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Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

Performance Work Statement

Maritime Expeditionary Security Group ONE Force Generation Professional Support Services

1. BACKGROUND

The Maritime Expeditionary Security Force (MESF) represents a unique capability within the Navy and, as such, squadrons require specialized / advanced training at the individual and unit levels prior to deployment. Maritime Expeditionary Security Group ONE (MESG ONE) units maintain an operational presence in all Navy Numbered Fleet Areas of Operation and are based in San Diego, CA; Seal Beach, CA; Bangor, WA and Agana, Guam. The MESG ONE Training Department (N7) is responsible for standardized Echelon IV policy, process, procedure, and doctrine that aligns Force Development (Fd) and Force Generation (Fg) requirements for the tactical units of action (UoA).

MESG ONE is comprised of the Maritime Expeditionary Security Training Evaluation Unit ONE (MESTEU ONE) to support Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadrons (MSRONs) Unit Level Training and advanced tactics training requirements for two Active Component (AC), four Reserve Component (RC) squadrons, two High Value Unit (HVU) Escort Detachments and one Forward Deployed Naval Force (FDNF) Embarked Security Detachments. The MESTEU is the sole unit responsible for applying training across all echelon five commands and providing certification recommendation to the MESG ONE for each MSRON, FDNF Embarked Security Detachments prior to deployment. Due to the nature of the evolutions conducted, most of the training events are High Risk Training (HRT), as defined by OPNAVINST 1500.75 (Series), NECCINST 1500.3 (Series), and MESFINST 1500.1 (Series).

MESG ONE Echelon V units are staffed with a diverse mix of personnel with limited MESF experience, many with no background in MESF operations, and only a very limited number with consistent MESF expertise. This composition results in a lack of continuity, long-term consistency of effort, and significant gaps in policy, doctrine, and professional knowledge across all levels of tactical leadership. To address these shortfalls, the training force must be augmented with professional contractor personnel who can develop, maintain, and deliver curriculum and policy aligned with Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) requirements. Contractor augmentation is also critical to support exercise planning (both internal and integrated), advance Fd, and ensure compliance with established learning standards throughout the optimized fleet response plan (OFRP) for Fg requirements.

MESG ONE is located aboard Navy Outlying Field Imperial Beach, CA. This location is the administrative and curriculum headquarters for the units and where most of the classroom instruction and practical exercise training are conducted. The majority of MESG ONE’s maritime, field exercises/training, and weapons training are conducted typically at various military ranges in CA, in the waters of Southern California and their surrounding littorals. MESG ONE personnel travel to required sites, both stateside and deployment sites, if necessary, to execute training and, upon completion, return to Imperial Beach.

2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance associated with this Performance Work Statement (PWS) shall be for a twelve-month base period with four option years and one (1) six-month option period exercised at the discretion of the Government.

3. PLACES OF PERFORMANCE

3.1. MESG ONE, NOLF-IB, Imperial Beach, CA

3.2. MESG ONE Detachment Guam, Agana, GU (1 position)

4. OBJECTIVE

The objective of this requirement is to obtain professional contractor support services that enhance MESG ONE’s ability to develop, deliver, and sustain standardized training and readiness programs in alignment with Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) (e.g., NAVEDTRA M-142 requirements) and higher headquarters guidance. Contractor support will ensure the development, maintenance, and delivery of curriculum and policy that directly addresses these gaps, while supporting MESG ONE initiatives to project and prepare for future training and readiness requirements.

4.1. Support will encompass five critical areas:

4.1.1. Learning Standards Support to ensure compliance with Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) policy and Navy Education and Training Command (NETC)_guidelines

4.1.2. Curriculum development aligned to NECC/NECCPAC, Numbered Fleet Commanders (NFC)/Navy Expeditionary Combat Task Forces (NECTF), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), and other joint/multi-service publications.

4.1.3. Exercise planning, both internal to the MESG ONE and external, integrated with non-MESF capabilities, to strengthen operational readiness.

4.1.4. Fd activities to align training with future capability requirements.

4.1.5. Echelon V training program management to reinforce consistency and standardization across subordinate commands.

In addition, contractor personnel will provide analytical expertise through comprehensive research and review of MESF, NECC/NECCPAC, NFC/NECTF, NAVSEA, and joint service technical documents and publications. This support will inform curriculum development, policy updates, and doctrine integration, ensuring MESG ONE’s training force remains aligned with emerging requirements, future force structure, and evolving operational environments.

5. SCOPE

This is a non-personal services contract to provide professional support services in the areas of curriculum development, training, and program development for MESG ONE N7 Department.

All contractor employees performing under this requirement shall remain under the control, direction, and supervision of contractor management always. Contractor management is responsible for ensuring that personnel comply with the performance standards and requirements identified in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). Contractor employees shall perform their duties independently and without supervision or direct control by Government officials or by other Defense contractors.

6. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

6.1. TASKS. The Contractor shall provide MESG ONE N7 Force Generation Professional Services Support at government and/or contractor sites as required, to develop and deliver the tasks outlined below. Research and analysis of tactical field training may be required to support the execution of these tasks. Training events may occur in forest, desert, littoral, and coastal environments, depending on the UoA’s training requirements and its place in the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) or OFRP / Fleet Response Training Plan (FRTP). Both CONUS and OCONUS travel will be required to locations where MESF units are homeported, trained, or deployed.

6.1.1. Learning Standards Support (Objective Area #1)

6.1.1.1. Support the Course Curriculum Model Manager (CCMM) in their duties for the following curriculum functional areas:

6.1.1.1.1. Patrol Boat Operations and Tactical Communications (Ashore and Afloat)

6.1.1.1.2. Expeditionary Security

6.1.1.2. Assess and report compliance of MESF curricula and Courses of Instruction (COIs) against OPNAVINST 1500.75 (series), NECCINST 1500.13 (series), NAVEDTRA M-142 guidelines, and other higher-level directives.

6.1.1.3. Provide recommendations to standardize and improve training assessment, qualification standards, and certification processes across all MESG ONE units.

6.1.2. Curriculum Maintenance, Development, and Delivery Support (Objective Area #2)

6.1.2.1. Conduct analysis of MESF directives, service warfighting publications, Navy Tactical Reference Publications (NTRPs), and joint doctrine to develop, refine, and maintain MESG ONE COIs, Unit Level Training (ULT), and associated training support materials.

6.1.2.2. Maintain all MESG ONE COIs, ensuring alignment with joint force OPLAN objectives, MESF qualification standards, and Navy Tactical Tasks (NTAs):

6.1.2.2.1. Embarked Security Combat Skills COI

6.1.2.2.2. Expeditionary Security COI

6.1.2.2.3. Close Quarters Tactics COI

6.1.2.2.4. Patrol Boat Operations-Basic COI

6.1.2.2.5. Patrol Boat Operations-Intermediate COI

6.1.2.2.6. Tactical Operations Center COI

6.1.3. Exercise Planning Support (Objective Area #3)

6.1.3.1. Plan, develop, and refine Basic and Advanced Phase integrated training events in coordination with other Navy Expeditionary Combat Forces (NECF) units, ensuring alignment with joint and combined exercise objectives.

6.1.3.2. Provide analytical and execution support for exercise design/control, scenario development/control, participant evaluation, and after-action reviews to validate and strengthen operational readiness.

6.1.3.3. Support integration of MESF units into the JELC process, ensuring appropriate resource allocation, scheduling, and sequencing of training events.

6.1.3.4. Normalize the incorporation of the Intelligence Cycle and Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) processes throughout MSEL development and execution during the Basic and Advanced Phase certification events.

6.1.4. Force Development Support (Objective Area #4)

6.1.4.1. Analyze MESF warfighting programs to assess future training and readiness requirements in support of OFRP/FRTP.

6.1.4.2. Evaluate emerging capabilities (e.g., future Patrol Boats, new ground/maritime systems) for integration into MESF training and operational employment.

6.1.4.3. Conduct research and provide recommendations to align MESF doctrine, policy, and guidance with NECC/NECCPAC, NAVSEA, and other Navy enterprise stakeholders.

6.1.4.4. Support integration of MESF units into the JELC process support NECC exercise planners, ensuring appropriate resource allocation, scheduling, and sequencing of training events in Joint/Allied exercise design.

6.1.5. Echelon V/VI Training Program Management Support (Objective Area #5)

6.1.5.1. Serve as the primary conduit for information to ECHELON FIVE and SIX Training Officers, providing recommendations on training policy, process, TTP, instructional methods, and plans.

6.1.5.2. Support MESG ONE N7 in managing, reviewing, and updating training and readiness status for all assigned ECHELON FIVE and SIX units of action (UoAs) within the Expeditionary Reporting Assessment System (ERAS).

6.1.5.3. Support MESG ONE N7 in Naval message writing for Readiness communication up and down ECHELON for assigned UoAs.

6.1.5.4. Serve as the Subject Matter Representative (SMR) in support of Deployment Certification for ECHELON FIVE and SIX units, evaluating command, unit, and individual readiness in coordination with MESG ONE N7 and MESTEU.

6.1.5.5. Provide quality assurance oversight of training pipelines for incoming Sailors, offering guidance to ECHELON FIVE N7 staff, instructors, and training managers.

6.1.5.6. Validate, in coordination with ECHELON FIVE N7, the scheduling and execution of ranges, facilities, and equipment training opportunities to enable efficient progression through all phases of each UoA’s OFRP.

6.1.5.7. Deliver recurring reports (monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual) to MESG ONE N7 leadership on unit training performance, readiness gaps, and recommendations.

6.1.5.8. Conduct analysis of Naval Reserve manpower and Individual Augmentee assignment for premobilization training in support of GFM readiness production for MESG ONE N7.

6.1.6. Training Video Production (Objective Area #6)

6.1.6.1. Update existing MESG 1 training videos for currency

6.1.6.2. Produce and deliver training videos on MESF curriculum and mission annually; topics include but are not limited to:

6.1.6.2.1. Boat Operations and Tactics

6.1.6.2.2. Boat Communications

6.1.6.2.3. Security Team Operations and Tactics

6.1.6.2.4. Security Team Communications

6.1.6.2.5. Command and Control Operations

6.2. Labor Categories and associated qualification requirements. The Government anticipates that it needs the following eight (8) key and essential personnel to be able to successfully perform the requirements:

6.2.1. MESF Project Manager (1 position)

6.2.1.1. Must have active SECRET clearance at the time of proposal submission.

6.2.1.2. Must have at least 3 years of PM experience as a contractor in the past 5 years.

6.2.1.3. Must have at least 3 years of recent MESF experience as a uniformed service member or a government contractor “Recent” as defined as within the past 5 years.

6.2.1.4. Must have experience in at least two of the five Objective Areas (1-5).

6.2.1.5. Must have at least 15 years of Navy expeditionary relevant operational, training, and readiness experience

6.2.1.6. Must have served as a Commanding Officer, Officer in Charge, CVN Department Head or Senior Level Administrator.

6.2.1.7. Must have experience with oral briefings and writing skills to engage with leadership within MESF and organizations within the community of interest and personnel.

6.2.1.8. Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s degree desired.

6.2.1.9. Fluency in use of Civilian and/or Governmental Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistance, highly desired.

6.2.2. MESF Learning Standards Support SME aligned with Objective Area #1 (1 position)

6.2.2.1. Must have active SECRET clearance at the time of the proposal submission.

6.2.2.2. Must have at least 15 years of Instructional Systems Design experience.

6.2.2.3. Must have at least 15 years of experience with NETC-compliant course/curriculum development.

6.2.2.4. Master Training Specialist.

6.2.2.5. Must have at least 3 years of recent practical experience in MESF curriculum development. “Recent” is defined as in the past 5 years.

6.2.2.6. Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s degree desired in an educational field of study.

6.2.2.7. Fluency in use of Civilian and/or Governmental Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistance, highly desired.

6.2.3. MESF Curriculum Management Support SME aligned with Objective Area #2 (2 positions)

6.2.3.1. Must have active SECRET clearance at the time of the proposal submission.

6.2.3.2. Must have at least 15 years of operational, training, and readiness experience with warfare qualification, preferably within expeditionary communities.

6.2.3.3. Must have at least 3 years of recent practical Naval Education Training Command (NETC) experience in content planning and authoring instructional material. “Recent” is defined as within the last 5 years.

6.2.3.4. One of the positions MUST have significant fleet engineering expertise. “Significant” is defined ideally as EDO or Rated EN E6 or above.

6.2.3.5. Must have at least 3 years of recent MESF experience as a uniformed service member or a government contractor in the past 5 years.

6.2.3.6. Must have at least 5 years of Navy expeditionary relevant operational, training, and readiness experience

6.2.3.7. Fluency in use of Civilian and/or Governmental Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistance, highly desired.

6.2.4. MESF Exercise Planning Support SME aligned with Objective Area #3 (1 position)

6.2.4.1. Must have active SECERT clearance at time of proposal submission and ability to receive and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance within three months of the contract award.

6.2.4.2. Must have at least 15 years of operational, training, and readiness experience with warfare qualification, preferably within expeditionary communities.

6.2.4.3. Must have at least 5 years of experience in Planning/Exercise planning; NECC experience desired.

6.2.4.4. Must have at least 3 years of recent NECC experience as a uniformed service member or a government contractor “Recent” is defined as within the past 5 years; MESF experience highly desired.

6.2.4.5. Must have at least 5 years of Navy expeditionary relevant operational, training, and readiness experience

6.2.4.6. Must have served as a Senior Enlisted/Department Head (Maritime Staff Operator Course or equivalent Graduate desired).

6.2.4.7. Must have experience with oral briefings and writing skills to engage with leadership within MESF and organizations within the community of interest and personnel.

6.2.4.8. MS Office Suite proficiency.

6.2.4.9. PMP-RMP Certification desired.

6.2.4.10. Fluency in use of Civilian and/or Governmental Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistance, highly desired.

6.2.5. MESF Force Development SME aligned with Objective Area #4 (1 position)

6.2.5.1. Must have active SECRET clearance at the time of proposal submission.

6.2.5.2. Must have at least 3 years of recent NECC/expeditionary experience developing training and readiness initiatives. “Recent” is defined as within the last 5 years; MESF experience highly desired.

6.2.5.3. Must have at least 15 years of operational, training, and readiness experience with warfare qualification, preferably within expeditionary communities.

6.2.5.4. MS Office Suite proficiency.

6.2.5.5. Must have experience with oral briefings and writing skills to engage with leadership within MESF and organizations within the community of interest and personnel.

6.2.5.6. Fluency in use of Civilian and/or Governmental Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistance, highly desired.

6.2.6. MESF Training Program Management SME aligned with Objective Area #5 (2 positions)

6.2.6.1. Must have active SECRET clearance at the time of proposal submission.

6.2.6.2. Must have at least 15 years of operational, training, and readiness experience with warfare qualification, preferably within expeditionary/MESF communities.

6.2.6.3. Must have 3 years of Readiness and Cost Reporting System (RCRP)/ERAS experience.

6.2.6.4. Must have proficiency in Advanced Skills Management.

6.2.6.5. MS Office Suite Proficiency.

6.2.6.6. Must have experience with oral briefings and writing skills to engage with leadership within MESF and organizations within the community of interest and personnel.

6.2.6.7. Fluency in use of Civilian and/or Governmental Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistance, highly desired.

6.3. LEEWAY IN STAFFING THIS REQUIREMENT

6.3.1. The contractor has leeway in determining how best to staff the requirement. If the proposed staffing approach is different from the Government’s estimates, the offeror shall provide a detailed explanation for the variance and how they plan to mitigate risk in execution. The explanation must clearly demonstrate the offeror’s ability to meet all goals and objectives set forth in the PWS.

6.3.2. The Contractor shall be responsible for employing personnel having at least the minimum level of education and training, experience, and security clearance as stated for each labor category specified herein. The knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience of the Labor Categories must meet the requirements set forth in paragraph 6.2.

6.4. PROGRESS REPORTS

6.4.1. The contractor shall provide Monthly Status Reports (MSR) no later than 15 days after the end of the month for which services were rendered (Example: the MSR for May is due no later than June 15th). Report format and contents shall be in accordance with the Navy correspondence manual.

6.4.2. Other Reporting Requirements

6.4.2.1. Deliver oral and/or written reports and in-progress reviews on the planning and execution of training and readiness tasks.

6.4.2.2. Deliver monthly oral and/or written status reports to MESG ONE N7 staff.

6.4.2.3. Deliver quarterly oral and/or written in-progress reviews (IPR) for MESG ONE leadership (O-6 level).

6.4.2.4. Deliver semi-annual Report of Findings documenting key considerations and recommendations to improve current and future training and readiness warfighting effectiveness.

7. OTHER REQUIREMENTS

7.1. CERTIFICATION

Prior to performance starting date, the Contractor shall submit resume certifications of the contractor’s key personnel to the COR’s designated representative/technical point of contact (TPOC) for review and approval. If the Government questions the qualifications or competence of any person performing under the contract, the burden of proof to sustain the person as qualified as prescribed herein shall be upon the contractor.

7.2. PROJECT MANAGER

The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager (PM) to facilitate government contractor communications. The PM shall be the primary technical and managerial interface between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer (KO) and the COR. The name of this person, and an alternate or alternates, who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent, will be designated in writing to the KO. The PM or alternate will have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operations.

The PM or alternate must be available during normal 7:00 to 3:30 working hours, as specified herein, and to meet with government personnel within 24 hours to discuss issues.

The Contractor's PM shall meet with the KO/COR as necessary to maintain satisfactory performance and to resolve other issues pertaining to government / Contractor procedures. At these meetings, a mutual effort will be made to resolve all problems identified. Written minutes of these meetings shall be prepared by the Contractor, signed by the Contractor's designated representative, and furnished to the government within two workdays of the subject meeting.

The Contractor’s PM shall ensure that all certifications and qualifications are kept current and properly maintained as required by this contract.

7.3. CONTRACT ORIENTATION BRIEFING

After award, the Contractor shall participate in contract orientation briefing with MESG ONE N7. The intent of the briefing is to initiate the communication process between MESG ONE and the Contractor by introducing key task participants and explaining their roles, reviewing communication ground rules, and assuring a common understanding of subtask requirements and objectives. The orientation briefing will be held at MESG ONE or another mutually agreed upon location. Date and time will be mutually agreed upon by both parties.

7.4. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Unless otherwise indicated, personnel shall possess a Defense Security Service issued Secret clearance at time of award, which must be maintained during the performance of this contract.

Contractor shall conform to the provisions of OPNAVINST 5510.1 (Series) and Department of the Navy Information and Personnel Security Program regulations. DD Form 254 will be provided at the time of award.

The Contractor shall comply with all Automated Information System (AIS) security requirements in accordance with OPNAV 5239.1 (Series). In addition, any ADP product (disk, tape, or hard copy) prepared by the contractor for the government (whether produced on government or Contractor-owned equipment) will be the property of the government. The Contractor shall be required to adhere to command policies on the handling of all AIS materials.

The government will issue all Contractor employees working under this contract a government Common Access Card (CAC). This card authorizes the Contractor computer and facility access during the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall provide all required information and ensure that employees can obtain a CAC prior to start of the contract.

The Contractor shall adhere to all access requirements as established by the government facility to obtain access. The Contractor shall provide all required information and ensure that employees can obtain base entry prior to start of the contract.

The Contractor shall advise the COR of contractor personnel who become an employee or ex-employee. The Contractor shall contact the COR whenever a contracted employee resigns, is dismissed, laid off, or if a change to his/her personnel security clearance status occurs. Additionally, the Contractor shall ensure all ex-employee security access badges are returned to the appropriate military authority.

The Contractor shall ensure contracted personnel complete Navy e-Learning courses or training as directed by the Government regarding security.

7.5. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

The Contractor shall be given access to on-site training equipment, aids, devices, classrooms, office facilities, computers, instructional media material, technical manuals, specialized publications, classified information.

7.6. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

Performance of this effort may require the Contractor to access and use data and information proprietary to a government agency or government contractor which is of such a nature that its dissemination or use, other than in performance of this effort, would be adverse to the interests of the government and/or others.

Information made available to the contractor by the government for the performance or administration of this effort shall be used only for those purposes and shall not be used in any other way without the written agreement of the CO.

The Contractor shall use, modify, reproduce, perform, or display technical data received from the Government pursuant to DFARs clause 252.227-7025. Nothing herein shall preclude the use of any data independently acquired by the Contractor without such limitations or prohibit an agreement at no cost to the government between the contractor and the data owner, which provides for greater rights to the contractor.

The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property provided for contractor use. At the end of normal duty hours and/or after normal duty hours, all government facilities, equipment, and materials must be secured.

7.7. MEDICAL CARE REQUIREMENT

Routine medical services for contractor personnel are the responsibility of the Contractor. However, wherever Government facilities are available, the Government may provide, on an emergency basis, medical services for job related injuries where there is loss or threat of loss of life, limb, or eyesight while an employee is performing under this contract. The Contractor shall reimburse the Government for any medical services provided, to include base contracted “life flight” services.

7.8. CONTRACTOR INTERFACES

The Contractor and/or his subcontractors may be required as part of the performance of this effort to collaborate with other Contractors working for the government. Such other contractors shall not direct this contractor and/or their subcontractors in any manner. Also, this Contractor and/or their subcontractors shall not direct the work of other Contractors in any manner.

7.9. HOURS OF WORK

Normal working hours are 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday, except for Federal government holidays, and include an allowance for a 30-minute lunch period. However, there may be circumstances where work hours may be adjusted to meet mission critical requirements.

7.10. GOVERNMENT HOLIDAYS

The following government holidays are typically observed by government personnel: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Juneteenth, Presidential Inauguration Day (metropolitan DC area only), President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and any other day designated by Federal Statute, Executive Order, and/or Presidential Proclamation.

7.11. UNAUTHORIZED WORK

Only a duly appointed Contracting Officer and no other government personnel, is authorized to change the specifications, terms, and conditions under this effort.

7.12. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The base year period of performance for this PWS is 01 September 2026 through 31 August 2027 with the inclusion of four (4) one-year (12 months) option periods and one (1) six-month extension.

8. TRAVEL

The Contractor may be required to travel to locations beyond a 50-mile radius of MAREXSECGRU ONE Command office, as identified within this PWS. The Government shall approve all travel. Travel will be conducted and invoiced in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).

The Contractor shall provide transportation from MAREXSECGRU ONE to all training areas for their employees.

8.1. ANNUAL TRAVEL ESTIMATE (NOTIONAL FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY):

8.1.1. SD to Seal Beach, CA, 2 round trips, 2 persons, 4 days.

8.1.2. SD to Bangor, WA, 2 round trips, 2 persons, 4 days.

8.1.3. SD to Agana, GU, 2 round trips, 2 persons, 5 days.

8.1.4. SD to Jebel Ali, UAE, 2 round trips, 2 persons, 6 days.

8.1.5. SD to Camp Lemonnier Djibouti, 2 round trips, 2 persons, 6 days.

8.1.6. SD to Rota, Spain, 1 round trip, 2 persons, 4 days.

8.1.7. SD to Virginia Beach, VA, 2 round trips, 2 persons, 4 days.

8.1.8. SD to Honolulu, HI, 2 round trips, 2 persons, 4 days.

9. DELIVERABLES/DELIVERABLE SCHEDULE

In fulfillment of this effort, the Contractor shall provide the following deliverables. All deliverables shall be submitted to the COR, unless otherwise agreed upon, in an accurate and timely manner.

9.1. MONTHLY STATUS REPORT

The Contractor shall document the efforts performed in the completion of each task in a detailed Monthly Status Report, due on or before the 15th of each month. The report format may be at the Contractor's discretion, but the report may be modified at the COR's request. At a minimum, the monthly status report shall include:

Progress for the Period: The Contractor shall provide a summary of work, and activities, accomplished during the reporting period.

Activities Planned: The contractor shall provide a summary of planned activities to occur in the next reporting period.

Problems Encountered: The Contractor shall provide a summary of any problems, issues or delays identified/encountered and recommendations as to their resolution, or any corrective action that was taken to correct identified problems.

Curriculum Revisions: The Contractor shall provide recommended changes to the training curriculum, a brief explanation as to why revisions are recommended, and the impact of such revisions.

Travel Report: The Contractor shall provide a summary addressing all travel occurred during the reporting period, the outcome of said travel and the costs incurred. If more than one travel event occurred during the reporting period, the report shall address each event separately.

9.2. FINAL REPORT

The Contractor shall provide a final report, to the COR, within two (2) calendar weeks from the conclusion of each contract period of performance. The report shall summarize all monthly reports addressing objectives achieved significant issues, problems, and recommendations to improve the process in the future.

9.3. DELIVERABLE TABLES

Base Year Deliverables

Option Year 1 Deliverables

Option Year 2 Deliverables

Option Year 3 Deliverables

Option Year 4 Deliverables

9.4. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

Final inspection and acceptance of all work performed, reports, and other deliverables will be performed at the place of delivery by the COR. Deliverables shall be considered acceptable when: (1) at least 90% are delivered on time, (2) no noted CTAP discrepancies are present, and (3) the COR review confirms completeness and compliance with requirements. The COR retains authority to return documentation for correction. Absence of comments will not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for meeting all PWS requirements.

10. QUALITY ASSURANCE

The COR will review, for completeness, preliminary or draft documentation that the Contractor submits, and may return it to the Contractor for correction. Absence of any comments by the COR will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for complying with the requirements of this work statement. Final approval and acceptance of documentation required herein shall be by letter of approval and acceptance by COR. The Contractor shall not construe any letter of acknowledgment of receipt material as a waiver of review, or as an acknowledgment that the material is in conformance with this work statement. Any approval given during preparation of the documentation, or approval for shipment shall not guarantee the final acceptance of the completed documentation.

11. SERVICE CONTRACT REPORTING

“Services Contract Reporting” (SCR) requirements apply to this contract. The contractor shall report required SCR data fields using the SCR section of the System for Award Management (SAM) at following web address: https://sam.gov/SAM/. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government FY, which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk, linked at https://sam.gov /SAM/.”

12. CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO FEDERALLY CONTROLLED FACILITIES AND/OR UNCLASSIFIED SENSITIVE INFORMATION OR UNCLASSIFIED IT SYSTEMS

Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12, requires government agencies to develop and implement Federal security standards for Federal employees and contractors. The Deputy Secretary of Defense

Directive-Type Memorandum (DTM) 08-006 – “DoD Implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive

– 12 (HSPD 12)” dated November 26, 2008 (or its subsequent DoD instruction) directs implementation of HSPDONE2. This clause is in accordance with HSPD 12 and its implementing directives.

This clause applies to contractor employees requiring physical access to any area of a federally controlled base, facility or activity and/or requiring access to a DoD computer/network, to perform certain unclassified both non-sensitive and sensitive duties. It is the responsibility of the command/facility where the work is performed to ensure compliance.

The requirement to control access to sensitive information applies to all US government IT systems and/or areas where unclassified but sensitive information may be discussed, displayed or maintained. Department of the Navy (DoN) policy prescribes that all unclassified data that has not been approved for public release and is stored on mobile computing devises must be treated as sensitive data and encrypted using commercially available encryption technology. Whenever granted access to sensitive information, contractor employees shall follow applicable DoD/DoN instructions, regulations, policies, and procedures when reviewing, processing, producing, protecting, destroying, and/or storing that information. Operational Security procedures and practices must be implemented by both the contractor and contract employee to protect the product, information, services, operations, and missions related to the contract. The contractor shall designate an employee to serve as the Contractor’s Security Representative.

Within three working days after contract award, the contractor shall provide the Navy Command’s Security Manager and the CO, in writing, the name, title, address and phone number for the Contractor’s Security Representative. The Contractor’s Security Representative shall be the primary point of contact on any security matter. The Contractor’s Security Representative shall not be replaced or removed without prior notice to the CO.

12.1. NON-SENSITIVE POSITIONS

Contractor employees whose work is unclassified and non-sensitive (e.g., performing certain duties such as lawn maintenance, contractor services, etc...) and who require physical access to publicly accessible areas to perform those duties shall meet the following minimum requirements:

Must be either a US citizen or a US permanent resident with a minimum of 3 years legal residency in the US (as required by The Deputy Secretary of Defense DTM 08-006 or its subsequent DoD instruction) and must have a favorably completed National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) including a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint check prior to installation access.

To be considered for a favorable trustworthiness determination, the Contractor’s Security Representative must submit for all employees each of the following: SF-85 Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions

Two FDTWO58 Applicant Fingerprint Cards Original Signed Release Statements

The contractor shall ensure each individual employee has a current favorably completed NACI. The Contractor’s Security Representative shall be responsible for initiating reinvestigations as required. Failure to provide the required documentation at least 30 days prior to the individual’s start date shall result in delaying the individual’s start date.

12.2. SENSITIVE POSITIONS

Contractor employees whose duties require access to a DoD unclassified computer/network, working with sensitive unclassified information (either at a Government or contractor facility), or physical access to a DoD facility must be a US citizen and possess a favorable trustworthiness determination prior to installation access. To obtain a favorable trustworthiness determination, each contractor employee must have a favorably completed National Agency Check with Local Credit Checks which consists of a NACI including a FBI fingerprint check plus credit and law enforcement checks.

Each contractor employee applying for a trustworthiness determination is required to complete:

SF-85P Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions

Two FDTWO58 Applicant Fingerprint Cards

Original Signed Release Statements

Failure to provide the required documentation at least 30 days prior to the individual’s start date shall result in delaying the individual’s start date. To maintain continuing authorization for an employee to access a DoD unclassified computer/network, and/or have access to sensitive unclassified information, the contractor shall ensure that the individual employee has a current requisite background investigation. The Contractor’s Security Representative shall be responsible for initiating reinvestigations as required and ensuring that background investigations remain current (not older than 10 years) throughout the contract performance period.

12.3. IT SYSTEMS ACCESS

When access to IT systems is required for performance of the contractor employee’s duties, such employees shall in-process with the Navy Command’s Security Manager and Information Assurance Manager upon arrival at the Navy command and shall out-process prior to their departure at the completion of the individual’s performance under the contract. Completion and approval of a System Authorization Access Request Navy (SAAR-N) form is required for all individuals accessing Navy Information Technology resources. The SAAR-N shall be forwarded to the Navy Command’s Security Manager at least 30 days prior to the individual’s start date. Failure to provide the required documentation at least 30 days prior to the individual’s start date shall result in delaying the individual’s start date.

When required to maintain access to required IT systems or networks, the contractor shall ensure that all employees requiring access complete annual Information Assurance training and maintain a current requisite background investigation. The Contractor’s Security Representative shall contact the Command Security Manager for guidance when reinvestigations are required.

12.4. SECURITY APPROVAL PROCESS

The Contractor’s Security Representative shall ensure that each individual employee pending assignment shall accurately complete the required forms for submission to the Navy Command’s Security Manager. The Contractor’s Security Representative shall screen the investigative questionnaires for completeness and accuracy and for potential suitability/security issues prior to submitting the request to the Navy Command’s Security Manager. Forms and fingerprint cards may be obtained from the Navy Command’s Security Manager. These required items shall be forwarded to the Navy Command's Security Manager for processing at least 30 days prior to the individual employee’s anticipated date for reporting for duty. The Navy Command’s Security Manager will review the submitted documentation for completeness prior to submitting it to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Suitability/security issues identified by the Navy Command’s Security Manager may render the contract employee ineligible for the assignment. A favorable review of the questionnaire and advance fingerprint results are required as an interim measure prior to the contract employee start date. An unfavorable determination made by the Navy Command’s Security Manager is final and such a determination does not relieve the contractor from meeting any contractual obligation under the contract.

If contractor employees already possess a current favorably adjudicated investigation, the Navy Command’s Security Manager will use the Visit Authorization Request (VAR) via the Joint Personnel Adjudication System. The contractor shall include the IT Position Category per SECNAV M-5510.30 for each employee designated on a VAR. The VAR requires annual renewal for the duration of the employees’ performance under the contract.

The Navy Command’s Security Manager will forward the required forms to OPM for processing. Once the investigation is complete, the results will be forwarded by OPM to the DoN Central Adjudication Facility for a position of trust determination. When a favorable determination is not made, contractor employees shall not be permitted to work on this contract effort and if already working on the contract shall be removed immediately. The potential consequences of any requirements under this clause including denial of access for a proposed contractor employee who fails to obtain a favorable trustworthiness determination in no way relieves the contractor from the requirement to execute performance under the contract within the timeframes specified in the contract.