DRAFT - FY27 JMC Joint Planning Support Services Recompete_PWS 17July2026.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

United States Army Transformation and Training Command Futures and Concepts Command Joint Modernization Command Joint Planning Cell Support Services

17 July 2026

Part 1 General Information

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

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform JMC Joint Planning Cell Support Services as defined in the PWS, except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services in Part 3. The Contractor shall perform to the standards of this contract.

1.2 Background: The JPC is a Team within JMC, FCC of the United States Army Transformation and Training Command (T2COM). JPC has a broad and diverse mission set. The JPC is led by the JMC G3/5/7 and located at JMC Headquarters, Fort Bliss, TX. JPC assists and tracks Joint and Army activities for JMC related to command’s experimentation effort. The headquarters element conducts task management and mission support functions, coordinates vertically and horizontally with peer Teams across FCC and T2COM, and centrally manages all JPC Team activities.

1.2.1 JMC supports the management of FCC’s LFE program, consisting of four major annual assessments and multiple intermittent exercises in order to assess emerging concepts and capabilities, and review, assess, and report on the potential effectiveness of selected capabilities. Provide assistance for experimentation venues to support the Army’s Future Capability Directorates (FCD)

1.2.2 JMC supports the early assessment of candidate capabilities from Capability Program Executives (CPEs), Program Management Offices (PMOs), Army Capability Developers, and sponsored commercial entities for entry into T2COM’s priority effort, Project Convergence (PC) and the Army’s annual Joint Warfighting Assessment (JWA). PC is T2COM’s capstone experiment and JWA is the Army’s Joint/Multinational capstone exercise in the Army’s Modernization Enterprise (AME). Both events provide the opportunity for all participants to conduct live, virtual, and constructive operations within an operational framework that balances training/ readiness, future force development, and Joint/Multinational interoperability objectives as equal priorities.

1.2.3 JMC Participates in Army, T2COM, and FCC-wide events such as councils, working groups, advisory groups, capabilities-oriented forums, panels, VIP visits, committee meetings, Operational Planning Teams (OPTs), Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), selection boards, and various other forums designed to integrate emerging concepts and capabilities of interest to the Team

1.2.4 JPC conducts the early assessment of candidate capabilities from Capability Program Executives (CPEs), Program Management Offices (PMOs), Army Capability Developers, and sponsored commercial entities for entry into the Army’s Joint/Multinational capstone exercises in the Army Experimentation Enterprise. Project Convergence (PC) and Joint Warfighting Assessment (JWA) provide the opportunity for all participants to conduct live, virtual, and constructive operations within an operational framework that balances training / readiness, future force development, and Joint/Multinational interoperability objectives as equal priorities. The JPC supports tiered review Targeting boards to determine candidate capabilities and produces all reports, taskings, orders, and program objective and milestone (POAM) documents in support of the initial phases of JWA planning and coordination (See Paragraph 5.2).

1.2.5 JPC provides mission support to PC/JWA by direction of the JMC G3/5/7, staff (See Paragraph 5.2).

1.2.6 JPC Coordinates, plans, and integrates aspects of Multi-Domain Operations in PC/JWA. Communicates with representatives from other United States armed services, Special Operations Command, and other government agencies, in order to ensure participation from units with equipment that meet exercise objectives. Determines the right force structure of joint and partner participants, coordinates training requirements, logistical support, and technical integration of capabilities to be assessed in order to meet Army Modernization objectives (See Paragraph 5.2).

1.2.7 JPC Participates in Army, Transformation and Training Command, Future Capabilities Center, JWA and PC wide events, such as councils, working groups, advisory groups, capabilities-oriented forums, panels, DV visits, committee meetings, Operational Planning Teams, Integrated Product Teams, concepts and capabilities of interest to the command (See Paragraph 5.2).

1.3 Scope: JMC requires contractor support in the areas of task management and mission analysis; innovation analytical support; coordination and execution of FCC JMC LFE events and post-exercise analysis.

1.4 Objectives: The Contractor shall:

· Support JPC’s internal task management and mission analysis. All documentation will be approved by the Government prior to publication.

· Support FCC’s JMC PC, JWA program, and the LFE for the AME. Prepare program reviews, assessments, and reports on the potential effectiveness of selected capabilities and concepts.

· Prepare the early assessment of candidate capabilities from CPEs, PMOs, Army Capability Developers, and sponsored commercial entities for entry into the Army’s LFE strategy for JWA and PC.

· Support JMC Headquarters in Army, Transformation and Training Command, Future Capabilities Center, and JWA/PC wide events.

1.5 General Information:

1.5.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain a QCP to ensure services are performed in accordance with (IAW) this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor's QCP is how it assures that the work provided complies with the requirements of the contract.

The Contractor’s Proposed QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review within ten (10) days after date of contract award.

The Government will review and either notify the Contractor in writing of acceptance of the plan or return their comments to the Contractor within fifteen (15) days. If the Government has provided comments, the Contractor shall then have fifteen (15) days to submit a Final QCP. After receipt of the Final QCP, the Contractor may receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing. Any proposed changes to the accepted QCP are required to be resubmitted for acceptance by the Contracting Officer no later than twenty-one (21) days prior to the anticipated change and before implementation by the Contractor. The timeline noted above will apply for review and acceptance of proposed changes. At a minimum, the QCP must include and answer the following to be acceptable:

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

(b) How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure performance complies with all deliverables (etc. timelines, deadlines, and goals).

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

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

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

(f) How the Contractor will inventory and track maintenance of all Government Provided Equipment/Materials.

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

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

1.5.1.1 RESERVED

1.5.1.2 The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might affect performance within twenty-four (24) hours of identifying those issues. Verbal reports shall be followed by written reports within two (2) days.

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

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

1.5.3.1 U.S. Holidays: Work shall not be performed on U.S. federally recognized holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. When a U.S. holiday occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday, respectively.

Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day July 4th Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veteran’s Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25th

1.5.3.2 Host Nation Holidays: Work will be performed on local Host Nation holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer or COR as required when in a TDY status.

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

1.5.4.1 The contractor is generally responsible for conducting business between 7:00 AM through 5:00 PM Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. During exercise execution, the Contractor may be required to use flex time, multi-shifts, or modifying regular duty hours to meet extended hours requirements not to exceed 80 hours per pay period. Overtime is not authorized. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.5.4.2 Government Facility Office Hours: The Government facility office hours are the hours 0700 to 1700, Monday through Friday, except U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 above or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.5.4.3 Government Facility Operating Hours: The Government facility operating hours occur between the hours of 0700 to 1700, Monday through Friday. The Government facility may close due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings and will be communicated by the COR to the Contractor.

1.5.4.4 Contractor Support Hours: The Contractor shall provide support between the hours of 0700 to 1500, Monday through Friday unless the facility is closed during local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor shall maintain an adequate workforce at all times, for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. During exercise execution, the Contractor may be required to use flex time, multi-shifts, or modifying regular duty hours to meet extended hours requirements not to exceed 80 hours per pay period; overtime is not authorized. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce is essential.

1.5.4.4.1 Contractor Work Plan: RESERVED

1.5.5 Training Holidays: JMC has historically granted military personnel a Day of No Scheduled Activity (DONSA) in conjunction with federal holidays and as compensation for time that they spent in field training. These are typically combined with regular holiday leave schedules (for example, Christmas half days, or day on/day off schedules). Training holidays may affect access to military operated facilities. If scheduled work or access to facilities is required, coordination with occupants will be necessary or the work in affected facilities shall be rescheduled after the DONSA. However, announced DONSAs may provide the Contractor with an opportunity for unrestricted access to facilities and areas. The Contractor shall take full advantage of such opportunities by planning maintenance or actions that are better accomplished when such areas are vacant.

1.5.6 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Government facilities on Fort Bliss, Texas. When feasible, and upon approval by the COR, the Contractor shall perform work at various Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental US (OCONUS) locations during planning events and exercise execution.

1.6 Security Requirements:

1.6.1 Security Program: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have a Top Secret/SCI clearance at time of the proposal submission and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are IAW with the DoD Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254), which is currently accessible at the following link: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/forms/eforms/dd0254.pdf

1.6.2 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have an active personnel security clearance at the Top Secret/SCI level and must maintain eligibility for access to SIPRNET, JWICS, STE and Special Access Programs (SAP) at time of the proposal submission and for the life of the contract. The contractor shall be able to receive SAP read on (as required) to facilitate attendance at SAP level planning events and aggressive experimentation with cutting edge, emerging technologies and concepts at the SAP level. The security requirements are IAW the DoD Contract Security Classification Specification DD Form 254. The Contractor shall ensure that Contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract comply with FAR 52.204-2 Security Requirements when the employee has access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret.” The Contractor shall ensure the employee complies with the DoD Security Agreement (DD Form 441), and the NISPOM rule at 32 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 117, effective 24 Feb 2021. The NISPOM is the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual to which contractors must implement and comply.

1.6.3 Installation Access: Access to U.S. installations, buildings and controlled areas is limited to personnel who meet security criteria and are authorized. Failure to submit required information/data and obtain required documentation or clearances will be grounds for denying access to U.S. installations, buildings and controlled areas. The Contractor shall ensure that any subcontractors used in performance of this contract complies with these requirements and that all employees, of both the Contractor and any subcontractor utilized by the Contractor, are made aware of and comply with these requirements.

The Contractor shall be aware of and comply with the requirements associated with Installation Access Control. The Government is not liable for any costs associated with performance delays due solely to a firm’s failure to comply with Installation Access Control System (IACS) processing requirements.

The Contractor shall return installation passes to the issuing IACS office when the contract is completed or when a Contractor employee no longer requires access

1.6.3.1 Installation Pass Log: Reserved

1.6.3.2 Individual Termination or Expiration of Employment: The Contractor shall collect the installation access passes the same day employment of an individual has expired or has been terminated and shall return them to the issuing office within five (5) calendar days.

1.6.3.3 Contract Termination or Cancellation: Upon termination or cancellation of this contract, the Contractor shall collect all outstanding installation access passes and return them to the issuing office within five (5) calendar days

1.6.3.4 Common Access Cards (CAC) and CAC Log: The Contractor shall provide the following information: Last, First and Middle Names, government issued personal identifier (e.g. Social Security Number, Federal Identification Number, or Tax Identification Number), date of birth, primary email address (this email address will be used to contact the individual) and any other necessary information required to obtain a CAC or installation access card, to the COR within seven (7) days after award. The Contractor shall ensure safeguarding of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and comply with requirements under 1.23.5.

The Contractor shall provide a CAC log within the first thirty (30) calendar days after contract award and within five (5) days after changes have been made (unless circumstances require otherwise and as directed by the Contracting Officer). The COR will provide format and content for the log during the post award meeting. Note - CACs are Government property and must be accounted for.

1.6.4 Background Checks:

1.6.4.1 U.S. Citizen: Contractors that work with or teach youth under the age of 18 years are subject to U.S background checks. The Requiring Activity Manager will determine the extent of background checks required. The Contractor employee may begin performance of the contract after receiving a favorable local background check. The Contractor agrees to replace the employee should results of the background check, if required, be unfavorable as determined by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor’s replacement of the employee with the unfavorable background check shall be within a timeframe provided by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor shall also replace employees whose background check, during their tenure of employment, renders them with an unfavorable local or stateside background check, as determined by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor shall forward a copy to the Contracting Officer via the COR and the Requiring Activity Manager of each favorable background check within two (2) days of receipt by the Contractor, identifying such with the appropriate contract number. The Contractor shall forward a copy to the Contracting Officer via the COR and the Requiring Activity Manager of each unfavorable background check within twenty-four hours of receipt by the Contractor, identifying such with the appropriate contract number. When the Government awards a non-personal services contract directly to an individual, the failure of the individual to provide a favorable background check would be grounds for termination.

1.6.4.2 Local Nationals and Third Country Nationals: For locations and work performed OCONUS, Requiring Activity (RA) shall consult with the responsible Security Office and Activity Manager applicable to location(s) associated with this PWS. Local national and third country national Contractors that work with or teach youths under the age of 18 years are subject to background checks as determined by the Requiring Activity Manager. As a minimum prior to beginning performance, Contractors employing local national and third country nationals shall furnish the Contracting Officer via the COR and the Requiring Activity Manager current documents required for working on a US installation, no later than Ten (10) days after contract award. Forwarding correspondence from the Contractors shall identify the associated contract number. Local nationals and third country nationals agree to the same employee termination provisions as stated for U.S. Citizens (see paragraph 1.6.4.1 above, in particular, same requirements to replace the employee (and within timeframe noted) when results of background check are unfavorable.

1.6.5 Physical Security: The Contractor shall safeguard all Government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured IAW the Army Physical Security Program (AR 190-13).

1.6.6 Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel. Government issued access badges shall not be worn outside designated facilities where visible to the public.

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

1.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the Contracting Officer will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor shall notify the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.8.1 The Contractor shall attend, participate in, and furnish input to scheduled and unscheduled meetings, conferences, and briefings that relate to the functions and services herein as required by the Government to provide effective communication and impart necessary information. The Contract Manager or designated representative shall attend meetings as requested by the Government. Meeting attendees shall at times include Contractor managerial, supervisory, and other personnel knowledgeable of the subject matter. Meetings may start or end outside of regular duty hours.

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

1.10 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: Program Manager/Alternate Program Manager. The Contractor shall provide a Program Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an Alternate Program Manager, who shall act for the Contractor when the Program Manager is absent, along with a Curriculum Vitae (CV) for each of these individuals, shall be provided in writing to the Contracting Officer no later than during the post-award meeting. The Program Manager and Alternate Program Manager shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Program Manager or Alternate Program Manager shall be available between the normal hours of operation (see PWS paragraph 1.5.4). Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

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

1.12.1 Contractor workspace (staging site, on-site office, desk or work area, etc.) shall contain a sign signifying the space is occupied by Contractor employee(s) to ensure that Government employees and the public know that they are not Government employees. The proposed sign shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer via the COR for review and acceptance NLT ten (10) calendar days after contract award. Workspace sign location shall be coordinated with the COR.

1.12.2 Contractor Identification Badges: Contractor personnel shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges IAW Contractor Identification (AE Reg. 27-715). (For services at Child, Youth, and School Services where children are present, recommend personnel wear identification when children are present.)

1.13 Contractor Travel: Travel within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) is required. Travel requirements range from five (5) to fifty (50) percent of a task, as specified in Part 5 of this Performance Work Statement. All travel will require the approval of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and will be in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation. Any support provided outside Fort Bliss, Texas, areas will be designated as TDY. The Contractor shall obtain all necessary travel documents to execute travel as required, including but not limited to U.S. Government-issued passports to support OCONUS travel requirements. The Contractor shall ensure all Contractor employees comply with all guidance, instructions, and general orders Applicable to U.S. Armed Forces and DOD civilians and issued by the Theater Commander or his/her representative. This shall include any and all guidance and instructions issued based on the need to ensure mission accomplishment, force protection, and safety. The Contracting Officer or COR will approve all travel requirements before travel begins. The Contractor shall not proceed without the Contracting Officer or COR’s notification and approval and adequate contract funding.

a. The Government will reimburse the Contractor for Government- directed travel, in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Part 31.205-46; the contract; and the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). If the Contractor identifies a requirement for travel within the scope of this contract, the Contractor shall submit a written request to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Alternate Contracting Officer Representative ACOR for approval. This request shall identify the number of people in the party, names of travelers, labor categories, destination, dates and duration of stay, purpose, and estimated cost. The Contractor shall not proceed without the Contracting Officer or COR’s written approval.

b. Upon completion of travel, the Contractor shall provide a trip report to the COR/ACOR, along with a written summary of all meetings.

c. The Government anticipates that the Contractor shall travel an average of one week (7 days) a month to support events or meetings at various locations, primarily in CONUS. This may include travel to Fort Benning, Fort Leonard Wood, Fort Gordon, Fort Lewis, Fort Sill, Fort Bliss, the T2COM HQ in Austin Texas, and the area of the District of Columbia (DC). Travel in support of specific tasks is specified in Part 5 of this PWS.

d. Travel to OCONUS Locations. The Contractor may be required to travel to OCONUS locations to perform under field conditions. The Contractor shall fulfill all current regulatory and policy requirements before travel; this includes the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide requirements. The Contractor shall adhere to the following requirements when traveling to OCONUS locations.

e. Synchronized Pre-deployment Operational Tracker (SPOT): The Contractor shall enter before deployment and maintain data for all Contractor personnel that are authorized to accompany U.S. Armed Forces deployed outside the United States as specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause. The Contractor shall use the Synchronized Pre-deployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT) web-based system, at http://spot.dmdc.mil/privacy.aspx, to enter and maintain the data.

f. Accountability of Contractor Personnel: Contractor personnel brought into the theater of operation for the sole purposes of performing work on Government contracts shall be returned to Contractor’s point of origin/home country once the period of performance is completed or the Contractor’s employment is terminated for any reason. If the Contractor fails to re-deploy personnel at any tier, the Government will notify the Applicable U.S. Embassy to take appropriate action.

g. Contractor personnel shall have a SPOT-generated Letter of Authorization (LOA) to include the Theater Business Clearance (TBC) control number, signed by the Contracting Officer in order to process through a deployment center or travel to, from, or within a designated operational area. The LOA will also identify any additional authorizations, privileges, or Government support that the Contractor personnel are entitled to under this contract.

h. Travel to Germany. Contractors traveling to Germany for TDY shall use the Technical Expert Status Accreditation/Analytical Support Accreditation (TESA/ASSA) TDY procedures, http://www.eur.army.mil/. Under the Technical TESA/ASSA TDY procedure, contractors would be entitled to logistical support and applicable tax exemptions.’

i. Before the Contractor begins work in Germany, the COR for the Contractor seeking TE accreditation under this procedure will complete the TESA/ASSA TDY Application online through the DOCPER Contractor Online Processing System (DCOPS) and submit it, along with required uploaded documents, to DOCPER. The application form (AE 715- 9D) shall be printed from DCOPS, signed by the COR and the applicant, and then be scanned and uploaded into DCOPS.

j. Applications submitted to DOCPER more than 90 days in advance of the arrival date will be returned without action. [Note: The time between approval of the DD 1172-2 by DOCPER and the issuance by the ID card facility must be less than 90 days.] If the individual is determined to be qualified and is performing work in an approved position on an approved contract, DOCPER will approve technical expert status (and an ID card) for a limited period of time (not to exceed 90 days). [Note: Because ID card facilities will not issue ID cards for periods less than 30 days, 1172-2s issued by DOCPER will reflect a minimum of 30 days.]

k. Each period of TESA/ASSA TDY requires a separate TESA/ASSA TDY application. TESA/ASSA TDY is limited to a cumulative total of 90 days or three approved requests, whichever occurs first, within a 12-month period. The latter restriction concerning the number of approved requests is a function of the 30-day minimum approval period as three requests for short periods of TESA/ASSA TDY over a period of time still equate to the maximum of 90 days.

l. Travel to the Republic of Korea (ROK). Contractors traveling to ROK shall be identified as Invited Contractors/Technical Representatives (IC/TR). Reference is United States Forces Korea (USFK) Regulation 700-19 (The Invited Contractors and Technical Representatives Program).

m. The COR will inform the Contracting Officer of any anticipated contractor travel to Korea as soon as the requirement is known; at a minimum within 48 hours. The COR will ensure that the Sponsoring Agency (SA) has been identified, and that the SA has appointed a Responsible Officer (RO). The RO shall ensure the completed USFK Form 700-19A-R-E and Letter of Accreditation (LOA) are submitted USFK/FKAQ no later than 30 calendar days prior to travel. USFK/FKAQ will review, process, stamp, and complete Part III of the USFK Form 70019A-R-E.

n. The Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) ensures that SOFA provisions on legal and jurisdictional issues and official support mechanisms are applied to the Contractor while on official business. In order to obtain SOFA status in Korea, the Contractor employees shall present a DOD identification card obtained stateside prior to travel, passport with A- 3 Visa, LOA, red-stamped USFK Form 700-19A-R-E, and copies of each document to Korean immigration authorities.

o. Training Requirements for IC/TR personnel shall be conducted in accordance with USFK Regulation 350-2 Theater Specific Required Training for all Arriving Personnel and Units Assigned to, Rotating to, or in Temporary Duty Status to USFK. IC/TR personnel shall comply with requirements of USFK Regulation 350-2. The COR will provide necessary instructions for accessing and completing this training. All training requirements shall be completed within 90 days prior to execution of travel.

p. Travel to Japan. Contractors traveling to Japan for TDY shall refer to the Electronic Foreign Clearance Guide for Japan, https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm, for information on entry requirements. The Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) with Japan covers Contractor personnel who travel to Japan solely to execute contracts for the benefit of the United States Armed Forces. Under the SOFA, theater clearance is required. The Contractor shall submit clearance requests via the Automated Personnel and Aircraft Clearance System (APACS). The Contractor shall log onto the website at https://apacs.dtic.mil to create an account and then create and submit a clearance request. Training, materials, documentation, and contact information are available on the website.

q. Travel to Poland. Contractors traveling to Poland for TDY shall refer to the Electronic Foreign Clearance Guide for Poland, https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm, for Information on entry requirements. Theater clearance is required. The Contractor shall submit clearance requests via the Automated Personnel and Aircraft Clearance System (APACS). The Contractor shall log onto the website at https://apacs.dtic.mil to create an account and then create and submit a clearance request. Training, materials, documentation, and contact information are available on the website.

r. Contractor Personnel Conduct: Contractor personnel’s conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the Government. The Contractor shall ensure that personnel present a professional appearance. The Contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that any contractor employees providing services under this contract conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner. The Contractor shall remove from the job site any employee for reasons of misconduct or security. In accordance with DOD Directive 5500.7-R, “Joint Ethics Regulation”, Contractor employees must avoid improperly influenced in the execution of their duties under the contract. Particular attention should be paid to acceptance of gifts/gratuities, and on non-disclosure of sensitive or classified information. The Contractor shall ensure employee conduct complies with 41 U.S. C 423 relative to release of acquisition related information or actions or discussions which may prejudice future competitions. The Contractor shall ensure no contractor employees conduct political related activities or events on the USAR Facilities.

1.14 Other Direct Costs (ODCs): This category includes travel, reproduction, and shipping expenses associated with training activities and visits to contractor facilities.

1.15 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents and materials produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership and copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.16 Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. The Contractor and Contractor personnel shall not divulge or release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this PWS, except to authorized Government personnel or upon written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

1.17 Protection of Government and Contract Information: Per Public Use Notice of Limitations stated by Defense imagery Management operations Center and contained at www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations, the Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any hard copy or digital marketing tools to include its company website.

1.18 Non-Disclosure Statements: Reserved

1.19 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCI as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s OCI Mitigation Plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.20 Phase In /Phase Out Period: The Contractor shall have personnel on board, during a thirty (30) day phase-in period. During the phase in period, the Contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements in order to commence full performance of services on the contract start date.

1.21 Safety: The following provides information pertaining to Safety and Accident Prevention:

1.21.1 Safety Laws and Regulations: The Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention (November 1991), the references contained therein (e.g. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1)).

The requirements under FAR 52.236-13 and specifically of the EM 385-1-1 include, but are not limited to the following:

(a) Before initiation of work at the job site, an Accident Prevention Plan, written by the Contractor for the specific work and hazards of the contract and implementing in detail the pertinent requirements of EM 385-1-1; will be reviewed for acceptance by designated Government personnel. Specific requirements for development of the Accident Prevention Plan are found in 01.A and Appendix A of EM 385-1-1. EM 385-1-1 is available online at www.usace.army.mil.

(b) Before beginning each activity involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous project operations or where a new work crew or subcontractor is to perform work, activity hazard analysis (AHA) shall be prepared by the Contractor performing the work activity (See paragraph 01.a.09 of EM 385-1-1);

(c) The Contractor shall require subcontractors to submit their plan of operations showing methods they propose to use in accomplishing major phases of work.

(d) The Contractor shall discuss the plans in conferences convened by the Contracting Officer prior to starting work on each major phase of operation. Plans shall include all pertinent information such as layout of haul roads, access roads, storage areas, electrical distribution lines, methods of providing minimum exposure to overhead loads, and methods of access to work areas. The plan for accomplishing the initial work phase shall be submitted within fifteen (15) calendar days after award of the contract. Plans for subsequent major phases of work shall be submitted no later than fifteen (15) calendar days prior to initiation of work on each major phase; and

(e) In all areas where construction, demolition, alteration, building, or similar related activities take place, the Contractor shall have the following minimum personal protective clothing and equipment requirements in place for any person working on or visiting the site:

(i) Short sleeve shirt.

(ii) Long trousers.

(iii) Steel-toed safety boots; and

(iv) Hard hat.

1.21.1.1 In addition to other requirements for accident prevention specified in this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all Federal and State requirements governing safety and health protection on construction sites and other applicable occupational safety codes.

The Contractor shall indicate its plan for compliance considering conditions of the work described by the design, technical proposal, operational activities of the Government or others in the area of the work, identification of the coordinator, and implementation of all other accident prevention provisions of this contract.

1.21.1.2 The Contractor shall complete and provide any safety notifications required and will provide documented proof to the Contracting Officer via the COR, no later than fifteen (15) days that such notifications were made.

1.22 Environmental Compliance: The following provides information on Environmental Compliance.

1.22.1 Environmental Compliance Plan and Program: Reserved

1.23 Required Training: The following provides information on training requirements.

1.23.1 Anti-Terrorism (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 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 awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil.

If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR who will contact the local AT Officer at their assigned location for classroom training. Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the AT Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within five (5) days after completion of the training.

1.23.2 OPSEC Training: Contractor shall comply with the provisions of the FCC OPSEC Standard Operating Procedure Plan (OPSEC).

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