Performance_Work_Satement.docx

H92239-18-Q-0005

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Regimental Reconnaissance Company (RRC) Advanced Surveillance & Surveillance Detection Course

Part I

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide an Advanced Surveillance and Surveillance Detection course. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. The Contractor, in turn, shall be accountable to the Government for Contractor or subcontractor personnel.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform this course as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions of the contract and consistently with the established standards in this PWS and contract.

1.1.1. The contractor shall provide the required training support in accordance with the specific mission requirements identified in this document. There is insufficient time in RRC’s training cycle for a trial-and-error learning period. The contracted company/cadre must be prepared to provide up-to-date tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) with the full confidence of the RRC personnel from the first day of training.

1.2. Objectives: The basic service objective includes the following:

1.2.1. POI

1.2.1.1. Provide a program of instruction (POI) in accordance with RRC’s specifications and requirements, and in accordance with the direction and optimal end-state for RRC’s Reconnaissance Training Course (RTC) candidates.

1.2.1.2. Each offeror will have knowledge of specifics stated here in the PWS referencing the National Capital Region.

1.2.1.3. POI will include, but not be limited to the following curriculum: surveillance planning, multi-modal surveillance (foot, vehicle, and public transportation), observation skills and target recognition, radio protocol, voice terminology, de-briefing, counter-surveillance operations planning, desk operations, spot map usage, demeanor and perception, surveillance detection route (SDR) planning (foot, vehicular, and multi-modal), demeanor and perception, memory retention techniques, intrusion point selection and use, technical surveillance threats, security and discrete note-taking, and casing. POI will also incorporate the use of video and photography.

1.2.1.4. Provide the RRC Selection & Training cadre members with a final coordination briefing, date and time to be determined, to ensure that the scenario and supporting elements are in place for a successful training event.

1.2.2. Contractor Personnel

1.2.2.1. Provide one (1) primary instructor, two (2) assistant instructors, support personnel, training areas, training facilities, and equipment (radios, map books, etc.) for the duration of the advanced surveillance portion of the course.

1.2.2.2. Provide one (1) primary instructor, four (4) assistant instructors, support personnel, training areas, training facilities, and equipment for the duration of the surveillance detection portion of the course.

1.2.2.3. Provide coverage on each RTC candidate for approximately seventy-five (75) percent of the surveillance detection portion of the course (coverage for one RTC candidate at any one time will likely consist of a five (5) person surveillance team). Role players must be familiar with surveillance/surveillance detection concepts, principles and theories, multi-modal surveillance methods, surveillance communications, surveillance planning, lost contact drills, and demeanor.

1.2.2.4. Provide two (2) role players for the duration of the advanced surveillance portion of the course. Role players must be familiar with surveillance concepts, principles and theories, multi-modal surveillance methods, surveillance communications, surveillance planning, lost contact drills, and demeanor.

1.2.2.5. Role players must be able to provide support for practical exercises of the aforementioned surveillance detection concepts while conducting surveillance of the students for the duration of the surveillance detection portion of the course. Practical exercises will be executed in urban, suburban, and rural areas to expose students to different operating environments. Practical exercises will include SDR and casing for an SDR.

1.2.2.6. Role players, instructors, and cadre must provide each student with debriefs upon completion of each training iteration as well as a final write-up identifying strengths and areas for improvement for each participating student following the surveillance detection portion of the course.

1.2.2.7. Instructors, role players, and cadre must provide video/photographic feedback from the practical exercises as a training aid for the students to learn from.

1.2.2.8. Instructors must meet the following qualifications:

0. Possess a minimum of ten (10) years of operational experience in Special Operations Forces (SOF) or the Intelligence Community (IC)

0. Possess overseas operational experience conducting covert and clandestine intelligence operations and/or advance force operations (AFO)

0. Be a graduate of a formal surveillance course

0. Possess SME level knowledge of both USG and British surveillance methodologies

3. British instructor must possess at least ten (10) years’ experience in the British Intelligence Community or Special Operations Forces.

0. Proficient in the integration and application of technical surveillance

1.2.2.9. Role players must meet the following qualifications:

0. Possess a minimum of ten (10) years of operational experience in Special Operations Forces (SOF) or the Intelligence Community (IC)

0. Possess overseas operational experience conducting covert and clandestine intelligence operations and/or advance force operations (AFO)

0. Be a graduate of CAT I HUMINT course or an SMU Operator Training Course (OTC)

0. Possess SME level knowledge of surveillance and surveillance detection

0. All Contracted personnel providing Linguist, Contract Role Player, and Foreign Language Instruction support will be screened by Government designated personnel as a standard practice in accordance with U.S Army Memorandum dated 19 DEC 2011, “The Procedures and Guidance for Contract Role-Players Counterintelligence Focused Security Review Program” (FOUO), and/or U.S. Army Policy dated 20 SEP 2010, "Contract Linguist Personnel Security Investigation and Counterintelligence-Focused Security Review Program Policy" (FOUO).

1.2.2.10. Detection instructors must meet the following qualifications:

0. Possess a minimum of ten (10) years of operational experience in Special Operations Forces (SOF) or the Intelligence Community (IC)

0. Possess overseas operational experience conducting covert and clandestine intelligence operations and/or advance force operations (AFO)

0. Be a graduate of CAT I HUMINT course or an SMU Operator Training Course (OTC)

0. Possess SME level knowledge of surveillance and surveillance detection

0. Have conducted advanced and continuing education in surveillance detection TTPs

1.2.2.11. Surveillance teams must meet the following qualifications:

0. Be formally trained in surveillance and conduct surveillance operations and support as a primary occupation

0. Team leaders will have a minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience as a team leader

0. Team members will have a minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience as a team member

0. Be capable of conducting digital collection via DSLR and video if requested

1.3. Scope: The vendor will:

1.3.1. Develop a synchronized scenario for the collection and targeting of a terrorist cell/network

1.3.2. Provide all equipment necessary to meet the requirements of this statement of work and conduct twelve (12) days of training - including transportation, lodging, and meals for all contracted personnel.

1.3.3. The equipment will include but not be limited to laminated and non-laminated maps of the training areas (all that are required for planning and product build for each exercise), vehicles for the supporting personnel, and appropriate communications equipment with supporting components and data plans.

1.3.4. Provide a digital copy of the spot maps used for students to use with RRC-integral equipment.

1.5. Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be from 8 April – 20 April 2018 in the National Capital Region of Virginia and Washington, D.C.

1.6. General Information

1.6.1. Quality Control: Quality Control is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor is responsible for the delivery of quality services/supplies to the Government (see FAR 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements).

1.6.2. When an unforeseen installation closure occurs on a regularly scheduled day of work, the Contractor will have the following options:

1.6.2.1. Reschedule the work so it is performed the following day unless the following day falls on a weekend.

1.6.2.2. Reschedule the work on any day that is mutually satisfactory.

1.6.3. Hours of Operation: The Contractor shall be responsible for providing services throughout the Period of Performance. The Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS.

1.6.4. Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract shall be accomplished in the NCR.

1.6.5. Security Requirements: The overall classification required for this requirement is UNCLASSIFIED.

1.6.5.1. This contract does not require the contractor to have access to Communication Security Information.

1.6.5.2. This contract does not require the use of COMSEC Key.

1.6.5.3. This contract does not require a COMSEC account.

1.6.5.4. This contract does not require the contractor access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

1.6.5.5. This contract does require the contractor access to For Official Use Only Information (FOUO).

1.6.5.6. This contract does not require the contractor access to Special Access Program (SAP) material.

1.6.5.7. This contract does not require the contractor access to ALTERNATIVE Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM).

1.6.5.8. This contract does require the contractor access to government networks.

1.6.5.9. This contract does not require the contractor access to government networks.

1.6.5.10. This contract does not require the use of government-owned computer.

1.6.5.11. This contract does require the contract use of contractor owned computers.

1.6.5.12. Access and General Protection/Security 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.

1.6.5.13. WATCH 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 Antiterrorism 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.

1.6.5.14. 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.

1.6.5.15. Will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials. All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials. The Vendor will coordinate with the COR and/or the facility security office for access when required.

1.6.5.16. NCIC and terrorist threat data base screening required. All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are not in possession of a current Common Access Card (CAC) will be vetted by the local security office to determine fitness and eligibility for access IAW DTM 09-012, paragraph 2.b(4) to include but not limited to an NCIC III and Terrorist Database screening. The Vendor will ensure that the government has sufficient biographical information to conduct said screening including, but not limited to the person's name, date of birth, and social security number.

1.6.5.17. All Contracted personnel providing Linguist, Contract Role Player, and Foreign Language Instruction support will be screened by Government designated personnel as a standard practice in accordance with U.S Army Memorandum dated 19 DEC 2011, “The Procedures and Guidance for Contract Role-Players Counterintelligence Focused Security Review Program” (FOUO), and/or U.S. Army Policy dated 20 SEP 2010, "Contract Linguist Personnel Security Investigation and Counterintelligence-Focused Security Review Program Policy" (FOUO), or more current guidance when published. The GOV designated security office will review each candidate's CI-Screening packet and make an access determination.

ID information page for each contracted employee that provides:

- Last Name, First Name, Middle Name

- Social Security Number (SSN)

- Address

- Telephone and Cell Phone Numbers

- Email Addresses

- Date and Place of Birth

- Driver’s license or passport number

- Resident Alien Number (if applicable)

- Current and valid work permit

- Certification of E-Verify clearance

- Recent photograph (within 6 months)

- Name and contact information for two references

- Results of any contractor conducted background checks

- Proposed start date and proposed length of employment

All Contractor personnel must have proof of US citizenship or eligibility to work in the United States.

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. An initial list of applicants must be provided to the COR later than [7] business days after the initial contract award to start the CI-focused security screening process.

Signed authorization (Privacy Act Advisement form to be provided by the COR) from all Contractor personnel giving the US military and law enforcement personnel permission to conduct further background and security checks.

The Vendor must facilitate the security screening process by ensuring the following is completed and accurate (Privacy Act Advisement, SF 85P, Fingerprint Cards, OFI Form 86C Special Agency Check (SAC), Intelligence Security Questionnaire, and a National Intelligence Agency Spreadsheet). A blank security CI-screening packet will be provided to the Vendor by the Contracting Office or Contracting Officer Representative upon request. The Vendor will submit fingerprint cards (SAC) to OPM for processing by utilizing OPM Form 86C. SON/SOI codes can be obtained by contacting the GOV designated security office.

The Vendor must provide all other completed security screening packets in a sealed envelope/box to the designated security office conducting the CI-focused security screenings on award of the contract or at least [70] days prior to the start of the training. The Vendor must ensure that applicants are available for scheduled interviews. The Vendor must provide the COR notification of those applicants who will not be available for interviews prior to the start of the period of performance.

Contractor-conducted security review including at a minimum the following basic areas:

0. Pending criminal or civil charges

0. Felony arrest record

0. Alcohol related arrest within the last five years

0. Any involvement in hate crimes

0. Involvement in any group or organization that espouses extra-legal violence as a legitimate means to achieve an end or the overthrow of the U.S. Government - Dual or multiple citizenships

0. Illegal use, possession, or distribution of narcotics or other controlled substances

In addition to the security packets, the Contractor shall provide an EXCEL spreadsheet roll-up document that includes all Contractor personnel. The spreadsheet shall be provided to the designated security office NLT that [7] days after contract award or [90] prior to the scheduled event/exercise. All information on the EXCEL spreadsheet must be in CAPITAL LETTERS and must include:

- LAST NAME, FIRST NAME, MIDDLE NAME

- ADDITIONAL ALIAS NAMES OR SPELLINGS

- SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

- ADDRESS

- EMAIL ADDRESS

- PHONE NUMBER

- DATE OF BIRTH

- PLACE OF BIRTH (CITY AND COUNTRY)

- CITIZENSHIPS

- DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER AND STATE

- PASSPORT NUMBER

- RESIDENT ALIEN NUMBER

The GOV will provide the vendor with the spreadsheet template for completion. The Vendor is responsible for the completion and accuracy of the information listed on the spreadsheet. Once information is received, each Contractor employee will be subject to a National Intelligence Agency Check (NIAC) or other security screenings.

If requested, Contractor personnel shall submit to additional background checks and/or counter-intelligence (CI) background screening to be administered by authorized Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID), US Army INSCOM/902d MI Group, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), or State law enforcement officials.

The COR/CLPM will notify the Vendor of the access determination decision for each applicant after the CI-focused screenings are complete. A security screening will be required every 24 months during the life of the contract.

1.6.6. Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter of appointment. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: Assures that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; performs inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintains written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issues written interpretations of technical requirements, including government drawings, designs, specifications; monitors Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinates availability of government furnished property, and provides site entry of Contractor personnel. 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 with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting contract.

1.6.7. Organizational Conflict of Interest: The provisions of FAR Subpart 9.5, Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest, concerning organizational conflicts of interest govern this contract. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.6.8. The contractor will report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the United States Army Special Operations Command via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil, and then click on “Department of the Army CMRA” or the icon of the DoD organization that is receiving or benefitting from the contracted services.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government FY, which runs from October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October of each calendar year, beginning with 2013. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk by clicking on “Send an email” which is located under the Help Resources ribbon on the right side of the login page of the applicable Service/Component’s CMR website at http://www.ecmra.mil. The required data fields include:

(1) Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Technical Representative;

(2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number;

(3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period;

(4) Contractor name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of contractor employee entering data;

(5) Estimated direct labor hours (including sub-contractors);

(6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub- contractors);

(7) Total payments (including sub-contractors);

(8) Predominant Product Service Code (PSC)/Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by contractor (and separate predominant PSC/FSC for each sub-contractor if different);

(9) Estimated data collection cost;

(10) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information);

(11) Locations where contractor and sub-contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website);

(12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and

(13) Number of contractor, and sub-contractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country).

As part of its submission, the contractor will also provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement.

PART 2

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. The unit will provide lodging, rental cars, airline tickets, and other special travel arrangements for the nine (9) candidates.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1. General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Part 3 of this PWS.