PWS _MSW Affiliation_DRAFT_22APR21.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

University Affiliation Services for Master of Social Work Program Army Medical Department Center of Excellence (MEDCoE)

1. GENERAL. This is a non-personal, non-severable services contract to provide university affiliation services. The government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers (CSP) shall be accountable solely to the contractor who, in turn is responsible to the government.

1.1. Background. In November 2006, The Army Surgeon General, recognizing a shortage of social work officers, approved the concept of establishing a Master of Social Work (MSW) Program to recruit and train commissioned officers to become Army social work officers. This required the then Army Medical Department Center of Excellence (referred to as “MEDCoE”) to develop an affiliation with an accredited graduate social work program that would agree to allow the Government to deliver its current curriculum, with military content infused to academically approve military affiliated students. This concept resulted in the establishment of the U.S. Army Master of Social Work Program, resulting in a Master of Social Work degree is herein referred to as the

"PROGRAM."

1.1.1. The PROGRAM provides both foundation and advanced concentration clinically focused credit hours of graduate social work education as approved by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The PROGRAM will be taught by Government personnel under the supervision of the Army MSW PROGRAM Director at MEDCoE, Fort Sam Houston Texas.

1.2. Scope of Work. The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, supervision, equipment, tools, material and other items, with the exception of government-provided services/items in PWS 3.0, including non-personal services necessary to support the PROGRAM in accordance with (IAW) this performance work statement (PWS).

1.2.1. Reserved.

1.2.2. The PROGRAM shall consist of a foundation and an advanced concentration phase. The foundation phase is approximately 30 semester hours and the advanced concentration phase consists of approximately 30 semester hours.

During the PROGRAM, students must complete approximately 60 semester hours, which includes a minimum of 900 hours of block field practicum instruction.

1.2.3. The Government will, by mutual agreement with the contractor, add, delete, or re-configure curricular subject matter in accordance with the Government and the contractors’ graduate curriculum process. The contractor shall implement curriculum changes within 90 calendar days of the official request from the Government.

1.2.4. The Government will enroll at least 15 and not more than 40 students per class into the Program. The number of students enrolled will be provided to the contractor NLT 60 calendar days prior to the start of each class.

1.3. Hours and Days of Operation: The contractor is responsible for providing administrative and educational support services between the hours of 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday except federal holidays, when the contractor is closed, or when the government facility is closed due to emergencies, administrative closings, or similar government-directed closings.

1.3.1. During exceptional circumstances, the contractor will be prepared to adjust the Hours and Days of Operation to address adjustments to administrative and educational support services. Adjustments could including providing said services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, if warranted.

1.3.2. Recognized Holidays

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King's Birthday President’s Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

1.3.3. The number of academic credits granted for each course is listed in the Program Curriculum, University’s Program Handbook and/or Graduate College Bulletin, and content maps. The contractor, in conjunction with the Program Director, shall evaluate current student contact hours to determine equivalent semester hours within 15 calendar days of contract award.

1.4. Identification of Privacy Act. This contract requires the development of a system of records in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974.

1.4.1. The contractor shall use appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect any and all government data. The contractor shall also ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of government data in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including data breach reporting and response requirements, in accordance with DFARS Subpart 224.1 (Protection of Individual Privacy), which incorporates by reference Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 5400.11, “DoD Privacy Program,” October 29, 2014, and DoD 5400.11- R, “DoD Privacy Program,” May 14, 2007. The contractor shall also comply with federal laws relating to freedom of information and records management.

1.5. Security Requirements. The accountability and decision-making responsibility for any information relevant to students enrolled in the PROGRAM rests with the government. Access to student information is password protected.

Beyond the academic status information, the contractor has no access to any other sensitive information. As part of the requirement for affiliation services, it is stipulated that the contractor be prohibited from sharing any information pertaining to MSW with any third party.

1.6. Safety Requirements: The contractor shall maintain safety and health standards compliant with requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

1.7. Quality Assurance. The Government will monitor the contractor’s performance under this contract. The Government has the right to perform inspections and performance evaluation at any time. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) shall submit a quarterly surveillance schedule to the Contracting Officer (KO) no later than the 25th of the month following the quarter. If any aspect of the performance is not in conformance with the requirements of the contract, the Contracting Officer (KO) and COR will have the right to issue to the contractor a Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). The contractor shall explain in writing why performance was not in conformance with the requirements of the contract, how performance will be returned to conformance, and how recurrence of the problem will be prevented in the future. The contractor shall complete and return the CDR to the COR within five workdays after receipt of the CDR. The contractor shall maintain copies of all inspection and evaluation reports.

1.8. POLICY FOR REPORTING INCIDENTS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARRASSMENT

UNDER SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PROGRAM (SHARP).

1.8.1. The contractor shall comply with TRADOC Policy Memo 4, Subject: TRADOC Policy Letter 4, Equal Opportunity (EO), Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Program, and Treatment of Persons.

1.8.2. The contractor shall require all CSPs with knowledge of an incident of sexual assault occurring on a Government facility, to include a Government leased facility, where the contractor is providing services under this contract, to report the incident to the contractor who shall immediately (within 24 hours) report the incident in writing to the government's COR. This reporting policy also applies to sexual assault incidents involving MEDCoE personnel that occur on the contractor’s owned or leased facility under this contract. All incidents shall be reported whether they involve contractor personnel or Government personnel, or other individuals, when the incidents occur on a Government facility or a Government leased facility.

1.8.3. The contractor shall require all CSPs with knowledge of an incident of sexual harassment occurring on a Government facility, to include a Government leased facility, where the contractor is providing services under this contract, to report the incident to the contractor who shall immediately (within 24 hours) report the incident in writing to the government's COR. This reporting policy also applies to sexual harassment incidents involving MEDCoE personnel that occur on the contractor’s owned or leased facility under this contract. All incidents shall be reported whether they involve contractor personnel or Government personnel, or other individuals, when the incidents occur on a Government facility or a Government leased facility

1.9. Post Award Conference. The contractor shall attend a post award conference convened by the contracting activity/contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 42.5.

2. DEFINITIONS/ACRONYMS:

2.1. Catalog. Any medium by which the contractor publicly announces terms and conditions for enrollment in the contractor’s institution, including tuition and fees to be charged. This includes “bulletin”, “announcement”, or any similar word the contractor may use.

2.2. Contractor. The term as used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.3. Contracting Officer. A person with authority to enter into, administer, or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

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

2.5. Course. A series of lectures or instructions, and lab periods, relating to one specific representation of subject matter. Usually, a student completes a course in one term and receives a certain number of semester hour’s credit (or equivalent) upon successful completion.

2.6. Curriculum. A series of courses having a unified purpose and belonging to one major academic field, which usually include certain, required courses and elective courses within established criteria. A curriculum usually covers more than one term and leads to a degree or diploma upon successful completion.

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

2.8. Distributive Learning. A multi-media method of instructional delivery that includes a mix of Web-based instruction, video conferencing, face-to-face classroom time, distance learning through television or video, or other combinations of electronic and traditional educational models.

2.9. Fees. Those applicable charges directly related to enrollment in the contractor’s institution. Unless specifically allowed in the request for service, fees shall not include any permit charges such as parking and vehicle registration or charges for service of a personal nature such as food, housing, or laundry.

2.10. Individual Student Assessment Plan. A written document describing the processes and procedures of administering the PROGRAM as well as standards for evaluating the students.

2.11. Performance Requirement Summary. Identifies contract performance objectives, performance standards, acceptable quality level, methods of surveillance and incentive.

2.12. Program Director. A PROGRAM technical expert and government employee who, in collaboration and coordination with the contractor, hires faculty, develops curricula, and assumes responsibility for all operational aspects of the PROGRAM. The PROGRAM Director will, in concert with the COR, act as liaison between the Government and the contractor.

2.13. Quality Assurance. Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.14. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). A written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance and contractor performance.

2.15. Quality Control (QC). All necessary measures taken by the contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.16. Term. The period of time into which the contractor divides the academic year for purpose of instruction.

This includes “semester", “trimester”, “quarter”, or any similar word that the contractor may use.

2.17. Tuition. The amount of money charged by an educational institution for instruction, including fees.

2.18. Acronyms.

AFI Air Force Instruction CHEA Council for Higher Education Accreditation CDR Contract Discrepancy Report COR Contracting Officer’s Representative CMR Contractor Manpower Reporting CSP Contract Service Provider CSWE Council on Social Work Education DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DoD Department of Defense DoDD Department of Defense Directive FY Fiscal Year GPA Grade Point Average GRE Graduate Record Examination IACUC Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee IAW In Accordance With IRB Institutional Review Board ISAP Individual Student Assessment Plan JBSA Joint Base San Antonio KO Contracting Officer MEDCoE US Army Medical Center of Excellence MEDCOM US Army Medical Command MSW Master of Social Work MTF Medical Treatment Facility NCE National Certification Examination OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

OTSG Office of the Surgeon General POC Point of Contact POI Program of Instruction QA Quality Assurance QCP Quality Control Plan RA Requesting Authority PRS Performance Review Summary PSW Performance Work Statement SHARP Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention SPSS Statistical Package of Social Sciences USDE U.S. Department of Education VC Visitor’s Center VTC Video Televised Conference VTT Video Teleconferencing Technology

2.19. Personnel.

2.19.1. Key Personnel. The contractor shall provide a contractor representative who shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters. The contractor shall designate their representative, in writing, and submit to the KO within 10 calendar days after award of contract.

2.20. Travel requirements. The Graduate Dean, or his/her designee at the contractor’s site, shall make annual evaluation site visits to MEDCoE, Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX. These site visits may include, but are not limited to: monitoring the curriculum, reviewing lesson material, instructor performance, grading system, administrative procedures, and clinical internship performance. The Graduate Dean shall provide at least two weeks advanced notice of the site visit to the Program Director.

2.20.1. The contractor shall support the Program by making their Graduate Dean or his/her designee available for class openings/registration (one day), graduation ceremonies (one day), and/or any other official functions mutually agreed upon in advance.

2.20.2. The Graduate Dean or his/her designee will be available on-site for one day during accreditation site visits for the Accrediting Commission’s interviews.

2.21. Fort Sam Houston Access.

2.21.1. Effective as of 1 May 2013, access to Fort Sam Houston Main is closed except for pre-vetted and approved credential holders IAW Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 5352.242-9000 (Contractor Access to Air Force Installations); AFI 31-101 (Integrated Defense); AFI 31-113 (Installation Perimeter Access Control); and AFI 31-502 (Defense Biometric Identification Systems (DBIDS) Operations. Contractors providing services at Fort Sam Houston will no longer be allowed entry without an approved access credential. In an effort to standardize Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) policy, entry will not be allowed for those individuals who do not pass a criminal background check.

2.21.2. The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation. The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base.

The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or Security Forces for processing.

2.21.3. Contractor employees accessing the installation with a privately owned or company furnished vehicle will have the following proof: valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration and a valid vehicle insurance certificate to obtain a vehicle pass.

2.21.4. Wants and warrants checks will be conducted for every contractor and/or employee. Personnel accessing the installation with a privately owned or company furnished vehicle shall have provided the following proof: You are responsible for ensuring your employees report to Bldg 4179 to present a valid photo ID and Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification upon request by the Security Forces. You are responsible for ensuring all installation access credentials issued to contractor employees are returned to the issuing office upon expiration, completion of contract, or termination of services. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment and possible debarment from entering any JBSA installation.

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Government will provide overall governance and management of the MSW program through the Program Manager and in this capacity will:

3.1. Provide the facilities and resources for student research and training. This includes, but is not limited to, the instructional and training facilities, faculty and staff, curriculum, instruction, supplies, books, and travel costs for PROGRAM residents.

3.2. Provide to the contractor, no later than 1 June of each year, the curriculum and other information relative to the Program, to be used in the formulation of the contractor’s graduate school catalog.

3.2.1. Keep the contractor abreast of necessary curriculum changes in the PROGRAM that may require changes to the contractor’s Graduate School Catalog and/or Calendar.

3.3. By mutual agreement with the contractor, add or delete curricular subject matter in accordance with the Program and the contractor's graduate curriculum process.

3.4. The Government will screen all applicants and make recommendations to the affiliated contractor reference students’ acceptance into the PROGRAM. The affiliated contractor has responsibility for the final approval PROGRAM applicants.

3.5. Within 10 months prior to the start of the PROGRAM start, the PROGRAM Director will ensure the contractor is provided the necessary admission information on each individual desiring enrollment into the PROGRAM, to include academic transcripts for all completed undergraduate coursework and Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.

3.6. To be eligible for the PROGRAM, applicants will:

3.7. Have been awarded a bachelor degree from an accredited college or university and met all admission criteria established by the contractor.

3.8. Have a minimum overall grade point average of at least 3.0 (for all undergraduate coursework resulting in a Bachelors degree and to fulfill the admission requirements to the PROGRAM) on a 4.0 scale, three letters of recommendation attesting the applicant’s ability and appropriateness for the social work profession, and scores of 290 or higher on the general GRE within 5 years of the applicant’s desired PROGRAM start date.

3.9. Have been screened and approved by the Government prior to the contractor providing their final approval.

3.10. Provide to the contractor, no later than 120 days prior to the start of the Program, the necessary admission credentials, IAW the University’s requirements, for each individual desiring enrollment in the Program.

3.11. Provide the number of students enrolled to the contractor within 90 calendar days prior to the start of each class.

3.12. Compile student enrollment documents and forward them to the contractor no later than 90 days after the beginning of each semester.

3.13. Assign student grades and forward them to the contractor no later than 30 days after the end of each semester.

3.14. Withdraw or dismiss residents who are failing to maintain military or academic standards.

3.15. Provide healthcare and assume liability for all Program military or government sponsored residents.

3.16. Ensure Program faculty participate on Program graduate committees. However, Program faculty are not committed to support any contractor projects.

3.17. Review and approve through official Military Institutional Review Board channels all Program research protocols prior to data collection.

3.18. Own the first right to publish Program research findings. The government will list any contractor faculty member who substantially contributes to a research project as an author on abstracts and other publications.

3.18.1. If findings are not published within 3 years of completion of data collection, the contractor may request the right to publish as first author.

3.19. The Government will provide the contractor with pertinent Program information within 14 calendar days after award of the contract to be incorporated into its Graduate School catalog and within 14 calendar days if changes are made to the pertinent Program information previously provided. Any information will be reviewed by the Government Public Affairs Office prior to submission to the contractor and once submitted, shall not be modified without the express consent of the Government.

3.20. The Government will enroll at least 10 but not more than 40 students per enrollment period into the Program.

3.21. The Government will add or delete curricula subject matter in accordance with Program accreditation requirements.

3.22. U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) Unique Training.

3.22.1. Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP). The contractor shall ensure all contractor service providers receive Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) training not later than 60 calendar days after the contractor begin performance under this contract.

Training can be obtained either online or in person as offered at the installation where services are being provided. If the contractor locum tenens has an AKO account, they can access online the Team Bound Self Study course through Army Learning Management System (ALMS) at:

http://www.atsc.army.mil/tadlp/delivery/alms.asp

4. CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES. The contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract, except for those items listed under paragraph 3 of this PWS.

4.1 Contractor Qualifications.

http://www.atsc.army.mil/tadlp/delivery/alms.asp

4.1.1. The contractor must be accredited by one of the six regional accrediting associations recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education (Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, The Higher Learning Commission – North Association of Colleges and Schools, Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities – Western Association of Schools and Colleges or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

4.1.2. The contractor’s MSW PROGRAM shall maintain accreditation under current Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) standards. Notice of any curriculum accreditation updates shall be provided to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) within 30 calendar days of change. Accreditation loss is basis for termination for cause.

4.2. Contractor Responsibilities. The contractor shall provide services and staff on the main campus to support the requirements of Program faculty and students located at the MEDCoE, Fort Sam Houston, and associated sites. The contractor shall provide full registration for all students upon receipt of notification of selection by the Program Director. The contractor shall provide qualified personnel competent to manage the technical, educational, and administrative aspects of hosting an off-site graduate program that is designed to award a Masters of Social Work degree to students enrolled in the PROGRAM. These responsibilities include:

4.2.1. Providing all administrative and institution accrediting information

4.2.2. Providing on-line orientation to university and library services to Program faculty and students

4.2.3. Providing faculty appointment letters for Government faculty

4.2.4. Facilitating programmatic changes necessary to maintain accreditation as a master’s program

4.2.5. Reviewing and accepting the curriculum and educational objectives forwarded by the Government, the curriculum will be provided to the contractor who shall provide input/feedback, if any, to the government no later than 10 days after receipt of the curriculum and educational objectives.

4.2.6. Performing all administrative functions necessary to admit, enroll, process, and graduate students

4.2.7. Allowing student and faculty access to available research lab facilities to conduct Program research

4.2.8. The contractor shall have an on-line Blackboard or comparable Learning Management System capable of supporting distance education curriculum and communication platform. The contractor shall provide full access to this system and technology assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to Program faculty and students. The contractor must have SPSS software or equivalent statistical package, Graph Pad Prism, and a reference management system available for on line use by Program faculty and students. The contractor shall provide network access and a PROGRAM webpage highlighting the program-university partnership, program admission cycle and requirements, and general program facts. The contractor shall provide Program faculty and students access to video teleconferencing capabilities and equipment that allows for joint-faculty development and hybrid learning experiences among students on the main campus and off-site campus at Fort Sam Houston. The contractor must ensure full access to above systems capabilities to all Program faculty and students regardless of their location.

4.2.9. The contractor shall maintain the database of all information regarding student enrollment applications for the Program. Prospective students to the Program shall send GRE scores, transcripts, letters of recommendations and other required documents to the contractor. The contractor shall maintain the admission packets on all students until graduation. The PROGRAM Director and designated alternate (Deputy Program Director) shall be granted secure access to this on-line folder for the PROGRAM Admissions Faculty Board or when needed during the year. The on-line folder will be user name and password protected.

5. SPECIFIC TASKS.

5.1. The PROGRAM, through its affiliation with an accredited contractor, will grant college graduate credit and the Master of Social Work degree to military students enrolled in the PROGRAM who:

5.2. Maintain an acceptable grade point average (3.0 on the 4.0 point scale) and adhere to PROGRAM nonacademic standards over the didactic portion of the PROGRAM;

5.3. Complete all didactic course work and a minimum of 900 field practicum hours;

5.4. Complete all other requirements of the Master of Social Work PROGRAM; and

5.5. Graduate from the PROGRAM.

5.6. To be eligible for the PROGRAM,

5.7. Applicants will be approved by the government prior to the contractor providing their final approval;

5.8. Have been awarded a bachelor degree from an accredited college or university and met all admission criteria established by the contractor; and

5.9. Have a minimum overall grade point average of at least 3.0 (for all undergraduate coursework resulting in a bachelors degree and to fulfill the admission requirements to the PROGRAM) on a 4.0 scale, and scores of 290, (verbal and quantitative sections combined), or higher on the general GRE within 5 years of the applicant’s desired PROGRAM start date

5.10. Students admitted into the Program shall be afforded the same rights, privileges, and benefits afforded graduate students in residence at the contractor’s main campus and/or other satellite campuses of the contractor upon award as long as the rights, privileges and benefits provide a benefit to the government and do not contravene federal regulations governing standards of ethical conduct, to include Joint Ethics Regulation DoD 5500.7-R. The students shall be afforded the following rights, privileges, and benefits to include but not limited to:

5.10.1. A student identification card allowing access to library, bookstore, and other buildings on the main campus.

5.10.2. One copy of official transcripts.

5.10.3. Diploma

5.10.4. Admission to special events sponsored for off-campus programs (e.g. luncheon and an athletic event).

5.10.5. Access to all research-related databases and other library resources normally afforded to students.

5.11. PROGRAM Description. The PROGRAM shall be approximately 14 months in duration, and all classes will be taught at the MEDCOE. Approved MSW student will also complete a minimum of 900 field education training hours during field practicum placements which will be conducted on or near JBSA-FSH, Texas. Field practicum supervision will be provided by licensed master degree level social workers in select field practicum agencies.

Government faculty will serve as field practicum liaisons, providing oversight for the MSW PROGRAM.

5.12. The Government will pay Contractor a per student cost for a maximum of 40 new students in each class of the PROGRAM, beginning no earlier than 1February 2022 and graduating approximately 14 months later. The Government will not pay the contractor any additional costs for students who may have to extend their time in the PROGRAM for non-academic (i.e., family emergencies, emotional/physical health concerns, pregnancies, other medical concerns that could hinder academic performance) causes.

5.13. The PROGRAM offers a clinically focused regular track graduate social work education curriculum with a unique military social work focus that is infused throughout the foundation and advanced concentration phases of the curriculum. The goal of the PROGRAM is to prepare candidates for independent clinical social work practice in a military specific environment. Students begin the PROGRAM on or about 1 February each calendar year and will complete training approximately 14 months later.

5.14. The PROGRAM Director will provide the number of students enrolled, for the initial class, to the contractor 10 months prior to the start of the first class with the intent of providing the number of projected students applicants 10 calendar months out in subsequent class starts.

5.15. At the end of each grading period, the PROGRAM will ensure student grades are submitted to the contractor within 14 calendar days following the end of each academic semester.

5.16. The PROGRAM Director will recommend the contractor withdraw/dismiss students who are failing to maintain military or academic standards within 14 calendar days of the grading period.

5.17. The PROGRAM Director will provide the contractor with a class schedule, list of current faculty and the independent student assessment plan (ISAP) within 120 calendar days of being awarded the contract. Updates will be provided as necessary.

5.18. PROGRAM faculty members may participate on the contractor’s graduate committees but are not required to support any contractor projects.

5.19. The PROGRAM Director will submit proposed research, through official Military Institutional Review Board channels for review and approval.

5.20. The contractor shall delegate responsibility for the governance of the PROGRAM to the government PROGRAM Director. The contractor hereby delegates student grievance procedures and oversight of curriculum implementation to the government PROGRAM Director. Furthermore, the contractor, in conjunction with the government PROGRAM Director, shall mutually agree upon admission criteria that serves the PROGRAM. The PROGRAM Director shall provide the contractor with the necessary admission information for each individual desiring enrollment in the PROGRAM. Within 14 calendar days of each selection board, the contractor shall provide acceptance letters to the applicants and written notification to the PROGRAM Director of all accepted applicants.

5.21. PROGRAM CURRICULUM. The Government will use the contractor’s curriculum to the maximum extent possible. In addition, military specific objectives, electives, and syllabi will be developed during the transition period by Government faculty and approved through the contractor’s approval process.

5.22. The PROGRAM shall consist of a foundation and an advanced concentration phase. The foundation phase is approximately 30 semester hours and the advanced concentration phase consists of approximately 30 semester hours. During the PROGRAM, students must complete approximately 60 semester hours, which includes a minimum of 900 hours of block field practicum instruction.

5.23. The Government will, by mutual agreement with the contractor, add, delete, or re-configure curricular subject matter in accordance with the Government and the contractors’ graduate curriculum process. The contractor shall implement curriculum changes within 90 calendar days of the official request from the Government.

5.24. Perform the following faculty-related services:

5.24.1. Appoint up to 80 members of the Program faculty, nominated by the government, for professional status (graduate faculty and/or professorial rank) at the contractor's institution. Appointments shall be effective only during the tenure of the instructor as a member of the Program faculty or the duration of the Program’s affiliation with the contractor’s institution. Appointments shall be made within 60 days of application submission.

5.24.2. Provide an annual report identifying current graduate faculty and faculty assigned professorial rank. The report shall be provided to the COR no later than 31 July of each year.

5.24.3. Program faculty shall be afforded all the same rights, privileges, and benefits afforded the contactor's graduate faculty at the contractor’s main campus and/or other satellite campuses of the contractor upon award as long as the rights, privileges and benefits provide a benefit to the Government and do not contravene federal regulations governing standards of ethical conduct, to include Joint Ethics Regulation DoD 5500.7-R.The contractor shall:

5.24.3.1. Provide faculty identification cards.

5.24.3.2. List government Program faculty in the graduate catalog.

5.24.3.3. Provide access to all research-related databases and other sources of information normally afforded to the faculty at the contractor's main campus.

5.24.3.4. Include the government’s faculty in continuing education opportunities and faculty development opportunities offered at the contractor’s campus or through other venues such as on-line.

5.24.3.5. Permit attendance at faculty meetings and membership on appropriate graduate faculty committees.

6. Applicable Publications. Following is a list of basic publications applicable to this PWS. The most current version of the publication applies. Current issues of Army publications and links to other service publications can be accessed at http://www.apd.army.mil/. Army publications not on the internet or MTF policies and procedures can be obtained from the COR. DoD publications can be found at www.defenselink.mil/pubs or www.dtic.mil/whs/directives. The Publications have been coded as advisory or mandatory. The Contractor is obligated to follow those coded as mandatory only to the extent that they apply to this contract. Supplements, amendments, or changes to these mandatory publications may be issued during the life of the contract. Advisory publications may be used for information and guidance but are not binding for compliance.

6.1. Advisory publications:

6.1.1. Army Regulation 600-20, Army Command Policy, 06 Nov 2014

6.2. Mandatory publications:

6.2.1. TRADOC Policy Memo 4, Subject: TRADOC Policy Letter 4, Equal Opportunity (EO), Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Program, and Treatment of Persons.

6.2.2. Indebtedness of Military Personnel, Army Regulation 600-15, 09 NOV 1999

6.2.3. DoD Privacy Program, DoDD 5400.11, 29 October 2014.

6.2.4. DoD Privacy Program, DoD 5400.11-R, May 14, 2007.

7. Exhibits/Attachments:

Exhibit A – Curriculum Listing for MSW Program Exhibit B – Performance Requirement Summary (PRS) Exhibit C – Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (WD) Exhibit D – Exclusion from Participation in Federal Health Care Programs Exhibit E – Tobacco Free Medical Campus (TFMC)

Attachment – Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) http://www.apd.army.mil/ http://www.defenselink.mil/pubs http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives