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DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY-NESA

WILLIAM TURNER

NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITY

300 5TH AVENUE SW

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ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 12 Months Events Program Planning Manager

FFP

The contractor shall provide an Events Program Planning Manager that can perform in accordance with paragraph 5.2.1.

The Program Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing the continuity of

NESA Center programs and for managing the staff of the Events Program Planning

Office.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

PSC CD: R499

0002 12 Months Senior Events Program Planner

FFP

The contractor shall provide two (2) Senior Events Program Planners that can perform in accordance with paragraph 5.2.2.

Senior Events Program Planner is responsible for overseeing the continuity of

NESA Center programs and managing assigned staff of the Events Program

Planning Office as directed by the Director of Program Support, Deputy Director, or Academic Dean. Works with internal/external resources to secure needed materials and services. Ensures that short and long term completion milestones are reached and requirements are met. Conducts research and recommend vendors to support programs.

0003 12 Months Senior Events Program Planner

FFP

Planning Office as directed by the Director of Program Support, Deputy Director, or Academic Dean. Works with internal/external resources to secure needed materials and services. Ensures that short and long term completion milestones are reached and requirements are met. Conducts research and recommend vendors to

0004 12 Months Registrar/Manager

FFP

The contractor shall provide Registrar/Manager that can perform in accordance with paragraph 5.2.3.

0005 12 Months Registrar/Deputy

FFP

The contractor shall provide Registrar/Deputy that can perform in accordance with paragraph 5.2.4.

The Deputy Registrar serves as the primary back-up for the Registrar position.

Assists Registrar with nomination, admission and registration processes. Assists the Registrar with Center communication with U.S. Diplomats, Defense Attaches, and Military Group Leadership at U.S. Embassies in 30 plus countries.

0006 12 Months Events and Program Planner

FFP

The contractor shall provide an Events and Program Planner that can perform in accordance with paragraph 5.2.5.

Coordinate, plan, execute, and oversee the day-to-day support of programs, in the

US and abroad. Plan course of action to be implemented by the NESA Center staff and faculty, including all logistical requirements, for review by the government prior to execution of an event.

0007 12 Months Academic Resources Coordinator (ARC)

FFP

The contractor shall provide an Academic Resources Coordinator (ARC) that can perform in accordance with paragraph 5.2.6.

0008 12 Months Executive Officer

FFP

The contractor shall provide an Executive Officer that can perform in accordance with paragraph 5.2.7.

0009 12 Months Participant Programs Manager

FFP

The contractor shall provide a Participant Programs Manager that can perform in accordance with paragraph 5.2.8.

This position supports programs conducted at NESA Center and at overseas locations. This position facilitates and enhances communications between the participants and the greater NESA region communities regarding programs and handling of participants.

0010 12 Months In Country Events and Alumni Affairs Coo

FFP

The contractor shall provide a In Country Events and Alumni Affairs Coordinator that can perform in accordance with paragraph 5.2.9.

Perform administrative, programmatic and logistical support for NESA Center events by planning, scheduling, coordinating workshops, seminars and classes conducted by NESA Center in the NESA region and domestically, to include events associated with the Regional Network of Strategic Studies Centers and other designated oversees events.

0011 1 Lot Program Support (As required)

CPFF

The contractor shall provide Program Support in accordance with paragraph

5.2.10.

NESA Center conducts numerous programs OCONUS for USCENTCOM, USAFRICOM, OSD Policy, and other US Government entities that requires travel, hotels, interpretation and conference support.

ESTIMATED COST

FIXED FEE

TOTAL EST COST + FEE

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0012 600 Labor

Hours

Dist. Profs/Track II & Facilitators

LH

SURGE EFFORT

Distinguished Professor/Track II and Seminar Facilitator that can perform in accordance with paragraph 5.2.11.

The contractor shall notify the contracting officer when approaching 75% of the ceiling amount.

TOT ESTIMATED PRICE

CEILING PRICE

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0013 940 Labor

Media and Communications Specialist

SURGE EFFORT

When required, the contractor shall provide a Media and Communications

Specialist that can perform in accordance with paragraph 5.2.12.

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0014 940 Labor

Media and Communications Associate Speci

SURGE EFFORT

When required, the contractor shall provide Media and Communications

Associates Specialist that can perform in accordance with paragraph 5.2.13.

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0015 940 Labor

Participant Programs Assistant

SURGE EFFORT

When required, the contractor shall provide Participant Programs Assistant(s) that can perform in accordance with paragraph 5.2.14.

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0016 940 Labor

Research Associate (RA)

SURGE EFFORT

When required, the contractor shall provide a Research Associate that can perform in accordance with paragraph 5.2.15.

Administrative Support

FFP

The contractor shall provide Adminstrative Support in accordance with 5.3.1.

0017AA 12 Months Administrative Support

FFP

Perform a variety of administrative services/functions that are principally worked supporting the various departments Office of the Chief of Staff (OCOS), Academic

Affairs (AA), and/or Communications and Community Affairs (CCA)) within

ACSS. Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of VIP visits, meetings, programs, and office calls.

0017AB 12 Months Administrative Support

FFP

Perform a variety of administrative services/functions that are principally worked supporting the various departments Office of the Chief of Staff (OCOS), Academic

Affairs (AA), and/or Communications and Community Affairs (CCA)) within

ACSS. Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of VIP visits, 0018 12 Months Program Analysis

FFP

The contractor shall provide program analysis in accordance with 5.3.2.

0019 12 Months Public Affairs & External Communications

FFP

The contractor shall provide personnel Public Affairs & External Communications services in accordance with paragraph 5.3.3.

0020 12 Months Events and Program Planner

FFP

The contractor shall provide an Events and Program Planners that can perform in accordance with paragraph 5.3.4.

The report writer shall provide report writing, proofreading, and editorial services.

Write, format, and produce seminar reports, program highlights, policy-briefs, curriculum development and other products. Conduct academic-related research.

Produce documents in French and English.

0021 12 Months Program Accounting Support

FFP

The contractor shall provide Program Accounting Support in accordance with paragraph 5.3.5.

0022 12 Months Web Editor and Multimedia Specialist

FFP

The contractor shall provide a Web Editor and Multimedia Specialist that can perform in accordance with paragraph 5.3.6.

0023 12 Months Adjunct Faculty

FFP

The contractor shall provide Adjunct Faculty that can perform in accordance with paragraph 5.3.7.

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0024 600 Labor

Research Assistance

Research Assistance shall be provided in accordance with paragraph 5.3.8.

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0025 600 Labor

Academic Support

Academic Support shall be provided in accordance with paragraph 5.3.9.

0026 1 Lot Research Program

CPFF

Research Program support shall be provided in accordance with paragraph

5.3.10.

0027 Lot Program Support

CPFF

5.3.11.

ACSS conducts numerous programs for USAFRICOM, Other Defense Agencies, and other US Government entities that require use of other direct cost category

(ODC) to cover travel, hotels, interpretation and conference support. The majority of these programs are conducted overseas throughout Africa. Specific activities are only planned at this time and subject to change. (Reference Annex

A).

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0028 1,080 Labor

Student Services Assistance (Surge)

SURGE EFFORT

When required, the contractor shall provide Student Services Assistance, in accordance with 5.4.1.

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0029 1,080 Labor

General Staff Support

When required, the contractor shall provide General Staff Support, in accordance with 5.4.2.

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0030 104 Labor

Project Manager

The contractor shall provide a Project Manager, in accordance with paragraph

5.5.1.

Facilitator/Speaker Program Support

CPFF

For Surge efforts, the contractor shall provide Facilitator/Speaker Program

Support in accordance with paragraph 5.5.2.

The contractor shall provide facilitator/speaker support to Lecture and facilitate seminar instruction, organize academic events, develop curriculum, advise students and fellow s, and design and conduct research on topics centered largely on the politics and U.S. strategic relations related to the Middle East, North

Africa, Africa and South Asia with a specialization on national security strategy decision –making, post conflict reconstruction and stabilization, humanitarian assistance, and strategic dialogues.

0031AA 1 Lot Senior Level Facilitator/Speaker (ACSS)

CPFF

Senior Level Facilitator/Speaker, for ACSS, shall perform the applicable tasks at pragraph 5.5.2. The qualifications of the Senior-Level facilitators/speakers are at para. 5.5.2.1.a.

0031AB 1 Lot Mid-Level

CPFF

The mid-level facilitators/speakers shall perform the applicable tasks at pragraph

5.5.2. The qualifications of the mid-level facilitators/speakers are at para.

5.5.2.1.b.

0031AC Lot Facilitators/Speakers (WJPC)

CPFF

The facilitators/speakers, for WJPC, shall perform the applicable tasks at pragraph 5.5.2. The qualifications of the facilitators/speakers, for WJPC, are at para. 5.5.2.2.

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Adjunct Faculty/Professor

LH

For Surge efforts, the contractor shall provide Adjunct Faculty/Professor Program

Support in accordance with paragraph 5.5.3.

The contractor shall provide adjunct faculty/professor support to lecture and facilitate seminar instruction, organize academic events, develop curriculum, advise students and fellow s, and design and conduct research on topics centered largely on the politics and U.S. strategic relations related to the Middle East, North Africa, Africa and South Asia with a specialization on national security strategy decision –making, post conflict reconstruction and stabilization, humanitarian assistance, and strategic dialogues.

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0032AA 1,700 Labor

Adjunct Faculty/Professor (NESA)

Adjunct faculty/professor, for NESA, shall perform the applicable tasks at pragraph 5.5.3. The qualifications of the adjunct faculty/professor, for NESA, are at para. 5.5.3.1.

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0032AB 600 Labor

Adjunct Faculty/Prof Mid-level (ACSS)

Adjunct faculty/professor mid-level, for ACSS, shall perform the applicable tasks at pragraph 5.5.3. The qualifications of the adjunct faculty/professor, for NESA, are at para. 5.5.3.2.1.

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0032AC 200 Labor

Adjunct Faculty/Prof Senior-level (ACSS)

Adjunct faculty/professor seniro-level, for ACSS, shall perform the applicable tasks at pragraph 5.5.3. The qualifications of the adjunct faculty/professor, for

NESA, are at para. 5.5.3.2.2.

0033 1 Lot $250,000.00 $250,000.00 Contractor Travel

COST

Contractor Personnel may be required to travel. Travel costs shall have no fee and will be reimbursed in accordance with FAR 31.205-46.

Travel for the Regional Centers is addressed at 5.5.4.

0034 Labor

Overtime

COST

This CLIN is established to cover labor when contractor employees work or travel during hours beyond the normal 8 hour work day.

OVETIME MUST BE APPROVED BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER

PRIOR TO BEING WORKED.

Manpower Reporting

FFP

The contractor shall complete the Manpower Reporting Requirement, in accordance with 5.8.

1001 12 Months OPTION Events Program Planning Manager

FFP

1002 12 Months OPTION Senior Events Program Planner

FFP

Planning Office as directed by the Director of Program Support, Deputy Director, or Academic Dean. Works with internal/external resources to secure needed materials and services. Ensures that short and long term completion milestones are reached and requirements are met. Conducts research and recommend vendors to

1003 12 Months OPTION Senior Events Program Planner

FFP

Planning Office as directed by the Director of Program Support, Deputy Director, or Academic Dean. Works with internal/external resources to secure needed materials and services. Ensures that short and long term completion milestones are reached and requirements are met. Conducts research and recommend vendors to

1004 12 Months OPTION Registrar/Manager

FFP

The contractor shall provide Registrar/Manager that can perform in accordance

1005 12 Months OPTION Registrar/Deputy

FFP

the Registrar with Center communication with U.S. Diplomats, Defense Attaches, 1006 12 Months OPTION Events and Program Planner

FFP

and faculty, including all logistical requirements, for review by the government

1007 12 Months OPTION Academic Resources Coordinator (ARC)

FFP

1008 12 Months OPTION Executive Officer

FFP

The contractor shall provide an Executive Officer that can perform in accordance

1009 12 Months OPTION Participant Programs Manager

FFP

participants and the greater NESA region communities regarding programs and

1010 12 Months OPTION In Country Events and Alumni Affairs Coo

FFP

conducted by NESA Center in the NESA region and domestically, to include events associated with the Regional Network of Strategic Studies Centers and other

1011 1 Lot OPTION Program Support (As required)

CPFF

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1012 600 Labor

OPTION Dist. Profs/Track II & Facilitators

SURGE EFFORT

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1013 940 Labor

OPTION Media and Communications Specialist

SURGE EFFORT

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1014 940 Labor

OPTION Media and Communications Associate Speci

SURGE EFFORT

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1015 940 Labor

OPTION Participant Programs Assistant

SURGE EFFORT

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1016 940 Labor

OPTION Research Associate (RA)

SURGE EFFORT

OPTION Administrative Support

FFP

1017AA 12 Months OPTION Administrative Support

FFP

Perform a variety of administrative services/functions that are principally worked supporting the various departments Office of the Chief of Staff (OCOS), Academic

Affairs (AA), and/or Communications and Community Affairs (CCA)) within

ACSS. Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of VIP visits, 1017AB 12 Months OPTION Administrative Support

FFP

Perform a variety of administrative services/functions that are principally worked supporting the various departments Office of the Chief of Staff (OCOS), Academic

Affairs (AA), and/or Communications and Community Affairs (CCA)) within

ACSS. Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of VIP visits, 1018 12 Months OPTION Program Analysis

FFP

1019 12 Months OPTION Public Affairs & External Communications

FFP

1020 12 Months OPTION Events and Program Planner

FFP

curriculum development and other products. Conduct academic-related research.

1021 12 Months OPTION Program Accounting Support

FFP

1022 12 Months OPTION Web Editor and Multimedia Specialist

FFP

1023 12 Months OPTION Adjunct Faculty

FFP

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1024 600 Labor

OPTION Research Assistance

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1025 600 Labor

OPTION Academic Support

1026 1 Lot OPTION Research Program

CPFF

Research Program support shall be provided in accordance with paragraph

1027 Lot OPTION Program Support

CPFF

(ODC) to cover travel, hotels, interpretation and conference support. The majority of these programs are conducted overseas throughout Africa. Specific activities are only planned at this time and subject to change. (Reference Annex

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1028 1,080 Labor

OPTION Student Services Assistance (Surge)

SURGE EFFORT

When required, the contractor shall provide Student Services Assistance, in

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1029 1,080 Labor

OPTION General Staff Support

When required, the contractor shall provide General Staff Support, in accordance

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1030 104 Labor

OPTION Project Manager

OPTION Facilitator/Speaker Program Support

CPFF

students and fellow s, and design and conduct research on topics centered largely on the politics and U.S. strategic relations related to the Middle East, North

Africa, Africa and South Asia with a specialization on national security strategy decision –making, post conflict reconstruction and stabilization, humanitarian

1031AA 1 Lot OPTION Senior Level Facilitator/Speaker (ACSS)

CPFF

Senior Level Facilitator/Speaker, for ACSS, shall perform the applicable tasks at pragraph 5.5.2. The qualifications of the Senior-Level facilitators/speakers are at

1031AB 1 Lot OPTION Mid-Level

CPFF

The mid-level facilitators/speakers shall perform the applicable tasks at pragraph

5.5.2. The qualifications of the mid-level facilitators/speakers are at para.

1031AC Lot OPTION Facilitators/Speakers (WJPC)

CPFF

The facilitators/speakers, for WJPC, shall perform the applicable tasks at pragraph 5.5.2. The qualifications of the facilitators/speakers, for WJPC, are at

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

OPTION Adjunct Faculty/Professor

LH

advise students and fellow s, and design and conduct research on topics centered largely on the politics and U.S. strategic relations related to the Middle East, North Africa, Africa and South Asia with a specialization on national security strategy decision –making, post conflict reconstruction and stabilization, UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1032AA 1,700 Labor

OPTION Adjunct Faculty/Professor (NESA)

Adjunct faculty/professor, for NESA, shall perform the applicable tasks at pragraph 5.5.3. The qualifications of the adjunct faculty/professor, for NESA, are

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1032AB 600 Labor

OPTION Adjunct Faculty/Prof Mid-level (ACSS)

Adjunct faculty/professor mid-level, for ACSS, shall perform the applicable tasks at pragraph 5.5.3. The qualifications of the adjunct faculty/professor, for NESA, UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1032AC 200 Labor

OPTION Adjunct Faculty/Prof Senior-level (ACSS)

Adjunct faculty/professor seniro-level, for ACSS, shall perform the applicable tasks at pragraph 5.5.3. The qualifications of the adjunct faculty/professor, for

1033 1 Lot $257,500.00 $257,500.00 OPTION Contractor Travel

COST

1034 Labor

OPTION Overtime

OPTION Manpower Reporting

FFP

The contractor shall complete the Manpower Reporting Requirement, in

2001 12 Months OPTION Events Program Planning Manager

FFP

2002 12 Months OPTION Senior Events Program Planner

FFP

Planning Office as directed by the Director of Program Support, Deputy Director, or Academic Dean. Works with internal/external resources to secure needed materials and services. Ensures that short and long term completion milestones are reached and requirements are met. Conducts research and recommend vendors to

2003 12 Months OPTION Senior Events Program Planner

FFP

Planning Office as directed by the Director of Program Support, Deputy Director, or Academic Dean. Works with internal/external resources to secure needed materials and services. Ensures that short and long term completion milestones are reached and requirements are met. Conducts research and recommend vendors to

2004 12 Months OPTION Registrar/Manager

FFP

The contractor shall provide Registrar/Manager that can perform in accordance

2005 12 Months OPTION Registrar/Deputy

FFP

the Registrar with Center communication with U.S. Diplomats, Defense Attaches, 2006 12 Months OPTION Events and Program Planner

FFP

and faculty, including all logistical requirements, for review by the government

2007 12 Months OPTION Academic Resources Coordinator (ARC)

FFP

2008 12 Months OPTION Executive Officer

FFP

The contractor shall provide an Executive Officer that can perform in accordance

2009 12 Months OPTION Participant Programs Manager

FFP

participants and the greater NESA region communities regarding programs and

2010 12 Months OPTION In Country Events and Alumni Affairs Coo

FFP

conducted by NESA Center in the NESA region and domestically, to include events associated with the Regional Network of Strategic Studies Centers and other

2011 1 Lot OPTION Program Support (As required)

CPFF

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2012 600 Labor

OPTION Dist. Profs/Track II & Facilitators

SURGE EFFORT

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2013 940 Labor

OPTION Media and Communications Specialist

SURGE EFFORT

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2014 940 Labor

OPTION Media and Communications Associate Speci

SURGE EFFORT

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2015 940 Labor

OPTION Participant Programs Assistant

SURGE EFFORT

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2016 940 Labor

OPTION Research Associate (RA)

SURGE EFFORT

OPTION Administrative Support

FFP

2017AA 12 Months OPTION Administrative Support

FFP

Perform a variety of administrative services/functions that are principally worked supporting the various departments Office of the Chief of Staff (OCOS), Academic

Affairs (AA), and/or Communications and Community Affairs (CCA)) within

ACSS. Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of VIP visits, 2017AB 12 Months OPTION Administrative Support

FFP

Perform a variety of administrative services/functions that are principally worked supporting the various departments Office of the Chief of Staff (OCOS), Academic

Affairs (AA), and/or Communications and Community Affairs (CCA)) within

ACSS. Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of VIP visits, 2018 12 Months OPTION Program Analysis

FFP

2019 12 Months OPTION Public Affairs & External Communications

FFP

2020 12 Months OPTION Events and Program Planner

FFP

curriculum development and other products. Conduct academic-related research.

2021 12 Months OPTION Program Accounting Support

FFP

2022 12 Months OPTION Web Editor and Multimedia Specialist

FFP

2023 12 Months OPTION Adjunct Faculty

FFP

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2024 600 Labor

OPTION Research Assistance

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2025 600 Labor

OPTION Academic Support

2026 1 Lot OPTION Research Program

CPFF

Research Program support shall be provided in accordance with paragraph

2027 Lot OPTION Program Support

CPFF

(ODC) to cover travel, hotels, interpretation and conference support. The majority of these programs are conducted overseas throughout Africa. Specific activities are only planned at this time and subject to change. (Reference Annex

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2028 1,080 Labor

OPTION Student Services Assistance (Surge)

SURGE EFFORT

When required, the contractor shall provide Student Services Assistance, in

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2029 1,080 Labor

OPTION General Staff Support

When required, the contractor shall provide General Staff Support, in accordance

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2030 104 Labor

OPTION Project Manager

OPTION Facilitator/Speaker Program Support

CPFF

students and fellow s, and design and conduct research on topics centered largely on the politics and U.S. strategic relations related to the Middle East, North

Africa, Africa and South Asia with a specialization on national security strategy decision –making, post conflict reconstruction and stabilization, humanitarian

2031AA 1 Lot OPTION Senior Level Facilitator/Speaker (ACSS)

CPFF

Senior Level Facilitator/Speaker, for ACSS, shall perform the applicable tasks at pragraph 5.5.2. The qualifications of the Senior-Level facilitators/speakers are at

2031AB 1 Lot OPTION Mid-Level

CPFF

The mid-level facilitators/speakers shall perform the applicable tasks at pragraph

5.5.2. The qualifications of the mid-level facilitators/speakers are at para.

2031AC Lot OPTION Facilitators/Speakers (WJPC)

CPFF

The facilitators/speakers, for WJPC, shall perform the applicable tasks at pragraph 5.5.2. The qualifications of the facilitators/speakers, for WJPC, are at

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

OPTION Adjunct Faculty/Professor

LH

advise students and fellow s, and design and conduct research on topics centered largely on the politics and U.S. strategic relations related to the Middle East, North Africa, Africa and South Asia with a specialization on national security strategy decision –making, post conflict reconstruction and stabilization, UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2032AA 1,700 Labor

OPTION Adjunct Faculty/Professor (NESA)

Adjunct faculty/professor, for NESA, shall perform the applicable tasks at pragraph 5.5.3. The qualifications of the adjunct faculty/professor, for NESA, are

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2032AB 600 Labor

OPTION Adjunct Faculty/Prof Mid-level (ACSS)

Adjunct faculty/professor mid-level, for ACSS, shall perform the applicable tasks at pragraph 5.5.3. The qualifications of the adjunct faculty/professor, for NESA, UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2032AC 200 Labor

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PWS

PART I

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 GENERAL: The contractor shall provide qualified personnel to perform tasks in support of the Department of

Defense (DoD) Washington DC Regional Centers (Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS), and the William J. Perry Center(WJPC) in accordance with this PWS.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: Tasks under the contract will be performed at Government owned facilities or Government leased facilities in the continental United States (CONUS) and Outside CONUS

(OCONUS). The regional centers are currently located at the National Defense University. The contractor will perform support services and technical assistance at regional center offices and other sites as designated by program needs. Contractor offices must be located in the greater Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.

1.2 Background:

1.2.1 The Near East South Asia Center was launched in October 2000, the NESA Center’s mission is to enhance stability in the Near East and in South Asia by providing an academic environment where strategic issues can be addressed, understanding deepened, partnerships fostered, defense-related decision-making improved and cooperation strengthened between military and civilian leaders from the region and the United States.

1.2.1.1 The Center builds on the strong bilateral relationships between the United States and countries in the NESA region by focusing on a multilateral approach to addressing regional security concerns and issues. It is designed to meet the knowledge needs of national security professionals by providing a forum for rigorous examination of the challenges that shape the security environment of the region. The Center provides a focal point where national decision makers can gather to exchange ideas and explore tools for cooperative problem solving.

1.2.1.2 The core curriculum will examine four broad themes: regional strategic issues; the changing strategic environment; elements of security decision making; and tools for enhancing regional security.

1.2.1.3 Participation is open to military and official representatives from all countries in the NESA region with which the U.S. government maintains formal diplomatic relations, non-NESA countries that have strategic interests in the region and U.S. participants. Participants are nominated by their governments. The twenty-nine nations participating from the region include: Mauritania, Morocco, Algeria, Libya, Tunisia, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, United 1.2.4 Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, the Maldives, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and

Kyrgyzstan. Further information about the NESA Center can be found at their website (http://nesa-center.org/).

1.2.2 The Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS): Launched in 1999, ACSS supports United States foreign and security policies by strengthening the strategic capacity of African states to identify and resolve security challenges in ways that promote civil-military cooperation, respect for democratic values, and safeguard human rights. The center engages African partner states and institutions through rigorous academic and outreach programs that build strategic capacity and foster long-term, collaborative relationships.

1.2.2.1 ACSS builds strong relationships between the United States and African nations by focusing on defense institution building initiatives through the execution of security cooperation programs focused on Africa. This includes engaging African partners, states, and institutions through focused and efficient academic programs, outreach, and research as a conduit for an African security policy dialogue. Additional information about ACSS can be obtained at http://www.africacenter.org.

1.2.3 The William J. Perry Center (WJPC) for Hemispheric Defense Studies was established as the Center for

Hemispheric Defense Studies in September 1997, by directive of the Secretary of Defense, to enhance civilian partner capacity in the Americas. WJPC is the premier Western Hemisphere forum for strategic-level defense and security education, outreach, analysis, research, and ongoing dialogue regarding the development of effective security and defense policies and strategies within the region.

http://nesa-center.org/ http://www.africacenter.org/

1.3. SCOPE: The contractor will perform tasks in the design and implementation of events that will enable the appropriate regional center to conduct its current programs and other programs that will be developed. The tasks listed are those that are currently identified. During the course of the contract these tasks may be adjusted in coordination with the contractor to encompass additional similar tasks or to reduce the scope of the contracted support services. The Government shall provide the contractor with 60 days written notice before significantly reducing the scope of the services or functions required under the contract. DC regional centers programs will include, but are not limited to those listed in Annex A.

1.3.1 Approach: The contractor will conduct business in a fashion that is consistent with Federal and DoD regulations. The contractor shall provide technically qualified personnel, who are experienced in international policy, operations, administrative, logistics and support analysis services to support the detailed planning, organizing, coordinating and execution of numerous conferences, seminars and international programs as well as operation of the ongoing policy and outreach missions as specified in this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Experience working with senior government and military personnel, and with the Department of Defense is desirable. The contractor will respond to the designated center Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), for policy and program guidance. CORs shall be designated at the task order level.

1.3.2. Objective: This Performance Work Statement (PWS) provides the Regional Centers extended and quick turnaround analytical research materials, seminar, conference, symposia, event, technical, logistical, and administrative support services. These tasks support RC seminars and other events from 1 August 2015 through 31

July 2016, and two one-year option periods, if exercised. The contractor will provide an experienced project manager, and appropriately skilled personnel as required to meet objectives. The contractor will also provide bilingual (where required), technically qualified, experience international policy, operations and support analyst to support the detailed planning, organizing, coordinating and execution of numerous research efforts, conferences, seminars and international travel programs as specified in the following tasks:

1.4 Period of Performance: The period of performance is for one 12 months base period and two 12 months options. Total contract period of performance including options is 36 months.

1.5 Operational Information:

1.5.1 Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which it assures itself that work complies with the requirement of the contract. As a minimum, the contractor shall develop quality control procedures that address the areas identified in Technical Exhibit 3, “Performance Requirements Summary”. After acceptance of the quality control plan, the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to the QC system. The QCP proposed in the solicitation shall be incorporated into the contract award.

1.5.2 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services.

1.5.3 Recognized Holidays: The contractor will not be required to work the below holidays:

New Year’s Day

Martin Luther King Day

President’s Day

Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Columbus Day

Veteran’s Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

1.5.4 Emergency Base or Government Office Closures: When contractor employees that are performing under firm fixed price CLINs are not allowed access to the worksite due to emergency closures, the contractor may invoice for the agreed upon amount, unless deliveries and schedule are affected. Should deliverables and schedule be affected the contractor and contracting officer will have to engage in discussion/negotiations to resolve. When contractor employees working under labor hour CLINs are not allowed access to the worksite due to emergency closures, the Government shall not be charged for the previously scheduled work hours, unless the contractor can show work was performed and the Government received a benefit. The contracting officer shall have the option of seeking remedies which permit the contractor to (a) reschedule the time lost due to base closure or (b) report to an alternate duty location.

1.5.5 Place of Performance: The contractor will perform support services and technical assistance at Regional

Center offices located at Fort Leslie McNair, in Washington D.C. on the campus of the National Defense University, with occasional domestic and international travel; and other sites as designated by program needs.

1.5.6 Type of Contract: A hybrid type of contract with the majority of the Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) being Firm Fixed Price with a few Labor Hour, Cost Reimbursable and Cost Plus Fixed Fee CLINs.

1.5.7 Special Qualifications. The Contractor shall provide qualified, experienced, and skilled employees, for tasks required under this contract. Individuals will be accepted for assignment to contract tasks based collectively on the qualifications stated in the contract, as required by the respective performance task, conforming to industry/government standards and related to the inherent requirements of the work to be done.

1.5.7.1 Categories of Services. The Government requires the following mix of contract services to perform this effort: (See detailed requirements under Part 5 Specific Tasks)

1.5.7.2 Administrative Support -- Performs a variety of administrative services/functions that are principally worked supporting the various departments at the RCs, such as report writing, program analysis, student affairs support, etc.

1.5.7.3 Technical Support -- Performs a variety of technical support services/functions, such as, logistical, budget, and accounting support.

1.5.7.4 Academic Support. Provide at the request of the government, qualified personnel support services to meet program requirements, for both programmed and un-programmed events, such as Facilitators, Guest Speakers, Panelist, and Adjunct Professors. These tasks will take place at the Regional Center facilities, and/or at other designated locations throughout the world. Academic support and facilitators must have a combination of practical experience and/or teaching experience in the required area of expertise.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS.

2.1 DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1 Contracting Officer (KO). A person duly appointed with the authority to enter into and administer contracts on behalf of the U.S. Government.

2.1.2 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). A representative from the requiring activity assigned by the

Contracting Officer to perform surveillance and to act as liaison to the contractor

2.1.3 Cross-Cultural. Combining, pertaining to, or contrasting two or more cultures or cultural groups;

Comparing or dealing with two or more different cultures. For example, experience with one or more countries in

Africa.

2.1.4 Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with it in the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5 Government Furnished Property (GFP). Property in the possession of, or directly acquired by the

Government and subsequently made available to the contractor.

2.1.6 Government Property. All property owned or leased to the Government or acquired by the Government under the terms of the contract. Government property includes both Government furnished property and contractor acquired property as defined in FAR 45.101.

2.1.7 Government Furnished Material (GFM). Material in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the

Government and subsequently made available to the contractor.

2.1.8 Government Material. All material that may be incorporated into or attached to a deliverable end item or that may be consumed or expended in performing a contract, i.e., raw and processed materials, small tools, supplies component parts, raw and processed materials.

2.1.9 Interest. Organizational or financial interest.

2.1.10 Professional and Consultant Services. Services rendered by persons who are members of a particular profession or possess a special skill and who are not officers or employees of the contractor.

2.1.11 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.12 Quality Control. Those actions taken by a contractor to control the performance of services so that they meet the requirements of the PWS.

2.1.13 Quality Assurance. Those actions taken by the government to assure services meet the requirements of the

Performance Work Statement.

2.2 ACRONYMS:

ACSS Africa Center for Strategic Studies

AA Academic Affairs

CCA Communications and Community Affairs

OD Office of the Director

DCOSO

L Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Logistics

DCOSA Deputy Chief of Staff for Administration

DoD Department of Defense

RC Regional Center

IAW In Accordance With

OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest

ODC Other Direct Costs

PRS Performance Requirements Summary

PWS Performance Work Statement

QC Quality Control

UIC Unit Identification Code

Surge Periodic services that may be requested for tasks as shown in sections 5.4.1 - 5.4.7.

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3.1 GENERAL: The government shall provide, the facilities, equipment, materials, and/or services listed below.

3.2 Equipment and Information: When authorized by the COR to perform on-site at Government facilities, adequate workspace, including desks, computer workstation setup, telephone, and other necessary equipment will be provided by the Government. The government will provide the contractor access to regulations, directives or other policy documents required to complete this task.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED

4.1 General: Except for those items specifically stated to be government furnished in Part 3, the contractor shall furnish all other items necessary to perform the required services.

4.1.1 Other Direct Costs (ODC): In order to perform the services described in this PWS the contractor may incur direct costs to purchase supplies and services needed to carry out day-to-day operations, programs, seminars, and other events. The contractor may obtain, after approval from the COR, such goods and or services necessary to perform the work described in the PWS. The contractor will, at all times, endeavor to minimize such costs. ODC’s are reimbursable at the Contractor’s actual cost with no allowance for profit or fee, per FAR 16.601(b).

4.1.1.1 Contractor Travel - An amount will be designated in a separate CLIN to cover costs for contractor travel.

Travel ODC’s are reimbursable at the Contractor’s actual cost with no allowance for profit or fee, per FAR

16.601(b). Actual travel will be coordinated with the COR and pre-approved by the KO.

4.1.1.2 Research Program - Contractor may be reimbursed for necessary incurred direct costs to support ACSS

Research Program and other programs pre-approved by the government. An amount will be designated in a separate

CLIN to cover costs for the Research Program.

4.1.1.3 When Regional Centers conduct events outside of the Washington DC area, the contractor may be reimbursed for costs of items or services purchased directly for the contract that the Contracting Officer has pre-approved. This includes costs for supplies and other support services overseas, to include lodging services, when such items or services are not available through government logistics or procurement systems.

4.1.2 Other Reimbursable Costs: The contractor will be reimbursed for its allowable direct costs allocable to the contract. For the purpose of reimbursing allowable costs, the term “costs” includes only those recorded costs that, at the time of the request for reimbursement, the Contractor has paid by cash, check, or other form of actual payment for items or services purchased directly for the contract.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. BASIC SERVICES. The contractor shall provide qualified Administrative and Technical support personnel to perform the tasks set forth in Part 5 of the PWS. The contractual support personnel shall be already trained in their positions. The contractor must provide the resume of all personnel performing on this contract. Before filling any vacancies during the performance of this contract, the contractor contractor shall provide the candidate’s resume to the government.

5.1. PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE 1: The contractor shall provide qualified administrative, technical, management, and academic support personnel to perform the tasks set forth in Part 5 of the PWS. The contractual support personnel will be already trained in their positions.

5.1.2 Academic support and facilitators must have the combination of academic degree (PhD or JD preferred), practical experience, and/or teaching experience in the required area of expertise. Administrative, technical and management support personnel will be already trained to perform their tasks. Personnel shall possess the highest standards of personal deportment and judgment; possess demonstrated organizational abilities, and outstanding interpersonal and communications skills.

5.1.3 Personnel must be able to travel internationally to perform the required tasks. Personnel with cross-cultural experience are preferred.

5.1.4 Tasks: Lecture and facilitate seminar instruction, organize academic events, develop curriculum, advise students and fellows, and design and conduct research on topics of context of designated regional center.

5.2 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NESA CENTER:

5.2.1 Events Program Planning Manager (1 Year/12 Months/1880 hrs.)

Tasks: The Program Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing the continuity of NESA Center programs and for managing the staff of the Events Program Planning Office. Works with internal/external resources to secure needed materials and services. Ensures that short and long term completion milestones are reached and requirements are met. Conducts research and recommend vendors to support programs. Evaluate current planning procedures, recommend improvements and implement modifications. Responsible for managing staff of Events

Program Planners and academic intern program; create assignment schedule for event program planners and updates as required; conduct performance evaluations of Event Program Planners and academic interns; create training materials for new event program planning employees and implement standardized training programs; investigate opportunities for event planner continuing professional education; manage and standardize execution of seminar components which are universal to NESA seminars. Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOP) for domestic and international events and conduct in-progress reviews (IPR) and after action reviews with event planners. Assist Event Program Planners with travel requirements; acquiring airline tickets, filing pre and post travel vouchers, compile security information and manage cable transmissions, when necessary. Travel in support of international programs and train staff to properly perform pre/onsite/post international event requirements.

Conduct programs as assigned.

Qualifications: To successfully perform this task, a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college is required.

Three or more years of experience planning both domestic and international events. Three or more years as a manager and knowledge of hotel and conferencing details are preferred. Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends. Possess outstanding written and oral communication skills and attention to detail as well as the organizational and planning skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines as required. Proven ability to contribute as a team player and strong interpersonal skills to negotiate problems in the US and in the NESA region.

Strong ability to work with minimal supervision. Experience working in a multi-cultural environment and interacting professionally and diplomatically is referred.

5.2.2 Senior Events Program Planners (2 people[1…