractor will provide to the Government (COR) a written report describing actions taken the previous month in accomplishing tasks in the PWS, status of ongoing tasks, planned actions to accomplish tasks in the PWS, planned and executed travel, with associated costs and cost estimates, and actions taken under para 3.1.8 as Subject Matter Expert.

9 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

9.1. The Government will assign a COR to monitor the Contractor's performance under the contract; the COR is qualified to act as the Government QAE (Quality Assurance Expert) and evaluate the services required to ensure compliance. The following matrix provides some of the Performance Requirements the COR will evaluate; this list is not all-inclusive. All deadlines are in calendar days.

PWS Reference and Requirement

Date Due (Cumulative) Performance

Threshold

3.1 Lot 1

3.1.1.a. Elective Support

1) Course Synopsis Complete for each course no later than (NLT) 1 September each year.

100% Compliance

2) Course Syllabus NLT sixty (60) days prior to the course start date.

100% Compliance

3) Guest speaker invitations Invite guest speakers NLT thirty (30) days prior to course start date; complete

100% Compliance required documents within fifteen (15) days

4) Develop course modules and presentation materials

NLT fourteen (14) days prior to the course start date.

100% Compliance

7) Enter course information in LMS

NLT fourteen (14) days prior to each course start date.

100% Compliance

8) Compile list of students and inform students of schedule and requirements

NLT seven (7) days prior to each course start date.

100% Compliance

11) Grade student participation, presentations, and assignments

NLT seven (7) days after course completion.

100% Compliance

12) Enter student completion information into

LMS

NLT fourteen (14) days after course completion.

100% Compliance

13) Complete post-course reports

NLT thirty (30) days after each course completion.

3.1.1.b USAWC Lessons

1) Propose applicable topics for inclusion in lessons.

NLT thirty (30) days prior to each lesson or presentation.

100% Compliance

2) Recommend learning outcomes and readings.

NLT fifteen (15) days prior to each lesson or presentation.

100% Compliance

3) Create outlines of instruction.

NLT fifteen (15) days prior to each lesson or presentation.

100% Compliance

4) Develop lesson modules and presentation materials.

NLT fifteen (15) days prior to each lesson or presentation.

3.1.2 Research Provide update on research support to

COR each week; meet timelines required by Research team lead or USAWC guidance

100% Compliance

3.1.2.b. Sole Project- Progress

Provide draft products to COR/Government team NLT every thirty (30)days for review and clarification

100% Compliance

3.1.2.b. Sole Project- Completion

Deliver written product NLT 120 days after direction/approval of topic

3.1.3 Document Review When tasked, provide feedback in

writing within fourteen (14) days

98%

3.1.4.a. Symposia Attendance- Prior to

Obtain approval from COR on attendance NLT fourteen (14) days prior to the event

3.1.4.c. Symposia Attendance- Return

Provide post-event report NLT seven (7) days of returning.

3.1.5 Project Support. Provide weekly updates; meet all

timelines as established by the project leader for deliverables

3.1.6 Faculty Training Complete four (4) sessions; annotate on monthly report

3.1.7 Meetings

3.1.7.a. Initial meeting NLT five (5) days of award 100% Compliance

3.1.7.b. Annual Plan Meeting

NLT thirty (30) days of award 100% Compliance

3.1.7.c. Weekly Meeting Each week unless traveling or COR exempted

98% Compliance

3.1.7.d. Monthly Report NLT 3rd of each month 100%

3.1.8 Subject Matter Expert Describe actions taken in the monthly written report (para 3.1.7.d.)

3.2 Lot 2

Symposium agenda Within fourteen (14) days of the contractor receiving Contracting Officer authorization

100% Compliance

Symposium updates Provide weekly updates through execution of the event

100% Compliance

Post-symposium report:

Draft

Thirty (30) days after symposium execution (draft)

100% Compliance

Post-symposium report:

Final

Sixty (60) days after symposium execution (final)

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Emerging Technology Program Support

FFP

Emerging Technology Program Support per the PWS FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0011634696

PSC CD: U009

NET AMT

0002 1 Job Travel costs IAW PWS 7.3.

COST

Travel costs IAW PWS 7.3. All travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR prior to travel. Failure to obtain prior authorization could result in invoice denial.

FOB: Destination

ESTIMATED COST

1001 1 Job OPTION Emerging Technology Program Support

FFP

Emerging Technology Program Support per the PWS FOB: Destination

1002 1 Job OPTION Travel costs IAW PWS 7.3.

COST

Travel costs IAW PWS 7.3. All travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR prior to travel. Failure to obtain prior authorization could result in invoice denial.

FOB: Destination

2001 1 Job OPTION Emerging Technology Program Support

FFP

Emerging Technology Program Support per the PWS FOB: Destination

2002 1 Job OPTION Travel costs IAW PWS 7.3.

COST

Travel costs IAW PWS 7.3. All travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR prior to travel. Failure to obtain prior authorization could result in invoice denial.

3001 1 Job OPTION Emerging Technology Program Support

FFP

Emerging Technology Program Support per the PWS FOB: Destination

3002 1 Job OPTION Travel costs IAW PWS 7.3.

COST

Travel costs IAW PWS 7.3. All travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR prior to travel. Failure to obtain prior authorization could result in invoice denial.

4001 1 Job OPTION Emerging Technology Program Support

FFP

Emerging Technology Program Support per the PWS FOB: Destination

4002 1 Job OPTION Travel costs IAW PWS 7.3.

COST

Travel costs IAW PWS 7.3. All travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR prior to travel. Failure to obtain prior authorization could result in invoice denial.

FOB: Destination

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 0002 Destination Government Destination Government 1001 Destination Government Destination Government 1002 Destination Government Destination Government 2001 Destination Government Destination Government 2002 Destination Government Destination Government 3001 Destination Government Destination Government

3002 Destination Government Destination Government 4001 Destination Government Destination Government 4002 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 01-AUG-2021 TO

31-JUL-2022

N/A US ARMY WAR COLLEGE

CSL

650 WRIGHT AVE

CARLISLE BARRACKS PA 17013

717-245-3598

W25BDX

0002 POP 01-AUG-2021 TO

31-JUL-2022

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1001 POP 01-AUG-2022 TO

31-JUL-2023

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1002 POP 01-AUG-2022 TO

31-JUL-2023

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2001 POP 01-AUG-2023 TO

31-JUL-2024

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2002 POP 01-AUG-2023 TO

31-JUL-2024

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3001 POP 01-AUG-2024 TO

31-JUL-2025

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3002 POP 01-AUG-2024 TO

31-JUL-2025

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4001 POP 01-AUG-2025 TO

31-JUL-2026

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4002 POP 01-AUG-2025 TO

31-JUL-2026

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

JUN 2020

52.204-2 Security Requirements MAR 2021 52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and

Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

OCT 2020

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation.

OCT 2020

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters OCT 2018 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax

Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law

FEB 2016

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items JUN 2020 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items OCT 2014 52.212-3 Alt I Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial

Items (FEB 2021) Alternate I

OCT 2014

52.227-17 Rights In Data-Special Works DEC 2007 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

DEC 2013

52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetation

APR 1984

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

NOV 2011

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors. FEB 2019 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

DEC 2019

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

MAY 2016

252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

MAY 2019

252.215-7008 Only One Offer JUL 2019 252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense

Contractors.

JAN 2018

252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials

SEP 2014

252.225-7001 Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program-- Basic DEC 2017 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors DEC 2017 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.226-7001 Utilization of Indian Organizations and Indian-Owned

Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns

APR 2019

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions DEC 2018 252.232-7007 Limitation Of Government's Obligation APR 2014

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.232-7017 Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors--

Prohibition on Fees and Consideration

APR 2020

252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2012 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JAN 2021

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights (1) within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes'', as amended (41 U.S.C. 601-613).

Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement or any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include--

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.--

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C.

3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall--

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the--

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C.

7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as…