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PART I - THE SCHEDULE

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PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

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PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 2 Months Phase-In

FFP

The Contractor shall provide a 60-day phase-in period with key personnel to prepare to execute and assume full responsibility for training support as required by the contract in accordance with the Performance Work Statement, paragraph 1.20.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: R499

NET AMT

0002 10 Months Labor

FFP

The Contractor shall provide all labor and supervision required to provide instruction and support services in accordance with the most current POI and PWS.

Billing shall be monthly.

Other Direct Cost

COST

The Contractor shall purchase materials and equipment (Other Direct Costs ODC) that are required to support training IAW the PWS paragraph 1.17. All ODC expenditures shall be preapproved by the COR in writing in accordance with PWS paragraph 1.17.

ESTIMATED COST

Travel

COST

The Contractor shall be required to travel IAW PWS paragraph 1.16.6.

Government preapproval of all travel is required. The reasonableness and allowability of travel costs (only travel and per diem) shall be governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 31.205-46.

0005 1 Each Service Contract Reporting (SCR)

FFP

The Contractor shall report ALL Contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for USASOC via a secure data collection site. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address:

https://www.sam.gov. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. 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 2025. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at:

https://www.sam.gov NOTE: If the reporting is not separately priced, insert "NSP" in the blank space under “Amount”.

1001 12 Months OPTION Labor

FFP

The Contractor shall provide all labor and supervision required to provide instruction and support services in accordance with the most current POI and PWS.

Billing shall be monthly.

OPTION Other Direct Cost

COST

The Contractor shall purchase materials and equipment (Other Direct Costs ODC) that are required to support training IAW the PWS paragraph 1.17. All ODC expenditures shall be preapproved by the COR in writing in accordance with PWS paragraph 1.17.

OPTION Travel

COST

The Contractor shall be required to travel IAW PWS paragraph 1.16.6.

Government preapproval of all travel is required. The reasonableness and allowability of travel costs (only travel and per diem) shall be governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 31.205-46.

1004 1 Each OPTION Service Contract Reporting (SCR)

FFP

The Contractor shall report ALL Contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for USASOC via a secure data collection site. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address:

https://www.sam.gov. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. 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 2026. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at:

https://www.sam.gov NOTE: If the reporting is not separately priced, insert "NSP" in the blank space under “Amount”.

OPTION Surge Suppot: Emerging Requirements- FMS

FFP

The Government anticipates the need for additional flight instruction for Partner Nations in accordance with PWS paragraph 5.1.3. The Contractor shall remain flexible and provide training as required when requirements emerge. The Government anticipates these emerging requirements to occur during option year 1 and option year 2. Surge support requirements are defined as short term periods, utilizing personnel/skill sets already designated on the PWS, redirected to support mission activities in order to meet urgent customer needs. Surge support shall be defined as hours outside the Contractor Man-Year Equivalent (CME) using additional contractor line item numbers (CLIN) to fund surge requirements. The Contractor shall ensure that they can provide this type of flexibility and support for emerging requirements. Pricing will be negotiated via a modification using current rates within the contractor’s proposal. The Surge Support CLIN is estimated at 10% of the labor costs for the respective period of performance unless a higher amount is required for mission support and agreed to by the contractor.

2001 12 Months OPTION Labor

FFP

The Contractor shall provide all labor and supervision required to provide instruction and support services in accordance with the most current POI and PWS.

Billing shall be monthly.

OPTION Other Direct Cost

COST

The Contractor shall purchase materials and equipment (Other Direct Costs ODC) that are required to support training IAW the PWS paragraph 1.17. All ODC expenditures shall be preapproved by the COR in writing in accordance with PWS paragraph 1.17.

OPTION Travel

COST

The Contractor shall be required to travel IAW PWS paragraph 1.16.6.

Government preapproval of all travel is required. The reasonableness and allowability of travel costs (only travel and per diem) shall be governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 31.205-46.

2004 1 Each OPTION Service Contract Reporting (SCR)

FFP

The Contractor shall report ALL Contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for USASOC via a secure data collection site. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address:

https://www.sam.gov. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. 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 2027. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at:

https://www.sam.gov NOTE: If the reporting is not separately priced, insert "NSP" in the blank space under “Amount”.

OPTION Surge Suppot: Emerging Requirements- FMS

FFP

The Government anticipates the need for additional flight instruction for Partner Nations in accordance with PWS paragraph 5.1.3. The Contractor shall remain flexible and provide training as required when requirements emerge. The Government anticipates these emerging requirements to occur during option year 1 and option year 2. Surge support requirements are defined as short term periods, utilizing personnel/skill sets already designated on the PWS, redirected to support mission activities in order to meet urgent customer needs. Surge support shall be defined as hours outside the Contractor Man-Year Equivalent (CME) using additional contractor line item numbers (CLIN) to fund surge requirements. The Contractor shall ensure that they can provide this type of flexibility and support for emerging requirements. Pricing will be negotiated via a modification using current rates within the contractor’s proposal. The Surge Support CLIN is estimated at 10% of the labor costs for the respective period of performance unless a higher amount is required for mission support and agreed to by the contractor.

3001 12 Months OPTION Labor

FFP

The Contractor shall provide all labor and supervision required to provide instruction and support services in accordance with the most current POI and PWS.

Billing shall be monthly.

OPTION Other Direct Cost

COST

The Contractor shall purchase materials and equipment (Other Direct Costs ODC) that are required to support training IAW the PWS paragraph 1.17. All ODC expenditures shall be preapproved by the COR in writing in accordance with PWS paragraph 1.17.

OPTION Travel

COST

The Contractor shall be required to travel IAW PWS paragraph 1.16.6.

Government preapproval of all travel is required. The reasonableness and allowability of travel costs (only travel and per diem) shall be governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 31.205-46.

3004 1 Each OPTION Service Contract Reporting (SCR)

FFP

The Contractor shall report ALL Contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for USASOC via a secure data collection site. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address:

https://www.sam.gov. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. 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 2028. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at:

https://www.sam.gov NOTE: If the reporting is not separately priced, insert "NSP" in the blank space under “Amount”.

4001 12 Months OPTION Labor

FFP

The Contractor shall provide all labor and supervision required to provide instruction and support services in accordance with the most current POI and PWS.

Billing shall be monthly.

OPTION Other Direct Cost

COST

The Contractor shall purchase materials and equipment (Other Direct Costs ODC) that are required to support training IAW the PWS paragraph 1.17. All ODC expenditures shall be preapproved by the COR in writing in accordance with PWS paragraph 1.17.

OPTION Travel

COST

The Contractor shall be required to travel IAW PWS paragraph 1.16.6.

Government preapproval of all travel is required. The reasonableness and allowability of travel costs (only travel and per diem) shall be governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 31.205-46.

4004 1 Each OPTION Service Contract Reporting (SCR)

FFP

The Contractor shall report ALL Contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for USASOC via a secure data collection site. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address:

https://www.sam.gov. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. 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 2029. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at:

https://www.sam.gov NOTE: If the reporting is not separately priced, insert "NSP" in the blank space under “Amount”.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PWS

US Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) Special Operations Aviation (SOA) Specialized Support Services (S3)

Part I

General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide flight training support services for the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASAOC) (also referred to as Army Special Operations Aviation Command- ARSOAC). USASOAC’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (160th SOAR) and the Special Operations Aviation Training Battalion (SOATB) require various flight instructors, training development, technical, logistical and supply support among other ancillary services. 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. The Contractor, in turn, shall be accountable to the Government for Contractor or subcontractor personnel.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all: 1) personnel; 2) supervision; 3) equipment, tools and supplies determined an Other Direct Cost (ODC), and 4) other items and non-personal services necessary to provide the required flight instruction support services as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). This excludes items specified as government furnished property (GFP) and services. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions of the PWS and contract.

1.1.2. SOATB and the 160th SOAR’s mission is to organize, equip, train, resource and employ Army special operations aviation forces worldwide in support of contingency missions and combatant commanders. Known as Night Stalkers, these Soldiers are recognized for their proficiency in nighttime operations. They are highly trained and ready to accomplish the toughest missions in all environments, anywhere in the world, day, or night, with unparalleled precision. They employ highly modified Chinook, Black Hawk and Little Bird helicopters with assault and attack configurations.

1.1.3. The Contractor shall provide training development, instruction, and training support to SOATB. The Contractor shall also provide individual and collective training curriculums to train, educate, and produce aviation crew members, pilots, and flight personnel. The Contractor shall also train and educate students in basic and advanced combat skill sets, qualifications, and certifications to meet the unique mission requirements of the 160th SOAR, ARSOAC and SOATB.

1.1.4. The 160th SOAR actively seeks and assesses the best-qualified aviators, crew members and support personnel in the Army. Members of this unit are three-time volunteers: for the Army, for airborne training and for the regiment. Upon selection, commissioned and warrant officers and enlisted Soldiers complete their respective Basic Mission Qualification (BMQ) courses, known as Green Platoon, which are facilitated by SOATB.

1.1.5. The professionalism and capabilities of Army special operations aviation are developed through a “train as you fight” mentality. Rigorous training continues upon assignment to the line units. The regiment is exceptionally resourced for extensive and realistic training conducted regularly in a variety of environments. This extensive, realistic training is the foundation of unit combat readiness.

1.1.6. Background: Soldiers of the 160th have been actively and continuously engaged in the combat operations since October 2001. Today, the 160th SOAR continues a sustained and active forward presence in various areas of operations at multiple locations to support USASOC operations.

1.1.7. The 160th SOAR is comprised of a regiment headquarters, four battalions and a dedicated training battalion.

The Contractor shall provide services at Fort Campbell, KY, Fort Liberty, NC, Hunter Army Airfield (HAA), GA and Joint Base Lewis McCord (JBLM). The regiment headquarters is collocated with the 1st and 2nd battalions (BN) and SOATB at Fort Campbell, KY.; 3rd BN. is located at HAA.; and 4th BN. is located at JBLM. ARSOAC

Headquarters is located at Fort Liberty, NC. Each battalion has a strategic composition of light, medium and heavy helicopters, all highly modified in design to meet the unit’s unique mission requirements.

1.2. Objectives: The basic service objectives include the following:

a. Provide Program and Operations Management. Program Management includes formulating and enforcing work standards, assigning contractor schedules, reviewing work discrepancies and supervising contractor personnel. The Contractor also shall communicate policies, purposes, and goals of the organization to subordinates. The Contractor shall execute program management and operational management functions.

Operations Management shall support daily operations at SOATB and other required locations.

b. Provide Instruction Support that includes qualified flight instructors, crewmember instructors, simulator instructors, air movement instructors (formerly loadmasters), platform instructors, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) instructors, flight operations instructors, flight medical instructors, combat skills instructors and armament instructors.

c. Provide a Training Development Support Cell (TDSC) that manages all aspects of the training development process. The Contractor shall plan and manage the training calendar, training support packages, lessons, documents, Programs of Instruction (POI) and solider training records.

d. Provide Logistics and Technical Support. Logistics support includes logistics, supply functions (property management and accountability), technical expertise and maintenance for all small arms, and compliance with the Army and all other federal aviation safety regulations. The Contractor’s support shall also include ammunition operations (accountability, transportation, and usage), and in-depth analysis of SOF aviation, missions, gaps, and projected future needs. Technical support includes information technology (IT), software and hardware programming, audio visual functions, multi-media functions, and meteorologist weather forecasting.

1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall provide training development, instruction, and training support to SOATB. The Contractor shall also provide individual and collective training curriculums to train, educate, and produce aviation crew members, pilots, and flight personnel. The Contractor shall also train and educate students in basic and advanced combat skill sets, qualifications, and certifications to meet the unique mission requirements of 160th SOAR and ARSOAC.

1.4. Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for a one base period of 12 months and four 12-month option years. The base period includes a 60-day phase-in period and 10 months of full performance.

1.5 RESERVED

1.6. General Information

1.6.1. Quality Control: Quality Control is the Contractor’s responsibility. The Contractor is responsible for the delivery of quality services and supplies to the Government (see FAR 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements).

1.6.2 Quality Control Program (QCP): The Government is committed to a highly interactive relationship between quality control by the Contractor and quality assurance by the Government recipient of services. This relationship shall be achieved through an effective Prevention Based Quality Control Program dedicated to ensuring the best possible products and services to end users. The Contractor shall provide their final written QCP no later than (NLT) 10 days after contract award to the COR and KO via email. The Contractor shall provide any proposed QCP changes to the COR 5 days prior to implementing such changes.

1.6.3. The Contractor’s QCP shall demonstrate its prevention-based outlook by meeting the objectives stated in the PWS throughout all areas of performance. The QCP shall be developed to specify the Contractor’s responsibility for management and quality control actions to meet contract requirements. The QCP at a minimum shall address the Contractor’s 1) continuous improvement process; 2) procedures for scheduling, conducting and documenting inspections; 3) discrepancy identification and corrective action process; 4) procedures for root cause analysis to identify the root cause and root cause corrective action to prevent re-occurrence of discrepancies; 5) procedures for trend analysis; and 6) procedures for collecting and addressing customer feedback/complaints.

1.6.4. The Contractor shall provide all reports generated as a result of the Contractor’s quality control efforts. This shall include any summary information used to track quality control, including any charts/graphs. The Contractor shall provide the COR a monthly report including this information and quality control trends and issues.

1.6.5. The Contractor’s QCP shall be maintained throughout the life of the contract and shall include the Contractor’s procedures to routinely evaluate the effectiveness of the plan to ensure that the Contractor is meeting performance standards and contract requirements.

1.6.6 Contractor Discrepancy Report (CDR): When the Contractor's performance is unsatisfactory, a CDR will be issued. The Contractor shall reply in writing within five (5) workdays from the date of receipt of the CDR, giving the reasons for the unsatisfactory performance, corrective action taken, and procedures to prevent recurrence.

1.6.7. Quality Assurance: The COR will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The QASP is primarily focused on what the COR must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed IAW the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rates. When an observation indicates defective performance, the COR will require the Contractor to initial the observation to acknowledge the defective performance. The acknowledgement of the observation does not constitute Contractor concurrence with the observation, only that the Contractor has been made aware of the defective performance.

1.6.8. Property Management System: The Contractor shall establish a system to manage Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and Government Furnished Property (GFP) in its possession to control, use, preserve, protect, repair and maintain. The Property Management System (PMS) must be adequate to satisfy the requirements of Property Management (IAW) FAR clause 52.245-1 Government Property.

1.6.9. Recognized Federal Holidays:

The Contractor is normally not required to perform services on recognized federal holidays. However, that requirement is subject to mission execution requirements. Recognized federal holidays include:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. Columbus Day Washington’s Birthday Veterans Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day Juneteenth National Independence Day

When a holiday occurs on a Saturday, Federal employees are normally granted the previous Friday as the holiday observance. When a holiday occurs on a Sunday, Federal employees are normally granted the following Monday as the holiday. The contractor shall work on the days the Government is scheduled to work.

When an unforeseen installation closure occurs on a regularly scheduled day of work, the Contractor will have the following options: reschedule the work so it is performed the following day unless the following day falls on a weekend or reschedule the work on any day that is mutually satisfactory. Any rescheduling requires approval with the COR.

1.6.10 Hours of Operation: The Contractor shall be responsible for providing services, between the core hours of 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. When required the Contractor shall provide support on Federal holidays, early mornings, nights, and weekends except federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential to successful performance under this contract. No overtime (OT) is authorized. Compensatory time (CT) is authorized and must be coordinated with the COR. Contractor personnel shall not exceed a 40-hour work week.

1.6.11. Place of Performance: Contractor shall have routine access to Government-controlled facilities. The work to be performed under this contract shall be accomplished primarily at Fort Campbell, KY. The place of performance for most of the Contractor’s employee will be Fort Campbell, KY. The place of performance for some of the Contractor’s employees will be Fort Liberty, NC, Hunter Army Airfield, GA, and Joint Base Lewis McCord, WA.

1.6.12. Telework: Telework must be approved by the COR. GFP such as laptops, if required during telework, shall be hand receipted to Contractor’s personnel teleworking. Place of performance shall be the Contractor’s personnel’s residence. No classified information shall be processed while teleworking on NIPR computers. Telework is authorized when approved by the Government for weather, pandemics, etc. when it benefits the Government.

1.6.13. Security Requirements: All Contractor personnel shall have at minimum a SECRET clearance. Some positions shall possess a TOP SECRET clearance. The Contractor shall possess a TOP SECRET Facility Clearance (FCL) at the time of proposal submission must be maintained for the duration of the contract. The security requirements are IAW the attached DD254. Contractor personnel shall comply with all applicable security and safety regulations, guidance, and procedures, including local, referenced in this PWS and in effect at the work sites.

All personnel must meet requirements IAW DODD 8570.

1.6.13.1 NISPOM: The Contractor shall execute a Security agreement (DD Form 441), IAW the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M) and any revisions to DoD 5220.22-M. The provisions of the National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM) shall apply to the performance of work under this contract.

1.6.13.2 e-QIP System: Contractor personnel shall use the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) system to enter their personal investigative data for Office of Personnel Management, Federal Investigation Services (OPM- FIS) to use as basis for suitability and security clearance determination. Individual e- QIP application for clearance shall be completed and sent to Contractor Facility Security Officer for processing within fifteen days of employment.

1.6.13.3. Clearance Upgrade: Upgrade of select positions to TOP SECRET may arise during contract performance based on unforeseen mission needs and will be requested by the COR in writing. If required, the Government will provide the Contractor with a modified DD254.

1.6.13.4. Clearance Records: The Contractor shall furnish the COR and SOATB Security Manager with security clearance verification via the Defense Information Systems for Security (DISS) web application of each contractor prior to authorization to access classified material. During the phase-in period, the Contractor shall furnish verification of personnel's clearances via DISS within 30 days from start of the phase-in period. During performance, the Contractor shall update the record of personnel clearances within 5 (five) days of newly hired employees.

1.6.13.5. NIPR/SIPR Access: Contractor personnel will coordinate with the SOATB and 160th SOAR Government Information Management Officer (IMO) to gain user accounts to USSOCOM's non-classified internet protocol router network (NIPR) and secret internet protocol router network (SIPR). The Contractor shall complete USSOCOM IMT 12 form (NIPR/SIPR Access Request). At the Government’s discretion, selected individuals supporting this contract will require access to Alternative Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM). All personnel who will require access to ACCM materials will be required to be briefed and/or verified by the Organization ACCM POC prior to being granted access to ACCM. ACCM information is governed by DoDM 5200.01-V3.

1.6.13.6. Classified Information: Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret” and requires contractors to comply with— (1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program

Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M); any revisions to DOD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the Contractor.

1.6.13.6.1 If secure telecommunication requirements apply, include clause 252.239-7016 and follow guidance at 239.74.

1.6.13.6.2 If covered system support requirements apply, include provision 252.239-7017 into the solicitation, clause 252.239-7018 into the contract, and follow guidance at 239.73.

1.6.13.6.3. Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Include DFARS clause 252.204-7012, which requires the contractor to comply with NIST 800-171. Also include DFARS provision 252.204-2019 into solicitations.

Acquisition officials should follow procedures outlined in DFARS 204.73 and verify vendors have an adequate NIST SP 800-171 summary assessment score within the Supplier Performance Risk System (within PIEE). If the score does not show a medium- or high-level assessment with a score of 110 or better (as described in the “NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology”), include clause 252.204-7020 and obtain the vendor’s “system security plan” and “plan of action” for NIST SP 800-171 verification and assurance by Army security officials.

1.6.13.6.4. North Atlantic Treaty Organizations (NATO) & Foreign Governments:

At the discretion of the government, selected individuals supporting this task order will require access to Alternative Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) information. All personnel who will require access to ACCM materials will be required to be briefed and/or verified by the Organization ACCM PCO prior to being granted access to ACCM. ACCM information is governed by DoDM 5200.01-V3. NATO information is governed by the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Chapter 10, Section 7, which provides the security requirements to comply with the procedures established by the U.S. Security Authority for NATO(USSAN) for safeguarding NATO information provided to U.S. industry.

1.6.13.6.5 The Contractor shall be required to access Restricted Data and Formerly Restricted Data in accordance with DD254.

1.6.14. Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, all GFP, GFE and facilities shall be secured.

1.6.14.1. Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost, misplaced or used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the QCP. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately within one (1) calendar day report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the COR.

1.6.14.2. If keys other than master keys are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the KO, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. If a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system will be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

1.6.14.3. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys by any persons other than Contractor personnel. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor personnel to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor personnel engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the COR.

1.6.14.4. Lock Combinations. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations.

1.6.15. General:

1.6.15.1. The Contractor is cautioned that off duty active military personnel hired under this contract may be subject to permanent change of station (PCS), change in duty hours or deployment. Military Reservists and National Guard members may be subject to recall to active duty. Their absence at any time shall not constitute an excuse for nonperformance under this contract.

1.6.15.2. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to effectively carry out all contract requirements. They shall have a command of both the written and spoken English language to properly clearly, and effectively communicate in person or via electronic devices (telephone or Email) with co-workers, customers, and the public.

1.6.15.3. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be U.S. citizens unless the provisions of Army Regulation 25-2, Information Assurance have been fully completed and approval has been granted by the Government for the non-U.S. citizen to perform the required support.

1.6.15.4. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all personnel performing work under this contract possess and maintain current Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level I professional certification during the execution of this contract.

1.6.15.5 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: All Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall comply with applicable installation, facility, area commander and local security policies and procedures provided by the Government Security Manager Government. Contractor personnel shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense (DoD), HQ Department of Army (DA) or local policies. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor and subcontractor security matters or processes.

1.6.15.6. Anti-Terrorism Program: Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract that require access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after commencing performance and annually thereafter. The Contractor shall provide completion certificates to the COR. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://jko.jten.mil/courses/AT-level1/launch.html.

1.6.15.7. iWATCH Training: The Contractor shall brief all personnel performing work under this contract on the local iWATCH program [training standards provided by the requiring activity Anti-Terrorism Office (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 with the results reported to the COR NLT 45 calendar days after contract award. New employees shall complete the training within 10 calendar days of their state date. under this contract.

1.6.15.8. Contractor personnel shall have a favorable National Agency Check (NAC) with inquiry IAW Security definition for personnel who occupy “ADP (Automated Data Processing) Sensitive” positions, as per AR 380-67, paragraph 3-601, “The Personnel Security Program” before performing services under this contract.

1.6.15.9. Contractor Employees Requiring Access to Government Information Systems: Contractor shall have access to Government-controlled information systems during performance of work under this contract. All contractor employees and associated subcontractors who require access to a Government information system shall be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of support services and must successfully complete the DoD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the information systems. Training shall be required annually after the initial training. Completion certificates shall be submitted to the COR within fifteen (15) calendar days from date of commencing performance under this contract and annually thereafter. New employees shall complete the training within 15 calendar days of their state date. under this contract.

1.6.15.10. OPSEC Training: Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, the Contractor shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter. New employees shall complete the training within 10 calendar days of their start date.

1.6.15.10.1 OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure/Plan: The Contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/ Plan within 90 calendar days of contract award, to be reviewed and approved by the responsible Government OPSEC officer, per AR 530-1, Operations Security. The Contractor shall also submit a copy to the COR. This SOP/ Plan will include the Government's critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it. In addition, the contractor shall identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator. The contractor will ensure this individual becomes OPSEC Level II certified per AR 530-1.

1.6.15.11. Information assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) training: The Contractor employees working IA/IT functions shall comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within 30 days of employment. Completion certificates shall be provided to the COR.

1.6.15.12 For IA/IT certification. Per DoD 8570.01-M, DFARS 252.239.7001, and AR 25-2, the contractor employees supporting IA/IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract award. The baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01‑M must be completed upon contract award.

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

1.7. Program & Operations Management Position Qualifications

1.7.1. Program Manager Qualifications:

a. Experience effectively directing and managing contract functions supporting SOF customers involving multiple, complex, and interrelated project tasks of similar scope to and experience managing and controlling a dispersed workforce that is engaged with multiple technical stakeholders.

b. Experience formulating and reviewing plans and deliverable items while serving in the U.S. military or other Federal Government agencies at the Brigade or equivalent level.

c. Experience conducting financial planning, forecasting, and budget development,

d. A minimum of ten years’ experience of relevant senior leadership or program management experience with DoD projects of similar scope and complexity involving operational and analytical support of DoD and interagency partners on a global scale.

e. A minimum of ten years of relevant program or project management experience. This experience includes manpower utilization, procurement of Materials and Equipment, standards, training, problem resolution, and employee relations (including subcontractors), cost, budget, and managing performance to milestones.

f. A minimum of five years’ experience in special operations intelligence or operational experience within the SOF (SOF) community.

g. Must be a former SOF rated pilot and served as a Battalion Commander or Senior Flight Company Commander

h. TOP SECRET clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility by the Central Clearance Facility (CCF) based on a Single Scope Background. SCI eligibility means the individual is eligible for immediate SCI nomination and indoctrination upon award and approval of the Department of Defense (DoD) Form 254 (DD 254).

1.7.2. Operations Manager Qualifications:

a. Possess a minimum of four years of relevant senior leadership/program management or operational experience within the DoD, including three years of experience on projects of similar scope and complexity.

b. Possess a minimum of four years of experience in special operations intelligence or operational experience within the SOF community.

c. Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Business, Human Resources or Aeronautics.

d. TOP SECRET clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility by the Central

Clearance Facility (CCF) based on a Single Scope Background. SCI eligibility means the individual is eligible for immediate SCI nomination and indoctrination upon award and approval of the Department of Defense (DoD) Form 254 (DD 254).

1.8. Instructor Support Position Qualifications:

1.8.1 Combat Skills Instructor Qualifications:

a. Army Instructor Training Course (AITC) or equivalent.

b. Army Combatives Certified.

c. Graduate of advanced marksmanship training.

d. Graduate of a special operations basic combat skills qualification course such as: 160th Green Platoon, Army Ranger, or Special Forces Qualification course.

e. SECRET Clearance

1.8.2. Civilian Mission Flight Instructors (CMFI): A/MH-6M, MH-47G & MH60M Qualifications:

a. Rated by DoD in their respective aircraft type.

b. Graduate of a DoD Instructor Pilot Course for the aircraft type which they will instruct.

c. Minimum of two years’ experience as a Fully Mission Qualified (FMQ), Flight Lead (FL), Standardization

Instructor Pilot (SIP) or Instructor Pilot (IP) in Army Special Operations rotary wing helicopters.

d. Current FAA commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating (Helicopter) as required by AR 95-20, 2,500-hours minimum pilot/copilot experience in rotary wing aircraft, and 500 hours flying with Night Vision Goggles (NVG).

e. A demonstrated record of professional maturity and judgment while serving in Army Special Operations Aviation.

f. Qualified in Dunker and Emergency Breathing Device (HEEDS).

g. SECRET Clearance

1.8.3. Civilian Mission Simulator Instructors (CMSI): MH-47G, MH-60M & A/MH-6M Qualifications:

a. Served as an FMQ, FL SIP or IP in the aircraft mission and design.

b. 1,500 hours minimum pilot/copilot experience in rotary wing aircraft.

c. Minimum of two years’ experience in Army Special Operations helicopters (A/MH-6M, MH47, MH60).

d. Served as an FMQ/FL SIP or IP in the aircraft mission and design.

e. 1,500 hours minimum pilot/copilot experience in rotary wing aircraft.

f. Minimum of two years’ experience in Army Special Operations helicopters (A/MH-6M, MH47, MH60).

g. TOP SECRET clearance

1.8.4. Civilian Flight Operations Specialist Qualifications:

a. Minimum of three years’ experience as a Flight Operations Specialist and knowledge of but not limited to operations, flight records and flight following.

b. Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

c. SECRET Clearance

1.8.5. MH60 Civilian Flight Crewmember Instructor (CFCI) Qualifications:

a. Minimum of two years’ experience as a Utility Helicopter Crewmember (Army MOS 15T- Black Hawk Repairer) on MH 60 helicopter

b. Served as a Non-rated Standardization Instructor (SI) or FMQ.

c. Non-rated Flight Instructor (FI) in an Army Special Operation helicopter.

d. 500 flight hours minimum in MH60 helicopters.

e. 250 flight hours minimum with Night Vision Goggles (NVG).

1.8.6. MH47 Civilian Flight Crewmember Instructor (CFCI) Qualifications:

a. Two years’ experience as a Cargo Helicopter Crewmember (15U- Chinook Helicopter Repairer) on MH-47 helicopters.

b. Served as a FMQ Non-rated Standardization Instructor (SI) or FMQ.

c. Non-rated Flight Instructor (FI) in an Army Special Operation helicopter.

d. 500 flight hours minimum in MH47 helicopters.

e. 250 flight hours minimum with Night Vision Goggles (NVG).

1.8.7. Civilian Mission Flight Instructors (CMFI): C-27J Qualifications:

a. Rated by DoD in their respective aircraft category.

b. Graduate of a DoD Instructor Pilot Course for Multi-Engine Fixed Wing aircraft which they will instruct.

c. Minimum of two years’ experience as a DoD IP/IE and/or Multi Engine Land, Airplane Certified

Flight Instructor and Instrument Instructor in high performance, complex aircraft.

d. Current FAA commercial Pilot Certificate, with Instrument Rating (Multi-Engine Land, Airplane with endorsements for complex turbine aircraft) as require by AR 95-20. FAA Airline Transport (ATP) certificate.

e. 2,500 hours minimum pilot/co-pilot experience in fixed wing aircraft of which 500 must be in heavy aircraft.

f. 250 hours minimum in the C-27J Medium Cargo Aircraft.

g. Qualified in Physiological Training and Hypobaric Chamber.

h. SECRET Clearance

1.8.8. UAS Instructor Qualifications:

a. Two years’ experience as an Instructor Operator (IO) or Standardization Operator (SO) in Medium Altitude Endurance Unmanned Aerial Systems.

b. 1,200 Hours Aircraft Operator (AO)/Payload Operator (PO)/IO/SO experience.

1.8.9. Platform Instructor (PI): Rated Crewmember, A/MH-6, MH-47 & MH-60 Qualifications:

a. Minimum of two years’ experience as a FMQ, FL, SIP, or IP in Army Special Operation rotary wing helicopter.

b. 1,500 hours minimum pilot/copilot experience in rotary wing aircraft.

c. SECRET clearance

1.8.10. Platform Instructor (PI): Non-rated Crewmember, A/MH-6, MH-47 & MH-60 Qualifications:

a. Minimum of two years’ experience with military platform instruction.

b. Minimum of two years’ experience with Army Special Operation rotary wing aircraft.

c. SECRET clearance

1.8.11. Platform Instructor (PI); Intelligence Support to Aviation (ISTA)

a. 4 Years’ experience supporting tactical aviation units during their planning cycle.

b. 10 Years’ experience in Army Intelligence operations.

c. Proficient with GOTS IMOM, MIST, Palantir, and DCGS.

d. Demonstrated expertise concerning the IBFF, the AFTTP Threat Guide 3-1, IADS, the Kill Chain methodology, SEAD, and the Army aviation planning process.

e. Ability…