FY26_PWS_OMNI Religious Support_Draft.pdf

Installation Management Command (IMCOM) Performance Work Statement (PWS) for

OMNI Religious Support at

Fort Jackson, SC 5 November 2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 Description of Services/Introduction. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment (not otherwise specified as Government Furnished Property), tools, materials, supervision, other items, and non-personal services necessary to perform duties as Catholic Religious Education Coordinator (CREC), Rabbi, and Imam for the respective faith communities at Fort Jackson, SC. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this Contract.

1.1. Background. Fort Jackson, SC, Religious Support Office provides religious services to Army personnel and their Families. This support enables Fort Jackson, SC, Religious Support Office to meet their mission to synchronize, integrate, and deliver Religious Support and sustain facilities in support of Senior Commanders to enable a ready and resilient Army through Contractor supported services. There are many functions that comprise the Chaplain Services program, some of which are provided through active duty military members, civilians, volunteers, and contracted support services.

1.2. Objectives. The purpose of the religious support program is to provide for Essential Elements of Religious Services (EERS), to include Mass and sacramental rites, for all assigned Soldiers, Civilians, and Family members at the Installation. The Fort Jackson, SC, Religious Support Office will synchronize, integrate, and deliver Religious Support and sustain facilities in support of Senior Commanders to enable a ready and resilient Army.

2.0 Requirements.

2.1. General.

2.1.1. Scope. The Contractor shall perform religious support services in accordance with this PWS and TEs. During performance of the contract the Government reserves the right to add or delete facilities and/or the level of services required. A modification to the contract will be executed to incorporate these changes.

2.1.2. Period of Performance. The period of performance shall be for one 12 month base year and four 12-month option periods.

Base Year: 30 November 2026 – 29 November 2027 Option Year I: 30 November 2027 – 29 November 2028 Option Year II: 30 November 2028 – 29 November 2029 Option Year III: 30 November 2029 – 29 November 2030 Option Year IV: 30 November 2030 – 29 November 2031

2.1.3. Place of Performance and Hours of Operation.

2.1.3.1. Place of Performance. The work to be performed under this contract shall be performed primarily in chapels. These locations are listed in Section 6.3 Technical Exhibit.

2.1.3.2. Hours of Operation. U.S. Army Installations operate 24-hours a day with offices open 0900-1700, except for Federal Holidays. Federal Holiday observances and Contractor working schedule shall be in accordance with published worship schedule for the local installation. The Contractor is responsible for conducting required support in accordance with this PWS and TEs, unless directed otherwise by the COR. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall ensure that the stability and continuity of the workforce is essential.

2.1.3.3. Recognized / Government Holidays.

2.1.3.3.1. Standard Continental United States (CONUS) holidays can be found at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=Overview.

2.1.3.3.2. Impact of Federal Holiday on Contractor Provided Services. The Contractor will be responsible for conducting services on Federal Holidays and Religious Holidays published on the Fort Jackson worship schedule.

2.1.4. Emergency Medical Services. In the event of illness or injury that may require emergency medical procedures, treatment, or services, the Contractor is responsible for all costs. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer (KO) or COR of any medical emergencies affecting services under this contract.

2.1.5. Contract Administration and Management. The Contractor shall be responsible for all management and administration matters relating to compliance with state and local laws, policies, and procedures. Any differences that arise at the installation shall be the responsibility of the Contractor for resolution.

2.1.5.1. Contract Administration.

2.1.5.1.1. The Contractor shall establish processes and assign appropriate resources to administer the requirement effectively.

2.1.5.1.2. The Contractor shall respond to Government requests for contractual actions in a timely fashion.

2.1.5.1.3. The Contractor shall have a single point of contact between the Government and Contractor personnel assigned to support the contract.

2.1.5.1.4. The Contractor shall assign work effort and maintain proper and accurate time keeping records of personnel assigned to work on the requirement.

2.1.5.2. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings.

2.1.5.2.1. The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with FAR Subpart

42.5 Post award Orientation.

2.1.5.2.2. Periodic Progress Meetings. The KO shall convene periodic meetings with the Contractor, the COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, to review the Contractor’s performance. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.

2.1.5.3. Contract Management.

2.1.5.3.1. The Contractor shall establish clear organizational lines of authority and responsibility to ensure effective management of the resources assigned to the requirement.

2.1.5.3.2. The Contractor must maintain continuity between the support operations at Fort Jackson and the Contractor's corporate offices.

2.1.6. Quality Control. The Contractor shall submit a one-page Quality Control Plan (QCP) detailing how they will ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS, Section 3.0. The QCP shall be submitted to the KO for approval within 30 days after contract award.

2.1.7. Government POC: Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

2.1.7.1. The COR shall be appointed by the Contracting Officer. The appointment will be made using the COR Management System Tool (Virtual Contracting Enterprise (VCE)- Acquisition Resource Center (ARC) https://arc.army.mil/COR) for nomination, training, tracking, documentation, and management of CORs.

2.1.7.2. The COR monitors all aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially regarding changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates.

2.1.7.3. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

2.1.8. Subcontract Management. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that services are conducted in accordance with the requirements of this PWS. To ensure there is no lapse in services, the Contractor shall provide a qualified substitute that can serve as a replacement in the event that the primary Contracted Employee is unable to perform the duties of their position.

2.1.9. Proposed Subcontractor Back-up Plan. The Contractor shall submit their proposed back-up plan to provide qualified substitutes compliant with the terms and conditions of the contract. The proposed substitutions shall be provided to the KO and the COR within 30 days after contract award and shall be updated annually or when the proposed substitute is no longer available. The KO has the right to request credentials and verification of qualification from all Subcontractors prior to services being rendered.

2.1.9.1. If the Contractor is not available to perform required services or elects to provide a Subcontractor, such Subcontractor must meet all qualifications established for the Contractor. Any planned use of a Subcontractor will be coordinated with the COR seven (7) days prior to commencement of required service, ensuring the COR and KO have current contact information for the Subcontractor. If the Contractor is unable to provide the contracted service for any reason, he/she will notify the COR and appropriate chaplain(s) for the affected Service(s), as soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours in advance. The Contractor shall be responsible for payment of the Subcontractor. In any case, payments will be made only for services rendered.

2.1.9.2. In the event the Contractor fails to provide a satisfactory substitute to perform at any time which the Contractor does not perform, the Contractor hereby authorizes the KO to procure the services of a satisfactory substitute for the account of the Contractor and the amount paid or owed to the substitute by the Government for such services shall be deducted from any amount owed to the Contractor under this contract. This provision imposes no obligation on the KO to exercise the foregoing authority and shall not be construed to diminish the rights of the Government under the clause entitled "termination".

2.1.10. Contractor Employees. The Contractor shall accomplish the assigned work by employing and utilizing qualified personnel with appropriate combinations of education, training, and experience. The Contractor shall match personnel skills to the work or task with a minimum of under/over employment of resources. The Contractor shall provide the necessary resources and infrastructure to manage, perform, and administer the contract.

2.1.10.1. Key Personnel. The Clergy and CREC positions are designated as “Key Personnel.” The services required under this contract are in direct support of religious support services and have specific education and experience requirements.

2.1.10.2. Qualifications/Certifications.

2.1.10.2.1. Catholic Religious Education Coordinator (CREC).

2.1.10.2.1.1. The Contractor shall provide a CREC who has a minimum of two years of experience coordinating, planning, and participating in a Roman Catholic religious education program for religious education and spiritual development of adults, children, and preschoolers. These programs must include a Catholic Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) program, Catholic religious education programs for First Holy Adults (RCIA), and Catholic Youth Group.

2.1.10.2.1.2. The CREC shall be a Catholic who is confirmed and in good standing in the Catholic Church.

2.1.10.2.2. Jewish Rabbi.

2.1.10.2.2.1. The Contractor shall provide a Jewish Rabbi to conduct Jewish religious worship services and ministrations sufficiently educated in Jewish Law (Halakhah) and tradition to teach; and possessing the skills, knowledge, training, and certifications, such as semicha, necessary to perform the tasks described herein.

2.1.10.2.2.2. Contractor Rabbi shall possess ecclesiastical endorsement from an authorized Jewish endorsing authority, observing standards set forth in DoDI 1304.28 Guidance for the Appointment of Chaplains for the Military Departments, current edition.

Contractor shall provide certification of endorsement to the Contracting Officer via the COR. The certification of endorsement shall identify the contractor Rabbi’s ecclesiastical credentials. Contractor shall maintain endorsement for the duration of the contract.

2.1.10.2.2.3. Contractor Rabbi shall be educationally qualified to perform services outlined in this PWS, observing educational standards set forth in DoDI 1304.28. The educationally qualified contractor Rabbi shall possess a baccalaureate degree with not less than 120 semester hours (180 quarter hours) from an accredited college, university, or school of theology listed in the current edition of the American Council on Education.

The educationally qualified applicant shall also possess a post-baccalaureate graduate degree in the field of theological or related studies from a qualifying educational institution. A qualifying graduate degree program shall require no fewer than 72 semester hours (108 quarter hours) of graduate-level work. Related studies may include graduate courses in pastoral counseling, social work, religious administration, and similar disciplines when one-half of the earned graduate credits include topics in general religion, world religions, the practice of religion, theology, religious philosophy, religious ethics, and/or the foundational writings from the applicant’s religious tradition. This education requirement is waiverable by the COR upon senior installation Chaplain’s review and approval of key personnel resumes of primary or replacement contractor personnel. Any request for waiver must address how proposed contractor employee’s alternate education, knowledge, skills, experience, or training prepared the employee to perform the tasks satisfactorily absent a university degree.

2.1.10.2.2.4. Contractor shall provide a resume to the Contracting Officer via the COR which demonstrates the requirements in paragraph 2.1.10.2.2.1 through 2.1.10.2.2.3.

2.1.10.2.2.5. Proficiency to read and write in English.

2.1.10.2.3. Imam. The contractor shall provide an Imam who is Muslim by faith.

Contractor shall be sufficiently versed in the Quran necessary to perform as the command’s subject matter expert on all Islamic matters.

2.1.10.2.3.1. Imam shall possess ecclesiastical endorsement from the Islamic Society of North America, PO Box 38, Plainfield, IN 46168, Or the American Muslim Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Council (AMAF and VAC) PO Box 2125, Arlington, Virginia 22202- 9998.

2.1.10.2.3.2. Contractor Imam shall possess a Master of Divinity degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited university in one of the following areas: theology (Islamic studies), counseling, psychology, or social work. This education requirement is waiverable by the COR upon senior installation Chaplain’s review and approval of key personnel resumes of primary or replacement contractor personnel. Any request for waiver must address how proposed contractor employee’s knowledge, skills, experience, or training prepared the contractor employee to perform the tasks satisfactorily absent a university degree.

2.1.10.2.3.3. Contractor shall provide a resume which demonstrates the following:

a. Knowledge, training, and ability in the following areas: pastoral counseling, sermon (Khutbah) preparation and delivery, Islamic law and theology, worship leadership, ministration, clinical ministry interventions, and marriage and family ministry.

b. Experience in the following subject areas: how Islam, Christianity, and Judaism can generate stronger interfaith relations by using their moral and social values to create a common base for dialogue; comparative religions;

Islamic and Christian History, religious pluralism; and interfaith issues.

c. Proficiency to read Arabic and recite the Quran in Arabic and English.

Contractor may be required to submit a 10-minute recording of Qur'anic recitation along with the resume.

2.1.10.3. Identification Badges. N/A

2.1.10.4. Non-Personal Services. 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. Non-personal service contracts are authorized by the Government in accordance with FAR 37.104, under general contracting authority, and do not require specific statutory authorization. The Government shall neither supervise Contractor employees nor control the method by which the Contractor performs the required tasks.

Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual Contractor employees. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to manage its employees and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, or give the perception of personal services. If the Contractor believes that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to notify the KO immediately. As a non-personal services Contractor, the Contractor employees are not members of the Chapel or Garrison Chaplain's Office Staff.

2.1.10.5. Government-Contractor/Employee Relationships

2.1.10.5.1. Government-Contractor Relationships. Contractor personnel under this contract shall not:

2.1.10.5.1.1. Be placed in a position where they are appointed or employed by a Federal Officer, or are under the supervision, direction, or evaluation of a Federal Officer, Military or Civilian.

2.1.10.5.1.2. Be placed in a staff or policy making position.

2.1.10.5.1.3. Be placed in a position of command, supervision, administration of control over DA Military or Civilian Personnel, or personnel of other Contractors, or become a part of the Government organization.

2.1.10.5.1.4. Be used for the purpose of avoiding manpower ceilings or other personnel rules and regulations of DA or the Civil Service Commission.

2.1.10.5.1.5. Be used in administration or supervision of military procurement activities.

2.1.10.5.2. Employee Relationship. The services to be performed under this contract do not require the Contractor or its employees to exercise personal judgment and discretion on behalf of the Government, but rather the Contractor’s employees will act and exercise personal judgment and discretion on behalf of the Contractor.

2.1.10.5.3. Rules, Regulations, Directions, and Requirements. Rules, regulations, directions, and requirements which are issued by command authorities under their responsibility for good order, administration, and security are applicable to all personnel who enter the installation, or who travel on Government transportation. This stipulation is not to be construed or interpreted to establish any degree of Government control which is inconsistent with a non-personal services contract.

2.1.10.6. Standards of Conduct. Contractor personnel’s conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the Government. The Contractor shall ensure that personnel present a professional appearance. The Contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, sexual harassment assault response and prevention (SHARP), and Equal Employment Opportunity, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that any Contractor employees providing services under this contract conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner. The Contractor shall remove, from the job site, any employee for reasons of misconduct or security. In accordance with DOD Directive 5500.7-R, “Joint Ethics Regulation”, particular attention should be paid to acceptance of gifts/gratuities (Test of Public Scrutiny AR 165-1 Chapter 15), and to non-disclosure of sensitive or classified information. The Contractor shall ensure employee conduct complies with 41 USC 423, Procurement Integrity relative to release of acquisition related information or actions or discussions which may prejudice future competitions. The Contractor shall ensure no Contractor employees conduct political related activities or events on the installation.

2.1.10.6.1. Appearance. Contractor employees shall present a neat, well-groomed appearance at all times during the performance of services under the contract.

Contractor employees shall wear clothing commonly associated and appropriate with the position.

2.1.11. Business Relations. The Contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate completeness, and quality of problem identification. The Contractor shall provide corrective action plans, proposal submittals, and timely identification of issues. The

Contractor shall seek to ensure customer satisfaction and professional and ethical behavior of all Contractor personnel.

2.2. Security.

2.2.1. General Security Requirements. Contractor and all associated sub-Contractors’ employees shall comply with applicable garrison, facility, and area commander garrison/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by Government representative). The Contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet garrison access requirements to be accomplished by garrison Provost Marshall Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office.

Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA, and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or garrison change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes.

2.2.2. Background Check Requirements for Contractors. Contractor/Sub-Contractor employees providing services under contracts are subject to the following process:

2.2.2.1. The Catholic Religious Education Coordinator must successfully complete a Tier 1 with SCHR (State Criminal History Repository).

2.2.2.2. In accordance with Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 1402.05, each individual working with children under the age of 18 in conjunction with this contract must successfully complete the criminal history background check. Failure to complete the criminal history background check shall result in termination of the contract.

(Background check will be completed at government expense and will be accomplished after award of the contract.)

2.2.2.3. Anyone (direct employee, Contractor, or sub-Contractor employee) working under this contract who has contact with children under 18 years of age, shall be screened with the appropriate background checks as governed by the Army Directive 2014-23 “Conduct of Screening and Background Checks for Individuals Who Have Regular Contact with Children in Army Programs”, dated 10 September 2014 (Incorporating Change 14 July 2016). A copy of the Army Directive can be found at https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_c/NOCASE-ARMY_DIR_2014-23-000- WEB-0.pdf. The background check requirements for Contractors can be found in Army Directive 2014-23, Enclosure 3 – Screening and background checks for appropriated and non-appropriated fund personnel, military personnel, foreign national employees overseas, and Contractors.

2.2.2.4. Background checks will be initiated and paid for by the Government. The cost for the pre-employment screening is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Commander Designated Entity (CDE) at the Installation supports IMCOM by coordinating, submitting, tracking child related background checks. They also review and compile the results to identify whether they contain derogatory information to be passed on for a suitability determination. The CDE will advise and assist contractor and sub-contractor employees completing all required documents required for the background check process. CDE contact information will be provided upon contract award.

2.2.2.5. Following is a list of the required screenings per the Army Directive 2014-23 (Incorporating Change 14 July 2016).

• Required screening: Pre-employment screening: I) Application, 2) Interview,

3) Reference check, 4) Statement of Previous Arrest or Charge, 5) Assessment of individual's eligibility, qualifications, temperament, and suitability for work with children, 6) Tentative offer of employment (Proponent: Contractor is responsible organization).

• Preliminary investigation: 1) Installation Record Check (if applicable), 2) FBI Fingerprint check, and 3) Local Civilian Law Enforcement Check (Proponent: Government/Commander Designated Entity is responsible organization).

• CNACI - Child Care National Agency Check and Inquiries (Proponent:

Government/Commander Designated Entity is responsible organization).

The CNACI will be initiated after successful completion of the preliminary investigation. If deemed appropriate by the local Garrison Commander, a contractor can start working under Line Of Sight Supervision (LOSS) after successfully completing the preliminary investigation. If LOSS is not feasible, favorable CNACI results are required BEFORE the contractor can start working under this contract.

• An employee must successfully complete the required screening and preliminary investigation BEFORE working under this contract.

2.2.2.6. No person, regardless of circumstances, will be approved to work with children if the individual has been convicted of a sexual offense, a drug felony, a violent crime, or a criminal offense involving a child or children. If the background check investigation reveals any other derogatory information, a suitability determination must be made by the Army. The adjudication of derogatory information is processed through an Army Program Review Board (PRB). Further details about the adjudication process can be found in Enclosure 6 of the AD 2014-23. At any time, a Contractor can decide not to proceed with the PRB process. Additional information on the background check process can be found at http://www.opm.gov/investigations/background-investigations.

2.2.2.7. Re-verification of background checks (IRC and FBI fingerprint check) is required every 5 years.

2.2.2.8. Contractor Access to Installation. Access to U.S. Army Installations requires that Contractor employees voluntarily submit personal data (e.g., name, social security number, etc.) when applying for an Installation Identification Card or temporary access pass. This information is routinely used by Installation Law Enforcement and Security personnel to conduct driver license and criminal history / background checks. Adverse information revealed by such checks (e.g., outstanding criminal warrants, criminal history) indicating a potential risk to Installation security, or similar negative information indicating a potential security and/or Law Enforcement risk to Installation, may result in a denial of access and/or reentry to U.S. Army Installation.

2.2.2.9. Acceptable Background Status. Delays caused by adverse employee information do not constitute a basis for claim by the Contractor. For further information, refer to AR 27-20, Ch. 2, Section 3, 2-15 paragraph (g). It is the Contractor's responsibility to assure all personnel scheduled to work on the installation have acceptable backgrounds.

2.2.3. Vehicle Licensing and Registration. The Contractor’s vehicles shall be operated and maintained within safety limits prescribed by the State of the installation. All vehicles operated on installation streets, roads, and thoroughfares shall be properly licensed and registered in accordance with Federal and State laws.

2.2.4. Personnel Identification. Contractor personnel shall have in their possession a Government issued photo identification card (e.g., a valid driver’s license, Common Access Card (CAC), Military Identification, or passport). All contract personnel shall be identified as a Contractor, (i.e., badge) to be visibly displayed in a conspicuous place on the front of exterior clothing and above the waist except when safety or health reasons prohibit. All contract personnel are required to identify themselves such that they avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all correspondence (documents, emails, etc.) or reports produced by the Contractor are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

2.2.5. Physical Security. The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property in the work area. Facilities and equipment shall be secured at the close of each performance period.

http://www.opm.gov/investigations/background-investigations

2.2.6. The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods to ensure that physical security of all U.S.

Government property and facilities is taken care of. Locking of external doors and windows is necessary when leaving the facility. Internal doors shall be locked to protect Government property. Access to office areas should be monitored and limited.

2.2.7. Key Control. The Contractor will be responsible for the safekeeping of all keys issued to the Contractor by the Government. Contractor will assure unauthorized persons do not use the keys. Any loss of keys shall be reported to the COR immediately. All keys issued to the Contractor during the performance of the contract will be returned to the Garrison Chaplain’s Office at the end of the contract period. Keys will not be duplicated. The Contractor is responsible for any cost of replacement of door locks for lost keys.

2.2.8. AT/OPSEC. The Contractor shall not disclose information concerning this agreement or his activities on the Installation unless approved by the Contracting Officer.

2.2.8.1. AT Level I training. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility, or area. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I Awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 30 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I Awareness training is available at the following website:

http://jko.jten.mil.

2.2.8.2. For contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative); or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

http://jko.jten.mil/

2.2.8.3. WATCH Training. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility, or area. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH Army program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award.

2.2.8.4. For contracts that require OPSEC Training. Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, the contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC Awareness training. New employees must be trained within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter.

2.2.9. Cybersecurity. N/A

2.2.10. Theater Business Clearance. N/A

2.3. Safety. The Contractor shall perform work in a safe manner as required by OSHA Safety and Health Requirements. Provide a verbal notification to the KO as soon as possible of each occurrence of damage to Government property or an accident resulting in death, injury, occupational disease, or adverse environmental impact. Provide a completed copy of required Accident Investigation Reports to the KO within five (5) calendar days of each occurrence.

2.4. Special Training / Qualifications. Individuals providing services in fulfillment to this contract shall meet requirements as set forth in Section 3.0 Performance Requirements and Standards. The Contractor shall employ experienced and fully qualified individuals to perform the required services without any direction by Government personnel. The Contractor shall provide the written proof of faculties for all personnel performing services, as well as a completed background check consistent with procedures per DoDI 1402.5.

3.0 Performance Requirements and Standards

3.1. Catholic Religious Education Coordinator (CREC). The Contractor shall provide a Catholic Religious Education Coordinator to provide coordinating oversight of the Roman Catholic Religious Education program.

3.1.1. High Level Objective (HLO). The Contractor shall ensure the CREC supporting requirements of this contract has a minimum of two years of experience rendering the required services within a Roman Catholic faith community. The CREC shall be fully qualified to perform the required services without any supervision or direction by Government personnel.

3.1.2. Timely Arrival for Services. The CREC shall be on location at least 15 minutes prior to the beginning of instruction to ensure doors are unlocked and classrooms are ready for educational services.

3.1.3. The CREC shall coordinate the Roman Catholic Religious Education services;

estimated to be two days per week and Sundays (minimum of one class per day). Hours are estimated to be and shall not exceed a total of 20 hours per week.

3.1.4. The CREC shall provide services for planning and implementing the Roman Catholic religious education program for religious education and spiritual development of adults, children, and preschoolers. The program shall include: a Catholic Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) program on a weekly basis; special Catholic religious education programs for First Holy Adults (RCIA); coordination with Catholic Youth Group; and preparing publicity material for all chapel activities and programs to be disseminated to the Installation community IAW DI-MISC-80508B; all education and spiritual development programs will be offered as in-person training as permitted by United States Army Training Center and Fort Jackson.

3.1.4.1. The Roman Catholic Religious Education Coordinator shall coordinate all religious education programs, plans, objectives, and activities with the Catholic Community Chaplain or Chapel Congregation Pastor before implementation.

3.1.4.2. The CREC shall plan curricula, coordinate the use of instructors, and request logistical support for special activities of the religious education program. These services include: planning a program for the target participants through survey and in conjunction with the respective chaplains; recommending instructional and ancillary materials required for the program; determining which instructors or resource persons shall be necessary to implement the programs/activities and recommending such to the respective chaplains; preparing and disseminating publicity materials for the program/activity; arranging and coordinating the use of physical facilities as necessary for the program/activity; recommending transportation requirements for participants to the respective chaplain, if applicable; and evaluating the program/activity listing recommendations for improvements, if any.

3.1.4.3. The CREC shall analyze requirements, maintain, and distribute materials necessary for the conduct of religious education programs. This service includes determining, through surveys and in consultation with the respective chaplains, the types and quantities of books and related instructional materials necessary to conduct the religious education programs for the various classes/groups; submitting materials requirements to the respective chaplain for purchase by the Government; receiving, checking, and distributing the materials to the classes/groups; ensuring an adequate supply of materials is on hand for the classes/programs; and maintaining a library listing of all books purchased for the religious education program.

3.1.4.4. The Roman Catholic Religious Education Coordinator shall determine requirements, maintain, and distribute ancillary aids (e.g. audio-visual) necessary to conduct the religious education programs. This service includes determining through surveys and in consultation with the respective chaplains, the types and quantities of ancillary aids necessary to conduct the religious education program for the various classes/groups; submitting ancillary aid recommendations to the respective chaplain for purchase by the Government; receipting, cataloging and maintaining ancillary aids; and ensuring instructors are aware of the availability of ancillary aids and providing information and guidance on their use.

3.1.4.5. The Catholic Religious Education Coordinator shall submit to the Catholic Community Chaplain or Chapel Congregation Pastor any requests for supplies and materials to support the Catholic Religious Education Program.

3.1.5. The Roman Catholic Religious Education Coordinator shall support the religious education classes while they are in session. These services include opening the facilities and ensuring the classroom is prepared to receive the instructors and students;

maintaining records of attendance and other records necessary to the conduct of the classes; ensuring all materials necessary for the conduct of classes are readily available, which includes required books and instructional materials, ancillary materials and equipment required for proper use; and securing the facility after use.

3.1.6. The Roman Catholic Religious Education Coordinator shall provide attendance totals report, IAW DI-MISC-80508B, for all religious education programs to the staff chaplain not later than the third day of the following month.

3.2. Jewish Rabbi.

3.2.1. High Level Objective (HLO). In the absence of a Government Jewish Rabbi, the Contractor shall provide a Jewish Rabbi to conduct Jewish religious worship services and ministrations and serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Jewish religious instruction. The Jewish Rabbi shall be sufficiently educated in Jewish Law (Halakhah) and tradition to teach and possess the skills, knowledge, training and certifications, such as semicha, necessary to perform the tasks described herein. The Jewish Rabbi must be an individual educated by a school with a Master of Divinity degree (or equivalent) in rabbinical studies and in good standing with their religious endorsing agent or equivalent, knowledgeable of the Jewish faith, beliefs, and traditions and able to provide services to meet the guidelines set by the Torah for the Military Services. The Rabbi must possess excellent skills of public speaking and shall be experienced and fully qualified to perform the required services without any supervision or direction by Government personnel.

3.2.2. Timeliness.

3.2.2.1. The Jewish Rabbi shall be on location at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled in-person services to ensure worship and education spaces are prepared.

3.2.2.2. The Jewish Rabbi shall submit video recordings for digital platform worship and education no later than four (4) days prior to required presentation date.

3.2.3. The Jewish Rabbi shall thoroughly prepare for Jewish services to meet the guidelines set by the Torah for the Military Services and conduct religious worship and religious education classes according to the USAG Fort Jackson religious services schedule. See Attachment 1 – Estimated Workload Data for services.

3.2.3.1. Services may be conducted in-person as directed by the COR or via video recording presented over digital platform. Estimated 52 units for the year. Worship services are approximately one hour in length.

3.2.3.2. Religious education classes may be conducted in-person as directed by the COR or via video recording presented over digital platform. Estimated 52 units for the year. Education services are approximately one hour in length.

3.2.4. The Jewish Rabbi shall plan, organize, and direct Jewish services, ensuring the Jewish program complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets the needs of the Jewish faith community.

3.3. Imam.

3.3.1. High Level Objective (HLO). In the absence of a Government Muslim Imam, the Contractor shall provide an Imam to conduct Islamic religious worship services and ministrations and serve as SME on Islamic religious instruction. The provided Muslim Imam must be an individual educated by a school with a Master of Divinity degree (or equivalent) in Islamic studies and in good standing with the Islamic Society of North America, PO Box 38, Plainfield, IN 46168, or the American Muslim Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Council (AMAF and VAC) PO Box 2125, Arlington, Virginia 22202-9998.

The Imam must be knowledgeable of the Islamic faith, beliefs, and traditions and able to provide services to meet the guidelines set by the Qur’an. The Imam shall be sufficiently educated in the Qur’an, Fiqh, Hadith and the Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad and sufficiently educated in traditions to teach and possess the skills, knowledge, training and certifications necessary to perform the tasks described herein. The Imam must possess excellent skills of public speaking and shall be experienced and fully qualified to perform the required services without any supervision or direction by Government personnel.

3.3.2. Timeliness.

3.3.2.1. The Muslim Imam shall be on location at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled in- person services to ensure worship and education spaces are prepared.

3.3.2.2. The Muslim Imam shall submit video recordings for digital platform worship and education no later than four (4) days prior to required presentation date.

3.3.2.3. The Imam shall thoroughly prepare for Islamic services to meet the guidelines set by the Holy Quran for the Military Services and conduct Sunday and Friday religious worship and Sunday religious education classes, as required. See Attachment 1 – Estimated Workload Data for services.

3.3.2.3.1. Services (Friday – Jumah) may be conducted in person as directed by the COR or via video recording presented over digital platform. Estimated 52 units for the year. Worship services are approximately one hour in length.

3.3.2.3.2. Services (Sunday worship services) may be conducted in person as directed by the COR or via video recording presented over digital platform in accordance with the USAG Fort Jackson Religious Services schedule. Estimated 52 units for the year.

Worship services are approximately one hour in length.

3.3.2.3.3. As directed by the COR, Friday and Sunday services may be combined to offer more effective religious support to USAG FJ community, not to exceed 104 units for the year. The COR must provide no less than one week’s advance notice of this change.

3.3.2.3.4. The Imam shall provide leadership and administrative support for the education of the Holy Quran.

3.3.2.3.5. The Imam shall preside at the regularly scheduled Muslim services, to include Islamic studies, emergency services, Holy Days (Eid-UL Fitr and Eid-Eu Adha) and Special Services. Services may be conducted in-person as directed by the COR or via video recording presented over digital platform. Holy Days and Special Services estimated 10 units for the year. Services are approximately one hour in length.

3.3.2.3.6. The Imam shall prepare candidates for Ramadan.

3.3.2.3.7. The Imam shall plan, organize, and direct Muslim services, ensuring the program complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets the needs of the Islamic faith community.

4.0 Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) Matrix.

Task Standards Incentive/Remedy

3.1.2 Timely Arrival for

Services.

STD: The Contractor ensures the Catholic Religious Education Coordinator shall arrive 15 minutes prior to education services beginning IOT unlock doors and prepare classrooms.

AQL: 95%

1% deduction in the Contractor's last submitted invoice if the AQL is not satisfied. Payment will be authorized at 100% if the AQL is satisfied.

3.1.3 The CREC shall

coordinate the Roman Catholic Religious Education services

STD: The CREC shall coordinate for a total of three (3) education services per week (minimum of one class per day): two (2) services on weekdays and one (1) service on Sundays in Compliance with the schedule established by the Government Catholic Priest or Government

POC.

AQL: 100%

invoice if the AQL is not satisfied. Payment will be authorized at 100% if the AQL is satisfied.

3.1.4 The CREC shall

provide services for planning and implementing the Roman Catholic religious education program for religious education and spiritual development of adults, children, and preschoolers.

STD: The Catholic Religious Education Coordinator shall submit a plan (IAW DI-MISC- 80508B) with publicity materials for CCD, RCIA, and Catholic Youth Group for Roman Catholic Religious Education program and implement the plan.

invoice if the AQL is not satisfied. Payment will be authorized at 100% if the AQL is satisfied.

3.1.4.5 The Catholic

Religious Education

STD: The Religious Education Coordinator

Coordinator shall submit to the Catholic Community Chaplain or Chapel Congregation Pastor any requests for supplies and materials to support the Catholic Religious Education Program.

shall submit to the Catholic Community Chaplain or Congregation Pastor any requests for supplies/materials no later than three (3) months prior to date of requirement.

invoice if the AQL is not satisfied. Payment will be authorized at 100% if the AQL is satisfied.

3.2.1 In the absence of a

Government Jewish Rabbi, the Contractor shall provide a Jewish Rabbi to conduct Jewish religious worship services and ministrations and serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Jewish religious instruction.

STD: The Jewish Rabbi shall be sufficiently educated in Jewish Law (Halakhah) and tradition to teach and possess the skills, knowledge, training and certifications. The provided Jewish Rabbi must 1) possess a Master of Divinity degree (or its equivalent), 2) be in good standing with their religious endorsing agent or equivalent, 3) be knowledgeable of the Jewish faith, beliefs, and traditions, 4) be able to provide services to meet the guidelines set by the Torah for the Military Services, 5) must possess excellent skills of public speaking, and 6) be experienced and fully qualified to perform the required services without any supervision or direction by Government personnel.

AQL: 100%*

100% withholding of payment if the AQL is not satisfied. Payment will be authorized at 100% if the AQL is satisfied.

3.2.2.1 Timeliness.

STD: Present for in-person worship and education services at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled time.

authorized at 100% if the AQL is satisfied.

3.2.2.2 Timeliness

STD: Submit video recordings for digital platform worship and education no later than four (4) days prior to required presentation date.

invoice if the AQL is not satisfied. Payment will be authorized at 100% if the AQL is satisfied.

3.2.3.1 Jewish services to

meet the guidelines set by the Torah for the Military Services and conduct religious worship services according to the USAG Fort Jackson religious services schedule.

STD: Services may be conducted in-person as directed by the COR or via video recording presented over digital platform.

Estimated 52 units for the year. Worship services are approximately one hour in length.

satisfied. Payment will be authorized at 100% if the AQL is satisfied.

3.2.3.2 Jewish services to

meet the guidelines set by the Torah for the Military Services and conduct religious education classes according to the USAG Fort Jackson religious services schedule.

STD: Religious education classes may be conducted in-person as directed by the COR or via video recording presented over digital platform. Estimated 52 units for the year.

Education services are approximately one hour in satisfied. Payment will be authorized at 100% if the AQL is satisfied.

3.3.1 In the absence of a

Government Muslim Imam, the Contractor shall provide an Imam to conduct Islamic religious worship services and

STD: Imam must be (1) an individual educated by a school with a Master of Divinity degree (or equivalent) in Islamic studies and in good

100% withholding of payment if the AQL is not satisfied. Payment will be authorized at 100% if the AQL is satisfied.

ministrations and serve as SME on Islamic religious instruction.

standing with either of the specified Islamic endorsing agencies; (2) be knowledgeable of the Islamic faith, beliefs, and traditions and able to provide services to meet the guidelines set by the Qur’an; (3) be sufficiently educated in the Qur’an, Fiqh, Hadith and the Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad and sufficiently educated in traditions to teach; (4) possess the skills, knowledge, training and certifications necessary to perform the tasks described herein; and (5) possess excellent skills of public speaking and shall be experienced and fully qualified to perform the required services without any supervision or direction by Government personnel.

3.3.2.1 Timeliness.

STD: Shall be on location at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled in-person services to ensure worship and education spaces are prepared.

invoice if the AQL is not satisfied. Payment will be authorized at 100% if the AQL is satisfied.

3.3.2.2 Timeliness

STD: Submit video recordings for digital platform worship and education no later than

1% deduction in the Contractor's last submitted four (4) days prior to required presentation date.

3.3.2.3.1 The Imam shall

thoroughly prepare for Islamic services to meet the guidelines set by the Holy Quran for the Military Services and conduct Friday (Jumah) religious worship, as required.

STD: Services (Friday – Jumah) may be conducted in person as directed by the COR or via video recording presented over…