M6700123Q0023- Question Answer Amendment.pdf

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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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 answ er questions and revise solicitation to reflect the changes. See Summary of Changes.

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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.

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.

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

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

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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).

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

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

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

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QUESTIONS/ ANSWERS

M6700123Q0023- Professional Analysis Services Questions/ Answers

Question 1: Would you kindly confirm if this is an entirely new effort or is there an incumbent currently providing these services? If so, would you please provide the incumbent contract details?

Answer 1: The incumbent is Professional Solutions1, LLC. The estimated award amount for contract

M6700119P0002 was $3,128,301.66. The contract was awarded on 20 December 2018 for a 12-month base period and (4) 12-month option periods. This was the first award for this type of requirement.

Questions 2: Reference Page 34, Technical Capability. B. “The Government expects potential offerors to identify the number of Full Time Employees (FTEs) based on their assessment of the requirement. “

Would the Government be open to considering an alternative approach blending FTEs and Part Time on Call

(PTOC) employees? This may mean less FTEs would be required to be on site as some PTOC work could be remote.

Answer 2: The government requires that all employees are FTEs. Being able to engage FTEs in person on short notice is critical to ensuring information from those subject matter experts is gathered and provided to the appropriate decision-makers in a timely manner.

Question 3: Reference Page 34, Technical Capability. B. “Each quote will include an organization chart that clearly describes proposed staffing meeting the minimum staffing level stated in paragraph 3 of the PWS and how the work will be accomplished utilizing this staffing.”

Can the Government clarify the minimum staffing level for this solicitation, there is no minimum staffing level referenced in paragraph 3 of the PWS.

Answer 3: The minimum staffing level required is one (1) individual per task, for a total of six (6) personnel.

This is due to the high number of on-going projects and requirements, as well as meetings and planning events occurring across multiple Division sections, all of which require coverage by at least one individual for that task area. Please refer to the PWS for changes made under paragraph 3.0.

Question 4: Reference Page 25, Paragraph 5.1. “Contractor must demonstrate employees assigned to the Operations and Planning Analyst and Future Operations Analyst positions have completed education at the career (O-4) level, or higher, from any United States military service school.”

Reference Far Clause 52.222-42 “Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires”

Can the Government confirm the minimum education qualifications for the Operations and Planning Analyst and

Future Operations Analyst positions, as they do not align with the equivalent rates for Federal Hires Grade of GS

11-12.

Answer 4: Personnel Qualifications are outlined under paragraph 5.0 of the PWS. The Government is required to include FAR Clause 52.222-42 “Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires” to identify classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract for compliance with the Service

Contract Labor Standards Statute and regulations of the Secretary of Labor.

Question 5: SF 1449 Continuation Sheet - Travel CLINS (CLINS 0002, 1002, 2002, 3002 and 4002)- Will the

Government provide a plug number for the Travel CLINS? There is not enough information in PWS Section 10.

Travel to accurately price this CLIN.

Answer 5: Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN) 0002, 1002, 2002, 3002, and 4002 will be Cost CLINs.

Quoters will not provide pricing for these CLINs.

Question 6: PWS Section 10.0 Travel and Section B CLINS 0002, 1002, 2002, 3002, 4002- "The contract includes a not-to-exceed funding limitation for travel costs. When the Contractor expects total funding expended for reimbursable travel to reach 85 percent of the total funds available on the travel CLIN, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and the COR, and any other Government official identified by the Contracting Officer. The notice shall state the estimated amount of additional funds required to continue performance for the period specified in the task order. The Contractor shall not exceed or incur costs that exceed the amount of funding stated on the reimbursable travel CLIN. The Government is not obligated to reimburse the Contractor for otherwise reimbursable travel in excess of the funded amount stated on the reimbursable travel CLIN". Will the Government provide a Cost

Reimbursable Travel CLIN in accordance with PWS Section 10 vs the FFP CLIN listed in Section B and provide a plug number for the CLIN.

Answer 6: Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN) 0002, 1002, 2002, 3002, and 4002 will be Cost CLINs.

Question 7: SF 1449 Continuation Sheet, CLINS 000101, 000102,000103, 000104, 000105, 000106- Is the

Government requesting contractors insert the Quantity, unit, unit price and amount for each subclin (position) or is the Government requesting only the FFP for each subclin? Will you provide the unit and quantity for clarification?

Answer 7: Pricing should be provided under the main CLINs. SubCLINs provided are informational/non-priced.

Question 8: Are the CLINS 100101, 100102, etc., supposed to be treated as SUBCLINS and all total CLIN 0001?

And would the same protocol apply to the OY CLINS / SUBCLINS?

Answer 8: Yes.

Question 9: Does the government have a standard Price Worksheet they would like utilized for the Pricing Volume?

Answer 9: No.

Question 10: There appears to be no Fixed Travel Plug provided for the various Travel CLINs. They are listed as

FFP. Will the government provide the appropriate travel plug or instruct offerors to leave it blank?

Answer 10: Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN) 0002, 1002, 2002, 3002, and 4002 will be Cost CLINs.

Question 11: What constitutes the Total Evaluated Price? It will be challenging to determine without a Travel Plug.

Answer 11: See FAR Provisions 52.212-2 and 52.217-5. Note: Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN) 0002, 1002, 2002, 3002, and 4002 will be Cost CLINs. Quoters will not provide pricing for these CLINs.

Question 12: Typically, workload for Curriculum Developers is projected based upon the number of POI required for development and or maintenance. How many POI is the Curriculum Developer expected to develop annually?

How many POI is the Curriculum Developer expected to maintain annually?

Answer 12: There are currently four (4) POIs to maintain, and an estimated three (3) POIs will be developed annually.

Question 13: Will the government make the current POI available to offerors?

Answer 13: No. POI will not be made available to offerors.

Question 14: On page 34, Technical Capability, paragraphs A and E, both paragraphs ask for the offeror to demonstrate our understanding of the PWS. In order to not provide you with exactly the same narrative twice, while meeting the government’s intent to address each factor separately, will the government please clarify what they desire as a response to paragraph A and the distinction between what the government desires as a response to paragraph E?

Answer 14: Redundant language has been removed.

Question 15: Will the government please provide a Performance Requirements Summary?

Answer 15: Refer to paragraph 4.0 of the PWS. The performance requirements for this contract are covered in the deliverables section of the Performance Work Statement.

Question 16: How many workstations will the government furnish to contractor employees for this effort?

Answer 16: The government will furnish 6 workstations.

Question 17: Is there an incumbent? If so, can you please provide the associated contract number and information?

Answer 17: The incumbent is Professional Solutions1, LLC. The estimated award amount for contract

M6700119P0002 was $3,128,301.66. The contract was awarded on 20 December 2018 for a 12-month base period and (4) 12-month option periods.

Question 18: Please clarify if resumes are required to be submitted for personnel working on the project with our technical submission.

Answer 18: Resumes are not required in response to the solicitation.

Question 19: Are the reps and certs submitted as part of the Price Volume?

Answer 19: No.

Question 20: Regulation 13 CFR 121.103(h)(4) and published SBA Ruling regarding “Consolidation of Mentor

Protégé Programs and Other Government Contracting Amendment” state that: “A joint venture may be awarded a contract requiring a facility security clearance where either the joint venture itself or the individual partner(s) to the joint venture that will perform the necessary security work has (have) a facility security clearance.” Based on this regulatory guidance, will an unpopulated mentor-protégé joint venture in which the joint venture itself does not have a clearance but the individual partners of the joint venture possess active Top Secret level facility clearances satisfy the facility clearance requirements for this RFP and subsequent contract award?

Answer 20: Per the DD FORM 254 a facility clearance is not required.

Question 21: What is the expected contract award date and base period of performance start date?

Answer 21: Anticipated Award date is 21 September 2023. Anticipated start date is 1 October 2023.

Question 22: Will there be a transition period prior to the period of performance start date to allow for contractor employees to establish access to systems, complete any required training or other contract-specific onboarding activities for this project? If so, how long will this transition period be?

Answer 22: Government required contract specific onboarding will take place during the period of performance.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0002

The contract type has changed from FFP to COST.

The pricing detail quantity 1.00 has been deleted.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 Each Travel

COST

Travel costs must be in accordance with the Joint Federal Travel Regulations

(JFTR).

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: R410

ESTIMATED COST

CLIN 1002

1002 Each OPTION Travel

COST

Travel costs must be in accordance with the Joint Federal Travel Regulations

(JFTR).

CLIN 2002

2002 Each OPTION Travel

COST

Travel costs must be in accordance with the Joint Federal Travel Regulations

(JFTR).

CLIN 3002

3002 Each OPTION Travel

COST

Travel costs must be in accordance with the Joint Federal Travel Regulations

(JFTR).

CLIN 4002

4002 Each OPTION Travel

COST

Travel costs must be in accordance with the Joint Federal Travel Regulations

(JFTR).

The following have been modified:

ADDENDA TO FAR 52.212-1

Addendum to paragraph (b)(4):

The offeror shall submit with their offer:

A capability statement/performance plan that demonstrates their ability to provide the required service in the solicitation. The offeror should address their experience providing this type of service and any other relevant information. A mere statement that the offeror “will meet the Government’s requirement” is insufficient. The offeror must demonstrate how it will meet the requirement. Do not reiterate the objectives or reformulate the requirements specified in the solicitation.

Proposals must be in three volumes and there is no page limit to the volumes:

Volume I: Technical Capability

Volume II: Past Performance

Volume III: Price

Offeror quotes shall include the following information:

TECHNICAL CAPABILITY: Provide as specifically as possible, the actual methodology you would use for accomplishing and satisfying the requirements detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

1) Technical Capability

2) Corporate Experience

Technical Capability. The offeror’s technical and management approach shall, at a minimum, address each of the following factors separately, as they apply to the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The quote must include a comprehensive and expanded explanation of how each of the following would be satisfied. Merely restating the

PWS requirement is not acceptable.

A: Demonstrates an acceptable work accomplishment plan to perform the work with properly qualified individuals and a thorough understanding of the PWS (Sections 3.0 and 4.0). Each quote will adress address the adequacy of the contractor’s proposed plans, methods, and procedures to accomplish the tasks contained in the PWS. Each quote will address all areas contained in the PWS, their demonstrated understanding of the scope of the PWS, and their adequacy in proposing a work plan that will meet the

Government’s requirement.

B: Each quote will include an organization chart that clearly describes proposed staffing meeting the minimum staffing level stated in paragraph 3 of the PWS and how the work will be accomplished utilizing this staffing. The Government expects potential offerors to identify the number of Full Time Employees

(FTEs) based on their assessment of the requirement.

C: Submit a Quality Control Plan that clearly demonstrates how the offeror will meet all performance requirements.

D: Submit a transition plan that demonstrates the ability to ensure a smooth and successful transition from the date of contract award to full operations status, without disruption of services.

E: Each Quote shall include a narrative and supporting data that demonstrates the offeror’s experience in supporting this type of requirement and the ability to meet all technical requirements contained in this solicitation. The narrative should demonstrate the offeror’s understanding of the requirements. The quote narrative and supporting data shall show a clear understanding of the requirements and how the experience and resources of their organization can best provide the development and management personnel necessary to carry out this requirement.

Addendum to paragraph (b)(6):

PRICE: The price quoted shall be submitted separately from the technical proposal. The price offered must reflect unit prices, extended amounts per line item, and overall total. Additionally, the offeror shall provide the total cost of the base period and all option periods. All prices must be actual “face-value” pricing having already accounted for any discounts offered and extended to the Government). Dollar values shall not extend beyond two decimal places

(ex. $0.00).

Addendum to paragraph (b)(8):

Completed Representations and Certifications. The following representations and certifications MUST be completed and returned as part of the offeror’s quote:

-FAR 52.212-3 (Note: The offeror is only required to complete paragraph (b) if they have not completed annual representations and certifications via the System for Award Management (SAM) website.)

-FAR 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation

-OR-

-FAR 52.204-24, Representation regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or

Equipment

-DFARS 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services - Representation

-OR-

-DFARS 252.204-7017, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or

Services – Representation

Addendum to paragraph (b)(10):

Past Performance Information: The offeror shall provide contact information including name, phone number, and email address for a minimum of three (3) references. The references must be for work performed within the last three (3) years and of similar size, scope, and complexity. References other than those identified by the quoter may be contacted by the Government and used in evaluating the quoters past performance. Past performance is an indicator of how current and/or previous customers assess contractor performance under a specific contract performed for them and address the full range of all functions required to make any contractual relationship work.

Successful past performance indicates that a contractor understands and has the resources to successfully execute a contract; however, it does not necessarily mean a contractor has the resources and skills necessary to perform the specific work requirements of this solicitation.

(End of Addenda to Provision)

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work Statement for

Survivable Conventional Force Requirements and Technical Analysis of Expeditionary and Combat

Operations for 2d Marine Division (2d MarDiv)

1.0 BACKGROUND. The 2d Marine Division (MarDiv) Headquarters (HQ) Operations section is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising a variety of current and future activities for the Division HQ, and all subordinate Regiments and Battalions. In order to effectively do so, a significant amount of effort is required to synchronize all current and future operations across HQ staff functions. The primary guidance for these activities comes from numerous 2d Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) and 2d MarDiv Commanding General orders and policies, as well as applicable orders and policies from multiple Higher Headquarters levels throughout the Marine

Corps and Department of Defense (DoD). The tasks and deliverables outlined in this Performance Work Statement

(PWS) are instrumental to informing the appropriate decision-making bodies on multiple aspects of mission readiness.

2.0 SCOPE/OBJECTIVES. The objective of this Performance Work Statement (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 Contractor shall work with entities/stakeholders in addition to 2d MarDiv including 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).

3.0 TASKS. 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. The Contractor will perform the following tasks, and will provide the associated deliverables as per paragraph 4.0 of the PWS. The Government will determine the format for deliverables on a task-by-task basis.

Contractor Minimum Staffing Level. The minimum staffing level required is one (1) individual per task

(identified under paragraphs 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, and 3.6), for a total of six (6) full time employees (FTE). The contractor is responsible for maintaining the required minimum staffing level. Due to the urgent and continuous nature of this requirement, the Government requires the contractor to maintain the proposed workforce at 100% manning. As such, the contractor is expected to develop a manning plan to fill any planned or unplanned vacancies on an expedited basis. Any vacancies that occur in the contractor's proposed manning must be filled within 14 calendar days. Any manning vacancies that remain unfilled after 14 days shall have an invoice offset calculated using the total proposed daily cost (including profit and overhead) for the position left vacant (based on a 30 day month) times the number of vacant days in the billing cycle plus an additional 10% of the cost calculated.

3.1 Operations and Planning Analysis. This task, and associated sub-tasks, involves research, analysis and the development of recommendations and reporting regarding Operational Plans (OPLANs), concept development, and naval integration efforts in support of 2d MarDiv G-3 Plans Section.

3.1.1 Conduct vulnerability analysis of 2d MarDiv aligned areas of operations and develop reports, recommended actions, and/or input to 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 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 three-star level. These documents shall include Red Team and

Alternative Futures Analysis methodologies which support Commanding General decision making by providing alternative Courses of Action and perspectives and identifying opportunities to mitigate risk and associated fiscal requirements. This analytical support to 2d MarDiv senior leaders will prepare them for Service 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 G-3 and Staff to provide them with key critical thinking and operational analysis skills to enhance their ability to inform the commander with operational planning products (PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets, briefs and e-mail coordination).

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 in line with the Commanding General’s Mission Training

Plan and guidance. 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.

3.1.5 Conduct analysis on operational plans, concept development, and naval integration efforts in support of 2d

MarDiv Plans Section.

3.1.6 Assist the 2d MarDiv Plans Officer with Operational Planning Teams during Division exercises, contingencies, and other planning initiatives as directed.

3.1.7 Provide analysis and recommendations on 2d MarDiv’s Force Design 2030 tasks.

2.1.8 Work with community of interest (COI) to ensure proper testing, evaluation, and development of gear and equipment in support of 2d MarDiv.

3.2 Current Operations Analysis. This task, and associated sub-tasks, involves the daily management and coordination of the Directorate of Current Operations, G3, 2d Marine Division, with responsibility for operational aspects of 2dMarDiv support to mission units, exercises, deployment, mobilization, and other contingency plans and operations.

3.2.1 2d MarDiv Situation Report (SITREP), Operations Summary (OPSUM), and the Commanders Update Brief

(CUB). Responsible for conducting coordination with higher headquarters elements, general staff, and

MSC/MSE in support of the 2d MarDiv SITREP, OPSUM, and CUB. Briefings consist of an overview of all ongoing exercise and contingency operations. Responsible for the scheduling, maintaining, and sustaining of the G-

3 Directorate Operations Bureau meeting, G-3 Synchronization meeting, and Chief of Staff Monthly meeting.

Assist the Director, G-3 Current Operations in the preparation of reports, responses to queries, position papers, justification and background papers, and present briefings as required. Prepares other briefings as directed by the

Director and/or Deputy Director, G-3 Current Operations.

3.2.2 Feasibility of Support (FOS) and Task Management Tool (TMT). In coordination with the Current Operations

(COPS) Chief and NCO, assist in conducting coordination with higher headquarters elements, general staff, and

MSC/MSE in support of 2d MarDiv Warning Orders (WARNORDs), Operations Orders (OPORDs), Fragmentary

Order (FRAGORDs), and/or Feasibility of Support (FOS), and assigned TMT task request within Automated

Message Handling System (AMHS) and/or Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2). Assist in drafting orders or request, sending for review and release by the Director and/or Deputy Director, G-3 Current

Operations on AMHS. Assist with tracking to completion all FOS/TMT request/task in both AMHS and ETMS2.

3.2.3 Mission tracking. In coordination with the Mission Tracking Officer and NCO, conducts coordination with higher headquarters elements, general staff, and MSC/MSE in support of 2d MarDiv exercise and contingency missions. Monitors and reports to the Director and Deputy Director, G-3 Current Operations on all ongoing and planned operations involving 2d MarDiv assigned forces through the daily situation reports received by all units.

Conducts sound analysis of incoming operational and emergency information and provides operational technical advice. Must be able to maintain information systems on Non-classified Internet Protocol (IP) Router Network

(NIPRNET) and Secure IP Router Network (SIPRNET) that include but are not limited to C2PC, AMHS, ETMS2 and other web-based collaborative tools as required.

3.2.4 Installation Special Events, Ceremonies, and Official Military Visits. Conducts coordination with higher headquarters elements, general staff, and MSC/MSE in support of Installation Special Events, Ceremonies, and

Official Military Visits. Participates in the development and review of actions, programs, policies, and procedures for the execution of support for Installation Special Events, Ceremonies, and Official Military Visits.

3.3 Readiness Analysis. This task, and associated sub-tasks, involves research, analysis for 2d MarDiv training and readiness programs and the monthly coordination of Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS) submissions.

3.3.1 Conduct analysis of existing training and readiness programs to improve conventional force readiness for contingency operations world-wide and develop recommendations for improvement of associated programs.

3.3.2 Conduct capability gap analysis of readiness training, analyze the implications of gaps, and provide recommendations for 2d MarDiv training to address gaps in areas to include, but not limited to, cold weather training continuum, jungle warfare, desert warfare, and major combat operations. Analyst will be required to assist in developing products for the exercise control capability, but will not be expected to fill exercise control billets.

3.3.3 Conduct analysis of subordinate unit readiness reports that feed the assessment of 2d MarDiv current readiness.

3.3.4 Facilitate the inspection of subordinate units during Commanding Generals Readiness Inspections (CGRI) ensuring Marine Corps Readiness policies and procedures are followed.

3.3.5 Coordinate 2d MarDiv and subordinate unit participation in Mission Essential Task List (METL) reviews and provide training recommendations to Division Leadership.

3.3.6 Collect, analyze, build, and brief 2d Marine Division and Division HQs Readiness information to the

Commanding General, Division Staff, and Subordinate unit Commanders.

3.4 Information Knowledge Management Analysis (IKMA). This task, and associated sub-tasks, involves research, analysis and the development of recommendations and reports regarding 2d MarDiv information and knowledge management. The IKMA facilitates staff coordination and commander’s decision making through analysis of inputs, outputs, and information flow across the headquarters. The IKMA ensures that essential information can be identified and conveyed at the speed or relevance. The IKMA uses commander's critical information requirements, report matrices, and request for information procedures, along with collaborative planning tools to ensure information is translated into focused knowledge that facilitates decision making. They interact with subordinate commanders and staff officers throughout the command and across the war fighting functions including intelligence, fires, maneuver, logistics, command and control, and force protection.

3.4.1 Support warfighting processes providing virtual services to create, organize, discuss, review, store and disseminate information. Examples include SharePoint, Chat Services, Microsoft Teams, Power Business

Intelligence (BI), Tactical Service Oriented Architecture (TSOA) and Joint Tactical Common Operational Picture

Workstation (JTCW) on all assigned networks.

3.4.2 Assists the Division and Major Subordinate Elements in conducting Information Knowledge Management

(IKM) planning and IKM/Command and Control architecture design and development. Provide technical recommendation to command collaborative environments. Coordinates and conducts business process analysis and continuous process improvement to 2d MarDiv Battle Rhythm.

3.4.3 Support the Division’s Common Operating Picture through the JTCW, C2PC and other operating systems used by Division to display the COP.

3.4.4 Understand information system architecture of Shipboard and Naval integration systems. Integrate Marine

Corps operating systems with Shipboard and Naval integration structures to ensure capability through connectivity.

3.4.5 Skills Required include Microsoft Office programs, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, SharePoint Online, JTCW, C2PC Client and Gateway, Tactical Service Oriented Architecture (TSOA), Power BI and future collaborative environments used by Division.

3.5 Future Operations Analysis. This task, and associated sub-tasks, details preparation, execution, and follow-on activities relevant to 2d MarDiv TEEP management and corresponding operation analysis requirements.

3.5.1 Develop, manage, and maintain training and exercise forecast tools, to include executive TEEP products, that integrate force management details and force deployment planning and execution (FDPE) operations in detail twelve months out and conceptually twenty-four months out.

3.5.2 Within the exercise life cycle of quarterly TEEP events, conduct 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, registration requirements, and creation of the agenda and other required materials as may be applicable. On-site coordination support shall include attendee check-in, security problem resolution, document control, and coordination with host facility. Post-event activities shall include operational value assessment, resource analysis, developing and distributing the conference proceedings, and generation of a lessons learned report.

3.5.3 Assist the 2d MarDiv G-3 in managing and communicating operational priorities in synchronization with higher headquarters and subordinate commanders. Provide operational input to G-3 on best courses of action to ensure mission prioritization with available 2d MarDiv resources.

3.5.4 Assist with the management of 2d MarDiv Global Force Management (GFM) and Deployment for Training

(DFT) planning activities on relevant information systems and ensure event or exercise status is communicated up and down the chain of command. Provide early warning of key exercise lifecycle actions and make recommendations to the G-3 for the formation of operational planning teams and their composition in order to meet exercise and 2d MarDiv objectives.

3.5.5 Assist in the preparation of or enable resolution for reports, responses to queries, position papers, justifications and background papers, briefings, and official messages including, but not limited to, operations orders, deployment orders, task orders, and feasibility of support requests.

3.5.6 Assist the Future Operations section with the management of official message traffic and ensure all relevant

AMHS traffic is effectively communicated.

3.5.7 Working with the Future Operations Officer, maintain a high degree of operational awareness and be prepared to authoritatively participate in official planning teams, working groups, and other high-visibility engagements with higher headquarters and adjacent units.

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.

4.0 DELIVERABLES. At the onset of any project or planning event, the Government will provide a detailed deliverable requirement and associated timeline depicting the due date. The Contractor shall meet the schedule and forecasted delivery date of all deliverables by taking all reasonable measures to fulfill the requirement. The deliverables listed in the table below are recurring actions. Associated due dates for some are listed while the interval of others remains fluid due to a variety of factors.

PWS Reference Deliverable Due Date

3.1 Operations and Planning Analysis

3.1.1 Provide recommended analysis and actions for General Officer staff decision making and long-range planning that mitigates vulnerabilities within the strategic and operational environment.

Every other month

(Planner’s Update Brief)

3.1.2 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.

60 Days after tasking

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 Deliverable #1: Provide recommended analysis and actions for

General Officer decision making and long-range planning and decision making that mitigate these vulnerabilities within the

AOR.

Every other month

(Planner’s Update Brief)

3.1.4 Deliverable #1: Develop survivability/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.

Every other month

(Planner’s Update Brief)

3.1.5 Deliverable #1: Provide recommended analysis and actions for

Plans Officer decision making and long-range planning and decision making for the Commanding General

Every other month

(Planner’s Update Brief)

3.1.6 Deliverable #1: Provide recommended analysis and actions for

Plans Officer decision making and long-range planning and decision making for the Commanding General

Weekly

3.1.7

Deliverable #1: Provide recommended analysis and actions for

Plans Officer decision making and long-range planning and decision making for the Commanding General

Quarterly

3.1.8 Deliverable #1: Provide recommended analysis and actions for

Plans Officer and Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations decision making and long-range planning and decision making for the

Commanding General

Every other month

3.2 Current Operations Analysis

3.2.1 Deliverable #1: Develop, coordinate, and maintain the 2d

MarDiv SITREP.

Deliverable #2: Develop, coordinate, and maintain the 2d

MarDiv OPSUM.

Deliverable #3: Develop, coordinate, and maintain the 2d

MarDiv SITREP.

Deliverable #4: Develop, coordinate, and maintain the COPS

Battle Rhythm.

Product reviewed/ updated daily.

Submit every other week to II MEF

Product reviewed/ updated daily. Submit weekly to AC/S G-3.

updated daily.

Submit every other week to II MEF

3.2.2 Deliverable #1: Develop, coordinate, and maintain AMHS and

ETMS2.

Deliverable #2: Develop, coordinate, and maintain OPS Bureau briefing.

Deliverable #3: Assist in developing and conducting briefings at the General Officer (GO) level.

Deliverable #4: Assist in the preparation of reports, responses to queries, position papers, justification and background papers, and present briefings as required.

Systems reviewed/

Every other week during

OPS Bureau Brief

As required.

3.2.3

Deliverable #1: Develop, coordinate, and maintain Mission

Tracker.

Deliverable #2: Develop, coordinate, and maintain the COP.

Deliverable #3: Develop, coordinate, and maintain the COPS section of the G-3 Quicklook.

Systems reviewed/

3.2.4

Deliverable #1: Develop, coordinate, and maintain Master

Events Tracker.

Deliverable #2: Develop, coordinate, and maintain the COP.

3.3 Readiness Analysis

3.3.1 Provide recommendations for higher learning and training for 2d

MarDiv to reduce identified and emergent gaps.

60 Days after tasking

3.3.2 Deliverable #1: Provide recommended solutions for training and higher learning education for identified or emerging capability gaps in order to enhance unit readiness.

60 Days after tasking

3.3.3 Deliverable #1: Collect, analyze, and update, 2d Marine Division

Subordinate Unit Readiness Slides

Monthly

3.3.4 Deliverable #1: Provide completed CGRI Checklist to 2d Marine

Division G7 and 2d Marine Division G3 Training

7 Days after tasking

3.3.5 Deliverable #1: Provide Division Staff and Subordinate Unit

Commanders MARFORCOM METL Schedule for each Fiscal

Year.

Deliverable #2: Information Paper/Brief/Decision Paper to

Commanding General on related topics and outcomes of METL changes.

Deliverable #3: List of participants of scheduled METL reviews

30 Days after tasking

3.3.6 Deliverable #1: Provide 2d Marine Division and 2d Marine

Division HQs PowerPoint Readiness presentations to 2d Marine

Division G3.

Deliverable #2: Produce required Readiness Commanders

Comments and Top Concerns for approval.

Deliverable #3: Brief monthly Division Readiness analysis and outcomes

Monthly

3.4 Information Knowledge Management Analysis

3.4.1 Deliverable #1: Create, improve, and develop information sharing throughout the Division through all collaborative services.

Monthly

3.4.2 Deliverable #1: Provide recommendations and solutions to assist

Information Knowledge Management throughout the Division.

Quarterly

3.4.3 Deliverable #1: Provide initial system integration of the Divisions

COP and provide required training to Division COP system operators

Upon tasking for event

3.4.4 Deliverable #1: Integrate with Shipboard and Naval integration systems.

60 Days After Tasking

3.4.5 Deliverable #1: Provide collaborative service solutions through all Microsoft products and other systems used by Division to provide a shared information environment

Daily

3.5 Future Operations Analysis

3.5.1

Deliverable #1: Develop and maintain 2d MarDiv TEEP and associated products.

Deliverable #2: Assist in the preparation and execution of quarterly events that enable 2d MarDiv TEEP and associated product development.

Deliverable #3: Create executive level products that analyze operational vulnerabilities, enable force integration awareness, and inform senior leader decision-making.

Deliverable #4: Conduct annual refinement of 2d MarDiv

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

Quarterly

As required

3.5.2

Deliverable #1: Conduct site selection, development and distribution of announcements, registration requirements, and creation of the agenda and other required materials as may be applicable.

Deliverable #2: Develop supporting products consisting of baseline read-ahead papers and briefings that include agendas, projected attendee listings, logistics details, security instructions, key discussion points, and announcements of follow-on meetings or actions. Technical briefings shall be included as required and provide an overview of relevant technical analysis of the issues generated in the agenda.

Deliverable #3: Manage attendee check-in, security problem resolution, document control, and coordination with host facility.

Deliverable #4: Conduct operational value assessments and resource analysis, develop and distribute conference proceedings, and assist in the development of a lessons learned report.

Upon tasking for event

3.5.3 Deliverable #1: Conduct operational analyses and enable appropriate staff integration, communication, and synchronization regarding emergent and deliberate planning efforts at multiple command echelons.

Deliverable #2: According to operational priorities and available

2d MarDiv resources, provide recommendations that enable efficient employment of 2d MarDiv capabilities within applicable strategic and operational environments.

3.5.4 Deliverable #1: Maintain awareness of and enable GFM

deployment and exercise planning actions.

Deliverable #2: Oversee subordinate unit compliance with 2d

MarDiv orders and regulations regarding DFT events.

Deliverable #3: Conduct functional analyses and develop products and/or recommendations for action that enable the appropriate approval, planning, execution, and follow-on activities of GFM and DFT events.

Deliverable #4: Authoritatively participate in weekly 2d MarDiv

DFT synchronization meetings in order to enable the development and review of necessary actions to meet DFT objectives in accordance with mission prioritization.

Deliverable #5: Participate in monthly Force Generation working groups and boards to support associated planning.

3.5.5 Deliverable #1: Conduct operational analyses and develop products and/or recommendations that inform decision-making according to relevant data requirements. Develop these products according to the Marine Corps Planning Process Doctrine.

As required

3.5.6 Deliverable #1: Develop, coordinate, and ensure the appropriate distribution of AMHS messaging.

As required

3.5.7 Deliverable #1: Conduct operational analyses and support planning activities and briefings that best posture 2d MarDiv for sustained warfighting readiness, enhanced survivability, and improved mission accomplishment.

As required

3.6 Curriculum Development

3.6.1 Deliverable #1: Research and analyze 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.

Deliverable #2: Incorporate detailed exercise AARs describing the strengths and weakness of the current periods of instruction

(POIs) and detail recommendations for improvement, to include analysis of instructional material, equipment, facilities, and teaching methods.

Deliverable #3: Develop Master Lesson Files, and associated media, including student handouts, study guides, visual aids, simulations (mock-up and models), proficiency charts, training aids, and course/instructional outlines, for proposed new or updated POIs.

3.6.2 Deliverable #1: Analyze instructional material, equipment, facilities, and methods in order to meet course objective changes to improve the curriculum.

Deliverable #2: Develop a proposed regular Course Content

Review Board (CCRB) schedule, for regular review of POIs, or when emergent or new material warrants.

3.6.3

Deliverable: Provide quarterly periods of instruction regarding curriculum development and instruction techniques.

Quarterly

5.0 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS. The Contractor shall possess and maintain the necessary training, qualifications, experience, and clearances to accomplish all tasks identified in this PWS. The necessary minimum qualifications are as follows:

5.1 Offeror must demonstrate employees assigned to the Operations and Planning Analyst and Future Operations

Analyst positions have completed education at the career intermediate (O-4) level, or higher, from any United

States military service school.

5.2 Offeror must demonstrate employees assigned to the Operations and Planning Analyst, Current Operations

Analyst,…