PWS FY25_v7_Final.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Futures and Concepts Center (FCC) Sustainment Capabilities and Integration Directorate (SCDID) Army Modernization Sustainment Support Services

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 Army Modernization Support Services in support of the Army Modernization Strategy (AMS) to realize Multi- Domain Operations by 2030 in support of the National Security Strategy (NSS), National Defense Strategy (NDS), National Military Strategy (NMS), Defense Planning Guidance, and Capstone Concept for Joint Operations.

1.2. Background: The SCDID requires contractor support for Army modernization and horizontal integration across all Cross Functional Teams (CFTs), ensuring comprehensive sustainability analysis is conducted for combat systems and combat enablers in support of Multi-Domain Operations (MDO). This is paramount as sustainment is one the critical cross cutting functional capabilities that effect CFT and Army modernization priorities. Ensuring that reliability, maintainability, sustainment, mobility, integrated product support, sustainment implications, and overall integration will be adequately addressed in support of Army modernization and future force development as well as joint and multinational interoperability. AFC SCDID will support the Army modernization priorities to make Soldiers and units more lethal by turning concepts into actions that include lines of effort (LoE): Concepts and Doctrine review and updates; Sustainment integration in the Army Network; Next Generation Combat Vehicles; Long Range Precision Fires; Future Vertical Lift; Soldier Lethality; Air and Missile Defense. Contractor support is required to fully support the execution of these modernization priorities, which includes providing sustainment implications analysis and integration impacts in the development and updating of an affordable incremental force modernization efforts, reviewing program documents, providing input to operational and sustainment concepts, proposed and programmed incremental capability enhancements, force modernization sustainment support to Cross Functional Teams (CFTs), CDIDs, Program Managers (PM) and other organizations as needed for solutions under development, assist Assessment and Integration Branch in the analysis and documenting force sustainment implications with key stakeholders to inform warfighting capability integration in support of MDO.

Increased modernization priorities and efforts leave a gap in manpower for the critical work, leaving a shortage in the capacity and capability within SCDID. The review, comment and adjudication of program operational logistics support documentation is critical in ensuring modernization priority logistic enabling requirements are documented to identify resourcing requirements. Program risk could increase without intensive involvement early in the program development process.

1.3. Scope: The Contractor shall provide all management, personnel, transportation, supervision, and other items and non-personal services, except for those items specified as Government furnished items and services, necessary to perform duties supporting numerous action officer (AO) level, integrated product team (IPT), and working group (WG) efforts. The Contractor’s mission will include the review, development support, and analysis of Army modernization capability development documents; assist in planning the integration and assessing of proposed and approved Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities and Policy (DOTMLPF-P) initiatives, conduct analysis and recommend changes and courses of action for individual or collective modernization initiatives relevant to sustainment, maintenance & reliability requirements and sustainment impacts; assist in the development and integration of sustainment concepts and analysis; and conduct analysis to determine support impacts for potential requirement changes.

1.4. Objectives: The Contractor shall perform the following tasks in support of the FCC SCDID Assessments and Integration (A&I) Branch.

1.4.1. SME Support to FCC S-CDID A&I Branch.

1.4.2. Integrate sustainment equities within the capability development process for Army Signature Modernization Priorities across AFC CFTs.

1.4.3. Conduct DOTMLPF-P analysis to identify support impacts of modernization initiatives.

1.4.4. Assist in the development and integration of sustainment concepts and analysis

1.4.5. Ensure Sustainment and Energy performance parameters are well defined within Army Signature Modernization Capability Development Documents.

1.5. General Information:

1.5.1. Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain a QCP to ensure services are performed in accordance with (IAW) this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor's QCP is the means by which it assures that the work provided complies with the requirements of the contract.

The Contractor’s Proposed QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review within ten (10) days after date of contract award.

The Government will review and either notify the Contractor in writing of acceptance of the plan or return their comments to the Contractor within. If the Government has provided comments, the Contractor shall then have (10) days to submit a Final QCP. After receipt of the Final QCP, the Contractor may receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing. Any proposed changes to the accepted QCP are required to be resubmitted for acceptance by the Contracting Officer no later than (10) days prior to the anticipated change and before implementation by the Contractor. The timeline noted above will apply for review and acceptance for proposed changes. At a minimum, the QCP must include and answer the following to be acceptable:

1.5.1.1. A chart showing the organizational structure and lines of authority, the names, qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and classification of each member of the Contractor's Quality Control Team

1.5.1.2. How the Contractor shall monitor work to ensure performance complies with all deliverables (etc. timelines, deadlines, and goals)

1.5.1.3. How the Contractor shall monitor work to ensure performance complies with all specifications and requirements of the contract, including the contract’s clauses

1.5.1.4. How the Contractor shall monitor and ensure staff qualifications remain current and valid including Department of Defense (DoD) Contractor Personnel Office (DOCPER) processes/approvals throughout contract performance

1.5.1.5. How the Contractor shall ensure all keys issued remain controlled items (Paragraph 1.7 Key Control)

1.5.1.6. How the Contractor shall inventory, and track maintenance of all Government Provided Equipment / Materials

1.5.1.7. How the Contractor shall identify, investigate, and correct any non-conforming performance and prevent similar deficiencies in the future; and

1.5.1.8. How the Contractor shall file and save all Quality Control related documents for the life of the contract plus 5 years.

1.5.1.9. An Analysis of Quality Control and Timeliness of Submittals (i.e. deliverables) shall be provided to the COR within 30 days upon completion of each option period.

1.5.1.10.The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might affect the performance within 5 days of identifying those issues. Verbal reports shall be followed up by written reports within 3 days.

1.5.2 Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with 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 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.

1.5.4 Operating Hours: 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 of 07:30 AM and 5:00 PM, 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 Government Facility Operating Hours: The normal hours of operation are 0800 hours to 1700 hours (EST), Monday through Friday, exclusive of Federal Holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of tasks as required within the PWS, when the Government facility is not closed for the previously mentioned reasons.

1.5.3 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the government facility located within Bldg 5020, 2221 Adams Avenue, Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801.

1.5.4 Period of Performance: This is an 12-month base period and three (3) option years.

The period of performance for this will be September 28, 2025 to September 27, 2026.

September 28, 2026 to September 27, 2027 September 28, 2027 to September 27, 2028 September 28, 2028 to September 27, 2029

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

1.6.1 Security Program: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have a SECRET Clearance at time of the proposal 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 an active personnel security clearance at the SECRET level in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) at time of the proposal 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 254The Contractor shall ensure that Contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.204-2 Security Requirements when the employee has access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret.” The Contractor shall ensure the employee complies with the DoD Security Agreement (DD Form 441), and the NISPOM rule at 32 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 117, effective 24 Feb 2021. The NISPOM is the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual to which contractors must implement and comply.

1.6.3 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 to the issuing IACS office when the contract is completed or when a Contractor employee no longer requires access.

1.6.3.1 Individual Termination or Expiration of Employment: The Contractor shall collect the installation access passes the same day employment of an individual has expired or has been terminated and shall return them to the issuing office no later than the beginning of the second duty day after the termination.

1.6.3.2 Contract Termination or Cancellation: Upon termination or cancellation of this contract, the Contractor shall collect all outstanding installation access passes and return them to the issuing office within (3) three days.

1.6.3.4 Common Access Cards (CAC) and CAC Log: 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 10 days after award (unless circumstances require otherwise and as directed by the Contracting Officer). The Contractor shall ensure safeguarding of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and comply with requirements under 1.6.5

1.6.4 Background Checks: 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 as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy.

1.6.4.1 U.S. Citizen: Contractors that work with or teach youth under the age of 18 years are subject to U.S background checks. The Requiring Activity Manager will determine the extent of background checks required. The Contractor employee may begin performance of the contract after receiving a favorable local background check. The Contractor agrees to replace the employee should results of the background check, if required, be unfavorable as determined by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor’s replacement of the employee with the unfavorable background check shall be within a timeframe provided by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor shall also replace employees whose background check, during their tenure of employment, renders them with an unfavorable local or stateside background check, as determined by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor shall forward a copy to the Contracting Officer via the COR and the Requiring Activity Manager of each favorable background check within 10 days of receipt by the Contractor, identifying such with the appropriate contract number.

1.6.5 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.)

1.6.6 Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel.

1.7 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with 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.

1.7.1 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.

1.8 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.

1.9 Key Personnel: N/A

1.10 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.

1.10.1 Contractor workspace (staging site, on-site office, desk or work area, etc.) shall contain a sign signifying the space is occupied by Contractor employee(s) to ensure that Government employees and the public know that they are not Government employees. The proposed sign shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer via the COR for review and acceptance within(10) calendar days) after contract award. Workspace sign location shall be coordinated with the COR. Contractor employees shall identify themselves by name and company affiliation when answering the telephone, presenting briefings, conducting or attending meetings, and seminars. All Contractor correspondence (written, facsimile, and email display) shall include their company name. Requirements for Contractor vehicles is addressed under Part 4 paragraph 4.4.

1.10.2 Contractor Identification Badges: Contractor personnel shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges IAW Contractor Identification (AE Reg. 27-715).

1.11 Contractor Travel: There is no scheduled or anticipated travel for this period of performance.

1.12 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.

1.13 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 adverse 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.

1.14 Protection of Government and Contract Information: Per Public Use Notice of Limitations stated by Defense imagery Management operations Center and contained at www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations/, the Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any hard copy or digital marketing tools to include its company website.

1.15 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCI as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s OCI Mitigation Plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

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

1.16.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract, shall complete AT Level I Training within 5 days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or 5 days after employment of new personnel. Contractor personnel travelling overseas shall complete area of responsibility (AOR) specific AT awareness training for U.S. based Contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees. 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 5 days after completion of this training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil. Contractor personnel shall complete refresher training every twelve (12) months except AOR specific AT Level I training which shall be completed as required by local AT policies

If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR who will contact the local AT Officer at their assigned location for classroom training. Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the AT Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 10 days after completion of the training.

1.16.2 OPSEC Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 5 days of employment under this contract. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 5 days after completion of the training OPSEC Level I training is available at http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html. Contractor personnel shall complete refresher training every 12 months. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 10 days after completion of the training.

If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR, who will contact the local OPSEC Officer at their assigned location for classroom training. Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the OPSEC Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 5 days after completion of the training.

1.16.3 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 5 days after the contract is awarded and within 5 days after new employees commence contract performance, with the results reported to the COR within 5 days after the contract is awarded and within 5 days after new employees commence contract performance. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 10 days after completion of the training. Training slides can be found on the Army OneSource we site: http://www.myarmyonesource.com/familyprogramsandservices/iwatchprogram/default.aspx Comment by Askew, T Simone CIV USARMY AFC-FCC (USA): Link not working

1.16.4 Information Assurance (IA) Training

1.16.4.1 All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, requiring access to Government information systems shall complete the DoD IA Cyber Awareness Training within 5 days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or 5 days after employment of new personnel. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 10 days after completion of the training.

1.16.4.2 All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, working information technology (IT)/IA functions shall comply with DoD and Army training requirements per Cyber Workforce Qualifications DoD Manual (DoDM)

8140.03 and Information Assurance AR 25-2 within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. Training is available at https://ia.signal.army.mil/DoDIAA/default.asp .

1.16.4.3 All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, performing services under this contract with access to a Government information system shall be registered in the Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS), the web address is https://atcts.army.mil/iastar/index.php Verification of registration shall be provided to the COR within 5 days after registration. Contractor personnel must complete refresher training every twelve (12) months. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 5 days after completion of the training.

1.16.5 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. Training is available at http://iatraining.disa.mil/eta/piiv2/launchPage.html

1.17. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. In performing work under this contract, the contractor shall:

1.17.1. Comply with pertinent provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act, and state, local safety laws and abide by applicable Army regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures.

1.17.2. Provide the Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR) and the Days Away Restricted or Transferred (DART) to the government by 15 January of each year of the contract.

1.17.3. Conform to the safety requirements contained in the contract for all activities related to the accomplishment of the work and take additional immediate precautions as the contracting officer may reasonably require for safety and mishap prevention purposes.

1.17.4. Provide protection to government property to prevent damage during the period of time the property is under the control or in possession of the contractor.

1.17.5. Ensure employees are provided personal protective equipment (PPE), based on the assessed hazards present in the work environment and ensure employees wear their PPE when and where required.

1.17.6. Record and report promptly (within one hour) to the contracting officer (KO) or contracting officer representative (COR), all available facts relating to each instance of damage to government property or injury to either contractor or government personnel.

1.17.7. In the event of an accident/mishap, take reasonable and prudent action to establish control of the accident/mishap scene, prevent further damage to persons or property, and preserve evidence until released by the accident/mishap investigative authority through the contracting officer or contracting officer representative. If the government elects to investigate of the accident/mishap, the contractor shall cooperate fully and assist government personnel in the conduct of investigation until the investigation is completed.

1.17.8. Include a clause in all subcontracts to require subcontractors to comply with the safety provisions of this contract and cooperation and assistance in accident reporting and investigation as applicable.

1.17.9. Participate in safety promotional activities, training, and inspections conducted by the requiring activity as directed by the KO or COR.

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 in accordance with 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.

Contractor-acquired Property - means property acquired, fabricated, or otherwise provided by the Contractor for performing a contract and to which the Government has title.

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-furnished Property – As reflected in FAR 52.245-1, Government-furnished Property “means property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently furnished to the Contractor for performance of a contract. Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to, spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government-furnished property also includes contractor-acquired property if the contractor-acquired property is a deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract

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.

Property Administrator - means an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer appointed in accordance with agency procedures, responsible for administering the contract requirements and obligations relating to Government property in the possession of a Contractor.

High Level Objective (HLO) – means a key overarching result-based objective for a project necessary to achieve the project’s vision. HLOs are similar to Level 2 in a Work Breakdown Structure. Each HLO may contain several statements to flesh out the areas necessary to meet the objective.

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 HLOs. 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 HLO 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.

Work Day - The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with 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.

USAG United States Army Garrison

PART 3

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (GP) AND SERVICES

3. Government Property and Services

3.1 Services: The Government will provide phone, copier, and printer services as required.

3.2 Facilities: The Government furnished buildings and facilities, equipment and material, and services provided for herein shall only be used for the performance of services on this contract.

3.3 Utilities: Contractor personnel shall utilize Government communication systems which include telephones and telephone access, computer access for email and LAN access. The Contractor’s access to automation and telecommunications resources shall be bound by policies of the Fort Gregg-Adams Network Enterprise Center (NEC).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/Materials: FCC SCDID will provide access to suitable workspace, communications equipment, computer equipment, fax, distribution, reproduction equipment, accounts and access to official Non-classified Internet Protocol (IP) Router Network (NIPRNet) access, and Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) as needed. The Government will provide the contractor with formats, manuals, and materials as required.

3.5 Training: The Government will not be responsible for any training requirements necessary to satisfy this PWS. However, contracted personnel shall attend Government provided training and will not be charged a tuition fee, when Government sponsored training is considered mandatory training in skills that contractors are not required to bring to the job, however are essential for contract performance. This is in accordance with new guidance, DA Memorandum, Army G-3/5/7, DAMO-TRI, 4 August 2017, Subject: Contractor Attendance at Army Provided Training, supersedes Memorandum, Army G-3/5/7, DAMO-TRI, 3 March 2014, subject: Contractor Reimbursing U.S. Army for Attendance at Army Provided Training. Further note, that the contractors are not authorized to attend elective Government sponsored training regardless of mode of instruction or lack of cost to the U.S. Army. The following courses are required:

3.5.1 RQM 1010: Introduction to the Joint Capabilities Integration & Development System. Contractor employees shall complete the online Introduction to the Joint Capabilities Integration & Development System course. Contractor shall coordinate with the COR to schedule online participation for their employees for the course. Training shall be completed within the first six (6) months of start of performance.

3.6 Common Access Cards (CAC): The Government will provide Common Access Cards (CAC) via the Mission Partner Sponsorship Portal (MP ICAM) (Web site) https://mpartnerspnrweb.dmdc.osd.mil/mpartnerspnrweb/app/

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. Contractor Furnished Property and Services

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under PART 3, GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES in this PWS.

4.2 Facility Clearance: The Contractor shall possess and maintain a SECRET clearance level facility clearance from the Defense Security Service IAW 32 CFR Part 117, 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 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.

4.3 Background Checks): Contractor and all associated sub-contractors 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 the installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1 Basic Services: The Contractor shall provide personnel with the necessary technical, professional and management skills and expertise to ensure work is performed in accordance with this PWS. The Contractor shall ensure that employees’ skills, qualifications, certifications and experience are commensurate with the employees’ site specific work assignments and consistent with U.S. Army requirements.

5.2 Tasks: Tasks consist of the following:

5.2.1 Base Services:

5.2.1.1 The contractor shall provide a Program Management Plan to the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) and the COR within 10 days of the start of the contract. The plan will include when self- imposed drafts of products shall be due for government review.

5.2.1.2 Specialized Training. Contractor personnel must complete all Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Life Cycle Logistician Level I Training (Computer Based) within 90 days of hire. Training will be at no cost to the contractor and access to the training site will be provided by the government. Evidence of prior completion (DAU Completion Certificate) is acceptable.

5.2.1.3 Contractor mission includes supporting numerous AO level IPT and WG efforts, reviewing sustainment doctrinal documents, modernization documents, and identifying the support impacts of modernization initiatives that includes DOTMLPF-P analysis. Specific projected workload includes: working with CFTs, AFC CDIDs, PMs, Quartermaster, Ordnance, and Transportation, Soldier Support Institute (SSI), Human Resources Command (HRC), Judge Advocate General (JAG), Joint Modernization Command (JMC) and other Centers of Excellence to align current logistics with Army modernization priorities.

5.2.1.4 Contractor personnel shall assist in planning the integration and assessing of proposed and approved DOTMLPF-P initiatives integrated into operational exercises (Live, Constructed and/or Simulated) that enhances training, enables interoperability, and informs the modernization.

5.2.1.5 Contractor personnel shall support AFC SCDID Integration and Assessments Branch as analysts for Army modernization related efforts; subject matter expert (SME) to logistics readiness and requirements IPTs and capabilities development activities for CFT and ground combat systems. The contractor will provide assessments that identify potential challenges with the current force to the future force with the integration of potential future concepts and capabilities.

5.2.1.6 Contractor personnel shall work closely with assigned AFC SCDID Integration and Assessments Branch personnel and external organizations SMEs, to analyze, interpret and substantiate sustainment implications across the Army Modernization Enterprise. The contractor will provide a comment resolution matrix (CRM), when comments are recommended, for all assigned document reviews that involve Army Modernization Priorities.

5.2.1.7 Contractor personnel shall document and prepare trip reports including an assessment of each meeting as it relates to satisfying the objectives of the AFC SCDID Integration and Assessments Branch.

5.2.1.8 Contractor personnel shall provide the contract COR a copy of the published minutes of each meetings attended.

5.2.1.9 The contractor shall provide a consolidated monthly status report (MSR) that shall include actions taken for each task within this contract. The report shall identify all known issues and problems and provide recommended solutions.

5.2.1.10 Contractor personnel shall provide a high-level Significant Activity Report (SIGACT) on all meetings, conferences, etc., attended. AFC SCDID Integration and Assessments Branch will provide format and other submissions requirements.

5.2.1.11 Contractor personnel shall prepare and present briefings upon request in support of the tasks contained in this Contract.

5.2.1.12 Contractor personnel shall complete all Army Mandatory Annual and Semi-Annual Training as outlined in AR 350-1 as well as any additional Command Directed Training required for contractors.

5.2.2 Optional Support Services: Additional support services may be required. The optional support services are intended to increase the contract capacity to provide additional integration and energy analysis support for Army modernization and horizontal integration across all Cross Functional Teams (CFTs) and S-CDID Requirements Division ensuring comprehensive sustainability analysis is conducted for Army modernization and sustainment priorities. NOTE: Optional Services may not be executed in the final 90 days of the period of performance and will require no less than a 30-day notice of intent to exercise.

5.2.2.1 Contractor personnel shall provide support to S-CDID Requirements Division in the development of capabilities and requirements aimed to ensure the provisioning of energy production, storage, distribution,…