Faculty and Staff Development Draft PWS.docx

ARP Handbook

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

G3/5/7 Faculty and Staff Development Instructor Support U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence, Fort Eisenhower, Georgia

PART 1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1. General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide classroom instruction to the U. S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE) G-3/5/7, Faculty and Staff Development Branch (FSDB) at Fort Eisenhower (FE), Georgia. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over Contractor or subcontractor employees while performing work under this contract. Such employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor, not the Government. The Contractor, in turn, shall be accountable to the Government for Contractors or subcontractor employees.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide classroom instruction for all courses associated with the U. S. Army CCoE FSDB. The Contractor’s instructor shall instruct and facilitate adult learning through modern training techniques and methodologies. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: The CCoE FSDB has the overall mission to provide instructor/developer certification and training. The FSDB services the Signal School, Cyber School, Ordinance Detachment, Cyber Non-Commission Officer Academy (NCOA), United States Army Reserve Command (USARC)/National Guard Bureau (NGB), Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center (DDEMAC), Garrison and other command installations outside of the CCoE.

1.3 Objectives: Support the instruction and development of the CCoE’s technical courses as described in this PWS. Support the Combined Arms Center and TRADOC requirements to provided certified instructors across the CCoE Schools, including fostering self-development, platform instruction, assessing student performance, maintain training resources, developing training schedules, managing exams, and administering exercises, student assessments, and assisting in student presentations. Contractor personnel will always demonstrate model behavior and professionalism. Provide instruction and curriculum development for the 14 FSDB courses.

1.4 Scope: This Performance Work Statement establishes and describes the major functions required to support the FSDB, G 3/5/7, instructors at the CCoE. The instructors shall provide support to the FSDB, which includes normal duties such as instruction/facilitation, student evaluations, course assessments, assisting students with preparing presentations, “front-end” (preparation time), “back-end” (closeout time) and incorporating the current Army Learning Models, Methods of Instruction, 21st Century Soldier Competencies, General Learning Outcomes, and various media that will support current and future technology changes to enhance the training curriculum. Instructors shall also provide recommendations to improve the instruction of FSDB courses that will foster a learner centric environment.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months, from 28 April 2025 - 27 Apr 2026 and four (4) 12-month Option Years.

Base Year 28 April 2025 – 27 April 2026 Option Year I 28 April 2026 – 27 April 2027 Option Year II 28 April 2027 – 27 April 2028 Option Year III 28 April 2028 – 27 April 2029 Option Year IV 28 April 2029 – 27 April 2030

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control plan to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s quality control plan is how the Contractor assures that their work complies with the requirement of the awarded PWS. The Contractor shall utilize personnel who possess the knowledge, skills, attributes, and experience to meet the requirements within this Performance Work Statement. The initial Quality Control Program (QCP) shall be delivered with the Contractor’s proposal. After contract award, three copies of a comprehensive written QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer Representative, and the Government Technical Point of Contract (TPOC) within the first 30 days of start date and within 5 working days when changes are made thereafter. After acceptance of the quality control plan the Contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to their QC system. Revisions to the QCP may be required at any time during performance of the contract to assure Contractor compliance with requirements of the PWS and contract.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The Government shall evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3 Federal Government Holidays: The Contractor is not expected to perform services on federal holidays.

Juneteenth Day Independence Day Christmas Day

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The Contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 0730 to 1630 Monday thru Friday, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the Contractor will not be reimbursed when the Government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential. Shift work is not required.

1.6.4.1: The operating hours and days may vary based on the emerging requirements of the CCoE. Contractor personnel work schedules may be “flexed” to meet the training needs of the CCoE for weekend and extended duty periods during regular training and exercises, while still adhering to the standard five-day work week. Overtime will not be authorized.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at various locations within the CCoE G-3\5\7 footprint located on Fort Eisenhower, and the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA). Contractors may be required to travel to other locations to participate in the required training, conferences, and briefings.

The Government may authorize Contractors to work from an alternate duty/telework location with the approval of the Contracting Officer, Government Representative and/or Contracting Officer Representative during emergency situations within the CCoE G-3/5/7 and CSRA area of operations. Contractor shall continue to meet tasks, deliverables, and current level of support in accordance with contract. A detail plan will be created by the Contactor and on hand to execute during emergency situations and agreed by the Government prior to executing any remote work requirement. Working from an alternate duty/remote location will be at no additional expense to the Government. The Government is not authorizing the use of off-site rates to accomplish alternate duty location work and will not be responsible for any associated costs. Personal or company issued equipment may not be used to access the Government network infrastructure unless pre-approved; examples include using VPN or a corporate network. However, the inability to access the Government network infrastructure using authorized devices does not necessarily prohibit the Contractor from performing off-site, whenever the work could be performed without such access.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The Government will award a firm fixed price contract.

1.6.7 Security Requirements: All Contractor employees performing on this contract must be U.S. citizens. At contract start date, all Contractor employees will have or obtain a final Secret Security Clearance and maintain the required clearance throughout the life of the contract. Failure, inability, or delay in obtaining the appropriate clearance shall not relieve the Contractor from performance under the terms of this contract. Additionally, all contract personnel are required to in-process the Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE) Operations Security Office within 10 days of start of contract. The security requirements are in accordance with the attached DD254. The Contractor is responsible for acquiring the required security clearances of their contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure that all assigned personnel understand applicable security policies and directives found in DOD 5220.22-M, National Industry Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM); DODM 5200.01 (Vol 4), DOD Information Security Program – Controlled Unclassified Information; AR 380-5, Information Security Program, and all other applicable policies and regulations.

1.6.7.0 Field Security Officer (FSO): The FSO shall provide a Visitor Access Request (VAR) via the Defense information System for Security (DISS) Web Application to the Cyber Center of Excellence (W6ZRAA5) for all Contractors on contract to verify need to know. All Contractors shall be added to the VAR prior to their start date and be removed on their working day on the contract. The format for the VAR shall be as follows:

The Facility Security Officer shall provide a contract access roster to the COR and G2 (usarmy.gordon.cyber-coe.list.g2@army.mil) at award and with monthly reports due by the last working day of each month to include:

The Contractor Facility Security Officer (FSO) will ensure there is a procedure for all Contractor employees to in-process and out-process the CCoE G2 Security Office (Winship Hall, Room 207). All Contractors shall turn-in their Common Access Card (CAC) to the COR on their last day of employment. Compliance with DD Form 254, Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification, is required.

1.6.7.1 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, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured. In some cases, as determined by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Contractors shall be required to sign for Government provided equipment.

1.6.7.2 Key Control. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not 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 Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer.

1.6.7.2.1. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the Contracting Officer, 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. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

1.6.7.2.2. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer.

1.6.7.3 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. These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

1.6.7.4 The Contractor shall ensure that data is controlled, protected, and safeguarded in accordance with AR 380-5 and current Army and DOD policy. Classified information shall be accessed and stored in Government spaces only. The Contractor shall agree that any data furnished by the Government to the Contractor shall be used only for performance under this PWS, and all copies of such data shall be returned to the Government upon completion of this effort.

1.6.7.5 Handling/Access to Classified Information: The Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This involves access to information classified "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), and (2) any revisions to DoD 5220.22-M. Any adverse action preventing a Contractor from retaining access to classified material must be brought to the attention of the COR, Security Division, and Contractor Facility Security Officer (FSO) immediately.

1.6.7.7 Army Cybersecurity/Awareness Training: All Contractor employees and associated subcontractors must complete the DoD Cyber Awareness Challenge Training (https://cs.signal.army.mil/)) before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. Certificates of successful completion for both initial awareness training and annual refresher training shall be provided to the COR via the Army Training and Certification Tracking System (ATCTS). All Contractor employees will successfully complete all required IA training as specified in AR 25-2 and as directed by the Government. At work performance start date all Contractor employees working Cyber Security functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M, DoDD 8140.01, and AR 25-2.

1.6.7.8 Information Security Program Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, assigned to this contract, shall complete the on-line Information Security Program Training located on the Army Learning Management System (ALMS) site at https://www.lms.army.mil/learnerview. Training must be completed within 30 days of reporting for duty and annually thereafter. The Information Security Program Training Certification meets an Army mandatory annual training requirement for this subject. This Certification is the consolidation of the training topics previously provided in the Security Training - Initial Security Orientation and Security Training - Annual Security Refresher Training courses. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR and unit/activity security manager (Ref ALARACT 207/2013, DTG 291848Z Aug 13, Subj: Army Wide Roll-out and Requirement for Standardized Computer Web-Based Security Training on the Army Learning Management System (ALMS)).

1.6.7.9 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, assigned to this contract shall receive an initial Anti-Terrorism Level I Brief by a certified ATO Level II Officer within 30 days of reporting for duty (Monthly briefings are offered by the Garrison Antiterrorism Officer). Annual refresher Antiterrorism Level I Training shall be completed on-line at JKO LCMS (jten.mil). The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion within five (5) days for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR and unit/activity security manager (Ref Department of the Army, US Army Contracting Agency, SFCA-CO, 05 Sep 07, subject: Incorporation of Measures into the Contracting Process and AR 525-13, Antiterrorism).

iWATCH: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, assigned to this contract shall receive a brief on the local iWATCH program (provided in conjunction with the AT Level I Training). This 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 days of reporting to duty and annual refresher training with the results reported to the COR.

1.6.7.9.1 Note: Contractor personnel shall receive an AOR briefing if traveling OCONUS on TDY. Briefing must be provided by a certified ATO Level II Officer within 7 working days prior to TDY departure outside the 50 United States, its territories, and possessions. This is separate from the normal annual AT Level I training requirement (Ref AR 525-13).

1.6.7.11 Operation Security (OPSEC) Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, assigned to this contract shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 days of reporting for duty and then annually thereafter. Initial Level 1 OPSEC training will be conducted monthly by the Garrison OPSEC Officer or a Level II certified OPSEC Officer. Annual refresher training shall be completed on-line at JKO LCMS (jten.mil). The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR and unit/activity security manager. OPSEC training guidelines are contained in AR 530-1, Operations Security. The Contractor shall adhere to local OPSEC policies and procedures of the Government requiring activity. When in a TDY status in support of this work effort, the Contractor shall also adhere to any OPSEC policies and procedures in effect at TDY locations.

All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, assigned to this contract shall complete DOD Mandatory Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Training JS-US082 at JKO LCMS (jten.mil).

1.6.7.12 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, assigned to this contract shall complete Face to Face TARP training within 45 days of reporting for duty (as available on Fort Eisenhower) or at https://www.lms.army.mil/learnerview/ and then annually thereafter. Face to Face TARP training will be conducted 1st Friday of each month by the 902nd MI Group, in Darling Hall, Room 188. The U.S. Army Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) training is designed to ensure that DA personnel recognize and report incidents and indicators of the following: attempted or actual espionage, subversion, sabotage, terrorism or extremist activities directed against the Army and its personnel, facilities, resources, and activities indicators of potential terrorist associated insider threats illegal diversion of military technology unauthorized intrusions into automated information systems unauthorized disclosure of classified information indicators of other incidents that may indicate foreign intelligence or international terrorism targeting of the Army. Note: Live training is the preferred method for an individual to receive TARP training. The COR will ensure Contractors are notified of available training opportunities. Completion of training shall be reported to the COR and the unit/activity security manager (Ref AR 381-12).

1.6.7.13 Installation Access: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, must coordinate with the Contract Officer Representative and shall comply with applicable installation and facility access security policies and procedures at all work and TDY locations. All non-DoD personnel 18 years of age and older requesting access to Fort Eisenhower are required to obtain a favorable NCIC background check and a visitor’s pass at Gate 6 off Gordon Highway. Upon arrival at the Visitor Control Center (VCC), the driver and all passengers 18 years of age and older must present the VCC staff with a valid driver’s license or state ID. Plan to arrive very early, or pre-register for access utilizing the Visitor Access link as the procedure for running background checks and issuing passes can take much longer than expected. All DoD personnel entering the installation must present a valid DoD ID card to the Access Control guard at the access control point. When the Automated Installation Entry (AIE) system is active, DoD cardholders must have their DoD CAC scanned with the AIE Handheld device or swipe their ID card at the AIE pedestal. DoD personnel who are not registered with AIE will automatically be registered with either device. The Fort Eisenhower military installation is a limited access post. Unscheduled gate closures by the military police may occur at any time. In accordance with Army Regulation 525-13, paragraph 5-19, all prospective Contractors will undergo a verification process by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services to determine the trustworthiness and suitability prior to being granted access to federal property. This will be accomplished using the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Interstate Identification Index (III). This is the minimum baseline background check for entrance onto Army Installations for non-CAC holders to include entrance of visitors (Ref AR 190-13, paragraph 8-2). All personnel entering or exiting the installation may experience a delay due to vehicle inspections, registration checks, verification of seat belt use, etc. All vehicles and personnel are subject to search and seizure. The search and seizure provisions shall apply to Contractor personnel while within Fort Eisenhower's area of jurisdiction. Contractor personnel shall comply with all entry control requirements and security policies/procedures in effect. Security procedures may change without notice. Non-DOD ID Card Holders - Complete all pre-registration requirements on the secure site, being sure to select “Reason for Visit.” This process takes less than two minutes. If other installations are shown, please ensure you select FORT EISENHOWER. Once approved Contractor personnel should proceed to the ACP (gate) 6 (open lane on the left). You will need the driver's license or other ID that was used during pre-registration.

Expect a text message within 2- 3 days with notification on whether the request for a Fort Eisenhower Pass is approved. https://pass.aie.army.mil/steps/branch_selection

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

1.6.7.14 Mission Partner Identity, Credential and Access Management (MP ICAM) Sponsorship / Common Access Card (CAC): The Contractor must obtain a CAC for those employees whose functions require access to systems or facilities controlled by the Common Access Card. The Contractor will notify the Government Mission Partner Affiliation Sponsor (MPAS)/COR of new employee CAC requirements. A valid Driver’s License, Social Security Card, Birth Certificate, and or Passport must be presented to the Trusted Agent to confirm identification. The company representative must provide all personnel data required to process MP ICAM applications with the MPAS, including security investigation requirements. A Contractor employee will obtain a CAC at the Fort Eisenhower DEERS/RAPIDS terminal when the application is approved. The Contractor employee will inform Corporate Facility Security Officer (FSO)/Security Manager of approval/denial of the CAC application and will return the CAC to Contract Officer Representative upon departure or dismissal. The Contractor is responsible for implementation and follow-up. Once the form is properly filled out, the MPAS/COR will verify and approve all CAC applications. The Contractor employees will be directed to go to the designed in processing facility and obtain the CAC. Should an employee leave prior to the Contractor expiration, the Contractor is responsible for ensuring the immediate notification to the COR. Failure, inability, or delay in obtaining or returning the CAC does not relieve the Contractor from performing under the terms of the contract. https://mpartnerspnrweb-pki.dmdc.osd.mil/mpartnerspnrweb/app

1.6.7.15 Material and Supplies: Reference Part 3 and Part 4 of this PWS.

1.6.8 Special Qualifications: The Contractor is responsible for the overall management and oversight of this contract. It is the contactor’s responsibility to staff and deploy qualified Contractor personnel to meet all of the PWS requirements. The Contractor shall be responsible to propose and deploy the staffing/labor types, and labor hours required to satisfactorily and professionally meet all PWS requirements. The Government anticipates the requirements within this PWS will require the labor categories: Instructor/Facilitator.

1.6.8.1 Instructor Services: The following are the minimum requirements that all instructors shall have:

· Have completed the current foundational CAC-T, ATSC-provided instructor/facilitator and small group instructor/facilitator approved courses within the last 3 years from any Armed Forces command.

· Be certified in assigned Faculty and Staff Development Branch courses within 6 months from date of onboard.

· Possess at least 2 years of Military platform (instruction/facilitation) experience within the last 5 years or 2 years instructing full-length instructional training material or courses related to training and education, or, a Bachelor’s Degree; Preferred degrees include: education, and instructional design.

· Have at least 1 year experience on the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation (ADDIE) Process or Kirkpatrick’s Model or Bloom’s Taxonomy

· Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel software products (i.e., computer, smart boards, projectors, etc.).

· Be able to communicate both written and verbally.

· Have at least 1 year of experience with Army Learning Model concepts or instructional methods and various media incorporated to enhance learning.

· Have at least 1 year of experience with Experiential Learning Model or educational process.

1.6.8.2 The Contractor at its own expense shall replace, within ten (10) business days, any contract personnel found to be unqualified or otherwise determined unsuitable by the Government. This ten-day timeframe also includes any contract instructors who submit their resignation under the current contract. The Government will exercise the right, if deemed necessary, to select an appropriate method (pretest, hands on practical exercise, etc.) to determine if the Contractor is qualified/suitable to perform the requirements stated above. The Contractor shall provide the labor categories necessary to perform all services in an orderly, timely, and efficient manner. The Contractor shall utilize qualified and experienced employees capable of achieving the objectives and scope established in the contract. All personnel will maintain current qualifications and clearances and obtain all training required to meet mission requirements. Contractor personnel are employees of the Contractor and under its administrative control and supervision. The Contractor, through its personnel, shall perform tasks herein. Contractor shall select, supervise, and exercise control and direction over the employees under this contract. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the Contractor employees in its performance of contractual services under this contract. The Contractor shall ensure that no prohibited personal services are performed under this contract."

1.6.8.3 Below is a list of required certification training for all instructors prior to teaching on the platform for the CCoE. Contractors are required to complete CCoE mandatory training within 3 months onboarding and submit the certificates within 5 days of completing training.

· Common Faculty Development – Instructor Course (CFD-IC)

· Installation Staff Contractor Training Course (ISCTC)

1.6.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5, Post Award Orientation. The Contracting Officer, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the Contracting Officer will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.6.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, and specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notify both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of Government furnished property; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.11 Key Personnel: The Contractor shall designate key personnel who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. This person shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the Contractor shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer and contract officer representative. The designated key personnel shall be available between the hours of 0730 to 1630, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: The Contractor (to include subcontractors) shall provide each employee an Identification (ID) Badge, which includes at a minimum, the Company Name, Employee Name and a color photo of the employee. ID Badges for Key Personnel shall also indicate their job title. ID Badges shall be worn at all times during which the employee is performing work under this contract. Each Contractor (to include subcontractors) employees shall wear the ID Badge in a conspicuous place on the front of exterior clothing and above the waist except when safety or health reasons prohibit. The Contractor (to include subcontractors) shall be responsible for collection of ID Badges upon completion of the contract or termination of employee. A listing of issued identification cards shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer prior to the contract performance date and updated as needed to reflect Contractor and Subcontractor personnel changes. All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.6.13. Supervision of Contractor Employees: The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over Contractor or subcontractor employees.

1.6.14 Contractor Travel: The Contractor may be required to travel CONUS while performing to the standards of this contract to attend meetings, conferences, and training. The Contractor may be required to travel to off-site training locations in support of this PWS. The Contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR.

1.6.15 Other Direct Costs: N/A

1.6.16 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.6.17 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may effect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.6.18 Privacy Act. All contract personnel assigned to this task shall have access to information that may be subject to the Privacy Act of 1974. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring all assigned contract personnel are briefed on Privacy Act requirements.

The Contractor shall ensure that all assigned personnel understand applicable Security policies and directives. Personnel who knowingly violate security policies or directives are subject to immediate removal from any work relating to this contract.

Contractor personnel shall have routine and unavoidable access to proprietary information which they are required to protect. Personnel applied to the tasks in this PWS may not work on other tasks for the Contractor or for any other agency without a formal written request, and written consent granted by, the contracting officer.

1.6.19 Uses and Safeguarding of Information. Information from the secure web site is proprietary in nature when the contract number and Contractor identity are associated with the direct labor hours and direct labor dollars. At no time will any data be released to the public with the Contractor name and contract number associated with the data.

1.6.20 PHASE IN /PHASE OUT PERIOD: There is not a requirement for a phase in or phase out period associated with the contract.

PART 2 DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR. The official Government representative delegated authority by the Contracting Officer to administer a contract. This individual is normally a member of the appropriate Contracting/Procurement career field and advises on all technical contractual matters.

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

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

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

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

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

2.1.7. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) OR GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (GP). Property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently made available to the Contractor.

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

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

2.1.10. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are acceptable in accordance with established standards and requirements of this contract.

2.1.11. QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST. An official Government representative concerned with matters pertaining to the contract administration process and quality assurance/quality control. Acts as technical advisor to the Contracting Officer in these areas.

2.1.12. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance.

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

2.1.14. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.15. WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.16. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, except for Federal holidays unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

MPAS Mission Partner Affiliations Sponsor (MPAS)

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1 Facilities: The Government will provide the necessary workspace for the Contractor staff to provide the support outlined in the PWS to include desk space, telephones, computers, and other items necessary to maintain an office environment.

3.2 Utilities: The Government will provide electricity, water, phone service, and network services (NIPRNET, DSN), to the building. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount to accomplish cleaning vehicles and equipment.

3.3 Equipment: The Government will provide Contractor personnel computer equipment, other data collection equipment, telephones, and monitors. The Contractor shall have access to printers, plotters, copy machines, scanners, and fax machines. The Contractor shall be responsible for any loss or destruction of or damage to items of Government property that are removed from the installation premises by the Contractor – with or without Government approval.

3.4

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

4.2 Secret Facility Clearance: The Contractor shall possess and maintain a SECRET facility clearance from the Defense Security Service. The Contractor’s employees, performing work in support of this contract shall have been granted a SECRET security clearance from the Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office. The DD 254 is provided as Attachment.

4.3 Training / Certification: The Contractor shall provide proof of required training and/or certifications described in 1.6.8.1 and 1.6.8.3.

4.4 Contract Management: The Contractor shall provide a Monthly Progress Report (MPR) all supervision and management, administration, security, quality control, and all required services to ensure successful completion of all deliverables.

4.5 Personnel: The Contractor shall furnish adequate supervision, and the labor necessary to perform all services in an orderly, timely, and efficient manner. The Contractor shall utilize qualified and experienced employees capable of achieving the goals established in the contract. All personnel will maintain current qualifications and clearances and obtain any and all training required to meet mission requirements. Contractor personnel are employees of the Contractor and under its administrative control and supervision. The Contractor through its personnel shall perform tasks herein.

4.6 Contractor shall select, supervise, and exercise control and direction over his employees under this contract. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the Contractor employees in its performance of contractual services under this contract. The Contractor shall ensure that no prohibited personal services are performed under this contract.

PART 5 SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks:

5.1. Daily Responsibilities: The Contractor shall work in an environment that will include military, Contractor, and/or civilian instructors performing work on other projects. The Contractor shall perform the required services at the sites specified in this contract for resident training. Contractor shall work with other schools, institutions, or agencies – Government, DoD, USA, Industry, or Academia, – to identify and implement new information applicable to specific courses (or lessons). Contractor shall participate actively in special and scheduled conferences; providing information, ideas and opinions that relate to FSDB courses.

5.2. Instructor Services:

· The Contractor shall instruct, prepare, review, provide curriculum development support, and update program documentation in support of all CCoE, FSDB Courses.

· Provide approved instruction to all required FSDB courses

· Apply the current program of instruction (POI) in each of the following courses:

a) Common Faculty Development-Instructor Course (CFD-IC)

b) Intermediate Facilitation Skills Course (IFSC)

c) Faculty Development Phase 1 (FDP1)

d) Common Faculty Development-Developers Course (CFD-DC)

e) Training and Education Middle Managers Course (TEDMMC)

f) Cadre Training Course (CTC)

g) Installation Support Contractor Training Course (ISCTC)

h) Support Cadre Training Course (SCTC)

i) Instructor Observation Course (IOC)

j) Foundation Training Developer Course (FTDC)

k) Advanced Training Developer Course (ATDC)

l) Advanced Facilitation Skills Course (AFSC)

m) Test Construction Course (TCC)

n) Army Coaching Course (ACC)

· Perform classroom instruction and maintain instructor certification (in accordance with Army and Ft Eisenhower instructor certification & evaluation criteria) to instruct various FSDB courses and evaluate student performances using TRADOC-approved Instructional methodology to include 350-2 (Staff and Faculty Development Training), 350-5 (Ft Eisenhower Academic Practices), 350-22 (Test Control Policies and Procedures). Policies may be included in the Faculty and Staff Development Branch SOP

· The Contractor shall serve as an assistant or primary instructor

· Collaborate with current Government personnel to establish acceptable instructor practices and student evaluation criteria.

· Stay current with required industry certifications and provide a copy of certifications to the

COR.

· Manage and maintain accountability of the classroom presentation equipment and classroom furniture as prescribed in TRADOC Pamphlet 350-70-4, FE policies, and/or local SOP e.g. identify furniture or equipment issues and report them to proper personnel. All equipment issues will be reported to the COR or as soon as identified

· Maintain established classroom security requirements and procedures as prescribed in TRADOC Pamphlet 350-70-4, FE policies, and/or local SOP. All issues will be reported to the COR as soon as identified

· Install and/or operate classroom control software on classroom IT equipment

· Stand, bend, and stoop for long periods of time, while delivering and assisting students with training materials. Conduct training indoors

· Provide students with evaluation sheets, administer, and enforce test control…