PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

M134D Mini Gun Training

Fort Bliss, TX

Part 1 General Information

1. General. This is a non-personal services contract to provide training on the M134D Mini Gun. The government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to provide a hands on class on the M134D mini gun as defined in this PWS. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract. The Contractor’s performance will be observed by the Government Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) that will be identified prior to Service Member arrival.

1.2 Background. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide comprehensive training to U.S. Army Soldiers on the proper operation, maintenance, and usage of Mini Guns and sensors. This training will be conducted at Fort Bliss, Texas. The purpose of this training is to ensure Soldiers are proficient in using and maintaining a M134D mini gun.

1.3 Objectives. The Contractor shall provide comprehensive training to U.S. Army Soldiers on the proper operation, maintenance, and usage of Mini Guns and sensors. This training will be conducted at Fort Bliss, Texas. The purpose of this training is to ensure Soldiers are proficient in using and maintaining a M134D mini gun.

1.4 Scope. Services include teaching Soldiers how to properly use and maintain a M134D Mini Gun.

1.5 Period of Performance. The primary period of performance is 23 February – 27 February 2026.

Alternate dates are 9 March – 13 March only if the training is not executed on the primary period of performance dates.

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control. n / a

1.6.2 Quality Assurance. The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this agreement in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is a government only document primarily focused on what the government must do to assure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the requirements of the contract.

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays. Work shall not be performed on U.S. federally recognized holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. When a U.S. holiday occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday, respectively.

New Year’s Day January 1st M. L. King Memorial Day 3rd Monday in Jan

Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day last Monday in May

Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day July 4th

Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October

Veteran’s Day November 11th

Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day December 25th

1.6.4 Hours of Operation. The Contractor shall provide the course over 4 days during normal work hours of 0800-1700 and 1 day of live fire at FT Bliss, TX. A total of 5 days of training.

1.6.5 Place of Performance. The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Fort Bliss, Texas.

1.6.6 Type of Contract. The Government intends to award a firm fix priced contract.

1.7 Security Requirements.

1.7.1 All contractor personnel shall be vetted in accordance with Fort Bliss security regulations.

1.7.2 Contractor personnel shall adhere to all Fort Bliss security protocols.

1.7.3 AT Level I Awareness Training: All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, shall complete AT Level I Awareness training by the start date of 23 February 2026. Certificates of completion must be submitted to the COR or the contracting officer within [insert number of calendar days] after training completion. AT Level I Awareness training is available at https://jkosupport.jten.mil/.

1.7.4 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements. The contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HQDA, and/or local policy. Changes in contractor security matters may be required if the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) changes.

https://jkosupport.jten.mil/

1.7.5 Common Access Card (CAC) Requirements: Contractor employees requiring a CAC must have a favorably adjudicated Tier 1 background investigation or equivalent. CAC issuance is contingent upon the employee's duties involving physical access to a DoD facility and access to DoD networks.

1.7.6 Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas: US-based contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees must receive Government-provided AOR-specific AT awareness training as directed by AR 525-13.

1.7.7 iWATCH Training: The contractor shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH Army program.

This training will inform employees of suspicious behaviors and instruct them to report such activities to the COR. Training must be completed by the start date of the contract.

1.7.8 Account Validation System (AVS) Registration: All contract employees must be registered at the commencement of services and complete the DoD Cyber Awareness Challenge prior to accessing information systems and annually thereafter.

1.7.9 IA/IT Training and Certification: All contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees must complete the DoD Cyber Awareness Challenge training before network access and annually thereafter. Employees performing IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements within six months of appointment.

1.7.10 Counterintelligence Awareness & Reporting (CIAR): All contractor employees with security clearances must receive annual CIAR training and follow reporting requirements outlined in AR 381- 12.

1.8 Contractor Employees. The US Government has high standards of performance from their contractors and any sub-contractors. The health, welfare and safety of Service Member are of highest priority.

1.8.1 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.

1.8.2 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.

1.9 Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The COR will be identified by separate letter.

The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration.

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, and specifications; monitor contractor's performance and notify both the contracting officer and contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property; and provide site entry of contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the contractor, 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.

Part 2

Definitions & Acronyms

2. Definitions

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

2.1.1. Contracting Officer (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related Determinations and Findings on behalf of the Government.

Note: This is the only individual who can legally bind the Government.

2.1.2. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). An employee of the U.S.

Government appointed by the Contracting Officer (KO) to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications.

This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.3. Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

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

2.1.5. Physical Security. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.6. Quality Assurance. The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.7. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology used for surveillance of the contractor’s performance.

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

2.1.9. Subcontractor. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have priority of contract with the subcontractor.

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

2.1.11. Work Week. Monday through Friday

2.2. Acronyms.

ACSA Acquisition Cross Service Agreement AR Army Regulation AKO Army Knowledge Online CFR Code of Federal Regulations CLIN Contract Line Item Number COIC Combined Operations Information Center CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer’s Representative DA Department of the Army DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DOD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FSC Federal Supply Code IAW In Accordance With KO Contracting Officer POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program RSO&I Reception, Staging, Onward Movement & Integration TE Technical Exhibit UIC Unit Identification Code WAWF Wide Area Work Flow

Part 3 Government Furnished Property, Equipment, And Services

3. General

3.1 Services: N/A.

3.2 Facilities: The Government will provide a classroom for the in class portion of the class and a live fire range with range safety officers, range personnel and transportation to and from the range.

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

3.4 Equipment: The Government will provide the Ammunition required for the live fire portion of the training.

3.5 Materials: N/A.

Part 4 Contractor Furnished Items and Services

4. General: The contractor shall furnish everything required to perform all tasks according to this requirements summary.

Part 5

Specific Tasks

5. Specific Task

5.1 Personnel: The contractor shall provide qualified instructors with documentation as proof for the operation and maintenance of M134 Mini Guns. Instructors must have prior military experience or equivalent civilian experience.

5.1.1 Training Materials: The contractor shall provide all training materials, including but not limited to:

student handbooks, visual aids, maintenance checklists, and safety guides. Materials shall be approved by the Government prior to use.

5.1.2 Equipment: The contractor shall provide all necessary teaching materials, 2x M134D Mini guns and all required equipment and parts for the M134D Mini Guns for Service Members to learn and train with the M134D mini guns.

5.1.3 Location: Training will be conducted at 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss, Texas, Headquarters and at Fort Bliss ranges.

5.1.4 Schedule: Training shall be conducted over a period of 5 days, commencing on primary dates of 23-27 February 2026, with a secondary date of 9-13 March 2026 only if the training is not executed on the primary dates. A detailed training schedule shall be submitted to the 2-1 ABCT S3 for approval at least 5 days prior to the start of training.

5.1.5 Deliverables:

• Training Schedule (5 days prior to start)

• Training is comprised of 4 days of classroom instruction, and 1 day of live fire instruction at FT

Bliss, TX.

• Training Materials (for 2-1 ABCT S3 approval, 5 days prior to start).

• Daily Training Reports documenting attendance and key training topics covered.

• Post-Training Assessment Results (demonstrating student proficiency).

• Provide word document of assessment results with specific training that were conducted and a measure of performance of how well the training was executed.

5.1.6 Train-the-Trainer: The Government may elect to include a "Train-the-Trainer" component, enabling selected Soldiers to become certified instructors for M134 Mini Gun operation and maintenance. (Additional cost will be negotiated).

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

Department Of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254)

6.1.1 Department of Defense Security Agreement (DD Form 441)

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

6.1.3 Installation Access Control (AE Reg 190-16)

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

6.1.5 Contractor Identification (AE Reg 27-715)

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

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

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

6.1.9 Information Assurance (AR 25-2)

6.1.10 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC)

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

PART 7

ATTACHMENT AND TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. Attachment and Technical Exhibit List

7.1 Technical Exhibit A – Performance Requirements Summary

Technical Exhibit 1 Performance Requirements Summary

The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective

Performance Standard Acceptable Quality Level/ Performance Threshold

Incentive

PRS # 1

C. 5.1. PERSONNEL. The contractor shall provide qualified instructors with documentation as proof for the operation and maintenance of M134 Mini Guns. Instructors must have prior military experience or equivalent civilian experience.

Instructors must hold a certification or documentation proving their qualifications to operate and maintain M134 Mini Guns.

100% Compliance

No more than 1 verified complaint per course

24-hour response time

First failure will result in the issuance of a Contractor Action Request (CAR) Continuance of not meeting performance standard (2 or more) a corrective action plan will be developed at the discretion of the

KO

PRS # 2

C.5.1.1. TRAINING

MATERIALS. The contractor shall provide all training materials, including but not limited to: student handbooks, visual aids, maintenance checklists, and safety guides.

Materials shall be approved by the Government prior to use

The contractor shall develop and deliver a comprehensive set of training materials including but not limited to: student handbooks, visual aids (e.g. slides, posters, diagrams) and safety guides.

No more than 1 verified complaint per month

First failure will result in the issuance of a Contractor Action Request (CAR) Continuance of not meeting performance standard (2 or more) a corrective action plan will be developed at the discretion of the KO

PRS # 3

C.5.1.2 EQUIPMENT. The contractor shall provide all necessary teaching materials, 2x M134D Mini guns and all required equipment and parts for the M134D Mini Guns for Service Members to learn and train with the M134D mini guns.

Contractor shall provide 2x M134D Mini Guns that meet all operational and safety standards. Mini guns must be in good working condition, fully functional, and compliant with applicable regulations.

First failure will result in the issuance of a Contractor Action Request (CAR) Continuance of not meeting performance standard (2 or more) a corrective action plan will be developed at the

PRS # 4

C.5.1.5 DELIVERABLES.

Provide a Training Schedule (5 days prior to start) to the 2-1 ABCT S3, to include daily training reports documenting attendance and key training topics covered. For the Post-Training Assessment Results (demonstrating student proficiency).

Provide word document of assessment results with specific training that was conducted and a measure of performance of how well the training was executed.

The contractor shall develop and submit a detailed training schedule 5 days prior to the start of the training session. The schedule must include:

Dates and times for each training module

Assigned instructors for each session

Specific topics to be covered each day.

First failure will result in the issuance of a Contractor Action Request (CAR) Continuance of not meeting performance standard (2 or more) a corrective action plan will be developed at the