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M00264-23-RFI-0001

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

The United States Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Corps Installations National Capital Regional – Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR-RCO), Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA is seeking sources capable of providing professional support services to Combat Development and Integration (CD&I).

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: Marine Corps Installations National Capital Regional – Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR-RCO), 2010 Henderson Rd, Quantico, VA 22134.

INTRODUCTION:

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued to conduct market research and determine the availability and technical capability of all sources to provide the required products and/or services.

This RFI allows potential contractors to submit a non-binding statement of interest and documentation demonstrating their corporate capabilities and suggestions that will allow the Government to refine its potential course of action. The RFI is intended to assess industry service capabilities and solicit feedback for acquisition planning purposes. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) being considered for this effort are:

· 541330 Engineering Services with a size standard of $22.5M

· 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services with a size standard of $21.5M

The Product Service Codes (PSC) being considered for this effort are:

· R425 Support- Professional: Engineering/Technical

· R699 Support-Administrative: Other, Portfolio: Knowledge Based Services, Engineering and Technical Services per the Department of Defense (DoD) taxonomy associated with the acquisition of services, supplies and equipment

Estimated Value of this Action: $99.5 Million over a 5 years period

BACKGROUND:

This RFI is for market research pertaining to a multiple award Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity contract for Technical and Operational support services for the USMC Capabilities Development Directorate (CDD), and the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL). This RFI is for assessing the market conditions for a consolidated contract action comprising professional support services obtained on contracts the multiple award IDIQ contracts (M00264-19-D-0001 thru M00264-19-D-0006) and some of the scope procured on contract M00264-20-C-0006. Information about incumbent contractors of the aforementioned contracts is as follows:

Scope:

The scope of this effort includes provisions for technical, analytical, engineering, subject matter expertise, administrative support, and capability portfolio management support to the Director, Capabilities Development Directorate (CDD), as well as the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL), Deputy Commandant Combat Development and Integration (DC CD&I). CDD has a requirement for technical, analytical, and engineering, and capability portfolio management (CPM) support. Critical capabilities within this effort include the development of comprehensive Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) documents and analysis of existing capabilities to define capability requirements, capability gaps, and solutions to provide those capabilities. Note this effort does not include the development of Operational Architectures, which will be provided by the Operational Architecture Branch, Marine Corps Integration Division (MCID). This effort will support both recurring and ad hoc requirements to provide Capabilities Planning assessment components (Capabilities Analysis, GAP Analysis, Solutions Analysis, and Risk Analysis) and conduct assessments of current and future readiness metrics, via development of Missions Essential Tasks and training and education standards development. MCWL requires dedicated support respective to subordinate divisions and staff sections or across one or more elements of the command. Supported elements include the G-codes and executing divisions. Performance areas include both overarching and Division-centric support areas that will be delineated by individual task orders.

CORE OBJECTIVES TO BE ACCOMPLISHED:

The requirements set forth in this PWS are summarized as follows:

The service support functional areas covered in the scope of the requirement are as follows:

· Systems engineering

· Architecture Framework support

· Establishment and maintenance of data libraries (Data Management)

· Execution of Doctrine, Organizational, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Policy, and Facilities assessments

· Development of operating concepts

· Revision of doctrinal publications

· Analysis and documentation of data (Advance Analytics)

· Information Management/Knowledge Management (IM/KM)

· Execution of Analysis of Alternatives

· Modeling & simulation support

· Administrative support

· Information systems support

· Security support

· Business/Financial Management support

· Operations (Research & Analysis) support

· Subject Matter Expertise / Liaison support

· Logistics support

· Concepts and Planning

Draft Performance Work Statement (See Attached Document)

RFI INQUIRIES

1. Please provide description of similar services provided under the Commercial, Government and USMC’s environments.

a. Commercial Environment:

Provide relevant details on the response providing the same or similar services offered or made to the general public or to non-governmental entities for purposes other than governmental purposes in the last three (3) years. Relevant details to this proposed acquisition should include, but not be limited to, information regarding the size and length of the effort, responder performing as a prime or subcontractor, customary practices (warranty, financing, discounts, contract types, etc.) under which the sales of the service(s) are made, security details, the customary practices regarding customizing, modifying, or tailoring of a service(s) to meet customer needs and associated costs, the kinds of factors that are used to evaluate performance; the kinds of performance incentives used; the kinds of performance assessment methods commonly used; the common qualifications of the people performing the services; and requirements of law and/or regulations unique to these service(s), that can demonstrate the responder’s abilities and capacity to meet the desired core objectives.

b. Government Environment:

Provide relevant details on the response providing the same or similar services offered or made to Government agencies other than USMC in the last three (3) years. Relevant details to this proposed acquisition should include, but not be limited to, information regarding the contract number, agency, responder performing as a prime or subcontractor, size and length of the effort, type of pricing and/or cost, security details, the kinds of factors used to evaluate performance; the kinds of performance incentives; the kinds of performance assessment methods; the qualifications of the people performing the services; and any unique terms and conditions, that can demonstrate the responder’s abilities and capacity to meet the desired core objectives.

2. Please answer the following questions:

a. Provide a recommendation for the NAICS and PSC for this effort. Please support your recommendation with a strong rationale.

b. Provide a capability statement that include the following criteria per attached draft Performance Work Statement:

1. Description of capabilities that the responder possesses to fulfill the PWS objectives, tasks and deliverables. Response should include the relevant information regarding specific labor, trades, skills, experience, clearances, and any needed hardware or software that responder possesses to fulfil core objectives;

2. Identify the core objective(s) that responder cannot fulfill and provide an explanation about how to mitigate;

3. Describe corporate capability to hire and retain personnel to support task orders under this effort.

4. Provide a recommendation for personnel replacement timelines. Recommendation shall be for uncleared and cleared personnel.

5. Describe capability to host conferences and meetings related to services provided at the task order level. What video teleconference enabled conference room capability do you have? What is the maximum accommodation level (no of seats)? What level of information (Unclass/Secret/Top Secret) can your conference capability manage?

6. This multiple award IDIQ contract has as an objective to maximize competition at the task order level. For task order preparation process, please provide a recommendation for task order preparation timeline needed for active participation. Historically, a 30 days timeline has been allocated for task order response. Is this timeline realistic? What information does your company need to expedite timely task order responses and bid/no bid decisions?

c. Business Type Information:

1. If you plan to bid as a prime, what business type classification are you planning to use (e.g., Large Business, Small Business, SDVOSB, etc.).

2. If considering bidding other than a large business, please confirm if you are a small business under the NAICS considered in this RFI per current SAM.GOV registration. What capability do you have to fulfil the work compliant with FAR 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations and FAR 52.219-14 Limitation of Subcontracting?

3. Type and level of Defense facility security clearance held

d. Provide a recommendation for acquisition strategy. The responder is invited to provide information and recommendations for fashioning this proposed acquisition. The responder may opine regarding what portion of the work could be set-aside for small businesses if all the required work cannot be provided by a small business. Details to support any recommendations for partial small business set-asides should be included.

RFI INSTRUCTIONS

1. Interested parties are directed to respond to this RFI with a white paper. White paper shall be in Microsoft Word for Office or compatible format and shall not exceed XX pages. A page is defined as each face of an 8½” x 11” sheet with information contained within a one inch margin on all sides. Font type shall be Times Roman 12 point.

2. Responses must contain UNCLASSIFIED information only and be marked “UNCLASSIFIED” at least on the first page of the response. No classified information may be included anywhere in the response. Responses must include:

1) Business name and address;

2) Name of company representative and their business title;

3) Type of Small Business;

4) Cage Code;

5) DUNS Number;

6) Responses shall be in Microsoft Word for Office or compatible format and shall not exceed 10 pages. A page is defined as each face of an 8½” x 11” sheet with information contained within a one inch margin on all sides. Font type shall be Times Roman 12 point;

7) Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

3. RFI Questions - Questions and the whitepaper regarding this RFI should be submitted in writing by e-mail to Mr. Emmanuel Velez at emmanuel.velez@usmc.mil and Jeffrey Sisk at jeffrey.a.sisk@usmc.mil

4. RFI Responses: Vendors who wish to respond to this RFI should send responses via email NLT 4 August 2022 by 1400, Eastern Time (EST). Interested vendors should submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than ten (10) pages) demonstrating ability to perform the services listed in this Technical Description. Documentation should be in bullet format.

5. Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All government and contractor personal reviewing RFI responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.

Response to this RFI shall include the following information as a minimum:

1. Name, mailing address, overnight delivery address (if different from mailing address), phone number, fax number, company website, CAGE code, DUNS Number, and e-mail of designated point(s) of contact.

DISCLAIMER:

THIS RFI IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS RFI. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS RFI. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

CDD TOSS

Technical Support

Planning & Analysis

Integration Support

Operational Support

PWS section 3.1

PWS Section 3.2

PWS section 3.3

PWS section 3.4

PWS Section 3.5

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Microsoft Word Document

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Performance Work Statement in Support of Capabilities Development Directorate for Technical and Operational Support Services (TOSS)

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The scope of this effort includes provisions for technical, analytical, engineering, subject matter expertise, administrative support, and capability portfolio management support to the Director, Capabilities Development Directorate (CDD), as well as the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL), Deputy Commandant Combat Development and Integration (DC CD&I). CDD has a requirement for technical, analytical, and engineering, and capability portfolio management (CPM) support. Critical capabilities within this effort include the development of comprehensive Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) documents and analysis of existing capabilities to define capability requirements, capability gaps, and solutions to provide those capabilities. Note this effort does not include the development of Operational Architectures, which will be provided by the Operational Architecture Branch, Marine Corps Integration Division (MCID). This effort will support both recurring and ad hoc requirements to provide Capabilities Planning assessment components (Capabilities Analysis, GAP Analysis, Solutions Analysis, and Risk Analysis) and conduct assessments of current and future readiness metrics, via development of Missions Essential Tasks and training and education standards development. MCWL requires dedicated support respective to subordinate divisions and staff sections or across one or more elements of the command. Supported elements include the G-codes and executing divisions. Performance areas include both overarching and Division-centric support areas that will be delineated by individual task orders.

1.1 CDD MISSION

CDD supports the DC, CD&I by developing and integrating capabilities solutions enabling an effective Marine Corps capability to respond to strategic challenges and opportunities. CDD provides subject matter experts in the areas of: Command and Control/Information Warfare, Fires, Maneuver, Force Protection, Intelligence, Logistics, Expeditionary Energy, (MAGTF) Integration/Total Force Structure, Aviation, Maritime Expeditionary Warfare, and Operations. In consideration of overarching national strategic and service guidance and concepts development, the Directorate will conduct analysis across the complete spectrum of Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy (DOTMLPF-P). The identification of Enterprise-wide capabilities, gaps, capability excesses, solutions, and risk areas is incorporated into the development of a capabilities plan and other capabilities development documents (i.e. Joint Capability Integration Development System (JCIDS) and Business Capability Acquisition Cycle (BCAC)), and the management of Universal Need Statements (UNS), requiring vigilant and dedicated coordination by subject matter experts supported by a business infrastructure with which to further capabilities development from concept to acquisition and fielding. The CDD mission is comprised of the following functional areas:

1.1.1 Information Warfare Integration (IWI): Serves as CDD's integration and execution authority for all Marine Corps warfighting development activities associated with C2, Communication, Cyber, Electronic Warfare and Information Warfare. IWI integrates future and evolving C2, Communication, Cyber, Electronic Warfare and Information Warfare concepts, with fiscally informed capabilities, requirements, analysis and supporting programs, to synchronize Marine Corps initiatives and shape Naval and Joint initiatives in support of the war fighter within approved DoD processes. IWI coordinates with the operating forces, supporting establishment, and mission partners in order to identify, prioritize, and integrate expeditionary C2, Communications, Cyber, Electronic Warfare and Information Warfare capability solutions across the pillars of DOTMLPF-P, battle space functions, and joint requirements. Responsible for the development and maintenance of doctrine publications, as assigned in MCBUL 5603, in partnership with doctrinal proponents and TECOM (Doctrine Branch).

1.1.2 Fires and Maneuver Integration (FMI): Integrates future and evolving Fires and Maneuver concepts, with identified capabilities, requirements, and supporting programs to synchronize Marine Corps initiatives and shape Naval and Joint initiatives within the JCIDS process with an emphasis on combat and tactical vehicles, armored combat platforms, riverine and amphibious craft and vehicles, combat engineering (manned and unmanned) platforms and equipment, manned and unmanned air and ground platforms, direct and indirect lethal and nonlethal weapon systems, individual and crew-served weapons and optics, and protection, mobility, and load bearing capabilities for dismounted Marines. Responsible for the development and maintenance of doctrine publications, as assigned in MCBUL 5603, in partnership with doctrinal proponents and TECOM (Doctrine Branch).

1.1.3 Force Protection Integration (FPI): Identifies, develops, coordinates and integrates with the operating forces, supporting establishment commands and internal integration divisions for future FMF Force Protection operating concepts, capabilities, requirements and related material and non-material solutions that optimally support engagement in both conventional and irregular warfare. Specific areas of effort requiring SME support include Counter Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED); Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD); Science and Technology (S&T)/Sea Shield; Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN); Law Enforcement; Identity Operations (IdOps) capabilities of biometrics and forensics; and observation and sensing, intrusion detection capabilities ;, counter-improvised explosive devises; explosive ordnance disposal; chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear; law enforcement; and non-lethal weapon / Intermediate Force Capabilities (IFC) systems. Responsible for the development and maintenance of doctrine publications, as assigned in MCBUL 5603, in partnership with doctrinal proponents and TECOM (Doctrine Branch).

1.1.4 Intelligence Integration (II): Integrates capabilities development requirements for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) in support of Marine Corps, Joint, and Combined operations. Focus areas include signals intelligence, ground and maritime unattended sensing, human intelligence, airborne sensing, and intelligence analysis systems. Ensures DOTMLPF-P solutions represent a thorough analysis of non-materiel and materiel capabilities needed to provide timely, relevant, and tailored battlespace awareness and targeting solutions to commanders and staff. Responsible for the development and maintenance of doctrine publications, as assigned in MCBUL 5603, in partnership with doctrinal proponents and TECOM (Doctrine Branch).

1.1.5 Logistics Integration (LI): Integrates future and evolving logistics concepts in Engineering, Material Readiness, Motor Transport, Naval Support, and Ground Ammunition across the Marine Corps while representing USMC interests to other services and in the joint environment. Also identifies capabilities, requirements, and supporting programs to synchronize Marine Corps initiatives and shape naval and joint initiatives within the JCIDS and DoD processes. Responsible for the development and maintenance of doctrine publications, as assigned in MCBUL 5603, in partnership with doctrinal proponents and TECOM (Doctrine Branch).

1.1.6 Expeditionary Energy (E2): The United States Marine Corps Expeditionary Energy (E2) is the principal staff responsible for planning, analyzing, developing, and directing the Marine Corps energy strategy and policy to optimize expeditionary capabilities across all war fighting functions. E2 works closely with the combat and technology development communities and serves as the proponent for Expeditionary Energy in the force development process. Additionally, E2 is tasked with advising the Marine Requirements Oversight Council on all energy and resource-related requirements, acquisitions, and programmatic decisions. And, in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009, the Secretary of the Navy assigned the E2O responsibilities as the Marine Corps Senior Official for Operational Energy. Responsible for the development and maintenance of doctrine publications, as assigned in MCBUL 5603, in partnership with doctrinal proponents and TECOM (Doctrine Branch).

1.1.7 Marine Corps Integration (MI): Serves as the coordinating authority for integrating all Marine Corps capabilities development activities, across HQMC, the supporting establishment, and the operating forces, as related to: Capabilities Planning, Doctrine Development and Maintenance, the Deliberate and Urgent Needs Processes, Operational Architecture development and approval, and management and maintenance of the Marine Corps Task List. Further, provides secretariat duties for the Capabilities Portfolio Integration Board (CPIB) and Capabilities Portfolio Review Board (CPRB). Responsible for the development and maintenance of doctrine publications, as assigned in MCBUL 5603, in partnership with doctrinal proponents and TECOM (Doctrine Branch).

1.1.8 Maritime Expeditionary Warfare (MExW): Serves to advise and assist the Deputy Commandant for Combat Development & Integration in identifying, developing and articulating Marine Corps seabasing and expeditionary ship/connector requirements and related doctrine in order to facilitate MAGTF integration with Naval Expeditionary Forces. Per MCO 5311.6 (Advocate and Proponent Assignments and Responsibilities), DC CD&I is assigned as the Advocate for Maritime Expeditionary (Seabasing) Capabilities and Requirements; and Afloat Communications and Networks. Responsible for the development and maintenance of doctrine publications, as assigned in MCBUL 5603, in partnership with doctrinal proponents and TECOM (Doctrine Branch).

1.1.9 Operations (OPS): Oversees and executes the approved POM "plan" developed by MCID/Future Plans during transition from planning to programming. Acts as liaison for the approved plan with Deputy Commandants, MARCORSYSCOM/PEO LS, Legislative Affairs, CPMs/FSGs, etc. Chairs the Warfighting Enterprise Programming Team (WEPT) and advises the DC CD&I on all matters pertaining to the Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (PPBE) process. Collects inputs and supervises development of briefing material and RFI responses (EOS, OLA, Command Briefs, FLO, etc.) not delegated to specific individuals/divisions inherent to CDD. Acts as liaison for both internal (e.g. CD&I) and external (e.g. HQMC, DON, etc.) tasks to include format and content. Facilitates Requirements Transition and Universal Need Process actions. Provides organizational support to CDD in the areas of administration, budget, personnel, contract management, information management and technology, security, and travel administration. Responsible for the development and maintenance of doctrine publications, as assigned in MCBUL 5603, in partnership with doctrinal proponents and TECOM (Doctrine Branch).

1.1.10 Aviation Integration (AI): Integrates future and evolving Aviation concepts, with identified capabilities, requirements, and supporting programs in order to synchronize Marine Corps initiatives and shape Naval and Joint initiatives within the JCIDS process. Specific emphasis on Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD), Air Command and Control (AC2), manned and unmanned aircraft, expeditionary airfield support, Aviation related training systems, and Aviation related Digital Interoperability. Responsible for the development and maintenance of doctrinal publications, as assigned in MCBUL 5603, in partnership with doctrinal proponents and TECOM (Doctrine Branch).

1.2 MCWL MISSION

MCWL’s mission is to identify future challenges and opportunities, develop warfighting concepts, and comprehensively explore options to inform the combat development process and to meet the challenges of the future operating environment on behalf of the Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration. MCWL was created in 1995 and from inception evolved with a focus on experimentation and a broader mandate to develop the future vision and mapping of future capabilities of the Marine Corps through the use of research in technologies, development of concepts, experimentation, and wargaming. It does this by analyzing the future operating environment and seeking out opportunities to innovate, experiment, and wargame emerging concepts and Doctrine, Organization, Training, Material, Leadership and Education, Personnel and Facilities (DOTMLPF) solutions to enhance Marine Corps readiness and relevance through operational success.

Performance of services will require dedicated support to respective subordinate divisions and staff sections or across one or more elements of the command. Supported elements of the command are the Concepts and Plans Division, and MCWL’s command staff sections, G -1, G-3, G-6, G-7 Concepts and Plans (these sections are defined herein).

The scope includes the performance of analysis, administrative and technical tasks and writing of varying complexity which requires technical knowledge, skill, and/or experience in developing concept ideas. Scope includes compiling, managing, and/or performing data collection and preparing, facilitating, and organizing briefs and reports. Scope also includes participation in meetings and/or conferences and coordination and/or participation in forums related to and in support of identified service(s).

1.2.1 G-1 Personnel and Administration: The G-1 Is the command staff element providing the full breadth of personnel and administrative services encountered in day to day operations. The G-1 works in concert with other staff sections supportive of all MCWL divisions and likely to engage a plethora of actions and services that enable the work of the organization. Assistance is required in the daily execution of administrative and security related clerical services and requires knowledge and experience in Marine Corps administration to include military and civilian human resource planning, manning and personnel actions, awards preparation, retirement actions coordination, travel coordination and processing, basic correspondence formatting and preparation and workflow routing and tracking.

1.2.2 G-3 Operations: The G-3 is the command staff element for operations and consists of a Current Operations Section, Future Operations Section, and Synthesis Center. Analytic assessment; information, knowledge and social media management; administrative support and operational assistance enhance or enable command operations are provided by the G-3. The G-3 oversees Information and Knowledge Management, Public Affairs Support and coordinates/provides command liaison each; to Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) I MEF at Camp Pendleton CA, II MEF at Camp Lejeune NC, III MEF in Okinawa Japan. As an option liaisons may be assigned to the Deputy Commandants for; Aviation; Installation and Logistics; Plans, Policies and Operations; and Information at their respective geographic location within the National Capital Region. The liaisons to the Deputy Commandants will work as required from MCB Quantico and the respective Deputy Commandants offices. Command liaison personnel will maintain a Top Secret/SCI access.

1.2.3 G-6 Information Systems Management: The G-6 provides audio-video technology and network capability service to the organization in support of the command's Operations and Research & Development Information Technology (IT) requirements. This includes, but is not limited to: IT asset management, audio video systems, collaboration technology, communications security (COMSEC), desktop support, information management / information assurance / cyber security, knowledge management support, network (NIPR, SIPR, DevNet, ISDN) support, IT Procurements, Research and Development and wargaming support, telephone and Video Teleconference (VTC) capabilities.

1.2.4 G-7 Business Financial Management Office (BFMO): The G-7 is responsible for the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of all MCWL finances to include both the Research & Development (R&D) and the Operation & Maintenance (O&M) appropriations. G-7 prepares, justifies, and defends MCWL inputs to the: Program Objective Memorandum (POM)/Program Review (PR) process; Department of the Navy (DoN) budget formulation; annual Command plans; and coordinates "green" Science and Technology (S&T) resources with the Office of Naval Research (ONR). The G-7 works with all MCWL staff elements serving as the central point for all resource actions to include: allocating funds; establishing policy and procedures; assisting project personnel with both contracting and fiscal support; issuing funding requests; and monitoring key execution parameters.

1.2.5 Concept and Plans Division (C&P): Within MCWL, the C&P develops Marine Corps operating concepts, leads Marine Corps participation in the development of naval, joint, multi-service, and multi-national concepts/concepts of operation (CONOPS), and support for Strategic Analysis (SSA) products in order to guide other force development activities. Additionally, it supports naval integration through management of activities supporting the deliberations of the Naval Board. It provides briefings and informational materials to a wide array of Marine Corps, naval, joint, and allied audiences in order to promote innovation.

2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Requirements for task orders under the resulting contract will specify performance criteria based upon individual customer needs, timelines, and system-specific objectives. The following is a list of general requirements that will be common to all task orders irrespective of the technical priorities:

2.1 Work Location: For CDD’s task order support, the preponderance of work will be at contractor site. Any work done at Government site, will be done on a temporary (not as a full-time) place of performance. The Contractor is required to possess all facilities, equipment, applications, and related infrastructure required to support their technical and management operations. However, if space is available and both the Government and Contractor are agreeable, full-time on-site place of performance is possible. For MCWL’s support, performance will be at Government site, as defined in the task order(s).

2.2 Travel and Related Travel Requirements:

2.2.1 Travel Cost- Government-directed travel will be reimbursed in accordance with (IAW) with FAR 31.205-46 (a) (2). Travel within the Continental United States (CONUS) will be subject to the Joint Travel Regulation. Any travel costs exceeding those allowed under Joint Travel Regulation will not be reimbursed. Travel Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) will be subject to the Department of State Standardize Regulation (DSSR). All OCONUS travel expenses that are allowable, allocable and accounted for shall be in accordance with the DSSR.

All reimbursable travel will be approved by the COR. Itemized receipts from travel must be maintained by the Contractor and submitted to the COR or contracting officer with each associated invoice upon request. Travel will be required to support the various events outlined in the PWS.

Travel cost that is allowable and allocable to the task order will be covered as cost reimbursement, no fee bearing. Costs shall be allowable only if the following information is documented and approved in advance: (i) Date and place (city, town, or other similar designation) of the expenses; (ii) Purpose of the trip; and (iii) Name of person on trip and that person’s title or relationship to the contractor. Only the Contractor’s actual substantiated costs shall be reimbursed. Receipts and any supporting documents shall be required to be submitted when. Costs incurred without authorization will not be reimbursed. Local travel, defined as within 50 miles of individual’s worksite, will not be reimbursed. Travel shall be reconciled monthly and reported to the COR prior to invoicing.

2.2.2 Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) and Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT)- For travel Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS), the Code of Federal Regulations mandates contractor accountability in contingency areas through the use of the Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT). The CFR covers a Title 10 requirement for common contractor databases. The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement requires contractor companies to use SPOT and contractor personnel to have a SPOT-generated letter of authorization (LOA) signed by the government’s contracting officer in order to process through a deployment center or to travel to, from, or within the operational area. The LOA specifies authorizations or government support that contractor personnel are entitled to under the contract. (https://www.acq.osd.mil/log/ps/spot.html)

The applicable DFARS Clause includes:

DFARS Clause 252.225-7040- Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States. (October 2015)

In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), the Government will register the contractor into the Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT) system and obtain proper Letters of Authorizations (LOA) when deemed necessary. The Prime is responsible for all subcontractors as subcontractors cannot register in the SPOT system.

Please refer to below website and review for any updates.

https://www.mcipac.marines.mil/StaffandSections/SpecialStaff/OfficeoftheStaffJudgeAdvocate/InstallationLaw/SOFA/CONTRACTORS.aspx

2.3 Meeting Logistics Support: The Contractor shall possess a video teleconference enabled conference room capability to host meetings with Government stakeholders. Capability shall accommodate 60 seats at the security classification level required at the task order level.

2.4 Performance Management: The Contractor shall establish clear organizational lines of authority and responsibility to ensure effective management of the resources assigned to the requirement. The Contractor shall provide the necessary resources and infrastructure to manage and administer all resulting task orders. The selection of teaming partners, subcontractors, facilities, and other business considerations is discretionary on the part of the Contractor, so long as they conform to the labor categories, pricing, and performance terms and conditions that bind the prime. The Contractor shall establish processes and assign appropriate management and support resources to administer the resulting Indefinite Quantity, Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) and to interface with the Government's COR. This shall include management of task orders, staffing actions, subcontractor management, finance, and Government interface with CDD, MCWL and RCO staff. At all times, the prime Contractor shall be responsible for the actions of its teaming partners and subcontractors. The Contractor will manage work distribution to ensure there are no organizational conflict of interest considerations.

The Contractor shall establish processes and assign appropriate resources to effectively administer the requirement. The contractor shall respond to government requests for contractual actions in a timely fashion. The Contractor shall designate in writing a Program Manager point of contact between the government and Contractor personnel assigned to support services.

2.5 Government Responsibilities and Interface: The designated COR will have technical cognizance over all tasks issued under this IDIQ. The COR will execute responsibilities related to quality compliance and performance oversight; deliverables acceptance; invoice certification; and coordination of follow-on work efforts. Only the contracting officer will interface with the prime Contractor's representative for payment and administrative issues.

2.6 Technical Performance Quality: Site Lead(s) for the contractor team shall be a Prime Contractor employee(s). Technical cognizance over performance remains with the prime Contractor at all times. The prime Contractor is responsible for all assigned resources, performance quality (e.g., QASP compliance), and deliverables associated with each task order.

2.7 Staff Qualifications: The Contractor shall be responsible for staffing, competency training, guidance, and supervision of personnel performing any resulting task orders. The Contractor shall accomplish the assigned work by employing and utilizing qualified personnel possessing an appropriate combination of education, training, and experience required to respond to the PWS criteria. Staff initially assigned shall provide the benchmark for replacement staff qualifications and no dilution of such qualifications, or reduction in performance shall be incurred by the Government as a result of staff reassignment/departure.

2.8 Staff Replacement Timeline: The Contractor shall replace personnel within the following timeline:

Replacement of personnel requiring no-secret access available

Within ___ days upon vacancy

Replacement of personnel requiring Secret and Top Secret SCI

Within ___ days upon vacancy

2.9 Security Requirements: Although the majority of the work will require access to classified information at the secret level, the contractor is required to possess a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI) clearance in order to perform certain task orders. All contractor personnel requiring access to classified information and assigned to this program shall possess a minimum secret clearance. At the task order level, the Contractor may be required to possess a TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTALIZED INFORMATION (TS/SCI) clearance. The Prime Contractor and all Sub-contractors (though the Prime Contractor) shall certify in writing to the Government that personnel supporting this contract are "Qualified United States (U.S.) Contractors" per Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 5220.22-M Chapter 2 Section 2. Qualified U.S. Contractors are restricted to U.S. citizens, persons admitted lawfully into the United States for permanent residence, and are located in the United States. All personnel identified on the certification and/or supporting this contract shall be in compliance with DoD, Department of the Navy (DON), and Marine Corps Information and Personnel Security Policy to include completed background investigations (as required) prior to classified performance. This contract shall include a DoD Contract Security Classification Specification (DD-254) as an attachment. The Contractor shall ensure they, and any subcontractors, have completed all DD-254 requirements prior to commencing any work under this task order. Specifically, the Contractor shall have completed the information in Block 6 (a/b/c) of the DD-254 form along with Block 13 (Facility Security Officer) contact and provide the form back to the Government for final approval.

To perform certain task orders, the Contractor is required to have an active Top Secret Facility Clearance with access to Communications Security (COMSEC) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) without any special limitations that restrict access. The Government shall assist the Contractor in gaining access to Government agencies and installations related to the systems in question. The Contractor shall take all necessary steps to assure that contractor and any subcontractor personnel performing under this contract are persons of professional and personal integrity and trust and meet all other requirements stipulated in this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

The Contractor shall ensure that the employees are on the approved Government access list prior to entering any access controlled area. The Contractor shall notify the Government by written notice within twenty-four hours of Contractor personnel are to be added or removed from the access control list.

The Contractor may be required to store, access and handle unclassified and classified (up to the TS/SCI level) for specific work designated at the task order level via access to Joint World-wide Intel Communication System (JWICS) terminals within CDD’s, Marine Corps Intelligence Agency (MCIA) or MCWL’s workspaces. Overarching security requirements and Contractor access to classified information shall be specified in the task order level DD-254 form. Security management, inclusive of retention of clearances and document handling/storage, are to be considered as part of the Contractor’s indirect base. The Government will not be responsible for getting subcontract companies cleared through any security measures. The Government will sponsor the Contractor’s access to other Government facilities as required. Additional Contractor badging requirements will be delineated on task order DD-254(s). The Government will also provide the Contractor access to NATO and Secured Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) at a Government facility defined at the task order level. The Contractor shall safeguard all Government property and information provided in performance of this contract. Contractor employees shall be subject to all security procedures and any other applicable installation access and security regulations.

As required for TS/SCI work, the Contractor is responsible for ensuring all contract personnel possess an in-scope, favorable Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) adjudicated for SCI eligibility with no conditions, exceptions or waivers at the time of award and prior to performance under a task order. The Contractor may utilize the Government Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) located in Suite 124 of Building 3300 Russell Road for some TS/SCI work. Before any subcontracting can take place, approval from the government representative and DD-254 is required.

2.10 Physical Resources: For support at contractor site, the Contractor shall have all necessary equipment, models, tools, software applications, infrastructure (inclusive of cell phones, PDAs, laptops) and other resources necessary to execute performance of task orders. No additional charges will be made to the Government to purchase equipment, software, or other tools necessary to perform task orders following their award. For support at Government site, the Government will provide a desk space and a computer for contractor staff to perform.

2.11 Key Personnel: At the task order level, the use of key personnel may apply. The Contractor shall accomplish the assigned work by employing and utilizing qualified personnel with appropriate combinations of education, training, and experience especially as described at the task order requirement.

2.12 Transition In & Transition Out Plan: Within 30 days of contract award provide a Transition-In and Transition-Out Plan that clearly describes the approach proposed to meet the transition in and out necessary to ensure a successful transition of services. Plan for the transfer of work control, delineating the method for processing and assigning tasks during the transition-in/transition-out periods.

2.13 Contractor’s Proposal Incorporation in to Contract: The Contractor’s proposal is hereby incorporated into the contract. In the event of any conflict between the proposal, which is incorporated into the contract, and any other portion of the contract, the conflict shall be resolved in favor of the contractual terms that were provided in the Government's solicitation. Moreover, in the event that the contractor’s proposal exceeds any solicitation requirement it will become the minimum or threshold contract requirement.

3.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS. CDD and MCWL responsible for identifying and coordinating customer requirements based upon considerations of program complexity, acquisition phase, and operational levels of interface. While the variety of services required under the support program are generally known, specific tasks to be ordered, by the contracting officer, and accomplished throughout the performance period are based upon requests from the respective Government stakeholders in support of their acquisition documents. The requirements set forth in this PWS are summarized as follows:

The service support functional areas covered in the scope of the requirement are as follows:

Systems engineering

Architecture Framework support

Establishment and maintenance of data libraries (Data Management)

Execution of Doctrine, Organizational, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Policy, and Facilities assessments

Development of operating concepts

Revision of doctrinal publications

Analysis and documentation of data (Advance Analytics)

Information Management/Knowledge Management (IM/KM)

Execution of Analysis of Alternatives

Modeling & simulation support

Administrative support

Information systems support

Security support

Business/Financial Management support

Operations (Research & Analysis) support

Subject Matter Expertise / Liaison support

Logistics support

Concepts and Planning

Collectively, such requirements can be categorized into the following requirements:

3.1 TECHNICAL SUPPORT: Technical Support consist of analysis of requirements, resolution of issues, documentation and recommendations; systems engineering expertise; assessment of tools and methodologies that improve the DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) modeling process; establish and maintain data libraries, establish and maintain a high-confidence data integrity model with exportable content and open-systems structure; conduct DOTMLPF-P assessments of candidate solutions and expert recommendations of impacts; support of CD&I Capabilities Planning and Warfighting Enterprise Programming Team (WEPT) functions.

3.2 PLANNING & ANALYSIS SUPPORT: JCIDS, BCAC & Capabilities Planning Process Support defined as JCIDS, BCAC and POM Planning definition, development and maintenance as well as documentation consistent with program phases and system complexity; research, writing, and coordination with multiple service and joint service organizations to support development of operating concepts and doctrine, revision of doctrinal publications; JCA-specific development and analysis; review documents and conduct research or communicate with external partners up to the SCI-level across the spectrum of topics and functional areas of intelligence, cyberspace operations and MAGTF EW; SME support and participation in JCIDS and BCAC processes and document development; observation and assessment of developmental and operational testing and identification of candidate issues for further analysis, support of combat developer inputs for operational testing as part of test Data Assessment Group (DAG) and similar Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) in support of platform Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP); conduct of studies and analysis required to underpin attributes for JCIDS and BCAC documents in compliance with Portfolio Management development and management of Requirements Management Plans and Analysis Plan (RMAP) or similar capability planning documents; systems engineering-based studies and analysis to support the analytical underpinning of attributes considered for JCIDS and BCAC documents, including the platform Operational Mode Summary/Mission Profile (OMS/MP), support of Capability Document to Purchase Description (PD)/Performance Specification (P-SPEC) cross walks, Systems Engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT) and Program Manager sponsored baseline reviews; SME input development to process related Joint and Marine Corps specific documents…