DRAFT PWS for Sources Sought Joint Human Domain Integration Training Program.pdf

95th Civil Affairs Brigade Special Operations (SO) (A) Joint Human Domain Integration Training Program

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL: This contract establishes the provision of services in support of Special Operations Forces (SOF) Joint Network Development within the Multi-Domain Environment. The Contractor shall deliver senior-level instruction, training on network analysis and targeting, mobile force protection, cultural and language support to exercises, and other related training topics, including Tabletop Exercises (TTXs) and practical applications for military personnel assigned to the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade (Special Operations) (Airborne), its subordinate units, and other units within the SOF enterprise. Unless otherwise agreed upon by the Contractor and the Government, all training will be conducted at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Participants are required to have a laptop to facilitate classroom instruction.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel and equipment to facilitate the training, supplies, tools, materials, supervision, and non-personal services necessary to provide training courses or table-top exercises identified in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) for personnel multiple times per contract year as defined in this PWS except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2. Background: Senior Command leadership has identified 'lethality' as a primary operational priority for the 1st Special Forces Command (SFC). Joint Human Domain Network Analysis and Targeting directly enables the establishment and maintenance of a universal standard for lethality tasks by providing validated, human-derived criteria and metrics that define success, prioritize risk acceptance, and allows other units to focus on core combat functions. Its continuous collection and assessment cycle supplies the objective data needed to field a cyclical measurement system, identifying local-level strengths and shortfalls, tracking progress in Lines of Effort (LOEs), and driving repeatable evaluation of key lethality tasks. By utilizing realistic scenarios that incorporate targeting data with depth, this contract aims to deepen warfighting integration between the Army, SOCOM, and the Joint Force Commands and supports coordinated training objectives. Persistent human network insights also underpin building and sustaining partner-force relationships, delivering the access, placement, and capability information planners need to operate effectively across the battlespace.

Joint Human Domain Network Analysis and Targeting, introduction to sensitive activities, tiered open-source research capability, and critical infrastructure analysis and reporting, collectively empower Civil Affairs (CA) elements to integrate civil knowledge seamlessly into the operations process and deliver decisive effects in Large- Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) as well as smaller-scale SOF initiatives. Human network and open-source analysis provide a refined understanding of the civil environment, mapping key actors, influencers, infrastructure, and population dynamics, allowing CA teams to inject accurate, time-sensitive civil information into planning, targeting, and operational decision-making. Exposure to Sensitive Activities enhances CA’s ability to synchronize and deconflict civil-military operations with joint, interagency, and special operations partners, expanding reach and access for information and influence. Critical infrastructure analysis and reporting identify vulnerabilities and interdependencies essential for post-conflict stabilization, directly informing targeting decisions that mitigate collateral impact and enable rapid restoration of essential services. Together, these capabilities ensure CA can provide integrated, data-driven civil input to the targeting process (HQDA identified Supporting Collective Task) and deliver effective support to the Consolidation of Gains Activities (HQDA identified METL task), translating operational success into enduring stability and strategic advantage.

SOF CA deploys to countries throughout the globe and consistently operates in the human domain; the ability as a branch to support, enhance, and conduct human network analysis directly affects their ability to operate in the competition continuum. These courses exercise operational design capabilities which are pivotal not only for the operational readiness of military and intelligence personnel but also in fulfilling national security objectives. This contract is driven by deployment cycle requirements, meet policy mandates, and align with the Joint Concept for Human Aspects of Military Operations (JC-HAMO), all demanding rapid action to fill training gaps and ensure compliance with these crucial directives.

Joint Network Analysis and Targeting (JNAT), Joint Network Design Course (J-NDC), Joint Critical Infrastructure Analysis (JCIA) and Joint Critical Infrastructure Reporting (JCIR), and Basic Applied Fundamentals of Open- Source Research (BAF-OSR) programs, inclusive of scenario development, scripting, operational & exercise design, are uniquely specialized and mission-critical, satisfying individual and collective pre-deployment training needs.

These programs are at the core of Joint Network Engagement and operations-information integration crucial to success in joint multi-domain operational environments.

1.3. Objectives: The objective is to have a service contract to train Soldiers from the 95th CA BDE SO (A) and subordinate or adjacent elements that enables the ability to shift training dates depending on unit deployment timelines and personnel availability. Following the initial contract award, the Government shall provide the contractor with a minimum of 30 days' notice prior to the start of each subsequent training course.

1.4. Scope: This is a non-personal services contract to provide training courses up to the maximum quantities established in the IDIQ ordering schedule. Services include classroom training, real world examples, advanced lectures/discussions, AOR-specific instructors to prepare leaders for deployment. Training shall be conducted at Fort Bragg, NC unless otherwise agreed upon by the Contractor and the Government.

1.5. Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for a 5-year ordering period.

1.6. General Information

1.6.1. Quality Assurance: RESERVED.

1.6.2. Recognized Holidays: The contractor is not required to perform services on these Federal Holidays.

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

1.6.3. Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 0900 to 1700 Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility closings. However, the Contractor must remain flexible to accommodate specific training scenarios or practical exercises that require extended, night, or alternate hours as coordinated with the Government. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS and issued Task Orders. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall ensure that the stability and continuity of the workforce are maintained.

1.6.4. Place of Performance: Training shall be conducted at Fort Bragg, NC unless otherwise agreed upon by the Contractor and the Government within an individual Task Order.

1.6.5. Type of Contract: The Government intends to award a Single-Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Individual courses and training iterations will be issued as Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Task Orders against the base IDIQ contract.

1.6.6. Security Requirements: The Contractor shall maintain a valid Facility Clearance (FCL) at the Secret level, IAW the DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification, to perform work under this contract. All cleared contractor personnel requiring access to classified information, facilities, or information systems under this contract shall possess a valid personnel security clearance (PCL) at the Secret level IAW the provisions of 32 CFR Part 117. Upon contract award, the FSO will be responsible for reporting changed conditions affecting the contractor’s FCL in the National Industrial Security System (NISS), the system of record for industrial security oversight, as well as annotating and maintaining the accuracy of contractor personnel records in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS), the system of record for eligibility and access to classified information.

Reports affecting the status of the FCL, or contractor personnel eligibility will be reported by the FSO to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).

Upon the award of this contract and any personnel changes, the security clearance applications for all personnel shall be completed in accordance with DoD 5220.22-M paragraph 2-100 and any instructions received from the cognizant DCSA field office. All required clearance actions shall be forwarded to the cognizant DCSA office.

In addition to any other security regulations and directives, the Contractor shall comply with DoD Security Regulation Guidance in the table below. DoD regulations can be found at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pub1.html.

DoDM 5200.01 (Vol 1-4)

DoD Information Security Program

5200.2-R DoD Personnel Security Program

5200.08-R DoD Physical Security Program

5220.22-M National Industrial Security Program

DoDI 8500.01 Cybersecurity

DoDI 8510.01 Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD IT

2000.12 DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Program

2000.16 DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Standards

1.6.6.1. Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government information provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials must be secured.

1.6.6.2. Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The Contractor must comply with all requirements for the safeguarding of Covered Defense Information (CDI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The Contractor’s information systems that process, store, or transmit CUI shall comply with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 requirements.

Prior to contract award, and as a condition of eligibility, the Contractor must possess an active NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment score within the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). Due to the highly sensitive nature of this training requirement, the Government requires the Contractor to maintain a SPRS assessment score of 110 (full implementation of all 110 NIST SP 800-171 security requirements).

Furthermore, the Contractor shall comply with all current and evolving Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements applicable to the contract, maintaining the requisite CMMC certification level or self-assessment status as designated by the Contracting Officer for the life of the contract.

1.6.6.3 Government Systems Access and Credentialing. Vendor personnel performing services under this contract will require access to U.S. Government networks, including the Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet) and the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet), as necessary for the execution of their duties.

The Vendor shall ensure that all personnel, particularly those designated as 'Key Personnel,' meet all prerequisite security eligibility and background investigation requirements for such access. Furthermore, it is a condition of this contract that all Key Personnel successfully obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) for the duration of their assignment. The Vendor is responsible for ensuring its employees comply with all applicable Department of War (DoW) and U.S. Government cybersecurity policies, security protocols, and regulations governing the use of government networks and credentials. Failure to secure or maintain the required clearances, network access, or CACs for designated personnel may be considered a default of the contract terms.

Draft JNAT Program PDs for 95th CA BDE Sole Source

1.6.7. Special Qualifications: All Joint Network Analysis & Targeting (JNAT) Program Managers, Joint Programs Coordinators, Joint Course Managers, JNAT Subject Matter Experts, Joint Country Team Subject Matter Experts, http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pub1.html and Joint Course Instructors are required to meet the qualifications specified in sections 1.6.7.1 through 1.6.7. All certification and qualification documents must be submitted to the COR upon contract award.

1.6.7.1. JNAT Program Manager (JNAT-PM) Qualifications: The JNAT-PM must maintain an active Secret clearance and possess eligibility for a Top Secret (TS) clearance to satisfy ACCM access requirements. The JNAT- PM must possess a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree and have at least ten years of military experience teaching Network Development to Special Operations Forces (SOF), Conventional Forces, and other government agencies. Alternatively, candidates may qualify with eighteen years of directly relevant experience, including at least ten years in SOF or Conventional military operations, or in Special Forces operational roles. A minimum of five years of program management experience supporting the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade, USASOC, U.S. Army, USMC, USMARSOC, or other military services is required. Candidates must also be qualified as a Joint Network Analysis & Targeting (JNAT) Instructor. Familiarity with current and emerging SOCOM and DoD policies is essential. Candidates must have practical experience working with the U.S. Department of War (DoW), other government agencies, and foreign governments. Prior experience teaching armed services and conducting formal courses through Mobile Training Teams (MTTs) is also required..

1.6.7.1.a JNAT-PM responsibilities: RESERVED.

1.6.7.2. JNAT Joint Programs Coordinator (JPC) Qualifications (Requires Secret Clearance): The ideal candidate should have prior experience as an Operations Officer, Operations Sergeant Major, or Operations Chief at the brigade level or higher, with a preference for those who have served at a formal school, SWCS, or MRTC.

Alternatively, the JPC may have 18 years of directly relevant experience, including at least 10 years in SOF operations or Special Forces operational roles, and a minimum of five years combined experience as Operations Sergeant Major/Chief and Command Sergeant Major or Senior Enlisted Advisor. The JPC should also be well-versed in conducting joint, interagency, interoperability, and multinational (JIIM) operations and training.

Additionally, the JPC is expected to serve as both a Joint Network Analysis & Targeting (JNAT) Instructor and a Joint Network Design Course (JNDC) Instructor. Familiarity with current and emerging SOCOM and DOW policies is required. The candidate must have practical experience collaborating with U.S. DOW, other government agencies, and foreign governments, as well as prior experience teaching armed services and conducting formal courses through Mobile Training Teams (MTTs). While not required, a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree and 15 or more years of military experience in SOF and Conventional Force operations are highly desirable.

1.6.7.2.a RESERVED.

1.6.7.1 Joint Course Manager (JCM)/JNAT Qualifications (Requires Secret Clearance): The JCM/JNAT must have at least three years of experience as a JNAT Instructor, including participation in scenario and exercise design for the JNAT Program and involvement in cadre development. The JCM/JNAT should be well-versed in conducting joint, interagency, interoperability, and multinational (JIIM) operations and training. Prior service as an Operations Officer, Operations Sergeant Major, or Operations Chief at the Brigade, Regiment, MEU, MAGTF, SOTF, JSOTF, or higher level is required, with experience at a formal school, SWCS, or MRTC preferred. Alternatively, candidates may substitute 18 years of directly relevant experience, including at least 10 years in SOF, Special Forces, MEU, or MAGTF operational roles, and at least 5 years in combined roles as Operations Sergeant Major/Chief, Command Sergeant Major, or Senior Enlisted Advisor. The JCM/JNAT is required to serve as both a Joint Network Analysis & Targeting (JNAT) Instructor and a Joint Network Design Course (JNDC) Instructor. Candidates must be familiar with current and emerging SOCOM and DOW policies and possess practical experience working with U.S. DOW, other government agencies, and foreign governments. Prior experience teaching armed services and conducting formal courses via Mobile Training Teams (MTTs) is also required. While not mandatory, a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree and 15 or more years of military experience in SOF and Conventional Force operations are highly desirable.

1.6.7.1.a. JCM/JNAT responsibilities: RESERVED.

1.6.7.2. JCM/Joint-Network Design Course (JNDC) JCM/JNDC Qualifications (Requires Secret Clearance): The JCM/JNDC should possess a minimum of four years of SOF instructional experience and be a graduate of the Army Basic Instructor Course, Small Group Leaders Course, and Instructor Evaluators Course. Prior experience as a course manager within TRADOC or USAJFKSWCS is highly preferred. Completion of the Network Development Course is required, and completion of the Advanced Special Operations Techniques (ASOT) Managers Course is desirable. The JCM/JNDC must demonstrate a strong understanding of the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) framework and its practical application in military training environments.

Candidates should have at least ten years of experience within the SOF community, with deep expertise in Irregular Warfare (IW) and Special Warfare Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures. Familiarity with current and emerging SOCOM and DOW directives and policies relevant to Operational Preparation of the Environment (OPE), Preparation of the Environment (PE), and IW is essential. Practical experience operating in an IW environment, preferably within an ODTAAC, is required. Additionally, candidates must have hands-on experience working with U.S. DOW, other government agencies, and foreign governments, as well as prior experience teaching armed services personnel and conducting formal courses via Mobile Training Teams (MTTs).

1.6.7.2.a. RESERVED.

1.6.7.3. Joint Course Manager (JCM)/Joint Open Search Research (JOSR) Qualifications (Requires Secret Clearance): The minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) or 15+ years of relevant operational experience, at least 5 years in intelligence, SOF, information operations, cyber investigations, or OSINT-related roles, 5+ years of formal instruction experience (SOF, DoW, IC, LE, or equivalent), demonstrated expertise in OSINT tradecraft, research planning, due diligence, and structured analytical reporting, and familiarity with Irregular Warfare, influence operations, and foreign information environments. DoW-recognized instructor certification is preferred (ITC, SGI, or equivalent). Core responsibilities encompass leading course delivery across basic and applied phases, ensuring alignment of instruction with the CRAWL™ methodology and applied learning objectives, overseeing the instructor cadre and instructional consistency, validating practical exercises, assessments, and final products, and serving as the primary academic point of contact for government stakeholders.

1.6.7.3.a. RESERVED.

1.6.7.4. JCM/Joint Civil Infrastructure Analysis & Targeting (JCIA&T) JCM/JCIA & T Qualifications (Requires Secret Clearance): The JCM/JCIA&T must have a minimum of four years of experience as an instructor teaching both SOF and Conventional Forces in analysis and targeting courses. A background in Civil Affairs (CA), operational planning, and targeting is preferred. The candidate should have a proven record of developing training programs and contributing to cadre development as a CIA&T Instructor. A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is preferred, along with ten or more years of military experience in Special Operations Forces (SOF), Civil Reconnaissance, or Conventional Force Civil Affairs or Reconnaissance. The JCM/JCIA&T must also possess expertise in conducting joint intelligence and reconnaissance operations, integration, and training; have practical experience working with U.S. Department of War organizations, other government agencies, and foreign governments; and demonstrate prior experience teaching armed services personnel and conducting formal courses through Mobile Training Teams (MTTs).

1.6.7.4.a. RESERVED.

1.6.7.5. JNAT/Subject Matter Expert (SME) (JNAT/SME) qualifications (Requires Secret Clearance): The JNAT/SME will have at least 2 years of past performance teaching the JNAT program to USASOC, US Army, USMC, and MARSOC, and will have to have past performance as a JNAT Course Lead. The JNAT SME will have a complete understanding of MDMP, MCPP, R2P2, JOPP, and be able to apply JNAT Processes to all. The JNAT SME will have a full understanding of IPOE, targeting, and Multi-Domain operations in a JIIM environment. The candidate must have practical experience working with both U.S. DOW and other government agencies and foreign governments, as well as prior experience teaching in the armed services and conducting formal courses via Mobile Training Teams (MTTs).

1.6.7.5.a. RESERVED.

1.6.7.6. Joint Country Team (JCT) - SME, JCT-SME qualifications (Requires Secret Clearance): The JCT-SME, Chief of Mission (CoM) SME at a minimum, should have prior experience as an Ambassador or Deputy Chief of Mission. It is preferred that the applicant be a career DoS employee. Experience with USSOF is preferred, along with a background working in non-combat/steady-state environments. Additionally, previous experience collaborating with the Chief of Station in an embassy setting is required. Chief of Station (CoS) SME, a former CoS, is preferred over candidates who have served solely in Chief of Base positions. Candidates must have experience in non-combat, steady-state environments. The individual must also have previous experience working with USSOF. Additionally, prior collaboration with an Ambassador in an embassy setting is required. The candidate must have practical experience working with both the U.S. DOS and other government agencies and foreign governments, and prior experience teaching armed services and supporting formal courses via Mobile Training Teams (MTTs).

1.6.7.6.a RESERVED.

1.6.7.7. JNAT-Instructor (JNAT-I) qualifications (Requires Secret Clearance): Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of relevant professional experience. The JNAT-I must possess a strong foundation in instructional design theories, with proven knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods for conducting studies and analyzing findings. The JNAT-I should demonstrate past performance in directly participating with or supporting Special Operations Forces (SOF) units and formal schools. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential, along with a high level of self-motivation, discretion, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The JNAT-I requires strong multitasking capabilities, the ability to perform efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and exceptional attention to detail. The JNAT SME will have a complete understanding of MDMP, MCPP, R2P2, JOPP, and be able to apply JNAT Processes to all. The JNAT SME will have a complete understanding of IPOE, targeting, and Multi-Domain operations in a JIIM environment. The candidate must have practical experience working with both U.S. DOW and other government agencies and foreign governments, as well as prior experience teaching in the armed services and conducting formal courses via Mobile Training Teams (MTTs).

1.6.7.7.a. RESERVED.

1.6.7.8. JNDC Instructor (JNDC) qualifications (Requires Secret Clearance): Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of relevant professional experience. The JNDC must possess a strong foundation in instructional design theories, with proven knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods for conducting studies and analyzing findings. The JNAT-I should demonstrate past performance in directly participating with or supporting Special Operations Forces (SOF) units and formal schools. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential, along with a high level of self-motivation, discretion, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The JNDC requires strong multitasking capabilities, the ability to perform efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and exceptional attention to detail. The JNDC SME will have a complete understanding of MDMP, MCPP, R2P2, JOPP, and be able to apply JNAT Processes to all. The JNAT SME will have a full understanding of IPOE, targeting, and Multi-Domain operations in a JIIM environment. The candidate must have practical experience working with both U.S. DOW and other government agencies and foreign governments, as well as prior experience teaching in the armed services and conducting formal courses via Mobile Training Teams (MTTs).

1.6.7.8.a. RESERVED.

1.6.7.9. JOSR Instructor Qualifications (Requires Secret Clearance): Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or 15+ years of relevant professional experience, 5 years in intelligence, OSINT, cyber investigations, or related operational fields, prior experience teaching adult learners in formal or operational training environments, and working knowledge of OSINT tools, digital risk, attribution management, and research ethics. Core responsibilities include delivering lectures, facilitating hands-on labs, mentoring students during practical exercises and capstone events, evaluating student performance and providing feedback, and supporting course updates and after-action reviews.

1.6.7.9.a. RESERVED.

1.6.7.10. Joint Course Instructor (JCI) Qualifications (Requires Secret Clearance): Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of relevant professional experience. The JCI must possess a strong foundation in instructional design theories, with proven knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods for conducting studies and analyzing findings. The JCI should demonstrate past performance in directly participating with or supporting Special Operations Forces (SOF) units and formal schools. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential, along with a high level of self-motivation, discretion, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The JCI requires strong multitasking capabilities, the ability to perform efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and exceptional attention to detail. The candidate must have practical experience working with both U.S. DOW and other government agencies and foreign governments, as well as prior experience teaching in the armed services and conducting formal courses via Mobile Training Teams (MTTs).

1.6.7.10.a. RESERVED.

1.6.8. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: RESERVED.

1.6.9. Contracting Officer Representative (COR): RESERVED.

1.6.10. Key Personnel: RESERVED:

1.6.10.1. Contract Manager and Alternate

RESERVED.

1.6.11. Training Center: RESERVED.

1.6.12. Data Rights: The Government shall retain all rights to all documents/material produced under this contract.

All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/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. Pre-existing POI’s, courseware, and Intellectual Property (IP) developed prior to the start of this contract shall remain property of the contractor. The Government may use data the contractor provides without limits in its provided format but shall cite the contractor (Obsidian Solutions Group) as the inventor for future uses and shall not restrict the contractor from continuing to own/use its pre-existing data and IP.

1.6.13. Organizational Conflict of Interest: 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 analysis, specifications, or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (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 mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and 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.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12. WORKDAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.13. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

(A) Airborne ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AO Area of Operations AOR Area of Responsibility AR Army Regulation CA Civil Affairs CAO Civil Affairs Operations CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTR Contracting Officer's Technical Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation GSB Group Support Battalion GVWR Gross Value Weight Rating HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 KO Contracting Officer OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program SO Special Operations SOF Special Operations Forces TE Technical Exhibit TG Transitional Governance 1st SFC (A) 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) 95th CA BDE (SO) (A) 95th Civil Affairs Brigade (Special Operations) (Airborne)

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES: Each service member will bring their own Government laptop and the Government will provide a training venue with adequate furnishings for each training event.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1. General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, materials, equipment to facilitate the training, and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

4.2. Training Materials & Equipment: The Contractor shall provide all materials and equipment needed to facilitate training events.

4.2.1. All training materials will be relevant and in good usable condition for students.

4.2.2. The Contractor will coordinate to receive all information to support providing a certificate of completion to all attendees who successfully attended a training course; no certificate is required for table-top exercises.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. SPECIFIC TASKS:

5.1. Basic Services. The contractor shall provide services for the instruction/lecture/table-top exercise for military soldiers from 95th CA BDE SO (A) per course with a minimum of one (1) training iterations of Joint Network Analysis and Targeting-Leaders Course (JNAT-L), and one (1) iteration of Joint Network Design Course (J-NDC) (as stated below) per year, all other trainings will be on an as needed basis (see PWS Section 5.4). Classroom time will be sufficient, not to exceed the specified course length (5.4.2.1) to obtain a certificate in the relevant training topic; no certificate is required for table-top exercises. The Contractor shall deliver tailorable, specialized and operationally proven training courses and responsive reach back support/SME mentorship services that meet the 95th CA BDE’s requirements described above. Services must be tailorable to specific regions and thematic priorities identified by the Government and be delivered by highly qualified personnel on a schedule that is adaptable to the unit’s training and deployment cycles. Curricula and Programs of Instruction (POI) for the TG shall be culturally specific, based on the regional orientation and mission-sets of the personnel participating in each course iteration, and shall be delivered by personnel with requisite security clearances as required to successfully tailor POI content and mentor Government personnel in application to specific missions. Based on extensive research, the Government has determined that the courses listed in this contract offer the best, if not exclusive option, to meet this requirement.

There are no formal testing requirements.

5.2. Re-Testing: There are currently no formal testing requirements.

5.3. Additional training: Additional training is not required.

5.4. The contractor is responsible for ensuring all instructional tasks are successfully met.

5.4.1. Below are key areas to be focused on during course Programs of Instruction (POI) to include the following mission-critical modules/content/standards respectively that fully meet objectives and training requirements:

5.4.2. The Contractor shall deliver tailorable, specialized and operationally proven training courses and responsive reach back support/SME mentorship services that meet the 95th CA BDE’s requirements described above. Services must be tailorable to specific regions and thematic priorities identified by the Government and be delivered by highly qualified personnel on a schedule that is adaptable to the unit’s training and deployment cycles. Course POIs include the following mission-critical modules/content/standards respectively that fully meet objectives and training requirements:

5.4.2.1. Joint Network Analysis and Targeting – Leaders Course (JNAT-L)

• Methods to understand how social contracts can be leveraged, influenced, or strengthened to support US Government objectives or undermine the objectives of adversarial actors.

• Understanding staff processes to include: Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment (IPOE), Civil Preparation of the Battlespace (CPB), Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP), Military Decision Making Process (MDMP), Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP), Targeting Processes (D3A and F3EAD) and Assessment.

• Understanding the Operational Environment (OE) module is designed to teach students advanced evaluation techniques to gain a comprehensive understanding of the OE and the networks that comprise the human dimension.

• Instruction on network terminology and ability to apply various network analysis techniques to gain a comprehensive understanding of the inter-related human-based networks within the OE. Key learning points are network terminology, interrelationships of networks, network types, network structures, network functions, network analysis techniques, and the adaptive nature of networks.

• Implementation of the deliberate and dynamic targeting processes (D3A and F3EAD) to comprehensively target and engage networks to generate desired effects to support the commander’s intent. Student developed products from previous modules are used to support target development and coordination using a Target Synchronization Matrix (TSM).

• Course is designed as a Train-the-Trainer system of instruction with teach-backs.

• Course length: 10 days

• Maximum Students: 14

5.4.2.2. Joint Network Analysis and Targeting – (JNAT)

• Methods to understand how social contracts can be leveraged, subverted, or strengthened to support US Government objectives or undermine the objectives of adversarial actors.

• Understanding staff processes to include: Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment (IPOE), Civil Preparation of the Battlespace (CPB), Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP), Military Decision Making Process (MDMP), Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP), Targeting Processes (D3A and F3EAD) and Assessment.

• Understanding the Operational Environment (OE) module is designed to teach students advanced evaluation techniques to gain a comprehensive understanding of the OE and the networks that comprise the human dimension.

• Instruction on network terminology and ability to apply various network analysis techniques to gain a comprehensive understanding of the inter-related human-based networks within the OE. Key learning points are network terminology, interrelationships of networks, network types, network structures, network functions, network analysis techniques, and the adaptive nature of networks.

• Implementation of the deliberate and dynamic targeting processes (D3A and F3EAD) to comprehensively target and engage networks to generate desired effects to support the commander’s intent. Student developed products from previous modules are used to support target development and coordination using a Target Synchronization Matrix (TSM).

• Course length: 5 days

• Maximum Students: 28

5.4.2.3. Critical Infrastructure Analysis

• Examine militarily relevant infrastructure, with an emphasis on determining criticality, identifying key components, and assessing vulnerabilities.

• Instruction on strategic, operational, and tactical level planning considerations, intelligence requirements, and the nuances of military operations involving infrastructure.

• Identify key resources, capabilities, and the extent of competing influence or foreign interference.

• Accurately identify sites, facilities, systems, and components of infrastructure.

• Complete assessments utilizing all available assets and special skills.

• Course Length: 5 days

• Maximum Students: 10

5.4.2.4. Critical Infrastructure Reporting

• Report technical and human terrain information associated with infrastructure in the Intelligence Information Report (IIR) format.

• Understand relevant intelligence reporting systems.

• Reinforce infrastructure understanding.

• Increase the quality and value of reports by providing detailed information in the proper format and meeting

SOF standards.

• Course Length: 5 days

• Maximum Students: 10

5.4.2.5. Joint Network Design Course (SECRET)

• Provide students with the doctrinal fundamentals of Unconventional Warfare, Preparation of the Environment, and clandestine Network Development.

• Understanding how irregular networks are designed, developed, assessed, and protected in support of Irregular Warfare objectives.

• Techniques necessary for building and sustaining indigenous networks in denied, politically sensitive, or contested environments.

• Analysis, planning, and design processes essential for developing indigenous networks in support of joint operational objectives.

• Capstone experience, transitioning students from classroom learning to hands-on application in a simulated operational environment. Students work in teams to conduct the final design, validation, and operational briefing of network development concepts

• Course Length: 3 weeks

• Maximum Students: 21

5.4.2.6. Basics of Applied Fundamentals to Open-Source Research

• Create Concepts of Operations (CONOP) that will aid in region specific tasks

• Demonstrate a strategy for collecting data and managing attribution

• Geo-referencing- using text, imagery, language, and symbolism to visualize or pinpoint datasets

• Build comprehensive picture of a person or group of interest through personality discovery

• Conduct due diligence to identify and visualize network, attributes, and connections

• Object location and Identification to provide detailed significance that aids in decision making

• Video search and evaluation

• International public records and legal filings

• Prepare comprehensive reports in accordance with TSOC requirements

• Course Length: 3 weeks

• Maximum Students: 25

5.4.2.7. Culture and Language Support to Exercise Realism

• Role-player Support: Provides trained native and heritage speakers who accurately portray local populations, government officials, military personnel, and other culturally relevant roles during exercises.

• Cultural Realism and Advising: Delivers in-depth cultural insight and scenario realism, including customs, social norms, and regional behaviors, to enhance operational authenticity and cross-cultural understanding.

• Scripting and Scenario Development: Collaborates with exercise planners to develop linguistically and culturally accurate scripts, injects, and situational dialogue aligned with training objectives.

• Interpretation and Translation Services: Supplies qualified interpreters proficient in simultaneous and consecutive interpretation, as well as document translation, to support communication between U.S. forces and simulated host-nation entities.

• Interpreter Techniques and Training: Offers guidance and training for both interpreters and exercise participants on effective interpreter utilization, communication strategies, and operational security considerations.

• Language and Dialect Coverage: Maintains a network of linguists across multiple languages and dialects relevant to global operations, ensuring flexible and scalable support for various mission environments.

• After-Action Support and Analysis: Contributes to post-exercise reviews with linguistic and cultural feedback, helping refine communication strategies and improve future exercise realism.

• Course Length: Support timeline determined by requesting units requirements.

• Maximum Students: N/A

5.4.3. To ensure instruction is delivered at a standard that meets the Government’s objectives, the contractor shall:

5.4.3.1. Demonstrate an ability to employ and mobilize a sufficient cadre of instructors who possess subject matter expertise in specified course topics, priority regions of interest, and of Civil Affairs requirements and duties, and who are able to deliver the training in accordance with the PWS schedule. Subject matter expertise shall be demonstrated through instructor publications, public speaking, academic and/or operational experience or other distinguished qualifications that reflect mastery of a subject matter area that go beyond the level of familiarity or basic competence.

5.4.3.2. Demonstrate an ability to make instructors, mentors and/or SMEs available to deliver reach back and SME mentorship support to the 95th CA BDE who have completed trainings, especially to forward deployed elements, in a manner that reinforces instruction and successful application of training concepts. This means that as long as the contract is in place, any former student can contact the Cadre of Instructors by phone or e-mail during normal business hours (Monday-Friday 0900-1700 EST) with questions or seeking assistance applying course concepts, and can expect a timely and adequate expert support from Contractor personnel. Any mentorship services requiring classified discussions or materials must only take place at Government-provided facilities suitable for the relevant clearance level.

5.4.3.3. Demonstrated ability to provide all direct labor, instructor travel arrangements, training material and training aids to include print and digital course handbooks, reading lists, handouts, etc. This includes all items and services not specifically identified herein as Government-furnished equipment.

5.4.3.4. Demonstrated ability to meet all Government-specified training, security, reporting, program management and personnel qualifications requirements, including the maintenance of a SECRET facility clearance program.

5.5. Contractor Management Reporting (CMR): The Contractor shall provide management functions that meet the requirements of the Task Order. The contractor shall self-report ALL contract labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract via https://sam.gov . The legacy Enterprise Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (eCMRA) was decommissioned in June 2020. Contractors will begin reporting manpower data relating to the performance of services contracts into https://sam.gov https://sam.gov/consistent with existing service contract reporting requirements under the FAR Subpart 4.17, Service Contracts Inventory, that is currently applicable only to Federal civilian agencies. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2020.

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PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

Doctrinal References:

RESERVED.

PART 7

TECHNICAL EXHIBITs LISTING

7. TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LIST:

7.1. Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary

7.2. Technical Exhibit 2 – Deliverables Schedule

7.3. Technical Exhibit 3 – RESERVED

7.4. Technical Exhibit 4 – RESERVED

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 3

Joint Network Design Course Terminal Learning Objectives (TLO)

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 4

Base Year Tentative Course Schedule

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1