Atch_7_FMD_MA_Amend_05.pdf

H92222-14-R-0021-0005 Attachment 7

Additional Instructions to Offerors

Force Management Development Manpower Augmentation Sub-factor 2.2

H92222-14-R-0021

Attachment 7 Revision 3

Background: This instruction to offerors gives additional instructions for the preparation of the proposal in support of the Force Management Directorate (FMD) Manpower Augmentation Statement of Work (SOW). This SOW will result in award of a Task Order.

H92222-14-R-0021 Attachment 7 includes the following: ITO, SOW, DD254 w/Addendums (Attachment 7a)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Due Date of Proposals: IAW H92222-14-R-0021; L1.4

Period and Place of Performance: The anticipated start for this effort is 15 September 2015. Period of Performance: 12-month base period, plus 4 1-year options. Place of performance is MacDill AFB.

Base Year 15 September 2015 – 14 September 2016 Option Year 1 15 September 2016 – 14 September 2017 Option Year 2 15 September 2017 – 14 September 2018 Option Year 2 15 September 2018 – 14 September 2019 Option Year 4 15 September 2019 – 14 September 2020

Historical Labor Requirements: Historically, this effort was performed by approximately 22 full-time contractor employees. The requirement has been revised to reflect the current manpower augmentation requirements as defined in the SOW.

INSTRUCTIONS

All offerors are to submit their proposals for FMD Manpower Augmentation IAW H92222-14-R-0021 and these additional instructions.

1. Task Order Technical Sub Factor 2.2: Submit a technical proposal IAW H92222-

14-R-0021 Section L2.3.

a. The Task Lead is considered Key Personnel. Identify in the proposal which position will perform the Task Lead responsibilities (SOW Para 2.0) and provide a resume IAW L2.3.2.

b. All security requirements shall be IAW the DD254 and SOW.

2. Price/Cost Factor 4: Submit a TO price proposal IAW H92222-14-R-0021 Section L-4 (See Attachment 14 Group B Pricing Template).

a. Include the price for the basic and all option periods IAW attached pricing template.

b. Cost CLIN – Travel: The Government estimates $75,000.00 of travel per year.

Offerors shall apply their G&A rate to the Government provided plug number. The contractor shall travel as initiated by written tasking. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that travel expenses are incurred in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations. While OCONUS travel is possible, at this time it is not anticipated. Should OCONUS travel be required in the future, the TO Prime Contractor shall be required to submit a cost proposal to include ODCs associated with OCONUS travel.

Evaluation: The task order evaluation will be IAW H92222-14-R-0021 M2.3. The TO price evaluation will be IAW H92222-14-R-0021 M2.5.

Basis for Task Order Award: The basis for award will be IAW H92222-14-R-0021 M3.3.

SOCOM Wide Mission Support (SWMS) Group B Directorate for Force Management and Development (FMD)

Manpower Augmentation Support Statement of Work

1.0 BACKGROUND

1.1 Ensuring the combat readiness of SOF Warriors as they protect the United States and its interests is the responsibility of the Directorate for Force Management and Development (FMD). The FMD represents the Commander of USSOCOM by promoting the advancement and value of our people and their families from recruitment through retirement in order to build a resilient, adaptive, well-trained and professionally educated Special Operations Force. The FMD are the advocates of collaborative programs in training and education complemented by a transparent talent management system all designed to ensure our Forces are positioned to address the needs of our Nation. Rather than replicate or distract from existing service component programs, the FMD simply integrates and synchronizes in order to achieve greater affects in accordance with our Title X oversight responsibilities. FMD continues to lead joint SOF training, overseeing Warrior preparation and acting as a functional manager and requirements advocate for SOF training and missions preparation systems. The timely delivery of focused training solutions to the Special Operations Warrior/Diplomat is key, as is providing training oversight through the validation of training requirements and resources, training plan development, and the coordination and de-confliction of the SOF exercise support. FMD also orchestrates assessments of USSOCOM support of the Regional Component Commanders during CJCS exercises and operations and develops and promulgates joint special operations doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures.

1.2 OBJECTIVE: The contractor shall provide subject matter experts (SME) to augment manpower for FMD activities across all organizational functions. These SMEs will fill roles in the FMD Joint Table of Distribution that remain unfilled or will support newly established operational requirements. Other positions require specialized expertise or skills that are not available from Government staffing mechanisms due to their specialized nature. Other positions are an interim means to a projected solution that is either not yet fully codified or unknown as to the enduring requirements associated.

These requirements are critical to the immediate mission of the FMD. The contractor shall be prepared to reduce or modify the effort in accordance with the Government’s evolving requirements.

2.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall perform the specific functional requirements identified below. The Government will require a single point of contact from the contractor, normally referred to as a Task Lead (TL). The Government’s minimum expectations of the TL are as follows: be responsible for handling the day-to-day management and administration of contractor employees, respond to personnel-related questions, resolve personnel issues or conflicts, ensuring that all contractor employees are providing quality support and remain proficient in their area of expertise to include new technologies and software, supervise all staff efforts, perform quality checks of all work products when required, and maintain communication and close coordination with the contracting officer’s representative (COR) and any appointed technical representatives (TR) to ensure total product/service satisfaction. The TL is not a separate position but rather the duties are to be fulfilled by one of the full time equivalents (FTE) identified in 4.0.

2.1 EXECUTIVE SME SUPPORT. Provide expert advice, analyses, assessment, assistance and counsel to the Director and Deputy Director of FMD.

2.1.1 SOF SENIOR EXECUTIVE SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT (1 FTE)

2.1.1.1 Provide expert advice, analyses, assessment, assistance and advice to the Director and Deputy Director of FMD on all aspects of the preparation of SOF.

2.1.1.2 In support of (ISO) the Director and Deputy Director of FMD, evaluate, provide recommendations and monitor implementation of concepts, plans, policies, and activities.

Develop briefs and information papers to support decision makers.

2.1.1.3 ISO the Director and / or Deputy Director of FMD, develop, and conduct detailed planning and analysis on special projects to support FMD efforts. Conduct research, interpret data, identify objectives, conceptualize innovative ideas and solutions, and articulate problems and recommended solutions.

2.1.1.4 Provide data collection, analysis and execution of projects within specific approved milestones and in coordination with USSOCOM, Component, and Service SMEs.

2.1.1.5 Facilitate multiple high-priority projects simultaneously through critical phases to include project initiation, planning, coordinating, executing, controlling, and closing.

2.1.1.6 Develop and maintain briefings to support in-progress reviews for assigned projects providing current status, schedule, and milestones. Maintain comprehensive familiarity with DOD, Joint Staff, and USSOCOM policies and programs.

2.1.1.7 Maintain expert knowledge of USSOCOM, subordinate organizations, DOD, and Service training, education, and capability development methodologies and terminology to include a keen understanding of USSOCOM’s SOF Core Operations and Activities.

2.1.2 SENIOR STRATEGIC EXECUTIVE ANALYST SME (0.5 FTE)

2.1.2.1 Interacts with FMD leadership to present detailed planning, conduct in-depth analysis, and, to staff and brief complex topics to provide decision-making tools, such as metrics templates, organization change recommendations, for senior leadership on all aspects of organizational structure and gaps in that structure for the entire Directorate.

2.1.2.2 Ensure integration of various Strategic Guidance development, input, processing, identification and resolution of Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel and Facilities (DOTMLPF) Capability gaps and DOTMLPF Change Recommendations (DCR) for the conduct of FMD programs within the HQ, across DoD and the interagency. Provide on-site subject matter expertise (SME), advice, analyses, assessment, assistance, and counsel to the Director and Deputy Director of FMD on all aspects of the preparation of DCRs, and be prepared to provide SME support to ensure understanding by various communities with the SOF enterprise upon request.

Serve as an analyst and recognized expert for designing, developing, and adapting methods to identify organizational and functional concerns.

2.1.2.3 Research changes in joint training, doctrine, education, manpower/personnel acquisition within the Directorate for the purpose of developing and coordinating study plans, and identifies required joint capabilities and capability gaps, and recommends resolutions to senior-level leadership. These Directorate-specific functions include, but are not limited to, Human Resources manpower and personnel management, education, training, exercises, deployment / collective training, lessons learned, academic studies, joint and SOF doctrine, talent and career development, Human Performance (HP), Behavioral Health, Spiritual Enhancement, Personnel Operational Tempo (PERSTEMPO) management and Family Programs within SOF and Conventional Forces.

2.1.2.4 Develop, maintain, and facilitate a standing FMD Integrated Planning Team (IPT) with members from various SOF enterprise entities, which will include SOCOM J8 representation but may also include representatives from within/outside the directorate, other organizations within the HQ, Components, TSOCs, etc., to identify and develop DCRs and standards for Directorate military structure, missions, programs, organizational relationships, organizational maps, organization descriptions for both new and existing missions and programs.

2.1.2.5 Provides senior leadership with training, policy, and funding needs analysis information. Researches, gathers data, assembles, and analyzes facts, draws conclusions and develops courses of action for senior leadership decision-making in resolving organizational problems.

2.1.2.6 Provides senior leadership with SME advice and assist the government in identifying actual or potential problems areas, trends, and similar factors to improve SOF engagements, exercises, and operations for the Directorate, both new and existing.

2.2 DOCTRINE & LESSONS LEARNED DIVISION (FMD-J9-D)

2.2.1 DOCTRINE DEVELOPER PROGRAM ANALYSTS (2 FTE)

2.2.1.1 Assist in the development and integration of joint doctrine and joint tactics, techniques, and procedures (JTTPs), as applicable to special operations, across the entire range of joint operations. Perform duties as subject matter experts (SMEs) for joint and SOF doctrine development by providing guidance and advice to government personnel.

Establish publication and project-specific joint working groups, and elicit the participation of experts from the joint doctrine community by providing guidance and advice to government personnel.

2.2.1.2 Schedule, oversee preparations, provide resourcing advice to the government, plan and facilitate working group conferences throughout the duration of assigned, long-term projects. Establish priorities toward common objectives and production of deliverable products on schedule.

2.2.1.3 Research, provide recommendations, coordinate, and revise doctrine publications for government approval within the joint doctrine development process in support of the customer. Submissions will address the inter-relationships of SOF core tasks available to a joint force commander responsible for unified action; command and control structures;

planning; processes; employment; and enablers.

2.2.1.4 Participate in an iterative collaboration process including electronic submission of working text and scheduled telephone conferences with lead agent and principal authors.

2.3 JOINT PROPONENCY BRANCH, CIVIL AFFAIRS (CA) (FMD-J9-JP)

2.3.1 SENIOR STRATEGIC ANALYST (1 FTE)

2.3.1.1 Serve as the senior technical advisor and manager for coordinating, integrating, and advising on the implementation of the Irregular Warfare (IW) Capability Based Assessment (CBA) Campaign throughout the DoD enterprise.

2.3.1.2 Develop and use management tools, such as metrics, templates and organization change recommendations, to support senior leaders’ situational awareness/decision-making on IW issues and capabilities solution implementation.

2.3.1.3 Support the Command’s role as the designated lead for all IW JROCM DOTMLPF-P Change Request recommendations by planning, monitoring, and assisting in development of capability solutions in order to institutionalize IW capabilities.

Provide SME support in the development of strategies for the government to successfully negotiate, synchronize, and integrate implementation initiatives with stakeholders.

2.3.1.4 Provide subject matter expertise to the government in order to ensure SOF equities are properly represented in the realms of IW policy, strategic guidance, doctrine, and concepts.

2.3.1.5 Provide subject matter expertise to FMD J9-F for the development of future concepts, and planning and executing USSOCOM/Title X Wargames and experiments by the government.

2.3.1.6 Review appropriate Service, Joint, and USSOCOM command echelon plans, programs, requirements, and activities for consistency to provide assessments and recommendations.

2.3.1.7 Assist in formulating and promulgating IW strategy and policy guidance through research and analysis in coordination with the OSD and CJCS staff. Monitors IW programs, and associated activities to ensure organization, training, and equipment pursuits are supportive of DOD program implementation.

2.3.1.8 Support other FMD organizations collaboratively by participating in their working groups, researching specific issues, and providing expertise, as required. Provide input for and/or develop briefing materials, papers, etc. to leadership, as required.

2.3.2 JOINT STRATEGIC ANALYST FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS/JOINT

TEST TECHNICAL ENGINEERING SME (1 FTE)

2.3.2.1 Assist J9 efforts to responsibly resource special operations requirements within the approved budget.

2.3.2.2 Lead technical writer for CA, MISO doctrine, concepts and plans.

2.3.2.3 Research, analyze, and write supporting documentation for USSOCOM strategic plans and studies to provide to the government in response to DoD taskings and requirements.

2.3.2.4 Serve as the CA subject matter expert to government program managers on JCIDS, SOFCIDS, and experimentation.

2.3.2.5 Produce government approved written and visual products needed for government to advance special operations equities, thinking, and ideas in public forums.

2.3.2.6 Identify to the government the efficiencies between DoD CA programs and other joint proponent programs and activities. Support government’s analysis of Service plans, programs, policies and requirements for interoperability with special operations.

2.3.2.7 Serve as principle subject matter expert to provide analysis, guidance and expertise for Joint and Special Operations unique Civil Affairs force management, force development, future capabilities, education, training policy and all other DOTMLPF-P.

2.3.2.8 Provide subject matter expertise to government in their review of special operations, joint and NATO doctrine for critical comments.

2.3.2.9 Produce DoD Civil Affairs supporting documentation for government leads on strategy, plans, policy, and analysis to advance Civil Affairs joint capabilities programs joint operations in support of joint, special operations, and conventional force interoperability.

2.3.2.10 Coordinate and collaborate as requested by government with OSD, JCS, Services, and COCOM to provide support to government to advance and protect SOF, CA, and MISO equities.

2.3.2.11 Support government Program Managers in their monitoring of OSD, JCS, Services and COCOM CA and MISO plans, programs and policies.

2.3.2.12 Produce supporting documentation for government leads to provide long-range planning and analysis.

2.3.2.13 Assist the DoD MISO proponent in development and review of DoD MISO strategy, plans, policy, and analysis to advance MISO joint capabilities programs supporting joint special and conventional force interoperability.

2.3.2.14 Serve as a principle subject matter expert for the development Civil Information Management (CIM) capabilities, doctrine, and program development.

2.3.2.15 Serve as subject matter expert for Joint and Special Operations unique MISO force management, force development, future capabilities, education and training.

2.3.2.16 Provide a wide breadth of subject matter expertise to the Lessons Learned Operational & Strategic Studies Branch.

2.3.2.17 Coordinate with interagency representatives to support government leads to advance the Global SOF Network.

2.3.2.18 Serve as a technical subject matter expert for visual information.

2.4 EDUCATION AND TRAINING OFFICE (FMD-J7) EDUCATION DIVISION

(FMD J7-E)

2.4.1 SOF SENIOR SME AND PRINCIPAL LINGUIST (1 FTE). Provide ongoing assessment and analysis of SOF language instruction programs, recommended changes, and assist in implementing changes. These continuous improvement efforts are for the SOFTS joint training program, the USAJFKSWCS MOS 18L Program at Ft Bragg, the USAJFKSWCS IAT program at Ft Bragg, the AFSOTC program, the ATC Program, and the MSOS Program.

2.4.1.1 Analyze, improve, update, develop as needed, and conduct the SOF Command Language Program Manager’s training course and the SOF Teletraining System (SOFTS) certification course.

2.4.1.2 Produce new and improve existing language programs of instruction (POI) for joint SOF and for the SOF Service Components.

2.4.1.3 Assess and report on meetings of critical significance to SOF Language and Culture capabilities.

2.4.1.4 Observe, assess, and report on the instructional quality of classes delivered on the SOFTS platform. Report shall include detailed recommendations for improvement (efficiency and effectiveness).

2.4.1.5 Analyze quality assurance observations performed by language managers and military language instructors (MLI) and provide weekly recommendations on areas to improve and actions to take by the government.

2.4.1.6 Observe and report on the effectiveness of changes implemented to address training shortfalls.

2.4.1.7 Assist the government with the forecast, development, and maintenance of language and culture training curriculum and provide recommendations on resourcing actions.

2.4.1.8 Evaluate and coordinate assessment tools to meet SOF needs.

2.4.1.9 Provide coordination and training to SOF component language managers on standardization of academic programs, SOFLO polices, and best academic practices.

2.4.1.10 Evaluate and coordinate research projects to evaluate effectiveness of training methods and resources.

2.4.1.12 Provide training and academic assistance to SOF component language offices, unit language managers, unit language coordinators, and instructors.

2.4.1.13 Assist in the coordination and implementation of the annual USSOCOM Language and Culture Seminar.

2.4.1.14 Assist government managers in the coordination with SOF component language offices to ensure employment of best practices, coordination of curriculum, assessment, and reporting mechanisms, and compliance with DOD and USSOCOM policies.

2.5 INDIVIDUAL TRAINING DIVISION

2.5.1 TRAINING SME/PROJECT ANALYST (1 FTE)

2.5.1.1 Assists the government with execution of training oversight and advocacy by maintaining subject matter expertise on a variety of training issues to provide guidance to government managers.

2.5.1.2 Provides advice to government managers in the development of USSOCOM policy guidance for SOF training on Service-owned ranges and training areas.

2.5.1.3 Supports component and TSOC SOF training requirements, issues, problems, and conflicts.

2.5.1.5 Reviews training related documents, as assigned, providing relevant recommendations that support USSOCOM’s best interest.

2.5.1.6 Provides advice and knowledge on a variety of issues to include operations, training, exercises, ranges and training concept developments.

2.5.1.7 Supports and assist government managers on coordination with outside agencies on training related topics.

2.5.1.8 Supports USSOCOM preparation for the annual Structure Manning Decision Review (SMDR) cohosted by the Army G1 and G3.

2.5.1.9 Supports the command’s Identity Management (IdM) training efforts through the maintenance of training materials. Support development of additional training materials, as required. Maintain situational awareness and IdM knowledge base by attending USSOCOM IdM working groups and IPTs.

2.5.1.10 Assists in tracking of Joint Staff efforts in support of the Joint Training Enterprise Architecture (JTEA) Technical Working Group (TWG), the Joint Live Virtual Constructive 2020 (JLVC 2020) operational joint training framework, and the Training Gap Analysis Forum (TGAF). Reviews associated documents and as needed, participate in Joint Staff J7 meetings and teleconferences.

2.5.1.11 Provide SME support to the Special Operations Mission Planning Office (SOMPO). SME support shall encompass the areas of: the Special Operations Mission Planning and Execution (SOMPE) program, semi-annual Mission Planning User’s Working Groups, expanding capabilities to Tactical Mobile Computing, and support from other USSOCOM programs (i.e., TACLAN, et. al.)

2.5.1.12 Support the biennial rewrite of the USSOCOM Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Strategic Plan for Training.

2.5.1.13 Provide analysis, review, and recommendations on USSOCOM M&S related efforts.

2.5.2 JOINT LEADER DEVELOPMENT/EDUCATION SENIOR OPERATIONS

ANALYST/SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT (1 FTE)

2.5.2.1 Provide subject matter expertise to the government for the coordination with colleges and universities for program access and availability. Assists with the development and staffing of the memorandums of agreements or articulation agreements with institutions of higher learning that support the Commander’s USSOCOM Education and Training Guidance.

2.5.2.2 Develops and manages Post-Secondary education initiatives that support the development of SOF being assigned to Special Operations Legislative Affairs (SOLA), SOST, SOLO, and to other key positions within the SOF Enterprise that meet USSOCOM FMD Educational and Leader Development objectives.

2.5.2.3 Coordinates with Services and Service Components to assure effectiveness and efficiency of established Post-Secondary civilian education programs and their allocated resources. Ensures and tracks all payments and associated fees are invoiced and paid in a timely manner.

2.5.2.4 Provides advice to government managers in the advertising, selecting, processing, and monitoring of SOF students in programs approved by USSOCOM FMD.

2.5.2.5 Schedules and provides guidance to government managers on collaborative meetings to coordinate applicable processes and procedures to enact Post-Secondary civilian education initiatives

2.5.2.6 Prepares reports, summaries, briefings or other documentation on advanced civilian education initiatives when applicable to support the decision making process.

2.5.2.7 Continually assess SOF student participation against program priorities, adjusting the allocation of resources to meet program guidelines.

2.5.2.8 Provides SME support on USSOCOM-unique processes and procedures to support Post-Secondary civilian education programs, assists government managers in the establishment of USSOCOM board selection criteria or screening within HQ USSOCOM or with the Components or Services to fulfill validated education requirements.

2.5.2.9 Assists government to manage and track the resources that support USSOCOM’s ability to professionally develop SOF through Post-Secondary Civilian education and other development opportunities.

2.5.2.10 Provides advice to government managers on resourcing actions that support professional development opportunities for SOF officers and NCOs and select government civilians including short-term courses, seminars, and symposiums relevant to special operations, such as attendance at the DoD Regional Centers (Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies and the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies) or other DoD, US government or NGO agencies/institutions.

2.5.2.11 Coordinates with DoD Regional Centers and other interagencies/organizations for SME support to the USSOCOM International Engagement Education Program.

2.5.2.12 Coordinates with USSOCOM Staff, Components, and TSOCs for SOF participation in DOD Regional Centers and other professional development programs which support SOF roles and missions.

2.5.2.13 Assists government with tracking and accounting for resource obligations and expenditures related to Post-Secondary civilian education and other professional development programs.

2.5.2.14 SME ensures total grasp and understanding of US Government, DoD and USSOCOM directives and policies in order to support the government to ensure compliance.

2.5.2.15 Tracks student participation and surveys students and their supervisors, as required, for feedback on experiences in order to assess program performance and initiate improvements.

2.5.2.16 Provides advice and assistance to senior leadership on financial planning, execution, balancing, reconciling, and analysis of cost data supporting Post-Secondary civilian education and other professional development initiatives.

2.5.2.17 Interpret data derived from numerous sources, analyze policy and professional development issues; conceptualize innovative solutions, reconcile diverse viewpoints, organize resources and articulate problems and proposals in a concise, accurate, and professional manner.

2.5.2.18 Provide SME support to FMD-J1 Leader Development Division to develop and implement a systematic, deliberate and holistic leader development program.

2.5.2.19 Provides technical writing support, guidance, and assistance to the government on all SOF education initiatives.

2.5.2.20 Liaise with JSOU program development in evaluating leadership development needs and promulgation of course material for JSOU leadership courses.

2.5.2.21 Manages Command Action Taskers, and message traffic relevant to advanced civilian degree programs.

2.6 PERSONNEL, TALENT DEVELOPMENT, AND MANAGEMENT OFFICE

(FMD-J1)

2.6.1 HUMAN RESOURCE/PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR (3

FTE)

2.6.1.1 Provides SME to government Program Managers to address personnel management, regulatory requirements and related policy and plans areas that may include but are not limited to: accessions, updates to manning documents and JMDs, reach back and by name requests, assignments, compensation, promotions, professional development, readiness, retention, sustainment, and training of all SOF personnel.

2.6.1.2 Provide SME support in the development of processes, procedures, and tracking tools as required for personnel management.

2.6.1.3 Provide SME support to Senior leadership in the Directorate, the Division the Command, and across the entire SOF enterprise to gain insight into detailed high-level regulation and policy issues

2.6.1.4 Provide assistance in the dissemination of information on SOF human resource initiatives to SOF Components, the TSOCs, Services, various SOJTFs and CJSOACs, the Joint Staff, and OSD

2.6.1.5 Identify, develop, and design management decision support systems, such as metrics, templates and organization change recommendations in direct support of HR planning and delivery

2.6.1.6 Interpret data derived from numerous sources

2.6.1.7 Analyze policy and management issues, and identify objectives

2.6.1.8 Organize resources and articulate problems and proposals in a concise, accurate, and professional manner.

2.6.1.9 Use multiple Microsoft Office Suite with varied functions to produce a wide range of documents that often require complex formats, such as:

2.6.1.9.1 Graphics or tables within text

2.6.1.9.2 Editing and reformatting electronic drafts,

2.6.1.9.3 Updating or revising existing databases or spreadsheets

2.6.1.10 Prepare a variety of standardized documents in draft or final form from detailed procedural instructions.

2.6.1.11Establish, update, and maintain office records of various types.

2.6.1.12 Provide one each Navy/Marine and Army SME support with special operations background to the FMD-J1 Talent Development Division. Assist government managers in the development and employment of a systematic, deliberate, and holistic program to ensure SOCOM effectively utilizes all personnel assets while tapping into all available sources. Assist in the development of recruiting, retention, and career management initiatives within SOF; assist in the creation of a "one-stop" career support system for SOF personnel. Support the Integrated Product Team (IPT) in identifying and designing management decision support systems for USSOCOM and SOF Component leaders involved in human resources planning and delivery. SMEs must have a comprehensive knowledge of the relationships between training, military education, and personnel career management.

2.6.1.13 Provide non-Service specific SME support to the Office of Personnel, Talent Development, and Management (FMD-J1) both in-house and to augment capability gaps where strategic J1-specific HR planning / support is required and requested to include but not limited to FMD and/or CDRUSSOCOM priority/new missions. Contractor will coordinate and manage reach-back requests and by-name requests (i.e., SOJTF) for government personnel. Coordinate with and provide changes and updates to manning documents for HQ, TSOCs, Components, Joint Staff, Special Mission Wing (SMW), and to the SOJTF/CJSOAC JMDs. Develop processes, procedures and tools to track Individual Augmentee (coordinating changes with CENTCOM and Joint Staff) and AFPAK Hands program. Track changes and provide updates on TSOC Quick Wins.

Maintaining high-level access to various HR/Personnel-specific software and databases as well as readiness reporting databases as required.

3.0 DELIVERABLES. The Contractor shall provide a Trip Report within 5 days after returning from a trip through Joint Lessons Learned Information System (JLLIS) or other business practices/processes as designated by the Government. Each trip report, at a minimum, will contain a list of the attendees, the topics of discussion, decisions, conclusions, recommendations, pending issues, and agreed upon suspense dates. In order for the contractor to prepare for the approved travel, the contractor shall access the Joint Lessons Learned Information System (JLLIS) or other source of travel data as designated by the Government to review the details of previous trips related to the impending travel.

4.0 PERSONNEL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS. The Government requires contractor SMEs to perform within the current FMD organizational structures. In accordance with the DD254, and unless otherwise noted below, all positions are required to have a TS/SCI clearance.

Figure 1 PWS Skills/Qualifications for Staff Augmentation Requirements

Labor Category Required Skills/Qualifications EXECUTIVE SME SUPPORT Required

Hours Per

FTE

SOF Senior Executive SME (1

FTE)

Master's Degree and a minimum of 10 years SOF experience as a SOF Operator and ideally had assignments in joint operations planning and leadership positions. Candidate must have comprehensive HQ USSOCOM, TSOC, JSOTF or JTF organizational and planning experience. Must have recent combat experience (within 5-8 years) in OIF/OEF. Individual must be an expert communicator both orally and in writing. Position requires a.

Graduation from the School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) and/or a Senior Service College (SSC) preferred. Individual must have expert knowledge of USSOCOM, subordinate organizations, DOD, and Service Title 10 roles and missions. Highly desirable that the candidate have extensive knowledge in all aspects related to preparing SOF to execute wartime tasks; and in-depth knowledge of strategic planning, preparing detailed written products, and interacting with General / Flag officers.

Senior Strategic Executive Analyst

SME (0.5 FTE)

Bachelor's degree and 10 years of experience in organizational research and analysis. Candidate must have comprehensive HQ USSOCOM, TSOC, JSOTF or JTF organizational and planning experience. Individual must be an expert communicator both orally and in writing. Individual must have expert knowledge of USSOCOM, subordinate organizations, DOD, and Service Title 10 roles and missions. Highly desirable that the candidate have extensive knowledge of DOD, SOF, and service policies, regulations, instructions, and orders and in-depth knowledge of strategic planning, preparing detailed written products, and interacting with General / Flag officers.

DOCTRINE AND LESSONS LEARNED DIVISION (FMD-J9-D)

Doctrine Developer Program Analysts (2 FTEs)

A Bachelor’s degree is required. The education requirement may be substituted if the individual possesses a minimum of three years of experience supporting SOCOM Doctrine policy. Must know DOD, Joint Staff and USSOCOM policy and precedents governing the development and revision of joint and SOF doctrine. Must have knowledge of the HQ organization and functions within each level of the administrative/support arena. Knowledge of the Command task management tool and USSOCOM staff action suspense systems of the HQ and subordinate component commands to include procedures and methodologies related to formatting of joint doctrine review/change recommendation matrices. Comprehensive knowledge of the relationships between joint doctrine and concept development, Lessons Learned, training, strategy, operation planning, and military education. Knowledge and experience in joint doctrine development and the administrative/logistical processes that initiate and produce joint and SOF-specific doctrinal publications. Knowledge of the Joint Doctrine Development System and the four major stages of development to include project initiation; subject matter development; approval; and maintenance.

This also includes policies and procedures for preparing and formatting; publishing and production management principles, techniques, and procedures; as well as distributing joint publications. Requires extensive knowledge and experience with joint SOF and the missions, core tasks, roles and functions of USSOCOM and its components. Experience in special operations, experience as a staff officer at headquarters combatant command level and in doctrine development. Requires extensive knowledge in a variety of joint warfighting functional areas. Must know DOD and Joint Staff policy and precedents governing the development and revision of joint doctrine. Requires a comprehensive knowledge of the relationships between joint doctrine and concept development, lessons learned, training, strategy, operation planning, and military education is mandatory. Must have authoritative knowledge and extensive experience in joint doctrine development and the production management processes that initiate and produce joint special operations-specific doctrine publications, to include their integration with the entire joint doctrine hierarchy of publications. Skilled in oral and written communications in order to coordinate effectively with a wide range, and large number, of colleagues, SMEs, military audiences, and representatives from the academic community. Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral, clearly and concisely with technical accuracy;

includes producing senior level presentations, reports, and staff papers using standard office automation applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point) and in compliance with all related administrative and security regulations and guidance.

JOINT PROPONENCY BRANCH, CIVIL AFFAIRS (CA) (FMD-J9-JP)

Sr. Strategic Analyst (1 FTE)

Bachelor’s degree is required. However, the education requirement may be substituted if the individual possesses a minimum of five years of experience in SOF operations. Must be familiar with existing DOD IW policies, authorities, and doctrine; be able to conduct mission analysis of selected USSOCOM command plans.

Extensive military experience in the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP), mission analysis, and in the Joint Operations, Planning and Execution System (JOPES). Strong organizational skills and experience in working with Microsoft Office suite of software tools (Word, Power Point, and Excel) are required.

Mandatory that contractors have a strong background in U.S. Army Special Forces; specifically, planning, staffing, training, and conducting special operations-focused tasks.

Joint Strategic Bachelor’s degree is required. However, the education requirement 1880

Analyst for Special Operations/ Joint Test Technical Engineering

SME(1 FTE)

may be substituted if the individual possesses a minimum of five years of Active Duty experience in SOF operations. Must be familiar with existing DOD MISO, SFA, and CA policies, authorities, and doctrine. Experience in the development of long-range strategic plans, and operations for OSD, JCS, Services, COCOM, and USSOCOM. Experience in test and evaluation, acquisition, and the J-CIM program desired.

EDUCATION DIVISION (FMD J7-E)

SOF Senior SME and Principal Linguist (1 FTE)

Relevant Master's degree is required (Linguistics, Language, Education, etc.). Experience supervising a foreign language instruction program, designing curricula, preparing training materials, and supervising staff to do the same. Knowledge of current educational concepts and instructional design techniques to plan the organization and development of course curricula and educational materials for second language-related training programs. Able to identify training program strengths and weaknesses and have experience developing and implementing improvement strategies. Able to coordinate and communicate effectively with a wide range, and large number, of colleagues, SMEs, military audiences, and representatives from the academic community. Secret clearance is required upon entry into position with ability to upgrade to Top Secret SCI.

INDIVIDUAL TRAINING DIVISION (FMD J7-T)

Training SME /Project Analyst

(1 FTE)

Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with 9 years of relevant experience. Requires staff officer experience within the USSOCOM headquarters or experience as a staff officer at the headquarters Service or combatant command level, and knowledge in a variety of joint warfighting functional areas. Requires extensive knowledge and experience with joint SOF and the missions, core tasks, roles and functions of USSOCOM and its components. Experience is desired in the areas of SOF training, Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) operations and training, scheduling and operation of ranges and training areas, and exercises.

Joint Leader Development/ Education Senior Operations Analyst/ SME (1

FTE)

Bachelor’s Degree required; Advanced Civil Schooling with acquired Master’s degree Highly desired. Prior service and background in SOF preferred. Knowledge of DOD, Service, and USSOCOM policies, regulations, instructions, and directives governing leader development and career management. Ability to conduct research, analyze data, draw conclusions and develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Must have comprehensive knowledge of the S relationships between training, military education, personnel career management, and leader development. Strategic-level planning experience.

Must have superb communications skills, both orally and written Knowledge of the SOF leader competency models and leader development programs. Must have Top Secret clearance and be eligible to obtain a TS/SCI clearance as required.

PERSONNEL, TALENT DEVELOPMENT, AND MANAGEMENT OFFICE(FMD

J1)

Human Resource/ Personnel Management Coordinator

Bachelor’s degree is highly desired, but not required if the SME has over five years’ experience in managing SOF Programs.

Individual must be a creative and innovative thinker. Must know DOD, JS, and USSOCOM policy and doctrine governing personnel

(3FTEs) and personnel administration. Between 3-5 years’ experience as a military Service member is required. SME experience in or education in a field of study related to personnel/human resource management are highly desired. Positions require strategic level planning experience. Must have knowledge of the HQ organization and functions within each level of the support arena. Must have a comprehensive knowledge of the relationships between training, military education, and personnel career management. Must have superb communications skills, both orally and written. Secret clearance is required upon entry into position with ability to upgrade to Top Secret SCI.

5.0 SERVICE DELIVERY SUMMARY:

Performance assessments will be provided to the Contracting Officer (KO) by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) in accordance with the Quality Control Plan*.

Meeting or not meeting the below thresholds will be the basis of that performance evaluation.

Performance Area Performance Objectives Performance Threshold

Quality of Work

TO requirements met with little rework/re-performance required and with few minor and no significant problems encountered.

Contractor performance meets all task order requirements. Performance occurs with no required re-work/re-performance at least 90% of the time. Problems that are encountered are minor and resolved satisfactorily. Communication with the program office and customer is good.

Customer is satisfied with overall performance.

Schedule

Adheres to planned schedules to meet the customer's timeline. Contractor provides accurate documents in support of the task order performance.

Technical products / deliverables are complete, accurate, clear and conform to the task order requirements. Identified problems prior to adverse impact.

No more than 2% of all task order deliverables are late during the period of performance, unless delay(s) are satisfactorily justified and validated by the

COR

Task Order Management

Contractor maintains a stable workforce with no disruption of service. Contractor effectively hires/retains personnel with the appropriate education, experience, training, and expertise to accomplish task order requirements.

Employees required to fill positions to meet a new task order requirement or to replace an employee to fill a vacancy are placed within an agreed upon timeframe.

Customer satisfaction with delivery of services

No more than two customer complaints within a task order period of performance.

Contractor complies with task order security requirements.

No security violations during the period of performance.

The contractor ensures OCI compliance at the task order level.

Contractor has zero instances of OCI violations during the period of performance

Contractor provides CDRLs IAW Exhibit A.

All CDRLS are received complete within the specified time with no rework.

*The QCP is contractor provided and will be incorporated in the Basic IDIQ Award.

6.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/SPACE

The Government anticipates on-site support for this requirement therefore; the Government will provide all equipment, materials, access to all necessary networks and systems, furnished office spaces (workstations, office automation equipment, telephones, and furniture) and supplies at MacDill AFB for contractors working in support of this effort.

Contractor personnel will have access to secure telephones, a photocopier, data, fax (secure and unclassified), and shredder on a non-interference basis when needed to perform the work requirements. Support shall generally occur at Government office spaces located at 7701 Tampa Point Blvd, Tampa, FL. Support may also be required at contractor facilities and at worldwide locations.

7.0 REPORTS

The Monthly Report shall be prepared and delivered in accordance with the basic contract Statement of Work, paragraph 6.0.

8.0 SECURITY

Security will be in accordance with the attached DD254. The contractors cleared at the Secret or Top Secret level at the start of the task must begin the process to upgrade to TS/SCI immediately following the start of the task. All contractors whose requirements indicate TS/SCI positions that require an active TS/SCI clearance will be cleared at the TS/SCI level at the start of the task.

9.0 TRAVEL.

9.1 The contractor’s performance for the above tasks will require travel to various CONUS and OCONUS locations. The contractor shall travel as initiated by written tasking. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that travel expenses are incurred in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations.

9.2 Travel Work Day: OCONUS work week, per the Government, is based on a 10 hour day, seven workdays a week. The Government assumes a work week of 70 hours is a 75% differential added to the standard 40 hour work week.

Attachment 7a – DoD Contract Security Classification Specification