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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Professional Development Training Course (PDTC) Naval Chaplaincy School and Center (NCSC)

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose. The purpose of this Performance Work Statement (PWS) is to provide Contractor support to deliver a Professional Development Training Course (PDTC) for Navy Chaplains and Religious Program Specialists (RPs).

1.2 Background. The Chief of Chaplains, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (N097), is responsible for sponsoring, developing, and presenting PDTCs for Navy chaplains and Religious Program Specialists. The Naval Chaplaincy School and Center (NCSC) is tasked by the Navy Chief of Chaplains to develop the annual course in compliance with Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) curriculum development standards (See Sections 4.1.4 and 4.5). The PDTC is an annual event conducted at 12 sites in the Continental United States (CONUS), Western Pacific (WESTPAC), and Naples, Italy. The purpose of the PDTC is to prepare chaplains and RPs, personally and professionally, to provide, to facilitate, and to support religious ministry for Naval Service personnel and other authorized users. To ensure that chaplains and RPs are prepared to effectively deliver religious ministry, the Chief of Chaplains has selected the following training topic and objectives for delivery in Fiscal Year 2022:

“Building Spiritual Readiness.”

This PWS is written in relation to the delivery of three (3) modules for the PDTC:

Day 1 – Spirituality from a Mental Health Perspective Day 2 – Spirituality from a Stoic Philosophy Perspective Day 3 – Spirituality from a Religious Perspective

Training shall consist of three (3) days of classroom instruction totaling 21 hours that shall be delivered by contracted instructors.

Navy chaplains are religious ministry professionals who possess, at a minimum, a post-baccalaureate graduate degree in the field of theology or related studies from an accredited college, university, or school of theology with no fewer than 72 semester hours (108 quarter hours) of graduate-level work. Additionally, all Navy chaplains are endorsed by a religious organization in accordance with the Department of Defense (DoD) policy. They come from a diverse group of religious organizations and have varying levels of experience in United States military chaplaincy.

Religious Program Specialists (RPs) provide support to Navy chaplains in developing programs to meet the needs of Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard personnel and their families. While RPs assist Navy chaplains in the delivery of religious ministry, they are not religious ministry professionals and do not perform ministerial functions within the Department of the Navy.

1.3 Scope. The Contractor shall develop and deliver three (3) days of training (7 hours per day, except for Day 1, which will only require 6.5 hours of content development) on the topic, “Building Spiritual Readiness.” This project shall require curriculum development, relevant training support materials, curriculum validation, curriculum implementation, and curriculum delivery. A select representative group, determined by N097 and NCSC, shall validate the curriculum, as specified in Section 4.0, Technical Requirements.

1.4 General Information.

1.4.1 Personnel. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the below reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.4.2. Hours of Operation/Normal Duty Hours. The Contractor is responsible for providing performance and service, between the hours of 0630-1700, Monday through Friday, according to local time in the location of services, except on Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility closings.

1.4.2.1 Federal Government Holidays.

a. New Year’s Day Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday Presidents’ Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

b. When one of the above designated legal holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a legal holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the proceeding Friday is observed as a legal holiday. This list of holidays relates to Government duty days and is not intended to supplement or otherwise alter the provisions of any wage determination regarding applicable paid holidays.

c. It is understood and agreed upon between the Government and the Contractor that observance of such days by Government personnel shall not be a reason for an additional period of performance or entitlement of compensation except as set forth within the contract.

In the event the Contractor’s personnel work during the holiday, the Contractor may reimburse them; however, no form of holiday or other premium compensation will be reimbursed either as a direct or indirect cost, other than their normal compensation for the time worked, unless stipulated otherwise. All labor will be reimbursed as a firm-fixed price cost.

d. When the Department of Defense grants excused absence to its employees, the Contractor agrees to continue to provide sufficient personnel to perform critical tasks, scheduled or already in operation, and shall be guided by the instructions issued by the Contracting Officer (KO) or the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Changes in employee work schedules shall comply with the terms and conditions of the contract to include payment provisions.

e. If Government personnel are furloughed, the Contractor shall contact the KO or the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to receive direction. It is the Government’s decision as to whether the contract price/cost will be affected as a result of Government shutdown and/or furloughed Government employees. In the event of a Government shutdown or furloughed Government employee(s) impacts contract price/cost, a negotiated settlement will be reached as deemed appropriate by the KO.

1.5 Training Loss Mitigation. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government, in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, pandemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer on the cessation of such occurrence.

1.5.1. Inclement Weather Operations. In cases of severe weather, the KO may authorize exceptions. When exceptions are granted, the Contractor shall make up all missed services within twenty-four (24) hours after the severe weather has terminated, unless the KO authorizes additional time. Rescheduling to provide make-up services shall not be a basis for a claim by the Contractor for additional compensation.

1.5.2. COVID-19 Operations. In the case of additional waves of Coronavirus infection or other pandemics, the following actions will be taken to mitigate training loss. If all travel is banned to an upcoming training site, a virtual training delivery model shall be implemented. This action will include CSMEs being available to deliver training through video conferencing software, which will be identified by NCSC. If all travel is not banned, but gathering size restrictions are in place, a reduction of student quotas will be implemented to comply with local regulations on the maximum number of people authorized to gather in a single space. In-person training delivery is the required method if no travel restrictions are in place.

1.6. Place of Performance. The work to be performed under this contract shall be at the following locations:

Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville, FL Naval Base San Diego, CA#1 Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, NC Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little Creek-Fort Story, VA Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Kaneohe Bay, HI Naval Support Activity (NAVSUPPACT) Naples, Italy (Virtual) Naval Base San Diego CA #2 (Virtual) Naval Base Kitsap, WA Naval Station Norfolk, VA Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, FL Yokosuka, Japan/Marine Corps Base Camp Butler/Kadena, Okinawa (Virtual) Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA

1.7. Type of Contract. The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order.

1.8. Quality Control. Quality Control is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor is responsible for the delivery of quality services to the Government IAW the terms and conditions contained in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 52.212-4(a) entitled, “Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, Inspection/Acceptance” and applicable sub-clauses pertaining to quality control.

1.8.1. The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain an effective Quality Control System, which includes a written Quality Control Plan (QCP). The QCP shall implement standardized procedure/methodology for monitoring and documenting contract performance to ensure all contract requirements are met. The Contractor’s QCP must contain a systematic approach to monitor operations to ensure acceptable services are provided to the Government. The QCP, as a minimum, shall address continuous process improvement; procedures for scheduling, conducting, and documentation of inspection; discrepancy identification and correction; corrective action procedures to include procedures for addressing Government discovered non-conformances; procedures for root cause analysis to identify the root cause and root cause corrective action to prevent re-occurrence of discrepancies; procedures for trend analysis; and procedures for collecting and addressing customer feedback/complaints. The Contractor shall provide to the Government their quality control documentation within ten (10) calendar days of award and electronic copies shall be in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). Changes to the QCP after award shall be submitted to the KO and COR in an electronic copy within five (5) calendar days prior to the proposed changes thereafter. After acceptance of the QCP, the Contractor shall receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to their Quality Control System in regard to the contract.

1.8.2. Corrective Actions. At any time determined by the KO that the quality control system, personnel, instructions, controls, tests, or records are not providing results which conform to contract requirements, action shall be taken by the Contractor to correct the deficiency. If a Contract Deficiency Report (CDR) is issued, the Contractor shall develop a Corrective Action Plan (CAP), which identifies the root cause, Corrective Action (CA) for the root cause, CA for the specific non-conformance, and CA to the root cause to prevent recurrence and a corrective action, including the timeline for completion.

1.9. Quality Assurance. The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract IAW the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is a Government only document primarily focused on what the Government must do to assure that the Contractor has performed IAW the requirements of the contract. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable efficiency rate(s), as illustrated within this PWS and the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). All performance ratings will use (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, or Unsatisfactory), as defined in FAR subpart 42.15, Contractor Performance Information. The Government reserves the right to conduct compliance surveillance of any contractual requirement of this acquisition.

1.9.1. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The COR Tracking Tool [Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) https://wawf.eb.mil/] will be used for nomination, tracking, documentation, and management of CORs and their administrative functions. 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, and specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notify both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of Government Furnished Material (GFM); and coordinate 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 with regard to 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.

1.10. Operations Security (OPSEC).

1.10.1. Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS). Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) increases installation security and communications by receiving frequent database updates on changes to personnel/credential status, law enforcement warrants, lost/stolen cards, and force protection conditions. The system provides a continuous vetting anytime the DBIDS card is scanned at an installation entry point. In order to obtain base access, an individual needs to acquire DoD sponsorship, have a thorough identity check, be properly vetted, and have a legitimate reason for base access. Identity checks require a passport or a Real ID Act-compliant state driver's license. Vetting occurs when the individual's background and ID are compared against authoritative criminal justice databases, and the individual has a letter or official document from the sponsoring organization which articulates the reason for access. When the above criteria are satisfactorily met, DBIDs credentials are issued.

For more information, please refer to https://www.cnic.navy.mil/om/dbids.html.

If you currently have a Navy Commercial Access Control System (NCACS) card, the following is required to get a DBIDS credential:

· Present your NCACS Card and a completed copy of the SECNAV 5512/1 form to the base Visitor Control Center (VCC) representative.

· The VCC will pull up your information in the computer, ensuring all information is current and correct.

· Once your information is validated, a temporary DBIDS credential will be provided.

· Your temporary credential will have an expiration date, prior to which you will need to obtain your permanent DBIDS credential (~ 180 days).

· For each additional U.S. Navy installation to which you need access, the first time you visit, you only need to bring your DBIDS credential and statement of purpose for base access when arriving at the Visitor Control Center.

· The VCC representative will determine base access authorization, and then you may proceed to work.

If you do NOT have a NCACS Card, the following is required to be done in order to obtain a DBIDS credential:

· Present a letter or official document from the government sponsoring organization that provides the purpose for your access to the Visitor Control Center (VCC) representative.

· Present valid identification, such as a passport or Real ID Act-compliant state driver's license.

· Present a completed copy of the SECNAV 5512/1 form to obtain your background check.

· Upon completion of the background check, the VCC representative will complete the DBIDS enrollment process, which includes your photo, fingerprints, base restrictions, and several other assessments. After this process is complete, you will be provided with your new DBIDS credential. You may now proceed to work.

For additional questions about obtaining a DBIDS card, contact the local base Visitor Control Center.

1.10.2. Contractor Unclassified Access to Federally Controlled Facilities, Sensitive Information, Information Technology (IT) Systems, or Protected Health Information. Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12, requires Government agencies to develop and implement Federal security standards for Federal employees and Contractors. The Deputy Secretary of Defense Directive-Type Memorandum (DTM) 08-006 – “DoD Implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive – 12 (HSPD-12)” dated November 26, 2008, or its subsequent DoD instruction, directs implementation of HSPD-12. This clause is in accordance with HSPD-12 and its implementing directives.

APPLICABILITY

This clause applies to Contractor employees requiring physical access to any area of a federally controlled base, facility, or activity and/or requiring access to a DoN or DoD computer/network/system to perform certain unclassified sensitive duties. This clause also applies to Contractor employees who access Privacy Act and Protected Health Information, provide support associated with fiduciary duties, or perform duties that have been identified as a National Security Position, as advised by the command security manager. It is the responsibility of the Security Manager of the command/facility where the work is performed to ensure compliance.

Each Contractor employee providing services at a Navy Command under this contract is required to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (DoD CAC). Additionally, depending on the level of computer/network access, the contract employee will require a successful investigation as detailed below.

ACCESS TO FEDERAL FACILITIES

Per HSPD-12 and implementing guidance, all Contractor employees working at a federally controlled base, facility, or activity under this clause will require a DoD CAC. When access to a base, facility, or activity is required, Contractor employees shall in-process with the Command’s Security Manager upon arrival to the Command and shall out-process with the Command’s Security Manager prior to their departure at the completion of the individual’s performance under the contract.

ACCESS TO DOD IT SYSTEMS

In accordance with SECNAVINST 5510.30C, Contractor employees who require access to DoN or DoD networks are categorized as IT-I, IT-II, or IT-III. The IT-II level, defined in detail in SECNAVINST 5510.30C, includes positions which require access to information protected under the Privacy Act, to include Protected Health Information (PHI). All Contractor employees under this contract who require access to Privacy Act protected information are therefore categorized no lower than IT-II. IT Levels are determined by the requiring activity’s Command Information.

Assurance Manager (IAM). Access to sensitive IT systems is contingent upon a favorably adjudicated background investigation. When access to IT systems is required for performance of the Contractor employee’s duties, such employees shall in-process with the Command’s Security Manager and IAM upon arrival to the command and shall out-process with the Command’s Security Manager prior to their departure at the completion of the individual’s performance under the contract. Completion and approval of a System Authorization Access Request Navy (SAAR-N) form is required for all individuals accessing Navy Information Technology resources. The decision to authorize access to a Government IT system/network is inherently governmental. The Contractor supervisor is not authorized to sign the SAAR-N; therefore, the Government employee with knowledge of the system/network access required shall sign the SAAR-N as the “supervisor.” The SAAR-N shall be forwarded to the Command’s Security Manager at least 30 days prior to the individual’s start date. Failure to provide the required documentation at least 30 days prior to the individual’s start date may result in delaying the individual’s start date. When required to maintain access to required IT systems or networks, the Contractor shall ensure that all employees requiring access complete annual Information Assurance (IA) training and maintain a current requisite background investigation. The Contractor’s Security Representative shall contact the Command Security Manager for guidance when reinvestigations are required.

INTERIM ACCESS

The Command's Security Manager may authorize issuance of a DoD CAC and interim access to a DoN or DoD unclassified computer/network upon a favorable review of the investigative questionnaire and advance favorable fingerprint results. When the results of the investigation are received and an unfavorable determination is made, the Contractor employee will be denied access to the computer network. This denial will not relieve the Contractor of his/her responsibility to perform in accordance with the contract.

DENIAL OR TERMINATION OF ACCESS

The potential consequences of any requirement under this clause, including denial or termination of physical or system access, in no way relieves the Contractor from the requirement to execute performance under the contract within the timeframes specified in the contract. Contractors shall plan ahead in processing their employees and subcontractor employees. The Contractor shall insert this clause in all subcontracts when the subcontractor is permitted to have unclassified access to a federally controlled facility, federally-controlled information system/network and/or, to Government information, meaning information not authorized for public release.

CONTRACTOR’S SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE

The Contractor shall designate an employee to serve as the Contractor’s Security Representative. Within three (3) work days after contract award, the Contractor shall provide to the Command Security Manager and the Contracting Officer, in writing, the name, title, address, and phone number for the Contractor’s Security Representative. The Contractor’s Security Representative shall be the primary point of contact on any security matter. The Contractor’s Security Representative shall not be replaced or removed without prior notice to the Contracting Officer and Command Security Manager.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS AND SECURITY APPROVAL PROCESS FOR CONTRACTORS ASSIGNED TO OR PERFORMING NON-SENSITIVE DUTIES Contractor employees whose work is unclassified and non-sensitive (e.g., performing certain duties such as lawn maintenance, vendor services, etc.) and who require physical access to publicly accessible areas to perform those duties shall meet the following minimum requirements:

· Must be either a US citizen or a US permanent resident with a minimum of 3 years legal residency in the United States (as required by The Deputy Secretary of Defense DTM 08006 or its subsequent DoD instruction), and

· Must have a favorably completed National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) or T1 investigation equivalent including a FBI fingerprint check prior to installation access.

To be considered for a favorable trustworthiness determination, the Contractor’s Security Representative must submit for all employees each of the following:

· SF-85 Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions

· Two FD-258 Applicant Fingerprint Cards (or an electronic fingerprint submission)

· Original Signed Release Statements

The Contractor shall ensure each individual employee has the following:

· A current favorably completed National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) or T1 equivalent investigation;

· Successful submission of FBI fingerprint results and receipt; and

· A processed investigation with OPM.

Failure to provide the required documentation at least 30 days prior to the individual’s start date may result in delaying the individual’s start date.

* Consult with your Command Security Manager and Information Assurance Manager for local policy when IT-III (non-sensitive) access is required for non-US citizens outside the United States.

1.11. Security.

1.11.1. Physical Security. The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use IAW OPNAVINST 5530.14E CH-3, Navy Physical Security and Law Enforcement Program.

1.11.2 Security of Classified Items, Systems, and Information. This PWS and the initial training materials under this procurement are unclassified. The Contractor shall adhere to all local security procedures required. The Contractor will not access, view, possess, or use classified information under this contract. The Contractor shall immediately contact the COR for instructions if access to classified information becomes necessary or if the Contractor falls into the possession of classified information while performing services under this contract.

1.12. Safety. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a safety plan.

1.12.1. In order to provide safety control for protection to the life and health of employees and other persons, for prevention of damage to property, materials, supplies, and equipment, and for avoidance of work interruptions in the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards. The Contractor shall comply with the above and all other applicable Department of Defense (DoD), Navy, Federal, State, and Local safety and health requirements.

1.12.2. Environment and OSHA. The Contractor shall comply with all local, State, Federal, or installation environmental and occupational safety laws, rules, and regulations. Any apparent conflict between compliance with such local, State, and Federal environmental and occupational safety laws, rules, regulations, and compliance with the requirements of the contract shall be immediately brought to the attention of the KO or the COR for final resolution.

The Contractor shall notify the KO, or authorized representative, in writing in addition to any verbal notification of such conflict. The Contractor shall be liable for all fines, penalties, and costs which result from violations of, or failure to comply with, all such local, State, or Federal laws, rules, and regulations. All unsafe acts or conditions fostered by the Contractor or Contractor personnel may be grounds for the KO or authorized representative to halt any and all Contractor performance with a commensurate deduction of monies due to the Contractor until such unsafe conditions are corrected. The Contractor shall take due caution not to endanger personnel during performance of this contract. Upon discovery of a serious hazard such as, but not limited to, fire, or large fuel spill, the Contractor shall notify the KO, or designated representative, and the COR.

1.12.3. Reporting Mishaps. The Contractor shall adhere to reporting of mishaps IAW OPNAVINST 5102.1D w/CH-2 and MCO P5102.1B w/CH-1, Navy & Marine Corps Mishap and Safety Investigation, Reporting, and Record Keeping Manual. In addition, the Contractor shall report all Contractor accidents and mishaps involving government property.

1.12.4. Emergency Services. Emergency medical treatment and services for Contractor personnel are the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.12.5. Personnel Safety. The Contractor shall immediately correct all safety deficiencies upon notification of the deficiencies by the KO, or designated representative, and shall notify the KO of the corrective action to be taken and the date the action will be completed.

1.13. Personnel. For purposes of this paragraph, the term “personnel” or “employee(s)” refers to any person performing work related to this contract, including but not limited to, the Contractor’s employees, agents, representatives, or subcontractor(s). The Contractor shall staff this effort with trained, competent, and capable employee(s) for the discipline to which they are assigned. Contractor personnel shall present a clean, neat, and professional appearance. The Contractor shall ensure that employees meet all applicable Federal, State, local, and installation certifications; licensing; medical requirements; and qualifications to perform all assigned tasks and functions as defined in this contract prior to commencement of work. The Contractor shall not permit any personnel to work under this contract if such persons are identified by a Government authorized representative to the Contractor as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of the United States military. All Contractor personnel shall comply with installation security and access procedures and the Contractor’s final Safety Plan.

1.13.1. Motor Vehicle Operators. Contractor personnel, whose tasks involve operation of any vehicles, shall possess a valid U.S. state driver’s license, certificates, and permits, applicable for the type and class of vehicle being operated.

1.13.2. Authorization to Work. Contractor personnel shall either be a United States Citizen, authorized to work in the United States, or possess a valid U.S. Immigration T-151 or I-94, Alien Registration Card. If Contractor personnel are not US citizens, they must submit a foreign national visit request through the State Department and their embassy. This process can take up to 60 days.

1.13.3. Speaking, Reading, and Understanding English. The Contractor shall hire and staff personnel who can communicate with Government representatives. Reading, understanding, and discussing environmental, health, and safety warnings are an integral part of an employee’s duties. The Contractor’s employees shall be able to understand, read, write, and speak the English language fluently. English shall be the only language used with regard to this contract for written correspondence, discussions, and other business transactions.

1.13.4. Identification of Contractor Employees.

a. The Government will issue ID badges to all Contractor personnel for the duration of the contract. ID badges shall be worn at all times during which the employee is performing work under this contract. Each Contractor employee, to include subcontractor employees, shall wear the ID badge in a conspicuous place on the front of exterior clothing and above the waist, except when safety or health reasons prohibit. A listing of personnel requiring identification cards shall be furnished to the KO at least ten (10) business days prior to the contract start date and updated as needed to reflect Contractor and subcontractor personnel changes. If badged Contractor personnel are terminated, the KO shall be notified immediately, and the Contractor shall insure all ID badges are returned immediately.

b. All Contractor personnel attending meetings and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials.

c. Contractor personnel shall ensure that all documents or reports produced by the Contractor are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

d. All Government-issued ID badges shall be returned to the KO, within five (5) business days, upon completion of the contract.

1.13.5. Conflict of Interest.

a. 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 Interest (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5, Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest. The Contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly (within 5 working days) submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO, and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO 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.

b. Employment of Government Personnel. The Contractor shall not knowingly employ any person who is a U.S. Government employee, if employing that person would create a conflict of interest. Additionally, the Contractor shall not knowingly employ any person, who is an employee of the Government, either United States military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives written approval according to DoD 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulations (JER) by the individual’s commander or director. A copy of the authorization will be provided to the COR. In addition, the Contractor is prohibited from employing Government Quality Assurance Representatives (QAR), whom the Contractor knows or should have known are responsible for monitoring any contracts/subcontracts awarded to the service provider.

1.13.6. Conduct of Employees. Contractor personnel conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the U.S. Government. The Contractor shall ensure that personnel present a professional appearance and attitude. The Contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all local and installation policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substances. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that any Contractor employees providing items and services under this contract conduct themselves and perform in a professional, safe, and responsible manner. The Contractor shall remove from the job site any employee for reasons of misconduct or security. IAW Department of Defense (DOD) Directive 5500.7-R, “Joint Ethics Regulation,” Contractor employees must avoid being improperly influenced in the execution of their duties under the contract. Particular attention should be paid to acceptance of gifts/ gratuities, and to non-disclosure of sensitive or classified information. The Contractor shall ensure employee conduct complies with 41 U.S.C. 423 relative to release of acquisition related information or actions or discussions which may prejudice future competitions. The Contractor shall ensure Contractor employees do not conduct political-related activities or events on any United States of America (U.S.A.) facilities, domestic, or abroad.

1.13.7. Contractor Vehicles. All vehicles and their operators entering a military base shall be properly licensed, registered, and insured according to state law.

1.13.8. Contractor Advertising. The Contractor shall not place or display advertising of any kind on Government property.

1.13.9. Special Qualifications. Please see Section 4.14.1.

1.13.10. Supervision of Contractor Employees. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over Contractor or Subcontractor employees while performing work under the contract. Such employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor, not to the Government. The Contractor, in turn, shall be accountable to the Government for Contractor and Subcontractor employees.

1.14. Personnel Removal. Government rules, regulations, laws, directives, and requirements that are issued during the term of the performance period relating to law and order, installation administration, and security shall be applicable to all Contractor employees, subcontractor employees, and representatives who enter the installation. Violation of such rules, regulations, laws, directives, or requirements shall be grounds for removal (permanently or temporarily as the Government determines) from the work site or installation. Removal of employees does not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility for the work defined in this contract.

· Removal by Installation Commander: The Installation Commander may, at his/her discretion, bar an individual from the installation under the authority of 18 U.S.C. 1382 (1972), for conduct that is determined to be contrary to good order, discipline, or installation security and safety.

· Removal Requested by Designated Government Representative (DGR)/COR: The DGR may require the Contractor to remove an employee working under this contract for reasons of misconduct or security violations. Contractor employees shall be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the DGR that such action is necessary in the interest of the Government.

· Removal by Military Police: Contractor employees may be denied entry to or may be removed from the installation by Military Police if it is determined that the employee’s presence on the installation may be contrary to good order, discipline, or installation security and safety.

· Removal for Unsatisfactory Performance: The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to remove and replace any employees who provide unsatisfactory performance, demonstrate insufficient knowledge, or possess inadequate skill levels necessary to complete assigned tasks. The skill level of the staff provided shall be current and consistent with new technologies.

2.0. ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS.

The following terms, as used throughout this PWS, have the meaning set forth below.

Acronym Definition

3.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The following references shall apply to this project:

3.1 Military Standards.

· NAVEDTRAs 130B, 132, 135, and 136 can be viewed at www.netc.navy.mil/.

· MIL-HDBK 29612, Parts 1-5 can be viewed at www.navair.navy.mil/.

3.2 Technical References.

· SECNAVINST 1730.7E, Religious Ministry within the Department of the Navy, can be viewed at https://www.secnav.navy.mil/doni/Directives/01000%20Military%20Personnel%20Support/01-700%20Morale,%20Community%20and%20Religious%20Services/1730.7E.pdf.

· SECNAVINST 5351.2, Navy Enlisted Leader Development Continuum, can be viewed at https://www.secnav.navy.mil/doni/Directives/05000%20General%20Management%20Security%20and%20Safety%20Services/05-300%20Manpower%20Personnel%20Support/5351.2A.pdf.

· NAVEDTRA 135C can be viewed at www.netc.navy.mil.

· International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET) can be viewed at www.iacet.org/.

· Criteria and guidelines for Continuing Education Units (CEU) can be viewed at www.iacet.org/.

4.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General. Permission to use copyrighted materials shall be secured by the Contractor prior to delivery to the Government. The Government shall possess copyright release for unlimited use of all materials developed in printed and electronic media for use in DoD training. All copyright permissions must adhere to the standards set forth according to NETC Guide to Copyright Law and SECNAVINST 5870.4A, Enclosures 2 and 3.

All dates in this PWS are subject to change based on site availability.

4.1.1 Recording of Training. All training will be recorded and become property of the U.S. Government to be used for building spiritual readiness within the Department of Defense.

4.1.2 Development Control. The COR will make available to the Contractor Government Furnished Material (GFM) that is required to be used for successful completion of this PWS. The Contractor shall have use of the GFM (see Table 1) only for the duration of this contract. Requests for data and information, in addition to the identified GFM, shall be made directly to the COR on an as-required basis for the duration of the contract. The Contractor shall return all GFM to the Government and to the COR upon completion of this contract.

Table 1

GFM

1). TurningPoint Equipment 2). Dr. Lisa Miller video interview 3). Chaplain Corps Spiritual Readiness Warrior Interviews

4.1.3 COR Role. Government personnel will not assist in the production of contract deliverables. For the purpose of this contract, e-mail from the COR shall be considered official correspondence. The COR is responsible for communication between Government personnel and the Contractor’s Program Manager. Calendar revisions or addition of new materials, once the Course Design Document (CDD) is approved, are not authorized without approval from the COR.

4.1.4 Development Team Requirements. The Contractor shall provide adequate and appropriate development team personnel to include at a minimum: Instructional System Design (ISD), Administrative Support/Assistance, Quality Assurance, Program/Project Management, and Graphic Design. The Contractor shall have an understanding of Naval Training Products and Services (NTPS). It is preferred that the Contractor has experience developing programs similar to the PDTC. The development team shall work with and consult with the Contractor Subject Matter Expert (CSMEs), as identified in Sections 4.4 and 4.5, during course development.

The ISD curriculum development process shall follow the industry standard PADDIE (Plan, Analyze, Develop, Design, Implement, Evaluate) approach, documenting all efforts using best practices of the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI).

4.2 Course Development. The Contractor shall design, develop, and deliver a 3-day course, which shall consist of a total of 21 hours of instruction at the applicable sites as identified in this PWS. Each day shall consist of 7 hours of instruction for each of the 3 required modules. Up to 1 hour of the 1st day will include the video interview(s) with Dr. Lisa Miller and the Chaplain Corps Spiritual Readiness Warrior(s) provided as GFM. The course shall provide senior and junior chaplains and RPs with meaningful learning experiences on “Building Spiritual Readiness.”

The goal and objectives for this course are as follows:

a. Goal: The goal of the FY22 Professional Development Training Couse is to provide Religious Ministry Teams (RMTs) with a common lexicon for terminology regarding spirituality and to enable them to develop programs to support the spiritual readiness of warriors and their commands.

b. Objectives: At the conclusion of this training, participants shall be able to:

(1) Discuss and Critically Evaluate Spirituality from a Mental Health Perspective;

(2) Discuss and Critically Evaluate Spirituality from a Stoic Philosophy Perspective;

(3) Discuss and Critically Evaluate Spirituality from a Religious Perspective;

(4) Define and distinguish between the terms: Religion, Spirituality, and Spiritual Readiness;

(5) Develop a common lexicon for spirituality and a spiritual readiness toolbox for RMTs; and

(6) Develop professional skills that enable service members to develop Spiritual Readiness.

c. Course Outline. Provided as Enclosure 1.

4.3 Post Award Meeting (PAM). Approximately two (2) weeks after award of the contract, the U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps stakeholders and the Contractor shall convene for an initial project Post Award Meeting (PAM). The purpose of the meeting is to discuss issues, solicit guidance from the Navy Chief of Chaplains, and to clarify any concerns the Contractor may have regarding the tasks specified in this PWS. The Contractor shall be required to develop an agenda and a work plan to be delivered to the COR five (5) working days before the PAM. The agenda and work plan shall contain, at a minimum, the following information:

a. Opening Remarks and Introduction from NCSC and the COR

b. Introduction of Contractor and CSMEs

c. Task/Staff Management Organization

d. Quality Assurance Procedures

e. Curriculum Development (goals and objectives) and Course content document review

The PAM shall be held at the Naval Chaplaincy School and Center via teleconference from Newport, RI.

4.4 Course Design Document (CDD). The Contractor shall develop a CDD. The CDD shall explain in detail the content, structure, and presentation of the complete PDTC. The curriculum and CDD shall provide an explanation of proposed extensive experiential activities to include: technologies, skill-based, small group tasks, case studies based on ministry delivery requirements, critical analysis, including strengths and weaknesses, practical value to RMTs and commands, and contribution to RMT spiritual readiness lexicon. The Contractor shall show correlation between these activities and the course goal and objectives. The curriculum and all related materials shall conform to IACET standards.

The necessary task inputs are provided under the basic contract, this PWS, and GFM (Table 1). Course objectives shall be identified with an instructional analysis detailing the manner in which each objective shall be taught. The list of topical references and reading materials shall be included. The CDD shall be developed in accordance with the dates in this PWS.

4.5 Curriculum Development. The Contractor shall develop the 21 instructional hours of the PDTC (20 developed by the Contractor and 1 hour from GFM), including the curriculum and all relevant training support materials in accordance with the requirements of the contract, this PWS, GFM, and the approved CDD. Included shall be a detailed daily schedule of training events to include approximately forty (40) percent cognitive presentations and sixty (60) percent facilitated small group task activities/table top/scenario-based case study discussions. The small group task activities and case studies shall be based on the role of the chaplain and RP as they function in a variety of ministry settings, including operational environments. The Contractor shall develop materials in accordance with the goals and objectives outlined in Section 4.2 and the general outline of instruction provided in Enclosure 1. CSMEs shall keep in mind that each PDTC training site will have senior RMT representation in attendance. CSMEs shall utilize the senior RMT representatives present, as identified by the NCSC MTT/COR, during the table- top/scenario-based portions of training as aides/mentors/advisors to the larger population of participants in order to enhance the delivery of training and assist in “end product takeaways” by participants.

All Contractor materials shall meet NETC and IACET educational and legal standards. A draft copy of all training materials (student and presenter materials/presentations, presenter lesson plans, case studies, and small group discussions and assignments) shall be delivered to the COR five (5) working days prior to the Curriculum Walk Through in both paper and electronic forms. A draft copy reflecting any and all changes made post-Walk Through of all training materials (student and presenter materials/presentations, presenter lesson plans, etc.) shall be delivered, in both paper and electronic forms, to the COR five (5) working days prior to PDTC Validation. A finalized copy of all training materials shall be delivered to the COR prior to 01 DEC 2021 in both paper and electronic forms.

All materials developed by the Contractor shall remain the property of the United States Government.

4.5.1 Experience Requirement(s). The Contractor shall demonstrate the ability to develop curriculum in accordance with NETC and IACET standards per this PWS. This requirement includes without limitation the ability to verify technical and operational accuracy of subject content within project materials; the ability to work with and coordinate with other corporate personnel to perform assigned tasks; and the ability to identify and address content which may be an area of controversy.