26R8005_Draft_PWSv1.5.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Staff Training Program (MSTP)

Part 1

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide advisory and assistance services in support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Staff Training Program (MSTP). The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform advisory and assistance services in support of the MSTP as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2. Background: The requirement for the MSTP is incorporated in Marine Corps Order (MCO) 1500.53B, MAGTF Staff Training Program. The mission of the MSTP is to provide training in MAGTF operations across the range of military operations, within the context of a Joint and/or Combined Task Force environment, to improve the warfighting skills of senior commanders and their staff.

The MSTP main effort is to provide training in support of the Marine Corps Fleet Marine Force. The training is in the form of a comprehensive (but adaptable) four-phase training package delivered to Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) commanders and staff at least once every 24 months. The MSTP MEF Exercise (MEFEX) consists of the following:

• Planning Phase. The Planning Phase begins with the initial scheduling of the exercise, continues through the Senior Leader Exercise Design Engagement (SLEDE), the Concept Development Conference (CDC), Initial Planning Conference (IPC) and signing of the Exercise Charter, the Main Planning Conference (MPC) and signing of the Exercise Agreement (XA), the Technical Control (TECHCON) / Technical Planning Conference, the Master Scenario Events List (MSEL) Development Conference (MDC), and culminates with the publication of the Planning Library that includes the Higher Headquarters order and associated supporting documents.

• Preparation Phase. The Preparation Phase begins immediately after publication of the Planning Library and includes the MEF Planning Practical Application (PPA) with associated orders development, review, and feedback. It also includes the M&S Event Functional Test (EFT), Final Planning Conference (FPC), the MSEL Refinement Conference (MRC), the publication of the MEF Operations Order, and culminates with the Map Exercise (MAPEX) / MSEL Synchronization Conference.

• Execution Phase. The Execution Phase begins with the MSTP confirmation briefing to the MSTP Director, the MAGTF Operations Center Exercise (MOCEX), MSTP advance echelon (ADVON) deployment for initial set up of workspaces at the training event sites, MSTP main body deployment, the M&S Event Operational Test (EOT), the Intelligence Scripting Conference, warm start activities, FINEX, and ends with the MEF Commander’s announcement of ENDEX (End of Exercise).

• Feedback Phase. The Feedback Phase begins with the Facilitated After Action Review (FAAR), the MSTP Internal After Action Report, the publication of the Final Exercise Report (FER), and culminates with MSTP input to the TECOM-led Trends Reversal and Reinforcement Process

(TRRP).

MSTP supporting efforts consist of:

DRAFT

• Providing a forum for warfighting discussion and professional development for newly selected

Brigadier Generals and Senior Executive Service members through execution of the General Officer Warfighting Program period of instruction during the second week of the Headquarters Marine Corps Brigadier General Select Orientation Course.

• Supporting the Marine Corps University (MCU) through augmentation of the MCU curriculum to enhance student preparation for assignment to the Fleet Marine Force.

• Supporting emergent training requirements in Marine Corps Forces, combatant command Marine Corps service components, the Supporting Establishment, and international partnered militaries on an "as requested" basis within the availability of MSTP resources (budget, manpower, time, etc.).

• Executing doctrinal oversight and proponent duties as specified in the current version of MCO

5600.20S, Marine Corps Doctrine and Training Publication System.

1.3. Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and three (3) 12-month option years. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

• Mobilization (2/27/27 to 3/27/27)

• Base Year (3/27/2027 to 3/26/2028)

• Option Year I (3/27/2028 to 3/26/2029)

• Option Year II (3/27/2029 to 3/26/2030)

• Option Year III (3/26/2030 to 3/26/2031)

• Option Year IV (3/27/31 to 3/26/32)

1.4. General Information

1.4.1. Quality Control: The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s quality control program assures the Contractor that the work complies with the requirements of the contract. The Contractor shall deliver the QCP to the Government within fifteen business days following contract award by electronic delivery to the KO and COR. After acceptance of the quality control plan, the Contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

1.4.2. Quality Assurance: The Government shall evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s). All deliverables will be inspected for content, completeness, accuracy, and conformance to contract requirements by the Government. This will include inspecting for nonconforming or unjustified markings of data delivered to the Government for acceptance as specified in the contract. The QASP is one tool the Government uses to ensure Contractor compliance to the terms and conditions of the contract.

1.4.3. Recognized Holidays:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Juneteenth Thanksgiving Day Memorial Day Christmas Day Independence Day

1.4.4. Hours of Operation: The Contractor shall be responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 0700 to 1800 Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

The Government may shift the hours of operation of the facility to best suit training support requirements.

Occasionally, support requirements will exceed typical work hours and may require Contractor personnel to remain on site beyond the typical eight hour day.

1.4.4.1 Surge Operations. There are occasions where support may require as much as 10 to 14 hours (or more) per day in a single continuous 24 hour period (including weekends and holidays). Normal working hours during the Final Exercise of a MEF Exercise are 0700-1900 based around a 12-hour game clock. These surge operations will normally occur during 1 to 2 major exercises conducted annually. Additionally, there may be occasions that require continuous 24 hour support lasting for more than one continuous 24 hour period. This level of support may be required for an extended period (e.g., two or more consecutive weeks). Hours during exercises will vary according to the training/exercise requirements and objectives. The Contractor shall adequately plan for this eventuality and shall continue to maintain sufficient personnel to perform routine and recurring tasks. If performance requirements necessitate Contractor performance beyond the typical eight hour workday, then the Contractor shall make accommodations to provide the required personnel at the locations and times required to meet the performance requirements of this PWS. This is a performance-based services acquisition implemented through a fixed price contract. This is not a time-and-materials or labor-hours contract. Therefore, satisfactory results across all contract performance objectives and standards are required without consideration to contract price adjustments. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.4.5. Place of Performance: Most of the support will be provided in a garrison work environment during normal duty hours. Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia, is the primary place of performance for this contract. Deployed locations normally include Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; Camp Pendleton, California;

Twentynine Palms, California; Camp Smith, Hawaii; and Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan.

1.4.6. Installation Access: The Contractor shall comply with installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures. The Contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office or Security Office. The Contractor shall follow all installation access requirements at host installations. Host installations may require some or all the following for entry on to the installation: proof of a valid state driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and/or a DoD CAC.

Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change or another condition arise (pandemic, base closure for other than weather, etc.) that impacts one or more of the places of performance provided under this contract, the Contractor shall comply with the established policy and provide notice to the Contracting Officer or COR, as soon as is reasonably possible. If FPCON or other conditions impact one or more of the places of performance provided for under the contract, it is the Government's decision as to whether the contract price will be affected because of these changes. If FPCON or other conditions affect the contract price, a negotiated settlement will be reached as deemed appropriate by the Contracting Officer. Generally, the following situations apply:

• Contractor personnel that can continue contract performance (either on site or at a site other than their normal work location) shall continue to work, if there is sufficient funding on any order issued under the contract, and the contract price will not be adjusted.

• Contractor personnel that are not able to continue contract performance (either on site or at a site other than their normal work location) may be asked to stop work and the contract price may be adjusted.

Nothing in this section abrogates the rights and responsibilities of the parties relating to any ‘stop work’ or termination clause or provision included in other sections of this contract.

1.4.6.1. Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties shall identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They shall also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

The Contractor shall provide to the Government, the name(s) of the responsible supervisory person(s) authorized to act for the Contractor. The Contracting Officer may, at their sole discretion, direct the Contractor to remove any Contractor employee from Government real property or facilities for misconduct or security reasons. Removal does not relieve the Contractor of their responsibility to continue providing the services required by this contract. Each Contractor employee shall wear a visible, Contractor-furnished identification badge or card that shall include, as a minimum, the full name and signature of the employee, a picture of the employee and the name of the individual Contractor’s employer (prime, or Subcontractor if applicable). In addition, Contractor personnel shall wear an appropriately issued MSTP badge that designates their level of security access to classified materials and spaces.

The Contractor shall deliver to the Government a roster of Contractor personnel assigned to the contract IAW B010- Contractor’s Personnel Roster. The data deliverables shall be generated monthly and delivered to the Government in accordance with the specific performance requirements and DD Form 1423 that accompanies each individual order for services issued against this contract.

• CDRL B010: Contractor’s Personnel Roster

1.4.7. Inclement Weather: In the event of inclement weather, the Contractor shall comply with the local installation’s Inclement Weather Policy. The Contractor will provide notice to the Contracting Officer and COR, as soon as is reasonably possible, when inclement weather conditions impact one or more of the places of performance provided for under the contract.

1.4.8. Government Furlough: If it appears likely that Government personnel will be furloughed, the Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer or the COR to receive direction. It is the Government's decision as to whether the contract price will be affected because of the furlough of Government employees and/or a Government shutdown. If furloughed Government employees and/or a Government shutdown affect the contract price, a negotiated settlement will be reached as deemed appropriate by the Contracting Officer.

Generally, the following situations apply:

• Contractor personnel that can continue contract performance (either on site or at a site other than their normal work location) shall continue to work, provided that there is sufficient funding on any order issued under the contract, and the contract price will not be adjusted.

• Contractor personnel that are not able to continue contract performance (either on site or at a site other than their normal work location) may be asked to stop work and the contract price may be adjusted.

Nothing in this section abrogates the rights and responsibilities of the parties relating to any ‘stop work’ or termination clause or provision included in other sections of this contract.

1.4.9. Short Notice Support: A hallmark of effective service support is implementing Government and Contractor coordination to review scheduled work requirements and de-conflict the allocation of both Government and Contractor resources that are necessary to perform all scheduled tasks. The Contractor shall coordinate support as far in advance as possible, with a goal being 30 calendar days or more. Given the inherently dynamic schedules of the units and the personnel that receive training under the services provided for under this contract, this is not always possible. Therefore, the Contractor shall accommodate short notice requirements by means of adjusting previously coordinated schedules or reallocation of resources to meet higher priority, emerging requirements. While the Government bears the responsibility for identifying and forecasting its requirements as far in advance as is practicable, and communicating the same to the Contractor, the Contractor bears the responsibility of satisfying the performance objectives established by this PWS.

For the purposes of this contract, ‘short notice’ is defined as a period of seven calendar days or less from identification (or change) of a requirement to the expected beginning of execution for said requirement.

Examples of changes that the Contractor would need to effect to provide support for a short notice requirement may include modifying existing employee work schedules, recalling Contractor employees executing Government approved travel, and/or cancelling previously approved travel that has not yet begun and that would prevent the Contractor from supporting the short notice requirements. The COR must authorize all short notice requirements. Any additional travel-related cost should not exceed the amount obligated. Only the Contracting Officer will authorize additional cost exceeding the obligation authority.

Regardless of the “how,” or the “why,” as described above, with respect to short notice requirements, the Contractor shall make all reasonable efforts to provide effective support for short notice requirements in addition to previously scheduled or recurring requirements.

1.4.10. Type of Contract: The Government will award a hybrid contract.

1.4.11. Security Requirements

1.4.11.1. Eligibility for Access to Classified National Security Information: This contract will require the Contractor to have a Top Secret Facility Clearance and will require certain Contractors to obtain and maintain classified access eligibility. The Contractor shall have a valid Top Secret Facility Clearance prior to classified performance. The Prime Contractor and all Subcontractors (through the Prime Contractor) shall adhere to all aspects of 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM. All personnel identified to perform on this contract shall maintain compliance with DoD, DON, 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.

Certain Contractors shall perform IT-I/II duties that will require favorably adjudicated Tier 5/3 Level investigations. The Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA) will not authorize Contractors to submit the necessary Tier Level investigations solely in support of IT level designation requirements but are required to submit investigations for those employees requiring both Top Secret/Secret access and IT- I/II designation. The Government Contracting Activity Security Office (GCASO) is required to submit any required investigations in support of IT-I level designations. The Contractor Facility Security Officer (FSO) is, however, required to establish, populate, and own the DISS,or current DCSA program of record (National Background Investigations Bureau (NBIB) record of every Contractor processed for and/or issued a CAC or submitted for IT level duties. The Contractor shall provide a roster of prospective Contractor employees performing IT-I duties to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). This roster shall include full names, Social Security Numbers, e-mail address, and phone number for each Contractor requiring investigations in support of IT Level designations. The COR will verify the IT-I requirements and forward the roster to the GCASO. Contractors found to be lacking required investigations will be contacted by the GCASO. This contract shall include a DoD Contract Security Classification Specification (DD-254) as an attachment.

In accordance with DODI 5200.48 - DOD Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), all Contractors supporting MARCORSYSCOM who receive, store, or generate CUI are required to take the DOD Mandatory CUI Training, available on the Security Awareness Hub at:

https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/cui/index.html. Per DoDI 5200.48 and pursuant to contractual requirements, DOD Contractors require initial CUI training and annual CUI refresher training. Additional MARCORSYSCOM specific CUI training and guidance can be attained by contacting the MARCORSYSCOM AC/S G-2 at (703) 432-3141 / 3140.

While performing aboard NAVY/USMC sites, the contractor shall comply with the provisions of DoD Directive 5205.02E, “DoD Operations Security (OPSEC) Program,” SECNAVINST 3070.2A, “Operations Security,” MCSCO 3070.1B, “Operations Security Program,” Marine Corps Order 3070.2A, “The Marine Corps Operations Security (OPSEC) Program,” and the MARCORSYSCOMO P5510.2C, “Security Manual,” at all other sites the contractor shall comply with the local command and/or program OPSEC plan. Contractor personnel shall follow OPSEC concepts and principles in the conduct of this requirement to protect critical information, personnel, facilities, equipment, and operations from compromise. All Contractors (including Subcontractors) shall supplement their current security practices by requiring any personnel involved in executing this contract to complete OPSEC Awareness for Military Members, DOD Employees and Contractor training, available on the Security Awareness Hub at:

https://securityawareness.dcsa.mil/opsec/index.htm.

FSOs are responsible for notifying the MCSC AC/S G-2 Personnel Security Office (PERSEC Office) at 703-432-3952/3490/3374 if any Contractor performing on this contract receives an unfavorable adjudication as any issued CAC would need to be Revoked and Retrieved. Due to Insider Threat concerns, the FSO is also requested to notify the PERSEC Office within 24 hours of any adverse/derogatory information associated with the 13 Adjudicative Guidelines concerning any Contractor performing on this contract, if they have been granted an IT designation, issued a CAC and/or Building Badge. The FSO shall notify the Government (written notice) within 24 hours of any Contractor personnel added or removed from the contract if they have been granted classified access, granted IT designations, and issued a CAC and/or Building Badge.

Secret Internet Protocol Router (SIPR) and Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS) network access authorized. The COR will coordinate with MARCORSYSCOM Special Security Office to request accounts.

1.4.11.2. TS/SCI, SAP, and STO Requirements: This contract shall include a DoD Contract Security Classification Specification (DD-254) as an attachment that specifically identifies Top Secret clearance with access requirements for those tasks as provided by marking block 10.e(1) and (2). The MSTP SSR/ASSR will coordinate SCI indoctrinated billets through the COR and MARCORSYSCOM Special Security Office. The Contractor shall identify and propose appropriate number of TS/SCI positions and as well as any required SAP & STO positions necessary to fulfill the requirements of this PWS. These proposed billets are to be negotiated with the Government.

FSOs should ensure that those Contractor personnel who are required to perform per MCO 5239.2B privileged user functions (e.g. systems administrators, network administrators, and operators) maintain security clearance and access requirements appropriate to their position.

1.4.11.3. Common Access Card (CAC) Requirements: The COR will identify and only approve those Contractor employees performing on this contract that require CACs to perform their job function.

Eligibility is IAW 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. To meet the eligibility criteria, Contractor employees requiring a CAC, shall obtain and maintain a favorably adjudicated Personnel Security Investigation (PSI.). Prior to authorizing a CAC, the employee’s Defense Information System for Security (DISS) (or current DCSA system of 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 without favorable adjudication, the CAC must be immediately retrieved and revoked. CACs are not issued for convenience.

FSOs are responsible for notifying the MCSC AC/S G-2 Personnel Security Office (PERSEC Office) at 703-432-3490/3952 if any Contractor performing on this contract receives an unfavorable adjudication after CAC issuance. Due to Insider Threat concerns, the Company shall notify the MCSC AC/S G-2 Personnel Security Office (PERSEC Office) at 703-432-3952/3490/3374 within 24 hours of any adverse/derogatory information associated with the 13 Adjudicative Guidelines concerning any Contractor performing on this contract, if they have been issued a CAC and/or a Building Badge.

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 issued a CAC are prohibited from “auto- forwarding” e-mail from a .mil e-mail account to their .com e-mail account. If the “ctr@usmc.mil” e-mail account is not kept active, G-6 will deactivate the account, and the CAC will also lose its functionality. Contractor employees shall solely use their Government furnished “ctr@usmc.mil” e-mail accounts for work supporting the USMC in https://securityawareness.dcsa.mil/opsec/index.htm fulfillment of this contract. Contractors shall not use a Contractor-supplied or personal e-mail account to conduct CUI Government business. Contractors may use a Contractor or personal e-mail account for Contractor business or personal use only when using a cellular or commercial internet service provider.

If a Contractor loses their eligibility for a CAC due to an adverse adjudicative decision, they have also lost their eligibility to perform on MCSC contracts. If a Contractor resigns or is terminated, the contractor shall surrender the CAC to the MSTP Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS) Trusted Agent. Do not use CACs issued in support of this contract on other contracts.

1.4.11.4. Visit Requests: Contractors shall comply with 32 CFR Part 117.16 NISPOM and SECNAV M‐ 5510.30, JUN 2006, DoN Personnel Security Program (Chapter 11 Visitor Access to Classified Information) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.204‐2 for access to USMC bases and information. All Contractor visits requiring a Visit Access Request (VAR) shall be provided by the Facility Security Officer (FSO) a minimum of (5) business days prior to scheduled visits. Contractors shall have two forms of picture identification when visiting another work site at their normal work location or while traveling to other sites.

1.4.12. Special Qualifications

1.4.12.1. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings

1.4.12.1.1. Post Award Conference: The Post Award Conference (PAC) is the first meeting of key Contractor and Government participants. The purpose of the PAC is to ensure that the Contractor is prepared to execute the work required in the PWS and to establish the framework for the Contractor and Government’s interaction during the performance of this contract. During the conference the participants will discuss the applicable roles and responsibilities of the parties. The PAC also provides the parties an opportunity to identify, and resolve, any ambiguity with respect to the contract’s terms and conditions to promote a complete and mutual understanding and interpretation of the contract’s terms and conditions.

• CDRL B001 – Conference Agenda

• CDRL B002 – Conference Minutes and Briefing Materials

• CDRL B005 – Program Management Plan

1.4.12.1.2. Conferences and Reviews: The Contracting Officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

• CDRL B001 – Conference Agenda

• CDRL B002 – Conference Minutes and Briefing Materials

1.4.12.2. Contractor’s Progress, Status, and Management Report: The Contractor shall deliver to the Government a Contractor’s Progress, Status and Management Report that indicates the progress of work and the status of assigned tasks IAW CDRL B006 - Contractor’s Progress, Status, and Management Report. The data deliverables shall be generated monthly and delivered to the Government in accordance with the specific performance requirements and DD Form 1423 that accompanies each individual order for services issued against this contract.

• CDRL B006: Contractor’s Progress, Status and Management Report

1.4.12.3. Cybersecurity Workforce Report: The Contractor shall deliver to the Government a roster of Contractor personnel that are trained and certified pursuant to DFARS 252.239-7001, in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M and CDRL B007 - Cyber Security Workforce Report. Contractor personnel who do not have proper and current certifications shall be denied access to DoD information systems for the purpose of performing cybersecurity functions. The loss of a certification by a Contractor employee does not relieve the Contractor of their responsibility to continue providing the services required by an order for services issued against this contract. The data deliverables shall be generated, and delivered to the Government, monthly and shall consist of current certification information for personnel who are assigned to tasks related to cybersecurity/information assurance in accordance with the specific performance requirements and DD Form 1423 that accompanies each individual order for services issued against this contract.

• CDRL B007: Cyber Security Workforce (CSWF) Report o CDRL A001: DI-MGMT-82247 Contractor’s System Security Plan o CDRL A002: DI-SCRE-82258 Scientific and Technical Report – Contractor’s Record of

Tier 1 Level Suppliers Receiving/Developing CUI o CDRL A003: DI-MISC-80508B Scientific and Technical Report – Cyber Incident

Reporting

1.4.12.4. Contract Invoicing and Payment Report: The Contractor shall document and track the status of all obligated funds associated with the contract to include payments, Other Direct Costs (ODC), cancellations and invoices against each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) and Subline Item Number (SLIN). The Contractor shall deliver to the Government a contract invoicing and payment report IAW CDRL B008 - Contract Invoicing and Payment Report. The data deliverables shall be generated monthly and delivered to the Government in accordance with the specific performance requirements and DD Form 1423 that accompanies each individual order for services issued against this contract.

• CDRL B008: Contract Invoicing and Payment Report with ODCs

1.4.12.5 Accidents and Mishaps: The Contractor shall immediately report any accident/incident with safety/security implications or any other conditions or incidents that could reasonably be expected to be of interest to the Government. Damage to Government property, or injury to Government or Contractor employees must be reported to the COR and Contracting Officer within four hours. Contractor initial reports may be verbal but shall be followed up in writing within 24 hours. Contractor reports of incidents with security implications shall include full details of the incident, any remedial actions taken by the Contractor, and shall comply with all applicable security instructions.

The Contractor shall investigate all accidents occurring on Government property involving Contractor employees and report the findings (on applicable forms) to the COR and Contracting Officer within three calendar days of the incident.

Reportable incidents shall be reported to the Government by the Contractor IAW the requirements of this PWS via submission of CDRL B003 - Accident Mishap Report. The data deliverables shall be generated and delivered to the Government for reportable events in accordance with the specific performance requirements and DD Form 1423 that accompanies each individual order for services issued against the contract.

• CDRL B003: DI-MGMT-82188 Accident Mishap Report

1.4.17. Contractor Travel

1.6.17.1. Travel Policy: Performance under this contract may require travel by Contractor personnel. If travel, domestic or overseas, is required, the Contractor shall be responsible for making all necessary arrangements for its personnel. These include but are not limited to medical examinations, immunizations, passports/visas, and security clearances. The Government will reimburse the Contractor for approved travel costs incurred by the Contractor in performance of the contract in accordance with FAR Subpart 31.2. Travel required for tasks assigned under this contract will be governed in accordance with: Federal Travel Regulations, prescribed by the General Services Administration for travel in the conterminous 48 United States, (hereinafter the FTR); Joint Travel Regulation, Volume 2, DoD Civilian Personnel, Appendix A, prescribed by the Department of Defense, for travel in Alaska, Hawaii, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and territories and possessions of the United States (hereinafter JTR); and Standardized Regulations (SR) (Government Civilians, Foreign Areas), Section 925, "Maximum Travel Per Diem Allowances for Foreign Areas," prescribed by the Department of State, for travel in areas not covered in the FTR or JTR (hereinafter the SR).

• CDRL B004: Trip/Travel Report – Required only when there is no attendance by an MSTP Government employee.

1.4.17.2. Travel Cost: Travel and subsistence are authorized for travel beyond a fifty-mile radius of the normal work location. The work location will be defined in each specific task order. Contractor employees authorized by the Contractor to telework from a location that is either within, or beyond, their normal work location’s local commuting area shall not be reimbursed for travel expenses for travel to the normal work location. Travel performed for personal convenience, in conjunction with personal recreation, or daily travel to and from work will not be reimbursed.

• For travel costs other than described in the preceding paragraph the Contractor will be paid based on actual costs incurred to the extent that such travel is necessary for the performance of services under the contract and is authorized in advance by the COR in writing.

• When transportation by privately owned conveyance is authorized, the Contractor will be paid on a mileage basis not to exceed the applicable Government transportation rate as contained in the JTR. Distances traveled between points will be shown on invoices as listed in standard highway mileage guides. Reimbursement will not exceed the mileage shown in the standard highway mileage guides.

• The Contractor agrees, in the performance of necessary travel, to use the lowest cost mode commensurate with the requirements of the mission as set forth in the basic contract and in accordance with good traffic management principles. When it is necessary to use air or rail travel, the Contractor shall agree to use coach, tourist class, or similar accommodations to the extent consistent with the successful and economical accomplishment of the mission for which the travel is being performed.

• The Contractor’s invoices shall include receipts or other evidence substantiating actual costs incurred for authorized travel. In no event will such payments exceed the rates of common carriers.

1.4.17.3. Car Rental: The Contractor will be reimbursed for car rental, exclusive of mileage charges, upon approval by the COR, when the services are required to be performed beyond the normal commuting distance from their normal work location. Per the JTR, a second car will not be authorized unless there are more than three persons traveling.

1.4.17.4. Per Diem: The Contractor will not be paid for per diem for Contractor personnel who reside in the metropolitan areas in which the tasks are being performed. Per Diem will not be paid on services performed within a fifty-mile radius of the Contractor’s normal work location. Per Diem will be paid to the Contractor only to the extent that overnight stay is necessary and authorized under this contract. The authorized per diem rate will be the same as the prevailing per diem in the worksite locality. These rates will be based on rates contained in the JTR. The applicable rate is authorized at a flat seventy-five (75%) percent on the day of departure from Contractor’s home or local office, and on the day of return. Reimbursement to the Contractor for per diem will be limited to actual payments of per diem defined herein. The Contractor shall provide actual payments of per diem defined herein. The Contractor shall provide supporting documentation for per diem expenses, as defined herein, as evidence of actual payment.

1.4.17.5. Foreign Travel: Contractor personnel travelling overseas will comply with the DoD Foreign Clearance Manual located at https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm . All Contractor personnel travel to OCONUS locations shall be in accordance with the DoD Foreign Clearance Manual to include country, theater and special area clearance requirements as applicable. In addition, Contractor personnel required to travel to OCONUS locations shall meet all prescribed training requirements set forth in the then current edition of the DoD Foreign Clearance Manual. Contractor personnel are not eligible for no‐fee passports even for DoD‐sponsored travel. Contractor personnel will travel on the same fee passports as tourists.

https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm%20.

Contractor personnel shall obtain those passports from the Department of State at no cost to the US Government.

1.4.18. Key Personnel

1.4.18.1. Contractor Program Manager (PM): The Contractor shall designate one of its employees as the primary Program Manager (PM) who will be responsible for all program management activities at the contract level. The designated PM shall plan, organize, manage, schedule, implement, control, analyze, and report on all elements of contract performance. The designated PM shall be prepared to present and discuss the status of contract activities, requirements, and any issues with the Program Manager, Training Systems (PM TRASYS) Contracting Officer and COR. The designated PM shall also be responsible for assessing requirements changes and implementing approved changes, as authorized by the Contracting Officer. In the absence or prolonged non-availability of the designated PM, the Contractor shall designate an alternate PM to serve in the designated PM’s place.

In addition, the Contractor shall designate one of its employees as the Site Manager (SM) for this contract who is fully qualified, and who has the corporate decision-making authority to effectively and rapidly respond to each specified requirement including short notice requirements as described in PWS paragraph 1.6.9. The SM shall be the principal POC between the Contractor, the Contracting Officer, and COR for all administrative and technical requirements. The Contractor shall determine where the SM will be geographically located based on their assessment of how to best satisfy the Government’s services requirement. The Contractor shall exercise its judgement when determining whether a single individual can perform the functions of primary, contract-level POC in addition to the responsibilities of a SM.

In cases where the places of performance are geographically dislocated, the Contractor shall designate a “Site Lead” for each installation who shall be responsible for the performance of work at that installation and who has appropriate corporate decision-making authority to effectively respond to contract requirements. The Contractor shall exercise its discretion when determining whether the duties of the “Site Lead” shall be full time positions or if the duties of the positions can combine both supervisory and functional performance.

Exercise support often requires travel away from Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico. In the event the SM is not directly supporting an exercise, the Contractor shall designate a Site Lead with appropriate corporate decision-making authority to respond to contract performance requirements.

1.4.18.2. Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance:

maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract:

issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of Government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially about changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

The COR’s primary duty location is aboard MCB Quantico. While conducting exercises where the COR is not directly supporting, the Government may appoint a Government Site Lead to facilitate exercise execution. The Government Site Lead is not appointed in writing by the Contracting Officer and cannot alter technical direction. Neither the COR or the Government Site Lead can alter the terms of this contract.

Only the Contracting Officer can alter the terms of this contract.

1.4.19. Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.4.20. Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.4.21. Mobilization and Phase Out Period

1.4.21.1. Mobilization: Mobilization will precede the contract period of performance start for a period not to exceed Thirty (30) calendar days. The Contractor shall prepare to assume full responsibility for all areas of performance IAW the terms and conditions of this contract during the mobilization period. Critical tasks include: 1) Obtaining required Common Access Cards and SIPR Tokens, 2) Gaining network access to unclassified and classified networks, 3) Procurement of required hardware and software, and 4) Approval for and establishment of network connectivity of Contractor owned equipment. Mobilization shall be on an “over the shoulder, not to interfere” basis with the incumbent (if applicable) Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for full performance of all contract requirements on the first day of the contract period of performance. During mobilization, the Contractor shall provide weekly status updates to the COR and shall include risks and issues.

1.47.21.2. Phase-Out: The Contractor shall retain full responsibility for meeting contract requirements until the last day of the contract period of performance. The Contractor shall provide all support to ensure a smooth transition and minimize any impact on daily operations and training. The Contractor shall not defer any requirement(s) whatsoever. The outgoing Contractor shall allow any incoming Contractor access to all work sites and to all documentation on an “over the shoulder, not to interfere” basis during the follow‐on contract mobilization period. The Contractor shall provide all phase‐out deliverables to the Government at the conclusion of the contract period of performance. Additionally, the Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining an inventory of all technical data and data other than technical data delivered to the Government under this contract, as well as the means to transfer all technical data and data other than technical data to any follow-on Contractor. The Government facilitates the actual transfer of technical data and data other than technical data from the incumbent Contractor to the follow-on Contractor.

• CDRL B009: Phase‐Out Transition Plan

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

2.1. DEFINITIONS

2.1.1. ADVERSARY FORCES (ADFOR). An operational element of MSTP that portrays enemy military forces and operations within the exercise. This element simulates constructive enemy forces.

Constructive ADFOR actions combine scripted events and force-on-force actions modeled to simulate enemy actions. Under the direction of the Exercise Control Group operations officer, this element conducts limited “free-play” based on established storylines.

2.1.2.BATTLE MANAGER. The member of the Exercise Control Cell who oversees the Battle Management Cell and manages the scenario during execution via the MSEL and exercise path.

2.1.3. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.4. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

2.1.5. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S.

Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor if that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.6. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.7. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.8. EVENT. An occurrence (usually pre-scripted) in an exercise designed to initiate TA action towards a goal or objective. Multiple events along a similar theme may be grouped into storylines. All of the events combined constitute the Master Scenario Events List (MSEL). Events are initiated via injects (the actual products that inform the event). An event may consist of single or multiple injects.

The MSTP hierarchy is MSEL, storylines, events, and injects.

2.1.9. EXERCISE CONTROL-A (EXCON-A). Primary Contractor assigned to assist the Exercise Control Officer throughout the exercise lifecycle and during exercise execution. Also called Lead Contractor.

2.1.10. EXERCISE AGREEMENT (XA). A formal agreement between training agencies and the training audience(s) that specifies the exercise construct and identifies specific roles, responsibilities, and tasks regarding exercise preparation and execution. This document is informed by and nested with the Exercise Charter. This document is signed by the MEF Chief of Staff and MSTP Director NLT the conclusion of the MPC.

2.1.11. EXERCISE CO-DIRECTORS. The individuals with overall responsibility for the planning, preparation, and execution of the exercise. Typically, the Director of MSTP and the MEF AC/S G-37 are designated as Exercise Co-Directors.

2.1.12. EXERCISE CONTROL (EXCON) OFFICER. An assigned action officer within the Exercise Design branch serves who works for the ECG Operations Officer and coordinates with the battle and scenario managers. Responsible for leading all MSTP-led ELC planning conferences, oversees the flow of the exercise, monitors trends or issues throughout pre-STARTEX events and FINEX, monitors the exercise path and informs the ECG Operations Officer, battle manager, and scenario manager of any issues that may affect the integrity of the exercise.

2.1.13. EXERCISE…