M95494-20-R-0008 DRAFT RFP.docx

M9549420R0008

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

IDC CONSTRAINTS

Minimum and Maximum IDIQ Amounts

1. Minimum guarantee per IDIQ Contract: $5,000.00

1. Maximum: TBD at time of award

NOTES:

The minimum guarantee of $5,000.00 is the minimum for the entire 5-year ordering period.

The maximum represents the potential cumulative total of orders under the IDIQ contracts awarded as a result of the solicitation. The maximum will be determined at time of contract award. At the time of contract award, each CLIN will be an "estimated" (EST).

UNDEFINED

Professional Services

FFP

Professional Support Services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: R408

MAX

NET AMT

Travel

COST

Travel will be specified in individual Task Orders. Travel will be reimbursed on a cost reimbursable basis IAW PWS Section 15.0. The estimated amount on this CLIN is $8,000,000.00.

MAX COST

Other Direct Costs (ODC)

FFP

ODC's will be specified in individual task orders. ODCs will be paid IAW PWS section 16.0. The estimated amount on this CLIN is $1,750,000.00.

MAX

NET AMT

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

DELIVERY INFORMATION

ORDERING PERIOD

The five-year Ordering Period will begin upon contract award.

PWS

1. BACKGROUND

United States Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC) is the United States Marine Corps (USMC) service component command of United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDO-PACOM). MARFORPAC is the largest field command in the USMC and is headquartered at Camp H. M. Smith in Hawaii. MARFORPAC commands all USMC Forces assigned to INDO-PACOM, and exercises Operational Control (OPCON) of these forces, and is responsible for Tactical Control for Force Protection (TACON for FP) of all assigned, attached, and transiting USMC Forces unless otherwise directed by the Commander U.S. INDO-PACOM.

MARFORPAC supports world-wide Operational and Concept Plans. The USMC must accomplish assigned missions in environments with significant resource and technology challenges, while balancing conventional combat power and accomplishing other non-traditional military missions. MARFORPAC provides: MARFOR and component level strategic operational planning; advocacy for current force structure changes; planning, integration, and use of Command and Control Systems, networks, and equipment; technical oversight and management of Marine Corps Command and Control Systems, networks, and equipment; distributed laydown in the INDO-PACIFIC Area of Operations; integration of new weapons systems and capabilities; joint, bi-lateral, and service unique military-to-military engagements; U. S. Navy and Marine Corps amphibious integration; logistic planning and sustainment activities; force protection for assigned, attached, and transiting forces; MARFOR and service component budget planning, programming, monitoring, and execution activities; assessment of USMC plans and activities in the INDOPACOM Area of Responsibility (AOR); and administrative and safety programs.

MARFORPAC is the Higher Headquarters for both I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), headquartered in Camp Pendleton, CA, and III MEF, headquartered in Okinawa, Japan. I MEF provides the Marine Corps a globally responsive, expeditionary, and fully scalable Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF), capable of generating, deploying, and employing ready forces and formations for crisis response, forward presence, major combat operations, and campaigns. III MEF provides the United States with a forward-deployed force in readiness in the Pacific Theater, as a globally responsive, expeditionary, and fully scalable MAGTF, capable of generating, deploying, and employing forces for crisis response, forward presence, major combat operations, and campaigns.

1. OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE

Objective The primary purpose of this PWS is to obtain contractor support to research, analyze, advise, and develop deliverables to advance operational and strategic planning and activities. This will be accomplished through the application of knowledge and resources in achieving the requiring activity's mission requirements defined herein.

The objective of this Performance Work Statement is to provide survivability and lethality analysis and resulting data to MARFORPAC to implement “Rebalance to the Pacific” initiatives. The term survivability relates to the survivability of DoD platforms to avoid or survive a hostile threat (survivability of platforms and ability against specific threats). The technical information developed through this PWS shall enhance lethality, survivability, and resiliency of a broad range of Weapon Systems; Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR)- enabled systems, Logistic and Sustainment capabilities, Strategic and Operational planning, and the provision of Force Protection for assigned, attached, and transiting forces as well as mission-critical infrastructure supporting multiple defense sectors in joint and coalition environments.

Scope

The scope of this contract includes various types of professional services to support MARFORPAC (primarily) at Camp H.M. Smith, HI. In addition to HQ MARFORPAC, work may also be performed in support of I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF), and III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF).

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 All items generated by the Contractor, including, but not limited to, research, reports, materials, briefs, presentations, processed information, processed data, model and simulation documentation, visualizations, diagrams, and general or analytical reports, created, generated, or produced under this requirement shall become the property of the U.S. Government/Marine Corps and not the Contractor, subcontractor, or individual author or researcher; therefore, the U.S. Government/Marine Corps shall have the right to use, modify, reproduce, perform, display, release, or disclose such items, in whole or in part, in any manner, for Government purposes only, and to have or authorize others to do so for Government purposes only.

3.2 During the execution of this Performance Work Statement the Contractor shall adhere to Department of Defense, Joint Chief of Staff, Geographic Combatant Command, Service, and MARFORPAC doctrinal policy and procedures. This includes Numbered Operational Plans, Campaign Orders, Theater Campaign Plans, Service Campaign Plans, Combatant Command Concept Plans ; appropriate local/state/federal and/or foreign governmental agreements such as; status of forces agreements, visiting forces agreements, policies orders and directives; U.S. Department of State orders and policies when conducting official business on behalf the Department of Defense within the host nation. The Government will provide access to the above regulations throughout the life of the contract. The Contractor may be required to participate in conferences and workshops while performing task orders, including but not limited to:

0. Boards, Bureaus, Cells, Committees, Working Groups, OPTs and IPTs;

0. Theater Exercise Site Surveys and Planning Conferences;

0. Command Operations Center or Emergency Operations Center Crisis Action Teams (CAT) (when designated);

0. Professional development conferences;

0. Program operational planning team events.

When required, the Contractor shall participate in the MARFORPAC conferences and events, including but not limited to:

1. Provide recommendations to the overall assessment of event execution;

1. Assist in proposing a POA&Ms for each event;

1. Review the action plans, briefs, and other support documentation, and provide feedback of each.

3.3 Non-Personal Services: The Government shall neither supervise contractor employees nor control the method by which the contractor performs the required tasks under this contract. Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual contractor employees. The contractor is responsible for the management of its employees. The Government will guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, or give the perception of personal services. If the contractor believes that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the contractor's responsibility to notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer (KO) immediately.

3.4 Contract Management / Administration Requirements:

The contractor is responsible for effectively and efficiently managing their own contract and employees supporting this contract and subsequent task orders; for ensuring personnel supporting this contract and/or task orders under this contract are qualified and performing satisfactorily; for applying appropriate quality control techniques to services and deliverables generated under this contract to ensure high quality services/deliverables; for ensuring open communication with the Government throughout performance; for staffing, training, and replacing personnel when needed on task orders in a timely and effective manner, for training employees on necessary areas including on DoD/USMC policies and regulations applicable to the work they perform to include personnel administration, travel, security clearances, and classification markings; and for overall ensuring the success of support they provide to MARFORPAC.

3.4.1 Kick-Off Orientation

Within seven (7) calendar days after contract award, the contractor and Government stakeholders (KO, COR) will schedule and conduct an initial orientation meeting. The orientation meeting will be held over a phone conference at a date and time mutually agreed upon by both parties. At the meeting the Contractor shall identify personnel supporting the IDIQ at the contract level for administrative purposes, review its approach to meeting performance requirements and managing simultaneous task orders, discuss performance expectations and ensure a common understanding of contract requirements. This kick-off call is considered basic contract level administration and will not be separately ordered or reimbursed through a task order.

3.4.2 Transition-In

The contractor shall establish clear lines of authority and responsibility to ensure an orderly transition of services and assets between any incumbent and incoming contractor. The Contractor shall ensure minimum disruption to vital Government business. The contractor shall ensure that there shall be no service degradation during or after transition. The Contractor shall obtain transition knowledge and information regarding risk or problem areas from contractor personnel or Government personnel.

1. TASK AREAS

The work described below is representative of the type of requirements that may be anticipated throughout the life of this contract. Specific tasks will be initiated through task orders issued under this contract.

4.1 (Task Area 1) –Program Management Support

The Contractor will execute a proactive methodology to ensure all project tasks are executed and delivered on time, of the highest quality. The Contractor shall discuss topics as they are identified and proactively initiate discussion of topics relevant to the planning for and execution of contract responsibilities. The Contractor shall establish frequent communications between appropriate organizational leadership and the contractor support staff. The Contractor will allocate resources to meet the needs of the supported organization and reallocate or add resources to meet changing and or emerging priorities. The Contractor will coordinate with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to ensure that designated copies of deliverables are retained in the appropriate location.

Tasks and Deliverables at the task order level may include items similar to the following:

· Prepare a Program Management Plan (PMP) describing the technical approach, organizational resources, and management controls that are employed to meet the cost, performance, and schedule requirements throughout task order execution.

· Provide program management support on a daily basis.

· Recurring Reports.

· Develop and maintain quality control plans tailored to emerging customer priorities.

· Develop and present formal Program Management Reviews (PMR) quantifying task execution highlights, plans, and issues to an audience of designated organizational representatives for discussion.

· Provide a Status Report (SR), which will provide updates and status (from the contractor’s perspective) on program costs, project schedules, and any associated risk. Risk will be conveyed to the government in terms of resource shortfalls (people and funding) and their impact on programs or projects. The SR shall also present the accomplishments during the past month (or other period designated at task order level), plans for the following periods.

· Quality Control.

· Ensure the consistent delivery of quality services and goods in the execution of the defined tasks.

· Implement a quality control program to verify conformance to the contract requirements. The work shall be accomplished with adequate internal control and review procedures that will eliminate conflicts, errors and omissions, and ensure technical accuracy of deliverables.

· Update the deliverables with changes, if needed, and resubmit to the COR using timeframes for submittal and acceptance designated at the TO level.

· Establish procedures to assure the quality of all products through a program of peer reviews and formal document reviews before products are released to MARFORPAC.

· Trip Reports.

· Submit a trip report for any contractor personnel, or team of contractor personnel, executing travel. At a minimum, trip reports will detail the purpose of the trip, those that attended, cost, and a discussion of activities and accomplishment of the trip, and any conclusions / recommendations.

· Transition Out Plan.

· Develop and execute transition-out plan(s) that shall facilitate the accomplishment of a seamless transition from the incumbent to incoming Contractor/Government personnel at the expiration of the task order.

· Identify, at a minimum, how it will coordinate with the incoming contractor and/or Government personnel to transfer knowledge regarding the following:

· Project management processes

· Points of contact

· Location of technical and project management documentation

· Status of ongoing technical initiatives

· Appropriate contractor-to-contractor coordination to ensure a seamless transition

· Transition of Key Personnel

· Schedules and milestones

· Actions required of the Government

· A close-out schedule with the dates and actions to be completed for TO close-out

· Establish and maintain effective communication with the incoming contractor/Government personnel for the period of the transition.

· Transfer of all necessary business/technical documentation

· Transfer of any applicable Government provided equipment or information.

· Process personnel out-processing procedures, turn in all Government keys/ID/access cards.

0. (Task Area 2) – Strategic and Operational Planning and Assessment

Under this task area, the contractor may be requested to perform tasks and deliverables similar to the following, which would be specified at the Task Order Level:

4.2.1 Conduct analysis, develop reports, recommend actions or updates to campaign orders, Operation Plans (OPLAN)/Concept of Operations Plans (CONPLANs), execution orders, plans and policy for MARFORPAC and associated documents for the U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) AOR. These documents must be of sufficient caliber to facilitate executive level decision making.

4.2.2 Based upon the results of OPLAN analysis, provide recommendations regarding conventional force; employment, survivability and lethality-enhancing concepts, capabilities, technologies, and solutions. Develop recommendations to enhance the survivability of Joint/Allied/Partner systems and capabilities against threats from potential adversaries in order to increase operational effectiveness. Develop recommendations for effectively balancing operational requirements against limited, available resources. Conduct analysis of strategic and long-range plans and operational concepts regarding the operation, expansion, re-engineering, and transformation of missions and develop analytical reports that offer recommendations to improve plans and concepts.

4.2.3 Conduct analysis of contingency planning efforts associated with C2 platforms and capabilities within conventional and joint force missions. Provide recommendations regarding strategic and long-range plans. Provide analysis of OPLAN-specific issues for existing and future system employment requirements. Identify and provide recommendations to mitigate vulnerabilities regarding the execution of strategic and operational planning, effectiveness, and readiness such as, Theater Security Cooperation Engagement Plans and Exercises, various contingency plans, CONPLAN, OPLAN, and Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations.

4.2.4 Provide recommended plans for the rapid integration of USMC forces with those of Allies/Partners (e.g., Australia, Japan, Korea, Philippines, etc.) and make recommendations for experimentation efforts to include concept development, technology identification, and technology integration. Recommendations shall include: the integration of secure C2, development of A2/AD capabilities, the ability to operate in a contested environment, and the ability to execute Agile Combat Employment concepts.

4.3 (Task Area 3) – Amphibious Operations Planning

Under this task area, the contractor may be requested to perform tasks and deliverables similar to the following, which would be specified at the Task Order Level:

4.3.1 Assist in the planning and development of USMC amphibious operations with U.S. Navy and Partner Nations in support of USMC operations in the Pacific. Assist in fulfilling Joint and Service-level guidance/requirements for development of partner nation capabilities – in regard to the USMC niche – specifically the development of partner nation amphibious forces.

4.3.2. Assist in planning and developing USMC applied operational application of Maritime Pre-positioned Force (MPF) assets and capabilities with U.S. Navy and partner nations in support of USMC operations in the Pacific. Provide technical services and subject matter expertise in support of new and emerging MPF concepts which support employment and OPLAN-based capability development in joint, service, and multi-lateral operations. This includes the application of new concepts, technology, training, and associated efforts. Coordinate efforts and synchronize MPF operational activities and make recommendations to execute/refine policies and procedures from multiple DoD, USPACOM, and Combatant Command directives. Research concepts and plans and conduct analysis of factual data and prepare reports, briefs and documents in support of event scenario development; create and edit documents, analyze problem areas and recommend feasible solutions. Maintain continuity in the realm of MPF operational development is essential in order to preserve enduring relationships and increase partner nation capability and capacity.

4.4 (Task Area 4) – INDO-PACOM and MARFORPAC Joint/Combined Training and Joint Exercise Event Life Cycle (JELC)

Under this task area, the contractor may be requested to perform tasks and deliverables similar to the following, which would be specified at the Task Order Level:

4.4.1 Provide technical support to MARFORPAC and subordinate commands for training and exercises in all official exercise activities, in order to ensure that concepts of operations (CONOPS) and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) are verified and valid.

4.4.2 Event Design, Planning and Preparation

4.4.2.1 Develop recommendations for the design and development of joint and combined Command Post Exercises (CPXs), Field Training Exercises (FTXs), and Table Top Exercises (TTXs) to rehearse plans and train operational commanders and staffs.

4.4.2.2 Develop recommendations regarding the design of action plans to operate, maintain, and manage, training and exercise scenario information to include joint operating environments, command and control, fires, intelligence, logistics, force protection, fires, and opposing forces/situational forces campaign plans.

4.4.2.3 Provide simulated media messaging and subject matter expertise to role-play senior national leaders, U.S. Embassies, Federal and State Government organizations, media, other Governments, the United Nations, and non-governmental organizations during JELC events.

4.4.2.4 Develop scheduled training event recommendations and plans for execution. Develop a framework model to enable adaptation for unscheduled emerging mission requirements. Develop training materials (i.e., online, classroom, blended, etc. based on applicability). Develop recommendations for learning delivery options (e.g., academics, training events, etc.); and develop recommendations to leverage existing resources to gain efficiency and effectiveness in execution. Training courses are assigned by MARFORPAC leadership.

4.4.3 JELC Execution

4.4.3.1 Provide technical assistance in the execution of joint and combined training and exercise events, interoperability workshops, table top exercises, and senior leader seminars. Develop recommendations regarding the management of scenario information, to include joint operating environments and opposing forces/situational forces campaign plans.

4.4.3.2 Conduct scheduled in-progress reviews and confirmation briefs; prepare and deliver associated meeting minutes.

4.4.3.3 Exercise Evaluation and Reporting

Assess exercise events through observation and develop recommendations for sustained future operations. Conduct evaluation of designated activities during joint and combined training and exercise events, interoperability workshops, table top exercises, and senior leader seminars. Arrange and facilitate After-Action Review (AAR) and lessons learned meetings to review event support and associated deliverables following the conclusion of each supported event.

4.5 (Task Area 5) – Force Protection Technical and Programmatic Support.

Under this task area, the contractor may be requested to perform tasks and deliverables similar to the following, which would be specified at the task order Level:

4.5.1 Survivability Analysis of Conventional Forces

Conduct threat assessment and survivability analysis of personnel, facilities, equipment, and provide a survivability plan for the preparation of planning documents that enable MARFORPAC to protect critical resources and capabilities; deter and counter evolving and asymmetric threats (e.g. Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs), Unmanned Systems, etc.); and proactively posture itself in executing its missions and roles.

4.5.2 Develop recommendations for Force Protection concepts of operations (CONOPS), tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), roadmaps, AARs, assessments, and information papers. Develop streamlined and adaptive planning methodology recommendations that enable the rapid development, collaboration, distribution and revision of operational plans, concept plans, orders and directives. Conduct analyses and assessments (e.g., vulnerability assessments, threat assessments, etc.)Develop a security risk assessment methodology that provides a qualitative assessment of protection, and security and emergency services-related actions, results and related performance standards. Provide analyses for MARFORPAC, and other Commands (e.g., National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), Department of State (DoS), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), Combatant Commands, and subordinate components) for the development of plans, CONOPS, TTPs, and other formal documents for force protection requirements.

4.6 (Task Area 6) – Information Environment planning and technical oversight.

Under this task area, the contractor may be requested to perform tasks and deliverables similar to the following, which would be specified at the task order Level:

4.6.1 Information Operations. Deliver integrated nonlethal targeting and information related capabilities (IRC) program for MARFORPAC. Conduct research and analysis and support Information Operations planning into the USINDOPACOM Information Operations process to protect U.S. national interests. Develop, document, and recommend MARFORPAC procedures and requirements to integrate IRC-related capabilities into the targeting process. Liaise with functional experts and planners and access all-source intelligence to examine, analyze, and recommend the most effective methods of operational support for military planning, integration, and coordination of joint U.S. and/or combined multi-national operations, actions, and activities. Research, analyze, and assess operational effects of IRCs and the Information Operations (IO) program. Provide analysis and scientific/technical expertise in order to evaluate current operations plans and make recommendations regarding the strategy to mitigate risks in accordance with operational performance metrics and gap analysis. Attend the USINDOPACOM Information Operations Working Group (IOWG) and the USINDOPACOM STRATCOM Working Group. Support Theater Security Cooperation and Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) events with allied and partner nations through the provision and integration of Information Operations concepts and capabilities. Conducts IO planning and coordination within the MARFORPAC staff and with higher headquarters, adjacent, subordinate commands, other direct reporting units, and multi-national units, in order to integrate, coordinate and synchronize planning and execution of IO core and related capabilities. Develop communication synchronization plans, coordinate, integrate, and de-conflict the effective use of information-related capabilities (IRC) to support U.S. goals and objectives. The integration of these communication synchronization plans and analyses across INDOPACOM and component commands increases effectiveness and maximizes efficiency within the Information Environment (IE).

4.6.2 Information Systems. Provide technical support both on-site and as part of Theater Security Cooperation events for U.S. Government owned communications systems and networks as well as Joint systems. Provide Program of Record (POR) technical support of systems, networks, and equipment, to include; physical/virtual server administration, networking, system administration, technical guidance, GOTS/COTS software installation, configuration management, system troubleshooting, IAVA/STIG patching, coordinating the deployment of software releases, and ensuring system availability. The Contractor shall integrate existing and newly fielded Joint and Marine Corps systems into COCOM theater, Joint, bi-lateral and multi-lateral architecture, and must support the host servers at the principal site (MARFORPAC), major subordinate commands, direct report units, and other designated locations.

4.6.3 Support to Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) Capability Areas

In addition to the Information Operations capabilities documented above, conduct research for MARFORPAC to support: Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations, Cyberspace Operations, Space Operations, Inform Operations, Influence Operations, and Deception Operations. Conduct research and analysis and support OIE planning into the USINDOPACOM OIE process in order to protect U.S. national interests. Develop, document, and recommend MARFORPAC procedures and requirements to integrate OIE processes and polices in support of MARFORPAC and subordinate command mission sets. Liaise with functional experts and planners and access all-source intelligence to examine, analyze, and recommend the most effective methods of operational support for military planning, integration, and coordination of joint U.S. and/or combined multi-national operations, actions, and activities. Research, analyze, and assess operational effects of the OIE program. Provide analysis and scientific/technical expertise in order to evaluate current operations plans and make recommendations regarding the strategy to mitigate risks and in accordance with operational performance metrics and gap analysis. Provide the below detailed OIE functions and capabilities:

4.6.3.1 Provide IE battlespace awareness using deliberate actions to characterize the physical, informational, and cognitive dimensions of IE in order to identify challenges, opportunities, and advantages for all MARFORPAC forces in the AO during steady state and contingency operations.

4.6.3.2 Inform USINDOPACOM, DC Information, MEF/MEF Information Group (MIG), U.S. Allies, and Partners in the region, on all actions taken in the IE in order to build understanding and support for operational and institutional objectives that are critical for mutual support.

4.6.3.3 Contribute to Military Information Support Operations (MISO) by utilizing social media systems to analyze foreign audiences in accordance with approved authorities and affect their decision making and behaviors using strategic actions to create conditions favorable to U.S., allied, or regional partner interests.

4.6.3.4 Gather information on capabilities, resources, and activities that provide the commander an ability to exercise C2 and integrate assigned Marine, Naval, and Joint information assets that enhance the ability for the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) to successfully conduct OIE.

4.6.3.5 Provide integrated planning and support to MAGTF operations in the IE through coordination and synchronization with the MIG at the tactical level, and DC I at the service level to integrate information capabilities with other MAGTF capabilities and actions (e.g., fires and maneuver) to achieve mission objectives in and through IE.

4.6.3.6 Contribute to the planning and conduct of Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO), Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO), and Department of Defense Information Network Operations (DODIN Ops) for USINDOPACOM/MARFORPAC missions.

4.6.3.7 Analyze and coordinate operational requirements and develop MAGTF space-related operational plans to include vulnerability, mitigation and risk considerations. Assist in driving space operations policy through coordination and advocacy with HQMC, Marine Corps Forces Strategic Command (MARFORSTRAT), and USINDOPACOM, ensuring space operations support for MARFORPAC missions and subordinate OPFOR mission sets. Evaluate new space technologies and make recommendations on how the new capabilities can be leveraged to support the MAGTF and MARFORPAC. Provide support and advice to senior-level staff executives on all matters pertaining to space operations in support of training, exercises, combat, contingencies, and operations in the MARFORPAC AO.

4.7 (Task- Area 7) Force Preservation

Under this Task Area, the contractor may be requested to perform tasks and deliverables similar to the following, which would be specified at the Task Order Level:

4.7.1 Maintain a comprehensive Force Preservation Event database and analysis tool to support cross-program analysis by MARFORPAC, I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), III MEF, and MSCs. Provide Force Preservation event analysis feedback to unit commanders to facilitate understanding of Force Preservation trends and risk areas and ultimately reduce destructive behavior. Assist in institutionalizing Command Force Preservation program integration, activities, SOPs, and initiatives.

4.8 (Task- Area 8) Logistics Planning and Operations

Under this Task Area, the contractor may be requested to perform Tasks and Deliverables similar to the following, which would be specified at the Task Order Level:

4.8.1 Conduct logistical analysis, develop reports, recommend actions, or updates to Campaign Orders, OPLAN/CONPLANs, Execution Orders, plans and policy for MARFORPAC and associated documents for the U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) AOR. These documents must be of sufficient caliber to facilitate executive level decision making.

4.8.2 Prepositioning Programs Liaison Officer. The MARFORPAC Liaison Officer support to be performed for this specific effort is located at Blount Island Command (BIC), Jacksonville, FL.

4.8.3 Provide Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) support to Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC) Logistics Division (G-4), Strategic Mobility Branch, in order to achieve program planning objectives and operational goals.

4.8.4 Provide analysis and subject matter input on: production, ship planning/loading efforts, including; development of ship's deck load, major equipment assignments, ships' spread load plans, appropriate operational plans, capability sets, mobile loads, container plans, collection of data and visibility on equipment associations, modifications, stock list deficiencies, maintenance variations, and quality assurance with a focus of ensuring Maritime Prepositioning Squadron (MPSRON) readiness, equipment accountability and accurate planning support configuration data.

4.8.5 Provide readiness checks, continuous surveillance of the process, data, and equipment while assisting with the collection of end-of ship data that satisfies Blount Island Command (BIC) and operational requirements.

4.8.6 Serve as the MARFORPAC command assistant focal point at BIC for Marine Prepositioning Squadron 2 and 3 to review equipment and supplies change submissions as documented in the NAVMC 2907 and NAVMC 2926.

4.8.7 Assist in the development of ship's deck load, equipment assignments, ships' spread load plans, appropriate operational plans, capability sets, mobile loads, container plans, collection of data and visibility on equipment associations, modifications, stock list deficiencies, maintenance variations, and quality assurance.

4.8.8 Review and provide the Government lead MPSRONs 2 and 3 ammunition requirements, equipment and supply association plans, container packing plans, mobile load plans, armory plans, SL-3 plans, and capability set plans for use during the MMC and during regeneration/reconstitution after employment and deployment of the equipment and supplies in a contingency and/or exercise.

4.8.9 In collaboration with BIC, ensure the readiness of Maritime Prepositioning Equipment/Supplies (MPS/E), during download maintenance and re-load by assisting in, planning for, and monitoring the equipment and supplies within MPSRONs 2 and 3. Provide continuous surveillance of process, data, contractor performance tests, and equipment readiness checks.

4.8.10 Participate in service level programmatic efforts that pertain to the development and integration of current and future prepositioning initiatives with Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps (HQMC.

4.8.11 Provide Exercise Facilities Readiness Support.

4.8.12 Plan, coordinate, and oversee the readiness of facilities used by U.S. personnel during exercises in ally and partner nations. Responsibilities include inspection of facilities, planning repairs, producing cost estimates and scopes of work. Additionally, the contractor will be responsible for providing oversight of corrective actions required to mitigate facilities-related risk to life, health, and safety of U.S. personnel, as well as advising on the suitability of locations to meet training objectives.

4.8.13 Coordinate with exercise planners, training units, security cooperation organizations, military contracting officers, service providers, and to ensure required services and repairs are provided in accordance with mission requirements, during the planning, execution, and close-out phases of each exercise. This responsibility is within the scope of independent verification and validation. At no time will the contractor perform inherently governmental functions as defined by the FAR.

4.8.14 Coordinate and participate in joint inspections of all contracted work to ensure quality assurance and compliance with the terms of the contract, including but not limited to structural, electrical, water, sewer, HVAC, communications, roads, environmental, and other systems and networks.

4.8.15 Participate in exercise concept development, initial, mid, and final planning conferences; site surveys, master scenario event list development and synchronization, staffing, and other conferences and surveys.

4.9 (Task Area 9) Aviation Logistics Services Support.

Under this Task Area, the contractor may be requested to perform Tasks and Deliverables similar to the following, which would be specified at the Task Order Level:

4.9.1 Technical support services to assist in conducting aircraft trend analysis, mission degraders, and implementation of new aircraft system upgrades in order to ensure aircraft readiness and mission capability are maintained at the highest possible levels.

4.9.2 Interpretation of aircraft readiness reports, data analysis, interface with supporting commands, and monitoring of aircraft system upgrades.

4.9.3 Monitor all aircraft readiness reporting.

4.9.4 Organize an efficient routing and filing system for correspondence.

4.9.5 Ensure accurate and timely submission of monthly Aircraft Material Readiness Reports.

4.9.6 Monitor and report on Aviation Logistics Management Assist Teams’ (ALMAT) detailed inspections of functional areas such as Central Technical Publication Libraries, Technical Directives Programs, Enhanced Comprehensive Asset Management System (ECAMS), Records and Reports, Aircraft Logs and Records and Maintenance Administration.

4.9.7 Monitor the standards for maintenance programs for all squadrons assigned.

4.9.8 Identify problems/unfavorable trends and their impact on mission readiness and maintenance safety. Provide viable solutions for timely courses of corrective action.

4.9.9 Provide training and assistance for Maintenance Programs with organizational and intermediate maintenance departments.

4.9.10 Provide continual Marine Aviation Logistics Support Program (MALSP), aviation logistics support ships (T-AVB) and aviation logistics input to staff as required.

4.9.11 Provide technical evaluations of existing assessment techniques and provide recommendations for new assessment techniques, which would further or more clearly identify data discrepancies.

4.9.12 Provide situational awareness briefs, and subject matter recommendations and feedback for Naval Aviation Enterprise, AIRSpeed, and Fleet Readiness Center maintenance processes and programs.

4.9.13 Maintain aircraft readiness charts.

4.9.14 Attend Aviation Logistics Readiness Plan (ALRP) milestone and Transition Task Force (TTF) meetings.

4.9.15 Liaison regarding both surface and air movement of aircraft and associated equipment and supplies between Deployment, & Distribution Operations Center (MDDOC), higher headquarters and MSC’s.

4.9.16 Monitor elements for Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) for induction of new weapons systems platforms.

4.9.17 Monitor and participate in Marine Aviation Transition Strategy (MATS) for operational planning.

5. DELIVERABLES

The deliverables listed under Section 5.1 are required at the Contract level. These are considered basic contract level administration and will not be separately ordered or reimbursed through a task order.

5.1 Quarterly Status Report (QSR)

The Contractor shall submit electronically a quarterly status report to both the contract level COR and the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall report performance issues, status of resolution or lack thereof, and information as stated in subsections of PWS 5.1. The report shall be submitted no later than the 5th business day of the third month and every three (3) months thereafter.

The QSR will be a record of all awarded task orders. It provides task order information such as Contractor name, contract number, task order number(s), award date(s), performance start date(s), teaming partners/subcontractors used by the prime contractor along with their business size designations, and task order value(s). The QSR must provide the government with information regarding:

· Travel and ODC Costs: The contractor shall provide the costs incurred and funding available for each task order’s Travel and ODC CLINs in the QPSR.

Quarterly Status Report

5.2 Task Order Deliverables: Additional deliverable requirements and deliverables schedules will be defined at the task order level.

For deliverables, the Contractor shall:

· Ensure deliverables meet professional standards and the requirements as set forth in each task order PWS.

· Unless otherwise specified at the Task Order level, submit written deliverables in hardcopy and electronic form in Microsoft Office compliant format (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) that is acceptable by the U.S. Government.

· The Government reserves the right to request updates on all deliverables on an as needed basis. All data, minutes, memorandums, reports, miscellaneous correspondence generated as a result of this requirement shall be turned over to the Government upon completion of this requirement. At the end of the contract, the above mentioned deliverables shall become property of the Government.

1. PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

Labor categories applicable to this contract are detailed in Attachment 6.

Personnel that support this contract will be providing services at the Service Component (3-4 Star) and Operational Force level of command. Contractor personnel need to be skilled in developing executive-level correspondence and management programs involving executive level participants. Contractor personnel shall have required proficiency, certifications, experience, and skills required for the management of the specific systems, networks, and equipment to which they are assigned on task orders. Personnel need to be proficient in briefing and communication skills to senior Military (e.g. O-6 level and above); Military Commanders and their staffs; organizational leaders; and peers. Personnel need experience working with a diverse and often conflicting group of stakeholders from a cross section of all staff divisions/efforts. Personnel need to be experienced in the functional area they are supporting on future task orders.

Key Personnel may be defined at the task order level. Unless otherwise specified at the task order level, the following substitution requirements apply:

SUBSTITUTION OF KEY PERSONNEL

6.1 General Provision. The Contractor agrees to assign to the task orders those persons identified as key personnel whose resumes were submitted with its proposal and who are necessary to fulfill the requirements of this contract/task order. No substitutions of key personnel shall be made except in accordance with this clause.

6.2 Guidance on Substitutions. During the first ninety (90) days of the task order performance period no key personnel substitutions by the Contractor will be made unless substitutions are necessitated by an individual's sudden illness, death, termination of employment or non-acceptance of an offer of employment. In any of these events, the Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer and provide the information required by Section 5.3 below. After the initial ninety (90) day period, all proposed substitutions must be submitted to the Contracting Officer and provide information required by Section 6.3 below, in writing, at least 10 days in advance of the proposed substitutions, when possible.

6.3 Request for Substitution. All requests for substitutions must provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitution, a resume for the proposed substitute, and any other information requested by the Contracting Officer. All proposed substitutes must have qualifications equal to or higher than the qualifications stated in the PWS. The Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative will evaluate such requests and promptly notify the Contractor of his/her approval or disapproval thereof.

7. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment eligibility: The Contractor shall ensure that their personnel are eligible for and maintain required conditions of employment; security clearance eligibility, identification tokens, and base passes (if required), for its employees. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining training, certification, and specific position requirements for employees and its sub-contractor’s employees under this contract. The Contractor shall return all applicable base passes upon termination of employment or completion of this contract to the Pass and Identification Section and certification of receipt shall be obtained. The Contractor shall provide a list of current employees as part of the contract level QSR and will submit a listing of all employees terminated to the Contracting Officer/COR within seven (7) days of the effective date of termination.

Contractor Personnel Appearance and Identification: The contractor’s employees shall be easily recognized as contractor employees. This may be accomplished by either (1) the contractor employee wearing distinctive clothing bearing the company’s name/LOGO and employee’s name, or (2) the contractor employee wearing an identification badge bearing the company's name and the employee's name, with the badge worn or attached to the employee's outer garment at all times. Clothing or badges shall be provided by the Contractor. If the Contractor is unable to obtain the employee’s badge for whatever reason, the cognizant Pass and ID Office will be notified within 24 hours. During the task order performance period, Contractors shall immediately report instances of lost or stolen badges to the issuing Pass and ID Office. The Contractor shall establish and provide dress code and grooming standards for all contract employees. This shall take into account safety aspects of services being render, location of deployment, and consideration of the Marine Corps high standards.

Contractor personnel and their subcontractors must identify themselves as Contractors or subcontractors during meetings, telephone conversations, in electronic messages, or correspondence related to this Contract. In email correspondence with the Government, is should be clear that the employee is a Contractor employee (i.e., annotate in signature block). Contractor-occupied facilities (on Department of the Navy or other Government installations) such as offices, separate rooms, or cubicles must be clearly identified with Contractor supplied signs, name plates or other identification, showing that these are work areas for Contractor or subcontractor personnel.

Removal of Contractor’s Employees: The Contractor agrees to utilize only experienced, responsible and capable people in the performance of work. The Contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of the command and its population. The Contacting Officer may require that the Contractor remove from the Government job employees who endanger persons or property, whose continued employment under this contract is inconsistent with the interest of military security, or who is determined by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officers Representative as being incapable of rendering the services in accordance with the contract. The removal of an employee from a military installation shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to continue performance of this task order.

Prohibition of Employment: The Contractor shall not employ any person who is or was an employee of the U.S. Government if employing that person would create a conflict of interest or an appearance of a conflict which may violate Department of Defense 5500.7, Joint Ethics Regulations; unless such person seeks and receives approval in accordance with DOD 5500.7R, Joint Ethics Regulation.

Foreign Participation: Foreign participation in this acquisition and subsequent contract/task orders will be restricted due to national security considerations. Classified Military Information is a national security asset and shall be shared with foreign governments only when there is a clearly defined benefit to the DoD (DoDD 5230.11 paragraph 4.1. The Contractor shall ensure subcontractor partner companies are not fully controlled by foreign entities unless approval is received by DoD.

8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. The ordering period will be for five years beginning and ending on the dates set forth under the “DELIVERY INFORMATION” Section of this contract.

Task Orders will designate their own period of performance and include any specific work hour requirements. As discussed in FAR 52.216-22, performance on a task order may not go beyond 5 years of the contract’s ordering period end date.

9. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE. Work will be performed primarily at Government Installations and occasionally at the Contractor’s facility. Primary Government performance locations will be:

Camp H.M. Smith Hawaii Camp Pendleton, CA Okinawa, Japan Blount Island Command, FL

Performance locations will be specified at the task order level.

10. INSURANCE. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining any and all insurance to cover personal injury of the Contractor’s members while working on a military installation or otherwise performing pursuant to this contract.