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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE

ASSISTED ACQUISITION SERVICES DIVISION

AIR FORCE / NAVY / SPACE FORCE

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

UNITED STATES NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU (NGB-J39)

Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction Division

WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION CIVIL SUPPORT TEAM (WMD-CST)

Order Number: TBD Date: [CONFOMED VERSION] Contract Vehicle: TBD Contract Type: TBD

Contents

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Work is to be accomplished for the United States National Guard Bureau (NGB-J39), Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction Division (CWMDD), Arlington, VA, herein referred to as Client, through the General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Assisted Acquisition Services Division, Air Force/Navy/Space Force.

The National Guard Bureau Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction Division (CWMDD) – the overarching functional and coordinating proponent for the domestic CBRNE Response Enterprise (CRE) – has a requirement for contract support for training and exercise services, specifically training development, training execution, training integration and update support, as well as supply, logistics, and exercise and evaluation support for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) equipment, tactics, techniques and procedures in support of National Guard CRE elements to include the Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams (WMD-CST), CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP), and Homeland Response Force (HRF) units.

1.1 Points of Contact (POCs)

GSA Contracting Officer (CO):

Name: Collette Scott Address: 2 S. Main Street City, State, Zip: Akron, OH 44308 Phone: (937) 797-4445 E-mail: Collette.Scott@gsa.gov

GSA Project Manager (PM)/Contracting Officer Representative (COR):

Name: Timothy Baugh Address: 2600 Paramount Place City, State, Zip: Fairborn, OH 45324 Phone: (937) 545-2379 E-mail: timothy.baugh@gsa.gov

Client Representative (CR)/Contracting Officer Representative (COR):

Name: Raymond L. Ippolito Address: 111 South George Mason Drive City, State, Zip: Arlington, VA, 22204 Phone: (703) 607-2090 E-mail: raymond.l.ippolito.civ@mail.mil

1.2 Background

The National Guard Bureau (NGB) and Department of Defense (DoD) have established a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Response Enterprise (CRE) to create force packages to respond to any domestic Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) and Explosives (CBRNE) incident site or event. WMD-CSTs provide a response capability for a terrorist attack or threatened terrorist attack, an intentional or unintentional release of nuclear, biological, radiological, toxic or poisonous chemical materials or provide a response capability to man-made or natural disasters in the United States, US Territories, and Possessions that could result in catastrophic loss of life or property. Coordinated by the Chief of the National Guard, with the consent of the Adjutants General/Commanding General, each element of the CRE is selected based on its ability to fill the needs of the mission.

Since the inception of National Guard Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams (WMD-CSTs), there exists the requirement to equip, train, assess, and evaluate all personnel to enable mission success. In 2010, the Secretary of Defense issued a new mission to the National Guard and authorized the establishment of 10 units, known as Homeland Response Force (HRF) units, one in each of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) regions. This addition brought the combined Air Force and Army National Guard CBRNE Response Enterprise to the following capacities: 57 WMD-CSTs, 17 CBRN Enhanced Response Force Packages (CERFPs), 10 Homeland Response Forces (HRFs), and two Consequence Management Command and Control Elements (C2CREs).

The mission of these units includes:

· Weapons of Mass Destruction – Civil Support Teams (WMD-CSTs): The WMD-CST mission is to support civil authorities at a domestic CBRNE incident site by identifying CBRNE agents/substances, assessing current and projected consequences, advising on response measures, and assisting with appropriate requests for state support. The WMD-CST is prepared to conduct and sustain continuous operations for 72 hours. WMD-CSTs are the first DoD responders to support civil authorities at any domestic Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) and Explosives (CBRNE) incident site. WMD-CSTs provide a specific response capability for terrorist attacks or threatened terrorist attacks, an intentional or unintentional release of nuclear, biological, radiological, toxic or poisonous chemical materials or provide a response capability to man-made or natural disasters in the United States, U.S. Territories, and Possessions that could result in catastrophic loss of life or property.

· CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP): CERFPs are a key element of the DoD's overall program to provide military support to civil authorities in the event of an intentional or accidental incident involving CBRNE in the United States, U.S. Territories, and Possessions. CERFPs are provided additional special training and equipment to plan and conduct casualty search and extraction; emergency medical triage, treatment, and patient stabilization; and mass casualty decontamination.

· Homeland Response Forces (HRFs): The HRF construct includes a Command and Control (C2) element operating as directed by the state Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) and/or Joint Task Force – State (JTF-State). The HRF includes a security capability that will respond directly to state tasking in support of local incident command and possibly other state security missions. In some specific cases, and if requested by civil authorities, the HRF security element could provide security in support of law enforcement Emergency Support Functions.

1.3 Period of Performance

Base Year: 01 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2027 Option Year 1: 01 May 2027 – 30 Apr 2028 Option Year 2: 01 May 2028 – 30 Apr 2029 Option Year 3: 01 May 2029 – 30 Apr 2030 Option Year 4: 01 May 2030 – 30 Apr 2031 6-month Extension: 01 May 2031 – 31 Oct 2031

2.0 OBJECTIVES

The primary objective of this requirement is to provide comprehensive training, exercise, and logistics support services to enhance the operational readiness and response capabilities of the National Guard Bureau's Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) Response Enterprise (CRE). This effort aims to develop and deliver specialized training programs that equip personnel from 57 Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams (WMD-CSTs), 17 CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Packages (CERFPs), 10 Homeland Response Forces (HRFs), and two Consequence Management Command and Control Elements (C2CREs) with the critical skills needed to respond effectively to domestic CBRNE incidents. The contractor will conduct training execution and delivery of Government developed POIs and material, commercial training for COTS equipment, provide readiness evaluations and assessments, perform research and analysis to conduct directed curriculum updates based on evolving threats, emerging technologies, and lessons learned from real-world events. Additionally, this requirement seeks to establish and sustain a robust subject matter expertise support for logistics and interagency areas that validates and maintains current CBRNE operational procedures and consistency across federal partners, ensuring these specialized units can sustain 72-hour continuous operations while protecting civilian populations from catastrophic incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, terrorist attacks, or natural disasters. Through the delivery of 9 distinct training courses ranging from basic equipment operations to advanced analytical techniques, combined with comprehensive program management and quality assurance, this effort will maintain the National Guard's position as the nation's premier domestic CBRNE response capability.

3.0 SCOPE

This effort aims to implement and sustain the plans, response capacity, enhanced capabilities, training, and assessment/evaluation required to meet operational readiness standards. Specifically, the contractor shall deliver government established CBRN, CBRNE, and Weapons of Mass Destruction – Elimination (WMD-E) programs of instruction (POIs) for training, provide technical evaluations and analytical assessments to enhance survivability, safety, response and sustainment operations exercises, assessments, and after action reports; develop recommendations for curriculum, programs of instruction, training materials and training courses; provide technical, training and equipment subject matter expertise (SME) support, and perform analysis and assessments of emerging threats to ensure integration of all modalities during an intentional and/or unintentional release of CBRN materials; response operations during natural or man-made disasters within the United States (U.S.), U.S. Territories and Possessions.

3.1 Place of Performance

The majority of work will be performed at contractor’s U.S. facilities. Additional work shall be performed at NGB headquarters, 111 South George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA, 22204. Contractor must have the ability to provide on-site and off-site task-order specific support to all National Guard CRE locations, including OCONUS locations in Alaska, Hawaii, and territories in Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and U.S. Possessions.

4.0 TASKS

The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will work with the contractor pursuant to the scope of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) to meet mission requirements. The COR is not authorized to direct the contractor or take any actions that would change the contract or commit the Government in any way.

The contractor shall submit a Monthly Status Report (MSR) (CDRL A001) as detailed in Section 5.0. This plan will be updated at least monthly and each time a tasking is submitted to the contractor. The Contractor shall produce a schedule in the MSR that outlines the steps to take and a timeline to completion. Upon acceptance and approval by the Government, the Contractor shall meet the schedule and forecasted delivery date of all deliverables by taking all reasonable measures to fulfill the requirement. Upon completion of each period of performance, the contractor shall submit a POP Activities and Meeting Report (CDRL A009) as described in Section 5.0 to which the contractor shall include task background, objectives, assumptions, description of work completed, conclusions/lessons learned, and recommendations for any follow on actions.

There are five (5) primary task areas for this effort:

Task Area 1: Training Execution and Delivery Task Area 2: Readiness Evaluations and Assessments Task Area 3: Curriculum Development Task Area 4: Program Management and Subject Matter Expertise (SME) Support Task Area 5: Emerging Threats and Requirements

4.1 Task Area 1 – Training Execution and Delivery

The Contractor shall provide specialized training execution using government furnished products and information (GFP/GFI) or contractor furnished products and information. For this task, the courses below shall be delivered to WMD-CST personnel via classroom training, virtual (online) training, and/or operational training in realistic environments. The contractor shall deliver the courses listed below, in the quantities listed, with qualified instructional staff.

4.1.1 Survey Equipment Course: Covers basic operation for DoDn range equipment use which includes all fielded survey equipment. Provide all appropriate training support material (course equipment, training materials, consumable and durable items) at a central location. Contractor shall provide training for 12 students with a maximum 1:3 equipment to student ratio for eight (8) iterations of training annually.

4.1.2 Mobile Laboratory Advanced GCMS Systems: Covers advanced GCMS training for currently fielded ALS MWO GCMS system in a mobile laboratory platform. Conduct the training course and provide all appropriate training support material (course equipment, training materials, consumable and durable items) at a central location. Contractor shall provide training for up to 8 students with a maximum 1:3 equipment to student ratio for three (3) iterations of training annually.

4.1.3 Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) Training: Conduct awareness level training of Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) based on real-time intelligence to deliver current and relevant training that is tailored to CRE personnel and CRE locations. Contractor shall provide comprehensive training in IED awareness of explosive hazards at an incident site and provide techniques to minimize risks during CRE responses to incidents involving IED and WMD. Contractor shall provide appropriate training support material (course equipment, training materials, consumable and durable items) at a central, contractor specified location. Contractor shall provide training for 12 students with a maximum 1:6 instructor to student ratio for four (4) iterations of training annually.

4.1.4 WMD-CST Modeling Course: Covers the skill levels required in the basic and advanced modeling domain; modeling tools and platforms used, such as air dispersion/plume modeling; and the products the modelers can deliver to the responder community. Contractor shall execute the government provided POI and provide appropriate training support material (course equipment, training materials, consumable and durable items) at a central location. Contractor shall provide training for 8 students at a contractor site or be able to be taught by a MTT hosted by the WMD-CSTs for 4 iterations annually.

4.1.5 Communications & Computer (C4) Architecture: The critical role of the National Guard Bureau (NGB) WMD-CST Command, Control, Communications, & Computer (C4) architecture integrated into the Unified Command Suite (UCS), Advanced Liaison (ADVON), Analytical Suite (ALS) and Tactical Operations Center (TOC) enables rapid reporting and consequence management in response to a Chemical Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) incident and requires trained and certified system operators. The ADVON and UCS C4 systems provide rapidly deployable robust communications capability en-route and network connectivity on scene of a CBRN incident for the ALS and TOC. The UCS Tactical Local Area Network (TACLAN) provides reach back connectivity for voice, video and data networks between civilian first responders, state and federal agencies for identification of CBRN and command and control. The UCS, ADVON, ALS and TOC are Department of Defense (DoD) accredited and approved networks. The WMD-CST network personnel are required to be compliant with DoD information assurance and cybersecurity regulations. The DoD Instructions 8140.01 and 8570.01M; Cyberspace Workforce/Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program mandates the training requirements and certifications for Network Administer(s) on all DoD domains.

4.1.5.1 Network Technician 1 (CompTIA). This course is designed to meet DoD 8470.01-M minimum baseline IAT (II) requirements. Formally offered as separated CompTIA N+, and S+ classes, this course consolidates these courses into one offering that accomplished the certification requirements of all while eliminating instruction redundancy. The course offers students an introduction in network architecture and design, and information systems security. (Network Technician 1 (CompTIA)for up to 8 students for 6 iterations annually.

4.1.5.2 Network Technician 2 (CCENT). Program provides students with the essential knowledge to install configures, and operate simple route LANs and WANs and obtain Cisco CCENT certification training. Communications operator will gain knowledge of switched LAN networks made up of Cisco equipment. The program is a focused coverage of Cisco switch and router configuration procedures and includes Interconnection Cisco Network Devises certification testing. (Network Technician 2 (CCENT) for up to 8 students twice each year.

4.1.5.3 Network Admin 1 (Windows Client & Server): Course addresses training gaps identified in MOSQ training, offering students of managing Microsoft Windows 7 client systems and an introduction to Enterprise information systems management. Students will successfully complete this course upon passing two Microsoft certification tests. Network Admin 1 (Windows Client & Server) for 3 iterations per year.

4.1.5.4 Network Admin 2 (Windows Server): Program provides students with the essential knowledge of Microsoft Server 2012 configuration and Microsoft Automated Information Systems (AIS) in Enterprise enforcement. Communications operators will gain knowledge of Microsoft Server 2012 configuration and Microsoft Active Directory. This course prepares and tests the student for Microsoft Certification examinations required for DoD 8570 compliance. Students will successfully complete this course upon passing two Microsoft certification tests. Network Admin 2 (Windows Server) for 3 iterations per year.

4.1.6 Joint CBRNE Characterization, Exploitation, and Mitigation Course (JCCEM): Covers the National Guard Bureau course curriculum and associated course material at the “technical awareness level. Contractor shall deliver the government provided POI and provide appropriate training support material (course equipment, training materials, consumable and durable items) to train up to 32 students per iteration – in a WMD-CST AOR for 15 iterations of training annually.

4.1.7 Advanced Diagnostic Techniques (ADT-1): Covers recent National Response Framework policies, processes, tactics, techniques and procedures requirements. Contractor shall execute the National Guard provided POI and provide appropriate training support material (course equipment, training materials, consumable and durable items) at the “technical awareness level 1” and training up to 24 students per iteration for 15 iterations annually.

4.2 Task Area 2 – Readiness Evaluation and Assessments

The operational readiness of the National Guard CBRNE Response Enterprise (WMD-CSTs, CERF-P, HRF, and C2CRE units) is a critical element of the national domestic security posture. These units can be equipped, staffed, trained and funded appropriately, but without an accurate evaluation or assessment of their operational readiness, there may be deficiencies which exist. Under this task, when funded, the Contractor shall provide services to assess readiness and training efficacy via written exams, hands-on assessments, organizational exercises; individual and collective unit assessments, evaluations, and exercises conducted in realistic environments. These evaluations will be scoped via contract modifications and addition of sub tasks as these are funded. Contractor shall provide subject matter experts (SMEs) with relevant, substantial experience to develop, build, conduct, and document these operational activity assessments and evaluations.

4.3 Task Area 3 – Training Development

4.3.1 The WMD-CST program is a key element of the DoD's overall response mechanism to provide defense support to civil authorities (DSCA) in the event of an intentional or unintentional release of CBRNE, a terrorist attack or threatened terrorist attack or natural or manmade disaster in the United States. Development of new and updated materials requires expert-level research for initial development and consistent revision due to ongoing changes in science, technology, equipment and the world environment.

4.3.2 The contractor shall provide subject matter experts (SMEs) who can conduct analysis to develop recommendations regarding the enhancement of capabilities and curriculum for specialty training for the applicable NGB mission area. After initial development of the curriculum, continue research in the appropriate mission area and conduct periodic evaluations for potential changes and updates based on:

· Changes in science and technology requiring equipment modification or procurement of new equipment

· Identification of deficiencies based on After-Action-Review assessments

· New procedures or doctrine are established from lessons learned during real world events, exercises, and analyses efforts.

4.3.3 The types of course material and curriculum include, but are not limited to, the following:

4.3.3.1 WMD-CST Medical Provider Course. Conduct research, analysis, course curriculum development and training for WMD-CST Medical Provider Course. Course is designed to establish a curriculum in developing a specific skill set within the WMD-CST Medical Community. The contractor will create a comprehensive course for this skill set to cover applicable and appropriate Pre-Hospital best practices for the WMD-CST provider and deliver a POI, a pilot course, and a plan for implementation of the curriculum.

4.3.3.2 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Counter UAS Course. Conduct research, analysis, and training: This concept provides the operational context to explore employment of UAS technologies to enhance WMD-CSTs Integrated Early Warning (IEW) capabilities and mitigate gaps in standoff detection. This CONOP will guide NG UAS capability requirements development by providing the framework for evaluating the benefit of employing UAS to accomplish WMD-CST missions / tasks in terms of reducing risk to mission and risk to force. Additionally, the CONOP will provide the basis for initial development of UAS mission profiles, doctrine /tactics, techniques, and procedures, and evaluating UAV platform types and payloads.

4.4 Task Area 4 – Program Management & Subject Matter Expertise (SME) Support

4.4.1 Program Management and Contract Management. Provide program management support for the execution of WMD-CST training and other supporting tasks. The contractor shall be responsible for the planning, execution, and on-time delivery of all assigned tasks detailed in this PWS. In addition, the contractor shall provide program management support for the following activities:

4.4.1.1 Monthly Status Report (CDRL A001). The contractor shall develop and provide a Monthly Status Report (MSR) no later than the 5th day of the month for the preceding month’s activities. MSR includes actual versus planned task expenditures, technical progress made, schedule status, travel conducted (trip reports), meetings attended, issues, and recommendations. The MSR reports cost, schedule, and performance against PWS requirements. Identifies funding compared to ceiling, planned versus actual expenditures, deliverables funded and date they were funded, technical progress made and schedule status per deliverable, deliverable titles and numbers completed within the previous month, and the deliverables scheduled to be delivered during the upcoming month. Specific MSR format and content shall be mutually agreed upon by the contractor and COR, per the guidance contained herein. Establishes a baseline schedule for and steps to completion for each requirement. Upon acceptance and approval by the Government, the Contractor shall meet the schedule and forecasted delivery date of all deliverables by taking all reasonable measures to fulfil the requirement. The MSR content should be established no later than the post-award conference. The MSR shall be in PDF format and emailed to contract personnel as directed.

4.4.1.2 Task Organization Plan/Schedule (CDRL A002). Within 10 business days of contract award or the Post Award Meeting, the contractor shall develop and provide a Task Organization Plan and Schedule for the contract data requirements list (CDRL) items at a minimum. In addition, within 60D of contract award, the schedule should be updated to include cover delivery of all funded tasks and subtasks. The Task/Sub-task Plan and Schedule shall include, at a minimum, all major milestone tasks and sub tasks in a schedule format with proposed dates for the PoP, entrance and exit criteria, potential risks, and risk mitigation. As new funded sub-tasks are added to the contract, the TOP/S should be updated, and the TOP/S will be presented and discussed at every bi-weekly IPT.

4.4.1.3 Post Award Planning & Execution Kick-Off Meeting (CDRL A003). The Contractor Project Manager, in conjunction with the Government Project Manager will coordinate a Post Award Planning & Execution Meeting which will be conducted within 10 days after award of the Contract. The purpose of the post-award orientation is to: 1) discuss any unique characteristics of the requirement(s); 2) identify stakeholders' roles and responsibilities; 3) review the transition-in to full performance and, 4) establish a common understanding of cost, schedule, and performance expectations (Post Award Brief Slides and Minutes with Attendees provided 3D after conclusion of meeting).

· An overview of the upcoming efforts

· A schedule with milestones and tasks

· Description of activities to begin work

· Prepare for kick off meeting

4.4.1.4 Bi-weekly Integrated Project Team (IPT) Meetings (CDRL A004). The contractor shall virtually host a bi-weekly integrated process team (IPT) meeting with key government client and government contract stakeholders. The IPT will be held via MS Teams at a day/time agreed upon by the government and contractor. An agenda will be provided by the contractor one day prior to the meeting and minutes within one day following the meeting.

4.4.1.5 Training Execution Deliverables (CDRL A005). The contractor shall gather, compile, and provide 3 items for all training executed: roster, course certificates, and course critiques. The 3 deliverable items shall be provided via electronic submission to the CWMD division within 10 days of training completion, and a new submission update shall be a component of the bi-weekly IPT agenda and the monthly status report. Contractor shall also conduct individual and collective training and analyze course effectiveness based on course critiques that shall be included in the annual POP review (CDRL A009).

4.4.1.6 Trip/Event/Action Reports (CDRL A006). The contractor shall provide documentation of any actions and activities for which contract resources are used. The Trip/Event/Action Reports (TEARs) are provided following any trip, event, meeting, and/or activity which uses resources for travel, ODCs, and/or involves an entity or agency at the federal level outside of the National Guard Bureau. The TEARs will be provided either independently after each event or rolled-up into the Bi-weekly meeting minutes and/or the monthly status reports.

4.4.1.7 Exercise Planning & Evaluation Documentation (CDRL A007). Readiness evaluation and assessment documentation includes any products developed, provided, and/or implemented during funded work under the *002 CLIN. These documents may include but are not limited to: exercise plans, exercise MSELs, evaluation forms, hot wash assessments, formal evaluation and assessment reports.

4.4.1.8 Program(s) of Instruction (POIs) (CDRL A008). The contractor will provide completed POIs for any funded curriculum developed under the *003 CLIN. These POIs will include (at a minimum): a course syllabus, course instructor plan/course map, all course materials (slides, rigor, lesson plans), as well as any development feedback or field input for the curriculum.

4.4.1.9 POP Reviews (Meeting and Activity Reports) (CDRL A009). The Period of Performance (PoP) activities and meeting report is a comprehensive review of all activities conducted throughout the entire period of performance in all funded task areas. The contractor will develop, compile, consolidate, and deliver a PoP report to the Government following each contract PoP (12months). The PoP Report should attached all MSRs and be a complete picture of the contractor performance and services delivery.

4.4.1.10 Transition Out Plan (CDRL A010). The contractor shall develop and execute a Transition-Out Plan no later than (NLT) thirty (30) days prior to expiration of the contract or option year if no option is executed to facilitate the accomplishment of a seamless transition from the contractor to Government personnel and/or any successor contractor at the expiration of the contract. The contractor shall identify how it shall coordinate with the incoming and or Government personnel to transfer knowledge regarding the following:

· Program and project management processes

· Identify POCs for liaison among the Government, the contractor, and other contracted industry partners

· Location of technical, program and project management documentation

· Status of ongoing technical initiatives

· Coordination with Government representatives and/or successor contractor to ensure a seamless transition

· Transition of key capabilities/functions

· Identify schedules and milestones

· Identify actions required of the Government

· Establish and maintain effective communication with the Government personnel and/or any successor contractor for the Transition-Out Period via weekly status meetings

· Transfer of hardware warranties and software licenses (if applicable)

· Disposition of contractor-purchased Government owned assets, including facilities, equipment, furniture, phone lines, computer equipment, etc. and transfer of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and GFI, and GFE inventory management assistance

· Personnel out-processing procedures, turn-in of all Government keys and ID/access cards

4.4.2 Subject Matter Expertise (SME) Support. Contractor shall provide technical, instructional, and training subject matter experts/expertise. SMEs services and support may be provided for training courses, unit sections, training activities or events, updates and integration, assessment activities, and/or interagency training coordination.

4.4.2.1 Logistics Technical SME Support. Provide one (1) full-time CBRNE logistics technical subject matter expertise (SME) for specific Logistical planning, coordination, training, exercising, and development efforts associated with CBRNE. The logistic SME based out of the NGB Supply (COMSUPCEN) location in Lexington, KY will provide support to the NGB WMD-CST Program and develop and maintain the WMD-CST training course, validate current CBRNE Logistic Support Operations, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). A logistic analysis will need to be provided with a minimum of six (6) logistic courses.

4.4.2.2 Interagency SME Support. Provide one (1) full-time, support contractor for Interagency Training Liaison coordination and support to the National Guard Bureau CBRN Response Enterprise (CRE). The training SME shall provide support and enhance training coordination for the CRE with fellow domestic response entities within other federal agencies including the US Department of Energy. Tasks to be performed by training contractor support will include but are not limited to :

· Interagency liaison

· Review operational equipment, training procurement and sustainment policies, procedures, and techniques of both agencies.

· Identify synergies, redundancies, and gaps in training procurement and sustainment approaches.

· Provide written reports and recommendations to improve interagency training alignment and efficiencies.

· Facilitate regular meetings, working groups, and information exchanges between the agencies.

· Advise on best practices for interagency resource planning and sustainment management.

4.5 Task Area 5 – Emerging Threats and Requirements

The contractor shall provide awareness, analyses, support, and information designed to support rapid requirements generation and development of new course information and materials, exercise and assessment strategies, and/or additional support and development of deliverables to support changing threats, emerging capabilities, and/or updates to federal, state, local, tribal or territorial policies and laws.

5.0 DELIVERABLES/REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

5.1 The Contractor shall perform quality control to ensure the acceptability of all deliverables. The COR will evaluate deliverables for completeness and correctness. If the COR determines a deliverable is unacceptable, the contractor shall correct all deficiencies within a directed timeframe. The acceptability of deliverables shall be reflected in the bi-weekly IPTs, as well as in the contractor’s performance evaluation.

5.2 All deliverables, monthly summary reports, and status updates shall be provided in electronic format, as an e-mail attachment, to the Technical Point of Contact and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

5.3 Summary reports shall be delivered no later than the 5th business day of every month and Status updates will be provided upon request from National Guard CWMD division – to include:

· Accomplishments

· Any personnel changes (Contractor accountability reports);

· Number of days vacant during report period by position

· Cumulative days vacant by position during period of performance (PoP)

· Cumulative percentage for PoP Turn-Over Rate Included in the Monthly report– if specific issues come to impede the performance of the contract, National Guard CWMD Division reserves the right to request reports on specific issues and challenges. Requested contents of these reports will vary on a case-by-case basis and will be detailed by National Guard CWMD division in an official request to the contractor.

5.4 Quality Control Plan (QCP)

NOTE: The contractor’s Quality Control Plan (QCP) which is to be provided in the contractors’ proposal will be incorporated into the contract once approved. An acceptable contractors QCP may be formatted using industry standard formatting.

5.4.1 This is a contract for commercial sustainment training and support services to include training and exercise, subject matter expertise, and development support services. The contractor shall develop and maintain a quality process to ensure services are performed in accordance with commonly accepted practices and existing quality control systems. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. However, the government reserves the right to perform inspections on services provided to the extent deemed necessary to protect the government’s interests. The contractor must control the quality of the services and deliverables provided in support of these tasks; the contractor must maintain substantiating evidence that services conform to contract quality requirements and furnish such information to the government if requested, in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

5.4.2 The Contractor shall develop, maintain, implement, and enforce a Quality Control Plan (QCP) with a Quality Control Matrix (QCM). The QCP shall ensure that the government receives the level of quality that is consistent with the requirements specified in this PWS. The Contractor shall be responsible for overall responsiveness, cost control, adherence to schedules, responsible for cooperative behavior, technical quality of work, and commitment to customer satisfaction. The contractor shall provide and deliver the QCP during the proposal. After award, the COR will notify the contractor of acceptance or required modifications to the plan. The contractor shall make appropriate modifications and obtain acceptance of the plan within forty-five (45) calendar day from the date of award.

The Government may find the QCP "unacceptable" whenever the Contractor's procedures do not accomplish quality control objective(s). The Contractor shall revise the QCP within ten (10) working days from receipt of notice that QCP is found "unacceptable."

5.4.3 The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non- recurrence of defective services. The Contractor's QCP is the means by which it assures that work complies with the requirements of the contract.

5.4.4 The Contracting Officer may notify the Contractor of required modifications to the plan during the period of performance. Within ten (10) working days, the Contractor then shall coordinate suggested modifications and obtain acceptance of the plan by the Contracting Officer.

5.4.5 Any modifications to the QCP during the period of performance shall be provided to the Contracting Officer for review no later than ten working days prior to effective date of the change.

5.4.6 The QCP shall include the following minimum requirements:

· A description of the inspection system to cover all major services and deliverables. The description shall include specifics as to the areas to be inspected on both a scheduled and unscheduled basis, frequency of inspections, and the title of inspectors.

· A description of the methods to be used for identifying and preventing defects in the quality of service performed.

· A description of the records to be kept to document inspections and corrective or preventative actions taken.

· All records of inspections performed shall be retained and made available to the Government upon request throughout the performance period, and for the period after completion, until final settlement of any claims under this contract.

5.5 Quality Assurance

· The Government will evaluate the contractor’s performance on a regular basis for the tasks listed in the Performance Matrix.

· The COR or other designated evaluator will follow the method of surveillance specified in Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan.

· The Government will conduct informal and formal discussions with the contractor to ensure technical quality remains as high as possible.

· The Government will review written material that is intended for publication for quality and will provide feedback to the contractor.

· Technical documents submitted to the COR for review are expected to be of a high quality requiring minimal modifications or corrections prior to publication.

· Unacceptable documents will be returned for corrections and resubmission.

· The COR will monitor submission of financial and progress reports specified in the CDRL for timeliness and quality.

· The COR will coordinate with the contractor if minor corrections are required. If major deficiencies occur and are not corrected or if deficiencies are delivered on a routine basis, the COR will provide written notification of unsatisfactory performance to the CO.

· The CO will review the circumstances of the COR’s findings and determine if the contractor is conforming to the terms of the contract and if a corrective action plan is required to return performance to an acceptable quality.

5.6 QASP Summary

PWS

Reference

100% of all deliverables inspected

100% of all deliverables inspected

100% of all deliverables inspected

5.7 Deliverable Tables / Contract Data Requirements List

The contractor shall provide all deliverables in accordance with this PWS as specified in the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL).

Date / Frequency Description

Brief Slides & Minutes with Attendees List & Quad Chart

(1) the objective of the task order;

(2) a graphic representing the sponsor of the task order;

(3) the task order information;

(4) the key tasks and deliverables.

6.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP)

The Government will provide the contractor with Government-Furnished Property (GFP) as necessary to perform the PWS. The contractor shall adhere to the Government property requirements of DFARS Clause 252.245-7001, 252.245-7002, 252.245-7003 and 252.245-7004, and DFARS PGI 245. Any GFP shall be returned to the government in substantially the same condition as when it was provided (minus normal wear and tear) within 30 days of contract completion. The GFP Serialized list will be incorporated into the PWS (See attachment 1). The Government will provide the contractor access to Government-Furnished Information.

7.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Security will be in accordance with the attached DD Form 254 (See attachment XX) with the contractor required to possess a Top-Secret (TS) facility clearance. The contractor program manager and alternate shall possess a valid security clearance at the TS level upon award. Security requirements are determined at the individual course or instructor level, and specified in section 4. All Contractor personnel supporting this contract shall possess a valid security clearance at the appropriate and specified level on the first day of contract or task performance.

All personnel requiring access to classified information must be: U.S. citizens, have been granted a final security clearance by the U.S. Government, and have been indoctrinated by a Non-Disclosure Agreement, Standard Form 312. Immigrant aliens, foreign nationals, personnel cleared on an interim basis, or personnel holding contractor-granted CONFIDENTIAL clearances, are not eligible for access to classified information released or associated with this contract. Classified material accessed under this contract is not releasable to foreign nationals.