PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

SUICIDE PREVENTION AND POSTVENTION CONSULTING SERVICES

IIId ARMORED CORPS, FORT HOOD, TEXAS

31 August 2026

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Part 1

General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal services contract under which the personnel rendering the services 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. The United States (U.S.) Government shall not exercise supervision or control over the Contractor's employees performing the tasks herein. Such contract employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, shall be responsible to the U.S. Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: This is a non-personal services contract to provide professional consulting services in suicide prevention and postvention systems assessment, policy review, gap analysis, and implementation advisement in support of the IIId Armored Corps (IIIAC) at Fort Hood, Texas.

1.2 Background: The IIId Armored Corps, headquartered at Fort Hood, Texas, requires an independent, evidence-based assessment of its current suicide prevention and postvention systems, policies, and protocols. Fort Hood operates under a high-tempo operational cycle that includes Combat Training Center rotations, deployments, and redeployment phases. Persistent mental health challenges and acute crises directly affect unit readiness and force preservation. Existing organic resources do not provide the specialized professional expertise in suicide prevention systems assessment and evidence-based intervention required to conduct an objective, multi-method audit of installation prevention programs, identify systemic gaps, and deliver actionable, evidence-based recommendations. This contract will supplement organic capabilities with external professional expertise, enabling the installation to transition from a reactive crisis response posture to a proactive, system-wide prevention framework.

1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall provide non-personal professional consulting services in suicide prevention and postvention systems. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, expertise, supervision, and other items necessary to perform services as described in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) and associated contract documents, except for those items specified in Part 3 Government Property and Services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards and acceptable quality levels identified in this PWS and associated contract documents.

1.4 Objectives: The objective of this contract is to:

a. Provide an independent, evidence-based audit of Fort Hood's existing suicide prevention and postvention systems, policies, and protocols.

b. Identify systemic gaps in lethal means safety, crisis response, pathways to care, and postvention protocols.

c. Deliver written, actionable recommendations to transition Fort Hood to a proactive, standardized suicide prevention framework.

d. Provide optional implementation support and specialized training to build installation-wide knowledge and capacity.

1.5 General Information:

1.5.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): This acquisition is for commercial services and will be performed using FAR Part 12; therefore, the Contractor's existing quality assurance system shall be utilized in accordance with (IAW) FAR 12.208.

The Contractor's Proposed QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) through the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for review within ten (10) calendar days after date of contract award (A.001). The Government will review and either notify the Contractor in writing of acceptance of the plan or return comments to the Contractor within ten (10) calendar days. If the Government has provided comments, the Contractor shall have five (5) calendar days to submit a Final QCP. Any proposed changes to the accepted QCP shall be resubmitted for acceptance by the KO no later than ten (10) calendar days prior to the anticipated change.

1.5.1.1 RESERVED.

1.5.1.2 The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might affect performance within 24 working hours of identifying those issues. Verbal reports shall be followed up by written reports within five (5) calendar days (A.004).

1.5.2 Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the Contractor's performance under this contract IAW the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed IAW the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the acceptable quality levels (performance thresholds).

1.5.3 Recognized Holidays: If submittal deadlines fall on a holiday, the closest workday prior to the holiday applies as the deadline.

1.5.3.1 U.S. Holidays: Work shall not be performed on U.S. federally recognized holidays unless otherwise directed by the KO.

1.5.4 Operating Hours:

1.5.4.1 Government Facility Office Hours: Government facility office hours are 0800 to 1700, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility closings. Note: The People's Directorate main office operates 0900–1700; all sub-directorates operate 0800–1700. Contractor access and coordination shall be scheduled IAW the sub-directorate hours of 0800–1700 unless otherwise directed in writing by the COR.

1.5.4.2 Government Facility Operating Hours: Government facilities are open and accessible to the Contractor from 0800 to 1700 Monday through Friday, except on Federal holidays or when the installation is officially closed.

1.5.4.3 Inclement Weather/Emergency Closures: In the event of inclement weather, force protection condition (FPCON) changes, or unexpected base closures, the Contractor shall comply with all installation-directed delayed openings, early releases, or closures. The Contractor shall monitor local command channels and coordinate directly with the COR to determine the impact on scheduled assessments and services.

1.5.4.4 Contractor Support Hours: 0800–1700 Monday–Friday

1.5.5 Training Holidays: Installation-designated training holidays that do not coincide with a U.S. federally recognized holiday identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 do not constitute excused absences from contract performance. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR no less than five (5) business days prior to any scheduled training holiday to confirm facility access and availability of required Government personnel. If a training holiday coincides with a U.S. federally recognized holiday, paragraph 1.5.3.1 governs and work shall not be performed unless directed in writing by the KO.

Performance Requirements: The Contractor shall maintain regular performance schedules and staffing levels on Training Holidays to ensure uninterrupted workflow in conjunction with the sub-directorates.

Coordination & Access: The Contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at least 5 business days prior to any scheduled Training Holiday to ensure facility access, security clearance, and coordination with open sub-directorates are finalized.

1.5.6 Place of Performance: Primary performance will be conducted at Fort Hood, Texas (on-site), and at the Contractor's facilities (off-site). On-site visits are required for focus group facilitation, training delivery, and any in-person coordination specified in Part 5. All off-site work product must be deliverable to the COR electronically.

1.6 Security Requirements:

1.6.1 Security Program: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract do not require a security clearance. However, contractor personnel may have access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in the performance of this contract. All contractor personnel shall comply with applicable CUI handling requirements IAW Army Regulation (AR) 380-5 and the Controlled Unclassified Information Program.

1.6.2 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: RESERVED. No personnel security clearance is required for performance under this contract.

1.6.3 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements, to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office.

Contractor personnel must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DoD, Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA), and/or local policy.

1.6.3.1 Escorts: To access the Fort Hood footprint, the Contractor must first stop at the Fort Hood’s Marvin Leath Visitor’s Welcome Center, located at 69004 T.J. Mills Blvd, Fort Hood, TX 76544, to obtain a standard visitors pass. Once on installation, accessing the IIIAC HQ building (Building 1001, 761st Tank Battalion Ave., Fort Hood, TX 76544) requires the Contractor to temporarily surrender their Driver’s License at the security desk in exchange for a physical Visitors Badge. Furthermore, because the third floor of the Headquarters Building is a restricted area, the Contractor will require an authorized escort to pass into and out of the security doors on that level.

1.6.3.2 Installation Pass Log: The Contractor shall provide an Initial Installation Pass Log to the KO via the COR within three (3) calendar days after contract award (A.017).

The log shall be updated as personnel are added or removed and shall be current and available upon COR request (A.017). To obtain an unescorted visitor access pass for Fort Hood, contract workers must present a valid REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an approved secondary identity document at the Marvin Leath Visitors Welcome Center.

Additionally, all applicants must undergo physical identity verification and pass a mandatory NCIC-III criminal history background screening to be registered in the Automated Installation Entry (AIE) system. Because the Trusted Traveler Program is suspended, every individual contractor must independently possess their own approved access credential to enter the base.

1.6.3.3 Individual Termination or Expiration of Employment: All installation access passes must be surrendered by the Contractor employee to the Contracting Officer (KO) or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) on the date of their termination or the expiration of their employment under this contract.

1.6.3.4 Contract Termination or Cancellation: All installation access passes must be surrendered by the Contractor to the Contracting Officer (KO) or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) on the date of contract termination or cancellation.

1.6.3.5 Common Access Cards (CAC) and CAC Log: The Contractors will not require CAC access

1.6.4 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: RESERVED.

1.6.4.1 RESERVED.

1.6.5 Background Checks: The Contractor shall ensure all contractor and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract have undergone a background check. Documentation shall be available to the KO or COR upon request.

1.6.6 Uncleared Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Credentialing and Access Procedures: The Contractors will not require CAC access

1.6.6.1 RESERVED.

1.6.6.1.1 RESERVED.

1.6.6.2 RESERVED.

1.6.7 Access to Government Information Systems (GIS): The Contractors will not require GIS access

1.6.8 Physical Security: The Contractor shall safeguard all Government information and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each on-site work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured IAW AR 190-13.

1.6.9 OPSEC Requirements: Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions and 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.

1.7 Key Control: RESERVED.

1.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend a post-award conference convened by the contracting activity IAW FAR Subpart

42.5. The Contractor shall submit an agenda and attendance roster to the COR within five (5) calendar days of the post-award conference (A.002). The KO, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views performance, and the Contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. The Contractor shall attend, participate in, and furnish input to scheduled and unscheduled meetings, conferences, and briefings that relate to the functions and services described herein as required by the Government.

Meeting attendees shall include Contractor managerial and other personnel knowledgeable of the subject matter.

1.9 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): As determined by the KO, a COR will be z

1.10 Key Personnel: The following Contractor personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: (1) Program/Contract Manager and (2) Lead Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Suicide Prevention Systems.

The Contractor shall provide a Program/Contract Manager who shall be responsible for overall performance of the work. The name of this person and an Alternate Program/Contract Manager who shall act for the Contractor when the Program/Contract Manager is absent, along with a Curriculum Vitae (CV) for each, shall be provided in writing to the KO no later than five (5) calendar days after contract award (A.016). The Program/Contract Manager and Alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract and shall be available between 0800 and 1700, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications for key personnel are listed below:

a. Program/Contract Manager and Alternate: The CV must demonstrate a minimum of five (5) years' experience, within the past ten (10) years, managing multi-deliverable consulting or professional services contracts of similar scope.

Experience shall include demonstrated ability to coordinate scheduling, manage deliverable timelines, and serve as primary point of contact for Government stakeholders.

b. Lead Subject Matter Expert — Suicide Prevention Systems: The CV must demonstrate a minimum of five (5) years' experience, within the past ten

(10) years, conducting systems-level assessments, gap analyses, or program evaluations of suicide prevention programs in institutional, military, or high-pressure organizational settings. A terminal degree (doctoral level) in clinical psychology, public health, social work, or a closely related field is required.

Demonstrated experience with evidence-based suicide prevention frameworks applicable to high-pressure cohorts is required.

1.11 Identification of Contractor Employees: All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious must identify themselves as Contractor employees. Contractor personnel shall identify themselves by name and company affiliation when answering the telephone, presenting briefings, and attending meetings.

All Contractor correspondence shall include the company name.

1.12 Contractor Travel: The Contractor may be required to travel to Fort Hood, Texas, and other CONUS locations during the performance of this contract to conduct on-site assessments, facilitate focus groups, attend meetings, and deliver training.

Travel shall be authorized and approved by the KO, through the COR, no less than seven (7) calendar days prior to scheduled travel. Travel expenses shall be reimbursed at rates no higher than the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR), IAW FAR Part 31.205-46, and the limitation of funds specified in this contract.

1.13 Other Direct Costs (ODCs): ODCs include travel as outlined in paragraph 1.12, printing expenses associated with training materials and deliverables, and any other direct costs identified in the contract. Inclusion of ODCs is preapproved by the KO.

ODCs shall not be incurred without prior written KO authorization.

1.14 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents, reports, data, and materials produced under this contract. All deliverables, to include raw data, analysis, written recommendations, training materials, protocols, and any other work product produced under this contract, shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership and copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the KO.

1.15 Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract will require the Contractor to access data and information including installation-specific program data, policy documents, focus group findings, and other information whose dissemination or use other than as specified in this PWS would be adverse to the interests of the Government. The Contractor and all Contractor personnel shall not divulge or release data or information developed or obtained under performance of this PWS, except to authorized Government personnel or upon written approval of the KO. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93- 579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

1.15.1 Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA): Contractor personnel who will have access to Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), or other sensitive Government information shall execute a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to gaining such access. The NDA shall be in the format provided by the KO or as specified in the contract. The Contractor shall maintain copies of all executed NDAs and provide them to the COR within five (5) calendar days of execution (A.013).

1.16 Protection of Government and Contract Information: The Contractor shall not cite any information obtained through this contract (e.g., contract information, program findings, personnel information, locations, etc.) on any marketing tools or public-facing platforms, including its company website, without written authorization from the KO.

1.17 Non-Disclosure Statements: The Contractor shall provide signed non-disclosure agreements to the Government no later than five (5) calendar days prior to commencement of work under the contract (A.013).

1.18 Advertisement and Social Media: The Contractor shall NOT post information to public websites or social media locations, personal or professional, that in any way discloses names, locations, participants, discussions, findings, pictures, or other contract-related information before, during, or after the contract period of performance without the express written consent of the KO.

1.19 Information Assurance: The Contractor shall not transmit Government documents or information using methods that do not meet the security requirements specified in NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-171. Approved transmission means include DoD SAFE at https://safe.apps.mil or other transmission means determined by the Government.

1.20 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive access to proprietary or source selection information which may create a current or subsequent OCI as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit an OCI Mitigation Plan (A.014). The Contractor's OCI Mitigation Plan will be determined acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO.

1.21 Phase In/Phase Out Period: To minimize decreases in productivity and prevent negative impacts on services, the Contractor shall have key personnel on board during a thirty (30) calendar day phase-in period following contract award. During phase-in, the Contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements, complete required background checks, execute NDAs IAW paragraph 1.17, and prepare to commence full performance.

1.22 Safety:

1.22.1 Safety Laws and Regulations: The Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.236- 13, Accident Prevention, and all applicable Federal and State safety requirements governing performance locations.

1.23 Environmental Compliance: RESERVED. No environmental compliance requirements specific to this contract have been identified.

1.24 Required Training:

1.24.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, employed under this contract shall complete AT Level I Training within thirty (30) calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies. Contractor personnel shall submit certificates of completion to the COR within five (5) calendar days after training completion. AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil. Contractor personnel shall complete refresher training every twelve (12) months.

Part 2

Definitions and Acronyms

2.1 Definitions:

Contracting Officer (KO): The Government official with legal authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related findings and determinations.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): An individual designated and authorized in writing by the KO to perform specific technical or administrative functions. The COR is not authorized to change contract terms or obligate the Government.

Day: Calendar day unless otherwise specified.

Focus Group: A facilitated, structured discussion session conducted with a representative group of installation personnel or stakeholders for the purpose of gathering qualitative data on existing suicide prevention systems, barriers to care, and program effectiveness. A minimum of five (5) participants per session constitutes a compliant focus group under this contract.

Gap Analysis: A systematic assessment comparing the current state of suicide prevention and postvention systems against evidence-based standards or best practices to identify deficiencies and opportunities for improvement.

Key Personnel: Contractor personnel identified in paragraph 1.10 whose qualifications and roles are essential to contract performance and who may not be substituted without prior KO approval.

Non-Personal Services: Services rendered by the Contractor as an independent entity, with the Contractor responsible for direction and supervision of its employees. The Government does not exercise day-to-day supervision or control over Contractor personnel.

Postvention: A coordinated set of activities designed to support individuals and communities in the aftermath of a suicide loss, reduce the risk of contagion, and strengthen institutional resilience following a death by suicide.

Suicide Prevention Systems: The integrated set of policies, programs, protocols, resources, and training structures designed to detect suicide risk, intervene effectively, and connect individuals to appropriate care.

Training Holiday: An installation-designated non-duty day declared by the installation commander for unit training, recovery, or administrative purposes that does not coincide with a U.S. federally recognized holiday.

2.2 Acronyms:

AR — Army Regulation

CALM — Counseling on Access to Lethal Means

CAMS — Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality

COR — Contracting Officer's Representative

CUI — Controlled Unclassified Information

DoD — Department of Defense

FAR — Federal Acquisition Regulation

HQDA — Headquarters, Department of the Army

IIIAC — IIId Armored Corps

KO — Contracting Officer

NDA — Non-Disclosure Agreement

NLT — No Later Than

OCI — Organizational Conflict of Interest

ODC — Other Direct Cost

PII — Personally Identifiable Information

PoP — Period of Performance

PWS — Performance Work Statement

QASP — Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

QCP — Quality Control Plan

SME — Subject Matter Expert

Part 3

Government Property and Services

3.1 Government-Furnished Property (GFP): The Government will not furnish property, equipment, or materials for use under this contract. The Contractor is responsible for all tools, equipment, and materials required for performance.

3.2 Government-Furnished Services: The Government will provide the following services in support of contract performance:

a. Access to installation facilities and applicable policy documents necessary to support the requirements in Part 5.

b. Coordination and scheduling support for focus group facilitation through designated Government POCs.

c. Point of contact designation for data and information access requests.

3.3 Government-Furnished Information (GFI): The Government will provide the following information to the Contractor as available and releasable:

a. Existing suicide prevention and postvention policies, protocols, and standard operating procedures.

b. Anonymized or de-identified installation data relevant to the scope of work, as authorized by appropriate authority.

c. Installation organizational structure and POC information required for scheduling focus groups and interviews.

Part 4

Applicable Publications

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and publications. The following publications, in their most current versions, are applicable to performance under this contract:

a. FAR Part 12 — Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services

b. FAR Part 37 — Service Contracting

c. FAR Subpart 42.5 — Post-Award Conferences

d. FAR 52.204-9 — Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel

e. FAR 52.236-13 — Accident Prevention

f. AR 380-5 — Army Information Security Program

g. AR 190-13 — Army Physical Security Program

h. NIST SP 800-171 — Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations

i. Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 U.S.C. Section 552a

j. DoD Instruction 6490.04 — Mental Health Evaluations of Members of the Military Services

Part 5

Specific Tasks

5.1 Contract Initiation and Management. The Contractor shall attend a post-award conference convened by the contracting activity NLT 14 calendar days after contract award IAW FAR Subpart 42.5. The Contractor shall submit an agenda and attendance roster to the COR within five (5) calendar days of the post-award conference (A.002).

The Contractor shall submit a Contractor's Work Plan to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award (A.003). The Work Plan shall identify the Contractor's approach to deliverable scheduling, Government communication, risk management, and quality control. The Contractor shall submit a Monthly Status Report (A.004) to the COR NLT the 5th calendar day of each subsequent month throughout the period of performance.

Monthly Status Reports shall include: (a) work completed during the reporting period;

(b) deliverable status and projected completion dates; (c) scheduled activities for the upcoming reporting period; and (d) any actual or anticipated performance issues and proposed corrective actions.

STD: Post-award conference attended NLT 14 calendar days after award;

agenda and attendance roster submitted NLT 5 calendar days after conference;

Contractor's Work Plan submitted NLT 30 calendar days after award; Monthly Status Reports submitted NLT the 5th of each month.

AQL: 100% compliance for post-award conference and Contractor's Work Plan;

no more than 1 late Monthly Status Report per period; no submission more than 3 calendar days late.

5.2 Deliverable 1 — Data Collection and Assessment. The Contractor shall conduct a comprehensive, multi-method data collection and assessment effort as the foundation for the Gap Analysis Report required in paragraph 5.3. The Contractor shall complete all data collection activities NLT 180 calendar days after contract award.

5.2.1 Archival Data Review. The Contractor shall conduct a review of local, national, and institutional archival data sources relevant to suicide prevention at Fort Hood.

Applicable data sources include but are not limited to anonymized installation decedent data (as authorized and provided by the Government), publicly available national databases relevant to Soldier populations, and relevant academic literature. The Contractor shall document the methodology, sources reviewed, and key findings in a Data Collection Methodology document submitted to the COR NLT 90 calendar days after contract award (A.005). Findings shall be incorporated into the Gap Analysis Report (A.006).

STD: Data Collection Methodology document submitted NLT 90 calendar days after award; all identified data sources reviewed and documented; findings incorporated into the Gap Analysis Report.

AQL: 100% of identified sources reviewed; submitted on time.

5.2.2 Policy and Procedure Review. The Contractor shall review existing Fort Hood policies and procedures in the following areas: secure storage of firearms in the barracks; service weapon and personal firearm storage when off-base or on leave;

death notification protocols; and mobilization of crisis responders. The Contractor shall produce written findings identifying current policy strengths, gaps, and specific suggested revisions. Policy review findings shall be incorporated into the Gap Analysis Report (A.006).

STD: All policy areas in paragraph 5.2.2 reviewed; written findings produced;

incorporated into the Gap Analysis Report NLT 180 calendar days after award.

AQL: 100% of policy areas covered; no omissions without written COR-approved justification.

5.2.3 Focus Groups. The Contractor shall facilitate a minimum of three (3) focus groups with Fort Hood constituent groups across strategic, operational, and tactical levels, to include officers, non-commissioned officers, and family members or community members as coordinated through the COR. A focus group is defined in Part 2 of this PWS. Focus group design, scheduling, and facilitation protocols shall be coordinated with the COR no less than 30 calendar days prior to the first session. The Contractor shall document focus group findings and submit a Focus Group Summary and Findings document (A.007) to the COR within 10 calendar days of the final session.

Focus group findings shall be incorporated into the Gap Analysis Report (A.006).

STD: Minimum 3 focus groups conducted IAW the definition in Part 2; Focus Group Summary submitted NLT 10 calendar days after final session; findings incorporated into the Gap Analysis Report.

AQL: Minimum 3 compliant focus groups completed; documentation submitted on time.

5.3 Deliverable 1 — Prevention and Postvention Gap Analysis Report. The Contractor shall produce a comprehensive written Gap Analysis Report (A.006) synthesizing findings from all data collection activities in paragraph 5.2, including the archival data review (A.005) and focus group findings (A.007). The report shall be submitted to the COR NLT 180 calendar days after contract award and shall address, at minimum, the following areas:

a. Identified gaps in suicide prevention systems across all domains of a recognized, evidence-based suicide prevention framework;

b. Barriers to care and gaps in pathways to care for installation Soldiers and personnel;

c. Gaps in lethal means safety policies, protocols, and implementation;

d. Gaps in postvention protocols and crisis response procedures;

e. Evidence-based recommendations for addressing each identified gap.

STD: Gap Analysis Report submitted NLT 180 calendar days after contract award; all five content areas in paragraph 5.3 addressed; report is evidence-based and cites applicable literature and assessment data.

AQL: Report submitted on time; 100% of required content areas addressed; no more than 2 minor deficiencies identified during COR review before acceptance.

5.4 Deliverable 2 — Written Recommendations Package. The Contractor shall produce a Written Recommendations Package (A.008) submitted to the COR NLT 270 calendar days after contract award. The package shall build upon the findings of the Gap Analysis Report (A.006) and shall address the following areas:

5.4.1 Lethal Means Safety Recommendations. The Contractor shall provide written recommendations focused on reducing access to lethal means, including environmental considerations and policy recommendations for periods when Soldiers are identified as being at elevated risk or are off-duty. Recommendations shall be evidence-based and cite applicable research.

5.4.2 Postvention Protocol. The Contractor shall produce a customized written postvention protocol, developed in coordination with designated Government stakeholders and tailored to Fort Hood's organizational structure, resources, and population, to improve the installation's response to death by suicide and other unexpected loss. The protocol shall include procedures to reduce suicide contagion risk.

5.4.3 Suicide Risk Detection and Intervention Recommendations. The Contractor shall provide written expert recommendations regarding suicide risk detection and intervention protocols for individuals identified at increased risk in the aftermath of a suicide loss or death. Recommendations shall identify applicable evidence-based clinical frameworks appropriate for the military population context.

5.4.4 Soldier Orientation Training Module Recommendations. The Contractor shall provide written advisement on a standardized mental health literacy training module for integration into Fort Hood Soldier orientation programs. Advisement shall include a written assessment of current orientation training strengths and specific opportunities for refinement, identifying evidence-based approaches for building a culture of help-seeking and early intervention.

5.4.5 Pathways to Care Recommendations. The Contractor shall provide written advisement on the development of discrete, confidential pathways to care for Soldiers and leaders, with emphasis on confidential referral pathways that protect Soldier privacy while maintaining readiness. Advisement shall include practical, actionable guidance on timely and appropriate access to mental health services.

STD: Written Recommendations Package submitted NLT 270 calendar days after award; all five areas in paragraphs 5.4.1 through 5.4.5 addressed;

recommendations are evidence-based and specific to Fort Hood context.

AQL: 100% of required areas addressed; submitted on time.

5.5 Deliverable 3 — Implementation Support and Training (Option Period). If the option period is exercised, the Contractor shall provide implementation support and training as specified below. All training events shall be coordinated with the COR no less than 30 calendar days in advance. Training completion records shall be submitted to the COR within 10 calendar days of each event (A.010, A.012).

5.5.1 Leadership Training — Suicide Prevention Strategies. The Contractor shall deliver training to installation leadership focused on evidence-based universal suicide prevention strategies, including lethal means safety measures in barracks and community settings. Training content and schedule shall be coordinated with the COR.

The target audience will be BN and above level leadership with a capacity of 25-50 personnel.

STD: One leadership training session of 60–90 minutes delivered within the option period PoP to a target audience of 25–50 BN-level and above personnel;

training materials submitted to COR NLT 10 calendar days prior to delivery;

training completion records submitted NLT 10 calendar days after delivery (A.010).

AQL Training session delivered on time to the required audience; training materials accepted by COR prior to delivery; post-training summary report submitted to COR within 30 calendar days of training completion; completion records submitted on time.

5.5.2 Postvention Team Advisement. The Contractor shall provide advisement on the establishment of an installation-wide postvention team responsible for activation and deployment of postvention support and annual review of postvention protocols. The Contractor shall produce a written Postvention Team Advisement Summary (A.011) documenting recommendations for team structure, responsibilities, and activation protocols.

STD: Postvention Team Advisement Summary submitted to COR within the option period PoP.

AQL: 100% — Advisement Summary submitted and accepted by COR within option period PoP.

5.5.3 Mental Health Literacy Workshops. The Contractor shall advise on and, as determined in coordination with the COR, deliver up to four (4) customized mental health literacy workshops adapted for a military audience. Workshops shall target Fort Hood Soldiers, leaders, and family members. Training materials shall be Government-owned IAW paragraph 1.14. Minimum requirements include up to four 60–90 minute workshops (capacity 50–100 participants each), delivered on a staggered or quarterly schedule based on Deliverable 1 findings. The target audience encompasses all Fort Hood Service Members across all ranks, their families, and community members. The measurable outcome standard is the successful delivery of military-adapted training that reviews existing protocols, builds mental health literacy, increases suicide risk awareness, and reduces stigma to promote early intervention and help-seeking.

STD: 100% compliance with delivering up to four (4) customized 60-90 minute workshops for 50-100 attendees, integrating military-prepared materials, and providing training materials (PDF format) and post-training summary reports (goals, engagement, materials, evaluations) to the COR within one (1) month of each training date.

AQL: Zero deviations from the one-month delivery timeline and mandatory reporting metrics unless prior written approval is granted by the COR.

5.5.4 Lethal Means Safety Training — Clinicians and Non-Clinicians. The Contractor shall deliver up to three (3) lethal means safety training sessions (approximately 4 hours each) targeting clinicians, non-clinicians, and leadership, using an evidence-based curriculum appropriate for the military context. Training completion records shall be submitted to the COR within 10 calendar days of each session (A.012).

STD: Up to three (3) lethal means safety training sessions delivered within option period PoP; training completion records submitted NLT 10 calendar days after each session.

AQL: 100% of contracted sessions delivered; completion records submitted on time.

5.5.5 Evidence-Based Assessment and Treatment Training (Clinicians). The Contractor shall advise on and, as determined by the COR based on Gap Analysis findings, deliver up to two (2) evidence-based clinical assessment and treatment training sessions for Fort Hood clinicians. Clinical training sessions are required; the minimum number is up to two (2) eight-hour sessions. The clinical audience composition consists of Fort Hood Clinical Providers, with a maximum capacity of 50 clinicians per certified trainer. The measurable outcome standard requires the delivery of PDF training materials and a post-training report summarizing training goals, engagement metrics, distributed materials, and attendee evaluations within 30 calendar days of training completion.

STD: Up to two (2) eight-hour training sessions delivered (in-person or virtually as determined by the COR). 100% of PDF training materials and Post-Training Reports submitted to the COR within 30 calendar days of session completion.

AQL: Zero deviations from the maximum 50:1 student-to-trainer ratio; 100% compliance with the 30-day deliverable timeline unless a prior extension is approved in writing by the COR.

5.6 RESERVED.

5.7 Key Personnel Management. The Contractor shall submit a substitution request to the KO, through the COR, NLT 30 calendar days prior to the anticipated departure of any key personnel identified in paragraph 1.10 (A.009). The substitution request shall include a CV demonstrating that the proposed replacement meets or exceeds the qualifications of the departing personnel as specified in paragraph 1.10. No key personnel substitution shall occur without prior written KO approval.

STD: Substitution request submitted NLT 30 calendar days prior to departure;

replacement CV demonstrates qualifications equal to or exceeding departing personnel.

AQL: 100% — zero unilateral key personnel changes without prior KO written approval.

5.8 Final Report and Transition Summary. The Contractor shall produce a Final Report and Transition Summary (A.015) submitted to the COR NLT 30 calendar days prior to contract expiration. The report shall synthesize all findings, recommendations, and activities completed under the contract; identify any open action items or recommendations not yet implemented; and provide implementation sustainment recommendations for Fort Hood leadership.

STD: Final Report and Transition Summary submitted NLT 30 calendar days prior to contract expiration; all required content areas addressed.

AQL: Report submitted on time; all content areas addressed; accepted by KO within 10 calendar days of submission.

Part 6

Applicable Publications List

See Part 4 for applicable publications. All publications shall be used in their most current version.

Part 7

Attachments and Technical Exhibits

Attachment 1 — DD Form 254 (Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification): Not applicable to this requirement. No security clearance required.

Attachment 2 — Service Contract Act Wage Determination: [Insert applicable Wage Determination for Killeen-Temple, Texas metropolitan area from SAM.gov prior to solicitation release.]

Technical Exhibit A — Performance Requirements Summary (QASP)

Performance Objective / Task

Performance Standard (STD)

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL)

Surveillance Method

Consequence of Non- Performance

5.1 — Post-Award Conference

Contractor attends post-award conference NLT 14 calendar days after contract award;

agenda and attendance roster submitted to COR within 5 calendar days of conference

100% — no acceptable deviation;

missed deadline results in cure notice

Deliverable review (A.002)

Cure notice;

potential assessment of damages for delay

5.1 — Contractor's Work Plan

Contractor's Work Plan submitted to

COR NLT 30

calendar days after contract award

100% — no acceptable deviation

Deliverable review (A.003)

Cure notice;

withhold payment for deliverable until accepted

5.2.1 — Data Collection (Archival)

All identified archival data sources reviewed and documented;

Data Collection Methodology submitted to COR NLT 90 calendar days after contract award

100% of identified sources reviewed; no source identified by COR omitted without written justification

Deliverable review (A.005);

COR periodic observation

Written deficiency notice;

revised deliverable required within 10 calendar days

5.2.2 — Policy and Procedure Review

Written policy review findings submitted to COR as component of Gap Analysis Report NLT 180

100% of policies identified in Para

5.2.2 reviewed;

no policy omitted without written

Deliverable review (A.006)

Written deficiency notice;

revised submission required within 15 calendar days calendar days after contract award justification approved by

COR

5.2.3 — Focus Groups

Minimum of 3 focus groups conducted across strategic, operational, and tactical levels;

Focus Group Summary (A.007) submitted NLT 10 calendar days after final session;

findings incorporated into Gap Analysis Report (A.006) NLT 180 calendar days after contract award.

Minimum 3 focus groups completed;

documentation submitted within 10 calendar days of final session

COR direct observation;

deliverable review ( A.007)

Written deficiency notice;

contractor must conduct additional session within 30 calendar days

5.3 — Gap Analysis Report

Comprehensive written Gap Analysis Report submitted to COR NLT 180 calendar days after contract award; report addresses all areas specified in Para 5.3

Report submitted on time; 100% of required content areas addressed; no more than 2 minor deficiencies identified during COR review

Deliverable review (A.006)

Cure notice for major deficiencies;

revised submission required within 20 calendar days

5.4 — Written Recommendations Package

Written Recommendations Package (Para

5.4.1 through 5.4.5) submitted to COR NLT 270 calendar days after contract award

100% of recommendation areas in Para

5.4 addressed;

submitted on time

Deliverable review (A.008)

Cure notice;

revised submission required within 20 calendar days

5.5 — Deliverable 3 Implementation Support (Option)

All training and advisement activities in Para

5.5 delivered within the option period PoP; training completion records submitted to COR within 10 calendar days of each event

100% of contracted training events delivered;

attendance records submitted on time

Deliverable review (A.010, A.011, A.012);

COR direct observation

Cure notice;

missed training event must be rescheduled within 30 calendar days at no additional cost

5.1 — Monthly Status Reports

Monthly Status Report submitted to COR NLT the 5th

No more than 1 late submission per option

Deliverable review (A.004)

Written deficiency notice;

repeated calendar day of each subsequent month period; no submission more than 3 calendar days late lateness (2+ per period) constitutes unsatisfactory performance rating

5.7 — Key Personnel Continuity

Key personnel substitution request submitted for KO approval NLT 30 calendar days prior to departure;

replacement personnel meet or exceed qualifications of departing personnel

100% — no unilateral key personnel change without prior KO approval

COR personnel tracking; KO review of substitution requests

Cure notice;

contractor bears all transition costs; unilateral change may result in contract termination

Technical Exhibit B — Deliverables and Submittals

Del # Title / Description

PWS

Para

Frequency # Copies Format / Medium

Inspection Submit To Notes

A.001 Quality Control Plan (Initial)

1.5.1 Once (within 10

days of award) electronic

Government-specified format

COR

Review

COR, then KO for acceptance

A.002 Post-Award Conference — Agenda and Attendance Roster

1.8 / 5.1

Once (within 5 days of conference) electronic

MS Word or

PDF

COR

Review

COR

A.003 Contractor's Work Plan

5.1 Once (within 30

days of award) electronic

MS Word COR Review

COR, then KO for acceptance

A.004 Monthly Status Report

5.1 Monthly (NLT

5th of following month) electronic

MS Word or

PDF

COR

Review

COR

A.005 Data Collection Methodology — Archival Sources

5.2.1 Once (NLT 90

days after award) electronic

MS Word or

PDF

COR

Review

COR

A.006 Deliverable 1 — Prevention and Postvention Gap Analysis Report

5.2 / 5.3

Once (NLT 180 days after award) electronic

MS Word or

PDF

COR

Review

COR, then KO for acceptance

A.007 Focus Group Summary and Findings Documentation

5.2.3 Once (within 10

days of final session) electronic

MS Word or

PDF

COR

Review

COR

A.008 Deliverable 2 — Written Recommendations Package

5.4 Once (NLT 270

days after award) electronic

MS Word or

PDF

COR

Review

COR, then KO for acceptance

A.009 Key Personnel Substitution Request

1.10 / 5.7

As required (NLT 30 days prior to departure) electronic

MS Word KO Review KO via

COR

A.010 Deliverable 3 — Training Completion Records

5.5 Within 10 days

of each training event electronic per event

MS Word or

PDF

COR

Review

COR

A.011 Deliverable 3 — Postvention Team Advisement Summary

5.5.2 Once (within

option period PoP) electronic

MS Word or

PDF

COR

Review

COR

A.012 Deliverable 3 — Lethal Means Safety Training Completion Records

5.5.4 Within 10 days

of each training session electronic per session

MS Word or

PDF

COR

Review

COR

A.013 NDA — Executed Copies

1.15.1 / 1.17

NLT 5 days prior to electronic

Signed PDF COR Review

COR

commencement of work per personnel

A.014 OCI Mitigation Plan (if applicable)

1.20 Within 10 days

of identifying potential OCI electronic

MS Word KO Review KO via

COR

A.015 Final Report and Transition Summary

5.8 NLT 30 days

prior to contract expiration electronic

MS Word or

PDF

COR

Review

COR, then KO for acceptance

A.016 Key Personnel CVs (Program/Contract Manager and Lead SME)

1.10 Once (within 5

days of award) electronic per person

MS Word or

PDF

KO Review KO via

COR

A.017 Installation Pass Log (Initial and Updated)

1.6.3.2 Initial: within 3

days of award;

Updated: within 5 days of any change electronic

Government-specified format

COR

Review

COR