23Q0145 Solicitation.docx

N6893623Q0145

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FranklinCovey 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

8 August 2023

1.0 SCOPE

This PWS provides leadership development training, specifically the course, “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” to the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) command at China Lake and Point Mugu, California, for the Human Capital Management Group (D/EA4000). Training will support development to leaders in all parts of the organization. The training will also support the New Professional (NP) providing capability training required for graduation from the program. The objective is to help NAWCWD achieve sustained superior results and increased productivity by training participants to improve communication skills, strengthen professional relationships, and focus on critical priorities.

1.1 Background:

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) is the leader in providing innovative, integrated and dominating warfighting effects for Naval joint and coalition forces whose mission is to execute full-spectrum weapons and warfare systems Research, Development, Acquisition, Test and Evaluation.

Part of being prepared to engage in the global warfighting efforts is developing leaders at all levels of the organization. Effective communication and interactions can speed up response time and create a better work product which ultimately gets our products to fleet faster and more efficiently, reducing time and cost.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

N/A

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall deliver 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Signature Program 4.0, Level 2 Engagement workshops to the NAWCWD workforce. Contractor personnel who provide instruction shall be Franklin Covey certified trainers with demonstrated expertise necessary to perform scope and tasks designated in Section 3.0.

The Contractor shall be able to provide workshops to the NAWCWD workforce in person at NAWCWD facilities and virtually utilizing WebEx, Zoom.gov, and Microsoft Teams.

3.1 Minimum and Maximum Quantities

As referred to in paragraph (b) of FAR 52.216-22 “Indefinite Quantity" of this contract, the contract minimum quantity for the five-year ordering period is 1 of each class type; the maximum quantity is 4 trainings per year for each of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Signature Editions 4.0 Classes.

4.0 REPORTS, DATA, AND OTHER DELIVERABLES

4.1 Monthly Progress and Financial Status Report:

The Contractor shall provide a progress and financial status report. The report shall include work accomplished since submittal of the last report, both monthly and cumulative man-hour labor costs expended by labor category, and material and travel costs Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) (A001).

4.2 COVID-19 Mitigation Plan:

The Contractor shall prepare a COVID-19 mitigation plan in preparation for any last minute Command restrictions (CDRL A002).

4.3 Class Material:

The Contractor shall provide class material. The Contractor shall ensure all material is 508 compliant in accordance with the U.S. Rehabilitation Act (CDRL A003).

4.4 Course Evaluations:

The Contractor shall provide course evaluations (CDRL A004).

4.5 Data Deliveries

5.0 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

5.1 Work Location, Facilities, and Telework:

Approximately 50% percent of work will be performed at Government site and 50% percent of work to be performed at Contractor site. Government sites include China Lake and Point Mugu, CA. Contractors performing on-site support will be provided access to the training classroom and any needed training equipment. It shall be noted that there could be online/virtual courses in which the location for the contractor is considered ‘to be determined’ at this time. Telework is not authorized for this contract.

5.2 Work Schedule:

The Holidays applicable to this contract are: New Year's Day, Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., Washington’s Birthday (President's Day), Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

In the event that any of the above holidays occur on a Saturday or Sunday, or alternate Friday, then such holiday shall be observed as they are by the assigned Government employees at the using activity.

NAWCWD works a 4/5/9 work schedule. Therefore, alternate Fridays are not a part of the normal workweek for work performed on-site at a NAWCWD site. The majority of the Government offices are closed on alternate Fridays.

No deviation in the normal workweek will be permitted without express advance approval by the designated Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) with coordination of the using departments.

The Contractor may allow its employees to work the installation work schedule provided the requirements of this PWS are met. If the Contractor chooses to allow its employees to work an alternate schedule in support of this contract, any additional costs associated with the implementation of the alternate schedule vice the standard schedule are unallowable costs under this contract and will not be reimbursed by the Government. Additionally, the alternate schedule shall not prevent Contractor employees from providing necessary staffing and services coverage as required by the Government to the COR.

5.3 Installation Closure:

When Federal facilities are closed by the Government, or when Federal employees are officially excused from work due to a holiday or a special event, severe weather, a security threat, or any other Government facility related problem that prevents Federal personnel from working at the Government facility, Contractor personnel assigned to work at that facility in support of such Federal employees shall follow their parent company’s policies.

While generally Contractor personnel may not perform work on-site at a Government facility without oversight from Federal personnel, in very limited circumstances, work being performed by Contractor personnel may be deemed mission essential and performance of such mission essential work may be authorized to continue at the Government facility despite the facility being otherwise closed for normal operations. The circumstances permitting work being performed by Contractor personnel to be deemed mission essential are extremely limited and generally only apply to performance of efforts related to public health, safety, or matters related to national security. The cognizant Contracting Officer must concur with any determination that work being performed by Contractor personnel is mission essential.

5.4 Compatibility:

The Contractor shall maintain the capability to prepare documents and software packages compatible with the Government Information Technology (IT) environment through the security classification of Unclassified. The current operating environment required for this contract includes:

Microsoft Windows 10 Microsoft Project 2010 Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 Adobe Acrobat XI (reader) Internet access Microsoft Teams

The Contractor shall maintain the ability to interface with and transfer data to and from requiring office software applications and their upgraded versions. The Contractor shall maintain state-of the-art anti-virus software and ensure that all media are virus free when delivered. The Contractor shall be capable of Internet and LAN communications with the Human Capital Development Department. Contractor personnel shall be capable of maintaining real-time communications, both voice and data transfer capabilities, with the Human Capital Development Department during working hours whether at Contractor work site or on travel.

5.5 Management of Contractor Personnel:

The Government will neither supervise Contractor employees nor control the method by which the Contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances will the Government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual Contractor employees. The Contractor shall manage its employees and guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, or give the perception of personal services.

5.6 Subcontractors and Consultants:

Provisions stated herein shall be clearly and effectively communicated to all Subcontractors providing support under this contract. All provisions of this PWS shall flow down to Subcontractors providing support under this contract.

5.7 Other Direct Costs:

5.7.1 Travel:

Travel may include general and administrative expenses, but shall not include profit. For in-person training the Contractor’s Instructor shall travel to NAWCWD at China Lake or Point Mugu, CA, from the point of origin, for each scheduled class, and lodge at a hotel in the vicinity for the duration of the class. Travel cost shall be included in the price of the class.

5.7.2 Material:

In-Person Workshops:

The contractor shall conduct in-person workshops, which will be delivered at specified locations designated by NAWCWD. Each in-person workshop attendee shall be provided with a hardcopy kit, consisting of all necessary program materials and resources.

Hardcopy Kit Delivery:

The contractor shall ensure that all hardcopy kits are delivered to the designated workshop locations at least 14 days prior to the scheduled in-person workshops.

Virtual Workshops:

The contractor shall conduct virtual workshops, utilizing appropriate online platforms. Each virtual workshop attendee shall receive an electronic kit, containing all the required program materials and resources.

Electronic Kit Delivery:

The contractor shall provide the necessary access links and instructions to each virtual workshop attendee and HCDD Training staff, allowing them to access and download the electronic kit at least 14 days before the scheduled virtual workshop.

SECURITY

6.1 Citizenship Requirements:

Only U.S. citizens may perform under this contract. If the Contractor cannot find qualified U.S. citizens to perform the work, the Contractor shall submit a citizenship waiver request with justification to the Government Security Office. The waiver request should include:

6.2 Installation Access:

Access to the NAWCWD China Lake and Point Mugu bases will be via visitor badge granted by the Naval Air Weapons Station/Naval Base Ventura County Visitor's Center or NAWCWD Security Office.

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