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Performance Work Statement for Department of Strategic Wargaming Environmental Foresight Wargame

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide research in support of environmental security research and wargame development. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: This is a non-personal service(s) contract in which, the contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform wargame related research and wargame development as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: The Department of Strategic Wargaming (DSW) in coordination with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army, Installations, Energy and Environment (OASA(IE&E)) seeks to improve strategic foresight of environmental resilience topics impacting installation and contingency physical resilience. This work is a continuation of previous environmental wargaming work conducted beginning in FY 23. To that end, DSW will utilize the skills provided by a contracted wargame research assistant and a contracted wargame developer with prior experience in environmental wargame development, to develop a wargame that examines environmental factors (with an emphasis on pollution) impacting U.S. Forces for a geographic area of interest (to be identified) and development of a wargame focused on the factors identified in the study, as defined in this Performance Work Statement (see PART 5, Specific Tasks).

1.3 Objectives: The objectives of this contract are to focus on the decision-making process at the strategic, interagency, and operational levels, and the strategic use of land power in joint and combined operations. Both objectives are examined and studied by CSL and its customers using wargames, exercises, related events, and educational instruction.

1.4 Scope:

1.4.1. Lot 1: In support of the development of a wargame, this contractor will work occasionally, as requested, by the wargame developer to conducting background research on environmental factors – including but not limited to pollution hazards to U.S. forces, potential negative impacts to local populations, and anticipated ecological or climate risks – for the area of interest to be determined in coordination with government representatives. The contractor will be required to participate in wargame playtests, provide input to and proofread written products related to the wargame to include preparing presentations about the wargame, collect data related to the subject of the wargame, meet with subject matter experts, and write post-wargame report or article for publication, approximately 1500 words in length, once the game is played by government officials.

1.4.2. Lot 2: The contractor shall work with USAWC Professor of Environmental Security, as required, and Department of Strategic Wargaming to determine the scope of a professional wargame. Additionally, the contractor will leverage the work of the research assistant in Lot 1 in developing the desired wargame. The scope of the wargame shall, at a minimum, include the elements of a wargame as defined in the USAWC Strategic Wargaming Series Handbook, i.e., a Problem Statement, a Purpose Statement, a statement of Objectives, and a statement of Research Questions (collectively known as PPOR) to be addressed by the game. The contractor shall build a wargame based on the PPOR using a process like the one found in the USAWC Strategic Wargaming Series Handbook.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for 1 year (12 months).

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Qualify 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).

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The contractor is not required to provide services on the following federal holidays:

Independence Day

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: If not arranged by the government, the contractor is authorized flexible hours, as long as, they can be contacted via email, phone or MS Teams during the normal CSL work hours, from 0700-1700. The exception to this is on the above listed federal holidays, when federal workers are off, and the Contractor isn’t required to be available for contact. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: Lots 1 and 2: Several times over the period of the contract, the contractor may be required to perform work at the Center of Strategic Leadership (CSL) Carlisle Barracks, Carlisle PA, as requested and coordinated by the government. During all other times, the contractor is authorized to work remotely.

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

1.6.7 Contracting Officer 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.

1.6.8 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.

1.6.9 Qualifications:

Lot 1: The contractor shall submit a detailed resume or other evidence of meeting each qualification below with proposal.

· Bachelor’s degree in a social science or engineering.

· Prior experience in research preferred.

· Excellent professional writing and oral presentation skills.

· Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.

· Ability to think analytically and strategically into the future.

· Willingness to travel up to 15% time.

· Demonstrated ability to produce products and meet deliverables on time.

Lot 2: The contractor shall submit a detailed resume or other evidence of meeting each qualification below with proposal.

· Have at least 2 years of college with a focus on social or political science or related field.

· Have 3 years of documented experience developing wargames, with previous supervisor references.

· Have developed at least 3 manual (board) wargames and provide documentation and examples of each wargame.

· Prior experience with the design and development of environmental wargames.

· Excellent professional writing and oral presentation skills.

· Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.

· Ability to think analytically and strategically into the future.

· Demonstrated ability to produce products and meet deliverables on time.

1.6.10 Contractor Travel: Lot 1: Approximately 15% travel is anticipated as a requirement of this contract. Lot 2; Approximately 15% or less travel is anticipated as a requirement of this contract.

1.6.11 Training: The contractor shall complete the following Government furnished training: Cyber Awareness Challenge training, Security and TARP training, OPSEC training.

Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. This standard language text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (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.

For contractors requiring 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.

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 (A)COR, within five (5) days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT “Level I” Awareness. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil. {Deliverable #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 (A)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 (A)COR within five (5) days after completion. {Deliverable #3}

Contractor Employees Who Require Access to Government Information Systems. All contractor employees with access to government information system must be registered in the Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) at commencement of services and must successfully complete the DoD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the information system and then annually thereafter. Additionally, personnel must annually sign an acceptable use policy (AUP). The training is available online at https://ia.signal.army.mil/DoDIAA/. Personnel must also meet all personal security requirements IAW AR 25-2.

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 (A)COR within five (5) days after completion of the training. OPSEC “Level I” training is available at http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html. Contractor personnel must complete refresher training every 12 months. Verification of the training shall be provided to the (A)COR within five (5) days after completion of the training. {Deliverable #4}

For Information assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) training. All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees must complete the DoD Cyber Awareness Challenge training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter.

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); any revisions to DOD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor.

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

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2.1.12. WORKDAY- The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.12. WORK WEEK- Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

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.

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1 Facilities: The Government will provide within CSL the contractor with a workspace sufficient to accomplish tasks listed in the PWS.

3.4 Equipment: The Government will provide computers and standard office equipment.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 Secret Facility Clearance: Lot 1: No security clearance is required. Lot 2: The contractor shall be a U.S. citizen, and either possess (preferred) a SECRET clearance from the Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office or have the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance from the Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1. Lot 1 – Environmental Security Research Follow.

5.1.1 Basic Services: The contractor shall provide services for research activities focused on the development of a wargame that replicates the impacts of environmental factors for a specific geographic area that will be determined in conjunction with the U.S. Army War College’s Professor of Environmental Security and the OASA(IE&E), scoped as described in paragraph 1.4.

5.1.2 Tasks: The contractor will conduct background research as input to support the design and development of a wargame to examine the impact of environmental factors on US Force, the civilian population local to U.S. military installations, and anticipate ecological or climate risk for the determined geographic area.

5.1.2.1 Team Integration: The contractor shall integrate with wargame developer, representatives of the Department of Strategic Wargaming, the Professor of Environmental Security or other government team members. The contractor will meet with the game developer or other team members as required by the government, both in-person and virtually on MS Teams.

5.1.2.2 Conduct Basic Research: The contractor will, using accepted research methodologies and legal standards, conduct basic research into potential environmental factors impacting US Force, the local population, and anticipate ecological or climate risk for the determine geographic area with the focus on proving this study to the wargame developer for use in developing a wargame. Specifically, the outcome of research conducted is:

5.1.2.3 Collect Data: Collect data on environmental and pollution hazards and the impact on U.S. military forces and the local population. Identification of existing data will be sufficient for the research effort to support the development of a wargame; however, some primary data collection may be required. Travel maybe required to conduct some of this data collection.

5.1.2.4 Analyze: In coordination with the game developer analyze what data is most important to the development of a wargame and how these data can be incorporated into the wargame design.

5.1.2.5 Identify Impacts: To determine the negative impacts on the health and human security of U.S. military installation, forces, and local populations impacted by environmental factors and climate change.

5.1.2.5 Playtesting: The contractor shall participate in playtest of the wargame either as an active player or as an observer, as required, to identify improvements in game design and playability as well as omissions in previous research that need to be corrected.

5.1.2.6 Presentations: As required and in conjunction with the wargame developer, the contractor shall prepare presentations about the wargame under development for briefings to senior Amry or DoD officials.

5.1.2.7 Written Products: The contractor shall review and proofread the written products produced by the wargame developer, such as wargame documentations, and provide input on improvements.

5.1.2.8 Written Report: At the conclusion of each playtest of the wargame by government officials, the contractor shall prepare a report of the findings of the wargame.

5.2 Lot 2 – Wargame Development

5.2.1 Basic Services: The contractor shall, in coordination with DSW lead wargame designers and in consultation with the Professor of Environmental Security, design, develop and execute a professional wargame to elucidate the challenges associated with the negative impacts of pollution or environmental hazards to US forces, potential negative impacts to local populations, and anticipated ecological or climate risks. Development of a wargame is an iterative process. The contractor can expect to perform the below tasks more than once during the life cycle of the development of the professional wargame.

5.2.2 Wargame Equipment: The government will provide the contractor with all necessary equipment, supplies, and game artifacts for the development of a professional game. Should the contractor require items to complete development of the professional wargame not in the government’s possession, the government will be responsible for procurement of said items at the discretion of the COR.

5.2.3 Wargame Products: The government shall have sole and exclusive rights to all work products developed under this contract and Lot.

5.2.4 Tasks: The contractor shall conduct the following tasks at Carlisle Barracks, PA or remotely as directed by the Government. USAWC Department of Strategic Wargaming (DSW) 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 against the contractor.

5.2.4.1 Scoping the Game: The contractor shall work with Professor of Environmental Security to determine the scope of a professional wargame. Additionally, the contractor will leverage the work of the researcher in Lot 1 in refining the scope of the wargame. The scope of the wargame shall, at a minimum, include the elements of a wargame as defined in the USAWC Strategic Wargaming Series Handbook, i.e., a Problem Statement, a Purpose Statement, a statement of Objectives, and a statement of Research Questions (collectively known as PPOR) to be addressed by the wargame.

5.2.4.2 Game Design: The contractor shall conduct the work necessary to create an initial design of the professional wargame. The contractor shall prepare a game design brief (format to be provided by the government) for government approval before proceeding to designing the professional wargame.

5.2.4.3 Game Development: Based on the government approved design, proposed by the contractor, the contractor shall develop the professional wargame by bring to fruition the wargame design. The contractor can expect to develop a prototype (initial development) of the wargame, which will be refined over time. The developed wargame will include all player pieces, player and controller aids, rule books, game board (if appropriate), instructions to players and controllers, and instructional video(s). The developed professional wargame shall be fit to the PPOR and be of a high quality to rival commercially available games. During wargame development, the contractor shall lead at least one play test that includes members of DSW as play testers.

5.2.4.4 Game Execution: Once approved by the government, the contractor shall be responsible for at least one wargame execution involving government personnel. The contractor shall also, demonstrate the wargame at least once to other government officials outside of the USAWC as directed by the COR. These demonstrations may include executing the wargame for said government officials. The contractor should expect that the game will be played by members of the OASA (IE&E) in the Pentagon. The contractor shall also be required to execute the game with a variety of players as selected by the government at least once.

5.2.4.5 Training on the Wargame: Should the wargame, as designed and developed, require controllers for the wargame to be executed successfully, the contractor shall be responsible for training government personnel in their individual roles as part of the control team. Prior to the end of the contract, the contractor shall train as many as five (5) government employees on how to play and run, execute, or administer the game, as appropriate..

PART 6

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

6. Attachment/Technical Exhibit List:

6.1. Technical Exhibit A – Deliverables Schedule

6.2. Technical Exhibit B – Performance Requirements Summary

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT A

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

Lot 1

Deliverable #___ Monthly Performance Report

(PWS ____)

Deliverable # 2 Anti-Terrorism (AT) ‘Level I’

(PWS 1.6.11)

Training completed within 30 calendar days of contract award (or employee hire); cert sent within 5 calendar days of completion.

Refresher training every 12 months

Deliverable # 3 iWatch Training Certificates

(PWS 1.6.11)

Deliverable # 4 OPSEC Training Certificates

(PWS 1.6.11)

Training completed within 30 calendar days of contract award (or employee hire); cert sent within 5 days of completion.

Refresher training every 12 months

Lot 2

Deliverable #___ Monthly Status Report (PWS ____)

Deliverable # 2 Anti-Terrorism (AT) ‘Level I’

(PWS 1.6.11)

Training completed within 30 calendar days of contract award (or employee hire); cert sent within 5 calendar days of completion.

Refresher training every 12 months

Deliverable # 3 Anti-Terrorism (AT) ‘Level I’

(PWS 1.6.11)

Training completed within 30 calendar days of contract award (or employee hire); cert sent within 5 calendar days of completion.

Refresher training every 12 months

Deliverable # 4 OPSEC Training Certificates

(PWS 1.6.11)

Training completed within 30 calendar days of contract award (or employee hire); cert sent within 5 days of completion.

Refresher training every 12 months

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS)

PRS# 1

Initial Meetings

(PWS ____)

PRS # 2

Periodic meetings (PWS ____)

PRS # 3

In Progress Review (PWS ____)

PRS # 4

Report or Article (PWS ____)

PRS # 5

Wargame Scope (PWS ____)

PRS # 6

Game Design Brief (PWS ____)

PRS # 7

Game Design

(PWS ____)

PRS # 8

Rescope or Redesign wargame

(PWS ____)

PRS # 9

Submit request for purchase of needed supplies or parts. (PWS ____)

PRS # 10

Game Prototype (PWS ____)

PRS # 11

Initial Play Test

(PWS ____)

PRS # 12

Subsequent Play (PWS ____) Test

PRS # 13

Final Game with all components

(PWS ____)

PRS # 14

Training for Controllers

(PWS ____)

PRS # 15

Wargame Execution (PWS ____)

PRS # 16

Refine Wargame (PWS ____)

PRS # 17

Wargame Demonstration(s) (PWS ____)

PRS # 18

Training for five (5) government personnel on administering the wargame (PWS ____)

PRS # 19

Deliver all wargame materials, documents, sources files, etc. to the government

(PWS ____)