PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT FOR

Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports and Cooperation (DASA DE&C)

TRAINING PRODUCT MAINTENANCE AND PRESENTATION

FOR THE ARMY SECURITY ASSISTANCE ENTERPRISE

(ASAE)

Contents

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

2. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

5. SPECIFIC TASKS

6. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS)

7. DELIVERABLES

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. CONTRACT TITLE: Training Product Maintenance and Presentation for the Army Security Assistance Enterprise (ASAE)

1.2. BACKGROUND: The Security Assistance program is an important U.S. foreign and national security policy instrument. The principal objectives are to support U.S. goals and strengthen the military capability of selected friendly and allied countries. These programs include Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Foreign Military Construction Services (FMCS), Leases, International Military Education and Training (IMET), Drawdowns, and other special programs. The Army will conduct these activities in compliance with the law and higher-level guidance.

1.3. SCOPE: The Contractor shall develop all new training requirements for the Army Security Assistance program and maintain and update the current product curriculum. Products shall be conducted in either a classroom environment or as an online capability. The contractor shall ensure all training is complementary to and augments the existing Department of War (DoW) Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) curriculum and is not duplicative. Training may vary depending on the Army command or the organization's mission. DASA DE&C will approve the yearly class schedule and student size for each offering. The curriculum shall be developed at an advanced level, focusing on the enterprise-level policies, strategic execution, and complex cross-organizational procedures relevant to personnel within the senior echelons of the Army Security Assistance Enterprise (ASAE).

1.4. CONTRACTING ACTIVITY: Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD

1.5. CONTRACT TYPE: Firm Fixed Price

1.6. POST AWARD CONFERENCE/PERIODIC PROGRESS MEETINGS: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity. The Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and other Government personnel may meet periodically with the contractor to review 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 being experienced. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.7. QUALITY CONTROL (Q.C.): The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective Quality Control program to ensure services are performed per this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of services below the acceptable level. The Contractor Quality Control (C.Q.C.) plan is due at the time of proposal submission and shall be updated as required. (CDRL A001)..

1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE (Q.A.): The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), which defines how performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable levels.

1.9. HOURS OF OPERATION/PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The Contractor is responsible for ensuring personnel are available for each training session. Training should be conducted during normal duty hours, 0800 – 1700 hours, Monday through Friday, or as the training schedule dictates. No weekend or holiday work is required.

1.10. RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS: The contractor is not required to perform services on the holidays listed below.

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

1.11. CONSERVATION OF UTILITIES: The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices and shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities.

1.12. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

1.12.1.1. General Security and Clearance Levels: The Contractor shall comply with all appropriate Government security directives and regulations. The highest security classification of work to be performed under this contract is SECRET. The Contractor shall have a SECRET Facility Security Clearance (FCL) at the time of proposal submission. Specific personnel clearance requirements are defined below and in accordance with the DD Form 254 attached to this contract.

1.12.1.2. Personnel Requiring a SECRET Clearance: The Program Manager, Product Developers, Senior Instructors, and the LMS Administrator are required to possess and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

1.12.1.3. All Other Personnel: Any other contractor personnel not required to access classified information must, at a minimum, undergo and favorably pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) to be eligible for a Common Access Card (CAC).

1.13. Physical Security. The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property provided for contractor use. Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.14. Key Control. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all building passes, Common Access Cards (CAC), and keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards, CAC, and building passes. Keys issued by the Government to the Contractor cannot 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 COR.

1.14.1. 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.

1.14.2. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the Contractor’s and subcontractors’ 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 COR.

1.15. Lock Combinations. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all 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.

1.16. Antiterrorism and Operation Security

1.16.1. Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I training. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access 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. 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 10 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I Awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil. The COR can arrange for JKO access for individuals who do not have a

CAC.

1.16.2. Access and general protection/security policy and procedures. Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall 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 (FAR clause 52.204‐9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) 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.

1.16.3. For contractors requiring Common Access Card (CAC). Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014‐05. The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on‐site or remotely; (2) remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD‐approved remote access procedures; or (3) physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non‐DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management.

1.16.4. For contractors that do not require CAC but require access to a DoD facility or installation.

Contractor and all associated sub‐contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC‐III) and Terrorist Screening Database (Army Directive 2014‐05/AR 190‐13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative); or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

1.16.5. AT Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas. US based contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees shall receive Government provided area of responsibility (AOR)-specific AT awareness training as directed by AR 525‐13. Specific AOR training http://jko.jten.mil/ content is directed by the combatant commander, with the unit ATO being the local point of contact.

1.16.6. iWATCH Training. The contractor and all associated sub‐contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH Army program (training standards provided by the requiring activity 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. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and prior to new employees commencing performance. Initial training results must be reported to the COR no later than 45 calendar days after contract award.

1.16.7. Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) registration for contractor employees who require access to government information systems. All contractor employees with access to a government info 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 information system and then annually thereafter.

1.16.8. For contracts that require a formal Operations Security (OPSEC) program. The contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan within 90 calendar days of contract award, to be reviewed and approved by the responsible Government OPSEC officer. This plan will include a process to identify critical information, where it is located, who is responsible for it, how to protect it and why it needs to be protected. The contractor shall implement OPSEC measures as ordered by the commander. In addition, the contractor shall have an identified certified Level II OPSEC coordinator per

AR 530‐1.

1.16.9. For contracts that require OPSEC Training. Per AR 530‐1, Operations Security, the contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC Awareness training. New employees must be trained within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter.

1.16.10. For Information Assurance/Information Technology (IA/IT) 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 and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01‐M and AR 25‐2 within six months of appointment to IA/IT functions.

1.16.11. For IA/IT certification. Per DoD 8570.01‐M, DFARS 252.239.7001 and AR 25‐2, the contractor employees supporting IA/IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract award. The baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01‐M must be completed upon contract award.

1.16.12. For contractors authorized to accompany the force. DFARS Clause 252.225‐7040, Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States, shall be used in solicitations and contracts that authorize contractor personnel to accompany US Armed Forces deployed outside the US in contingency operations; humanitarian or peacekeeping operations; or other military operations or exercises, when designated by the combatant commander. The clause discusses the following AT/OPSEC related topics: required compliance with laws and regulations, pre‐deployment requirements, required training (per combatant command guidance), and personnel data required.

1.16.13. For Contract Requiring Performance or Delivery in a Foreign Country. DFARS Clause 252.225‐ 7043, Antiterrorism/Force Protection for Defense Contractors Outside the US. The clause shall be used in solicitations and contracts that require performance or delivery in a foreign country. This clause applies to both contingencies and non‐contingency support. The key AT requirement is for non‐local national contractor personnel to comply with theater clearance requirements and allows the combatant commander to exercise oversight to ensure the contractor’ compliance with combatant commander and subordinate task force commander policies and directives.

1.16.14. For contracts that require handling 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); (2) any revisions to DOD 5220.22‐M, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor.

If secure telecommunication requirements apply, include clause 252.239-7016 and follow guidance at

239.74. If covered system support requirements apply, include provision 252.239-7017 into the solicitation, clause 252.239-7018 into the contract, and follow guidance at 239.73.

1.16.15. Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Include DFARS clause 252.204-7012, which requires the contractor to comply with NIST 800-171. Also include DFARS provision 252.204-2019 into solicitations. Acquisition officials should follow procedures outlined in DFARS 204.73 and verify vendors have an adequate NIST SP 800-171 summary assessment score within the Supplier Performance Risk System (within PIEE). If the score doesn't show a medium- or high-level assessment with a score of 110 or better (as described in the "NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology"), include clause 252.204-7020 and obtain the vendor's "system security plan" and "plan of action" for NIST SP 800-171 verification and assurance by Army security officials.

1.16.16. 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 within AR 381-12, Chapter 2.

1.17. Information Technology Management. All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees must complete the DoD Cyber Awareness Challenge Training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working Information Assurance/Information Technology functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within six months of employment. Training is available at:

https://cs.signal.army.mil/, and https://public.cyber.mil/training/cyber-awareness-challenge/.

1.18. Safety/Emergency Preparedness. Contractor personnel must comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) laws and all applicable DoD policy and procedures. This includes DoDI 6055.17, “DoD Emergency Management (EM) Program,” Incorporating Change 3, June 12, 2019 (https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/605517p.pdf?ver=2019-06- 12-074129-323) and facility Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs). Additionally, contractor personnel shall participate in all scheduled drills, exercises and/or tabletop exercises IAW AR 525-13, DoDI O- 2000.16, Volume 1, “DoD AT Program Implementation: DoD Antiterrorism Standards, Change 3, May 7, 2021, (https://www.milsuite.mil/book/servlet/JiveServlet/previewBody/1217453-102-2- 2848062/O200016p.pdf) (CAC required for access) and DODI O-2000.16, Volume 2, “DoD AT program Implementation: DoD Antiterrorism Standards, Change 3, May 7, 2021 https://www.milsuite.mil/book/servlet/JiveServlet/previewBody/1217453-102-2-2848062/O200016p.pdf) (CAC required for access).

1.19. Workplace Violence Prevention. Contractors will participate in all required workplace violence and aggression training required by the DoD and/or organization Safety Program Managers.

1.20. Security Oversight. In accordance with ASA (ALT) security policy. contractors are not authorized facility alarm arm or disarm privileges. CORs or government officials are responsible for opening and closing workspaces and providing adequate oversight throughout the contractor’s duty day.

1.21. DATA RIGHTS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

1.21.1. Transfer of Pre-existing Materials and Unlimited Rights: Through the execution of this contract, the Contractor relinquishes proprietary claims to the six (6) existing training products, scripts, instructor guides, and source files developed under prior efforts. The Government shall obtain Unlimited Rights (as defined in DFARS 252.227-7014) to all legacy and pre-existing materials associated with the ASAE curriculum.

https://cs.signal.army.mil/ https://public.cyber.mil/training/cyber-awareness-challenge/ https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/605517p.pdf?ver=2019-06-12-074129-323 https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/605517p.pdf?ver=2019-06-12-074129-323 https://www.milsuite.mil/book/servlet/JiveServlet/previewBody/1217453-102-2-2848062/O200016p.pdf https://www.milsuite.mil/book/servlet/JiveServlet/previewBody/1217453-102-2-2848062/O200016p.pdf https://www.milsuite.mil/book/servlet/JiveServlet/previewBody/1217453-102-2-2848062/O200016p.pdf

1.21.2. Works for Hire: All materials, updates, LMS scripts, courseware, and data developed or provided under this contract shall be considered "Special Works" under DFARS 252.227-7020, granting the Government full ownership and copyright of all deliverables.

1.21.3. Delivery of Source Files: The Contractor shall provide all new and pre-existing training materials in their native, fully editable digital formats (e.g., unlocked Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Articulate 360 source files, raw video/audio) to ensure the Government can modify the curriculum without vendor assistance.

1.22. CONTRACT TRANSITION:

1.22.1. Phase-In / Kick-Off Meeting: The Contractor shall participate in a Post-Award Kick-Off Meeting within ten (10) business days of contract award, either in-person or via teleconference. The purpose is to introduce Government and Contractor personnel and discuss the technical and management aspects of the contract. The Contractor shall present their draft Quality Control Plan and a high-level project schedule at this meeting.

1.22.2. Phase-Out and LMS Transition: Sixty (60) days prior to the end of the final period of performance, the Contractor shall submit a comprehensive Phase-Out Plan. To support the Government's transition to a Government-owned LMS, this plan must include the extraction, formatting, and secure transfer of all historical student records, course shells, and LMS architecture data to the Government. The Contractor shall provide direct technical support to ensure a seamless data migration to the follow-on platform.

2. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

Publications applicable to this PWS are listed below and are available via the Internet.

2.1. DEPARTMENT OF WAR – WAR TECHNICAL INFORMATION CENTER (http://www.dtic.mil/dtic):

2.1.1. DODI 2040.2

2.1.2. DODD 5105.65

2.1.3. Vol. 15, DoW 7000.14-R [Financial Management Regulations (FMR)]

2.1.4. DODD 5230.09

2.1.5. DODD 5230.11

2.1.6. DODD 5230.20

2.1.7. DODD 5230.24

2.2. ARMY PUBLISHING DIRECTORATE:

2.2.1. AR 12-1

2.2.2. AR 380-10

2.2.3. DA AM 12-1

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND

SERVICES

3.1. GENERAL: The Government will provide the facilities, equipment, materials, and/or services listed below.

3.1.1. The contractor shall have access to Government facilities as long as Government personnel are within the facility.

3.1.2. Access to unclassified and classified documents, studies, reports, databases, and other materials required to perform tasks.

3.1.3. The same access to online Government IT programs and services as provided to government employees.

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4.1. GENERAL: Except for those items specifically stated to be government furnished in Part 3, the contractor shall furnish everything required to perform this PWS.

4.2. FACILITY CLEARANCE: The Contractor shall possess and maintain a SECRET facility clearance from the Defense Security Service at the time of proposal submission, in accordance with DD Form 254.

5. SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1. KEY PERSONNEL: The following are considered key personnel (KP). Program Manager and one

(1) designated Product Developer/Senior Instructor Subject Matter Expert (SME). The contractor shall not replace KP without written acknowledgment from the COR verifying the proposed replacement meets the minimum qualifications.

5.1.1. Program Manager: (Bachelor's degree, 15+ years in security assistance/cooperation, experience in training program management). Responsible for the overall performance of the contract.

5.1.2. Product Developer/Senior Instructor SME: (Bachelor's degree, 15+ years in security assistance and FMS). ). Responsible for developing, maintaining, enhancing, and delivering Security Assistance and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) training products. Duties include designing and updating curriculum to ensure product content remains current with changes in Security Assistance programs and tailoring instruction to meet the needs of each class while delivering advanced FMS training that addresses enterprise-level policy and complex case management scenarios. The requirement for a Bachelor's degree may be waived if the SMEs have at least eight (8) years of applied Security Assistance experience while serving as a uniformed member of the Armed Forces.

5.1.3. Course Registrar & Learning Management System (LMS) Administrator: (Bachelor's degree, 3+ years as a Blackboard LMS System Administrator, Secret clearance). The course Registrar and LMS Administrator is responsible for the successful administration and execution of all in-person, virtual, and hybrid training courses products delivered under this contract. At a minimum, the Course Registrar shall manage the Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS); coordinate and reserve training facilities;

request, process, and manage course registrations/completions in Blackboard and Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS); verify student eligibility and prerequisite requirements;

complete student registration, enrollment, attendance tracking, and course closeout actions in Blackboard and the ATRRS; distribute instructor-led course participation instructions; and prepare and deliver required administrative, enrollment, completion, and performance reports. The individual shall maintain accurate training records to support program oversight, compliance, and reporting requirements. In addition, the LMS Administrator shall manage, maintain, and enhance the Blackboard LMS supporting the ASAE Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Training Program under DASA DE&C, ensuring secure, reliable, and continuous operation of all online and hybrid courses. Responsibilities include administering system configuration, user accounts, roles, permissions, and course shells; organizing and maintaining course content structures; providing technical and administrative support to instructors, course managers, and students; ensuring compliance with applicable Army cybersecurity and information assurance policies; managing training data and reporting to support metrics and compliance tracking; supporting course development and updates; integrating multimedia instructional tools (e.g., Genially, Articulate 360, Poll Everywhere, Colossyan); managing vendor subscriptions and licenses; and providing logistical and technical support for course delivery. The individual shall collaborate closely with instructors, course managers, and the Program Manager to ensure seamless course execution and accurate tracking of training participation and outcomes. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency with enterprise learning management systems, including Blackboard, and possess familiarity with Army training systems such as the ATRRS. Strong communication, coordination, analytical, and organizational skills are required to effectively support course administration and LMS operations.

5.1.4. Product Developer/Instructor SME: (Bachelor's degree, 10+ years in security assistance and FMS). Responsible for developing, maintaining, enhancing, and delivering Security Assistance and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) training products. Duties include designing and updating curriculum to ensure product content remains current with changes in Security Assistance programs and tailoring instruction to meet the needs of each class while delivering complex FMS training. The requirement for a Bachelor's degree may be waived if the SMEs have at least eight (8) years of applied Security Assistance experience while serving as a uniformed member of the Armed Forces or the .

5.1.5. Other Non-Key Personnel: Shall possess at a minimum: a Bachelor’s degree; OR have military experience; OR have worked in a similar Security Assistance position for a minimum of three (3) years.

5.1.6. Travel Requirements: The Contractor will be required to travel CONUS and OCONUS as authorized. Unforeseen travel requirements are anticipated but will only be executed as directed by the COR/GTM. Travel and per diem expenses will be reimbursed consistent with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). The Contractor will provide the COR supporting documentation with invoices.

Contractor employees are authorized travel to Government agencies as determined necessary by the COR/GTM. The Contractor employee’s travel will be settled with employer (the Contractor).

5.1.7. Contractor Identification: All contract personnel are required to identify themselves as contractor personnel and ensure all documents produced are suitably marked as contractor products.

5.1.8. Non-Disclosure of Government Data: The Contractor shall protect all non-public Government information to which it gains access during the performance of this contract. The Contractor acknowledges that it retains no proprietary rights to the courseware or curriculum delivered herein..

5.1.9. Removal of Contractor Personnel: The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) may require the Contractor to remove any employee from performance under this contract who is identified as a security risk, is found to be incompetent, or whose conduct is detrimental to the performance of the work.

The Contractor shall replace such personnel in accordance with the Key Personnel vacancy requirements outlined in the Performance Requirements Summary.

5.1.12. The Contractor must sign a nondisclosure statement regarding the use and promulgation of information obtained in the accomplishment of all tasks.

5.2. TASK 1 – CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT & MAINTENANCE

5.2.1. 5.2.1. The Contractor shall maintain and update existing current training products that outline the Army’s Security Assistance processes and procedures.. The existing courses products will be provided to the contractor as Government Furnished Information (GFI). In addition, contractor shall be prepared to develop product(s) in each 12-month contractual period per the GTM or COR. As products are developed, FTEs shall transition away from product development to product instruction. The method of instruction and subject matter will be determined and approved by the GTM or COR. Deliverables associated with curriculum development shall be submitted in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List

(CDRL)..

5.2.2. Contractor shall update curricula to support the multi-faceted functions of the Army Security Assistance program and ensure it is tailorable to individual Army FMS organizations.

5.2.3. Contractor shall ensure curriculum includes the latest policy changes and additions and reflects current relevant FMS processes and procedures.

5.2.4. Contractor shall ensure curriculum is not duplicative of that taught by the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU).

5.2.5. Contractor shall meet with organizations within the ASAE to ensure their role is well represented within the curriculum.

5.2.6. The Contractor shall submit all new course materials, storyboards, Programs of Instruction (POI), and significant curriculum updates to the COR for review and approval prior to finalization or classroom delivery. (CDRL A002).

5.2.7. The Contractor shall deliver a Technical Data Package (TDP) containing all newly developed, updated, and pre-existing training materials. To ensure the Government can exercise its Unlimited Rights, all files must be delivered in their native, unlocked, fully editable source formats. (CDRL A003).

5.3. TASK 2 – TRAINING DELIVERY

5.3.1. Contractor shall provide informed and effective instructors who possess a full understanding of the Security Assistance programs.

5.3.2. Contractor shall provide products in both online and classroom formats. An online instructor must be available during normal duty hours (0800 to 16:30 hours), with a response time of 24 hours for email requests.

5.3.3. Contractor shall adapt instruction based on the availability of training space and electronic capability.

5.3.4. Contractor shall be prepared to deliver products at a minimum at: Redstone Arsenal, AL;

Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD; Orlando, FL; New Cumberland, PA; Detroit, MI; and other CONUS and OCONUS locations as necessary.

5.3.5. Contractor shall deliver up to 18 classes per FY.

5.3.6. Training classes shall be sized for a minimum of 10 students and a maximum of 30 students.

5.3.7. Contractor shall provide an End of Product Summary Report to DASA DE&C within five (5) business days of the conclusion of each training session. (CDRL A004).

5.4. TASK 3 – TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR TRAINING PRODUCTS

5.4.1. Contractor shall maintain a secure GovCloud-capable Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) online Learning Management System (LMS) capable of supporting up to 3,000 ASAE students.

5.4.2. Contractor shall provide an LMS Administrator to oversee the LMS and coordinate registrar functions with the DASA DE&C office.

5.4.3. Contractor shall provide all training materials and coordinate with the hosting site on location, capabilities, and student numbers.

5.4.4. Contractor shall, in conjunction with the DASA DE&C office, develop and advertise a yearly training schedule.

5.4.5. Contractor shall meet with organizations receiving training to ensure the curriculum meets their needs and advise on the optimal training facility.

5.4.6. The Contractor shall extract and deliver all historical student training records, course completion data, transcripts, and LMS structural data to support the Government's transition to a Government-owned

LMS. (CDRL A005).

6. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS)

6.1. PURPOSE: This PRS is a summary of the performance requirements for the DASA DE&C Training Product Maintenance and Presentation contract. It defines the key service outputs, the standards for successful performance, the Acceptable Quality Level (AQL), and the methods the Government will use for surveillance. This PRS does not supersede any requirement in the Performance Work Statement

(PWS).

6.2. PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT: The Government will monitor performance against the standards set forth in this PRS. The surveillance methods listed below are not exhaustive; the Government reserves the right to use any method to validate performance. Failure to meet the Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) for any performance objective may result in a formal Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR) and may lead to a deduction from the monthly payment in accordance with the contract's payment clauses. Performance, both positive and negative, will be documented in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)

6.3. PRS Table:

PWS

Ref.

Performance Objective

Performance Standard Acceptable Quality Level

(AQL)

Method of Surveillance

5.1 General: Contract

Staffing (Key Personnel)

4a. The Contractor shall maintain staffing for all Key Personnel positions identified in PWS 5.1.

4b. In the event of a vacancy, the Contractor shall nominate a qualified replacement within 30 calendar days. The position must be filled by a COR-approved candidate within 60 calendar days of the vacancy.

4a. No Key Personnel position remains vacant for more than 60 calendar days.

4b. This standard must be met for 100% of Key Personnel vacancies.

100% Inspection. The COR will monitor contractor manning reports and approve or disapprove all proposed replacement candidates based on the qualifications listed in the PWS.

5.2 Task 1:

Curriculum Development & Maintenance

All existing and newly developed product curricula are updated to include Government-provided policy, procedural, or doctrinal changes within 30 business days of notification.

1a. 95% of all required updates are incorporated within the 30-day timeframe per 12-month period.

1b. 100% of new products are finalized and approved by the required deadline.

Periodic Inspection; 100% Inspection of new product deliverables. The COR/GTM will review product materials quarterly and upon notification of updates.

5.3 Task 2: Training

Delivery

2a. All scheduled training products are delivered as planned.

No contractor-caused cancellations are permitted.

2b. Instructor performance, as measured by end-of-product student satisfaction surveys, achieves an average score of "Good" or better on a 5-point scale (i.e., 4.0).

2a. 100% of all scheduled and funded products are delivered.

2b. Achieve an average overall rating of 3.8 out of 5.0 (or 85% satisfaction) across all delivered products per 12-month period.

100% Inspection; Customer Feedback. The COR will review the training schedule vs.

products delivered. The COR will analyze all student feedback surveys. The Government may also conduct random spot checks by attending training sessions.

PWS

Ref.

Performance Objective

Performance Standard Acceptable Quality Level

(AQL)

Method of Surveillance

5.4 Task 3: Technical

& Administrative Support

3a. The Learning Management System (LMS) maintains an operational uptime of 99% during normal duty hours (0800-1700 EST, Mon-Fri), excluding scheduled maintenance.

3b. All email requests for student/instructor support receive a response within 24 hours (1 business day) as required by PWS 5.3.2.

3c. End of Product summary reports are submitted to the DASA DE&C office within 5 business days of product completion.

3a. Less than 8 hours of unscheduled downtime per month.

3b. 95% of all support requests are responded to within the 24-hour timeframe per month.

3c. 95% of all reports are submitted accurately and on time per 12-month period.

Periodic Inspection; Review of System Logs. The COR will review LMS performance logs monthly. The COR will conduct random sampling of support ticket response times. The COR will track the submission dates of all End of Product reports.

7. DELIVERABLES

7.1. CDRL A001 - Contractor's Quality Control Plan (QCP): As required by PWS 1.7, the initial draft shall be delivered with the proposal, with final approval and subsequent updates managed by the COR.

7.2. CDRL A002 - Draft Training Materials for Review: As required by PWS 5.2.6, submitted for Government review and approval prior to the finalization of any new or updated courseware.

7.3. CDRL A003 - Technical Data Package (TDP): As required by PWS 5.2.7, delivery of all native, editable authoring files to execute the Government's Unlimited Rights.

7.4. CDRL A004 - End of Product Summary Report: As required by PWS 5.4.6, submitted within 5 business days following the completion of each training class.

7.5. CDRL A005 - LMS Student Data Export: As required by PWS 5.4.7, extraction of student records and course completion data from the proprietary Blackboard environment to support migration milestones.

7.6. CDRL A006 - Monthly Status Report (MSR): The Contractor shall submit an MSR to the COR by the 5th business day of each month detailing work accomplished, curriculum update status, training classes delivered, problems encountered, and planned activities.