DRAFT RFP Attachment 1 - 20210804_CAC PWS.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

for

The United States Army Combined Arms Center Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Support Services

4 August 2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS

C.1. GENERAL ………………………………………………………………

C.2. ACRONYMS ……………………………………………………………

C.3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES ……….. 16

C.4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPTERY AND SERVICES ……….. 18

C.5. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS ……………………………………………. 18

C.6. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS) MATRIX …... 25

C.7. SUPPORTING ELEMENTS ……………………………………………… 26

C.8. PUBLICATIONS …………………………………………………………… 31

ATTACHMENT 1 – LABOR CATEGORIES …………………………………. 38

C.1. GENERAL

C.1.1. General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide the United States Army Combined Arms Center (USACAC) support services in the following functional areas:

FA 1 Publications and Doctrine Development FA 2 Training, Education & Exercise Development, Management & Support and Leader Development FA 3 Capability Development FA 4 Data Collection, Scenario Development and Analysis FA 5 Research, Studies and Analysis FA 6 Knowledge Management (KM) FA 7 Command Communication

The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

C.1.2. 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 the functional areas as defined in this performance work statement (PWS) except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this PWS, the performance requirements summary (PRS), and all subsequent task order (TO) PWSs and PRSs, C.1.3. Background: The USACAC at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas’ mission is to provide the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) with long-range training concepts and strategies, doctrine, training development and support products. USACAC serves as the core function lead for leader development, education, lessons learned, doctrine, functional training, and training support.

The USACAC accomplishes this mission through the full spectrum of training, education and scientific research services; through exploitation of existing and emerging technologies; studies and analyses; experiments; exercises; training and doctrine development, and supplemental /supporting tasks. Individual task orders (TOs) are expected to include work that will require performance in one, or a combination of, the Functional Areas described herein.

C.1.4. Objective: The objective of this multiple award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (MA IDIQ) is to acquire support services for the USACAC and Fort Leavenworth tenant organizations.

C.1.5. Scope: As an independent contractor and not as an agent of the Government, the contractor(s) shall provide all labor, material and services, except as specific to be furnished by the Government, necessary to perform the types of tasks specified herein.

The specific work to be performed under this contract shall be initiated through the issuance of individual TOs in accordance with the solicitation. Individual TO PWSs shall include definitive task requirements, deliverables, and special requirements.

C.1.6. Contractor Performance.

C.1.6.1. Place of Performance: The work is to be performed at the contractor’s facility, Government facilities at Fort Leavenworth, and other locations as delineated on individual TOs, with the potential to travel to various other sites inside and outside the continental United States (CONUS/OCONUS).

C.1.6.2. Ordering Period: The ordering period for the Combined Arms Center (CAC) MAIDIQ award shall be for five (5) Years beginning on 15 Nov 2022.

C.1.6.3. Normal Hours of Operation: The primary hours of operation can range from 0630-1730 Monday to Friday, excluding Federal holidays and any other days specifically designated in the task orders, or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. 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.

C.1.6.4. Recognized Holidays. The days specified below are legal Federal holidays during which non-essential work shall not be required of the contractor. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on Friday; if the holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observed on Monday. Legal public holidays are established in 5 U.S.C. §6103 and include:

Holiday Day of Observation

New Year’s Day January 1

M.L. King Birthday 3rd Monday in January

Washington’s Birthday 3rd Monday in February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Juneteenth National Independence day

June 19

Independence Day July 4

Labor Day 1st Monday in September

Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October

Veterans Day November 11

Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day December 25

C.1.7. Travel: Temporary travel may be required throughout CONUS and OCONUS locations that support CAC’s mission. The Contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation

(JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires prior Government approval/authorization and notification from the COR. All travel will be performed and reimbursed in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 31.205-46. The Contractor shall provide written summaries of meetings/conferences content (trip report). Travel requirements will be addressed specifically and in detail in each individual task order. For OCONUS travel, a typical duration for travel is one to two weeks. The contractor shall use only the minimum number of travelers and rental vehicles needed to accomplish the mission. Travel will be by the most economical carrier and scheduled during normal business hours, whenever possible.

C.1.8. Other Direct Costs (ODCs). ODC’s are costs not previously identified as a direct material cost or direct labor cost, that can be identified specifically with a final cost objective and are only authorized to the extent that they are necessary for performance of individual TOs under this contract. Labor is not permitted to be proposed as an ODC. Allowable other direct costs will be determined by the Contracting Officer at the TO level and may be added to individual TOs as a separate CLIN on a cost reimbursement basis only.

C.1.9. Organizational Conflicts of Interest. The Contractor warrants that, to the best of the Contractor’s knowledge and belief, there are no relevant facts or circumstances which could give rise to an organizational conflict of interest (OCI) as defined in FAR 9.5, Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest, or the Joint Ethics Regulation (DoD 5500.7-R located at http://www.dod.mil/dodgc/defense_ethics/ethics_regulation/) and that the Contractor has disclosed all such relevant information.

The Contractor agrees that if an actual or potential OCI is discovered after award, the Contractor shall make a full disclosure in writing to the Contracting Officer (KO) within 3 business days of discovery. This disclosure shall include a description of actions which the Contractor has taken or proposes to take, after consultation with the KO, to avoid, mitigate, or neutralize the actual or potential conflict.

The KO may terminate this contract for convenience, in whole or in part, if it deems such termination necessary to avoid an OCI. If the Contractor was aware of a potential OCI prior to award, or discovered an actual or potential conflict after award, and did not disclose or misrepresented relevant information to the Contracting office, the Government may terminate the contract for default, debar the Contractor from Government contracting, or pursue such other remedies as may be permitted by law, regulation (including the FAR and its supplements) or this contract.

The Contractor shall include this OCI requirement in all subcontracts and in lower tier subcontracts unless a waiver is requested from, and granted by, the KO.

In the event that a TO is issued to the Contractor that would create a potential OCI the Contractor shall:

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1. Notify the KO of a potential conflict as soon as possible, but not later than three (3) business days after the potential conflict is known to the contractor, and;

a. Recommend to the Government an alternative approach which would avoid the potential conflict, or;

b. Present an organizational conflict of interest mitigation plan to the KO for approval within 10 business days of identified OCI.

2. The Mitigation Plan shall describe in detail the TO requirement that creates the potential OCI and shall outline in detail the actions to be taken by the Contractor or the Government in the performance of the task to mitigate the conflict, division of subcontractor effort, and limited access to information, or other applicable means.

3. The Contractor shall not commence work on a TO related to a potential organizational conflict of interest until specifically notified by the KO to proceed.

4. If the KO determines that it is in the best interest of the Government to issue a TO, notwithstanding an organizational conflict of interest, a request for waiver will be submitted in accordance with FAR 9.503.

C.1.10. Security.

C.1.10.1. In/Out Processing Plan for Contractors. Contractor employees that require a clearance shall send a contract visit request via the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) to the organization supporting the contract prior to the contract employee commencing work. Positions/personnel that do not require a clearance are submitted by other means. Contractor employees will in-process per their company’s procedures and as mandated by the security requirements required in the individual TOs. Upon quitting, termination, changing to another task order, or any employment change that removes the contractor from the TO issued under this contract, the contractor and contractor employee must notify the COR and Trusted Agent (TA). As appropriate, the TA will either revoke the Common Access Card (CAC) account of the contractor employee or transfer his/her account to the TA on the new contract vehicle.

C.1.10.2. Contractor Identification. Contractor personnel shall identify themselves as contractors at all times while performing under this contract so as not to be confused with Government personnel (e.g., in the workplace, when attending meetings, in emails, when answering Government telephones, or when making phone calls).

C.1.10.2.1. Contractor Identification Badge. The contractor shall furnish for and require each employee to possess and display an identification (ID) badge while performing work on this contract. The ID badge shall be made of nonmetallic material to prevent electrical shock. The ID badge shall be easily readable and include the employee’s name, contractor’s name, and color photograph and be worn in a conspicuous place on the front of exterior clothing above the waist except when safety or health reasons prohibit such placement. The CAC shall not be used for workplace identification.

C.1.10.2.2. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. The Contractor and employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. The contractor’s workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

C.1.10.2.3. Contractors Requiring a Common Access Card (CAC). Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05. The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management.

C.1.10.2.4. Contractors Not Requiring a CAC but Require Access to a DoD Facility or Installation. Contractor employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by Government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

C.1.10.3. AT/OPSEC. Anti-Terrorism (AT) and Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements, terms, and conditions will be defined in each task order solicited under this contract vehicle. The contractor shall also adhere to any OPSEC policies and procedures in effect at TDY locations. AT/OPSEC requirements may include, but are not limited to the following:

C.1.10.3.1. AT Level I Training. Base and Task Order requirement. See DFARS 252.204-7004 and below guidance.

C.1.10.3.2. AT Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas.

Task Order requirement only, as applicable. The Contractor shall receive Government provided area of responsibility (AOR) specific AT awareness training as directed by AR 525-13, and provide this training to each of its US based employees required to travel overseas. Specific AOR training content is directed by the combatant commander with the requiring activity’s Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO) being the local point of contact.

C.1.10.3.3. iWATCH Training. Task Order requirement only. The contractor shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR no later than (NLT) 15 calendar days after completion of training.

C.1.10.3.4. Access to Government Information Systems. Task Order requirement only, as applicable. All contractor employees with access to a Government info system must be registered in the Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS), and shall successfully complete the DoD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the information system (IS) and then annually thereafter.

C.1.10.3.5. OPSEC Training. Task Order requirement only, as applicable. Per AR 530- 1, Operations Security, all contractor employees, including subcontractors, shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. All contractor employees shall complete annual OPSEC awareness training thereafter.

The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee to the COR within 15 calendar days after completion of training by all employees. This training is available at http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html. When in a TDY status in support of this work effort, the contractor shall also adhere to any OPSEC policies and procedures in effect at TDY locations.

C.1.10.3.6. Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP). Task Order requirement only. Per AR 381-12 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), all contractor employees, including subcontractors, assigned to a task order shall complete TARP training within 30 days of task order award and then annually thereafter. TARP training must be provided by a CI agent or other trainer as specified in paragraph 2-4b of AR 381-12. The COR will coordinate for the next available TARP class for each period of performance. Completion of training shall be reported to the task order COR and the unit/activity security manager.

C.1.10.4. Cyber Security (formerly Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT)) Training. All contractor employees and associated subcontractors must complete the DoD Cyber Awareness Challenge Training (https://ia.signal.army.mil/DoDIAA) upon task order award and annually thereafter.

Certificates of successful completion, for both initial awareness training and annual http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html https://ia.signal.army.mil/DoDIAA refresher training shall be provided to the COR via the ATCTS. All contractor employees will successfully complete all required IA training as specified in AR 25-2 and as directed by the Government.

C.1.10.5. Cybersecurity (formerly Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT)) Certification. Per DoD 8570.01-M, / DoD 8140 DFARS 252.239.7001, and AR 25-2, the contractor employees' supporting IA/IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon task order award. The baseline certification must be completed as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M / DoD 8140.

C.1.10.6. Basic Contract Security Requirements. The contractor shall possess and maintain a SECRET facility clearance from the Defense Security Service (DSS) prior to commencing work on any task order that requires a security clearance, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract and all applicable task orders. The offeror must be eligible for a SECRET facility clearance at the time of proposal submission. Also refer to Army Regulation 380-67, Personnel Security Program, for applicability if contractor personnel require access to sensitive compartmented information in the performance of their duties. The security requirements are in accordance with the attached DD Form 254, Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification. Internet site https://www.dami.army.pentagon.mil/site/industsec/docs/DD%20254%20Handbook,%2 0HQDA%20G-2.pdf.contains a complete booklet with instructions on how to prepare and submit a DD Form 254 to obtain security clearances of Secret or higher. If a security clearance is required, interim coverage may be obtained from the Department of Defense. Further instructions can be found at the DCSA website:

https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/ctp/fc

C.1.10.7. Release of News Information. No news release (including photographs and films, public announcements or denial or confirmation of same) on any part of the subject matter of this contract shall be made without the prior written approval of the

KO.

C.1.11. Quality Control. Quality Control (QC) is the responsibility of the contractor.

The contractor is responsible for the quality of services/supplies delivered to the Government (see FAR 52.246-4, Inspection of Services – Fixed- Price) under the terms and conditions of this contract and all task orders to this contract. The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective Quality Control Plan/Program (QCP) that is acceptable to the Government. The plan shall ensure all services/products required by this contract and associated task orders are delivered in accordance with all the requirements contained therein. The Contractors’ QCP shall contain a systematic approach to monitor operations ensuring acceptable services/products are provided to the Government. The QCP shall address the following, at a minimum:

a. Continuous process improvement

b. Procedures for scheduling inspection

c. Conducting and documentation of inspection

d. Discrepancy identification and correction

e. Corrective action procedures to include procedures for addressing Government discovered non-conformances

f. Procedures for root cause analysis to identify the root cause and root cause corrective action to prevent re- occurrence of discrepancies

g. Procedures for trend analysis

h. Procedures for collecting and addressing customer feedback/complaints.

The QCP shall be delivered to the Government within twenty (20) business days of contract award and the Government will have ten (10) business days to review and accept or send the plan back for revision. In the event revisions are required, the Contractor shall make the appropriate revisions and return the revised QCP to the Government within five (5) business days of receipt of notification to revise. After the KO accepts the QCP, any future proposed revisions must be submitted to the KO for approval.

C.1.12. Personnel Requirements. The contractor shall provide managerial, supervisory, technical, scientific, administrative, clerical and direct labor personnel to accomplish all work described herein and as identified under individual TOs. The contractor shall maintain a current listing of employees working on this contract. This list shall include at a minimum the employee name and contact information. This list shall be provided to the Government as requested.

C.1.12.7. Key Positions and Point(s) of Contact (POC) Requirements. At the base contract level, the contractor shall identify and submit a resume of the individual, and an alternate, responsible for performance under the contract(s) who shall have full authority to manage and direct the efforts of the TO workforce and shall have full authority to commit resources and make decisions for the contractor(s). The identified individual and/or their alternate shall provide the necessary level of additional management and administrative oversight to achieve the quantitative and qualitative requirements of this PWS and individual TOs. This individual and/or their alternate shall be responsible for managing a sufficient workforce and provide a labor mix with appropriate skill sets to accomplish the mission. The Labor Category and qualifications required for these individuals are that of a Senior Project Management Specialist, defined in Attachment 1 of this PWS. This individual and/or their alternate shall notify the COR and the KO of any real or potential deficiencies in the personnel area as they occur (within 1 business day). This notification does not relieve the contractor of any performance shortfall. Additional Key Personnel may also be identified at the TO level.

C.1.12.8. Personnel Experience and Qualifications. The contractor shall provide qualifications and resumes of key personnel to the Government for approval. The qualifications shall include education, training, certifications, licenses, demonstration of professional scholarship, and professional work experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities identified at the task order level. Information on qualifications shall be sufficient such that the government can confirm the level of expertise of key personnel and the corresponding labor category (LCAT). The minimum LCATS included in this basic contract are identified in Attachment 1.

C.1.12.9. Training, Certifications and Licenses. All contractor employees shall have received all training and education required for the effective performance of the functions they will perform prior to commencing any work under this contract unless stated otherwise in individual task orders. The contractor shall obtain and maintain all degrees, certifications, inspections, and licenses required to perform the tasks within the PWS, and shall furnish documentation upon request. Specific training, education, certifications and licenses required for contract performance will be specified in individual TOs.

C.1.12.10. Employee Standards of Conduct. This contract is a “Non-personal Services Contract” as defined in FAR Part 37.101. The contractor and/or the contractor employees understand and agree to the following:

Shall perform the services specified herein and any awarded TOs, as independent contractors, not as employees of the Government.

Shall be responsible for their own management and administration of the work required and bear sole responsibility for complying with any and all technical, schedule or financial requirements or constraints attendant to the performance of the contract.

Shall be free from supervision or control by any Government employee with respect to the manner or method of performance of the services specified; but

Shall, pursuant to the Government’s right and obligation to inspect, accept or reject the work, comply with such general direction of the KO, or the duly authorized COR as is necessary to ensure accomplishment of the contract objectives.

Shall conduct themselves in a professional manner, keeping in mind this is a “customer service” oriented contract.

Shall dress in the appropriate attire, which is business casual, while working in a military environment.

C.1.13.4.1. Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition, on themselves or within their contractor-owned vehicle or privately-owned vehicle while on any installation covered under this contract.

C.1.13.4.2. The contractor employees shall comply with all DOD and local requirements that establish uniform policies governing tobacco use in and around Government owned buildings and vehicles.

C.1.13.4.3. The contractor is encouraged to utilize an organizational structure that best fulfills the needs, requirements, resources and efficiencies of the USACAC. The organizational structure developed by the contractor shall provide for a smooth and efficient interface with the Government.

C.1.13.4.4. The contractor shall maintain proper conduct and good discipline with any

Government Furnished Property (GFP) provided for use in the performance of work under this PWS. Contractor personnel shall be alert to suspected situations of fraud, waste, and abuse against the Government that are observed during the performance of this PWS. The contractor shall take corrective action within the contractor’s area and immediately report these situations to the KO or COR.

C.1.13.4.5. Upon receipt of allegations or other indications of misconduct or conduct reflecting negatively on the Army or USACAC involving contractor personnel, the contractor will be notified and will be required to investigate the matter fully and provide corrective actions to the KO and COR. Contractor personnel may be denied access to or removed and barred from sites, by the post commander, when their presence is determined by competent authority to be detrimental to security, health, welfare, or well-being of persons, or to the accomplishment of work. If an employee is removed or barred from post, the KO will advise the contractor of the reason(s). The removal or barring of a contractor employee from a work location by the post commander shall not relieve the contractor of its obligation to perform.

C.1.14. Contractor Interactions. The contractor’s key personnel shall normally interface directly with the KO or COR. The contractor shall fully cooperate with support contractors and with Government employees with regards to the performance of work under this contract.

C.2. ACRONYMS

C.2.1. Acronyms. The following acronyms are used in this PWS.

A

A&VTR – Asset & Vulnerability Tracking Resource ACOR – Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative ADDIE – Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation AOKM – Army Operational Knowledge Management AOR – Area of Responsibility AR – Army Regulation ARFORGEN – Army Force Generation AT – Anti-Terrorism ATCTS – Army Training Certification Tracking System ATMS – Army Training Management System ATO – Anti-Terrorism Officer AUP- Acceptable Use Policy AV – Anti-virus

B

BBP – Best Business Practice

C

C4I – Command, Control, Communication, Computers and Intelligence CAC – Common Access Card CAD – Course Administrative Data CADD – Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate CE – Computing Environment COMSEC – Communication Security CONUS – Continental United States COR – Contracting Officer's Representative CPARS – Contractor Performance Assessments Report System CTC – Combat Training Center

D

DA – Department of the Army DAA – Designated Approval Authority DA PAM – Department of the Army Pamphlet DD – Department of Defense DEERS – Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System DES – Directorate of Emergency Services

DFARS – Department of Defense FAR Supplement DITSCAP – Defense Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process DL – Distance Learning DOD – Department of Defense DoDAF – Department of Defense Architecture Framework DoDI – Department of Defense Instruction DoDD – Department of Defense Directive DOTLP – Doctrine, Organization, Training, Leadership and Personnel DOTMLPF – Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, and Facilities

F

FA – Functional Area FAR – Federal Acquisition Regulation FM – Field Manual FPCON – Force Protection Condition

G

GFE – Government Furnished Equipment GFP – Government Furnished Property GPO – Government Printing Office

H

HQDA – Headquarters for the Department of the Army HTML – Hypertext Markup Language

I

IA – Information Assurance IAW – In accordance with ID - Identification IDIQ – Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity IPR – In Process Review IS – Information System IT – Information Technology ITP – Individual Training Plan

J

JCIDS – Joint Capability Integration Development System JPAS – Joint Personnel Adjudication System JTR – Joint Travel Regulation

K

KM – Knowledge Management KO – Contracting Officer

L

LAN – Local Area Network LCAT – Labor Category LP – Lesson Plans

M

MMI – Man Machine Interface MTT – Mobile Training Team

N

NEC - Network Enterprise Center NIPRNET – Unclassified but Sensitive Internet Protocol Router Network (formerly called Non-Classified Internet Protocol Router Network) NLT – No Later Than

O

OCI – Organizational Conflicts of Interest OCO – Overseas Contingency Operations OCONUS – Outside the Continental United States OPMEP – Officer Professional Military Education Policy OPSEC – Operation Security

P

PAC – Post Award Conference PC – Personal Computer PDA – Personal Digital Assistant PM – Program Manager PMO – Provost Marshall Office POC – Point of Contact POI – Program of Instruction PRS – Performance Requirements Summary PWS – Performance Work Statement

Q

QC – Quality Control QCP – Quality Control Plan/Program QSR – Quarterly Status Report

R

RAPIDS – Reserve Automated Personnel Identification System

S

SAM – System for Award Management SME – Subject Matter Expert SOP – Standard Operating Procedure

T

TA – Trusted Agent TARP – Threat Awareness and Reporting Program TASS – Total Army School System TDC – Training Development Capability TDY – Temporary Duty TO – Task Order TR – TRADOC Regulation TRAC – TRADOC Research and Analysis Center TRADOC – Training and Doctrine Command TSP – Training Support Package

U

USACAC - United States Army Combined Arms and Combined Arms Center

V

VV&A - Verification Validation &Accreditation

W

WAWF – Wide-Area Work Flow

X

XML – Extensible Markup Language

C.3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

C.3.1. Government Furnished Property (GFP). The Government does not anticipate furnishing GFP under this contract. In the event that GFP is necessary at the TO level, it will be addressed in the TO only.

C.3.2. Government Facilities. The Government will provide contractor personnel who perform at the government site with appropriate office workspace. The Government facilities shall be identified in the individual TOs issued under the contract. The Government will maintain ownership of all real property, fixtures, appurtenances, and facilities that are provided to the contractor. The contractor shall maintain the Government Facilities in a clean and neat condition. The contractor shall not mark or affix any decals, emblems or signs portraying the contractor’s name or logo to Government Facilities. The contractor shall not make alterations to Government Facilities without the prior approval of the KO. The contractor shall secure Government Facilities when not occupied by contractor personnel.

C.3.3. Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). The Government will provide contractor personnel who perform at the government site with appropriate office equipment. IAW FAR Part 45.000(b)(5): This equipment is not considered true Government property because it is incidental to the place of performance, when the contract requires contractor personnel to be located on a Government site or installation, and when the property used by the contractor within the location remains accountable to the Government. Items considered to be incidental to the place of performance include, for example, office space, desks, chairs, telephones, computers, and fax machines. The Contractor shall use Government property only for performing this contract. Modifications or alterations of Government property are prohibited.

C.3.4. Government Software. The Government will provide software/applications to contractor personnel who perform at the government site necessary for the accomplishment of work assigned under task orders. The Contractor shall submit data in a format compatible with standard office software tools. Additions and exceptions, if any, will be identified in individual TOs. The following list includes some of the Application suites currently in use:

FUNCTION SOFTWARE VENDOR

Operating System/Environment

Windows 10 Enterprise Microsoft

Databases Access 2016 Microsoft

Electronic Mail Outlook 2016 Microsoft

Briefings and Graphics PowerPoint 2016 Microsoft

Spreadsheets Excel 2016 Microsoft

Word Processing Word 2016 Microsoft

C.3.5. Government Furnished Services. The Government shall furnish certain services for the contractor’s use, including utilities, refuse collection, information management systems, security, fire, environmental, and emergency services for work being accomplished on the Government site.

C.3.5.1. The Government will provide organizational schedules to the contractor.

C.3.6. Telephone Instruments and Lines. Government communications systems, including telephone instruments and lines located in Government Facilities may, if approved by the KO or COR, be used by the contractor for work related purposes. Long distance phone service for official business is included as a Government Furnished Service. Mobile phone, pager equipment, and related service are not included. Use of Government communication systems constitutes consent to monitoring at all times.

C.3.6.1. Telephone Changes and Repairs. The contractor shall not move, remove, add, alter, or reconfigure Government communication systems, networks, or lines without COR approval, which must be obtained in writing. The contractor shall notify the COR when maintenance or repair of telephones or telephone lines is required.

C.3.7. Refuse Collection. The Government will provide refuse collection services (defined only as non-recyclable solid waste that is not hazardous waste or material, hazardous substances, or construction and demolition debris) from assigned waste receptacles only. The contractor shall comply with all Government programs pertaining to pollution prevention and solid waste reduction, including ongoing recycling initiatives.

C.3.8. Information Management Systems. The Government will provide Desktop Computing Services, Network Support, and Information Systems Help Desk Support to the contractor, when work is performed at a Government facility. Government Furnished Information Management systems shall be utilized for "Official Business" only, in direct support of this contract. Computer workstations and network lines located in facilities to be occupied by the contractor will be provided by the Government for contractor use. These workstations will be provided on a case- by-case basis, as approved by the COR. The Government will upgrade hardware in support of the lifecycle replacement program. Additionally, non-Government provided workstations cannot be connected to the Ft Leavenworth LAN without prior approval by the NEC.

Use of all workstations on the Fort Leavenworth LAN constitutes consent to security monitoring.

C.3.9. Emergency Medical Services. Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

Emergency care to Service Provider personnel will be provided by the Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) or nearby civilian emergency rooms. DES will provide basic life support; once Leavenworth County EMS arrives on the scene they will provide advanced life support and transport personnel to a hospital of choice. The contractor shall be responsible for all medical expenses incurred.

C.4 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

C.4.1 General Information. The contractor shall furnish all facilities, materials, supplies, services, vehicles, temporary work places and equipment not furnished by the Government in Section C.3 necessary to perform work required under this contract.

The failure of the contractor, for any reason (excluding an Act of God or an Act of War), to furnish any of the foregoing shall neither justify nor excuse achievement of the performance standards included in this contract.

C.5 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

C.5.0. The contractor shall provide technical support services necessary to accomplish USACAC mission requirements. Individual TOs are expected to include work that will require performance in one, or a combination of, the following functional areas. The associated fields of work listed for each functional area provide a general indication of the work to be performed. However, work may be required outside of those listed that are still within this contract’s intended scope of work.

C.5.1. Functional Area 1: Publications and Doctrine Development. The Contractor shall conduct publication and doctrine development support functions for the USACAC.

The following fields of work are associated with this functional area:

C.5.1.1. Develop and write draft and final manuals for existing and new Army, Allied, Multi-Service, Army and Joint Combined doctrine publications.

C.5.1.2. Write and illustrate draft and final doctrinal papers, manuals, and literature.

C.5.1.3. Provide editorial services during the production of doctrine and other types of publications.

C.5.1.4. Review and analyze Army and Joint service manuals.

C.5.1.5. Research, analyze, review and evaluate existing Army and Joint Doctrine to recommend new Army and Joint doctrinal, or other publication requirements.

C.5.1.6. Develop or revise publications either in print, electronic, or web-based media.

C.5.1.7. Leverage technology and software development to support utilization of mobile apps, social media, and doctrine development automation initiatives, and lessons learned for inclusion into emerging doctrine. Such development will be within the umbrella of the USACAC, DA and DoD technical environment(s).

C.5.1.8. Provide support to illustrate charts, pictures, photographic services video production, and create presentations associated with various types of publications.

C.5.1.9. All work shall be performed in accordance with the standards set forth in the individual task orders and the following applicable regulations: TRADOC Regulation (TR) 25-30; Department of the Army Pamphlet (DA PAM) 25-40; Government Printing Office (GPO) Writing Style Manual.

C.5.2. Functional Area 2: Training, Education, & Exercise Development, Management, Support & Leader Development. The Contractor shall conduct training, training and education development, training management and leader development support services at any echelon for the USACAC. The following fields of work are associated with this functional area:

C.5.2.1. Manage TRADOC products developed in support of the Operational, Institutional and Self-Development domains through analysis, quality control and sustainment of collective and individual training products developed in TDC or other CAC approved automated system. Products include Lesson Plans (LP), Course Administrative Data (CAD), Program of Instruction (POI), Individual Training Plans (ITP) and Training Support Packages (TSP).

C.5.2.2. Develop or revise training publications either in print, electronic, or web-based media.

C.5.2.3. Provide editorial services for the production of training publications.

C.5.2.4. Training services include but not limited to: conduct detailed needs assessment; development of training and education concepts, courses, products and materials using the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) process as specified in TR 350-70, and TR 350-Series used to identify what tasks, skills, and knowledge will be included in the learning; who will receive the Army learning product and how and where the learning product will be presented; manage training and education development; enable training management and product delivery through automated systems; provide qualified instructor/writers to instruct United States and International students, specific qualifications shall be identified on individual TOs; provide on-line and classroom instructors-facilitators who will identify individual tasks, assess new and emerging training and education technologies for suitability to enhance training capabilities, develop and deliver multi-media training materials, or virtual reality immersive classroom modules relating to Army joint tactical operations training and mission command training; provide exercise support subject matter experts/role players in the live virtual and constructive integrated environment.

C.5.2.5. Provide subject matter experts to coach and teach government personnel at the appropriate echelon identified in the TO (performance of task can be either on site or DL)

C.5.2.6. Research, develop, assess, analyze, document, modify, integrate USACAC Unit, Institutional and Individual Leader Development training, education and experiences support capabilities and requirements relating to leader development education and training programs for Army Non-Commissioned Officers, Warrant Officers, Officers and Civilians

C.5.2.7. Conduct research, studies and analysis on a wide range of topics related to leadership and Army leader development.

C.5.2.8. All work shall be performed in accordance with the standards set forth in the individual task orders and the following applicable regulations: AR 350-1; AR 350-38;

TR 350-Series; CJSCI 1800.01C.

C.5.3. Functional Area 3: Capability Development. The Contractor shall provide capability development support services for the USACAC and AFC. The following fields of work are associated with this functional area:

C.5.3.1. Analyze emerging technologies that have the potential to enhance capabilities including performing evaluations of technologies and/or products which may be in conceptual, prototype or operational forms;

C.5.3.2. Conduct studies, concept definitions, system definitions, capability assessments and appropriate testing of technologies and/or products that have the potential to enhance capabilities;

C.5.3.3. Conduct demonstrations to determine how emerging technologies impact the battlefield of the future including general demonstration event support;

C.5.3.4. Develop and write visions and concepts of operation and experimentation plans for experimentation.

C.5.3.5. Research, analyze, develop and write operational requirements per applicable Joint Capability Integration Development System (JCIDS) and TRADOC Capabilities Development and Integration System documents;

C.5.3.6. Develop and documented system interface requirements needed to link Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) processing and dissemination systems with appropriate command decision centers and wargaming and or simulation capabilities.

C.5.3.7. Recommend man-machine interface (MMI) requirements which best support the commander’s needs for mission planning, course of action analysis, rehearsal, and execution.

C.5.3.8. Conduct analyses of the Army’s tactical, operational and strategic mission command capabilities from a joint perspective to include doctrine, training, organization, leadership and education, materiel, and soldier and identify solutions to these gaps.

C.5.3.9. Research, analyze and formulate recommended rationale and linkages between the DOD modernization objectives, technology activities, military, government, academia, and industry; and explore recommended linkages related to current and future operational capabilities.

C.5.3.10. All work shall be performed in accordance with the standards set forth in the individual task orders and the following applicable regulations: TRADOC Pam 525-series; CJSCI 3170.01; TRADOC Reg 71-20.

C.5.4. Functional Area 4: Data Collection, Scenario Development and Analysis.

The contractor shall conduct data collection, scenario development and analysis support services for the USACAC and TRAC. These services may include, but are not limited to planning, organizing, coordinating, researching, collecting, analyzing, developing, writing, facilitation, integration and dissemination of findings, best practices and observations, lessons from contingency operations, training exercises, and experimentation programs.

C.5.4.1. Collection entails the accumulation of operational and training records, individual and collective observations and feedback, attitude and opinion surveys, documentation of analysis, and processes and procedures with outcomes for inclusion in specified online data repositories and collaborative networks.

C.5.4.2. Analysis may involve: an initial front end analysis of data suitability; synthesis of key issues and observations from the data, and identification of lessons and outcomes; extraction of appropriate data/information for integration into command/unit training strategies; application of metadata and integration into repository structure;

determination of relevance to responses to Requests For Information (RFI); validation of best practices and lessons, and issues; organization into an authoritative presentation for publication. Topics addressed may relate to the following:

• Leader development

• Tactical, operational and strategic doctrine

• The Warfighting Functions, and their application in a contemporary operating environment

• Army command and staff functions within a unified action partner framework

• Army Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel and Facilities (DOTMLPF)

• Organizational design changes

• Training and tactical needs Materiel and communications requirements

• Unit readiness issues (i.e. Army Force Generation (ARFORGEN) cycle)

• Operational issues (i.e. Support to Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO)

• Homeland Security/support operations

• Doctrinal necessities for supported units and organizations, leader development, leadership and command.

C.5.4.3. Scenarios. Conduct joint operations and scenario development/analysis as specified in individual TOs. Tasks generally will be divided into three distinct phases consisting of scenario requirements, scenario development, and scenario maintenance and archival.

C.5.4.3.1. Scenario Requirements. Assist with the scenario requirements phase, which may consist of, but not limited to: collecting and analyzing scenario requirements identified by scenario customers (TRADOC organizations, Army analysis agencies, DOD analysis agencies, and acquisition program managers); identifying scenarios that should be developed to meet the study, test, and/or current operations support requirements; identifying issues and decisions to be supported; prioritizing and developing a projected timetable of the project; determining availability and suitability of previously-developed scenarios; and identifying a recommended list of scenarios to develop.

C.5.4.3.2. Scenario Development. Assist with the scenario development phase which may consist of, but is not limited to: developing the TRADOC standard operational scenarios based on the Defense Planning Scenarios IAW the scenario requirements phase described in paragraph 4.5.3.1.; developing scenario background information;

developing the road to war; conducting geopolitical and geospatial research and developing documentation of the features, including the impacts on military operations;

developing descriptions of political, military, economic, social, infrastructure, information, physical environment, and time (PMESII-PT) factors; friendly and enemy forces research and preparing documentation of these forces and equipment;

developing the order of battle; identifying the task organization from the coalition, joint, and service perspectives; documenting the concept of operation; creating operations orders with the appropriate functional annexes to include synchronization matrices; and integrating the documentation for friendly, enemy, and allied/coalition forces. Scenarios are required to address and support all warfighting functions (Mission Command, Intelligence, Movement and Maneuver, Fires, Protection, Sustainment) throughout the full spectrum of military operations.