HCASS TO003_PWS_DEIA Development Training Pilot_04262023.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Air Force Research Laboratory

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Developmental Training Pilot

26 April 2023

INTRODUCTION:

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, is the science and technology enterprise for the Air and Space Force. AFRL leads the discovery, development, and delivery of warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace forces. We’re pushing the boundaries and creating a new tomorrow through unparalleled research. AFRL has a strong history of exploration and invention, relevant to operational capabilities today and indispensable to our Nation’s future. Every day, AFRL pushes the boundaries of modern technology and improves the science for tomorrow. Most of all, what makes AFRL truly special is the workforce – no one can match AFRL’s talent, passion, or commitment to the Warfighter. AFRL delivers unparalleled capability to the Air Force through a combination of world class infrastructure and expertise of its diverse workforce of military, civilian and Contractor personnel.

The AFRL diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) mission is to create and nurture a diverse and inclusive environment, where opportunities are equitable for all employees. AFRL has always required innovative and diverse thinking, but never more so than today. To meet today’s challenges, AFRL must continue to work toward a culture of inclusion and equity that makes every member of the workforce feel empowered and able to fully contribute to the mission by bringing their perspectives forward. Opportunities for development and advancement must be equitable. AFRL is committed to setting the gold standard for people centered leadership. To this end, AFRL must continue to seek awareness and broadening of the understanding of DEIA centric principals and behaviors, while ensuring DEIA is embedded throughout the fabric of the work environment.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:

The Contractor shall meet all requirements per the basic contract and provide professionally and technically qualified individual(s) to perform all tasks in the following paragraphs to fulfill the requirements of this contract.

1.0 DEIA Developmental Workshops

1.1 Qualifications:

1.1.1 Individual(s) designing the customized program shall have a minimum of five (5) years professional experience designing DEIA related training in professional settings.

1.1.2 Individual(s) providing instruction shall have a minimum of five (5) years professional experience providing DEIA related training in professional settings.

1.1.3. Individual(s) providing instruction shall have a minimum of one (1) year professional experience providing training in a virtual environment.

1.2 Tasks

1.2.1 Provide a customized DEIA certificate program to support the upskilling of the AFRL workforce. The certificate program shall be a custom program that tailors content from existing accredited DEI certificate programs/course material. The certificate program shall consist of a minimum of twelve (12) two (2) hour live virtual workshops with a limit of 50 people per certificate program cohort. The Government will reserve the right to provide approval of the certificate program curriculum with the opportunity to change workshop offerings ad hoc based on real time feedback provided by participants. A DEIA certificate will be provided to individuals upon completion of 24 instructional hours.

1.2.2 Conduct one (1) certificate program offering with a pilot cohort. The contractor will be notified approximately 60-90 business days prior to course start of additional certificate program offerings. Additional certificate program offerings will use the same curriculum as the initial program offering however some tailoring of the curriculum for additional program offerings may be required based on feedback from prior course offerings.

1.2.3 Provide a minimum of two (2) DEI credentialed instructors per certificate program cohort.

Certificate program cohorts shall not exceed 50 attendees.

1.2.4 Provide pre-workshop materials no later than 14 days prior to the start date of the workshop. Material shall include, but is not limited to, workshop agenda, student instructions, daily and field study critiques, case studies, highlights and any other additional information needed. Note: Daily feedback questionnaires will be provided to attendees to gauge satisfaction.

1.2.5 Provide and set up all logistics/equipment needed for virtual engagement. Ensure instructor equipment and facilities are tested and ready for the course to start.

1.2.6 The government will reserve the right to request an immediate replacement of instructors based on competencies from daily critiques received from participants or based on the COR’s discretion.

2.0 SERVICES SUMMARY:

Performance will be reported in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System

(CPARS).

Requirement Reference Acceptable Quality Level

Instructors will be present at directed times.

PWS 1.2.2, 1.2.3 No more than 1 missed instructor appointment time per year.

Provide course material PWS 1.2.4 Course materials delivered prior to courses.

Equipment and logistical set up

PWS 1.2.5 Equipment and logistics will be set up in time for classes.

3.0 BASE SUPPORT:

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Support Services as defined in this PWS.

4.0 GENERAL INFORMATION:

4.1 Work for PWS 1.0 will be accomplished virtually.

4.2 The requirements in this section of the PWS are non-personal services. The requirements herein are the responsibility of the Contractor. The Government has the right to reject the finished product or result in the event Contractor performance does not meet the acceptable quality level listed in the PWS. Additionally, the Contractor shall manage its employees and guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services or give the perception of personal services. If the Contractor believes that any actions constitute or are perceived to constitute personal services, or are outside the scope of this contract, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Office (CO) immediately.

5.0 OTHER DIRECT COSTS AND TRAVEL:

5.1 No travel is anticipated for this effort. However, if travel is needed in support of this effort, the requirement will be incorporated via a separate bilateral modification.

5.2 The Contractor may be required to acquire Other Direct Cost items in support of the customer mission.

6.0 SECURITY:

6.1 All contractor personnel require a minimum of a Tier 1 background check (T1)/SF85 for any position that requires access to the internet, use of automated information systems to cover standalone computers or unescorted entry into restricted or controlled areas prior to reporting for duty in support of any requirement. The investigation is not for a security clearance; it is for a position of trust. This is a mandatory requirement set forth in DoDM 5200.02_AFMAN 16- 1405, Air Force Personnel Security Program. All documentation required for security certification shall be the responsibility of the contractor. No foreign nationals shall be employed for any requirement issued under this contract without prior approval of the Government.

6.2 The Contractor shall provide OPSEC protection for all sensitive/critical information and indicators involved in execution of this contract, as defined by AFI 10-701 (Operations Security). AFRL Critical Information and Indicators are protected under the AFRL Operations Security Program and the AFRL Critical Information and Indicators List (CIIL). Contractor employees granted access to critical information and indicators shall be provided initial OPSEC training by the AFRL OPSEC Coordinator upon in-processing and prior to being granted access to CIIL items related to the contract. The Contractor shall also participate in AFRL’s annual OPSEC training and education programs, which includes periodic updates and refresher training on CIIL items applicable to the contract. The AFRL OPSEC coordinator shall evaluate the OPSEC posture of AF contract activities and operations.

7.0 DELIVERABLE:

Type of Deliverable Format/Media/Numb er of copies

Due Date/Time Frame Recipient(s)

Contractor Progress, Status and Management Report

CDRL A003

1 electronic copy to each recipient

First submittal shall be 45 days after the effective date of the contract and monthly thereafter.

COR, AFRL/DEIA,

AFRL/PZ

8.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:

The contractor shall comply with all regulations identified in the basic contract as well as:

Public Laws and Statutes. The contractor shall comply with the latest issue or version (including all changes and amendments) of federal, state and local statutes or other regulations in effect on the date of issuance of the individual task orders unless otherwise noted.

9.0 CONTINUATION OF ESSENTIAL DoD CONTRACTOR SERVICES DURING A

CRISIS:

The performance of these services is not considered to be mission essential during time of crisis.

Should a crisis be declared, the Contracting Officer or his/her representative will verbally advise the Contractor or the revised requirements, followed by written direction.