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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, TRAINING AND EDUCATION COMMAND (TECOM)

DEFEAT THE DEVICE (DtD) COUNTER-IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE

(C-IED) TRAINING

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Background

TECOM serves as the service proponent for, and program manager of, the USMC C-IED Training and Education (T&E) program. Marine Corps Engineer School (MCES), a Major Subordinate Element (MSE) of Training Command (TRNGCMD), is designated as the training lead for USMC C-IED DtD training. In 2007 MCES established the Defeat the Device Branch, with the mission to provide the Marine Corps with flexible, responsive and standardized C-IED training in order to prepare units for operations in an IED threat environment. MCES delivers this training through the employment of Mobile Training Cadres (MTC) at Home Station Training Lanes (HSTL) and any other continental United States (CONUS) or outside of CONUS (OCONUS) locations required by requesting units. This mission directly supports the Marine Corps Operating Forces (OpFor) in the conduct of C-IED initial, pre-deployment and sustainment training.

1.2 Scope

The scope of this effort is to deliver C-IED DtD training and analytical support to the Marine Corps TECOM. This includes developing, maintaining and delivering C-IED training to the OpFor, developing rudimentary mock training aids and limited maintenance of training equipment. The contractor shall maintain a flexible staffing plan that is capable of responding to fluctuations in student throughput. Future operational changes may dictate long-term changes in student throughput which shall be considered within scope and shall be addressed by modification to the contract. The contractor shall assist TECOM/ TRNGCMD in developing, coordinating, executing, and evaluating, DtD T&E concepts and related concepts for the MCES in accordance with NAVMC 1553.1A Marine Corps Instructional Systems Design/Systems Approach to Training and Education (SATE) Handbook (Enclosure 1) and Marine Corps Order 1553.2C Marine Corps Formal Schools Management Policy (Enclosure 2). Additionally the contractor shall be responsible for assisting TECOM/TRNGCMD in developing and maintaining DtD and related MCES T&E policies, plans, and programs to ensure Marines are prepared to conduct operations in an IED threat environment. Finally, the contractor will assist the Government in capability development including efforts across the pillars of Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership/education, Personnel, and Facilities (DOTMLPF). While there is no current requirement to deploy contractor personnel, future operational changes may necessitate deployment of contractor personnel into OCONUS operational theaters and is within scope of this contract.

2.0 Training

2.1 General

The contractor shall manage this work from the Marine Corps Engineer School at Camp Lejeune, NC with MTCs located at Camp Lejeune, NC, Camp Pendleton, CA, and Twentynine Palms, CA. Additional MTC sites may be required in the future. Common training locations are:

a. Camp Lejeune, NC

b. Marine Corps Air Ground Task Force-Training Facility, Twentynine Palms, CA

c. Mountain Warfare Training Center (MWTC), Bridgeport, CA

d. Camp Pendleton, CA

e. Yuma, AZ

f. Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA

g. Okinawa, Japan

h. Kaneohe Bay, HI The contractor shall have the ability to rapidly deploy instructor and support personnel to provide training at CONUS and OCONUS training venues. Short notice requests to support deploying operating force units may require the contractor to execute travel with less than 30 days’ notice to support training in coordination with the MCES DtD Branch Head and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Training requests at MTC locations shall be supported with as little as one day notice pending training facility and instructor availability.

CTC specifications including student to instructor ratios are described in applicable enclosures. The contractor shall not exceed the applicable student to instructor ratio without the prior written approval of the COR.

The contractor shall be required to certify instructors in accordance with PWS Section 4.2. Contractors who propose instructors who lack recent formal learning center experience and familiarity with the subject matter are unlikely to obtain certification within the time period set forth in section 4.2. The contractor shall operate within the established organizational framework when scheduling, coordinating, and delivering training to requesting units. The contractor shall develop, document, record, and report all training IAW Enclosure (4). This will include documentation of programs of instruction (POI) and related courseware in the Marine Corps Training Information Management System (MCTIMS) as applicable. After Instruction Reports (AIRs) and Training Report Submissions (TRS) will be delivered IAW Enclosure (4).

Student feedback will be acquired for each training course conducted via a standard course critique sheet. The contractor shall provide Instructional Rating Forms (IRFs) and End of Course Critiques (ECCs) to at least 10% of each class IAW PWS Enclosure (4). All completed IRFs shall be submitted along with the AIR to the COR and the DtD Branch Head. Each Instructor shall maintain a monthly minimum average score of ‘3’ on sections 1, 2, and 3 of all AIRs received. The Government will use student feedback, among other feedback to assess the effectiveness of the instructors, course curriculum, scripts, materials, and overall training execution as it relates to the applicable learning objectives. The contractor shall use information garnered from the IRFs and ECCs to document findings including any trends or issues identified during the practical application portions of CTC delivery and during events such as field exercises in the After Instruction Reports (AIRs) provided to the DtD Branch Head and COR IAW CDRL A001.

The contractor shall ensure that meaningful evaluation information is fed back into curriculum development and maintenance efforts. The contractor shall conduct a continuous improvement program that at a minimum observes a period of instruction for each instructor quarterly starting on the first day of the period of performance.

The contractor shall ensure activities integrated during formal instruction support and enable student mastery of all learning objectives. In addition, instructors shall:

1. Participate in and provide feedback during regular staff meetings and planning sessions.

2. Comply with appropriate clothing and grooming standards, per DtD Branch SOP and other published guidance.

3. Perform classroom and training area set-up/teardown and equipment movement.

4. Maintain accountability and proper care of all assigned Government-owned equipment.

5. Ensure training is approved by the COR prior to execution.

6. Keep an accurate record of student attendance to be submitted to the COR for review and approval upon training completion.

Deliverables

2.2 C-IED Training Courses (CTC)

The contractor shall conduct the CTCs in accordance with the scheduling details provided by the COR. The contractor is responsible for providing the CTCs described in Enclosure (3). The contractor is responsible for providing training courses that are SATE compliant and tied to Training and Readiness (T&R) standards. In addition, the contractor is responsible for scheduling training in coordination with other bases, forts, stations, and camps, not identified above as places of performance, to ensure all training logistics requirements are identified, planned, and confirmed prior to executing travel. The contractor shall ensure instructors satisfy all requirements for foreign travel. The contractor shall document, record, and report all training IAW Enclosure (4).

Deliverables

2.3 Sustainment Training

The contractor shall conduct training courses that support unit conducted C-IED sustainment training. Training provided by the contractor shall address unique needs for specialized training of the requesting unit as approved by the COR. These training courses shall provide commanders with a flexible and responsive training solution that can be delivered at the HSTL or other location.

The contractor shall ensure that all training provided complements USMC training and current tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and is linked to established C-IED T&R standards.

Pre-deployment training program (PTP) and sustainment training shall include progression training integrated into unit exercises in preparation for deployment. Units may request support with establishing training scenarios and evaluating execution of skills and knowledge learned during initial training and refined during unit training as approved by the COR. Support shall be scheduled to take place at HSTLs or during any battalion or company Field Exercise (FEX). The contractor is responsible for directly coordinating with TECOM Training Support Centers (TSC) to schedule training in support of units.

Deliverables

2.4 Exercise Evaluation and Assessment Support

The contractor shall be responsible for providing C-IED evaluation and assessment support to the Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Center (MAGTF-TC) MSEs, or alternate venues/organizations such as units conducting Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE). Contractor staff supporting evaluations shall have experience equivalent to the functions of a Battalion Operations training section at the Sergeant or Company Grade officer level. Contractor staff supporting evaluations shall be familiar with USMC or other military mission rehearsal assessment exercises and evaluation procedures. Contractor staff supporting evaluations shall be familiar with the learning objectives in Enclosure (3).

2.5 Route Reconnaissance and Clearance Operations Training Mobile Training Team (MTT) (Optional Task) The Route Reconnaissance and Clearance (R2C) capability helps mitigate the threat of IEDs and other explosive obstacles and hazards along routes in the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Area of Operation (AO). The R2C capability set provides a rapidly employable, mounted capability to perform route reconnaissance and clearance through detecting, confirming, marking, and reducing IEDs and other explosive hazards and obstacles to ensure the mobility of friendly forces. The contractor shall provide training in the operation of the R2C family of systems. As a USMC formal POI (currently in draft, Enclosure 5), instructors/instructional support personnel must be certified and conform to the provisions of MCES School Order 1553.1A, MCES Academic SOP (Enclosure 6). Initial course materials for the R2C course will be developed by the Government and provided as GFI. Each individual instructor shall possess demonstrated mounted route clearance experience.

The R2C MTT will primarily be based at Camp Lejeune, NC, however other training locations may be required.

Deliverables

2.6 C-IED Basic Leader (CBL) Course (Optional Task)

The CBL instructor is responsible for training individuals as counter IED basic leaders in the following areas: C-IED Hand Held Detector Operations, basic Counter-RCIED Electronic Warfare (CREW) employment, Homemade Explosives (HME) awareness, Dismounted Operations in an IED Environment, Mounted Operations in an IED Environment, C-IED Planning Considerations, and employment of C-IED robotic platforms. The CBL course will be primarily based at Camp Lejeune, NC and Camp Pendleton, CA, however other training locations may be required. Initial course materials for the CBL course will be developed by the Government and provided as GFI.

Deliverables

3.0 Curriculum Development and Technical Support

3.1 PROVIDE CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE

The contractor shall be responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining and delivering MCES C-IED DtD curricula, and developing course materials, which includes lesson plans, instructor preparation guides, student handouts, classroom media, concept cards, training aids, and formal POIs IAW the NAVMC 1553.1A (MCISD/SATE) and DtD Branch SOPs Enclosure (1) and Enclosure (4) The contractor shall coordinate with TRNGCMD and TECOM to ensure that all proposed curricula are approved for USMC use. The contractor will ensure that updated and new courseware materials are in accordance with approved formats. Lesson plans, student handouts, classroom media, and concept cards shall be provided as GFI.

The contractor shall conduct quarterly reviews of course materials starting on the first day of the period of performance IAW PWS Enclosures (1), (2) and (4) and will provide any required updates to the course materials including a record of proceedings related to the review within 10 business days of the review. Upon request by the COR, the contractor shall deliver updated course materials within 72 hours in response to newly identified critical enemy or friendly TTPs.

The contractor shall access and research traditional and non-traditional data repositories in order to ensure the most current TTPs, equipment, and training innovations are incorporated into all aspects of training. Additionally, this research shall support the development and maintenance of a USMC C-IED best practices library maintained by TECOM and hosted on the USMC MCCLL website. The contractor shall collaborate with other Services and agencies (e.g., U.S. Army) to identify additional threats and determine the existence of TTPs to defeat those threats.

The contractor shall be responsible for delivering the academic and technical subject matter expertise to direct all organization activities relative to assigned curricula in accordance with the SATE process, appropriate orders, directives, and DtD Branch SOPs. Accordingly, the contractor shall schedule, coordinate, and execute all phases of activities, to include quarterly curriculum reviews, and for ensuring all final products and supporting documentation are SATE compliant IAW Enclosure (1).

The contractor shall provide analytical support and subject matter expertise during the Manpower and Training process to identify the training requirements necessary to field and support C-IED equipment. The contractor shall provide a sound analytical basis for defining changes to current manpower/personnel requirements; recommend strategies for operator, maintainer, and support personnel training; and assess multiple, plausible COAs suitable for establishing and executing a Manpower Personnel and Training (MPT) strategy.

Deliverable A003 Course Materials (Lesson Plans, Student Handouts, Classroom Media, Concept Cards)

3.2 PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO C-IED DTD TRAINING

The contractor shall manage technical activities related to conducting C-IED training, and supporting the TECOM C-IED DtD program. The Government provides nine work locations at Camp Lejeune to support these activities, and estimates a similar required level of effort at the time of contract award. The contractor shall provide the following essential technical support requirements:

a. Assist with staff coordination between TECOM HQ; TRNGCMD HQ; the MCES; MCES customers; Deputy Commandant, Combat Development and Integration (DC, CD&I); MCSC; TRNGCMD; Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL); JIDO; and other Service and Joint stakeholders.

b. Provide C-IED subject matter expertise as required by TECOM to support participation in USMC C-IED Operational Advisory Groups (OAG) , Joint and other service C-IED forums, and associated C-IED meetings, conferences, IPTs, and Working Groups.

c. Participate in program reviews and support meetings. Develop, update, and maintain project status briefs, milestone charts, and presentation material.

d. Provide academic, training, explosive hazard, and analytical support/expertise in researching unclassified and classified data repositories. Conduct comparative analysis to determine applicability of multi-service, allied, and multi-national TTP(s) for Marine Corps to support assimilation into Marine Corps C-IED Curricula, T&R Manuals, and Marine Corps Doctrinal Publications (MCDPs).

e. Draft and deliver Executive-Level Briefings and correspondence.

f. Assist with the update of C-IED-related CTC and T&R reviews.

g. Provide academic expertise for the initiation and management of C-IED Programs of Instruction (POI).

h. Provide analytical, training, and academic expertise to support development of documentation to support C-IED CTC production.

i. Provide logistics expertise to the MTCs with any logistical requirements related to C-IED training and program management for all CONUS and OCONUS training events. Enable training cadres to train offsite by planning and executing shipments of C-IED training-related supplies to offsite training venues.

j. Coordinate information-sharing and use of web-based Joint Data Repositories for real-time updates to tactics, procedures, technologies, training, and education.

k. Coordinate with JIDO, MCWL, and other organizations and commands to assess applicability and utility of emerging C-IED technologies for use by the Marine Corps.

l. The contractor shall ensure that TECOM/TRNGCMD modernization and innovation efforts are met by integrating and implementing DoD approved technology and innovations into DtD training and curriculum. The contractor shall be capable of incorporating simulation technology, distributed learning systems and other DoD approved technology into current and future C-IED curricula. The contractor shall identify technology in use by other Services and Agencies, and work with TECOM & designated C-IED stakeholders (TRNGCMD, MCWL, CD&I, MCSC, and JIDO) to make recommendations for incorporation of into USMC DtD C-IED training. This could include use of systems such as the Deployable Virtual Training Environment, Blackboard, TurningPoint, and the use of video tutorials that target cognitive load, student engagement and active learning. As directed by the COR, the contractor shall develop videos to modernize sections of the CTC presentations using government equipment that will be embedded in classroom media and capable of being uploaded to MarineNet Video Services (MVS) to facilitate student pre-post lesson review and OpFor sustainment. All developed videos will be government property.

m. Support MCES’ role in the identification and refinement of capabilities in support of emergent C-IED and enduring engineer material, training, and doctrine solutions. The contractor shall provide analytical and technical expertise across all Engineer Military Occupations Specialties to support, advise, and enable engineer community stakeholders and advocates.

n. Collaborate with C-IED and engineer organizations, stakeholders, proponents, and advocates to identify, document, and register end-user requirements. Additionally, the contractor shall support the development and refinement of doctrinal, technical and training publications that are directly related to Marine Corps engineer unit employment during joint, allied or multinational operations and exercises.

o. Provide subject matter expertise for all curriculum efforts supporting the Marine Corps C-IED and engineer community. The contractor shall provide specific advice on the impact of analytical efforts upon the doctrine aspect of the DOTMLPF spectrum. The contractor shall analyze, translate, and incorporate operational requirements into an engineer training curriculum for use by MCES and the engineer community.

Deliverable A004 Briefings

3.3 Coordinate CTC Quarterly Reviews: The contractor shall conduct CTC quarterly reviews starting on the first day of the period of performance IAW PWS Enclosures (1), (2) and (4). The contractor shall solicit recommended changes from stakeholders via an SOP change matrix. The contractor shall support the DtD Branch SOP-defined process to maintain standardization, currency, and relevancy through the CTC Review process; the Government CTC manager will validate and approve all updates and development of additional CTCs. Each course shall be updated by the contractor to reflect the evolving threat, friendly TTPs, and unit training requirements. Marine Corps Center for Lessons Learned submissions and unclassified operational reports shall be used by the contractor to maintain the relevancy of each course offered. Other organizations such as Joint Improvised Threat Defeat Organization (JIDO) may yield applicable lessons learned, TTPs, training scenarios, scripts, and intelligence analysis reports for use in updating courseware. When directed by the COR, the contractor shall develop all required documentation to transition the CTCs into an approved POI in full compliance with Enclosure (1).

3.4 MOCK TRAINING AIDS: The contractor shall be responsible for the delivery of rudimentary mock training aids that are realistic and meet the demands of the training being delivered. When requested by the COR, the contractor shall deliver training aid prototypes within 72 hours of identification of new device requirements and with the ability to produce final products to support all MTCs. C-IED training aids and prototypes will include the use of self-sustaining additive manufacturing capability (using government owned 3D Printing equipment) where practical. In this regard, the contractor shall provide staff responsible for operating the software and 3D printers. Purchase of materials shall be pre-approved by the COR. Historical examples of these items are contained in Enclosure (7).

3.5 PROVIDE MANAGEMENT OF TRAINING AIDES AND EQUIPMENT

The contractor shall provide technical expertise to support receipt, storage, handling, inventory, employment and disposal of battlefield/military simulators/effects IAW base orders and regulations at designated bases and stations. MCES Government Furnished Property (GFP) can be found in Enclosure (8). In addition, the contractor shall:

a. Provide a property management system for use in the management and accountability of all GFP and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE).

b. Ship, and transfer training equipment to locations in support of training not at HSTLs.

c. Maintain and repair all materials related to and utilized for training. Such items have historically included, but are not limited to audio visual equipment, machinegun simulators, binoculars, metal detectors, utility vehicles, and or other items delineated in the training materials contained in Enclosure (3) (C-IED Training Course Cards).

d. Provide a quarterly report following the period of performance quarters which begin at the start of the period of performance (in spreadsheet format) that reflects current materials and equipment inventoried. Report will be submitted to the Defeat the Device Branch Head and COR. The spreadsheet shall list the following data at a minimum: date of purchase, value, condition, associated course, location, and warranty expiration date.

Deliverable A013 Quarterly Report on Training Aids and Equipment

4.0 Program Management

4.1 PROVIDE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

The contractor shall provide all necessary program management support and contractor personnel resources necessary for the support of this PWS. This includes the management of all activities performed by contractor personnel, including subcontractors, to satisfy the requirements identified in this PWS.

The contractor shall provide a Program Manager (PM) to serve as the primary interface and point of contact with the COR and the Branch Heads. The contractor PM shall be responsible for managing and overseeing the activities of all contractor personnel as well as subcontractor/teaming partner efforts used in the performance of this effort and contained in this PWS.

The contractor shall provide a Training Operational Team Lead that will be located primarily at MCES. The Training Operation Team Lead is responsible for managing the team that provides C-IED training. The Training Operation Team Lead is responsible for ensuring that all training is delivered IAW PWS standards. The Training Operations Team Lead shall be familiar with the functions of a Battalion (or equivalent) level Operations section and operations in a joint environment. Experience equivalent to a Senior Staff Non-Commissioned Officer or Field Grade Officer is required.

The contractor shall institute and maintain management and quality processes and methodologies that ensure the required PWS performance is maintained or exceeded. Should the contractor encounter any technical, financial, personnel, or general managerial problems throughout the PWS period of performance, the contractor shall immediately contact the COR.

4.2 PERSONNEL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Respective contractor site and team leads will conduct an orientation for new instructors to include instructor responsibilities, preparation for instruction, presentation of instruction, instructor/student relations, rules, regulations, standing operating procedures, certification process etc., which relate to the job no later than five working days after reporting for work.. Each new instructor will be given a copy of the courseware for CTC 1 and 5. A record of this orientation will be maintained by site leads in an instructor file for the duration of the instructor’s tenure with the MCES. Contractor staff conducting training shall be certified IAW Enclosure (4) or (6) in all CTCs and appropriate T&R standards being assessed and be able to provide on-the-spot remedial training to correct deficiencies and unsafe practices should that be required.

f. The contractor shall be familiar with all Marine Corps program of record (POR) standard IED training devices contained within the Program Manager for Training Systems (PM TRASYS) Battlefield Effects portfolio (Enclosure 9). Any contractor who employs POR IED standard training devices shall be certified in accordance with the Ground Training System Support (GTSS) policies.

4.3 PROVIDE MONTHLY STATUS REPORT (MSR)

The contractor shall develop and provide a Monthly Status Report (MSR), using Microsoft (MS) Office Suite applications, by the tenth of each month via electronic mail to the COR, and MCSC Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO). The MSR shall include the following:

a. Work accomplished during the reporting period, including specific discussions of each of the goals and objectives projected for the reporting period in the previous monthly status report.

b. Travel costs previously projected for the month, actual travel costs for the month, planned travel costs for the following month, and referenced Trip Reports for travel completed during the reporting period.

c. Other Directed Costs (ODCs) previously projected for the month, actual ODCs for the month, and planned ODCs for the following month.

d. Program issues, risks and mitigation plans.

e. Work (goals and objectives) projected for the next reporting period.

f. A personnel roster of individuals required for performance of the contract, whether each is a Full Time Equivalent (FTE) or a fraction of an FTE.

g. List of deliverables provided (identify by title, deliverable number, date of approval, and network location).

Deliverable A005 Monthly Status Report (MSR)

4.4 PREPARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN (PMP)

The contractor shall prepare and update as needed a PMP providing the following:

a. The technical and management approach

b. Standards followed

c. Overall work breakdown structure (WBS) and associated responsibilities and partnerships between Government organizations

d. The contractor’s Quality Control Plan (QCP)

e. The contractor’s methods for ensuring that all teams are fully staffed with qualified personnel in a timely manner

Deliverable A006 Project Management Plan

4.5 PREPARE TECHNICAL REPORTS

The contractor shall prepare Technical Reports as requested by the COR, related to issues generated during the performance of the requirements of the PWS. The reports will be reviewed by the COR and comments will be provided within seven business days. The contractor shall resolve the comments to the satisfaction of the Government within five business days and produce updated technical reports.

Deliverable A007 Technical Reports

4.6 PROVIDE PROJECT BRIEFINGS

The contractor shall provide Project Briefings on technical and management issues related to the requirements of the PWS, to the COR, and others as approved by the COR.

5.0 Transition Support

5.1 TRANSITION-IN SUPPORT (OPTIONAL TASK)

The contractor shall ensure a smooth transition of support services with no degradation in capabilities during transition. Transition shall begin immediately at time of award. The contractor shall prepare a Transition-In Plan and Time Phased Labor Mix (TPLM) for Government approval within seven calendar days after contract award. The Transition-In Plan shall include measurable milestones and decision gates (with entrance and exit criteria) for Government review at weekly Operational Readiness Reviews (ORRs). The TPLM shall identify all personnel and positions to transition, when they transfer, and their role. The Government will review and accept this TPLM as the initial baseline. Within one week after Government acceptance of the baseline TPLM, the contractor shall ensure submission recommendations are error-free such that it accurately reflects contractor staffing. The contractor shall update the Transition-In Plan and TPLM throughout the transition-in process.

Deliverable A008 Transition-In Plan and TPLM

5.2 TRANSITION-OUT SUPPORT (OPTIONAL TASK)

The contractor shall develop a Transition-Out Plan for transitioning and delivering all material and information from this PWS to the Government or to a new contractor as directed by the Government. The plan shall identify all Government-Furnished Information and Contractor-Furnished Material (GFI/GFM/CFM) as well as information and material developed during the PWS that was used in the execution of this contract. A draft plan shall be submitted for Government approval 120 calendar days prior to the end of the first year of the PWS. Upon incorporation of comments and Government acceptance, the contractor shall follow the plan to transfer all material and information to the Government.

The contractor shall facilitate and conduct transition-out activities. The contractor shall prepare a final Transition Status Report documenting the status of all ongoing efforts and projects, including a Smart Book/Turnover Binder containing copies of all plans, policies, procedures, points of contact, and other information required by the Government. A draft of the Transition Status Report is due no later than (NLT) 120 calendar-days prior to the end of the first year of the PWS and updated 120 calendar-days prior to the end of each subsequent year of the contract. A transition-out shall ensure no disruption to the contractor-provided support to vital Government business. The contractor shall provide full cooperation to providing necessary operational knowledge transfer to the incoming contractor. All documentation must be provided to Government personnel. In the Transition-Out Plan, the contractor shall identify how it will coordinate with the incoming contractor and/or Government personnel to transfer knowledge regarding the following:

a. Project management processes.

b. Points of contact.

c. Location of technical and project management documentation.

d. Status of ongoing technical initiatives.

e. Contractor to contractor coordination with Government oversight to ensure a seamless transition.

f. Transition of Key Personnel functions and information.

g. Identify schedules and milestones.

h. Identify actions required of the Government.

i. Establish and maintain effective communication with the incoming contractor/Government personnel for the period of the transition via weekly status meetings.

Deliverables

6.0 General Information

6.1 COORDINATE THE KICKOFF MEETING

The contractor shall schedule and coordinate a PWS Kick-Off Meeting within five business days after the award of the contract. The meeting shall include the following topics and will provide the opportunity to discuss technical, management, contractual, and security issues, as well as, travel authorization and reporting procedures. At a minimum, the attendees shall include key contractor personnel, key personnel from TECOM, TRNGCMD and MCES, and MCSC COR. The contractor shall provide a Kick-Off Meeting Agenda for presentation that shall include the following:

a. Introduction of team members and capabilities

b. Overview of PWS scope, schedule, and deliverables

c. Security requirements/access procedures

d. Invoice procedures

e. Points of contact

f. Other logistics issues

g. Review of schedule – including deployment scheduling

h. Additional issues or concerns The contractor shall provide a draft copy of the agenda and presentation for review and approval by the COR at least 24 hours prior to the kick-off meeting. The Government will provide the contractor with the number of participants for the Kick-Off Meeting and the contractor shall provide sufficient copies of the presentation for all present.

Deliverable A011 Kick-off Agenda

6.2 Vehicles

The contractor shall provide its own transportation to support training. This may include the training, processing, and deployment of unarmed cadre to locations that require extensive pre-deployment training and screening processes in accordance with (IAW) Combatant Command (CCMD) directives.

6.3 Travel

All travel is to be approved in advance by the COR. The contractor shall submit Trip Reports within five business days of completion of a trip for all authorized travel. The Trip Report shall include the following information:

a. Names of personnel who traveled

b. Dates of travel

c. Destination(s)

d. Purpose of Trip (be specific – why, purpose, outcome/next recommended actions)

e. Actual Trip Costs

f. Approval Authority (copy of the document authorizing travel by COR)

g. Summary of events The contractor shall reconcile the Trip Reports with each invoice such that they can be matched month by month.

Before undertaking travel to any Government site or any other site in performance of this PWS, the contractor shall have this travel approved by, and coordinated with, the COR. Notification, using a Government approved format, shall include, at a minimum, the number of persons in the party, traveler name, destination, duration of stay, purpose, and estimated cost. Long-distance travel will be reimbursed for cost of travel comparable with the JTR and DSSR. Long-distance travel is defined as travel over 50 miles from workplace. Local travel will not be reimbursed.

The contractor shall use only the minimum number of travelers and rental cars needed to accomplish the task(s).

Deliverable A012 Trip Reports

6.4 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP)

A significant part of the work shall be performed in Government-provided facilities. Where possible, the Government will provide contractor personnel with workstations equipped with telephones, computers, and monitors which are connected to networks that provide access to data required to perform their work. On-site personnel will also have printers and scanners provided for official project use. The contractor’s access to this Government-furnished computer-related equipment and networks is contingent on the individual possessing clearances at the appropriate level. The maximum availability of contractor workspaces at HSTL locations is: Camp LeJeune, 41 spaces; Camp Pendleton, 16 spaces; Twentynine Palms, 13 spaces. In some cases, the contractor will be required to provide computer, network, and telephone access (E.g., the HSTLs do not have government communications equipment). See Enclosure (8) for all other MCES GFP related to coursework respectively.

6.5 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED INFORMATION (GFI)

GFI including all CTCs (and related documents) are contained in the MCES SharePoint, and will eventually reside in the MCTIMS.

6.6 COMMON ACCESS CARD (CAC) REQUIREMENT.

The COR will identify and approve those contractor employees performing on this contract that require CACs in order to perform their job function. In accordance with Headquarters, United States Marine Corps issued guidance relative to Homeland Security Presidential Directive – 12 (HSPD-12), all personnel must meet eligibility criteria to be issued a CAC. In order to meet the eligibility criteria, contractor employees requiring a CAC, must obtain and maintain a favorably adjudicated Personnel Security Investigation (PSI.) Prior to authorizing a CAC, the employee’s Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) record must indicate a completed and favorably adjudicated PSI or (at a minimum) that a PSI has been submitted and accepted (opened). The minimum acceptable investigation is a T-1 or a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI). If a contractor employee’s open investigation closes and is not favorably adjudicated, the CAC must be immediately retrieved and revoked.

Facility Security Officers (FSOs) are responsible for notifying the MARCORSYSCOM AC/S G-2 if any contractor performing on this contract receives an unfavorable adjudication after being issued a CAC. The FSO must also notify the MARCORSYSCOM AC/S G-2 of any adverse/derogatory information associated with the 13 Adjudicative Guidelines/Factors concerning any contractor issued a CAC, regardless of whether a JPAS Incident Report is submitted.

Each CAC is issued with a “ctr@usmc.mil” e-mail account that the individual contractor is responsible to keep active by logging in on a regular basis (at least twice a month), sending an e-mail and clearing any unneeded e-mails. Contractors are prohibited from “auto-forwarding” their .mil e-mail account to their .com e-mail account. If the ctr.usmc.mil e-mail account is not kept active, the G-6 will deactivate the account and CAC will lose its functionality.

CACs will only be issued to those contractors supporting this contract that have been authorized by the COR. The COR will only authorize CACs for those contractors that meet current Homeland Security Presidential Directive – 12 (HSPD-12) criteria and have a definitive requirement.

If a contractor loses their eligibility for a CAC due to an adverse adjudicative decision, they have also lost their eligibility to perform on MARCORSYSCOM contracts. CACs are not issued for convenience.

6.7 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

This contract will require the contractor to have a Secret Facility Clearance and will require certain contractors to obtain and maintain classified access eligibility. The contractor shall have a valid Secret Facility Clearance prior to classified performance. The prime contractor and all sub-contractors (through the prime contractor) shall adhere to all aspects of DoD Directive 5220.22-M. All personnel identified to perform on this contract shall maintain compliance with Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, and Marine Corps Information and Personnel Security Policy to include completed background investigations (as required) prior to classified performance. This contract shall include a DoD Contract Security Classification Specification (DD-254) as an attachment. The contractor shall notify the Government (written notice) within twenty-four hours of any contractor personnel added or removed from the contract that have been granted classified access, issued a Common Access Card (CAC) and/or MARCORSYSCOM Building badge/access. The contractor will also comply with MCES operational security policies as applicable.

6.8 INFORMATION ASSURANCE

The contractor may have access to sensitive (to include privileged and confidential) data, information, and materials of the U.S. Government. These printed and electronic documents are for internal use only and remain the sole property of the U.S. Government. Some of these materials are protected by the Privacy Act of 1974 (AMENDED) and Title 38. Unauthorized disclosure of Privacy Act or Title 38 USC covered materials is a criminal offense.

The precedence of usage shall be coincident with the urgency of the requirement and IAW Government and Military regulations.

Regardless of medium, contractors shall not remove government data from government premises without government concurrence and unless encrypted to Company or government standards, whichever is higher.

The contractor shall safeguard Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with the United States Marine Corps’ Enterprise Cybersecurity Directive 011, Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

6.9 CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION

Contractor personnel shall identify themselves as contractor personnel by introducing themselves or being introduced as contractor personnel and by displaying distinguishing badges or other visible identification for meetings with Government personnel. Contractor personnel shall appropriately identify themselves as contractor employees in telephone conversations and in formal and informal written correspondence.

6.10 ENTERPRISE WIDE CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING APPLICATION (ECMRA)

The contractor shall report contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract via a secure data collection site. Contracted services excluded from reporting are based on Product Service Codes (PSCs). The excluded PSCs are:

(1) W, Lease/Rental of Equipment;

(2) X, Lease/Rental of Facilities;

(3) Y, Construction of Structures and Facilities;

(4) S, Utilities ONLY;

(5) V, Freight and Shipping ONLY.

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

7.0 Deliverables

8.0 Enclosures. The contractor shall perform in accordance with the following enclosures, and specifically the then-current version at the time of performance:

9.0 Performance Requirements Summary

The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

2.1.a The Contractor shall provide After Instruction Reports.

The contractor shall provide Instructional Rating Forms (IRFs) and End of Course Critiques (ECCs) to 10% of each class IAW PWS Enclosure (4). All completed IRFs shall be submitted along with the AIR to the COR and the DtD Branch Head. The Contractor shall use information garnered form the IRFs and ECCs to document findings in the After Instruction Reports (AIRs) and provide to the DtD Branch Head and COR IAW CDRL A001. Noted trends in student feedback must be addressed.

AQL: The contractor shall meet this standard at 95%.

What: After Instruction Reports How: 100% inspection Who: DtD Branch Head/COR

2.1.b The Contractor shall provide After Instruction Reports.

Each Instructor shall maintain a minimum average score of ‘3’ on sections 1, 2, and 3 of all AIRs received on a monthly basis.

AQL: The contractor shall meet this standard at 100%.

What: After Instruction Reports

Who: DtD Branch Head/COR

2.1.c Instructor Certification The contractor shall be required to certify instructors in accordance with PWS Section 4.2.

AQL: The contractor shall meet this standard at 100%. Instructors will not teach until they have met certification standards in accordance with the PWS. Instructors must be certified on their first CTC within 30 days of hiring.

What: Instructor Certification How: Monthly report on instructor certification and training provided Who: DtD Branch Head and COR

3.1 The contractor shall be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining MCES C-IED DtD curricula.

The contractor shall conduct quarterly reviews of course materials IAW PWS Enclosures (1), (2) and (4) and will provide any required updates to the course materials including a record of proceedings related to the review within 10 business days of the review.

AQL: The contractor shall meet this standard at 100%.

What: Curriculum Development and Maintenance How: Record of Proceedings and updated curriculum delivered within 10 days of review.

Who: DtD Branch Head and Contracting Officer Rep (COR)

3.6 The contractor is responsible for management of training aids and equipment.

The contractor shall ensure accurate accountability of all Government Furnished Property and Equipment (GFP/GFE) IAW CDRL A013.

AQL: The contractor shall meet the accountability standard of accurate accountability for all GFP at a level of 100%.

What: GFP/GFE Accountability How: 100% inspection through quarterly reports. The Government shall conduct physical inspections at their discretion.

Who: DtD Branch Head/Contracting Officer Rep (COR)

3.6.c Maintenance and repair services for all materials related to and utilized for training.

The Contractor shall provide maintenance and repair services for all materials related to and utilized for training.

AQL: The Contractor shall meet an overall maintenance level greater than 95%.

What: GFP/GFE Maintenance How: 100% inspection through quarterly reports. The Government shall conduct physical inspections at their discretion.

Who: DtD Branch Head/Contracting Officer Rep (COR) Standard(s): Inspection applies to all standards

7.0 CDRL Submission

The Contractor shall submit CDRLs accurately and on time and shall not require more than one revision prior to acceptance.

AQL: The Contractor shall meet this standard 100% of the time.

What: CDRL Submission

Who: Contracting Officer Rep (COR)