FY25-26 Leadership Development PWS.docx
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- W912L9-25-Q-9004
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- Department of the Army National Guard
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This Performance Work Statement (PWS) details a leadership development service for the Indiana Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion. The contract is a 12-month base period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, with a Firm Fixed Price structure and 100% Small Business set-aside. The contractor will develop and implement a comprehensive Junior Leadership Development Training Program focusing on conflict resolution, strategic thinking, motivation, tactical execution, and communication for junior leaders.
Key program requirements include conducting quarterly in-person training sessions, monthly virtual leadership training, and three five-day intensive leadership courses per quarter. The contractor must perform a market analysis, conduct a business structure audit, and implement post-training evaluation processes. Instructors must have at least five years of teaching experience, preferably with a teaching license and military service background. The solicitation (W912L9-25-Q-9004) requires quote submission by 4 PM Eastern Time on June 23, 2025, to be sent via email to brian.williams132.civ@army.mil, with the government selecting the quote representing the best value.
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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)
For
Recruiting & Retention Leadership Development
1.0. General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide structured leadership development training for junior leaders within the Indiana National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion. The contractor shall be responsible for conducting training sessions, developing curriculum, and providing necessary resources to enhance leadership capabilities among junior personnel. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contractor service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the contractor, who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.
1.1. Scope: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary to implement a Junior Leadership Development Training Program for the Recruiting and Retention Battalion (RRB) of the Indiana Army National Guard (INARNG), as defined in this PWS.
1.2. Background: The Leadership Development Services are a mission essential service vital to the effectiveness of the INARNG Recruiting and Retention Battalion in meeting its organizational objectives. The program is required to address skill gaps in junior leadership by enhancing abilities in conflict resolution, strategic thinking, motivation, tactical execution, and communication. A structured training curriculum, informed by market analysis and organizational assessment, will ensure that junior leaders are prepared to take on increased responsibilities and contribute effectively to recruitment and operational success.
1.3. Period of Performance: The period of performance shall consist of a one Twelve (12) month base period.
1.3.1. Base Period: 01 Jul 2025 – 30 June 2026
1.4. General Information:
1.4.1. Place and Performance of Services: The contractor shall provide services as scheduled for in-person leadership training sessions and curriculum development activities. Flexibility with the working schedule is mandatory. Work hours and days may vary depending on scheduled training sessions. Quarterly in-person training and multi-day leadership courses may require weekend or evening hours to maximize attendance and training effectiveness. The contractor shall at all times ensure an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted execution of all tasks defined within this PWS. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall ensure workforce stability and continuity to maintain consistent program delivery.
1.4.1.1. Performance shall primarily take place at higher-education institutions or professional training centers that meet the requirements for an academic learning environment. The designated locations shall include:
· Accredited universities, colleges, or professional development centers within Indiana that provide structured classroom settings suitable for leadership training.
· Conference and training facilities that offer an academic atmosphere with the necessary infrastructure to support in-person instruction.
1.4.1.2. The Government will permit the contractor to telework in support of this requirement but will maintain certain in person deliverables. In furtherance of Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP), a telework program may be enacted to ensure that the Government's mission-critical operations stay operational during times of national emergency or incidents of national significance. Telework shall be at no additional cost to the Government.
1.4.2. Federal Observed Holidays: Contractor shall not perform on these days.
| New Year’s Day | Labor Day | ||
| Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday | Columbus Day | ||
| President’s Day | Veteran’s Day | ||
| Memorial Day | Thanksgiving Day | ||
| Juneteenth Holiday | Christmas Day |
Independence Day
1.4.3. Quality Control (QC): The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective QC Plan (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s QCP is the means by which it assures itself that its work complies with the requirements of the contract. At a minimum, the contractor shall develop QC procedures that address the areas identified in Technical Exhibit 1, Performance Requirements Summary (PRS).
1.4.4. Quality Assurance (QA): 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 will 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 acceptable quality level(s) or defect rate(s).
1.4.5. Installation Access and Security Requirements. The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the POC. The contractor and all associated subcontractor 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. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense (DoD), Headquarters Department of Army (HQDA) and/or local policy (see PWS 6.0). Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.
1.4.5.1. For contractors requiring Common Access Card (CAC): The CAC is the DoD Federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential. Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated Tier 1 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 Tier 1 investigation at the Office of Personnel Management.
Sponsorship and enrollment information about each applicant must be registered in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) through either the Real-Time Automated Personnel ID System (RAPIDS) using the DD Form 1172-2 or the Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS).
1.4.5.1.1 Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12 Background Investigation Requirements: The contractor shall ensure that all contractor and subcontractor personnel whose duties require CAC card issuance obtain them and shall process all CAC card applications. The contractor shall ensure that all employees requiring an initial background investigation complete a Personnel Security Investigation Portal (PSIP) form, at the earliest possible date and that this form is forwarded to the COR immediately. The COR will review the form for completeness and accuracy and forward it to the National Guard Bureau (NGB) Personnel Security manager who will initiate the investigation process via the PSIP. Contractor personnel will then receive two e-mail messages; the first will confirm that the investigative service provider has received the request, and the second will provide instructions for the completion of the appropriate form via the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) system. Upon completion of the e-QIP questionnaire and submittal of all required documents, including fingerprint card to the security manager, the background investigation (BI) will be initiated. The contractor shall ensure immediate compliance with all instructions regarding background investigation processing, including those provided verbally, by e-mail or via a Government system. The contractor is cautioned that the entire process from submittal of the PSIP form to return of the FBI fingerprint check may routinely take from two to six weeks and shall factor this lead time into its hiring/placement process. The contractor shall make all reasonable efforts to ensure that contractor employees meet CAC eligibility standards upon assignment to the contract and shall be held responsible for delays, failure to meet performance requirements or decreases in efficiency in accordance with the applicable inspection clause.
1.4.5.1.2 Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS): The contractor shall process CAC applications through the TASS, the procedures for which are described below. Although there is no requirement for the contractor to designate a “Corporate Facility Security Officer" (FSO) to serve as its single point of contact for the BI, the TASS application process and other CAC and security-related matters, such designation facilitates these processes. If a Corporate FSO is not established, all contractor employees requiring a CAC will be required to process their own applications. The submission process for CAC applications is as follows:
1. The contractor's FSO or contractor employee shall submit requests for a CAC via email to the designated TASS Trusted Agent (TA). The TASS TA for this requirement will be: (If the TA has been designated, show the TA’s name and contact information; otherwise, insert “TBD.”)
2. The Government will establish a TASS application account for each CAC Request and will provide each contractor employee a user ID and password, via email, to the contractor’s FSO or contractor employee. The FSO or contractor employee shall access the TASS account and complete the CAC application (entering/editing contractor information as applicable) at: https://tass.dmdc.osd.mil/tass/. The contractor’s FSO or contractor employee shall follow up to ensure that the TA is processing the request.
3. The Government will inform the contractor's applicant, via email, of one of the following:
a. Approval. * Upon approval, the information is transferred to the DEERS database and an email notification is sent to the contractor with instructions on obtaining their CAC. The contractor proceeds to a RAPIDS station (RAPIDS Site Locator: http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/).
b. Rejection. * The Government, in separate correspondence, will provide reason(s) for rejection.
c. Return. * Additional information or correction to the application required by the contractor employee.
*The contractor shall maintain records of all approved and rejected applications.
1.4.5.1.3. At the RAPIDS station, the RAPIDS Verification Officer will verify the contractor employee by Social Security Number (SSN) and two forms of identification. Identity source documents must come from the list of acceptable documents included in Form I-9, OMB No. 1615-0047, "Employment Eligibility Verification". Consistent with applicable law, at least one document from the Form I-9 list shall be a valid (unexpired) State or Federal Government-issued picture ID. The Identity documents will be inspected for authenticity and scanned and stored in the DEERS upon issuance of an ID. The photo ID requirement cannot be waived, consistent with applicable statutory requirements. The Verification Officer will capture primary and alternate fingerprints, picture, and updates to DEERS, and will then issue a CAC. Issued CACs will be valid for no longer than three years, or until the individual's contract end date (inclusive of any options), whichever is earlier.
1.4.5.1.4 The contractor shall manage requests for new or renewal CAC cards in sufficient time to ensure that all contractor employees have them when needed to perform work under this contract. The contractor shall provide at least 10 calendar days advance notice to the TA, unless there are extenuating circumstances approved by the COR or KO.
1.4.5.1.5 The contractor shall return issued CACs to the DEERS office upon departure or dismissal of each contractor employee, and shall obtain a receipt for each card and provide it to the TA/COR.
1.4.5.1.5.1. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.
1.4.5.1.6. The contractor shall obtain an Army Knowledge Online (AKO) email address for each applicant, including subcontractors, who may be deployed or require logical access to a Government computer network. Note: If employees of a contractor lose the privilege to access AKO, they lose the ability to renew their CAC. Therefore, it is critical that contractor employees maintain their AKO accounts.
1.4.5.2. Awareness Training (AT) Level 1: All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level 1 training within 30 calendar days after contract start date and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee to the COR (if no COR is assigned, delete “to the COR” and replace with “to the KO”) within 15 calendar days after completion of training by each employee or subcontractor personnel. AT Level 1 awareness training is available at the following website: https://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html.
1.4.5.2.1. iWATCH Training: The contractor and all associated subcontractors with an area of performance within an Army-controlled installation, facilities or area shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity Antiterrorism Officer (ATO)). This local developed training shall be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR or the KO. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance. The contractor shall report completion for each contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR, within 15 calendar days after completion of training.
1.4.5.3. Communications Security/Information Technology (COMSEC/IT) Security: All communications with DoD organizations are subject to COMSEC review. All telephone communications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. DoD has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DoD organizations. Therefore, the contractor is advised that any time contractor personnel place or receive a call they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The contractor shall ensure wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with DoD information. The contractor shall abide by all Government regulations concerning the authorized use of the Government's computer network, including the restriction against using the network to recruit Government personnel or advertise job openings.
1.4.5.4. Information Systems (IS) and access to Government networks is a revocable privilege, not a right. Users are the foundation of the DoD strategy, and their actions affect the most vulnerable portion of the Army Enterprise Infostructure (AEI) or Air Force Infostructure. Contractor employees shall have a favorable background investigation or hold a security clearance and access approvals commensurate with the level of information processed or available on the system. Contractor employees shall:
1.4.5.4.1. Comply with the command's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for Government owned IS and sign an AUP prior to or upon account activation.
1.4.5.4.2. Mark and safeguard files, output products, and storage media per classification level and disseminate them only to individuals authorized to receive them with a valid need to know.
1.4.5.4.3. Protect IS and IS peripherals located in their respective areas in accordance with physical security and data protection requirements.
1.4.5.4.4. Practice safe network and Internet operating principles and take no actions that threaten the integrity of the system or network.
1.4.5.4.5. Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS): All contractor employees with access to a Government information system shall be registered in ATCTS (https://atc.us.army.mil/iastar/index.php) at commencement of services and shall successfully complete the DoD Information Assurance awareness training prior to access to the IS and then annually thereafter. (https://iatraining.us.army.mil/).
1.4.5.5. Information Assurance (IA) Training. All contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees shall complete the DoD IA Awareness Training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter.
1.4.5.5.1 Information Assurance/Information Technology certification: All contractor employees performing services involving IA/IT functions shall comply with DoD and Army workforce training requirements in DoDD 8140.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within six months of the start of contract performance or appointment to IA/IT functions. In accordance with DoD 8570.01-M, DFARS 252.239.7001, and AR 25-2, contractor employees supporting or performing IA/IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract award. The baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M shall be completed upon contract award.
1.4.5.6. Protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). The contractor shall protect all PII encountered in the performance of services in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 224.103 Personally Identifiable Information and Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 5400.11, Department of Defense Privacy Program, and DoD 5400.11-R. If a PII breach results from the contractor’s violation of the aforementioned policies, the contractor shall bear all notification costs, call-center support costs, and credit monitoring service costs for all individuals whose PII has been compromised.
1.4.5.7. OPSEC Training: In accordance with AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each contractor employee to the COR (if no COR is assigned, delete to the COR and replace with to the KO) within 15 calendar days after completion of training. Level 1 OPSEC training is available at https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/index.htm.
1.4.5.7.1. Access to Classified Information: The contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause applies to contracts that involve access to information classified “Secret,” and requires contractors to comply with the Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M) and applicable updates/changes.
1.4.5.8. Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP). Per AR 381-12, Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), contractor employees with security clearances must receive annual TARP training by a counterintelligence (CI) agent or other trainer as specified in Chapter 2 Threat Awareness and Education, Section II, paragraph 2-4b. The contractor shall identify annual TARP training, personnel trained, and date of training within 15 days of training completion.
1.4.6. Physical Security: The contractor shall safeguard all Government property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured.
1.4.7. Special Qualifications: The contractor shall ensure all employees possess all required licenses for operating a GSA vehicle used in the performance of this contract. This does not include education or other qualifications for the position in which the contractor employee is performing, dress codes, or other information.
1.4.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the KO in accordance with FAR 42.5. The KO, COR and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contactor’s performance. At these meetings, the KO 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. The contractor shall resolve outstanding issues raised by the Government. Contractor attendance at these meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.
1.4.9 Contract Manager (CM): The contactor shall designate a CM who shall ensure performance under this contract. The name of this person, and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the CM is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO. The CM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The CM shall work through the COR (if no COR is assigned, delete through the COR and replace with through the KO), to resolve issues, receive technical instructions, and ensure adequate performance of services. The CM shall ensure that contractor employees do not perform any services outside the scope of the contract without an official modification issued by the KO. The CM shall ensure contractor employees understand that services performed outside the scope of the contract are performed wholly at the expense of the contractor.
1.4.10 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression that they are Government employees. The contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractor personnel are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. The contractor’s status as a “contractor” shall be predominantly displayed in all correspondence types (to include signature blocks on e-mail) and dealings with Government or non-Government entities. Contractor personnel shall wear identification badges distinguishing themselves as such. The badges shall have the company name, employee name and the word “contractor” displayed.
1.4.10.1 The contractor shall retrieve all identification media (including vehicle passes) from its employees who depart employment for any reason. The contractor shall return all identification media (i.e., badges and vehicles passes) to the KO within 14 days of an employee’s departure.
1.4.11. Combating Trafficking in Persons: The United States Government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons. Contractors and contractor employees shall not engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of performance of the contract; procure commercial sex acts during the period of performance of the contract; or use forced labor in the performance of the contract. The Contractor shall notify its employees of the United States Government’s zero tolerance policy, the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy. The contractor shall take appropriate action, up to and including termination, against employees or subcontractors that violate the US Government policy as described at FAR 22.17.
1.4.12. Contractor Travel: If contractor travel is required, a separate Not To Exceed (NTE) Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) will be added to the contract to pay for travel expenses. The contractor shall travel to (specify locations) during the performance of this contract to (insert purpose of travel, i.e., “attend meetings, etc.”). The contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires COR recommendation for approval and/or authorization by the KO prior to travel arrangements being made. Note: COR may authorize travel if fully funded travel CLIN exists and funding is validated prior to travel arrangements being made. KO approval is only necessary if funding is unavailable, or KO has retained COR responsibilities.
1.4.13. Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI): The contractor and subcontractor personnel performing services under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications, or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCIs, 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 a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO. In the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may impose other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.
2. Definitions and Acronyms:
2.1. Definitions:
2.1.1. Contractor: A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.
2.1.2. Defective Service: A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the PWS.
2.1.3. Deliverable: Anything that can be physically delivered and includes non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.
2.1.4. Key Personnel: Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.
2.1.5. Physical Security: Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.
2.1.6. Quality Assurance: The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.
2.1.7. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.
2.1.8. Quality Control: All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to ensure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.
2.1.9. Subcontractor: One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.
2.2. Acronyms:
| AEI | Army Enterprise Infostructure | |
| AKO | Army Knowledge Online | |
| AR | Army Regulation | |
| AQL | Acceptable Quality Level | |
| ARISS | Army Recruiting Information Support System | |
| ATCTS | Army Training Certification Tracking System | |
| AT/OPSEC | Antiterrorism/Operational Security | |
| AUP | Acceptable Use Policy | |
| AUVS | Automated Unit Vacancy System | |
| BI | Background Investigation | |
| CAC | Common Access Card | |
| CFP/M/E | Contractor Furnished Property Materials and Equipment | |
| CI | Counterintelligence | |
| CM | Contractor Manager | |
| CMR | Contractor Manpower Reporting | |
| CMRA | Contractor Manpower Reporting Application | |
| COMSEC | Communications Security | |
| COR | Contracting Officer Representative | |
| CRM | Customer Relationship Management | |
| DA | Department of the Army | |
| DCO | Deputy Commanding Officer | |
| DD | Department of Defense | |
| DD254 | Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification | |
| DEERS | Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System | |
| DFARS | Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement | |
| DoD | Department of Defense | |
| DODIN | Department of Defense Information Network | |
| DODM | Department of Defense Manual | |
| E-QIP | Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing | |
| FAR | Federal Acquisition Regulation | |
| FAZR | Force Structure Address and Zip Code Realignment | |
| FBI | Federal Bureau of Investigation | |
| FOUO | For Official Use Only | |
| FPCON | Force Protection Condition | |
| FSO | Facility Security Officer | |
| FY | Fiscal Year | |
| GSA | Government Service Administration | |
| GFP/M/E/S | Government Furnished Property/Material/Equipment/Services | |
| HQDA | Headquarters, Department of the Army | |
| HSPD | Homeland Security Presidential Directive | |
| IA | Information Assurance | |
| IAT | Information Assurance Technical | |
| IAW | In Accordance With | |
| ID | Identification | |
| INARNG | Indiana Army National Guard | |
| IS | Information System(s) | |
| IT | Information Technology | |
| KO | Contracting Officer | |
| KPI | Key performance Indicator | |
| LAN | Local Area Network | |
| NACI | National Agency Check with Inquiries | |
| NCOIC | Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge | |
| NGB | National Guard Bureau | |
| NGPAM | National Guard Pamphlet | |
| NGR | National Guard Regulation | |
| NTV | Non Tactical Vehicle | |
| OCI | Organizational Conflict of Interest | |
| OPORD | Operations Order | |
| OMB | Office of Management and Budget | |
| PII | Personally Identifiable Information | |
| PIV | Personal Identity Verification | |
| POC | Point of Contact | |
| PRS | Performance Requirements Summary | |
| PSIP | Personnel Security Investigation Portal | |
| PSP | Personnel Support Programs | |
| PWS | Performance Work Statement | |
| QA | Quality Assurance | |
| QASP | Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan | |
| QC | Quality Control | |
| QCP | Quality Control Program | |
| RAPIDS | Registered Apprenticeship Partners Information Data System | |
| RRB | Recruiting and Retention Battalion | |
| RRC | Recruiting and Retention Commander | |
| RRNCO | Recruiting and Retention Non-Commissioned Officer | |
| SMOM | Strength Maintenance Operational Messages | |
| SSN | Social Security Number | |
| TA | Trusted Associate | |
| TAG | The Adjutant General | |
| TARP | Threat Awareness and Reporting Program | |
| TASS | Total Army School System | |
| TBD | To Be Determined | |
| TE | Technical Exhibit | |
| USD (I) | Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence |
3.0. Government Furnished Property, Material, Equipment and Services (GFP/M/E/S): The Government will provide the property, material, equipment, and/or services listed below solely for the purpose of performance under this contract:
3.1 Property: Contractor will be provided with adequate work space at location of assignment, including a complete workstation and chair, expendable supplies, computer hardware and required software (and support), internet/intranet/Local Area Network (LAN) (and support), telephone, copy machine and printer, mail service and postage. All government furnished supplies and services shall be for official use only.
3.2. Utilities: All utilities in the facility will be available for the contactor’s use in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall operate under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount.
4. Contractor Furnished Property, Materials, and Equipment (CFP/M/E):
4.1. General: Except for those items specifically stated to be Government-Furnished in Paragraph 3.0, the contractor shall furnish everything required to perform these services as indicated in Paragraph 1.1.
5. Specific Tasks:
5.1. Junior Leadership Development Training
5.1.1. The contractor shall develop and implement a Junior Leadership Development Training Program that provides structured, competency-based leadership training for junior leaders within the Indiana National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion. The program shall focus on conflict resolution, strategic thinking, motivation, tactical execution, and communication, ensuring that participants are equipped to assume greater leadership responsibilities.
5.1.2. The contractor shall conduct a market analysis of Indiana to evaluate the recruiting landscape and workforce dynamics. The analysis shall assess the workforce between the ages of 18-35 to determine qualified military-age individuals, employment trends, and economic factors that may impact recruiting efforts.
5.1.3. The contractor shall perform a business structure audit to evaluate the leadership framework within the Recruiting and Retention Battalion. This audit shall identify existing leadership roles, assess decision-making processes, determine skill gaps, and evaluate the effectiveness of current leadership pipelines.
5.1.4. The contractor shall conduct recruiter and junior leader interviews to gather qualitative insights that will inform the training program. These interviews shall focus on leadership challenges, communication issues, and specific areas for development.
5.1.5. All in-person training shall be conducted in a professional, higher-education-oriented setting. Facilities shall include appropriate classroom infrastructure, seating arrangements for all participants, presentation equipment, and access to digital learning resources.
5.1.6. The contractor shall conduct a minimum of 1 quarterly in-person training sessions at designated training facilities. Each session shall be a half-day event designed to provide practical leadership skills and application exercises. Training shall include interactive workshops, role-playing scenarios, and case studies relevant to leadership challenges in the military environment.
5.1.7. The contractor shall conduct 1 monthly virtual leadership training sessions to supplement in-person training. These sessions shall reinforce concepts from previous in-person training and provide an opportunity for participants to discuss challenges, receive mentorship, and collaborate on leadership strategies. Each session shall be one hour in duration and include structured discussions on leadership development, problem-solving exercises, and communication techniques.
5.1.8. The contractor shall conduct a minimum of 3, five-day in-person leadership training courses per quarter as required. These courses shall be delivered at designated military training sites and may require overnight travel. Each five-day course shall include structured classroom instruction, team-based leadership exercises, mentorship sessions, and a final leadership project presentation. The contractor shall ensure that all training materials, including workbooks, assessments, and instructional content, are provided in physical and digital formats for participant use.
5.1.9. The contractor shall require training participants to develop and present a Leadership Improvement Plan as a capstone project. This plan shall outline how participants will apply leadership concepts in their roles and be submitted to senior leadership for review.
5.1.10. The contractor shall implement a post-training evaluation process to assess program effectiveness and participant progress. This process shall include pre- and post-training assessments, participant feedback surveys, supervisor evaluations, and quarterly reports outlining training outcomes and areas for improvement. Training effectiveness shall be measured based on leadership skill development, participant engagement, and real-world application of learned competencies.
5.2. Requirements and Education:
5.2.1. The ideal candidate shall possess a minimum five (5) years of teaching experience either as a civilian or in a military capacity. It’s preferential for contractors to utilize instructors who have a valid teaching license and/or prior military service as a Non-Commissioned Officer or Officer.
5.2.2. Instructors shall possess strong instructional and facilitation skills, with the ability to conduct training in an interactive classroom environment. Experience in curriculum development, training needs assessments, and instructional design is highly desirable.
5.2.3. Shall possess excellent organizational skills as well as written and verbal communication skills.
5.2.4. Shall reference the following Government directives in order to successfully complete required tasks:
| • | NGR 601-1 |
| • | Army Leader Development Strategy (ALDS) |
| • | Army Training and Leader Development Regulation (AR 350-1) |
5.2.6. Shall maintain a professional appearance.
5.2.7. Shall possess expert knowledge of analytical and evaluation techniques, and skills and abilities to identify problems, recommend solutions, and conduct complex studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization's programs to improve and optimize productivity and efficient utilization or resources.
5.2.8. Demonstrated ability to multitask, analytical/logical thinking and ability to problem solve
6.0. Applicable Publications:
| Publication |
| Date of Publication |
| NGR 601-1 |
| 01 January 2019 |
| Applicable SMOM’s |
| Varies |
| NG PAM 601-1 |
| 04 August 2006 |
| AR 601-210 |
| 31 August 2016 |
| Accessions Operations Criteria |
| 1 March 2019 |
Federal Acquisition Regulation
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
Joint Travel Regulation (JTR)
DoDM 1000.13-M-V1 DoD Identification (ID) Cards (Enclosure 2, paragraph 3.b) 01/23/2014 (Change 1: 07/28/2020)
Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Publication 201-2 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors (paragraph 9) August 2013
| DoDM 5200.2 Procedures for the DoD Personnel Security Program (PSP) |
| 04/03/2017 |
DoDI 5200.46 DoD Investigative and Adjudicative Guidance for Issuing the Common Access Card (CAC) 09/09/14 (Change 1: 05/04/2018)
Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12 Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors 08/27/2004
DoDI 5400.11 Department of Defense Privacy and Civil Liberties Programs 01/29/2019
DoD 5400.11-R Department of Defense Privacy Program 05/14/2007
DoDD 8140.01 Cyberspace Workforce Management
10/05/2020
DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program 12/19/2005 (Change 4: 11/10/2015)
DoD 5220.22-M National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) 02/28/2006 (Change 2: 05/18/2016)
Army Directive 2014-05 Policy and Implementation Procedures for Common Access Card Credentialing and Installation Access for Uncleared Contractors 03/07/2014
AR 25-2
Information Assurance 04/04/2019
AR 530-1
Operations Security 09/26/2014
AR 525-13
Antiterrorism 12/09/2019
AR 381-12
Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) (Section II, 2-4.b) 06/01/2016
6.1. Applicable Forms:
DD 1172-2
Application for Identification Card/DEERS Enrollment Mar 2017
I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification 10/21/2019
Technical Exhibit 1
Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)
PWS Paragraph
Task
Performance Standard Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL)
Surveillance Method
| 5.1.2 |
| Contractor shall conduct a market analysis of Indiana to evaluate workforce dynamics and recruiting factors. |
| Contractor shall deliver a complete report assessing demographics and trends impacting recruiting. |
| 95% Accuracy of Specified Tasks |
| Annual Inspection |
| 5.1.5 |
| Contractor shall conduct all in-person training sessions in a professional setting with appropriate resources. |
| Contractor shall deliver training sessions on time with participant attendance and feedback documented. |
| 95% Accuracy of Specified Tasks |
| Quarterly Inspection |
| 5.1.7 |
| Contractor shall conduct monthly virtual leadership training sessions |
| Contractor shall deliver at least one virtual session per month with discussion summaries and participant logs. |
| 95% Accuracy of Specified Tasks |
| Monthly Inspection |
| 5.1.10 |
| Contractor shall implement post-training evaluations and submit outcome reports. |
| Contractor shall submit assessments, feedback surveys, and improvement recommendations on time. |
| 95% Accuracy of Specified Tasks |
| Quarterly Inspection |
Technical Exhibit 2
Deliverables Schedule
PWS Paragraph
Frequency
Number of Copies
Medium/Format
Submit To
| 1.4.5.2 AT Level 1 Certificates |
| Provide within 15 calendar days of Training Completion |
| 1 |
| Electronic Submission |
| COR |
| 1.4.5.7. Information Assurance |
| Provide before issuance of network access and annual refresher |
| 1 |
| Electronic Submission |
| COR |
| 1.4.5.10. OPSEC Training Certificates |
| Provide within 15 calendar days of Training Completion |
| 1 |
| Electronic Submission |
| COR |
| 1.4.5.10. TARP |
| Provide within 30 days of start and annual refresher |
| 1 |
| Electronic Submission |
| COR |
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