M67001-15-T-0013_P00001.pdf

CONTRACTING DEPARTMENT

ATTN: SCOTT TAGGART

P.O. BOX 8368

MCB

CAMP LEJEUNE NC 28547

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Amendment issued to adjust the statement of w ork to correct errors and ommisions in the follow ing locations:

3.1.1, 5.1.6, 7.1.1., 7.2.1.1., 8.5.1.. See Statement of Work w ith highlights in yellow for corrections. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X M67001-15-T-0013

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

23-Mar-2015

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

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REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

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3. EFFECTIVE DATE

25-Mar-2015

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M67001MARINE CORPS FIELD CONTRACTING SYS

P.O. BOX 8368 BLDG 1116

CAMP LEJEUNE NC 28547-8368

M67001 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

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M67001-15-T-0013

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

STATEMENT OF WORK

This acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial

Items.

The United States Marine Corps MCIEast Contracting Department intends to procure Curriculum Development

Services. M67001-15-T-0013 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to provide the Government curriculum development services. The contractor shall provide Curriculum Development Services by performing labor and services for II MEF Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG). The contractor shall accomplish the functions outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW). The location of performance is Marine Corps Base Camp

Lejuene, NC. A detailed description of services are located in attachment one (RFQ).

The RFQ documents and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular

2005-78 and DFARS Change Notice (DPN) 20150129.

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

CURRICULUM DEVELOPER SUPPORT

1.0. Background. II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) has a new requirement to direct, coordinate, and development of Programs of Instruction (POIs), Training and Readiness (T&R) Events, and oversee the regular

Course Content Review Board (CCRB) schedule in support of the Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Pre-deployment Training Program (PTP) and the Second Marine Division (2d MAR DIV) Combat Skills Center

(DCSC).

2.0. Scope.

2.1. CLIN 0001. Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEFs) Expeditionary Operations Training Groups (EOTGs) train MEUs and play key roles in preparing and certifying them for deployment. EOTG requires instructional system designers and academic support to ensure their courses are formalized and adhere to

Marine Corps Orders and Policy.

2.2. CLIN 0002. The DCSC requires academic curriculum development support to ensure their courses follow a professional, standard, and formalized structure while adhering to all pertinent Marine Corps orders and policies. All members of the DCSC staff contribute to the organization’s ability to enable 2d MAR DIV units to focus on higher level tasks and larger exercises while ensuring that Marines and Sailors receive standardized small unit level training. The organization is also prepared to assist in Marine Corps Combat

Readiness Evaluations and combat oriented competitive events upon request.

3.0. General Requirements.

3.1. Work Location.

3.1.1. CLIN 0001 Specific. The work shall be performed in Government facilities at II MEF EOTG

(Camp Lejeune, North Carolina) in support of all EOTGs. Contractor(s) are required to work in government facilities and a variety of outdoor ranges due to a daily requirement for coordination with tactical subject matter experts (SMEs) and EOTG instructors.

3.1.2. CLIN 0002 Specific. The work shall be performed in Government facilities and aboard training ranges (to include live fire ranges) assigned to 2d MAR DIV, aboard Marine Corps Base (MCB)

Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, in support of II MEF and all MSCs. Contractor(s) are required to work in government facilities and a variety of outdoor ranges due to a daily requirement for coordination with tactical subject matter experts (SMEs), DCSC instructors, range support activities, and base support agencies.

3.2. Performance Standards. The Contractor(s) shall provide the necessary resources and infrastructure to manage and administer this contract as defined in the basic contract SOW. Contractor shall provide the following personnel per CLIN.

3.2.1. CLIN0001. One (1) Curriculum Developer Supervisor and two (2) Curriculum Developers

3.2.2. CLIN0002. One (1) Curriculum Developer

3.3. Work Hours. The standard work week for federal employees is 40 hours per week. The standard 40 hour week is defined as five (5) days a week, eight (8) hours a day. The contractor is advised that deviation from this standard workweek may affect access to buildings, materials and or government employees. The following is a list of holidays observed by the Government:

Name of Holiday Time of Observance

3.3.1. New Year’s Day 1 January

3.3.2. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Third Monday in January

3.3.3. President’s Day Third Monday in February

3.3.4. Memorial Day Last Monday in May

3.3.5. Independence Day 4 July

3.3.6. Labor Day First Monday in September

3.3.7. Columbus Day Second Monday in October

3.3.8. Veteran’s Day 11 November

3.3.9. Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November

3.3.10. Christmas Day 25 December

3.4. Government Responsibilities and Interface. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will have technical oversight and will execute responsibilities related to performance, deliverables acceptance, invoice certification, and coordination of work effort. One COR will be assigned for tasks outlined within section 5.0 of this SOW, and another COR will be assigned for the tasks outlined with section 6.0 of this

SOW. The Regional Contracting Officer (RCO) Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) will interface with the prime Contractor(s)’s representative for payment and administrative issues.

3.5. Technical Performance Quality. The Contractor(s) shall be responsible for establishing a staff complement capable of handling the responsibilities, execution, and coordination of team resources as defined in the basic contract SOW.

3.6. Applicable References. The Contractor(s) shall use the below references and links, all of which are

“Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited” as a guide to the extent necessary to accomplish the tasks as stated in this SOW. If during the execution of the contract the government uncovers the need for additional references or changes to cited references, the government will provide these to the Contractor(s).

3.6.1. NAVMC 1553.1 Systems Approach to Training (SAT) Users Guide http://www.marines.mil/Portals/59/Publications/NAVMC%201553.1_1.pdf

3.6.2. MCO 1553.2B Management of Marine Corps Formal Schools and Training Detachments http://www.marines.mil/Portals/59/Publications/MCO%201553.2B.pdf http://www.marines.mil/Portals/59/Publications/NAVMC%201553.1_1.pdf http://www.marines.mil/Portals/59/Publications/MCO%201553.2B.pdf

3.6.3. MCO P3500.72A Marine Corps Ground Training Readiness (T&R)

Programhttp://www.marines.mil/Portals/59/Publications/MCO%20P3500.72A.pdf

3.6.4. MCO 1553.1B The Marine Corps Training and Education System http://www.marines.mil/Portals/59/Publications/MCO%201553.1B.pdf

3.6.5. MCO 1553.3B Unit Training Management (UTM) Program

http://www.marines.mil/Portals/59/Publications/MCO%201553_3B.pdf

3.6.6. MCO 3502.3B MEU and MEU(SOC) Pre-Deployment Training Program (PTP) http://www.marines.mil/Portals/59/Publications/MCO%203502.3B.pdf

3.6.7. MCO 3502.2A MEU (SOC) Special Skills Certification Program http://www.marines.mil/Portals/59/Publications/MCO%203502.2A%20W%20ERRATUM.pdf

4.0. Specific Services to be provided.

4.1. CLIN 0001. The Contractor shall develop emergent POIs as required in accordance with MCO 1553.2B and MCO 3502.2A. The Contractor shall also revise and maintain the below referenced POIs in accordance with MCO 1553.2B and MCO 3502.2A:

4.1.1. Close Quarters Tactics Course

4.1.2. Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure Course

4.1.3. EOTG Sniper Course

4.1.4. Security Element Course

4.1.5. Reconnaissance and Surveillance Course

4.1.6. Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques Master Course

4.1.7. Urban Assault Climbers Course

4.1.8. Mass Casualty Course

4.1.9. Tactical Evacuation Course

4.1.10. Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel Training

4.1.11. Raids Training

4.1.12. Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations Course

4.1.13. Foreign Humanitarian Assistance Course

4.1.14. MAGTF Embassy Reinforcement Course

4.1.15. Non-lethal Weapons Course

4.1.16. Assault Climbers Course

4.1.17. Basic Scout Swimmers Course

4.1.18. Coxswain Skills Course (CRRC)

4.1.19. Maritime Navigation Course

4.2. CLIN 0002. The Contractor shall develop emergent POIs as required in accordance with MCO 1553.2B and MCO 3502.2A. The Contractor shall also revise and maintain the below referenced POIs in accordance with MCO 1553.2B and MCO 3502.2A:

4.2.1. Basic Urban Skills Training

4.2.2. Machinegun Course

4.2.3. Designated Marksman Course

4.2.4. Mortars

4.2.5. Optics

4.2.6. Combat Trauma Care

4.2.7. Non-Lethal Weapons (NLW)

5.0. CLIN 0001 Specific Tasks.

5.1. The Contractor shall support the EOTG curriculum development requirements. Specifically, the Contractor shall:

http://www.marines.mil/Portals/59/Publications/MCO%20P3500.72A.pdf http://www.marines.mil/Portals/59/Publications/MCO%201553.1B.pdf http://www.marines.mil/Portals/59/Publications/MCO%201553_3B.pdf http://www.marines.mil/Portals/59/Publications/MCO%203502.3B.pdf http://www.marines.mil/Portals/59/Publications/MCO%203502.2A%20W%20ERRATUM.pdf

5.1.1. Provide guidance and project management support for all requirements identified within this

SOW;

5.1.2. Lead all Contractor effort in the coordination with EOTG designated Government Personnel for the development, revision, and update of all EOTG programs of instruction (POIs)

5.1.3. Provide oversight and management of all Contractor EOTG developed materials;

5.1.4. Oversee the research and analysis of instructional material, and methods to meet course objectives;

5.1.5. Make recommendations for curriculum improvement and implementation; and

5.1.6. Support the curriculum development process as additionally defined in para 5.2.2.

5.2. The Contractor(s) shall provide technical subject matter expertise (SME) for curriculum development in support of EOTG Programs of Instruction (POIs). Specifically:

5.2.1. The Contractor(s) shall provide technical subject matter expertise (SME) to Government instructional staff on instructional design, and techniques in support of curriculum development.

This shall include:

5.2.1.1. Providing instructional staff with guidance on instructional techniques.

5.2.1.2. Providing instructional staff with guidance on adult learning theory.

5.2.1.3. Evaluate EOTG curriculum.

5.2.2. The Contractor shall support the curriculum development process including the development of the POIs and supporting master lesson files, associated presentations and other media, and student handouts. The Contractor(s) shall:

5.2.2.1. Conduct analysis of instructional material, equipment, facilities, and methods to meet course objective changes to improve the curriculum.

5.2.2.2. Determine detailed subject matter and references to be included in POIs.

5.2.2.3. Develop course materials such as study guides, visual aids, simulations (mock up and models), proficiency charts, training aids, handouts, and course and instructional outlines.

5.2.2.4. Revise lesson plans to include updated course material and coordinating updates with other related courses of instruction.

5.2.2.5. Develop new POIs.

5.2.2.6. Develop EOTG training and readiness (T&R) events.

5.2.2.7. Consolidate existing POIs for centralized supervision and management by II MEF

EOTG.

5.2.3. The Contractor shall provide coordination support to the EOTG CCRBs including:

5.2.3.1. Attendance at appropriate course curriculum review boards in support of the curriculum development process. The curriculum development process includes a curriculum review board that serves as a forum to conduct reviews of the POI content. The curriculum developer shall be present at this forum to collect analyzed course evaluation data, and capture the information that is passed by the operating forces subject matter experts for that community and/or particular training functional area, to complete the Out Brief

Power Point presentation. The Contractor may not make decisions on any issues, arising from their attendance.

5.2.3.2. Review of the POIs, throughout development, to ensure Marine Corps standards are met as per references(s).

5.2.4. The Contractor shall provide the following support for Course Material Research, Development, and Update:

5.2.4.1. Research of training source material to ensure currency, adequacy, and accuracy of established course documents.

5.2.4.2. Assimilating current directives concerning new systems, doctrine, technical information and procedures and recommending changes in course content or course materials for maximum responsiveness of the training.

5.2.4.3. Evaluate new or revised lesson material to ensure content validity, adequacy and appropriateness of content in accordance with applicable Marine Corps references.

5.2.4.4. Analysis and assessment of the impact of new material on other related courses of instruction.

5.2.4.5. Participation in the annual TRI-MEF EOTG Conference and Operations and Assessment

Group (OAG) for the purpose of gathering information pertinent to Course Material to complete the Out Brief Power Point presentation. The Contractor may not make any decisions on any issues, arising from their attendance.

5.2.5. The Contractor shall monitor and evaluate effectiveness of curriculum covering a wide variety of topics in well-established areas of a subject-matter field. This shall include:

5.2.5.1. Monitoring and evaluating training effectiveness throughout course of instruction.

5.2.5.2. Analyzing course effectiveness and providing recommendations for any necessary changes in the assigned unit of instruction.

6.0 CLIN 0002 Specific Tasks.

6.1 The Contractor shall support the DCSC curriculum development requirements. Specifically, the

Contractor shall:

6.1.1. Lead all Contractor efforts in the coordination with the DCSC designated Government Personnel for the development, revision, and update of all DCSC POIs;

6.1.2. Oversee the research and analysis of instructional material, and methods to meet course objectives;

6.1.3. Make recommendations for curriculum improvement and implementation; and

6.1.4. Support the curriculum development process as additionally defined in para 6.2.2.

6.2. The Contractor(s) shall provide technical subject matter expertise for curriculum development in support of

DCSC POIs; specifically:

6.2.1. The Contractor(s) shall provide technical subject matter expertise to Government instructional staff on instructional design and techniques in support of curriculum development. This shall include:

6.2.1.1. Providing instructional staff with guidance on instructional techniques;

6.2.1.2. Providing instructional staff with guidance on adult learning theory; and

6.2.1.3. Evaluate DCSC curriculum.

6.2.2. The Contractor shall support the curriculum development process including the development of the POIs and supporting master lesson files, associated presentations and other media, and student handouts. The Contractor(s) shall:

6.2.2.1. Conduct analysis of instructional material, equipment, facilities, and methods to meet course objective changes to improve the curriculum;

6.2.2.2. Determine detailed subject matter and references to be included in POIs;

6.2.2.3. Develop course materials such as study guides, visual aids, simulations (mock up and models), proficiency charts, training aids, handouts, and course and instructional outlines;

6.2.2.4. Revise lesson plans to include updated course material and coordinating updates with other related courses of instruction; and

6.2.2.5. Consolidate existing POIs for centralized supervision and management by DCSC staff.

6.2.3. The Contractor shall provide the following support for course material research, development, and update:

6.2.3.1. Research of training source material to ensure currency, adequacy, and accuracy of established course documents;

6.2.3.2. Assimilate current directives concerning new systems, doctrine, technical information and procedures and recommending changes in course content or course materials for maximum responsiveness of the training;

6.2.3.3. Evaluate new or revised lesson material to ensure content validity, adequacy and appropriateness of content in accordance with applicable Marine Corps references; and

6.2.3.4. Analysis and assessment of the impact of new material on other related courses of instruction.

6.2.4. The Contractor shall monitor and evaluate effectiveness of curriculum covering a wide variety of topics in well-established areas of a subject-matter field. This shall include:

6.2.4.1. Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness throughout course of instruction; and

6.2.4.2. Analyze course effectiveness and providing recommendations for any necessary changes in the assigned unit of instruction.

7.0 Contractor Qualification and Experience.

7.1. CLIN 0001 Specific Qualification and Experience. The training environment is designed to foster the application of knowledge, system interoperability and organizational process in a manner that promotes curriculum development in accordance with the Systems approach to Training (SAT) manual.

Comprehensive knowledge of the technical field associated with the training curriculum is required, to include awareness of technological changes or new developments, such as would be gained through extended experience and on-the-job training combined with practice and study.

7.1.1. Curriculum Developer Supervisor. Quantity one(1)

7.1.1.1. A Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years management and/or supervisory experience in military training and education as a training manager or curriculum developer is required in order to ensure the contractor is up to date with current curriculum management and training practices.

7.1.1.2. A minimum of four (4) years of operational experience in order to ensure the contractor is up to date on recent Tactics Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) in employment of ground combat, aviation, or combat service support units in crisis response and contingency operations is required.

7.1.1.3. A minimum of two (2) years demonstrated knowledge of military doctrine, tactics, and command relationships within Expeditionary Operations is required.

7.1.1.4. Operational deployment time with an Expeditionary Operations unit and experience or background in Expeditionary Operations pre-deployment training.

7.1.2. Curriculum Developer. Quantity two(2)

7.1.2.1. A Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field is preferred.

7.1.2.2. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in military training and education is required, preferably as a POI or Master Lesson File (MLF) developer.

7.1.2.3. A minimum of four (4) years operational experience in employment of ground combat, aviation, or combat service support units in crisis response and contingency operations is preferred.

7.2. CLIN 0002 Specific Qualification and Experience. The training environment is designed to foster the application of knowledge, system interoperability and organizational process in a manner that promotes curriculum development in accordance with the SAT manual. Comprehensive knowledge of the technical field associated with the training curriculum is required, to include awareness of technological changes or new developments, such as would be gained through extended experience and on-the-job training combined with practice and study.

7.2.1. Curriculum Developer. Quantity one(1)

7.2.1.1. A minimum of three (3) years management and/or supervisory experience in military training and education as an infantry training manager or curriculum developer is required in order to ensure the contractor is up to date with current curriculum management and training practices.

7.2.1.2. A minimum of eight (8) years of operational experience in order to ensure the contractor is up to date on recent TTPs in employment of ground combat, aviation, or combat service support units in crisis response and contingency operations is required.

7.2.1.3. A minimum of eight (8) years demonstrated knowledge of military doctrine, tactics, and command relationships within operational Fleet Marine Forces (FMF) is required.

7.2.1.4. Operational deployment time with an FMF unit and experience or background in pre-deployment training.

7.2.1.5. A minimum of three (3) years of experience with maintenance and development of POIs and MLFs.

7.3. Additional Contractor Qualifications/requirements. Applies to both CLIN 0001 & 0002.

7.3.1. The Contractor shall have a working knowledge of current Military policy and procedures regarding the SAT and Marine Corps Ground T&R Program. Previous attendance at a Formal

Military Curriculum Development course is required.

7.3.2. The Contractor shall have the ability to design and develop training courses or course materials, and plan and conduct training program evaluations.

7.4. The Contractor shall have a working knowledge of application systems to include:

7.4.1. The Marine Corps Training Information Management System (MCTIMS) or civilian equivalent

Information Management system; and

7.4.2. Microsoft Office Suite

8.0 Deliverables. The Contractor shall provide all documents to their Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review using best commercial practices for quality. All deliverables from tasks within section 5.0 of this

SOW will be delivered to the COR in EOTG. All deliverables from tasks within section 6.0 of this SOW will be delivered to the COR in 2DMARDIV. Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties, the government will provide written acceptance, comments, and/or change requests, if any, within five (5) business days from receipt of any formal deliverable. If written acceptance, comments, and/or change requests are not provided within five (5) business days, the deliverable shall be deemed acceptable as written by the Contractor. If the government provides comments and/or change requests, the Contractor shall have five (5) business days from receipt of the government correspondence to incorporate the comments and/or change requests and resubmit the deliverable. All reports, materials (including training materials, computer software and hardware, source code, interfaces, tools, works, and related items) and information, in whatever form, created generated or produced under this call shall become the property of the Marine Corps; therefore, the Marine Corps shall have the right to use, modify, reproduce, information in whole or in part, in any manner, and for any purpose whatsoever, and to have or authorize others do to do so. Therefore, any restricted data rights, information, software, items and/or other materials including, but not limited to, the Contractor’s or a Third-Party’s Proprietary data, information, software, items and/or other materials must not be used for this contract without the specific, written approval by the Contracting Officer, prior to start of any work.

8.1. POIs and associated Master Lesson Files.

8.1.1. CLIN 0001 Specific POIs and associated Master Lesson Files. The contractor shall update and provide the following POIs, Course Descriptive Data (CDD), and associated master lesson files

(see para 4.1) to the EOTG Officer in Charge for final review no later than 10 months after award or as required due to doctrinal change or revision of MEU T&R Manual.

8.1.2. CLIN 0002 Specific POIs and associated Master Lesson Files. The contractor shall maintain and refine the following POIs, Course Descriptive Data (CDD), and associated master lesson files (see para 4.2.2) to the DCSC Director for final review prior to refinement or incorporation into any

DCSC course.

8.2. Utilization of MCTIMS. The contractor shall maintain administration of the Marine Corps Training

Information and Management System (MCTIMS). This will include the following:

8.2.1. Revision and update of POIs and associated Course Descriptive Data (CDD).

8.2.2. Upload and maintenance of MLFs within the MCTIMs Training Resources module for all approved POIs.

8.3. Training Evaluation Systems. The contractor shall develop and assist with the implementation of a tailored, formalized evaluation system in order to provide a system for continuous feedback for POI modifications (formative) as well as periodic review of long-term progress on major program goals and objectives (summative), and to meet the below listed requirements as per the USMC Systems Approach to

Training. This will include the following:

8.3.1. Personalized reaction evaluation tools; Instructor Rating Forms and end of course evaluation.

8.3.2. Refined course learning evaluation tools to measure student mastery of objectives; qualification checklists, examinations, testing items, practical applications and performance evaluation checklists.

8.3.3. Development of behavioral modification evaluation tools to measure how learning was applied on the job; post course critiques, after action report and lessons learned collection.

8.3.4. Development of results evaluation tools to measure overall impact of training and subsequent reinforcement on operational and sustainment results.

8.3.5. Detailed outline of evaluation plan, with example tools, for incorporation into the Academic SOP.

8.4. Monthly Program, Status and Management Report (PSMR). The Contractor(s) shall submit a monthly progress report to their respective COR and the Contracting Officer or their designee, no later than the 10 th day of the following month for the work accomplished from the first (1 st ) through the final calendar day of the previous month on the status of all tasks. This report shall be provided in both hardcopy and electronic form using MS Office applications. The monthly report shall include, at a minimum

8.4.1. Contractor(s) name, contract number, period that the report covers

8.4.2. Comparison of planned and actual task order performance

8.4.3. Task progress during the past month, plans for the forthcoming month

8.4.4. Problems or delays (actual or anticipated) requiring Government action and summary of action required

8.4.5. Travel costs including purpose of trips, duration, and related actions, for this BPA call

8.4.6. Personnel turnover, utilization of sub-Contractor(s), and future staffing projections

8.4.7. Deliverables (by task) accepted or rejected, inclusive of the final day of the month as well as the reason for rejection and timeline for resubmission

8.5. Lessons Learned Report (LLR). The Contractor shall provide research and lessons learned to be incorporated into Course Content Review Boards (CCRBs) every six (6) months as part of course maintenance. The report shall be provided to the COR every six (6) months from date of award. This report is due NLT the 10 th day of the following month for work accomplished from the end of the six (6) month period.

8.6. Each Contractor shall provide a semi-annual progress report to their COR on POI development. This report shall be due NLT 170 and 340 days after award.

9.0 Data Rights.

9.1. General. All research, reports, materials (including, but not limited to, all training materials, videography, still pictures, presentations, graphic works, and other SOW related items) and information, and all associated intellectual property, in whatever form, created, generated, or produced in association with this

SOW shall become the sole property of the Marine Corps and not the Contractor, sub-Contractor, or individual author or researcher; therefore, the Marine Corps shall have the irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free right to use, modify, reproduce, perform, display, release, or disclose such research, reports, materials and information, and associated intellectual property, in whole or in part, in any manner, and for any purpose whatsoever, and to have or authorize others to do so. Furthermore, the Contractor shall not use the Contractor’s or a Third-Party’s proprietary data, information, software, items and/or other materials for any purpose without meeting the requirements of DFARS clause 252.227-7020, and without the specific, written approval by the Contracting Officer, prior to start of any work.

9.2. Government Data. No data, materials, information or other items (hereinafter singularly or collectively

“Items”) created or provided expressly for this SOW shall be used by the Contractor for any purpose other than those that are in support of, or for performance under, this SOW without the prior written permission of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor is obligated to protect from unauthorized use or disclosure all

Government confidential or classified material and/or Government-owned proprietary Items obtained in the course of performance under the Government contract, as long as such data remains proprietary, confidential, or classified. Any information obtained in the course of duties, or the performance of services, under this contract including, but not limited to, information that may be made available for use that relates to the technical data, trade secrets, processes, operations, style of work, or apparatus, or to the technical data, statistical data, amount or source of any income, profits, losses, or expenditures of any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or association is included in this clause (and with “Items”).

Contract personnel shall not publish, divulge, disclose, or make known Items in any manner, or to any extent not authorized by the Contracting Officer. When the Contractor’s need for such Items ends, the

Items shall be returned promptly (within ten (10) business days) to the appropriate government program personnel. However, the obligation not to discuss, disclose, release, reproduce or otherwise provide or make available such Items, or any portion thereof, shall continue, even after completion of this contract/order. Any actual or suspected unauthorized use, disclosure, release, or reproduction of any Items or violation of this agreement, of which the company or any employee is or may become aware, will be reported promptly (within one business day) to the Contractor’s program manager, who will inform the

Contracting Officer within five (5) business days of receiving such report.

9.3. Media and Format. Microsoft (MS) Office 2007, Professional Edition, and Adobe products are approved for use in completing this study, including the deliverables. Any exceptions must be justified and approved by the COR prior to use. Electronic files for all interim, draft final and final reports must be provided in a Microsoft Office 2007 application. For the purposes of this SOW, electronic files are files that are e-mailed; also, the term CD is used generically and includes CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-

RW. E-mailed files may not be greater than 10 megabytes; however, please note that the CD with DD 250 is the official final deliverable.

10.0 Quality Assurance.

10.1. The government shall monitor Contractor(s) performance in accordance with the Quality Assurance

Surveillance Plan (QASP).

11.0 Travel.

11.1. The contractor is responsible for implementing a local and non local travel and management plan that ensures adherence to procedures and suitable controls to prevent unauthorized cost incurrence.

11.2. Travel authorized in support of the requirements identified within the contract shall be conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and the Joint Federal Travel Regulations

(JFTRs).

11.3. Laptops, cellular phones, and other items of convenience are not reimbursable.

11.4. Travel may be required to coordinate data collection efforts and for interaction with research support staff in the executing of monitoring and data collection efforts. Anticipated travel in support of this contract is provided in the table below. Costs for travel shall be incorporated into the price of CLIN 0001 and 0002 respectfully.

11.4.1. CLIN 0001 Estimated travel in support of EOTG. Local travel within a 50 mile radius may be necessary to observe training events as well live fire ranges.

Destination Purpose # of Trips Est Duration

Camp Pendleton CCRB 4 5 Days

Quantico, VA MEU T&R Conference 2 5 Days

Quantico, VA MEU OAG/TRI-MEF 2 5 Days

Okinawa, JP II MEF Assist 1 10 Days

11.4.2. CLIN 0002 Estimated travel in support of 2DMARDIV. Local travel within a 50 mile radius may be necessary to observe training events as well live fire ranges.

Destination Purpose # of Trips Est Duration

29 Palms, CA Coordination with

Tactical Training Exercise

Control Group (TTECG) and 1 st Marine Division

Schools

1 4 Days

Ft. Pickett, VA Range coordination, assistance with MCCREs, and internal evaluation of instructors and POI execution.

3 4 Days

Ft. AP Hill, VA Range coordination, assistance with MCCREs, and internal evaluation of instructors and POI execution.

3 4 Days

Quantico, VA Coordination with 2 4 Days

Training and Education

Command (TECOM) and participation in DCSC staff development.

12.0 Meetings.

12.1. Periodic meetings involving the Government and the Contractor are necessary to facilitate documentation and analytical support efforts. Date, time, and location for these meetings will be determined by mutual agreement between the Contractor and the COR.

12.2. Post Award Kick-off Meeting. The Contractor shall schedule and conduct a post award kickoff meeting within seven (7) days after date of the task order award. The purpose of this meeting is to ensure the

Contractor and the government, understand their roles and responsibilities, validate understanding of the requirement, including external influences, and mission, and establish a schedule for updates and communications.

12.3. In Progress Review (IPR). The Contractor shall schedule and conduct IPRs monthly, or as requested, with the government Project Lead to review progress of the requirement. The IPR will be separate for tasks 5.0

& 6.0.

13.0 Security.

13.1. The Contractor shall be eligible for a SECRET security clearance in order to gain entrance and answer potential curriculum questions that present themselves at the TRI-MEF Conference or OAG.

14.0 Government Furnished Materials, Equipment, Property and Services.

14.1. The government will provide facilities access, workspace at both EOTG and 2DMARDIV(to include desktop workstation), and technical information, as required, for the performance of this contract. As appropriate, the government will provide for internet connections via Non-secure Internet Protocol Router

Network (NIPERNET).

14.2. The Government shall provide Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) seats, as appropriate, to connect into the government’s network.

14.3. Cellular phone will NOT be provided.

15.0 Enterprise-wide Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (ECMRA).

15.1. The Contractor shall report ALL Contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for solicitation via a secure data collection site. The

Contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address https://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil.

15.2. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk, linked at: https://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil.

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