Amended PWS G1 Training_8.17.26.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Logistics Fundamentals and Supply Chain Management Training

1.0 BACKGROUND

The Marine Corps Logistics Command (MARCORLOGCOM) mission is to provide worldwide, integrated logistics, supply chain, and distribution management; depot-level maintenance management; and strategic pre-positioning capability in support of the operating forces and other supported units. This support maximizes organizational readiness and sustainability, while driving enterprise and program-level Total Life Cycle Management.

MARCORLOGCOM is comprised of three subordinate commands:

• Marine Depot Maintenance Command (MDMC)

• Marine Force Storage Command (MFSC)

• Blount Island Command (BIC)

Additionally, it consists of two dedicated centers:

• Command Data Analytics Office

• Weapons System Management Center

Each of these organizations has a direct, critical role in supporting and executing the Command’s primary mission. MARCORLOGCOM’s Workforce-21 initiative is a proactive workforce development strategy designed to sustain a highly capable, agile workforce prepared to operate within a dynamic and digitally connected logistics environment.

To support the professional growth of its personnel within the Logistics Community of Interest (COI) occupational series (0346, 2010, 2003, 2005), MARCORLOGCOM requires a comprehensive training program. This program will enable up to twenty-five (25) individuals to obtain professional certificates across two structured tracks: a Logistics Fundamentals Certificate Program (Entry-Level) and a subsequent Supply Chain Management Certificate Program (Journeyman-Level).

2.0 SCOPE OF REQUIREMENT

The Contractor shall provide all qualified personnel, labor, instructional materials, coordination, and travel necessary to deliver a one-time facilitation of six (6) professional training courses for a single cohort of up to twenty-five (25) participants. The Contractor shall develop their own curriculum consistent with the course descriptions.

The program is structured as follows:

• Four (4) Logistics Fundamentals (Entry-Level) Courses

• Two (2) Supply Chain Management (Journeyman-Level) Courses

2.1 Delivery Structure and Duration

• Course Duration: To maximize knowledge retention and allow students to apply concepts in real-time, each course shall be three (3) days in duration. The overall program will span six (6) consecutive months. 3 days consecutively; Tuesday – Thursday

• Format: Each course shall be delivered as a structured learning block combining instructor-led on-site classroom sessions at MCLB Albany, guided practical exercises, and interactive reviews. 3 days consecutively; Tuesday – Thursday

• Instructional Hours: Each course shall consist of twenty four (24) total scheduled contact hours. These hours shall be delivered consecutively each month. 3 days consecutively;

Tuesday – Thursday

• Location: All on-site instructor-led portions shall be conducted at Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Albany, Georgia, in government-furnished training spaces.

• Secondary Facility: Location in Albany, GA will be provided and used if deemed necessary by the Government.

• Course Scheduling Flexibility

• The Government anticipates the delivery of one course per month over a six-month period.

However, in the event of unforeseen schedule disruptions, including Government furloughs, funding interruptions, or other circumstances that may affect the planned delivery schedule, the Government reserves the right to schedule and conduct multiple courses within a single month or shift training dates to a later date. The Contractor shall maintain sufficient flexibility and availability to accommodate an accelerated delivery schedule, as directed by the Government, to ensure all required courses are completed within the established period of performance and meet mission and training requirements

3.0 PARTICIPANTS AND CERTIFICATE STRUCTURE

The Government anticipates a single, consistent cohort of up to twenty-five (25) participants.

The Contractor shall provide instructional facilitation capable of supporting this maximum capacity for each of the six scheduled courses.

This is a one-time facilitation requirement for the designated cohort; it is not intended to establish recurring annual or permanent course offerings under this specific contract.

3.1 Logistics Fundamentals Certificate Program (Entry-Level)

Successful completion of the following four courses will award participants the Logistics Fundamentals Certificate:

1. Supply Chain Management Principles

2. Warehousing Operations

3. Inventory Management

4. Demand Planning

3.2 Supply Chain Management Certificate Program (Journeyman-Level)

Successful completion of the following two courses will award participants the Supply Chain Management Certificate:

1. Supply Chain Management

2. Supply Chain Project Management Fundamentals

3.3 Certification and Completion Standards

To qualify for professional education certificates and Category I Continuing Education Units (CEUs) (governed by the standards of the State of Georgia Board of Regents or equivalent professional bodies), participants must achieve:

• A minimum of 80% attendance of the course's total contact hours.

3.4 Certificate Issuance Policy

The Contractor shall design, print, and issue certificates at two distinct levels to recognize student achievement:

1. Individual Course Certificates of Completion: Issued to each individual participant in the cohort who successfully meets the completion standards for any given course. A participant may earn up to six (6) individual course certificates over the duration of the program.

2. Program-Level Certificates of Completion: Issued to each participant who successfully completes an entire certificate track. This includes a Logistics Fundamentals Program Certificate upon completing the first four courses, and a Supply Chain Management Program Certificate upon completing the final two journeyman courses.

4.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE

The overall Period of Performance (PoP) shall commence in October 2026 and shall end No Later Than (NTE) March 30, 2027.

The Contractor shall deliver courses at a rate of one (1) course per month over a consecutive six (6)-month period. The exact schedule, including designated on-site instruction days for each month, shall be mutually coordinated and approved in writing by the Government Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) and the Contractor.

The anticipated course sequence and schedule is structured as follows:

Course Title Certificate Level Target Delivery Month

Supply Chain Management Principles Entry-Level October 2026 (Month 1)

Warehousing Operations Entry-Level November 2026 (Month 2)

Inventory Management Entry-Level December 2026 (Month 3)

Demand Planning Entry-Level January 2027 (Month 4)

Supply Chain Management Journeyman- Level

February 2027 (Month 5)

Supply Chain Project Management Fundamentals

Journeyman- Level

March 2027 (Month 6)

5.0 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES

The Contractor shall provide tailored, high-quality instruction aligning with the detailed course curriculums below.

5.1 Supply Chain Management Principles (3 Days)

• Course Description: This course prepares students in the basics of supply chains and their strategic role within organizations. It defines supply chain management and the various domains within the discipline (customer service, manufacturing and service operations, order management, procurement and supply management, demand planning, inventory management, warehousing, and transportation). Instruction includes an explanation of how the supply chain supports organizational strategic and financial goals, with direct application to SCM problems in the MARCORLOGCOM environment.

• What Students Will Learn:

o Key components and structures of the logistics supply chain.

o The strategic and tactical role of supply chain management within

MARCORLOGCOM.

o The contributions of a structured supply chain approach to organizational efficiency.

o Supply chain flows, metrics, frameworks, and organizational models.

o Information systems and emerging technologies utilized across modern supply chains.

o Collaborative methodologies to build successful, responsive customer relationships.

o The foundational customer satisfaction model.

• How Students Will Benefit (Learning Outcomes):

o Recognize and execute the core steps in the procurement process.

o Explain the importance of analyzing the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) in purchasing.

o Categorize and model different types of demand patterns.

o Articulate the importance of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) in an integrated supply chain.

o Utilize key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for effective inventory management.

o Master primary warehouse operations (receiving, storage, product placement, and picking).

o Determine cost-effective modes of transportation under varying operational constraints.

5.2 Warehousing Operations (3 Days)

• Course Description: Designed for warehouse operators and other supply chain stakeholders, this course focuses on physical, technological, process-oriented, and safety considerations within modern warehouse facilities. The course explores facility configuration, material handling and storage techniques, warehouse performance metrics, customer service, bar-coding, picking/shipping workflows, and sorting technologies. The goal is to support workforce readiness and upward mobility for entry-level and supervisory-level associates.

• What Students Will Learn:

o Fundamental aspects, definitions, and roles of modern warehousing.

o The specific, strategic role of warehouses within the LOGCOM supply chain.

o Characteristics, advantages, and drawbacks of different warehouse types.

o Integration of receiving, storage, placement, and order-picking processes.

o Essential physical, technological, and safety standards governing distribution centers.

• How Students Will Benefit (Learning Outcomes):

o Evaluate facility layout, configuration, and material handling equipment.

o Explain picking, packing, and shipping operational designs.

o Apply inventory management principles specific to a warehouse environment.

o Develop and manage labor performance metrics and standards.

o Utilize quantitative tools to measure warehouse quality, space utilization, and speed.

o Implement industry-best practices directly within MARCORLOGCOM storage locations.

5.3 Inventory Management (3 Days)

• Course Description: This course covers the core tenets of inventory control and management within an organization's overall supply chain. The curriculum focuses on cost components, inventory categorization, safety stock calculations, planning and replenishment levels, inventory accuracy audits (cycle counting), and roles associated with maintaining stock integrity.

• What Students Will Learn:

o Core inventory control concepts, processes, and terminologies.

o The strategic importance of proactive inventory management at

MARCORLOGCOM.

o The business and operational rationales for holding varying types of inventory.

o Push versus pull inventory management methodologies.

o Defined roles and segregation of duties within warehouse inventory control.

o Interdependencies between inventory management and other business processes.

• How Students Will Benefit (Learning Outcomes):

o Assess the direct impact of inventory decisions on downstream customer support.

o Establish clear connections between demand forecasting and inventory replenishment.

o Manage demand and supply uncertainty through safety stock and buffering.

o Identify opportunities to reduce total inventory carrying costs through visibility tools.

o Deploy performance metrics to track accuracy, turns, and fill rates.

o Implement inventory management best practices across MARCORLOGCOM units.

5.4: Demand Planning (3 Days)

• Course Description: This course equips participants with the baseline concepts of demand planning and demand management. Topics include the interaction between demand signals and order management systems, forecasting techniques, demand planning software capabilities, stakeholder communication strategies, and KPIs associated with plan accuracy.

• What Students Will Learn:

o High-level concepts of demand management and forecasting.

o The role of accurate demand planning in securing MARCORLOGCOM mission readiness.

o Critical skills, competencies, and organizational structures required for planning.

o Metrics used to evaluate demand plan accuracy and bias.

o Technical links connecting demand planning to order execution and scheduling.

o The impact of modern E-commerce and collaborative tech on demand synchronization.

• How Students Will Benefit (Learning Outcomes):

o Lead cross-functional alignment and gain demand consensus within the organization.

o Interpret, manage, and prioritize conflicting demand signals.

o Understand and apply Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR) models.

o Differentiate between pull-based replenishment and push-based allocation systems.

o Utilize demand-shaping techniques to optimize resource constraints.

o Apply guided demand planning processes to MARCORLOGCOM programs.

5.5 Supply Chain Management (3 Days)- Journeyman

• Course Description: Serving as the introductory Journeyman-level course, this curriculum views the supply chain as an integrated, inter-enterprise process. It covers advanced statistical and financial concepts, logistics dimensions, forecasting models, order fulfillment cycles, and customer service optimization. It addresses the critical roles of information systems, inter-enterprise relationship management, supply chain finance, and modern industry trends. The course emphasizes analytical problem-solving and critical thinking using real-world case studies adapted to the LOGCOM environment.

• What Students Will Learn:

o Complex, integrated supply chain components and systemic trade-offs.

o Modern supply chain strategy formulation and execution metrics.

o Organizational barriers to integration and strategies to build collaborative processes.

o Financial impact frameworks showing SCM's role in organizational cost reduction.

o Life cycle management techniques to plan, source, maintain, and dispose of equipment at optimal life cycle cost.

• How Students Will Benefit (Learning Outcomes):

o Formulate and implement performance-based enterprise supply chain strategies.

o Analyze and evaluate enterprise software platforms (ERP, WMS, TMS) supporting supply chains.

o Develop and apply metrics ensuring DoD-wide interoperability and commercial integration.

o Evaluate major disruptive technology trends (automation, IoT, AI) within supply chains.

o Apply analytical problem-solving to logistics bottlenecks.

o Implement advanced, optimized best practices across MARCORLOGCOM.

5.6 Supply Chain Project Management Fundamentals (3 Days)- Journeyman

• Course Description: This course provides a comprehensive overview of project management methodologies (consistent with PMBOK standards) tailored directly to the supply chain environment. It covers projects ranging from network redesigns and facility builds to software implementations and continuous process improvement (Lean Six Sigma) initiatives. Topics focus on resource management, stakeholder alignment, risk management, customer impact, change management, and cross-functional communication.

• What Students Will Learn:

o The unique lifecycle and structural complexities of supply-chain projects.

o Leading project management frameworks (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid).

o Standard PMBOK terminology, processes, and knowledge areas.

o Managing stakeholder expectations across internal business centers and external partners.

o Leadership, resource constraint management, and team-building principles.

• How Students Will Benefit (Learning Outcomes):

o Develop a comprehensive Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for complex logistics projects.

o Determine critical path schedules utilizing network diagrams and PERT charts.

o Successfully organize, direct, and close-out specialized supply chain project teams.

o Conduct risk identification, qualitative/quantitative risk analysis, and mitigation planning.

o Deploy structured communication plans to manage stakeholder alignment.

o Execute formal project monitoring, controlling, and closeout protocols.

6.0 COURSE DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

To ensure professional, standard-compliant training, the Contractor shall execute the following delivery requirements:

• Instructor Qualifications: Provide highly qualified, subject-matter expert instructors/facilitators with demonstrated practical experience in supply chain, logistics, and federal/defense training methodologies.

• Curriculum Customization: Develop tailored, relevant curricula and syllabus outlines for each course, incorporating realistic MARCORLOGCOM-specific case studies and scenarios.

• Instructional Delivery: Deliver all courses in accordance with the descriptions, learning objectives, and topics specified in Section 5.0 of this PWS.

• Training Materials: Develop and provide all necessary physical and digital courseware, workbooks, reference materials, exercises, case studies, and assessments for up to 25 participants per course.

• Completion Reporting: Maintain attendance records and document participant performance. Deliver formal completion rosters and professional certificates to the TPOC within five (5) business days of each course's conclusion.

• Marketing and Recruitment Support: Provide promotional brochures, introductory summaries, or marketing materials to MARCORLOGCOM to help G1 and human capital leads generate organizational interest and schedule the cohort.

• 7.0 TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• The Contractor shall plan, coordinate, and execute all necessary travel to fulfill on-site instructional requirements.

• Trips Authorized: A total of six (6) individual travel events are authorized under this contract (one trip per course, aligning with scheduled on-site instructional blocks).

• Destination: Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Albany, Georgia.

• Personnel Authorized: A maximum of two (2) instructor/facilitation personnel are authorized per trip.

• Travel Regulations: All travel requirements, lodging, per diem, and local transportation shall be estimated, billed, and executed in strict accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) and Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).

• 8.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE & HOURS OF OPERATION

• Primary Facility: All courses shall be taught on-site at MARCORLOGCOM facilities located on MCLB Albany, Georgia. The Government will furnish appropriate, climate-controlled classroom spaces equipped with basic audio-visual presentation systems.

• Secondary Facility: Location in Albany, GA will be provided and used if deemed necessary by the Government.

• Hours of Classroom Performance: On-site instructional execution is restricted to standard business days, between the hours of 0800 and 1630 (EST) during scheduled training blocks. Tuesday – Thursday ONLY

• Preparation Access: The Contractor shall coordinate with the TPOC to gain access to the designated classroom space prior to 0800 on designated instructional days for technical setup and testing.

• 10.0 SECURITY & BASE ACCESS REQUIREMENTS

• Security Classification: All work performed, materials delivered, and instruction presented under this contract shall be Unclassified.

• Base Access: Contractor personnel (instructors/facilitators) must comply with all standard security regulations of MCLB Albany to obtain base access.

• Credentials: Because contractor instructors may not possess active Common Access Cards (CACs), the Contractor shall submit all required base access paperwork (including background check authorizations, state-issued identification, and vehicle registration/insurance details) to the TPOC at least fifteen (15) business days prior to the start of the first scheduled course to ensure uninterrupted base entry.