DRAFT_PWS_FA4890-17-R-0003_9Dec16.doc

PWS

CN&GT Support Services

FA4890-17-R-0003

PWS

CN&GT Support Services

FA4890-17-R-0003

COUNTER NARCOTICS AND GLOBAL THREATS SUPPORT SERVICES

SOLICITATION NO. FA4890-17-R-0003

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

9 DECEMBER 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE ……………….…………………………………………………………………...

..4 1.1 Mission……...……………………………………………………………………

1.2 Background…………………………………………………………………………..4

1.3 Objective ………………………………………………………………………...…...4

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES ………………………………………………………..

..5 2.1 Contractor Program Management ………….………………………………………...6 2.2 Program Support; Acquisition Management Pre- and Post-Award Activities ...…...

..7

2.3 HQ ACC AMIC Civil Engineering Assistant Support ……………………….……...8 2.4 ACC AMIC Aviation Support………………………………………...………… 2.5 CN Information Management Support ………………………………………… ..9

2.6 Administrative/Management Support…………………………………………

2.7 Quality Assurance …………………………………………

2.8 Regional Quality Assurance Engineer ……………………

2.9 HQ AF CD/CN Support ...……………………………………….………………….14

2.10 Consolidated Financial Execution System …………………….……………...……16

2.11 CN Metrics Analyst ……………………………………….……………………

2.12 Contract Administration Support ………………………………………….………..17

3.0 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE ………………………………………………………..18

3.1 Duty Hours ……..……………..…………………………………...………………..18

3.2 Duty Hours Tashkent, Uzbekistan ...………………………………………………..18

3.3 Alternate Work Location…………………………………..………………………..18

3.4 Legal Holidays ………………………………………………………………….…..18

3.5 Base Shut Down………………………………………………………..…………...19

4.0 TEMPORARY DUTY TRAVEL (TDY) …...………………………………………

5.0 OTHER PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS ………………………...………

5.1 Kick-Off Meeting…………………………………………………………………...20

5.2 Status Meeting……………………………………………………………………

5.3 Non-Disclosure Agreements…………………………………………………..…

5.4 Contractor Communication and Issue Resolution………………………………

5.5 Phase-In ……………………………………………………………………….……20

5.6 Phase-Out .…………………………………………………………………….…….21

5.7 Contractor Provided Supplies, Equipment, and Services ………….……….…...….21

5.8 Event Planning ……………………………………………………..……….………21

5.9 Information Systems..……………………………………………………….……

5.10 Facilities …………………………………..……………………………………

5.11 Billing/Invoicing ……………...…………..……………………………………

6.0 QUALITY CONTROL ……….……...………………………………………………….

6.1 Quality Management System ……………………………………………………

6.2 Cost, Schedule and Performance Monitoring …………………………...….…

6.3 Quality Manual .…………………………………………………………...………..23

6.4 Records of Inspection ………………………………………………………………

6.5 Performance Evaluation …………………………………………………………….23

6.6 Access …...………………………………………………………………………… 23

7.0 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT…………………...……………………

7.1 Personnel Qualifications …………..……………...………………………………...24

7.2 Personnel Training ……..……..…………………………………………………….24

7.3 Key Personnel ………………………….…………………………………………...24

7.4 Removal of Personnel at USG Request…………..…………………………………25

7.5 Contractor Identification ...………..………………………………………………...25

8.0 GOVERNEMNT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT / INFORMATION / MATERIAL / FACILITIES / SERVICES ………………………….…………………………………...… 8.1 ACC AMIC (Langley AFB)………………………………………………………...26 8.2 Tashkent, Uzbekistan …….…………………………………………………… 8.3

HQ AF CN/CD……………….....…………………………………………………..27

8.4 CFES..………………………………………………………………………………27

9.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS ………………………………………………………...27

9.1 Visitor Group Security Agreement…….……………………………………………27

10.0 DELIVERABLES …………………...………………………………………………

11.0 SERVICE SUMMARY.…………...………………………………………………

12.0 ATTACHMENTS ……….………...………………………………………………

1.0 SCOPE

1.1 Mission. The Department of Defense (DoD) as the single lead agency for detection and monitoring of aerial and maritime transit of illicit drugs into the United States and an important contributor to national efforts to counter transnational organized crime, conducts operations and activities to disrupt and degrade national security threats posed by drug trafficking, piracy, transnational organized crime, and threat finance networks reasonably related to illicit drug trafficking activities. The Department of Defense supports Government agencies and Departments, and Partner Nations’ anti-trafficking and counter threat finance efforts worldwide.

The DoD CN mission targets terrorist groups worldwide that use narcotics trafficking and other organized crime to support terrorist activities by deploying CN assets and/or assets resourced with CN funding, in cooperation with DoD, law enforcement, other government agencies, and foreign governments, to regions where these targeted organizations benefit from illicit drug revenue or use drug smuggling systems. Through its COCOMs, Military Departments, and Defense Agencies, DoD provides unique military platforms, personnel, systems, and capabilities that support federal law enforcement agencies, foreign governments, and foreign law enforcement involved in CN missions.

1.2 Background. The Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for Counter Narcotics and Global Threats (CN&GT) has charged Headquarters Air Combat Command, Acquisition Management and Integration Center (HQ ACC AMIC) to execute the CN&GT mission across all Combatant Commands and Military Services when contracted services, training, supplies and equipment are required. HQ ACC AMIC CN&GT Division (HQ ACC AMIC/PMT) provides CN&GT acquisition management services in support of the CN&GT DASD. The Contractor shall assist HQ ACC AMIC/PMT with cradle-to-grave acquisition management and delivery support services at Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside of the Continental United States (OCONUS) locations.

1.3 Objective. The objective of this PWS is to provide CN&GT support services, to include Program Management and Technical support. The requirements in this PWS are required to accomplish: (1) Acquisition Management Pre-award Activities, (2) Award Activities (3) Acquisition Management Post-award Activities, (4) Product/Service Delivery Inspection Support, (5) Deliverable Analysis, (6) Combatant Command (CCMD) Support, and (7) HQ AF CD/CN Support.

1.3.1 Inherently Governmental Functions/Decision Making. Inherently governmental functions, as defined in the FAR, DFAR, and AFFAR, are not within scope of this contract.

2.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS / DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

2.1 Contractor Program Management. The Contractor shall provide a program management capability (personnel and all other required resources) to properly manage the contract. The program management capability shall:

· Have full authority to act for the Contractor on all matters relating to daily operation of the contract.

· Have full authority to remove and replace personnel at the request of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) with approval of the Contracting Officer (CO).

· Ensure all in-processing and indoctrination actions are completed prior to the start of all newly-hired personnel.

· Schedule Temporary Duty (TDY) travel to ensure oversight requirements are met.

· Coordinate travel schedule with the COR and ensure adequate task coverage via non-traveling personnel.

· Ensure travel arrangements, task coverage, pre-deployment training and processing, and Synchronized Pre-Deployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT) requirements are completed prior to personnel departure.

· Manage short notice suspenses, operational constraints and other potential impacts to maintain schedule requirements.

· Provide primary point(s) of contact to accomplish the managerial, contractual, financial and administrative aspects of the contract, and work with the United States Government (USG) on all contract issues.

· Respond to USG CO, Program Manager (PM) or COR requests in the timelines indicated or agreed upon, or in an otherwise professional and timely manner so as to minimize any impact to contract performance, cost or schedule.

· Ensure work is perform IAW the PWS or CO direction. The Contractor shall not perform work unless it is specified in the PWS, unless otherwise directed by the CO or captured in a modification signed by all applicable parties.

· Notify the CO of direction received from USG personnel, to include direction that the Contractor considers outside the scope of PWS requirements prior to performing the work.

· Assume total performance responsibility for work performed, and supplies or services delivered under this contract. The Contractor shall actively manage all subcontractors, teaming partners, and all non-prime contractor entities and personnel providing support for performance of the contract. Actions may include analysis, critique and assessment of the adequacy, timeliness and cost effectiveness of all work performed on the contract. The USG will hold the Contractor responsible for all actions taken or not taken to ensure successful contract performance.

· Develop, populate, address, update and deliver all required deliverables in the timelines specified in the PWS paragraph.

· Ensure all contractor personnel are proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Note: The principle place of performance for all work associated with ACC AMIC (as described in paragraphs 2.2 – 2.6.4.2, 2.12 ) shall be within 10 miles from Building 664, 129 Andrews St (Suite 110), Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA 23665-2788. Contractor personnel shall participate in meetings in person at ACC AMIC within one hour of meeting requests.

2.2 Program Support; Acquisition Management Pre- and Post-Award Activities (10 FTEs Options).

The Contractor shall assist the USG in the development of all acquisition pre and post-award documentation in support of counter-narcotics requirements, inclusive of activities associated with developing, reviewing, and issuing task orders for third-party contracts. Additionally, the Contractor shall provide support for analyzing, critiquing, and assessing the adequacy, timeliness, and cost effectiveness of work performed by third-party Contractors as required by individual task orders and as required at Program Management Reviews (PMR). The contractor shall assign a contractor lead if the program management capability is not located at the principle place of performance described in paragraph 2.0.

2.2.1 Market Research. The Contractor shall assist in conducting research to define and refine requirements, draft acquisition documents (i.e., PWS/SOW/SOOs, cost estimates, sole source justification and approvals, etc.), and support other tasks as required by the USG.

2.2.2 Job and Risk Analysis. The contract shall facilitate development of work breakdown structures and risk analysis as part of the development of the PWS, SOW, or SOO and solicitations.

2.2.3 Document Development. The Contractor shall assist in drafting the following documents for the USG:

· Sole source (brand name only) justifications and approval (J&A)

· Various types of government cost estimates

· Requirements documents (SOO, SOW, PWS)

· Services Summary

· Contract Deliverables

· Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

· Teleconference summaries (to include facilitation of meetings)

· Results of source selection (Recorder)

· Contracting Officer Correspondence Memorandums

· Task order kick off presentation (format provided by the USG)

· Metrics for each task order (format provided by the USG)

· Quad charts for each task order (format provided by the USG)

· Program Management Review (PMR) presentation

· Documents to support internal and external audits (e.g. IG Audit, Self-Inspection)

2.2.4 Updating Templates. The Contractor shall assist the USG with developing and updating templates as required including but not limited to the documents identified in PWS paragraph 2.2.3

2.2.5 Source Selection Activities. The Contractor shall provide advisor and recorder support for CN&GT technical evaluations of third party proposals and provide recommendations to the USG.

2.2.6 Records Management. The contractor shall file and maintain all contract documentation in a location provided by the USG. Records shall be updated within two business days of receipt.

2.2.7 Post-Award Activities. The Contractor shall support:

· Review of deliverables; to include, documenting findings and developing recommended courses of action

· Day-to-day management of task orders

· Conducting background research and revising acquisition documentation

· Contract close out activities, including verifying third-party contract compliance, inspecting deliverables and archiving contractual records

2.2.8 Facilitation. The Contractor shall facilitate meetings for all stakeholders to provide updates on projects, including liaising with the CCMDs and other USG customers, as required. The Contractor shall:

· Schedule teleconferences with CCMDs and other USG customers

· Send calendar invitations

· Develop and distribute conference agenda, conference minutes, tracking spreadsheets and presentation materials to keep all stakeholders abreast of issues

· Facilitate conference calls as directed by the USG, distributing weekly action list updates within one business day of meeting start

· Review the acquisition mailbox daily to determine if the acquisition database requires updating

2.2.9 Meetings. The Contractor shall attend and participate in meetings, as directed by the Government, including all-hands meetings, PMRs, and conference calls.

2.2.10 Milestones/Master Schedule/Deliverable Tracker and Analysis. The Contractor shall track contract milestones and maintain a master schedule of third-party contract deliverables. As part of the deliverable the contractor shall provide recommendations for when a USG audit should occur. The contractor shall develop and maintain a deliverable tracker for each task order. The USG will provide the format and required fields. Additionally, the contractor shall review all deliverables (documents) and provide a synopsis and identify any nonconformances or changes, with recommended courses of action, within two business days of receipt.

2.2.11 Contract Management System (CMS). The contractor shall be responsible for updating CMS to include:

· Entering contract information

· Updating contract status and information

· Uploading and maintaining quality documents

2.2.12 Invoice Review. The contractor shall assist in reviewing invoices to determine if the contractor has met all requirements to submit the invoice, the accuracy of the invoice and recommend whether their assessment is that the invoice is allocable, allowable, and reasonable.

2.2.13 Education/Experience Required.

2.2.13.1 A minimum of a baccalaureate degree is required in Business Administration or an associated field.

2.2.13.2 A minimum of 10 years of acquisition experience to include 5 years of program management experience, and 5 years of service acquisition experience which demonstrates familiarity and experience working with FAR, DFARS, AFARS.

2.2.13.3 A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is required. The government requires the contractor employees to have PMP or equivalent certification within 6-months of contract start. The government will not pay for any training or certification costs. Any new or replacement employee must have a PMP or equivalent certification before hiring.

2.3 HQ ACC AMIC Civil Engineering Assistant (EA) Support (1 FTE).

2.3.1 Duties and Responsibilities. The contractor shall provide technical civil engineering service support for AMIC led acquisition counternarcotics (CN) chartered missions. Civil engineering technical subject matter expertise is required to develop, acquire, and execute engineering technical solutions and provide SME for contract management functions to meeting the CN acquisition requirements of the Combatant Command (CCMD). The Contractor will provide engineer technical support to ACC AMIC's counternarcotics acquisition program to include development, acquisition support, and execution of projects worldwide. Temporary duty may be required to CONUS and OCONUS locations including travel to austere locations. Additionally, duties and responsibilities described in PWS paragraphs 2.2.1 – 2.2.12 shall apply.

2.3.2 Education/Experience Required.

2.3.2.1 A minimum of an associate degree is required in a Civil Engineering discipline or Business Administration or an associated field.

2.3.2.2 Engineering technician with a general construction/engineering background of at least ten years. The ten years of experience shall include technical subject matter expertise to develop, acquire, and execute civil engineering technical solutions for operational and tactical customers, and provide SME for contract management functions to meeting acquisition requirements. Experience applying US standards such as UFCs, NEC, NFPA, etc., to OCONUS locations/projects which are accomplished in short duration (less than a year).

2.3.2.3 A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is required. The government requires the contractor employee to have PMP or equivalent certification within 6-months of contract start. The government will not pay for any training or certification costs. Any new or replacement employee must have a PMP or equivalent certification before hiring.

2.4 HQ ACC AMIC Aviation Support (1 FTE).

2.4.1 Duties and Responsibilities: The contractor shall provide aviation service support for AMIC led acquisition counternarcotics (CN) chartered missions. Aviation subject matter expertise is required to develop solutions and provide SME for contract management functions to meeting the CN acquisition requirements of the Combatant Command (CCMD). The Contractor will provide aviation support to ACC AMIC's counternarcotics acquisition program to include development, acquisition support, and execution of projects worldwide. Temporary duty may be required to CONUS and OCONUS locations including travel to austere locations. Additionally, duties and responsibilities described in PWS paragraphs 2.2.1 – 2.2.12 shall apply.

2.4.2 Education/Experience Required.

2.4.2.1 A minimum of an associate degree is required in an Aviation Maintenance, Aeronautics, Logistics, Business Administration or an associated field.

2.4.2.2 A minimum of 15 years’ experience is required as an Aviation SME with a background in aviation maintenance, to include maintenance training. Experience providing technical advisor expertise for proposals or projects within the aviation arena.

2.4.2.3 An Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate is required. The government requires the contractor employee to have an A&P certificate within 6-months of contract start. The government will not pay for any training or certification costs. Any new or replacement employee must have an A&P certification before hiring.

2.5 CN Information Management Support.

2.5.1 Data Management/Entry (1 FTE). The contractor shall enter Counter-Narcotics (CN) data into the database described in paragraph 2.5.2.

2.5.1.1 Invoice and Travel Tracking. The contractor shall develop and maintain a travel tracker which documents the PMT Division Chief approval and projected cost of all authorized travel utilizing CN&GT funds. The USG will provide the format and required fields.

2.5.1.2 Dashboard. The contractor shall maintain a spreadsheet (or in a format mutually agreed upon) tracking all contracts and task orders. The USG will provide the format and required fields.

2.5.1.3 Records Management. The contractor shall be appointed as the Records Custodian and manage CN records for the PMT Division.

2.5.1.4 Education/Experience Required.

2.5.1.4.1 A minimum of an associate degree is required in Business Administration or an associated field.

2.5.1.4.2 A minimum of 2-years of experience administering and maintaining complex, cloud structured government databases as well as data entry.

2.5.2 Database Manager (0.1 FTE). The contractor shall:

· Administer and maintain complex, cloud structured government database to house counter narcotics metrics information and store USG owned data

· Ensure continuous operation of the database

· Provide the USG with a minimum of 30 access/log-in points with concurrent read and write access

· Contractor will be required to pay monthly fees needed to maintain database and programming of the database

· The USG will retain ownership of all data stored within the database

2.5.2.1 Education/Experience Required.

2.5.2.1.1 A minimum of an associate degree is required in Information Technology, Database Management, or an associated field.

2.6 Administrative/Management Support.

2.6.1 Security and Travel Support (1 FTE Option). The contractor shall perform a wide variety of complex security and travel support duties in support of the CN&GT division and program offices. The contractor shall provide administrative services that include, but are not limited to:

· Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) Travel Support for CN&GT USG Personnel

· Coordination for CNGT personnel and prime contractor personnel to travel out of the continental United States which consists of the following:

· OCONUS Training coordination OCONUS Clearance Request Entry

· Processing and obtaining official & personal passports for individual travelers

· Processing visa paperwork for each country visited

· Coordinating with Air Force Security Agencies or applicable agencies if briefings are needed (and schedule accordingly)

· Working with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance holders to conduct required security training prior to OCONUS travel

· Sending Security Clearances if needed

· Sending Command & Department Notifications of travel

· Creating and submitting Arming Letters/packages

· Assisting with scheduling and requirements for CONUS Replacement Center (CRC)

· Tracking & verifying gear issued to personnel traveling OCONUS and from CRC

· OCONUS Travel Support for Contracted Personnel

· Coordination of completion of OCONUS requirements for contractors supporting CN&GT

· Submitting OCONUS Clearance Requests

· Reviewing Letters of Authorization (LOAs)

· Processing Common Access Card (CAC) applications

· Reviewing and submitting Arming Packages

· Processing and obtaining official passports for individual travelers

· Processing visa request letters, as required, for each country visited

· Conducting training on OCONUS travel

· Assisting & coordinating training for contractors for DoD requirements

· Assisting with scheduling and requirements for CRC

· Maintaining an awareness of OCONUS travel requirements and coordinating dissemination of requirements and process changes to USG and contractor personnel.

· Coordinate travel arrangements (CONUS and OCONUS) for CN&GT USG personnel

· Provide program management, research, and logistical coordination support to the CN&GT. Conduct research into regulations concerning CN&GT responsibilities and tasks. Analyze and evaluate confidential, sensitive and complex issues.

2.6.1.1 Education/Experience Required:

2.6.1.1.1 A minimum of an associate degree is required in Business Administration or an associated field.

2.6.1.1.2 A minimum of 5-years of experience administering security and travel support programs.

2.6.2 Administrative Support for ACC AMIC (1 FTE Option). The contractor shall perform a wide variety of complex, responsible, and confidential administrative duties in support of the ACC AMIC organization. The contractor shall provide administrative services that include, but are not limited to:

· Provide on-site support, including managing incoming phone calls on multiple lines; distributing and documenting messages to office staff; greeting and assisting office visitors; and executing office filing.

· Receive and route calls and visitors to the office. Answer questions and handle matters that can be resolved at the administrative level.

· Receive and review incoming correspondence, establish controls on certain items and prepare replies to administrative correspondence. Route correspondence to appropriate office staff.

· Prepare memos in accordance with Air Force Correspondence Manuals. Route memos for appropriate signature. Provide finalized memos to office staff.

· Compile and process documentation requests.

· Provide file documentation support, to include both electronic and hard copies of office generated letters, templates, processes, and other various documentation.

· Aid in office presentations and reviews. Route presentations and reviews for Public Affairs release approval as required.

· Assist in drafting, editing, publishing, printing, distributing, and reviewing various documents, including but not limited to technical reports, training material, white papers, and memoranda.

· Coordinate USG timecard submission. Ensure all time is submitted by established deadlines and work with supervisors (or acting supervisors) to obtain required approvals.

· Recommend operating procedures to improve workflow to ensure consistency and accuracy of methods of operation and professional protocol.

· Regulate the timely execution of tasks, to include preparing for meetings and special events.

· Maintain points of contact for all actions and updates.

· Performs primary UDM duties that deploy, train and sustain deployers in support of counterdrug operations.

· Manage CN ERM electronic records management systems, processes and infrastructure

· Serves as primary CN SharePoint lead/expert that manage, train and advise division staffers

· Perform database management duties; develop/report accountability and readiness systems across CN programs (Infobase, AFFPAS, Hurricane Evac, Recall, etc)

· Process passport and visa requests as assistant to unit Passport Agent; provide staffing and communications flow the Dep of the Army, 15 Embassies and the Department of State for CN global travel

2.6.2.1 Education/Experience Required:

2.6.2.1.1 A minimum of an associate degree is required in Business Administration or an associated field.

2.6.2.1.2 A minimum of 5-years of experience database management, SharePoint administration, electronic records management and passport/visa processes.

2.7 Quality Assurance (2 FTEs base requirements) (1 FTE – Option).

The contractor shall provide quality assurance for all task orders under the CN&GT program. The contractor shall provide reviews of all documentation and provide on-location audits as directed by the USG. Travel shall be required to CONUS and OCONUS locations; travel will be at the direction of the USG. The length of each trip will vary depending of the type of audit, location, and quantity of deliverables, or scope of services provided.

2.7.1 The Contractor shall:

· Develop an audit plan for each audit to include checklists (submitted 15 calendar days prior to audit regardless if the contractor or USG is performing the audit)

· Provide daily situation reports during the audit (due NLT 2400 hours local time each day)

· Provide an audit report within five business days of return

· Provide recommendations and draft nonconformance documentation for the USG (for on-site audits and documentation/deliverable reviews)

2.7.2 Construction Delivery Inspection. For construction delivery inspection support, the Contractor shall provide construction subject matter experts with a clear understanding of physical requirements for a construction project and its unique construction schedule milestones, international constructions codes, construction oversight, portfolio optimization, personal property management, and technology enablement.

2.7.3 Contract Management System (CMS). The contractor shall be responsible for updating CMS to include:

· Entering contract information

· Updating contract status and information

· Uploading and maintaining quality documents

2.7.4 Education/Experience Required.

2.7.4.1 A minimum of an associate degree in Business Administration or an associated field.

2.7.4.2 A minimum of 15 years’ experience, or 10 years’ experience with successful completion of the 9001:2008/2015 Lead Auditor Course or 5 years’ experience with an ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) certification in the following areas: auditing based on ISO 9001-2000, 2008, and/or 2015 requirements, auditing services and procurement contracts, job analysis, invoice auditing, risk based auditing, logistics auditing, service summary development, and critical analysis of PWS/SOW/SOO requirements.

2.8 Regional Quality Assurance Engineer (1 FTE - Option). Provide quality assurance of all counter narcotics infrastructure projects contracted and managed by AMIC in the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility. Work includes frequent visits to construction sites contracted and managed by AMIC in the all CENTCOM countries. Provides feedback to the AMIC Lead Quality Assurance Engineer, COR, PM, and in-country CENTCOM Counter Narcotics Program manager on infrastructure progress, problems, concerns, and issues relating to the project and the contractor adherence to the contract specification.

2.8.1 Education/Experience Required.

2.8.1.1 A minimum of a baccalaureate degree in building construction and design by Technical College or equivalent.

2.8.1.2 Minimum of 10 years’ experience required. Past experience in Central Asia and DoD Title 10 Section 1004 infrastructure projects required. Shall be knowledgeable of CN authorities in this arena. Experience and knowledge in host nation permitting, land access, and host nation regional Governor coordination required.

2.8.2 Duty Location: The primary location of performance is at the US Embassy Tashkent negotiated work space.

2.8.3 Language Requirement: Fluent in English language. Russian language preferred but not required.

2.9 HQ AF CD/CN Support. The Contractor shall work with CN&GT to define the common processes and procedures utilized.

2.9.1 Program and Policy Support and Technical Assistance (1 FTE). The Contractor shall provide program and policy support and technical assistance to the HQ AF Counterdrug/Counternarcotics (CD/CN) office. This support shall include but is not limited to the following tasks:

· Program support of various AF CD/CN programs

· Program coordination support for the development and coordination of program related policies/guidance, assessments, studies, reports, and strategies

· Schedule management, quality control, development/coordination of documents, establishing business process procedures, and resource management

· Develop/draft, coordinate, and finalize, for USG review, information packages, plans, and briefings; and

· Research issues, identify stakeholder impacts, support coordination with DoD organizations and agencies, and prepare draft responses for review and approval by the USG

2.9.1.1 Duty Location. The duty location shall be at AF/A3OA, Room 1E730, Pentagon, Washington, D.C.

2.9.1.2 Education/Experience Required:

2.9.1.2.1 A minimum of a baccalaureate degree in Business or an associated field.

2.9.1.2.2 A minimum of 10 years’ experience in support to DoD Counternarcotics.

2.9.2 HQ AF CD/CN Support (1 FTE Option). The Contractor shall provide support to HQ USAF CD/CN office in support of executing the DoD Counterdrug mission. The Contractor shall provide liaison support between the HQ AF CD/CN office and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Counternarcotics and Global Threats (DASD CN&GT), AF CD/CN programs, CCMDs, and HQ ACC AMIC CN&GT Office.

The Contractor shall provide strategic level analysis to ensure that CN activities are in accordance with DOD and AF CN priorities and requirements.

Provide conference planning and meeting assistance by planning, attending, and providing assistance in conducting meetings to support the DoD CD/CN program.

Develop/draft, coordinate, and finalize, for USG review, information packages, plans, and briefings

2.9.2.1 Duty Location. The duty location shall be at the contractor's facility in the National Capital Region.

2.9.2.2 Education/Experience Required.

2.9.2.2.1 A minimum of a baccalaureate degree in Business, Public Policy or an associated field.

2.9.2.2.2 A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the DoD Counternarcotics

2.9.3 Program Management and Quality Assurance Consultant (1 FTE – Option).

2.9.3.1 CN&GT Consultant. The Consultant shall support the HQ AF CD/CN by providing Program Management (PM), Quality Assurance (QA) and technology assessment support in multiple areas including:

2.9.3.1.1 Liaison to Combatant Commands (CCMDs) and other USG agencies to assist AF CD/CN in the modification, testing, and delivery of the Global Discovery (GD) aircraft.

2.9.3.1.2 Perform inspection and delivery/quality assurance support of the GD aircraft through periodic visits to the third-party prime contractors and sub-contractor's GD aircraft modification facilities. Assess third-party prime and sub-contractor progress in the modification process to include: attending progress reviews, verification of aircraft structural modifications, operational demonstrations of installed equipment, delivery of revised aircraft flight, maintenance, training manuals, tests of Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE), and inspecting on-site deliveries. Support shall also include assistance in test planning, logistics, and actual flight qualification testing of the mission ready GD aircraft.

2.9.3.1.3 Provide professional management, administrative, analytical, and program support by assisting AF CD/CN GD Program Manager with administrative planning, logistical support, strategic planning, and technology assessment of the GD program. Technology assessments will require facilitating and conducting tests of the GD aircraft mission package and ASE systems both at the aircraft modification facility and at the Eglin AFB ASE Test Range in Florida and producing reports on the results. Specialized training may be required in order to complete some tests.

2.9.3.1.4 Provide conference planning and meeting assistance by planning, attending, and providing assistance in conducting meetings to support the GD program.

2.9.3.2 Duty Location. The primary location of performance is at the Contractor’s facility with frequent visits to AF/A3OA, Pentagon Washington DC, and travel to various locations within the NCR, CN community as well as operational and test sites (CONUS and OCONUS).

2.9.3.3 Education/Experience Required.

2.9.3.3.1 A minimum of a baccalaureate degree is required in Administration/Management or an associated field.

2.9.3.3.2 A minimum of 10-years of CN experience in technology acquisition, test and evaluation and/or technology assessment which include some experience in aircraft acquisition, modification and delivery processes. The contractor must have CD experience working in a joint environment, briefing senior military, civilian and agency leadership, and experience with CD policy.

2.9.3.3.3 A minimum of 5-years CN experience which prepares the contractor with in-depth knowledge of the DoD CN mission as well as the various DoD and civilian agencies responsible for CN operations, and typical military operational modes and protocols at US Embassies.

2.9.3.3.4 A minimum of 2-years Global Discovery Program experience to understand the AF CD/CN and Drug Enforcement Agency DEA requirements for the GD Program.

2.10 Consolidated Financial Execution System (CFES) (0.1 FTE).

2.10.1 CN&GT Maintenance and Support for CFES. The Contractor shall provide CN&GT maintenance and support for the CFES and related software modules. The Contractor shall ensure the system remains operational and accessible. The Contractor shall provide minor software updates and upgrades as required by the TPOC. The contactor shall update CFES to adjust for ongoing changes to the CN&GT financial processes.

2.10.2 CFES Access. The Contractor shall process new account requests for access to CFES after new accounts are approved by the TPOC or appropriate representative. The Contractor shall provide the TPOC with system access reports as requested. The Contractor shall work with the TPOC to maintain appropriate access restrictions within the system.

2.10.3 Education/Experience Required. The contractor shall have two-year’s experience work with the CFES systems and software.

2.10.4 Duty Location. The primary location of performance is at the Contractor’s facilities with trips to the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren, VA 22448.

2.11 CN Metrics Analyst (.25 FTE).

2.11.1 The contractor shall:

· Collect counter narcotics metric information and input data into CN database (Metrics include, but are not limited to: equipment delivered, training conducted and infrastructure projects completed in each CN Partner Nation country)

· Input annual CN metric analytical information and assist AMIC and CENTCOM with metric analysis of existing programs and initiatives ongoing in the CENTCOM AOR

· Work with both AMIC and CENTCOM Regional Counter Narcotics Program Manager to develop and present CN metrics

· Present metrics results to senior Department of Defense personnel

2.11.2 Education/Experience Required.

2.11.2.1 A minimum of a Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics or an associated field.

2.11.2.2 A minimum of 5 years’ experience in metrics analysis.

2.11.3 Duty Location. The primary location of performance is at the Contractor's facilities.

2.12 Contract Administration Support (3 FTEs - Option).

This task is in support of AMIC/PKD. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing contract administration support the CN&GT program. The Contractor shall have working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its supplements. The Contractor shall be required to perform duties that will give them access to current and potential future acquisition requirements. The Contractor shall not disclose advice/data submittals or any part thereof, or any information gained from performance of duties, to any party outside the Government except with the written consent of the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall provide contract administration support services that include, but are not limited to:

· Execute pre/post award contract management actions on various contracts in AMIC/PKD with various contract types as listed in FAR Part 16.

· Assist in the preparation of solicitation documents selecting appropriate clauses, ensuring clear and complete specifications, including packing and delivery requirements or other routine supplemental stipulation.

· Assist in the monitoring of contract performance through progress reports and analysis of contractor metrics, for compliance with performance standards, applicable laws, delivery schedules, payment provisions, inspections, progress reports, and other requirements stated in the contract.

· Establishes milestones for coordination through functional leadership and support organizations/agencies.

· Review requisition package for adequacy, consistency, and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements.

· Process additional funds or deobligate funds when required.

· Prepare contract modifications caused by, but not limited to, changes in technical requirements, by incremental funding requirements, changes in quantities to be delivered, ordering priced/unpriced options, and similar issues.

· Conduct cost and price analysis.

· Prepares draft pre-negotiation objectives and draft negotiation memoranda, as required, to explain rationale and methods used in arriving at the final settlement in terminations (e.g.: for convenience, for cause, for default) and other types of negotiated changes.

· Prepare full documentation for contract actions requiring formal review.

· Prepare draft replies to other involved agencies, appeal boards, or congressional inquiries/notifications.

· Prepare draft replies to Request for Information under the Freedom of Information Act and other inquiries.

· Prepare letters, memorandum, documents, or reports that support contractual actions or recommendations.

· Research and recommend appropriate action or interpretation of issues.

· Conduct contract close-out procedures according to the FAR. Shall handle all administrative duties of close-out and prepare all documentation for Contracting Officer signature. Shall physically stage all close-out files for storage according to FAR 4.805.

· Track and log open Purchase Requests (AF Form 9s), Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs).

· Prepare contract actions in the Government’s contract writing system, Procurement Desktop-Defense

· Update CMS.

2.12.1 Education/Experience Required.

2.12.1.2 Possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 24 semester credit hours in Business Administration, Public Administration, Contract Law, Accounting, Finance or related course work;

2.12.1.2 A minimum of five (5) years experience as Contract Specialist.

2.12.1.3 A minimum of a Level II Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification or equivalent.

2.12.1.4 A minimum of three (3) years prior/demonstrated experience with using the DoD Standard Procurement System Procurement Desktop-Defense program for processing acquisition actions.

3.0 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

3.1 Duty Hours. Individual Contractor employees may be required to perform work in excess of 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per work week to include holidays, weekends, and/or during irregular times and shifts based upon mission operations and exercises, particularly in OCONUS performance locations. If required, the Contractor shall provide services and support 24 hours a day/7 days per week as directed by the CO or written designee.

3.2 Duty Hours Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Up to 40 hours 5 days a week when at home base but can expand to 60 hours 6 days a week. When traveling to the sites and performing duties at sites hours can expand to 72 hours a week. Work schedule shall be provided by AMIC.

3.3 Alternate Work Location. Alternate work location is authorized only during inclement weather and base shutdowns or absence of USG personnel (e.g. Family Days, Unit Functions) when USG personnel will not be in the office. Alternate work location must be coordinated with the COR and approved by the CO prior to performing work at alternate work locations. A list of work performed at alternate work location shall be forwarded to the COR and PM the following duty day.

3.4 Legal Holidays. The following US Federal holidays apply to CONUS performance (See Table 1):

Table 1 – USG Legal Holidays

The Contractor shall observe any Federal holiday that falls on a weekend IAW the USG’s observation of that holiday. Place of performance may dictate that contractor personnel are subject to foreign holidays.

3.5 Base Shut Downs. In events such as a base/performance location shutdown due to severe weather or security issues, IAW FAR Clause 52.249-14, Excusable Delays, the Contractor, CO and/or PM/COR will negotiate payment terms with the final decision subject to CO approval.

4.0 TEMPORARY DUTY TRAVEL (TDY)

4.1 Contractor personnel may be required to travel in support of tasks listed in PWS. Travel costs shall be based on estimated costs per FAR 31.205-46, Travel Costs and shall follow those regulations provided in the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). All trips shall be IAW regulatory requirements. The contractor shall provide estimated costs and detailed itinerary to the COR/PM with a travel request at least five (5) business days prior to date of departure (CONUS), or at least ten (10) days in advance of minimum timeline necessary to obtain applicable access documents and start personnel processing requirements (OCONUS).

The Contractor shall coordinate all travel with the PM/COR. Only travel pre-approved by the USG PM/COR will be reimbursed. All travel requests shall be submitted to the USG PM/COR and must include the information below:

· Purpose

· In-country POC

· Personnel traveling

· Location(s) and Length of trip

· Validation that travel prerequisites are met prior to travel (IRDO, medical, training, etc.)

· Departure and Arrival airport

· In Travel dates

· Cost Estimate (cost reimbursable) and supporting CLIN

· TO/DO that travel will be supporting (as applicable)

· Country Clearance lead time met? (Yes/No) If No PM/COR waiver approval is required, waiver shall include detailed justification with impact.

4.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for all travel arrangements including airline, hotel, and rental car reservations, in addition to foreign travel processing requirements (training, medical, security, Aircraft and Personal Automated Clearance System (APACS), etc.).

4.3 Contractor employees shall be able to provide receipts for or evidence supporting associated travel expenses for which the Contractor is seeking reimbursement by the USG.

4.4 Contractors shall bill and will be reimbursed at the Contractor’s allowable costs less any applicable discounts, plus handling costs, if any, as specified in the T/O contract.

5.0 OTHER PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Kick-Off Meeting. The Contractor shall participate in a kick-off meeting within 10 days of contract award, with individuals designated by the USG (PM, CO, and COR). The Contractor shall schedule the kick off meeting and provide date, time and location or teleconference number via email at least 2 business days prior to the scheduled meeting.

5.2 Status Meetings. The Contractor shall participate in status meetings (or other related meetings), scheduled upon request of the PM, COR, or CO, to formally or informally discuss or review the Contractor’s efforts, accomplishments and progress toward contract performance. During the meetings, the Contractor shall present necessary data to enable a joint review of its various assigned tasks, schedules, and resource expenditures. Regardless of whether or not a specific meeting time is established, the Contractor shall inform the PM, COR, and CO, as soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours of discovery or the next business day, of any problems with contract performance and any proposed solutions.

5.3 Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). All personnel shall understand and sign a Government provided non-disclosure certificate (Appendix B). Signed non-disclosure statements shall be provided to the Contracting Officer (CO) and COR per Section 10.5 of this PWS.

5.4 Contractor Communication and Issue Resolution. Contractor personnel shall communicate professionally and only with respect to business concerns with non-acquisition personnel. All pertinent information shall be provided to the CO, PM and/or COR, as applicable, to affect appropriate contract action. Only the CO, PM, COR, or officially designated representative, will report contract performance status within applicable Government management chains. The Contractor shall monitor and report all situations that could cause delays in performance or unsuccessful contract performance.

5.5 Phase-In. The Contractor shall provide and comply with a Phase-In plan for assuming contract responsibilities with the proposal. This plan shall include key milestones (including, but not limited to, hiring, pre-screening and training of newly hired personnel) and critical activities using an acceptable tracking tool. The Contractor shall provide daily updates to the PM and COR during the Phase-In period. The Contractor shall provide a Phase-In period for direct interface with the outgoing contractor that does not to exceed 14 days in duration.

5.6 Phase-Out. The CO will provide a minimum of 30 days’ notice for the Contractor to initiate the phase-out plan. This period will be a minimum of 60 days of the period of performance. The plan shall address identification of all tasks required for complete contract transition to include, but not limited to, a joint inventory of all assets involving Government, follow-on Contractor personnel, and transfer of records.

5.7 Contractor Provided Supplies, Equipment and Services.

5.7.1 Except for those specifically stated in PWS Section 8.0 as Government furnished, the Contractor shall furnish the required supplies, equipment and services needed to perform the requirements set forth in PWS Section 2.0.

5.7.2 Equipment/Supplies/Materials Support. The contractor shall:

· Provide and maintain mobile communication systems (cell phones and data services) for approximately 25 users in support of the Office of the Secretary of Defense for Counternarcotics and Global Threats (OSD-CN&GT) and for various CN&GT programs. These mobile communications systems shall provide service in locations both CONUS and OCONUS, as specifically required. The contractor shall support the upgrade, repair, and replacement of office equipment as required. The contractor shall procure office supplies as required. Efforts associated with mobile communications support shall be performed at the contractor’s facility. The contractor shall provide monthly reports of cell phone usage.

· Provide for and manage three (3) teleconferencing support lines (outside phone line that can be accessed worldwide via dial in and pass code). Manage scheduling of the teleconference line.

· Provide database identified in paragraph 2.5.2. Currently, database currently is contractor maintained and is a continuation of on-going combatant command metrics gathering efforts.

5.8 Event Planning. The contactor shall:

· Provide Event Planning services at UNCLASS and SECRET level including, but not limited to:

· Identifying and securing venue

· Coordinating all logistics

· Provide IT support

· Providing onsite support during event

· Assist in planning meetings, DASD CN&GT POM Hearings, Program Management Reviews, and other CN gatherings to provide comprehensive workshop facilities and oversight support for various Counter Narco-Terrorism (CNT) activities;

· Assist in locating and securing meeting facilities and coordinating meetings with the participants, to include providing pre-conference and on-site conference coordination, web site registration and information distribution, invitations, materials preparation, and proceedings compact disc (CD) creation and distribution;

· Create and/or arrange for, as needed, display and/or exhibit materials, posters/place cards, and presentation articles;

· Provide the meeting minutes as required and track taskers to completion; and…