M6700118Q0042_Amendment_One.pdf

M67001MARINE CORPS FIELD CONTRACTING SYS

ATTN: CHRIS RABASSI

PO BOX 8368

CAMP LEJEUNE NC 28547

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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Amendment issued to extend the response date and time to 7 December 2018, 12:00 PM (EST). This is to allow the Government time to answ er questions received on this solicitation. This amendment is also issued to make corrections to the solicitation and Performance Work

Statement. All other terms and conditions remain the same. See Summary of Changes for details.

POC: Chris Rabassi

Phone: 910-451-1244

E-Mail: chris.rabassi@usmc.mil

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X M6700118Q0042

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

24-Oct-2018

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 X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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

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19-Nov-2018

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CAMP LEJEUNE NC 28547-8368

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 30-Nov-2018 12:00 PM to 07-Dec-2018 12:00 PM.

The following have been added by full text:

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

Question #1: The required personnel qualifications stipulated in paragraph 4.0 (PERSONNEL

QUALIFICATIONS), subparagraphs (1) – (4), are inconsistent with the labor qualifications and wage determination factors in a typical SCA contract. We believe the Government’s personnel qualifications are exactly what is required to execute the 2nd MarDiv tasks with a high level of success. However, those qualifications rise significantly above the wage determination for a SCA contract. Please consider removing the SCA requirement from this procurement. Justification: SCA provisions will result in significant risk to the Government during transition and for the hiring and retention of qualified personnel.

Answer #1: The Government is required to include the SCA provisions. Vendors must provide the labor categories as part of their proposal.

Question #2: The above RFQ reference indicates that this procurement is a small business set-aside for the purchase of commercial items under the provisions of FAR Part 13.5. This provision limits the field of offerors to only those who can demonstrate significant commercial offerings of these or similar services to the general public per Commercial Item definition of FAR Part 2.101. In accordance with the requirements stipulated in Section 5.0 all personnel require a secret or higher clearance.

(a) Does the Government realistically expect that qualified bidders will have significant commercial sales of classified services to the general public?

(b) There are numerous small businesses who provide these services to the Federal Government, but because of the classified nature do not offer these services to the general public. Will the Government consider amending the commercial item requirement to include small businesses with significant Government sales of these services?

Answer #2:

(a) The Government expects bidders to provide personnel with the security clearances identified in the solicitation.

(b) The Government will maintain the current small business requirement identified in the solicitation.

Question #3: What is the date the Government expects the RFQ to be received by?

Answer #3: 7 December 2018, no later than 12:00 PM (EST)

Question #4: Our understanding is all company names, except for the cover page, cannot have company names.

What is the standard for past performance (assuming it might be a separate volume)? Can resumes have the name of companies in work history?

Answer #4: Past Performance will be a separate volume, so you may include company names in this volume.

Resumes must have any company names, but not the name of the company providing the proposal.

Question #5: Are you expecting three separate proposal volumes (Technical/Management, Past Performance and

Pricing)? Or, is Past performance combined with the Technical/Management?

Answer #5: Proposals must be three separate proposal volumes (Technical/Management, Past Performance and

Pricing).

Question #6: Is there an incumbent contractor? If so, can you tell us who it is? Or, is this a new requirement?

Answer #6: There is no incumbent due to this being a new requirement.

Question #7: Can you let us know how many FTEs you are expecting on this contract?

Answer #7: The Government expects potential vendors to identify the number of FTEs based on their assessment of the requirement.

Question #8: Do you have the estimated number of TAD trips by year, destination and duration?

Answer #8: For the TEEP requirement (subCLIN 000105) there are four trips to the Force Synchronization

Conference per year for five working days. There may be TAD trips to other locations, but their frequency, location and duration are not know at this time. Additional trips will be reviewed/approved by the Division G-3, but will not be authorized until a formal modification is issued by the contracting office.

Question #9: Will the Government provide reference material for the offeror to develop an understanding of the level of effort for tasks and deliverable aligned to specific programs or requirements unique to 2d MarDiv such as the Division Combat Skills Company POIs?

Answer #9: The Government cannot provide reference material as the Division Combat Skills Company POI changes regularly.

Question #10: Do the qualifications listed in Section 4 Para (3) and (4) apply to all personnel on the contract or only those responsible for curriculum development? Are there any personnel requirements omitted that will apply to skills and or certifications required to other task areas?

Answer #10: The qualifications listed in Section 4 Para (3) and (4) apply only to the curriculum development requirement.

Question #11: Should offerors calculate surge requirements into their quotation to adequately respond to page 43

Technical Factor 1, Subfactor 1, item (iii) restated here: “The vendor shall submit procedures for staffing, responding to and performing on-call situations or extraordinary requirements outside normal hours of operation?”

Answer #11: This is being removed from the technical factors. Vendors will work a normal eight-hour day and will not work outside of normal hours of operation.

Question #12: Can the Government clarify if MA assessments will be required and if so which PWS element and deliverable they would align to?

Answer #12: MA ties to paragraph 3.1 Strategic and Long Range Planning.

Question #13:

(a) Can the Government clarify the level of interaction the offeror would require with these listed organizations (II

Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF), 2d Marine Logistics Group (2d MLG), 2d Marine Aircraft Wing (2d MAW), 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade (2d MEB), and 2d MarDiv Major Subordinate Elements (MSE)?

(b) Based on this statement does the Government require the offeror to have experience within all elements of the

Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) or more specifically past performance within these organizations?

Answer #13:

(a) The level of interaction will be determined by the task being worked. However, the awardee should expect to interact with the above organizations on at least a weekly basis.

(b) The Government does not require the offeror to have experience within all elements of the Marine Air Ground

Task Force (MAGTF), or past performance within these organizations. Refer to PWS paragraph 4.0 items (1) and

(2).

Question #14: Will the Government clarify whether a monthly status report for each task is a deliverable? The language in this section implies it is but there is no corollary deliverable within Table 3-1 (Tasks and Deliverables).

Answer #14: A monthly status report is required for tasks accomplished during a given month. This must be provided to the COR and contracting officer. Table 3-1 of the PWS provides more detail on this requirement.

Question #15: Will the Government clarify the requirement to submit monthly status reports (MSR) and a single

Final Technical Report (FTR) per period of performance?

Answer #15: A monthly status report is required for all tasks (in-progress and completed) accomplished during a given month. This must be provided to the COR and contracting officer. The final technical report must be provided to the COR and contracting officer once a task is completed.

Question #16: The above referenced RFQ sections indicate that travel shall be proposed as Firm Fixed Price

CLINS. The PWS indicates that there exists the possibility for both CONUS and OCONUS travel. The PWS provides no guidance with respect to number, timing, duration, or destination of required trips. Will the

Government provide Not-To-Exceed values as a method of assuring a level playing field?

Answer #16: See answer to Question 8.

Question #17: Will the Government provide SIPR access for all contracted personnel on this task with a need to know?

Answer #17: Yes.

Question #18: Will the Government provide JWICS or equivalent TS-SCI network access to those 3 personnel identified in the RFQ?

Answer #18: Yes.

Question #19: Will the offeror be required to provide 3 personnel on task on 7 December with TS-SCI or will an

Interim TS-SCI suffice until the full TS-SCI is adjudicated?

Answer #19: A current T-SCI is required at the start of the contract, as are the secret clearances.

Question #20: Will Past Performance be graded or weighted, equally, separate or not at all?

Answer #20: Past performance is weighted equally with all other factors, other than price. See page 44 of the solicitation.

Question #21: Are we correct that experience from the offeror and major subcontractor may be submitted for evaluation, so long as the experience cited is for contracts when the offeror and/or subcontractor was performing as a Prime Contractor?

Answer #21: Yes, offeror and/or subcontractor must provide prime contractor experience.

Question #22: In order to clear any ambiguity in the subtask end-state, is the Government asking the offeror to deliberately seek out and conduct independent analysis and research of commercial prototypes and tools that enhance long-range strategic planning and to offer recommendations on the effectiveness of these prototypes to 2d

MARDIV?

Answer #22: The Government is not asking the contractor to conduct independent research. The contractor will support the Government’s research of prototypes and tools.

Question #23: Can the Government clarify the type and frequency of “2d MarDiv exercise requirements” so the offeror can establish the level of effort required for all sub elements if this task efficiently? An example would be to clarify (1) Division level of (3) Regimental level exercises annually.

Answer #23: One (1) Division level, and five (5) Regimental level exercises annually.

Question #24: Is this deliverable the gap analysis identified in 3.3.1? If not, what question should this deliverable answer and what task does it support?

Answer #24: Yes. Gap analysis is the deliverable, and 3.3.1 has been revised to make this more clear.

Question #25: Will the Government provide an average number of CCRBs annually that the offeror would be required to support?

Answer #25: Four CCRBs per year.

Question #26: Will the Government clarify these referenced deliverables? They do not appear on the provided

Deliverable Table, 3-1.

Answer #26: 120 days for 3.4.2 and 3.4.3. The following will be removed from the solicitation:

“Deliverable 4.26: Exercise Materials, 4.27: Experimentation, Wargaming and Exercise AARs, Lessons Learned, and Observations, 4.28: Experimentation, Wargaming and Exercise Technical Reports). (Deliverable 4.29:

Experimentation, Wargaming and Exercise Executive Level Summaries)”.

Question #27: Does the Government see this task area as only consisting of reparations for a TEEP meeting as listed in para 3.5, or does this task involve execution support and post meeting actions as described in subordinate paragraphs of this section?

Answer #27: Potential vendors are responsible for all TEEP-related tasks (pre-meeting, execution and post-meeting).

Question #28: Can the Government provide clarity as to whether Para 3.5.1 indicates the contractor is responsible for additional events besides the identified quarterly TEEP meetings as identified in the statement “designated

Government and interagency conferences, symposia, and workshops”? Who designates additional conferences?

Are there limitations?

Answer #28: Paragraph 3.5.1 is specifically for the TEEP. There are other events (identified in answers 7 and 15 above) potential vendors may have to attend. However, 3.5.1 is only for the TEEP. The Division G-3 will approve all vendor conference attendance. Limitations are cost and relevance to the task.

Question #29: Does the Government possess the assessment criteria, or will the expectation be that the methodology and operational assessment criteria be developed by the offeror?

Answer #29: The Government will establish the assessment criteria for each task when it is assigned.

Question #30: Does the Government intend for the conference proceedings to be e-mailed, ground mail, or other means of conveyance? Will the Government provide distribution list for mailings? If mailing of physical items is necessary, does the Government bear the cost of mailing?

Answer #30: The Government will determine the means of conveyance. The Government will provide mailing lists. Cost of mailing is the Government’s responsibility.

Question #31: Deliverable #3: Is the expectation of the Government that offeror will provide input for the refining of the 2d MarDiv Campaign Plan or that the offeror will revise the entire 2d MarDiv Campaign Plan?

Answer #31: The vendor will not provide input to the Campaign Plan. Vendor personnel will develop products as identified by of the Government.

Question #32: Can the Government clarify the term “tools” in regard to expected deliverable?

Answer #32: The term “tools” is being changed to “products”. Products are defined as PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets, briefs and e-mail coordination.

Question #33: Can the Government verify if there is a required deliverable to develop training forecast and TEEP tools? This level of effort clarification may impact staffing, technical skills, and possibly labor categories that the offeror aligns to the response.

Answer #33: Since “tools” has been changed to “products” the vendor will only be required to create PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets, briefs and conduct e-mail coordination. The Government will provide all product formats.

Question #34: The task narrative to develop an exercise control capability and the associated deliverable are unclear as to the level of effort required.

Can the Government verify if there is a required deliverable to staff any of the possible gaps identified in execution of this task with contract personnel from this effort? This level of effort clarification may impact staffing, technical skills, and possibly labor categories that the offeror aligns to the response.

Answer #34: The vendor will be required to assist in developing products for the exercise control capability, but will not be expected to fill exercise control billets. Government personnel will fill these billets.

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

This acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain

Commercial Items.

The United States Marine Corps MCIEast Contracting Department intends to procure professional services for 2d

Marine Division G-3. Solicitation M6700118Q0042 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to provide the

Government services supporting long-range planning, operational planning, force deployment planning and execution, curriculum development and training as outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The location of performance is Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, NC. The RFQ documents and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-100, effective

22 August 2018 and DFARS Change Notice DPN 20171228, effective 28 December 2017. This solicitation is

100% Small Business Set-a-Side. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541990 and the small business size standard is $15,000,000.00. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The service the contractor provides shall comply with all Federal, State, and Local regulations.

The period of performance is 7 December 2018 thru 30 September 2023 (base period and four option years). This acquisition is expected to result in a firm-fixed price level of effort term open market contract that will be awarded to one small business contractor.

Quotes shall be received by the Contracting Department by 12:00 PM (EST), on 7 December 2018, to be considered for award. Vendor may send quotes, via e-mail, to chris.rabassi@usmc.mil, or the quotes may be mailed, shipped or faxed to (910) 451-2331. All portions of the quote, even those submitted separately via mail, fax, courier, email, or other shipment shall also be received by 12:00 PM (EST), on 7 December 2018. The information submitted shall be clear and legible (Note: repetitively copied data loses its clarity and legibility). The address for submitting quotes, via United States Postal Service (USPS) is: Contracting Department, Attn: Chris Rabassi, PSC Box 8368, Camp

Lejeune, NC 28547. If the method for submitting a quote is courier service, the delivery address is: Contracting

Department, Attn: Chris Rabassi, Bldg. 1116, Birch Street, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547-8368.

The technical quote is to be submitted with vendor’s identifying information ONLY on the cover page of the technical quote. Failure to follow this instruction may result in rejection of the quote.

Vendor quotes must include the labor mix and wage categories in accordance with the Wage Rate Determination provided in the solicitation.

All questions shall be submitted to chris.rabassi@usmc.mil via email only NLT 16 November 2018.

The Government will not accept questions after 16 November 2018, 4:30 pm, EST.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

2d Marine Division Survivable Conventional Force Requirements and Technical Analysis of Expeditionary and Combat Operations for Commanding General, 2d Marine Division (2d MarDiv)

BACKGROUND. The objective of this PWS is to conduct technical research and analysis of force sustainment, training, and integration with other Service, Joint, Agency, and Coalition forces. This analysis also includes the development of recommendations in order to enhance the survivability of the conventional force (2d MarDiv). The specific tasks described below delineate activities in the context of vulnerability identification, mitigation, and the subsequent increase to survivability of 2d MarDiv personnel and equipment. The tasks expressed in this PWS support the enhanced survivability of the warfighter. The Contractor shall provide reports, briefs, documents, presentations, continuity and crisis action planning, feasibility studies, Mission Assurance (MA) assessments, and recommended plans to 2d MarDiv.

In the execution of this PWS, the Contractor shall work with entities/stakeholders in addition to 2d MarDiv including the following: II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF), 2d Marine Logistics Group (2d MLG), 2d Marine

Aircraft Wing (2d MAW), 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade (2d MEB), and 2d MarDiv Major Subordinate

Elements (MSE).

1.0 General Guidance.

2.1 The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will work with the Contractor pursuant to the scope of the tasks defined in the PWS. The COR is not authorized to direct the Contractor, or take any actions that would change the contract or commit the Government in any way.

2.2 CONTRACTOR'S UNAUTHORIZED WORK PERFORMANCE. The Contractor shall not perform work that deviates from contract requirements and specifications. If the Contractor deviates from contract requirements and specifications without approval of the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR and/or the CONTRACTING OFFICER, such deviation shall be at the risk of the Contractor and any cost related thereto shall be borne by the Contractor.

2.3 The Contractor shall submit Monthly Status Report (MSR), and additional reports as required by the

Government. At the onset of a project, the Government will provide a detailed requirement. The Contractor shall produce a schedule in the MSR that outlines the steps to take and a timeline to completion. Upon acceptance and approval by the Government, the Contractor shall meet the schedule and forecasted delivery date of all deliverables by taking all reasonable measures to fulfill the requirement. The Contractor will provide the COR an annual summary of analysis and recommendations related to background, objectives, assumptions, and specific results in the form of a Final Technical Report (FTR) prior to the expiration of the Period of Performance (PoP).

3.0 Tasks. The Contractor will perform the following tasks, associated deliverables and will provide monthly status reports on each task. A listing of each task and deliverable is provided in Table 3-1. Deliverable formats with either be in Contractor format, or Government format. The Government will determine the format on a task-by-task basis.

3.1 Strategic and Long-Range Planning. This task, and associated sub-tasks, involves research, analysis and the development of recommendations and reports regarding 2d MarDiv capabilities with the demands of theater and global campaign plans as published by Marine Components and current National Military Strategic guidance.

3.1.1 Conduct vulnerability analysis of 2d MarDiv aligned areas of operations and develop reports, recommended actions, and/or input to Operational Plans (OPLANs). Ensure analysis and recommended actions describe reconciliation of 2d MarDiv capabilities with the demands of theater and global campaign plans as published by

Marine Components and current National Military Strategic guidance. Prepare these documents to be of sufficient caliber, as determined by the G-3 staff, to facilitate executive level decision making through the four-star level.

These documents shall include Red Team and Alternative Analysis methodologies which support Commanding

General (CG) decision making by providing alternative Courses of Action (COAs) and perspectives, and by identifying overlooked opportunities and proposing alternatives to mitigate risk and associated fiscal requirements.

This analytical support to 2d MarDiv senior executives will prepare them for Service senior executive decision making bodies such as the Ground Board, Executive Off-Site, and General Officer Summit. Conduct analysis and develop recommendations regarding future plans methodologies and processes to enhance plans product quality for the 2d MarDiv G3. Develop and deliver tailored training to 2d MarDiv Current Operations Future Operations/Plans, and Training to provide them with key critical thinking and operational analysis skills to enhance their ability to inform the commander with operational planning products.

3.1.2 Conduct analysis and develop recommended conventional force survivability- and lethality-enhancing concepts, capabilities, technologies, and solutions. Analyze strategic and long-range plans and operational concepts regarding 2d MarDiv employment and develop analysis and reports to improve plans, concepts, and fiscal assessment for an overall Division Development Program. Provide recommendations to 2d MarDiv regarding effectively balancing operational requirements against available and limited resources by analyzing the impact of budget, material readiness, and manpower availability against necessary training to enhance survivability and complete all Mission Essential Tasks (METs). This analysis will increase efficiency of training and employment, thereby maximizing survivability of forces once deployed. Identify emerging Science and Technology innovations and any survivability technology infusion issues while analyzing the increase in functional capabilities to the military end user provided by the underlying technology. Provide analysis of the integration of existing and future

Live-Virtual-Constructive Training Environment (LVC-TE) initiatives. These initiatives can enhance and augment live training as well as provide efficient means to maintain readiness and survivability in a fiscally austere environment.

3.1.3 Conduct functional analyses and develop products that mitigate vulnerabilities. Products shall include reports that detail prototype technologies recommendations regarding the execution of 2d MarDiv operational planning, effectiveness, and readiness, which align to Theater campaign plans and joint exercises, various contingency plans, Operational Plans, Marine Corps Force Management Plan, and II MEF Annual Training Guidance and the 2d

MarDiv Campaign Plan. Develop these products according to Marine Corps Planning Process Doctrine; events and milestones shall be captured in 2d MarDiv Training and Exercise Employment Plans (TEEP), which best posture 2d

MarDiv for sustained warfighting readiness, enhanced survivability, and improved mission accomplishment and also published in a quarterly Fragmentary Order.

3.1.4 Conduct analysis and develop recommendations regarding 2d MarDiv aligning its efforts to Man, Train, and

Equip its forces according to Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) and Higher Headquarters (HHQ) requirements balanced against current capabilities and readiness of the units sourced against these requirements. Develop survivability and vulnerability-based recommendations to conventional force feasibility which provide 2d MarDiv decision makers with responsive and accurate insight into key readiness elements such as personnel, supply, readiness and training. These recommendations, which support rapid deployment, are critical to combat effectiveness and will ultimately minimize the Operating Forces (OPFOR) mission.

3.2 Exercise Analysis. This task, and associated sub-tasks, involves research, analysis and the development of recommendations and reports regarding 2d MarDiv exercise requirements.

3.2.1 Conduct survivability and lethality related technical and logistical analysis and recommendations during the

Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) and for the exercise life cycle (ELC) of non-Joint exercises, to achieve mission rehearsal objectives in accordance with OPLANs. These recommendations shall include recommended Plan of

Action and Milestones (POA&M), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Logistics Briefs in Support of

Exercises. Analyze After Action Review (AAR) comments from each event of the exercise life cycle for the purpose of improving tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP), enhancing 2d MarDiv planning and execution process, and improving exercise training objectives by ensuring Lessons Learned and AAR findings are integrated into future exercises.

3.2.2 Conduct analysis during all phases of the ELC and provide technical recommendations that meet Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), Service, MEF, Division and MSE goals as defined within the Universal Joint Task List (UJTL) and each command’s Mission Essential Task List (METL). This analysis shall assess whether optimal training opportunities are being met during the conduct of each event of the ELC and develop recommendations to enhance the survivability and lethality of 2d MarDiv forces.

3.2.3 Review and analyze existing 2d MarDiv operational logistics plans, logistics capabilities, and logistics requirements that support each exercise to include the movement timeline associated with force deployment and retrograde in order to make recommendations on the most efficient use of available personnel, equipment, and air/sea lift resources. Conduct analysis on logistics resources; supply and distribution chains; and supply, maintenance, medical and other logistics assets and provide recommendations and reports to 2d MarDiv G-3 as required to increase conventional force survivability, reduce vulnerabilities, and conserve resources in support of each asset.

3.2.4 Participate in and analyze designated events in the ELC to gather data for commander priorities. Provide recommendations from the information gained during these engagements that 2d MarDiv and other MAGTF

Planners throughout the Marine Corps can utilize to increase their proficiency and reduce vulnerabilities versus known threats and risks to operational priorities. Analyze current exercise procedures and provide an assessment to

2d MarDiv G-3 to maximize resource use, gain efficiencies when deploying U.S. Forces, and streamline the exercise planning and execution process through participation in Operational Planning Teams utilizing the Marine Corps

Planning Process.

3.2.5 Develop an Exercise Control capability that would give 2d MarDiv the independent capability to plan and execute an independent GCE level exercise with organic design and control organizations. Analyze 2d MarDiv capabilities to identify deficiencies compared to Service-level MAGTF Standard Training Program (MSTP) capabilities. Specifically, identify gaps in Scenario/Storyline/Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) development and management requirements, Higher and Adjacent Headquarters Response Cell requirements, demands for external agencies coordination cells, opposing force response cell, intelligence coordination cell, exercise control, and senior mentor requirements.

3.3 Force Readiness Training and Analysis. This task, and associated sub-tasks, involves research, analysis and the development of recommendations regarding 2d MarDiv training and education requirements.

3.3.1 Conduct analysis of existing training and education programs to improve conventional force readiness for contingency operations world-wide and develop recommendations for improvement to the training and education programs. Conduct capability gap analysis of readiness training, analyze the implications of gaps, and provide recommendations for higher learning and training for 2d MarDiv to reduce identified and emergent gaps in areas to include, but not limited to cold weather training continuum, jungle warfare, desert warfare, and major combat operations.

3.3.2 Conduct research and analysis and provide recommendations that improve comprehensive readiness training and course materials that adhere to USMC Training and Education Command (TECOM) guidance. Review and analyze the current curriculum gaps and provide recommendations on the way ahead for formal school course development. Perform a detailed requirements analysis that includes Marine Corps orders and policies as well as training guidance and related directives

3.4 Experimentation, Simulation, Wargaming, and Exercise Analysis. This task, and associated sub-tasks, involves research, analysis and the development of recommendations and reports regarding 2d MarDiv staff-level exercise requirements.

3.4.1 Analyze and make recommendations to the design of military exercises (Staff Exercises [STAFEX], Command Post Exercises [CPX] and Field Training Exercises [FTX]) through integration of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) systems, joint and service level simulation systems, and the provision of Master Scenario Event Lists (MSEL) for USMC, Joint, and multinational training exercises and events.

Recommend the proper execution and the effective utilization of equipment and forces in the exercises necessary to reduce vulnerabilities, increase survivability, project lethality, and ensure mission effectiveness across the spectrum of conflict and conflict support. Attend planning conferences, working groups, and site surveys to gather data, plan, and provide recommendations on the conduct of military exercises.

3.4.2 Develop recommended exercise scenarios and produce intelligence and operational products for the exercises, to include basic orders with annexes and appendices, for planners and METL based training in accordance to Marine

Corps Planning Process. Resulting 2d MarDiv plans, reports, and documents shall enhance wargames and exercises that provide the participants with experience in real-world, challenging scenarios. Produce a detailed exercise After

Action Report (AAR) that describes the strengths and weaknesses of the exercise and recommendations for improvement which would hone leadership decision-making skills and allow participants to better react to threats faced on the battlefield (Deliverable 4.26: Exercise Materials, 4.27: Experimentation, Wargaming and Exercise

AARs, Lessons Learned, and Observations, 4.28: Experimentation, Wargaming and Exercise Technical Reports).

3.4.3 Conduct analysis and provide recommendations regarding the 2d MarDiv experimentation in capability development, including impacts to the Live Virtual Constructive Training Environment (LVC TE) capability to improve the combat survivability of 2d MarDiv Operational Forces (OPFOR) from the individual to GCE levels through the enhanced use of existing constructive and virtual simulations in concert with live training and exercises.

Advance simulations concepts as well as develop innovative synergies by networking legacy systems and training devices. Support 2d MarDiv exercises by integrating virtual and constructive elements into the scenario, greatly enhancing the scope and value of the exercise at a nominal cost and risk compared to live training. This support is critical to inform HQMC of the Operating Force requirements to initially enable capability development and the development of Live Virtual Constructive Training Environment across all operational force training locations.

Provide data and recommendations to support 2d MarDiv coordination with other USMC and Joint Commands to achieve the long-term vision of the Service’s capability development and Live Virtual Constructive Training

Environment. This will directly enhance survivability by enabling Marines and Commanders to conduct Mission

Planning and Mission Rehearsal afloat, deployed forward, or enroute to the Area of Operations. (Deliverable 4.29:

Experimentation, Wargaming and Exercise Executive Level Summaries).

3.5 Training and Exercise Employment Planning (TEEP) and Meeting Planning. This task, and associated sub-tasks, involves preparation for 2d MarDiv TEEP meetings.

3.5.1 2d MarDiv G-3 integrates Force Management requirements development and Quarterly Training and

Exercise Employment Plan (TEEP) development forecasting twelve (12) to forty-eight (48) months. Develop quarterly training forecast products tools, TEEP products tools to integrate force management, force deployment

(FDPE) operations in detail twelve months out and conceptually twenty-four months out. Within the exercise life cycle of each quarterly TEEP event, provide pre-event planning, on-site coordination, and post-event activities for designated Government and interagency conferences, symposia, and workshops. Pre-event planning shall include site selection, development, and distribution of announcements, creation of the agenda and other required materials and registration.

3.5.2 On-site coordination support shall include attendee check-in, security problem resolution, document control, and coordination with host facility. Post-event efforts shall include operational value assessment, resource analysis, developing and mailing of the conference proceedings and generation of a lessons learned report.

3.6 Curriculum Development. This task, and associated sub-tasks, involves the development and maintenance of curriculum in support of the 2d MarDiv Division Combat Skills Company, which trains individuals and units on skills required for mission accomplishment.

3.6.1 Within the exercise life cycle of each course of instruction cycle, develop and/or modify programs of instruction (POI) as required in accordance with applicable Marine Corps orders. On-site support shall include the research and analysis of instructional material and methods to meet course objectives, make recommendations for curriculum improvement and implementation, including developing/modifying master lesson files, associated presentations and other media, and student handouts.

3.6.2 Support will also require attendance at appropriate course curriculum review boards in support of the curriculum development process, analysis of instructional material, equipment, facilities, and methods to meet course objective changes to improve the curriculum.

3.6.3 In addition, support shall provide technical subject matter expertise (SME) to Government instructional staff on instructional design, and techniques in support of curriculum development, specifically providing instructional staff with guidance on instructional techniques and guidance on adult learning theory. This will directly enhance the lethality and proficiency of Marines, their units, and their Commanders.

Tasks and Deliverables (Table 3-1)

Task Deliverable Estimated Due

Date, or

Frequency

Note: A monthly report must be provided stating all areas worked during a given month. This will include work in-progress and completed work. This is in addition to the deliverables listed below.

3.1 Strategic and Long-Range Planning

3.1.1 Conduct vulnerability analysis of 2d MarDiv

aligned areas of operations.

Provide recommended analysis and actions for General

Officer staffs decision making and long range planning that mitigate these vulnerabilities within the strategic and operational environment.

Monthly

3.1.2 Conduct analysis and develop recommended

conventional force survivability- and lethality-enhancing concepts, capabilities, technologies, and solutions.

Deliverable #1: Provide survivability analysis of existing planning documents and recommended plans for the strategic and long-range development, modernization, and transformation of Marine assets.

Deliverable #2: Develop recommendations for the reception and rapid integration of U.S. based forces and analysis of survivability and lethality related information.

60 Days After

Tasking

3.1.3 Conduct functional analyses and develop

products that mitigate vulnerabilities.

Provide recommended analysis and actions for General

Officer decision making and long range planning and decision making that mitigate these vulnerabilities within the AOR.

Monthly

3.1.4 Conduct analysis and develop recommendations

regarding 2d MarDiv aligning its efforts to Man, Train, and Equip its forces.

Develop survivability/vulnerability-based recommendations to conventional force feasibility which provide 2d MarDiv decision makers with responsive and accurate insight into

Monthly key readiness elements such as personnel, supply, readiness and training.

3.2 Exercise Analysis

3.2.1 Conduct survivability and lethality related

technical and logistical analysis and recommendations during the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) and for the exercise life cycle (ELC) of non-Joint exercises, to achieve mission rehearsal objectives in accordance with OPLANs.

Deliverable #1: Provide recommendations and input to the

POA&M during the exercise life cycle for Joint and other

USEUCOM, USAFRICOM, USCENTCOM, JCS,

COMMARFORCOM, II MEF, and 2d MarDiv directed exercises.

Deliverable #2: Review and provide recommendations, and input to the 2d MarDiv G-3 in support of the execution of

Joint Exercises in the USEUCOM, USAFRICOM, and

USCENTCOM.

Deliverable #3: Provide recommendations and input to 2d

MarDiv and other USMC planners during the exercise life cycle for Joint and other USAFRICOM, USEUCOM, USCENTCOM, COMMARFORCOM, II MEF, and 2d

MarDiv directed exercises to maximize use of resources and efficiency when deploying U.S. Forces within exercise constraints.

60 Days After

Tasking

30 Days After

3.2.2 Conduct analysis during all phases of the

exercise life cycle (ELC).

Includes Transition Briefs, Exercise Quad Charts, Situation

Reports, and Exercise After Action Reviews. Reports shall be delivered in Microsoft PowerPoint format. Contractor must also document the assumptions, methodology, results, findings, conclusions, and recommendations regarding their exercise analysis.

30 Days After

Tasking

3.2.3 Conduct logistics analysis.

(a) Review and analyze existing 2d MarDiv operational logistics plans, logistics capabilities, and logistics requirements that support each exercise to include the movement timeline associated with force deployment and retrograde in order to make recommendations on the most efficient use of available personnel, equipment, and air/sea lift resources.

(b) Conduct analysis on logistics resources; supply and distribution chains; and supply, maintenance, medical and other logistics assets

Deliverable #1: Provide recommendations and reports to

2d MarDiv G-3 as required to increase conventional force survivability, reduce vulnerabilities, and conserve resources in support of each asset.

Deliverable #2: Reviews and analyzes existing logistics plans, logistics capabilities, and logistics requirements that support each exercise. Reviews each exercise’s movement timeline associated with force deployment and retrograde to make recommendations on the most efficient use of available personnel, equipment, and air/sea lift resources.

Details analysis on logistics resources; supply and distribution chains; and supply, maintenance, medical and other logistics assets.

3.2.4 Participate in and analyze designated events in

the exercise life cycle (ELC) to gather data for commander priorities. They include, but are not limited to, participation in Operational Planning Teams utilizing the Marine Corps Planning Process.

Deliverable #1: Provide recommendations from the information gained during these engagements that 2d

MarDiv and other MAGTF Planners throughout the Marine

Corps can utilize to increase their proficiency and reduce vulnerabilities versus known threats and risks to operational priorities.

Deliverable #2: Provide analyze and assess current exercise procedures with the endstate of maximizing resource use, gaining efficiencies when deploying U.S. Forces, and streamlining the exercise planning and execution process.

Deliverable #3: Offer lessons learned on specific readiness assessments. Includes after action trip reports for each event the Contractor participates in during the Exercise Life

Cycle.

3.2.5 Develop an Exercise Control capability. Identify gaps in Scenario/Storyline/Master Scenario Event

List (MSEL) development and management requirements, Higher and Adjacent Headquarters Response Cell requirements, demands for external agencies coordination cells, opposing force response cell, intelligence coordination cell, exercise control, and senior mentor requirements.

3.3 Force Readiness Training and Analysis.

3.3.1 Conduct analysis of existing training and

education programs to identify gaps.

Provide recommendations for higher learning and training for 2d MarDiv to reduce identified and emergent gaps.

60 Days After

Tasking

3.3.2 Conduct research and analysis and provide

recommendations that improve comprehensive readiness training and course materials that adhere to

USMC Training and Education Command (TECOM) guidance.

Deliverable #1: Document that support training of 2d

MarDiv staff and CP training in accordance with Marine

Staff Training Program directives and the Marine Corps

Planning Process.

Deliverable #2: Provide recommendations on the way ahead for formal school course development.

60 Days After

Tasking

3.4 Experimentation, Simulation, Wargaming, and

Exercise Analysis.

3.4.1 Analyze and make recommendations to the

design of military exercises.

Deliverable #1: Produce detailed exercise AARs describing the strengths and weakness of the exercise and recommendations for improvement.

Deliverable #2: Develop recommendations for the reception and rapid integration of U.S. based forces and recommendations for 2d MarDiv experimentation efforts.

Deliverable #3: Develop survivability-based plans, reports, documents, and analysis to 2d MarDiv, and authorized commands to address current and emerging threats with the planning, execution, and exercise close-outs.

3.4.2 Develop recommended exercise scenarios and

produce intelligence and operational products for the exercises.

Create exercise products (plans, reports, and documents) that stress vulnerabilities and survivability to force and mission given training plan objectives within the exercise.

These include, but are not limited to: strawman experimentation, simulation, and wargame objectives development; experimentation/wargame design; scenario development; playbook/exercise preparation; playbooks, intelligence summary generation, training of participants, 120 Days After

3.4.3 Conduct analysis and provide recommendations

regarding the 2d MarDiv experimentation in capability development.

120 Days After creating post-game briefings (i.e., hot wash-up). Report shall be delivered in Microsoft PowerPoint format.

3.5 Training and Exercise Employment Planning

(TEEP) and Meeting Planning.

3.5.1 Develop quarterly training forecast tools, TEEP

tools to integrate force management, force deployment

(FDPE) operations in detail twelve months out and conceptually twenty-four months out.

Deliverable #1: Within the exercise life cycle of each quarterly TEEP event, provide pre-event planning, on-site coordination, and post-event activities for designated

Government and interagency conferences, symposia, and workshops. Pre-event planning shall include site selection, development, and distribution of announcements, creation of the agenda and other required materials and registration.

Deliverable #2: Create executive level decision informing documents that analyze operational vulnerabilities for senior level decision making and force integration

(Executive Off Sites, Operations Summits, and Force

Synchronization Conferences).

Deliverable #3: Annual refinement of 2d MarDiv

Campaign Plan. The Campaign Plan provides command guidance for training priorities.

60 Days After

Tasking

3.5.2 On-site coordination support. Deliverable #1: Manage attendee check-in, security problem resolution, document control, and coordination with host facility. Post-event efforts shall include operational value assessment, resource analysis, developing and mailing of the conference proceedings and generation of a lessons learned report.

Deliverable #2: Develop conference materials and documentation consisting of baseline and “as-is” capability read-ahead papers and briefings, agendas, projected attendee listings, logistics details and security instructions for project conference and meetings. Documents shall include an attendee listing, key discussion points/decisions reached, and an announcements of follow-on meetings or actions. Technical briefings shall provide an overview of the results of a technical analysis of the issues generated in the agenda. Conference proceeding, minutes and after action/lessons learned reports shall be included.

Upon Tasking for

Event

3.6 Curriculum Development

3.6.1 Develop and/or modify programs of instruction

(POI) as required in accordance with applicable Marine

Corps orders.

Deliverable #1: Research and analyze instructional material and methods to meet course objectives, make recommendations for curriculum improvement and implementation, including…