Draft_PWS.pdf

Request for Proposal (RFP)

Attachment 3

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

ARMY FUTURES COMMAND (AFC), MANEUVER-CAPABILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND

INTEGRATION DIRECTORATE (CDID)

MANEUVER REQUIREMENTS DIVISION (MRD) CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services requirement to provide experienced Capability Developer and Test and Evaluation (T&E) project support services for the Army Futures Command (AFC) Maneuver-Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate (M-CDID) at Fort Benning, GA. 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 Capability Development and T&E project support services as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this PWS and the terms and conditions set forth in the contract.

1.2 Background: Maneuver Requirements Division (MRD) is a requirements determination office with the M-CDID. MRD performs key roles in the Joint Capability Integration and Development System (JCIDS) process with a maneuver, mounted combat system, and Brigade Combat Team (BCT) Mission Command (MC) focus. MRD projects are aligned with the Army’s maneuver portfolio.

MRD leads the assessment of maneuver and BCT mission command capabilities to identify gaps and develop integrated Doctrine, Organization, Training, materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy (DOTMLPF-P) requirements to resolve or mitigate those gaps. It supports the JCIDS Capability Based Assessment (CBA) by providing the identification of needs combining joint concepts with analysis and is responsible for the management of operational architectures. MRD is responsible for the management of the maneuver Test and Evaluation requirements in coordination with the D-CDID Test and Analysis Office (TAO). MRD is responsible for leading the determination of DOTMLPF-P maneuver force requirements, recommending priorities, documenting changes, and providing supporting analysis. These requirements result from JCIDS, Urgent Needs Statements, Operational Needs Statements, operational lessons learned, and senior leadership decisions to bring future capabilities into the force. MRD participates in Integrated Capability Development Teams (ICDT) to develop the necessary products associated with the JCIDS analysis and documentation phases. The M-CDID assesses concepts to identify gaps in required capabilities and conducts capability gap assessments for the future force. Additionally, the MRD coordinates and works closely with the various maneuver TRADOC Capability Managers (TCM), Directorate of Training and Doctrine (DOTD), the branch schools and proponency offices to fully understand capability gaps and DOTMPF-P implications of proposed materiel solutions. The intent of this contract is to provide the M-CDID with increased depth (quantity) and breadth (skills) to allow efficient and effective performance of required tasks and development of written products directed by JCIDS. This support service will supplement MRD work force with the skills required to accomplish its day-to-day mission in support of maneuver force modernization.

1.3 Objectives: The primary objective is to assemble an experienced writing team to conduct the necessary research and analysis to identify and document capability gaps and solutions within the JCIDS for current and future maneuver, mounted combat, and mission command systems.

1.4 Scope: The Contractor shall provide qualified and experienced personnel to perform Capability Development and T&E project support services for MRD. The Contractor shall provide a workforce with the skills, abilities, experience, and credentials to accomplish the services and tasks in this PWS. These services shall include research, literature reviews, effective writing, JCIDS expertise, T&E expertise, Integrated Operational Architecture support, Cost-Benefit Analysis (C-BA) support, decision analysis, and working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office tools. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) of any real or potential deficiencies in personnel availability. This does not relieve the Contractor of any performance requirements.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and three (3) 12-month option years. The anticipated award date is on/about 21 February 2019. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Year 21 February 2019 – 20 February 2020

Option Year 1 21 February 2020 – 20 February 2021

Option Year 2 21 February 2021 – 20 February 2022

Option Year 3 21 February 2022 – 20 February 2023

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control Plan: The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control plan (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. A comprehensive written QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officers Representative (COR) at the start of work meeting or within 30 days of award (whichever occurs first), and within 5 working days when changes are made thereafter. The Contractors’ QCP must be detailed, containing a systematic approach to monitor daily operations of key and essential functions for providing quality service to the Government, i.e. discrepancy identification procedures, corrective action procedures, prevention procedures for occurrence/re-occurrence of discrepancies, trend analysis usage, and customer feedback utilization. Such QCP requirements will increase the likelihood of successful contract performance. After acceptance of the quality control plan, the Contractor shall request the KOs acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The Government shall evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The days specified below are legal Federal holidays. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on Friday; if the holiday falls on Sunday, it is observed on Monday.

These adjustments to holiday observance are subject to change by the Government. The COR will advise the Contractor of any change to observed Federal holidays. Contractors shall not be required to work on Federal holidays, except to complete tasks that are identified as mission-essential by the Government.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The Contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 0800 – 1700 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. No Contractor shall work more than 40 hours during the workweek; overtime is not authorized.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work under this contract will be performed at Fort Benning, GA in the M-CDID (building 70) and other locations as mutually agreed to by the Contractor and Government. The Government is amenable to a portion of the staff supporting this contract doing so via telecommuting; therefore, the COR will approve telecommuting on a case-by-case basis.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price contract.

1.6.7 Security Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have an active clearance at the SECRET level at time of the proposal submission. Contractor personnel must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. Although the majority of the work performed under this contract will be unclassified, the Contractor will require this level of access to review appropriate literature and planning documents, and participate in events, meeting, or conferences. 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 Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. Note that all references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer.

1.6.7.2.1 In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the Contracting Officer, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

1.6.7.2.2 The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer.

1.6.7.3 Lock Combinations: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

1.6.7.4 Other Security Considerations.

1.6.7.4.1 AT Level I Training. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. All contractor employees shall complete AT Level I refresher training annually as scheduled by the Government throughout the period of performance. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within five calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. Level I Antiterrorism Awareness Training course (JS-US007-14) is now hosted on the Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) Learning Management System (LMS) for CAC holders at https://Jkodirect.jten.mil.

1.6.7.4.2 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by Government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.6.7.4.3 iWATCH Training. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO).

This local 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. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 45 calendar days after contract award or assignment of new employees.

1.6.7.4.4 Access to Government Information Systems. All contractor employees with access to a Government information system must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services, and must successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the IS and then annually thereafter.

1.6.7.4.5 OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure/Plan. The contractor shall adhere to the Government’s OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP) during the entire period of performance.

1.6.7.4.6 OPSEC Training. In accordance with AR 530-1 all personnel will complete Level I Operations Security (OPSEC) training which is composed of both initial and continual awareness training (annually). All newly assigned personnel within the first 30 days of arrival in the organization must receive initial training to include a briefing on the organizations critical information. The contractor shall complete annual OPSEC awareness training as scheduled by the Government. The end state of initial and continual awareness training is that each individual should have the requisite knowledge to safeguard critical information.

1.6.7.4.7 Information assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) training. All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 upon employment.

1.6.7.4.8 Handling of or access to Classified Information. Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204- 2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret” and requires contractors to comply with— (1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22- M); any revisions to DOD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor.

1.6.7.4.9 Visit Authorization Letter. The Contractor must provide a valid (IAW DoD 5220.22-M) Visit Authorization Letter (VAL) for every employee on the contract, prior to their visit. This VAL must be originated by the Contractor's Security Office (also called Facility Security Officer or FSO), and shall be sent to the COR or Security Representative. The VAL must include the purpose and date(s) of visit, security clearance information, social security number, and the contract number. This request is valid for up to one year. The request must be reviewed and updated as needed, but at least annually.

1.6.7.4.10 Threat Awareness Reporting Program. For all contractors with security clearances. Per AR 381-12 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program(TARP), contractor employees must receive annual TARP training by a CI agent or other trainer as specified in 2-4b.

1.6.7.4.11 Statement of Non-Disclosure. All Contractor personnel will comply with the non-disclosure requirements in the clause at FAR Part 52.227-14 (or DFAR equivalent). All Contract Personnel must sign a statement of non-disclosure.

1.6.7.5 Information Assurance and Cyber Security.

1.6.7.5.1 Contractor Employees Who Require Access to Government Information Systems: All contractor employees, and associated subcontractor employees, with access to a Government information system must be registered in the ATCTS at commencement of services and must successfully complete the DoD Cyber Awareness Challenge training prior to access to the information system and then annually thereafter.

1.6.7.5.2 Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Certification: Per DoD 8570.01-M, DFARS 252.239.7001, and AR 25-2, contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees supporting IA/IT functions shall be appropriately certified for each category and level upon contract award.

The baseline and computing environment certifications are stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M must be completed upon contract award. Upon request by the Government, the Contractor shall provide documentation supporting the IA certification status of personnel performing IA functions. Contractor personnel who do not have proper and current certifications shall be denied access to DoD information systems for the purpose of performing IA functions.

1.6.8 Special Qualifications:

1.6.8.1. Contractor personnel assigned to fulfill this contract shall possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to fulfill the contract without on the job training or the need for formal training once assigned to the task. Contractor personnel shall be able to perform capability gap and DOTMLPF-P analysis to inform requirements; develop, write, assemble, and staff capability requirements documents, Operational Mode Summary/Mission Profile, and Basis of Issue Guidance; perform Capability Based Assessment and Material Solutions Analysis; conduct market survey and product research; and develop Critical Operational Issues and Criteria (COIC) and Doctrinal and Organizational Plan (D&OP) for operational test.

Contractor personnel shall have practical experience in the operation, employment, or sustainment of combat vehicles and mounted weapons systems such as M1 Abrams Tank, M2/3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle, Stryker family of vehicles, M113 Armored Personnel Carrier family of vehicles, HMMWV Armament or TOW Carrier, Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, Ground Mobility Vehicle, Light Armored Vehicle 25, and Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) family of vehicles. Contractor personnel assigned to MC functions shall have practical experience in the operation, employment, or sustainment of MC systems such as command posts, Army tactical networks, Blue Force Tracker, Warfighter Information Network-Tactical, and various Very High Frequency, High Frequency, and Satellite Communication systems. All contractor personnel shall have a working knowledge of the US Army and how it functions; its organizational structures with emphasis on Brigade Combat Teams and their functions; and a basic understanding of Army doctrine and operational concepts. All contractor personnel shall demonstrate skill in operating a computer in order to input, retrieve, develop, and manipulate a variety of data and working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office tools to perform said tasks. All contractor personnel assigned to this contract shall have successfully completed Defense Acquisition University (DAU) CLR 101, Introduction to Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System, DAU ACQ 101, Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management, and DAU RQM 110, Core Concepts for Requirements Management.

Contractor personnel assigned to T&E functions on this contract shall have successfully completed DAU TST 102 Fundamentals of Test and Evaluation. The requirements for these DAU managed courses may be satisfied by documenting a similar course that provides the same level of knowledge. The Contractor shall submit evidence at the time of contract award that their personnel have completed these or similar course requirements. See course descriptions at Attachment 5 for additional information.

1.6.8.2 The personnel supplied by the Contractor to perform Capability Development tasks shall have a working knowledge JCIDS and its processes. Contractor personnel shall possess effective writing and analytical skills; received formal training or instruction on the Department of Defense acquisition process;

and, have a minimum of two years’ experience in Capability Developments or Defense acquisition.

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, 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 Contract Management: The Contractor shall provide a contract team 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 and COR. The contract team 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 team manager or alternate shall be available between 0800 – 1700, Monday thru Friday, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract team personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, writing e-mails or other written correspondence, and working in any situation 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.

1.6.12.1. ID Badges: The Contractor shall provide each employee an identification (ID) badge on contract start date or on employment start date. The ID badge shall be made of nonmetallic material easily readable and include employee's name, Contractor's name, functional area of assignment, and color photograph. The ID badge shall be approved by the Contracting Officer or his/her designee before contract start date.

1.6.12.2. Display of ID Badges: Contractor personnel shall wear an ID badge (company-issued or CAC) at all times when performing work under this contract to include attending Government meetings and conferences. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, each Contractor employee 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 such placement.

1.6.12.3. Answering Telephones: Contract team members shall identify themselves as Contractor employees when answering Government telephones.

1.6.12.4. Utilizing Electronic Mail: When prime Contractor or Sub-Contractor personnel send E-mail messages as a part of contract performance (or otherwise relating to contract matters), each sender shall include his/her name (both first and last names), contact information (e-mail, phone), and the name of the individual's employer to their signature block.

1.6.13 Contractor Travel: Contractor will be required to travel CONUS locations, and occasionally OCONUS locations, during the performance of this contract to attend meetings and conferences.

The Contractor shall comply with associated OCONUS travel entry and exit requirements such as passports, visas, and country clearance. The Contractor may be required to travel to off-site locations to assist in operational assessments, demonstrations, and testing in support of this contract. Contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR. The Contracting Officer, COR, or delegated representative must approve all travel in advance. All travel requests shall be made in writing, in advance of travel, with appropriate signatures verifying fund availability and bona fide need to travel. Travel “in and around” Fort Benning may be required when Government vehicles are not available; mileage may be authorized in writing on an individual basis, reimbursable at the prevailing rate. Refer to 5.1.1 for invoicing of travel reimbursement.

Travel Projection

From FT Benning GA To Total Duration

(Days) Frequency

Warren, MI 44 12

District of Columbia 13 5

Picatinny, NJ 13 4

FT Gordon, GA 15 5

JB Lewis McCord, WA 9 3

Orlando, FL 10 3

FT Eustis, VA 6 2

FT Bragg, NC 6 2

Redstone Arsenal, AL 42 10

FT Carson, CO 3 1

FT Drum, NY 3 1

FT Campbell, KY 3 1

FT Hood, TX 16 5

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 52 14

Yuma Proving Ground, AZ 12 3

Travel Projection

From FT Benning GA To Total Duration

(Days) Frequency

Germany 14 2

Alaska 7 1

Total 271 74

1.6.14 Other Direct Costs: This category includes travel outlined in 1.6.13 above.

1.6.15 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1 CAPABILITY. The ability to execute a specified course of action. (A capability may or may not be accompanied by an intention.) (JP 1-02)

2.1.2 CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENT (CDD). A CDD defines authoritative, measurable, and testable parameters across one or more increments of a materiel capability solution, by setting KPPs, KSAs, and additional performance attributes necessary for the acquisition community to design and propose systems and to establish programmatic baselines.

2.1.3 CAPABILITY GAP (or Gap). The inability to execute a specified course of action. The gap may be the result of no existing capability, lack of proficiency or sufficiency in an existing capability solution, or the need to replace an existing capability solution to prevent a future gap.

2.1.4 CAPABILITY PRODUCTION DOCUMENT (CPD). A CPD provides authoritative, testable capability requirements, in terms of KPPs, KSAs, and additional performance attributes, for the Production and Deployment (P&D) phase of an acquisition program, and is an entrance criteria item necessary for each MS C acquisition decision.

2.1.5 CAPABILITY REQUIREMENT (or Requirement). A capability which is required to meet an organization’s roles, functions, and missions in current or future operations. To the greatest extent possible, capability requirements are described in relation to tasks, standards, and conditions in accordance with the Universal Joint Task List or equivalent DOD Component Task List. If a capability requirement is not satisfied by a capability solution, then there is also an associated capability gap which carries a certain amount of risk until eliminated. A requirement is considered to be ‘draft’ or ‘proposed’ until validated by the appropriate authority.

2.1.6 CAPABILITY SOLUTION. A materiel solution or non-materiel solution to satisfy one or more capability requirements (or needs) and reduce or eliminate one or more capability gaps.

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

2.1.8. 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.

2.1.9. 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.

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

2.1.11. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-physical things such as meeting minutes.

2.1.12 INITIAL CAPABILITY DOCUMENT (ICD). An ICD documents one or more new capability requirements and associated capability gaps. The ICD also documents the intent to partially or wholly address identified capability gap(s) with a non-materiel solution, materiel solution, or some combination of the two.

2.1.13 RESERVED.

2.1.14 MATERIEL SOLUTION. A new item (including ships, tanks, self-propelled weapons, aircraft, etc., and related spares, repair parts, and support equipment, but excluding real property, installations, and utilities) developed or purchased to satisfy one or more capability requirements (or needs) and reduce or eliminate one or more capability gaps.

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

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

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

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

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

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

2.1.21 WORK WEEK. Is defined as Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS

A

ADPE Automated Data Processing Equipment

AFC Army Futures Command

AoA Analysis of Alternatives

AMPV Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle

APA Additional Performance Attributes

AR Army Regulation

ARCIC Army Capability Integration Center

AT/OPSEC Anti-Terrorism/Operations Security

ATCTS Army Training Certification Tracking System

B

BCT Brigade Combat Team

BFV Bradley Fighting Vehicle

BOIP Basis of Issue Plan

C

CAC Common Access Card

CALL Center for Army Lessons Learned

C-BA Cost – Benefit Analysis

CBA Capability Based Assessment

CDD Capabilities Development Document

CDID Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate

CFT Cross Functional Team

CID Combat Identification

COIC Critical Operational Issues and Criteria

CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii)

COR Contracting Officer Representative

CPD Capabilities Production Document

CVS Contractor Verification System

D

DA Department of the Army

DAS Defense Acquisition System

DAU Defense Acquisition University

DCR DOTMLPF Change Recommendation

DEERS Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System

D&OP Doctrinal and Organizational Plan

DOD Department of Defense

DOTD Directorate of Training and Doctrine

DOTMLPF-P Doctrine, Organization, Training, materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy

DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report)

DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List

DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

DOD Department of Defense

E

ECP Engineering Change Proposal

F

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation

FFV Future Fighting Vehicle

FPCON Force Protection Condition

FSO Facility Security Officer

G

GMV Ground Mobility Vehicle

H

HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

HQDA Headquarters Department of the Army

I

IA Information Assurance

ICD Initial Capability Document

ICDT Integrated Capability Development Teams

ID Identification

I-FLIR Improved Forward Looking Infrared

IPT Integrated Product Teams

IT Information Technology

J

JAASV Joint Arctic All-Terrain Support Vehicle

JBC-P Joint Battle Command-Platform

JCIDS Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System

JKO Joint Knowledge Online

JTR Joint Travel Regulation

K

KO Contracting Officer

KPP Key Performance Parameters

KSA Key System Attributes

L

LMS Learning Management System

LRV Light Reconnaissance Vehicle

M

MATV MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle

MC Mission Command

M-CDID Maneuver-Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate

MCE Mounted Computing Environment

MCoE Maneuver Center of Excellence

MPF Mobile Protected Firepower

MRAP Mine Resistant Ambush Protected

MRD Maneuver Requirements Division

MRV Mission Role Variant

MSR Monthly Status Report

N

NGCV Next Generation Combat Vehicle

NLT Not Later Than

O

OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii)

ODC Other Direct Costs

OMS/MP Operational Mode Summary/Mission Profile

P

PPBE Planning, Programing, Budgeting, and Execution

PRS Performance Requirements Summary

PWS Performance Work Statement

Q

QA Quality Assurance

QAP Quality Assurance Program

QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

QC Quality Control

QCP Quality Control Plan

R

RDL Reimer Digital Library

RDP Requirement Definition Package

S

S&T Science and Technology

SITREP Situation Report

SOP Standard Operating Procedure

SOWB Start of Work Briefing

T

TA Trusted Agent

TAO Test and Analysis Office

TARP Threat Awareness Reporting Program

TCM TRADOC Capability Manager

TE Technical Exhibit

T&E Test and Evaluation

TEMP Test and Evaluation Master Plan

TOW ITAS Tube Launched Optically Tracked Wireless Improved Target Acquisition

System

TR TRADOC Regulation

TRADOC Training and Doctrine Command

U

V

VAL Visit Authorization Letter (VAL)

VPS Vehicle Protective Suite

W

WAWF Wide Area Work Flow

X

Y

Z

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services: The Government will provide:

3.1.1 Access to on-line or in-class training to complete AT/OPSEC and IA requirements.

3.1.2 Under certain conditions and when deemed beneficial to the Government, initial/refresher training to meet mission requirements or to increase proficiency level caused by changes in tools, standards, or process used, i.e. the JCIDS process.

3.1.3 Sponsor Contractor personnel for access to Army knowledge Online, Center for Army Lessons Learned (CALL), Reimer Digital Library (RDL), and other Government databases deemed necessary for the accomplishment of tasks described in this PWS.

3.1.4 Sponsor Contractor personnel for obtaining Government email accounts (john.doe5.ctr@mail.mil).

3.3.5 Access to all necessary documentation and facilities required for this effort.

3.1.6 Issue a Common Access Card (CAC), as necessary.

3.1.6.1 The Contractor shall obtain a CAC for those employees whose functions require access to systems or facilities controlled by the CAC. The Contractor Representative shall notify Government Contractor Verification System (CVS) Trusted Agent (TA) of new employee CAC requirements.

Company representative shall provide all personnel data required to process CVS application with the TA, including security investigation requirements. Contractor employee shall obtain CAC at the local DEERS/RAPIDS terminal when application is approved. Contractor employee shall inform Corporate Facility Security Officer (FSO)/Security Manager of approval/denial of CAC application.

The Contractor shall be responsible for implementation and follow-up.

3.1.6.2 Failure, inability, or delay in obtaining the CAC does not relieve the Contractor from performing under the terms of the contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for notifying the Government when an employee departs so the card can be deactivated. The Contractor shall be responsible for retrieving the CAC and returning it to the issuing facility. In the event of a loss/stolen card, the Contractor shall provide the TA a letter explaining the circumstances surrounded the loss of the CAC. In addition, the Contractor shall obtain documentation, preferably in the form of a memorandum, from the Provost Marshall or the Security Office as proof that the CAC loss was reported.

3.2 Facilities: The Government will provide Contractor personnel working in support of this contract with furnished office space on Fort Benning, GA, as the primary location of work, to include desk space, telephones, computers, and other items necessary to maintain an office environment. All Government furnished items shall be utilized in strict performance of contract related duties and the Contractor shall maintain policies that prohibit fraud and abuse.

3.3 Utilities: The Government will provide access to voice and data communication lines necessary for accomplishment of the tasks described in this PWS for those Contractor personnel working at the primary work location on Fort Benning, GA. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities.

3.4 Equipment: The Government will provide landline telephones, access to printers, copiers, fax machines, and Automated Data Processing Equipment (ADPE) for accomplishment of the tasks described in this PWS for those Contractor personnel working at the primary work location on Fort Benning, GA. The Contractor shall inform the COR of any unique equipment needs as soon as they are known by the Contractor. Lack of unique equipment does not relieve the Contractor from performing under the terms of the contract.

3.5 Materials: The Government will provide routine offices supplies (paper, binders, labels, trash bags, ink, etc.) for accomplishment of the tasks described in this PWS for those Contractor personnel working at the primary work location on Fort Benning, GA. The Contractor shall inform the COR of any unique office materials needed as soon as they are known by the Contractor. Lack of unique materials does not relieve the Contractor from performing under the terms of the contract.

The Contractor shall instruct employees in office materials conservation practices. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of offices supplies and materials, printing only when necessary, and printing with use of black and white ink whenever possible.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

4.2 Responsibilities:

4.2.1 Uses and Safeguarding of Information. Information from the secure web site is considered to be proprietary in nature when the contract number and Contractor identity are associated with the direct labor hours and direct labor dollars. At no time shall any data be released to the public without permission of the COR or the Contracting Officer.

4.2.2 Problem Notification: The Contractor shall bring problems or potential problems affecting performance to the attention of the COR as soon as possible. Verbal reports shall be followed up with written reports directed to the COR and the Contracting Officer.

4.2.3 Privacy Act: The Contractor and Contractor employee shall not disclose or release to other than Government authorized persons or activities, the content of any Government or proprietary software, procedures or information provided to the Contractor. The Contractor shall ensure compliance with applicable rules in the Privacy Act of 1974.

4.2.4 Secret Facility Clearance: The Contractor shall possess and maintain a SECRET facility clearance from the Defense Security Service. The Contractor’s employees, performing work in support of this contract shall have been granted a SECRET security clearance from the Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office. The DD 254 is provided as Attachment 4.

4.2.5 Training: Attending training is not a chargeable task under this contract except under certain conditions and when deemed beneficial to the Government. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring personnel assigned to this contract have the required training and certifications at time of contract award. Except for training directed by this PWS in para 1.6.7.4, Other Security Considerations, and para 1.6.7.5, Information Assurance and Cyber Security, Contractor personnel shall to not attend or participate in training during the duty day unless specifically authorized and directed by the COR.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. SPECIFIC TASKS:

5.1 Basic Services. The Contractor shall provide services for Capability Development and T&E project support services. The outcome of this service are approved and validated JCIDS capability documents supporting the Defense Acquisition System (DAS) and Planning, Programing, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) system, and successful fielding and employment of systems to BCTs. The specific services and tasks the contractor shall perform are listed below.

5.1.1 Monthly Invoice. The Contractor shall prepare and forward monthly invoice via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), using correct DoDAC, CLIN(s), dollar amount per CLIN, etc., on or before the 10th of the month following billing period.

5.1.2 Monthly Status Report. The Contractor shall submit a monthly status report to the COR NLT the 10th calendar day of the month. This report is a culmination of each task requirement, with details such as volume and type of services rendered; dates and events supported; periods of non-availability; other information as needed. The report shall contain, at a minimum, the information outlined below for the reporting period.

First page or cover sheet

1. Header with Company name (logo permitted)

2. Date prepared

3. Preparer’s name, contact information

4. Client information (i.e. COR, Directorate)

5. Name and contact information of other addressees, if applicable

6. Period covered (month & year)

7. Contract number and title

Administrative notes, such as personnel changes, extended periods of personnel non-availability (vacation, sick, military duties), or similar items of note.

Brief description of requirements (1-2 sentences).

Brief summary of accomplishments during the monthly reporting period.

Progress on deliverable products (percentage complete or other measurements).

Any current or anticipated problems and the resolution, as applicable.

Brief summary of specific activity planned for the next reporting period (month), and projected date(s) of said activity (e.g. upcoming events, deadlines, hire dates, etc). Planned activity beyond the next reporting period is permissible, if complicated or a long-term project. NOTE:

“Continued support” is insufficient.

5.1.3 Start of Work Briefing (SOWB). The Contractor shall prepare a Start of Work Briefing (SOWB) with documentation, in the form of slides or a narrative description. Following award, the COR and Contractor will mutually determine the format and date for this deliverable. The Contractor shall develop a Start of Work Briefing in accordance with the PWS outlining the approach to tasks expanding on the information contained in the vendor’s proposal.

5.1.3.1 The technical portion of the SOWB shall describe in detail the Contractor's approach to provide qualified personnel to support the M-CDID responsibilities in the capability development area.

5.1.3.2 The management portion of the SOWB shall describe the Contractor's approach to managing the project. The plan shall identify all Contractors and Sub-Contractor key personnel, including the overall project manager, by name and qualifications (including experience with Army materiel acquisition). The SOWB shall specify the approach for recruiting qualified personnel, and maintaining highly qualified personnel. This plan shall include methods for managing the efforts of sub Contractors.

5.1.3.3 The SOWB shall describe their teams qualifications and evidence their personnel have completed the required training specified in para 1.6.8.1

5.1.3.4 The SOWB shall describe the Contractor's quality control and surveillance approach for this project.

5.2 Description of Work

5.2.1 Task Area 1. Provide JCIDS research and writing support to active and legacy projects that are defined as projects with approved JCIDS capability documents and generally between post Milestone A and post Milestone C in the DAS. These projects can include, but are not limited to, Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV), Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV), Abrams Tank, Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles, Improved Forward Looking Infrared (I-FLIR), Stryker, Ground Mobility Vehicle (GMV), Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF), Vehicle Protection Suite (VPS), TOW-Improved Target Acquisition System (TOW ITAS), and ongoing large and medium caliber weapon and ammunition efforts.

5.2.1.1 Listed below are tasks associated with active and legacy projects. The contractor shall perform the following in support of Task Area 1:

Maintain understanding of existing Brigade Combat Team (BCT) capability gaps.

Support development, staffing, and approval of CDD and CPD in accordance with Manual for the Operation of the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System, AR 71-9 Warfighting Capabilities Determination, TR 71-20 Concept Development, Capabilities Determination, and Capabilities Integration, and TRADOC Writing Guides.

Analyze Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) for operational value and make recommendations to accept or reject.

Conduct requirements trace between ECP, specifications, and CDD or CPD.

Conduct and document task analysis.

Maintain and update combat load list.

Develop, update, or refine load plans.

Maintain CDD or CPD supporting documents such as the Basis of Issue Plan (BOIP) and Operational Mode Summary-Mission Profile (OMS/MP) per applicable JCIDS instructions, Army and TRADOC regulations, applicable ARCIC Writing Guides, and TRADOC ARCIC Action Officer Guide for the Development of the Operational Mode Summary/Mission Profile.

Support development of Purchase Description or Performance Specification.

Conduct requirements trace between CPD and CDD.

Maintain relevance of…