PWS AC Advisory and Training Support_v4 - 6-4-2025.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY (DTRA)

For On-Site Inspection and Building Capacity Directorate

Arms Control Advisory and Training Support

June 4, 2025

1. Scope

1.1. Background

The mission of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency is to enable DoD, the U.S. Government, and international partners to deter strategic attack against its allies; prevent, reduce, and counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (WD) and emerging threats; and prevail against WMD-armed adversaries in crisis and conflict. The On-Site Inspection and Building Capacity Directorate (OB) builds the capability and capacity of our allies and partners, conducts arms control and risk reduction activities, and develops measures to mitigate dangers posed by national security challenges. The Strategic Threats Department (OB-ST) is responsible for leading, equipping and training on-site inspection, escort, and monitoring teams under the provisions of current strategic nuclear arms control treaties, agreements, Memorandum of Understanding, applicable DoD directives, policies and guidance.

1.2. Objective

Provide all personnel (2 Full Time Equivalents and 2 Part-Time), labor, and services to assist the Strategic Threats Department (OB-ST) in its efforts to retain strategic arms control implementation knowledge through advisory and training support, and knowledge management.

2. Applicable Documents

2.1.Text and protocol(s) for New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) 2010

2.2. Previous arms control treaties and agreements to include: the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) 1994 and the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Force Treaty (INF) 1987

2.3. Office of Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD A&S) Guidance Memo for Retention of Arms Control Capabilities signed 04 December 2024

3. Performance Requirements

3.1. Performance Requirement 1 - Project Management

The Contractor shall be responsible for management and performance of all tasks required by the contract. The Contractor shall provide DTRA with information regarding project status, subcontractor management, issue identification, and mitigation strategies. The Contractor shall submit an activity quarterly Status Report in accordance with CDRL A001.

3.2. Performance Requirement 2 - Instructor/Facilitator Support to the Fundamentals of Strategic Arms Control Course

The Contractor shall provide one (1) instructor to prepare for review and presentation blocks of instruction for the Fundamentals of Strategic Arms Control Course. The Government will require that the instructor participate in a total of four (4) 2-hour blocks of instruction to provide instruction on the history of strategic nuclear arms control treaties and agreements and will participate in group discussions to provide experience-based perspectives on U.S. nuclear arms control policy development and implementation considerations. The course will take place two times a year and each course will have a total of 36 hours of formal instruction over the course of 4 days (4 blocks of instruction above are included in this figure).

3.2.1. Experience

The instructor shall have in-depth experience with negotiating and/or implementing bilateral arms control agreements and treaties missions either as a member of on-site teams or as a member of a negotiating body. Experience should also include work that has or does contribute to the formation of arms control policy through professional engagements with the broader arms control community of the USG, the private sector and academia.

3.2.2. Blocks of Instruction

The instructor shall prepare and present the following blocks of instruction based on previous course material for each Fundamentals of Strategic Arms Control Course:

• An overview of the history of strategic arms control from 1968 to the present.

• Selected topics or issues (to be specified by the Government) pertaining to INF, START and New START (i.e., technical issues, implementation topics, etc.).

• An expert perspective regarding the arms control concepts, national security priorities and relevant arms control treaties—to include INF—that formed the basis of the original START compared to those supporting the NST. The perspective should also be representative of emerging nuclear arms control regime policies and risk reduction measures from USG stakeholders, private industry and academia.

3.2.3. Panel Discussion

The instructor shall also participate in panel discussions during the course regarding relevant arms control treaties, agreements, and risk reduction measures, to include challenges to future nuclear agreement negotiations and implementation.

3.2.4. Briefing Materials

The government will provide the instructor with briefing topics 60 days prior to the course. Draft briefings will be provided to the government/OB-STO for approval 21 days prior to the class start date. The instructor shall provide briefings and/or student materials to the OB-OSP Course Manager 15 days prior to the class start date. Deliverables shall be provided electronically in Microsoft Word or PowerPoint format and in printed copy as required (CDRL A002 Tech Data, Analyses, Briefings, Instruction, & Reports).

3.3. Performance Requirement 3 – Arms Control Training Support Specialist (Note: All technical data will be delivered in accordance with CDRL A002.)

3.3.1. Support the strategic arms control implementer certification process.

3.3.1.1. Maintain Inspector/Escort Certification status document to monitor individual progress.

3.3.1.2. Maintain and issue training materials, explain the certification process, and provide direct instruction according to the 15-week department training plan.

3.3.1.3. As a subject matter expert in strategic nuclear arms control implementation, the specialist shall serve as an advisor to the certification board to ensure trainees meet department training standards as established by the Operations Division Chief and Training Officer.

3.3.2. Schedule and track completion of all outside formal training courses (non-language training only) including the department annual training plan.

3.3.3. Support Russian language training for local OB-ST interpreters through the Department Senior Linguist

3.3.3.1. Provide the department Senior Linguist with language material to facilitate lesson preparation and presentation of Strategic Arms Control Linguist Certification Course periods of instruction as directed.

3.3.3.2. Maintain and update language training material for the department in coordination with the department Senior Linguist.

3.3.4. Coordinate the semi-annual Fundamentals of Strategic Arms Control Course.

3.3.4.1. Participate in course preparation with OB-OSX no later than 90 days prior to the course start date.

3.3.4.2. Review previous course material and provide updates to OB-STO to ensure standardization of content and format of training materials.

3.3.4.3. Ensure appropriate training materials are available prior to and during the course.

3.3.4.4. Serve as course facilitator and small group instructor as needed.

3.3.5. Support OB-STO Training implementation of long- and short-range training plans by reviewing all formally presented training material.

3.3.5.1. Through the Training Specialist and Training Officer, coordinate required weekly/monthly arms control inspector/escort training.

3.3.5.1.1. Review training materials used by division certified instructors in the execution of weekly and monthly training.

3.3.5.1.2. Conduct a monthly overview of training materials and update based on relevant AARs and other arms control engagements.

3.3.5.1.3. Notify personnel of training schedule and maintain attendance records.

3.3.5.1.4. Ensure Government training room, equipment, and material are available as required (government space is available).

3.3.5.2. Maintain existing database in file folder system and SharePoint for all Official Inspection Activity Reports and Mission Reports related to executed arms control inspections and escort missions.

3.3.5.2.1. Ensure reports have correct classification markings IAW the DTRA security classification guidelines.

3.3.5.2.2. Post all mission reports, applicable guidance and after-action reports to the department’s restricted drive and web-based/SharePoint electronic site books (as directed by the Readiness Division Chief).

3.3.5.3. Provide technical support to inspection teams with pre- and post-mission briefings and inspection activity report writing preparation, as applicable.

3.3.5.4. Provide administrative support and treaty information to deployed escort teams during the conduct of the mission to assist the team in resolving treaty-related and operational questions, when required.

3.3.5.5. Continuously review treaty, training, and mission materials and guidance documents for currency and relevancy and recommend changes or updates.

Implement changes/updates upon the Training Officer’s or the Division Chief’s approval.

3.3.5.6. Coordinate with the United States Navy and United States Air Force treaty compliance offices (TCOs) for translation of site briefings and relevant training material when requested.

3.3.5.7. Attend OB-STO’s scheduling meetings; update training section data in OB-ST schedule.

3.3.5.8. Update OB-ST’s information on the SIPRNET website, including training material, schedules and linked pages.

3.3.5.9. As required, participate in OB-ST’s training exercises and engagements to support arms control implementation and sustainment; evaluate training effectiveness and identify training shortfalls. For planning purposes, the Government anticipates four events per year.

3.3.5.10. Assist the training section in the development and implementation of OB- ST’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and best practices for all duties encompassed in this PWS. Ensure SOPs and best practices are maintained electronically on UNET and SIPRNET, as required.

3.3.6. Perform knowledge management (KM) duties to organize and preserve arms control training and implementation documents in accordance with department guidelines.

3.3.6.1. Assist in the design and implementation of a knowledge framework within the department that includes developing processes, protocols, and applications for managing, automating, and storing information, making it accessible, controlling access and capturing new knowledge.

3.3.6.2. Effectively use Microsoft Office business applications (e.g., Microsoft

Outlook, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Project and SharePoint), virtual collaboration platforms, and other technical software—including Artificial Intelligence tools—sufficient to meet the needs of the department’s knowledge management plan with the ability to learn new emerging technologies as necessary. Microsoft Power Platform Fundamental (or equivalent) certified is preferred, but not mandatory.

3.4 Performance Requirement 4 – Strategic Arms Control Advisor

The Contractor shall provide one (1) advisor to provide OB-ST guidance on the execution of arms control activities related to past and current nuclear arms control treaties and agreements.

Further, the advisor will provide OB and OB-ST experience-based guidance in support of the USG’s pursuit of follow-on arms control agreements to the New START and other bi-lateral or multi-lateral arms control agreements and treaties. The Government will require that the advisor participate weekly in arms control support activities for a total of eight (8) hours per week.

3.4.1 Experience

The advisor shall have in-depth experience with or expertise in implementing bilateral arms control agreements and treaties, to include personal experience and expertise gained while participating on inspection and escort missions and/or attending various arms control meetings with relevant agencies within the strategic arms control community in the USG. Specific experience will include five or more years implementing the New START Treaty through direct participation on treaty inspection and escort missions and supporting the interagency and the services in the development of arms control implementation policy and practices.

3.4.2. Support OB-ST planning and execution of current treaties and agreements.

3.4.3. Attend arms control meetings, site assisted visits, and training engagements to assist the arms control community and the military services in the implementation of current treaties and agreements. For planning purposes, the Government anticipates (2) two such engagements per year.

3.4.4. Advise OB-ST on operational considerations for future multi-lateral or bi-lateral arms control agreements. Deliverables shall be provided electronically in Microsoft Word or PowerPoint format and in printed copy (CDRL A002).

3.5 Performance Requirement 5 – Senior Strategic Arms Control Advisor

The Contractor shall provide one (1) Sr. Strategic Arms Control Advisor to provide OB-ST and OB advice on the implementation of strategic arms control activities related to past and current nuclear arms control treaties and agreements. Further, the advisor will provide OB-ST and OB experience-based advice in support of the USG’s pursuit of follow-on arms control agreements to the New START treaty and other bi-lateral or multi-lateral arms control agreements and treaties. The advisor will also provide expert advice to the Department and Directorate as it develops programs to retain arms control technical expertise to maintain a knowledgeable and an adaptable workforce that can meet the emerging requirements of the Department of Defense.

This is a full-time position authorized for regular and recurring or remote telework.

3.5.1. Experience

The advisor shall have in-depth experience with implementing bilateral and/or multilateral arms control agreements and treaties, to include personal experience and expertise gained while participating in activities directly related to strategic nuclear treaties and agreements. The advisor shall have experience working with and advising various stakeholders in the USG responsible for implementing strategic agreements and treaties to meet national security objectives. Specific experience will include five or more years directly supporting strategic nuclear treaties (START and New START) implementation through arms control interagency liaison activities which assist the USG in the development of arms control on-site implementation policies and practices.

3.5.2. Advise OB and the Agency in their efforts to implement programs and plans related to agreements and treaties in assigned program areas within the Directorate, the Agency, Department of Defense (DoD) agencies and components, and other USG organizations.

3.5.3. Advise OB-ST, OB and the Agency on implementation considerations for current and future multi-lateral or bi-lateral arms control treaties and agreements. Deliverables shall be provided electronically in Microsoft Word or PowerPoint format and in printed/electronic copy

(CDRL A002).

3.5.4. Advise OB and Agency stakeholders on arms control matters to enable USG policy makers to make relevant, informed decisions concerning current and future treaties, agreements and risk reduction measures.

3.5.5. Provide technical advice to USG and/or DoD arms control negotiating bodies at conferences and meetings in support of strategic nuclear arms control treaty and agreement implementation and negotiation.

3.5.6. Attend technical demonstrations, interagency workshops, site assisted visits, on-site treaty training and other relevant training to provide expert arms control advice to relevant stakeholders. For planning purposes, the Government anticipates monthly attendance at arms control engagements primarily in the U.S.

3.6 Period of Performance

The period of performance for this effort shall be for a base period for twelve months with four

(4) one (1) year options to be extended on an annual basis, inclusive of Government acceptance of final deliverables as specified in Paragraphs 3.0 and 5.0. All references to days are calendar days.

4. Travel

4.1 Limited local travel within the Washington, D.C. area may be required for the performance of this task order.

4.2 Long distance travel may be required for the performance of the efforts in paragraph 3.3.5.9, 3.4.3, and 3.5.6. The Government anticipates no more than eighteen (18) trips of four (4) days each annually to locations which are potential strategic nuclear arms control inspection sites within the Continental United States (CONUS) to participate in escort and inspection missions, site assisted visits or training exercises/meetings. For planning purposes, the Government anticipates long distance travel to the following sites during each base/option period of performance: Naval Submarine Bases, Kings Bay, GA and Silverdale, WA; Whiteman AFB, MO; Barksdale AFB, LA, Minot ICBM/AFB, ND and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL, or other similar strategic nuclear facilities.

4.3 Long distance travel may be required for the performance of the efforts in paragraph

3.5.2 through 3.5.6. The government anticipates two (2) trips Outside Continental United States (OCONUS). Depending on location, trips could be as short as four days and as long as 14 days. The Government anticipates travel to Department of Defense and Department of Energy facilities in the US, as well as to State Department locations outside the US in support of treaty and agreement implementation and negotiations.

5 Deliverables

Deliverables shall be in accordance with Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) A001 and A002 in DD Form 1423.

6 Security Requirements

6.1. The contractor shall comply with all terms of the Security Agreement attached (DD Form 254), and the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoD 5220.22-M, and any revisions to that manual. Classification guidance not already addressed in the Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254) for this contract will be furnished, as required, by the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall adhere to all DTRA In and Out-Processing Policy and access control policies and procedures.

6.2 The contractor shall coordinate Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) access for the authorized remote telework position detailed in paragraph 3.5 (Sr. Strategic Nuclear Arms Control Advisor).

7 Government-Furnished Support

As identified above, some work may be required at Government sites. The Government will provide working space, supplies, telephones as appropriate for the site, as well as issue laptop computer equipment as needed. For authorized regular and recuring or remote telework, the Government will provide a laptop computer and monitor.