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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

BASE PERIOD 1 SEP 15 - 31 AUG 16

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PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICE - The contractor shall provide all direct labor, material, items and services (not specifically identified herein as Government-furnished) necessary to provde the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) Directorate of Psychological Applications (DPA) psychological services in support of Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

FOB: Destination

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Assessment & Selection

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Training Support

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360 Survey Support

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Administrative Support for USASOC DPA supported programs, Intermittent, Not to exceed 5 days per year

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Operational Psychology Analysis Support. (IAW para. C.1.2.4)

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SOCAS Software Quarterly Support and Maintenance

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PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICE - The contractor shall provide all direct labor, material, items and services (not specifically identified herein as Government-furnished) necessary to provde the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) Directorate of Psychological Applications (DPA) psychological services in support of Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

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Administrative Support for USASOC DPA supported programs, Intermittent, Not to exceed 5 days per year

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PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICE - The contractor shall provide all direct labor, material, items and services (not specifically identified herein as Government-furnished) necessary to provde the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) Directorate of Psychological Applications (DPA) psychological services in support of Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

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Administrative Support for USASOC DPA supported programs, Intermittent, Not to exceed 5 days per year

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PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICE - The contractor shall provide all direct labor, material, items and services (not specifically identified herein as Government-furnished) necessary to provde the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) Directorate of Psychological Applications (DPA) psychological services in support of Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

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Administrative Support for USASOC DPA supported programs, Intermittent, Not to exceed 5 days per year

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PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICE - The contractor shall provide all direct labor, material, items and services (not specifically identified herein as Government-furnished) necessary to provde the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) Directorate of Psychological Applications (DPA) psychological services in support of Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

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Administrative Support for USASOC DPA supported programs, Intermittent, Not to exceed 5 days per year

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Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1. General.

C.1.1. Scope of Work. The contractor shall provide all direct labor, material, supervision (of contractor personnel) and other items and services (not specifically identified herein to be Government-furnished), necessary to provide the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), Directorate of Psychological Applications (DPA) psychological services in support of Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF). These services shall be conducted in support of and in coordination with major command (MACOM) elements and USASOC subordinate units that include, but are not limited, to the United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (USAJFKSWCS), the U.S. Army Special Forces Command (USASFC), the 75th Ranger Regiment, and the 160th Special Operations Regiment (160th SOAR). In addition, the contractor may also provide psychological services in support of and in coordination with other United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) components, to include, but not limited to the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), Naval Special Warfare Command (NAVSPECWARCOM), National Capital Region (NCR), and other ARSOF units as required. While typical requirements are for 1-4 psychologists per event, as many as ten (10) psychologists, dispersed at six (6) or more locations, may be needed across the command to provide services on any one day.

C.1.2. Background. The DPA is responsible for providing a broad range of psychological services to USASOC. These services include, but are not limited to, support for personnel assessment, selection, training, and development processes. All of these services work in a building block fashion with key developmental checkpoints over the course of an ARSOF soldier's career.

C.1.2.1. The first component of the DPA's psychological services mission is the candidate assessment and selection mission conducted within the command. These include, but are not limited to: Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS), the Psychological Operations Assessment and Selection (POAS), the Civil Affairs Assessment and Selection (CAAS), the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program (RASP II), the Ranger Reconnaissance Detachment Assessment and Selection Program (RRD), the 75th Ranger Regiment Battalion Reconnaissance Platoons (RECCEE), the 160th SOAR Assessment and Selection Programs (SOAR), the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Assessment and Selection, and other ARSOF unit assessment and selection programs as required. The DPA supports this component through program development, program execution (to include the provision of all required psychological services including: development, planning, administration, and interpretation of psychological assessment instruments and other selection events; interviewing of prospective candidates; preparation of psychological reports; presentation of candidate profiles to respective selection boards; consulting with organizational leadership; and providing candidate feedback services as required), and program validation (includes research on the data collected in the candidate assessment and selection process.

C.1.2.2. The next component involves psychological training support. This training support consists of curriculum development, performance enhancement and the provision of operational psychology training. Performance enhancement may include individual, group and organizational consultation, to include test interpretation and feedback, direct observation, development coaching, and leadership consultation. Performance enhancement support to training courses currently includes, but is not limited to the Adaptive Thinking and Leadership (ATL) component of the Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC), Civil Affairs Qualification Course (CAQC), and Psychological Operations Qualification Course (POQC). Operational psychology training includes instruction related to assessment and selection, advanced operational psychology assessments and performance enhancement. Operational psychology training support currently includes, but is not limited to, the Advanced Operational Psychology Assessment Course (AOPAC), the Operational Psychology Personnel Selection Course (OPPS), Cognitive Interview Training, Advanced Special Operations Training Course (ASOTC), and the Advanced Special Operations Managers Course (ASOMC). This advanced training in operational psychology requires experts in operational and industrial and organizational psychology to present the state of the art techniques and procedures in these domains to both operational psychologists and non-psychologists.

C.1.2.3. The third component involves the professional development of officer and NCO leaders within USASOC, its subordinate units and other Special Operations Forces (SOF) units. Psychological services that support professional development utilize all prior psychological information collected on each SOF leader. In addition, DPA administers a command specific 360-degree leadership development survey instruments to junior and senior SOF leaders. The administration of these instruments requires that the target leader, his superior, selected peers and selected subordinates complete a survey specifically designed for the target's organization. Once the survey data has been collected (either in paper form or electronically) a report is prepared and individual developmental feedback services are provided to the target leader. This component also includes software maintenance related to the existing computerized 360 degree survey network interface tool, i.e., SOCAS, currently in use within the command.

C.1.2.4. The contractor will assist in continued operational psychology strategy, analysis, and training development. This includes, but is not limited to the study of operational psychology areas such as performance enhancement, resiliency, leadership dynamics, advanced assessment, detecting deception, etc. The products expected to be produced may include, but are not limited to, white papers, research articles, education and training documents, programs of instruction, and professional development seminars. Performance of this component would entail work on short-term, well defined topical projects resulting in one or more of the above outputs as required for the particular product. i.e. one of the aforementioned courses taught to command psychologists requires updated research into the latest trends in assessment and selection of personnel in high risk occupations. The output would be a summary of current research in the form of a presentation and supporting training documents. This example may require up to 5-10 days of work by one contractor.

C.1.2.5. The DPA also provides back-up psychological support to USASOC Survival, Resistance, Evasion, and Escape programs.

C.1.3. Security.

C.1.3.1. The contractor shall possess or obtain a facility clearance at the classification level of TOP SECRET. If the contractor does not currently possess the requisite facility clearance (FCL) they shall initiate a request for facility clearance within 2-days after award of the contract.. The contractor must obtain/maintain at least an interim TOP SECRET FCL and the required TOP SECRET personnel security clearances within 21 days after contract award and prior to the start of the period of performance.. The contractor shall be required to submit all applicable company information necessary to adjudicate a facility security clearance utilizing a Government-furnished Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254) IAW DoD 5220.22-M (NISPOM) C.1.3.2. Contractor personnel will have access to Government classified material required for performance of this contract. As such, all contractor employees providing support under this contract shall possess a current and valid (at performance start date) SECRET security clearance. Up to five (5) contractor personnel (Psychologists) will be required to have a current TOP SECRET security clearance for access to certain facilities (see DD254). A current security clearance is one where the investigation has not expired, or if expired, a Periodic Reinvestigation (PR) was submitted prior to the investigation expiration date. Specific positions require access to special access information. Access to special access information requires a current final security clearance in the last five years. (See DD254).

C.1.3.3. Classified documents required by the contractor for performance of the work/tasks iterated throughout this SOW shall be stored in appropriate classified containers provided by the Government for that purpose and in accordance with AR 380-5. Project sensitive waste shall be disposed of in lockable bins provided by the Government for that purpose. Use of Government- furnished network access shall adhere to all applicable OPSEC and current security policies.

C.1.3.4. The provisions of DoD 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Jan 95, apply. (See DD254)

C.1.3.5. Physical Security. The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, the contractor shall secure Government equipment and classified documents or classified Information Technology/Information Management (IT/IM) items in accordance with existing U.S. Army security procedures.

C.1.3.6. The contractor shall be required to sign for combinations (to both doors and safes) and building access cards (for entrance to BLDG E-2929) required to work at HQ, USASOC and/or its MSCs and must comply with DA, USASOC and/or local policies regarding these controlled items to include, but not limited to immediate reporting of any compromise or possible compromise of these items, where applicable. Finally, classified material shall at no time be removed from the HQ, USASOC or its MSCs premises by any means physical or electronic.

C.1.3.7. The contractor shall submit a JPAS Visit Request at least five (5) days prior to visit to USASOC (or other activities as necessary) as required in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operation Manual (NISPOM) Chapter 6 and AR 380-49.

C.1.3.8. While employed under the provisions of this task order, the contractor shall NOT represent him or herself as a Government employee of USASOC or of the DA. The individual(s) supporting this SOW must explicitly identify themselves as a "contractor working for the US Government" to all organizations and individuals when conducting contract related support.

C.1.3.9. The Government has the right to restrict employment under the contract of any contractor employee, or prospective employee, who is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, and general wellbeing or operational mission of the installation and its population.

C.1.3.10. The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the US Government if the employment of that person is in violation of standards of conduct or ethics laws.

C.1.3.11 Additonal Security Requirements.

AT Level I training. All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to an Army or USSOCOM controlled installation, facility, or area shall complete AT Level I Awareness Training within [60] calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contract employee and subcontract employee to the COR (or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned) within [90] calendar days after completion of the training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. This is an annual training requirement. AT Level I training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/faces/page/login/Login.seam.

Access and general protection policy and procedures. All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to an Army or USSOCOM controlled installation, facility, or area shall comply with applicable security policies and procedures (provided by the government representative). This includes policies pertaining to the use or prohibition of electronic recorders, devices, cameras, etc. If the Contractor is required to take photographs or videos on a Government Installation, the Contractor must obtain written permission from the Senior Commander. The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation and facility access requirements to be completed by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. The contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HQDA, USSOCOM, USASOC and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

iWATCH training. The Vendor and all associated sub contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the Government requiring activity Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO)). This locally 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 or the designated security office. Training shall be completed within [60] calendar days of contract award and within [30] calendar days of new employees' commencing performance with the results reported to the COR no later than [90] days after contract award and new employees' commencing performance.

Access to government information systems. All contract employees with access to a government information system must be registered in the Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) at commencement of services and must successfully complete the DoD Information Assurance Awareness training prior to access to the information system and then annually thereafter.

Requirement for OPSEC training. Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contract employees must complete OPSEC Level I training within 30 calendar days of reporting for duty. All contract employees must complete annual OPSEC Awareness Training.

Information assurance/information technology training. All contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD, Army, USSOCOM and USASOC training requirements in DODD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M, AR 25-2 and published USSOCOM and USASOC requirements within 180 calendar days of employment.

Handling / access to classified information. The Vendor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements for access to information classified "Confidential", "Secret", or "Top Secret". The Vendor must execute a Security agreement (DD Form 441), IAW the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M) and any revisions to DoD 5220.22-M .

Vendor to obtain a Facility Clearance and individual clearances at the appropriate level. The Vendor must obtain a Facility Clearance at the appropriate level (IAW the NISPOM DoD 5220.22-M) prior to the start of the contract awarded period of performance. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have the required security clearance at the appropriate level at the start of the period of performance. Security clearances and Facility Clearance (FCL) requirements are required to be maintained for the life of the contract in accordance with the DD254 attached to the contract.

Pre-screen applicants using E-Verify Program. The Vendor must pre-screen applicants using the E-verify Program (http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The vendor must ensure that the applicant has two valid forms of government issued identification.

C.1.4. Quality Control and Quality Assurance.

C.1.4.1. Quality Control. The contractor shall establish and maintain a comprehensive and detailed Quality Control Program (QCP) to ensure the requirements of the contract are provided as specified.

C.1.4.2. Quality Assurance. The Government will evaluate the contractor's performance and performance quality under this contract based on the Inspection of the Services Clause(s) of the contract.

C.1.4.3. Performance Evaluation Meetings (PEM). The contractor's lead personnel shall be required to meet with the COR and/or the Contracting Officer as often as necessary to ensure contractor performance and performance quality remains at a satisfactory level and all work/tasks iterated throughout this SOW is performed in an acceptable manner.

C.1.5. Government-furnished Property (GFP).

C.1.5.1. Government-furnished facilities, equipment, material and services. The Government will provide, without cost, the facilities, equipment, material and/or services listed below for contractor performance at Fort Bragg and Camp MacKall, NC. Like facilities, equipment, material and services will be made available for short-term use at all other military installations where contract performance is directed.

C.1.5.1.1. Facilities. Government facilities shall be co-used with the USASOC DPA military/civilian staff. No modification of these facilities is authorized. These facilities shall be used for the performance of this SOW only.

C.1.5.1.2. Equipment. The Government shall provide the contractor with all necessary equipment for contract performance. Examples are: office desks, chairs, file cabinets and general office supplies. This

Government property remains accountable to the Government and is incidental to the place of performance, when the contract requires contractor personnel to be located on a Government site or installation and is used by the contractor within the location.

C.1.5.2. The Government will supply all available documentation required for contract performance. The Government will make available all required regulations, directives, planning documents, policy documents, literature, schematics, etc., upon contract award. All GFP shall remain the property of the Government and must be returned upon completion of the contract. The contractor shall not retain any form of property rights, titles, intellectual rights, records [written or electronic], or any other such documentation produced under contract performance.

C.1.5.3. Emergency Medical Treatment. Medical services for contractor personnel are the responsibility of the contractor. However, the Government may provide, on an emergency basis, medical services for job related injuries while an employee is performing under this task order if Government facilities are available. Emergency medical care is available to the contractor employees at Womack Army Medical Center. For Emergency ambulance service, call 911. Such emergency medical care will be limited to those services necessary to prevent undue suffering or loss of life and will be provided only during the period of emergency. In such circumstances, action shall be taken to transfer employees of the contractor to a civilian health care provider as soon as the emergency period ends. The contractor shall reimburse the Government for emergency medical services provided. If the invoice is not paid, the Contracting Officer may set off the cost against future payments to the contractor.

C.1.6. Contractor-furnished Items and Services.

C.1.6.1. General. Except for those items or services specifically identified to be Government-furnished herein, the contractor shall furnish all items and services required to support contract performance.

C.1.6.2. Vehicle registration, licensing and operation. Contractor employee vehicles shall have proper state registration, proof of insurance, and a valid driver's license to operate privately owned vehicles (POVs) on the Post. Registration with the Provost Marshal's Office (PMO) of all vehicles transiting on post is mandatory. The contractor shall fully comply with the vehicle registration requirements regarding contractor-owned and contractor employee POVs as set forth in Fort Bragg Regulation 190-5. This regulation can be found at http://www.bragg.army.mi1/16MP/vehicle_registration_information. htm.

Any questions regarding this regulation can be directed to the PMO at 910-432-8193. Be advised all vehicles, including those with passes/decals are subject to search at any time.

C.1.7. Travel.

C.1.7.1. During the execution of the contract, contractor employees may be required to conduct travel in support of this SOW. Travel for the purpose of this contract is defined as performance of the work/tasks as iterated throughout this SOW outside of a fifty (50) mile radius of the contractor’s primary/principle residence.

C.1.7.2. Any travel required under this contract will be funded by the Government at a rate in accordance with the Joint Federal Travel Regulations (JFTR). Travel cost incurred will be paid on a Cost Reimbursable basis. The Government reserves the right to require the contractor to submit supporting receipts with invoices for travel costs exceeding $75.00.

C.1.7.3. The Government may require contractor personnel to travel to the following locations (non-exclusive list):

Fort Bragg, NC

Fort Campbell, KY

Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA

Fort Benning, Hunter Army Airfield & Camp Merrill, GA

Richmond & Fort A.P. Hill, VA

Virginia Beach, VA

Other CONUS locations

C.1.7.4. Prior to execution of any travel in support of this contract, a proposed itinerary and composition of the contractor personnel team shall be coordinated with and submitted in writing to the COR. The COR will assist with any command approvals and/or sponsorship required under Army or DoD regulations. Written prior approval by the COR is required for all contractor travel.

C.1.7.5. If requested to do so by the Contracting Officer, Contract Administrator and/or the COR, the contractor shall provide an After Action Trip Report summarizing the work accomplished on travel as related to this SOW within five (5) working days upon completion of any travel.

C.1.7.6. All travel arrangements shall be the responsibility of the contractor. Travel will be funded by the Government under the appropriate Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) of the Schedule of Supplies and Services of the contract.

C.1.8. Work Day. A man day work day is defined as up to 12 hours and a man day half day is defined as 5 hours or less. Irregular work hours can be expected and the contractor shall administer or manage employees' work schedules in a manner to ensure they remain available or "on duty" for as long as is necessary to fully execute contract performance and performance quality. A scheduled full work day can last up to 12 hours and a scheduled half work day can last up to 5 hours. Should the contractor's employees be required by the COR to work beyond the scheduled times, the schedule will be modified, accordingly.

C.1.9. Contractor Scheduling. The Contracting Officer, Contract Administrator and/or the COR may cancel scheduled psychological support within five (5) working days without cost to the Government. If the Government cancels the scheduled psychological support, the Government will reimburse the contractor for any non-reimbursable travel expenses incurred as a result of the cancellation. It is the expectation that the contractor will make every effort to obtain a full refund of the purchase made prior to submitting a request for reimbursement. If the Government cancels the scheduled psychological support with less than 24 hours notice, the Government will pay a half days work for each scheduled employee plus actual travel expenses. The Government can shorten the duration of scheduled psychological support as needed without penalty.

C.2. Assessment and Selection Psychological Support Requirements. The contractor shall provide psychological support services to include program development, program execution and program validation to USASOC DPA for the programs currently in operation as listed in the following paragraphs. These program requirements may be modified or additional programs added as determined by the needs of the command. This requirement shall necessitate a commensurate degree of flexibility on the part of the contractor with regard to employee workload scheduling and the execution of the performance and performance quality of the work/tasks iterated throughout this SOW. Any such change affecting performance under this contract shall NOT be effected until the contractor is in receipt of a fully executed contract modification approved by the Contracting Officer.

C.2.1. Ranger Assessment and Selection Program (RASP II). The goals of RASP II support are to: (1) assess the psychological suitability of RASP II candidates for service in the 75th Ranger Regiment, and (2) provide professional and personal developmental feedback to RASP II candidates based on the candidates' testing results and interview findings. Depending on the rank and position of the candidate, a summary of test analysis and interview findings including strengths and vulnerabilities is provided to the commander, staff leader and/or selection board in such a manner as to assist these bodies in making an informed selection decision regarding a candidate. The board is comprised of 75th Ranger Regiment Officer and Non-Commissioned Officer representatives. The purpose of the Commander's Board is to select those candidates with the potential to serve successfully in the 75th Ranger Regiment. The contractor's candidate assessment is one of multiple sources of information, to include but not limited to, the RASP II interview worksheet provided by the Government and administered by the contractor. The contractor is required to characterize each candidate to the board prior to that candidate's appearance. This characterization is based on an analysis of the candidate's testing results and, where applicable, the contractor's interview of candidates regarding these testing results, as well as, other psychological analysis and observations regarding the candidate as is needed to fully assess the candidate's suitability. After describing a candidate, the contractor shall remain as a non-voting member of the board. The contractor shall use the candidate's board appearance as a further opportunity for observation and assessment and can expect to answer questions from board members both before and after candidate appearances. Candidate feedback shall be provided as directed by the Government and in a format to be provided by the Government. Interviews historically last one to one and one half (1-1%) hours per candidate. Board appearances generally take one (1) hour (inclusive of pre and post Board discussions) per candidate. Each contractor psychologist can anticipate interviewing from eight to twelve (8-12) candidates per Commander's Board iteration. RASP II support shall be provided approximately twelve (12) to fifteen (15) times per year. Historically, to ensure full performance under the SOW one to two (1-2) contractor psychologists are required for a period of four (4) to five (5) days per board iteration. RASP II support is normally conducted at the 75th Ranger Regiment Headquarters located at Fort Benning, Georgia. Other locations may be designated for conducting assessment and selection boards as needed to support USASOC DPA mission requirements. Assessment and selection Board iterations (as iterated in Paragraphs C.2.1. through C.2.6.) may overlap, historically as many as three (3) Boards have been scheduled concurrently. Irregular work hours can be expected and the contractor shall administer or manage employees' work schedules in a manner to ensure they remain available or "on duty" for as long as is necessary to fully execute contract performance and performance quality.

C.2.2. 75th Ranger Regiment Battalion Reconnaissance Platoons (RECCEE). The goal of psychological support to battalion reconnaissance platoon selection is to assist battalions in selecting soldiers for assignment to the battalion level reconnaissance platoon. The process of contractor psychological support is the same as that as described for RASP II (refer to Paragraph C.2.1.), only at a battalion level with candidate assessment before a RECCEE Board. Each contractor psychologist can anticipate interviewing from eight to ten (8-10) candidates per RECCEE Board iteration. Historically, to ensure full performance under the SOW one to two (1-2) contractor psychologists are required for a period of three (3) days per board iteration with approximately two (2) iterations per year. These boards generally take place at battalion locations at Ft. Benning, Georgia, Hunter Army Airfield at Savannah, Georgia, and Ft. Lewis, Washington. Other locations may be designated for conducting RECCEE Boards as needed to support USASOC DPA mission requirements.

C.2.3. Ranger Reconnaissance Detachment (RRD). The goal of psychological support to the reconnaissance detachment selection is to assist detachments in selecting soldiers for assignment to the detachment level. The process of contractor psychological support is the same as that described for the RASP II (refer to Paragraph C.2.1.), only at a detachment level, with candidate assessment before a RRD Board. Each contractor psychologist can anticipate interviewing eight to twelve (8-10) candidates per board iteration. Historically, to ensure full performance under the SOW one (1) contractor psychologist is required for a period of two to four (2-4) days per board iteration with approximately two (2) board iterations per year. These boards generally take place at detachment locations at Camp Merrill in Dahlonega and Fort Benning, Georgia. Other locations may be designated for conducting RRD Boards as needed to support USASOC DPA mission requirements.

C.2.4. 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR). The goals of providing psychological support to the 160th SOAR are: (1) assess the psychological suitability of SOAR candidates for service in the SOAR, and (2) provide professional feedback to the board based on the candidates' testing results and interview findings. This process is intended to assist the regiment in selecting soldiers for assignment to the 160th SOAR. A summary of test analysis and interview findings, including strengths and vulnerabilities, is provided to the Board president (Commander, staff leader, Command Sergeant Major, and/or selection board) in such a manner as to assist him in making an informed selection decision regarding a candidate. The contractor is required to characterize each candidate to the board prior to that candidate's appearance. This characterization is based on an analysis of the candidate's testing results and, where applicable, the contractor's interview of candidates regarding these testing results, as well as, other psychological analysis and observations regarding the candidate as is needed to fully assess the candidate's suitability. After describing a candidate, the contractor may be asked to serve as a voting member of the board. The contractor shall use the candidate's board appearance as a further opportunity for observation and assessment, may ask questions during the board, and can expect to answer questions from board members both before and after candidate appearances. Each contractor psychologist can anticipate interviewing eight to twelve (8-12) Officer/Warrant Officer candidates per officer board iteration. Historically, to ensure full performance under the SOW one (1) contractor psychologist generally is required for a period of up to five (5) days per board iteration with approximately twelve (12) board iterations per year. These boards generally take place at the 160th SOAR Headquarters located at Fort Campbell, KY. Other locations may be designated for conducting SOAR Boards as needed to support USASOC DPA mission requirements.

C.2.4.1. 160th SOAR Enlisted Assessment and Selection Program. The goals of this program are similar to that described above for the 160th SOAR (paragraph C.2.4), but are aimed at enlisted and non-commissioned officer SOAR candidates. The process of contractor psychological support is the same as that described for the RASP II (refer to Paragraph C.2.1.), only at a regimental level, with candidate assessment before a SOAR Board. Each contractor psychologist can anticipate interviewing approximately twenty-five (25) NCO/Enlisted candidates per soldier assessment course. To ensure full performance under the SOW one (1) to three (3) contractor psychologists are required for a period of five (5) days per course iteration beginning on Monday mornings and culminating on Friday afternoons, with approximately twelve (12) board iterations per year. These assessments and boards generally take place at the 160th SOAR Headquarters located at Fort Campbell, KY.

C.2.5. Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). The contractor shall provide psychological support services to include program development, program execution, and program validation including research utilizing assessment and selection data. The goal of JSOC assessment and selection support is to assess the suitability of JSOC candidates for trainability and service within the unit. A summary of test and interview findings including strengths and vulnerabilities is provided to the JSOC Selection Board or section leader in such a manner as to assist them in making the selection decision. One (1) contractor psychologist generally shall interview up to 8 candidates per day to determine each candidate's psychological suitability for service in JSOC. Interviews historically last 45 minutes to one (1) hour per candidate. Verbal assessments shall be presented to an assessment and selection board, the onsite military psychologist, and/or the supervisor making the hiring decision. Written reports of findings shall be prepared as required. Work shall normally take place at Ft. Bragg, NC. The contractor's portion of the selection shall generally last one to three (1-3) days, once (1) a month for twelve (12) months, or a total of twenty-four (24) man-days per year.

Alternative Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) / Focal Point (FP) Access is required: ACCM / FP information is governed by DoD 5200.1-R, “Information Security Program,” Chapter 6, Section 8; “Alternative Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM);” and OSD/C3I Memorandum, 18 April 2003, “Revised Alternative Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) Guidance.” FP Program information is governed by CJCS Manual 3213.02B, “The Joint Staff Focal Point (FP) Program, 21 July 06;” and supporting documentation for each Focal Point sub-system, including security classification guides, program security plans, and governing directives.

Access to ACCM / FP information requires a current final (not interim) clearance eligibility at the appropriate level. The contractor will be required to submit additional security screening forms to the ACCM/FP control officer (FPPCO) for approval to gain access to ACCM/FP information.

C.2.6. Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS). The goals of SFAS support are to: (1) assess the suitability of SFAS candidates for successful completion of the USAJFKSWCS Special Forces Qualification Course, (2) provide immediate professional and personal developmental feedback to SFAS candidates based on their testing results and interview presentation, and (3) initiate the personnel data collection necessary to conduct other components of the Special Forces leader development processes in the both the schoolhouse and in operational leadership positions. A summary of test and interview findings including strengths and vulnerabilities is provided to the selection board in such a manner as to assist the board in making the selection decision. All work shall normally take place at Camp Mackall and Fort Bragg, North Carolina. One (1) to Three (3) contractor psychologists may be required to support up to twelve (12) assessment and selection activities annually based on class size. The contractor's requirement for the SFAS program shall consist of a psychological assessment that includes test interpretation and interview. Contractor psychologists generally interview eight to ten (8-10) candidates a day depending on class size and candidate complexity. The contractor's participation shall generally last two (2) days. Interviews of candidates may last from thirty to sixty (30-60) minutes, depending on the complexity each candidate's presentation. The contractor will be required to verbally communicate their assessment of psychologically at risk candidates for enlisted and non-commissioned officer candidates to the SFAS psychologist responsible for the SFAS psychological assessment process. The SFAS psychologist responsible for the SFAS psychological assessment process will then be responsible for providing this information to the Board. Irregular work hours can be expected and the schedule of events may be modified as determined by how the command operates the program.

C.2.7 Civil Affairs Assessment and Selection (CAAS). The goals of CAAS support are to: (1) assess the suitability of CAAS candidates for successful completion of the USAJFKSWCS Civil Affairs Qualification Course, (2) provide immediate professional and personal developmental feedback to CAAS candidates based on their testing results and interview presentation, and (3) initiate the personnel data collection necessary to conduct other components of the Civil Affairs leader development processes in the both the schoolhouse and in operational leadership positions. A summary of test and interview findings including strengths and vulnerabilities is provided to the selection board in such a manner as to assist the board in making the selection decision. All work shall normally take place at Camp Mackall and Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The contractor psychologists may be required to support up to twelve (12) assessment and selection activities annually based on class size. The contractor's requirement for the CAAS program shall consist of a psychological assessment that includes test interpretation and interview. Contractor psychologists generally interview eight to ten (8-10) candidates a day depending on class size and candidate complexity. The contractor's participation shall generally last two (1) day. Interviews of candidates may last from thirty to sixty (30-60) minutes, depending on the complexity each candidate's presentation. The contractor will be required to verbally communicate their assessment of psychologically at risk candidates for enlisted and non-commissioned officer candidates to the CAAS psychologist responsible for the CAAS psychological assessment process. The CAAS psychologist responsible for the CAAS psychological assessment process will then be responsible for providing this information to the Board. Irregular work hours can be expected and the schedule of events may be modified as determined by how the command operates the program.

C.2.8 Psychological Operations Assessment and Selection (POAS). The goals of POAS support are to: (1) assess the suitability of POAS candidates for successful completion of the USAJFKSWCS Psychological Operations Qualification Course, (2) provide immediate professional and personal developmental feedback to CAAS candidates based on their testing results and interview presentation, and (3) initiate the personnel data collection necessary to conduct other components of the Psychological Operations leader development processes in the both the schoolhouse and in operational leadership positions. A summary of test and interview findings including strengths and vulnerabilities is provided to the selection board in such a manner as to assist the board in making the selection decision. All work shall normally take place at Camp Mackall and Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The contractor psychologists may be required to support up to twelve (12) assessment and selection activities annually based on class size. The contractor's requirement for the POAS program shall consist of a psychological assessment that includes test interpretation and interview.