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PERFORMACE BASED WORK STATEMENT (PWS) FOR

JOINT STAFF (J-4) MISSION SUPPORT

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PERFORMACE BASED WORK STATEMENT

FOR

JOINT STAFF (J-4) MISSION SUPPORT

Supported Organization: Joint Staff, Directorate for Logistics (J-4) Task Order Title: Mission Support Services

1.0 INTRODUCTION:

The purpose of this contract is to provide comprehensive advisory, analytical, and integration support to the Joint Staff J‑4 in fulfilling its responsibilities for joint logistics strategy, governance, operations, sustainment, and modernization. Contractor support will ensure the Joint Logistics Enterprise (JLEnt) remains responsive, resilient, and globally integrated to meet the demands of the National Defense Strategy (NDS) and National Military Strategy (NMS).

All work performed under this PWS shall align with the 2025 National Defense Strategy and the Secretary of War’s 25 January 2025 Message to the Force, emphasizing restoration of the warrior ethos, military readiness, and deterrence against key threats.

2.0 BACKGROUND:

The Joint Staff J‑4 serves as the global logistics integrator and principal advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on logistics and sustainment matters. J‑4 develops and implements policies, strategies, and plans to optimize joint logistics capabilities, integrate global requirements, and sustain operational readiness.

By collaborating with Combatant Commands, Services, and interagency partners, J‑4 ensures effective delivery of resources, infrastructure, and support across all domains. J‑4 identifies capability gaps, recommends investment priorities, and advances contested logistics concepts to maintain readiness and operational superiority.

3.0 OBJECTIVES:

The contractor shall provide requisite professional mission support at varying levels to provide proactive analysis and support J4 within Joint Staff. The contractor shall support the mission objectives for this requirement by providing the following:

a. Assisting with contract oversight, reporting, and quality assurance.

b. Supporting CJCS exercises, crisis action planning, and daily operations.

c. Developing joint logistics concepts, doctrine, and strategic planning aligned with defense priorities.

d. Modernizing logistics data systems, visualization, and cyber resilience.

e. Integrating Operational Contract Support (OCS) authorities, doctrine, and training into Joint Staff operations.

f. Assisting with assessing logistics capabilities and readiness impacts.

g. Assisting with monitoring global operations for crisis response and synchronization

h. Assisting with Education, Training & Profession

i. Advancing contested logistics concepts through risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and exercise integration.

j. Providing front office support including scheduling, task tracking, and strategic communications.

4.0 SCOPE:

The contractor shall provide non‑personal services across seven integrated task areas:

a. Task Area 1 – Contract & Task Order Management: Comprehensive oversight and administration of contracts and task orders, to include performance monitoring, reporting, quality assurance, and documentation of lessons learned. It encompasses coordination with government stakeholders, maintenance of contract artifacts, and support to governance processes to ensure effective execution and accountability across all assigned efforts.

b. Task Area 2 – Operations, Exercises & Crisis Integration: Provides operational support to Joint Staff activities, including planning, coordination, and execution of CJCS‑directed exercises; integration of crisis action planning; and support to NDDOC and NJLOC watch operations. Activities include developing operational inputs, maintaining situational awareness, and ensuring seamless integration of logistics considerations into joint operations and crisis response.

c. Task Area 3 – Strategic Logistics Development & Doctrine: Development, analysis, and refinement of strategic logistics concepts, policies, and doctrine. It includes conducting directed studies; supporting development of contested logistics concepts; preparing LOGSUP submissions; and reviewing OPLANs and CONPLANs for logistics sufficiency. Efforts ensure alignment of logistics doctrine and strategy with emerging operational requirements and joint force priorities.

d. Task Area 4 – Data, Visualization & Cyber Integration: Identification, refinement, and integration of logistics data requirements; support to IT modernization initiatives; and incorporation of AI, analytics, and cyber capabilities into logistics processes. It also includes support to CJADC2‑related contested logistics efforts, development of data visualization products, and coordination with cyber and IT stakeholders to enhance decision‑making and operational resilience.

e. Task Area 5 – Commercial Support to Operations Integration: Supports the integration of Operational Contract Support (OCS) authorities, doctrine, and policy into Joint Staff operations. It includes updates to JP 4‑10 and associated CJCS manuals; development and refinement of planning and oversight tools; delivery of training and capability development activities; and ensuring compliance with security, travel, and administrative requirements. Efforts strengthen the Joint Force’s ability to leverage commercial capabilities in support of operations.

f. Task Area 6 – Contested Logistics: Integrates contested logistics considerations into CJCS exercises, wargames, and planning activities. It includes conducting risk assessments under cyber, kinetic, and hybrid threat conditions; evaluating vulnerabilities across logistics networks; developing mitigation strategies; and delivering recommendations to J‑4 leadership. Activities ensure the Joint Force is prepared to sustain operations in degraded, denied, or disrupted environments.

g. Task Area 7 – Front Office Support: Provides executive‑level administrative and coordination support, including calendar management, meeting scheduling, agenda preparation, minute‑taking, and task tracking. It also includes support to strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, correspondence management, and workflow coordination to ensure efficient and effective front office operations.

h. Task Area 8 – Integrated Logistics Readiness, Sustainment & Materiel Readiness Management: Comprehensive logistics and sustainment functions, including monitoring deployment and distribution activities; managing mortuary affairs; providing contingency base support; and overseeing end‑to‑end supply chain operations. It also includes validation and management of petroleum and fuel requirements, allocation and accountability of munitions, and assessment of maintenance activities and overall logistics readiness to ensure effective operational support.

The Government may require surge support at any time during the base or option periods. Any surge actions will remain within the scope of this task order and will provide increased support to the defined task areas of this PWS. Surge support over the life of the task order shall not exceed 40% of the contractor’s total proposed price for the base and all option periods, excluding any extension of services under FAR 52.217‑8. Surge requirements will be acquired on a firm‑fixed‑price basis to ensure cost predictability and protect the Government’s interests.

5.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

The contractor shall provide advisory, analytical, and integration support across strategic planning, governance, operations, sustainment, and workforce development. Tasks will be executed under Government direction and aligned to the appropriate task order.

a. Performance Requirements Summary (PRS):

• Quality assurance documentation

• Contract artifacts and trackers

• Crisis action products

• Daily/weekly watch updates

• Policy updates

• LOGSUP inputs

• Plan reviews

• Visualization products

• Cyber/AI integration recommendations

• Planning/oversight tools

• Training materials

• Wargame inputs

• Mitigation recommendations

• Meeting agendas and minutes

• Task trackers

• Sustainment analyses

• Fuels/munitions validation products

6.0 DELIVERABLES:

Unless otherwise directed, the Contractor will provide all required products—excluding electronic software development code—in either hard copy or electronic formats as directed from the Government lead. Formats must be compatible with Microsoft® Office™ or other approved Joint Staff applications. Contractor-developed formats are acceptable with COR approval unless specified in the task order. Delivery timelines will be based on customer requirements.

a. Documentation Standards: All deliverables must use Government-approved fonts and formats. Acronyms should be minimized and, where used, should align with the DoW Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms (Joint Publication 1-02) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Project-specific acronyms may be used sparingly. The Contractor must follow grammar and punctuation standards outlined in the U.S. Government Printing Office Style Manual.

b. Deliverables Standard:

c. Performance Standard:

7.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:

The contractor shall perform all tasks in accordance with the most current versions of the following references, including any amendments or updates.

a. Federal Acquisition Framework: FAR 37.602, FAR 11, FAR 46, FAR 7.5, FAR 52.204-2, FAR 52.204-21, FAR 252.204-7012

b. DoD Guidance: DoDD 3020.49, DoDI 3020.41, DoDI 1100.22, DoDI 5000.74, JP 4‑10, DoDD 4140.01, DoDI 4140.25, DoDI 4540.07, DoDI 5160.68, DoDI 3025.24

c. CJCS Guidance: JSCP, LOGSUP, Campaign Plan Reviews, OPLAN/CONPLAN Reviews, CJCS Instructions/Manuals

d. Joint Staff/JROCM: JSM 5100.01F, JROCM OCS Concepts

e. Joint Publications: JP 1‑0 through JP 5‑0

f. Training Guides: JOTA, OCS Handbook, CJCSM 6510.01B

g. Security & IA: DD Form 254, DoDM 5200.01, DoDI 8500.01, CAPCO Guidance

8.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA) METRICS:

The Government will monitor contractor performance using random sampling, direct observation, customer feedback, and quarterly reviews. Metrics include accuracy, timeliness, compliance, resilience, and stakeholder satisfaction, aligned to each task area.

a. Roles & Responsibilities include:

1. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Primary evaluator of contractor performance.

2. Functional Leads (Divisions/Branches): Validate technical accuracy of deliverables.

3. Stakeholders (CCMDs, Services, Agencies): Provide feedback on contractor support effectiveness.

b. Quality Assurance Metrics Table:

Quarterly

9.0 INCENTIVES:

Performance will be documented in CPARS. Unacceptable performance may result in corrective action reports (CARs), payment withholds, or termination for cause. Positive performance will be recognized in CPARS.

10.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

a. All contractor FTEs must hold and maintain a minimum Top Secret clearance; up to 80% may require TS/SCI.

b. Contractors shall safeguard Government property, classified information, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

c. Site access requires coordination 72 hours in advance; uncleared personnel must be escorted.

d. Contractor shall ensure TS/SCI‑cleared contractor personnel are authorized to open and close access to the designated SCIF/workspace for periods not to exceed one hour without direct Government oversight, when such access has been coordinated with and pre‑approved by the COR. Upon approval, the Contractor shall coordinate with MILSEC/Security personnel to obtain required access codes for designated individuals, complete all SCIF procedures and briefings, and sign all required documentation, including the SCIF Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

11.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT (GFE) AND MATERIAL (GFM):

The Government will provide workspace, utilities, and workstations necessary to accomplish the tasks in this PWS.

12.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

Contractor personnel shall perform on‑site within Joint Staff J‑4 workspaces in Washington, D.C. unless otherwise directed. Offsite work may be authorized by the Government lead to support training, planning events, or mission requirements.

a. On‑site presence: Contractor workforce shall maintain daily presence unless otherwise approved.

b. Other sites: Work may be required at Government or non‑Government locations (CONUS/OCONUS) to support joint training, planning, or OCS activities.

c. Network access: Contractors shall maintain active NIPR and SIPR accounts to prevent expiration.

d. Travel: All travel shall be coordinated with the COR, approved in advance, and comply with Government travel policies. Trips are expected to be short duration (<30 days) and funded through the task order.

e. OCONUS travel: Contractors shall register in SPOT and comply with applicable deployment/travel requirements.

f. Restrictions: Contractors shall not make arrangements on behalf of Government personnel that could obligate Government funds.

13.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

a. Base Period: 1 February 2027 – 31 January 2028

b. Option Periods: Up to four option periods, each not to exceed 12 months, which may be exercised in full or in part, through 31 January 2032

c. Extension: Possible under FAR 52.217‑8, Option to Extend Services

1. Contractor shall perform during normal business hours, Monday–Friday, excluding Federal holidays. Federal Holidays include:

i. New Year’s Day (1 Jan)

ii. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday (3rd Mon Jan)

iii. Washington’s Birthday (3rd Mon Feb)

iv. Memorial Day (Last Mon May)

v. Juneteenth National Independence Day (19 Jun)

vi. Independence Day (4 Jul)

vii. Labor Day (1st Mon Sep)

viii. Columbus Day (2nd Mon Oct)

ix. Veterans Day (11 Nov)

x. Thanksgiving Day (4th Thu Nov)

xi. Christmas Day (25 Dec)

14.0 ANNUAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall ensure all personnel supporting the Joint Staff J‑4 complete required annual training to maintain compliance with Department of Defense, Joint Staff, and contract standards. Training shall include:

a. Mandatory training: Cybersecurity, information assurance, OPSEC, AT/FP, ethics, and records management.

b. Contract‑specific training: As identified by the COR or J‑4 leadership (e.g., logistics systems, acquisition integrity, enterprise resilience).

c. Security sustainment: Annual refresher training to maintain clearances and comply with Joint Staff security directives.

d. Professional development: Training that supports continuous improvement in logistics, contracting, and enterprise integration.

Contractor Responsibilities

a. Maintain accurate training records and provide documentation to the COR upon request.

b. Implement processes to ensure timely completion of all required training.

c. Submit an annual compliance report to the COR within 30 days of fiscal year close.

Failure to comply may be considered a deficiency under the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and may result in corrective action, withholding of payment, or termination for cause.