IPP STRIKE Program Performance Work Statement 30JUN2026.pdf

Ver. October 2022

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

Performance-Based Suicide Prevention Events

(30 JUN 2026)

1.0 General:

1.1 Scope: This is a non-personal services contract.The delivery of Seven (7) live, interactive performance-based suicide prevention events by the contractor in support of the California National Guard’s Support, Trust, Real Talk, Intervention, Kinship, Engagement (S.T.R.I.K.E.) Program. The contractor shall be responsible for delivering seven (7) live suicide prevention interactive performances for the California National Guard’s S.T.R.I.K.E. program. This is a comprehensive requirement. The contract shall provide all necessary personnel and resources to ensure successful execution. This includes, but is not limited to:

• All travel and lodging for the performance team

• Full production services, including lighting, sound, and any required props or materials.

• All technical support needed for the events.

1.1.1 Objectives: Each performance shall be approximately ninety (90) minutes in duration and shall consist of two (2) components: a) a scripted performance of approximately sixty (60) minutes, and b) a facilitated audience interactive session of approximately thirty (30) minutes.

The scripted and interactive portions shall collectively address suicide prevention and awareness themes through scenario based or narrative content. At a minimum, performances shall incorporate the following elements:

1) Bystander Intervention: Depiction and discussion of how actions or inactions by others can influence an individual’s willingness to seek help, including both supportive and harmful responses.

2) Interpersonal Impact: Exploration of how actions, language or behaviors from others may contribute to either increased or distress or improved outcomes for the individual.

3) Individual-Level Factors

a. (Negative): Identification of personal behaviors, thought patterns, or coping mechanisms that may exacerbate distress or hinder help seeking.

b. (Positive): Identification and reinforcement of personal actions, coping strategies and help seeking behaviors that support recovery and resilience.

4) Socioeconomic/Environmental Factors: Consideration of external influences (e.g., community, workplace, access to resources) and how these factors may support or hinder well-being and access to care.

5) Somatic Awareness: Include content that helps individuals recognize physical (bodily) responses associated with emotional distress or well-being, and how these responses may serve as indicators for when to seek support.

6) Interactive Activity Requirments: The facilitated audience Interactive session shall reinforce key themes of bystander intervention and help-seeking behaviors through guided discussion, reflection and voluntary participation. All content and Interactive methods shall be strictly appropriate for a military audience and setting. The Contractor shall coordinate closely with the designated Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) during all seven (7) performances to ensure these requirements are met.

1.2 Background: The S.T.R.I.K.E. Program is a California statewide initiative designed to build a culture of resilience, peer support, and help seeking within the California National Guard. The S.T.R.I.K.E. program aims to remove barriers to mental health care and equip service members with suicide prevention resources and training. This effort is funded through a grant from the National Guard Bureau’s Warrior Resiliency and Fitness II Division. Live performances are a key component of this strategy. They serve as a powerful tool to;

• Humanize the challenges of mental health.

• Reduce the stigma associated with seeking help.

• Normalize conversations about suicide prevention.

By blending storytelling, humor, and personal experiences, these events engage Service Members on both an emotional and practical level. The ultimate goal is to reinforce a force-wide commitment to wellness, directly supporting the California National Guard’s mission readiness and suicide prevention strategic target outcomes.

1.3 Period of Performance (PoP): The Period of Performance shall be one (1) Base Year of twelve (12) months and three (3), twelve (12)-month option years.

1.4 General Information:

1.4.1 Place and Performance of Services at a Government facility: The contractor shall provide a total of seven (7) performances across three (3) Government designated venues within the State of California. Specific installation addresses will be provided by the COR prior to the event request (TBD). The contractor shall provide

Four (4) performances at Venue #1: within a 25-mile radius of Sacramento, CA (TBD) Two (2) performances at Venue #2: within a 30-mile radius of Central Los Angeles, CA

(TBD).

One (1) performance at Venue #3: within a 65-mile radius Northwest of Central Los Angeles, CA (TBD)

Each event will occur between the hours of 0700 – 1700. Exceptions are on recognized US holidays or when the Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility/installation closings. The specific schedule and sequence of events will be coordinated with the Government after award. Telework is not authorized.

1.4.1.1 Telework: Telework is not authorized for delivery of services associated with this contract. Services provided under this contract are in-person, performance events that require performers to interact, connect and engage with their audience; therefore, telework is not authorized.

1.4.1.2 Unscheduled gate closures by the Security Police may occur at any time causing all personnel entering or exiting a closed installation to experience a delay. This cannot be predicted or prevented. Contractors are not compensated for unexpected closures or delays. Vehicles operated by contractor personnel are subject to search pursuant to applicable regulations. Any moving violation of any applicable motor vehicle regulation may result in the termination of the contractor employee’s installation driving privileges.

1.4.1.3 The Contractor’s employees shall obey the regulations of the installation, including fire, traffic, safety, and security regulations while on the installation. Contractor employees should only enter restricted areas when required and only upon prior approval. All contractor employees shall carry proper identification with them at all times and shall be subject to such checks as may be deemed necessary. The Contractor shall ensure compliance with all regulations and orders of the installation, which may affect performance. The Government reserves the right to direct the removal of an employee from Government property for misconduct, security reasons, or any overt evidence of communicable disease. Removal of contractor employees for reasons stated above does not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for the total performance of this contract.

1.4.2 Recognized Holidays: The contractor shall not perform services on recognized United States (US) federal holidays. The following are recognized United States (US) holidays.

1.4.2.1 New Year’s Day

1.4.2.2 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday

1.4.2.3 President’s Day

1.4.2.4 Memorial Day

1.4.2.5 Juneteenth National Independence Day

1.4.2.6 Independence Day

1.4.2.7 Labor Day

1.4.2.8 Columbus Day

1.4.2.9 Veteran’s Day

1.4.2.10 Thanksgiving Day

1.4.2.11 Christmas Day

1.4.3 Quality Control (QC): The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective QC Plan (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 QCP is the means by which it assures itself that its work complies with the requirements of the contract. As a minimum, the contractor shall develop QC procedures that address the areas identified in Technical Exhibit 1, Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). A final QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) NLT ten (10) days after contract award.

After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer’s (KO’s) acceptance in writing of any proposed changes to its QCP.

1.4.4 Quality Assurance (QA): The Government will evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government will 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 acceptable quality level(s) or defect rate(s).

1.4.5 Installation Access and Security Requirements. The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the COR. The contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by Department of Defense (DoD), Headquarters Department of Army (HQDA), and Headquarters Air Force (HAF) and/or local policy (see PWS 6.0). In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

Contractor Access to the Department of the Air Force Installations (Regulation Dated: JUN2024)

a) The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to perform work on the Department of the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation.

b) The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or Security Forces for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contactor individual(s) should provide a valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration, valid vehicle insurance certificate, and shall provide any additional requirements applicable to the local security procedures of the installation to obtain a vehicle pass.

c) During the performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site.

d) When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with AFI 31-101, Integrated Defense, and DODMAN 5200.02, AFMAN 16-1405, and Air Force Personnel Security Program.

e) Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office.

f) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.

1.4.5.1 RESERVED

1.4.5.2 For Contractors that do not require a Common Access Card (CAC) For contractors that do not require a CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation: Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access, and local security policies and procedures (provided by a Government representative); or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

Air Force Specific Access Requirements:

For Contractors that do not require a CAC, but require access to a DoD facility and/or Installation. Contractor and all associated subcontractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB), (Air Force Instruction, (AFI) 10-245, AFI 31-101 / Department of the Air Force Instruction (DAFI) 31-101, DAFI 31-145, Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 31-113, Department of the Air Force

Manual (DAFMAN) 31-101v3, Department of Defense Instruction Official Use Only (DODIO) 2000.16V1, and Department of Defense Manual (DODM) 5200.08v3, applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations. Additionally, all contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees assigned to work on a government site and/or requiring access to a DoD network will be required to complete the necessary training required of them initially and annually for the duration of the contract (i.e., DoD IAA Cyber Awareness, Protecting Sensitive Information, Force Protection, etc.).

1.4.5.3 Awareness Training (AT) Level 1: All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level 1 training within thirty (30) calendar days after contract start date and within thirty (30) calendar days of new employees commencing performance. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee to the COR within thirty (30) calendar days after completion of training by each employee or subcontractor personnel. AT Level 1 awareness training is available at the following website:

https://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html.

For Air Force Specific Antiterrorism Awareness Level I Training (AT Level I) All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees with an area of performance within a US Government controlled installation, facility or area requiring access to US Government installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I training within thirty (30) calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. AT Level I may be accomplished by a Level I qualified instructor; completing the Force Protection computer-based training (CBT) course on the Advanced Distributed Learning System (ADLS) or Joint Knowledge Online at http://jko.jten.mil. For those without a CAC, select “NON-CAC” user on the JKO site. Tracking for each contractor or subcontractor employee is the responsibility of the COR or unit AT Representative. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee to the COR within thirty (30) calendar days after completion of training by each employee or subcontractor personnel.

1.4.5.4 iWATCH Training: The contractor and all associated subcontractors with an area of performance within an Army-controlled installation, facilities or area shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program. (training standards provided by the requiring activity Antiterrorism Officer (ATO)). This local developed training shall 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 KO. This training shall be completed within thirty

(30) calendar days of contract award and within thirty (30) calendar days of new employees commencing performance. The contractor shall report completion for each contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR within thirty (30) calendar days after completion of training.

https://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html http://jko.jten.mil/

For Air For Specific iWATCH Training: RESERVED

1.4.5.5 Communications Security/Information Technology (COMSEC/IT) Security.

All communications with DoD organizations are subject to COMSEC review. All telephone communications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. DoD has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DoD organizations. Therefore, the contractor is advised that any time contractor personnel place or receive a call they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The contractor shall ensure wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with DoD information. The contractor shall abide by all Government regulations concerning the authorized use of the Government’s computer network, including the restriction against using the network to recruit Government personnel or advertise job openings.

1.4.5.6 Use of Government Information Systems (IS): RESERVED

1.4.5.7 Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS): RESERVED

1.4.5.8 Information Assurance (IA) Training: RESERVED

1.4.5.9 Information Assurance (IA) / Technology (IT) Certification: RESERVED

1.4.5.10 Protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII): RESERVED

1.4.5.11 OPSEC Training: In accordance with AR 530-1, Operations Security, All contractor employees, including subcontractor and newly assigned employees shall complete Level I OPSEC training within thirty (30) calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each contractor employee to the COR within thirty (30) calendar days after completion of training. Level 1 OPSEC training is available at:

https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/index.htm.

Air Force requirement for OPSEC Training:

In accordance with AFI 10-701, Operations Security, OPSEC PMs/Signature Managers/Coordinators will provide OPSEC training or training materials to contract employees within thirty (30) days of employees’ initial assignment to the contract and prior to having access to any critical information (CI) and annually thereafter. General organizational orientations may need to be supplemented by duty related orientations in the work center targeted toward specific critical information and vulnerabilities associated with the work. Initial training (OPSE 1301 – OPSEC Fundamentals) is located on the Defense Counter Intelligence and Security Agency website:

https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/index.htm and the OPSEC annual training DAF-Operations Security Awareness Training located on My Learning https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil/moodie/course/view.php?id=11654#section-1 is conducted https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/index.htm https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/index.htm https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil/moodie/course/view.php?id=11654#section-1 annually. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each contractors employee to the COR within thirty (30) days after completion of training.

1.4.6 Physical Security. The contractor shall safeguard all Government property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured.

1.4.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the KO in accordance with FAR 42.5.

The KO, COR and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contactor’s performance. At these meetings, the KO will apprise the contractor of how the Government views the contractor’s performance and the contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced.

The contractor shall resolve outstanding issues raised by the Government. Contractor attendance at these meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.4.9 Contract Manager (CM): The contractor shall designate a CM who shall ensure performance under this contract. The name of this person, and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the CM is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO.

The CM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The CM shall work through the COR to resolve issues, receive technical instructions, and ensure adequate performance of services. The CM shall ensure that contractor employees do not perform any services outside the scope of the contract without an official modification issued by the KO. The CM shall ensure contractor employees understand that services performed outside the scope of the contract are performed wholly at the expense of the contractor.

1.4.10 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression that they are Government employees. The contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractor personnel are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. The contractor’s status as a “contractor” shall be prominently displayed in all correspondence types (to include signature blocks on e-mail) and dealings with Government or non-Government entities. The Contractor shall provide all personnel with identification badges which shall be worn distinguishing themselves as such. The badges shall have the company name, employee name and the word “contractor” clearly displayed.

1.4.10.1 The Contractor shall retrieve all identification media (including vehicle passes) from its employees who depart employment for any reason. The Contractor shall return all identification media (i.e., badges and vehicle passes) to the COR within fourteen (14) days of an employee’s departure.

1.4.11. Combating Trafficking in Persons: The United States Government maintains a zero tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons. In accordance with this policy, during the period of performance, the contractor and all contractor employees and subcontractors shall not: engage in any forms of trafficking in persons; procure commercial sex acts; or use forced labor. The contractor shall notify all employees and subcontractors of the United States Government’s zero tolerance policy and the actions that may be taken for violations of this policy. The contractor shall take appropriate corrective action, up to and including termination of employees or subcontractors, for any violations of this policy. Compliance with this requirement shall be in accordance with FAR 22.1700 - 22.1705 and applicable provisions of FAR 52.222-50. The contractor shall immediately report to the Contracting Officer (KO) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) any credible information regarding a violation of the United States Government’s zero tolerance policy on trafficking in persons, including violations of FAR 52.222-50, by contractor employees, subcontractors, or their employees. Reports shall include, to the extent known, the nature of the alleged violation, the individuals involved, and any actions taken by the contractor in response.

The contractor shall fully cooperate with any U.S. Government investigation and shall provide timely access to relevant records, personnel, and information as requested. The contractor shall not retaliate against any employee, subcontractor or their employees, who reports suspected violations in good faith and shall take appropriate measures to protect such individuals from reprisal. The contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including the requirements of FAR 52.222-50 (Combatting Trafficking in Persons), in all subcontracts and contracts with agents. The contractor shall ensure that all subcontractors and agents are informed of and comply with the United States Government’s zero tolerance policy on trafficking in persons, including mandatory reporting requirements. The contractor shall be responsible for monitoring subcontractor compliance and shall take appropriate action for any violations, up to and including termination of the subcontract.

1.4.12 Contractor Travel: The contractor is responsible for all travel, lodging, transportation, equipment, and personnel required to execute the seven (7) performances. This includes scripts, props, sound systems, lighting, technical crews, and support staff. All equipment must be transported and operated in compliance with safety regulations and venue requirements. The contractor shall manage travel and equipment transport to each venue, arrive no later than twenty-four (24) hours before performance for setup, and depart within twelve (12) hours after breakdown unless otherwise agreed.

1.4.13 Data Rights: RESERVED

1.4.14 Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI): The Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing services under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCIs, as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The contractor shall notify the KO 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 KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO. In the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may impose 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.

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms:

2.1 Definitions:

2.1.1 Contractor: A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2 Defective Service: A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with PWS.

2.1.3 Deliverable: Anything that can be physically delivered and includes non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.4 Key Personnel: Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.5 Physical Security: Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.6 Quality Assurance: The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

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

2.1.8 Quality Control (QC): All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to ensure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.9 Subcontractor: One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.2 Acronyms:

AEI Army Enterprise Infostructure

AKO Army Knowledge Online AR Army Regulation AT Awareness Training AT/OPSEC Antiterrorism/Operational Security ATO Antiterrorism Officer BI Background Investigation CAC Common Access Card CalTAP California Transition Assistance Program CFP/M/E Contractor Furnished Property, Materials, and Equipment CHQC Consolidated Headquarters Complex CI Counterintelligence CM Contract Manager COB Close of Business COMSEC/IT Communications Security/Information Technology COOP Continuity of Operations Planning COR Contracting Officer Representative CRM Customer Relationship Management DA Department of the Army DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification DEERS Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DoD Department of Defense DSCA Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency e-QIP Electronic Questionnaire for Investigations Processing FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FBI Federal Bureau of Investigations FIPS Federal Information Processing Standards FPCON Force Protection Condition FSO Facility Security Officer GFP/M/E/S Government Furnished Property/Material/Equipment/Services HQDA Headquarters, Department of the Army HSPD Homeland Security Presidential Directive IA Information Assurance IS Information System(s) IT Information Technology JFTB Joint Forces Training Base JTR Joint Travel Regulation KO Contracting Officer NCIC-III National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification NGB National Guard Bureau OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OPSEC Operation Security PII Personally Identifiable Information PIPO Phase In/Phase Out PIV Personal Identity Verification PMR Performance Metric Review

POC Point of Contact PoP Period of Performance POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PSIP Personnel Security Investigation Portal PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program RAPIDS Real-time Automated Personnel ID System RSP Recruit Sustainment Program SCR Service Contract Reporting SOP Standard Operating Procedure SRP Soldier Readiness Processing SSN Social Security Number TA Trusted Agent TASS Trusted Associate Sponsorship System TE Technical Exhibit TSDB Terrorist Screening Database USD(I) Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence VSC Veteran Staffing Consultant WFW Work For Warriors

3.0 Government Furnished Property, Material, Equipment and Services (GFP/M/E/S): The Government will provide the property, material, equipment, and/or services listed below solely for the purpose of performance under this contract:

3.1 Property: The Government will furnish the necessary workspace for the contractor to perform services outlined in this PWS to include desk space, telephones, computers and other items necessary to maintain an office environment.

3.2 Materials: RESERVED

3.3 Equipment: RESERVED

3.4 Services: RESERVED

3.5 Utilities: All utilities in the facility will be available for the Contractor’s use in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall operate under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after use.

4.0 Contractor: Furnished Property, Materials, and Equipment (CFP/M/E): The Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, property materials, and equipment required to execute the performance, except for items explicitly listed as Government Furnished

Property (GFP). This includes, but is not limited to, all audio-visual (AV) equipment, soundboards, lighting, staging, props, costumes, and any necessary administrative materials. The Contractor shall provide all transportation, vehicles, and logistical support required for their personnel and equipment. The Contractor is solely responsible for the setup, operation, breakdown, and security of their equipment. The Government assumes no liability for the damage, loss or theft of Contractor property while on the installation.

4.1 General: Except for those items specifically stated to be Government-Furnished in Paragraph 3.0, the contractor shall furnish everything required to perform these services as indicated in Paragraph 1.1.

4.2 Secret Facility Clearance: RESERVED

4.3 Contractor Security Clearance: RESERVED

5.0 Requirements: The following specifications define the task environment and the core objectives of this order. While the Government does not dictate the Contractor’s creative methods, the Contractor must meet the following baseline requirements:

Production elements: The contractor shall provide all necessary production equipment and elements required to execute the event, including but not limited to sound, lighting, staging and props. Performance Structure: The Contractor shall deliver an event approximately ninety (90) minutes in total duration. The event shall consist of two (2) components: a) a scripted performance of approximately sixty (60) minutes, and b) a facilitated audience Interactive session of approximately thirty (30) minutes.

5.1 Basic Services: The Contractor shall provide a total of seven (7) performances across three (3) Government designated venues within the State of California. Specific installation addresses will be provided by the Contracting Officer upon award. The performances are distributed as follows:

5.1.1 Venue #1: Four (4) performances within a 25-mile radius of Sacramento, CA.

5.1.2 Venue #2: Two (2) performances within a 30-mile radius of Central Los Angeles, CA.

5.1.3 Venue #3: One (1) performance within a 65-mile radius Northwest of Central Los Angeles, CA.

5.2 Specific Tasks: The Contractor shall provide all labor, management, travel, and production elements necessary to execute the live Interactive performance.

5.2.1 Venue Coordination: The contractor shall manage and execute all venue logistics. The Contractor shall submit a finalized logistics plan to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and the venue point of contact (POC) no later than forty-five (45) calendar days prior to each scheduled event.

5.2.2 Travel/Logistics: The Contractor shall manage all travel and equipment transport to each venue, arrive no later than twenty-four (24) hours before performance for setup, and depart within twelve (12) hours after breakdown. Any deviation from this timeline must be requested in writing and explicitly approved by the Contracting Officer prior to the event.

5.2.3 Performance Delivery: Each event shall consist of approximately sixty (60) minutes of scripted performance and thirty (30) minutes of facilitated audience Interactive and speaker questions & answers (Q&A). The total duration of each event shall be ninety (90) minutes, with an allowable overall variance of plus or minus ten (+/-

10) minutes.

5.2.4 Interactive Activity: At each event, the Contractor shall incorporate the following elements into each performance:

Bystander Intervention: Demonstrate or discuss helpful and harmful actions taken by others, specifically highlighting how these actions influence an individual’s willingness to seek help.

Interpersonal Impact: Identify how specific behaviors, language, or responses from others can either increase emotional distress or support recovery.

Individual-Level Factors: Include at least one (1) example of negative personal behaviors, thought patterns, or coping mechanisms that discourage help-seeking, and at least one (1) example of positive personal actions or strategies that promote resilience.

Socioeconomic and Environmental Factors: Address how external elements (e.g., community, workplace culture, or access to resources) influence outcomes, providing at least one (1) example of supportive conditions.

Somatic Awareness: Discuss or depict the physical (bodily) responses associated with emotional distress and recovery, illustrating how individuals can recognize these physical signals as a prompt to seek support.

Content Appropriateness: Ensure all messaging is appropriate for a military audience and strictly avoids stigmatizing, misleading, or noncompliant content. Failure to adequately incorporate any of these elements may result in the Government deeming the performance unacceptable.

5.2.5 Branded Materials Distribution: RESERVED

5.2.6 Media Documentation: RESERVED

5.2.7 After-Action Report (AAR): The Contractor shall submit an AAR to the Contract Officer’s Representative (COR) within ten (10) business days following each event. The report shall include: attendance numbers, Interactive metrics (participant count, and a feedback summary), issues encountered, lessons learned and recommendations for future venues.

5.2.8 Risk/Issue Management: The Contractor shall monitor for safety, security, and audience Interactive risks. The Contractor shall promptly notify the COR immediately of any active safety or security issues, and promptly report any audience Interactive risks.

The Contractor shall execute mitigation strategies as defined in its Quality Control Plan

(QCP).

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the National Guard Bureau via a secure data collection site.

The contractor shall completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: https://sam.gov. Log in and select Entity Registrations and then select Service Contract Reporting.

The Contractor shall report the required information annually by October 31, for services performed under this contract during the preceding Government fiscal year (October 1 – September 30).

The DoD Guidebook for Service Contract Reporting in SAM, available on the DoD Procurement Toolbox at https://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site-pages/service-contract-reporting-scr. The General Services Administration (GSA) has also posted additional guidance such as quick start guides, informational videos, and frequently asked questions, that can be accessed by going to https://sam.gov and searching the “HELP” section. The SAM Federal User Guide is also available in the “HELP” section for comprehensive instructions on navigating SAM. Contractors requiring assistance using SAM should contact the Federal Service Desk at https://www.fsd.gov.

6.0 Applicable Publications: Publications applicable to this PWS are listed below:

Publication (Chapter/Page)

Date of Publication

Mandatory or Advisory

Website

Federal Acquisition Regulation https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/in dex.html or https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars

Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/travelreg.cfm

DoDM 1000.13-M-V1 DoD Identification (ID) Cards (Enclosure 2, paragraph 3.b)

01/23/2014 (Change 1:

07/28/2020) http://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodm https://sam.gov/ https://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site-pages/service-contract-reporting-scr https://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site-pages/service-contract-reporting-scr https://sam.gov/ https://www.fsd.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars http://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodm

Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Publication 201-2 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors

(paragraph 9)

August 2013 http://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.201 -2.pdf

DoDM 5200.2 Procedures for the DoD Personnel Security Program (PSP)

04/03/2017 https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodm/

DoDI 5200.46

09/09/14 (Change 1:

05/04/2018) https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodi/

Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12

Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and

Contractors

08/27/2004 https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-presidential-directive-12

DoDI 5400.11 Department of Defense Privacy and

Civil Liberties Programs

01/29/2019 https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodi/

DoD 5400.11-R Department of Defense Privacy

Program

05/14/2007 https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodm/

DoDD 8140.01 Cyberspace Workforce Management

10/05/2020 https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodd/

DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce

Improvement Program

12/19/2005 (Change 4:

11/10/2015) https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodm/

DoD 5220.22-M National Industrial Security Program

Operating Manual (NISPOM)

02/28/2006 (Change 2:

05/18/2016) https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodm/

Army Directive 2014-05 Policy and Implementation Procedures for Common Access Card Credentialing and Installation Access for Uncleared Contractors

03/07/2014 https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Ar myDir.aspx

AR 25-2

Information Assurance

04/04/2019 http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.

aspx

AR 530-1

Operations Security

09/26/2014 http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.

aspx

AR 525-13

Antiterrorism

12/09/2019 http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.

aspx

AR 381-12

Threat Awareness and Reporting

Program (TARP) (Section II, ¶ 2-4.b)

06/01/2016 http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.

aspx http://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.201-2.pdf http://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.201-2.pdf https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodm/ https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodi/ https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-presidential-directive-12 https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-presidential-directive-12 https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodi/ https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodd/ https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodm/ https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodm/ http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx

6.1 Applicable Forms: Forms applicable to the PWS are listed below:

Form Date Website

I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification

10/21/2019 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-9.pdf

DD 441

Department of Defense Security

Agreement

Feb 2020 http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/forms/dd/ddforms0001- 0499.htm

DD 250

Material Inspection and Receiving

Report

Aug 2000 https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/forms/dd0001_0499/ https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-9.pdf http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/forms/dd/ddforms0001-0499.htm http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/forms/dd/ddforms0001-0499.htm https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/forms/dd0001_0499/

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

The S.T.R.I.K.E. Program was developed as a multi-year, California statewide initiative to address barriers by promoting an in-person, visible, leader-endorsed culture of help-seeking, resilience, and peer accountability. As part of this broader prevention effort, live interactive performance events delivered serve as a powerful and culturally resonant tool to humanize mental health struggles, reduce stigma, and normalize conversations about suicide prevention. These events combine storytelling, humor, and lived experience to engage service members emotionally and practically, reinforcing a unified commitment to wellness across all levels of the force. The Performance Work Statement supports this mission by outlining the contractor requirements necessary to execute seven (7) high-impact live interactive performance events that directly advance the California National Guard’s suicide prevention goals and readiness priorities.

Performance Objective

Performance Standard Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL)

Surveillance Method / By Whom

Quality Control Plan

(QCP)

1.4.3

Develop and submit a comprehensive QCP that addresses all areas in the

PRS and ensures non-recurrence of defective services.

100% on-time submission. Final

QCP submitted NLT 10 days after contract award. 0 unauthorized changes made without

KO approval.

Inspection / Review by KO and COR.

Contractor Identification

1.4.10

All personnel prominently display contractor status via physical badges, email, signature blocks, and verbal identification during meetings/calls.

100% compliance.

Zero instances of contractor personnel failing to identify as contractors or misrepresenting themselves as Government employees.

Periodic Observation / Inspection by

COR / IPPW & Staff

Retrieval of ID Media

1.4.10.1

Contractor retrieves and returns all identification media (badges, vehicle, passes) to the COR for departing employees.

100% compliance. All identification media returned to the COR within fourteen (14) days of an employee’s departure.

Inspection / Documentation review by

COR / IPPW & Staff

S.T.R..I.K.E. Live Interactive

Performance Event 5.1

The Contractor shall deliver seven (7) live Interactive performances, facilitate active audience Interaction, and provide culturally competent responses tailored appropriately to a military audience.

100% Compliance.

All scheduled performances are completed. Audience interactions and Q&A responses demonstrate cultural competence without

Government observation and documentation review.

COR / IPPW & Staff stigmatizing or noncompliant messaging.

Event / Venue Coordination

5.2.1

Pre-Event Coordination:

The Contractor shall coordinate all event logistics, venue requirements, and scheduling details with the COR at least forty-five (45) calendar days prior to each scheduled performance.

100% Compliance.

All logistical elements are fully coordinated with the COR and completely set up prior to the scheduled start time, with zero (0) delays to the performance schedule

Event Pre-coordination checklist

Travel and Logistics 5.2.2

The Contractor shall manage all transport, arrive NLT 24 hours prior to the performance for setup, and vacate the venue within 12 hours after breakdown.

98% Compliance.

Zero (0) unapproved deviations from the 24-hour arrival and 12-hour departure timelines.

Government monitoring at each scheduled event

Performance Delivery

5.2.3

Contractor shall present a ninety (90)-minute show tailored to the military audience

Each event includes sixty (60) minutes of scripted storytelling and thirty (30)minutes of interactive audience

/ speaker Q&A.

Government monitoring at each scheduled event

Interactive Activity 5.2.4

Contractor shall address:

(1) bystander actions & help-seeking; (2) external behaviors impacting recovery; (3) 1+ negative & 1+ positive individual coping example; (4) external/environmental factors with 1+ supportive example; (5) physical signals of distress/recovery;

and (6) compliant, non-stigmatizing, audience-appropriate messaging.

99% compliance. All 6 factors present; 0 instances of stigmatizing or non-compliant messaging.

Government monitored at each event by

After-Action Report:

5.2.7

The Contractor shall submit a complete AAR within ten

(10) business days following each event, including: attendance numbers, Interactive metrics, issues encountered, lessons learned, and recommendations for future venues.

99% Compliance.

Report is submitted on time and requires no more than one (1) revision by the Government for completeness.

Risk/Issue Management

5.2.8

Risk/Issue Management: The Contractor shall monitor risks, immediately report safety/security issues to the COR (promptly for audience-Interactive risks), and execute mitigations per its Quality Control Plan

(QCP).

100% Compliance.

Zero (0) instances of failure to immediately report active safety/security threats.

Prompt notification of audience risks, and 100% execution of QCP mitigations.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

Deliverables Schedule

PWS

Reference / Deliverable

Title

Frequency Number of Copies

Medium / Format Submit to

Quality Control Plan (QCP) 1.4.3

100% on-time submission. Final QCP submitted NLT 10 days after contract award. 0 unauthorized changes made without KO approval.

One (1) Electronic Submission / Email, signed PDF

KO /

COR

Retrieval of ID Media 1.4.10.1

100% compliance. All identification media returned to the COR within fourteen (14) days of an employee’s departure.

All original physical credentials

Hard Copy/ physical hand delivery, physical badges & vehicle passes, accompanied by signed transmittal email or receipt

COR /

SECFOR

S.T.R.I.K.E.

Live Interactive Performance Event 1.3

The Period of Performance shall consist of one (1) 12-month Base Year and three (3) 12-month Option Years.

Performance shall consist of seven (7) live interactive performances per contract year, scheduled in coordination with the COR.

Twenty-eight

(28) total, - (seven (7) per contract year) Delivered as a 90-minute live, interactive performance on -site at designated Army and Air Force installations, as coordinated and approved by the

KO / COR.

Live, In-Person, on site, Interactive Performance

COR /

IPPW &

Staff

Event / Venue

At least forty-five

(45) calendar days prior to each

One (1) Electronic Submission / Email, signed PDF

COR /

IPPW &

Staff

Coordinatio n 5.2.1 scheduled performance (7 total per contract year, 28 total)

Travel and Logistics

1.4.12 / 5.2.2

At least forty-five

(45) calendar days prior to each scheduled performance (7 times per contract year, 28 total;

with physical arrival NLT 24 hours prior to performance and vacating within 12 hours…