(FINAL DRAFT) USARNORTH CBRN TRNG_PLAN_EVAL_EXER_PWS_(05Apr23).docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

(Includes associated Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

UNITED STATES (US) ARMY NORTH (ARNORTH)/CIVIL SUPPORT TRAINING ACTIVITY (CSTA)

CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR (CBRN) TRAINING, PLANNING, EVALUATION AND VALIDATION EXERCISE SUPPORT SERVICES

Dated 05-Apr-23

Part 1 General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal service(s) contract under which the personnel rendering the service(s) are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. Contractor personnel shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, and supervision necessary to perform the services defined in this PWS, except those items specified in Part 3 Government Property and Services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this PWS.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: This is a non-personal service(s) contract to provide effective Chemical, Biologicial, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) response specific collective training, planning, evaluation, and validation exercise support services.

1.2 Background: U.S. Army North (USARNORTH) Civil Support Training Activity (CSTA) is the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) to assist unit commanders and force providers by providing collective training and evaluation support to the Technical Support Forces (TSF) assigned/ allocated to the Chemical, Bilogical, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Response Enterprise (CRE). The CRE is comprised of up to one hundred twenty-one (121) TSF assigned/allocated units, or approximately 18,000 troops, which support civil authorities in responding to a CBRN crisis including efforts to save lives and reduce human suffering. The TSF units make up about 12,000 of the 18,000 troops assigned/allocated to the CRE and are the primary focus of this training support effort.

Each TSF unit is aligned to one of the following CRE missions/core competencies: Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Teams (WMD-CST), CBRN Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP), Homeland Response Force (HRF), Defense CBRN Response Force (DCRF), and Command and Control CBRN Response Element (C2CRE). TSF units must maintain the skill, readiness, and capability required to perform their designated mission in time of crisis including proficiency in the following Key Tasks of the CRE: Mass Casualty and Personnel Decontamination, Emergency Medical Care, Ground and Aviation Medical and Casualty Evacuation, and Search and Rescue (S&R) as applicable to their mission. TSF units must be trained, evaluated, and assessed for their operational capabilities before assuming their specific CRE mission each year. Effective training requires technical expertise in the identified CRE Key Tasks and subject matter expertise in Mass Casualty Decontamination (MCD), CBRN Reconnaissance and Surveillance (R&S), Urban Search & Rescue (US&R), CST Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Decontamination, Communications (IT/ Telecom), Command and Control (BDE/BN), Medical Operations, and Exercise Planning. The training and evaluation standards are established but are delivered through training and evaluation events/exercises that are tailored to develop and assess capabilities specific to the unit, local area, and type of incident. Training events include Collective Lanes Training Events (CLT), Field Training Exercises (FTX), Command Post Exercises (CPX), Tabletop Exercises (TTX), Search & Rescue (S&R) venue support, and other training and evaluation of the TSF units.

USARNORTH, through the CSTA, coordinates and effects the necessary training and readiness assessments utilizing a total of ten (10) mobile Observer Controller/Trainer (OC/T) teams assigned to one of three CSTA Divisions. The 10 OC/Ts are task organized and functionally aligned with the CRE TSF mission support areas/core competencies as follows:

Some CRE TSF Forces are rotated on an annual or biannual basis at the direction of the DOD Force Provider. This number of forces requreing training support in a given year is driven by this rotation schedule. The number of supported TSF units is not to exceen 121 units in a given training year. The Historical workload data at Technical exibit D and E provide estimated yearly workload data.

CSTA requires both Full Time Equivalent (FTE) and Exercise Support Services (ESS) Subject Matter Expertise contractor support to assist the USARNORTH CSTA OC/T teams in the design, planning, preparation and execution of CBRN training events; evaluations; and validation exercises nationwide to include synchronization and logistical support. Contractor personnel must possess the subject matter expertise in the core competencies and specialized skillsets needed to successfully coordinate, plan, and deliver the required training support of this mobile and complex training mission. Contractor personnel must have the knowledge and skills to instruct personnel on the unit equipment, to Include set up, operation and maintenance, and execution of training.

1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall provide non-personal service(s). The Contractor shall assist the U.S. Army North (USARNORTH) Cvilian Support Training Activity (CSTA) mobile Observer Controller/Trainer (OC/T) teams in the planning, preparation and execution of CBRN training; evaluations, and validation exercises throughout the NORTHCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR) in support of the USARNORTH CSTA mission to ensure the readiness of the up to 121 Technical Support Force (TSF) units, approximately 18,000 troops, allocated to the CBRN Response Enterprise (CRE). CSTA conducts approximately 144 pre-mission assumption training, post mission assumption sustainment training, evaluation, and validation exercise events annually nationwide including synchronization and logistical support. These training events include CLTs, FTXs, CPXs, TTXs, S&R venue support, and evaluation of the TSF units assigned to conduct CST, MCD, R&S, US&R, and medical operations.

The contractor shall provide technical and subject matter expertise and other support required for each CBRN Response Enterprise (CRE) mission area to to meet the requirements detailed in this performance work statement (PWS) and the performance objectives detailed in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). The Contractor shall assist the OC/Ts in designing, planning, coordination, preparation, and execution of training for the respective mission area. The Contractor shall assist the OC/Ts in the execution of all training and evaluations conducted by the team to include providing observer controller/trainer and evaluation support in the applicable functional area of expertise during training events. See PWS Part 5 Specific Tasks and Technical Exhibit A Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) for additional information. See Technical Exhibit D & E for historical support and event data.

1.4 Objective: The objective of this contract is to provide technical and subject matter expertise and training event/exercise support to the U.S. Army North (USARNORTH) Civil Support Training Activity (CSTA) to ensure the delivery of quality and effective training to the assigned/allocated Technical Support Forces (TSFs) across the CBRN Response Enterprise (CRE) in a mobile training environment. The ability to deliver quality and effective training is a critical enabler of CSTA’s training mission to help ensure the readiness of the nation’s military forces to respond to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive (CBRN) events. Specifically, the objective of ARNORTH CSTA’s CRE training operations is to obtain, sustain, and leverage recent and relevant subject matter expertise across the spectrum of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Response Enterprise (CRE) knowledge areas needed to ensure effectiveness of training program.

1.5 General Information: The Contractor shall provide the required subject matter expertise and additional support services required to meet the requirements detailed in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the performance objectives detailed in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS).

The contractor shall provide Full Time Equivalent subject matter expertise at the primary support location (Fort Sam Houston, TX) and various exercise support locations for each CSTA team with the type of technical expertise required by each CBRN Response Enterprise mission area. These subject areas include Mass Casualty and Decontamination (MCD), Urban Search and Rescue (US&R), CBRN Reconnaissance and Surveillance (R&S), Medical Operations, Communications (Telecom/IT), Command and Control (Battalion and Brigade Level), Exercise Planning.Contractor is responsible for assisting in the design, planning, coordination, preparation, and execution of training for the respective mission area. Contractor will facilitate collaboration with military and government service personnel, exercise venue managers, and exercise venue local responders. Contractor shall participate in weekly synchronization meetings and exercise Initial, Mid, and Final Planning Meetings.

Additionally, the Contractor shall provide Exercise Support Services supplemental subject matter expertise and other support services during all training events and exercises conducted by the team and are the trainers and evaluators of military personnel in their functional area of expertise. The training events include CTX, FTX, CPX, TTX, S&R venue support, and evaluation of the TSF units assigned to conduct CST, MCD, R&S, US&R, and medical operations. subject matter expertise must have the knowledge and skills to instruct personnel on the unit equipment, to include set up, operation and maintenance during the execution of training. The contractor shall provide feedback to the government trainers and military units, both oral and written, on the evaluated units’ performance during after action reviews. The contractor shall assess unit performance using training and evaluation outlines. They serve as a coach, teacher, and mentor for their training audience.

1.5.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): Quality Control is the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor is responsible for the delivery of quality services/supplies to the Government (see FAR 52.246-1, Contractor Inspection Requirements. The Contractor shall develop and maintain a QCP to ensure services are performed in accordance with (IAW) this PWS. 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 the work provided complies with the requirements of the contract.

The Contractor’s Proposed QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review within 30 days after date of contract award (Insert Deliverable #) (for example, “A.001”).

The Government will review and either notify the Contractor in writing of acceptance of the plan or return their comments to the Contractor within 15 days. If the Government has provided comments, the Contractor shall then have 15 days to submit a Final QCP. After receipt of the Final QCP, the Contractor may receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing. Any proposed changes to the accepted QCP are required to be resubmitted for acceptance by the Contracting Officer no later than 5 days prior to the anticipated change and before implementation by the Contractor. After acceptance of the quality control plan, the contractor shall consider any proposed changes to their QCP from the Contracting Officer (KO). The timeline noted above will apply for review and acceptance for proposed changes. At a minimum, the QCP must include and answer the following to be acceptable:

(a) A chart showing the organizational structure and lines of authority, the names, qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and classification of each member of the Contractor's Quality Control Team;

(b) How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure performance complies with all deliverables (etc. timelines, deadlines, and goals);

(c) How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure performance complies with all specifications and requirements of the contract, including the contract’s clauses;

(d) How the Contractor will monitor and ensure staff qualifications remain current and valid including Department of Defense (DoD) Contractor Personnel Office (DOCPER) processes/approvals throughout contract performance;

(e) How the Contractor will ensure all keys issued will remain controlled items (Paragraph 1.7 Key Control);

(f) How the Contractor will inventory and track maintenance of all Government Provided Equipment / Materials;

(g) How the Contractor will identify, investigate, and correct any non-conforming performance and prevent similar deficiencies in the future; and

(h) How the Contractor will file and save all Quality Control related documents for the life of the contract plus 5 years.

1.5.1.1 An Analysis of Quality Control and Timeliness of Submittals (i.e. deliverables) shall be provided to the COR within 30 days upon completion of each option period or Task Order ({Insert Deliverable #}).

1.5.1.2 The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might affect the performance within 24 clock hours of identifying those issues. Verbal reports shall be followed up by written reports within 5 days ({Insert Deliverable #}).

1.5.2 Quality Assurance: The Government will 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 acceptable quality levels (performance thresholds).

1.5.3 Recognized Holidays: The following provides information on recognized holidays for the purpose of the PWS. If submittal of any documentation (e.g. deliverables, submittals, etc.) deadlines fall on a holiday, the closest work day prior to the holiday will apply as the deadline for submittal.

1.5.3.1 U.S. Holidays: Work shall not be performed on U.S. federally recognized holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. When a U.S. holiday occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday, respectively.

List of recognized Federal Government holidays are as follow:

1.5.3.2 Host Nation Holidays: “RESERVED”

1.5.4 Operating Hours: The Government facility office hours, facility operating hours, and the Contractor support hour requirements often coincide, however, they may differ. Please refer to the following.

1.5.4.1 Government Facility Office Hours: The Government facility office hours are 0730 to 1630, Monday through Friday except U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 above or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.5.4.2 Government Facility Operating Hours: The Government facility operating hours are 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. The Government facility is open for operations during the recognized U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 above. The Government facility may close due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings and will be communicated by the Contracting Officer to the Contractor.

1.5.4.3 Contractor Support Hours: Training events, evaluation and validation exercises and other operations conducted off-site may require up to a 12-hour work day.

The contractor is responsible for conducting business as required to support training requirements. Hours and days may differ depending on units and locations. The contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce is essential. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the Contractor will not be reimbursed when the Government facility is closed for the above reasons.

1.5.4.3.1 Contractor Work Plan:”RESERVED”

1.5.5 Training Holidays: USARNORTH has historically granted military personnel training holidays as compensation for time that they spent in field training/operations. These are typically combined with regular holiday leave schedules (for example, Christmas half days or day on day off schedules). Training holidays may affect access to military operated facilities. If scheduled work or access to facilities is required, coordination with occupants will be necessary or the work in affected facilities shall be rescheduled after the training holiday.

1.5.6 Place of Performance: The primary place of performance for this contract is Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX. However, work performed under this contract requires frequent delivery of training and evaluation events or validation exercises at alternate work sites, including travel. These locations include but are not limited to military installations such as: Fort Hood, Fort Bragg, Fort Riley, Fort Stewart, Fort Campbell, Houston, Philadelphia, Nellis AFB, Fort Polk, Fort Benning, Fort Stewart, Camp Atterbury, Muscatatuck Urban Training Center (MUTC), Maneuver Support Center of Excellence (MSCoE) at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Fort Custer, State Fire Colleges, local fire departments, Las Vegas, Pascagoula, Seattle, Birmingham, Charleston, Little Rock, or other locations selected for training. The Contractor must have access to designated locations in order to conduct training.

1.5.7. CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE TELEWORK

The Government has determined that certain task areas within this PWS are suitable for telework. Telework for Contractor employees regularly supporting this PWS from outside of Government facilities at the primary place of performance are subject to the telework policies of the Contractor. Telework for Contractor employees regularly supporting this PWS from within Government facilities at the primary place of performance are subject to the telework policies of the Contractor as well as prior approval by the COR determining that the work to be performed can be accomplished offsite. In the case of a government shutdown or furlough, approval by the PCO is required in addition to the COR.

Contractor personnel may be authorized to telework for the duration of an event pursuant to:

1) Component policy,

2) a pandemic, or

3) when the regular worksite is closed or closed to the public due to natural or manmade emergency situations (e.g., snowstorm, hurricane, act of terrorism, etc.).

If the contractor uses Government-furnished equipment (GFE), the contractor will use and protect the equipment in accordance with CSTA, USARNORTH procedures. GFE will be serviced and maintained by the Government. The contractor agrees to comply with the terms of computer software license and copyright agreements, computer virus and protection requirements and procedures.

No classified documents (hard copy or electronic) may be taken to, or created at, the contractor’s alternative worksite. If classified telework is authorized at an approved alternative secure location, teleworkers must comply with the procedures established by DoD 5200.01-R and the DoD Component regarding such work. For Official Use Only (FOUO) and controlled unclassified information (CUI) data may be taken to alternative worksites if necessary, ensure precautions are taken to protect the data, consistent with DoD regulations.

The Government will not be responsible for operating, maintenance, or any other costs (e.g., utilities, installation of broadband or telephone lines, etc.) associated with the use of the contractor employees residences under approved telework supporting this PWS. The Government is not liable for damages to a Contractor's personal or real property while the Contractor is working at home, except to the extent the Government would be held liable by the Federal Tort Claims Act.

1.6 Security Requirements: The following information is provided on security related matters.

1.6.1 Security Program: All Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Contractor personnel and all Information Technology support personnel providing exercise support under this contract must have SECRET Security Clearance or an Interim SECRET Security Clearance within 30 days of arriving on station, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are IAW with the DoD Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254), which is currently accessible at the following link: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/forms/eforms/dd0254.pdf

1.6.2 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: Contractor personnel listed in para 1.6.1 above must have an active personnel security clearance at the SECRET level in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) or an Interim SECRET Security Clearance within 30 days of arriving on station, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are IAW the DoD Contract Security Classification Specification DD Form 254. The Contractor shall ensure that Contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract comply with FAR 52.204-2 Security Requirements when the employee has access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret.” The Contractor shall ensure the employee complies with the DoD Security Agreement (DD Form 441), and the NISPOM rule at 32 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 117, effective 24 Feb 2021. The NISPOM is the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual to which contractors must implement and comply.

1.6.3 Installation Access: Access to U.S. installations, buildings and controlled areas is limited to personnel who meet security criteria and are authorized. Failure to submit required information/data and obtain required documentation or clearances will be grounds for denying access to U.S. installations, buildings and controlled areas. The Contractor shall ensure that any subcontractors used in performance of this contract complies with these requirements and that all employees, of both the Contractor and any subcontractor utilized by the Contractor, are made aware of and comply with these requirements.

The Contractor shall be aware of and comply with the requirements associated with Installation Access Control. The Government is not liable for any costs associated with performance delays due solely to a firm’s failure to comply with Installation Access Control System (IACS) processing requirements.

Contractor shall provide rosters of their employees prior to entering US Government facilities or installations in order to complete background checks. Contractor shall provide rosters of their employees at least three work days prior to employees' arrival at the work site in order to complete security screening.

Contractor shall ensure that their employees entering US government facilities have obtained access badges and passes in accordance with facility regulations and that these badges and passes are obtained in advance so as not to delay the accomplishment of contracted services. Contractor will return all issued US Government Common Access Cards (CAC), installation badges and passes to the issuing office when the contract is completed or when a contractor employee no longer requires access to the installation. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the security condition change at any facility or installation, the Government may require changes in contractor security requirements.

1.6.3.1 Installation Pass Log: The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer, via the COR, an Initial Installation Pass Log within three (3) calendar days after contract award {Insert Deliverable #}”). The log must at a minimum contain the following information Last, First and Middle Names, government issued personal identifier (e.g. Social Security Number, Federal Identification Number, or Tax Identification Number), date of birth. The log shall be updated as employees are added or removed. The Updated Installation Pass Log shall be current and available at any time upon request by the Government and submitted to the COR within five (5) days after any changes to the log ({Insert Deliverable #}).

1.6.3.2 Individual Termination or Expiration of Employment: The Contractor shall collect the installation access passes the same day employment of an individual has expired or has been terminated and shall return them to the issuing office within 2 government work days. ({Insert Deliverable #}).

1.6.3.3 Contract Termination or Cancellation: Upon termination or cancellation of this contract, the Contractor shall collect all outstanding installation access passes and return them to the issuing office within 3 government work days. ({Insert Deliverable #}).

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

The Contractor shall provide the following information: Last, First and Middle Names, government issued personal identifier (e.g. Social Security Number, Federal Identification Number, or Tax Identification Number), date of birth, primary email address (this email address will be used to contact the individual) and any other necessary information required to obtain a CAC or installation access card, to the COR with 5 calendar days after award and within (1) one day five (5) days after arrival of new personnel, (unless circumstances require otherwise and as directed by the Contracting Officer) using AHRC TASS FORM 1, 1 MAY 2018 ({Insert Deliverable #}). The Contractor shall ensure safeguarding of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and comply with requirements under 1.22.5.

The Contractor shall provide a CAC log within the first 30 calendar days after contract award and within five (5) days after changes have been made ({Insert Deliverable #}) (unless circumstances require otherwise and as directed by the Contracting Officer). The COR will provide format and content for the log during the post award meeting. Note - CACs are Government property and must be accounted for.

1.6.4 Background Checks: The contractor and all associated sub-contractors’ 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.

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190- 13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures provided by government representative.

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), Army and Air Force security regulations and procedures during the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall not disclose and must safeguard procurement sensitive information, computer systems and data, Privacy Act data, and Government personnel work products that are obtained or generated in the performance of this contract.

The contractor shall comply with all applicable security regulations and procedures during the performance of this contract. Contractor shall not disseminate any Privacy Act data pertaining to Government personnel that is obtained or generated in the performance of this contract. This includes dissemination of protocols and papers not generally available through the public literature.

Contractor shall pre-screen all applicants using the E-verify program to meet established employment eligibility requirements.

Contractor shall ensure applicants complete SF85P, Questionnaire for Public Trust Position and submit to COR for submission and processing by the Provost Marshal Office.

Contractor shall ensure applicants complete OFI Form 86C, Special Agreement Check (SAC) and be subject to an FBI Fingerprint SAC conducted by OPM.

Contractor shall provide to the COR a roster with standard name line and SSN of all applicants 21 days prior to role player duties.

All Contractor provided personnel are subject to a National Intelligence Agency Check (NIAC), a CI- Focused Security Screening Interview conducted by INSCOM and an FBI Fingerprint SAC conducted by OPM.

1.6.4.1 U.S. Citizen: The Contractor employee may begin performance of the contract after receiving a favorable local background check. The Contractor agrees to replace the employee should results of the background check, if required, be unfavorable as determined by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor’s replacement of the employee with the unfavorable background check shall be within a timeframe provided by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor shall also replace employees whose background check, during their tenure of employment, renders them with an unfavorable local background check, as determined by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor shall forward a copy to the Contracting Officer via the COR and the Requiring Activity Manager of each favorable background check within 10 days of receipt by the Contractor, identifying such with the appropriate contract number ({Insert Deliverable #}). The Contractor shall forward a copy to the Contracting Officer via the COR and the Requiring Activity Manager of each unfavorable background check within 3 days of receipt by the Contractor, identifying such with the appropriate contract number ({Insert Deliverable #}).

1.6.4.2 Local Nationals and Third Country Nationals: “RESERVED”

1.6.5 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding government property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured IAW the Army Physical Security Program (AR 190-13.

1.6.6 Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: Operations Security (OPSEC) measures are required across all activities and operations required for the execution of the contract to protect unclassified information. This includes the protection of items on the USARNORTH Critical Information List, Personally identifiable information (PII), and unclassified For Official Use Only (FOUO). All contractors (including subcontractors) identified in the PWS shall supplement their current security practices by requiring any personnel involved in executing the contract to complete Government-sponsored and administered Operations Security (OPSEC) training prior to the execution of their assigned tasks under this contract. Upon the award of this contract the contractor specialist security officer (CSSO) shall contact the contracting officer or designated COR to schedule key employees to attend the Government-sponsored OPSEC training. OPSEC training in accordance with AR 350- 1 (Army Operations Security). Contractors will adhere to Army North and CSTA section OPSEC plans and policies in accordance with Army North OPSEC Standard Operating Procedures. The contractor must immediately notify the USARNORTH OPSEC Program Manager of any compromise of the identified critical and sensitive information.

Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel. Government issued access badges shall not be worn outside designated facilities where visible to the general public. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable security regulations and procedures during the performance of this contract. Contractor shall not disseminate any Privacy Act data pertaining to Government personnel that is obtained or generated in the performance of this contract. This includes dissemination of protocols and papers not generally available through public sources.

1.6.7 Handling of Classified Material: In performing this contract, the contractor may receive classified material, have access to classified information and may be authorized to use the Defense Technical Information Center. Specific security requirements will be identified in the DD Form 254. The contractor shall ensure that disclosure of Classified Military Information and Controlled Unclassified Information to anyone not specifically authorized in this PWS has prior approval by the cognizant U.S. Government PCO, COR, Program Director and Government Foreign Disclosure (FDO) Officer per AR 380-10.

Handling or Access to Classified Information. Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret,” and requires contractors to comply with: (1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M) and (2) any revisions to DOD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor.

A DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification, is provided as an Attachment in Section J of the solicitation/contract.

1.7 Key Control: “RESERVED”

1.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall participate in a post-award contract conference (Kick-Off Meeting) within five working days of the award and periodic progress meetings with the Government held thereafter. The government will conduct the contract Kick-Off meeting with USARNORTH personnel, Army Contracting Personnel, and other Government representatives to review and discuss contract administrative matters, security requirements, project transition, Government Furnished Information/Government Furnished Materials/Government Furnished Equipment (GFI/GFM/GFE), the milestone schedule, review cycles, and invoicing. The Government will hold this meeting (identify onsite or other method aka virtually) and coordinate an agenda with the Contractor. Additionally, the Contracting Officer, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance at least quarterly IAW AR 70-13, para 4-4. At these meetings the Contracting Officer will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor shall 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.

1.8.1 The Contractor shall attend, participate in, and furnish input to scheduled and unscheduled meetings, conferences, and briefings that relate to the functions and services herein as required by the Government to provide effective communication and impart necessary information. The Contract Manager or designated representative shall attend meetings as requested by the Government. Meeting attendees shall at times include Contractor managerial, supervisory, and other personnel knowledgeable of the subject matter. Meetings may start or end outside of regular duty hours.

1.9 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Refer to Part 2 of this PWS for the definition of a COR. As determined by the Contracting Officer, a COR will be appointed and identified by letter of designation, a copy of which will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer. The designation letter 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. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is not authorized to obligate the Government. If the work is not written in the contract, the COR is not authorized to request new work. 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, specifications, monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of Government property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.10 Personnel Requirements: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, management and supervision required to meet the requirements, tasks, and performance objectives of this contract. The Contractor shall ensure the labor categories, labor rates, and man-hours utilized in the performance of this PWS shall be the minimum necessary to accomplish the task. The Contractor shall provide the necessary resources and infrastructure to manage, perform, and administer the work required in this PWS.

1.10.1 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: Program Manager, Management Team, Incident Commanders (IC), Safety Officers for Technical Rescue Operations, Medical personnel, & Information Technology Specialist.

1.10.1.1 Program Manager: The contractor shall provide a Full Time Equivalent Program Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the services. The name of this person and an Alternate who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the COR upon contract award. The contractor must notify the government, through the COR, in writing, within 5 days of any changes in these positions. The Program Manager or Alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Program Manager or Alternate shall be available between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30p.m, Monday thru Friday, central standard time, except federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons. The defined roles/responsbilites and minimum qualification are as follows:

Education:

· No Government minimum. To be determined at award based on awardee's proposal; 4 year Baccalureate Degree in any field of study preferred.

Experience including Special Qualifications: Shall -

· Have three ( 3 )years experience with Program Management.

· Possess experience and knowledge of DOD Technical Support Force (TSF) chemical, medical, and search & rescue units and how they conform to Incident Command System concerning command & control, search & rescue, medical, mortuary affairs, mass casualty decontamination, and reconnaissance operations.

· Possess familiarity with Microsoft Office suite programs.

Role: Shall -

· Be responsible for overall program management; enforcing work standards, coordinating contractor schedules, reviewing work, and communicating policies and procedures; and overall contract/task order performance including functioning as the direct interface with the COR. Responsible for coordinating contractor travel and required training items related to ‘Other Direct Costs” in support of training and evaluations.

Certifications: Shall -

· Possess Hazardous Material First Responder Operations Level certification IAW CFR, Title 29, standard 1910.120

Security Clearance:

· Secret

1.10.1.2 Contractor Management Team: Contractor shall identify a management team, if other than the designated Program Manager (1.10.1.1), designed to provide the customer with a point of contact for operational requirements, and financial reports. Contractor shall provide financial oversight and development of management tools. Formal In Progress Reviews (IPRs) shall be held between the contractor and the COR as desired by the client. This review shall address progress on the recruiting, hiring, and availability of role players. A Financial Summary Report shall be provided to the COR on a monthly basis through the end of the contract. The defined roles/responsbilites and minimum qualification are as follows:

Education:

· No Government minimum. To be determined at award based on awardee's proposal.

Experience including Special Qualifications: Shall –

· Possess three (3) years experience with Program Management.

· Possess experience and knowledge of Hazardous Material response organizations and how they conform to Incident Command System concerning command & control, search & rescue, medical, mortuary affairs, mass casualty decontamination, and reconnaissance operations.

· Possess familiarity with Microsoft Office suite programs.

Role: Shall -

· Be responsible for overall project management; enforcing work standards, coordinating contractor schedules, reviewing work, and communicating policies and procedures; and overall contract/task order performance

Certifications:

· None

Security Clearance:

· None

1.10.1.3 Incident Commanders (IC): The contractor shall provide Exercise Support Service Incident Commanders to perform roles and responsibilities as a member of an incident management team in support of training and evaluations. The defined roles/responsbilites and minimum qualification are as follows:

Education:

· Associate degree or higher in fire science, chemistry, engineering, business or related field of study; and

· Successful completion of FEMA ICS 300 and ICS 400 courses.

Experience including Special Qualifications: Shall -

· Possess five (5) years operational experience performing emergency response Incident Commander operations in metropolitan areas with more than 50,000 person population.

Role: Shall -

· Perform roles and duties as an Incident Commander (IC) in hazardous materials emergencies above the initial response and implement a National Incident Management System (NIMS)-based Incident Command System (ICS). IC for both single and unified commands. Responsible for providing direction and purpose to the Incident Command Staff and integrating military forces in support of the incident.

Certifications: Shall -

· Possess Hazardous Material First Responder Incident Commander Level certification IAW CFR, Title 29, standard 1910.120,Part Q

Security Clearance:

· None

1.10.1.4 Safety Officers for Technical Rescue Operations: The contractor shall provide Exercise Support Service Safety Officer(s) to perform roles and responsibilities as Safety Officer for US&R Technical Rescue training and evaluations. The defined roles/responsbilites and minimum qualification are as follows:

Education:

· No Government minimum. To be determined at award based on awardee's proposal.

Experience including Special Qualifications: Shall -

· Possess ten (10) years operational experience performing technical rescue operations.

Role: Shall -

· Perform roles and responsibilities as a Safety Officer for Technical Rescue training and evaluations. Ensures site operations are safe to perform training for collapsed structures, trench recovery, confined space operations, rope rescue, vehicle recovery and machinery recovery under HAZMAT conditions IAW NFPA 1006 and NFPA 1670. Provides site safety plans as part of Incident Action Plans for all training and evaluations. Provides updated safety plans prior to each entry and operational period.

Certifications: Shall -

· Possess Level II qualifications for confined space rescue, structural collapse, rope rescue, trench rescue, vehicle rescue and machinery rescue IAW NFPA 2500.

Security Clearance:

· None

1.10.1.5 Medical Analyst: The contractor shall provide Full Time Equivalent and Exercise Support Service Medical Analyst Expertise. The defined roles/responsbilites and minimum qualification are as follows:

Education:

· Bachelor’s degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position.

Experience including Special Qualifications: Shall -

· Possess knowledge on triage and casualty medical management in response to chemical/biological incidents. Knowledge of EMS system and categories of hospitals capabilities as to Level 1, 2, or 3.

· Possess a background in basic medical knowledge; chemical, biological, and radiological casualty patient care.

· Possess working knowledge of emergency medical operations, advanced emergency medical care procedures and safety procedures and precautions for operations dealing with hazardous and toxic materials, infections, contagious specimens and extremely volatile chemicals and explosive materials.

· Possess professional knowledge of medical technology and science principles, theories, practice, and methodologies sufficient to conduct training and evaluation of CBRN Response Enterprise medical sections. Knowledge and application of hazardous materials chemistry principles, microbiology, mathematics, and statistics as related to laboratory operations, medical operations, and NBC operations.

Role: Shall -

· Assist military and government service personnel in the design, planning, coordination, synchronization, preparation, and execution of the training/exercise event. Planning and coordination may include the development of medical scenarios based on relative symptoms of CBRN exposed and conventional casualties, unit, or venue specific visits, including planning meetings and Site Surveys. During the execution of training exercises and evaluations, contractor support will focus on medical assessment, treatment, documentation, and resupply operations of a Casualty Collection Point (CCP), Cold Zone Level 2 medical care in a mass casualty environment, and medical operations in support of search and extraction as well as oversight of responder medical surveillance.

Certifications: Shall -

· Possess a CPR certification.

· Possess Hazardous Material First Responder Operations Level certification IAW CFR, Title 29, standard 1910.120,Part Q.

· Possess accreditation by appropriate medical credentialing agencies for required Medical subject matter expertise.

Security Clearance:

· Secret; If Full Time Equivalent.

· None; if providing Exercise Support Service Expertise only.

1.10.1.6 Information Technology Specialist: The contractor shall provide Full Time Equivalent and Exercise Support Service Information Technology Specialist Expertise. The defined roles/responsbilites and minimum qualification are as follows:

Education:

· No Government minimum. To be determined at award based on awardee's proposal.

Experience including Special Qualification: Shall -

· Be proficient in the use of the communications equipment and networks used by WMD CST, CERFP, HRF, DCRF, & C2CRE units.

· Possess and be able to maintain required access to classified material at the secret…