PWS_Mastodon Beast System Training_SAM RFI.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Mastodon Beast Operator-Level Course

1. INTRODUCTION

a. The CJ39, Operations Directorate, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa

(CJTF-HOA) requires an operator-level course for operation of the directorate’s Mastodon Beast systems to support spectrum management operations in East Africa.

b. CJTF-HOA personnel require training to operate the Mastodon Beast systems.

This training will enable twelve (12) trained personnel to enable operations supporting the CJTF-HOA lines of effort in East Africa.

2. BACKGROUND

a. CJTF-HOA has purchased and received nine Beast systems. CJTF-HOA requires an initial operator-level course, initial configuration support, and software updates to ensure proper operation and utilization of these highly capable systems.

3. SCOPE

a. The Contractor shall provide the personnel, management, and materials necessary to perform basic operator training with Mastodon Beast systems on CLDJ. The class size is twelve operators. Basic training will consist of standard operation of the system. The desired end state is that up to twelve operators certify on the Beast systems upon course completion.

4. REQUIREMENTS

a. The contractor shall provide the trainers to conduct training for the Mastodon Beast systems at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.

b. The contractor shall conduct one Operator-Level Course for the Mastodon Beast systems with for twelve personnel.

c. The contractor shall provide all labor, travel, lodging and expenses for the

Mastodon Beast trainer(s) as part of the training package.

d. Place of performance is Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.

e. Period of Performance: FY24, Q4

5. DELIVERABLES

a. Training guides, supplements or materials, if any.

6. CONTRACTOR TRAVEL

a. Performance on the resultant contract will requires Contractor to travel to Camp

Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ). All contractor travel and lodging requirements shall be priced in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) available at:

https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/travelreg.cfm

7. SECURITY

a. The Contractor shall establish appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect any and all nonpublic Government data to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of government data. The Contractor and all Contractor personnel with access to or responsibility for nonpublic Government data under this contract shall comply with the following policies:

a. DoD Instruction (DoDI) 8500.1, Cybersecurity

b. The Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a)

c. DoD 5400.11-R, and DoD Directive 5400.11, DoD Privacy Program

d. DoD 6025.18-R, DoD Health Information Privacy Regulation

e. DoD 5200.2-R, Personnel Security Program

b. Contractor personnel shall be citizens of the United States.

c. The Contractor shall maintain favorable FBI National Criminal History checks and ensure completion and successful adjudication of a NACLAC as required for Federal employment.

d. The Contractor shall immediately report the discovery of any Privacy breach first to the Requiring Activity’s CIO/Privacy Office and secondly to the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

e. All Information Systems (IS), Platform Information Technology (PIT) and

Information Technology (IT) Services or Products under this requirement, that receive, transmit, store, or process nonpublic government data must be accredited in accordance with Department of Defense (DOD) Instruction (DoDI) 8510.01 "Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology (DIT)” issued March 12, 2014 (formerly the DOD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP)). IS and PIT systems must be categorized in accordance with Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 1253, implement a corresponding set of security controls from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53, and use assessment procedures from NIST SP 800-53A with additional DoD-specific assignment values, overlays, implementation guidance, and assessment procedures as required.

f. Identification Badge: Each Contractor employee shall wear an identification badge while performing work under this contract. All identification badges shall be worn prominently on the upper front of the outer garment, unless precluded by Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulation(s).

g. Base Access Requirements:

a. Operation Security (OPSEC) Training: Contractor personnel assigned to this contract shall complete Level I OPSEC training within ten working days of contract start. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor

b. Contractor Access to the Country of Djibouti: All Contractor employees assigned to this contract are responsible for securing a valid U.S. Tourist Passport, Djiboutian visas or an e-visas prior to arrival in the country of Djibouti. Contractor employees are responsible for all travel information, documentation, and fees required for the entry into the country of Djibouti.

c. Contractor Vaccination Requirements: All Contractor employees assigned to this contract must be fully immunized with a COVID-19 vaccine that has been approved for use by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA); or the Contractor employee must request an exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement in accordance with the requirements set forth by the Camp Lemonnier Commanding Officer.

d. Synchronized Predeployment & Operational Tracker (SPOT): The Contractor shall have an active account in the SPOT system. The KO will approve a Letter of Authorization (LOA) from the SPOT system to allow Contractor employees access to the base. This shall be completed within seven days of contract award.

e. Special Qualifications: The Contractor shall have the necessary skills, training and expertise required to complete the tasks stated in the Performance Work Statement.

f. Contractor Personnel Conduct: Contractor personnel’s conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the Government. The Contractor shall ensure that personnel present a professional appearance. The Contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all local 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 services under this contract conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner. The Contractor shall remove from the job site any employee for reasons of misconduct or security. In accordance with DOD Directive 5500.07-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 on non-disclosure of sensitive or classified information. The Contractor shall ensure employee conduct complies with 41 U.S.C 2101-2107 relative to release of acquisition related information or actions or discussions which may prejudice future competitions. The Contractor shall ensure no Contractor employees conduct politically related activities or events while on the installation.

g. Emergency Services: Emergency medical treatment and services for Contractor personnel is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall have competent personnel trained and capable of dealing with minor personal injuries. The Contractor shall notify the KO of any accident requiring emergency medical treatment.

8. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/EQUIPMENT/INFORMATION

(GFP/GFE/GFI)

a. There is no GFP on this requirement. Students will train on the five government

LVS-6205 systems for training with inverters, generators, and ruggedized laptops.

Contractor is responsible for providing all other required materials.

9. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

a. Training will take place at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.

10. QUALITY CONTROL

a. The contractor shall ensure work performed conforms to the scope of work and meets the requirements under this PWS.

11. QUALITY ASSURANCE

a. The Government reserves the right to perform inspections and surveillance to evaluate the Contractor’s compliance to the contract terms and performance of the requirements in the PWS. The Government will make every effort to ensure that the surveillance methods described below are conducted in an objective, fair, and consistent manner.

12. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

a. The Contractor acknowledges that it is familiar with FAR Subpart 9.5, Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest, and agrees to avoid, neutralize or mitigate such conflicts of interest in accordance with the principles set forth in the FAR.