Summary: Performance Work Statement - Marine Forces Reserve Operations Planning Support

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines contractor support services for MARFORRES G-3/5 (Operations and Plans) in New Orleans, Louisiana. The contract period runs from April 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027 (base year) with an optional one-year extension through February 28, 2028. The contractor will provide professional services supporting operational planning, coordination, and execution for the Marine Corps Reserve Component across all 140+ Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) reserve training centers. Work will be performed primarily onsite at MARFORRES Headquarters in New Orleans, requiring 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday, excluding 10 federal holidays), with acceptable working hours 0700-1800. Some personnel require SECRET clearance for NIPRNET access and TOP SECRET clearance for SIPRNET and Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS) access.

The scope encompasses two primary task areas: Future Operations Support and Operational Planning. Under Future Operations Support, the contractor manages strategic and operational programs, develops plans and policies, conducts program management decision support, and ensures compliance with Department of Defense and Department of Navy procedures. Under Operational Planning, the contractor supports coordination of MARFORRES plans with Combatant Commands, provides planning process expertise, develops mobilization and deployment procedures, assists with strategy and campaign development, and performs task management. Key deliverables include Quarterly Status Reports, task order deliverables (planning documents, conference inputs, manning documents, operational orders, and briefing materials), Initial/Mid/Final Planning Conference presentations, and exercise tracking documents. Personnel must possess requisite military operational planning experience and relevant certifications (SAW, SAMS, MAWS, or SAASS). The contractor is responsible for personnel management, contract administration, security compliance, and ensuring qualified staffing. Performance metrics include submission of 90% of Quarterly Status Reports on time, delivery of 95% of deliverables within established timelines, error-free reporting, and 100% responsiveness to Government inquiries within three business days.