PWS Data Literacy in Warfighting.pdf

AUG 24

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

(Includes associated Performance Requirements Summary (PRS))

Data Literacy in Warfighting

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. General: This is a non-personal service(s) contract under which the personnel rendering the service(s) are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: This is a non-personal service(s) contract to provide support to the HQDA directed Data Literacy in Warfighting course and associated programs, research, and events.

1.2 Background: The U.S. Army War College (USAWC) educates and develops leaders for service at the strategic level while advancing knowledge in the global application of Landpower. The USAWC supports the U.S. Army’s data centric efforts by incorporating data literacy into curriculum, strategic thought, discussion, and advancement of knowledge. The USAWC will engage strategic leaders to increase understanding of the role of Data Literacy in support of ongoing operations using relevant and timely feedback from the operational force.

This requirement fills a manpower and expertise gap currently not resident at Carlisle Barracks.

1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall provide non-personal service(s). The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform services as described in the PWS and associated contract documents, except for those items specified in Part 3 Government Property and Services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards and acceptable quality levels identified in this PWS and associated contract documents.

1.4 Objectives: The objective of this contract is to provide This position functions as the primary integrator of unit-level mission command systems (MCS) into U.S. Army War College (USAWC) data literacy warfighting courses. This course focuses on increasing data literacy of senior Army leaders (Colonels and General Officers) by using real-world operational unit processes as the basis for the practical exercises. The hire will work directly with tactical and operational units (Divisions, Corps, and Echelons above Corps) to capture their staff estimate and decision support tools and processes from the Command Post Computing Environment (CPCE). Working with the USAWC data literacy course directors, the hire will integrate the unit products into course lessons and curriculum and present this material during the various courses. This position also entails developing course materials and aids for classroom use and supporting classroom instruction to senior Army leaders. The hire is expected to be knowledgeable in the MCS used in Army tactical and operational command posts.

1.5 General Information:

1.5.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): This acquisition is for commercial services and will be performed using FAR Part 12 procedures. The contractor’s existing quality assurance system shall be utilized In Accordance With (IAW) FAR 12.208.

1.5.2 Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract IAW the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed IAW the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the acceptable quality levels (performance thresholds).

1.5.3 Recognized Holidays: The following provides information on recognized holidays for the purpose of the PWS. If submittal of any tasks or documentation (e.g., deliverables, submittals, etc.) deadlines fall on a holiday, the closest workday prior to the holiday will apply as the deadline for submittal.

1.5.3.1 U.S. Holidays: Work shall not be performed on U.S. federally recognized holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.

When a U.S. holiday occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday, respectively.

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

1.5.4 Operating Hours: The requirements and tasks shall be accomplished by a single individual, primarily working a Monday – Friday, 40-hour work week. Some weekend work may be required. Contractor is expected to work primarily in Collins Hall on Carlisle Barracks (or other Government facility) during normal duty hours (an eight-hour period between the hours of 0700-1700). The Government facility office hours, facility operating hours, and the Contractor support hour requirements often coincide, however, they may differ. Please refer to the following.

1.5.4.1 Government Facility Office Hours: The Government facility office hours are 0700 to 1700, Monday through Friday except U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 above or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.5.4.2 Contractor Support Hours: The Contractor shall provide support between the hours of 0600 to 1800, on Saturdays during the Data Literacy Course execution. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce is essential.

1.5.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Collins Hall/Root Hall on Carlisle Barracks. All travel to and from Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania shall be at the expense of the contractor.

1.5.5.1 Telework Capabilities: Telework is acceptable on occasion with specific COR permission.

1.6 Clearance Requirements: The following information is provided on security clearance related matters.

1.6.1 Facility Clearance Program: Contracted vendors performing work under this contract must have a Secret Facility Clearance at time of offer submission and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are IAW with the DoD Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254), which is currently accessible at the following link: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/forms/eforms/dd0254.pdf

1.6.2 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have at least an interim personnel security clearance at Secret level in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) at time of offer submission and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are IAW the DoD Contract Security Classification Specification DD Form 254. The Contractor shall ensure that contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract 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.

1.7 Installation Access: Access to U.S. installations, buildings and controlled areas is limited to personnel who meet security criteria and are authorized. Failure to submit required information/data and obtain required documentation or clearances will be grounds for denying access to U.S. installations, buildings, and controlled areas. The Contractor shall ensure that any subcontractors used in performance of this contract complies with these requirements and that all employees, of both the Contractor and any subcontractor utilized by the Contractor, are made aware of and comply with these requirements.

The Contractor shall be aware of and comply with the requirements associated with Installation Access Control. The Government is not liable for any costs associated with performance delays due solely to a firm’s failure to comply with Installation Access Control System (IACS) processing requirements.

The Contractor shall return installation passes and/or issued identification to the issuing IACS office when the contract is completed or when a Contractor employee no longer requires access. This includes when an individual is terminated or at the expiration of their employment or when the contract ends (whether due to expiration, termination, or cancellation).

http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/forms/eforms/dd0254.pdf

1.7.1 Background Checks: 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.

1.7.2 Common Access Cards (CAC):

1.7.2.1 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.

1.7.2.1.1 The Contractor shall provide the following information: Last, First and Middle Names, government issued personal identifier (e.g., Social Security Number, Federal Identification Number, or Tax Identification Number), date of birth, primary email address (this email address will be used to contact the individual) and any other necessary information required to obtain a CAC or installation access card, to the COR within five (5) days after award (Deliverable #1).

The Contractor shall ensure safeguarding of Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

Note: CACs are Government property.

1.8 Physical Security: The Contractor shall safeguard 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 IAW the Army Physical Security Program (AR 190-13.)

1.8.1 Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel. Government-issued access badges shall not be worn outside designated facilities where visible to the general public.

1.8.2 Key (Card) Control: NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control. 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 incidents of lost or duplicate keys to the Contracting Officer. 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 payment due to 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 payment due to the Contractor. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys 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.

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.

1.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW FAR 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 shall 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.

1.9.1 The Contractor shall attend, participate in, and furnish input to scheduled and unscheduled meetings, conferences, and briefings that relate to the functions and services herein as required by the Government to provide effective communication and impart necessary information. The Contract Manager or designated representative shall attend meetings as requested by the Government. Meeting attendees shall at times include Contractor managerial, supervisory, and other personnel knowledgeable of the subject matter.

Meetings may start or end outside of regular duty hours.

1.10 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Refer to Part 2 of this PWS for the definition of a COR. As determined by the Contracting Officer, a COR will be appointed and identified by letter of designation, a copy of which will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer. The designation letter 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. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is not authorized to obligate the Government. If the work is not written in the contract, the COR is not authorized to request new work. 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 property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.11 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager. The Contractor shall provide a Contract Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an Alternate Contract Manager, who shall act for the Contractor when the Contract Manager is absent shall be provided in writing to the Contracting Officer Representative no later than five (5) days after contract award (Deliverable #2). The Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Contract Manager or Alternate Contract Manager shall be available during operating hours listed in PWS 1.5.4.

1.11.1 Contract Performance Personnel Qualifications: This position functions as the primary integrator of unit-level mission command systems (MCS) into U.S. Army War College (USAWC) data literacy warfighting courses. This course focuses on increasing data literacy of senior Army leaders (Colonels and General Officers) by using real-world operational unit processes as the basis for the practical exercises. The hire will work directly with tactical and operational units (Divisions, Corps, and Echelons above Corps) to capture their staff estimate and decision support tools and processes from the Command Post Computing Environment (CPCE). Working with the USAWC data literacy course directors, the hire will integrate the unit products into course lessons and curriculum and present this material during the various courses. This position also entails developing course materials and aids for classroom use and supporting classroom instruction to senior Army leaders. The hire is expected to be knowledgeable in the MCS used in Army tactical and operational command posts. Required qualifications are listed on Attachment 3.

1.11.2 Additional Contract Performance Personnel Requirements: Certain experienced professional and/or technical personnel are essential for successful accomplishment of the work to be performed under this contract. These Key Personnel must be identified by name within the contractor’s offer for their resumes (and any additional documents) to be evaluated during the source selection process.

1.11.2.1 The contractor agrees that such personnel shall not be removed or replaced within the performance of this contract unless the following measures are taken:

(a) If one or more of the key personnel, for any reason, becomes or is expected to become unavailable for work under this contract for a continuous period exceeding 30 work days, or is expected to devote substantially less effort to the work than indicated in the proposal or initially anticipated, the contractor shall, subject to the concurrence of the KO or COR, promptly replace personnel with personnel who possess equal or better qualifications as the original employee.

(b) All requests for approval of substitutions hereunder must be in writing and provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions. The request must contain a resume for the proposed substitute, and any other information requested by the KO or COR. The KO or COR must concur in writing with the change.

1.11.2.2. If the KO or COR determines that suitable and timely replacement of Key Personnel who have been reassigned, terminated, or have otherwise become unavailable for the contract work is not reasonably forthcoming or that the resultant reduction of productive effort would be so substantial as to impair successful completion of the contract, the KO may terminate the contract for default or for the convenience of the Government, as appropriate, or make an equitable adjustment to the contract to compensate the Government for any resultant delay, loss or damage.

1.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties must identify themselves, to include proper marking of signature blocks in correspondence, to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. The Contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports, produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.13 Contractor Travel: The Contractor may be required to travel to (but is not limited to) the Pentagon, Corps Headquarters, and Fort Eisenhower during the performance of this contract to attend meetings, conferences, and/or training. The Contractor shall be authorized travel expenses at rates no higher than the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR), IAW FAR 31.205-46, and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR prior to travel. Failure to obtain prior authorization could result in invoice denial. Government will only pay for costs incurred; all costs must be accompanied by documentation.

1.15 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents and materials produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership and 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.

1.16 Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be averse to the interests of the Government or others. The

Contractor and Contractor personnel shall not divulge, or release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this PWS, except to authorized Government personnel or upon written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

1.17 Protection of Government and Contract Information: Per Public Use Notice of Limitations stated by Defense Media Activity and contained at www.dma.mil/Services/Visual- Information/References/Limitations/, the Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained from the Government through this contract on any hard copy or digital marketing tools to include its company website. Information shall not be used in a manner that could imply endorsement of an individual, for-profit business, non-profit organization, or any other non-Federal entity (including DoD contractors), product, or service. This applies to both domestic and international users. Endorsement of a non-Federal entity, event, product, service, or enterprise may be neither stated nor implied.

1.21 Safety: Contractor must comply with all Safety and Accident Prevention guidelines.

1.23 Required Training: The following provides information on training requirements.

1.23.1 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 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 five (5) days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel (Deliverable #3). AT “Level I” Awareness training is available at the following website:

http://jko.jten.mil. Contractor personnel shall complete refresher training every twelve (12) months.

1.23.2 iWATCH Training: The Contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH 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 days after the contract is awarded or new employees commence contract performance, with the results reported to the COR within five (5) days after completion (Deliverable #4).

1.23.3 OPSEC Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, shall complete OPSEC “Level I” training within 30 days of employment under this contract. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within five (5) days after completion of the training (Deliverable #5). OPSEC “Level I” training is available at http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html. Contractor personnel must complete https://www.dma.mil/Services/Visual-Information/References/Limitations/ https://www.dma.mil/Services/Visual-Information/References/Limitations/ http://jko.jten.mil/ http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html refresher training every 12 months. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within five (5) days after completion of the training.

1.23.4 Information Assurance (IA) Training

1.23.4.1 All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, performing services under this contract with access to a Government Info System (IS) must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services. Verification of registration shall be provided to the COR within 30 days after registration (Deliverable #6).

1.23.4.2 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. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within five (5) days after completion of the training (Deliverable #7).

1.23.5 Personnel Security Clearance Training: 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 AR 381-12 2-4b within 30 days after contract start date. The contractor shall submit proof 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 (5) days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel (Deliverable #8).

1.23.6 Personally Identifiable Information (PII): Contractor employees, including subcontractors, performing services under this contract with access to PII and Government information shall complete “Identifying and Safeguarding PII” within 30 calendar days of employment. Contractor personnel shall complete refresher training every twelve (12) months from initial completion. The Contractor shall provide the COR a copy of the training certificates for its employees no later than five (5) days after completion (Deliverable #9). Training is available at http://iatraining.disa.mil/eta/piiv2/launchPage.html

1.23.7 OPSEC TRAINING. In accordance with Army Regulation 530-1, Operations Security, and per the Secretary of Defense Memorandum dated 20 July 2020, all “ON-SITE” contractor employees shall complete the following training courses:

1.) OPSEC Awareness for Military Members, DoD Employees and Contractors [GS130.16] OR (Alternate) Army OPSEC Level 1 (Newcomers and Refresher) via ALMS at https://www.lms.army.mil 2.) Unauthorized Disclosure of Classified Information for DoD and Industry [IF130.16] 3.) Insider Threat Awareness Training [INT101.16] 4.) Introduction to Security Course [IF011.16]

The SEC DEF training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of on-site contractor employees reporting for duty. All contractor employees shall complete annual OPSEC awareness training. The contractor shall complete training within 5 days (five days) of commencement of work and shall submit certificates for each contractor employee that will be http://iatraining.disa.mil/eta/piiv2/launchPage.html https://www.lms.army.mil/ working “ON-SITE” to the COR within 5 calendar days of completion of training (Deliverable #10).

This training is available at: https://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/index.html.

1.23.8 Additional Training Requirements: Contractor shall accomplish any additional training that the Department of Defense, Department of the Army, local commanders may determine necessary for personnel working on military installations or working with military personnel (not to exceed 10 hours of instruction per contract).

https://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/index.html

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. Definitions and Acronyms

2.1 Definitions: Although not inclusive of every term used within this PWS, the following provides a list of definitions used throughout this PWS and commonly used in the acquisition field.

Contracting Officer – means a person with the 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.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) – As defined in DFARS 202.101, means an individual designated and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions. DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5000.72, Part II Definitions states the following when defining a COR: “Defined in subpart 202.101 of Reference (f). Any individual delegated responsibilities pursuant to subpart 1.602-2 of Reference (e), regardless of local terminology, must be certified IAW this instruction. For example, local terminology can be COR, Contracting Officer’s technical representative, technical point of contact, technical representative, alternate COR, administrative COR, assistant COR, line-item manager, task order manager, quality assurance personnel, quality assurance evaluator, or COR management.” In addition, Army Regulation 70-13, Chapter 2, paragraph 2-2g, states, in part, the following when providing other surveillance support personnel to assist the COR when needed, “…These other surveillance support personnel may serve as on-site representatives of the COR in performance of actual contract surveillance if they meet all COR requirements and have been appointed by the Contracting Officer as alternate CORs.”

Contractor – means a supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

Corps – means an Army headquarters that commands multiple divisions and enabling units.

Day – means, unless otherwise specified, a calendar day.

Defective Service – means a service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

Deliverable – means anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

Government Property - means all property owned or leased by the Government. Government property includes both Government-furnished and Contractor-acquired property. Government property includes material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property. Government property does not include intellectual property and software.

Physical Security – means that part of security concerned with physical measures designed to safeguard personnel; to prevent unauthorized access to equipment, installations, material, and documents; and to safeguard against espionage, sabotage, damage, and theft.

Quality Assurance – (or Government contract quality assurance) means the various functions, including, inspection, performed by the Government to determine whether a Contractor has fulfilled the contract obligations pertaining to quality and quantity.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) – means the key Government-developed surveillance process document and is applied to Performance-Based Service Contracting (PBSC). The QASP is used for managing Contractor performance assessment by ensuring that systematic quality assurance methods validate that Contractor quality control efforts are timely, effective, and are delivering the results specified in the contract or task order. The QASP directly corresponds to the performance objectives and standards (i.e., quality, quantity, timeliness) specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). It provides specific details on how the Government will survey, observe, test, sample, evaluate, and document Contractor performance results to determine if the Contractor has met the required standards for each objective in the PWS. The QASP, with very few if any exceptions, is an internal to Government document.

Quality Control – means all necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

Statement – means the specific results-based activities required to satisfy objectives. A statement contains a result, the context of the statement, and the required action(s).

Statements focus on “what” is to be accomplished; however, they are not prescriptive in describing “how” the outcome is to be achieved. Each objective may have several statements to flesh out the areas necessary to meet the objective. Statements are similar to Level 3 in a Work Breakdown Structure.

Subcontractor – means one that enters into a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

Workday - The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services IAW the contract.

Work Week - Monday through Friday, unless otherwise specified.

2.2 Acronyms: Although not inclusive of every term used within this PWS, or that may be included in an acquisition, the following provides a list of acronyms commonly used in the acquisition field.

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AHA Activity Hazard Analysis AR Army Regulation AT Anti-terrorism

ATCTS Army Training Certification Tracking System CAC Common Access Card CBPA Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer’s Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DoD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FPCON Force Protection Condition GFP Government Furnished Property G2 Security (Clearances, Physical, etc.)

G4 Logistics G6 Information Technology G8 Resource Management HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 HQDA Headquarters, Department of the Army IA Information Awareness IAC Installation Access Control IACO Installation Access Control Office IAW In Accordance With ID Identification IGCE Independent Government Cost Estimate IT Information Technology JTR Joint Travel Regulation JPAS Joint Personnel Adjudication System KO Contracting Officer NEC Network Enterprise Center (IT Helpdesk) OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODASA(P) Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Procurement ODC Other Direct Costs OPSEC Operations Security PA Property Administrator PII Personally Identifiable Information PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance

QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program RA Requiring Activity TE Technical Exhibit UOM Unit of Measure USAG United States Army Garrison USAHEC United States Army Heritage and Education Center USAWC United States Army War College

PART 3

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (GP) AND SERVICES

3. Government Property and Services

3.1 Services: The Government will provide IT support to government equipment considered incidental to contract performance, such as a laptop.

3.2 Facilities: The Government will provide workspace necessary for the Contractor to provide the support outlined in the PWS to include desk space. The Contractor shall use reasonable care to avoid damaging existing buildings, equipment, and vegetation on the Government installation. If the Contractor’s failure to use reasonable care causes damage to any of this property, the Contractor shall replace or repair the damage at no expense to the Government as the Contracting Officer directs. If the Contractor fails or refuses to make such repair or replacement, the Contractor shall be liable for the cost, which may be deducted from the contract price.

3.3 Utilities: The Government will provide all utilities in the facility will be available for the Contractor’s use in performance of the tasks outlined in the PWS. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall operate under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves, light switches, etc. after using the required amount to accomplish tasks requiring the use of the utilities.

3.4 Equipment: The Government will provide access to telephones, computers, scanners, and printers.

3.5 Materials: The Government will provide Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Local Instructions/Policies.

3.6 Common Access Cards (CAC): The Government will provide Common Access Cards (CAC) via the Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS) (Web site https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/tass/ ).

https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/tass/

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. Contractor Furnished Property and Services

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies, and other items necessary to perform services as described in the PWS and associated contract documents, except for those items specified in Part 3 Government Property and Services.

4.2 Secret Facility Clearance: The Contractor shall possess and maintain a Secret facility clearance from the Defense Security Service IAW DoD 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and AR 380-49, Industrial Security Program. The Contractor’s employees, performing work in support of this contract shall have been granted a Secret clearance level from the Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office. The Facility Security Clearance must match the highest security clearance required for personnel. The DoD Contract Security Classification Specification (DD 254) is provided as an attachment in the basic contract.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks

5.1 Basic Services: The Contractor shall provide services for This position functions as the primary integrator of unit-level mission command systems (MCS) into U.S. Army War College (USAWC) data literacy warfighting courses. This course focuses on increasing data literacy of senior Army leaders (Colonels and General Officers) by using real-world operational unit processes as the basis for the practical exercises. The hire will work directly with tactical and operational units (Divisions, Corps, and Echelons above Corps) to capture their staff estimate and decision support tools and processes from the Command Post Computing Environment (CPCE). Working with the USAWC data literacy course directors, the hire will integrate the unit products into course lessons and curriculum and present this material during the various courses. This position also entails developing course materials and aids for classroom use and supporting classroom instruction to senior Army leaders.

5.2 Tasks: The contract will conduct the following tasks at Carlisle Barracks, PA, or other locations within the United States. USAWC CSL leadership may decide not to execute some of the tasks listed below. In this case, the appointed COR will notify the contractor not to execute a task and the Government will take no negative actions (monetary or otherwise) against the contractor. Tasks consist of the following:

5.2.1 Academic Support. The contractor shall develop academic materials, coordinate with operational units for course content, and provide administrative support for USAWC data literacy courses and lessons. This task includes the following actions as well as the requirement to track and report progress of each action

5.2.1.1 Data Literacy. Complete the following actions supporting four (4) Data Literacy in Warfighting courses (total of sixty-four (64) contact hours) annually.

a. Coordinate directly with tactical and operational units (Divisions, Corps, and Echelons above Corps) to capture their staff estimate and decision support tools and processes from the Command Post Computing Environment (CPCE) or similar Army Command Battle System (ABCS).

1) Work with Data Literacy Course Director to integrate unit data into Practical Exercise (PE) to meet learning outcomes.

2) Update PE as required to ensure scenario meets lesson objectives and reinforces executive-level education in Data Literacy.

3) Conduct TDY travel, as required, to support operational units in preparation for Data Literacy courses.

b. Invite approved guest speakers, as required, no later than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the course start dates. Complete required documentation to include:

1) Distinguished visitor reports.

2) Request for speaker fees, honorarium, and travel pay.

c. Develop course modules and presentation materials for each course.

d. Promote the course as appropriate; attend the Elective Fair.

e. Enter course information in learning management system(s) no later than fourteen

(14) calendar days prior to each course start date.

f. Compile list of students and inform students of schedule and requirements for each course and lesson.

g. Present lessons, in person or virtually, and facilitate student dialogue.

h. Complete post-course reports no later than thirty (30) calendar days after each course completion date. Include observations and recommended changes for future courses.

i. Responds to course directors’ requirements to iterate unit-level decision support products and processes to meet course requirements.

j. Develops training materials, lesson plans, training support packages (TSP), inserting operational unit situations into practical exercises, and including current Army-wide best practices into USAWC data literacy course.

k. Coordinates with operational unit leaders and/or point of contacts (POC) for training, coordination, and data-collection. Requests, makes, and coordinates all travel arrangements

l. Keeps curriculum up to date with advancements in technology, processes, or doctrine.

m. Performs administration tasks related to instruction, development, and travel.

n. Conducts research and identifies developments in MCS and the CPCE, to include advances in Artificial Intelligence as it relates to Army Command Battel System (ABCS) generally.

5.2.1.2 Additional USAWC Data-Literacy Research Support. The contractor shall develop academic materials, teach, and provide administrative support for USAWC sponsored data literacy courses and lessons. The contractor will complete the following actions for up to forty

(40) contact hours (e.g., Course development and support when not in session, Practical Exercise development and refinement, support to Course Director, AI research support).

a. Propose applicable topics for inclusion in lessons.

b. Recommend learning outcomes for each lesson; recommend readings, video, or audio recordings that support learning outcomes for each lesson (no more than 2 hours of video/audio and/or 50 to 100 pages per lesson).

c. Create outlines of instruction.

d. Develop lesson modules and presentation materials.

e. Present lessons, in person or virtually, answer questions, and facilitate student dialogue.

5.2.2 Research Support. The contractor shall provide intellectual and administrative support while participating in the writing of one (1) student, faculty, and/or staff research project (such as an Integrated Research Project or Audio/Video presentation) focused on Data Literacy at the Strategic level.

a. Propose and refine research topics.

b. Submit research plan and conduct research.

c. Coordinate activities of researchers.

d. Edit and submit final written product for publishing.

e. Submit required documentation.

5.2.3 Symposia Attendance. The contractor shall attend up to four (4) approved symposia (conferences, workshops, or wargames) focused on Strategic Mission Command, Strategic Leadership, and other strategic leader issues, sponsored by organizations outside the USAWC to integrate Data Literacy principles into course material. The location of symposia is not restricted as long as contractor does not exceed travel costs (ref. paragraph 8.3 below). This task includes the following actions:

a. Propose event participation with rationale showing support for the USAWC mission; obtain concurrence from USAWC on attendance not later than fourteen

(14) calendar days prior to the event.

b. Attend, present, or facilitate group discussions.

c. Within seven (7) calendar days of returning, submit post-symposium report and required documentation.

5.2.4 Project Support. The contractor shall assist in providing intellectual and administrative support for up to two (2) projects, programs, or events supporting USAWC goals, missions, and vision. This task includes the following actions as well as the requirement to track and report the progress of each action:

a. Provide Subject Matter Expertise.

b. Provide administrative support as needed.

c. Attend meetings at Carlisle Barracks or other locations

d. Assist in developing plans, programs, policies, strategies, or other documentation.

e. Assist in event execution.

f. Present, lead, or facilitate group discussions.

g. Submit post-event report: An initial report is due no later than seven (7) calendar days after the event and the final report is due no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the event.

5.2.5 Faculty Training. The contractor shall attend four (4) USAWC faculty development, facilitator, and/or learning management system training sessions.

5.2.6 Meetings. The contractor shall attend the following meetings at Collins Hall, Carlisle Barracks, PA:

5.2.6.1 Initial Meeting. The contractor shall attend an initial meeting with the government representative, on a date to be determined (TBD), but not later than (NLT) five (5) calendar day after award of contract, to discuss work to be performed and to receive Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), materials, and workspace.

5.2.6.2 Annual Plan Meeting: Within thirty (30) calendar days of award, contractor will provide a written schedule for the accomplishment of all tasks outlined in paragraph 3, including justification and rationale; contractor will also brief this plan in person.

5.2.6.3 Recurring Meetings. The contractor shall attend meetings, with a government representative, on a weekly basis to discuss past and future tasks, deliverables, and status updates (unless on specified travel or approved absence).

5.2.7 Monthly Report. The contractor shall complete a monthly report by the 5th of each month (summarizing previous month’s activities and listing activities planned for the next month). The report will be in MS Word format and delivered to COR electronically (Deliverable #11).

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. Applicable Publications (Current Editions): The following publications, manuals, regulations, etc. are mentioned in this PWS and are listed below.

6.1 Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254)

6.2 Department of Defense Security Agreement (DD Form 441)

6.3 National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M)

6.4 Reserved

6.5 The Army Physical Security Program (AR 190-13)

6.6 Reserved

6.7 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1)

6.8 Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program (DoD 8570-M)

6.9 Information Assurance Training Certification and Workforce Management Directive (DoDD 8570.01)

6.10 Information Assurance (AR 25-2)

6.11 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC)

6.12 Policies and Procedures for Property Accountability (AR 735-5)

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT A

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS)

PERFORMANCE

OBJECTIVE STANDARD

ACCEPTABLE

QUALITY LEVELS

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METHOD OF

SURVEILLANCE

PRS#1 - PWS para (5.2.1) Contractor…