PANMCC-22-P-0000 010799 PWS.docx

ACTT Section, MICO, GSB, 10th SFG(A) Mode 3 and 5 Theory Training and Instructor Certification

PANMCC-22-P-0000 010799

Dated 22 March 2022

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide Mode 3 and Mode 5 Theory and Certification for Operators and Instructors. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Mode 3 and Mode 5 Theory and Certification as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. Once students meet all the requirements, students will be required to take a certified written and verbal test that is required by the government to certify each individual. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: As our adversaries develop new techniques to mitigate some of our collection efforts, it is required that U.S Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) personnel maintain a competitive advantage. Organizations must become flexible solution providers and adapt to the adversaries’ new methods. To accomplish this, personnel should have advanced training and Mode 3 and 5 certification that allows maximum adaptability in order to meet a constantly changing operational environment. This advanced curriculum must be well defined, and be available to address immediate and future mission requirements.

1.3 Objectives: Soldiers that belong to 10TH Special Forces Group (Airborne) require a contracted Ground Mode Certification course in order to support a full training curriculum to meet the minimum of the National Security Agency (NSA) office of Tradecraft and Compliance (T&C) Mode 3 and 5 certification requirements. This requirement includes developed courses, and implementation, to include course guides and related student materials. 10th SFG (A) envisions training occurring through a 2-week course. It is the Government’s intent to award the 2-week training classes to a company that offers unique capabilities tailored to meet existing and emerging threats by delivering a 2-week course of instructions containing similar blocks of instruction. Successful operators will have seasoned instructors and be able to train on site at 10th SFG(A), Fort Carson CO. and be immediately capable of meeting solicitation requirements.

1.4 Scope: Contractor shall provide the necessary services to support 10th SFG(A) in the task areas specified in Part 5 of this contract. Contractor will provide instruction that is unique to the Special Operations, and SIGINT Support. Due to the sensitive nature of 10th SFG (A) operations, training will be designed specifically for advanced SIGINT operations; techniques employed will be considered sensitive and will not be released to the public. Contractor will provide SI personnel basic through advanced training that includes best practices. The final, approved course curriculum will include instructor guides, student guides, and course evaluation questionnaires. The NSA Office: T&C approved program of instruction (POI) will certify 10th SFG(A) SIGINT soldiers in MODE 3 and 5 and allow them to operate effectively when supporting SOF SIGINT missions in a variety of unique operational environments. Since this POI is a critical component of SOF SIGINT capabilities, contractor will be required to use an established and uniquely qualified instructor staff having demonstrated Special Operations experience combined with demonstrated experience instructing courses to students that were similar to this course and its prospective students.

1.5 Period of Performance: The Period of Performance shall be two consecutive weeks (13 Calendar Days).

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control unless otherwise directed, the contractor is responsible for all quality control inspections necessary in the performance of the various tasks, as assigned and identified by the SOW.

The contractor shall maintain records of all inspections and tests to include test results to demonstrate the quality approach satisfies contract requirements.

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 0800 - 1800 Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. 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 above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the 10th SFG(A) Compound.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The government will award a Service Contract.

1.6.7 Security Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have a Top Secret Clearance with an indoctrination at time of the proposal submission, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. Contractors must have completed Operations Security (OPSEC) and Anti-Terrorism level 1 (AT-Level1) The security requirements are in accordance with the attached DD254.

1.6.7.1 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.6.7.2 Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures: All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to an Army or USSOCOM controlled installation, facility, or area shall comply with applicable security policies and procedures (provided by the government representative). This includes policies pertaining to the use or prohibition of electronic recorders, devices, cameras, etc. If the Contractor is required to take photographs or videos on a Government Installation, the Contractor must obtain written permission from the Senior Commander. The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation and facility access requirements to be completed by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. The contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HQDA, USSOCOM, USASOC and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.6.7.3 Handling/ Access to Classified Information: The Vendor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements for access to information classified "Confidential", "Secret", or "Top Secret". The Vendor must execute a Security agreement (DD Form 441), IAW the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M) and any revisions to DoD 5220.22-M (Note: A DD Form 254 will be required for any contract that requires access to classified information and/or a security clearance.)

1.6.7.4 NCIC and Terrorist Threat Database Screening Required: All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are not in possession of a current Common Access Card (CAC) will be vetted by the local security office to determine fitness and eligibility for access IAW DTM 09-012, paragraph 2.b(4) to include but not limited to an NCIC III and Terrorist Database screening. The Vendor will ensure that the government has sufficient biographical information to conduct said screening including, but not limited to the person's name, date of birth, and social security number.

1.6.7.5 Vendor to Obtain a Facility Clearance and Individual Clearances at the Appropriate Level: The Vendor must obtain a Facility Clearance at the appropriate level (IAW the NISPOM DoD 5220.22-M) prior to the start of the contract awarded period of performance. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have the required security clearance at the appropriate level at the start of the period of performance. Security clearances and Facility Clearance (FCL) requirements are required to be maintained for the life of the contract in accordance with the DD254 attached to the contract.

1.6.7.6 Pre-Screen Applicants Using E-Verify Program: The Vendor must pre-screen applicants using the E-verify Program (http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The vendor must ensure that the applicant has two valid forms of government issued identification.

1.6.8 Special Qualifications: Instructors must be NSA Certified Instructors in Mode 3 and 5.

1.6.8.1 AT Level I Training: All contractor employees, including sub-contractor employees, requiring access to an Army or USSOCOM controlled installation, facility, or area shall complete AT Level I Awareness Training within 60 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contract employee and subcontract employee to the COR (or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned) within 90 calendar days after completion of the training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. This is an annual training requirement. AT Level I training is available at: https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/faces/page/login/Login.seam.

1.6.8.2 iWATCH Training: The Vendor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the government requiring activity Antiterrorism Officer (ATO)). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR or the designated security office. Training shall be completed within 60 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees' commencing performance with the results reported to the COR no later than 90 days after contract award and new employees' commencing performance.

1.6.8.3 Requirement for OPSEC Training: Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contract employees must complete OPSEC Level I training within 30 calendar days of reporting for duty. All contract employees must complete annual OPSEC Awareness Training.

1.6.8.4 Information Assurance/ Information Technology Training: All contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working in IA/IT functions must comply with DoD, Army, USSOCOM and USASOC training requirements in DODD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M, AR 25-2 and published USSOCOM and USASOC requirements within 180 calendar days of employment.

1.6.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially 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.

1.6.11 Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the government: Instructor. The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30p.m., Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons. Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below: National Security Agency office T&C Certified in Mode 3 Ground Precision Geo-Location (PGL), and Mode 5 Ground Precision Geo-Location

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties 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. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Contractors must submit JPAS information to 10th SFG(A) security manager to confirm security clearance. Contractors will be issued a temporary escort badge IOT access Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) to instruct students on classified materials, and perform testing on classified materials taught.

1.6.13 Contractor Travel Contractors are responsible for their own travel to Fort Carson, Colorado, and travel in and around the area to include on-post and off post.

1.6.14 Other Direct Costs Contractors will be responsible for their own lodging, meals and per-diem.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

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

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

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

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

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

2.1.6. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11 Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility: A U.S. Department of Defense term for a secure room. It can be a secure room or data center that guards against electronic surveillance and suppresses data leakage of sensitive security and military information

2.1.12. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.13. WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.14. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1 Facilities The Government will provide a classroom for unclassified briefings and instruction. The Government will provide access to the SCIF for Contractors to be escorted to provide classified briefings, instruction and testing.

3.2 Equipment The Government will provide the following precision geo-location equipment: L3Harris Crossbow, L3Harris CrossFire, CHEATR, Jugular 4, Laptops, Tetley Scanner and ICS QP. The Contractor will provide their own rental vehicles to transport to and from the training facility.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

4.3. Materials. The Contractor shall provide printed materials for the students that cover the blocks in instruction taught, to include handbook deliverables.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks:

5.1. Basic Services. The contractor shall provide services for Mode 3 and Mode 5 Theory and Instructor Certification.

5.2. Task Heading.

5.2.1 Phase 1: Basic UMTS Theory, Applications and T&C Ground Certification – This training will provide personnel with knowledge and skillsets that are not readily available at the requisite scope and scalability in the military system. Phase I is a two-part, ten-day block of instruction, which includes foundational UMTS concepts and network theory, followed by Applications which provides the skills necessary for Precision Geo-Location (PGL) operations and T&C Certification.

5.2.2 The following subjects and skillsets are taught and evaluated:

· UMTS Theory

· Basic RF theory

· UMTS network architecture

· UMTS characteristics and common UMTS frequency bands

· Interaction between the mobile subscriber and network

· Cell selection and reselection

· Authentication and handoff procedures

· Techniques for acquiring and interpretation of network survey data to determine the optimal settings for the equipment of interest

· Applications and T&C Ground Certification

· Introduction to ROVER

· Introduction to TTPs for ground operations

· Introduction, assembly and placement of equipment

· Equipment and applications operation to acquire and maintain target of interest

· System(s) troubleshooting procedures if inoperable

· Understanding and monitoring RF environment for efficient operations

· Conduct Intermediate PGL

· Conduct Final PGL on location utilizing various finishing tools and techniques

· Demonstrate learned skillsets for T&C Certification

· Techniques for acquiring and interpretation of network survey data to determine the optimal settings for the equipment of interest

· Applications and T&C Ground Certification

· Equipment and applications operation to acquire and maintain target of interest

· Understanding and monitoring RF environment for efficient operations

· Conduct Intermediate PGL

· Conduct Final DF on location utilizing various finishing tools and techniques

· Demonstrate learned skillsets for T&C Certification

5.2.3 Phase II: Basic LTE Theory, Applications and T&C Ground Certification – This training will provide personnel with knowledge and skillsets that are not readily available at the requisite scope and scalability in the military system. Phase II is a two-part, ten-day block of instruction, which includes foundational LTE concepts and network theory, followed by Applications which provides the skills necessary for PGL operations and T&C Certification. The following subjects and skillsets are taught:

5.2.4 LTE Theory

· LTE evolution and cellular-technology comparison

· LTE network architecture

· LTE characteristics and common LTE frequency bands

· User Equipment and network interaction

· Cell Selection and Reselection

· LTE security protocols

· Techniques for acquiring and interpretation of network survey data to determine the optimal settings for the equipment of interest

· Applications and T&C Ground Certification

· Equipment and applications operation to acquire and maintain target of interest

· Understanding and monitoring RF environment for efficient operations

· Conduct Intermediate PGL

· Conduct Final PGL on location utilizing various finishing tools and techniques

· Demonstrate learned skillsets for PGL Certification

5.2.5 Due the nature of Special Operations, and the changing world events that influence overseas activities, the contractor will remain proactively postured to tailor training requirements based on known and/or expected Government needs given unfolding events and the contractor’s unique knowledge of the Special Operations mission and related TTPs.

5.2.6 Additional Training Support

Contractor training shall include basic threat and situational awareness instruction, classroom and lab vulnerability demonstrations, and requisite countermeasures to combat every day and mission-specific vulnerabilities associated with use of electronic devices.

5.2.7 Instructors and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)

The contractor shall provide instructors and training support personnel that have recent, relevant experience supporting highly specialized training needs of Special Operations and other Government customers. The contractor shall provide 2 instructors to meet a 4:1 student to instructor ratio for 8 total students. The instructor team shall bring to bear personnel with a variety of experiences supporting local, state, and federal Government customers, including, but not limited to, Special Operations and Law Enforcement. Collectively, the instructor team must have operational geo-location, SIGINT, EW, digital forensics, technical surveillance, threat assessment, and technical surveillance countermeasure experience.

5.2.8 In addition to the above-required instructor qualifications, the contractor team should have the following, demonstrated KSA:

5.2.9 The contractor shall provide resumes for primary and alternate instructor and SME personnel with their proposal and shall coordinate instructor changes with the Government prior to any personnel adjustments.

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

6.1. The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures.

6.2. Contractors must instruct materials IAW NSA Office T&C Policy and Procedures. Contractor may request Policy and Procures from the Government

PART 7

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. Attachment/Technical Exhibit List:

7.1 TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1 Performance Requirements Summary

7.2 TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2 DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

7.1 TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective (The Service required—usually a shall statement)

Method of Surveillance

PRS # 1.

IAW para. 1.6.8, The contractor shall provide Instructors which are NSA Certified Instructors in Mode 3 and 5.

The contractor provided provide Instructors which are NSA Certified Instructors in Mode 3 and 5.

100% Inspection

PRS # 2

IAW para. 5.2.1 Phase 1: Basic UMTS Theory, Applications and T&C Ground Certification and para. 5.2.2, the contractor shall provide Instructors which are NSA Certified Instructors in Mode 3 and 5.

The contractor provided provide Instructors which are NSA Certified Instructors in Mode 3 and 5 for:

1) UMTS Theory

2) Applications T&C Ground Certification

3) Applications and T&C Ground Certification

100% Inspection

PRS # 3

IAW para. 5.2.3 Phase II: Basic LTE Theory, Applications and T&C Ground Certification, the contractor shall provide Instructors which are NSA Certified Instructors in Mode 3 and 5.

The contractor provided provide Instructors which are NSA Certified Instructors in Mode 3 and 5 for:

1) 5.2.4 LTE Theory

2) Applications and T&C Ground Certification

100% Inspection

7.2 TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

9 copies of the material. 1 per student, and 1 for future reference within the Platoon

Printed book

10th SFG(A) students on first day of class